Techtextil North America assembles all vertical aspects of the technical textile industry: from research and development, through raw materials and production processes and finally ending in conversion, further treatment, and recycling.

Hosted by the Fashion and Textile Business Excellence Cooperative (FTBEC) at the Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University, following Techtextil North America 2024. An optional Welcome Event will be hosted the evening of Thursday, August 22.

According to organizers, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is a comprehensive platform to showcase your supreme apparel fabrics and accessories. There are plenty of business opportunities available to meet potential customer, explore new market opportunities, learn about next season’s trends, and add value to your business. It is currently one of the biggest and most comprehensive apparel fabric and accessories exhibitions in the world. With both the spring and autumn edition in Shanghai, this exhibition provides an excellent opportunity for overseas suppliers…

Environmental Living Industries (ELI) is at the forefront of a sustainable revolution in the industrial sector, leveraging the remarkable properties of industrial hemp fibers. This presentation introduces ELI, a veteran-owned and operated company dedicated to delivering the highest quality processed hemp products in North America. ELI’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all by harnessing the power of industrial hemp, supporting American farmers, and utilizing state-of-the-art technologies to process hemp at an industrial scale. Industry Expert: With…

With a focus toward professionals who are new to nonwovens, this 1.5-day course provides a platform for industry newcomers to recognize and appreciate the diversity of nonwovens and engineered materials. Participants learn the basics about nonwovens in simple, clear, concise language. The course reviews the basic nomenclature, production processes, fabric attributes, market uses and trends to understand products made with nonwovens and engineered materials and their marketplace.