 The Concept 2 Consumer® (C2C) Interest Group focuses on the creation of textiles and textile-containing products, from design to retail.C2C activities promote the association to the retail, merchandising, and design communities to increase membership and participation in activities benefiting textile, apparel, and home fashions production.The Materials Interest Group addresses the latest innovations in fibers and fiber products, including smart textiles, novel fibers, medical/biomedical, and protective textiles.