Functional Fabric Fair Portland

The "Functional Fabric Fair" is a trade fair for high-quality functional textiles. It is organized by Design & Development GmbH Textile Consult and takes place biannually at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

The event serves as a central meeting place for qualified suppliers, decision-makers, and experts from the functional textile industry. The focus is on the latest innovations and trends in textiles and accessories. Visitors can expect a variety of products and services, including visibility additives, labels, patches, transfers, tapes, zippers, and various fabric trend categories such as baselayers, midlayers, and softshells.

A special highlight of the trade fair is the PERFORMANCE FORUM. This forum, curated by a panel of experts, serves as a platform for presenting industry innovations and trends. It offers exhibitors the opportunity to present their groundbreaking innovations free of charge and exclusively. The forum also presents prestigious awards such as the Performance Award and the Eco Performance Award.

The event primarily attracts professionals from the textile and apparel industry, including apparel brands, purchasing teams, and fabric technologists.

In addition to the event in Portland, the "Functional Fabric Fair" will take place as a summer edition in New York and a winter edition in Orlando.

Overall, the "Functional Fabric Fair" is not only a showcase of the latest trends and innovations in the functional textile industry, but also an opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange. It is an essential event for industry players and offers a platform that reflects the dynamic market and underscores the enormous potential of this industry.

The Functional Fabric Fair will take place on 3 days from Tuesday, 11. November to Thursday, 13. November 2025 in Portland.