On January 20 (local time), the 2026 Spring China Textile and Apparel Trade Exhibition (New York)—comprising New York Texworld Apparel Fabrics & Textile Sourcing Show and New York International Apparel Sourcing Show—officially commenced at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Co-organized by the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT TEX), and Messe Frankfurt (North America), the three-day event focused on "Fabric Innovation and Precision Trade Matchmaking." It brought together over 260 high-quality enterprises from 17 countries and regions, attracting nearly 3,000 professional buyers from the North American fashion industry, establishing an efficient cooperation bridge for Chinese textile companies to expand into the North American market.
As the most important textile and apparel sourcing event on the U.S. East Coast, this edition continued the "dual-zone linkage" model. The Texworld fabric zone and the Apparel Sourcing garment zone precisely catered to upstream and downstream industry chain demands. In the fabric zone, high-value-added products such as knitted fabrics, functional fabrics, and embroidered lace occupied more than half of the exhibition space, becoming the focal point for North American buyers. The garment zone focused on popular categories like outerwear, sportswear, and knitwear, complemented by accessories such as hats and bags, offering one-stop combined sourcing solutions. Notably, the trend zone curated by the French fashion forecasting agency Peclers Paris, with its forward-looking design interpretations, became a popular highlight of the show, providing trend guidance for sourcing decisions.
The Chinese contingent stood out at this exhibition. Participating enterprises primarily hailed from key textile export provinces and cities such as Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Shandong, and Shanghai, with companies from the Yangtze River Delta region accounting for over 60%, demonstrating the comprehensive advantages of the regional supply chain. In terms of core capabilities, approximately 79% of Chinese exhibitors possessed small-order rapid-response capabilities, 26% held environmental or sustainability certifications, and 21% could provide in-stock support, comprehensively adapting to the diversified and flexible sourcing needs of the North American market. During the exhibition, Zhang Fan, Economic and Commercial Counselor from the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York, led a delegation to visit Chinese enterprises like Anhui FANSICE and Jiangsu Yimu Textile, acknowledging their efforts in technological innovation and international market expansion.
To enhance trade matchmaking efficiency, this edition innovatively established multiple functional zones and professional activities. The newly created Innovation Hub concentrated on showcasing next-generation textile materials, intelligent manufacturing tools, and supply chain solutions. The Deadstock Area responded to the needs of the circular economy, offering new pathways for enterprises to utilize inventory resources and lower procurement thresholds. Additionally, over ten TEXTILE TALKS industry forums focused on core topics such as sustainable development, AI applications, and global trade regulations, while corporate presentation sessions helped exhibitors accurately reach their target buyers.
Currently, China-U.S. textile trade shows signs of recovery against the backdrop of relatively stabilized tariff policies. A report by the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) indicates that although 83% of U.S. fashion companies are promoting sourcing diversification, China remains firmly among their core sourcing destinations. As a key outcome of the long-term cooperation between CCPIT TEX and Messe Frankfurt, the New York Texworld exhibition has become a central hub connecting Chinese textile enterprises with the North American market. Leveraging a strong manufacturing foundation, continuous innovative vitality, and efficient response capabilities, Chinese textile enterprises are consolidating their critical position in the global industrial chain through high-value-added products and flexible supply chain services, injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of China-U.S. textile trade.
