Prof. Guowen Song, Professor and Lloyd Chair in Textiles and Clothing, and Dr. Rui Li, Assistant Research Professor and Project Manager, Iowa State University
The increasing frequency of wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires and lithium-ion battery incidents generate highly toxic smoke containing metal- and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-enriched ultrafine particles (UFPs)...See full session details.

Dr. Topher Anderson, Owner, Textile.org

Digital tension twins provide a practical way to make textile machines perform more consistently by measuring, comparing, and matching actual thread or yarn tension...See full session details.

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Lelia Lawson, Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Zylotex Inc.

As the textile industry prepares for a shift beyond wood-based cellulose, agricultural feedstocks are emerging as viable — but technically demanding — alternatives...See full session details.

Dr. Rebecca Ruckdashel, Research Engineer III - Textiles, FASTR Lab, Advanced Structures and Composites Center, University of Maine

Additive manufacturing part strength is limited by the bonding between layers...See full session details.

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Daryl L. Thompson, Director of Scientific Initiatives, Global Research and Discovery Group

Plants represent some of nature’s most advanced material systems, evolved over millions of years to manage heat, moisture, structural strength, and environmental stress...See full session details.

Satish Hodage, Chief Technology Officer, YUJ Labs LLC

This session introduces a new class of high performance biobased fire retardants engineered through clean chemistry formulations that integrate seamlessly from fiber to finish...See full session details.

Saloni Purandare, Ph.D., Program Chair and Instructor, Textile Technology Program, Gaston College

This presentation will introduce the audience to categories of textiles engineered for predetermined applications, that go beyond body covering or aesthetics...See full session details.

Dr. Amanda Mills, Assistant Professor, Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, Wilson College of Textiles, NC State University; Dr. Marie O'Mahony Programme Leader, MSc E-textiles and Wearable Technologies, Knowledge Exchange Enterprise (KEE) Champion Fashion and Textiles, WSA, University of Southampton, UK

What makes for successful collaboration, one that results in a clear pathway to entrepreneurship, IP or product commercialisation?...See full session details.

Dr. K.R. Sanjaya D. Gunawardhana, Postdoctoral Researcher, Dublin City University

The wearable technology industry is at an inflection point: demand for clinical-grade joint monitoring is surging, yet every current solution forces a compromise between sensitivity, comfort, and power...See full session details.

Yuan Sun Ph.D., Candidate Student, Color Science and Imaging Laboratories, North Carolina State University

Coloration defects in dyeing and printing are difficult to diagnose because the root causes span fiber type, machine configuration, processing parameters, and dyestuff selection...See full session details.

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Join us at Pub Night
Three great forces are coming together to bring you one unforgettable evening! Join Professional Awning Manufacturers Association, ATA Canada and Fabric Structures Association at Main Event to network, collaborate and most importantly, have fun! Whether you’re a member of PAMA, ATA Canada or the FSA group, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas and expand your network in a relaxed atmosphere.

Robert Hinsch, Vice President of Business Development, TVF Inc.

Water repellency testing requires equal parts precision, expertise, and patience...See full session details.

Steven Huisman, Managing Director, ColorArmor Systems

Printed textiles have become a powerful design tool in textile architecture, enabling architects and designers to shape visual identity, integrate structures into their environment, or create bold visual statements...See full session details.

Tanya Wade, Textile Resource Lab and THREAD-X Project Manager, Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC)

Across the US, industries are navigating a massive knowledge transfer gap, where institutional expertise is leaving faster than it can be passed on or replaced...See full session details.

Frank Henderson, CEO, Henderson Sewing Machine Co. Inc.

The Future of advanced manufacturing transformation is not a distant possibility requiring future attention– it is occurring now and accelerating rapidly...See full session details.

Dr. Amanda Mills, Assistant Professor, Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, Wilson College of Textiles, NC State University; Dr. Marie O'Mahony, Programme Leader, MSc E-textiles and Wearable Technologies, Knowledge Exchange Enterprise (KEE) Champion Fashion and Textiles, WSA, University of Southampton, UK

The establishment of an e-textile value chain is one of the most challenging barriers to commercialisation facing the sector...See full session details.

Ted Fetterman, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Bally Ribbon Mills

The Medical Device industry represents a strong market sector for the US textile industry now through 2035...See full session details.

Networking roundtables give Advanced Textiles Expo attendees the opportunity to discuss issues facing their businesses...See full details.

Aimee Heuschkel, Marketing Director and John Gerohristodoulos, Vice President Sales Industrial Manufacturing, Lectra

Explore how Industry 4.0 technologies, specifically AI‑driven automation, cloud‑based production management, and connected cutting workflows, are reshaping the landscape of technical textile manufacturing...See full session details.

Shannon L. Gainey, Ph.D., Director of Global Regulatory Management, JM Huber Corporation

Textile chemical regulations are shifting fast, reshaping material selection and sourcing...See full session details.

Matt O'Sickey, Director of Education and Technical Affairs, INDA - Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

This presentation will provide an overview of the supply and demand of nonwoven fabrics used in the durable or long-life applications...See full session details.

Terry Kelm, President, Sunbelt Resales

Selling any business can be a complex endeavor...See full session details.

Network with fellow attendees and exhibitors after the first day of Advanced Textiles Expo at the Opening Reception. Enjoy refreshments and great conversation to wrap up the first day of the show.

Included with all registration types!

Industry Night returns for a night filled with live music from ATA member band Hangin’ by a Thread. Attendees will enjoy live music, conversation with fellow attendees, and delicious food at Ole Red. Industry Night requires an add-on ticket. Tickets are limited! Don’t wait to buy.

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Back for 2026! Textiles Challenge is a hands-on activity to test your skills. Participate in various textile challenges and earn your way to the final round.

Check out informal, interactive, and informative education sessions across the show floor. Schedule in development.

Join us for a morning designed to inspire, connect, and empower women in the textiles industry.Learn more about the 3 sessions.

Patrick Howe, Owner and Founder, Wholesale Shade; Priscilla Lustig, Artist; Steef Crombach, Curator, Educator, and Soft Sculpture Artist

This session explores how shade sails can be approached not just as a product, but as a flexible medium for large-scale public art...See full session details.

Moderator: Mike Boatman, Owner, Boatman Marine Canvas; Panelists: Ethan Halpern, President, American Awning & Blind Co.; Hunter Wells, Sales Manager, Snyder Mfg Inc.

Join a panel of industry experts as they share real-world applications of artificial intelligence across textile design, manufacturing and supply chains...See full session details.

Alan Stewart, C.E.O., MPanel Software Solutions

Many fabric structure businesses still rely on manual methods, 2D workflows, or outsourced patterning, approaches that can limit accuracy, increase rework, and slow down project delivery...See full session details.

ATA will present results from its annual industry survey looking at trends, markets that are poised for growth and other data...See full session details.

Brad Turpin Jr., Associate Director of Content & Training, International Sign Association (ISA)

This session, presented by the International Sign Association, pulls back the curtain on where sign companies struggle most...See full session details.

Karl Aspelund Ph.D., Associate Director, URI Honors Program; Associate Professor, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design; Michael Woody, CEO, Trans-Tex LLC and Chair of the Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network (RITIN); Robert Finnegan, M.Ed., Head of Education and Workforce, Manufacturing USA Innovation Institute: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America

The RI Textile Education & Innovation Initiative is a partnership between the University of Rhode Island (URI), the Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network (RITIN), and Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) that aims to connect regional industry and local students...See full session details.

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Back for 2026! Textiles Challenge is a hands-on activity to test your skills. Participate in various textile challenges and earn your way to the final round.

Listen in as textile industry podcasters chat with featured guests about the latest trends, insights, and stories shaping the industry. Everyone loves a good story—come hear theirs. Different podcasts will be recorded live throughout Expo at the ATA Hub. Schedule in development.