Functional Fabric Fair cancelled
The third edition of Performance Days’ Functional Fabric Fair, planned to take place this July in New York City, has been rescheduled for January 2021. The rescheduled event — which is organised by Reed Exhibitions — will be aligned with Winter Market Week events.
In the meantime, the fair’s role will shift to that of facilitating business connections through a virtual platform that is expected to launch early summer. Customers will be able to connect with each other through matchmaking, appointment setting and digital learning and development.
Functional Fabric Fair Portland is currently still scheduled to take place November 18-19, 2020 at the Oregon Convention Center.
“Our number one priority is the health and safety of our exhibitors, attendees, industry partners and staff,” said Steve McCullough, the fair’s event director. “This wasn’t an easy decision. However, after consulting our customers, closely monitoring developments and reviewing guidance from public health officials, we have decided postponement is in the best interest of all of the Functional Fabric Fair community.”
Yancy Weinrich, COO of Reed Exhibitions, said: “While we cannot predict the future, we look forward to welcoming the performance and fashion apparel industry back to the River Pavilion at the Javits Center in January.”
