Co-located at the 2026 PGA Show
NORWALK, CT – Beginning in 2026, Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS® is expanding to a fourth event with the launch of its winter edition in Orlando, Florida. The show will take place January 21–22, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in the Tangerine Ballroom, running concurrently with the PGA Show, the longest running and largest global gathering for the business of golf, organized by Reed Exhibitions (RX) and the PGA of America.
The new Orlando winter edition of Functional Fabric Fair will feature 75 curated exhibitors and spotlight key areas including Expert Talks and the Trend Forum. Registration opens in September 2025, is free to verified industry professionals, and is separate from the PGA Show.
Functional Fabric Fair is the premier North American trade-only sourcing event for high-performance textiles with a focus on sustainability, featuring spring and fall editions in Portland, Oregon, and a summer edition in New York City. The Orlando edition is designed to bring innovative materials and technologies to a wider audience, particularly those in the golf, outdoor and activewear sectors.
The roots of Functional Fabric Fair trace back to the PGA Show’s 2016 initiative to introduce a raw materials sourcing area, giving brands access to emerging innovations for golf and tennis apparel. Interest grew rapidly, expanding from 30 exhibitors in 2017 to 68 by 2018, establishing a dedicated destination for performance materials.
Building on this momentum, Functional Fabric Fair launched in Summer 2018 to serve a broader market across outdoor, sport and fashion sectors. The Fair further distinguished itself by implementing specific sustainability and manufacturing criteria for its exhibitors, ensuring attendees connect with vetted, responsible sourcing partners. What began with a focus on golf and leisure apparel now spans four annual events, bringing together over 1,000 exhibitors and attracting more than 8,000 visitors.
“There is an exciting crossover between the performance needs of the golf industry and the advanced textile technologies featured at Functional Fabric Fair,” said Steve McCullough, Event Vice President. “We are thrilled to bring our sourcing platform back to Orlando during the PGA Show and help connect designers, developers and decision-makers with the functional fabrics that elevate product performance.”
For more info visit: Functional Fabric Fair Winter | Orlando
Don’t miss the upcoming summer edition of Functional Fabric Fair, taking place at the Javits Center in New York City, and the debut of the Day 0 Sustainability Workshop on Monday, July 21, ahead of the exhibition hall opening on July 22–23. This edition will showcase 150+ sustainability-certified suppliers featuring materials and innovations for the Summer 2026/2027 seasons. As with all editions, it will offer expert-led education and is open to designers, product developers, buyers and media across the outdoor, fashion and lifestyle industries. Discounted travel and lodging options are available here.
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Media Contacts – Functional Fabric Fair:
Amanda Marini
Marketing Director
amanda.marini@rxglobal.com
Jen Cullen Williams
Public Relations
jen@jencullenwilliams.com
Media Contact – PGA Golf Exhibitions:
Sherry Major
Public Relations
sherry.major@rxglobal.com
About Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®:
Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS® is a trade-exclusive event and platform showcasing the latest trends in textile development for the apparel industry. In addition to a curated marketplace dedicated to the responsible sourcing of high-performance functional fabrics and accessories, Functional Fabric Fair provides expert-led education, supplier recommendations, and a university program that exposes students to textile and apparel developers. FunctionalFabricFair.com
Functional Fabric Fair Images can be found here.
About PGA Golf Exhibitions
The PGA Show and PGA Buying Summit – Frisco are organized by PGA Golf Exhibitions (part of RX) and the PGA of America. Since its inception in 1954, the PGA Show has grown into the largest annual business event for the global golf industry. Both the PGA Show and the midseason PGA Buying Summit drive the business of golf by providing opportunities to showcase and source innovative products, develop professional networks, learn new business strategies, and connect with peers and golf leaders. Learn more at PGAShow.com and follow us on “X”, Instagram and Facebook.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, Instagram and Facebook.
About RX
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.
About RELX
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and territories and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people, over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. *Note: Current market capitalisation can be found at http://www.relx.com/investors