The conference theme will be “Innovation for Wellness, Safety, & Sustainability” and will be dedicated to the memory of Preston Aldridge. The STRC Planning Committee is close to filling out the slate of speakers, and so far, has confirmed the following speakers and general topics:

• Keynote Presentation, Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi, PhD, Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute, NC State University, “Covid-19 Lessons Learned? Challenges & Opportunities”
• Howard Malpass, Denim Dyeing Technical Service LLC, “The Simplicity of Dyeing with Foam”
• Mary Ankeny, Cotton Incorporated, “Breaking It Down: Cotton’s Biodegradation Story”
• Nufabrx, Michael Drzewinski, “Healthwear – Clothing That Provides Wellness via Active Delivery”
• Electrolux, Gagan Saini, “Sustainability In Residential Laundering”
• Seth Casden, Celliant, “Performance Technology for Textiles”
• Matthew Hardwick, Resinnova Labs, “The New Landscape of Antimicrobial Testing: Changes and Lessons Learned During a Pandemic”