THE LONDON TEXTILE FAIR PRESS KIT. Textile Events, 8 Gisburn Road, London N8 7BS T: +44 (0) M: +44 (0)

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1 THE LONDON TEXTILE FAIR PRESS KIT

2 THE MOST IMPORTANT TEXTILE SHOW IN LONDON At its 12th edition, The London Textile Fair has become the most important textile fair in London. On the 14th and 15th of January 2015, TLTF will bring together professionals from the textile sector at the Business Design Centre in London for an edition placed under the sign of a new design and dynamism, driven by its organiser The Textile Events. With more than 350 exhibitors from 18 European Countries, the show has confirmed the positive trends of the past editions and has become an unmissable appointment for all industry professionals. Its unique format, together with the high quality and variety of the showcased products, makes TLTF a unique opportunity to discover the industry excellences and trends. The fair attracts more than 4000 of the most influential buyers, mostly coming from British distribution and own-brand retail labels. TLTF is principally a TRADE ONLY event and provides a professional and relaxed environment where industry professionals can meet and network. Please find a complete list of the Visitors who attended the July 2014 TLTF edition here Buyers who attended previous events expressed very high level of satisfaction due to the variety, innovation and quality of the products displayed by the exhibitors and stated that will visit the trade show again. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to see the latest Autumn/Winter 2015 and precollections for Spring There are four main areas at the TLTF: Textiles, Accessories & Trims, Print Studios and Vintage Clothes. More than 350 exhibitors are expected to attend the show, all selected by Textile Events, guarantor of the demands from the sector in terms of expertise, creativity, reliability, reactivity and flexibility. For an overview of the articles presented at the next trade fair please have a look here

3 THE SHOW More than 350 exhibitors 4 main areas: Textiles, Accessories and Trims, Print Studios, Vintage Clothes More than 4000 visitors among the most influential UK buyers Unique Location: The London Business Design Centre London

4 EXHIBITORS More than 350 exhibitors will present their latest collections of fabrics, textile accessories & trims, print studios and vintage clothes. This edition sees a tighter range of products; each exhibitor has been carefully selected by Textile Events, guaranteeing their expertise, creativity, flexibility, reactivity and reliability. The manufacturers attending this edition have the right ingredients at the right price and the right time. Located within Europe, they offer the latest collections and quality products that are bang on trend and at attractive prices: a simple but effective recipe to satisfy almost immediately the needs of a market. BREAKDOWN BY SECTOR Exhibitors Jan 2015 Textile Accessories and Trims Print Studios

5 BREAKDOWN BY COUNTRY Exhibitors Jan 2015 Italy Turkey UK Portugal Others France Spain Germany THE SECTORS The tradeshow will have new easy to navigate distinct areas grouping exhibitors by sector: Textiles, Accessories and Trims and Print Studios. TEXTILES The textile is the widest sector at The London Textile Fair with more than 250 exhibitors. Buyers will have the opportunity to view a large range of textiles from the most prestigious and innovative European mills. Buyers and designers will have the unique opportunity to see the current collection and the precollection TLTF has become an unmissable appointment and an occasion for them to discover the new trends, to find inspiration and to find new business opportunities.

6 EXHIBITOR CATEGORIES Cotton, shirting, jersey, silk, outerwear, rainwear, coated fabric, printed fabrics, wool, worsteds, linens, tweed, fancies, flannel, synthetics, technical. ACCESSORIES AND TRIMS The Accessories and Trims Area at TLTF provides an opportunity for buyers and designers to get ahead and view the latest trims and accessories, from current ranges to 2016 s pre-collections. With exhibitors coming from all over Europe, there will be a wide range of articles and components, from simple staples to more exclusive articles. EXHIBITORS CATEGORIES Linings, leather labels, woven labels, hangtags, pullers, patches, frogs, straps, embroideries, studs, rivets, tags, packaging, personalized accessories, buttons- military, horn, corozo, river shell, mop, horn resin, nylon, glass, natural trims, cufflinks, pins, buckles etc. PRINT STUDIOS TLTF now has a large Print Design Area. Attracting some of the world s most exciting trend and design studios, peruse and buy at your leisure through current ranges, Autumn Winter 15 s pre-collections. Showcasing stunning collections by premium designers at the highest quality, be it digital, hand drawn, graphic or vintage. Exhibitors and visitors will have the unique chance to exhibit or buy exclusive and one-off artworks. With over 4000 visitors passing through our doors, they will take advantage of this exciting opportunity. VINTAGE CLOTHES A wide and interesting display of vintage and historical pieces.

7 For further information about the trade fair please contact our office at T: +44 (0) M: +44 (0) E: We look forward to meeting you on the 14 th and 15 th January 2015 The London Textile Fair Team