Exhibitor List

Trend Forum | Sportswear | Lifestyle Wear | Outdoor Activities | All Weather Gear | Shapewear and Bodywear | Workwear

Explore the Trend Forum at Functional Fabric Fair Spring, where every fabric on display is hand-selected by our expert Forum Jury to ensure only the highest-quality innovations make the cut. From next-gen stretch and moisture management to spring-ready performance technologies, the Trend Forum offers a curated, best-in-class showcase of fabrics designed to inspire designers, product developers, and sourcing teams with sport-specific solutions that elevate performance and design.

Modern sportswear fabrics are engineered to support movement, comfort, and performance across a wide range of activities—from high-intensity training to everyday wear. These textiles prioritize breathability, moisture management, and stretch to help regulate body temperature and reduce discomfort during physical exertion. Advanced constructions and finishes often include lightweight knits, four-way stretch materials, mesh structures, and moisture-wicking technologies, along with added benefits like odor control, UV protection, and durability for repeated use and washing. As active lifestyles continue to blend seamlessly into daily routines, sportswear fabrics play a critical role in delivering versatility, function, and long-lasting performance without compromising comfort or style.

Lifestyle wear fabrics are designed to meet the demands of modern, on-the-go living, where comfort, versatility, and performance are just as important as style. These textiles support all-day wear by balancing softness, breathability, and stretch with practical functionality, making them ideal for work, travel, leisure, and casual activity. Common features include moisture-management properties, easy-care finishes, wrinkle resistance, and durable constructions that maintain shape and feel over time. Many lifestyle fabrics also incorporate sustainable fibers, temperature-regulating technologies, and adaptive performance elements that allow garments to transition seamlessly between settings. As everyday wardrobes continue to blur the lines between comfort and utility, lifestyle wear fabrics play a key role in delivering effortless wearability without sacrificing function or aesthetic appeal.

Fishing, hunting and outdoor fabrics are engineered to handle shifting environments while delivering comfort, durability, and protection. Breathable, moisture-managing materials help regulate temperature during long hours in the field, while quick-dry finishes and natural odor-resistant fibers maintain freshness in humid or high-activity conditions. Durable woven structures and abrasion-resistant blends freshness in humid or high-activity conditions. Durable woven structures and abrasion-resistant blends provide reliability against brush, gear friction, and frequent movement, and UV-protective or weather-resistant finishes enhance protection under sun, wind, or light rain. With options that incorporate sustainable fibers like recycled polyester, hemp, and Tencel, these fabrics balance rugged performance with environmental responsibility—ensuring comfort, stealth, and resilience across land, water, and all outdoor pursuits.

All-weather gear fabrics are engineered to adapt seamlessly to shifting conditions, delivering protection, comfort, and durability across seasons. These textiles balance breathability with defense, using technologies such as waterproof or water-resistant membranes, windproof structures, and thermoregulating layers that react to temperature changes. Quick-drying surfaces, reinforced stretch, and abrasion resistance support movement and longevity, while lightweight insulation maintains warmth without bulk. Whether facing rain, sun, wind, or fluctuating climates, all-weather gear combines performance and wearability to keep the body comfortable and prepared in any environment.

Shapewear and bodywear bring next-to-skin comfort together with performance-driven innovation, using natural, low-impact fibers such as hemp, bamboo lyocell, Seacell, and modal blends to enhance breathability and softness. These materials offer moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and naturally antibacterial benefits that keep the body feeling fresh throughout daily wear. Fine-gauge constructions, pointelle textures, and engineered stretch provide adaptive support, smooth contouring, and excellent recovery without sacrificing comfort. In bodywear, seamless finishes and soft-touch surfaces create an effortless, second-skin feel, while in shapewear, strategic compression zones and lace-effect detailing add sculpting, shaping, and style. With biodegradability and responsible sourcing as key priorities, modern shapewear and bodywear deliver a balance of performance, aesthetics, and sustainability.

Workwear materials engineered for durability, protection, and long lasting comfort in demanding real-world environments. This category showcases textiles designed for industrial, outdoor, and professional applications—where abrasion resistance, weather protection, and ergonomic performance are essential to daily use.

Sustainability plays an increasingly critical role in workwear development. Exhibiting suppliers are advancing durable eco-conscious solutions through recycled and bio-based fibers, reduced-impact f inishing, and extended product life cycles designed to reduce waste at scale. By balancing robust functional performance with responsible material choices, these innovations support brands and manufacturers committed to building a more circular and resource-efficient workwear ecosystem.