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ADVANCED TEXTILESSept. 26–29, 2017 | New Orleans, LA USAAdvanced Textiles Conference begins Sept. 26Show Floor | Sept. 27-29

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Tue., Sept. 26 Wed., Sept. 27 Thurs., Sept. 28 Fri., Sept. 29

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Keynote Luncheon: Unexpected Paths of Diversification* Noon-1:30 pm

Annual Meeting/Keynote: Derreck Kayongo 9:30-11 am

Awards/Keynote: Seth Mattison 9:30-11 am

Receptions

Advanced Textiles Networking** 5:30-7 pm

Opening Reception WWII Museum 5:30-6:30 pm

Young Professionals Happy Hour 5:30-6:30 pm

Networking

Mentor Meetings - Prebooked 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

Advanced Textiles Supplier Meetings - Prebooked 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

Advanced Textiles Lounge (Sponsor: Jomar Softcorp) 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

Free Lunch on Show Floor 11:30 am

Division Roundtables TBA TBA TBA

*Requires “Expo Plus-Advanced Textiles” registration type **Expo Plus, AT exhibitors, ATP members, IFAI Board members Schedule subject to change

Advanced Textiles at IFAI ExpoExplore all the Advanced Textiles programming at IFAI Expo

SMART FABRICS PROGRAM (see page 4)

Introducing the new Smart Fabrics Program, including education, discussions, workshops, and contest designed to channel excitement into product development

TESTING PROGRAM (see page 6)

In cooperation with NC State College of Textiles and supported by AATCC, the program includes two certificate options, demonstrations, and new Q&As.

ADVANCED TEXTILES CONFERENCE (see page 8)

Attendees are free to move between the four Advanced Textiles Conference Tracks: Medical, Military, Smart Fabrics, and Testing.

SHOW FLOOR (see page 12)• 400+ innovative exhibitors with expertise in virtually every market and technology

• E-Textiles Workshop a gathering place for innovators, suppliers, beginners, and experts

• Testing Demo Zone testing education and demonstrations all in one place

• Mentor Meetings confidential advice from independent experts; see the list at IFAIexpo.com/Mentor

• Advanced Textiles Campfires interactive education sessions

Learn more at IFAIexpo.com/AdvancedTextiles

Advanced Textiles Schedule

IFAI is a not-for-profit trade association serving the entire textile industry with publications, events, market research, webinars, referrals, and connections.

IFAI Expo is our largest annual event.

Advanced Textiles programming serves the markets and technologies that didn’t exist when IFAI was founded, over 100 years ago.

AT LOUNGEThe place to relax, network, and discuss all things Advanced Textiles. (Booth A545)

Presented by Jomar Softcorp Int’l

Advanced Textiles Lounge (Sponsor: Jomar Softcorp)

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Medical Track* 9:45 am-5:30 pm 8:45-9:30 am

Military Track* 8 am-1:30 pm 8-8:45 am

Smart Track* 8 am-5:30 pm 8-9:30 am 8-9:30 am

Testing Track* 8 am-5:30 pm 8-9:30 am 8-9:30 am


Advanced Textiles Networking Reception** 5:30-7 pm

E-Textiles Standards Roundtable 8-9:30 am

SHOW FLOOR EDUCATION

Advanced Textiles Campfire Sessions 11:15 am-5:30 pm 11:15 am-5:30 pm 9:15 am-1 pm

E-Textiles Market Discussions/Education Noon-5 pm 11:30 am-5 pm 10:30 am-1:15 pm

Intro to Testing (offered twice) 11:15 am-12:45 pm 11:15 am-12:45 pm

Testing Q&As 2-5:15 pm 2-5:15 pm 10 am-12:15 pm

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Advanced Textiles Conference Smart Fabrics Track/Networking* 8 am-7 pm 8-9:30 am 8-9:30 am


E-TEXTILES WORKSHOP

E-Textiles Workshop Open 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

E-Textiles Kits available 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

Ask the Experts Noon-2 pm

E-Textiles Market Discussions 2:30-5 pm 11:30 am-5 pm 10:30 am-Noon

Don’t Leave Valuable IP Unprotected 12:30-1:15 pm

E-TEXTILIES HACKATHON DESIGN CHALLENGE KICKOFF

Kickoff 11 am

Projects Due, Judging 5 pm

Winners Announced 9:30 am

Projects displayed 9:30 am-2 pm

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Advanced Textiles Conference Testing Track/Networking* 8 am-7 pm 8-9:30 am 8-9:30 am


TESTING DEMO ZONE

Testing Demo Zone Open 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm


NC STATE TEXTILE TESTING ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATE*

Advanced Textiles Conference-Testing Track/Networking* 8 am-7 pm 8-9:30 am 8-9:30 am

Open Lab Time and Testing Q&As 11 am-5:30 pm

NC STATE/AATCC INTRO TO TESTING CERTIFICATE

Intro to Testing (choose one day) 11:15 am-12:45 pm 11:15 am-12:45 pm

Open Lab Time and Testing Q&As 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

*Requires “Expo Plus-Advanced Textiles” registration type **Expo Plus, AT exhibitors, ATP members, IFAI Board members Schedule subject to change

Register by June 30 to Save!IFAIexpo.com/Register

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A gathering place for e-textiles innovators, suppliers, beginners, and experts—on the show floor. Be inspired, make connections, discuss opportunities, and find suppliers

E-TEXTILES WORKSHOP

Program is designed to:>> Facilitate new partnerships,

discussion, and ideas

>> Give attendees access to experts, materials, and education

>> Showcase innovative suppliers

>> Create a common understanding among textile, technology, manufacturing, and design.

ADVANCED TEXTILES CONFERENCE—SMART FABRICS TRACKClassroom sessions focused on commercializing interactive textiles.

E-TEXTILES WORKSHOP ON THE SHOW FLOORE-Textiles Kits—Network while learning with your hands. Collect kit components from the E-Textiles Workshop exhibitors and work with experts to assemble an e-textile device to bring home.

E-Textiles Ask the Experts—Experts from various backgrounds (electronics, materials, testing, mechanics) will field questions from the audience.

E-Textiles Market Discussions—Discussions focused on specific e-textiles markets, facilitated by application specific experts

E-TEXTILES HACKATHON DESIGN CHALLENGEA contest to spur innovative, new e-textiles products with commercial value, using only materials found in the E-Textiles Workshop

Open to all entrepreneurs, developers, designers, students, engineers, artists, makers, and creators

Winning projects and materials benefit from publicity. Industry benefits from innovation!

E-TEXTILES STANDARDS ROUNDTABLEA discussion, moderated by the Department of Commerce, to bring together organizations who are creating standards and find the best way forward

Smart Fabrics Program with E-Textiles Workshop

Channeling Excitement Into Product Development

Learn more at IFAIexpo.com/Smart


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E-Textiles Workshop Open 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

E-Textiles Kits available 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

Ask the Experts Noon-2 pm

IP Wearables, Design Patents, Intellectual Property 12:30-1:15 pm

E-Textiles Market Discussions (30 minutes)

Bio/Medical 2:30 pm

Structures 3:30 pm

Apparel 4:30 pm

Health/Fitness 11:30 am

Virtual Reality 12:30 pm

Home 1:30 pm

Protection 2:30 pm

Automotive 3:30 pm

Military 4:30 pm

Sports 10:30 am

Aerospace 11:30 am

Smart Fabrics Schedule

*Requires “Expo Plus-Advanced Textiles” registration type **Hackathon competitors receive complimentary “Expo Plus-Advanced Textiles” registration type Schedule subject to change

Coffee provided by Jakob Mueller

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Smart Fabrics Track*

Smart Fabrics Intro 8-8:30 am

Market Report 8:30-9:10 am

Development and Commercialization 9:10-9:30 am

Moisture Management 9:45-10:30 am

Biomimesis 10:30-11:15 am

Mechanical Fabrics 11:15 am-Noon


101 E-Textiles 1:30-2 pm

E-Textiles ‘DIY’ Panel 2-3 pm

E-Textiles Q&A 3:15-4 pm

Energy Harvesting 4-4:45 pm

Roadmap for E-Textiles Standards 4:45-5:30 pm

Ideation in Engineering Design 8-9:30 am

Military E-Textiles 8-8:45 am

Medical E-Textiles 8:45-9:30 am


Advanced Textiles Networking Reception 5:30-7 pm

More Networking and Keynotes






Mentor Meetings- Prebooked 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

Advanced Textiles Supplier Meetings- Prebooked 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm


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Advanced Textiles Conference-Smart Track* 8 am-5:30 pm




Kickoff and Project Work 11 am-5:30 pm




Project Work 11 am-5 pm

Projects Due, Judging 5 pm


Project Presentations and Winner Announcement 9:30 am

Projects Displayed 9:30 am-2 pm


*Requires “Expo Plus-Advanced Textiles” registration type **Hackathon competitors receive complimentary “Expo Plus-Advanced Textiles” registration typeSchedule subject to change Schedule subject to change

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Visit the Testing Demo Zone on the show floor (Booth A234) to interact with experts and see the latest equipment. You’ll find live demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and videos designed to create a better understanding of testing, current research, product development, and product claims.

TESTING DEMO ZONE

Testing Programwith Testing Demo Zone

TESTING CONFERENCE TRACK

Learn more at IFAIexpo.com/Testing

Improve your decision-making based on textile properties and better understand the methodology and interpretation of standard test procedures.

Textile Testing Essentials CertificateComplete the Testing Conference Track and lab requirements to earn this certificate, which can be applied toward NCSU’s Textile Technology Certificate Program.

INTRO TO TESTING SEMINARComplimentary seminar on the basics of textile testingThis course will teach you how to better inform your customers and promote your products’ performance.

Intro to Testing CertificateComplete the Intro to Testing Seminar and lab requirements to earn this certificate of participation from NCSU and AATCC.

TESTING Q&A SESSIONS15 minute sessions devoted to certain testing topics


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Testing Demos 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

Testing Videos 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

Testing Q&As (15 min)

Comfort 2 pm

Automotive 3 pm

Home 4 pm

Military 5 pm

Protection 2 pm

Medical 3 pm

Aerospace 4 pm

Color 5 pm

Arc Flash 10 am

Nonwovens 11 am

Antimicrobial Noon

Testing Program Schedule

*Requires “Expo Plus-Advanced Textiles” registration type Schedule subject to change

This program is offered in cooperation with NC State College of Textiles and supported by AATCC.

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Testing Track*

Fiber Testing 8-9 am

Yarn Testing 9-10:15 am

Fabric Testing 10:15-11:15 am

Medical Testing 11:15 am-Noon


Moisture Management 1:30-2:15 pm

Green Certification 2:15-3 pm

Antimicrobials Testing 3:15-4 pm

Protective Clothing Testing 4-4:45 pm

E-Textiles Standards 4:45-5:30 pm




More Networking and Keynotes






Mentor Meetings - Prebooked 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

Advanced Textiles Supplier Meetings - Prebooked 11 am-5:30 pm 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm


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Intro to Testing 11:15 am-12:45 pm

Open Lab Time and Testing Q&As 1-5:30 pm

Optional: Extra Lab Time and Testing Q&As 11 am-5:30 pm 9 am-2 pm

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Intro to Testing 11:15 am-12:45 pm

Open Lab Time and Testing Q&As 1-5:30 pm

Optional: Extra Lab Time and Testing Q&As 9 am-2 pm

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Advanced Textiles ConferenceBegins Sept. 26, 2017

Four tracks to help you navigate through this fast-growing field, plus the annual Advanced Textiles Networking Reception.

FEATURING FOUR TRACKS

Attendees are free to move between tracks.

Medical—latest in textile technology for the medical market Sponsor: Bluestar | Moderator: Diana Wagner, Wyss Institute/Harvard

Military—focused on how to do business with the military Sponsors: Bondcote and Highland | Moderator: Scott Crothers, First State Manufacturing

Smart Fabrics—examining all types of interactive textiles plus an in-depth look at commercializing e-textiles Moderator: Eva Osborne, Significant Difference

Testing—designed to improve decision making based on textile properties Sponsors: DAF and FITI | Moderator: Jasmine Cox, Textile Technology Center At Gaston College

MEDICAL TRACK MILITARY TRACK SMART FABRICS TRACK TESTING TRACK

Tue., Sept. 26

Making Sense of a DoD Budget 8 am

Defense Procurement and the Berry Amendment 8:45 am

Smart Fabrics—Beyond the Gadgets 8 am

Current Developments in the Smart and Interactive Fabrics Market 8:30 am

Fiber Testing 8 am

Nature-Inspired Moisture Management and Topical Drug Delivery 9:45 am

Understanding ITAR and the Future of Export Controls on Advanced Textiles 9:45 am

Development and Commercialization of New Smart Fabrics Technologies 9:10 am

Nature-Inspired Moisture Management and Topical Drug Delivery 9:45 am

Yarn Testing 9 am

Biomimesis in a Fiber Delivers Adaptive Breathability 10:30 am

The Revolutionary Fibers and Textiles Manufacturing Innovation Institute 10:30 am

Biomimesis in a Fiber Delivers Adaptive Breathability 10:30 am

Fabric Testing 10:15 am

Expectations for Testing Medical Textiles: Is it Really Necessary and What Does it Achieve? 11:15 am

Developing Advanced Materials for Chemical and Biological Protection 11:15 am

Mechanical Fabrics that Work 11:15 am Expectations for Testing Medical Textiles: Is it Really Necessary and What Does it Achieve? 11:15 am

Keynote Luncheon, Unexpected Paths of Diversification: Noon-1:30 pm

Fabric-based Actuators and Functional Apparel Design for Soft Robotic Glove 1:30 pm

Smart Talk: 101 E-Textiles 1:30 pm Evaluation of Moisture Management Methods 1:30 pm

Advanced Textile Solutions for Medicine —Inspired by Nature’s Living Textiles 2:15 pm

Smart Talk: E-Textiles 'DIY' 2 pm Green Certification Panel Discussion 2:15 pm

Enabling the Future of Medicine through Controlled Sustained Delivery of Biologics and Pharmaceuticals from Biodegradable Fiber 3:15 pm

Smart Talk: E-Textiles Q&A 3:15 pm Enhanced Product Performance and Durability by the Addition of Appropriate Antimicrobials 3:15 pm

Sustainable Coatings for Medical Textiles 4 pm

The Evolution of Medical Textiles for Vascular Surgical Applications 4:45 pm

Energy Harvesting: Power for the People! 4 pm

Roadmap for E-Textiles Standards 4:45 pm

Evolving Standard Test Methods to Evaluate Liquid and Viral Penetration through Protective Clothing 4 pm

Roadmap for E-Textiles Standards 4:45 pm

Advanced Textiles Networking Reception: 5:30-7 pm

Wed., Sept. 27

E-textiles for Medical Wearables 8:45 am Military E-Textiles 8 am Ideation in Engineering Design 8 am

Military E-Textiles 8 am

E-textiles for Medical Wearables 8:45 am

Ideation in Engineering Design 8 am

Thurs., Sept. 28

E-Textiles Standards Roundtable 8 am E-Textiles Standards Roundtable 8 am


Advanced Textiles Conference Schedule

Schedule subject to change Sponsors as of April 20, 2017

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Advanced Textile Solutions for Medicine— Inspired by Nature’s Living TextileDr. Melissa Knothe Tate, University of New South Wales

Our body’s tissues are resilient, elastic and adaptable. What if our medical devices and implants were made of textiles as smart as our own organs and tissues? TissuTex’s recursive weaving technology is paving the way for a new generation of textiles that emulate nature’s tissues. It harnesses the intrinsic computational power of the Jacquard loom for scale-up and rapid manufacture of smart textiles enabling a generation of medical products whose functionality is woven right into the fabric. This presentation describes the foundational studies underpinning the development of a new generation of advanced textiles with medical sector applications.

Biomimesis in a Fiber Delivers Adaptive BreathabilityJeff Dugan, Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc.

This presentation discusses the biological phenomenon known as the “pine cone effect” and its engineering into a bicomponent fiber. Its purpose is to construct fabrics that actively become more or less breathable in response to environmental humidity (such as the presence or absence of moisture vapor from perspiration). Just as a pine cone opens and closes to release its seeds in environmental conditions that favor germination, this new fiber assumes a helical curl that reversibly curls more or less tightly with changing humidity. The tighter curl opens pores in the fabric, increasing breathability, and the less-tight curl provides more bulk in the yarn, reducing breathability. The presentation discusses FIT’s process.

Current Developments in the Smart and Interactive Fabrics MarketJeff Rasmussen, Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)

IFAI provides a comprehensive overview into recent smart fabric applications used in a number of government, commercial, medical, and consumer market segments. We’ll cover developments in the military, law enforcement, safety and protective markets, the wearable electronics consumer retail market, the biophysical monitoring market, and more. We’ll also cover nanotechnology and its use in various market segments. Future directions for smart fabrics, market size and growth rate figures are also part of this discussion.

Defense Procurement and the Berry AmendmentJeff Grover, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP)

This presentation will provide a summary of the DoD procurement organization, system and policies; an overview of domestic preference procurement requirements in general; and in-depth discussions regarding the restrictions of the Berry Amendment and its impact on the DoD and the industry. It will use illustrations to compare and contrast the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act. It will also provide two illustrations on the use and limitations of Domestic Non-Availability Determinations (DNADs) by DoD. An open forum will follow the presentation.

Developing Advanced Materials for Chemical and Biological ProtectionDr. Charles A. Bass, Jr. Defense Threat Reduction Agency

The Chemical and Biological Technologies Department of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency supports the Warfighter by developing advanced chemical and biological defense technologies that transition into acquisition programs for the Joint Services. Developing advanced technologies that go into Personal Protective Ensembles (PPE) is one of our major commodity areas. We invest in technologies that improve protection while increasing comfort and mission performance. Our

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research areas include: durable repellant, anti-microbial, and self-detoxifying coatings; NFPA 1991/1994 compliant barrier materials with enhanced performance characteristics such as stretch, flexibility, and drape; nanostructured, catalytic absorbents to replace traditional materi-als such as active carbon; and integration of nanostructured materials into fibers, yarns, mats and membranes. Our areas of interest include advanced manufacturing techniques that provide affordable integration of advanced dynamic materials into ensembles tailored for the mission.

Development and Commercialization of New Smart Fabrics TechnologiesLaurie Mease, US Department of Commerce/OTEXA

Over the next few years, the smart fabrics industry will continue to make technological advances and expand into new, untapped markets. At the same time, there will be increased interest from consumers as technology firms introduce more appealing products that better fit into our daily lives, as well as from corporations and municipalities interested in taking advantage of smart fabrics’ innovative industrial and infrastructure applications. OTEXA will highlight U.S. government programs and resources available to companies that wish to bring new smart fabrics technologies to market.

E-Textiles Integrating Sensors, Communications, IoT, Cloud Technologies for Medical WearablesAlpesh Shah; Dr. Mohan Kumar; Dr. William Miller; Dr. Chang-Ming Yang; Mary Lynn Landgraf

This panel will bring together experts in a variety of technologies including sensors, communications, IoT and cloud to describe how they can be integrated into textiles for medical applications. Wearables using e-textiles can provide continuous monitoring and data capture of items such as heart rate, glucose and respiration throughout daily activities in multiple locations. Wearables may also be used in rehabilitative devices. Standards can enable common metrics, leading to mass production of such items and thus lower cost for consumers.

E-Textiles Standards RoundtableEileen Hill; Jennifer Rodgers; Diana Wyman; Eric Lewallen; Alpesh Shah; Chris Jorgensen; Dr. Babak Movassaghi,; Dr. Jesse Jur; Vincent Diaz

Traditional products in the electronics, textiles, and apparel sectors have well-established standards for performance and testing. But as electronic and other capabilities are integrated into textiles and apparel, it is recog-nized that existing standards need to be adapted to facilitate development and market acceptance of this new generation of products. This panel will explore the state of standards development in the smart fabrics space and where the development of standards for smart fabrics is headed.

Enabling the Future of Medicine through Controlled Sustained Delivery of Biologics and Pharmaceuticals from Biodegradable Fiber Dr. Kevin Nelson, TissueGen

The medical device industry is undergoing significant evolution, with drug delivery at the forefront. With the rapid adoption of drug-eluting stents, drug delivery coupled with a medical device can potentially revolutionize advanced drug delivery, nerve regeneration and tissue engineering—major improvements to patient care. In the past, the manufacturing process itself- typically melt extrusion- has limited the functionality of these devices. Now, the emergence of alternative extrusion methods that occur at room temperature allows for drug-loading a wider range of pharmaceutical and biological agents in biodegradable implantable devices for localized drug delivery. This session will explore the latest advancements in extrusion technology which will enable the next generation of drug delivery, and explore some of the medical applications most likely to benefit from this technological advancement.

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Energy Harvesting: Power for the People!Dr. Chris Rahn, Penn State University

Energy is generated in a multitude of ways. Magnetism, chemistry and light are three well understood mechanisms for supplying “power to the people”. But what about “power BY the people”? People move, breathe, and maintain a constant body temperature. All three of these modalities offer alternative sources for energy harvesting. The ASSIST Engineering Research Center is developing devices that harvest energy from human movement and thermal gradients. This presentation describes those op-portunities and the potential for embedding power sources into textiles.

Enhanced Product Performance and Durability by the Addition of Appropriate AntimicrobialsDr. Don Satchell, Situ Biosciences LLC

This discussion will focus on the most common formulation additives, how to appropriately add them to textile formulations, testing for performance and durability, and concerns related to regulatory requirements, product claims and consumer perception. Understanding the range of additives, aux-iliaries and application processes are key to providing the desired enhanced performance for antimicrobials. Attendees will receive additional informa-tion on common regulatory requirements, product claims and consumer perception as it relates to antimicrobial textiles, which are also important when properly formulating a successful and advanced antimicrobial textile.

Evaluation of Moisture Management MethodsDr. Emiel DenHartog, NCSU, College of Textiles, TPACC

The focus of this presentation will be on connecting currently available textile test methods to human comfort and performance. From a human physiology perspective, the presentation will address how various test methods for comfort relate to it and what their limitations are. Topics such as thermal comfort, breathability, tactile comfort (‘hand and feel’) and moisture management, and the relevance of various test methods on these topics will be addressed. The aim is to help attendees understand the differences between the wide variety of test methods and avoid unnecessary testing, cost and time.

Evolving Standard Test Methods to Evaluate Liquid and Viral Penetration through Protective ClothingLee Portnoff, NIOSH/National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory

This presentation will explore the past and future of liquid penetration test-ing. Laboratory personnel, medical professionals, and emergency respond-ers wear protective apparel such as gowns and coveralls to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and pathogens. Attendees will receive a review of the standard tests for evaluating protective apparel (AATCC 42, AATCC 127, ASTM F903, ASTM F1670, ASTM F1671, ISO 16603 and ISO 16604).

The Evolution of Medical Textiles for Vascular Surgical ApplicationsFitzroy Brown, Bard Peripheral Vascular OEM Products

Recently, textile coating applications in the medical environment have become a new focus of Covestro’s material development. Such applications include surgical wear, hospital bed linen, coatings for medical furniture and medical bandages. Covestro AG will present new raw materials for sustainable, water-borne textile coatings with good haptics and enhanced stability towards disinfectants.

Expectations for Testing Medical Textiles: Is it Really Necessary and What Does it Achieve?Dr. Martin W. King, NCSU, College of Textiles

The term “medical textiles” covers a wide range of products that perform a vast number of functions—each with a particular role to play in promoting patient care. Each product, whether a surgical gown, face mask, diaper, wound dressing, surgical suture, hernia repair mesh or an

endovascular prosthesis, must be evaluated for a variety of efficiencies and regulatory requirements. This presentation uses examples from medi-cal textile products testing to and address the controversial issue of why products are sometimes recalled because additional testing is required.

Fabric-Based Actuators and Functional Apparel Design for Soft Robotic GloveDiana Wagner, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University

The Grip Glove is a soft, textile-based wearable robot that assists users with weak grip strength due to limited finger and thumb function. The glove leverages soft material actuator technology to safely distribute forces along the fingers and provide active flexion and extension. These actuators consist of sewn fabric structures with polymer-based bladders on the inside, producing actuation upon pneumatic pressurization. It is designed to fit a wide size range of unisex hands. Soft and lightweight, the glove interfaces comfortably with a user during daily activities.

Fiber Testing, Yarn Testing, Fabric TestingDr. Jan Pegram Ballard, NCSU, College of Textiles, Zeis Textiles Extension

A number of factors affect the performance of textile goods. These three lectures will provide an overview of the important properties of fibers, yarns, fabrics and garments, and how they are measured. Relevant ASTM and AATCC methods will be covered. You will learn the application of basic test statistics to test reporting and decision making.

Green Certification Panel DiscussionDiana Wyman, Ben Mead; Scott Exo; Lee Tyler

With growing demand for sustainable products and processes, it’s important to know what certifications are available and how to choose the most appropriate one. How do you know what matters to your customers? What are you allowed to claim? These panelists will help you navigate the options.

Ideation in Engineering DesignDr. Jesse Jur and Dr. Russell Gorga, NCSU, College of Textiles

Are you creative? New product or process design relies on not only a keen understanding of the state of the art, but on the ability to consider a broad range of practical and impractical ideas. This interactive session will explore techniques utilized within NC State’s College of Textile’s capstone course for the Textile Engineering and Textile Technology degree programs. Real textile product development examples will be reviewed and the audience will engage in team activities to explore the principles of ideation in the engineering design process.

Keynote Luncheon: Unexpected Paths of DiversificationJonathan Chakales; Ben Cooper; Meredith Boyd

Ever wonder how other companies, large and small, diversify into new markets or product lines? This dynamic and varied panel will talk about how their companies approach, learn from, and are changed by business ventures in new areas.

Making Sense of a DoD BudgetRon Houle, Pivot Step Consultants, LLC

2017 and the years following will be a time of great change in defense resourcing and priorities. This session will feature a comprehensive overview of what the industry can expect over the next 2-5 years.

Mechanical Fabrics that WorkDr. Julianna Abel, University of Minnesota, Mechanical Engineering Department

Dr. Abel will discuss the impact of fabric manufacturing processes and multifunctional fiber material properties on mechanical performance. Because mechanical fabrics act as alternative actuators, they can produce mechanical work and the potential to meet emerging needs of diverse applications such as wearable devices, medical and rehabilitation devices,

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robotic manipulators, and deployable structures. The integration of multifunctional fibers into the fabric structure enables the functionality of mechanical fabrics. Dr. Abel will share details on the design, manufac-ture, and application of a specific mechanical fabric–shape memory alloy knitted fabrics—which produce a variety of complex actuation motions including contraction, scrolling, coiling, arching, and accordioning.

Nature-Inspired Moisture Management and Topical Drug Delivery David Gray and Chris Webley, MedTextra LLC; Marie O’Mahoney, O’Mahony Consultancy

A camel’s nasal cavity is comprised of an intricate turbinate structure that hydrates air coming toward the animal and dehydrates airflow moving away, allowing a moisture savings of up to 60%. Applying the principles of hygroscopy to everyday textiles, MedTextra LLC has developed textiles using bio-mimicry inspired moisturizing. Water is absorbed from its environment and then used to moisturize the body whilst providing air filtration. This ionic action helps the body’s absorption of active ingredients previously embedded in the fabric, or adds significantly to efficacy of active ingredients applied topically to the wearer. Imagine analgesic creams, topical ointments and spreads, and antibacterials helping the wearer stay healthy, longer. Whether the textile is used in wearable or medical applications, MedTextra yarns add serious health benefits for health aware consumers.

The Revolutionary Fibers and Textiles Manufacturing Innovation Institute—A New Industry/Government Partnership to Meet Future Defense and Commercial RequirementsStephen Luckowski, Armament Research, Development & Engineering Ctr

This presentation will showcase Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA), the 6th manufacturing innovation institute within the Department of Defense which was awarded to AFFOA, a non-profit organization spun out of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The institute's mission is to enable a manufacturing-based revolution by transforming traditional fibers, yarns and fabrics into sophisticated, integrated and networked devices and systems for both consumer and defense applications. The presentation will also cover AFFOA's vision and the work being done from a technical, workforce development and prototype manufacturing perspective.

Roadmap for E-Textiles StandardsDr. Jesse S. Jur, College of Textiles, NC State University

Key to the growth of the e-textile garment marketplace is the ability for the textile and electronics industry to merge in a common language and evaluation of the e-textile system. Standards development are at the heart of this maturation process, leading to a competitive materials marketplace, interoperability across product platforms, and compliance across international borders. The goal of this presentation is to report on the breadth of activity in the United States and International standards communities. In addition, a projection into the future needs of the e-textiles development will be presented in the form of a multi-year standards roadmap.

Smart Fabrics—Beyond the GadgetsConnie Huffa, Fabdesigns, Inc.

“Smart Fabrics” and “Wearable Tech” are phrases that are frequently used interchangeably. They are distinctly different but intersect at a special point in design and engineering. Making the technology invisible by shrinking it and embedding into the fabric, garment or product itself is the holy grail of the next product generation, which blurs the distinctions between electronics, polymer science, traditional apparel and fabrics in our everyday lives. Consumers want their technology to be intuitive and fit into their existing lifestyles, improving it, rather than distracting it.

Smart Talk: 101 E-TextilesEva Osborne, Significant Difference

“Finished files are the result of years of scientific study combined with the experience of years.” Count the F’s in that sentence. Your answer will depend upon mind set. When we engage in conversations using generalized processing, the answer is three, but when we analyze discus-sions with intent, the answer becomes six. Learn what we mean in this presentation, which will provide a common language and knowledge for continued conversation. We will present baselines on all six Fs: defini-tions of terms, fields of disciplines, functionality, product formation, value chains.

Smart Talk: E-Textiles ‘DIY’ and Q&AEva Osborne, Connie Huffa; Gerry Elman; Boules Morcos; Sandeep Khatua; Dr. Babak Movassaghi

Merging electronics into flexible substrates is a topic that is both exciting in its possibilities and potentially overwhelming in its hurdles. These expert panelists have been asked to answer questions on how to “Do It Yourself.” What do you need to make that really good idea become real-ity? What partners do you need? How do you improve the probability of technical success? The panelists represent multidisciplinary fields within the manufacturing value chain: IP, law, standards, flexible substrates, electronic components and interoperability. Their mission: to exchange understanding among diverse points of view. Q&A time with the at-tendees follows the discussion. Additional time with the experts will be available in the E-textiles Workshop.

Sustainable Coatings for Medical TextilesBentley Mah, Covestro

Recently, textile coating applications in the medical environment have become a new focus of Covestro’s material development. Such applications include surgical wear, hospital bed linen, coatings for medical furniture, but also medical bandages. Covestro AG will be presenting new raw materials for sustainable, water-borne textile coatings with good haptics and enhanced stability towards disinfectants.

Understanding ITAR and the Future of Export Controls on Advanced TextilesNathaniel Bolin, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

In this presentation, you will learn about the export control laws and policies affecting trade and investment in advanced textiles, including the current state of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Control Reform. You will also learn about the policy changes underway in the national security arena under the administration of President Donald Trump and the impact that those changes will have on opportunities for defense-related and advanced-materials business both here and abroad.

The US Military is Moving E-Textiles to the Front Lines —Is Your Company Prepared to Meet Their Needs?Chris Jorgensen; Dr. Benjamin Leever

Military uniforms that provide integrated robotic muscle for lifting and endurance. Fabrics that replace the burdensome weight of electronics soldiers carry into battle. Wearable systems to monitor soldier health and endurance and protect them in war conditions. These are not science fiction; these are just a few of the e-textiles needs of the US military now. This panel of experts will share existing and future application, reliability and performance requirements for military e-textiles, how the e-textiles industry is responding to these needs and how you can play a role in supporting the soldier of tomorrow.

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Advanced Textiles Show Floor Schedule

ADVANCED TEXTILES CAMPFIRE EDUCATION TESTING DEMO ZONE E-TEXTILES WORKSHOP

Wed., Sept. 27

Annual Meeting and Keynote, Derreck Kayongo: 9:30-11 am

IFAI Expo Show Floor: 11 am-5:30 pm

Advanced Textiles Student Design Competition Winner 11:15 am Intro to Testing 11:15 am Hackathon Design Challenge Kickoff 11 am

New Toxic Substance Control Act Noon

Spunmelt Technology for Advanced Nonwovens 12:45 pm

E-Textiles Ask the Experts Noon

Training and Education for the Demands of a High Tech Textile Industry 1:30 pm

Advancements in Technical Textiles in the 21st Century 2:15 pm Testing Q&A: Comfort 2 pm E-Textiles Discussion: Bio/Medical 2:30 pm

Labeling Laws: Challenges for Innovative and Specialty Textiles 3 pm

Success Stories in Innovation—Medical Textiles 3:45 pm

Testing Q&A: Automotive 3 pm E-Textiles Discussion: Structures 3:30 pm

Nonwovens in Filtration 4:45 pm Testing Q&A: Home 4 pm E-Textiles Discussion: Apparel 4:30 pm

Testing Q&A: Military 5 pm

Opening Reception, WWII Museum: 5:30-6:30 pm

Thurs., Sept. 28

Awards and Keynote, Seth Mattison: 9:30-11 am

IFAI Expo Show Floor: 11 am-5:30 pm

Textiles for Living in Space 11:15 am Intro to Testing 11:15 am E-Textiles Discussion: Health/Fitness 11:30 am

Why Does the Structural Integrity of Your Protective Clothing Hang by a Thread? Noon

3D Printing for the Textile and Apparel Industries 12:45 pm

E-Textiles Discussion: Virtual Reality 12:30 pm

Improve Health with Technology Textiles 1:30 pm E-Textiles Discussion: Home 1:30 pm

Odor Control Solutions for Textiles 2:15 pm Testing Q&A: Protection 2 pm E-Textiles Discussion: Protection 2:30 pm

Will the Next Alexander McQueen be a Biologist? 3 pm

Success Stories in Innovation—Apparel 3:45 pm

Testing Q&A: Medical 3 pm E-Textiles Discussion: Automotive 3:30 pm

Nonwovens in Transportation 4:45 pm Testing Q&A: Aerospace 4 pm E-Textiles Discussion: Military 4:30 pm

Testing Q&A: Color 5 pm

Young Professionals Happy Hour: 5:30-6:30 pm

Fri., Sept. 29

IFAI Expo Show Floor: 9 am-2 pm

The Local-for-local Model for Apparel Development and Manufacturing 9:15 am Hackathon Winners Announced 9:30 am

Product Quality: Linking User Needs, Performance, and Durability 10 am

SizeNorth America Anthropometric Survey 10:45 am

Testing Q&A: Arc Protection 10 am E-Textiles Discussion: Sports 10:30 am

Nonwovens in Safety 11:30 am Testing Q&A: Nonwovens 11 am E-Textiles Discussion: Aerospace 11:30 am

Free Lunch Friday: 11:30 am

Special Additives for Military Textiles 12:30 pm Testing Q&A: Antimicrobials Noon Don’t Leave Valuable IP Unprotected 12:30 pm

Schedule subject to change


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