Our Partners
Membership
Becoming a member of our consortium provides a strategic advantage in the evolving landscape of sustainable materials. With annual memberships available at both full and associate levels, members gain access to exclusive research, emerging data, and top-tier talent.
An annual membership of $33,000 per year (full member level*) or $11,000 per year (associate level) will give you access to unique resources.
Benefits
From shaping the future of alternative fiber development to tapping into industry-shifting sustainability analytics, your membership ensures you’re not just keeping up—you’re leading. Full members also receive first access to intellectual property and play a key role in directing our research priorities.
1. Our Research program
We are driving a $3 million-per-year research program to accelerate the development and adoption of alternative fibers—helping you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving materials landscape.
2.Sustainability Analytics Database
We are building the data foundation that will shape consumer expectations over the next 5–10 years—equipping you to adapt your supply chain, conversion processes, and investments well in advance.
3. Highly trained graduate students, ready to create value in your company.
Full member level gives you first access to intellectual property developed by the consortium and the opportunity to steer our research.
Proposed Plan
With a five-year research roadmap and a $3 million-per-year program, we are accelerating advancements across the full value chain—from feedstock preparation and pulping to fiber regeneration, composites, and business supply chain analysis. Members gain access to cutting-edge research in key application areas including market pulp, hygiene tissues, packaging, textiles, apparel, dissolving pulp, and nonwoven substrates. In addition, our work spans techno-economics, life cycle analysis, and consumer perception—ensuring you’re equipped with the knowledge and tools to lead in both performance and sustainability.
Fig. 2. SAFI Consortium proposed research.