In this final episode of ITMAlive Season 2, spotlight is casted on the topic of sustainability and circularity which impacts the entire textile value chain. Hear from industry experts discussing why the textile industry needs to move towards a circular way of doing business - a crucial and urgent agenda to build a more sustainable future.

Featuring:

- Uwe Gansfort, Managing Director, canda International, C&A FIT

- Hayato Nishi, Public Relations Manager, Shima Seiki USA

- Jonas Larsson, Senior Lecturer, The Swedish School of Textiles

- Moderated by Madelaine Thomas, Content Lead, WTiN

In recent years, digitalisation, Industry 4.0 and the necessity for the ‘smart factory’ – the ‘factory of the future’, have been growing in prevalence. Industry experts weigh in on the digital future of manufacturing in the textile & apparel value chain from various perspectives, including sustainability, transparency, traceability and challenges.

Featuring:

- Uwe Gansfort, Managing Director, canda International, C&A FIT

- Hayato Nishi, Public Relations Manager, Shima Seiki USA

- Jonas Larsson, Senior Lecturer, The Swedish School of Textiles

- Moderated by Madelaine Thomas, Content Lead, WTiN

Today’s consumers have developed an unrestrained desire for smart "daily aids" in all areas of life. This trend can also be observed in the textile sector. As such, expectations placed on a textile have changed and the increased requirements demand intelligent solutions.

Featuring:

- Michael Kieren, Product Manager, New Textile Technologies, Karl Mayer Stoll R&D

- Dr Jean-Marc Senecot, Global Head of R&D, Porcher Industries

- Prof Yoel Fink, Professor of Materials Science, MIT

- Moderated by Claudia van Bonn, Editor-in-chief, TextileTechnology (melliand), dfv media group

What are the advanced materials that will be produced with the new technologies that may be showcased at ITMA 2023? Join the experts in this episode as they provide an overview of the industry’s current position, and what can be expected in the near future.

Featuring:  

- Jerome Ville, CEO, Fibroline 

- Dr Thomas Schmidt, Director of Innovation and RSL, Huafeng Textile Group 

- Lutz Walter, Secretary General, European Technology Platform 

- Moderated by Adrian Wilson, Managing Director, AWOL Media

Based on ITMA 2023’s overarching theme of Transforming the World of Textiles and its focused areas: advanced materials, innovative technologies, automation and digital future, and sustainability and circularity, the new ITMAlive series seeks to offer deeper discussions amongst leading industrialists and professionals on trending topics affecting the global textile and garment industry.

Listen to our ITMA 2023 theme song – Transforming the World of Textiles by Gigi McFarlane and share with your communities and friends. 

Discover the latest textile and garment industry insights and trends from CEMATEX associations and ITMA 2023 Organiser, ITMA Services.

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Reliance Industries Limited was not spared from the pandemic which has caused a shift in the company’s textile and garment markets. Anil Rajvanshi, senior executive vice president, head regulatory affairs (petchem) shares how they had to change their business strategies, explore new markets and more in this last episode of ITMA Live.

How did Oerlikon Nonwoven swiftly reallocate their production capacities to deliver meltblown systems to meet rising demand for protective masks and other medical protective equipment? Find out in this week’s ITMA Live interview with Dr. Ingo Mählmann, vice president of sales & marketing at Oerlikon Nonwoven.