From October 29–30, 2025, PERFORMANCE DAYS – the leading trade fair for functional fabrics and new technologies in fashion, sports, footwear, and accessories –will open its doors in Munich. Over two days, visitors can look forward to the latest trends, groundbreaking innovations, and valuable networking opportunities.

This October edition will spotlight a particularly forward-looking theme: the role of recycling companies in an increasingly circular economy. Under the focus topic “Textile to Textile – the role of recyclers”, the fair will provide in-depth insights, practical solutions, and opportunities to connect, addressing one of the industry’s most pressing challenges.

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DAY 0 – Rethink Waste. Before it´s law.

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On October 28, the fall edition of PERFORMANCE DAYS kicks off with DAY 0: a full day of exchange, peer learning, and fresh perspectives on the issue of waste in the textile industry. Under the motto “In nature, there is no waste”, workshops, group discussions, and practical case studies will demonstrate how “rubbish” can be transformed into valuable resources and what steps can be taken along the value chain. Industry experts such as Alexandra Wittwer (BSI), Manuel Schweizer (OceanSafe) and Moritz Schäpsmeier (Sitex) will share insights, supported by Bowie Miles and Charles Ross, who will guide participants through a day with inspiration and new perspectives.

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October's Focus Topic: Textile to Textile - The Role of Recyclers

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As usual PERFORMANCE DAYS want to strengthen its commitment to sustainability.This season’s spotlight is on Textile to Textile (T2T) recycling, a vital circular approach that preserves fibre quality while reducing dependence on virgin resources. The focus of this year´s fall show will dive into the current landscape of T2T recycling: exploring material flows, emerging technologies, and the challenges and opportunities shaping this field. The show´s aim is, to highlight real progress and pinpoint where innovation is still needed to help circular systems scale effectively. The Trend Forum at the heart of the show will give an overview not only about the Focus Topic, visitors can explore 100%sustainable trend fabrics for the season F/W 27/28, accessories, and special stories across different categories.

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New: Innovation Hub by Future Fabrics EXPO

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PERFORMANCE DAYS is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the renowned Future Fabrics Expo. Both platforms share a common mission: to create synergies, strengthen the innovative spirit of the industry, and promote sustainable solutions. Both initiatives are united in their commitment to making sustainable material innovations accessible and tangible, while actively shaping the future of the textile sector. While Future Fabrics Expo brings deep expertise and a curated global network of sustainable materials for fashion, home and interiors, PERFORMANCE DAYS offers a dynamic, international business platform for functional fabrics—setting standards in sustainability, innovation, and networking. The Hub highlights early-stage sustainable innovations, spotlighting breakthrough materials, processes and technologies positioned at the initial stages of the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale.

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Expert Talks Stage: Circularity & T2T Recycling take centre stage

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The Expert TalksStage is once again packed with hot topics across two days – with a strong spotlight on this season’s Focus Topic: T2T Recycling. Top industry experts will dive into the latest developments and challenges in textile-to-textile recycling, bringing valuable insights directly to the PERFORMANCE DAYS audience. Among the confirmed speakers are: Adam Gardiner, Textile Exchange; Katy Stevens, European Outdoor Group; Shivam Gusain, Decypher and Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, Hyosung. As a special highlight, PERFORMANCE DAYS is proud to welcome Andrea Rosso from Diesel, who will share in a panel his perspective on “From design to disposal: how creativity can unlock circularity.”

Don’t miss the chance to get first-hand insights from the pioneers shaping the future of circularity and functional textiles!

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PERFORMANCE DAYS, October 29-30, 2025 // free registration here