Apparel Textile Sourcing

What Apparel Textile Sourcing does

Apparel Textile Sourcing (ATS) operates a B2B trade show and event platform that connects international apparel and textile manufacturers with North American buyers. The Canadian edition, launched in 2016, runs as a dual-city event across Toronto and Montreal as of 2024 and is positioned as Canada's premier apparel sourcing trade show, with free buyer admission and paid exhibitor booths. The platform is part of JP Communications Inc., founded in 2005 and headquartered in Miami, which also operates the B2B directories TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com, providing ATS with a combined user base of more than 2.5 million and a cross-promotion channel into the live events.

ATS generates revenue primarily through exhibitor booth fees, sponsorship, and partnerships, with additional contribution from listings and services on the parent company B2B platforms. The exhibitor base draws manufacturers and suppliers from more than 15 countries, anchored by institutional relationships with the Canadian Apparel Federation and the China Chamber of Commerce for textiles (CCCT). Named buyer-side attendees include Walmart, Amazon, and Lululemon, illustrating the demand-side scale ATS aggregates. Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees, supporting both event production and digital platform operations.

Strategically, the company has expanded across three axes: geographically, via the 2019 launch of ATS Miami to access the U.S. and Latin American markets; digitally, via a 2020 virtual trade show pivot during COVID-19; and vertically, via an Outdoors Pavilion launching in 2026 alongside the apparel and textile core. The combined trade show plus B2B directory model is the company's primary technical and commercial architecture — no proprietary AI or machine learning capabilities are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Apparel Textile Sourcing

Legal name

JP Communications Inc.

Website

https://www.appareltextilesourcing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Apparel Textile Sourcing (ATS) operates a B2B trade show and event platform that connects international apparel and textile manufacturers with North American buyers across Toronto, Montreal, and Miami. It is part of JP Communications Inc., which also runs the TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com B2B directories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show and B2B Sourcing Events

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (42435)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Apparel Sourcing, Buying Houses & Trading Companies (CRAAAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB), Trade Show & Exhibition Marketing (Booth Design/Build) (MPAAAGAC), Apparel & Textile Wholesale Marketplaces (CRAFAHAI)

Keywords

• Apparel sourcing events
• Textile trade shows
• B2B sourcing platforms
• Apparel manufacturing matchmaking
• Fashion industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Trade Show Exhibitor Fees: International apparel and textile manufacturers pay exhibition fees to showcase their products at ATS events, connecting with North American buyers and retailers.
2. B2B Platform Services: Parent company JP Communications operates TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com platforms serving over 2.5 million worldwide buyers, brands, manufacturers, and retailers.
3. Sponsorship and Partnership: Corporate sponsors and partners support ATS events in exchange for visibility and brand association with the premier apparel sourcing event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Apparel Textile Sourcing (ATS) operates B2B trade shows and matchmaking events that connect international apparel and textile manufacturers with North American designers, retailers, and sourcing professionals. The company produces Canada's premier apparel sourcing trade show in Toronto (200+ international supplier booths), a one-day Montreal Matchmaking event, and the Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATSM) show serving Southern U.S. and Latin America. Events feature exhibition booths, conference programming through two tracks (Enterprise Connect and Fashion Lab), and the newly launched Outdoors Pavilion for outdoor, active, and technical apparel.

Product overview

Apparel Textile Sourcing operates as a B2B trade show and event platform, not a software product. The company produces Canada's premier apparel and textile sourcing trade events, connecting international manufacturers with North American buyers. The core product is the ATS Canada Trade Show featuring 200+ international supplier booths, supported by specialized conference programming through two tracks: Enterprise Connect for industry professionals and Fashion Lab for start-ups. The company also operates a Montreal Matchmaking event and has launched the Outdoors Pavilion (2026) as a new specialized sourcing zone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Enterprise Connect: Conference track for mid to large-scale apparel brands, retailers and service providers covering government, trade and supply chain topics
• Fashion Lab
• Outdoors Pavilion

Products and services

• ATS Canada Trade Show Annual multi-day trade show held at the International Centre in Toronto (September 23-25, 2026) connecting international apparel and textile manufacturers with designers, retailers, and sourcing professionals. Features 200+ booths of international exhibiting factories offering workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities. Free to attend for buyers.
• Montreal Matchmaking Event One-day matchmaking event held at Palais des Congrès in Montreal (September 28, 2026) connecting international apparel and textile suppliers with North American buyers through targeted one-on-one meetings.
• Enterprise Connect Conference Track

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ curated international suppliers at each event
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Canadian Apparel Federation has been the top national event partner since 2016. CAF Executive Director Bob Kirke has participated in multiple ATS events and sessions, providing industry insights on Canadian apparel market trends and policy.
• China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Textiles and Apparel (CCCT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCCT is the largest Chamber of Commerce in Chinese textile and apparel industry with over 12,000 member companies, representing over 70% of total textile and garment exports. CCCT sponsors textile shows worldwide including China Textile & Clothing Expo in Australia since 2001 and GOTEX show in Sao Paulo, Brazil since 2013.
• TFO CanadamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTFO Canada is a Canadian organization that assists developing country exporters. Steve Tipman, Executive Director of TFO Canada, has been a featured speaker at ATS events discussing international trade and sourcing.
• Brands for CanadamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrands for Canada is ATSC's Charity of Choice, working to collect and distribute surplus goods to Canadian families in need. Helen Harakas, Executive Director, has spoken at multiple ATS events on sustainability.
• TESTEXmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTESTEX is a globally operating, independent Swiss testing and certification organization specializing in textile testing. They have partnered with ATS for sustainability seminars and certifications since 2016.
• Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerWRAP is an independent, non-profit global social compliance organization dedicated to promoting safe and ethical manufacturing. WRAP executives have participated in ATS seminars on responsible sourcing.
• PANTONEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPANTONE presented trend forecasts at ATS Miami 2019 and has participated in the show, providing color trend insights for the industry.
• United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerUSFIA President Julia K. Hughes has been a featured speaker at ATS events, discussing U.S. trade policy and fashion industry trends.
• JP Communications Inc.coreOthersJP Communications Inc. is the parent company and producer of Apparel Textile Sourcing. The company operates TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com, B2B sourcing platforms serving over 2.5 million worldwide buyers, brands, manufacturers, and retailers since 2005. CEO Jason Prescott is a published author with McGraw Hill (Wholesale 101 and Retail 101).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DG Expo: DG Expo is a U.S. fabric and sourcing show held in NYC and Chicago, targeting small-to-mid apparel brands and designers. It overlaps ATS's Fashion Lab and designer/entrepreneur segment, competing for the same independent-buyer attendance.
• MAGIC Trade Show (Informa Markets): Informa Markets' MAGIC is one of the largest U.S.-based apparel sourcing and brand events (Las Vegas, NYC). It directly competes with ATS for international exhibitor booth fees and North American brand buyers (Walmart, Macy's, Amazon are all MAGIC attendees), making it the most relevant direct competitor.
• Texworld USA / Apparel Sourcing USA (Messe Frankfurt): Texworld USA, organized by Messe Frankfurt, is a leading B2B apparel fabric and sourcing trade show in New York. It directly overlaps ATS's value proposition of connecting international textile manufacturers with North American buyers, brands, and retailers.
• Première Vision (Paris): Première Vision is a global fashion and textile sourcing event held in Paris (and NYC/Shanghai), targeting fashion brands and textile buyers. It is highly comparable to ATS as a curated B2B sourcing platform for premium international manufacturers serving North American/European brands.

Regional players

• Apparel Sourcing Paris (Messe Frankfurt): Apparel Sourcing Paris, run alongside Texworld Paris, is a Europe-focused apparel sourcing show. It is comparable in format and target audience to ATS but serves European buyers rather than North American, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.
• Centrestage (Hong Kong Trade Development Council): CENTRESTAGE is Hong Kong's premier Asia-based fashion and apparel brand/show event. Comparable to ATS in bringing international manufacturers and brands together, but it primarily serves Asian and global buyers traveling to Hong Kong rather than North American attendees.
• Pure London: Pure London is a UK-based fashion and sourcing trade show connecting brands with manufacturers and suppliers. It is comparable to ATS's format and target buyer (brands and designers), but is geographically focused on the UK/European market.

Broad incumbents

• Alibaba (B2B Sourcing Platform): Alibaba.com is the dominant global B2B online sourcing marketplace connecting apparel and textile manufacturers (heavily weighted to China) with international buyers. It competes with ATS not as a trade show but as a year-round digital sourcing alternative that pressures ATS exhibitor ROI.
• Global Sources (Online + Hong Kong Shows): Global Sources operates both online B2B sourcing platforms and physical trade shows in Hong Kong focused on apparel and consumer goods. It overlaps ATS's exhibitor base (largely Chinese/Asian manufacturers) while also offering a digital-first alternative.

Emerging players

• Kingpins Show: Kingpins is an invite-only denim and sportswear sourcing show held in NYC, Amsterdam, and other cities. It targets premium denim and technical apparel brands — overlapping ATS's apparel sourcing focus but with a narrower category specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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