February 25, 2025
Key Takeaways from the 2025 SHOT Show Supplier Showcase
Last month, we had the exciting opportunity to exhibit at the SHOT Week Supplier Showcase, held January 21-22 in Las Vegas. This dedicated event for suppliers kicks off SHOT Show, allowing exhibitors to showcase materials for shooting, hunting, and outdoor gear outside the main trade show floors.
This year marked our third time participating, and we were thrilled to see the continued growth in attendance and industry engagement. Year after year, more professionals seek out the latest materials for mission-critical gear and shooting sports applications. A quote from a Shooting Industry Sports editor perfectly captures the event’s energy:
“In dozens of conversations I had with vendors, not one had a negative thing to say about their experiences in the first few hours of the two-day event and all noted an uptick of traffic over the first day of the showcase in 2024. The 2025 Supplier Showcase was, in a word, boisterous,” said Jade Moldae, Shooting Sports Industry.
Key Insights from the Event:
- Expanding Presence: The SHOT Show has grown from a main floor to multiple locations throughout the convention space, and it seems to be growing larger and larger each year. The Supplier Showcase has also expanded with more exhibitors and attendees reflecting an increasing interest in supplier innovations that drive the industry forward.
- Emerging Players: We noticed a surge in new companies entering this niche market, further solidifying the Supplier Showcase as a key platform for innovation.
- Booth Engagement: Over the two-day event, more than 150 attendees stopped by our booth to explore our new X-Pac® Tactical Manta fabrics. (link to press release). This marks a significant increase from previous years and underscores the growing demand for our materials.
- Brand Recognition: Many visitors recognized and were familiar with our distinctive X-Pac® fabrics, a rewarding validation of our industry presence and reputation.
- SHOT Show Floor Impact: As we walked the main SHOT Show floor following the Supplier Showcase, we were excited to see even more brands displaying backpacks and bags made with our X-Pac® fabrics – a testament to our expanding influence in the market.
The 2025 SHOT Week Supplier Showcase was a resounding success, and we’re eager to build on this momentum. If you’d like more information about our X-Pac® Tactical Manta fabrics, please reach out! Stay tuned for more updates on our forthcoming X-Pac® Tactical blog at www.x-pactactical.com