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ITMA 2019 forums draw

strong industry support

The world’s leading textile and garment technology 3rd Textile Colourant and Chemical Leaders Forum
exhibition, ITMA 2019, will be complemented by @ ITMA 2019 on 23 June will focus on the circular
several key forums when it is held in Barcelona in June, economy and resource sustainability strategy and how
two of which are the ITMAEDANA Nonwovens Forum innovation will drive future industry success. Launched
and Textile Colourant and Chemical Leaders Forum. at ITMA 2011, the forum, is an industry initiative that
draws lively participation from dyestuff, colour and
TMA-EDANA Nonwovens Forum: The Nonwovens chemical professionals from around the world.
Forum is jointly organised by ITMA and EDANA. To
be held on 21 June 2019, it will highlight the latest Themed ‘Meeting Resource Challenges in the
innovations in nonwovens. The theme of the forum is Circular Economy’, the 2019 forum explores how
‘Nonwovens Manufacturing Processes for the 21st textile chemicals and innovative and cleaner
Century: More Flexible, More Efficient, More technologies can help create a more sustainable
Sustainable’. future for the textile and garment industry.

Providing the latest industry insights will be keynote Presentations at the forum are clustered into three
speaker Mr David Allan, Editor, Nonwovens, RISI sessions:
(United States). His presentation is titled ‘Global - Resource management and Industry 4.0
Trends in Nonwoven Processes under Economic and - Responding to sustainability challenges with
Sustainability Constraints’. innovation
- Envisioning the future of the colourant and
The forum will feature three sessions: chemical industry
- Circular economy/challenges & opportunities for
processing bio-based & recycled materials on Speakers confirmed for the forum include Ms
nonwovens machinery Christina Raab, Global Implementation Director of
- Latest trends and innovation in nonwoven The ZDHC Foundation and another speaker is Ms
processes – including hybrids and composites Dunja Drmač, Sustainability Officer of the European
- Innovations in nonwovens technology Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX).

In addition, there will be a panel discussion with In addition other knowledge sharing activities include
experts from leading centres of excellence in the ITMA Innovation Lab. The Platform will be
nonwovens who will exchange their views on the complemented by a video showcase. A new
nonwoven processes of the 2030s. highlight, the ITMA Innovation Video Showcase will
provide a new channel for visitors to learn more
Textile Colourant and Chemical Leaders Forum: The about innovative exhibits at ITMA 2019.

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