Cellulose Fibre and Sustainable Textiles 2025


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Cellulose Fibre and Sustainable Textiles 2025

Cellulose Fibre and Sustainable Textiles 2025

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CF-ST-25-Maciej-Kowalski-copy
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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 

 • Hemp as sustainable agricultural material resource
 • Diverse innovative applications to drive growth and employment
 • Positive economic and environmental benefits

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 Speaker slot 

16:50 Moderators closing remarks and end of webinar 

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