Volume 3, Issue 4
FEATURES / EVENTS
The ITMA Review will provide an in-depth look
at observations at ITMA, 2003, held in Birmingham, England.
ITT personnel and NCSU College of Textile faculty will provide
perspectives related to these areas: yarn manufacturing,
fabric formation, dyeing and finishing and cocloration, environmental,
and control systems. To register for this one-day overview
of ITMA 2003, visit the ITT website: www.itt.edu
Call for Papers
Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management
Forthcoming Issue on
“The Way Ahead: Transportation Materials for the Future”
The textile sector has been dramatically transformed in
recent years by changing market needs, new technology and
globalization. In this climate of continuous change and increasing
competition, suppliers to the transportation industry (automobile,
bus/mass transit, aviation) are striving to meet the needs
of their customers with an increased emphasis on the design
and development of new innovative textile products.
The forthcoming issue of the Journal of Textile
and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM; targeted
launch January
15, 2004) will focus on “The Way Ahead: Transportation
Materials for the Future.” This issue of JTATM will
provide a collection of articles on new transportation textile
products, including product research as well as process information
(product design, product development) and automotive supply
chain issues. These articles will bring together the current
thrusts of academic and industry inquiry to provide information
for future product needs and directions.
Manuscripts, conceptual and empirical, which broaden and
deepen understanding of new transportation textile product
development, process, and supply chain are invited. Papers
that significantly contribute to the development of new textiles
by emphasizing managerial implications and/or highlighting
avenues of future research are also welcome.
Possible topics may include, but are not limited to:
· Environmental issues – QS
14001, recyclability, use of new fibers such as kenaf
· New transportation textile products --- including diverse
end uses in automotive, bus/mass transit, and aviation (including
military, security, space programs)
· Textile processes, focusing on product design and development
for all transportation textiles
· Three dimensional preform composites including knit, woven
and non woven textiles
· Transportation textile product concept research
· New transportation textile product opportunities
· Transportation textile supply chain
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Enhancing the interior environment through textile products– comfort,
noise reduction, infotainment and electro-textiles
· Color issues, including concept, color development, technologies,
color history, market feasibility
· Transportation markets and consumer preferences as related
to interior and performance fabrics
Authors are encouraged to discuss paper ideas with Professor
Nancy Powell as well as other members of the JTATM Managing
Editorial Board. Manuscripts should conform to the guidelines
of the JTATM (http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/jtatm). Papers should
be submitted on or before November 15, 2003 to:
Professor Nancy Powell
Textile and Apparel Technology and Management – College
of Textiles
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
e-mail: Nancy_Powell@ncsu.edu
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TATM Graduate Corner
TATM offers postgraduate
education programs leading to Masters degrees, which are
either thesis based (MS) or non-thesis (MT). TATM faculty
are also very actively involved in Ph.D. programs in Textile
Technology & Management and Fiber and Polymer Science.
Details of the programs can be found at the College of
Textiles Graduate web site and a summary.
or e-mail: Graduate
Director
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Nonwovens Cooperative Research
Center
NCRC is pleased to announce
the opening of registration for for the following Professional
Education Courses:
1-Characterization Methods
December 8-12, 2003
2-Spunbonding & Meltblowing Fundamentals
January 5-9, 2004
3-Product Development
June 7-11, 2004
4-Bonding Fundamentals
July 12-16, 2004
5-Meltblowing & Spunbonding Fundamentals
June 21-25, 2004
6-Characterization Methods
August 23-27, 2004
7-Product Development
October 4-8, 2004
8-Nonwoven Process Fundamentals
November 1-5, 2004
For detailed course information,
including registration forms and fees, please visit the
following web address:http://www.ncrc.ncsu.edu/training.html
or
contact Alicia Ford - NCRC/ NCSU- 919-515-56651
College of Textiles - North Carolina State
University
2401 Research Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/ncrc
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International Textile and Apparel Association
(ITAA)
Annual Conference 2003,
Savannah, Georgia
November 6- November 12
Contact: Ginger Woodard
School of Human Environmental Design,
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353, woodardg@mail.ecu.edu.
Tel: (252)328-1363.
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The Fiber Society
The Society was founded
in 1941 and is incorporated as a nonprofit professional and scientific association.
The general management and supervision of the Society is delegated to the
Governing Council, which is elected by and from the membership.
For
More Information Click
Contact:
Dr Benham Pourdeyhimi
North Carolina Cooperative Research Center
benham_pourdeyhimi@ncsu.edu
Call
for Papers
2004
Spring Symposium
Fibers, Fibrous Structures and Filtration
May 26-28, 2004
Clayton, St. Lois, MO
Organized by Dr K.J. Choi and Prof.
Da-ren Chen
For Details please visit
www.thefibersociety.org
Call
for Papers
2004
Annual Meeting and Technical Conference
Symposium on Advanced Materials and Processes:
October 11-13, 2004
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Organized by Prof. Kay Obendorf and
Prof. Anil Netravali
For Details please visit
www.thefibersociety.org
Industrial Fabrics Association International
(IFAI)
 The Industrial Fabrics Association International
(IFAI) is a not-for-profit trade association whose more than 2,000 member
companies represent the international technical fabrics marketplace.
IFAI Canada Expo 2004,
Feb. 26-28, 2004
Toronto, Canada
IFAI Canada Expo 2004 or on IFAI Canada, contact Rick Kershaw, managing director,
1801 County Road B W., Roseville, MN 55113-4061, USA;
Phone: +(1) 651/225-6920; 800/636-4942;
Fax +(1) 651/631-9334;
E-mail rjkershaw@ifai.com;
Website: www.ifaicanada.com
For more
information , contact Renee Schroeder, USIFI Executive Director, 651/225-6946,
e-mail rmschroeder@ifai.com or Karen
Musech, NFI Managing Director, 651/225-6948, e-mail kemusech@ifai.com.
www.ifai.com
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solutions for the apparel, textile, and home furnishings industries. It
is a global resource that includes news, search engines, a comprehensive
research library, a bookstore, calendar of events, links to technology
education programs around the world, a bulletin board for computer related
questions, and much more information. The information is free to visitors
For more Information:
www.techexchange.com
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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
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National Textile Center (NTC)
National Textile Center Annual Forum
February 15, 2004 - February 17, 2004
Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Contact Rhonda Shin
Tel: 302 235 2100.
Email: rhonda@ntcresearch.org
The National Textile Center
http://www.ntcresearch.org
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College of Textiles(NCSU) Announcements
College of Textiles Open House
Saturday, February 7, 2004
10:00am - 2:00pm
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for details
Short Course: Warp Knitting Fundamentals
This course has been designed to give people with
little experience in the field of warp knitting the fundamentals of how various
warp knitted fabrics are represented, designed, knitted and modified to suit
end-use requirements. Fabric classifications and properties discussed will
relate to apparel, domestic, military, medical, geo-textile and also other
applications.
For more Informartion
NC State University College of Textiles
Professional Education Office
Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
phone (919) 515-3149
fax (919) 515-1342
American Association of Textile
Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
Innovations in Medical, Proctective & Technical
Textiles
Embassy Suites - Cary, NC
February 18- February 19 2004
Contact: nicholk@aatcc.org
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For more Information
Supply Chain Management: Just In Time Design
March 10, 2004 - March 11, 2004
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C. Contact
(919) 549-3535; fax (919) 549-8933;
Website: http://www.aatcc.org
Other Events
ASTM
Committee F23 On Protective Clothing 8th International Symposium on Performance
of Protective Clothing
January 13, 2004 - January 14, 2004
Global Needs and Emerging Markets, sponsored by ASTM International. Contact
Steve Mawn (610) 832-9726.
Email: smawn@astm.org
Website: http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/F23.htm
Heimtextil
January 14, 2004 - January 17, 2004
Frankfurt
International
trade fair for home and contract textiles,
sponsored by Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt.
Contact 49 69 7575-4010; fax 49 69 7575-4000.
Email: heimtextil@messefrankfurt.com
Website: http://www.heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com
Turkish Fashion Fabric Exhibition
January 20, 2004 - January 21, 2004
NY City
Sponsored by the Istanbul Textile & Apparel Exporters Association (ITKIB)
Inc., Grand Hyatt, New York City. Contact 212 398 6241; fax 212 398 6244.
Email: itkibusa@aol.com
Website: http://www.turkishfabric.com
European
Preview
January 21, 2004 - January 22, 2004
Autumn/Winter 2004/2005 Season,
New York City.
Contact
Website: http://www.europeanpreview.com
Vision 2004
January 25, 2004 - January 28, 2004
Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Mandalay
Bay Hotel, Las Vegas.
Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282.
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For More Information
Pattern Development
February 9, 2004 - February 11, 2004
Sponsored by the Textile/Clothing Technology Corp. [TC]2, Cary, N.C.
Contact Maria Muñiz (919) 653-3507.
Email: mmuniz@tc2.com
Click For More Information
How To Enter The Technical Textiles Market - The Next Step
Functional and protective clothing, medical, geotextiles.
February 26, 2004 - February 27, 2004
Sponsored by International Newsletters Ltd., Radisson SAS Alcron Hotel, Prague,
Czech Republic.
Contact 44 0 870 1657210; fax 44 0 870 4657212.
Email: sales@intnews.com
Click For More Information
Source It
March 23, 2004 - March 25, 2004
Hong Kong
Annual garment, accessories and textile machinery sourcing event, sponsored
by the ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX) and Messe Frankfurt,
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. Contact Doris Pang
Email: doris.pang@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com
Website: http://www.sourceit-hk.com
Introduction To Apparel Manufacturing
April 12, 2004 - April 16, 2004
Full Package Service and the Importance of Cycle Time, sponsored by the Textile/Clothing
Technology Corp. [TC]2, Cary, N.C.
Contact Maria Muñiz (919) 653-3507.
Email: mmuniz@tc2.com
Website: http://www.tc2.com
State of NC Department of Commerce
The State of NC will have a pavillion at Exintex,
Mexico March 9-12, 2004 in Puebla. For participation to Exintex please contact
David Stamey.
David
Stamey
david@stameyinternational.com
State of NC Mexico Office
Mexico City
(52) 728-285-5300
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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.
Textile Off-campus
Programing (TOP)
The NC State University Textile Off-campus
Programing (TOP) 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 TOP without a residence
requirement.
For additional information:
TOP mailing list: To add your name to the Fall and
Spring brochure mailing list contact Deborah
Savage - (919) 515-6627
TOP Web Address:
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/academic/distance
TOP 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
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Future Events in Medical
Textiles
December
10-12, 2003 ESVB 2003 Third European Symposium of
Vascular Biomaterials, ENSITM, Mulhouse, France www.esvb.uha.fr
March 24-25, 2004 Clemson University Medical Textiles Conference,
Westin Poinsett Hotel, Greenville, SC. www.clemson.edu/success
April
26-27, 2004 Third International Conference on
Technical Textiles, Technitex Faraday Partnership, UMIST,
Manchester,
UK www.umist.ac.uk
May
17-21, 2004 Seventh World Biomaterials
Congress, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling
Harbour, Sydney, Australia. www.tourhosts.com.au/biomaterials/symposia
July
14-16, 2004 Polymer Fibres 2004 - Specialty High Performance
Polymer Fibres Conference, UMIST Conference Centre, Manchester,
UK. www.meetingsmanagement.com/pf_2004
October
18-20, 2004 Innovations in Technical Textiles : World
Market and Future Prospects, Technical University of Catalonia,
Terrassa, Spain. www.detip.upc.es
October
26-27, 2004 Medical Textiles 2004 - Advances in Biomedical
Textiles and Healthcare Products, David L. Lawrence Convention
Center, Pittsburgh, PA. www.ifaiexpo.info
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