July 16-17, 2024
JAVITS CENTER, NY
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WHERE FUNCTION MEETS FASHION

Functional Fabric Fair Summer —an exclusive sourcing destination tailored for those at the forefront of outdoor, lifestyle, and activewear textiles, footwear, and accessories. Explore cutting-edge trims that redefine the future of performance fabrics. This event showcases the latest products and technologies that will be available to hit the market, giving you a sneak peek into the trends shaping the 2025/2026 Summer seasons. Crafted by the industry for the industry.

This is a trade-exclusive event and is open – free of charge – to verified designers, product, purchasing, or material managers, looking to source fabrics and accessories for outdoor, sportive performance, and lifestyle apparel. Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with the apparel community!

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Welcome to Functional Fabric Fair. Now, be YOU.

At RX’s Functional Fabric Fair, everyone belongs. We cultivate a culture of inclusion at all our events, where the very things that make each of us unique are celebrated. Our exhibitors, attendees, partners, event speakers, and industry colleagues are people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who make our shows stronger and our collective experience richer.  Now, be YOU.

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BEYOND BOTTLES – THE FUTURE OF POLYESTER

This year’s Focus Topic “Beyond Bottles” highlights the importance of alternatives to PET recycling – in particular with regard to upcoming legal regulations and circular economy principles. Considering the variety of polyester types, micro-plastics and the increasing need to replace PET with alternative raw materials, the branch is now facing major challenges. Solutions to this could include an increase in textile-to-textile recycling, along with polyester alternatives from food waste and the increased deployment of natural fibers.

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Social Media Highlights

Looking to showcase any new or exciting product launches, enhancements or events you will be promoting at Functional Fabric Fair New York? Fill out a submission form with all the necessary information and you might just find your exciting news on our social media platforms! 

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RELIVE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE MOMENTS FROM THE 2023 NEW YORK SUMMER EDITION

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SHOW LOCATION

Javits Center
665 West 34th Street

SHOW DATES + HOURS

Tuesday, July 16: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, July 17: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

OUR PLEDGE—MINIMAL WASTE EXHIBITS

Functional Fabric Fair—Powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®—makes sustainability a priority at our events. We put forth our best effort to adapt green meeting practices by partnering with meeting centers who are dedicated to minimizing waste and boosting efficiencies.

With annual Focus Topics weaved seamlessly into our program, our goal is to leave each of our customers with a lasting impression while improving the quality of life for our partnering communities and ecosystem.

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