Calendar
April 2008
April 1, 2008
Color Control Freak Seminar Chicago
April 1, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Chicago. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Color Control Freak Seminar Atlanta
April 1, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Atlanta. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Techtextil North America
April 1, 2008 to April 3, 2008
Organized by Messe Frankfurt Inc., Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta. Contact (770) 984-8016, Ext. 411; fax (770) 984-8023; techtextil@messefrankfurt.com.
Website:
http://www.techtextilna.com
International Cotton Conference Bremen
April 2, 2008 to April 5, 2008
Sponsored by Faserinstitut Bremen, Bremen, Germany. Contact 49 421 33970; fax 49 421 33970 33; info@baumwollboerse.de.
Website:
http://www.baumwollboerse.de
Color Control Freak Seminar Raleigh
April 8, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Raleigh, N.C. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Color Control Freak Seminar Dallas
April 8, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Dallas. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Material World Miami Beach
April 8, 2008 to April 10, 2008
From Design to delivery, the premier global trade event for the sewn products industries
Sponsored by the American Apparel & Footwear Association, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla. Contact 800 318 2238, 678 285 3976; fax 678 285 7469.
Website:
http://www.material-world.com
Understanding Polyurethanes, Their Formulations and Applications Seminar
April 8, 2008 to April 8, 2008
The Understanding Polyurethanes Seminar provides a comprehensive overview of polyurethane formulations, processing technologies, applications and markets in a modular format that allows delegates to sign up for their preferred sessions in a forum that brings together material producers, systems producers and end-users of polyurethane.
Hosted by The Smithers Group, Hyatt Regency at the Arcade Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio. Contact Gill Tunnicliffe 44 1939 25038; gtunnicliffe@rapra.net.
Website:
http://www.rapratraining.com
China (Qingdao) International Textile Machinery Fair (QITMF 2008)
April 10, 2008 to April 12, 2008
Sponsored by Qingdao Haiming International Exhibition Co. Ltd. and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., Hong Kong, Qingdao International Convention Center, Qingdao city, Shandong province, China.
Website:
http://www.qitm.com
Polyolefin Additives 2008
April 14, 2008 to April 16, 2008
International conference on polyolefin additives
Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany.
Website:
http://www.amiplastics.com/ami/AMIConference.asp?EventID=125
Color Control Freak Seminar Washington
April 15, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Washington. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Color Control Freak Seminar San Diego
April 15, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., San Diego. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
INDEX 08
April 15, 2008 to April 18, 2008
The exhibition, as well as showcasing the diverse range of nonwoven applications, will have a specific focus on the fabric's contribution to the building and construction industries.
Sponsored by EDANA, Geneva Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland. Contact Beatrice Kaech 41 22 761 11 11; fax 41 22 798 01 00; index@geneva-palexpo.ch.
Website:
http://www.index08.org
PrintSource
April 15, 2008 to April 16, 2008
Apparel/Home Textiles/Paper Goods
PrintSource New York, Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City.
Website:
http://www.printsourcenewyork.com
China Interdye 2008
April 15, 2008 to April 17, 2008
2008 China International Dye Industry, Pigments and Textile Chemicals Exhibition
Shanghai International Exhibition Center and Shanghaimart, Shanghai, China. Contact Rice Song 86 21 62792828; ricesong@siec-ccpit.com.
Website:
http://www.siec-ccpit.com
Koncept
April 15, 2008 to April 16, 2008
International Marketplace for Interior Surface and Textile Design, held in conjunction with PrintSource
Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City.
Website:
http://www.printsourcenewyork.com
Ink Jet Technology Suppliers Showcase Conference 2008
April 16, 2008 to April 18, 2008
Our Media Partners program is designed to work with relevant print and electronic publications to increase exposure for both the Ink Jet Technology Suppliers Showcase 2008 and the participating publications.
Sponsord by the Information Management Institute, Renaissance Denver Hotel, Denver. Contact 207 235 2225; fax 207 235 2226.
Website:
http://www.imiconf.com.
NCSU College Of Textiles Open House
April 21, 2008
The College of Textiles at NC State University 6th Annual Research Open House will give industry the opportunity to tour the college, discuss research with graduate students and faculty, and participate in discussions about research directions for the College of Textiles. NC State University, Raleigh, N.C. Contact Kate Ryan 919 515 6500; kate_ryan@ncsu.edu.
Website:
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/research_industry/open_house/
Introduction To Apparel Manufacturing Seminar
April 21, 2008 to April 25, 2008
A great overview of the manufacturing process, its techniques, its systems and its business strategies
Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182
Exporters' Traders Advisory Committee Meeting
April 23, 2008
The public is invited. Reservations are required.
Sponsored by the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), Washington. Contact Larry Brill 202 482 1856; lawrence_brill@ita.doc.gov.
Website:
http://web.ita.doc.gov
Fibers & Yarns Expo
April 24, 2008 to April 26, 2008
Organized by Tecoya Infotech, India. Contact Shekhar Sharma 22 66978535, 9821434750.
SPESA/SEAMS 2008 Leadership & Networking Conference
April 25, 2008 to April 27, 2008
SPESA's 2008 Annual Leadership & Networking Conference is a joint effort with the SEAMS Association. Not only will the meeting provide outstanding speakers and presentations, but will also provide networking opportunities between SPESA members and customers or prospective customers.
Sponsored by SPESA/SEAMS, Myrtle Beach Resort at Grand Dunes, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Contact 919 872 8909; fax 919 872 1915.
Website:
http://www.seams.org
Color Control Freak Seminar
April 29, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., New York City. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Color Control Freak Seminar Los Angeles
April 29, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Los Angeles. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Bangladesh Expo 2008
April 30, 2008 to May 2, 2008
Multi-sectoral trade show highlighting apparel from Bangladesh
Sponsored by the Export Promotion Bureau of Bangladesh, Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto. Contact Mohammed Hossain, Canada Bangladesh Business Council 416 833 5206.
Website:
http://www.bangladeshexpo2008.com
May 2008
Processing Techniques Seminar
May 3, 2008
This two-day hands-on training opportunity for the urethane industry professionals is designed to provide an interactive learning atmosphere where attendees can meet with industry experts in a casual, yet informative setting.
Sponsored by the Polyurethane Manufacturers Association, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. Contact 414 431 3094; fax 414 276 7704; info@pmahome.org.
Website:
http://www.pmahome.org
Processing Techniques Seminar
May 4, 2008 to May 4, 2008
This two-day hands-on training opportunity for the urethane industry professionals is designed to provide an interactive learning atmosphere where attendees can meet with industry experts in a casual, yet informative setting.
Sponsored by the Polyurethane Manufacturers Association, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. Contact 414 431 3094; fax 414 276 7704; info@pmahome.org.
Website:
http://www.pmahome.org
2008 PMA Annual Meeting
May 4, 2008 to May 6, 2008
Sponsored by the Polyurethane Manufacturers Association, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. Contact 414 431 3094; fax 414 276 7704; info@pmahome.org.
Website:
http://www.pmahome.org
Outlook 2008
May 5, 2008 to May 6, 2008
A leadership forum for the United States specialty fabrics industry
Sponsored by NFI, USIFI and IFAI, Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C.
Website:
http://www.inda.org
Color Control Freak Seminar San Francisco
May 6, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., San Francisco. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Color Control Freak Seminar Boston
May 6, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Boston. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Global Home Textiles & Global Home Decor
May 6, 2008 to May 8, 2008
Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas. Contact Marianne Delaney fax 914 948 6088; marianne_delaney@glmshows.com.
Website:
http://www.globalhometextiles.com
http://www.global-home-decor.com
Proposte
May 7, 2008 to May 7, 2008
World Preview of Furnishing Fabrics and Curtains
Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy. Contact 39 026434054; info@propostefair.it.
Website:
http://www.proposte.it
Brooklyn Designs 2008
May 9, 2008
Design and furnishings exhibition
Sponsored by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Website:
http://www.bklyndesigns.com
Color Control Freak Seminar Seattle
May 13, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Seattle. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Color Control Freak Seminar Toronto
May 13, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Toronto. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Elementary Nonwovens Training Course
May 13, 2008 to May 14, 2008
Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), INDA Headquarters, Cary, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.
Website:
www.inda.org
Advanced Fiber Process Development Course
May 13, 2008
This course provides background on the key elements in a fiber spinning process and the state of the art in modeling those elements.
Sponsored by The Fiber Society, Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénieurs sud Alsace, Université de Haute Alsace, Mulhouse, France. Contact Pam Gabriel 919 513 0143; fax 919 515 3057; pam_gabriel@ncsu.edu.
Surtex 2008
May 18, 2008 to May 20, 2008
The largest show in North America for selling and licensing original art and design — co-located with the National Stationery Show and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair
Organized by George Little Management LLC, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City.
Website:
http://www.surtex.com
AFS 21st Annual Technical Conference Exhibition
May 19, 2008 to May 22, 2008
This is a blockbuster venue where diverse fields will build on common principles and attendees will have an opportunity to learn operations involving fluid/particle processing and separation.
Sponsored by the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS), Radisson Valley Forge Hotel, Valley Forge, Pa. Contact 612 861 1277; fax 612 861 7959.
Website:
http://www.afssociety.org/spring2008
http://www.afssociety.org/shortcourse
http://www.afssociety.org/conferences/conference_sponsor.htm
Gas/Solid Separation With Fabric Filters Short Course
May 19, 2008
Attendees will learn the mechanisms of filtration, the effect of nano fibers on filter performance, filtration of ultrafine particles, the effect of size distribution in filter performance and high temperature filtration. Additional topics will include testing filters for dust retention, test methods for reverse pulse jet cleaning, testing of fabric filters, testing of paper filters and various types of cleaning.
Sponsored by the American Filtration and Separations Society, Valley Forge, Pa.
Website:
http://afssociety.org/shortcourse/fabricfilters.html
Gas/Solid Separation With Cyclones Short Course
May 19, 2008
Attendees will learn the types of reverse flow cyclones, performance characteristics, the effect of design variables on performance, the effect of operating variables on performance, the effect of inlet duct shape on performance, design of cyclone procedures and the importance of auxiliaries. Additional topics include uniflow cyclone performance, uniflow cyclone application, and aapplications of the reverse flow cyclone.
Sponsored by the American Filtration and Separations Society, Valley Forge, Pa.
EATP Executive Seminar
May 19, 2008 to May 19, 2008
"Building competitive advantage in polyolefin textiles"
Sponsored by the European Association for Textile Polyolefins (EATP), Renaissance Penta Hotel, Vienna. Contact Colin Purvis 32 2 676 74 60, 32 475 43 74 55.
19th Annual Thermal Printing Conference
May 19, 2008 to May 21, 2008
IMI's 19th Annual Thermal Printing Conference departs from its traditional format to gain insights into the opportunities and challenges of exploiting world markets and capitalizing on the many new and exciting information, communications and media related innovations.
Sponsored by the Information Management Instiute, Arizona Golf Resort Hotel & Conference Center, Mesa, Ariz. Contact Susan Meldrum 207 235 2225; fax 207 235 2226; susan@imiconf.com.
Website:
http://www.imiconf.com
Color Control Freak Seminar Detroit
May 20, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Detroit. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Valley Forge
May 20, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Valley Forge, Pa. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
Green West Expo & Conference 2008
May 20, 2008 to May 22, 2008
Green West features the full spectrum of green, organic and environmentally friendly products and services, allowing for synergistic purchasing across all categories.
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles. Contact info@greenwestexpo.com.
Website:
http://www.greenwestexpo.com
Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of General Wearing Apparel Course
May 20, 2008
Sponsored by ASTM International, New York City. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.
Website:
http://www.astm.org
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Charlotte
May 21, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Charlotte. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
Ensuring Quality Products by Integrating Sewability Factors and Quality Analysis Techniques Seminar
May 21, 2008
This one-day seminar focuses on: the selection of the proper inputs and machinery required to assemble a quality finished garment; and identifying problems as they occur and using investigation/analysis techniques.
Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.
Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear Course
May 21, 2008
This one-day course will help attendees understand the federal standards on the flammability of children's sleepwear, which apply to all such garments distributed and sold in the US.
Sponsored by ASTM International, New York City. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.
Website:
http://www.astm.org
2nd RFID Technology Integration Symposium
May 21, 2008 to May 22, 2008
IMI's 2nd RFID Technology Integration Symposium will bring together leading experts in all aspects of RFID technology, the various components and subsystems required to develop successful RFID applications.
Sponsored by the Information Management Instiute, Arizona Golf Resort Hotel & Conference Center, Mesa, Ariz. Contact Susan Meldrum 207 235 2225; fax 207 235 2226; susan@imiconf.com.
Website:
http://www.imiconf.com
Domotex Middle East
May 25, 2008
International Trade Fair for Carpets and Floor Coverings
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Website:
http://www.domotex-middle-east.com
Teijin Aramid European Conference
May 26, 2008 to May 28, 2008
Use of Aramid as Elastomer Reinforcement
Sponsored by Teijin Aramid, Kurhaus Hotel, Holland. Contact 31 0 26 366 55 33; conference@teijinaramid.com.
Website:
http://www.teijinaramid.com
Color Control Freak Seminar Philadelphia
May 27, 2008
Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Philadelphia. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08
Together Ready For Reach Seminar
May 28, 2008
BASF will host an expert seminar on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH).
Sponsored by BASF SE, Berlin.
Website:
http://www.basf.com/reach
June 2008
Warp Knitting Fabric Analysis And Design Course
June 2, 2008 to June 6, 2008
This course is designed to enhance your knowledge of warp knitting technology and applications.
Sponsored by Karl Mayer North America, Greensboro, N.C. Contact Beth Revey 336 232 0300; fax 336 232 0350; brevey@karlmayerusa.com.
Website:
http://www.karlmayer.com
Advances In Colorants, Chemicals, Finishes and Fibrous Materials Program
June 3, 2008 to June 4, 2008
The annual National Textile Center Forum will be held in conjunction with this symposium.
Sponsored by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), Hyatt Regency, Greenville. Contact Peggy Pickett 919 549 3533; fax 919 549 8933; pickettp@aatcc.org.
Website:
http://www.aatcc.org
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Chicago
June 3, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Chicago. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
Pattern, Grading and Marker Development Seminar
June 4, 2008 to June 6, 2008
A condensed version of the Pattern Development and Gradit For Fit seminars
Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.
Nonwovens Product Development
June 9, 2008 to June 13, 2008
This course is a combination of class work, lectures and hands-on practice that covers the entire range of nonwoven product development processes. Attendees will have access to a full range of state-of-the-art equipment to design, create and test nonwoven products.
Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), and NCSU's Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282.
Website:
http://www.inda.org/NCRC/index.html
Porous Materials: Fundamentals of Wetting, Penetration and Flow Education Course
June 10, 2008 to June 12, 2008
This will focus on the fundamentals and principles that govern and explain the interactions of fluids with fibrous and other porous media.
Sponsored by TRI/Princeton, Princeton, N.J. Contact 609 430 4828; fax 609 683 7149; info@triprinceton.org.
Website:
http://www.triprinceton.org
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Toronto
June 10, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsosred by X-Rite Inc., Toronto. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
Fast Fashion vs. Speed To Market Seminar
June 12, 2008
This workshop will focus on gaining insight into companies' ultrafast supply chains, learning how they achieve less than 1% inefficiencies in their processes, identifying key strategic actions to transform clothing consumers' habits, understanding the new challenges facing clothing retailers and hearing from a leading consultant about speed to market initiatives in the US.
Sponsored by [TC]2 and The Industry Forum of the UK, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.
World of Wipes Conference
June 16, 2008 to June 16, 2008
The second annual World of Wipes conference will continue the exploration of major aspects of the wipes business — from raw materials to substrates to converting and end-use applications — during three days of seminars and networking.
Organized by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Millenium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago.
Website:
http://www.inda.org
Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of General Wearing Apparel Course
June 17, 2008
Sponsored by ASTM International, American Apparel & Footwear Association, Arlington, Va. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.
Website:
http://www.astm.org
Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear Course
June 18, 2008
This one-day course will help attendees understand the federal standards on the flammability of children's sleepwear, which apply to all such garments distributed and sold in the US.
Sponsored by ASTM International, American Apparel & Footwear Association, Arlington, Va. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.
Website:
http://www.astm.org
Nonwovens Fabric Property Development and Characterization
June 23, 2008 to June 26, 2008
An in-depth study of how fabric properties are achieved and the various characterization methods used for evaluating nonwoven properties, structure and performance. The laboratory session of this course will allow students to see the application of these methods on products produced by various nonwoven technologies. Highlighted will be computational methods and operational concerns/solutions of each process.
Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), and NCSU's Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282.
Website:
http://www.inda.org/NCRC/index.html
Inlegmash 2008
June 23, 2008 to June 27, 2008
11th International Trade Fair Equipment and Technological Processes in Light Industry
Sponsored by Messe Dusseldorf, Moscow, Russia. Contact Dietmar Terviel 49 211 4560 7734; fax 49 211 4560 7740; tervield@messe-dusseldorf.de.
Website:
http://www.messe-dusseldorf.de
ASTM International Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
June 24, 2008 to June 26, 2008
Sponsored by ASTM International, Hyatt Regency Denver, Denver. Contact Steve Mawn 610 832 9726; smawn@astm.org.
Website:
http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/F23.htm
AUTEX 2008
June 24, 2008 to June 24, 2008
The conference will cover the topics of interest regarding the textile industry, from product innovation to advancements in textile processing, from energy conservation to environmental concern.
Sponsored by the European Association of Textile Universities (AUTEX), Biella, Italy.
Website:
http://www.autex2008.it
100th STA Annual Meeting
June 25, 2008 to June 28, 2008
Sponsored by the Southern Textile Association (STA), Myrtle Beach Hilton, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Contact 704 824 3522; fax 704 824 0630.
Website:
http://www.southerntextile.org
Ink Jet Academy: Theory Of Ink Jet Technology and Ink Jet Components, Consumables, Equipments India 2008
June 26, 2008 to June 28, 2008
The Ink Jet Academy provides a program and format to get an expert start in the ink jet industry, to get an update or to open up new ink jet fields. Ink Jet Components, Consumables, Equipments India 2008 is inspired by the Ink Jet Technology Suppliers Showcase, a proven program concent that enables current and potential ink jet printing system developers, integrators and users to obtain detailed technical information and establish professional working relationships with base ink jet printing technology providers.
Sponsored by the Information Management Instiute, PHD House, New Delhi, India. Contact Susan Meldrum 207 235 2225; fax 207 235 2226; susan@imiconf.com.
Website:
http://www.imiconf.com
July 2008
Taipei In Style
July 10, 2008 to July 13, 2008
A Brand New Stage for Asian Brands‧Pan Asia’s New Fashion Experience
Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
Website:
http://www.taipeiinstyle.com
ATNT International Conference
July 14, 2008
International conference on Advances in Textiles, Nonwoven and Technical Textile
Organized by Texas Tech University and Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, India. Contact Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar 806 445 1925, 806 885 0228; s.ramkumar@ttu.edu.
Website:
http://www.atnt2008.com
August 2008
PrintSource
August 12, 2008 to August 14, 2008
Apparel/Home Textiles/Paper Goods
PrintSource New York, Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City.
Website:
http://www.printsourcenewyork.com
PrintSource At Magic
August 25, 2008 to August 28, 2008
Apparel/Home Textiles/Paper Goods
PrintSource At Magic, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.
Website:
http://www.printsourcenewyork.com
Meltblowing and Spunbonding Fundamentals
August 25, 2008 to August 29, 2008
This course is designed to teach the A-Zs of spunlaid and meltblowing. Attendees will learn about the raw materials, technologies, tests and evaluations used to create end-use products. Live process demonstrations on pilot equipment are featured.
Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), and NCSU's Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282.
Website:
http://www.inda.org/NCRC/index.html
September 2008
INTC 2008
September 8, 2008 to September 11, 2008
International Nonwovens Technical Conference, sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), Hilton Americas-Houston, Houston. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.
Website:
http://www.inda.org
Pattern Development Seminar
September 9, 2008 to September 11, 2008
Learn introductory principles of fit, pattern development and marker making.
Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.
Nonwovens Training Course
September 16, 2008 to September 18, 2008
Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), INDA Headquarters, Cary, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1283; info@inda.org.
Website:
www.inda.org
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Minneapolis
September 16, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsosred by X-Rite Inc., Minneapolis. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Denver
September 18, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Denver. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
AFS Infrastructure, Sustainability And Testing Managment Conference
September 22, 2008 to September 25, 2008
The event will be preceded by a full day of short courses on Sept. 22. The main conference will consist of two tracks: Filter Testing, Evaluation, Procedures and Validation; and Infrastructure and Sustainability, Filtration Growth Market.
Sponsored by the American Filtration Separations Society (AFS), Charlotte. Contact Suzanne Sower 612 861 1277; fax 612 861 7959; kssafs@mac.com.
Website:
http://www.afssociety.org/fall2008
Introduction To Apparel Manufacturing Seminar
September 22, 2008 to September 26, 2008
A great overview of the manufacturing process, its techniques, its systems and its business strategies
Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Atlanta
September 23, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Atlanta. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Detroit
September 25, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Detroit. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
IIDEX/NeoCon Canada
September 25, 2008 to September 26, 2008
Canada's leading exposition and conference for the design, construction and management of the built environment.
The Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronot, Canada. Contact 800 677 6278.
Website:
http://www.merchandisemart.com
October 2008
NeoCon Express
October 2, 2008 to October 3, 2008
The West Coatst's premier contract furnishings show for interior design and facility management
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles. Contact 800 677 6278.
Website:
http://www.merchandisemart.com
Expo Hightex 2008
October 6, 2008
To be held in conjunction with Workwear Canada - 1st Canadian Textile Show on Workwear and Corporate Clothing
Montreal, Canada.
Website:
http://www.expohightex.com
Grading For Fit Seminar
October 7, 2008 to October 9, 2008
Learn basic principles of grading.
Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.
Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS)
October 15, 2008 to October 17, 2008
Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
Website:
http://www.titas.com.tw
Cinte Techtextil China
October 20, 2008 to October 22, 2008
A specialized event showcasing technical textiles and nonwoven products
Sponsored by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai. Contact fax 852 2598 8771; textile@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.
Website:
http://www.techtextil.com
IFAI Expo 2008
October 21, 2008 to October 23, 2008
The largest specialty fabrics tradeshow in the Americas
Sponsored by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte. Contact 651 222 2508, 800 225 4324; ifaiexpo@ifai.com.
Website:
http://www.ifaiexpo.com
Green East Expo & Conference 2008
October 21, 2008 to October 23, 2008
Green East features the full spectrum of green, organic and environmentally friendly products and services, allowing for synergistic purchasing across all categories.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City. Contact info@greeneastexpo.com.
Website:
http://www.greeneastexpo.com
Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of General Wearing Apparel Course
October 21, 2008
Sponsored by ASTM International, Minneapolis. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.
Website:
http://www.astm.org
Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear Course
October 22, 2008
This one-day course will help attendees understand the federal standards on the flammability of children's sleepwear, which apply to all such garments distributed and sold in the US.
Sponsored by ASTM International, Minneapolis, Minn. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.
Website:
http://www.astm.org
New Energy Technologies 2008 International Conference
October 28, 2008 to October 30, 2008
Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Marriott City Center, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.
Website:
http://www.inda.org
IAF World Apparel Convention
October 29, 2008 to October 31, 2008
"Changing Consumer Needs and the Future of the Fashion Business"
Sponsored by the International Apparel Federation (IAF), Maatricht, the Netherlands. Contact Nadia van Staden 31 30 232 0908; fax 31 30 232 0999; vanstaden@iafnet.com.
Website:
http://www.iafnet.com
NeoCon East
October 29, 2008 to October 29, 2008
NeCon East prominently displays interior design, architectural and facilities management industries of the Mid-Atlantic region, with a special focus on the Federal Design Community.
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. Contact 800 677 6278.
Website:
http://www.merchandisemart.com
November 2008
WBF 2008 European Conference
November 10, 2008 to November 12, 2008
The conference will provide attendees with insight into the successful application and use of current, new and cutting-edge manufacturing management, integration, and control methods and technologies.
Sponsored by WBF, Barcelona, Spain. Contact 919 314 3970.
Website:
http://www.wbf.org/europe2008
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Long Beach
November 11, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Long Beach, Calif. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
International Conference on Technical Textiles and Nonwovens
November 11, 2008 to November 11, 2008
Organized by the Department of Textile Technology, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India. Contact Dr. R. Alagirusamy or Dr. Apurbaa Das 011 2659 1419/2659 1413/9818133350/9312411557; fax 011 2658 1103; alagiru@gmail.com; apurba@textile.iitd.ernet.in.
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Milwaukee
November 13, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Milwaukee. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
Grading For Fit Seminar
November 14, 2008 to November 16, 2008
Learn basic principles of grading.
Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Montreal
November 18, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Montreal. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
INDTEX 2009
November 18, 2008 to November 20, 2008
Exhibition of textile technology, equipment and services - launched to provide suppliers with a forum in the Indian sub-continent
Bombay Exhibition Centre - NSE Complex, Mumbai, India. Contact David Tellett 44 1727 814 400; fax 44 1727 814 401; indtex@mackbrooks.com.
Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Grand Rapids
November 20, 2008
This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.
Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich. Contact 888 439 4403.
Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08
December 2008
Nonwovens Manufacturing Process Fundamentals
December 1, 2008 to December 5, 2008
Attendees will learn about the chemical and physical fundamentals of materials used in nonwoven fabrics. The course covers structure property relationships and production methods.
Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), and NCSU's Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282.
Website:
http://www.inda.org/NCRC/index.html
Filtration 2008
December 9, 2008 to December 11, 2008
International Conference & Expo, sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.
Website:
http://www.inda.org
January 2009
Vision 2009
January 26, 2009 to January 29, 2009
Consumer Products Conference, sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Sheraton New Orleans Canal Street, New Orleans. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.
Website:
http://www.inda.org
February 2009
INDA Annual Meeting 2009
February 22, 2009 to February 24, 2009
For members only, sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Four Seasons Aviara, Carlsbad, Calif. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.
Website:
http://www.inda.org
April 2009
Material World Miami Beach & Technology Solutions
April 21, 2009 to April 23, 2009
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla. Contact Urban Expositions 800 318 2238, 678 285 3976; fax 678 285 7469.
Website:
http://www.material-world.com
May 2009
ACT 2009
May 5, 2009 to May 7, 2009
Asian Connection for Technical Textiles Suppliers Showcase: Linking the East & West
Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.
Website:
http://www.inda.org
July 2009
Lean Manufacturing And The Importance Of Cycle Time Seminar
July 9, 2009 to July 10, 2009
If you're thinking about transitioning to modular, this seminar is a must.
Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary. N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.
September 2009
INTC 2009
September 21, 2009 to September 24, 2009
International Nonwovens Technical Conference, sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, Grand Hyatt Denver Downtown, Denver. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.
Website:
http://www.inda.org
April 2010
Material World Miami Beach & Technology Solutions
April 13, 2010 to April 15, 2010
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla. Contact Urban Expositions 800 318 2238, 678 285 3976; fax 678 285 7469.
Website:
http://www.material-world.com
IDEA 2010 International Conference & Expo
April 27, 2010 to April 29, 2010
Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.
Website:
http://www.inda.org
February 2011
ITCE'11
February 28, 2011 to March 2, 2011
Trade fair for textile, embroidery, sewing machinery and accessories serving the MENA markets
Cairo International Fair Ground, Cairo, Egypt. Contact 971 4 3988901; fax 971 4 3988941; info@orientplanet.com.
Website:
http://www.orientplanet.com