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Past Sessions

Have a look at the events we’ve hosted in the past. Although similar in nature, the topics covered in each conference are defined by current industry trends and relevant world events. Each year, we look forward to creating a truly unforgettable experience for our attendees. Check out our past events below to get an idea of what’s in store.

1967 marked the first time ITS recorded attendance at scientific sessions.  Here are the themed sessions since 2003.

2003

Fibers and Beyond - Mississauga, Ontario

From Silk to High Tech - Kingston, Ontario

2004

High Performance Textiles - Ottawa, Ontario

Cutting Edge Technical Textiles - Mississauga, Ontario

2005

Specialty Textiles - Ottawa, Ontario

Coated and Laminated Textiles - Kingston, Ontario

2006

Emerging Textile Innovations - Mississauga, Ontario

2007

Needs and Challenges in Textile Materials

Ageing of Textile and Polymer Materials - Kingston, Ontario

2008

Outdoor and In-Use Durability of Textiles and Textile Coatings - Ottawa, Ontario

Textiles - A Subject of Interest in Universities - Edmonton, Alberta

2009

We've Come a Long Way - Textile Research in Canada in the 21st Century - Gatineau, Québec

Rewards and Challenges in Textile Research - Winnipeg, Manitoba

2010

New Generation of Textiles - From Fiber to Recycling - St-Hyacinthe, Québec 

2012

Surface Treatment or Modification of New Fibres, including Natural Fibres - Gatineau, Québec

2013

The Environment - St-Hyacinthe, Québec

Innovation and R&D Opportunities - Ottawa, Ontario

2014

Research in Textiles for the Oil and Gas Industries - Banff, Alberta

Developmenet of Textile Standards - Montréal, Québec

2015

Open Innovation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration - St-Hyacinthe, Quebec

2016

Textile Solutions for Tomorrow's Transportation and Energy - Hamilton, Ontario

2017

Innovations in Personal Protective Equipment - Montréal, Québec & Edmonton, Alberta

2018

Innovations in Fibres and Filaments and Textiles and Flexible Materials for Infrastructure Renewal - Montréal, Québec & Edmonton, Alberta

2019

Comfort in Textile Products - Relevance and Measurement - St-Hyacinthe, Québec & Edmonton, Alberta

2020 - Montréal, Quebec & Edmonton, Alberta

Quality Methods and IT Influences

Sustainability in Textiles

Medical Textiles

Student Research Corner 

2021 - Virtual

Rapid innovation 2020

Smart textiles

PPE for COVID-19 frontline workers

Textile finishing/functional clothing

Student research corner

2022 - Virtual

Nonwovens and their technical applications

Technical textiles for geotechnical engineering applications

Panel discussion on "Insights about human resources in the textile industry"

Energy-harvesting textiles and flexible materials

Next generation of PPE/PPE innovation

Textile sustainability and recycling

Student research corner

 

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