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Welcome to the Textile Institute World Conference

Registration for TIWC 2023 will close at 17:00 hrs BST on 30 June 2023.

 

Please note that all delegates must carry photographic identification due to security protocols.

 

Anyone without this will be unable to enter the venue.

 

 

 

Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste

 

The 92nd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC) 2023 will be hosted by the University of Huddersfield on 3-6 July 2023. Please click here to register. 

You are cordially invited to participate in The 92nd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC) 2023, hosted by Conference Chairman Prof Parik Goswami CText FTI, the Department of Fashion and Textiles, and the Technical Textiles Research Centre (TTRC) at the University of Huddersfield. The conference theme, ‘Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste’, is focused on identifying the current scenario as well as emerging sustainable practices and solutions throughout the whole supply chain of textile and fashion products, starting from raw materials to manufacturing processes, distribution and retailing, use by consumers and up to the end-of-life phases.

Furthermore, the conference will address various strategies to manage the impact of the textile and fashion supply chain on the environment and climate change. The theme directly aligns with the worldwide initiatives being undertaken in moving toward zero carbon emission. Divided into several sub-themes and organised by academic and industrial experts, the conference will cover the latest developments and inventions towards achieving reduced carbon emissions in the apparel and fashion sectors and high-end and specialised technical textile products. This conference aims to demonstrate how the triple helix model of the academic–industry-government dialogues could benefit the industry and create a meaningful roadmap towards achieving zero carbon ambitions before 2050.

The conference will also include but not be limited to the following subthemes: 

  • Future Fashion 
  • Composites 
  • Green Skills
  • Dyes, Pigments, and Polymer
  • Nonwovens
  • Technical Textiles

The textile industry is by its nature diverse and multi-disciplinary. Therefore while the key theme for The 92nd TI World Conference is ‘Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste’, the conference will wholeheartedly welcome papers discussing specific topics encompassing:

Advanced Fibres and Materials Manufacture, Biomaterials, Business, CAD/CAE Technology, Circularity and New Business Models, Clothing, Coloration and Finishing, Comfort Science, Composites, Costume, Craft, Design, Economy & Supply Chain Management, Fashion, Fibre and Fabric Functionalisation, Floorcovering, Footwear, Industry, Household/Interiors, Innovative Fabric Structures/Products, Leather, Modelling & Simulation, Nanotechnology, Printing, Retailing & Branding, Smart Textiles, Sustainability, Technical Textiles, Testing and Materials Analysis, Textile Machinery, Textile Manufacturing – Knitting, Nonwovens and Weaving, Textile Recycling, Textile Cultural Heritage Science, Textile Education, Yarn Structures and Spinning.

 

Professor Parikshit Goswami CText FTI

Conference Chairman

Please see ‘about University of Huddersfield’ for bio.

Welcome to the Textile Institute World Conference

Registration for TIWC 2023 will close at 17:00 hrs BST on 30 June 2023.

 

Please note that all delegates must carry photographic identification due to security protocols.

 

Anyone without this will be unable to enter the venue.

 

 

 

Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste

 

The 92nd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC) 2023 will be hosted by the University of Huddersfield on 3-6 July 2023. Please click here to register. 

You are cordially invited to participate in The 92nd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC) 2023, hosted by Conference Chairman Prof Parik Goswami CText FTI, the Department of Fashion and Textiles, and the Technical Textiles Research Centre (TTRC) at the University of Huddersfield. The conference theme, ‘Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste’, is focused on identifying the current scenario as well as emerging sustainable practices and solutions throughout the whole supply chain of textile and fashion products, starting from raw materials to manufacturing processes, distribution and retailing, use by consumers and up to the end-of-life phases.

Furthermore, the conference will address various strategies to manage the impact of the textile and fashion supply chain on the environment and climate change. The theme directly aligns with the worldwide initiatives being undertaken in moving toward zero carbon emission. Divided into several sub-themes and organised by academic and industrial experts, the conference will cover the latest developments and inventions towards achieving reduced carbon emissions in the apparel and fashion sectors and high-end and specialised technical textile products. This conference aims to demonstrate how the triple helix model of the academic–industry-government dialogues could benefit the industry and create a meaningful roadmap towards achieving zero carbon ambitions before 2050.

The conference will also include but not be limited to the following subthemes: 

  • Future Fashion 
  • Composites 
  • Green Skills
  • Dyes, Pigments, and Polymer
  • Nonwovens
  • Technical Textiles

The textile industry is by its nature diverse and multi-disciplinary. Therefore while the key theme for The 92nd TI World Conference is ‘Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste’, the conference will wholeheartedly welcome papers discussing specific topics encompassing:

Advanced Fibres and Materials Manufacture, Biomaterials, Business, CAD/CAE Technology, Circularity and New Business Models, Clothing, Coloration and Finishing, Comfort Science, Composites, Costume, Craft, Design, Economy & Supply Chain Management, Fashion, Fibre and Fabric Functionalisation, Floorcovering, Footwear, Industry, Household/Interiors, Innovative Fabric Structures/Products, Leather, Modelling & Simulation, Nanotechnology, Printing, Retailing & Branding, Smart Textiles, Sustainability, Technical Textiles, Testing and Materials Analysis, Textile Machinery, Textile Manufacturing – Knitting, Nonwovens and Weaving, Textile Recycling, Textile Cultural Heritage Science, Textile Education, Yarn Structures and Spinning.

 

Professor Parikshit Goswami CText FTI

Conference Chairman

Please see ‘about University of Huddersfield’ for bio.

TIWC 2023 Programme

Please click here for the TIWC 2023 provisional programme. Please note that this is subject to change, further updates will be available in due course.

TIWC 2023 Keynote Speakers

 

 

HRH The Princess Royal

HRH The Princess Royal opening the first Sustainability in UK Textiles conference in London on May 2022

We are extremely proud to announce that HRH The Princess Royal will attend the 92nd Textile Institute World Conference on the 6th of July, 2023, on ‘Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste’ in her role as President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT). HRH has a keen interest in sustainable manufacturing and has visited countless textile manufacturers over the years. The conference will include a panel discussion on the roadmap to Net-Zero chaired by Professor Parik Goswami. The panel members will be Mr Adam Mansell (CEO UKFT), Alan Williams (CEO Camira Fabrics), Richard Davies (Innovation, Technical, and Design Director, A W HAINSWORTH & SONS LTD), and Kate Goldsworthy (Chair of Circular Design & Innovation, University of the Arts London).

  • Dr Abhijit Majumdar

    IIT Delhi India
  • Adam Mansell

    UKFT UK
  • Andrew Martin

    Sustainable Apparel Coalition UK
  • Kate Goldsworthy

    Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London UK
  • Katie Greenyer

    Pentland Brands UK
  • Joachim Sedelmeier

    Paul Smith UK
  • Sean Tindale

    Polygiene UK
  • Prof Stephen Russell

    University of Leeds UK
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Sustainability and Circularity in the Global Textile and Fashion Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities

Dr Abhijit Majumdar is currently holding the position of R. Jaikumar Chair Professor for Operations Management in Textile and Fibre Engineering department at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India (IIT Delhi). He gradualted from Calcutta University in 1995 with Gold medal in Textile Technology. He also holds M.Tech and MBA degrees from IIT Delhi. He acquired Ph.D in Production Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He has 24 years of experience in academia and 2 years of experience in industry. He has authored two textbooks and edited three books. He has published 150 research papers in refereed journals which have received around 5000 citations. He has also guided 15 PhD scholars. He is an area editor of Operations Management Research, and Associate Editor of OPSEARCH published by Springer. He represents the editorial boards of Journal of The Textile Institure, Fibers and Polymers, Journal of Engineered Fibres and Fabrics, Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain etc. He is the recipient of Best Industry Relevant Masters Project Supervision Award, IIT Delhi (2019); Gandhain Young Technology Innovation (GYTI) Award (2016 and 2021); Teaching Excellence Award of IIT Delhi (2015) and Outstanding Young Faculty Fellowship, IIT Delhi (2009-2014).

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Sustainability in Action – Collaborating for the Future

Adam Mansell CEO of UKFT (UK Fashion and Textile Association), the trade association for fashion and textile companies in the United Kingdom, bringing knowledge, leadership and opportunity across our members and the industry. He has spearheaded the organisation’s endeavours to advance the growth and prosperity of the UK’s fashion and textile sector. With over 25 years closely with the industry, Adam is widely respected for his strategic vision for the industry’s future and dedication to promoting sustainability and ethical practices in fashion and textiles. He has been instrumental in launching several initiatives aimed at helping UK fashion and textile businesses, including the Let’s Make It Here campaign, which promotes UK manufacturing, UKFT Futures, which promotes careers in the industry and securing UKFT’s role as the government’s Sector Skills Body for fashion and textiles vocational education.

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Vigilance and influence: The role of academia in transforming industry

As Executive Vice President of the SAC, Andrew is responsible for delivering strategic and operational leadership for the organization. While continuing to oversee the Membership, Stakeholder Engagement, Collective Action, and Public Affairs teams, as second-in-command at the SAC he is responsible for driving strategic growth of the organization to ensure it can scale impact and deliver value to members.

He has a degree in philosophy and theology from King’s College London, an MBA with distinction from the University of Exeter, where he was awarded ‘Dissertation most likely to change global thinking,’ and a postgraduate qualification in team coaching, from UWE, Bristol. His extensive career spans more than 20 years in global textile manufacturing, working for a multi-national corporation, and then his own consultancy. The last 15 years has seen him focus on Sustainability, CSR, Responsible Business, and Ethical Sourcing & Procurement most recently in the education and non-profit sectors.

A highlight of his work and interest has been the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, and its philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH), an alternative progressive values-based model for measuring and guiding economic, societal, and personal well-being, which he supported for 18months as a Director for the GNH Centre.  

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Circular and Sustainable by Design: transdisciplinary approaches to innovation in the fashion and textiles sector

Kate is Professor of Circular Design and Innovation, University of the Arts London (UAL) and Director of the newly established UAL Innovation Lab at TWI, Cambridge. Kate’s research focus over the past decade has been in the alignment of material and environmental sciences with circular design principles for a positive fashion and textiles industry.

Her approach is based on the early alignment of design +STEM disciplines to work on complex system issues and new methodologies. Better use of data, stakeholder engagement and interdisciplinarity are essential to address the scale of the challenges the industry is facing. However, the global fashion and textiles industry is complex and there are few established methods for such integration at scale and pace.

This talk will present previous and ongoing research that integrates the particular characteristics of fashion and textile design, material and environmental sciences. Examples demonstrate new transdisciplinary approaches to R&D with UK-based SMEs focussed on circular and sustainable technology innovation where creativity is central to progress.

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In their shoes.. Katie Greenyer, Pentland Brands in Conversation with Joachim Sedelmeier, Head of Design, Shoes, Paul Smith

Katie Greenyer is a creative mind, business leader and producer of innovative design.

Obsessed with brilliantly designed products, colour, print, fresh thinking & people.
She is a conduit for creativity. Fascinated with storytelling, nostalgia, culture & environments, unique experiences, Airedale terriers, fitness, family, friends and fun.

A multidisciplinary Creative Director with an astute understanding of brand and commerciality that allows her to execute the best creative solution’s whilst also respecting budgets, margins, and timelines.

She believes passionately in the value of design education and is an ambassador for creative opportunity and new design talent.  Katie is past World President of the Textile Institute, a Cordwainer liveryman with freedom of the City of London, She is the host on the Cordwainers Podcast series “In Their Shoes” that launched in 2021, and is a Judge for the The Gucci Artsthread Global Design Awards.

After graduating in 1989 with a BA in Fine Art Printed Textiles at Liverpool School of Art, Katie went on to produce work for some of the most formative names in fashion, from luxury brands (Vivienne Westwood, Benny Ong, Paul Costello and Christian Lacroix) to high street (Next, Jigsaw, Dr Martens and French Connection).

Katie’s first steps in design were with Red or Dead; the cult fashion footwear brand acquired by The Pentland Group in 1996. Now, as Creative Talent & Network Director at Pentland Brands, she works across the global portfolio to generate products & campaigns for some of the world’s best-loved sports, fashion, and outdoor brands (Speedo, Canterbury, Berghaus, Ellesse, Kickers, Mitre, KangaROOs and Lacoste to name a few). Her role has seen her deliver award-winning workplace environments, winning the British Council of offices awards & delivering on unique immersive consumer experiences that inspire performance, creativity, and collaboration in locations from London to Hong Kong.

Katie’s unique flair for identifying exceptional talent coupled with an ability to foster and develop new careers has allowed her to make her mark on the creative industry. As a trustee of the Saturday Club and an Honorary Fellow of Plymouth University, Katie uses her enduring relationships with educators and institutions across the nation to support young people with the ambition to achieve a career in design.

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In their shoes.. Katie Greenyer, Pentland Brands in Conversation with Joachim Sedelmeier, Head of Design, Shoes, Paul Smith

Joachim is a forward thinking, design professional who’s passionate about footwear. Business development expert with over two decades of creative and commercial experience in the footwear sector—expertise gained from a practical shoemaking background and creation of design solutions for established and emerging fashion labels including Coach, Calvin Klein, Oliver Sweeney, Red Or Dead, Mr.Hare and Paul Smith.

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SUSTAINABILITY, CIRCULARITY OR SENSIBILITY – How do we navigate the minefield of sustainability and circularity recommendations and rather promote sensible, easy to use solutions that we can prove have an impact on changing consumables into durables

Sean is currently the CMO of Polygiene and brings with him an extensive background in Brand and Marketing, including some well-known, global retail brands such as ECCO and VERO MODA. Before moving to Denmark at the end of 2012, Sean founded and led a Brand and Creative Agency in South Africa for nine years, working with some renowned international FMCG brands and some of Africa’s Leading FMCG and consumer goods businesses. Sean now lives in the far South-West corner of Denmark with his wife and three children, where they enjoy the nature of the Danish West Coast, and the community living benefits of a small town. Sean is committed to helping craft a more mindful approach to living by turning consumables into durables through a sensible and accessible approach.

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Nonwovens: Fabrics Hidden in Plain Sight

Professor Russell is a textile engineer and a specialist in nonwovens, with a background in both academic research and industrial product development. He is a graduate of the University of Leeds (PhD in Textile Engineering) and a Fellow of the Textile Institute. He was appointed Professor in Textile Materials & Technology at the University of Leeds in 2006. He is the founding Director of the Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) and Director of the Future Fashion Factory CICP (FFF), a £5.6M R&D programme, accelerating innovation in the fashion and textile industry. He is also Founding Director of the Clothworkers’ Centre for Textile Materials Innovation for Healthcare (CCTMIH) at the University of Leeds, focusing on the development of new medical devices containing textile materials. His main research interests are in textile science and nonwoven technology, structure-property relationships of textile materials and the sustainable development of the textile industry. He has ~250 publications and patents, based on numerous grant awards attracting >£30M. Professor Russell is also a founder and Group Technical Director of NIRI Ltd, a University of Leeds spin-out company formed in 2005 specialising in nonwoven product development.

Would you like to host the next TIWC?

This event is held at exciting and relevant locations around the globe and is in an important meeting point for the textile industry and members worldwide. The social events associated with the conference bring together the global community to enjoy the host country’s culture and hospitality.

Download the TIWC Expression of Interest Form

Download the TIWC Expression of Interest Form Guidelines

 

The Textile Institute Benevolent Committee Bursaries

The Committee of Management of The Textile Institute Benevolent Society is offering financial support to assist a limited number of students to attend the 92nd Textile Institute World Conference 2023, which is being held at the University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK, 3-6 July 2024. Each bursary will cover the student Conference fee and one year’s student membership of The Textile Institute (if the recipient is not already a member).

Eligibility

The bursaries are open to full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students studying textile-related subjects (including clothing and footwear) in the UK. This may also apply to full-time PhD students and those on a part-time undergraduate or postgraduate course who are not working full-time and receive a salary below GB£7000 per annum (or equivalent). Preference will be given to students who are already members of The Textile Institute and/or who are presenting a paper at the Conference.

How to enter   

Applicants should submit a supporting statement in English (maximum 500 words) explaining how they would benefit from attending the World Conference. Entries marked World Conference Student Bursaries 2023 and including full contact details should be emailed for the attention of the CEO Stephanie Dick by Friday 16 June 2023 at the following address – tiihq@textileinst.org.uk

Condition of the award

As a condition of accepting their awards, successful applicants are required to submit a short report after the Conference outlining the benefits, they have gained from attending which will be published in the membership magazine and online.

Assessment

All entries will be assessed by a panel appointed by the Committee of Management and applicants will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible after the closing date.

Call for papers

Call for Papers and Presentations is now open!

 

The 92nd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC) 2023 will be hosted by the University of Huddersfield, 3-6 July 2023.

TIWC is a platform for universal information exchange, networking and social events. The event will include presentations from industry, presented papers, forums, workshops and posters. Abstracts are welcome from both industry and academia. In 2023 individuals and organisations will be able to select the option of making a presentation only, at the conference, rather than submitting an academic paper, to allow for greater industry representation and participation.

The conference theme ‘Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste’, is focused on identifying the current scenario as well as emerging sustainable practices and solutions throughout the whole supply chain of textile and fashion products, starting from raw materials to manufacturing processes, distribution and retailing, use by consumers and up to the end-of-life phases.

Abstracts are welcome from both industry and academia. Guidelines for authors are available on the website. In 2023 individuals and organisations will be able to select the option of making a presentation only, at the conference, rather than submitting an academic paper, to allow for greater industry representation.

Topics

The textile industry is by its nature diverse and multi-disciplinary. Therefore, while the key theme for The 92nd TI World Conference is ‘Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste’, the conference will wholeheartedly welcome papers and presentations discussing specific topics encompassing:

Advanced Fibres and Materials Manufacture, Biomaterials, Business, CAD/CAE Technology, Life Cycle Analysis, Circularity and New Business Models, Clothing, Coloration and Finishing, Comfort Science, Composites, Costume, Craft, Design, Economy & Supply Chain Management, Fashion, Fibre and Fabric Functionalisation, Floorcovering, Footwear, Industry, Household/Interiors, Innovative Fabric Structures/Products, Leather, Modelling & Simulation, Nanotechnology, Printing, Retailing & Branding, Smart Textiles, Sustainability, Technical Textiles, Testing and Materials Analysis, Textile Machinery, Textile Manufacturing – Knitting, Nonwovens and Weaving, Textile Recycling, Textile Cultural Heritage Science, Textile Education, Yarn Structures and Spinning.

Important Dates:

Abstract submission: 30 November 2022 extended to 31 January 2023 

Abstract acceptance sent to authors: 31 January 2023 extended to 28 February 2023 

Once the abstract has been accepted

Full paper (academic) and presentation submission: 15 May 2023.

Submission

Abstracts should be emailed for the attention of Dr Sohel Rana TIWC-Papers@hud.ac.uk

The email subject matter is TIWC 2023 Abstract Submission.

Please click here to download the Abstract Submission Guidelines for TIWC 2023

Please click here to download the Full Paper Author Guidelines for TIWC 2023

Start making your plans now for TIWC 2023 to ensure you don’t miss out.

Main Topics

Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste.

The conference will also include but not be limited to the following subthemes:

  • Future Fashion
  • Composites
  • Green Skills
  • Dyes, Pigments, and Polymer
  • Nonwovens
  • Technical Textiles

The textile industry is by its nature diverse and multi-disciplinary. Therefore while the key theme for The 92nd TIWC 2023 is ‘Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero-Carbon’, the conference will wholeheartedly welcome papers discussing specific topics encompassing:

Advanced Fibres and Materials Manufacture, Biomaterials, Business, CAD/CAE Technology, Circularity and New Business Models, Clothing, Coloration and Finishing, Comfort Science, Composites, Costume, Craft, Design, Economy & Supply Chain Management, Fashion, Fibre and Fabric Functionalisation, Floorcovering, Footwear, Industry, Household/Interiors, Innovative Fabric Structures/Products, Leather, Modelling & Simulation, Nanotechnology, Printing, Retailing & Branding, Smart Textiles, Sustainability, Technical Textiles, Testing and Materials Analysis, Textile Machinery, Textile Manufacturing – Knitting, Nonwovens and Weaving, Textile Recycling, Textile Cultural Heritage Science, Textile Education, Yarn Structures and Spinning.

Committees

Organising Committee:

 

The main members of organising committee who will work directly with Prof Parik Goswami to organise the conference are:

 

Prof Parik Goswami, University of Huddersfield, UK

Dr Sohel Rana, University of Huddersfield, UK

Dr Andrew Hewitt, University of Huddersfield, UK

Nicola Redmore, University of Huddersfield, UK

Dr Devabrata Paramanik, University of Huddersfield, UK

James Devitt, University of Huddersfield, UK

Nicola Chiles, University of Huddersfield, UK

Lorna Ingram, University of Huddersfield, UK

Bill Macbeth, Huddersfield, UK

Martin Jenkins, Huddersfield, UK

Rob Woollin, University of Huddersfield, UK

Rachel Mountford, University of Huddersfield, UK

 

The TI Events Committee are part of the organising committee:

 

Prof Subhash Anand MBE, University of Bolton, UK

Prof  Elizabeth Barnes, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Dr Xiaogang Chen, University of Manchester, UK

Prof Mervyn Davies, The Textile Institute, UK

Stephanie Dick, The Textile Institute, UK

Dr Kim Gandhi, The Textile Institute, UK

Robyn Ingham, The Textile Institute, UK

Helen Rowe, The Textile Institute, UK

Ian Smith, Textile Consult Ltd, UK

Prof Xungai Wang, Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Australia

Prof Malgorzata Zimniewska, Institute of Natural Fibres & Medicinal Plants, Poland

 

Programme Committee:

 

Long Lin, University of Leeds, UK

Prof Stephen Russell, University of Leeds, UK

Abhijit Mujumdar, Indian Institute of Technology, India

Amit Rawal, Indian Institute of Technology, India

Adam Mansell, UK Fashion and Textile Association, UK

Prasad Potluri, University of Manchester, UK

Amanda McLaren, AW Hainsworth, UK

Alan Williams, Camira Fabrics, UK

Steve Westland, University of Leeds, UK

Kevin Almond, University of Leeds, UK

Prof Elizabeth Barnes, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Galloway, Tamara, University of Exeter, UK

Abdel-Fattah Seyam, NC State University, USA

Sanjay Gupta, World University of Design, India

Dr Rudrajeet Pal, University of Borås, Sweden

Contacts

University of Huddersfield Contacts

Prof Parik Goswami CText FTI – Conference Chairman

TIWC-Papers@hud.ac.uk Paper Enquiries 

TIWC-Bookings@hud.ac.uk – General Booking Enquiries

Please click here to register.

 

The Textile Institute Contact

ringham@textileinst.org.uk  Robyn Ingham, events coordinator

Registration Fees

Please click here to register. 

 

Standard Fees

Non TI Member: GBP £720.00

TI Member: GBP £600.00

 

Early Bird Fees 

Non TI Member: GBP £600.00

TI Member: GBP £480.00

These rates are available until Wednesday 15 March 2023. 

 

Other Fees

TI Representative: GBP £480.00

Student: GBP £250.00

Day Rate: GBP £300.00

Accompanying Person: GBP £250.00

For group bookings of 3 delegates or more, please email tiwc-bookings@hud.ac.uk to secure a 10% discount. All bookings need to be made in a single transaction.

*Accompanying person criteria: Lunch and social events only.

Please click here for the registration Terms and Conditions.

 

Invitation Letters

Invitation Letters for VISA application to the World Conference will be provided after registration and payment is completed. You are strongly advised to request an invitation letter as soon you are planning your trip and have registered to attend the conference. Please contact Robyn Ingham, events coordinator via ringham@textileinst.org.uk for more information.

About the University of Huddersfield

Professor Parikshit Goswami CText FTI, Conference Chairman.

Professor Parikshit Goswami (B.Sc. (Tech), MSc, PhD, MRSC, ASDC, CCol, CText, FTI, CMgr, MCMI, FHEA) did his MSc in Advanced Textile and Performance Clothing and his PhD from the University of Leeds. He is the Head of Department of Fashion and Textiles, and Director of Technical Textiles Research Centre at the University of Huddersfield. Prior to joining the University of Huddersfield, Professor Goswami was the Director of Research and Innovation at the School of Design at the University of Leeds and also led the Fibre and Fabric Functionalisation Research group at Leeds. Since joining the University of Huddersfield, Professor Goswami has proactively developed the research profile and activities in Technical Textiles. He is committed to multidisciplinary research and is working towards building constructive collaborations with the University of Huddersfield and industries to transform the competitiveness of the European technical textiles industries. Since joining Huddersfield, Professor Goswami has won government and commercial funding for several research projects, including a collaborative £5.4M project (AHRC Creative Economy- Industry Challenge) with the University of Leeds and Royal College of Art.

The University of Huddersfield is an innovative, exciting environment with a thriving multicultural community. The University of Huddersfield is a public research university located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It has been a University since 1992, but has its origins in a series of institutions dating back to the 19th century. The University continues to invest millions of pounds in buildings around the campus and has over 13,000 student locally attend, as well as overseas and surrounding areas. The University has made teaching quality a particular focus of its activities, winning the inaugural Higher Education Academy Global Teaching Excellence Award and achieving a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold award both in 2017.

 

About The Textile Institute

The mission of The Textile Institute is to promote professionalism in all areas associated with the textile industries worldwide. The Textile Institute has Individual and Corporate Members in up to 60 countries, the membership covers all sectors and all disciplines in textiles, clothing and footwear. Within these global industries the aim of the Institute is to facilitate learning, to recognise achievement, to reward excellence and to disseminate information. The Textile Institute is a unique organisation in textiles, clothing and footwear. It was incorporated in England by a Royal Charter granted in 1925, was inaugurated in 1910 and is a registered charity. The Textile Institute is a fully international organisation represented by local and national offices around the world with its International Headquarters based in Manchester, UK.

Programme and Conference Schedule

Monday 3 July 2023

Registration and welcome Reception at the University of Huddersfield 15:00 hrs BST.

Tuesday 4 July 2023

Conference Opening Ceremony, Keynote presentations and sessions throughout the day with refreshment and lunch breaks.

An evening Gala Dinner and The Textile Institute Awards Ceremony, at a converted textile mill (The Venue, Huddersfield). Transport will be provided.

Wednesday 5 July 2023

Keynote presentations and conference sessions throughout the day with refreshment and lunch breaks.

An evening reception and Fashion & Costume show at St Paul’s Hall, University of Huddersfield Queens Gate Campus, followed by a buffet at Barbara Hepworth Building.

Thursday 6 July 2023

VVIP Roundtable, Key Presentation, conference sessions throughout the day with refreshment and lunch breaks.

Closing Ceremony mid-afternoon.

Please click here for the TIWC 2023 provisional programme. Please note that this is subject to change, further updates will be available in due course.

Type of sponsorship

Founding

Price

£10,000

Status

1x opportunity

  • Company logo & link on conference website
  • Company logo & link included on all e-mail marketing
  • Company logo on all printed promotional items
  • 1 x Full-page advertisement in programme book
  • 2 x Conference Registrations, including all social events
  • 1 x Exhibition stand
  • Delegate bag insert
  • Invitation to present award during Conference Dinner
Type of sponsorship

Gold

Price

£5,000

Status

Unlimited opportunities

  • Company logo & link on conference website
  • Company logo & link included on all e-mail marketing
  • Company logo on all printed promotional items
  • 1 x Half-page advertisement in programme book
  • 1 x Conference registrations, including all social events
  • 1 x Exhibition stand
  • Delegate bag insert
Type of sponsorship

Silver

Price

£3,000

Status

Unlimited Opportunities

  • Company logo & link on conference website
  • Company logo & link included on all e-mail marketing
  • Company logo on all printed promotional items
  • 1 x Conference registration, including all social events
  • 1 x Exhibition stand
Type of sponsorship

Bronze

Price

£1000

Status

1x Exhibition Stand

  • 1 x Conference registrations, including all social events
  • 1 x Exhibition stand

Sponsorships

Media Partners

TIWC FAQs
Where is the conference held?

University of Huddersfield, Barbara Hepworth Building, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK.

Where is the conference accommodation?

Please click here for details below of accommodation close to the University of Huddersfield and the TIWC 2023 venue.

How do I get a visa?

Invitation Letters for VISA application to the World Conference will be provided after registration and payment is completed. You are strongly advised to request an invitation letter as soon you are planning your trip and have registered to attend the conference. You can request the letter by emailing Robyn Ingham, events coordinator via ringham@textileinst.org.uk

What tours will I be able to go on?

Available tours for the next TIWC are to be confirmed.

Past conferences

Gallery from TIWC 2018

A big thank you to everyone who attended The Textile Institute World Conference in Leeds. Please feel free to tag yourselves and share with your colleagues and friends.

Photography credit: Chris Lord 

‘The Licentiateship formally recognises my work in the field of medical textiles and allows me to collaborate internationally with experts to further develop our understanding of the way in which textiles interact with the human body.’

Testimonal by Holly Morris LTI

 

 

TIWC News & Articles

The TI is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The international membership would like to express its sincer...
The Committee of Management of The Textile Institute Benevolent Society is offering financial support to assist a limited number of students to att...
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