| Time: | October 26, 2022 |
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The Allianz faserbasierte Werkstoffe Baden-Württemberg e.V. (AFBW) together with Deutsches Institut für Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf (DITF), are organising the 1st NATURALfiberEXTRACTION Congress on 26 October 2022 in the heart of Stuttgart. The focus of this premier event will be on industrial processing of renewable raw and residual materials.
To achieve the minimum climate targets, there is an urgent need to develop sustainable, CO2 neutral materials and to reduce energy consumption at once. Especially for natural fibers, the corresponding economic industrial processing methods in regional cycles must be developed, to reduce both costs and the environmental impact of transportation. Finally, pollution, such as that caused by microplastics, has to be avoided. Increasing deforestation worldwide contributes to around 12-15% of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to reforestation, the cultivation of fast-growing annual plants can contribute significantly to reducing CO2 concentrations.
Currently, there are many different machinery technologies on the market worldwide for processing natural fibres. The NATURALfiberEXTRACTION Congress aims to provide a platform for all stakeholders involved in the supply chain – from farmers to users – to get an overview of the different technologies, to share experiences and to provide a decision support for building an effective, economic and reliable supply chain for natural fibres.
The NATURALfiberEXTRACTION Congress intends to promote sustainable business, showing solutions for the efficient processing of plant-based raw materials and residues into fibres for clothing, home textiles and technical applications. The focus of the congress is on industrialised fibre extraction, as this is where fibre and textile technology know-how is most needed. In an accompanying exhibition and in a start-up and material slam, companies and institutes will present their competencies and offer opportunities for dialogue.
Selected start-ups will also give visitors the opportunity to get to know young companies and their innovative ideas and products.
More information on the programme and how to register can be found here.
