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Call for Papers
Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management
Forthcoming Issue on
“Interface: Apparel, Materials, and Technology”

The textile and apparel industry has been dramatically transformed in recent years by advanced materials applications, new technologies, increased emphasis on functional design, and changing market needs. In this climate of continuous change and increasing competition, all sectors of the textile supply chain (fiber, machinery, yarn, manufacture, retailers, importers) are striving to meet the needs of their customers with an increased emphasis on the design and development of textile products with innovative aesthetic, fit, and function characteristics. In addition, technologies support almost instantaneous visual communication among divisions of a company and suppliers and their customers, as well as support a “seamless” supply chain from concept to consumer.

The forthcoming issue of the Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM; targeted launch March, 2005) will focus on “Interface: Apparel, Materials, and Technology.” This issue of JTATM will provide a collection of articles that bring together the current thrusts of academic and industry inquiry to provide information for future business needs and directions.

Manuscripts, conceptual and empirical, which broaden and deepen understanding of interfaces between any of the elements of apparel, materials, and technology, particularly with a focus on future implications for industry and the consumer related to aesthetics, fit, and function, are invited. Papers which address research and development of new technologies and process strategies, design and new product development, marketplace dynamics, and implications for industry in the future are of special interest. Papers that significantly contribute to the development of new textile business strategies by emphasizing product development and managerial implications and/or highlighting avenues of future research are also welcome.

Possible topics may include, but are not limited to:

· Digital printing and design
· Commercial applications of body scan technology
· Functional materials, design, and production
· Wearable computing
· Integration of material properties and apparel design
· Creative new product development in textiles (with end uses in apparel, home textiles, industrial/technical textiles, transportation, and nonwovens).

Authors are encouraged to discuss paper ideas with Professor Nancy Cassill 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 January 15, 2005 to:

Dr. Nancy L. Cassill
Textile and Apparel Technology and Management –
College of Textiles
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC 27695-8301 e-mail: Nancy_Cassill @ncsu.edu

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

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

Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center

NCRC is pleased to announce the opening of registration for for the following Professional Education Courses:

5-Product Development
October 4-8, 2004

6-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 Gloria Goodson- NCRC/ NCSU- 919-515-6551

College of Textiles - North Carolina State University
2401 Research Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301

International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)

Annual Conference, 2004

Portland Oregon,
Nov 2-9, Doubletree Hotel, Lloyd Center
Contact: Leslie Davis Burns, 224 Milam Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-5101, Leslie.Burns@orst.edu, 541-737-0983

Promotional Activities: USDA Grant

Final promotional activities for the USDA grant accomplishments are underway, with dissemination to diverse audiences (academic, industry, government) via multiple media formats. A press release is being sent electronically to diverse audiences (academic, industry, government) announcing the various accomplishments of the grant (see attached press release). In addition, the press release will be available on the ITAA website (http://www.itaaonline.org). Presentations at professional conferences (ITAA and other) and articles summarizing grant outcomes are in process. An article will appear in the forthcoming electronic journal, Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management (JTATM; worldwide distribution to 10,000+ readership), January 2004.

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.

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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