Functional Fabric Fair New York was held from July 22 to 23, 2019. The event hosted 1,866 apparel industry professionals from 22 countries to preview the latest trends and source high performance functional fabrics and accessories from more than 130 regionally diverse and hand-selected textile manufacturers. Attending industry professionals represented market leaders, up-and-coming designers, apparel manufacturing veterans and mass merchandisers such as Alexander Wang, Macy’s, Michael Kors, New Balance and Perry Ellis. More than 130 textile manufacturers, suppliers and service providers presented their latest developments in functional fabrics, membranes plus treatments, laminates, paddings, finishes, and accessories such as yarns, tapes, prints, buttons and zippers. A platform spotlighted textile and accessory innovations. Industry leaders presented 13 complimentary workshops in a series of educational programs on the latest trends, sustainability and technological advances.

Functional Fabric Fair was launched last year by Performance Days. This is a trade-exclusive event showcasing the latest trends in fabric development for the functional textile industry and provides an opportune marketplace in the United States for the sourcing of high performance functional fabrics and accessories. The fair is open to verified designers, product, purchasing or material managers looking to source fabrics and accessories for sportswear, work wear, sportive fashion and athleisure apparel.