Outlook 2025: A New Year of Innovation with Dornbirn GFC
As a leading platform for knowledge exchange, research, and innovation in the fiber industry, Dornbirn-GFC is set to (co)-host a series of expert-driven events in 2025. These four key events will showcase groundbreaking advancements and foster global collaboration:
• Dornbirn GFC ASIA / Korea
In collaboration with DYETEC, KOFOTI, and Textile TechForum, this event will take place on 3rd & 4th April 2025 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO), Busan, South Korea.
• CRETE 2025 International Conference
Organized together with the Technical University of Crete, this conference will run from 27th to 31st May 2025 in Chania, Greece.
• 64th Dornbirn GFC & 5th Innovation Days
Join us for the flagship event from 10th to 12th September 2025 in Dornbirn, Austria, show- casing cutting-edge research and innovation.
• Dornbirn GFC ASIA / India
In partnership with Techtextil India 2025, this event will be held on 18th November 2025 in Mumbai, India.
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• Dornbirn GFC ASIA / Korea
Key facts:
3 – 4 April 2025, Korea, Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) Busan BEXCO Exhibition Center
Call for Papers: Deadline: 31th of January 2025: office [at] dornbirn-gfc.com (office[at]dornbirn-gfc[dot]com)
www.dornbirngfc-asia.com; www.dornbirn-gfc.com
The 4th Dornbirn GFC-ASIA 2025, co-organized by the Dornbirn GFC, DYETEC , KOFOTI and Textile TechForum in Korea, will be held on April 03rd and 04th 2025 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) in Busan, South Korea as a 2 day On-Site event. The two days international conference will consist of plenary lectures, oral presentations and culture event for foreigners.
Main topics:
• Strategies and Policy of Textiles Industry R&D and Market Trends
• Fiber Innovations
• Circular Economy and Sustainability
• Functional and Smart Textiles
• Nonwovens and Composites
CRETE 2025 International Conference
Key facts:
- 27 – 31 May 2025, Crete, Greece
Call for Papers: Deadline: 31th of January 2025
https://hwm-conferences.tuc.gr/
The 8th International Conference on Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management will be held from 27 to 31 May, 2025 in Chania, in Greece. CRETE 2025 is organized by the Technical University of Crete, Vienna University of Technology, Nanyang Technological University, Tsinghua University of Technology, Austrian Fibers Institute (Dornbirn GFC), Korean Basel Forum and the University of Stavanger.
CRETE 2025 will once again include an extended spectrum of topics, in order to allow a holistic approach of industrial and hazardous waste management and create an appealing, interesting and riveting Conference program. This time a focus on recovery potential and processes will be pursued.
Main topics:
• Industrial waste production and characterization
• Producer responsibility and legislation
• Waste management and treatment options
• Design and operation of treatment plants & disposal sites
• Recovery potential and processes,Toxicological and safety aspects
64th Dornbirn GFC & 5th Innovation Days
Key facts:
– 10 – 12 September 2025, Dornbirn, Austria
– Call for Papers: Deadline: 14 February 2025
https://www.dornbirn-gfc.com/de/home
The Dornbirn GFC is inviting researchers, experts, manufacturers, and practitioners to submit papers for the 64th edition, taking place in September 2025. This congress offers a platform to present cutting-edge research and innovations that will shape the future of the fiber and textile industries.
Main topics:
Work- & Protective Wear, Defense
This session will explore the growing need for lightweight, high-performance materials that provide en- hanced protection against hazards such as heat, flames, electric arcs, nuclear, biological, chemical, and ballistic threats. Contributions can focus on:
• Smart textiles providing real-time data for first responders (e.g., firefighters, soldiers, po- lice, industrial workers)
• Flame-resistant fabrics for multi-risk environments, combining protection with flexibility and comfort
• Sustainability in production, eco-friendly materials, and recycling innovations for workwear and protective apparel
Carbon Stewardship: Harnessing Biomass, Recycling & Capture for a Sustainable Future
This session will cover circular economy strategies aimed at reducing the carbon footprint in the fiber and textile industry. Topics of interest include:
• Use of sustainable biomass in textile production.
• Innovations in post-consumer textile recycling and chemical recycling methods.
• Carbon capture technologies integrated across the value chain.
• Development of carbon-negative materials and large-scale implementation of circular systems.
Fiber Innovations: From Production to Application
This session will bring together fiber producers, processors, and end-users to discuss cutting-edge fiber technologies. Submissions are encouraged on:
• Biopolymer & Natural Fibers: Innovations in bio-based polymers and natural fibers for textiles, packaging, and industrial applications, focusing on performance, sustainability, and scalability.
• Textile Processing & Application: Advances in textile production techniques, dyeing technologies, and sustainable finishing processes that reduce environmental impact.
• Nonwoven Processing & Application: Innovations in nonwoven technologies for applications in filtration, hygiene, medical textiles, and construction, with an emphasis on sus- tainable production methods.
Cross-Industry Session
This session aims to foster collaboration between the textile industry and other sectors. Topics of interest include:
• Energy Transition: Strategies for integrating renewable energy and improving energy efficiency in textile production, with case studies on solar, wind, and bioenergy adoption.
• Pulp, Paper & Packaging Innovations: Developments in sustainable cellulose-based fibers, the integration of recycled paper into fiber solutions, and advances in eco-friendly packaging material. Development of cellulosic and synthetic-based fibers, integration of recycled materials into fiber solutions, advances in environmentally friendly packaging materials.
Dornbirn GFC ASIA / India
Key facts:
– 18 November 2025, Bombay, India
– In cooperation with Techtextil India (19. – 21. November)
Details will be announced soon, but the spotlight will undoubtedly be on cutting-edge fiber innovations and transformative solutions for sustainability.
Tèxtils.CAT is member of the Dornbirn-GFC Programme Committee since 2009.
Contact
Conference officer: Sra. Sonja Spöcker (office [at] dornbirn-gfc.com (office[at]dornbirn-gfc[dot]com))
Tèxtils.CAT: Dra. Ariadna Detrell (adetrell [at] textils.cat (adetrell[at]textils[dot]cat))
More information: www.dornbirn-gfc.com