International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)

The International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) conference, "Nexus, The Analysis and Synthesis of Textiles and Apparel," will be held at
The Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri, November 9-13, 2001


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Fiber Society

The Fiber Society proudly announces the following forthcoming Conferences:

1. The Fall 2001 Annual Technical Conference
October 30, 31 to November 1, 2001
Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel, Lake Tahoe
Nevada, USA

The program, travel information and the registration form are available. To register at the discounted rate you are advised to register before September 30, 2001.

2. The Fiber Society together with UMIST is a co-Sponsor of the Polymer Fiber 2002 Conference to be held in Manchester, UK, July 10-12, 2002. The call for Participation is here. The Fiber Society highly recommends this Conference.

3. The Annual Spring Conference of the Fiber Society will be hosted by Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA, April 8-10, 2002. Professor Christopher Pastore and Professor David Brookstein are developing the program and making all local arrangements. Please stay tuned for more information.

4. The Annual Fall Conference of the Fiber Society will be hosted by
Materials Science Team, AMSSB-RSS-MS
U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center
Natick, MA 01760-5020

Drs. Phil and Hiedi-Schroeder Gibson are developing the program and making all local arrangements. The projected dates are October 2002.
Subhash K. Batra, Secretary

Textile Off-campus Televised Education (TOTE)

The NC State University Textile Off-campus Televised Education (TOTE) program is a distance education program designed to provide textile undergraduate and graduate courses to any individual seeking an improved textiles education or background (credit or audit). The present delivery system is predominantly video tape, but the use of interactive CDs and on-line delivery will shortly be available for a number of course offerings. Certification and master's degrees in textiles can be obtained via TOTE without a residence requirement.

For addional information:

TOTE mailing list: To add your name to the Fall and Spring brochure mailing list contact Deborah Savage - (919) 515-6627

TOTE Web Address:

http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/academic/distance

TOTE Program, College of Textiles
2401 Research Drive, Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Phone (919) 515-1532
Registration (919) 515-6627
Fax (919) 515-8578

Call for Reviewers

The Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management (JTATM) welcomes researchers to become reviewers. Reviewers will be responsible for providing high quality, thoughtful, and helpful reviews for manuscripts submitted to JTATM. Reviewers should possess expertise in one or more subject matter areas, as well as experience in and knowledge of various types of research and analytical methods. Please forward (j_tatm@ncsu.edu)

a) curriculum vitae, including contact addresses
b) your area(s) of expertise,
c) review expertise,
d) standing in field

Textile and Apparel Business Intelligence Consortium (TABIC)

New Report Analyzes the Transformation Process in the US Textile and Apparel Industries

The US textile and apparel industries have experienced a transformation of a historic proportion over the last 20 years, according to a new report published by The Textile and Apparel Business Intelligence Consortium (TABIC) at NC State College of Textiles. The report, by Peter Kilduff and Carl Priestland is entitled "Strategic Transformation in the US Textile and Apparel Industries: A study of Business Dynamics with Forecasts up to 2010". The report provides a strategic perspective on the dynamic forces reshaping the US textile and apparel industries and the markets in which they operate.

The 140-page report indicates that global economic integration, technological change, shifting market requirements and intense international competition could bring about even more far-reaching changes over the next 20 years. The report includes a review of economic and consumer dynamics in the US, developments in US textile and apparel retailing, the impact of technological change and the dynamics of global competition. The adjustment strategies and position of the US fiber, textile and apparel companies are analyzed, and strategic development priorities for the industries are identified. The report is based on extensive research, including interviews with many industry leaders. The work was sponsored by the North Carolina Textile Foundation. Further information about the report, including the Table of Contents and details of how to obtain a copy, is available at .

TABIC is currently working on a study to investigate the impact of trade liberalization in textiles and apparel up to and beyond 2005. The study is examining the process and pattern of trade liberalization and its impact on consumption, output, trade and competition. The study will help companies evaluate strategic alternatives in the rapidly changing trade environment after quotas are removed.

For further information about the work of TABIC contact:

Dr. Peter Kilduff
College of Textiles, Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Phone: (919) 515-1414, Fax: (919) 515-3733
E-mail: pkilduff@unity.ncsu.edu

College of Textiles
Graduate Seminar Speakers - Fall 2001

Collaborator's Corner - Resources

The Collaborator's Corner now houses the links to Professional Associations, Businesses, Trade Associations, and Universities.

Submission for inclusion in the Collaborator's Corner should be to j_tatm@ncsu.edu . Please indicate the category for which a submitted link is to be filed.