Functional Fabric Fair Summer New York City

Functional Fabric Fair Summer is the leading trade show in the United States for performance textiles and accessories in the outdoor, activewear, and lifestyle sectors. Held annually at the renowned Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in the heart of New York City, the event brings together a highly targeted professional audience – including designers, product developers, and sourcing and materials specialists. It offers a carefully curated platform for shaping the future of functional fabrics.

The event is organized by RX Global, a globally active trade show organizer that connects innovative markets and professional communities. With its summer edition in New York, the fair positions itself as a premier B2B platform, focusing on sustainable innovation, technological advancement, and market-ready solutions – always tailored to the needs of the industry.

At its core, the fair showcases advanced materials, cutting-edge textile technologies, and modular components developed for the next generation of outdoor, sports, and lifestyle apparel. The specialized product range includes trims, fleece, zippers, heat transfers, seamless technologies, and knit fabrics, as well as sustainable fibers, insulation materials, and applications. Suppliers of footwear components, shapewear solutions, and technical services are also represented, offering a comprehensive view of the textile value chain.

A standout feature is the Trend Forum, where forward-looking fabrics from key material categories are presented – with a strong emphasis on eco-conscious innovation. This is complemented by the newly launched Future Fabrics Expo Innovation Hub, developed in collaboration with the European platform of the same name, highlighting the latest developments in sustainable materials. At the Expert Talks Stage, industry thought leaders gather to explore pressing topics such as circularity, material innovation, and supply chain transparency.

The Functional Fabric Fair is more than a product showcase – it serves as a catalyst and networking hub for textile professionals from around the globe. Dedicated areas such as the VIP Lounge and Media Lounge provide space for meaningful exchange, while small touches – like a shared morning coffee – create a relaxed setting for making connections.

Exhibitors include international companies from the textile, footwear, and materials technology sectors – many of them market leaders or niche specialists. Attendees primarily come from professional apparel design, product management, sourcing, and technical development teams of leading brands in outdoor, sports, and performance fashion.

The fair is part of a larger international event portfolio with additional editions in several U.S. cities, including a winter show. However, the Summer Edition in New York benefits uniquely from the city’s dynamic spirit – a global hub for design, fashion, technology, and innovation. The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center offers not only a prime location with excellent public transport links, but also a modern setting ideally suited for future-oriented business formats.

Functional Fabric Fair Summer – where the next generation of performance textiles begins. In New York. At the forefront of innovation.

The Functional Fabric Fair Summer will take place on 3 days from Tuesday, 07. July to Thursday, 09. July 2026 in New York City.