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Dr. Rachel McQueen

What’s arriving at the back door? Why it matters and implications for transitioning
to a circular economy.

Online

Feb 25, 2021

1:00 - 1:50 pm (EST)

Speaker: Dr. Rachel McQueen, Professor, Textile Science in the Department of Human Ecology,
University of Alberta.

         Textile waste has become increasingly common due to the significant rise in clothing production and consumption associated with the fast fashion business model. Transitioning from a linear “take-make-use-waste” model to a circular  economy, where materials are valued,products are used for as  long as possible, and waste is considered a resource, is essential. Understanding the types of clothing and textile items that are circulating in Canada is crucial for identifying what is valued in second-hand markets and what from post-consumer textile waste could be available for recycling systems. This presentation will focus on the research conducted by Dr. McQueen and collaborators.Their research is aimed at understanding the types of clothing and textile donations flowing through second-hand markets. It will draw on interview data from thrift stores and a sorting project to highlight the challenges and opportunities associated with reusing and recycling textiles in Canada today.

Sustainability in the Textile Industry: A Case Study of Davey Textile Solutions

Online

October 22, 2024

1:00-2:00 pm (EST)

Speaker: Lauren Degenstein, Sustainability, Training/ Production Coordinator, Davey Textile Solution, AB, Canada

        The textile and apparel industry is considered one of the highest-impact sectors globally in terms of environmental and climate change impact. This webinar will delve into the major areas of focus regarding sustainability in the textile and apparel industry, including circularity, next gen materials, supply chain traceability, and decarbonization. It will feature Davey Textile Solutions as a case study, showcasing its commitment to extended producer responsibility and its strides towards a sustainable production model. Attendees will gain tangible insights from Davey Textile Solutions' sustainability journey and learn how they might apply common sustainability practices to their organizations.

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AI-powered Smart Wearable Textiles for Boundless Applications

Online

May 9 2024

1:00 - 1:45 pm (EST)

Speaker: Harishkumar Narayana, Lead Textile Engineering, Texavie Technologies Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada.

         Smart Textiles are reshaping the landscape of wearable technology by revolutionizing human-computer interactions. Join us for a webinar where we will unveil groundbreaking research innovations, showcasing AI-powered wearables that transcend boundaries across domains such as healthcare, sports, AR, and VR.

Removing textile colorants from aqueous sources towards water sustainability

Presenters: Januka Budhathoki-Uprety, Assistant Professor, Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, North Carolina State University, NC

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The United Nations has an ambitious sustainable development goal to achieve safe drinking water for all by 2030. However, about 26% of people still lack access to safe drinking water. One of the major causes of this issue is water pollution. Synthetic dyes, which are colorants widely used in commercial products including textiles, leathers, paper, and food, are among the contaminants from industrial discharge that cause severe water pollution. In this webinar, learn about the development of a polymer and its application in removing synthetic textile dyes from water sources. It was found that the polymer removed textile dyes from aqueous solution resulting in visibly clean water. The process involved a simple two-phase extraction, in which polymer was dissolved in a solvent that is immiscible to water forming two phases (just like oil-water mixture). Once the polymer removed the dyes from the aqueous phase, the polymer can be separated from the dye. Interestingly, the recovered polymer can be used repeatedly for removing more dyes from aqueous samples. This work illustrates that polymeric materials have great potential to effectively remove such contaminants from water resources and improve water quality.

February 1st, 2023

1:00 - 1:45 pm (EST)

What is an Arc Rating and How is it Determined?

Presenters: Stacy Klausing, PPE Project Manager; Brian Shiels, Service Line Manager. ArcWear A division of Kinectrics, Kentucky, USA.

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Learn about flame resistant and arc rated personal protective equipment (PPE), the hazards it is used for and how the PPE evaluated to be placed on the market. The webinar will include information around the evaluation of clothing, gloves, face protection, and fall protection for the arc flash hazard.

August 24th, 2022

1:00 - 1:45 pm (EST)

The History of AATCC TM212, Test Method for Fiber Release During Laundering

Presenter: Heather Elliot, Product Integrity Manager, Smartwool, a VF Corporation headquartered in Colorado, USA.

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Release of textile fibres into the world’s waterways is a serious environmental issue.  In the fall of 2021, The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) launched a new test method TM212 Fiber Fragment Release During Home Laundering, a timely and significant tool for those who wish to study this phenomenon in a systematic manner.

February 9th, 2022

1:00 - 1:30 pm (EST)

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