Portland - Registration for the Functional Fabric Fair sourcing event for high performance functional fabrics and accessories has now opened.
Organised by Performance Days, the upcoming spring edition will take place from April 17-18, 2024, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
Billed as the premier trade-exclusive sourcing event in the US dedicated to high performance functional fabrics and the latest textile development trends for the apparel industry, this two-day event will welcome industry professionals to explore offerings from over 200 textile suppliers for the Spring 2026/2027 seasons.
With a continued focus on sustainability and education, the show will feature its renowned conference programming on a wide range of topics. A new addition to this year's program is the Day 0 (Zero) Conference: Behind the Seams Series, a seminar and workshop that will take place on April 16, 2024, one day before the exhibit hall opens. The conference will include a seminar, hands-on workshop and roundtable discussions.
Functional Fabric Fair will also offer lounges and networking events designed to inspire and create connections, along with sourcing showcases like the Innovation Sphere, Performance Forum and Footwear Forum.
"Functional Fabric Fair is the go-to sourcing and driving force in the outdoor, lifestyle, and activewear industry," said Steve McCullough, event director of Functional Fabric Fair. "We connect leaders, brands and suppliers to pave the way for a sustainable and innovative future. We look forward to an enriching and productive show this April.”
The fair is free of charge, to verified designers, product, purchasing, material, sustainability managers and others in the industry looking to source fabrics and accessories for outdoor, sportive performance and lifestyle apparel.
