New York Exclusive
Functional Fabric Fair in New York shatters
The Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS, concluded its summer edition in New York City with record-breaking attendance. The event attracted major companies like Calvin Klein, HOKA, L.L.Bean, NOBULL, Peter Millar, Under Armour, and Vineyard Vines. Industry leaders, including CEOs, designers, and material managers, hailed it as the premier event for performance and sustainable sourcing. With over 140 sustainable-certified suppliers, the fair showcased the latest high-performance fabrics, finishes, trims, and accessories for the 2025/2026 seasons. The dynamic show floor featured cutting-edge innovations, hands-on demonstrations, interactive exhibits, education, networking, and unparalleled business sourcing opportunities.
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Have a look at our New York Exclusive Fabrics!
New York, a melting pot of culture, design, and style, provides the perfect backdrop for showcasing functional fabrics that blend innovation with fashion. Renowned for its dynamic fashion scene, the city is an ideal stage for the latest advancements in sustainable and high-performance textiles. Here are our Must-Haves of oustanding fabrics which specifically focused on a New York fashion-focused audience.
Super Textile Corporation K1100-04
K1100-04
Function Meets Fashion
100% rec. PES
Colorful 3D printing is like embroidery elegant, it present vivid and brightly, suitable on most material with excellent colorfastness.
Jiangsu Romrol Group Outdoor Material Co., Ltd. RR-S1-ROMROL-1-R
3layers
Function Meets Fashion
100% rec. PES
37.5® Technology / Cocona Labs
ZHC878082305 (XIAMEN CAI-TEX)
Baselayer
21% rec. PES, 79% 37.5® PES + EB Additive
This jersey knit uses 37.5® Technology PES + EB additive to enhance biodegradation. Unlike other synthetic yarns that will sit unchanged in landfills for centuries, 37.5® yarns + EB additive break down to naturally occurring materials over decades. 37.5 Technology works with your body to determine if you need warming or cooling based on the amount of humidity next to your skin, removing heat & moisture when you’re hot and retaining warmth helping to keep you warm when you’re cold.
Sealon Co., Ltd.
5376 Texture
Transfers
100% PU
Han-Ji can realize the appearance & hand-feel of Korean traditional paper, what we call Han-ji. It features Han-ji's texture in an innovative way, which is made from PU. Especially, unlike the existing deco-film such as silicone or solid type, this product can express the exclusive appearance of Han-ji that only made in Korea. Also, can give a aesthetic image when applied to apparel as well. It is certificated OEKO-TEX STANDARD® 100.
About the Author
Astrid Schlüchter
PERFORMANCE DAYS
Starting February 2024, Astrid Schlüchter is taking on the role of Senior Communication Manager at PERFORMANCE DAYS. To drive further growth with innovative communication strategies, PERFORMANCE DAYS is bringing Astrid Schlüchter on board not only as a seasoned industry expert but also as a renowned specialist journalist. Before joining PERFORMANCE DAYS, the trained fashion designer led the editorial team of the print and online medium SAZsport as Editor-in-Chief and was instrumental in the development of the Sports Retail Congress. Prior to that, Schlüchter worked for a long time as a freelance writer for various media in the sports, fashion, and lifestyle segments.
