Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sit at the center of intensifying regulation, litigation, and consumer scrutiny. In this webinar we’ll examine where PFAS (and other emerging chemicals of concern) show up in the textile supply chain, share a decision framework you can reuse for any substance class, and spotlight the latest alternatives identification, reformulation, and circular-design solutions from both the textile and adjacent industries. The comprehensive nature of this webinar will appeal to textile brands, manufacturers, as well as other organizations looking to be leaders in addressing chemicals of concern. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the regulatory and market dynamics at play as well as actionable approaches to remaining proactive so they can innovate, rather than scramble, when requirements change.

Key Takeaways

• Regulation & Litigation Radar: Get the latest state and federal thresholds, plus signals from corporate restricted-substance lists and class-action trends that are moving faster than formal rule-making.
• Innovation Toolkit: Discover proven and in-market PFAS-free solutions and innovation tactics that improve both compliance and circularity.
• Benchmark Across Industries: See how apparel can borrow lessons from home textiles, food packaging, and electronics sectors that have already weathered similar chemicals of concern transitions.
• Act Early, Partner Wisely: Discover practical steps to move from reactive substitution to proactive portfolio management through strategic collaboration.

Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/rti-affoa

About Your Speakers:

Kayla Messier Jones, MBA
Innovation Analyst
RTI International

Kayla Messier Jones is an Innovation Analyst at RTI International, specializing in sustainable formulation and product innovation for consumer products. With more than eight years of experience, she helps brands identify emerging ingredient technologies, develop safer-chemistry strategies, and launch sustainability initiatives that deliver both business value and environmental protection. Prior to joining RTI in 2021, Kayla oversaw coating-systems implementation at the Naval Surface Warfare Center and later formulated and brought to market 175+ home-, air-, personal-care, and cosmetic products for major private-label clients. Her B.S. in Polymer & Color Chemistry from North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and STEM-MBA equip her to craft roadmaps for sustainable innovation grounded in both technical rigor and business insight.

Allison Lim, Ph D
Innovation Analyst
RTI International

Dr. Allison Lim is an Innovation Analyst at RTI International with over seven years of R&D experience in polymers and materials science. At RTI, Allison focuses on sustainability and circular economy related projects, especially those related to plastics, polymers, or materials. She works with international teams and clients in commercial, government, and NGO sectors on foresight, technology scouting, landscaping, and insight-based projects. Prior to joining RTI, she developed novel polymers for applications in nuclear radiation detection, haptics, and wearable electronics through research roles at the Colorado School of Mines, Sandia National Laboratories, and the University of California, San Diego.