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Translating Trends into BusinessLos Angeles Convention CenterSeptember 28-30, 2010

Revised 2/15/2010 GlobalTex | LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair℠ | September 28-30, 2010

GlobalTex Fast Facts

You are invited to participate in the next generation show. Designed with the new era of worldwide sourcing and product development in mind. Styled with an international nod. Presented as a one-stop shop. Timed for business action.

Introducing GlobalTex:LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair

Translating Trends into Business

2010 DatesSeptember 28-30

Exhibitor ParticipationHundreds of booths representing the complete supply chain

Categories RepresentedFabric, trims, garment manufacturing, technology, printing, trend services, creative textiles, and more

Profi le of AttendeesManufacturers, wholesalers, product development, sourcing, designers, branded apparel companies and private label retailers

LocationLos Angeles Convention Center

Anticipated Attendance4,000

International ParticipationExpected participation from France, Italy, India, Turkey, Africa, Brazil, Spain, United Kingdom, Vietnam and Latin America

EndorsementsThe Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA)

PartnersCalifornia Fashion Association (CFA), Mudpie, Fashion Business Incorporated (FBI)

Show ManagementMarket Center Management Company

West Coast Offi ce 110 East Ninth Street, A703 | Los Angeles, CA 90079

P (213) 627-6175 / (866) 878-8778 | F (213) 627-0015

Central Offi ce2100 Stemmons Freeway | Dallas, TX 75207

P (214) 655-6100 / (800) 325-6587 | F (214) 760-2855

Show StaffStephanie Cole, Vice President / GlobalTex (214) 655-6232 | [email protected]

Robbie Armstrong, Vice President / Tradeshows (214) 879-8392 | [email protected]

Jane Robertson, Executive Vice President / Marketing (214) 655-6173 | [email protected]

Steve Dumas, Vice President / Show Services (214) 655-6119 | [email protected]

Show SalesHeather Wurst, West Coast Sales Manager (866) 878-8778 | (310) 339-3735 : [email protected]

Rosemarie Ojalvo, East Coast & Technology Sales Manager (214) 764-1240 | [email protected]

Katherine Li, Marketing Specialist, Global Nexus Asia (626) 731-4600 | [email protected]

Philip Brunger, Director / International Leasing (214) 655-7632 | [email protected]


GlobalTex Overview

September 28-30, 2010Los Angeles Convention Center

Translating Trends into BusinessGlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair is the fi rst full-scale production and design tradeshow in the U.S. presenting the complete supply chain for fashion.

See It AllThe latest designs, developments, techniques, and trends for fi ber, fabrics, trims, printing, graphic design and the technologies that support production including garment manufacturing.

Opportunity KnocksGlobalTex stands apart because of its breadth of quality domestic and international resources; spot-on trend information; helpful services; intelligent seminars; and tailored networking, a customized marketing system.

LA All the WayThe West Coast means new business and new opportunities. The LA Convention Center, located within the newly debuted LA LIVE entertainment complex, means expansive space for an expanding show.

Att racting the BestAttendees will include leading designers, fabric designers, importers, general wholesalers, product development teams and brand management groups representing private label retailers, domestic and global fashion brands.


GlobalTex Overview

Aggressive MarketingA comprehensive campaign is underway including impactful advertising, direct mail, e-mail, fax, telemarketing and the Web. The mission is simple: attract more critical decision makers to GlobalTex.

Organized into effi cient Global Styles for maximum exposureAlluring resources to live to the max: silks, knits, velvet/velour, lace, linen, fur, embroidery/ribbon

The structured downtown experience: suitings, wool, linings, knits, wovens/shirtings

Comfortable materials for everyday dreams: cotton, linen, shirtings, knits, prints

For every moment and every style: denim

The inspiration destination: trend/color services, fi bers, art studios

A notion of the necessary: buttons, trims, hardware

The energy of the race: tech/performance fabrics, knits

Developing what's next: technology and equipment

The possibilities of production: global manufacturers large and small

Imagining the essence of home

A responsible approach to the future: natural fi bers, hemp, recycled poly and bamboo

Like No OtherOpen up new business at the only show on the West Coast that brings the professional presentation and trend information rivaling the European shows. Make plans now to participate in this exciting international event.


GlobalTex Show Management

OverviewMarket Center Management Company (MCMC) is an international market center and tradeshow management company based in Dallas, Texas. MCMC has a fi fty year history of owning and/or managing market centers and associated tradeshows, including trade centers on three continents—North America (Dallas Market Center®), Asia (ShanghaiMart) and Europe (Brussels International Trade Mart) totaling approximately 10 million square feet—more than any other single company. Each year more than 400,000 visitors from around the world attend more than 60 trade at MCMC market centers and tradeshows, conducting more than $8.5 billion in wholesale transactions. The MCMC Web site is available at marketcentermanagement.com.

Key Trade EventsDallas Total Home & Gift Marketsm — attended by up to 50,000; held four times annuallyDallas International Lighting Marketsm — largest lighting trade event in the U.S.Dallas Holiday & Home Expo® — the nation’s leading trade event for fl oral, holiday resourcesDallas Apparel & Accessories Marketsm — a national fashion trade event; held fi ve times annuallyShanghai International Apparel & Accessories Trade Fair — draws buyers from 4 continentsShanghai International Fabric & Accessories Trade Fair — features sources from China & KoreaShanghai International Gifts & Home Décor Trade Fair — a comprehensive sourcing eventGlobalTex: LA International Textile & Souring Fairsm — the new comprehensive LA event

ExpertiseMCMC’s continuing mission is to bring together a variety of manufacturers, wholesalers, designers, product developers and retail buyers in a large-scale, cost effective setting for the productive exchange of goods and services. Via the development and management of tradeshows and market centers around the world, MCMC increases the profi tability of events and institutions by overseeing the complete operation: product and industry mix, event management, marketing, leasing, and operations.

Leading CustomersEach year more than 400,000 attendees and 15,000 exhibitors participate in MCMC markets and tradeshows. These trade events boast participation by the vast majority of leading buyers and manufacturers in their respective industries, including home decor, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and apparel.


GlobalTex MarketingOur marketing mission is simple: Attract more of the leading buyers from the North and South Americas, and overseas to GlobalTex. In order to generate a successful show, we’ve created a comprehensive international marketing effort designed to maximize market attendance.

AdvertisingExhibitors will benefi t from a high-impact advertising series including ads in the leading textile and fashion publications.

Direct MailStudies show that direct mail makes a big impact on potential attendees so a forward-looking campaign encourages buyers to attend.

E-mailNo communications method is more direct than e-mail; therefore an eye-catching e-mail series is already arriving into potential attendee in-boxes.

FaxMany busy customers prefer to receive information via fax, and to reach them a sequence of targeted faxes is spreading the word about GlobalTex.

TelemarketingAn expert team of telemarketers will call thousands of potential attendees promoting the hundreds of GlobalTex exhibitors.

WebA leading international trade event demands a leading Web site; globaltex.com features essential show information, the latest news, easy registration, travel information, and access to exhibitor profi les.


GlobalTex Industry Relationships

EndorsementThe Textile Association of Los AngelesThe Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA), founded in 1944, is a membership-based group of professionals engaged in textile sales, manufacturing, related products and services to the apparel industry. The association provides education, networking opportunities and resource information services locating textiles, related products and services within the apparel industry. The association provides services through its offi ce, annual directory, and numerous networking events and opportunities, to members and the wider fashion (apparel & home) community. The association also provides scholarships to talented future designers and fashion related careers and holds community events for inner-city youth. www.talausa.org

PartnersCalifornia Fashion AssociationThe California Fashion Association (CFA) is a non-profi t organization established to provide information for business expansion and growth to the apparel and textile industry of California. www.calfashion.org

Fashion Business, IncorporateFashion Business, Inc. is a non-profi t organization that provides the fashion industry with the resources and training to turn businesses into a profi table reality. FBI Resource Centers, along with our website and business partners, offer our members business education, technical training, sourcing, networking, marketing and consulting services. These services promote the success of FBI members and insure the future vibrancy of America’s fashion industry. FBI offers targeted business education, sourcing, networking opportunities, marketing and consulting services through its resource center, online training and business partnerships. www.fashionbizinc.org

MudpieMudpie’s mission is to design, distribute, sell and promote the world’s leading trend information within printed products, online services and design consultancy. The company includes a range of services including: Mpdclick, a leading commercial online fashion trend forecasting service; Trendbooks, leading trend, graphic, print, pattern and colour forecasting books; and Consultancy, a consultancy team for full design process from presentations, trend boards and color direction to fi nal graphic and garment ranges. www.mudpie.co.uk


GlobalTex Venue

Los Angeles Convention Center1201 South Figueroa StreetLos Angeles, CA 90015(213) 741-1151 | lacclink.com

West HallHall A - 147,506 ft 2

Los Angeles Convention Center - West Hall Tower

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GlobalTex Booth PackagesCreated to an international standard, the available booth packages and show environment will offer a stylish backdrop to exhibitors and products. See license agreement for booth pricing.

Standard Booth Package• 3m x 3m booth with Silver Drape (taut top and bottom)• Gray booth carpet• 1 – 6’ table covered with white plastic and skirted in white• 1 – 4’ table covered with white plastic and skirted in white• 2 silver chairs• 3 Halogen lights (containing 50 watt lightbulbs – power for lights included)• Hang bars for displaying textile cards• Wastebasket• Booth ID Sign

Standard Technology Booth Package• 3m x 3m booth with Silver Drape (taut top and bottom)• Gray booth carpet• 1 – 42” high Tall Table• 2 – High Pedestal Chairs• 3 – Halogen lights (containing 50 watt lightbulbs – power for lights included)• 1 – Electrical Outlet• 1 – Wastebasket• 1 – Booth ID Sign


All pages of this agreement must be fi lled out and accompanied by a deposit to process for the application.

Company Information (Company Listing in Show Directory will be printed as listed here)

Company Name Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Phone Fax Web Site Company E-mail Contact Person (contact listed here will be printed in directory) Direct Phone Number Contact E-mail

Space Request3m x 3m Booths Desired: x (rate) = ________________ (30% deposit required with application)

Payment Information

CheckAttach company check, cashier’s check or money order payable to Market Center Management Company, Ltd. to this agreement and mail to address below. Company or personal checks cannot be accepted in the period two weeks prior to show date. Payment during this period, if by check, must be a cashier’s check or money order. There is a $35 charge for returned checks.

Credit Card☐ MasterCard ☐ American Express ☐ Visa Cardholder Name As It Appears on Card Credit Card Billing Address (Street, PO Box, etc.) City, State, Zip Cardholder Phone Number Cardholder Fax Number Card Number Expiration Date Security Code (see reverse side of card)$ $ Deposit Amount to be Charged Date to be charge Remaining Balance to be Charged Date to be charged

By their signature below, Cardholder authorizes Market Center Management Company, Ltd. to charge the credit card aforementioned for the amount(s) and on the date(s) listed above. There is a $35 charge for a declined credit card.

Wire Transfer or ACH debitPlease contact Dallas Market Center Accounts Receivable at (214) 655-6182 for wiring instructions. All wires must be in U.S. dollars. The total amount, including any fees, must be wired. The Exhibitor is responsible for any wiring fees charged. Payment in full must be received before your application will be processed and space assigned.

Special Payment InstructionsAny payment received after August 2, 2010, will not be guaranteed a space. Credit cards will be charged in full on or after this date. Please note, payment will not be refunded or transferred to another show for any reason. No exceptions. There is a $100 late fee for contracts received less than 30 days prior to the show.

Exhibitor acknowledges by their signature they have read the terms and conditions and special payment instructions and agrees to abide by same and that Market Center Management Company, Ltd. may rely on all information contained herein.

Applicant Signature Date MCMC Signature Date

Return by Mail: Return by Fax: Philip M. Brunger | Market Center Management Company, Ltd. | 2100 Stemmons Freeway, MS 180 | Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 655-6163

Show Use Only: Booth No. Global Style Sq. Ft. Dimensions Add. Charges Total fee

GlobalTex Exhibitor Space Application


Company Information(Company Listing in Show Directory will be printed as listed here)

Company Name

Address 1 Address 2

City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country

Phone Fax

Web Site E-mail

Contact Person (contact listed here will be printed in directory) Direct Phone Number

E-mail

Please provide a product description in 200 characters or less. (Spaces and punctuation marks are counted as characters.)__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Please circle applicable product category codes

Segment☐ Women’s ☐ Men’s ☐ Children's

Price Point☐ Designer ($$$$) ☐ Better ($$$) ☐ Moderate ($$) ☐ Budget ($)

Return by Fax to (214) 655-6163 with completed Exhibitor Agreement and 30% deposit no later than August 2, 2010.

Applicant Name (please print) Applicant Signature Date

For offi ce use only: Booth No. _________________ Global Style _______________

GlobalTex Directory / Web Site Form

1005 Accessories/Ribbons/Trim

1010 Art Studios/Graphics

1030 Blanks

1033 Buttons/Fasteners/Hardware

1040 Cellulosic/Rayon Blends

1050 Cotton/Cotton Blends

1060 Denim

1070 Design Services

1090 Fancy (lace, embroidered,

embellished, beaded fabric)

1093 Fiber/Yarn/Threads

1270 Full Package/ Vertical Prod.

1097 Garment Manufacturing

1100 Knits

1110 Labels/Packaging

1130 Leather/Suede/Fur/Faux Fur

1140 Linen/Linen Blends

1150 Organic

1020 Performance/Stretch/

High Tech Fabrics

1185 Printing/Silk Screen,

Sublimation

1190 Publications (trade, consumer)

1210 Silk/Silk Blends

1215 Services

1180 Synthetic Blends

1230 Technology

1240 Trade Associations

1250 Trend Services

1255 Upholstery/Drapery/

Interior Fabric

1260 Velvet/Velour

1280 Wool/Wool Blends

1290 Wovens


1. This License agreement represents a request for space only and does not entitle

the Exhibitor to exhibition space until approved by Licensor. Licensor reserves the

right to refuse any and/or all requests for space. Exhibitor warrants that all informa-

tion provided herein is true and correct. In the event of cancellation of this License

Agreement, Rent will not be refunded, credited, or transferred to another show for

any reason. No exceptions. Cancellation fees will be imposed uniformly and will apply

whether or not the space is resold or if Exhibitor does not show in any Market speci-

fi ed herein for any reason.

2. If a Exhibitor’s request for space is approved and a booth assignment is made

(hereafter referred to as “Licensed Premises”), a copy of this License Agreement will

be returned to the approved Exhibitor (hereafter referred to as “Exhibitor”) and will

serve as a binding License Agreement by and between Exhibitor and Market Center

Management Company, Ltd. (MCMC), as “Licensor”. The term of this License Agree-

ment shall be during the applicable Market dates as specifi ed herein.

3. Floor plans and booth assignments (including, without limitation, the booth loca-

tion) are solely at Licensor’s discretion and are subject to change at any time. Market

dates, Market locations and merchandise categories are solely at Licensor’s discre-

tion and are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

4. Exhibitor requests for booth relocation are subject to Licensor’s approval. If ap-

proved, the Exhibitor is subject to additional charges and fees by Licensor and Con-

tractors.

5. By their execution, Exhibitor and its agents, employees and invitees agree to abide

by and comply fully with all Terms and Conditions set forth herein as well as any ad-

ditional rules and regulations that may be set out by Licensor. Failure to comply with

same shall constitute default by Exhibitor. Upon the occurrence of any default by

Exhibitor, Licensor may terminate this License Agreement whereupon Licensor may

retain any deposits and amounts of rent theretofore paid by Exhibitor.

6. Exhibitor shall use the Licensed Premises solely for the purpose(s) of exhibiting

merchandise, goods, wares and personal property fully described elsewhere on this

License Agreement and for no other purpose. Exhibitor may not Assign or Sublet the

Licensed Premises or any rights under this License Agreement. Licensor reserves

the right in its sole discretion to expel an assignee or sublessee from the applicable

Market without notice.

7. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Market Center Management Com-

pany, Ltd., City of Los Angeles, and the respective partners and affi liates of the fore-

going, their offi cers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from and against

all claims, damages, liens, causes of action, suits, judgments and expenses, including

attorney fees and expenses, which may arise out of or in any way relate to events held

at the Los Angeles Convention Center, including, without limitation, personal injury or

death, even if caused by the negligence of Market Center Management Company,

Ltd., City of Los Angeles, and the respective partners and affi liates of the foregoing,

their offi cers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents.

8. Exhibitor liability includes but is not limited to personal injury caused by water spills

or display breakdowns, property damage to other exhibitors’ (either other temporary

exhibitors or permanent exhibitors of Licensor) or Licensor’s property, exhibit space

or premises caused by water spills, leakage or display breakdowns. Exhibitor shall

maintain commercial general liability insurance and insurance providing protection to

Exhibitor for theft and/or damage to Exhibitor’s property or products. Exhibitor shall

provide a certifi cate of insurance to Licensor evidencing the required coverage prior

to Exhibitor’s set up before market. All personal property belonging to an Exhibitor

that is in or on any part of the Licensed Premises or on the Los Angeles Convention

Center complex shall be there at the risk of the Exhibitor only, and Licensor, Licensor’s

partners, its affi liated companies, their offi cers, directors, shareholders, employees

and agents shall not be liable for any damage thereto or for the theft or misappropria-

tion thereof.

9. Exhibits must remain completely intact and the Licensed Premises staffed during

all scheduled Market hours. Exhibitors arriving late and/or leaving early are subject to

expulsion, fi ne or to cancellation of contracts for any future markets.

10. No sample sales or delivery of merchandise are permitted during the Market.

11. Exhibit space not claimed by 6:00 p.m. on the day immediately prior to the open-

ing day of the Market shall revert to the Licensor to be utilized at its sole discretion.

In such event, Exhibitor forfeits any and all deposits, rental or other monies therefore

paid to Licensor.

12. All exhibitors and its offi cers, agents, employees or other representatives shall

obtain passes from Exhibitor Registration and wear such passes while at Los Angeles

Convention Center at all times.

13. Licensor reserves the right to move or remove from the Market any Exhibitor and/

or its representative or exhibit for the good of the Market.

14. This License Agreement shall be subject and subordinate at all times to: (a) all

ground or underlying leases now existing or which may be subsequently executed

affecting the project (“Ground Lease”), (b) the lien or liens of all mortgages and deeds

of trust in any amount or amounts now or subsequently placed on the project or

Licensor’s interest or estate in the project (“Financing Lien”), and (c) all renewals,

modifi cations, consolidations, replacements and extensions of any Ground Lease or

Financing Lien. In the event of the enforcement by the lessor under any such Ground

Lease or by the holder of any Financing Lien of the remedies provided for by law or

by such Ground Lease or Financing Lien, or in the event of the transfer of the project

building by foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, Exhibitor, upon request of

Licensor this License Agreement shall continue in Full force and effect.

15. No food products (including but not limited to condiments, candies and/or con-

fection) may be prepared, sampled, sold or exhibited.

16. Exhibitors will be charged an additional fee of $35 each time a check or credit card

is returned to Licensor or is declined by the credit card provider for non-payment or

insuffi cient funds.

17. No birds or other animals shall be brought into or kept in, on or about the Project

or any tenant’s premises (except for seeing eye dogs).

18. The Terms and Conditions of the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention

Center (the “City Terms and Conditions”), are set forth in the Event Planner’s Guide

found at lacclink.com/pages/event/salesinfo.aspx. The City Terms and Conditions are

hereby incorporated into this License Agreement as though fully set out herein and

this License Agreement is subject to The City Terms and Conditions. By it’s signature

on the License Agreement, Exhibitor hereby acknowledges that it has had the oppor-

tunity to review such City Terms and Conditions, and that it agrees to abide by such

City Terms and Conditions.

19. This License Agreement is not intended to create a joint venture or an employee/

employer relationship between Exhibitor and Licensor.

GlobalTex Terms & Conditions

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