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Fibre2Fashion
5 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Sappi celebrates Petra Fagerstrí¶m's victory at CTF 2025
Sappi proudly congratulates Petra Fagerström, winner of the 2025 Challenge the Fabric (CTF) Award, for her outstanding contribution to sustainable fashion. Originally from Sweden and now based in London, Petra has gained recognition for her innovative approach to design, blending creativity with environmental consciousness. At a time when the global fashion industry faces increasing pressure to embrace sustainability, the CTF Award recognises designers who are leading the charge towards responsible innovation. Petra's winning designs, created in collaboration with her CTF Award Innovation Partner, Sappi Verve, exemplify the importance of conscious material choices in shaping the future of fashion. As part of her victory, she received a cash prize of $10,000. Sappi congratulates Petra Fagerstrí¶m, winner of the 2025 Challenge the Fabric Award, for her innovative, sustainable fashion designs using Verve fibre. Originally from Sweden and now in London, Petra impressed with her creative vision and eco-conscious approach, showing how responsible material choices can shape a more sustainable future for the fashion industry. Reflecting on her experience, Petra shared, 'I enjoyed the challenge of working with fabric made from Verve fibre. As a designer, I draw inspiration from the world around me and enjoy delving deeper into areas that spark my interest.' She embraced the opportunity to work with innovative textile solutions that enhance recyclability and reduce textile waste, and she is eager to further explore advancements in sustainable fashion. Competing against a strong lineup of finalists from the fashion capitals of London, Paris, and New York, Petra stood out for her ability to merge sustainability with creative excellence. The jury of industry professionals praised her work, stating, 'Petra's design demonstrated exceptional strength across all criteria: innovation, creativity, scalability of design culture, and commercial potential. Her approach was authentic and forward-thinking, aligning with emerging trends while maintaining a distinct creative vision. The commercial viability of her work was clear, proving that sustainability and creativity can successfully coexist in modern fashion." The CTF 2025 event in Milan welcomed around 180 industry stakeholders, including designers, retailers, and textile producers, all invested in advancing man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCF) as a viable alternative to conventional textiles. With growing scrutiny on fast fashion's environmental footprint, responsible fibre innovation has become a central focus in discussions about the industry's future. As one of the official sponsors of CTF 2025, Sappi reaffirmed its commitment to driving meaningful change through sustainable material development. Sappi Verve dissolving wood pulp continues to play a pivotal role in the evolution of traceable, eco-conscious fabrics, supporting the industry's broader transition towards circularity. Sappi's collaboration with Kara Fiber, which supplied the final Ecocell™ fabric for Petra's designs, further underscores its dedication to fostering innovation in textile production. Bernhard Riegler, VP Marketing, Sappi Dissolving Wood Pulp , expressed his enthusiasm for Petra's achievement, stating, 'We are incredibly proud to see Petra Fagerström embrace the possibilities of Verve fibre and bring her vision to life in such a compelling way. Her commitment to sustainability and innovation is exactly what the industry needs right now. The transformation of the fashion sector depends on responsible material choices, and seeing designers like Petra champion this cause gives us confidence that lasting change is on the horizon.' As the fashion industry accelerates its shift towards environmentally responsible production, initiatives like the CTF Award play a vital role in fostering dialogue and driving meaningful progress. As Petra embarks on her next projects, Sappi remains committed to supporting designers who are redefining fashion for a more sustainable future—where material choices make a lasting impact beyond the runway. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Zawya
06-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Regional Leaders unite to shape the future of construction and property tech at the Construction & Property Technology ConFEX
Dubai - The eighth edition of the Construction Technology ConFex (CTF) and Property Technology ConFex (PTF) successfully concluded on 1 May 2025, driving smarter, greener, and faster digital transformation across the built environment. Supported by the Dubai Land Department and Dubai Municipality, the event welcomed over 1000 attendees, including top developers, contractors, consultants, technology providers and government representatives. Major decision-makers from across the region and beyond gathered to explore cutting-edge innovations reshaping construction and property technology. Organised by Ventures Connect, this year's ConFEX hosted more than 160 speakers, 40 exhibitors and facilitated over 550 B2B meetings, sparking impactful discussions and strategic partnerships. Aisha Ali, COO, Premier Construction Software, headline sponsor of the event, said: 'As a leader in the AI-powered construction ERP space, Premier Construction Software was thrilled to connect with fellow industry thought leaders at the 8th Annual Construction Technology Confex UAE 2025. This event allowed us to showcase how accounting software is transforming the way general contractors and developers operate. CTF is an ideal stage to champion innovation and advance the digital transformation conversation.' The conference agenda focused on four key pillars: Tech for Climate, Tech for the Social Agenda, Tech for Competitive Edge, and Tech for Productivity and Performance, each reflecting the urgent need to accelerate digital adoption and meet national decarbonisation goals. A central theme was the growing convergence of Contech and Proptech, highlighting how the traditionally separate domains are evolving into a unified, tech-driven ecosystem. Speakers emphasised that bridging these areas unlocks new efficiencies, drives sustainability, and enables adaptable spaces that respond to changing occupancy needs and user experiences. Technology focus areas included AI and IoT, modern construction methods, robotics, Common Data Environments, digital twins, and cybersecurity. The conference also explored innovations in data centre infrastructure, super apps, and tech-enabled urban living, reinforcing the depth of the program. 'This was our biggest CTF and PTF to date, and the positive feedback from speakers, sponsors, and attendees underlines the growing importance of understanding how digitalisation and technology are transforming the built environment,' said Katie Briggs, Director, CTF. 'Contech and Proptech are evolving into a seamless ecosystem bound by technology, driving smarter, more efficient, and sustainable construction and real estate practices.' Industry leaders from companies such as Aldar Properties, NEOM, Red Sea Global, ROSHN Group, Emaar, Masdar City, Alec, Damac Properties, and Sobha Realty shared insights, case studies, and collaborative visions for the future. Attendees benefited from high-value networking opportunities and actionable knowledge designed to improve both capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational efficiency (OpEx) across the asset lifecycle. The Construction Technology Awards 2025, held on 1 May, celebrated standout individuals, organisations, and projects demonstrating leadership in digital transformation, innovation, and sustainability. With over 300 submissions across 24 categories, the awards drew regional attention and elevated industry benchmarks. Project Awards Sustainable Project of the Year: Warsan Waste Management Centre - Dubai Municipality BIM Project of the Year: Amaala Staff Village - Zone 5 - Group AMANA Offsite Project of the Year: Sindalah Island - BEC Arabia Digital Project of the Year: Adassa - NEOM Tech for Safety & Wellbeing Award: Operational Excellence Through Technology For Safety & Wellbeing - Emaar The Economic City (KAEC) Organisation Awards BIM Organisation of the Year: Dubai Municipality Consultant of the Year: PNC Architects | Sobha Realty Contractor of the Year: Trojan Construction Group Startup of the Year: MyCrane Digital Design Organisation of the Year: AtkinsRéalis Sustainable Organisation of the Year: Majid Al Futtaim Digital Transformation of the Year - Client: Dubai Holding Real Estate Digital Transformation of the Year - Contractor: Innovo Digital Transformation of the Year - Consultant: Khatib & Alami PropTech Digital Transformation Award: A.R.M. Holding PropTech Digital Transformation Award - Highly Commended: ROSHN Group Individual Awards ConTech Rising Star of the Year: Ammar Al Jamal - Trojan General Contracting ConTech Star of the Year: Amarnath Patnam - PNC Architects Bim Champion of the Year - Client: Abuzar Aftab Shaikh - Red Sea Global Bim Champion of the Year - Contractor: Youssry Salman - Saudi Binladin Group - Contracting BIM Champion of the Year - Consultant: Huzaifa Electricwala - Parsons Sustainability Leader of the Year: Nazly Asadollahpour - Majid Al Futtaim Editor's Choice Award - Digital Project: Aldar Properties Editor's Choice Award - Workforce Digital Upskilling: Rua Al Madinah Holding ConTech Leader of the Year: Ismail Azam - NEOM The success of CTF and PTF 2025 was made possible through the support of sponsors and exhibitors, including Procore, Coburns-Pulse Air Testing, Premier Construction Software, Dassault Systèmes, Khatib & Alami, EllisDon, First Bit, Danaos Management, Egnyte, Trojan Construction Group, Lupa Technology, Milwaukee, Tendered, Bentley, Masin Al, Parsons, ALEC, ALEMCO, LINQ, Vortex, ePROMIS, ImageGrafix Software, Cupix, PropVR, CMIC, KEO International Consultants, Optima, Angelswing, ARISTON Group, Group AMANA, Dupod, Dubox, Facilio, AtkinsRéalis, 5th Street, Innovo, CIVE, CEB - Mohamed Elkhateeb Holding Company, ZWSOFT, WhiteHelmet, Gamma AR, Netsmartz, Xpedeon, 36 Zero, nCircle, Al Suwaidi Computer, Siraj Finance, Propwise, Shape, Deed, Urban Surveys, Al Waab Building Contracting, Mygate, Zoho, Cube and Digital Solution. About Ventures Connect: Ventures Connect is a partnership between b2b Connect and Ventures Middle East, two businesses committed to empowering companies across the Middle East and Africa Region while enabling critical connections with key stakeholders and decision makers across various industries. b2b Connect provides content development across a range of business-to-business formats. It owns, designs, manages and produces events for a range of industry-leading clients in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT). Run by senior media professionals, b2b Connect has a track record of creating innovative and market-driven business-to-business solutions. It also delivers sponsorship and exhibition revenues, conducts industry research and trend analysis, delivers market scoping and commercial validation, and organises trade missions and b2b meetings. Established in 2002, Ventures Middle East (VME) is an international management consulting company providing strategic business advisory services across the GCC and the wider MENA region. Since inception, its multinational executive leadership team has empowered clients with access to an established business network, market insights and the competitive edge necessary for success. VME covers all sectors and industries and provides unparalleled customized analysis and superior strategic insights.
