Audience:
Open industry. All apparel and footwear industry professionals, regardless of AAFA membership, are encouraged to participate.
Description:
IDFL's April 2021 webinar covered the basics of polyester testing. This webinar will describe the relationship of polyester fiber characteristics to finished product performance. You will learn what to look for in your fibers to reach your product performance specifications. IDFL will also explain the traceability process for raw materials, especially recycled materials. We will briefly review the upcoming changes in U.S. labeling and sterilization laws.
Attendees of this webinar will learn:
- The new U.S. labeling and sterilization laws.
- The relationship of polyester filling characteristics to optimal product performance.
- The traceability process, especially recycled material.
Speakers:
Kristen Lieber
CFO
IDFL Laboratory and Institute AAFA
Wilf Lieber
CEO
IDFL Laboratory and Institute AAFA
James Moore
Asia CEO
IDFL Laboratory and Institute
Moderator:
Kristen Kern
Manager of Supply Chain and Sustainability Initiatives
AAFA
As Manager of Supply Chain and Sustainability Initiatives, Kristen leads the AAFA Sustainability portfolio, working with government and industry professionals to further environmental sustainability in the apparel and footwear industry. She also leads the AAFA Product Safety portfolio, collaborating with stakeholders to create best practices and regulations for safe, quality products for consumers. Kristen holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Fashion Merchandising and Design, and French, with a minor in Chemistry from Virginia Tech.