Material Solutions: Bioplastics Beyond Packaging – Fibres & Textiles

The textile industry is under increasing pressure to reinvent itself. From microplastic pollution and fossil-based fibres to complex recycling streams, conventional textile systems are reaching structural limits. A new generation of biobased materials is stepping in — engineered not just for sustainability, but for performance.

What if fibres derived from beet and sugar cane could be designed at the molecular level to function in woven and non-woven applications? What if enzymatically engineered biomaterials could integrate seamlessly into existing textile processes while improving environmental performance? And how far have bioplastics already advanced in clothing and textile printing?

This edition of the EUBP Talks explores how Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials and other bioplastics are entering woven, non-woven, and broader textile applications. From fibre formation and material functionality to real-world use in garments and printing technologies, our experts will provide insights into processing, scalability, and market potential.

Join us to discover how biotechnology, polymer science, and textile engineering are converging to redefine fibre innovation. Whether you are active in textiles, non-wovens, product development, R&D, sustainability strategy, or materials science, this session will deliver practical knowledge and forward-looking perspectives.

The fibres of the future are growing in fields today. Ready to weave them into your innovations?

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and engage in discussions on the evolving landscape of material solutions with bioplastics!

Speakers:

• Introduction: Bio-based materials for textile applications, with Lutz Walter, ETP
• Expert Talk 1: Applications of bioplastics in clothing and printings, with Willem Uyttendaele, Centexbel
• Expert Talk 2: Applications of the Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials to woven, non-woven and textiles, with Natnael Behabtu, IFF