Overview

Title: Alternatives to polyester
Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024
Duration: 51 minutes

Summary

Polyester is a cornerstone of the modern textile industry, but its reliance on petrochemicals raises serious environmental concerns. This session explores cutting-edge alternatives to conventional polyester, such as those making use of bio-based ingredients, bacterial fermentation and monomer recovery from textile waste. Importantly, how far are we from mass market adoption? Join for a discussion on the environmental benefits, performance characteristics, and market potential of these alternatives. When might we see these materials available for mass market adoption and can they compete with the ever reliable, price competitive petrochemical equivalent?

Speakers:
Carmen Danner, Director of Business Development, HeiQ AeoniQ Holding AG; Hannes Schoenegger, Co-founder & CEO, Bananatex; Margaret Wilde Frey, Professor of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, Cornell University; Gloria Lien, Sales & Technical Marketing Manager, Far Eastern New Century