In the past decade there has been renewed interest in textile studies in regards to materials, loom and non-loom technologies, and finished products including clothing. Many of these research activities are happening across continents in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, ethnography, as well as in museums.

In these related panels, eleven researchers from different regions and disciplines come together to share their research methodologies, findings, and philosophical issues related to their fields.

Speakers: Chris Buckley, Eric Boudot, Itie van Hout, Geneviève Duggan, Christine Giuntini, Malika Kraamer, Analyn Salvador-Amores, Linda S. Mcintosh, Stefan Danerek, Sandra Niessen, and Bernhard Bart.