Concept III welcomes new Portland-based fabric fair
28/08/2019
Reacting to news that Outdoor Retailer (OR) will be cancelling its November 2019 show in favour of focusing on its upcoming January 2020 show, Chris Parkes, president of Concept III, said: “OR is an excellent show, and it provides incredible opportunities for attendees and exhibitors alike, and we’ll continue to attend for years to come.
“But having three shows a year, especially a November show focused on consumer goods, meant textile-based, business-to-business companies like Concept III were getting lost in the crowd.
“Strategically, from a sales standpoint, it makes complete sense for OR to focus on a winter show solely in January, so as not to thin themselves out.
“For years now, I’ve been vocal about addressing the North American market’s need for a specialised show committed to functional fabrics and textiles, and I’m happy to say ‘Functional Fabric Fair Portland - powered by Performance Days’ will prove to be the ideal source to make this happen for our industry.”
The show will cater to textile mills, fabric suppliers and service providers as well as manufacturers, purchasers, and decision makers. Designed to showcase new performance materials for the winter 2021 season, the show will host a range of exhibits, educational events, and networking sessions.
“The North American market has been in dire need of a show of this stature,” said Mr Parkes. “I’m excited about the timing, and I’m confident this show will establish the new framework for events for the functional textile and performance apparel industries.”
Concept III sources, develops and produces fabric-based solutions for consumer brands. Its partners include mills such as Dry-Tex, Kingwhale and ABMT.
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