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PERFORMANCE FORUM Insights Performance Materials/ Footwear/ Innovation - Winter 2025

PERFORMANCE DAYS, Munich

Expert Talk Area

Wednesday 04th October 2023

09:15 - 10:15 CEST

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In this informative session you will have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments and innovations in functional fabrics and accessories for the sportswear industry. For the first time she will also speak about the newest developments in Footwear materials. The new area of unseen Innovations in this market showcasing on the fair will be a new highlight in this session.

Our expert speaker, Alexa Dehmel, will provide a comprehensive overview of all the new developments for winter 2025, covering a wide range of topics from the latest first layer fabrics to the most advanced outer shell materials. The presentation will cover the key trends shaping the industry, including sustainability, climate comfort and fabrics designed for specific sports and activities. You will also get an insight into the season's Focus Topic, which will provide a deeper understanding of the industry's key trends and innovations. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and learn about the latest developments in sports apparel.

About the orator

Portrait of Alexa Dehmel

Ms Alexa Dehmel

CONSULTING & DESIGN

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

Alexa Dehmel is a performance sports clothing & sportswear design expert and functional material advisory with over 20 years experience in the industry apparel business and design agency, Head Judge and Functional Fabric Curator of the TREND Forum since over 15 years for Performance Days/ Munich and Functional Fabric Fair/ Portland & New York, Functional Textiles/ Shanghai. Since 2023 she curates the new INNOVATION AREA and FOOTWEAR Forum. With the podcast: „Designing the Future: Textiles & Transformation Talks…Alexa inquires – powered by Performance Days“, she engages with experts to uncover process optimizations and innovative solutions, propelling the sector towards a truly circular and thriving future. Her guiding principle is to champion future-responsible design, transformation and effective success strategies within the textile and apparel industry.

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