This new edition will feature innovative textiles for the Spring 2024 season, giving you the perfect opportunity to source the latest fabrics from new and established manufacturers. In addition to sourcing, the Fair will include expert-led talks focusing on the sustainable textile industry.

Program Special Presentations from Students of the TE/TT Capstone Design Program - Senior Design Projects: "Natural Dyes sponsored by HanesBrands" Bailey Bush, Rachel Argabright, Laura Potok "Sock Durability sponsored by Gildan" Dane Hunt, Cecilia Huynh, Derek Summers, and Ruiying Zhu "Sustainable Aramids sponsored by Teijin Aramid and Redbull" Emily Petersen, Sean Fijen, and Ryan Cherry "Wellness Garments sponsored by Hanes" Hannah Crow, Emma Glover, Tiffany Jones, Delaney Joyce "The Current Statue Of The Global Sea Logistics Market And The Forces…

Outlook offers attendees the opportunities to network, learn and connect with key executives in their industry. Hear real-time information, share perspectives on current trends and listen to leaders in the industry share their insights on various important topics. Attending the Outlook Conference is vital for companies looking to take their business to the next level.

Move forward in your new career…in a course designed specifically for non-engineers. Let an industry expert mentor you in nonwoven basics. Gain new skills in materials, machinery, processes, and technologies. Know how your products are manufactured. Discover what those unfamiliar terms and acronyms you’ve been hearing mean. It can happen in only 1.5 days.

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,…