Conference Speakers

Jason Finnis

Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer, Bast Fibre Technologies, Inc.

BIOGRAPHY

Jason Finnis is a 30-year veteran of the hemp and natural fibre industries with hands-on experience in all aspects of the value chain. He has a strong background in fibre innovation and is adept at developing intellectual property that leverages the inherent qualities of bast fibres and brings performance and sustainability to the nonwoven and textile industries. Current Board member of the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance.

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Performance Enhanced Natural Fibres from Hemp, Flax, Jute and Kenaf: The Plastic-free Future of Nonwovens

Recent technology advancements have created an intact, all-nature fiber that has the same technical consistency and quality of a synthetic fiber. Using state-of-the-art processing techniques and advanced testing methods, BFTi has created a compostable alternative to synthetic fibers that can run at commercial speeds – event at 100% concentrations – and produce fabrics that meet or exceed the highest technical standards common for synthetic fibers.

Jason Finnis, CTO of Bast Fiber Technologies, Inc, will discuss the advancements BFTi has made to their supply chain management, process control as well as provide a dive into the enhanced performance characteristics important to wipe manufacturers – compostablity, absorbency and softness – that make bast fibers the ideal plastic-free wipe substrate.