Functional Fabric Fair Day 0 (Zero): Sustainability Workshop
At the Functional Fabric Fair “Day 0 (Zero)” Sustainability Workshop, sustainability practitioners will present a pragmatic approach to foundational topics as well as some of the latest updates and developments. Manufacturers will present real-world case studies related to the topics throughout the day. Attendees will participate in round table conversations and interactive activities, and will leave with new knowledge to use immediately starting on Day 1 of the Fair.
Please Note: Workshop availability is on a first-come, first-served basis as there are a limited number of seats, secure your spot at the time of registration. If you would like to upgrade to the Day 0 (ZERO): Sustainability Workshop pass in the future, you may reach out to our customer service team to get upgraded. If you are an exhibitor, you must purchase your conference pass in the exhibitor hub.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our customer service team at [email protected] or +1 (888) 464-6313 | +1 (203) 840-5630.
DAY 0 (ZERO): SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP AGENDA
8:00
Registration and coffee
8:30
Welcome
Jill Dumain – Fractal CSOs (Facilitator for the day)
8:45
Supply Network Actors
Kevin Myette – Bluesign Technologies
9:15
Supply Network Sustainability Hotspots
Eric Brody – Shift Advantage
9:45
Ensuring Human Health: The social side of materials production
Barbara Oswald – Bluesign Technologies
10:15
Break
10:30
Water scarcity and efficiency in Textile Dyeing and Finishing Manufacturer Case Study: Swisstex
Valerie Fishman – Netafim
11:15
Climate
Manufacturer Case Study: Primaloft
Michael Sadowski – Independent Consultant
Anne Cavassa – Primaloft
12:00
Lunch
1:00
Circularity Part 1: Textiles End-of-Life
Lauren Bright Founder and Principal Consultant at Torus
1:15
Circularity Part 2: Microfiber Pollution
Krystle Moody Wood – Founder & Principal Consultant at Materevolve LLC
1:30
Circularity Part 3: Biodegradation of Textiles
Libby Sommer – Independent Consultant
1:45
Circularity Panel Q&A
2:15
Break
2:30
Selling Sustainability to the C-Suite
Jill Dumain – Fractal CSOs
3:00
Sustainability Strategy Development
Todd Copeland – Copeland Consultancy
3:30
End of Session Survey
Jill Dumain – Fractal CSOs