- Studiedag
- June 26th and 27th 2025
- Gent (BE)
Join us on June 26th and 27th at Texstream 2025, the largest and most influential networking event for the textile and clothing industry in Flanders. This year, the event is combined with the final conference of the CORNET project ComfortexAI.
As global challenges reshape supply chains, consumer expectations, and resource availability, our industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. Embracing circular practices and digital technologies is no longer optional.
Artificial Intelligence is an important enabler of this transformation. From intelligent design tools and predictive analytics to automated quality control and personalized production, AI is opening new frontiers in efficiency, creativity, and sustainability.
Equally critical is the comfort of the garments we produce - especially in high-performance applications like personal protective equipment (PPE), defense textiles, and sportswear. As we push the boundaries of function and form, comfort remains a central measure of success, influencing safety, endurance, and overall user experience.
An exclusive networking event and conference dedicated to the future of textile innovations.
This dynamic gathering will bring together industry professionals, researchers and innovators to explore the latest advancements, trends, and opportunities shaping the textile industry. Key discussions will explore cutting-edge advancements in design, materials and production processes and the networking event will give you the opportunity to connect with peers, potential partners, and industry pioneers.
"Texstream 2025 is your gateway to connect, learn,
and be inspired by the people and technologies
driving the future of textiles in Flanders and beyond."
note: The official conference language is English. There will be no translation services available.
Conference topics.
- Design innovations for improved comfort and functionality
- Advanced materials for next-generation textiles with improved comfort and functionality
- Therapeutic and medical clothing with improved comfort and functionality
- Smart textiles and wearable technologies to monitor and enhance human performance
- Manufacturing processes to enhance product performance and sustainability
09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30
Welcoming Speech and opening of the conference Alexandra De Raeve, HOGENT FTILab+ (BE)
Alexandra De Raeve , HOGENT FTILab+ (BE)
09:45
Performance of a Biobased PCM Cooling Vest for Use under Restrictive Clothing
Magdalena Georgievska, UGent (BE)
10.10
AI in Textiles?
Paolo Vega, HTW Saar (DE)
10:35
Comfort Properties of Knitted Fabrics for Skin-Contact Workwear
Simona Vasile, FTILab+ HOGENT (BE)
11:00
Morning Coffee Break
11:30
NormaTex – Next Level: Setting New Standards in Spacer Textile Evaluation
Amanda Kulessa, ITA-RWTH Aachen University (DE)
11:55
The application of thermography as a bike fitting tool for measuring comfort and injuries
Gunther Steenackers, InViLab UAntwerpen (BE)
12:20
Lunch Break
13:30
ComfortexAI: final results and outlook
Cosmin Copot, FTILab+ HOGENT (BE)
14:00
NOOCYCLE® : Advancing Circularity and Comfort with Biobased PLA
Lou Curty, Noosa Fiber (BE)
14:25
Durability and Comfort of Compression Hosiery and Underwear using TrueBurst and WickView cyclical tests
Sarah Howlet, Albstandt-Sigmaringen University (DE)
14:50
Afternoon Coffee Break
15:20
Comfort and Standardization
Edith Classen, Hohenstein (DE)
15:45
Smart Textiles and Pedagogical Innovation: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Skills Today
Manuela Bräuning, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University (DE)
16:30
Boat trip in the city center
18:00
Transport to FTILab
18:30
Visit to FTILab and Texstream
Networking & Walking dinner
21:00
Closing
08:45
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:15
Solutions for a Sustainable Clothing and Footwear Manufacturing Sector in Albania
Ermira Shehi, Polytechnic University of Tirana (AL)
09:40
Knitting the Future: High-Performance Smart Textiles with Yarn-Based Sensors & Actuators
Florian Wieczorek, Smart Textiles Hub (DE)
10:05
AI-Enhanced Smart Textiles for Predictive and Continuous Respiratory Monitoring
Dana Copot, UGent (BE)
10:30
Morning Coffee Break
11:00
Sustainable Coloring for Denim Products through the Use of Digital Printing Process
Reinhold Schneider, German Institutes for Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DE)
11:25
Assessing the Environmental Impact of Minifactory Textile Digital Printing Area
Ada Trauman, TTK University of Applied Sciences (EST)
11:50
Leather Recycling and the Circular Economy: A Review of Current Challenges and Technological Advances
Majlinda Hylli, Polytechnic University of Tirana Polytechnic University of Tirana (AL)
12:15
Closing & Farewell Remarks
Alexandra De Raeve, HOGENT FTILab+ (BE)
12:30
Lunch
Who
Fashion and Textile Industry professionals, researchers and innovators.
When?
Thursday, June 26
9 - 21u
Friday, June 27
9 - 13u
Venue
HOGENT
Geraard de Duivelstraat 5
9000 Ghent, Belgium
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TexStream 2025 is hosted by HOGENT University of Applied Sciences & Arts. The location is in the heart of the vibrant city centre of Gent, renowned for its world-famous historical centre and its legacy in the textile industry as pioneer of the Industrial Revolution in Europe.
Accessibility
Gent Dampoort is the nearest (central) train station. Additionally our main train station Gent Sint-Pieters can easily be reached in less than 15 minutes with very regular connecting public transport options.
Check your public transport options ->
Public car parks
In the city centre, nine car parks provide nearly 4000 parking spaces.
We recommend car park Reep across the building, (alternatives are P Zuid or P Kouter)
Check the P overview - >
Note there is a Low-Emission Zone in Ghent Check whether your car can temporarily enter the LEZ ->
Tickets & Prices*
- Regular ticket 26 + 27 June: €300
- ComfortexAI Members price 26 + 27 June: €150
- NETFAS Members price 26 + 27 June €150
(*) For this activity, HOGENT, as an educational institution, provides educational services which are exempt under Article 44 §2.4° of the VAT Code
Korting voor je deelname
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Contact & info
Alexandra De Raeve
Alexandra.DeRaeve@hogent.be
+32 478 97 01 67
Sponsors.
Organizing partners.
TexStream 2025 is being organized by the Fashion and Textiles Innovation Lab (FTILab+) of HOGENT University of Applied Sciences & Arts, Op3Mech from University of Antwerp, htw saar University of Applied Sciences and Hohenstein.
With the support of ComforTex-AI, a research project of FTILab+.
