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nova talk: Next Generation Cellulose Fibre – Lyocell 2.0
nova talk: Next Generation Cellulose Fibre – Lyocell 2.0
Sustainability and Circularity in Innovative Textiles
13 November, 13:00 – 14:30h CET (online) – free of charge
Lyocell, a material made from cellulose, is gaining strong attention in the textile industry for its strength, softness, and sustainable production. As the textile industry increasingly prioritises circularity and sustainability, Lyocell 2.0 offers promising solutions through balanced high-quality performance combined with environmental responsibility, while also standing out for its recyclability and versatility.
On 13 November 2025, 13:00-14:30 CEST, nova-Institute will host the first ever nova talk — an interactive online-discussion format offering in-depth discussions on cellulose fibre innovation. This event will bring together internationally recognised experts Asta Partanen (nova-Institute), Philipp Köhler (Thuringian Institute for Textile and Plastics Research Rudolstadt e.V. – TITK), and Manuel Steiner (LIST Technology AG) to explore next generation cellulose fibres from multiple perspectives.
As current EU directives for textiles are focussing on circularity and sustainability in textile fibres, the discussion will offer an overview of different fibre-to-fibre recycling methods as well as market figures and technology data. A special focus is set on one of the most growing textile fibres: Lyocell. Other key topics will include the emerging use of ionic liquids in Lyocell production, a comparison of chemical and mechanical fibre recycling, and how Lyocell compares with viscose in terms of recyclability and circularity. The panel will also cover technical advances in re-pulping cellulose to regenerate full Lyocell fibres, current trends, and international highlights.
This event is generously sponsored by LIST Technology AG. Based in Switzerland, List Technology AG is the leading technology provider for highly viscous and phase-changing industrial processes based on KneadingReactors, such as dissolution processes for spinning solutions, and inventor of the Lyocell 2.0 technology. LIST’s support highlights the importance of sustainable materials research in driving the textile industry’s future.
The TITK – Thuringian Institute for Textile and Plastics Research Rudolstadt e.V. is among the leading private institutes for polymer-based functional and engineering materials. With a modern technology park, it has recently advanced textile recycling, presenting at the World Expo in Japan the first polo shirt made from triple‑recycled cellulose fibre. The fibre, Lyohemp®, is TITK’s innovation and the first Lyocell made from hemp pulp.
nova talks embraces active audience participation through live Q&A, creating a dynamic dialogue to deepen understanding of next-generation Lyocell and its role in advancing sustainable textile value chains, but also offering a rare opportunity to engage directly with top experts shaping circular and sustainable textile innovation.
Join this session to gain a comprehensive understanding of how Lyocell helps building a truly circular textile economy.
To become part of the discussion, register here for free.
You want to put your own topic on the agenda and initiate your own nova talk? Find options and conditions in the nova talk flyer or get in touch via guido.mueller@nova-institut.de to learn more about the format.