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ICTF 2026: Exploring Innovation Across Textiles and Fashion

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21 September 2026

ICTF 2026: Exploring Innovation Across Textiles and Fashion

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Rows of large white yarn cones stored on racks in a textile production facility.

The International Conference on Textiles and Fashion 2026 brings together researchers, engineers, designers and textile professionals to exchange knowledge on materials, manufacturing technologies, smart textiles, sustainability and fashion design. The conference covers a broad range of scientific and industrial topics across the textile and clothing value chain.

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Paris, France
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    • Energy intensive industries

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The International Conference on Textiles and Fashion 2026 will take place on 26 and 27 October in Paris, France. Organised by the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, the conference provides a platform for academic and professional exchange across textile science, engineering, manufacturing and fashion.

The programme covers topics including textile chemistry and finishing, dyeing and printing, spinning, weaving and knitting, technical and functional textiles, nonwovens, composites, nano textiles and smart textiles. Further sessions address fashion and textile product design, clothing science and technology, quality control, natural dyes, textile sustainability as well as marketing and supply management.

By combining scientific research with developments in textile manufacturing and fashion, ICTF offers opportunities for researchers, engineers, designers and industry professionals to present work, exchange knowledge and explore emerging technologies and applications across the textile sector.

Audience

  • Textile researchers
  • Textile engineers
  • Material scientists
  • Fashion and textile designers
  • Textile manufacturers
  • Academic institutions
  • Technical textile professionals
  • Smart textile developers
  • Clothing industry professionals

Focus Areas

  • Textile materials
  • Textile chemistry and finishing
  • Dyeing and printing
  • Spinning, weaving and knitting
  • Technical textiles
  • Smart and functional textiles
  • Nonwovens
  • Sustainable textiles
  • Fashion and textile design
  • Quality control and testing

Format

  • International conference
  • Scientific presentations
  • Research exchange
  • Technical sessions
  • Professional networking

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Picture caption: Yarn production and fibre processing are central to textile manufacturing, reflecting key topics such as material development, spinning technologies and industrial textile production discussed at ICTF 2026. Source: Kevin Limbri via Unsplash.

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