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The ITA is a non-profit business association founded in 1990 to advance the textile industries through the promotion of its members and facilitation of education, networking and collaboration year-round.
from the ITA President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT Kelly DiFoggio, Stein Fibers VICE PRESIDENT Kathryn Richardson, Libeco TREASURER Mendy Kearns, Hamilton Fabric Sales, Inc. Carmen Herndon Barbee, Ballard Designs Nathan Copeland, Highland House David Lappert, Kravet Dada Patil, Catania Fabrics Patrick Shelton, Valdese Weavers Katherine Shoaf, Radiate Textiles David Stunda, Barbarossa Leather
As we approach the end of 2020, I believe that we are all thinking the same thing: When will the tumult of this year ever end? After confronting multiple disruptions, including a trade war, a global pandemic and a contentious presidential election, we could all use a little positivity and sense of normalcy in the coming year. In this issue of Showtime Magazine, we take an in-depth look at how the home textiles industry has admirably met the challenges of 2020.
STAFF
MANAGING DIRECTOR Carrie Dillon 336-885-6842, carrie@internationaltextilealliance.org 305 West High Avenue, High Point, NC 27260 InternationalTextileAlliance.org
KELLY DIFOGGIO
First is a thoughtful feature by textile design consultant Saana Baker called “Creativity in the Pandemic,” about how creatives in the industry turned the upheavals of 2020 into a time of learning, discovery and renewal. In another interesting feature, “Election Effect,” Showtime Editor Kim D. Shaver spoke to home textiles industry leaders, who weigh in on the impact of the convergence of a presidential election and global pandemic this year. I don’t know about you, but I am excited about our upcoming 61st Showtime. Though it will look a little different from years past, and there will be some of our favorite people missing, it will provide us with a welcome opportunity to connect and do business in person. I think we are all craving to get back to a routine and socialization, with some physical distancing and safety measures, of course.
The largest tradeshow in the U.S. dedicated to textiles, leathers and trimmings, Showtime Market brings together the industry’s leading manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers. Produced bi-annually by and for the members of ITA, Showtime is the “can’t-miss” market for textile professionals. Registration and market information: InternationalTextileAlliance.org/Showtime Showtime magazine is a publication of the International Textile Alliance and is managed by Stallard Studio DBA Showtime Media & Marketing. PUBLISHER Crystal Staley 336.814.7718, crystal@showtime-magazine.com EDITOR Kim D. Shaver editor@showtime-magazine.com CONTRIBUTOR Saana Baker, textile design consultant and creator of The Textile Eye SALES DIRECTOR Emily Thiel 336.689.0802, sales@showtime-magazine.com COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Taryn Elliott, PEXELS Tell us what you would like to see in future issues of Showtime magazine. Send story ideas and style influencer suggestions via email for consideration. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited.
Our industry has always been one of networking, exchanging ideas, and creativity, and we are very lucky to have an organization like the ITA, that helps cultivate that. See you at Showtime! A key focus of ITA, its Educational Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the future of the textile industries through the nurturing and promotion of education, scholarship, and career development initiatives.
Kelly DiFoggio, ITA President
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION CHAIR Kelly DiFoggio \ Stein Fibers
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Katherine Shoaf, Radiate Textiles Katie Atwater Williams, De Leo Textiles Jack Eger, Crypton Terrell Gary, P. Kaufmann
