SCALES in Textiles (April 8-10, 2025)
SCALES in Textiles is a three-day conference hosted by Aalto University, bringing together the ArcInTex network and the Beyond e-Textiles project. The event will be held in person from April 8–10, 2025, in Espoo, Finland.
This conference invites participants to explore the multiple scales inherent in textile innovation - whether through physical scales, from nanomaterial manipulation and fiber development to the integration of textiles into wearable technologies and extensive IoT systems, or through temporal scales, as we rethink material life cycles and longevity. It also challenges us to reflect on the balance within our research choices: how we weigh and prioritize competing needs, and how we bring together perspectives that range from the generalisable to the deeply personal.
Registration to the event is now open.
The preliminary program for the conference is now available.
We invite participants to contribute to the conference by proposing a presentation, hosting a workshop, showcasing work in the exhibition, or joining the doctoral consortium. Please check the instructions for participation:
The conference is jointly organised by ArcInTex network and Beyond e-Textiles project.
ArcInTex
ArcInTex is a network where Architecture, Interaction Design and Textiles join forces in developing ideas, techniques, methods and programs for new perspectives on design for building, dwelling and living and do so through joint research projects, joint applications for funding larger projects, exchange programs on the Master and research levels, and joint conferences and workshop on emergent topics.
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Beyond e-Textiles
Beyond e-Textiles is a Nordic network on smart light-conversion textiles beyond electric circuits. The project aims to unlock the full commercial potential of smart textiles by opening up ways for light-powered textiles that can find uses, for instance, as sunshine-based dry cleaning or disinfecting of clothes, UV-powered water purification nets, light-collecting tents, and incident irradiation adaptable window shades/curtains. Overall, our goal is to bring together critical mass and to form a network to serve particularly Nordic industries that could benefit from progress in smart textiles. Moreover, we aim to enhance Nordic integrity in exchanging the best practices of teaching design thinking, as well as facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, engineers, designers and artists.
Learn more about Beyond e-Textiles.
Venue
The SCALES in Textiles conference will be held at Aalto University, spanning the interconnected buildings ³Õä°ù±ð and the School of Business. Located in Espoo, Aalto University is easily accessible by both bus and metro from Helsinki city centre.
We recommend taking the metro for a direct connection from Helsinki city center 91ÇàÇà²Ý University. Helsinki’s metro system has a single line with two routes, M1 and M2, both of which stop at Aalto University. The metro journey takes approximately 15 minutes from the city center. To reach the Aalto University stop from Helsinki, you will need to purchase a two-zone ticket (AB). For more details about public transportation, visit the website.
More information on how to get there and a campus map can be found from here.
Accommodation
For your convenience, we recommend hotels in close proximity to the venue:
Address: Otaranta 2, 02150 Espoo. Located 0.5 km from the conference venue.
Address: Maarinrannantie 4, 02130 Espoo. Located 1.4 km from the conference venue.
Address: Miestentie 5, 02150 Espoo. Located 0.9 km from the conference venue.
Alternatively, hotels in downtown Helsinki are easily accessible by metro, with the trip taking approximately 15 minutes, depending on the station you enter.
Photographing at the event
Please note that the SCALES in Textiles Conference will be photographed for documentation and promotional purposes. Images may be used in future communications, including websites, social media, and publications. Additionally, the photographs will be made available to all conference participants after the event.
If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform a member of the organising team upon arrival.
Questions?
Reach out to our organising committee: scalesintextiles@aalto.fi
Organising committee
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