Norwalk - The spring edition of Functional Fabric Fair, part of the Performance Days portfolio, has opened registration for its upcoming show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
The expanded event, which takes place from 14th-16th April, 2025, will feature an enhanced focus on sustainability and certifications, beginning with the ‘Day 0 Sustainability Workshop’, followed by two days of exhibit hall and ‘expert talks’ educational programming.
This year’s focus topic, “Certifications: Which ones matter?” will address crucial industry developments including the EU Green Deal, upcoming Green Claims Directive, and Textile Exchange Material Matters unified standard. The programme aims to facilitate dialogue around practical implementation of sustainability standards and certification processes in the textile industry.
The return of Day 0 Sustainability Workshop on Monday 14th April takes place the day before the exhibit hall opens, and will bring together industry leaders and sustainability practitioners facilitated by Jill Dumain of Fractal CSOs.
The exhibit hall will open on 15 April, featuring more than 300 sustainable-certified suppliers that will showcase functional fabrics, finishes, trims, accessories and the latest innovations for the 2026/2027 spring/summer seasons.
“Functional Fabric Fair is the most vetted sourcing destination for sustainable outdoor, lifestyle, performance and activewear textiles,” said Steve McCullough, event director of Functional Fabric Fair.
“As we explore our 2025 theme ‘Certifications: Which ones matter?’ we’re creating the definitive space where the future of performance fabrics is shaped — there is no other event in North America that compares.
“With new regulations in the United States and European Union reshaping our entire industry, attendees will have the unique opportunity to not only explore the latest cutting-edge and trend-forward materials and innovations, but also gain crucial insights into navigating the certification landscape in 2025 and beyond.”
The trade-only event is free for verified designers, product developers, purchasing agents, material managers and students in the outdoor, performance and lifestyle apparel sectors. The Day 0 Sustainability Workshop requires separate registration and has limited seating availability.
