INSPIRING INNOVATION: Will molecular bonding of fibers mean the end of polyester?

27/11/2019 9 min Temporada 2 Episodio 13
INSPIRING INNOVATION: Will molecular bonding of fibers mean the end of polyester?

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Episode Synopsis

Here is a quick dose of inspiration! At Planet Textiles, Mike spoke to Spencer Null about Natural Fiber Welding's breakthrough solution: enabling natural fibers like cotton to behave like polyester. Is this a game changer? It is if it means poor quality fibers can be upgraded to premium fibers... Listen to this bite size pod to get a quick lesson on cool chemistry, and get inspired by a potentially disruptive approach. This interview was recorded in June 2019. This podcast is supported by the C&A Foundation, the H&M Foundation, The Rylander Foundation, and Tencel. It is produced in collaboration with Ecotextile News. 

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