WSA’s technical editor to delve into circularity and nylon at Performance Days
Due to tightening covid-19 related restrictions, organisers of the Munich-based show were forced to revert to a digital show, a decision they made “with deep regret”.
Sophie said: “Carbon neutrality is the new buzzword in sustainability. When applied to the manufacturing of goods – which require energy, raw materials, shipping – the possibility of bringing CO2 impacts to zero seems a difficult bill to fill.”
On December 2, Sophie will discuss nylon’s sustainability and durability. The choice of raw materials has a direct impact on a product’s environmental footprint. In what cases is polyamide a better choice? What new developments in recycled and biobased nylon are changing conventional thinking with regards to a polymer that offers advanced performance and great aesthetics?
This time, the panel will feature Sagee Aran, head of marketing at Nilit; Leyre Quibus, marketing manager at Nurel; Eric Alvarez, business development manager at Genomatica; and Daniela Antunes, marketing manager at Fulgar.
Other speakers lined up for the two-day talks include Charles Ross, RCA sustainable textiles lecturer, moderating a panel on regenerative agriculture; René Bethmann, Vaude’s innovation manager, discussing the future of nylon; Polygiene looking into circularity; and Lycra’s Huw Williams presenting Thermolite EcoMade and Coomax made from textiles waste.
