Made in New Zealand Showcase

Made in New Zealand Showcase

First Ever New Zealand Textiles Sector Trade Show

“Championing our natural fibres will be a turning point to a sunrise New Zealand wool industry”, says Textiles NZ CEO, Elizabeth Tennet.

“For the good of the earth’s environment we all need to lessen our dependency on oil-based synthetic products and recognize the value of natural fibres. World demand for natural fibres is growing fast and New Zealand is well-placed to capture the economic opportunity from its wool industry, provided it is market-led and export focussed”.

“We need to champion what we are good at and the future of New Zealand’s wool industry relies upon our textiles sector spearheading innovation, design, branding and marketing to sell to the world natural, authentic, home-grown, environmentally-friendly, sustainable, beautiful quality textiles, clothing, carpets and life-style products sourced from New Zealand’s natural fibres and the natural environment”, says Ms Tennet

For the first time ever over 50 of New Zealand textiles businesses are showcasing themselves to potential buyers, Diplomats, MPs and students about to enter the industry.

At the Textiles Sector Trade Show on 26 May natural fibres and innovation will be at the forefront with a display of carpets and rugs, interiors, bed-ware, textiles, and all items of clothing and apparel. New Zealand wool and possum/merino products will be featured, together with products demonstrating smart new innovations.

Massey design students are themselves displaying to demonstrate leading-edge design, and the Trade Show will be a melting-pot of manufacturers, designers, buyers and decision-makers.

“We need our designers and fashionista to champion our wonderful sustainable home-grown natural fibres, and we hope this Trade Show will just be the start of New Zealanders’ championing the New Zealand wool industry”, said Ms Tennet.
Textiles Sector Trade Show,
Wednesday 26 May
10.30am to 4pm
Venue: Brentwood Hotel, 16 Kemp St, Kilbirnie, Wellington
10.30am Official Opening

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