Texworld Textile Talks

From Soil to Studio: Rebuilding Regional Supply Chains in Fashion

As brands look closer to home for materials and manufacturing, a new question is emerging: what does it actually take to build a functioning regional supply chain? From regenerative fiber systems to seed-to-garment production and locally made collections, this panel brings together leaders working across the full ecosystem. The conversation will explore what’s working, what’s still missing, and how brands can move from storytelling to systems that support real, scalable change.

Moderated by Laura Sansone (Executive Director, New York Fibershed; Founder, New York Textile Lab)

Panel Speakers:

• Mary Kate Randolph (Climate Beneficial Verified Systems Director, Fibershed)

• Trevor Davis (Designer + Founder, William Ellery)

• Tameka Peoples (Founder + CEO, Seed2Shirt)

Texworld New York is a premier textile sourcing event that brings together global textile manufacturers, fabric suppliers, and sourcing companies with buyers and industry professionals from across the U.S. market.

Held bi-annually in New York City, Texworld NYC is the largest textile and apparel sourcing trade show on the East Coast. Featuring hundreds of international exhibitors, the event serves as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and emerging developments in the textile and garment industry, with a strong focus on ethical production, sustainable sourcing, and next-generation material solutions.