July 20–21, 2027
New York, NY
155
Functional Fabric Fair 2027 is a trade show in New York, NY with approximately 155 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Key features of the Summer edition in New York include:
The show supports a broad range of garment segments, including shapewear, sportswear, outdoor activewear, lifestyle wear, bodywear and rain gear. <cite index="3-37,3-38,3-39">Top reasons to attend include sourcing cutting-edge textiles on site and closing deals at the event, hands-on testing to touch, feel, and test fabrics in person, and saving the thousands of dollars required to find, vet, and source fabrics by bringing it all under one roof.</cite>
Registration is handled through the show's official website. <cite index="4-30,4-31">As of the most recent update, registration for the upcoming edition was not yet open; prospective attendees are invited to complete the pre-registration form to be notified when registration becomes available and to receive other communications.</cite> Interested visitors should use the "Pre-Register" option on the Functional Fabric Fair New York website to join the notification list.
Functional Fabric Fair is powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS® and is produced by RX (part of RELX). <cite index="1-64">It positions itself as the premier marketplace in the United States for sourcing high performance functional fabrics, finishes, trims and accessories.</cite> The event runs as a seasonal series across the U.S.: a Spring edition at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, the Summer edition at the Javits Center in New York, a Fall edition in Portland, and a Winter edition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
429 11th Ave.
<cite index="1-91,1-92">The Summer edition is held at the Javits Center at 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001.</cite> The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is New York City's largest convention facility, located on Manhattan's West Side along Eleventh Avenue near Hudson Yards, offering expansive exhibit halls and meeting space for large-scale trade events.
The Javits Center is located on Manhattan's West Side, where on-site and street parking is limited; visitors typically use nearby commercial parking garages in the Hudson Yards and Hell's Kitchen areas. Because parking in Midtown Manhattan is limited and can be costly, public transportation and rideshare are often the most convenient options.
The Javits Center sits on Manhattan's West Side, within reach of the city's major transit hubs. The nearest subway is the 7 line at the 34th St–Hudson Yards station, and Penn Station (with Amtrak, LIRR and NJ Transit service) is a short distance east. The three regional airports — John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) — connect to the venue via taxi, rideshare and public transit. Taxis and rideshare services are widely available throughout Midtown Manhattan.
The show operates an official housing program through Connections Housing to secure discounted rooms near the venue. <cite index="2-56">Rooms are offered at a negotiated group rate on a first-come, first-served basis through a secure online housing website available 24/7, which shows real-time availability, full hotel descriptions, amenity listings and distances from each hotel to the venue.</cite> <cite index="2-63">All official Functional Fabric Fair hotels are located only a short distance from the venue.</cite> <cite index="2-83">Official hotels will not honor direct reservations, so rooms must be booked through the official housing company to receive the special rates.</cite>
The next Summer edition takes place July 20–21, 2027 at the Javits Center in New York City. Exhibit hall and Expert Talks hours run 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Wednesday.
It is designed for apparel CEOs, designers, and product development executives, and for professionals across the outdoor and performance sportswear sectors. Attendees come to source functional fabrics, finishes, trims and accessories and to network with suppliers and industry leaders.
The Summer edition connects attendees with more than 155 leading suppliers, all drawn from a curated selection of fabric mills and branded technology companies.
Registration is handled through the official Functional Fabric Fair New York website. When registration is not yet open, visitors can complete the pre-registration form to be notified once it becomes available.
The event lets you source cutting-edge textiles on site, test fabrics hands-on, and meet vetted, sustainability-focused manufacturers under one roof. It also offers Expert Talks and a Summer Spotlight on segments like outdoor activities, all-weather gear, bodywear and shapewear.
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