Designing Circularity:
BioCircular Materials Alliance Spotlight
Join us for an essential conversation on the next frontier of fashion circularity, featuring global leaders from the BioCircular Materials Alliance:
Spiber, DyStar, and the Albini Group.
From protein-based fibers to non-toxic dye chemistry and regenerative supply chains, these innovators are laying the groundwork for a truly circular textile system—one built with biology, not fossil fuels.
Spiber is pioneering Brewed Protein™ materials through precision fermentation—biofabricated fibers designed to biodegrade and cycle safely through natural systems.
DyStar, a global leader in textile coloration, is rethinking the chemistry of dyes—developing solutions that reduce water, waste, and toxicity across the fashion lifecycle.
Albini Group, renowned Italian textile house, is integrating biofabricated and bio-circular materials into heritage-quality fabrics—proving that sustainability and luxury can co-exist.
Whether you’re a fashion brand, investor, or supply chain strategist, this webinar offers a rare look at how circular systems are moving from lab to loom—backed by collaborative action and real-world metrics.
Discover how these partners are aligning materials innovation with measurable planetary health.
Featuring
Kenji Higashi
Executive Vice President
Spiber Inc.
Kenji has a background in biotechnology, and since 2013 his mission has been to maximize Spiber’s contributions towards creating a more sustainable and circular society.
Established in September 2007, Spiber Inc. is a Japanese biotechnology startup utilizing cutting-edge synthetic biology, polymer science, and material science for the development of its novel Brewed Protein materials made from plant-based sugars utilizing microbial fermentation technology.Spiber is more than a materials company, it’s committed to tackling pressing social needs by crafting and providing innovative solutions to contribute to sustainable human well-being.
Fanny Vermandel
Vice President
DyStar Group
Fanny has a strong foundation in global textile supply chains, politics, economics, business, finance, and human psychology. She brings deep expertise in managing complex multicultural teams and navigating matrix organizations.
Trained in textile engineering and dyes, and experienced across product management, R&D, IP, product safety, and chemical legislation, Fanny combines analytical thinking and strategic insight with integrity and a disciplined, passionate approach to teamwork. Having lived and worked in Belgium, Germany, Singapore, and China, she offers a truly global perspective.
Marco Raganato
Innovation Project Manager
Albini Group
Innovation Project Manager with international experience driving sustainable innovation across the biotech, fashion, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Specializes in aligning R&D, strategy, and operations to deliver impactful solutions in next-generation materials, processes, and circular systems.
Leads end-to-end innovation pipelines—from scouting and validation to industrial scale-up—while enabling cross-functional execution, securing intellectual property, and optimizing process efficiencies. Known for translating complex R&D into strategic value, accelerating sustainable transformation, and helping organizations gain a competitive edge.
Benjamin A. Chalmers
Senior Scientist
DyStar Group
Highly experienced Synthetic Organic Chemist, specializing in Medicinal, Agricultural, Radical and Polymer Chemistry.
International Academic and Industrial Chemistry experience with multiple top-tier academic publications and patent applications with multiple collaborations over a broad spectrum of chemistry fields.