Functional Fabric Fair Winter

Join Hohenstein at Functional Fabric Fair in Orlando! Meet our team for insights on the latest in textile testing and performance, from comfort and compression to odor management and ecological impact.

Expert Talks:
Wed | Jan 21 | PFAS and Performance: Science, Regulation and Claims
As PFAS restrictions take effect across the globe, performance and golf apparel brands face complex questions. How can durable water repellency (DWR) and stain resistance be maintained? What are the real performance trade-offs? How do new finishes behave in real-world use? And how can brands make accurate, responsible claims during this transition?

Understanding how these chemistries function—along with their persistence in the environment—is essential. We'll focus on the science behind repellency and durability, the methods used to detect and characterize PFAS and the use of smart, risk-based testing plans that balance scientific rigor, regulatory coverage and cost efficiency to ensure materials meet performance and compliance expectations.

Designed for development, sourcing and sustainability teams, this discussion focuses on facts and frameworks to help you manage this evolving regulatory and technical landscape.

Thur | Jan 22 | The Science Behind Comfort
Comfort is more than a feeling. It’s a measurable component of athletic performance. Small distractions caused by heat, moisture, friction or restricted movement can affect focus and precision, especially in activities, like golf, that demand concentration and control. Understanding how comfort works begins with physics, physiology and ergonomics.

Presented by experts from Peter Millar and Hohenstein, this session connects comfort science with product development in practice. It explores how the body interacts with textiles and the environment, focusing on key factors such as thermal and moisture management, breathability, material flexibility, ergonomic fit and skin sensation. Together, these measurable parameters determine overall comfort, mobility and endurance. Laboratory methods such as thermal manikins, sweating guarded hotplates and skin models translate these complex variables into practical insights for design and material decisions.

Attendees will gain both technical and practical perspectives on how comfort data informs design and material choices. The discussion links measured performance with human experience and highlights how early integration of comfort insights in development can enhance fit, mobility and overall satisfaction across varied conditions.

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