Program

Day 1, 12 March 2025

09:30 Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Conference Opening

Strategies in Changing Market Conditions for Cellulose Fibres

Chairperson(s)
Michal Carus
nova-Institute
Asta Partanen
nova-Institute
09:30 Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Fossil-free Textiles a Long Way to Go
09:45 Anna Palmberg
IKEA
Democratic Design for IKEA Home Furnishing Textiles
10:05 Dieter Eichinger
CIRFS
Streamlining Fiber Identity: ‘Cellulose’ as the New Unified Standard
Abstract
10:25 Andreas Engelhardt
The Fiber Year
Impact of Slow Demand Growth on Manufacturing and Traditional Sales Channels
10:45 Simone Seisl
Simone Seisl – CR Consultant
The Lyocell Market – a Bright Future?
Abstract
11:05 Marina Crnoja-Cosic
The European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (Textile ETP)
Textile ETP the Largest European Open Expert Network for Textile Research and Innovation
Abstract
11:25 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
11:50 Lunch and Networking

Fibre-To-Fibre Recycling from Textiles
Chairperson(s)
Lars Krause
nova-Institute
Kristijan Mrsic
nova-Institute
13:10 Shirin Asaadi
Valmet
Navigating the Complexities of Textile Recycling: Industrial Scale-Up Challenges and Solutions
Abstract
13:30 Sari Asikainen
Kemira
Virpi Rämö
Kemira
Decolorization of Waste Textiles – Comparison of Bleaching Chemistries
Abstract
13:50 Miguel Sanchis-Sebastiá
ShareTex
Project: REGATEX-Project Scaling up a Chemical Recycling Process for Textile Waste
Abstract
14:10 Roland Luchte
LIST Technology
Technology for Recycling of (Poly)cotton and Enabling Polyester-free Textiles
Abstract
14:30 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
14:50 Coffee Break

Biosynthetics – Replacement for Traditional Synthetic Fibres
Chairperson(s)
Pia Skoczinski
nova-Institute
Stefanie Fulda
nova-Institute
15:20 Constance Issbruecker
Gesamtverband der deutschen Textil- und Modeindustrie e.V.
Biosynthetics – Alternatives for Traditional Synthetic Fibres
Abstract
15:40 David Löf
Primient Covation
Bio-based PDO as Building-Block for Different Biosynthetics
Abstract
16:00 Luna Aslan
NOOSA
PLA Fiber for Textiles – Implementing a Recycling Technology for a Bio-based PLA Fibre
Abstract
16:20 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session

Innovation Award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025”
16:40 Asta Partanen
nova-Institute
Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Introduction for the Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025
16:50 Philipp Mair-Zelenka
GIG Karasek
tba
17:00 Leticia Labriola
Fibers365
Hemp365 – Agriculture Decorative and Carrier Material
17:10 Valentyn Frechka
Releaf Paper France
Releaf Fiber – Eco-Friendly Paper from urban Fallen Leaves
17:20 Jens Hofer
SA-Dynamics
Cellulose Aerogel Textiles – Next-Generation Insulation Materials
17:30 Oliver Shafaat
Sci-Lume Labs
Bylon® – Renewable Circular Fibres from Agricultural Waste
17:40 Aureliano Fertuzinhos
TMG Automotive
REFIBER – Innovative Plant-based Automotive Leather
17:50 Julia Reisser
Uluu
Replacing Plastic in Textiles with Natural, Seaweed-derived Materials
18:00 Award Voting
18:10 Beer on Tap & Poster Session
20:00 Dinner

Day 2, 13 March 2025

09:00 Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Day Opening

Marine Biodegradability versus Fibre Microplastic Formation
Jo-Ann Innerlohinger
Lenzing
Mika Plum
nova-Institute
Chairperson
09:10 Olivia Skilbeck
University of Leeds
The Effect of Preparation, Dyeing and Finishing Treatments on the Biodegradation of Cellulosic Microfibres
Abstract
09:30 Bruno De Wilde
Normec OWS
Bio-end of Life Options for Cellulose Fibers
Abstract
09:50 Christian Lott
HYDRA Marine Sciences
Key Findings from a Meta-study on the Environmental Fate, Microplastic Formation and Potential Toxicity of PLA – and Implications for Other Biodegradable Plastic Polymers
Abstract
10:10 Miriam Weber
HYDRA Marine Sciences
Environmental Biodegradation Performance of PHA Polymers in the Open Environment & Options for LCA
Abstract
10:30 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
10:50 Coffee Break & Networking

New Technologies and Applications for Fibres
Chairperson(s)
Narendar Poranki
nova-Institute
Kristijan Mrsic
nova-Institute
11:20 Michael Hummel
Aalto University
Carbon Fibers from Lyocell Filaments – Understanding and Overcoming the Limitations of Cellulose as Precursor
Abstract
11:35 José Miguel Matos
CeNTI – Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
Lignin: An All-in-one Bio-based Solution?
Abstract
11:50 Sascha Schriever
ITA – RWTH Aachen
Maximilian Mohr
SA-Dynamics
Cellulose Aerogel Fibre Based Lightweight Super-insulating Non-woven for Sportswear
Abstract
12:05 Cindy Oettel
Volkswagen
Fabrication of Leather-like Biomaterial Derived from Bacterial Nanocellulose by Using an Optimized Casting Process
Abstract
12:20 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
12:40 Lunch Break & Networking

Supply Chain Innovation
Chairperson(s)
Rahul Bansal
Birla Cellulose
Stefanie Fulda
nova-Institute
14:00 Ali Tarhini
Aalto University
Nonwovens with Improved Performance: Learning from Nature
Abstract
14:15 Nikolas Sandmann
Nitto Advanced Film Gronau
Defying Gravity – Next Level Absorbent Products Performance
Abstract
14:30 Lasse Holopainen
Spinnova
Replacing Cotton with Spinnova’s Advanced Clean and Mechanical Fibre Production Technology
Abstract
14:45 Panel discussion with all Speakers of the Session
15:00 Coffee Break & Networking

Technologies for Pulps, Fibres and Yarns
Chairperson(s)
Marina Crnoja-Cosic
The European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (Textile ETP)
Kaj Seeger
nova-Institute
15:30 Inge Schlapp-Hackl
Aalto University
Make-over of Pulping Strategies for the Production of High Performance Lyocell-type Recycled Fibres
Abstract
15:45 Marcus Elmer
Lixea Sweden
Unlocking the Full Potential of Biomass in the Production of MMCF Using the Revolutionary Lixea Dendronic® Process
Abstract
16:00 Jörg Schreiber
DIENES Apparatebau
Modular Platform Approach for Developing and Upscaling Technologies for Spinning Biobased and Recycled Raw Materials
Abstract
16:15 Divya Dharshini Uma Shankar
The Novo Nordisk Center for Biosustainability
Harnessing Ocean Water for Sustainable Cellulose Biomanufacturing
Abstract
16:30 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
16:45 Closing Remarks