The Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS, recently held a successful event in Portland, Oregon. The show took place on April 17-18 at the Oregon Convention Center and attracted 2,100 attendees. Over 260 textile suppliers from around the world showcased sustainable functional fabrics for the apparel industry’s Spring 2025/2026 collections.
The event was praised for its product sourcing, networking opportunities, innovation, and education. Steve McCullough, the event director, described this year’s event as exceeding all expectations. Attendees had access to various key areas on the show floor that allowed them to learn, discover and be inspired.
One of the highlights of the show was the Trend Forum, which featured a collection of 100 percent sustainable trend fabrics and accessories curated by a panel of experts. QR codes were available for attendees to learn more about the products request samples and visit exhibitors. The Innovation Zone showcased never-before-seen products and technologies while the new Sustainability Lounge provided a collaborative space to discuss the future of sustainability.
The show also featured an exhibition on NASA Technology Transfer Program which highlighted innovations developed for exploration and discovery that are available to public. Additionally, student projects from USU’s Outdoor Product Design & Development program were on display featuring revolutionary designs that use NASA technology patents. The event was a hub of creativity inspiration collaboration for textile and apparel industry