Advanced Textiles Expo 2026

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Chemical Regulations Reshaping the Textile Industry (Room Campfire B, Booth 1303)

03 Nov 26

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Show Floor Education

Speaker(s): Shannon Gainey, Director of Global Regulatory Management, JM Huber Corporation

Textile chemical regulations are shifting fast, reshaping material selection and sourcing. This presentation will cover today’s key U.S. and EU developments, focusing on state bans on intentionally added PFAS in textile articles and apparel (e.g., CA and NY, effective Jan. 1, 2025), TSCA delays that complicate adoption of sustainable alternatives, and EU REACH reforms including a proposed broad PFAS restriction. Attendees will hear implications for compliance and reformulation.

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