PERFORMANCE DAYS Functional Fabric Fair 2026

PERFORMANCE DAYS Functional Fabric Fair, held on March 18–19, 2026 at Messe München, focuses on functional fabrics, performance textiles, and material innovations for sportswear and outdoor apparel. The fair presents textiles, trims, and material solutions from 515 exhibitors, welcoming 4,327 visitors from global brands and manufacturing companies. Organized by Design & Development GmbH Textile Consult, it supports visitors who aim to source fabrics for upcoming seasonal collections, research material advancements, compare suppliers, and connect with industry specialists. The event aligns with sourcing cycles, offering an efficient environment for product development teams and buyers.

Range of Exhibition

• Functional Fabrics:
  Base layers, midlayers, softshell & outer layers, 2.5 & 3-layer laminates, wool baselayers, wool garments, wool insulation, wool midlayers, wool shell, wool woven, lightweight & downproof fabrics, cotton blends, bodywear 24-hour wardrobe, bodywear garments, ONskin activewear, shapewear, sponsored table innovations, fiber innovation, fabric innovation, technology innovation.
• Accessories & Components:
  Zippers, tapes, labels & patches, trims, transfers, visibility add-ons, additional garments & applications, adhesive membranes, linings, reinforcements.
• Bodywear & Swimwear:
  Underwear, swimwear, sponsored table bodywear.
• Footwear Materials:
  Footwear uppers, linings, insoles & midsoles, outsoles, 3D mesh & spacer fabrics, leather, insulation, adhesive membranes, additional components, footwear innovation.
• Insulation & Fibres:
  Insulation materials, down & synthetic fills, fibre innovations.
• Sustainability & Awards:
  ECO PERFORMANCE AWARD winners, PERFORMANCE AWARD winners, Focus Topic sustainability collections, novelty sustainable solutions.
• Services:
  Testing & certification services, trend forums, expert talks, material consulting.

Target Audience

Brand owners, designers, material developers, product managers, sourcing managers, purchasing teams, textile engineers, apparel manufacturers, innovation specialists, sustainability officers.