Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

Lyocell from Hemp: A Journey from Concept to Production Reality (Room Indiana Convention Center, Room 140)

04 Nov 25
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Tracks: Emerging Technologies Conference

This session explores the early-stage challenges and breakthroughs in scaling lyocell manufacturing using hemp as a sustainable feedstock. Drawing from real-world experience, we’ll examine the technical, logistical, and market-related hurdles that arise when introducing innovative materials into established production systems. The presentation will highlight the critical role of collaboration, persistence, and adaptive problem-solving in advancing sustainable textile solutions. Attendees will gain practical insights into the potential of hemp-based lyocell and the broader implications for the future of eco-conscious manufacturing.