Natural fibers - Sustainable Future Prospects?

27.4.2022
Evenemang
Campus Raseborg 1 bella
Datum: 27.4.2022
Plats: Online/ Raseborgsvägen 9, Classroom B 274

How can nettle and wool be utilized in order to make fine textiles? How can cultivation on wetlands provide us with natural fibers? Is a sustainable use of peatlands politically feasible? The subsequent part of the Natural Fibers seminar will address these questions by experts on 27th of April at Campus Raseborg. The event will be held both online and on site. Everyone interested is more than welcome! Sign up by clicking here

Event programme

  • Political Feasibility of Sustainable Peatland Use: Multilevel Governance and Lobbyism, Dr. Stefan Ewert, University of Greifswald
  • Alternative fiber rawmaterials to replace peat in bedding materials and growing media: opportunities and challenges, Tuula Jyske, Luke
  • Nettle fibre for fine textiles applications: material and product development, Samica Sadik, University of Helsinki
  • Natural and unique local wool from Finnish sheepfarms, Kaie Ahlskog, ProAgria

 

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