AAPN's Genius Panel is back virtually to talk about your technology needs and anything else you want to ask them. Join - Kurt Cavano, CEO @ NimblyMade Walter Wilhelm, CEO @ WWA Advisors Pam Peale, VP Global Sales and US PLM Operations @ DeSL Barbara Zeins, President @ Gerson & Gerson M Moderated by Dr Lynne Sprugel, CEO @ abuzz global, LLC.

Learn about how: IFAI has partnered with standards development organization ASTM International and industry members to update CPAI-84 for the first time since 1995. The ASTM partnership can be leveraged for additional improvements to CPAI standards affecting other product areas. The “inside baseball” of the changes to the test method and scope of the CPAI-84 standard for camping tents. How the updated CPAI-84 (2020) impacts regulatory compliance for recreational outdoor camping tents and children’s play tents. The continued reliance on…

Now more than ever, it’s time to RISE®. Because 2020 is bringing new sustainable materials for newly emerging markets. Breakthroughs are occurring on every front of the nonwovens industry. Biopolymers are displacing of petroleum-based polymers. There are new uses for calcium carbonate. New developments in “smart factory” production. And new opportunities to elevate your company and your career. Join us for Virtual RISE, INDA’s Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference. Source new ideas. Scout new technologies. Discover new…

This conference will cover manufacturing and innovations, advancements in materials and fibers, workforce development, advanced textiles applications, business developments for advanced materials and products and aspects of sustainability.

The textile industry is experiencing a shift from mass production to custom service and rapid distribution. Opportunities to apply robotics, AI, visual systems, advanced path planning, and other advanced technologies are being developed by a new generation of entrepreneurs, and companies motivated to keep up with this changing environment are presented with a number of new challenges and questions to consider. Join us on October 7th, to hear our panel of experts (representing perspectives from small start-ups to government suppliers…

In just a short time our world has drastically changed – from technology, trade, economy, and more. The one constant is the people working hard in the textile and apparel supply chain. Now more than ever, investment in human capital is vital to the survival of any industry. Therefore, the textile and apparel industry must evolve their perspective in how employees are trained, educated and retained. This moderated panel discussion will dive deeper into the development of human capacity in…

"Washington Update: An Industry on the Front Lines," presented by Kim Glas, president & CEO, National Council of Textiles Organizations (NCTO) The Southern Textile Association is pleased to announce its plans for the Joint Fall Meeting of the Northern & Southern Divisions being held virtually Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.  Following the meeting plan to stay for a little longer to network.