2010 Global Conference & Exhibition (GCE) Program

Emerging Trends in Textile Processing for a Sustainable Future is the theme of the two-day conference which will be held at Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) on January 28th and 29th. Sessions will focus on color, dyeing, finishing and printing, plasma technology, sustainable development, biotechnology, and carbon footprint. The presentations will be product-neutral and focus on technology and practical applications.

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Thursday, January 28

First Session: COLOR

Moderator: Dr. S.Y. Kamat

Using Color Measurement & Communication Tools Effectively - The Difference between Data and Information —Ms. Ann Laidlaw, X-Rite Inc.

New Developments in Colorants for Textiles—Professor V.R. Kanetkar, Emeritus Professor, Dyes Division, Institute of Chemical Technology

Second Session: DYEING

Moderator:  Mr. Ullhas Nimkar

Technologies for Sustainable Dyeing of Cotton —Mr. R. Michael Tyndall, Cotton Incorporated, President-Elect, AATCC

Dyeing Synthetic Fibers: Problems Solved and Problems that Remain —Dr. Martin Bide, University of Rhode Island, Immediate Past President, AATCC

Third Session: FINISHING AND PRINTING

Moderator:  Dr. G. S. Nadiger

Nanotechnology for New-Generation Textiles —Dr. Prabodh Chobe, BASF India

Digital Textile Printing: The Greener Footprint for Modern, Colorful Fabrics —Mr. Prashant Prabhu, DyStar India Pvt. Ltd.

Friday, January 29

Fourth Session: PLASMA TECHNOLOGY

Moderator: Prof. Bhat

High Value Textiles via Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Finishing—Dr. Peter Hauser, North Carolina State University

Potentiality and Industrial Applications of Atmospheric Pressure Plasma System —Dr. Chiara Pavan, GRINP Europe

Fifth Session: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Moderator:  Dr. Martin Bide

Understanding the Impact of Environmental Legislation on Sustainable Textile Development—Dr. Wakankar, Clariant Chemicals India Ltd.

New Benchmark in Sustainable Pretreatment Processing —Mr. Lode Vermeersch, Huntsman Textile Effects

Sixth Session: BIOTECHNOLOGY IN TEXTILES

Moderator:  Mr. R. Michael Tyndall

Testing for Antimicrobial Properties: Scientific Evaluations, Claims Validation, Plant Application, Qualification, and Quality Control Testing—Mr. W. Curtis White, AEGIS Environments

Bio-solutions to Improve Sustainability—Mr. Han Kuilderd, Novozymes

Seventh Session: ECO-FRIENDLY ASPECTS OF TEXTILE & GARMENT PRODUCTION

Moderator:  Dr. Peter Hauser

Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Carbon Credits in the Textile Industry—Mr. Prasad Jakkaraju, TUV Nord

Carbon Foot Printing of Textiles—A Strategy towards Increasing Competitiveness, Catalyzing Innovation, and Developing Niche Markets—Dr. Prasad Modak, Environmental Management Centre, India