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textileinsight.com July/August 2019 ~ Textile Insight • 39 P ERFORMANCE 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. l For more information on PERFORMANCE DAYS, go to www.performancedays.com PERFORMANCE DAYS with Clear Commitment: PERFORMANCE FORUM Features Only Sustainable Fabrics MUNICH | NEW YORK | PORTLAND L earning from Nature. HeiQ Eco Dry is inspired by nature by imitating the efficiency of a duck's feathery coat. Just as duck feathers achieve natural water repellency through microscopic surface structure modification, fabrics and footwear materials treated with HeiQ Eco Dry are kept dry because water droplets simply roll off the fabric. 49% of consumers of water repellent products think it is important that their items are made of environmentally friendly materials and are PFC-free*. With HeiQ Eco Dry, you can provide your customers with DWR technology without harmful fluorine. HeiQ Eco Dry is: • High performing, sustainable and durable water repellency • No fluorine: No PFOA, no PFOS • Exceptional efficiency and durability (100% DWR performance up to 50 washings depending on fiber type) • Compliant with EU REACH, US TSCA, AU AICS, Cn IECSC, KR KECL, ZDHC and most RSL regulations • bluesign ® approved and OEKO-TEX ® conform • Preserves perfect breathability and soft hand feel • High abrasion resistance • Applicable to most fabric types, including leather New products in the HeiQ Eco Dry family are durable to dry cleaning and therefore suitable for fashion coats and jackets made of luxury fiber. A larger variety of products, ranging from footwear to outdoor to fashion, can now be offered with fluorine-free DWR. l For more information, go to heiq.com or visit us at the Functional Fabric Fair in New York City July 22-23 at the Javits Center, booth # 415. HeiQ Eco Dry: Fluorine-Free Durable Water Repellence (DWR) With Dry Cleaning Resilience * HeiQ Textile Market Knowledge Cente, fluorine-free durable water repellent consumer survey.