The Global Fiber Congress Dornbirn (Austria) has a new spin-off: Next week, the two-day hybrid event GFC Asia starts in Daegu, South Korea. The conference is an innovation platform for the fiber industry and serves as a generator for ideas and as the foundation for networking. The congress aims to exchange knowledge and research results on the topic of sustainability in the textile industry. A particular focus is placed on current innovations in fibers, technical textiles, and smart fabrics.