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.
Join us on 29 October 2025 for the Cellulose Fibre & Sustainable Textiles Online Event as we discuss market trends, the latest legislation, material innovations, scale circularity, share best practices 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!
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
• Explore emerging market trends and developments shaping the textile industry
• Understand the latest EU waste legislation - and its impact on textile innovation and compliance
• Unpack key barriers to scaling circularity, with actionable insights and potential solutions
• Discover cutting-edge advances in cellulose fibre and recycling technologies
• See how these breakthroughs are powering the next generation of sustainable textiles
• Gain insights from leading industry experts and academics through dynamic discussions, case studies and trend analysis.
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