The EAI International Conference on Responsible AI and Data Science (RAIDS 2027), to be held in Da Nang, Vietnam, from 10–12 March 2027, announces a Special Section entitled:

“Digital and Sustainable Innovations for Human-Centred Textile Systems”

The Special Section is chaired by Prof. Xuyuan Tao, GEMTEX Laboratory, ENSAIT – University of Lille, France.

The rapid transformation of the textile and fashion industries is increasingly shaped by the convergence of advanced materials, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, sustainable manufacturing, and human-centred design. In this context, next-generation textile systems are expected not only to deliver enhanced functional performance, but also to respond to critical challenges related to environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, personalisation, and human well-being.

This Special Section provides an interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, designers, and industry professionals to present original research contributions, theoretical developments, experimental investigations, technological innovations, and industrial case studies addressing emerging technologies and methodologies for next-generation textile systems.

Scope and Topics of Interest

Contributions are welcomed in, but are not limited to, the following research areas:

1. Smart and Intelligent Textile Materials
• Smart textiles and wearable systems
• Functional fibres, fabrics, and textile-based sensors
• Textile structures with advanced responsive properties
• Multifunctional materials for healthcare, sports, protection, and lifestyle applications

2. Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in Textiles
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning for textile innovation
• Digital twins and simulation approaches for textile products and processes
• Data-driven textile design and manufacturing
• Digital platforms for intelligent production and supply-chain management

3. Sustainable and Circular Textile Technologies
• Bio-based fibres and environmentally sustainable materials
• Circular economy strategies for textile systems
• Recycling, upcycling, and sustainable product development
• Life-cycle assessment and environmental impact evaluation

4. Human-Centred Design and Textile Applications
• Textile solutions for enhanced comfort, health, and well-being
• Human perception and interaction with textile products
• Personalised fashion and mass customisation
• Integration of design, engineering, and user-experience methodologies

5. Advanced Textile Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation
• Novel textile processing technologies
• Additive manufacturing and advanced fabrication methods
• Industrial applications of smart and sustainable textiles
• Technology transfer and collaboration between academia and industry

Submission & Review

Authors are invited to submit original research papers addressing the scientific and technological themes of the Special Section. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the scope of RAIDS 2027.

📅 Important Dates

Submission Deadline: 11 December 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 11 January 2027
Camera-ready Deadline: 10 February 2027
Conference: 10–12 March 2027
📍 Da Nang, Vietnam

Accepted papers will be published in the official conference proceedings (EAI LNCS) and indexed in major bibliographic databases, as indicated in the conference Call for Papers.

🔗 Conference website & submission guidelines:

https://raids.eai-conferences.org/2027/call-for-papers/

We welcome contributions from the textile engineering, materials science, computer science, artificial intelligence, design, sustainability, and industrial innovation communities, with particular interest in interdisciplinary research addressing the development of digital, sustainable, intelligent, and human-centred textile systems.