HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Textile Market Association will host its semiannual Showtime™ fabric market from noon Sunday, June 1, through 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, in High Point.

Showtime™ typically attracts guests from more than 800 companies, primarily from the home furnishings industry, who come to view new introductions and place order for decorative products from the mills, converters, tanneries and trimming manufacturers that are members of the ITMA.

“Showtime™ is where it starts,” said ITMA Director Catherine Morsell. “High Point Market is known worldwide as the place that sets the course for the home furnishings industry. At Showtime™, those leaders begin their search for the right design to marry with their product. It’s what makes Showtime™ exciting.”

The Studio at Showtime™ will return each day in the Suites at Market Square, where more than a dozen textile design studios will exhibit original artwork and antique documents, used for product development.

Design Options, a California-based trend forecasting firm, will present “Fall/Winter 2009, the West Coast Perspective” at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3.

Summer Showtime™ 2008 Schedule of Events

Founded in 1990, the ITMA is a non-profit trade association that produces Showtime™ in December and June for more than 200 member companies.

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

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