The latest research, technology, applications, and the overall direction of the technical textile and nonwovens industry will be presented by experts and leaders from around the world during the Techtextil North America Symposium being held May 13-15, 2014 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
The 2014 Symposium has been developed by industry experts to meet the current and future strategies and goals of the attendees and exhibitors. The Symposium will once again be a structured program allowing time for presenters to interact with symposium attendees during and after each session and, as always, the program will allow for plenty of time to spend on the exhibition floor where companies from all aspects of the industry will be showcasing their latest innovative products and developments from around the world.
Held concurrently with the exhibition, the symposium will contain twelve sessions with more than 60 presentations in a variety of formats that will cover a wide range of topics from new fiber technology, intelligent textiles, medical research and application, nanotechnology real world applications, protective and military, high performance fibers and fabrics for sports and outdoor to nonwoven advancements.
New Fiber Technologies - Basics
This is the first part of a two part session. Part one is intended for those who are new to the industry or those who may want a refresher in textiles oriented to technical applications. Learn the basics of manmade and natural fibers as well as how they can be used in technical applications.
