IFKT 2026 First call!

INVITATION TO THE 52nd Conference of the International Federation of Knitting Technologists (IFKT), Zagreb, CROATIA

Dear colleagues,

It is our pleasure to invite you to the 52nd Conference of the International Federation of Knitting Technologists (IFKT), to be held in Zagreb, Croatia, in September/October 2026, hosted by the Croatian section of IFKT. Croatian section has been a member of IFKT since 1993 and successfully hosted the 41st IFKT Conference in 2002. We are honoured to host this distinguished international scientific event once again. University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, the only higher education institution in Croatia, is dedicated to textile science and technology, and gathers experts from various fields of textile materials, technology, and design.

Main Conference Theme:

Elastic Knitted Garments and Their Applications in Diverse Contexts

We welcome contributions in the following areas:

  • Elastic stockings – preventive and compression; pressure measurement
  • Elastic lingerie – production, structure, and mechanical behaviour
  • Swimwear and elastic sports garments
  • Elastic garments for dancers, and performers
  • Knitted fabrics for medical and therapeutic use
  • Knitted fabrics for people with disabilities
  • Manufacturing technologies of elastic weft and warp knits

We also invite papers addressing broader and current research in the knitting domain, including:

  • Functional knitted components for composite materials
  • Sustainable innovations in knitwear and circular textile economy
  • Comfort of knitwear
  • Innovations in design of knitwear
  • Smart textiles and integration of wearable electronics in knitwear
  • 3D knitting and zero-waste knitting technologies
  • Biopolymers and novel materials for environmentally friendly knitwear
  • Personalized garments and mass customization in knitted apparel

Participation Formats:

Due to global uncertainties, the conference will be held in a hybrid format. Participants may choose from:

  • On-site presentation in Zagreb
  • Online live presentation
  • Pre-recorded video presentation submission
  • Paper submission without presentation
  • Attendance without presenting a paper

Papers must be written in English, 5 to 10 pages in length, and formatted according to author guidelines. All papers will be peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published in the scientific journal Tekstil, or in the Conference Proceedings.

We look forward to your participation and contribution to the scientific and professional dialogue at the IFKT 2026 Conference.

Organizing Committee