Functional Fabric Fair 2027, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, is the premier trade-exclusive marketplace in the United States dedicated to high-performance functional fabrics. It serves as a vital platform for apparel CEOs, designers, and product development executives to source the latest innovations in lightweight, breathable, and moisture-managing materials, along with finishes, trims, and accessories. Attendees will connect with a carefully curated selection of leading fabric mills and branded technology companies, discovering solutions for outdoor, sportive performance, and lifestyle apparel. The fair emphasizes sustainability, showcasing eco-conscious innovations and offering educational programs on sustainable strategies and circular design, including the Day 0 Conference. This event is essential for verified designers, purchasing, or material managers seeking cutting-edge materials and sustainable practices to drive future product development in the textile industry.
Highlights
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Premier Functional Fabric Marketplace
Dedicated to high-performance functional fabrics, showcasing lightweight, breathable, and moisture-managing materials for apparel innovation.
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Strong Sustainability Focus
Features exhibitors with eco-conscious solutions, educational programming on circular design, and an energy-efficient, LEED® Platinum certified venue.
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Exclusive Sourcing Platform
A trade-exclusive event connecting apparel CEOs, designers, and product developers with a curated selection of innovative fabrics and accessories.
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Educational & Digital Resources
Offers Expert Talks, the Day 0 Conference, and the PERFORMANCE DAYS Loop digital platform for comprehensive industry insights and sourcing.
Previous Edition
2,700
Attendees
320
Exhibitors
4,663
Net Area · ㎡
FAQ
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It is a trade-exclusive event for verified designers, product, purchasing, or material managers sourcing for outdoor, sportive performance, and lifestyle apparel.
No, the event is open free of charge to verified industry professionals.
You'll find high-performance functional fabrics, finishes, trims, and accessories, with a focus on lightweight, breathable, and moisture-managing materials.
The fair highlights eco-conscious innovations, sustainable strategies, and circular design through exhibitors, educational programs, and its choice of venue.
