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Among the exciting events featured in the programme are the Textile Colourant and Chemical Leaders Forum and Nonwovens Forum at ITMA 2015.
29th May 2015
Innovation in Textiles
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Milan
The leading textile and garment manufacturing technology showcase that takes place from 12-19 November in Milan, will be complemented by a wide range of knowledge sharing events that will feature discussions on issues that impact the industry’s sustainability.
Among the exciting events are the Textile Colourant and Chemical Leaders Forum and Nonwovens Forum at ITMA 2015.
Launched at ITMA 2011, the forum was a success, drawing lively participation from colour and chemical professionals, and fashion and sports brand owners from around the world. This year, the agenda will focus on sustainability in dyeing and finishing processes and participants will be updated on industry opportunities and best practices.
Covering a comprehensive range of issues, such as current challenges, solutions and future trends, the one-day forum on is divided into three sessions:
“Topics to be covered include the chemical/colourant suppliers’ response to current environmental issues, updates on REACH regulation, new dyeing and printing technologies and their impact in a more sustainable supply chain,” said Alessandro Gigli, board member of the Association of Italian Textile Chemists and Colourists, who chairs the forum programme committee.
“We have received many paper submissions as there is strong interest in sustainability issues impacting the textile and garment industry. We hope the forum will be a focal point for meaningful dialogues which will contribute to improvements in this sector.”
The Nonwovens Forum at ITMA is jointly organised by EDANA and MP Expositions. The forum will address pertinent issues, challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving world of nonwovens.
“The programme is built around the theme – Nonwovens: A World of Growth and Opportunities. Presentations on the latest applications and finishings will benefit ITMA visitors who are involved in or have the intention to move into nonwovens manufacturing,” said Pierre Conrath, Sustainability & Public Affairs Director, EDANA (Belgium), who will kick-off the forum with an introduction on the nonwovens industry.
“Participants will find it very useful to be able to visit the ITMA exhibition and view many of the technologies on show at the exhibition.”
The first session will focus on applications and technologies for nonwovens:
The second session explores added value ingredients and finishing for nonwovens:
In addition to the forums, ITMA participants can gain valuable insights into new technologies and research at the Research & Innovation Pavilion’s Speakers Platform. ITMA 2015 will also feature the World Textile Summit, a high-level knowledge sharing platform on 13 November. Co-located with ITMA 2015 is the Digital Textile Conference on 15 November.
ITMA 2015 showcases end-to-end solutions for the entire textile and garment making chain. The exhibition has a gross size of over 200,000 square metres. To-date, over 1,500 exhibitors from 47 economies have signed up to take part in the exhibition.
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