HIGH POINT , N.C. — The International Textile Market Association will host its semiannual Showtime fabric market from noon Sunday, June 3, through 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, in High Point. At Showtime, the mills, converters, tanneries and trimming manufacturers that are members of the International Textile Market Association present decorative coverings to their customers: the home furnishings industry. More than 800 buying companies typically attend. ITMA member companies come from all over the world.

The Studio at Showtime, introduced in December 2006, will return with more than a dozen textile design studios exhibiting original artwork and antique documents, used for product development. The Studio will be open each day in the Suites at Market Square.

“The début of Studio in December was very well received; the studios themselves were pleased with the amount of business conducted considering it was a first-time event. Our hope is that buyers will allow extra time to visit our show within a show and become comfortable shopping the venue with

ITMA members. It’s a wonderful opportunity for mills to work with their customers on exclusive designs”, said ITMA Director Catherine Morsell.

Cotton Incorporated will present a Home Color and Trends Forecast for Fall and Winter 2008, by advanced r eservation only. To register to attend one of the four Tuesday sessions, contact Lori Williams at Cotton Inc. at 919-678-2346 or email lwilliams@cottoninc.com

Founded in 1990, the ITMA is a non-profit trade association whose mission is to stimulate growth and development within the home furnishings industry. In December and June, the ITMA produces Showtime, the largest textile market in the United States.

For more information, call 336-885-6842 or visit www.itma-showtime.com.

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Summer Showtime 2007 Schedule of Events

Sunday, June 3
12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Fabric Showings
12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Studio open

Monday, June 4
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fabric Showings
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Studio Open
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. SHOWTIME Summer Beach Party at Historic Market Square Courtyard

Tuesday, June 5
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fabric Showings
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Studio Open
9 a.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. Cotton Incorporated, Home Color and Trends Forecast Fall / Winter 08 / 09
                                            Forecast – Reservation Required - String & Splinter Club
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Showtime Social, Suites at Market Square, Level One

Wednesday, June 6
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fabric Showings
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Studio open

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