Tackling textile microplastics: A Panel with Under Armour and Polymateria

Techstyler + Conservation X Labs: Microfiber Innovation Series

This panel discussion and Q&A features leading voices in the pursuit of microplastic elimination, in conversation with Techstyler.

This panel discussion brings together industry thought-leaders to discuss the current opportunities and barriers to eliminating synthetic micro plastics arising from textiles during wear, washing and at end-of-life.

Experts from Under Armour and Polymateria will discuss the market demands and tradeoffs currently required to protect our environment and oceans from microplastic pollution.

The panel will also discuss innovation opportunities for startups and provide an opportunity to ask direct questions about the Microfiber Innovation Challenge, which closes on Jun 25th.

Join Techstyler editor Brooke Roberts-Islam as she discusses tackling textile microplastics with:

Kyle Blakely, Vice President, Materials and Manufacturing Innovation, Under Armour

Niall Dunne, CEO, Polymateria; Sustainability Advisor Board Member, UK Research and Innovation

Dr. Sydney Gladman, Chief Scientific Officer, Material Innovation Initiative

Barbara Martinez, Open Innovation Director, Conservation X Labs (Q&A only)