Textile Insight

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Performance Forum Insights Performance Materials/ Footwear/ Innovation - Winter 2025 Alexa Dehmel, Consultant, Performance Sports Clothing and Workwear Design Alexa Dehmel will provide a com- prehensive overview of all the new developments for winter 2025, cov- ering a wide range of topics from the latest first layer fabrics to the most advanced outer shell materials. The presentation will cover the key trends shaping the industry, including sustainability, climate comfort and fabrics designed for specific sports and activities. 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Sustainable Myths and Realities: Making Sense From A Whole Lot Of Noise Kevin Myette, Director, Global Brand S er v ices for Bluesig n Technologies AG ere is no argument that sustain- able behaviors and actions occupies a tremendous amount of 'head- space' in many a discussion, debate, meeting, trade show, conference, in our industry. is is understandable because the imperatives are daunt- ing and the path forward not always clear. Using the best available data and real world information, this session attempts to paint a clearer picture of a few key subjects so that you can channel your efforts towards actions which produce the most meaningful results. 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Colors & Trends Performance Colors Update Summer 2025 Kickoff Winter 2025/26 Nora Kuehner, Independent Fashion & Design Consultant Summer 2025 features both sublime bliss and eye-popping boldness. Reflecting the interaction of the natural and the human-made, colors oscillate between moody earthy hues and shockingly bright shades. Focusing on performance and lei- sure wear, Nora Kuehner depicts a detailed overview for summer 2025 before kicking off the season winter 2025/26. 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Cotton Sustainability: Truths, Myths, and Mindset Shifts Jennifer Lukowiak, Director of Supply Chain Marketing, Cotton Incorporated We will examine common miscon- ceptions related to cotton growth practices, such as water usage, land management, and carbon seques- tration. This discussion aims to highlight cotton's favorable impact on the environment, particularly in terms of sustainability, circularity, and biodegradability. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Developing a Sustainability Roadmap John Frazier, Senior Technical Director Hohenstein Institute America Charting a Sustainability Roadmap can be a challenge for brands of any size. How you frame your efforts around materials, closed loop, water, chemistry, carbon, and more should be impactful as well as measurable in your supply chain. 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Unseen: Discover what Lies Beneath to Emerge Colorfully Optimistic For A/W 2024/2025 Tannese Williams, Product Marketing Manager, Pantone Our lives are more nuanced and complex these days leading to a widening acceptance of multiple experiences in our lives and an unfettered desire for colorful self-ex- pression. Reflecting this free-spirited color approach, colors for Autumn/ Winter 24/25 express a wide range of feelings, from ethereal misty blues, discrete lilacs, cloudy pinks, and clay- based neutrals to intensely saturated hyper violets, inky blues, biolumines- cent greens, and decadent reds. Go into the season with a willingness to explore the exciting and mysterious new world of the unseen. 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM BioLon: The Next Generation Fiber From Polartec. Everything you need to know! Aimee LaValley, Manager of Product Development – Polartec ere is much change going on within Outdoor as legislation comes in that will have a massive effect on the Industry's two most iconic products. Polartec has been working towards better for a number of years in both waterproof breathable membranes & fleece market segments. Great changes take great leadership; the brand has gone out to raise the bar of quality, performance, & environmen- tal impact. Speaker Aimee LaValley is one of the team to have made this possible - in this session more will be revealed. 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Sourcing Moisture-Managing Textiles: A Designer's Guide Amber S. Williams, Assistant Professor Outdoor Product Design & Development Utah State University Join us as we dive into the realm of textiles and moisture management. We'll uncover the science behind effective moisture control, a crucial aspect for comfort and performance in diverse industries. You'll also delve into practical case studies and emerg- ing trends, equipping yourself with the know-how and tools to make informed textile sourcing decisions that elevate product performance and enhance user satisfaction. 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM Developing True Design Leadership To Drive New Innovation Michelle Rose, Founder, Struktur Event Our industry is in the midst of rapid change and uncertainty. Risk-taking, new ideas, and innovation are at an all-time low. Struktur Society founder Michelle Rose will talk with design and innovation leaders from across the industry to dig into what it takes to be a successful design leader and how we can, and must, grow these leaders from inside our industry. EXPERT TALKS WEDNESDAY NOV 1, 2023 60 • Textile Insight ~ Fall 2023 textileinsight.com F U N C T I O N A L FA B R I C FA I R FA L L / P O R T L A N D 2 0 2 3 MORNING COFFEE 9:00AM - 12:00PM Complimentary Morning Coffee Sponsored by ermore THERMORE IGLOO (ON THE SHOW FLOOR) HAPPY HOUR 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sponsored by DriRelease Enjoy complimentary beer and wine while networking with other industry professionals. MAIN STAGE FFF AFTER HOURS PARTY 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Presented by TurboDry® in partnership with Sturktur JUPITER HOTEL 800 E BURNSIDE ST PORTLAND, OR 97214

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