New format variety at Techtextil Symposium 2017: discussions and workshops to supplement lectures.
Active exchange of ideas
An informative and visionary expert forum, revolving around the subjects of technical textiles, functional garment fabrics and their multifarious applications, the 19th edition of the Techtextil Symposium will be held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 9 to 12 May 2017, together with the two leading international trade fairs: Techtextil and Texprocess. Renowned experts will present their latest research results, as well as new products and applications at this leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. Moreover, alongside the proven lecture format, discussions and workshops will facilitate an active exchange of ideas for the first time.
Textiles key to new solutions
Emphasizing the future possibilities for textiles, Michael Jänecke, Director of Technical Textiles and Textile Processing Brand Management says, “Each area of application has specific requirements with regard to the properties and production of technical textiles. At the same time, textiles are the key to new solutions in fields such as architecture, medicine, and safety. The symposium permits an interactive debate about current problems and innovative visions of the future, and opens up new perspectives for participants.”
Themes and formats
The focus of Techtextil Symposium 2017 will be on new developments, trends and potential areas of application for technical textiles and nonwovens, whereby the emphasis will be given to both processing and new products. Special themes include apparel textiles, including smart textiles and wearables, printing technologies, such as 3-D and digital printing, and the internet of things with regard to textile machines and sustainability.Experts interested in making a contribution are invited to subject proposals for the individual formats. The closing date for the receipt of proposals is November 7th, 2016.
The thematic blocks:
- Apparel textile / wearables
- 3-D printing / digital printing / printed textiles
- Bio materials / bio-degradable materials / sustainability
- Challenges and expectations of the sector from the user perspective
- New materials / textiles
- New technologies
- New applications
- Internet of things with regard to textile machines
- Modern marketing tools for launching products onto the market
