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East meets West: technical textiles at Istanbul Textile Conference
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Coated and laminated textiles, warp- and weft-knitted fabrics, composites, and shielding from electromagnetic radiation stimulated discussion at the 5th International Istanbul Textile Conference, reports Ian Holme from Turkey.
Devoted to recent advances in innovation and enterprise in textiles and clothing, the 5th International Istanbul Textile Conference was held in the prestigious SwissôtelThe Bosphorus, attracting delegates from more than 40 countries. Many of the presentations were concerned with technical textiles and some of these conference highlights are discussed briefly below.
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