The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) hosted a webinar on how to use textile industry directories to source products and connect with potential partners. ATA demonstrated its new VISTA Online Sourcing Directory, Member Directory and Buyer’s Guide and hosted the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) to discuss its Made in USA Sourcing and Products Directory. Each presentation provided an interactive demonstration of the directory, best practices, and more. ATA’s new VISTA Online Sourcing Directory provides ways to connect fabricators with the products and partners they need. Key features include company listings, product showcases, custom branding, lead management and more. OTEXA’s Made in USA Sourcing and Products Directory is a free online directory to assist buyers in sourcing U.S.-made textiles, apparel, footwear, travel goods, and personal protective equipment (PPE) from U.S. vendors, which include manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and producers.

Speakers

Thomas Newberg, International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles & Apparel (OTEXA)

Homer Boyer, International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles & Apparel (OTEXA)

Jonathan Sweet, Director of Content & Member Programs, Advanced Textiles Association (ATA)