The worldwide leading voluntary sustainability standard for the post-harvest textile value chain for certified organic fibres, covering environmental criteria, human rights, social criteria and business conduct.
") joins textile industry representatives and leaders to showcase innovation and expertise at Texworld Evolution NYC** **Press Release For immediate release Stuttgart, 3 July 2023** Lori Wyman, GOTS Representative in North America will be hosting a booth at the highly anticipated Summer 2023 Edition of [Texworld Evolution NYC](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=49355&urlid=975&mailid=499), featuring the combined Texworld New York, Apparel Sourcing New York City, and Home Textiles Sourcing shows and exhibitors in one location. The event is scheduled to take place from July 18 to July 20 at the Javits Center in New York City. Billed as the “East Coast’s largest sourcing event”, Texworld offers an opportunity for [fabric](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/fabric "A flexible, flat structure made by interlacing yarns, fibers, or filaments.
") buyers, product development specialists, designers, merchandisers, and sourcing professionals to find the materials and products they need, and to learn about new and emerging trends and technology in the sector. Texworld Evolution NYC boasts an extensive range of products that cover the entire fabric spectrum, catering to diverse needs and preferences. From casual cotton to functional fabrics, attendees can explore an unparalleled array of options. Additionally, Apparel Sourcing New York City provides direct access to suppliers specializing in ready-to-wear for men, women, and children, as well as [accessories](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/accessories "Items that are added to supplement GOTS Goods for required functional or for fashionable reasons. Most commonly used Accessories are listed in Section 3.3. Accessories also include trims, and in certain cases the two terms are used interchangeably depending on the specific component. The processing of those Accessories is not under the direct scope of the GOTS on-site certification system. GOTS criteria that applies to Accessories are listed in Sections 3.3 and 5.2.8.
"). With over 60 product categories and exhibitors from around the world, including pavilions from Korea, Taiwan, and Uzbekistan, attendees can easily discover ethical and sustainable products, small-scale [manufacturers](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/manufacturer "An entity in the manufacturing chain (sewing industry or so-called CMT (cut, make, trim) industry up to labelling and final packing) of GOTS Goods.
"), and North American suppliers. Visitors can also participate in interactive workshops, attend home-specific educational seminars, and stay up to date with the latest home textile trends. Lori will be on hand to connect with visitors, share GOTS information and materials and give attendees advice about the first steps they can take towards GOTS certification. “Texworld NYC is an unparalleled opportunity to meet business leaders and entrepreneurs who are interested in incorporating [organic](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/organic "'Organic' is a regulated term used to distinguish systems of managed production and products derived therefrom that adhere to principles of health, ecology, fairness and care, and which are certified compliant to an organic standard's regulations by an Approved Certification Body.
GOTS defines organic textiles as being made with fibres from organic agriculture systems that are certified to one of the IFOAM Family of Standards, and that are processed in socially and ecologically responsible ways, in alignment with organic principles.