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FrIDAY nOVEMBER 13TH 2026

The Threads That Connect US - Night at the Textile Museum of Canada

Step beyond the trade show floor and join us for a special evening at the Textile Museum of Canada. The Threads That Connect Us brings together an expert panel from across the fashion, textile and professional care industries for a thoughtful conversation exploring craftsmanship, garment longevity, preservation and the evolving relationship between fashion and fabric care.

Guests will also enjoy exclusive access to the Museum’s exhibitions, offering a closer look at textile history, design, culture and creativity. Connect with industry peers, gain fresh perspectives, and experience an evening that celebrates the people, stories and textiles that unite our industries.

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Expert Panel

MICHAEL GOSIO
President - Parklane Cleaners

Michael Gosio is the President of Park Lane Cleaners, a Toronto-based, family-owned garment care company established in 1987, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Fabricare Association (CFA).

With a background in public relations and decades of hands-on experience in the professional garment care industry, Michael has developed expertise in textile care, garment construction, fabric performance, and the technical challenges of cleaning and preserving clothing. Through his leadership at Park Lane Cleaners, he has gained firsthand insight into the relationship between designers, manufacturers, retailers, and the professionals responsible for maintaining garments throughout their life cycle.

His experience combines the practical realities of running a garment care business with a broader understanding of evolving fabrics, consumer expectations, sustainability, and the importance of collaboration across the textile industry.

As moderator of The Threads That Connect Us at the Textile Museum of Canada, Michael brings this industry perspective to a conversation exploring how design, manufacturing, craftsmanship, and garment care intersect and how greater collaboration can shape the future of textiles and fashion.




LISA LOSCERBO
CEO - Best Care Dry Cleaners


Lisa Loscerbo's connection to dry cleaning began at an early age, growing up in her family’s business and developing a lifelong passion for garment care.

Today, as CEO of Best Care Dry Cleaners, she is dedicated to helping Winnipeg’s business community look its best. Lisa is also a Certified Professional Dry Cleaner through the Dry Cleaning and Laundry Institute.

An active business leader, she is a Past President of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Winnipeg and has also served as President of the Winnipeg Executives Association. Under her leadership, Best Care remains closely connected to leading industry organizations, including the Canadian Fabricare Association and DLI.


JAN BARLOW
Owner & President - Jan’s Professional Dry Cleaners

Jan Barlow is the Owner and President of Jan’s Professional Dry Cleaners & Laundromat in Michigan, a multi-service textile care company founded in 1982.

Her leadership extends well beyond her own operation. Jan is a 2022 CINET Global Best Practices Overall Award winner, a recipient of the 2022 CINET Award of Excellence for Entrepreneurship, and has previously served as President of DLI.

With more than four decades of industry experience, Jan has developed deep expertise across dry cleaning, laundry, garment alterations, wedding gown preservation, textile restoration, household care and other specialty services.

She is committed to advancing professional textile care while helping independent operators remain competitive, trusted and resilient.



MICHAEL ZOFFRANIERI
Founder - ZOFF Custom Designs

Founded on the principle “Art is Movement,” ZOFF celebrates individuality, confidence and luxury.

Designer Michael Zoffranieri, a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Fashion, launched ZOFF in 2016 after apprenticing with David Dixon. The label went on to receive the 2017 Most Promising New Label Award from Toronto Fashion Incubator.

Michael is also an educator with the UforChange ANNK M Fashion Program, sharing his expertise in sewing, tailoring and handwork.

ZOFF has been featured in FLARE, FASHION Canada, Toronto Guardian, HOLR and ELLE, and has dressed notable Canadian artists and personalities.




ISABELLE SAIN
Education and Programming Manager - Textile Museum of Canada

Isabelle Sain is an artist whose work explores the relationship between the body, space and shared experience through wearable objects, textiles and interactive sculpture.

Her practice connects art, community and industry, with a focus on the future of fashion, craft, sustainability and collective responsibility. Isabelle has developed research and educational programs and coordinated textile-based community initiatives with organizations including Patagonia, the Textile Museum of Canada and Fashion Revolution.

Through her work, she creates inclusive arts programming that encourages connection, dialogue and a deeper consideration of people, planet and systems that shape our everyday lives.



Textile Museum of Canada

Located in downtown Toronto, the Textile Museum of Canada is the country’s only museum dedicated exclusively to textile arts and the cultural stories they tell. Its global collection includes more than 15,000 objects and textiles from over 200 regions of the world, spanning approximately 2,000 years of textile history.

Through exhibitions, programs and collections, the Museum explores the connections between textiles, art, design, craftsmanship, culture and everyday life. Visitors can discover traditional and contemporary textile practices while gaining a deeper appreciation for the creativity, skill and history woven into fabrics from around the world.

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