The Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS, concluded another successful show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore from April 17-18. The event attracted over 2,100 attendees and featured more than 260 textile suppliers from around the world, showcasing sustainable functional fabrics for the apparel industry’s Spring 2025/2026 collections.
Steve McCullough, the event director, noted that the show exceeded all expectations and was filled with inspiration, creativity, and groundbreaking advancements. Attendees had access to different areas on the show floor to learn, discover, and be inspired.
The Trend Forum showcased a collection of 100 percent sustainable trend fabrics and accessories curated by a panel of experts. QR codes provided more information and allowed attendees to request samples and visit exhibitors. The Innovation Zone highlighted upcoming products and technologies while the new Sustainability Lounge provided a collaborative environment focusing on the future of sustainability.
In addition to these features, the Outdoor Recreation Archive from Utah State University highlighted trends and innovations from the 1990s featuring different genres of outdoor clothing styles from that era. A new exhibition featuring NASA Technology Transfer Program was also displayed at the event. This program ensures that innovations developed for space exploration are available to the public, maximizing benefits to the nation. USU’s Outdoor Product Design & Development student projects were also on display, showcasing designs that utilized NASA-technology patents. Overall, this Functional Fabric Fair was an inspiring event that brought together experts in sustainable fashion and technology to share their knowledge with attendees from around the world.
