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August 2010
China Green Textile Summit
August 19, 2010 to August 20, 2010
Renaissance Beijing Hotel, Beijing, China
Yarn Expo Autumn - China International Trade Fair for Fibres and Yarns
August 24, 2010 to August 26, 2010
After last year’s date change, Yarn Expo Autumn will once again be held this summer for three days at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Last year, the event was held concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Home textiles and the China International Knitting Fair, and attracted more than 36,000 professional buyers, with nearly 3,400 of those attending specifically sourcing yarns and fibres.
Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China. Contact
textile@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com
Website:
http://www.yarn-expo-shanghai.com
National Cotton Council Mid-Year Board Meeting
August 25, 2010 to August 27, 2010
The Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tenn.
Nanofibers for the 3rd Millenium 2010 Conference - A Summit of the World's Leaders in Nanofibers
August 30, 2010 to September 1, 2010
This is the third year for the event, moving to North America after two years in Europe. The objective of the conference is to accelerate the adoption of nanofibers in a wide range of innovative functional products. This conference will bring together experts in the field from universities, research centers and industry who have a common interest in the realization of nanofibers into products which touch our daily lives.
Organized by Elmarco Inc. and The Nonwovens Institute at North Carolina State University.
Raleigh Marriott City Center, Raleigh, N.C. Contact Sue Pegram 919-515-6551; nonwovens@ncsu.edu.
Website:
http://www.nano3millennium.com
September 2010
Atlas Ci4000/Ci5000 Weather-Ometer® Workshop
September 8, 2010
A dedicated course for the operators of the Ci4000/Ci5000 weathering technology. Attendees will be guided through basic operation calibration and maintenance, as well as the state-of-the-art controller and comprehensive diagnostic screens.
Chicago, Ill.
Website:
www.atlas-mts.com
Indigo
September 14, 2010 to September 16, 2010
The salon of textile creation and design
Brussels Expo, Brussels. Contact Virginie Raluy 33 1 70 38 70 10; v.raluy@indigo-salon.com.
Website:
http://www.indigo-salon.com
Inaugural Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics (RISE) Technical/Marketing Conference
September 20, 2010 to September 23, 2010
Organized by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), RISE will provide information and stimulation for innovation in all aspects of the development, production, marketing and sales of disposable and durable nonwovens and engineered fabrics to help companies compete in the ever-changing 21st century marketplace.
Baltimore.
Website:
www.inda.org
Outlook 2010
September 22, 2010 to September 24, 2010
Sponsored by EDANA, Budapest, Hungary.
Website:
http://www.edana.org
Knit and Woven Fabric Design and Development
September 27, 2010 to October 1, 2010
Geared for professionals in sourcing, product development, fabric development, production, and merchandising of fabrics, this course reviews the mechanics of weft and warp knitting and weaving, details of fiber and yarn selection, discusses fabric types for developing end-use products and examines the relationship between fabric design and fabric properties.
Sponsored by the North Carolina State University College of Textiles, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 515 6629; fax 919 515 6621.
Website:
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/texedcourses
LA Int'l Textile Show (L.A. Textile)
September 27, 2010 to September 29, 2010
This show is a destination for cutting-edge fashion direction, premier textiles, and creative design resources from around the globe hosted by the California Market Center. From hundreds of high-quality, creative fabric collections, to industry networking mixers, to swatch reports and fashion culture insights from renowned trend agencies, LA Textile is a forum for cutting-edge fashion direction as much as it is an essential resource for premium fabrics and design resources.
California Market Center, Los Angeles, Calif.
Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com
Synthetic Yarn And Fiber Association 2010 Fall Conference
September 28, 2010 to September 29, 2010
Sheraton Airport Plaza, Charlotte, N.C. Contact Kim Pettit 704-589-5895; fax 803-746-5566;
kpettit@thesyfa.org
September 28-29
Website:
www.thesyfa.org
Atlas Fundamentals of Weathering Course, Level I
September 29, 2010
These seminars are designed for professionals involved in the development or sale of coatings, plastics, textiles, cosmetics or any product that can be affected by exposure to light or weather. Level I topics include: primary factor of weathering; material durability; and International test methods for accelerated outdoor testing and artificial laboratory testing.
Atlas' Center of Excellence, Chicago, Ill.
Website:
www.atlas-mts.com
Atlas Fundamentals of Weathering Course, Level II
September 30, 2010
These seminars are designed for professionals involved in the development or sale of coatings, plastics, textiles, cosmetics or any product that can be affected by exposure to light or weather. Level II topics include: choosing the appropriate test; structuring the test for the maximum value of results; and weathering testing analysis and evaluation techniques.
Atlas's Center of Excellence, Chicago, Ill.
Website:
www.atlas-mts.com
International Cotton Association (ICA) International Trade Conference and Dinner
September 30, 2010 to October 1, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel and St. George's Hall, Liverpool, England. Contact 202-463-6660; fax 202-463-6950; secretariat@icac.org.
Website:
www.ica-ltd.org
October 2010
ISA Automation Week
October 4, 2010 to October 7, 2010
Technology and solutions event will feature an intensive educational and applications-based technical conference sessions delivered by subject matter experts. Discrete and process automation professionals will have a chance to learn techniques and solutions for creating more efficient, productive and economical manufacturing processes.
Sponsored by the International Society of Automation (ISA), Westin Galleria Complex, Houston. Contact Jennifer Infantino 919 990 9287; jinfantino@isa.org.
Website:
http://www.isa.org
Nonwoven Converting, Composites and Lamination
October 4, 2010 to October 7, 2010
This course surveys the major nonwoven processes, product testing, and focuses on the details of processes such as winding, slitting, finishing, laminating and molding.
Sponsored by the North Carolina State University College of Textiles, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 515 6629; fax 919 515 6621.
Website:
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/texedcourses
The 26th International Apparel Federation (IAF) World Apparel Convention
October 5, 2010 to October 7, 2010
Nearly 300 delegates across the apparel supply chain, including key industry executives from around the world will gather in at this event to explore how retailer brands, internet and green manufacturing are transforming the fashion business. The convention will run in tandem with Interstoff Asia Essential Autumn.
Co-organized by Messe Frankfurt and the IAF. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong.
Website:
www.iafnet.com
Interstoff Asia Essential Autumn
October 6, 2010 to October 8, 2010
The fair is expected to attract around 6,000 visitors comprising decision-makers from top retail brands, boutiques, department stores, fashion designers and other industry traders. Show will take place in parallel with IAF World Apparel Convention.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. Contact textile@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.
Website:
www.interstoff-asia.com
Filtrex Europe
October 13, 2010 to October 14, 2010
Sponsored by EDANA, Cologne, Germany.
Website:
http://www.edana.org
Absorbent Hygiene Training Course
October 13, 2010 to October 14, 2010
Sponsored by EDANA, EDANA offices, Brussels, Belgium.
Website:
http://www.edana.org
2010 Specialty Printing & Imaging Technology (SGIA) Expo
October 13, 2010 to October 15, 2010
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.
Website:
www.sgia.org
Los Angeles Fashion Market
October 15, 2010 to October 19, 2010
Spring 2011
California Market Center, Los Angeles. Contact info@californiamarketcenter.com.
ITMF Annual Meeting
October 17, 2010 to October 19, 2010
"Compliance, Sustainability and Profitability" is the general theme that will guide the conference.
Sponsored by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Website:
http://www.itmf.org
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2010
October 19, 2010 to October 22, 2010
China International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and Accessories.
Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China. Contact textile@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.
Website:
www.intertextile.com
Cinte Techtextil China 2010
October 19, 2010 to October 21, 2010
Targets 12 important application areas for technical textiles and nonwoven products
Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China. Contact fax 852-2598-8771; textile@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.
Website:
www.techtextil.messefrankfurt.com
Fiber Society's Fall 2010 Technical Conference and Annual Meeting
October 20, 2010 to October 22, 2010
Snowbird Resort near Salt Lake City Utah.
Website:
www.thefibersociety.org
Textile Fundamentals
October 25, 2010 to October 29, 2010
This course is a comprehensive, introductory study of the entire textile process from fiber formation to finished fabrics and provides true working knowledge of textile processing and its relationship to end-use properties and performances.
Sponsored by the North Carolina State University College of Textiles, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 515 6629; fax 919 515 6621.
Website:
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/texedcourses
IFAI Expo Americas 2010
October 26, 2010 to October 29, 2010
The Industrial Fabrics Association International's (IFAI's) annual event offers how-to workshops, technical symposiums and business and professional development sessions; and features the Advanced Textiles Conference to be held October 26-27.
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.
Website:
www.ifaiexpo.com
Orgatec 2010
October 26, 2010 to October 30, 2010
Orgatec is a trade fair for the modern office and facility sector. Show attendees include entrepreneurs, architects, interior designers, facility managers, planners and specialist retailers.
Organized by Koelnmesse GmbH, Cologne Exhibition Center, Cologne, Germany. Contact orgatec@koelnmesse.de.
Website:
www.orgatec.com
China Sourcing Fair: Garments & Textiles
October 27, 2010 to October 30, 2010
The fair aims to showcase finished products ranging from ready-to-wear garments such as casual, bridal, active, beach, lounge, and underwear, to fabrics, fibers, yarns, trimming materials and accessories. Will be colocated with China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories and Underwear & Swimwear
AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.
Website:
www.chinasourcingfair.com
8th Organic Exchange Global Conference and Marketplace
October 27, 2010 to October 28, 2010
New York City.
Website:
organicexchange.org
November 2010
International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating 2010
November 4, 2010 to November 5, 2010
International experts will present on topics including developments in coating and laminating technology, coating materials, end-use applications and testing.
Sponsored by International Newsletters Ltd., Hotel Novotel Cannes Montfleury, Cannes, France.
Website:
http://www.intnews.com/TCL2010
IMB Select 2010 - Fashion & Textiles
November 9, 2010 to November 10, 2010
Information for the Textile Processing and Apparel Industry - covering almost the entire spectrum of interfaces with the trade by offering a wide range of IT products and services for the textile processing industry
Organized by Koelnmesse GmbH, Cologne, Germany. Contact Markus Majerus +49-221-821-2627; fax +49-221-821-3417; m.majerus@koelnmesse.de.
Website:
http://www.imb-forum.com
Vietnam Hanoi Textile & Garment Industry Exp (20th)
November 10, 2010 to November 12, 2010
Held concurrently with the Vietnam Hanoi Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo
ICE Hanoi International Center, for Exhibition Cultural Palace, Hanoi, Vietnam. Contact +852-2511-7427; fax +852-2511-9692; E-mail cp@cpexhibition.com and cp@vfabric.com.
Website:
www.cpexhibition.com
www.vinatex.com
Nonwovens Research Academy
November 16, 2010 to November 17, 2010
Sponsored by EDANA, Aachen, Germany.
Website:
http://www.edana.org
China Sourcing Fair: Garments & Textiles Singapore
November 22, 2010 to November 24, 2010
The fair aims to showcase finished products ranging from ready-to-wear garments such as casual, bridal, active, beach, lounge, and underwear, to fabrics, fibers, yarns, trimming materials and accessories.
Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore.
Website:
www.chinasourcingfair.com
Nonwovens Training Course
November 23, 2010 to November 25, 2010
Sponsored by EDANA, EDANA offices, Brussels, Belgium.
Website:
http://www.edana.org
The 8th Asia Apparel and Textile Machinery Exhibition (AAMA-TEX) 2010
November 23, 2010 to November 26, 2010
Featuring a comprehensive exhibit profile of apparel and textile machinery for regional buyers
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
Website:
www.aama-tex.com
December 2010
China Sourcing Fair: Garments & Textiles South Africa
December 1, 2010 to December 3, 2010
The fair aims to showcase finished products ranging from ready-to-wear garments such as casual, bridal, active, beach, lounge, and underwear, to fabrics, fibers, yarns, trimming materials and accessories.
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Website:
www.chinasourcingfair.com
Nonwoven Manufacturing Process Fundamentals
December 6, 2010 to December 10, 2010
In this course you will learn about the fundamental chemical and physical make-up and properties of materials used in nonwovens fabrics and the manufacturing processes used to produce nonwovens.
Sponsored by the North Carolina State University College of Textiles, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 515 6629; fax 919 515 6621.
Website:
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/texedcourses
Textiles Overview
December 7, 2010 to December 9, 2010
Designed to fit the needs of trainees, non-technical personnel, busy executives or affiliated industry personnel, this course provides a basic understanding of all textile manufacturing processes and is a condensed version of the Textile Fundamentals course.
Sponsored by the North Carolina State University College of Textiles, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 515 6629; fax 919 515 6621.
Website:
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/texedcourses
February 2011
ITCE'11
February 28, 2011 to March 2, 2011
Trade fair for textile, embroidery, sewing machinery and accessories serving the MENA markets
Cairo International Fair Ground, Cairo, Egypt. Contact 971 4 3988901; fax 971 4 3988941; info@orientplanet.com.
Website:
http://www.orientplanet.com
March 2011
Texmac India 2011
March 16, 2011 to March 19, 2011
Trade fair for textile machines to be held concurrently with the first Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON).
Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India.
Website:
www.texmacfairs.com
IFAI Expo Asia 2011
March 22, 2011 to March 25, 2011
Technical textiles trade event for Asia Pacific region organized by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI).
Marina Bay Sands Resort & Conference Center, Singapore. Contact tvlindemann@ifai.com.
Website:
www.ifaiexpoasia.com
April 2011
INDEX 11
April 12, 2011 to April 15, 2011
Sponsored by EDANA, Geneva, Switzerland.
Website:
http://www.edana.org
Texprocess
April 24, 2011 to April 27, 2011
International textile processing innovations forum that will feature the latest machinery, plant processes and services for the production of textile and other flexible materials. To be held parallel to Techtextil.
Frankfurt, Germany.
Website:
http://texprocess.messefrankfurt.com
May 2011
Outlook Conference 2011
May 2, 2011 to May 3, 2011
A joint effort of the U.S. Industrial Fabric Institute (USIFI) and the Narrow Fabrics Institute (NFI), both divisions of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI).
The Greenbriar, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
Website:
www.ifai.com
Techtextil 2011
May 24, 2011 to May 26, 2011
International Trade Fair for Technical Textiles and Nonwovens
Organized by Messe Frankfurt, Congress Centre Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.
Website:
www.techtextil.com
September 2011
ITMA 2011
September 22, 2011 to September 29, 2011
ITMA – the International Exhibition of Textile and Garment Machinery – has been held every four years since 1951. It is the world's largest international textile and garment machinery exhibition, an event which is owned by CEMATEX.
Organized by MP International Pte Ltd, Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona.
Website:
www.itma.com
4th IFAI Advanced Textiles Conference
September 26, 2011 to September 28, 2011
The Industrial Fabrics Association International will hold its fourth Advanced Textile Conference during ITMA 2011 in Barcelona, Spain.
Website:
www.ifai.com