24 Mar 2025|Noida | Amity University, Noida
International Conference on “Innovations in Technical Textiles (ICITT-2025) for Viksit Bharat”, held at Amity
Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT), Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida Campus organised an ‘International Conference’ on “Innovations in Technical Textiles (ICITT `2025) for Viksit Bharat”.
Mr. Ashok Kumar Malhotra, Mission Director (NTTM), National Technical Textiles Mission, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, averred, “Technical textiles are defined as high-performance textile products, materials and fibres that are used for their functional use rather than for aesthetic purposes. Technical textiles are categorised as under Functional Textiles, Performance textiles, engineered textiles and hi-tech textiles and used in the areas of Agrotech, Buildtech, Clothtech, Geotech, Hometech, and many others. Specialty Fibres are the backbone of the textile industry, and they comprise of nylon, glass fibres, polyester, viscose, etc. The government has introduced many schemes to support the technical textiles. PM Mitra Scheme is one of the schemes which aims to boost the overall textile industry and value chain, especially MMF and Technical textiles. In addition, Ministry of Textiles launched the Mega Integrated textile Regions and Apparel Parks, across the country.”
Mrs. Divya Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity School of Fashion Technology stated, “We, at Amity, are committed to providing the best knowledge and learning to the students of fashion technology. Students must listen carefully to the distinguished experts and use this opportunity to learn and enhance their knowledge. “
Dr. Arindam Basu, Director General, Northern India Textile Research Association said, “Smart textiles, also known as intelligent textiles or wearable technology, are fabrics that integrate technology to provide advanced functionality, such as sensing, actuation, energy harvesting, or communication. Types of Smart Textiles include conductive textiles- fabrics that conduct electricity, often used for wearable electronics, such as smart clothing or accessories. Shape-memory textiles- fabrics that can change shape in response to temperature or other stimuli, often used for applications like self-fitting clothing. Sensing textiles- fabrics that can detect and respond to environmental stimuli, such as temperature, humidity, or light and energy-harvesting textiles-fabrics that can generate energy from environmental sources, such as solar or kinetic energy. The powerful sensors in smart textiles recognise your pulse and voice, while physiological biochemical sensors monitor the body's glucose and sweat. Smart textiles are used in medical applications, sports and fitness, and military and defence sectors.”
Dr. V.K. Kothari, Emeritus Professor, IIT, Delhi, opined, “Made from conventional fibres, technical textiles are functional and used for different purposes. Apart from functionality, comfort is also equally important while using technical textiles, along with durability and cost of the textile. In technical textiles, functionality is the primary attribute, and technical textiles are used for personal use, industrial use, and institutional use. A lot of research is being done in the area of smart textiles, and they will become very important in future.”
Prof. (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Group Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor AUUP, said, “Textile Industry is the second largest employment generator after agriculture and contributes 30% to the country’s exports. Amity University offers various Textile Programme to equip the students with the knowledge about the textile industry and make them industry ready.”
During the Conference, Technical Sessions on Themes such as “Sustainable Materials for Technical Textiles”, “Recent Advancements in Technical Textiles”, “Role of Technical Textiles in Fashion and Apparel Industry” were held, wherein experts Ms. Darshi Keerthisena De Livera, Fashion Design Council Sri Lanka, Dr. Prabhuraj Venkatraman, Senior Lecturer Manchester Fashion Institute, UK, Dr. Hughes-Riley, Associate Professor -Electronic Textiles, Nottingham Trent University, Dr. Arunangshu Mukhopadhyay, Professor, Department of Textile Technology, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, and others shared their insightful views.
In addition, Research Papers and Posters were presented by researchers from Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur, DKTE's, Ichalkaranji, Government Polytechnic, Bareilly, Institute of Technical Textiles Pvt Ltd, Sonipat, Haryana, Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering & Technology, Yavatmal, Lady Irwin College, Delhi, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, Punjab, NIFT, Chennai, University of Delhi, and many other leading institutions.