#HEIMTEXTIL 2024

2023-12-21

DNFI at Heimtextil 2024

The public panel discussion of DNFI members in Frankfurt is scheduled for 11 January 2024 at 11:00 during the Heimtextil trade fair.

Textiles made from natural fibres: obstacle or opportunity and game changer? As DNFI, we want to get the opinion of international textile experts on whether they see a change in the textile industry in the short, medium or long term. Trade fair visitors can ask their questions live and join in the discussion.

The Future of Natural Fibres for Textiles by DNFI.org

10:45 Meet at the Econogy Talk area in Hall 12.0 at Messe Frankfurt

11:00 Welcome by Elke Hortmeyer, Chair DNFI

11:10 Panel discussion: A Insights sprint on the economic and ecologic side of natural fibres.

• Moderator: Elke Hortmeyer, DNFI

• Dalena White, IWTO, regulatory developments in the EU of interest to natural fibre industries

• Dr. Christian Schindler, ITMF, developments in machinery technology that will have an impact on use of natural fibres.

• Dr. Terry Townsend, Cotton Analytics, overview of world natural fibre production, value and employment

• Khaled Schuman, Cotton Egypt, factors underlying the growth of cotton consumption in Egypt during recent years

• Amelie Pörschmann, textile designer, Sustainable textile alternative for home and garden products

11:45 DNFI 2023 Innovation in Natural Fibres Award Ceremony

Date: 11th January 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 CET

Place: Messe Frankfurt/Germany, Hall 12, Level 0, Econogy Talk area

Organizer Site: https://heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com/

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