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MADE-BY was pleased to hold an event on sustainable options in wet processing, which created a forum for brands to connect with experts in the field, hear inspiring case studies and learn about sustainable alternatives.

Date: 24th January 2012
Time: 8.45am-7.30pm
Place: Amsterdam
Fee: MADE-BY Partner Brands € 95
Guest Brands € 150

Who attended? Technical Product Managers & Corporate Responsibility Managers
 

The Symposium provided a broad range of professionals with the opportunity to connect with experts in the field and become empowered to implement improvements in their wet processing supply chains.

Inspiring speeches presented by experts from the industry on the issues and sustainable solutions surrounding the wet processing of textiles. Amongst the speakers were representatives from key dyestuff and auxiliary chemical suppliers such as DyStar, Clariant, Genencor and Novozymes.

The morning seminars focused on the issues and impact of wet processing in general and also discussed the need to take a strategic approach to implementing improvements.

The afternoon sessions focused on sustainable solutions, covering cotton, synthetics and denim dyeing and finishing -  providing exciting new insights.

Many thanks to our sponsors:
Genencor, Novozymes and DyStar

Agenda

08.45 Registration
09.00 Welcome:  MADE-BY
09.15 Sustainable Wet Processing Strategy: A Pragmatic Supply Chain Approach, MADE-BY
10.00 A supply Chain Case Study: collaborative Approach, Genecor 

10.45  Ensuring Compliance: Restricted Substances and the REACH Legislation, Modint
11.30 The Detox Roadmap: Towards Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals, Greenpeace