Sustainable Textile Sourcing & Apparel Manufacturing Tour

Are you a fashion brand, designer, or retailer who needs to source sustainable textile or apparel manufacturers? Join us for a personal tour with supply chain expert Alex Helander at en.html,">span>, the largest sourcing event on the East Coast for apparel fabric buyers, research and product development specialists, designers, merchandisers, and overseas sourcing professionals.

Alex Helander is an entrepreneurial business executive, public speaker and educator. Over the course of his career he has led organizations in executive roles in the areas of Sustainability, Production and Manufacturing, Product Development and Sales.

His work in the fashion industry covers both menswear and women's clothing for public and private companies including Polo Ralph Lauren, The Limited, and Sunrisebrands.

As a part time professor at Parsons School of Design teaching in the MPS program, Alex teaches across a wide range of topics including, Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing, Production, Technology and Innovation.

Alex currently serves on the board of .

Join us on Tuesday, July 16 at noon to learn how to source your apparel textiles and manufacturers with a personal tour to learn how to source to insure sustainability for your project.

• Learn how to identify your sustainable sourcing priorities.
• Meet suppliers who specialize in sustainable textiles, trims, and notions.
• Discover certified sustainable manufacturers.
• Recieve a free guide to help you meet your sustainable manufacturing goals.

Texworld NYC is the only trade show on the East Coast to focus on finished apparel, contract manufacturing, and private label development.