Global Inkjet Systems Launches New Customer Hub

CAMBRIDGE, England — August 20, 2020 — Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a developer and supplier of industrial inkjet solutions, today announced the launch of its Customer Hub, which provides 24/7 access to commercial and technical information on GIS Atlas® software, hardware and ink / fluid delivery systems. The Hub replaces the former ticketing system and so makes it even easier for GIS customers to work on projects using the company’s leading industrial print technology.

The new Customer Hub provides customers with easy, instant access to product information, software updates, technical support, documentation and order & returns tracking as a one-stop platform, accessible at anytime, anywhere in the world.  A comprehensive knowledge base, greater visibility for customers, the latest and most up-to-date available information and a clear easy-to-use layout have already impressed our early adopter customers.

Laura Able, head of Customer Experience says: “With the introduction of the Customer Hub, GIS continues to offer higher levels of customer support, further minimizing time to market. The new portal takes our service to the next level, giving businesses complete visibility on their service, commercial, training and ordering needs — their teams can access all the information they need, whenever they need it.”

The GIS Customer Hub is now available to registered GIS customers.

Posted August 25, 2020

Source: Global Inkjet Systems

Aksa Akrilik Launches Textile Product With Permanent Antimicrobial Effect

ISTANBUL, Turkey — August 21, 2020 — The textile industry is preparing to welcome a brand new product with “Everfresh”, produced in Aksa Akrilik’s R&D center. With its permanent antimicrobial feature, the product will fully meet the hygiene and comfort expectations of consumers.

Aksa Akrilik, an acrylic fiber producer, has added yet another line to its innovative efforts. Developed in the R&D center after extensive research, the product Everfresh will bring a breath of fresh air to the industry. Aksa Akrilik General Manager Cengiz Taş stated that the textile products used in many different fields will stand out with their innovative features, and emphasized that there is no example in the world matching the features and cost-effectiveness of this product.

Everfresh offers a solution to consumers’ hygiene expectations with its permanent antimicrobial properties and stands out by being environment-friendly and contains no harmful chemicals to human health. Thanks to the zinc ion technology and by being trapped inside the product during its production, Everfresh provides strong antimicrobial effects, and prevents harmful bacteria, mold and fungi formation. The fact that zinc ion technology, the active ingredient that gives Everfresh its antimicrobial effect, is contained in the fiber, ensures that the antimicrobial feature is permanent, while not causing damage to the skin during or after use. On the other hand, it is stated that the antimicrobial properties introduced using silver in similar products are more costly, and they have harmful effects on human health and nature.

In addition to the mask that has become compulsory due to the coronavirus pandemic, Everfresh can also be used in clothes such as thermal underwear, socks, jeans, shirts, baby products and active clothing. It is also possible to use in home textile products such as hand-knitted products, pillows and quilt covers, bedding, carpets, blankets and towels.

Permanent antimicrobial property

With its thermal insulation, vapor permeability, air permeability and quick drying properties, Everfresh stands out with its resistance to wear and aging and offers endless washing durability for all products. Even after dozens of washing, the product does not lose its strong antimicrobial properties.

No bad odor on clothes

With its antimicrobial properties, Everfresh technology prevents the bacteria that cause bad odor from arising in clothes. Keeping socks, underwear, thermal underwear, daily clothes and performance products dry, Everfresh eliminates bad odors and makes users feel cleaner and fresher for much longer. Everfresh reduces the need for frequent washing in clothes and supports the use of less water and energy while also extending the product life.

Will set an example to the world

General Manager Taş stated that Everfresh has a wide range of usage advantages thanks to its antimicrobial properties, and added that there is no product similar to this new R&D product, which was introduced to the global textile industry, thanks to its usefulness, special features and cost-effectiveness. Taş stated that silver is used in other products with similar features to Everfresh, which results in a higher cost and that the effects of these products on human health and nature were known. Taş underlined that Everfresh’s zinc ion technology not only reduced costs but also made a product suitable for health.

Taş said: “Everfresh is one of the newest members of the Aksa Akrilik family. We aim to change the user habits with the convenience we offer consumers with Everfresh. With its antimicrobial properties, we offer solutions for increased hygiene due to the pandemic. We developed a pioneering product that created its own market as a result of the meticulous efforts of our experienced R&D team. A first with the technology used in its production, Everfresh is getting very positive feedbacks from the industry. We believe that the demand from the market for Everfresh, offering users a comfortable and hygienic experience, will further increase in the coming days.”

Posted August 25, 2020

Source: Aksa Akrilik

Shaw Industries to Host “Great Indoors” Webinar with Sustainable Brands

DALTON, Ga. — August 21, 2020 — Shaw Industries Group Inc. (Shaw) is hosting a webinar with Sustainable Brands on September 1 at 1 p.m. Eastern. Titled, “The Great Indoors – Creating a Nurturing Habitat for People and the Planet,” the session brings together Shaw, Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and the International WELL Building Institute for a discussion about creating spaces designed for people and the planet.

“Spending 90 percent of our time inside, we’ve become an indoor species. That’s why it’s imperative that we create a nurturing new habitat that’s designed for people and the planet. And we can’t overlook the short- and long-term  impacts that COVID-19 will have on our lives,” noted Troy Virgo, director of sustainability at Shaw, who will participate in the panel. “Those are the key topics we’ll explore in the webinar and look forward to dynamic conversations with participants from around the world.”

The session aligns with Shaw’s focus on putting people at the center of sustainability, what it calls sustain[HUMAN]ability™ and will focus on:

  • trends that have been driving this shift toward a greater focus on human experience and wellbeing within sustainability (in commercial and residential environments);
  • the potential impacts of COVID-19 on that trajectory;
  • perspectives from a range of organizations focused on this issue; and
  • strategies for helping create a nurturing habitat.
  • Speakers include:
    Troy Virgo, director of sustainability, Shaw Industries;
  • Christina Raab, vice president of strategy and development, Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute; and
  • Shalini Ramesh, director of commercial team, International WELL Building Institute.

Register for free at: https://sustainablebrands.com/events/view/the-great-indoors-creating-a-nurturing-habitat-for-people-and-the-planet

Posted August 25, 2020

Source: Shaw Industries

Precision Textiles Expands Product Line Beyond FR Solutions With Launch Of The Luxe Collection

TOTOWA, N.J. — August 24, 2020 — Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations, has broadened its portfolio beyond flame retardant (FR) solutions with the launch of the Luxe Collection, a revolutionary line of premium fibers for quilted mattress panels. The new collection adds performance-enhancing products to its product line, a relatively new arena for the company which, until recently, has been more well-known in the industry for its specialized emphasis on flame retardant materials.

In addition to offering its customers a broader product line, the Luxe Collection — which enhances the feel of a sleep surface with a luxurious layer of support and a high-end silky texture that foam cannot achieve on its own — allows bedding manufacturers and retailers to merchandise mattresses at luxury price points without the associated premium raw material costs, creating an opportunity for better margins.

“Expanding our portfolio with new performance-enhancing products demonstrates our focus on innovation and continually reinventing ourselves to better serve our customers in the bedding industry,” said Scott Tesser, CEO, Precision Textiles. “With this launch, we are sending a message to the industry that while we will continue our focus on providing best-in-class FR solutions, we are a full-service solutions provider, offering both performance-based and utility-based components for mattresses and sleep products.”

While the new collection includes a fire retardant option, unlike other products in Precision’s portfolio that were solely designed to provide flame retardant properties, the three-tier collection — Luxe Bliss, Luxe Plush and Luxe Plush FR — was designed to create a premium sleep surface that allows users to comfortably adjust sleep positions throughout the night without interrupting sleep, a benefit that can raise any mattress to the next price tier, according to Tesser.

“Quilted panels manufactured with Luxe Collection fibers can easily elevate a $2,000 mattress to a $3,000 mattress, creating affordable luxury that does not carry a luxury price point,” he continued.

“While traditional foam products make you feel as if you are sinking into your mattress, the disadvantage to that sinking feeling is that with any type of side to side movement, you can easily feel the resistance and traction of the foam against the body,” he added. “Our Luxe Collection dissipates that resistance and creates an incredibly luxurious sleep surface that foam cannot achieve on its own.”

The collection includes Luxe Bliss, the lightest at 12.5 ounces per square yard (osy), Luxe Plush at 25 osy, and Luxe Plush FR, at 25 osy with fire retardancy. In addition to the high-end comfort and texture attributes, quilted panels manufactured with Luxe Collection premium fibers feature enhance breathability and moisture wicking properties. The materials are also hypoallergenic and free of skin irritants.

This is not the first time the company has revolutionized the textile industry. In 2017, the company launched ECOLOFT, a high quality quilting fiber, developed by combining conjugated spiral crimp pillow fill and bicomponent polyester to create a an efficient, self-extinguishing solution that reduces the amount of combustible materials in finished products by eliminating the traditional polyurethane foam layer behind the FR barrier. The lofty polyester fibers create an added depth of luxurious dimension to quilted panels and borders, while still remaining easy to quilt for mattress manufacturers.

Posted August 25, 2020

Source: Precision Textiles

Introducing the Designtex + West Elm Textile Collection

“Corded” fabrics in the new line from Designtex+ West Elm

NEW YORK CITY — August 28, 2020 — Designtex is proud to announce the release of four new textile patterns with West Elm, the fourth collaboration from two companies with a shared passion for innovation and responsible design. The Designtex + West Elm Collection combines residential look and feel with commercial performance for four woven upholstery styles inspired by classic textiles and mid-century fashion: Boucle Melange, Chenille Chevron, Chunky Tweed, and Corded. Each style is available in a variety of colorways and is suitable for contract applications across congregate spaces, senior living, hospitality venues, and corporate settings.

With more than 40 years of experience designing solutions for healthcare spaces, Designtex also brings invaluable insight as an industry leader in cleaning and disinfecting applied materials to the Designtex + West Elm Collection. These four new styles feature Crypton chemistry, a bonded fabric system that renders the textiles durable and easy to clean and disinfect, while maintaining the fabric’s feel and beauty. The integrated moisture barrier for stain resistance is free of phthalates, carcinogens, and toxins.

The four new patterns bring modern sensibility to classic techniques for a handsome range of textural solutions with a rich aesthetic palette.

In Boucle Melange, the classic looped texture of bouclé fabric is combined with the mélange dying technique for a textile that is both texturally rich and variegated in color. The resulting heathered effect creates dimensional depth in an already tactile fabric.

Chenille Chevron updates the iconic zig zag pattern popular in the 1960s and ‘70s in subtly tufted chenille, a fabric which can appear nearly iridescent as the pile catches the light. The visual interest of the large-scale pattern is complemented by the texture of the yarn and matched by the fabric’s luxurious softness.

Chunky Tweed brings modern sensibility to this iconic textile construction with a more free-form approach to the expected variations in hue. Chunky Tweed is perfect for adding understated poise to classic or contemporary spaces.

Corded combines the plushness of corduroy with unexpected elegance. The perfectly parallel wale features slight variations in color, emphasizing texture that looks as beautiful as it feels.

Designtex is thrilled to collaborate with West Elm once again to bring these contemporary classics to the spaces in which we live, work, and gather. With safety top-of-mind, there has never been a better time for beautiful, easy-to-clean textiles to be introduced for such a wide variety of applications.

Posted August 25, 2020

Source: Designtex

SGS Launches Service to Help Buyers Inspect International Suppliers  

GENEVA, Switzerland — SGS — an inspection, verification, testing and certification company — has launched the Buying Assistance Program, a new service to help consumer goods manufacturers successfully source suppliers for their global supply chains.

SGS’s Buying Assistance Program, devised for the toys and hardgoods sector, fills a gap that has become readily apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before a buyer chooses a new supplier, they will often inspect a production facility to gauge its ability to fulfill contractual obligations. However, with the introduction of travel restrictions during the pandemic, this has become impossible. The answer is local independent inspectors acting as the eyes and ears for the buyer.

SGS works with the buyer to create a checklist and inspection plan. SGS’s highly-trained inspectors review every aspect of the facility’s production process — from purchasing raw materials to shipping the end product — providing full reports with photographic evidence that can be customized for reporting in 2D or 3D, as if the buyer were actually present. The inspector’s report determines whether a facility can fulfill the customer’s ordering requirements, identifying strengths and weaknesses in the supplier’s systems, and pinpointing non-conformities. When a problem is encountered, they work with the buyer and the supplier to develop a remediation plan. As an important part of due diligence, SGS’s Buying Assistance Program helps businesses find the right supplier while mitigating risk in their supply chain.

Commenting on the launch, Scott Nesson, International Sales Manager, SGS said: “The severe disruption caused by COVID-19 has shown that buyers are often unable to visit potential suppliers. With the Buying Assistance Program, we are using the latest technology, backed by our global network of highly experienced inspectors, to fill the gap and restore trust in global supply chains.”

Managing a global supply chain is difficult even without the restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19. Without detailed inspections, buyers are cautious and seek assurance because they lack the necessary insights to make informed decisions about new suppliers. The Buying Assistance Program fills this intelligence gap, helping the buyer to make the right choices and rebuilding trust in their supply chain.

Posted August 25, 2020

Source: SGS

VEOCEL™ Beauty Introduces Fine Lyocell Skin Fibers And Special Manufacturing System To Accelerate Sustainable Beauty Trends

LENZING, Austria — August 25, 2020 — Lenzing Group today announced the introduction of the new LENZING™ Lyocell Fine Skin and LENZING™ Lyocell Micro Skin fibers under its specialty nonwoven ingredient brand VEOCEL™. These fibers, introduced under the VEOCEL Beauty segment, present a premium level of fineness, exquisite softness and translucency, which are ideal for beauty applications, above all for facial sheet masks. An all-new special manufacturing system is also launched to add greater supply chain transparency and will allow genuine premium VEOCEL Lyocell fibers to be identified in the final product.

New premium fiber options for sustainable beauty products

The launch of the new generation of LENZING Lyocell Skin fibers represent further growth of the VEOCEL Beauty brand, which supplies raw materials to products such as facial sheet masks and beauty wipes. Both LENZING Lyocell Fine Skin and LENZING Lyocell Micro Skin fibers are finer than other LENZING branded skin fiber types, with LENZING Lyocell Micro Skin fibers being the finest lyocell fibers in the nonwoven industry. Such feature gives consumers a more tender touch and luxurious feeling on skin, creating an exquisite sensual appeal.

The Skin fiber family features Lenzing’s patented Translucency technology, which allows the fibers to become translucent in wet state, rendering them suitable for a range of beauty products, especially delicate facial sheet masks. Facial sheet masks made using the technology will turn translucent when infused with serum, enabling consumers to pamper themselves with masks that meet their expectations for translucency, smoothness, fineness, and comfort. Currently, Lenzing is the only fiber producer that holds a patent for translucent facial sheet masks containing cellulosic fibers1, thereby setting them apart from other producers, offering a competitive advantage.

Since establishment, VEOCEL Beauty holds a range of eco-friendly fibers, supporting the transformation of the industry to provide more sustainable products to end-consumers by offering eco-responsible, trusted and clean sources of materials. All three LENZING Lyocell Skin fibers, the key offerings of VEOCEL Beauty, are produced exclusively in an integrated production site in Europe following stringent environmental standards.

Being close to the face like a “second skin”, facial sheet masks made of exquisite VEOCEL Lyocell fibers offer a naturally smooth and comfortable facial treatment. With hydration being a key concern of facial masks users, VEOCEL Lyocell fibers regulate liquid absorption and release, ensuring that serum of the product is evenly distributed and keeping the product moist.

VEOCEL Lyocell fiber types are medically tested and certified with the FKT “Medically Tested – Tested for Toxins” logo2. The fibers are also produced with the utmost care under an environmentally responsible production process to ensure they are clean and safe. They are certified according to the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, (Annex 6, product class I), demonstrating free from harmful ingredients and further assured the cleanliness of the fibers intended for beauty applications.

Elevate supply chain transparency and reinforce VEOCEL as a label of trust

A new special manufacturing system is now introduced in the Beauty segment and will enable VEOCEL Lyocell fibers to be doubtlessly identified in the final product, even after processing and conversion steps through the value chain. The system improves supply chain transparency without affecting fiber performance or characteristics and protects manufacturers from sourcing inferior counterfeit products. End consumers can also be rest assured that the product they purchase consists of genuine premium VEOCEL Lyocell fibers.

“We have witnessed positive changes across the beauty industry ecosystem in recent years, as consumers become more eco-conscious. They want beauty products manufactured from trustworthy ingredients and sustainable sources, using eco-responsible processes which do not contribute to pollution. Our new fiber types and special manufacturing system under VEOCEL Beauty will help to further open up opportunities for brands to enhance supply chain transparency and allowing them to deliver sustainable promises to consumers,” said Jürgen Eizinger, vice president of Global Business Management Nonwovens, Lenzing AG.

The launch of the new fiber type has already generated interest from industry partners, such as Happy Mask and Watsons from Hong Kong, and Sensatia Botanicals from Indonesia. By using the new fibers in their facial sheet mask products, these brands are showcasing their commitment to sustainability with the VEOCEL brand. To create a seamless shopping experience for customers, the VEOCEL brand also introduced a “Where To Buy” section on its website, allowing viewers to purchase VEOCEL branded fiber products directly from partners in just one click.

“Following last year’s launch of the certification criteria, which regulates the blending of VEOCEL branded fibers with 100-percent biodegradable materials, our team has been identifying ways to drive greater change in the nonwoven industry. Now, with the launch of LENZING Lyocell Fine Skin and LENZING Lyocell Micro Skin fibers and the special manufacturing system, we do not only reduce the environmental footprint, but also redefined the standards of sustainability in beauty applications. As we reinforce VEOCEL’s reputation as a trusted label in the nonwoven industry, we will continue to work closely with industry partners to implement measures that make our planet healthier,” shared Eizinger.

1 Licensees of the Translucency technology should ensure that any claims used are aligned with the patent conditions for the relevant market, and that their product meets the specified criteria.

2 Based on the requirements of the ISO 10993 norm (Biocompatibility standard)

Posted August 25, 2020

Source: Lenzing VEOCEL

Accel Lifestyle Founder Megan Eddings And Designer Mark Zunino Celebrate Collaboration By Giving Back To Charities  

HOUSTON, Texas  — August 25, 2020 — When demand for Adult Prema® Anti-Bacterial Face Masks went through the roof, Accel Lifestyle’s founder and CEO Megan Eddings had to find a way to meet it. Answering the call for help was none other than world-famous fashion designer Mark Zunino, who stepped in to help sew the masks for the public and medical professionals. Now, in celebration of their special collaboration, Zunino — who started his fashion label 20 years ago and has designed for Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Olivia Newton-John, Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendez and Julia Roberts —  and Eddings are hosting a virtual event, “Meet the Makers: Fashion’s Finest.”

During the event, which will be held live on Instagram August 26, these dynamic personalities will sit down with each other for an intimate chat covering topics including what it’s like designing for A-list celebrities to what it took to successfully pivot a business during the pandemic. Following the event Eddings and Zunino will open an online auction for two one-of-a-kind Prema Anti-Bacterial Face Masks that Eddings designed and Zunino himself customized. The proceeds from each mask will go to a charity of each designer’s choice.

Zunino said the proceeds from the black Prema Anti-Bacterial Face Mask with crystal-encrusted cherries will benefit the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

“Pancreatic cancer was not only devastating for my father but my entire family as well. From the onset, the disease moves so quickly families literally have no time to process the event,” Zunino said. “My hope is that we will one day eradicate this scourge so no family has to experience this horrible disease.”

Eddings said the proceeds from the white Prema Anti-Bacterial Face Mask with red, white and blue stars will go to the American Council of the Blind.

“Fifteen years ago, I met the sweetest woman, Bernice Klepac, who had been legally blind since birth. I quickly became amazed with everything she could do even though she was blind. Her socks always matched, she always knew when her hamburger was done (by the sound of the sizzle) and she had a profound joy for life and bringing joy to everyone,” said Eddings, who has been a member of the Houston Council of the Blind for the last 15 years. “My eyes have been opened and my heart has been touched by this extraordinary community. Bernice and the entire Council of the Blind have made me appreciate the blessings I have and I will forever be grateful for the joy they bring to my life.”

“Meet the Makers: Fashion’s Finest” live event will take place on Accel Lifestyle’s Instagram page August 26 at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST. Bids for the masks will be accepted for 24 hours after the event’s conclusion on both Accel’s Instagram and Facebook.

Posted August 25, 2020

Source: Accel

Synalloy Introduces Manawet V-8 Surfactant

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Materials Science Group at Synalloy recently developed a new surfactant that is one of its most versatile products to date. Manawet V-8 is a 100-percent active blended surfactant that is highly stable both to caustic and strong acids. Its stability has been demonstrated in a number of demanding applications where it was effective at pH 12 in the presence of caustic and amines, then then later in the same process in a high concentration of sulfuric. Manawet V-8 has a high cloud point, is low foaming, has excellent emulsification and detergency properties and is economical.

Manawet V-8 has been used in textiles as a replacement for a number of process chemicals because it is stable to both acids and alkali. It is an excellent choice for peroxide bleaching and as a pre-scour, and as an after rinse. Because Manawet does not foam excessively it can be used in jet machines.

Outside textiles, Manawet V-8 has been used as a primary surfactant and as a surface cleaner additive to lower foam and stabilize other surfactants. It has also found application in acid cleaning systems.

Posted August 25, 2020

Source: Synalloy Chemicals

Vortex M6 Programmability Finds Approvals In The Sportswear Markets

ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Vortex M6 was developed to meet the requirements outlined for washing by AATCC. While this has met a large segment of the industry’s needs, numerous requests have been made to SDL Atlas to adjust the instrument to meet supplier specific requirements, especially in the sportswear markets. This is where the custom programming ability of the Vortex M6 truly allows it to outshine the competition with capabilities for method specific settings in all areas of washing.

Several sportswear retailers have updated their apparel testing standards to recommend the SDL Atlas Vortex M6 as an approved instrument for all of their vendors, factories, and testing labs. These updates come after rigorous evaluation of the instrument’s comparative performance to previous washers used by retailers and 3rd party testing facilities and it has been found to be consistent with specific requirements over and over again.

A document, recently released by one major sportswear retailer, states: “SDL Atlas now manufactures a top loading washing machine that can meet AATCC washing standards and will be reliable source of top loader units for testing.”

The Vortex M6 is the only commercial grade washer that is specifically designed to address the most recent revisions of the newest LP1-2018 (Table I, IIC, IID, IIIA and IIIB) and M6 Monograph requirements developed by the AATCC.

Posted August 25, 2020

Source: SDL Atlas

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