Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) is set to host its highly anticipated 2025 Advanced Functional Fabrics Summit on September 23-24 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. The event, regarded as a premier gathering in the textile and technology sectors, will bring together industry leaders, researchers, startups, and government/military officials to network, explore future trends in functional fabrics, and demo the latest fiber and textile innovations.
The two-day Summit will feature keynote addresses from notable experts, including John Kirejczyk, Director of Technology Management & Integration at the US Army Program Executive Office Soldier, who will discuss how fabric technologies can meet key soldier requirements. Additionally, Eric Evans, Director Emeritus of MIT Lincoln Laboratory and AFFOA Board Chair, will share his insights on the evolving landscape of the industrial base for national defense.