HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Textile Alliance reported that registration is up for the fall edition of the Interwoven Textile Fair, slated for Nov. 17-19 in High Point.
This season’s show will include a number of educational experiences and industry events alongside new product introductions from upholstery and leather companies. Among those events is the inaugural Textile Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Nov. 17, honoring Harley Ferguson Shuford Sr., founder of Valdese Weavers and Century Furniture; Carole Sloan, founding editor of Home Textiles Today; and Meri Stevens, president and creative director at Waverly.
In addition to permanent showrooms in the Market Tower and elsewhere in downtown High Point, Interwoven also will offer a range of temporary exhibitors in the Pavilion on Floor 5, alongside the Trend Gallery and Member Product Spotlight Gallery. Curated trend talks through the Pavilion and other showrooms will be led by trend forecasters from Future Snoops during the show. Future Snoops also will present its popular trend outlook presentation on Nov. 17.
On Wednesday morning, Nov. 18, the invitation-only Executive Leadership Breakfast will convene senior leaders of ITA member companies for a private, discussion-led gathering designed for candid, off-the-record peer exchange.
Also Wednesday, The Source at Interwoven, presented by HPXD and The Lifestyle Historian, will explore “The Craft and Commerce of Cloth.” This immersive educational experience brings together design professionals, historians, makers and brands to examine the history, craftsmanship, creativity and commerce behind textiles. Participants must register for Interwoven and purchase a separate ticket for The Source.
A new ITA Educational Foundation display in the Pavilion will highlight opportunities available to members and students, helping visitors discover ways to participate, support textile education and strengthen the industry’s future workforce.
