Show Schedule

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NOVEMBER 2023
OFFICIAL SHOW HOURS

Tuesday, November 14 – Thursday, November 16
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM


TUESday, NOV 14

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM


7:30 AM – 9:30 AM

BUYER BREAKFAST
Stop by The Factory on your way in for a complimentary breakfast courtesy of ITA Membership. Buyer badge required. Breakfast is available for purchase to non-buyers.

Location: The Factory, Courtyard Entrance, MS 1st Floor

9:00 AM

TBD

11:00 AM

Trend Forecast FW24/25

Want to see what the future holds for textile trends? Join our partner,
leading global trend forecasting agency FS (Fashion Snoops), as
they deep dive into the Fall/Winter 24/25 season for the textiles
industry. Kristen Moonjian will be doing an immersive presentation
that breaks down the consumer insights, design direction, market
alignment, and inspiration needed to approach the season ahead
with confidence and clarity.

Presented by:
Kristen Moonjian
Director, Home + Lifestyle
FS (Fashion Snoops)

Location: MSTT 5th Floor Seminar Room

1:00 PM

TBD

3:00 PM

TBD

WEDNESDAY, NOV 15

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM


7:30 AM – 9:30 AM

BUYER BREAKFAST
Stop by The Factory on your way in for a complimentary breakfast courtesy of ITA Membership. Buyer badge required. Breakfast is available for purchase to non-buyers.

Location: The Factory, Courtyard Entrance, MS 1st Floor

9:00 AM


What is a Performance Fabric?

One of the hottest segments of the upholstery fabric  business today is the Performance Fabrics category.

Many companies offer products which perform at a higher level than ordinary upholstery fabric, but what are the specifications a Performance Fabric must meet before it performs on a higher level?

Hear from the experts of four different companies sharing their knowledge about Performance Fabrics standards.

This Seminar is organized by Eric Schneider,  Editor and Publisher of Fabrics & Furnishings International.

Panelists:

Lance Keziah, President, Crypton

Keith Nail, VP Quality Assurance, Morgan Fabrics

Tammy Buckner, Vice President, Marketing, Culp Fabrics

Scott Kahan, Director of Business Development, Regal Fabrics

Location: Seminar Room, Market Square 5th Floor

11:00 AM

TBD

1:00 PM

TBD

3:00 PM


TBD

THURSDAY, NOV 16

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM


7:30 AM – 9:30 AM

BUYER BREAKFAST
Stop by The Factory on your way in for a complimentary breakfast courtesy of ITA Membership. Buyer badge required. Breakfast is available for purchase to non-buyers.

Location: The Factory, Courtyard Entrance, MS 1st Floor