Accelerating the Transition to Biobased Materials

Hyosung is a complete sustainable textile solutions provider that produces world-class products, providing continuous innovation to the textile industry. Hyosung is the world’s largest manufacturer of spandex supplying the broadest range of stretch fiber offerings supported by exceptional technology and quality under its CREORA® Spandex and regen™ brands. Hyosung’s specialty nylon and polyester provide functional and sustainable fiber solutions that are essential to today’s dynamic textile market.

Based in Düsseldorf, Germany, Andreas has over 30 years’ experience in the textile, denim, sports, fashion, and retail markets. Prior to joining Hyosung, he was director of Retailpraxis, a company that develops, produces, and distributes international fashion and sportswear brands with a strong emphasis on sustainability. He holds a degree in textile engineering. His previous experience includes executive positions at ellesse, Puma and C&A.

“Textiles are more than materials—they are dynamic systems that embody heritage, advanced fibre engineering, and continuous innovation. My goal is to translate this evolution into each fabric and garment by integrating Hyosung’s latest high-performance fibre technologies to enhance durability, sustainability and comfort.”

Bruno Marengo is Head of Business Operations at Fairbrics, a French deeptech developing next-generation polyester made from captured CO₂. He works at the intersection of material innovation and textile manufacturing, supporting the development and industrialisation of CO₂-based polyester for yarn and fabric applications. His work covers textile trials, yarn development, technical partnerships and scale-up, working with brands, spinners and industrial partners to integrate lower-carbon materials into existing textile processes without compromising performance.

Kasper Nossent - Results-driven and innovation-focused senior executive with 20+ years of experience including 14 years as an APAC-based expat in R&D, high-tech, impact technologies, renewable energy solutions, sustainability, decarbonizing strategies and solutions, and textile processing. Holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering and MSc in Innovation Management, with a proven record in international sales, business development, and stakeholder engagement at C-suite level. Recognized for driving high-value commercial strategies, building global networks, and delivering complex, multi-disciplinary R&D programs. Experienced in translating breakthrough technologies into market-ready innovations, with expertise spanning operational R&D, strategic business development, sales leadership, policy advisory, and diplomacy. Former Science & Technology Attaché for the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan and fomer commercial director of DyeCoo Textile Systems.
Co-founder of Mariva Materials and currently working out of Bangkok as CCO for Mariva Materials to bring the next generation bio-based performance polymer for fibers to the textile market.