HEPC/FAIRS/HTSE/NEW YORK/16-17

9th May 2016

To all Members / RTEs
Sir,
Sub : Inviting application from members for participation in Home Textiles Sourcing / Apparel Sourcing Expo, to be held at New York, USA, 12-14th July16- Reg.

This is in continuation to our general circular dated 4th April 2016, seeking expression of interest for Councils calendar of events for the year 2016-17.
1.0 About Hometextiles/Apparel Sourcing Expo :
Home Textiles Sourcing Expo is one of the largest sourcing events in North America to solely focus on fabrics and finished soft goods for all home applications. Held annually in July alongside Texworld USA and the International Apparel Sourcing Show, the shows create one of the largest fabric sourcing destinations for the North American marketplace. Home Textiles Sourcing Expo provides manufacturers, retailers, jobbers, converters, contract specifiers and designers a one stop sourcing venue to locate new fabrics and products for their latest collections.
Organiser : Messe Frankfurt Inc
Venue : Javits Convention Center in New York City, USA
Date & Time : July 12-14 , 2016 (10.00 AM to 06.00 PM)
1.1 Product profile (Home Textiles):
Home Textiles Sourcing Expo features many product groups to help our visitors find the specific fabrics they are looking to source.

Fabrics and/or Components

  • Cotton
  • Dobby Weaves
  • Eco-Friendly
  • Fire Resistant Materials
  • Jacquard Weaves
  • Knits
  • Lace
  • Leather
  • Linen
  • Outdoor Fabric
  • Pile Fabrics
  • Polyester
  • Prints/Printers
  • Silk
  • Silk Look
  • Synthetics
  • Trims
  • Vinyl
  • Wool
  • Man-made Cellulosics

Finished Products

  • Bath Bedding
  • Floor Coverings
  • Outdoor
  • Tabletop
  • Upholstery
  • Wall Coverings
  • Window Coverings

1.2 Product profile (Apparel Sourcing):
Apparelsourcing USA features many product groups to help our visitors find the specific fabrics they are looking to source.

a�? Childrenswear A� A� A� A� A� A� a�? Denim/Jeans
a�? Womenswear A� A� A� A� A� A� A�a�? Collections
a�? Menswear A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� a�? Suiting
a�? Activewear A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A�a�? Contemporary
a�? Knits A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� a�? Intimates/Lingerie
a�? Wovens A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A�a�? Loungewear/Sleepwear

1.3 Previous edition performance :
The sixth edition of Hometextile Sourcing Expo/Apparel Sourcing Expo held during July2015 was co-located with Texworld USA and the International Apparel Sourcing show. About 178 buyers visited our member stalls from places all over the US. The total trade enquiries generated for member participants was to the tune of about Rs.6.52 crore i.e. USD 10,02,000 and spot orders booked was to the tune of about Rs.1.04 crore i.e. USD 1,59,500.
2.0 Stall details:
Minimum size of the standard booth is 9 sq.mtrs. Additional sq.mtrs. in multiples of 3 sq.mtrs. Each 9 sq. meter exhibit space includes the following as a package

- (3) Side Hard Wall Structure A� A� A� A� A� A� – Spotlights
- (3) Chairs A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� – (1) Electrical Connection
- (1) Wastebasket A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� – Carpet
- (1) Round Table A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� – Booth ID Sign
- Hanging bars or Shelves A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A� A�- Booth-setup

3.0 Participation fee:

Subsidized rate (Upto 9 sq.mtrs.) Non- Subsidized rate
Cost per sq.mtr. Rs.24,000/- per sq.mtr. (upto 9 sq.mtrs.) Rs.45,500/- per sq.mtr. (above 9 sq.mtrs. in multiples of 3 sq.mtrs.)
Corner charge (Extra, if applicable) Rs.20,000/- Rs.20,000/

3.1 Payment :

Interested member exporters of handloom products may send their initial participation fee of 50% of total participation charges for the required space along with application ( application downloadable from http://homesite.hepcindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Application-FORM-International-2016-17-.pdf ) to the council on or before last date of receipt of application as stipulated in the circular.
Payment may please be made through RTGS to the following account of the council:

Name of Account: Handloom Export Promotion Council
Bank Details: State Bank of India,
Branch: Thousand Lights, Chennai
Account No.: 35346171521
IFS Code: SBIN0003207

(In case of payment through bank transfer, please quote your company name in remarks column for tracking the payment. UTR number needs to be specified in the application)
Payment can also be made through Demand Draft/ at par multicity cheque in favour of Handloom Export Promotion Council payable at Chennai, if RTGS payment is not feasible. Amount once paid will not be refunded under any circumstance except cancellation of fair participation by HEPC.
3.2 Grant Details :

a�? HEPC has proposed participation in this fair under National Handloom Development Programme of Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms).
a�? Member participants are entitled for participation under subsidised category availing grant only upto a maximum of three participations in a particular trade fair (including past cases).
a�? a�? Participants with annual export turnover of less than Rs.30 crore in the preceding financial year ( 2015-16) and having minimum 12 months membership with the Council will be eligible for subsidized participation charges .
a�? Each participant company (for one person) will also be eligible for Travel grant reimbursement of Rs.50,000/- (Economy class) or actual travel cost, whichever is less.
a�? Participation in only one event in a calendar month is allowed.

4.0 Selection Criteria:

Application received without payment will be invalid. Selection of participants will be considered on First come First Serve basis. However, preference will be given to first time member participant of handloom products so that there will be at least a minimum of 30% (three) first time member exhibitors in the event provided their applications are received on or before the last date of receipt of application as stipulated in the circular.

5.0 Last date for receipt of application : 25/05/2016.
Sincerely yours,
Sd/-
R.Anand
Executive Director