Portland – Registration for the autumn edition of Functional Fabric Fair from Performance Days is now open.
The show, which takes place from November 20-21, 2024, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, is described as the premier trade-exclusive sourcing event in the US dedicated to high performance functional fabrics.
The two-day event will welcome industry professionals to explore offerings from over 150 textile suppliers for the Fall and Winter 2025/2026 seasons.
The fair is open, 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.
This edition will also feature a ‘Day 0 (Zero) Conference: Sustainability Workshop’, which will take place on 19 November, just before the Exhibit Hall opens. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis,
At the forefront of outdoor, lifestyle, activewear textiles and accessories, attendees will have the opportunity to network along with discovering exhibitors and the latest advancements within show floor areas.
This year’s focus topic, Beyond Bottles – The Future of Polyester highlights the importance of alternatives to PET recycling – in particular with regard to upcoming legal regulations and circular economy principles.
Considering the variety of polyester types, micro-plastics and the increasing need to replace PET with alternative raw materials, the branch is now facing major challenges. Solutions to this could include an increase in textile-to-textile recycling, along with polyester alternatives from food waste and the increased deployment of natural fibres.
