Second Call for Participation

52nd IFKT International Conference

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to join the 52nd Conference of the International Federation of Knitting Technologists (IFKT), taking place in Zagreb, Croatia.

This year's conference is particularly special as it marks the 70th anniversary of IFKT organization, celebrating a long-standing tradition of international collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of textile science and technology. At the same time, it is a great pleasure to welcome the IFKT community back to Zagreb after 24 years.

The conference is organized by the Croatian section of IFKT and University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology and will bring together researchers, academics, and industry professionals to share recent advances, discuss emerging challenges, and strengthen existing collaborations.

Conference Topics

The conference welcomes contributions in, but not limited to:

  • Elastic Knitted Garments and Their Applications in Diverse Contexts
  • 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 Opportunities

Participants are invited to take part in the conference through:

  • Oral presentations
  • Poster presentations
  • Full papers (to be published in the conference proceedings)
  • Abstract-only submissions (without full paper publication)

We also offer the possibility of online participation and presentation, enabling broader accessibility in light of current global uncertainties.

Important dates:

Full paper or Abstract submission: 20 May 2026

Notification of acceptance: 20 June 2026

Early registration deadline: 30 June 2026

Regular Registration: until 30 September 2026

Camera-ready full manuscript deadline: 20 July 2026

30 September - 2 October 2026 IFKT 2026 Conference

Registration

Registration is required for all participants: Registration form.

Detailed information on registration fees and payment is available on the conference website.

Early Registration (until 30 June 2026) 300 EUR

Regular Registration (1 July - 30 September 2026) 350 EUR

Student Registration 200 EUR

Non-participant Registration 100 EUR

Why Join Us?

  • Celebrate 70 years of IFKT and be part of its ongoing legacy
  • Attend the 52nd edition of this well-established international conference
  • Reconnect with colleagues and expand your professional network
  • Experience Zagreb as a welcoming host city and academic hub

Join Us in Zagreb

We warmly invite you to take part in IFKT 2026 and contribute to a dynamic and engaging exchange of ideas-whether in person or online.

For more information, submission guidelines, and templates, please visit:
👉 https://ifkt2026.hist.hr/

For any additional inquiries, feel free to contact us at:
👉 IFKT2026Croatia@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Zagreb!

Kind regards,
Vesna Marija Potočić Matković, President of Croatian IFKT Section