Call for Abstracts
The International Textile and Colour Conference 2027 (ITCC 2027) invites abstracts from researchers, academics, industry practitioners and other experts working across textiles, fashion, colour and related disciplines.
ITCC 2027 is designed as an interdisciplinary forum for examining the scientific, technological, environmental and creative challenges shaping the future of textile, fashion and colour industries. Contributions that cross disciplinary, sectoral and geographical boundaries are particularly encouraged.
The conference will provide opportunities to share emerging research, develop international networks and build collaborations addressing complex challenges across global value chains.
Conference Themes may include (but are not limited to):
Advanced Manufacturing, Automation & Industrial Systems
- Intelligent and adaptive textile and fashion production systems for dynamic apparel and colour demand
- Robotics and automation in advanced manufacturing environments for garment, fabric, and accessory production
- Process optimisation and next-generation industrial engineering systems for textile supply chains
- Digital factory integration supporting end-to-end fashion manufacturing and colour-managed production pipelines
- Scalable, high-efficiency manufacturing innovations for textiles, and colour-critical goods
Materials Innovation, Chemistry & Functional Systems
- Advanced fibre development and bio-derived material systems for next-generation fashion textiles
- Functional textiles and high-performance composite structures for fashion, sportswear, and technical apparel
- Sustainable dye chemistry and alternative coloration technologies for reduced-impact fashion colouration
- Nano-enabled, responsive, and multifunctional materials for adaptive fashion and colour-changing textiles
- Advanced characterisation and performance evaluation methodologies for fabric appearance, texture, and colour durability
Digital Transformation, AI & Data-Driven Innovation
- Artificial intelligence applications in design, textile engineering, and colour development systems
- Machine learning for process optimisation, predictive control, and automated colour matching in manufacturing
- Digital twin technologies for garments, materials, fashion collections, and global supply networks
- Predictive modelling for colour trends, fashion demand forecasting, and product performance analytics
- Data-driven decision frameworks across complex textile and colour value chains
Sustainable Production, Net Zero & Environmental Systems
- Low-impact manufacturing processes for sustainable fashion, textiles, and colour-intensive production
- Waterless and low-energy coloration and finishing systems for environmentally responsible fashion supply chains
- Life cycle assessment and environmental performance methodologies for garments, fabrics, and colour systems
- Decarbonisation pathways across textile, dye, and fashion value chains
- Climate-resilient production and adaptive fashion supply systems for shifting environmental conditions
Circular Systems & Resource Recovery
- Waste minimisation with advanced sorting, separation, and material recovery technologies
- Circular design strategies for garments, accessories, and colour-optimised product longevity
- Repair, reuse, remanufacturing, and extended lifecycle models
- Scalable circular economy infrastructures for textile, fashion, and colour material flows
Design, Creativity & Consumer-Facing Innovation
- Fashion and textile design innovation across physical, digital, and immersive environments
- Colour forecasting, trend intelligence, and computational creativity for fashion and lifestyle industries
- Advanced digital design workflows, virtual prototyping, and 3D garment simulation systems
- Colour communication frameworks for fashion, interiors, beauty, and consumer products
- Human-centred, inclusive, and socially responsive fashion and design methodologies
Infrastructure, Technical Applications & High-Performance Systems
- Technical textiles for transport, construction, protective/performance clothing, and infrastructure systems
- Smart and functional materials for the built environment and performance fashion applications
- Protective, performance, and industrial textile applications with integrated colour functionality
- Materials for environmental resilience, safety-critical systems, and high-visibility fashion design
- Advanced composite materials for engineering, wearable technology, and performance apparel
Health, Wellbeing & Human Performance Textiles
- Medical, antimicrobial, and hygienic textile systems for healthcare and wearable fashion applications
- Wearable sensing and digital health technologies integrated into performance clothing and fashion systems
- Protective and adaptive clothing systems for occupational safety, sport, and lifestyle fashion
- Bio-compatible, regenerative, and bio-integrated materials for next-generation wearable fashion
- Textile innovations supporting health, wellbeing, comfort, and everyday lifestyle performance
The Scientific Committee intends to formally publish the research presented at ITCC 2027. To ensure the international impact of this work, all submissions will be evaluated through a rigorous scientific peer-review process based on criteria of quality, originality, and academic contribution.
As part of our commitment to academic excellence and the widespread dissemination of your research, we intend to promote the conference’s most outstanding contributions through curated publication avenues. These may include a featured journal special issue or our comprehensive, peer-reviewed online conference proceedings.
Authors of the most outstanding contributions will be invited to submit their work for formal academic publication, with specific platforms and partners to be announced in due course.
Submit an Abstract
Researchers, academics, postgraduate researchers and industry professionals are invited to submit original research for consideration.
Important Dates:
- Deadline for Abstract Submissions - 26 February
- Notification of Accepted Proposals - w/c 22 March
Submission Guidelines
Please include:
- Abstract title
- Author(s), affiliation and ORCID iD
- Abstract no more than 600 words
- Keywords 4-6
- References APA 7th edition.
Please send abstracts to:
Please send abstracts to Michalina Wachowicz, Research, Impact & Management Support Officer at M.K.Wachowicz@leeds.ac.uk.