FABRICATE 2026 Program

24 September, 2026  

Welcome to FABRICATE 2026, an immersive conference dedicated to modern textile manufacturing. Designed for industry pioneers, engineers, and creative strategists, this year’s event spotlights the groundbreaking convergence of advanced yarn engineering and modern production technologies.

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your manufacturing workflows, discover high-yield sustainable alternatives, or collaborate with leading minds across the supply chain, FABRICATE delivers the actionable technical insights and high-value networking needed to lead the future of fabrics.

Session 1 : Mastering ESG Standards and DPP Readiness for Global Textile Markets

• Meeting Global ESG Standards & Social Compliance, Dr Barbara Scorza, Italy 

The global textile industry is facing a double mandate: meeting strict international financial compliance and adapting to revolutionary digital transparency regulations. For Egyptian manufacturers targeting growth in premium export markets, alignment with both the European Union’s upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) and international Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards is no longer optional—it is a business imperative.

• EGYPT READY FOR DPP Not Starting From Zero -Textile Sector Readiness for the Digital Product Passport, Dr. Abeer S. Arafa, Egypt 

Egypt’s textile sector is uniquely positioned to adopt the European Union’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) framework and align with global climate targets (UN SDGs, Paris Agreement, and EU Green Deal) due to its rare, fully vertically integrated domestic supply chain—spanning seed breeding to ready-made garments. Egypt’s foundation is anchored by robust institutional seed-to-bale traceability governed by the Cotton Research Institute (CRI) and CATGO, expanding regenerative and sustainable farming programs (including BCI and RegenAgri across more than 30,000 acres), internationally benchmarked High Volume Instrument (HVI) fiber-quality data, and widespread global certifications (such as GOTS, OCS, and OEKO-TEX).

Session 2: Technology & Yarns

• Twistroll – One twist Ahead in Compact Spinning:, Mr Marc Simmen , Rieter, Switzerland 

Unlock the full potential of your Compact Spinning System with TwistRoll. This presentation introduces TwistRoll, a highly effective upgrade for compact spinning. By generating a temporary false twist, TwistRoll improves fiber control in the spinning triangle, resulting in enhanced spinning stability and measurable performance gains.

Learn how mills can benefit from lower energy consumption, improved yarn tenacity, reduced hairiness, higher productivity, and rapid payback of the investment.

• Tencel Fibers & Sustainable Innovation, Engineer Ahmed Beshir, Egypt 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the closed-loop production process of Tencel (Lyocell) fibers and its environmental impact metrics relative to traditional synthetics and cotton.
• Evaluate the mechanical properties of Tencel, including moisture management, tensile strength, and skin-friendliness across activewear and luxury apparel.
• Formulate blending strategies combining Tencel with natural or synthetic fibers to optimize durability, hand-feel, and cost-efficiency.
• Highlight examples of trending fabrics using Tencel

 

• Our air. Your production. Your competitive edge: Luwa`s new carbon bladed fan b 800cf, Andreas Mondry, LUWA

Introducing the next generation of energy-efficient, high-performance axial flow fans designed specifically for the textile industry. The Luwa B800CF series axial fans represent a breakthrough in fan technology—delivering reduced power consumption, higher aerodynamic efficiency, lighter weight, and significantly lower noise levels.

 

 

Session 3: Weaving & Knitting

• Weaving the Future: Multi-Layered Technical Architectures on Standard Looms, Norhan Kamal , FABTEX – ITEMA, Egypt

This lecture bridges traditional textile manufacturing and cutting-edge material engineering. Attendees will explore how multi-layer weave structures—typically reserved for specialized 3D weaving machinery—that can be produced on standard floor and industrial looms.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lecture, attendees will be able to:

1. Deconstruct Multi-Layered Weave Architectures
   • Differentiate between single-layer, double-cloth, and complex multi-layer 3D weave structures.
   • Analyze the structural and mechanical advantages of multi-layer textiles in technical and material engineering applications.
2. Translate 3D Structures to Standard Loom Drafting
   • Map multi-layer weave drafts onto standard multi-shaft floor and industrial dobby looms without specialized 3D machinery.
   • Design lifting plans, threading drafts, and tie-up diagrams that cleanly separate and interconnect distinct fabric layers.
3. Evaluate Material Selection and Interlayer Binding Methods
   • Select appropriate high-performance or traditional fibers based on the structural requirements of the finished technical textile.
   • Compare self-stitched, center-stitched, and layer-exchange binding techniques to optimize the structural integrity of multi-layered architectures.

• Beyond the Basics: Pushing the Boundaries of Standard Weft Knitting,  Eng Mostafa Mahmoud , Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Egypt

This lecture explores how traditional, single- and double-bed weft knitting machinery can be leveraged to produce high-performance, and structural textiles without requiring custom-built machinery.

Key Takeaways

• Structural Innovation: Manipulating loop length, stitch combinations (tuck, float, and knit), and racking patterns to build 3D textures, auxiliary pockets, and dynamic elasticity.
• Yarn & Material Hybridization: Combining high-function synthetic fibers with natural spun yarns to engineer multi-functional fabrics with selective compression, moisture zoning, or thermal insulation.
• Zero-Waste & Seamless Techniques: Implementing partial knitting and targeted stitch drop techniques to create near-net-shape components directly on standard flatbed or circular machines.

Session 4: Trends in Textiles 

• Engineered Endurance: Why Warp Knitting Outperforms in Modern Upholstery?

Learning Objectives:

• Compare warp knitting with traditional weaving and circular knitting in terms of dimensional stability, pile retention, and snag resistance.
• Detail the structural mechanics that make warp-knitted fabrics resistant to seam slippage and high-cycle abrasion tests
• Identify cost-effective production methods for multi-axial warp knits used in automotive, office, and high-traffic residential upholstery.

 

• Next-Wave Knits: Key Fabrics, Textures, and Structures Shaping Apparel Trends, Sunil Prakash, Alex Apparel, Egypt

Learning Objectives:

• Identify current market trends in knitwear
• Analyze consumer demand driving functional properties like four-way stretch, thermal regulation, and easy-care finishes in casual and athleisure wear.
• Translate emerging knit fabric trends into practical production plans, balancing aesthetic appeal with commercial scalability
• Non-Woven Fabrics in Home Furnishings, Eng. Ahmed El Bagory, Egypt 

Non-Woven Composite Solutions for Smart Home Furnishings

Learning Objectives:

• Categorize key non-woven manufacturing processes—spunbond, meltblown, and needle-punchedand their specific applications in home interiors.
• Assess the functional benefits of non-wovens in upholstery backing, acoustic insulation, and protective bedding layers.