13/12/2021 – Textile exchange sustainability conference
Annabelle Hutter named “Rising Star”
Creative Director of Säntis Textiles, Annabelle Hutter, has been announced as the winner of this year’s coveted Rising Star award at the Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference.
The Rising Star Award was presented at the Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference on 16th November 2021. From the left: Beth Jensen, Climate and Strategy Director at Textile Exchange, Annabelle Hutter, Creative Director Säntis Textiles, Helena Young climate change activist and educator. © Säntis Textiles
Annabelle was recognised for her continued work toward sustainable business practices and supporting the growth of the overall textile business.
The Rising Star award is presented to individuals that have shown initiative, excellent leadership skills, and ongoing action toward sustainable practices in the textile industry. Combined with studying at STF in Zürich, since joining the business in 2020, Annabelle Hutter has made her mark on the business by implementing new working practices, adopting a clear marketing direction, and setting out a concise strategy ready to take Säntis Textiles forward.
Annabelle Hutter, Creative Director at Säntis Textiles:
“I am incredibly proud to win this sought-after award, it is such an honour and a testament to not only my commitment to the textile industry but of the whole Säntis Textiles team too. Together, we are determined to develop technology and fabrics that truly offer sustainable solutions for brands to address the urgent action required for the textile generation of tomorrow. As a half Swiss, half Thai, 25-year-old female I am going to take this award win and use my platform to encourage positive and meaningful change within the textile industry. The support from the team since my arrival a short while ago has been fantastic and we cannot wait to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with sustainable fabrications over the coming years.”
Held both virtually and in-person for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference hosted changemakers, trailblazer and peers from around the globe, with the aim of driving impact and create efficiencies for the wider textile industry. Through a series of Round Table discussions and keynote presentations, the conference united leaders from across the industry to tackle urgent climate action on textile fibre and materials.
- Swiss company Säntis Textiles specialise in fibre, yarn and fabric development for the global market and is a key player in the sustainable textile industry. The textile company works with partners to inspire meaningful change in the industry through sustainable innovation and production. Säntis Textiles focus not only on the sustainable credentials of the finished fabric, but on the whole supply chain and production process.
