Posted March 29, 2017

 

The Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association (SYFA) will hold its annual Spring Conference April 27-28 at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Charlotte, N.C.

 

As per usual, this conference for two half days of  education, inspiration and networking.

 

Roger Crossfield of CTW Development Corp. serves as president of the SYFA.

 

To register for the event or for more information, please click here.

 

Program highlights include:

 

David Adkins, Director of the Americas

Lenzing Fibers Inc.

"An Overview of the Man-Made Cellulosic Fiber Market"

 

Elena Egorova, Environmental Metrics Analyst    

Patagonia

"Microplastics and Textiles - Current State of Affairs"

 

Michelle Letendre, Co-Founder

Stephanie Rodgers, Co-Founder

The Textile Foundry

"Yarn is the Next Invention"

 

Fred Humiston, Director of Business Development

Sigma Technologies

"Radiant Barrier Fabrics: Understanding Low-Emissivity (Heat Reflective) Treatments for Wovens, Nonwovens and Knits"

 

Frank Adamsky, Ph.D., Regulatory Affairs Manager

Daikin America, Inc.

and Global Fluorochemistry Council Representative

"FluoroTechnology and Textiles, a Global Safety & Regulatory Update"

 

Mark Vitner, Managing Director, Senior Economist

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

"U.S. Economic Outlook"

 

Leslianne Carbary, Apparel Materials Manager

Brooks Sports, Inc.

"Sourcing the Right Materials - A Brand Perspective"

 

Eric Henry, President

TS Designs

"We Made Your Clothes"

 

Judith A. Russell, Global Marketing Strategist

Nilit America Inc.    

"It's About the Story: How Savvy Apparel Brands and Retailers are Overcoming Disruptive Forces"

 

Alasdair Carmichael, Director - Americas,

PCI Wood Mackenzie

"Review of Fibers"

 

Source: SYFA