The Cellulose Fibres Conference Will Highlight Biosynthetic As a Replacement for Traditional Synthetic Fibres
The Cellulose Fibres Conference with exhibition, will be held March 12-13, 2025, is the annual event held in Cologne, Germany hosted by nova-Institut GmbH. Registration is now open, with expectations for a vibrant crowd in attendance to enjoy the expert educational program. The unique conference is focused on cellulose fibers in textiles, hygiene products and packaging, and in the past, 214 participants from 23 countries attended in 2024. The conference will present the most successful solutions based on cellulose fibers that are currently available on the market, new developments and approaches and also sheds light on the policy framework.
New this year are discussions around biosynthetics. According to CFC, besides cellulose fibers, bio-based polymer fibers (“biosynthetic”) are an excellent option to reduce fossil fibers in textiles. Biosynthetics offer a powerful alternative to traditional synthetic fibers, bringing both performance and technical properties that make them drop-in replacements. Derived wholly or partially from natural, renewable sources like lactic acids, sugar beet, sugarcane or wood, biosynthetics represent a bio-based option compared to fossil-based counterparts.
In a special session, “Biosynthetics – Replacing Traditional Synthetic Fibres,” experts will explore the latest advances, challenges and opportunities in the field. Discussing innovative approaches like biosynthetics is essential to drive sustainable transformation within the fashion and textile industries. Other session topics include Strategies in Changing Market Conditions for Cellulose Fibres, Fibre-To-Fibre Recycling from Textiles, Marine Biodegradability versus Fibre Microplastic Formation, New Technologies and Applications for Fibres, Supply Chain Innovation, Technologies for Pulps, Fibres and Yarns and the annual “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025,” with short presentations from the finalists – GIG Karasek, Fibers365, Releaf Paper France, SA-Dynamics, Sci-Lume Labs, TMG Automotive and Uluu.
In 2022, the European Commission has made the thorough transition towards sustainability and circularity for different industries and especially the textile sector a main focus by publishing the “EU Strategy for sustainable and circular textiles” and by announcing the “Proposal for a Directive on Green Claims” in 2023. This demands a new way of thinking with regard to sustainability, circularity and consumer communication within the textile economy. What can we expect from the new regulations and how can the industry prepare for them?
How can textile industry achieve textiles circularity? How can textiles or other waste materials be processed into new cellulose-based man-made fibers and contribute to the sustainability and circularity of the textile and many other sectors? These and other questions represent the topics of the upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference.
The Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 will cover the entire value chain, from lignocellulose, chemical pulp, cellulose fibers such as rayon, viscose, modal or lyocell and new developments to a wide range of applications: Textiles of all kinds, nonwovens such as wet wipes as well as new areas such as composites, packaging or nanocellulose in the food industry.
Register for the event at https://cellulose-fibres.eu/registration.
