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Cellulose Fibre and Sustainable Textiles

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The textile industry is experiencing a shift towards sustainability, driven by environmental concerns and increasing consumer demand for more ethical and eco-friendly products. The transitioning to a circular economy is crucial for addressing textile waste.
 
The Cellulose Fibre and Sustainable Textiles webinar is an exciting online event aimed to discuss market trends, latest legislation, material innovations, scale circularity, share best practises and new recycling technologies in the textile industry. 

Tickets are just €249 + VAT but places are limited, so we advise booking as soon as possible to avoid missing out!

Time: 13:00 - 17:00

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EVENT OVERVIEW

2025 Speakers

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CF-ST-25-Erik-van-der-Weerd-copy
CF-ST-25-Alan-Wheeler-NEW
CF-ST-25-Marta-Teixeira-copy
CF-ST-25-Dr-Marjo-Maattanen-copy
CF-ST-25-Maciej-Kowalski-copy
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CF-ST-25-Miruna-Zala
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CF-ST-25-Cecilia-Dowd-copy
CF-ST-25-Keren-Shabtai,-Ph-D-copy

2025 Agenda

13:00 Opening announcement

Moderator: George Kellie, Director, Kellie Solutions 

13:10 Textiles extended producer responsibility (EPR) compliance management strategies for organisations 

 • Review the existing Textile EPR programs in place, and the timeline of those in progress
  • Discuss the practical steps of how EPR functions, including documentation, product scope, and identification of who is considered the producer
 • Explore operational strategies and processes to consider putting in place to adapt to the additional demands of Textile EPR

Cecilia Dowd, EPR Regulatory Expert, EARN Elektroaltgeräte Service GmbH 

13:30 Recent developments and what are the obstacles in upscaling circular business models

Eric van Der Weerd, CEO, SaXcel

13:50 Hemp textile production in Poland 

The story behind Kombinat Konopny vertically integrated "seed to shelf" supply chain for hemp fibre - 100% EU sourced and made, from harvest, decortication and cottonization, through yarn spinning and fabric weaving, to finished garment manufacturing.

Maciej Kowalski, CEO, Kombinat Konopny

14:10 Towards sustainable textiles : Development and characterisation of lyocell nonwovens modified with lignins 

Marta Teixeira, Researcher, CITEVE 

14:30 Development of cotton polyester textile recycling with quality and high material recovery 

Dr. Marjo Määttänen, and Prof. Ali Harlin, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. 

14:50 Networking break 

15:10 Fossil-free, home compostable and plastic-free nonwovens by using biobased binders from food side streams 

Mårten Hellberg, CEO, OrganoClick AB

15:30 Potential of hemp fibres in the development of the bioeconomy 

Hanka Gabrielová, CEO, Hempoint 

15:50 Policy – what is needed now and in the future to deliver a circular textiles economy. 

Exploring the critical policy levers - both current and emerging - needed to accelerate the transition towards a truly circular textiles economy. With a global perspective, the session will highlight the importance of coherent regulatory frameworks, international alignment, and practical measures to support reuse, recycling, and responsible production and consumption. 

Alan Wheeler, CEO, Textile Recycling Association 

16:10 Carded-pulp hydrofine: a sustainable cost-effective solution for single-use products

 • Focusing on carded-pulp fabrics
 • Conscious choice - Why carded-pulp fabrics?
 • Advantages of carded-pulp fabrics

Keren Shabtai, Ph.D., Corporate R&D and Innovation Leader, Albaad 

16:30 High-performance additives for textile upcycling and the circular economy

 • An insight into the versatility of block copolymers for sustainable textiles
 • Maximizing re-use of nylon / elastane waste through compatibilization
 • Opportunities for new sustainable feedstock alternatives

Miruna Zala, Market Development Manager, Kraton Corporation

16:50 Moderators closing remarks and end of webinar 

Download Agenda:
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Why should you attend:

 • Learn about latest market trends and developments in the textile industry. 
 • Hear about latest changes in EU waste legislation and what it means for the textile industry
 • Learn about the key barriers to scaling circularity and potential solutions
 • Hear about latest innovations in cellulose fibre and recycling technologies
 • Discover how these innovations are driving next generation sustainable solutions
 • Hear from leading key industry experts and academics as they share their knowledge and discuss and debate new ideas, case studies and trends in the textile industry