September 2027

Messegelaende HannoverGermany

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Transforming the Denim Industry – Sustainable Materials & Circular Solutions

Transforming the Denim Industry: Sustainable Materials & Circular Solutions

The denim industry has long faced environmental challenges, from the high resource demands of production to the growing issue of post-consumer waste. This episode explores how the industry can adopt sustainable materials and innovative circular recycling solutions to reduce its environmental footprint, with a focus on material sourcing, waste reduction, and closed-loop systems.

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Meet the Expert Panel

Dr Ana Rodes

Head of Sustainability

Recover Textile Systems, S.L.

Dr Ana Rodes is Head of Sustainability at Recover, with expertise in corporate sustainability, decarbonisation, and circular economy. An Industrial Engineer with a PhD in Textile Engineering, she is passionate about driving sustainable transformation in fashion through innovation, communication, and responsible supply chains. She also holds certifications in sustainability leadership.

Mr Marco Lucietti

Director of Strategic Projects

ISKO

Marco Lucietti is Director of Strategic Projects at ISKO where he drives value through responsible innovation. With over 25 years of experience in leading roles at global ingredient brands such as DuPont and Invista, his focus lies in advancing sustainability, ethics and strategic growth across the textile and fashion industries.

Mr. Matteo Mutti

Chief Sales & Service Officer, Itema Group – Head of Textile Innovation, ItemaLab

Itema Group

Matteo Mutti joined Itema in 1997 and since then has been assigned to key roles becoming in 2024 Chief Sales & Service and Head of Textile Innovation of ItemaLab. A versatile manager with strong technical and commercial expertise, he is focused in providing added value solutions and services to the textile industry.

Moderated by

Dr Karen K. Leonas

Professor of Textile Sciences

North Carolina State University

Dr Karen K. Leonas is a professor of textile sciences at the Wilson College of Textiles, specialising in sustainability, polymer engineering, and environmental impact in textile production. With a strong industry and academic background, she researches circular economy solutions, polymer degradation, and sustainable materials. She actively collaborates with industry and global sustainability initiatives.