Functional Fabric Fair
Expodeck United States · Portland

Functional Fabric Fair

Dates
October 26, 2026 – October 28, 2026
Venue
Oregon Convention Center
Location
Portland, United States
Dates
October 26, 2026 – October 28, 2026
Venue
Oregon Convention Center
Location
Portland, United States

About This Expo

The Functional Fabric Fair is North America's premier sourcing exhibition for high-quality functional and performance textiles, focusing on the outdoor, lifestyle, and activewear industries. This biannual event serves as a vital platform for innovators across the global textile value chain, showcasing advancements in textile technology, sustainability, and innovation. Attendees, including apparel brands, purchasing teams, fabric technologists, designers, and industry leaders, will discover cutting-edge high-performance functional fabrics, finishes, trims, accessories, and advanced materials. The fair highlights sustainable solutions, from bioresponsive and infrared fabrics to recycled and circular materials, and performance materials to circular recycling technologies. Exhibitors benefit from meeting decision-makers of international brands, presenting groundbreaking innovations at the PERFORMANCE FORUM, and utilizing comprehensive lead generation tools. It's an essential event for professionals seeking to source the latest in functional textiles and connect with key industry players.

Highlights

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Leading Functional Textile Sourcing
North America's premier exhibition for high-quality functional and performance textiles, connecting innovators with apparel, outdoor, and activewear industries.
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Innovation & Sustainability Showcase
Discover advanced materials, technologies, and sustainable solutions, including bioresponsive, infrared, recycled, and circular fabrics, driving future textile development.
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PERFORMANCE FORUM & Awards
Engage with the PERFORMANCE FORUM, featuring the Performance Award, Eco Performance Award, and Expert Talks, highlighting industry-leading innovations.
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Comprehensive Exhibitor Support
Exhibitors benefit from turn-key booths, free innovation presentation opportunities, online directory listings, and a Lead Manager app for effective lead generation.
2,000
Attendees
265
Exhibitors
Net Area

FAQ

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The fair primarily focuses on the outdoor, lifestyle, and activewear industries, presenting high-quality functional textiles and accessories for these sectors.
The Functional Fabric Fair is organized by RX Global and powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®.
Visitors can expect to see high-performance functional fabrics, finishes, trims, accessories, advanced materials, and sustainable solutions, including bioresponsive, recycled, and circular textiles.
The fair features the PERFORMANCE FORUM, which includes the Performance Award and Eco Performance Award, along with educational programming like Expert Talks and the Day 0 Sustainability Workshop.