PRESS RELEASES
NORWALK, CT (November 25, 2024) – Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, successfully concluded its highly anticipated fall edition from November 19-21, 2024, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. The event saw its largest turnout to date, a 30% increase in attendance with industry leaders, designers and fabric specialists from leading apparel brands such as adidas, Arc’teryx, Bass Pro Shops, Columbia Sportswear, Eddie Bauer, HOKA, Lululemon, NIKE, Patagonia, REI, Under Armour, Vuori and more—marking a significant milestone in the trade fair's history since it launched in 2018.
Functional Fabric Fair Fall 2024 Announces “Expert Talks” Program & Focus Topic Theme
(October 16, 2024) – Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, is thrilled to present its Expert Talks program, highlighting the focus topic “Colorization: Chemistry is Everywhere”. Taking place from November 20-21, 2024, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, these expert-led panel and presentation sessions will be held on the show floor stage and are open to all badge holders. The new focus topic on colorization will offer insights into the chemistry behind color, including dyeing techniques and material innovations.
Functional Fabric Fair Opens Registration for the Fall 2024 Edition in Portland, Oregon
NORWALK, CT (8/6/24) – Registration is now open for the fall edition of the Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, scheduled to take place from November 19 to 21 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. The event kicks off with the Day 0 (Zero) Conference: Sustainability Workshop on November 19, followed by the Exhibit Hall and Expert Talks on November 20-21. The expanded show floor will feature over 265 sustainable-certified suppliers, showcasing the latest in high-performance functional fabrics, finishes, trims and accessories for the 2025/2026 fall and winter seasons.
NORWALK, CT (November 6, 2023) - Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, the premier trade[1]exclusive sourcing event in the US dedicated the high performance functional fabrics and the latest textile development trends for the apparel industry, successfully concluded its fall edition from November 1-2, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland with increased attendee and exhibitor participation
NORWALK, Conn. (November 18, 2022)—The Fall edition of Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS® returned to Portland, Oregon, on October 26th and 27th to reconnect the Outdoor and Sport Apparel Brands with the Suppliers showcasing the latest trends and innovations in textile development for the Autumn/Winter 2024 season.