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Bio-based Textiles in Clothing: Europe 2025, exploring the latest advancements in sustainable clothing made from renewable resources. Taking place on the 15th & 16th January in Helsinki, just after the EU’s pivotal Textile EPR Directive on 1 January 2025, this event promises a deep dive into the world of bio-based textiles, examining how plants, microbes, and other novel organic feedstock are being revolutionised into sustainable, stylish garments.
The 2-day conference will connect the key stakeholders together from Bio-based Textile Manufacturers, Bio-based Feedstock Suppliers, Brand Owners, Textile Recyclers, Mechanical and Digital Technology Providers, Chemical and Sustainability Associations, Senior Chemical Consultants and Research Academics.
Key Topics
- Contextualising the Developments of India and Other Non-European Production Hubs with the European Market
- Focus on Reducing Net CO2 Emissions Across the Supply Chain
- Preparing for future EU policies and regulations that will impact the bio-based textiles supply chain
- Ensuring Transparent Traceability of Textiles: From Feedstock to End Product
- Further analysis on next steps to fully transition from virgin material
- Enhancing Consumer Awareness to Grow Demand for Bio-Based Textiles and Clothing
- Securing Reliable and Cost-Effective Bio-based Feedstock
- Key Developments in Recycling Waste Bio-Based Textiles
- Highlighting key projects specific to managing end-of-life bio-based textiles
- Weaving Together an Actionable Industry of Collaboration
Who Will Attend
Current & prospective bio-based textile manufacturers
- Bio-based textile manufacturers
- Bio-based feedstock suppliers
- Sustainable clothing manufacturers
- Brand owners
- Operational & digital technology providers
- Mechanical component suppliers
- Financial stakeholders & investors
- Research institutions
- Sustainability and chemical consultants
- Investors
- Government officials & regulators
Confirmed Speakers
- Conference Chair: Frédéric Van Houte, Director General, European Man-made Fibres Association
- Shahriare Mahmood, Chief Sustainability Officer, Spinnova
- Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director General, DG Environment – European Commission
- Ruth Farrell, General Manager – Textiles, Eastman Chemical
- Mikulas Hurta, CEO, NIL Textile
- Asa Degerman, Project Lead, OnceMore, Sodra
- Holly Berger, Marketing Director, Aitex
- Helene Smits, Circular Economy Consultant
- Mathias Ortega, Researcher, RWTH Aachen University
- Kirsi Niinimaki, Associate Professor, Aalto University
- Emilia Gadda, Chief Advisor – Sustainability & Circular Economy, Finnish Textile & Fashion
- Jannis Langer, Researcher, RWTH Aachen University
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