BioSusTex Consortium Meeting Held at SUN Tekstil
The event opened with a welcome from , followed by an introductory presentation delivered by , Research and Development Engineer at .
Consortium members then shared progress updates, beginning with representatives from the . , Area Manager, together with Senior Researchers and at , presented developments in PFAS-free biobased water-repellent coatings, offering safer alternatives to harmful chemicals.
This was followed by a joint presentation from Aalto University and . , Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalto University, together with , Senior Researcher and Project Manager at , and , Research and Development Engineer at , showcased innovations in dope-dyed fibre-to-fibre recycling.
Further contributions included a presentation from , Senior Researcher in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at , who introduced PVC-free biobased printing technology with built-in recycling features.
This was followed by a session led by , Associate Professor at Aalto University, together with , Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalto University, and from . They presented advancements in textile pre-processing, with a particular focus on elastane removal and color-stripping techniques that could enable wider circular textile use.
Adding to these discussions, , Associate Professor at , addressed Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) safety assessments, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that new solutions meet stringent health and environmental standards.
On the second day, the focus shifted to assessment and long-term implementation. , Project Manager at , and , Energy and Sustainability Expert at , presented their work on Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA).
This was followed by , Chief Technology Officer at GreenDecision, who introduced a decision-support methodology enhanced with a web tool and database.
Later, , Director of Strategy and Innovation Management at , reported on dissemination, exploitation, and communication (DEC) efforts aimed at maximizing the project’s reach and overall impact.
The meeting concluded with a project management workshop led by , and , Senior Project Leader at , who outlined upcoming deliverables, dissemination reporting, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
All participants also visited and production facilities, gaining valuable first-hand insights into the industrial applications of the project’s research.
The project continues to pioneer solutions for sustainable textiles by integrating science, industry, and responsible innovation. Through its collaborative efforts, the consortium is working to reduce environmental impact while advancing a more circular and sustainable future for the textile industry.
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