The textile industry is evolving fast, and Advanced Textiles Expo® in Indianapolis, IN on November 5–7 is the place to be. This year’s event brings together industry experts covering sustainability, technology, business strategy and regulatory updates.

Before the expo, Emerging Technologies Conference kicks off on Nov. 4 at the Indiana Convention Center. This one-day conference highlights cutting-edge technologies and research shaping the future of textiles.

*Emerging Technologies Conference registration is an additional add on to Advanced Textiles Expo registration.

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Advanced Textiles Expo | November 5–7, 2025

The education sessions on the show floor cover policy, sustainability, innovation, and business strategy.

Policy, Trade, and Regulation

  • Sara Beatty, White Haven Trade–Washington Policy Update: A Closer Look at Tariffs, Trade, and Industry Regulation
  • Amy Berg, Ice Miller LLP and Elizabeth Denly, TRC –PFAS & the Textile Industry: 2025 Challenges, Solutions, and Regulatory Updates
  • Ben Mead, Hohenstein Institute America–Meeting NFPA 1970 Chemical Requirements

Sustainability and Circularity

  • Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim, Olivier Vermeersch and Valerio Izquierdo from the CTT Group–The Critical Role of Finishing in Advanced Textiles: Transition to Sustainable PFAS-Free Solutions
  • Valerio Izquierdo, CTT Group–Textiles Circularity in Canada: challenges, examples, and opportunities
  • Andrew Nasarczyk, Gale Pacific Ltd.–Designing Circularity into Technical Coated Textiles
  • Steve Rye, OMNOVA, A Division of Surteco–Decoding Coated Fabrics: Sustainable Practices and Key Industry Terms in Focus

Innovation and Technology

  • Paige Beert, Renegade Plastics Corp. and Jasper Rosenau, Renegade Plastics Corp.–Welding Fumes No More! How polypropylene fabrics change the story for thermal welding
  • Wendy Gao, NASA Johnson Space Center–Engineering Textiles for Artemis: Surviving the Moon and Beyond
  • Ayesha Siddika, NC State University–Student Showcase Series | Textile-to-Electronics Interfaces: Engineering Next-Generation Wearables
  • Adam Penner, AP Consulting and Technical Services–AI for All: Practical Tools to Streamline Your Business

Business Strategy and Leadership

  • Terry Kelm, Sunbelt Re-sales–The Challenges of Selling a Textile Business
  • David Prange, Robins Kaplan LLP–Joint Ventures and Minimizing Risk: Simple Steps to Protect Your IP Interests
  • Adam Rosen, Radar Talent Solutions–Winning the Talent Race: Best Practices for Recruiting Success
  • Matt Clark, W&W Associates, Inc.–Unlocking the Power of Labels: Branding, Information, and Textile Identification
  • Robin DuBroy, Wholesale Shade–Shade Sail Designs That Bombed – Don’t Make These Mistakes!

Emerging Technologies Conference | November 4, 2025

Explore the future of textiles with these sessions

  • Morgan Campbell, David Clark Company–The Next Small Steps: Creating the Artemis Lunar Boots
  • Dr. Cindy Cordoba, Cal Poly Pomona–Circular Thermoregulating Textiles: Protecting Agricultural Workers from Extreme Heat
  • Jonathan Crumpler, Western Piedmont Community College and Tom Wright, NC Textiles Innovation and Sustainability Engine–Reweaving Skills: Harnessing AR/VR to Empower Next-Gen Operators
  • Thomasine Dolan Dow, Thomasine Dolan Consulting–Valorizing Waste and the BioMaterial Revolution
  • Robert Jones, NASA Johnson Space Center–NASA’s Development of Next-Generation Lunar Space Suit Fabrics
  • Dr. Alexander Laubach, Hohenstein Laboratories – Medical Products vs. Medical Devices
  • Lelia Lawson, Zylotex Inc.–Lyocell from Hemp: A Journey from Concept to Production Reality
  • Dr. Michael Rein, AFFOA–Advanced Textile Technologies: Pushing the Boundaries for Dual Use Applications
  • Moderator: Paige Mullis, Consultant | Panelists: Mary Reardon, MMI and Mark Stiver, Trivantage–Panel Discussion | AI in Everyday Business: Real-World Use Cases from Industry Leaders

Two Events, One Location

Attending both events gives you a complete view of the textile industry. Emerging Technologies Conference focuses on breakthrough ideas and research, while Advanced Textiles Expo offers practical strategies, regulatory updates, and business insights you can use right away.

Connect with experts, explore the latest innovations, and see how the industry is evolving.

Join us in Indianapolis this November to experience it all. Sign up now



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