PERFORMANCE DAYS is the sourcing platform where designers, product and material managers explore the latest high performance functional fabrics and accessories. Founded in 2008, the bi-annual fair in April/May and October/November meets the specific needs of the industry by bringing together upwards of 300 international suppliers with brands specializing in functional sportswear, sportive fashion, athleisure and workwear. The show agenda includes a complimentary program of Expert Talks, Workshops and Guided Tours hosted by internationally recognized speakers that cover a variety of topics on trends, technology and sustainability.
A core tenet of the functional fabric fair is the PERFORMANCE FORUM where the hand-selected highlights of exhibitors’ latest developments are shown. The PERFORMANCE FORUM will feature only sustainable materials, a decision that spotlights the show’s clear commitment to a fully sustainable future.
“We at PERFORMANCE DAYS aim to be not just trendsetters, but also to take our responsibility to the environment and our planet very seriously and want the trade fair to reflect that,” said Marco Weichert, General Manager.
In partnership with Reed Exhibitions, the Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS launched in New York last July as a first of its kind event focused on “Where Function Meets Fashion” to provide an opportune sourcing platform for performance materials in fashion, sportswear and athleisure collections.
The launch of the Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS in Portland this October addresses a market void for a curated sourcing fair for outdoor and activewear technical fabric and accessories.
For more information on PERFORMANCE DAYS, go to www.performancedays.com
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