3rd Sustainable Textile and Fashion Congress (STFC)
13-14 February 2024 | Online Event
Call for Papers
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.
The duration of each presentation is 15 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
• Sustainable policies
• 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 business models
• Corporate social responsibility and transparency
• Ethical fashion and eco-labelling
Abstract submission:
We invite researchers, academics, industry experts, professionals and students to submit 200 words abstract using the submission form by 30th of December.
Abstracts can be submitted through the iCongress submission form linked below.
Registration:
All speakers are required to register by paying a fee.
Fees:
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Standard fee - £85
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Student fee - £60
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Discounted fee available for selected DAC-listed countries
Publication:
Shortlisted speakers will be invited to submit short manuscripts for publication in the “iLetters”- the open access journal of innovations (100% APC waiver applies for STFC Speakers).
Previous Keynote Speakers: See here
Chair:
