CALL FOR PAPERS
STRUTEX 2026 invites research contributions addressing how textile materials, structures and design-driven products perform over time in real use. The conference approaches longevity as an outcome of material behaviour, structural performance, design decisions, user interaction and maintenance, rather than focusing solely on new materials or technologies labelled as sustainable.
Rather than separating disciplines, STRUTEX brings together textile science, engineering and design research, including research through design, within shared thematic sections. Contributions are presented side by side to enable dialogue across perspectives and critical discussion on performance, form, use and failure in textile products.
All contributions undergo peer review.
REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
On-line Registration and Abstract Submission
THEMATIC SECTIONS
| PILAR I: | MATERIAL REALITY |
| 1. | Material Behaviour, Ageing & Degradation |
| 2. | Surface, Interfaces & Sensory Performance |
| PILAR II: | STRUCTURE, FORM & PERFORMANCE |
| 3. | Textile Structures as Performance Systems |
| 4. | Form, Fit & Body Interaction |
| PILAR III: | HUMAN USE & EXPERIENCE |
| 5. | Use, Wear, Care & Maintenance |
| 6. | Perceived Quality, Acceptance & Rejection |
| PILAR IV: | TRANSLATION & METHODS |
| 7. | Research Methods & Hybrid and Practice-Based Approaches |
| 8. | Failure, Limits & Learning (curated session) |
Design research, including research through design, and material science perspectives are present across all thematic sections.
CONFERENCE LANGUAGE
The official conference language is English. All submissions and presentations must be in English.
