1. Is a recycled material available that meets my technical requirements?
2. Are LCA (Life-Cycle Assessment) or other reliable data available to compare the ecological impact of recycled versus virgin material?
3. Will my product need a circular design to ensure the various components will be suitable for a recycling stream?
4. What would be a reason to consider recycled materials?
5. Is post-consumer recycling a good option for me and which methods are possible?
6. Which bio-based materials are currently available?
7. What are the facts of recycling materials, such as polyester, polyamide 6, wool and other materials?

Therefore a transition to a circular and sustainable business model is crucial.

• Participating companies will present the latest circular textile innovations.
• The whole textile supply chain will be represented: from raw materials, yarns, fabrics and garments, to dismantling and recycling.
• Knowledge institutes will provide information and detailed explanation.
• Over 200 sustainable and recyclable textiles are expected at the exposition and at the innovation square.
• The latest textile recycling technologies will be showcased, divided into reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling.
• Realistic information is provided about materials, developments, processes.

The Innovation Forum will be the place where you can feel and touch materials and learn about new developments that are already more than thoughts or ideas. By showcasing the most innovative new sustainable and circular solutions, we bring people together to get inspired, learn from each other’s experiences, meet other professionals and to share ideas.

The Innovation Forum includes:

• Visualisation of the process from fibre to textile,
• The eco-design of products, garments and accessories
• Services for the entire textile supply chain,
• Ready to order sustainable and circular textile,
• Lessons learned, sharing experiences and knowledge,
• Start-ups looking for collaboration,
• Projects in pilot stage looking for investment.