T
he show floor at the Oregon Convention
Center is larger than any other edition
this April with high-quality exhibitors.
ere are 200+ exceptional vendors on the scene
showcasing innovative textiles and color trends
for Spring 2024/2025.
We also advance our Focus Topic with a deeper
understanding of the progress and the challenges
involved in our Journey to Carbon Neutrality.
Our 2023 events will provide even more data and
knowledge about how best to
measure and manage material
production, with guideposts
helpful to achieving planet-
positive results.
e Performance Forum is
a crowd favorite! is special
area continues to uphold its
reputation as the ideal platform
for showcasing the latest trends
and innovations in textiles
and accessories. is is where
designers, material developers and creatives
go hunting for the most forward-thinking and
directional developments from our exhibitors,
companies that constantly push the boundaries
of what is possible in eco-performance textiles.
Browse our forum area to learn, feel and sample
the top swatches chosen by our Performance
Forum Jury!
e Functional Fabric Fair team is making
attending the show even more enjoyable by
offering complimentary morning coffee and free
lunch to you! is not only provides a chance
for you to network over a cup of coffee but also
offers a convenient option to refuel and recharge
during the fair. End day one of your Functional
Fabric Fair experience by coming together with
your peers, connecting with colleagues, and
recharging at our Happy Hour sponsored by
drirelease® at the Education Stage on Tuesday,
April 4, starting at 4:30 PM.
A big thank you to our Functional Fabric
Fair partners! Our seamless partnership with
Performance Days in Munich is enhanced with
the addition of THE LOOP, a digital platform
boasting over 400 worldwide exhibitors
and displaying over 40,000 fabrics. Utah
State University has been
instrumental in the Outdoor
Innovators Spotlight area on the
show floor. Paying homage to
the ground-breaking individuals
and brands that set the stage for
what has become a remarkable
active/outdoor performance-
wear industry allows us to
gain perspective on how far
we've come as a community
and where we go from here.
Take a look at this special show floor feature to
discover the stories behind the development of
the Pop Tent, the Brandy Tent, and North Face's
Geodome 4 this Spring edition.
And finally, thank you to the speakers who
supply us with compelling information that
will inspire us as we work toward sustainable
solutions. If you have not done so already,
register today to attend next week's fair!
See you on the Show Floor.
Steve McCullough
Event Director
Functional Fabric Fair
WELCOME TO FUNCTIONAL
FABRIC FAIR SPRING 2023!
D E S T I N AT I O N P O R T L A N D
April 2023 ~ Textile Insight Functional Fabric Fair Special Edition • 3
The global textile hub for innovation and sustainable manufacturing.
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