Dornbirn GFC 2025 invites submissions for textile research

Submissions possible until 14th of February 2025!

We welcome submissions on the following topics:

1. Work- & Protective Wear, Defense

This session will explore the growing need for lightweight, high-performance materials that provide enhanced protection against hazards such as heat, flames, electric arcs, nuclear, biological, chemical, and ballistic threats. Contributions can focus on:

• Smart textiles providing real-time data for first responders (e.g., firefighters, soldiers, police, industrial workers)
• Flame-resistant fabrics for multi-risk environments, combining protection with flexibility and comfort
• Sustainability in production, eco-friendly materials, and recycling innovations for workwear and protective apparel

2. Carbon Stewardship: Harnessing Biomass, Recycling & Capture for a Sustainable Future

This session will cover circular economy strategies aimed at reducing the carbon footprint in the fiber and textile industry. Topics of interest include:

• Use of sustainable biomass in textile production
• Innovations in post-consumer textile recycling and chemical recycling methods
• Carbon capture technologies integrated across the value chain
• Development of carbon-negative materials and large-scale implementation of circular systems

3. Fiber Innovations: From Production to Application

This session will bring together fiber producers, processors, and end-users to discuss cutting-edge fiber technologies. Submissions are encouraged on:

• Biopolymer & Natural Fibers: Innovations in bio-based polymers and natural fibers for textiles, packaging, and industrial applications, focusing on performance, sustainability, and scalability
• Textile Processing & Application: Advances in textile production techniques, dyeing technologies, and sustainable finishing processes that reduce environmental impact
• Nonwoven Processing & Application: Innovations in nonwoven technologies for applications in filtration, hygiene, medical textiles, and construction, with an emphasis on sustainable production methods

4. Cross-Industry Session

This session aims to foster collaboration between the textile industry and other sectors. Topics of interest include:

• Energy Transition: Strategies for integrating renewable energy and improving energy efficiency in textile production, with case studies on solar, wind, and bioenergy adoption
• Pulp, Paper & Packaging Innovations: Developments in sustainable cellulose-based fibers, the integration of recycled paper into fiber solutions, and advances in eco-friendly packaging material. Development of cellulosic and synthetic-based fibers, integration of recycled materials into fiber solutions, advances in environmentally friendly packaging materials.

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