Paper submissions open for 2025 Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress & Innovation Days

The Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress is inviting researchers, experts, manufacturers and practitioners to submit papers for the 64th edition, taking place in September 2025 in Dornbirn, Austria. This congress offers a platform to present research and innovations that will shape the future of the fiber and textile industries.

Submissions for the 2025 Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress are accepted until Feb. 14, 2025, on the following topics:

Work & Protective Wear, Defense

This session in the 2025 Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress will explore the growing need for lightweight, high-performance materials that provide enhanced protection against hazards such as heat, flames, electric arcs, nuclear, biological, chemical and ballistic threats. Contributions can focus on:

• Smart textiles providing real-time data for first responders (e.g., firefighters, soldiers, police, industrial workers)
• Flame-resistant fabrics for multi-risk environments, combining protection with flexibility and comfort
• Sustainability in production, eco-friendly materials and recycling innovations for workwear and protective apparel

Carbon Stewardship: Harnessing Biomass, Recycling & Capture for a Sustainable Future

This session in the 2025 Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress will cover circular economy strategies aimed at reducing the carbon footprint in the fiber and textile industry. Topics of interest include:

• Use of sustainable biomass in textile production
• Innovations in post-consumer textile recycling and chemical recycling methods
• Carbon capture technologies integrated across the value chain
• Development of carbon-negative materials and large-scale implementation of circular systems

Fiber Innovations: From Production to Application

This session in the 2025 Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress will bring together fiber producers, processors and end-users to discuss new fiber technologies. Submissions are encouraged on:

• Biopolymer and natural fibers: Innovations in bio-based polymers and natural fibers for textiles, packaging and industrial applications, focusing on performance, sustainability and scalability
• Textile processing and application: Advances in textile production techniques, dyeing technologies and sustainable finishing processes that reduce environmental impact
• Nonwoven processing and application: Innovations in nonwoven technologies for applications in filtration, hygiene, medical textiles and construction, with an emphasis on sustainable production methods

Cross-Industry Session

This session in the 2025 Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress aims to foster collaboration between the textile industry and other sectors. Topics of interest include:

• Energy transition: Strategies for integrating renewable energy and improving energy efficiency in textile production, with case studies on solar, wind, and bioenergy adoption
• Pulp, paper and packaging innovations: Developments in sustainable cellulose-based fibers, the integration of recycled paper into fiber solutions, and advances in eco-friendly packaging material. Development of cellulosic and synthetic-based fibers, integration of recycled materials into fiber solutions, advances in environmentally friendly packaging materials

For more information about the topics, click here.

Please contact the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress conference office with questions.

Sonja Spöcker: office@dornbirn-gfc.com