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Weaving innovation into textiles decarbonization strategy
January 11, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Growing worldwide demand for textiles faces increasing demands for sustainable manufacturing and decarbonization. Dr. Yuly Fuentes-Medel of MIT will discuss a fashion industry future that hinges on pioneering technologies, cutting-edge materials, and inventive strategies. She will explain how innovation can accelerate sustainability in the fashion industry and why we need it. Every human on the planet touches a textile, Fuentes-Medel says, and it is time to change our clothing to save the planet.