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MEET ELENA LAI FROM THE EUROPEAN TEXTILE SERVICES ASSOCIATION

Since 2020, Elena Lai is Secretary General at the European Textile Services
Association (ETSA), based in Brussels, Belgium. With a robust skill set that
includes European Union, Politics, International Relations, Public Affairs, NGOs
and more, Elena Lai contributes valuable insights to the industry. She also has
vast experience in developing partnerships and identifying EU funding
opportunities in programmes such as Horizon and Creative Europe. Elena studied
Political Science at Cagliari University before obtaining a masters in EU
constitutional law from Queen Mary University in London.

 

Want to meet people like Elena? Join Textile ETP! With our strong community of
professionals, you will have access to a vast network of textile experts,
opportunities to participate in collaborative research projects, and stay
updated on the latest textile trends and developments.

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REGISTER FOR TEXTILE ETP ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024

The 18th Textile ETP Annual Conference will take place as a physical event on
14-15 May 2024 in Mechelen, Belgium.

 

Over two days, the event will present the EU Textile Research Partnership, the
first EU funding program exclusively for the textile sector, and showcase the
successes of textile start-ups supported by the European Innovation Council. We
will explore the industry's future amidst technological shifts, new regulations,
and evolving business models through plenary lectures, thematic sessions, and
panel debates. The event also offers the opportunity to take part in networking
opportunities and a site visit to HOGENT's FTILab+.

More information and registrations






RECORDINGS OF INNOVATION HUBS INFO SESSIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Did you miss the info sessions of our Innovation Hubs this last passed weeks, or
do want to watch it again? The recordings are now available!

In the info sessions, we went through all you need to know about both Innovation
Hubs, including the main and upcoming activities that will help you learn,
network, and collaborate on the forefront of either e-textiles and
high-performance textiles, or circular and biobased textiles.

Watch the recording of the Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub Info
Session

Watch the recording of the SmartX Innovation Hub Info Session









GUIDE DE DÉCARBONATION
ENTREPRISES DU TEXTILE (FRENCH ONLY)

Co-developed with 30 textile companies (Thuasne, Eric Bompard, Boldoduc,
Crossline, etc.), this 50-page guide includes practical advice for conducting a
carbon footprint assessment in the textile sector, over 100 decarbonization
action ideas categorized by feasibility and cost, and 30 concrete examples of
actions implemented by textile industry players. It represents a collaborative
effort within the French textile sector, aimed at enhancing sustainability
practices.

Read the guide (French only)


NON-LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR RENEWABLE MATERIALS VS. FOSSIL IN LIFE CYCLE
ASSESSMENTS

This RCI Scientific Background Report was mainly motivated by a study published
by JRC in 2021 with the title: “LCA of alternative feedstocks for plastic
products”, commonly referred to as the JRC Plastics LCA Method (Nessi et al.
2021). This RCI report is mainly aiming to provide additional context to
highlight issues that might arise with implementation of the JRC Plastics LCA
methodology, and dives deeper into five aspectsz.

Read the Report









EUROPEAN POLYAMIDE CONFERENCE 2024


13-14 MARCH,
GERMANY

The Wood Mackenzie European Polyamide Conference combines integrated analysis
across the polyamide value chain with sessions focused on feedstocks, polymers,
and key application markets, deep dives into emerging trends and technologies.

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CELLULOSE FIBRES CONFERENCE 2024


13-14 MARCH,
GERMANY & ONLINE

The Cellulose Fibres Conference will showcase the most successful solutions
based on cellulose fibres that are currently available on the market, with a
focus on Cellulose Fibre Production From Recycling Agricultural Waste, Banknotes
and Textiles to Replacing Plastics in Hygiene, Packaging & Textiles.

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TECHTEXTIL


23-26 APRIL, GERMANY

At the upcoming Techtextil from 23 to 26 April 2024, international exhibitors
will present the entire spectrum of technical textiles, nonwovens, functional
apparel textiles and textile technologies. Texprocess, the leading trade fair
for the apparel and textile processing industries, will be held parallel to
Techtextil.

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HOW MUCH SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE FIBRE SUPPLY WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 2030?

"All volume growth in fibre production is driven by demand from countries and
market applications that are not likely to be subject to stringent
sustainability legislation anytime soon. The markets with highest near-term
regulatory impact are Western markets for fashion and other textile-based
consumer products. How big are they in volume terms? Adding up the apparel
consumption of the countries showing more than 1 piece of upcoming
sustainability legislation [...] and assuming 20 kg of per capita apparel
consumption plus a 30% margin of material loss in the production chain gets us
to about 25 million tons of sustainable material needed in 2030."

 

In his latest blog post, our Secretary General Lutz Walter explores the
necessity for the textile and fashion industry to radically transform its raw
material supply due to the unsustainable nature of two-thirds of global textile
fibres originating from fossil fuel resources. He refers to a recent report
jointly published by Textile Exchange and Quantis, shedding light on the
challenges and limitations of achieving sustainability in textile production.

Read "How much sustainable textile fibre supply will be available in 2030?"
















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