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Complimentary Education Sessions Announced for 2018 U.S. Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS® July 23-24, NYC

June 18, 2018

Industry leaders will present 12 complimentary education sessions

NORWALK, Conn. (June 18, 2018) – Complimentary educational programming was announced for the 2018 U.S. Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, July 23-24, at the Javits Center in New York.  Industry experts will present 12 keynote sessions on the latest trends, sustainability and technological advances at the presentation stage on the show floor.  Detailed descriptions of education sessions, presenter biographies and event registration are now available at FunctionalFabricFair.com/education.

“We are especially pleased to welcome such an esteemed body of industry experts to share insights on the latest trends, sustainability and technological advancements at the inaugural Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®,” said Steve McCullough of Reed Exhibitions.  “While the speakers represent the best in our industry, the topics also are timely to help attending industry professionals learn the latest information to grow their business and enhance their career.”

Additionally, The Pour At 4 Networking Party, sponsored by Textile Insights, was announced and will feature music, refreshments and light fare right on the Show floor on Monday, July 23, at 4 p.m.

Complimentary Educational Programming Schedule

Monday, July 23

9:15 a.m.

Why Lifestyle should embrace Technical, by Charles Ross - Specialist in Performance Sportswear Design & Sustainable Matters

10:00 a.m.

Performance Forum Walk Through, by Alexa Dehmel, Active Sports Design

11:00 a.m.

Color Trends 2020, by Nora Kühner, Fashion Design Consulting

12:00 p.m.

How to start a Sustainable Apparel Brand, by Ana Kristianson- CEO Sportswear & Co Sweden. 

1:00 p.m.

Green is the new Blue, by Dr Ruediger Fox - CEO Symaptex. 

2:00 p.m.

"Fashion Meets Function" Panel Discussion, led by Sophie Bramel- Editor WSA, UK

3:00 p.m.

Versatile Lives Require Versatile Clothing…The Rise of Tech Casual, by Gary Smith- CEO Polartec. 

4:00 p.m.

The Pour At 4 Networking Party - Industry networking event with music, refreshments and light fare. Sponsored by Textile Insights

 

Tuesday, July 24

9:15 a.m.

Sustainability and the World Supply Chain Fragilityby Charles Ross - Specialist in Performance Sportswear Design & Sustainable Matters

10:00 a.m.

Performance Forum Walk Through, by Alexa Dehmel, Active Sports Design

11:00 a.m.

Color Trends 2020, by Nora Kühner, Fashion Design Consulting

12:00 p.m.

Reflective Design Trends for Fashion and Visibility, by Chuck Gruber, CEO, Safe Reflections

1:00 p.m.

Don’t Sweat it--Cooling Fabric Makes Fashion Functional, by Apurba Banerjee, Chief Scientist, Brrr

 

Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, July 23-24, is staged during New York Market Week and co-located with multiple fashion market events at the Javits Center.  The event, held in the River View Galleria of the Javits, will showcase the latest trends in fabric development for the functional textile industry and offer a sourcing marketplace for high performance functional fabrics and accessories.  Some 75 textile manufacturers, suppliers and service providers are expected to participate and present their functional fabrics, branded technologies, treatments, laminates, paddings, finishes, and accessories such as yarns, tapes, prints, buttons and zippers. View the current exhibitor directory at FunctionalFabricFair2018.com/Exhibitors. View the current show floorplan at FunctionalFabricFair2018.com/FloorPlan.

The event also will include workshops, industry presentations and professional networking and matchmaking programs.  Industry guests to attend the fair include sports fashion designers, product managers, purchasing agents, lifestyle brand representatives, textile decision makers representing active clothing and functional wear manufacturers.

The inaugural event is organized by Reed Exhibitions in partnership with PERFORMANCE DAYS®, the prominent functional fabrics fair produced by Design & Development GmbH Textile Consult (Germany).

Contact:

Media:  Sherry Major, Reed Exhibitions, 716-662-3855, [email protected] 
Exhibitors:  Steve McCullough, Reed Exhibitions, 203-840-5953, [email protected] 
PERFORMANCE DAYS® - Munich, Germany:  +49 89 93946060 or [email protected]