VISA SUPPORT

Many non-U.S. citizens need a visa to enter the United States temporarily to work or visit.  We advise you to check the most updated visa requirements for your travel on the official U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE — BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS website: U.S. Visas (state.gov) for most up to date visa requirements for your travel, including information about the steps to apply for a visa.

You may find the following information about Functional Fabric Fair Fall 2024 helpful to support your visa application process.

Functional Fabric Autumn 2024
Dates: November 19-21, 2024
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland OR

The Portland Fall edition—an exclusive sourcing destination tailored for those at the forefront of outdoor, lifestyle, and activewear textiles, footwear, and accessories. Explore cutting-edge trims that redefine the future of performance fabrics. 

This is a trade-exclusive event and is open – free of charge – to verified designers, product, purchasing, or material managers, looking to source fabrics and accessories for outdoor, sportive performance, and lifestyle apparel. Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with the apparel community!

Once you have completed your registration for Functional Fabric Fair Fall 2024 and payment has been received, we recommend providing the Functional Fabric Fair Fall 2024 Facts & Information set forth above alongside your registration confirmation to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate reviewer as additional documentation during the visa process.   

Please note that this guidance is intended as a recommendation and does not guarantee a visa will be approved and issued. 

Our conference team is available to support invited international speakers to obtain a visa for Functional Fabric Fair Fall 2024.  Please reach out to our show team at Dana Stange at [email protected]. for further information. 

International Exhibitors participating at Functional Fabric Fair Fall 2024 can obtain an invitation letter during the exhibitor registration process. 

All registrants will need to be contracted for booth space with the required deposit and provide their exhibiting company information to be eligible to request an invitation letter from the show organizers. For Exhibitor questions on obtaining Invitation Letters, please contact the appropriate Customer Success Representative.