About
The European Conference on Protective Clothing (ECPC) is a premier international forum dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and best practices in protective clothing, including gloves and footwear. Organized by the European Society of Protective Clothing (ESPC), ECPC2027 brings together experts, researchers, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge and collaborate on solutions that enhance safety, comfort, and performance.
The 2027 edition of ECPC is hosted by TTK University of Applied Sciences in Tallinn, Estonia, continuing the conference’s tradition of fostering global collaboration. Since 2000, ESPC has organized ECPC every two to three years, providing a platform for cutting-edge research, industry insights, and meaningful networking opportunities.
Founded in 1997 in Denmark, ESPC is an independent, non-profit society committed to promoting discussions and knowledge-sharing in the field of protective clothing. The society’s focus spans research and development, field studies, testing methods, standardization, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
Join us at ECPC2027 in Tallinn as we explore the latest advancements shaping the future of protective clothing.
ORGANIZING COMMITEE
Paula Veske – Lepp – TTK University of Applied Sciences, Estonia
Ada Traumann – TTK University of Applied Sciences, Estonia
Evelin Vaab – TTK University of Applied Sciences, Estonia
Tarmo Sildeberg – TTK University of Applied Sciences, Estonia
Jane Kivistik – TTK University of Applied Sciences, Estonia
Merje Beilmann – TTK University of Applied Sciences, Estonia
Kalev Kuklane – Netherlands Institute for Public Safety, The Netherlands
SCIENTIFIC COMMITEE
Gilda Santos – CITEVE, Portugal (Chair of ESPC)
Bengi Kutlu – Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey (Vice-Chair of ESPC)
Kalev Kuklane – Netherlands Institute for Public Safety, The Netherlands
Henk Vanhoutte – European Safety Federation (ESF), Belgium (Secretary of ESPC)
Edith Classen – Hohenstein, Germany
Inga Dāboliņa – Riga Technical University, Latvia
Anna Dąbrowska – CIOP-PIB, Poland
Patricia Dolez – University of Alberta, Canada
Emiel den Hartog – North Carolina State University, USA
Ronald Heus – Netherlands Institute for Public Safety, The Netherlands
Kirsi Jussila – Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland
Joo-Young Lee – Seoul National University, South Korea
Jean Léonard – CENTEXBEL, Belgium
Kamila Lunerová – National Institute for NBC Protection, Czech Republic
Miriam Martinez Albert – Aitex, Spain
René Rossi – Empa, Switzerland
Eric van Wely – DuPont, Switzerland
Kaoru Wakatsuki – Shinshu University, Japan
Hyeshin Yoon – Korea Apparel Testing & Research Institute, South Korea
George Havenith – Loughborough University, UK