The 48th International MAN-MADE FIBERS CONGRESS DORNBIRN (Dornbirn-MFC) from 16 -18 Sept. 2009 was again the platform for the international textile industry with over 600 participants from more than 30 countries.

Climate change and environmental protection represented in lectures

The actuality of the chosen topics can be found in many of the more than 100 lectures. The list of lecturers reads like a “Who is Who” in the world of man-made fibers and comprises presentations of the following main themes: New Developments in Fibers (represented with lectures throughout the whole 2 ½ days), Fibers for Medical- and Hygienic Textiles, Fibers for Composites, Transportation and Professional Wear, Fibers and Textiles in Connection with the Climate Change.

Stronger cooperation with organizations to exploit synergies

In addition to the traditional long-term cooperation with CIRFS, the organizers have also deepened the cooperation with CCFA (China Chemical Fibers Association) and welcomed at Dornbirn a high ranking delegation of politicians and lead companies lead by Mr. Zheng Zhiyi, the president of CCFA. The PR China disposes currently of more than 60% of the world’s man-made fibers production capacities.

After successful negotiations with the president of the Austrian Association of the Textile-Industry Mr. Reinhard Backhausen, the decision has been taken to combine the both events (Annual Meeting of the Austrian Association of the Textile-Industry and DORNBIRN-MFC) from 2011 onwards. LENZING AG will present the topic “Sustainability in the Textile Chain – Ecological Finishing with Lenzing Fibers” at the press conference.

Preview 49th DORNBIRN-MFC 2010

The next year’s DORNBIRN- MFC will take place from 15to 17 September and will present the following main themes:

• New developments in fibers.
• Fibers and textiles for transportation (air, ship, railway, bus) and automotive applications (car interior, safety, noise insulation, technical constructions).
• Nonwovens.
• New functionalities through spinfinishes and modifications.
• EU Research Projects.