Organized by the Romanian section, the event will be held in Sinaia, Romania, in from September 6th - 8th, 2012.

“The main objective of this three-day symposium is to bring together researchers from different knitting areas to discuss and share their knowledge, and provide a platform for further conceptual development on all symposium topics,” organisers said. “Following its long tradition, this event is intended to be an opportunity of bringing together researchers from different knitting fields and related, to share their knowledge, to exchange ideas and research outcomes.”

The scientific program will consist of plenary lectures, oral and poster presentations Topics under discussion at the event will include:

• Innovation in knitting technology and machine building
• Functional knitted materials
• Medical textiles, Comfort and Wellbeing
• Technical Textiles
• IT Applications
• CAD/CAM in knitting
• Simulation and Modeling
• Design, Fashion in Knitting and Clothing
• Finishing treatments of the knitted fabrics
• New fibers and materials
• Quality and testing in knitting
• Marketing and management in knitting
• Education in knitting