Join Hohenstein at booth #404 at Functional Fabric Fair Portland to gain insight on the latest in textile testing and performance, from comfort and compression to odor management and ecological impact.
Hohenstein is the show's official education partner.
Tue | July 16 | 1:00 PM
Recycled Claims: A Case Study on Challenges, Solutions and Validation
Why are there more claims of recycled materials than the world’s capacity to produce it? It’s cheaper to produce and hard to prove. Aside from integrity and fairness, there will soon be more reasons for verification: The digital product passport requirements, traceability laws, growing consumer awareness. Join us to explore how Bravado Designs uses third-party testing and certification to validate their claims and ensure credibility, make better choices and increase transparency. We’ll also discuss the current situation, laws that will affect recycled claims and different approaches for testing.
Wed | July 17 | 11:00 AM
Odor Management: Enhancing Performance and Sustainability
Developing clothing that’s high-performing and sustainable means taking the human factor into account. Sweat can react with textiles to produce unwanted odors, sending garments to the landfill along with brand loyalty. We’ll discuss the main approaches to managing odors - absorbing, masking, eliminating or washing away - and how the data can be used in both development and marketing.