The first International Conference on Cellulose Fibres will be held in February 2020, in Cologne. Cellulose fibres are the fastest growing fibre group in textiles, the largest investment sector in the bio-based economy and a way to avoid microplastics. High growth rates are due to the demand for natural fibres and issues such as microplastic pollution.
Cellulose fibres are a success story within the textiles market with a cumulated annual growth rate (CAGR) of at least 10 per cent over the last ten years. This makes them the fastest growing fibre group in the textile industry and also the largest investment sector in the bio-based economy worldwide. The high growth rates are driven by the demand for natural fibres (and bottlenecks in cotton), the microplastic problem and possible bans for plastic fibres. All three drivers will continue to play a significant role in the future development of the sector.The first International Conference on Cellulose Fibres will be held in February 2020, in Cologne. Cellulose fibres are the fastest growing fibre group in textiles, the largest investment sector in the bio-based economy and a way to avoid microplastics. High growth rates are due to the demand for natural fibres and issues such as microplastic pollution.#
The conference during February 11-12 will cover the entire value chain from the lignocellulosic feedstock, dissolving pulp, cellulose fibres – such as rayon, viscose, modal or lyocell and new developments, to a wide range of applications, woven textiles (clothing) and non-wovens (wipes and technical applications), as well as micro- and nanocellulose for food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. All these sectors have significantly gained in dynamics over the last few years.
Efforts are on to identify and develop new technologies and business opportunities for a sustainable bio-based and circular economy. The aim of the conference is to gather technology providers and developers, academia and industry, pulp, fibre and equipment suppliers, retailers and textile brands, policy makers and investors to debate recent market dynamics. Focus of the conference will be the recent technology and market trends, future market dynamics, identifying interested parties in this sector, challenges to develop the value chains and the market demand, ecosystems and partnerships to drive innovation according to market needs, the political environment, and issues such as plastic ban, microplastic avoidance, bio-based vs fossil feedstocks, and sustainability.
“With regard to the importance of cellulose fibres, it is more than surprising that there is no established conference with this focus yet. We would now like to close this gap: For the first time, we will invite and gather all developers, producers and players in the value chain of modern cellulose fibres. We expect great international interest in this new conference. We are confident that this conference will be one of the best networking opportunities for this sector,” Michael Carus, CEO and initiator of the conference, said. (SV)
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