Programme Overview Dornbirn GFC 2025 :
- 10 – 12 September 2025, Dornbirn, Austria
- Over 100 expert lectures on innovations, technologies, and trends in the topics :
– Work- & Protective Wear, Defense
– Carbon Stewardship: Harnessing Biomass, Recycling & Capture for a Sustainable Future
– Fiber Innovations: From Production to Application - Platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration
- Dornbirn GFC Innovation Days: Spotlight on Young Innovators
- Networking opportunities with experts, researchers, and industry professionals
Selection of Keynote Speakers:
The 64th Dornbirn GFC will kick off on the opening morning on Wednesday, 10 September at the Culture Centre Dornbirn with these key note speakers, among others:
- Brieuc Lits (Edana, BEL): “Driving Sustainability in Nonwoven Applications: Challenges, Innovations, and Solutions”: EDANA supports and showcases solutions that go beyond compliance, highlighting how the nonwovens industry is addressing environmental challenges while meeting essential societal needs.
- Franz Josef Radermacher (FAW/n, GER): “ALL IN vs. All Electric – How Climate Action and Prosperity Can Succeed Internationally at the Same Time”. The vision of ALL IN! encompasses defusing the climate crisis to enable a life of freedom, sustainable prosperity, social balance, and harmony with nature for 10 billion people. This goal is achievable between 2050 and 2070.
- Frederic van Houte (CIRFS, BEL): “The Future of Man-Made Fibres in Europe: Challenges and Changes Ahead.” Traditionally Van Houte will once again have the honour of presenting the prestigious Paul Schlack Prize, awarded annually to recognise outstanding achievements in fibre research and innovation.
Top-Class Lecture Series on Workwear, Protective Textiles & Defence Applications
At the upcoming Dornbirn GFC 2025, internationally renowned industry leaders and innovation drivers will present groundbreaking developments in workwear, protective textiles, and defence applications. The focus will be on sustainable materials and pioneering technologies designed for the most demanding and future-relevant fields of application.
Boost your physiological performance with personal protective clothing comprising LENZINGTM FR fibers! Alexander Gstettner, Lenzing AG (AUT): “Globally more fire fighters die due to heat stress than burn injuries. The presentation gives an insight overview about a scientific study, adressing the phenomenon of heat stress and physiological performance related to different garment materials used for personal protective clothing”.
“Enhancing Physiological Performance with Protective Clothing Made from LENZINGTM FR Fibers” Alexander Gstettner of Lenzing AG (Austria) will deliver a compelling presentation on the topic of heat stress in firefighting: “Globally, more firefighters die from heat stress than from burn injuries,” Gstettner states. His talk will provide insights into a scientific study investigating the relationship between garment materials and physiological performance in protective clothing.”
Further Highlights Include:
- XLANCE (Italy) presents “Innovative Stretch Technology for Workwear and Protective Wear” – redefining comfort and flexibility in demanding environments.
- Tencate (USA) introduces “Beyond Heat and Flame: Meeting Demands in the FR Textile End-Use Market” – a look into advanced functional textile solutions.
Additional expert presentations will be held by representatives from:
Textil Santanderina (ESP), Getzner Textil (AUT), Saentis Textiles (TUR), Klopmann (GER), Kermel (FRA), PBI (GER).
Dornbirn GFC 2025 is set to once again establish itself as a premier international platform for knowledge exchange and networking within the global fibre and textile industry.
Dornbirn GFC Innovation Days: Spotlight on Young Innovators
For the fifth time, the Dornbirn GFC proudly presents the Innovation Days, a dedicated platform for young innovators and emerging companies in the fibre and textile industry. This year brings an exciting new format: for the first time, all participating companies will present their innovations live on the main stage in front of the entire conference audience. A panel of industry experts will evaluate the presentations and select the most outstanding innovation to receive a special award.
The Dornbirn GFC Innovation Days strengthen the connection between research, entrepreneurship, and industry by promoting fresh ideas and giving visibility to next-generation innovators.”
Dornbirn GFC 2025 –Event Overview
- 64th Dornbirn GFC & 5th Innovation Days
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Admission includes access to all three days & 100+ expert presentations & catering & evening networking event & exhibition area and extensive Networking Opportunities with global industry professionals
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