Smart textiles are the new generation of textile products. Their possible impact on the economy as well as the quality of life is immense and market studies have shown their market potential is huge. Nonetheless, smart textiles do not succeed on the market place. Why is that?

We try to answer this question during the seminar SMART TEXTILES AND CONSUMERS: Closing the Gap, which is organised by the Department of Textiles of Ghent University and the ENSAIT GEMTEX laboratory together with VOKA Oost-Vlaanderen. We will also tackle some initiatives aiming at reducing the gap between new technologies and real applications.

Programme

Practical information

• 6 December 2011 from 9h30 onwards
• Location: campus TIO³ - Oscar Delghuststraat 60/62, 9600 Ronse, Belgium
• 150 €, included in the price is participation in the seminar, lunch and a guided visit to the Futurotextiles exhibition.
• Register via the registration form