Moderator CTF – Nina Elmersson: 

CTF attracts a wide range of industry professionals to learn about and use cellulosic fibers through events like the "Challenge Fabric" competition. The aim is to improve and eliminate misconceptions about cellulosic fibers, while providing a platform for themed conferences to discuss future development, enhance industry communication and collaboration, and improve overall efficiency.

Representatives from Various Segments of the Value Chain: 

A. Johannes Bogren – Södra (Sweden): Pulp producer 

B. Zhang Dongbin – Tangshan Sanyou: Cellulosic fiber manufacturer 

C. Ye Yu – FUEN Textile: Fabric manufacturer with spinning, weaving, and dyeing-finishing capabilities 

D. Yu Jintao – Bestseller: Brand representative

1.How can we reduce the information gap in cellulosic fiber sourcing and improve public understanding?

A (Södra): In the paper industry, certifications like SCC and LCA are widely adopted. The cellulosic fiber sector should enhance collaboration with third-party organizations so that raw material origins can be traceable in finished garments.

2. What are the challenges to sustainability in the cellulosic fiber industry? 

B (Tangshan Sanyou): The key issue is the lack of consistent or standardized actions across the value chain. While consumer awareness and recognition of sustainability are increasing, there is no unified requirement for traceability, making it difficult for enterprises to navigate. The main challenge lies in establishing consistent and standardized frameworks.

3. What suggestions do you have for the future development of wood-based fibers? 

C (FUEN Textile): Sustainability claims are already standardized and supported by many international certifications, gaining wide recognition from brands. However, as a fabric manufacturer, we suggest the creation of a unified, closed-loop, third-party international certification system.

4. Are current cellulosic fiber producers sufficiently standardized? 

D (Bestseller): From a brand perspective, wood-based fibers still lack certain standardized certifications to complete the entire circular system. 

5. Besides participating in industry events, what communication is needed between brands and the supply chain? 

D (Bestseller): Among different fiber materials, cotton accounts for about half, polyester around 40%, and cellulosic fibers less than 10%. Many consumers are still unaware that cellulosic fibers come from forests. From a buyer's standpoint, we want to know the origin of the wood chips and who the stakeholders are throughout the process. 

B (Tangshan Sanyou): Development always faces bottlenecks. Cellulosic fiber is an excellent material, and sustainability certification has made great strides. The next steps are improving pricing competitiveness and expanding applications. Overcoming these bottlenecks requires industry collaboration to better present the material to brands and consumers and develop broader use cases. 

A (Södra): Cellulosic fibers share similar properties with cotton. We could learn from the development and application strategies of cotton and identify unique selling points for wood-based fibers. 

6. What is the future trend of wood-based fibers in the context of increasing use of recycled materials? 

D (Bestseller): Recycled materials are a critical focus for brands, with a goal of sourcing 30% from such materials by 2030. Recycled fibers are a supplement to current materials but require standardized, recognized certifications-similar to recycled polyester. As technology advances, more certified products will emerge. 

C (FUEN Textile): We have received much feedback from brands and are in communication with Sanyou on how to develop a recycled fiber product line. Both brands and consumers are placing greater emphasis on environmentally friendly, renewable materials. Future growth is clear, and we look forward to deeper collaboration with fiber and pulp producers. 

B (Tangshan Sanyou): Recycled fibers and conventional cellulosic fibers complement each other. Sanyou has already produced over 10,000 tons of recycled fibers using regenerated pulp and has developed Modal and other finished products from them. 

A (Södra): Both categories will continue to grow and interact with other fibers. By 2050, we may reach certain key milestones in this development. 

7. What are the prerequisites for making wood-based fibers a mainstream material? 

A (Södra): Independent third-party certifications. 

B (Tangshan Sanyou): Showcasing inherent properties and fostering partnerships. 

C (FUEN Textile): A balance between performance, cost, and sustainability.