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FORUMS Insights Stage | PERFORMANCE MATERIALS – SUMMER 2027 & Awards Handover

PERFORMANCE DAYS, Munich

Expert Talks Stage @ Hall C4

Wednesday 05th March 2025

10:10 - 11:30 CET

Presentation Slides

FORUMS Insights Stage PERFORMANCE MATERIALS – SUMMER 2027 & Awards Handover.pdf (14.4 MiB)

Alexa Dehmel will present an in-depth analysis of the latest innovations & developments  across all PERFORMANCE DAYS Forum areas: Trend Forum, Innovation Forum, Wool Forum, Footwear Forum, and Bodywear Forum curated by Nichole de Carle.

With over 2000 materials reviewed, the expert jury once again identified groundbreaking developments that redefine the future of performance textiles. In this exclusive session, Alexa Dehmel will unveil key industry trends, highlight the most exciting advancements, and provide valuable insights into the cutting-edge materials shaping the next generation of functional fabrics.

The presentation will conclude with the highly anticipated Award Session, where four prestigious awards will be handed over by Marco Weichert, Founder of PERFORMANCE DAYS.

This session is a must-attend for designers, product developers, and industry professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in textile innovation.

About the orators

Portrait of Alexa Dehmel

Alexa Dehmel

CONSULTING & DESIGN

Performance Apparel Design & Functional Material Advisory | Innovation & Sustainability | Functional Fabric Curator | Guest Lecturer | Freelance Journalist| Podcaster

Alexa Dehmel is an international Designer and Strategic Advisor for luxury & performance sportswear, functional textiles and Future Concepts for the Textile Industry,  trusted by 60+ global brands. With 25+ years across sportswear, outdoor and performance markets, she transforms material innovation into market leadership, responsible design and measurable value creation, working across Europe, the U.S. and Asia.

For 17+ years, she serves as Head Judge of bi-annual Forum jurys and Functional Fabric Curator, curating the TREND FORUM and Forum Areas, delivering Forum Insights on stage at PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich, the FUNCTIONAL FABRIC FAIR powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS (Portland, New York, Orlando) and FUNCTIONAL TEXTILES by Performance Days in Shanghai.

Deeply rooted in Europe and globally connected, she translates international market insight into strategic value and bridges brands with relevant sourcing ecosystems.

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Marco Weichert

PERFORMANCE DAYS

CEO

The third-generation owner of a Munich based textile agency, has textile expertise in his DNA. After early work experience at Burlington (USA) and Pontetorto (Italy), he has developed and sold fashion, sports, and workwear fabrics, giving him more than 20 years of experience working with numerous textile, yarn, and finishing manufacturers from USA, Italy, and the Far East. His expertise includes the construction, composition, lamination, etc. of functional fabrics.

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