35th PARIS International Conference on Fashion Technology & Innovation (PICFTI-26) scheduled on June 24-26, 2026 Paris (France)

PICFTI-26


Innovation



Call for papers/Topics



 



Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:



1. Design & Digital Creation





  • Generative AI in Design:





    • Algorithmic trend forecasting (predicting colors, silhouettes, and patterns).




    • AI-assisted sketching and print generation.




    • Co-creation: Human-AI collaborative design workflows.






  • 3D Modeling & Prototyping:





    • Digital twin creation for garments.




    • 3D draping and physics simulation (e.g., CLO3D, Marvelous Designer).




    • Virtual sampling to reduce physical waste.






  • Body Scanning & Fit Tech:





    • Mobile 3D body scanning.




    • AI-powered sizing recommendations to reduce return rates.




    • Parametric pattern making.







2. Smart Materials & Material Science





  • Bio-Fabrication & Lab-Grown Materials:





    • Mycelium (mushroom) leather.




    • Lab-grown cotton and silk.




    • Bio-synthetic fibers from agricultural waste (e.g., orange peel, pineapple leaf).






  • Smart Textiles (E-Textiles):





    • Phase-change materials for thermal regulation.




    • Conductive yarns and integrated sensors for biometric tracking (heart rate, posture).




    • Flexible circuitry and embedded LEDs in garments.






  • Nanotechnology in Fabrics:





    • Self-cleaning and stain-resistant coatings.




    • Antimicrobial and odor-fighting treatments.




    • UV-protective nano-finishes.







3. Sustainable & Circular Innovation





  • Advanced Recycling Technologies:





    • Chemical recycling vs. mechanical recycling (breaking textiles back to monomers).




    • Textile-to-textile closed-loop systems.




    • Automated sorting systems using AI/Infrared to identify fiber content.






  • Clean Manufacturing:





    • Waterless dyeing (e.g., CO2 dyeing technology).




    • Microbial and bacterial pigments (natural dye alternatives).




    • Laser finishing for denim (eliminating water and chemical usage).






  • Traceability & Ethics:





    • Digital Product Passports (DPP): End-to-end lifecycle tracking.




    • Blockchain for supply chain transparency and "provenance" verification.







4. Retail, Logistics & Supply Chain





  • Inventory & Demand Management:





    • Agentic AI: Automated restocking and inventory optimization.




    • Hyper-personalization engines for e-commerce.




    • RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) for real-time stock tracking.






  • Next-Gen Retail Experience:





    • AR Mirrors (smart mirrors) for in-store virtual try-ons.




    • Interactive visual merchandising.




    • AI chatbots and virtual personal stylists.






  • Manufacturing Innovation:





    • Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): On-demand production of accessories and footwear.




    • Robotic sewing and automated fabric cutting.




    • Micro-factories: Localized, small-batch production units.







5. The Virtual Frontier (Digital Fashion)





  • The Fashion Metaverse:





    • Direct-to-Avatar (D2A) retail models.




    • Skin and accessory design for gaming (Roblox, Fortnite collaborations).




    • Virtual-only fashion collections.






  • NFTs & Digital Ownership:





    • Tokenizing luxury assets for authenticity.




    • Wearable NFTs for social media and AR.




    • Digital-physical "phygital" tokens (buying a digital item that comes with a physical version).






  • Virtual Influencers & Marketing:





    • CGI models and AI-generated brand ambassadors.




    • Digital runways and immersive 360° fashion shows.