Allertex Of America Names Jason Johnson Technical Sales & Business Development Director

CORNELIUS, N.C. — October 6, 2020 — Allertex of America Ltd. CEO Alistair Deas is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Johnson as technical sales & business development director.

Jason has been with Allertex for two years in which he has achieved record machinery sales in new markets. Allertex recognizes the U.S. nonwovens and technical textile industry continues to grow and evolve generating new, exciting opportunities. This appointment will play a major role in Allertex’s aggressive approach to new opportunities.

Johnson’s vast experience in the nonwovens industry will be an asset to the position and will provide support to the CEO in focusing Allertex sales and marketing strategy.

Posted October 6, 2020

Source: Allertex of America Ltd.

Jenoptik Announces The Appointment Of Steve Green As President For Smart Manufacturing Solutions

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — October 6, 2020 — Jenoptik has announced the appointment of Steve Green as president of JENOPTIK Automotive North America.

North America is a key market for smart manufacturing technologies in the fields of automation, laser processing, and metrology. Green’s experience in manufacturing and automation will help lead the way towards executing key market strategies for growth in the region, continuing to expand the company’s product offerings into different industries and magnify customer service efforts.

“We welcome Steve’s extensive management and industry experience to the team as we continue to expand our North American operations and establish ourselves as a global supplier of integrated manufacturing solutions,” said Martin Kuhnhen, head of the Light & Production division. “Steve brings a wealth of industry know-how to the team that includes a valuable mix of product, systems, customer service, sales and business leadership experience within a broad range of manufacturing markets.”

Green has more than 25 years of manufacturing, automation and specialty tooling experience, supporting North American energy and automotive markets. Prior to Jenoptik, Steve worked in several roles at KUKA Robotics including Operations & Customer Services manager, president KUKA Canada, and president KUKA Robotics USA.

Posted October 6, 2020

Source: Jenoptik

Eurofins Launches Europe’s First Validated Test Method To Evaluate Filtration Capacity Of Masks For SARS-Cov-2

LUXEMBOURG — October 6, 2020 — Eurofins Scientific SE: Eurofins Textile Testing Spain announces the launch and validation of a new test method to evaluate the filtration capacity of masks with 100 nanometre particles, the estimated mean size of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Eurofins Textile Testing Spain is currently the only laboratory in Europe and one of only three laboratories in the world to offer such a test, which is mandatory for all masks sold in the North American market.

The test can be used to evaluate the efficacy and safety of surgical masks and hygienic masks. The evaluation method is based on Particle Filtration Efficiency (PFE), which measures the filtration capacity of masks with 0.1 micron droplets, equivalent to the size of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. As this new test method is carried out using particles comparable to the real size of the virus, it allows Eurofins to offer greater security in evaluating the effectiveness of masks against COVID-19.

In addition, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Eurofins Textile Testing Spain has received ENAC (Entidad Nacional de Acreditación / Spanish National Accreditation Body) accreditation to carry out tests on surgical masks and has already certified more than 1,000 models of surgical and hygienic masks being used throughout the world.

Eurofins is one of the reference laboratories globally in the certification of masks, offering a comprehensive suite of tests and certifications (e.g. CE marking) for hygienic, surgical and FFP1/FFP2/FFP3 masks for markets such as Europe, the United States, South America and various Asian countries.

Posted October 6, 2020

Source: Eurofins Scientific SE

Bolger & O’Hearn Named 2020 Manufacturer Of The Year By Rep. Alan Silvia On Behalf Of The Massachusetts Commonwealth’s Legislature, House/Senate Manufacturing Caucus

FALL RIVER, Mass. — October 6, 2020 — There’s an old saying that success is when preparation and opportunity meet. That’s true, but in 2020, preparation also put Bolger & O’Hearn in a position to help New England front line workers fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

Since March of this year, Bolger & O’Hearn has donated thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer to hospitals and community organizations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Lifespan Health System in Rhode Island and the city of Fall River. Recognizing the immediate need for life-protecting hand sanitizer, Bolger & O’Hearn tapped their supply chain for the ingredients and converted part of their manufacturing operations to support delivery.

Bolger & O’Hearn also diverted business operations at the beginning of the pandemic to supply high -powered, durable water repellent (DWR) technologies to medical PPE manufacturers to make thousands of urgently needed hospital medical gowns.

In response to Bolger & O’Hearn’s early and ongoing actions supporting the region and the US textile industry, the company has been named “2020 Manufacturer of the Year” on behalf of the Fall River, Massachusetts, legislative district by House Representative Alan Silvia on behalf of the Massachusetts’ legislature’s House/Senate Manufacturing Caucus.

Their ability to respond quickly was the product of more than 50 years of operations in New England and a decade of revolutionary work developing Stormproof/Breathable durable water repellents for the sportswear industry and US military.

Bolger & O’Hearn had — over the previous ten years — invested heavily in the development of high-performance water and stain repellent finishes. This includes Altopel F3®, a fluorine-free water repellent, and OmniBloq® — an all-purpose oil, water and stain repellent.  In addition, they had been expanding their line of specialty textile coatings and adhesives technologies used in the manufacture of medical equipment.

Those chemistries are needed to manufacture Levels 1,2, and 3 FDA-approved medical PPE.

Posted October 6, 2020

Source: Bolger and O’Hearn

Supima Presents The Third Annual Supima Design Lab: Supima Design Lab 2020

PARIS — October 6, 2020 — Supima presents the third annual Supima Design Lab in its very first all-digital format, which will take place on Thursday, October 8, and be streamed live on Supima’s Instagram along with Fashion Network. Once again Supima brings together a select group of up and coming and leading designers from around the world. This year’s Supima Design Lab will showcase exclusive collections designed using American-grown Supima cotton featuring designs by the winner and finalists of the 2020 Supima Design Competition, the selection of the 2020 Hyères Fashion & Photography Festival and by leading International designers.

Created exclusively for the Supima Design Lab, each design showcases the endless possibilities of fabrics made with Supima cotton. Stemming from a commitment to design, sustainable innovation and superior quality, Supima is unwavering in its ongoing programs that create platforms for designers to express themselves despite the challenges of Covid-19.

This Year’s Digital Runway show will be presenting “Made with Supima” Exclusive Designs by the winner and finalists of the 13th Annual Supima Design Competition:

  • Amanda Forastieri, Drexel University – This Year’s Winner;
  • Sakura Mizutani, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising;
  • Jenny Feng, Fashion Institute of Technology;
  • Jennie Nguyen, Kent State University;
  • Terrence Zhou, Parsons School of Design; and
  • Kyra Buenviaje, Rhode Island School of Design.

Finalists of 35th International Festival of Fashion, Fashion Photography and Accessories of Hyères

  • Katarzyna Agnieszka (France) Andrea Grossi (Italy);
  • Aline Boubert (France) Marvin M’Toumo (France);
  • Xavier Brisoux (France) Maximilian Rittler (Belgium);
  • Emma Bruschi (France) Céline Shen (France); and
  • Timour Desdemoustier (Belgium) Tom van der Borght (Belgium).

Selected Leading Designers

  • Thierry Colson;
  • Lutz Huelle;
  • Dice Kayek;
  • Jean Paul Knott; and
  • On Aura Tout Vu.

As a special addition to this year’s Supima Design Lab, there will be a round table orchestrated by Benjamin Simmenauer, Permanent Professor at Institut Français de la Mode, Fashion Expert & Brand Strategist. The round table includes a select panel of industry leaders for an in-depth discussion of the Supima Design Lab – From the Fields to the Runway. This year’s panelists include :

  • Jean-Pierre Blanc, Founder, International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories of Hyères;
  • Godfrey Deeny, International Editor-in-Chief, FashionNetwork;
  • Marc Lewkowitz, President & CEO, Supima; and
  • Buxton Midyette, VP Marketing & Promotions, Supima.

“We are truly honored to continue working with our SDC Partner School finalists, the selection from the Festival de Hyères and our Leading Designer group. During the pandemic, we knew it was more important than ever to stay nimble and shift the Supima Design Lab into a virtual format to support these emerging designers achieve success in the fashion industry,” said Buxton Midyette, vice president, marketing and promotions, Supima

Posted October 6, 2020

Source: Supima

SINTX Technologies Develops New Mask Fabric With Silicon Nitride

SINTX Technologies Silicon Nitride coating on polypropylene fibers.

SALT LAKE CITY — October 6, 2020 — SINTX Technologies Inc., an original equipment manufacturer of silicon nitride ceramic for medical and non-medical applications, announced progress toward the manufacture of a “catch-and-kill” mask that will inactivate respiratory viruses. Exposure to silicon nitride has been shown to neutralize several bacterial species and viral strains.

The company said that it has successfully dispersed and embedded silicon nitride particles into nonwoven and woven fabric fibers. Optimization of this process, fabric safety and efficacy testing, and manufacturing scale-up are the next steps beyond this critical milestone.

“By investing in our human resources and equipment, we expedited this development in-house, rather than relying on outside parties,” said Dr. Bal, president and CEO of SINTX Technologies. “The attached scanning electron image shows silicon nitride particles preferentially bonded to polypropylene fibers, at the micron level, without stray particles. Fabrics containing silicon nitride from this process will be tested for their antiviral effect. Previous scientific data have shown that silicon nitride strongly inactivates SAR-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“Initial process development activities have shown promising results and we are hopeful that we will soon have a mask that catches and kills the coronavirus,” said Bruce Lorange, CEO of O2TODAY, who has an agreement with SINTX to develop and commercialize antimicrobial face masks. “We are excited by the rapid progress we are making and looking forward to sharing more updates as we have them.”

“We believe that the consumer market for a face mask capable of inactivating bacteria and viruses extends well beyond the present concerns about COVID-19,” said Dr. Bal. “In densely-packed Asian cities, for example, respiratory viruses and air pollution are common health concerns, and protective mask use existed even before COVID-19. Similar concerns may endure in Western countries as well, long after a COVID-19 vaccine is freely available. We believe that our antipathogenic masks and the underlying fabric technology will have lasting consumer demand.”

Posted October 6, 2020

Source: SINTX Technologies Inc.

Medicom Announces New U.S.-Based Mask Manufacturing Plant

United Medical Enterprise facility in Augusta, Georgia

MONTREAL — October 6, 2020 — The Medicom Group, manufacturers of surgical and respiratory masks, today announced the expansion of its U.S. mask-manufacturing operations. The company will be adding a second factory with triple the square footage of its existing United Medical Enterprise facility in Augusta, Ga.

The new production facility, also located in the Augusta region, will accommodate new state-of-the-art surgical and N95-type mask production equipment with updated technology. Several new machines are already on site and more are due to arrive in the coming weeks. The additional manufacturing capacity will allow Medicom to increase supply of medical-grade masks and N95-type respirators for the U.S. market during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and help ensure that the U.S. is well-equipped to meet future needs.

“Medicom has been a trusted name in personal protective equipment for over 32 years,” said Guillaume Laverdure, Medicom president and global COO “Diversified supply has been a long-term strategy for Medicom and we are happy to announce that we will be quadrupling our production output in the U.S. to supply products that will help protect healthcare professionals for years to come. We chose to remain in Augusta, Georgia, as we have many long-term employees who have years of mask manufacturing expertise, which will ensure a seamless expansion.”

In addition to the new U.S. site announced today, over the last several months, Medicom has added factories in Singapore, the U.K. and Canada, as well as a second factory in France, in addition to adding capacity at established factories in France, China and Taiwan.

With more than three decades of scientific infection control expertise, an extensive global network of raw material suppliers and manufacturing operations strategically distributed across three continents, Medicom has become a highly sought-after partner by governments and healthcare institutions worldwide seeking to ensure reliable, high-quality local production of face masks, medical gowns and other protective apparel, now and in the future.

Posted October 6, 2020

Source: AMD Medicom Inc.

Medical Apparel Brand Jaanuu Unveils Performance Driven Mission And Collection

LOS ANGELES — October 6, 2020 — Direct-to-consumer performance medical apparel company Jaanuu has unveiled its latest evolution in branding and its company mission with a new campaign ‘Challenge Accepted’, inspired by the incredible journey and commitment taken by healthcare workers to perform at their best, overcome challenges and achieve greatness.

“I’ve had a chance to reflect personally on my journey as a physician, and how truly physically and emotionally taxing this year has been,” said Jaanuu co-founder Dr. Neela Sethi Young. “I’ve seen and studied my colleagues’ battles and fears. I wanted the company I co-founded to reflect these challenges and the strengths to overcome them.”

Along with the evolved branding and mission, Jaanuu also announces two groundbreaking new fabrics to their scrubs collections; EDGEryx™ and SPINryx™. EDGEryx™ is a revolutionary woven fabric constructed with 4-way stretch properties for superior comfort and durability, providing advanced flexibility and mobility while maintaining structure. SPINryx™ is a soft knit fabric solution providing a new definition of performance fabric by intersecting extreme flexibility and comfort, offering sweat-wicking and all-day breathability. Jaanuu’s new compression fabric is engineered to provide an ergonomic base layer to partner with Jaanuu scrubs for all-day total muscle and body support through long shifts.

“Innovation and heart have always been at the core of Jaanuu — and the timing was right to rethink our mission and revamp our products with further advancement in our fabric technology. We’ve worked with healthcare professionals for over a year to iterate and deliver the most innovative medical scrubs in the world,” said Saurabh Shah, chief strategy officer.

The revamped collection is optimized to meet healthcare professionals’ needs with new advanced antimicrobial-finished fabrics, durable mesh linings, functional details such as hidden pockets and badge loops, and versatile silhouettes all specifically designed for optimal long-wear performance.

“As Jaanuu has grown and evolved over the years, we have continually been amazed and inspired by the medical professionals who wear our apparel to perform at their best, every day. This year has driven that home more than ever and was the catalyst for reimagining our ‘why’ and highlighting the incredible challenges faced, accepted and overcome by our customers daily,” commented Jaanuu co-founder and CEO Shaan Sethi. “We’ve cemented our core values to reflect this: empowering, authentic, intimate, raw and real and inclusive, because those values represent Jaanuu’s heart and soul.”

Posted October 6, 2020

Source: Jaanuu

David’s Bridal Announces Nationwide Expansion Of Alterations Business

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — October 6, 2020 — David’s Bridal announced today the expansion of their alterations business to include non-David’s Bridal merchandise. The bridal industry and special occasion company will make its fleet of superior alterations specialists available as a trusted resource to perform alterations for those in need of expert services, at a competitive price, in an expediated timeframe.

“More than being in the bridal business, we’re in the business of serving her, our customer,” said Bob Walker, David’s Bridal’s chief field operations and store experience officer. “What we have learned is that the teams in our 300+ store locations receive requests on a daily basis from customers in need of alterations advice or assistance on non-David’s merchandise, and they don’t know where to go. Smaller boutiques and e-commerce companies typically don’t offer alterations services, so a customer is left with limited options.  Over the past few months we have taken a close look at our capabilities and realize we can make our highly talented alterations experts available to all.”

“We are thrilled to announce our ‘All in One Place Alterations’ program, and to have the opportunity to make our exceptionally talented team of alterations professionals available to our customers, both existing and new,” said Rosa-Lan Jarman, vice president of Alterations at David’s Bridal. “On any given day, our stores receive inquiries from customers about tailoring her fiancé’s tuxedo, the dresses she is taking on her honeymoon, or even her newest pair of jeans or jumpsuit! We have become a trusted resource, have hundreds of local store locations, and because of the size of our team, we have the ability, privilege, and authority to expand our operations. We want to be there for everyone in need of alterations and can promise our teams’ unmatched skill will result in a 100% quality guarantee.”

David’s Bridal employs over 2100 alterations specialists, boasting the largest in-house alterations team in the country. The brand stated this program is a long time in the making, and individuals in need of alterations services — from tuxedos to suits to jeans to little white dresses, and even non-David’s Bridal wedding gowns — can easily make an appointment by texting “alterations” to their virtual stylist, Zoey, at 38201, or by visiting www.davidsbridal.com.  This announcement is the latest advancement in the transformation for David’s who has most recently unveiled several initiatives to better serve their customer including their launch of 3D and AR technologies on their website, their partnership with Affirm, and their Virtual Stylist and Appointment Experience.

Posted October 6, 2020

Source: David’s Bridal

Central National Gottesman (CNG) Expands Into Nonwovens & Fibers, Growing Its Global Product Category Offerings

PURCHASE, N.Y. — October 6, 2020 — Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG), which owns sales and distribution businesses in the global pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, wood products and metals industries, announced today that its Central National division will expand its product offering to include nonwovens & fibers.

The new category includes viscose and lyocell, the plant-based fibers used in textiles, nonwovens and other products. These fibers are alternatives to fossil fuel-based fibers used in everyday household items, including diapers, wipes, and feminine hygiene products, and will help reduce the impact of single-use plastics on the environment.

“We are proud that our expanding product scope includes the pioneering use of plant-based materials for the production of nonwovens, fibers, packaging, bio-chemicals and bio-energy as sustainable substitutes for petroleum products,” said CNG President and CEO Andrew Wallach. “Our goal is to be a part of the solution to transition away from fossil fuels in pursuit of a more circular economy.”

Wallach added that the new product category will be led by Jeff Hurley in a newly created position to enter into the fast-growing nonwovens space. Hurley comes to CNG from NicePak Products, a leading producer of wet wipes for consumer, health care and food service markets, where he served in both technical and commercial roles.

“Jeff’s knowledge and expertise in this category adds a high level of understanding of these materials, as well as insight into their uses and environmental advantages,” said Warren Pullen, Central National’s Executive Vice President overseeing the new category launch. “His leadership positions in R&D/innovation, manufacturing, sales and business development make him the ideal person to head this new category.”

CNG has traditionally focused on paper, pulp and packaging, but recently expanded its category offerings to include wood and metal products to meet growing global demand. The company distributes more than seven million metric tons of product annually, with an expertise in global trade, finance and supply chain management that streamlines the process of delivering products around the world.

Posted October 6, 2020

Source: Central National Gottesman Inc.

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