Highlighting the program will be market updates on the industrial fabrics and nonwoven industries.

Updates will be provided by Mary Hennessy, president & CEO, Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and Rory Holmes, president at INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. Dr. Eugene Wilusz, Natick Soldier RD&E Center, will be covering the state-of-the-art and future research needs in the chemical and biological protection arena using fibrous materials. Developments in nonwoven decontamination wipes will be addressed by Amit Kapoor, president, First Line Technology, LLC.

Complete program details and registration information can be found on AATCC's website at http://www.aatcc.org/events/symposia/Materials_Symp_2012.htm . Register by September 25 to take advantage of the early bird discount.