Global polyester production rose by nearly five million tonnes in 2025, and almost all of that growth was virgin, fossil-based fibre (Textile Exchange). Its environmental cost still isn’t in the price tag or performance assessments. This panel explores the pull and push factors that could redesign the business case for bio-based and recycled alternatives, from cheaper feedstocks and joint buying through fibre clubs to sanctioned-oil traceability risks and consumer backlash.
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These focused, problem-solving sessions tackle critical business challenges and provide clear and practical outputs.
