Abstract

We are happy to announce the launch of FTC 2027 from 5th to 7th of February 2027 at IIT Delhi, New Delhi India.
Abstracts are invited for Oral and Poster presentations.

Online Abstract Submission  
(Only .doc or .docx files)
Abstract Template  
(Conference)
Poster Presentation Template  
Poster Size - 2.5 ft (w) x 3 ft (h)
  • Call for Abstracts

Abstracts from students and researchers are invited in the form of oral and poster presentations. All those desirous of participating and/or presenting in the conference are requested to complete the online abstract submission. Authors are requested to send one-page abstract in the prescribed format as given.


All selected Abstracts for FTC 2027 conference will be published in a Book of Abstracts with an ISBN number.
Selected papers from FTC 2027 conference will be published by Springer as a Proceedings book volume.
Previous proceedings can be seen below

Book Publication by Springer-2025
Book Publication by Springer (2023)
Book Publication by Springer (2020)
 		Book Publication by Springer (2018)
  • Conference Tracks
  • 1) Smart and Intelligent Textiles and Clothing -
    Wearables, e-textiles, IoT-enabled garments, AI-integrated apparel, responsive systems, soft robotics, and human–garment interaction.
  • 2) Functional Textiles and clothing for Health, Wellness and Performance -
    Energy harvesting textiles, piezo and triboelectric textiles, medical and healthcare garments, therapeutic clothing, elderly care wearables, sports and performance apparel, biometric monitoring, and wellbeing-focused design.
  • 3) Protective, Defence and Climate-Responsive Textiles and Clothing -
    Protective textiles for industrial, military, and emergency use; multi-hazard protection; climate-adaptive clothing; occupational safety and resilience.
  • 4) Sustainable, Circular and Regenerative Textile Systems -
    New and alternate fibres, bio composites, waste valorisation, circular textiles and fashion, recycling, bio-based materials, low-impact processes, lifecycle assessment & design, carbon, water and chemical footprints, regenerative approaches, and sustainable consumption.
  • 5) Advanced Materials, Fibres and Surface Engineering -
    High-performance fibres, smart materials, nanotechnology, coatings, membranes, and functional finishes.
  • 6) Digital Transformation and AI in Textiles and Fashion -
    Digital fashion, AI-assisted design, AR/VR/XR, 3D/4D simulation, digital twins, virtual prototyping, blockchain, and smart supply chains.
  • 7) Human-Centered Design: Fit, Comfort and Ergonomics -
    Anthropometry, sizing, inclusive design, adaptive clothing, clothing comfort, mobility, and user experience in garment design.
  • 8) Manufacturing Innovation and Future Production Systems -
    Innovation in spinning/ weaving/ knitting/ nonwoven processes, Automation, robotics, smart factories, advanced garment manufacturing, textile machinery, and mass customization.
  • 9) Culture, Craft, and Policy Futures -
    Traditional textiles, craft integration, fashion innovation, policy frameworks, and education ecosystems
  • 10) Technical textiles -
    Fibres and Textile structures for agricultural, automotive, geotextile, industrial and composite applications
  • 11) Value chain management -
    Operations, finance and supply chain innovations in textile and fashion industry, network design, traceability.
  • 12) Textile characterisation and quality management -
    Fibre, yarn, fabric and clothing evaluation methods, data driven decision making in textile quality management, AI-ML applications.
  • 13) Textile chemical processing -
    Innovation in dyeing, printing and finishing; waterless dyeing, applications of plasma, IR, etc.
Student Design & Innovation Contests
As functional textiles and clothing rapidly move into mainstream application, FTC 2027 places a strong emphasis on student-led innovation, design thinking, and product development. Two flagship contests are organised to encourage young creators to translate ideas into tangible, impactful solutions.

The Functional Clothing Contest

The Functional Clothing Contest is FTC’s signature platform celebrating innovation in garment design and application. It showcases how clothing can move beyond aesthetics to deliver meaningful functionality in real-world contexts....

Poster Contest
The Poster Contest invites students to present innovative concepts, materials, processes, or products in the domain of functional textiles and clothing. Submissions may span any of the FTC thematic areas, including smart textiles, sustainability, healthcare, protective clothing, digital fashion, and advanced materials. Entries will be evaluated by an expert jury based on:
  • Scientific and technical rigor
  • Originality and innovation
  • Clarity of communication and visual presentation
All posters will be displayed during the conference.
Top three entries will be awarded cash prizes and certificates.