The 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC) 2025, proudly hosted by AQUITEX, will take place from 7 – 10 October 2025 at Porto Palácio Congress Hotel and Spa, Porto, Portugal.
We warmly invite you to join us at the 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC) 2025, hosted by AQUITEX with the support of industry leaders and innovators. This marks the first time a company will host the event, highlighting the increasing collaboration between industry and academia. The conference theme, “Fibre to Future – Transforming Fashion and Textiles through Sustainability and Digitalisation,” aims to explore the significant changes reshaping the global fashion and textile industry through sustainability and digital innovation.
This year’s conference will explore cutting-edge approaches to addressing sustainability challenges, from the environmental impact of textile production to the development of circular economies. It will showcase innovative digital technologies that enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability across the entire supply chain—from fibre production and manufacturing to consumer use and end-of-life solutions.
Key discussions will focus on strategies to accelerate the textile industry’s transition towards sustainable practices and digital transformation. With insights from leading academics, industry experts, and policymakers, the event will highlight actionable strategies for reducing environmental impact, minimising waste, and embracing zero-carbon solutions in line with global sustainability goals.
The conference will also explore but not be limited to the following sub-themes:
- Digital Fashion Futures
- Sustainable Fibres and Materials
- Circular Economy in Textiles
- Smart Textiles and Wearable Technology
- Digitalisation in Textile Manufacturing and in the Fashion Supply Chain
- Advanced Recycling and Upcycling Technologies
- Sustainable practices for Textile Processing
With its broad and interdisciplinary scope, TIWC 2025 will welcome papers and presentations that discuss diverse topics such as:
- Materials & Innovation: Biomaterials, Advanced Fibres, Smart Fabrics, Technical Textiles, Nanotechnology
- Sustainability & Circularity: Textile Recycling, Circular Business Models, Sustainable Fashion Practices
- Digitalisation & Technology: CAD/CAE Technology, Smart Textiles, Industry 4.0, Digital Manufacturing
- Fashion & Design: Sustainable Fashion Trends, Digital Fashion
- Supply Chain & Business Models: Sustainable Supply Chains, Retailing, and Digitalisation in Fashion
Important Dates
- Abstract submission 28 February 2025
- Abstract acceptance sent to authors 17 May 2025
- Once the abstract has been accepted. Full paper (academic) and presentation submission 17 August 2025
Submission Abstracts should be submitted to papers.tiwc25@aquitex.pt
The email subject matter is TIWC 2025 Abstract Submission
Start making your plans now for TIWC 2025 to ensure you don’t miss out…
Source: TIWC