Explore the Next Generation of Bodywear:
Don´t miss PERFORMANCE DAYS Bodywear Area in October 2026

The expanded Bodywear Area at PERFORMANCE DAYS is the place to discover the latest innovations in next-to-skin performance. From seamless technologies and advanced manufacturing to natural performance fibers, smart textiles and material innovations, the curated exhibition showcases the developments shaping the future of bodywear. Inspired by the growing Healthletic movement, the area highlights solutions that combine performance, comfort and wellbeing, making it an essential stop for designers, developers and sourcing professionals looking for the next generation of bodywear.

For decades, performance textiles have been defined by moisture management, breathability and durability. Today, consumer expectations go much further. Performance products are increasingly expected to support comfort, skin health and overall wellbeing throughout the day. Rather than choosing between functionality and comfort, consumers now expect both.

This shift towards Wellbeing, Longevity and Soft Movement is reflected throughout the Bodywear Area, where exhibitors demonstrate how innovative materials, fiber technologies and garment construction are redefining the next generation of bodywear.

The integrated Bodywear Forum offers visitors a carefully curated overview of the latest material and product innovations across key market segments, including 24-Hour Wardrobe, Activewear, On-Skin, Underwear, Accessories, Shapewear and Swimwear. Large-format mood boards illustrate emerging consumer and design directions, while a dedicated Bodywear Trend Book, available exclusively during the show, highlights the most important material developments and trends.

The Bodywear Area is curated by Onskin Body expert Nichole de Carle and is accompanied by Intima Group as official media partner. Through its renowned publications Best of Intima and Sous, the partnership further highlights the latest innovations presented at PERFORMANCE DAYS.

Located alongside the new Cellulose Forum and the expanded Wool Area, the Bodywear Area has become one of the key destinations at PERFORMANCE DAYS, inviting visitors to discover how next-to-skin textiles are evolving through innovation, sustainability and wellbeing.

"Bodywear has evolved from being the first layer you wear to becoming the smartest layer in your wardrobe. Consumers no longer want to choose between performance, comfort and wellbeing, they expect all three. The expanded Bodywear Area showcases the innovations driving that transformation,” says Nichole de Carle, curator of the PERFORMANCE DAYS Bodywear Area.