A biannual conference on functional textiles and clothing will be held in New Delhi, from February 9 to 11, 2018. It’s being organsied by IIT Delhi, World University Design Sonepat and PSG College of Technology Coimbatore. Manufacturers will display functional products, smart textiles, wearables and other such products at an exhibition.
An international scientific committee comprising scientists from over 18 countries will oversee the content of the conference. The conference serves as an interdisciplinary platform for leading academic scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs and market stakeholders to share recent scientific developments, cutting edge technologies, innovations, trends, concerns, challenges and opportunities in the field of functional and smart textiles and clothing.
The topics to be discussed include protective textiles and clothing, medical textiles and clothing, athletic, extreme sports and military applications, smart, functional and interactive textiles, mass customization, garment design and manufacturing, design methodologies, education and training, innovation and entrepreneurship, supply chain management, sustainable production and recycling.
In addition to technical papers, the conference has announced innovation contests for students in textile and fashion products. There will also be a poster contest for students. Functional textiles may have sweat management systems or therapeutic, healing, antibacterial or antimicrobial properties.
