Gurvinder Malhotra
VP, Global Raw Materials, Alo
“This fair shapes our short-term and long-term sourcing strategies… and helps us make informed decisions about where the industry is headed.”
SUMMER PRESALE ENDS IN 8d 6h 32m
SUMMER 2027
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Why exhibit at Functional Fabric Fair?
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WHY EXHIBIT
Put your brand in front of the industry
Functional Fabric Fair Summer isn't just another trade show, it's a direct path to the brands shaping the future of performance apparel.
This edition gives exhibitors the opportunity to showcase new materials, technologies, and sustainable innovations to sourcing teams actively building the 2027/2028 seasons.
Designed for suppliers across the outdoor and performance sportswear sectors, Functional Fabric Fair Summer connects exhibitors directly with designers, product developers, and decision-makers searching for the industry's next breakthrough.
Top reasons to exhibit
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Meet qualified buyers
Connect with sourcing teams, designers, and product leaders seeking material and supplier partnerships.
Launch new innovations
Showcase new fabrics, trims, technologies, and sustainable solutions to a highly targeted industry audience.
Build brand visibility
Connect your brand with leaders and sourcing decision makers across the performance apparel industry.
Accelerate sales cycles
Meet decision-makers face-to-face, shorten sourcing timelines, and move opportunities forward faster.
Strengthen industry ties
Build relationships with buyers, product developers, sustainability teams, and global brand leaders.
Stay ahead of trends
Gain insight into emerging material trends, sourcing shifts, and innovations shaping future apparel seasons.
Success stories
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YKK USA
Accelerating Brand Meetings
Functional Fabric Fair helped YKK USA strengthen relationships with suppliers, designers, and major apparel brands through high-value face-to-face meetings and sourcing conversations.
Source: Textile World
Naia™ from Eastman
Reaching Future Decision-Makers
Naia™ from Eastman used Functional Fabric Fair to connect with emerging designers and students, helping build long-term awareness and engagement around sustainable material innovation.
Source: Functional Fabric Fair Press Release
Allied Feather + Down
Generating Qualified Leads
At Functional Fabric Fair New York, Allied Feather + Down joined record exhibitor participation that generated more than 4,600 promising leads across the performance apparel industry.
Source: Textile World
What do exhibitors say about Functional Fabric Fair?
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Peter Lucier
WidePlus International
“The quality of conversations here makes it the most valuable sourcing event we participate in.”
Alejandra Diaz
Hemp Fortex
“If I had to describe Functional Fabric Fair in three words it would be intense, exciting and innovative!”
Tin York
Tinsellmat, LLC
“Seeing all the vendors and looking for new trends… is very inspiring and insightful.”
Frequently asked questions
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- What attendee audience can exhibitors expect?
- What booth sizes and exhibitor packages are available?
- How can exhibitors generate leads before and after the show?
- What sponsorship and branding opportunities are offered?
- Are there education or speaking opportunities for exhibitors?
- What support and resources are available to exhibitors onsite?
Where performance days begin
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