About TALA

MISSION
Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) 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 office, annual directory, and numerous networking events and opportunities, to members and the wider fashion (apparel) community.  The association also provides scholarships to talented future designers, contributes to charitable causes, and holds community events for inner-city youth.

WHAT IS T.A.L.A.?
TALA is an abbreviation of the Textile Association of Los Angeles, Inc., a non-profit mutual benefit corp. association of salespersons living and working in California, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Hawaii, and Alaska, and engaged in the sale of textiles and allied products to Garment Manufacturers, Textile Jobbers, and Retailers.  

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Free TALA Directory TALA Office Resource Monthly TALA Newsletters Great Network of Professionals in The Textile and Apparel Industry

ANNUAL TALA EVENTS
- Annual Inauguration Luncheon
- January Annual Los Angeles International Textile Shows
- April & October Annual Play Day
- Golf Tournament
- May Annual Scholarship Luncheon
- November Annual Holiday Party for Inner-City Youth
- December Anniversary Dinners/Dances - Every 5 Years

About GlobalTex

GlobalTex will premiere in April 2009 as the largest tradeshow in the U.S. for apparel textiles and technology, created to meet the high-growth demands of the global textile industry. The show, held twice annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center, is endorsed by the Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA). It is managed by Market Center Management Company (MCMC), which has more than 50 years experience in developing and managing large-scale exhibitions on multiple continents. GlobalTex is endorsed by the Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA), which ensures a critical mass of quality exhibitors and furthers the educational and networking aspects of the trade event. Markets are held twice annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with the first show launching in April 2009.