Call for Papers

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​The iCongress Innovation committee is inviting following three types of presentations/papers for oral presentation at the Sustainable Textile and Fashion Congress (STFC) and publication in the “iLetters”- an open access journal of innovations. :

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• Original work (research in progress) that represents the findings from any research work that is in progress but at least 25% complete.

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• Original work (research complete) that represents findings from any research work that is at least 75% complete. 

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• Review work that presents a state-of-the-art picture of a theme or subtheme of any field of study. It could be a 5-year review, 7-year review or a 10-year review of officially published materials or products. 

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The duration of each presentation is 15~20 Minutes excluding Q&A.  

 

STFC covers the following topics, but are not limited to:

 

• Sustainable design of fibre, yarn, fabric and apparel

• Sustainable production of fibre, yarn, fabric and apparel

• Sustainable lifestyles and consumption

• Sustainable policies and leadership

• Circular economy for textiles and fashion

• Technology innovations for sustainability 

• Climate change and textiles/fashion

• Consumer engagement, communication and greenwash

• Zero-waste and Zero-discharge production 

• Green/sustainable chemistry

• Industrial ecology and standards 

• Life cycle assessment, carbon and water footprinting

• Life cycle costing and accounting

• Social life cycle assessment

• Supply chain management

• Digitalisation and sustainability 

• Sustainable and circular business models

• Corporate social responsibility and transparency

• Ethical fashion and eco-labelling

 

 

Abstract submission:

We are inviting researchers, academics, industry experts, professionals and students to submit 200 words abstract using the submission form by the 31st of March 2025 (extended deadline - re-opened to fill up few remaining slots). Decision on acceptance is notified within 7 working days from the date of abstract submission. 

 

Abstracts can be submitted through the iCongress submission form linked below.

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Registration: 

All speakers are required to register by paying a fee.

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Fees (for in-person physical event):

• Early Bird registration fee - £290 (by 31 Jan 2025 closed)

• Standard registration fee - £330

• Student fee -  £250

• Discounted fee available for selected DAC-listed countries

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Publication:

Shortlisted speakers will be invited to submit short manuscripts for publication in the “iLetters”- the open access journal of innovations - ISSN 3049-9054 (100% APC waiver applies for STFC Speakers).

 

Past Events:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

​​​Previous Keynote Speakers: See here

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Chair: 

Dr. Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem CText FTI,  FHEA, FRSA

Editor, Textile Institute Professional Publication Series