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Registration Open (Room Level 2 Hall B/C Lobby)

14 Oct 18
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Stop by to pick up your name badge or register onsite. More...

Registration Open (Room Level 2 Hall B/C Lobby)

15 Oct 18
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Stop by to pick up your name badge or register onsite. More...

Pre-Expo Conference Breakfast (Room Mezzanine Level 3)

15 Oct 18
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Continental Breakfast sponsored by Autometrix More...

Shuttle Service (Room Hall B&D)

15 Oct 18
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Shuttle departs every 30 minutes. More...

Designing & Evaluating Applications of Electronic Textiles (Room 306)

15 Oct 18
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): H. Lee Wainwright
How does one navigate the road from creativity to arrive at fit, form, and functional utility of a finished E-Textile product? What are the realit... More...

Fiber Testing (Room 308)

15 Oct 18
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): Dr. Jan Pegram Ballard
A number of factors affect the performance of textile goods. A series of three sessions (Fiber Testing, Yarn Testing Part 1 & 2 and Fabric Testing)... More...

Medical Devices Regulatory and Standards Considerations from Bench to the Marketplace (Room 309)

15 Oct 18
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): Carol Carey
Technological innovations in the textile industry, advanced research in electronic sensors embedded in health-monitoring fabrics, and other advance... More...

Productivity for Small Businesses (Room 310)

15 Oct 18
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): Randy Westlund
Small businesses in this industry all face similar productivity-related issues that cost time and money. Identifying weaknesses in key areas and i... More...

Sewing Tips and Tricks (Room 302)

15 Oct 18
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): Faith Roberts
Efficient knowledgeable sewing operators are essential to your manufacturing process. Learn tips and tricks that will save you time and increase ac... More...

Shade Structure Basics (Room 301)

15 Oct 18
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): Marc Shellshear, IFM, MFC
What is the difference between Framed Structures versus Sails and how does that effect the engineering and design? What different types of shade cl... More...

Inkjet Printing of Particle-Free Conductive Inks for E-Textiles Applications (Room 306)

15 Oct 18
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): Bill Babe
For the first time, a reliable and conformal inkjet printing process has been developed for printing conductive layers onto uncoated textiles. By ... More...

Leading Successful Teams in a Multi-Generational Workplace (Room 310)

15 Oct 18
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): J.Karl Sherrill Jr.
Many researchers believe that for the first time in the history of generational research, five generations will be working together in the work for... More...

Protecting History – A Tensile Fabric Structure for the USS Missouri (Room 301)

15 Oct 18
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): Gary Barnes ; Jordan Barnes ; Timothy Akes
The primary difficulty was convincing a bunch of old navy “salts” how a modern tensile structure could work with an iconic 80-year-old battleship c... More...

The Evolution of Medical Textiles for Vascular Surgical Applications (Room 309)

15 Oct 18
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): Fitzroy Brown
The medical textile market is rapidly growing, as medical-grade textiles have proven to provide the versatility and performance that medical device... More...

Understanding Thread Performance (Room 302)

15 Oct 18
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): Freddie Groce
Understanding the nuances of thread performance in demanding sewing applications is the key to cost-savings and high-output production. During this... More...

Yarn Testing Part I (Room 308)

15 Oct 18
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Tracks: Advanced Textiles Conference

Speaker(s): Dr. Jan Pegram Ballard
A number of factors affect the performance of textile goods. A series of three sessions (Fiber Testing, Yarn Testing Part 1 & 2 and Fabric Testing)... More...

Morning Break (Room Mezzanine Level 3)

15 Oct 18
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Morning break refreshments sponsored by Autometrix More...

Ideas in Need of Tools - Capitalizing on the Maker Movement (Room 301)

15 Oct 18
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Jonathan Palmer
The advent of alternative funding platforms available to today's creative people, along with the technology for developing ideas, has led to tr... More...

Laundering Electrically Conductive Fabrics for E Textile Applications (Room 306)

15 Oct 18
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Dr. Weifeng Liu ; Jeff Lee
Do you consider launderability of e textiles one of the biggest challenges for wearable applications? The latest fundamental studies on e textile ... More...

Marine Upholstery (Room 302)

15 Oct 18
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Phyllis Mitchell
This session will walk you through marine upholstery techniques that produced impressive results. More...

Shear Genius: Using Low-Friction Technology to Protect the Brain and the Skin (Room 309)

15 Oct 18
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Caroline Portoghese ; Johan Thiel
Learn how strategically adding an ultra-low friction textile technology can add protection to the body in a variety of sports and medical applicati... More...

Think Locally, Grow Globally - How to Enter the International Market (Room 310)

15 Oct 18
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Sable Badaki
This session is best suited for seasoned business owners with a proven business model in established markets with strong revenues. Attendees can ex... More...

Yarn Testing Part II (Room 308)

15 Oct 18
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Dr. Jan Pegram Ballard
A number of factors affect the performance of textile goods. A series of three sessions (Fiber Testing, Yarn Testing Part 1 & 2 and Fabric Testing)... More...

Creating a Pipeline for Makers & E-Textile Talent with Universities (Room 306)

15 Oct 18
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Genevieve Dion ; Magda Roningen ; Robin Valetutto, CPP ; Samuel Alexander Jr. ; Shavati Karki-Pearl
Discover how universities and colleges are partnering with industry in a national trend that is changing education and creating the next generation... More...

Digitalized Manufacturing: Will the Fourth Industrial Revolution Transform Flat Knitting? (Room 302)

15 Oct 18
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Connie Huffa
There’ve been a lot of advances in our industry in recent decades regarding benchmarking best practices of producing products in better and in more... More...

Enabling the Next Generation of Drug Delivery Through Implantable Medical Devices (Room 309)

15 Oct 18
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Dr. Kevin Nelson
The medical device industry has undergone significant evolution over the past several years—and drug delivery is moving to the forefront. With the... More...

Fabric Testing (Room 308)

15 Oct 18
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Dr. Jan Pegram Ballard
A number of factors affect the performance of textile goods. A series of three sessions (Fiber Testing, Yarn Testing Part 1 & 2 and Fabric Testing)... More...

Graphics for the Small to Medium Fabricator - What I Wish I Knew (Room 301)

15 Oct 18
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Bill McSpadden
- Get an overview of techniques and processes for any size shop. - Learn the major mistakes that companies make and how to avoid them. - Discover... More...

Understanding How Social Media Can Be Useful (Room 310)

15 Oct 18
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Luke Gusman
Should you even bother with social media? Yes you should. In this session you will understand, learn and develop your social media strategy regardl... More...

Lunch & Hot Topics Discussion (Level 2 Ballroom A)

15 Oct 18
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Enjoy a sit down lunch while conversing with others on hot topics in today’s Industrial Fabrics industry. More...

Antimicrobial Textiles: Achieving Enhanced Performance and Durability (Room 308)

15 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Speaker(s): Don Satchell, Ph.D.
Enhanced material performance and durability encompasses a range of product performance attributes including resistance to microbiological challeng... More...

Detecting Microplastics from Textile Materials - A New Analytical Approach (Room 306)

15 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Dr. Jan Beringer
The sources and pathways of micro plastic debris in freshwater environments and marine habitats, as well as effects on food chains, animal life, an... More...

Emerging Leaders in the Industrial Fabrics Industry (Room 310)

15 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Speaker(s): Chandry Buck ; Elissa Decker ; Jonathan Palmer ; Nick Rivera ; William Morse
One of the best ways to be motivated and inspired about career paths and success in the industrial fabrics industry is to hear direct from young pr... More...

Gaining Efficiencies in Contract Sewing Through LEAN Manufacturing (Room 302)

15 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Bob Rosania
Learn from successful sewing manufacturers of various sized operations, how to create lean efficiencies in sewing operations. Hear about successful... More...

Standing Out with Tensile Structures (Room 301)

15 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Dr. Hiroshi Aruga ; Nic Goldsmith, FAIA, LEED AP
What makes a tensile structure successful? What makes them stand out from their competition? What areas of expertise are required to develop them f... More...

Strategic Patent Filings (Room 309)

15 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Speaker(s): Clara Jimenez ; Louis Troilo
Identifying which innovations should be patented and where can be a difficult task to undertake. The presenters will provide an overview of what is... More...

Advancements in Sewing Automation (Room 302)

15 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Frank Henderson
Automation is one of the central, crucial elements of manufacturing and production and sewing automation continues to become more widespread and so... More...

Developing Advanced Fire Blocking Materials for Wildland Fire Shelters (Room 308)

15 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Speaker(s): Dr. Roger Baker
How can you develop advanced heat blocking fabric composites that increase thermal protective insulation in simulated wildfire exposures, by 2-3X i... More...

Emergency Planning and Preparedness (Room 310)

15 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Advanced Textiles

Speaker(s): Elsie Collins ; Eraina Perrin
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration will each provide a presentation highlighting th... More...

Leveraging Window Attachment Certification: Adding Value and Driving Sales (Room 301)

15 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Advanced Textiles

Speaker(s): Erika Burns
A newly-launched window attachment certification and labeling program from the Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) offers attachment and fabri... More...

Making (Some) Sense of the DoD Budget CANCELLED (Room 309)

15 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
We will witness a time of great change in defense resourcing and priorities now and in the near future. Get a comprehensive overview of what we may... More...

Nature Inspired Developments with Fiber Base Materials (Room 306)

15 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Dr. Thomas Stegmaier
Why have constructions and surfaces in living nature so much potential for innovations with fiber based materials? Examples for successful bionic d... More...

Afternoon Break (Room Mezzanine Level 3)

15 Oct 18
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Afternoon refreshments sponsored by Autometrix More...

Developing the Next-Generation Space Suit for the Moon and Mars (Room 306)

15 Oct 18
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Advanced Textiles

Speaker(s): Shane MacFarland
Humankind will be going back to the Moon or onto Mars within the next several years. When the International Space Station is retired in the mid-20... More...

Four Hot Topics for Marine Interiors and Exteriors (Room 302)

15 Oct 18
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Katie Bradford, MFC
This session will cover a range of topics including boat bed trends, patterning a sunshade using rod holders, tools for cutting and sewing Makrolon... More...

Green Practices in the Industrial Fabrics Industry (Room 301)

15 Oct 18
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Bimal Kad, Ph.D. ; Ryan Derrick ; Scott Massey ; Vince Hankins
In an effort to promote green practices in the specialty fabrics industry, many companies have started to implement green initiatives with success.... More...

How Textile Manufacturers and Suppliers Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits and Save Thousands in Taxes (part 1) (Room 310)

15 Oct 18
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Angela Adams
Learn the strategies and tools the nation's top law firms use to save their clients millions of dollars each year. This lecture provides solutions ... More...

Protecting the Protectors: Advancements in Firefighters' Turnout Gear and Military ChemBio Suits with an Update on Protective Clothing for the Mobility Challenged (Room 309)

15 Oct 18
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Jay Nicholson ; Mary Lynn Landgraf ; Sean McDearmon
The presentation will feature a panel of experts in the world of protective clothing for firefighters and military warriors. From oil rigs to spec... More...

Testing and Evaluating Fabrics for Human Comfort, Performance and Health – Current Possibilities and Limitations (Room 308)

15 Oct 18
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Dr. Emiel DenHartog
Curriculum presented by NC State and part of the testing program. More...

How Do You Know the Chemicals You Choose Will Meet Customer Requirements? (Room 306)

15 Oct 18
4:40 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Ben Mead
We need chemicals to make products. Whether to meet specific consumer demands, offer various performance features, meet price points or create inno... More...

How Textile Manufacturers and Suppliers Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits and Save Thousands in Taxes (part 2) (Room 310)

15 Oct 18
4:40 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Angela Adams
Learn the strategies and tools the nation's top law firms use to save their clients millions of dollars each year. This lecture provides solutions ... More...

Inspiring Creative and Innovative Product Design and Development Ideas (Room 302)

15 Oct 18
4:40 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Matt Rhoades
Innovation is the cornerstone of American ingenuity and success. This presentation will focus on the process of design thinking and the new idea of... More...

Manufacturing Products for a Diverse Market (Room 309)

15 Oct 18
4:40 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Brent Anderson ; Bud Weisbart
Observing the ways two companies took their abilities to collaborate, develop and ultimately manufacture products for a diverse marketplace within ... More...

Standards Panel (Room 308)

15 Oct 18
4:40 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Carol Carey ; Chris Jorgensen ; Eileen Hill ; Stephanie Rodgers
Traditional products in the electronics, textiles, and apparel sectors have well-established standards for performance and testing. But as electron... More...

The Art of Festival Shade (Room 301)

15 Oct 18
4:40 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Mar Ricketts ; Sebastian Collet
With 20 years in the event industry GuildWorks has a lot of experience in the temporary event and Festival industry. This line of work is very dive... More...

Pre-Expo Conference Networking Reception (Room Mezzanine Level 3)

15 Oct 18
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Mix and mingle with fellow Pre-Expo Conference attendees. Enjoy networking with fellow attendees over drinks and appetizers. Bar sponsored by Phife... More...

Shuttle Service (Room Hall B)

15 Oct 18
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
**IFAI Hall B only - Shuttle departs every 30 minutes. More...

Industrial Fabrics Foundation Night (Room Hyatt Regency Dallas “Reunion Tower/Cloud 9”)

15 Oct 18
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Make your first night at Expo a lively, fun-filled casino night! Win at blackjack, spin the slots, enjoy music and delicious food, and invest in th... More...

Shuttle Service (Room Hall B&D)

16 Oct 18
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Shuttle departs every 15-20 minutes. More...

Registration Open (Room Level 2 Hall B/C Lobby)

16 Oct 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Stop by to pick up your name badge or register onsite. More...

IFAI Annual Meeting followed by Keynote Speaker (Level 2 Ballroom A)

16 Oct 18
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Campfire: Advanced Textiles

Bring your team to this keynote presentation and Mark will inspire them with a message that will fuel their passion to both connect and serve other... More...

Show Floor Open (Room Level 2 Halls A-D)

16 Oct 18
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IFAI Expo and CAMX Show Floor is open. More...

Advanced Textiles Student Design Competition Winner (Room Booth A2214)

16 Oct 18
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Student Winner
Support and be inspired by the future of the industry – the Advanced Textiles Products (ATP) and Narrow Fabrics Institute (NFI) sponsor a competiti... More...

Helping the DoD Understand the Tensioned Fabric Structure They Just Bought (Room Booth 1755)

16 Oct 18
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Gregory Jones
Large Tensioned Fabric Structures (TFS) have more in common with the traditional building construction process than with “tents” when it comes to l... More...

Deconstruction of Athletic Wearable: Session 1 CANCELLED (Room Booth A2535)

16 Oct 18
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Qaizar Hassonjee
Lead by e-textiles experts, these sessions show how the end-user experience is delivered through the deconstruction of various e-textiles currently... More...

Intro to Testing Seminar (Room Booth A3036)

16 Oct 18
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Dr. Emiel DenHartog
Regardless of your place in the supply chain, you need to know how your textile product will perform for your customer. This seminar will teach the... More...

Open Meeting: Awning / PAMA (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

16 Oct 18
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Rotary Screen Functional Coating & Lamination Technology…So What?!?! (Room Booth 621)

16 Oct 18
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics, Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Alan Fenno
Ok, so what? What is it about this type of technology that makes it interesting enough to get you to read this far? Although rotary screen techno... More...

Acquiring New Customers in the Digital Age (Room Booth 1755)

16 Oct 18
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Ed Keough
Will your business survive in this new “digital world”? The answer is YES but it’s up to you. This session will provide some insi... More...

Demo Booth: Manufacturing for Good (Room Booth 401)

16 Oct 18
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by and cheer on the IFAI member companies who have donated materials and manufacturing expertise to make duffle bags for individuals who are s... More...

Making the Future Cool! (Room Booth A2214)

16 Oct 18
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Apurba Banerjee
The world of cooling performance fabrics and related products is currently booming. Despite all the advances we have made in understanding the scie... More...

Deconstruction of Athletic Wearable: Session 2 CANCELLED (Room Booth 2535)

16 Oct 18
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Qaizar Hassonjee
Lead by e-textiles experts, these sessions show how the end-user experience is delivered through the deconstruction of various e-textiles currently... More...

Exploring Functional and Aesthetic Advantages of Coated Fabrics for Commercial Seating (Room Booth 621)

16 Oct 18
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics, Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Ronnie Bell
The manufacturers of coated fabrics used in commercial upholstery applications, through membership in the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association, su... More...

Open Meeting: Fabric Graphics / FGA (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

16 Oct 18
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Ed Keough
A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Advanced Textiles Market Update (Room Booth A2214)

16 Oct 18
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Jeff Rasmussen
This presentation of the advanced textiles market update focuses on the U.S. Advanced Textile Products (ATP) marketplace. The presentation will pro... More...

ASCE-55 – Tensile Membrane Structures (Room Booth 1755)

16 Oct 18
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection, Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Wayne Rendeley PE
Introduction to the recently published Standard for Tensile Membrane Structures. Design LRFD vs. ASD Air Houses Tear Propagation More...

How to Acquire Capital for Your Business (Room Booth 621)

16 Oct 18
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection, Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Barbara Griffith
Learn how to acquire capital for your business and differentiate between the different types of funding you need to jumpstart your company’s growth... More...

Open Meeting: Fabric Structures / FSA (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

16 Oct 18
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Testing Q&A: Home (Room Booth A3036)

16 Oct 18
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker(s): Ben Mead
Question and answer time about specific testing topics. More...

Engineering Principles for Fabric Covered Structures (Room Booth 1755)

16 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection, Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Michael Sullaway P.E.
This presentation will be an overview of engineering principles for awnings, canopies, shade sails, etc. Attendees will gain valuable insight into ... More...

E-Textiles Discussion: Health / Fitness (Room Booth A2535)

16 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Chris Jorgensen
Open forum discussions focused on specific e-textiles markets, facilitated by application specific experts. More...

Fiber and Polymer Trends (Room Booth A2214)

16 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Advanced Textiles

Speaker(s): Darrel Collier
Presentation will cover near term prospects (6-18 months) for fiber and polymer in terms of supply, demand and pricing and how those trends might i... More...

Open Meeting: Tent / TRD (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

16 Oct 18
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Advanced Textiles

A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Specialty Fabrics Market Update (Room Booth 621)

16 Oct 18
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Jeff Rasmussen
The specialty fabrics market update presentation will provide an overview of the U.S. and Canadian specialty fabrics market; the overview will be p... More...

Testing Q&A: Nonwovens (Room Booth A3036)

16 Oct 18
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Behnam Pourdeyhimi
Question and answer time about specific testing topics. More...

E-Textiles Discussion: Apparel (Room Booth A2535)

16 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Advanced Textiles

Speaker(s): Connie Huffa
Open forum discussions focused on specific e-textiles markets, facilitated by application specific experts. More...

Future Fashion has been replaced with E-textiles and the Creative Industries (Room Booth A2214)

16 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Marie O'Mahoney
Famous for 15 minutes. Do the creative industries bring a dollar value to e-textiles, or simply a moment of fame? In this fireside chat we look at ... More...

Sharpen Your Competitive Edge (Room Booth 1755)

16 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Madeleine MacRae
Do you know why your clients love working with you? What REALLY brings them back to your business? Makes them refer their colleagues? Whether you'... More...

Testing Q&A: Aerospace (Room Booth A3036)

16 Oct 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Staff Member
Question and answer time about specific testing topics. More...

The Evolution of the Single Ply Cutter CANCELLED (Room Booth 621)

16 Oct 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Keith Soya
Cutting system look different but how are they really different? Single ply cutters have evolved to perform more operations and fit into more produ... More...

Avoiding IP Traps When Acquiring Technology (Room Booth A2214)

16 Oct 18
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Clara Jimenez ; Mareesa Fredrick
Advanced textile companies may look at technology acquisitions as a way to fast-track its growth. The complex nature of the assets to be transferre... More...

E-Textiles Discussion: Development Process (Room Booth A2535)

16 Oct 18
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Stephanie Rodgers
Open forum discussions focused on specific e-textiles markets, facilitated by application specific experts. More...

Shuttle Service (Room Hall B&D)

16 Oct 18
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Shuttle departs every 15-20 minutes. More...

Trends and Technologies with Fabric Welding (Room Booth 1755)

16 Oct 18
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection, Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Jeff Sponseller
Weld or Sew? Our industry has been built on the sewing machine assembling canvas products for our end customers. However, welding technology is qui... More...

Open Meeting: Advanced Textiles / ATP (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

16 Oct 18
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Overview of the U.S. Federal and State Chemical Regulations Impacting the Industrial Fabrics Industry (Room Booth 621)

16 Oct 18
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Advanced Textiles, Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Danielle Iverson
Increased regulatory action on chemicals and consumer products containing regulated chemicals are having a growing impact on the industrial fabrics... More...

Testing Q&A: Product Development and Commercialization (Room Booth A3036)

16 Oct 18
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Sam Buff
Question and answer time about specific testing topics. More...

5 Years of E-Textiles Research: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Room Booth A2214)

16 Oct 18
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Madison Maxey
Madison will share key findings, experiments, and results from the last five years of building the LOOMIA Electronic Layer. This presentation will... More...

The Technology Behind Shade Sails (Room Booth 1755)

16 Oct 18
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection, Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Alan Stewart
Shade Sail technology is little understood and mostly underestimated. As a result, too many shade sails don’t last as long or look as good as they ... More...

Shuttle Service - IFAI reception (Room Hall B)

16 Oct 18
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
**IFAI Hall B Only - Shuttle departs every 15-20 minutes. More...
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