The 66th Dornbirn GFC will take place from 14–16 September 2027 in Austria, bringing together researchers and industry professionals to explore advances in fibres, recycling and textile technologies.
The 66th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn GFC) will take place from 14 to 16 September 2027 in Dornbirn, Austria. The event will run from Tuesday to Thursday, one day earlier than its usual schedule.
The change has been made because Dornbirn GFC and ITMA, the international textile machinery exhibition, will take place in the same week in 2027. The overlapping schedules will give visitors an opportunity to attend both events and explore developments across the fibre and textile industries.
Dornbirn GFC and ITMA to Offer Complementary Industry Insights
Dornbirn GFC provides an international platform for discussing fibre innovations, scientific research and emerging materials. ITMA focuses on textile and apparel machinery, technologies and industrial solutions.
Together, the events will offer opportunities to explore developments from material research to textile manufacturing. Visitors can also benefit from professional networking, international contacts and knowledge exchange across the industry.
Five Key Topics for Dornbirn GFC 2027
The 2027 congress will focus on five major areas of fibre and textile development.
1. Fibre Innovations
This topic will explore innovative fibres, new materials and developments that could support future textile applications.
2. Circular Economy and Recycling Technologies
Sessions will address sustainable circular concepts and innovative recycling processes. The focus will be on technologies that support resource efficiency and material recovery.
3. Nonwovens, Paper and Pulp
This area will cover new developments and applications across nonwovens, paper and pulp materials.
4. Processing Technologies
Presentations will examine advances in spinning, weaving and finishing, with an emphasis on technologies and their industrial applications.
5. Protective Clothing
This topic will highlight innovative materials and solutions for protective apparel, including developments relevant to performance and safety requirements.
Across these themes, the congress aims to connect scientific research with practical industrial applications. The programme will encourage knowledge transfer between researchers, technology developers and textile manufacturers.
Call for Papers to Open in November 2026
Dornbirn GFC will invite researchers and industry professionals to submit presentation proposals from mid-November 2026.
Contributions are expected to cover recent research findings, technological advances and practical innovations across the fibre and textile value chain. The organisers are encouraging submissions that present new perspectives, demonstrate industrial applications and promote collaboration between science and industry.
Further information about the submission process is expected by mid-November 2026.
Travel and Ticket Information for Dornbirn GFC 2027
Visitors are encouraged to plan their travel and accommodation early. Dornbirn offers several hotels within walking distance of Kulturhaus Dornbirn, the congress venue.
With increased attendance expected, early hotel bookings may help visitors secure suitable accommodation for the three-day event.
Ticket sales for Dornbirn GFC 2027 are scheduled to begin at the end of March 2027. Those who wish to receive a notification when bookings open can contact the organisers at office@dornbirn-gfc.com.
Advancing Fibre and Textile Industry Collaboration
Dornbirn GFC 2027 will bring together experts from research and industry to discuss emerging materials, recycling technologies, textile processing and protective clothing.
By combining scientific insights with industrial applications, the congress aims to strengthen international knowledge exchange and support innovation across the global fibre and textile value chain.
Event details
- Event: 66th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn GFC)
- Dates: 14–16 September 2027
- Venue: Kulturhaus Dornbirn, Dornbirn, Austria
- Ticket sales: Expected to begin at the end of March 2027
- Call for Papers: Expected to open in mid-November 2026
- Email: office@dornbirn-gfc.com