Lenzing Turns Commitment Into Action And Launches Carbon-Zero TENCEL Branded Fibers To Kick-Start The Decarbonization Of The Textile Industry

LENZING, Austria — September 22, 2020 — Following wider corporate commitments made by the Lenzing Group in 2019 to drive sustainability and combat climate change, TENCEL™, Lenzing’s flagship brand for textiles, is introducing its very first carbon-zero TENCEL branded lyocell and modal fibers to the market. Following the strict guidelines of The CarbonNeutral Protocol, the leading global framework for carbon neutrality, carbon-zero TENCEL branded fibers are certified CarbonNeutral® products for the textile industry. This means that the emissions associated with the fibers’ production, manufacturing and distribution have been calculated and offset. Under the guidance of the TENCEL “true carbon zero” campaign, the TENCEL brand is contributing to Lenzing’s commitment to the Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative and its continuous support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to limit global warming.

To date, the Lenzing Group is the first wood-based fiber manufacturer with approved Science Based Targets in the industry. Lenzing’s goal is to reduce its specific greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030. Available from September, the newly launched carbon-zero TENCEL Modal and Lyocell fibers are contributing to this target through reduced production emissions and its industry engagement to lower energy consumption across the supply chain. In addition to offering new sustainable options to the textile and fashion industry, the new carbon neutral fibers show a clear commitment to Lenzing’s earlier announcement of investing more than EUR 100 million in reducing carbon emissions in its operational boundaries and supply chain.

All-new fiber journey towards achieving carbon zero

Biodegradable and derived from botanic origin, fabrics produced using carbon-zero TENCEL fibers will have a third party verified label, offering a new level of sustainable transparency to Lenzing’s customers, brands and consumers. In addition to having a higher environmental value, the fibers will also feature the functional benefits of standard TENCEL branded fibers including gentleness on the skin, long-lasting softness, silky smoothness, enhanced breathability and color retention.

The introduction of the new carbon-zero TENCEL fibers is a key milestone in promoting the transparency of raw materials used in textile products. According to Lenzing’s Global Consumer Perception Survey on Sustainable Raw Materials in Fashion and Home Textiles conducted in early 2020, respondents indicated that they actively educate themselves on sustainability through research around the production process of products before purchase. Most respondents also considered brands that are transparent with their ingredients and the origin of their raw materials as trustworthy. These findings demonstrate the significance of raw materials, echoing Lenzing’s ongoing efforts to engage with its partners for new sustainable developments and educate brands and consumers on sustainability in textiles.

Committed to “Reduce”, “Engage” and “Offset” to support net carbon-zero by 2050

In late 2019, Lenzing pledged to reduce specific carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and become net carbon-zero by 2050. Picking up on these commitments, Lenzing’s TENCEL brand is taking action via the pillars “Reduce”, “Engage” and “Offset”, which actively reduces the product’s carbon footprint, engages industry partners and offsets unavoidable carbon emissions.

With the priority of achieving continuous reduction of carbon emissions through more efficient production methods across the entire supply chain, using renewable energy sources and embracing new technologies, Lenzing is also working with the leading experts on carbon neutrality and climate finance, Natural Capital Partners, to achieve CarbonNeutral® product certification for TENCEL Lyocell and Modal fibers. Natural Capital Partners requires an independent third-party assessment of the products’ carbon footprint and works with the highest quality carbon finance projects which produce verifiable, additional and permanent emission reductions that meet International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA) approved standards. Furthermore, carbon-zero TENCEL fibers are produced using renewable energy, whilst also monitoring and engaging with suppliers.

Tom Popple, Senior Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability at Natural Capital Partners, commented: “By achieving CarbonNeutral product certification for two TENCEL fibers, Lenzing has taken an important step in its long-term journey to reduce its company and product emissions. Not only that, but due to the position of Lenzing in the supply chain of many fashion retailers, this certification sends a message of commitment to climate action for the textile industry. We are delighted to be working with Lenzing and look forward to supporting the company to achieve its future climate commitments.”

In parallel, the TENCEL brand is engaging industry partners and raw material suppliers to collaborate and empower brands to take part in the carbon neutral movement. To this end, Lenzing is the first cellulosic fiber producer to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative, as we engage and steer our industry to normalize supply chain transparency, source materials with low carbon footprint and thereby reduce overall carbon emissions.

Until carbon emission levels can be completely eradicated, the TENCEL brand will take actions to offset emissions by supporting verified global carbon reduction projects in areas that are linked to the textile industry, such as India, Bangladesh or Thailand. “We as a company and brand have taken steps to reduce our footprint, but not all emissions are avoidable. This motivates us to act on a global level and we found possibilities to help and support the avoidance of CO2 emissions around the world. The concept of carbon compensation through offsetting helps to contribute to carbon reduction through verified climate finance projects,” said Florian Heubrandner, vice president of Global Business Management Textiles at Lenzing.

“In the midst of such a climate crisis, Lenzing believes that every company must take action against global warming within its sphere of influence. We are extremely excited to embark on this new initiative featuring CarbonNeutral product offerings under the TENCEL brand. This is a new step forward for Lenzing’s overall corporate goal, enabling us to assist supply chain partners and motivate textile brands in reassessing carbon emissions in their production lines. Looking forward, we will continue to diversify our product portfolio following stringent internal guidelines that help to avoid greenwashing and involves consumers in the carbon neutral discussion,” said Florian Heubrandner.

Making a fundamental change in operations to reduce carbon emissions

Guided by Science Based Targets to facilitate the seamless transition of Lenzing’s carbon-zero journey, Lenzing will deploy four key levers that cover energy efficiency, reduction of fossil fuel use, integration of pulp and fiber production facilities and ongoing investment in new technologies to reduce carbon emissions.

“The launch of our carbon-zero TENCEL fibers is just the start of an ongoing battle against climate change. As we continue to innovate our production processes and fiber offerings, we will look beyond being complacent about the inherent climate advantage of the wood-based fiber business model. Our ultimate goal is to offer the carbon neutral benefit across our entire selection of TENCEL fibers and the textile supply chain,” says Robert van de Kerkhof, chief commercial officer at Lenzing Group. “In parallel, we will continue to work with different partners, from brands and designers to NGOs, to build a more effective ecosystem that strives to achieve the common goal of carbon neutrality. While we continue to support our partners in their journey towards carbon neutral, we encourage everyone to join our ‘true carbon zero’ movement. With the clock already ticking, let us come together against climate change!”

Posted September 22, 2020

Source: Lenzing Group

EXIM Announces Members Of The 2020-2021 EXIM Advisory Committee And Newly Established Chairman’s Council On China Competition

WASHINGTON — September 9, 2020 — The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) announced today the appointment of 17 members to its Advisory Committee, and establishment of a new EXIM Advisory Committee Subcommittee on Strategic Competition with the People’s Republic of China, informally called the “Chairman’s Council on China Competition” (Chairman’s Council). The terms for all appointed will run through September 2021.

The EXIM Advisory Committee, as required by the U.S. Congress, advises EXIM on its programs and, in particular, on the extent to which the agency provides competitive financing to support American jobs through exports.

The EXIM Board of Directors unanimously approved the  2020-2021 EXIM Advisory Committee Members during an open session of today’s EXIM Board of Directors Meeting after the conclusion of an open nomination process, which was published in the Federal Register on July 7, 2020. The Advisory Committee will again be chaired by the Honorable Stevan Pearce, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and New Mexico House of Representatives. Pearce also chaired the 2019-2020 EXIM Advisory Committee.

“It has been an honor to work alongside Chairman Reed and her team, as they’ve successfully reopened, reauthorized, and reformed the agency,” said Chair Stevan Pearce. “The next year will be instrumental as they stand up the Program on China and Transformational Exports. I look forward to continuing as the Chair of the Advisory Committee and advising EXIM on its policies and programs to advance the agency’s mission of supporting U.S. jobs through exports.”

Chairman Reed also today announced that EXIM Advisory Committee Chairman Stevan Pearce established a newly formed EXIM Subcommittee on Strategic Competition with the People’s Republic of China, or Chairman’s Council. The Chairman’s Council will advise the agency on how China is engaging in strategic competition against the United States, and how Beijing’s actions impact American interests and economic security.

In particular, the Chairman’s Council will help EXIM make the most of its critical, bipartisan Congressional mandate to establish a “Program on China and Transformational Exports,” designed to directly neutralize Chinese export subsidies, advance the comparative leadership of the United States with respect to China, and support U.S. innovation, employment, and technological standards in ten key technology sectors, ranging from 5G to artificial intelligence to biomedical sciences to renewable energy.

Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, who will serve on the EXIM Advisory Committee and as Chair of the Chairman’s Council on China Competition, said, “I am excited to work with my committee and subcommittee colleagues on the national imperative of promoting U.S. exports and thus, creating American jobs. In the face of fierce competition from state-backed Chinese entities, EXIM represents a vital tool of statecraft, particularly in sectors critical to long-term U.S. prosperity and security.”

“I congratulate the new members of the EXIM Advisory Committee and the newly established Chairman’s Council on China Competition. It is amazing to see how far we have come since fully reopening EXIM in May 2019, and these immensely qualified and diverse individuals will provide valuable insights to EXIM going forward,” said EXIM President and Chairman Kimberly A. Reed.“ As Congress—in our historic 2019 reauthorization—and the 2019-2020 EXIM Advisory Committee—in their statement in the June 2020 Report to the U.S. Congress on Global Competition—underscored, EXIM is a critical tool when it comes to strengthening America’s competitiveness with respect to China. I look forward to working with both the Advisory Committee and Chairman’s Council to ensure that EXIM is living up to our vision of ‘Keeping America Strong: Empowering U.S. Businesses and Workers to Compete Globally.’”

A full list of members of the 2020-2021 EXIM Advisory Committee and Chairman’s Council on China Competition can be found below:

2020-2021 EXIM Advisory Committee

Chair: The Honorable Stevan Pearce*, CEO/Manager Trinity Industries Inc.; Former Member U.S. House of Representatives and New Mexico House of Representatives
Hobbs, N.M. Representing: State Government

Members:

  • Maria Cino, Vice President, Corporate Affairs for the Americas, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Washington
    Representing: Production
  • Bill Cummins*, Executive State Director, Alabama SBDC Network, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
    Representing: Commerce
  • Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, Senior Fellow, Harvard University Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Vice Chair, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security (Atlantic Council), Washington
    Representing: Commerce
  • Rodney Ferguson, President and CEO, Winrock International, Arlington, Va.
    Representing: Environment
  • Lawrence Goodman, President and Founder, Center for Financial Stability, New York, NY
    Representing: Finance
  • Owen Herrnstadt, Chief of Staff, Director of Trade and Globalization, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Upper Marlboro, Md.
    Representing: Labor
  • Bill Huntington, President, N.A. Wholesale Men’s, Kids’ & Home, Ralph Lauren Corporation, New York, N.Y.
    Representing: Textiles
  • Sean McGarvey, President, North America’s Building Trade Unions, Washington
    Representing: Labor
  • Scott Palmer*, Partner, Palmer Hunter & Hall, Los Angeles
    Representing: Services
  • Rich Powell, Executive Director, ClearPath, Washington
    Representing: Environment
  • T.J. Raguso, Group Executive Vice President, Director of Global Banking, Zions Bancorporation, Houston
    Representing: Finance
  • Alex Sanchez, President and CEO, Florida Bankers Association, Tallahassee, Fla.
    Representing: Finance
  • Venkee Sharma*, CEO, Aquatech International, Canonsburg, Pa.
    Representing: Production
  • Christopher Smith*, Executive Director, Parity for Main Street Employers, Washington
    Representing: Commerce
  • Linda Upmeyer*, Member and Former Speaker Iowa House of Representatives, Clear Lake, Iowa
    Representing: Agriculture
  • Joanne Young, Managing Partner, Kirstein & Young, PLLC, Washington
    Representing: Services

*Small Business

2020-2021 EXIM Chairman’s Council on China Competition

Chair: Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, Senior Fellow, Harvard University Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Vice Chair, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security (Atlantic Council)

Members:

  • Derek Campbell, CEO, Energy and Natural Resource Security Inc., Executive Chairman, AlphaSierra Advisory Group;
  • Elaine Dezenski, Founder and Managing Partner, LumiRisk LLC;
  • Kathie Leonard, President & CEO, Auburn Manufacturing;
  • Jenny Norris, Director, East Region, Meridian Finance Group;
  • Jim O’Brien, Principal, Baker & McKenzie LLP;
  • Serge Verma, President, Vinmar Projects LLC; and
  • Deborah Wince-Smith, President & CEO, Council on Competitiveness.

Posted September 22, 2020

Source: EXIM

Baldwin Installs Six Precision Spray Systems In 60 Days For Textile Manufacturers

ST. LOUIS — September 22, 2020 — Baldwin Technology Company Inc. has successfully installed six new fabric finishing and sanforizing precision spray systems in the United States and Turkey. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the installations were completed in just 60 days, thanks to close collaboration between onsite Baldwin textile team members, local agents and remote support from the company’s product and technology center in Sweden.

For textiles, nonwovens and technical textiles, Baldwin’s precision spray technology processes a wide range of low-viscosity water-based chemicals, such as softeners, anti-microbial agents, water repellents, oil repellents, flame retardants and more. These systems enable fabric producers to significantly reduce chemical and water consumption, while speeding up production times and eliminating production steps, including drying and bath changeovers when switching fabric colors.

“Our customers are major manufacturers in fabric dying, finishing and remoistening, and we want to provide outstanding service and support — even in times like this,” said Rick Stanford, business development leader at Baldwin and the commercial leader of the U.S. installations. “Not only does our precision spray technology enhance productivity in their process, but there is also zero waste, which goes hand-in-hand with the increased sustainability focus in the textile industry.”

In North Carolina, two new TexCoat G4 precision spray systems are now in production with major international vertical manufacturers of outdoor living, performance fabrics and automotive fabrics. In Georgia, a major vertical manufacturer of workwear and protective fabrics installed a sanfor precision spray system, which has helped the customer obtain deeper penetration of moisture into fabrics treated with durable water repellents. In Turkey, three new TexCoat G4 systems were installed in Çorlu, northwest of Istanbul, for a large producer of knit fabrics, such as T-shirts.

“In Turkey, the manufacturer purchased and installed one TexCoat G4 system before COVID-19, and the customer was so pleased with the results that, during the pandemic, three more were purchased,” said Simone Morellini, sales manager-EMEAR at Baldwin and the commercial leader of the Turkish installations. “The systems were manufactured and installed during the lockdown, and now, all four systems are up and running, and being used heavily on a daily basis.”

“With the success we have seen, we plan to apply the same strategies for upcoming installations, including the next one in Honduras: strong local management and customer coordination, combined with effective remote support during the installation,” said Stanford.

Posted September 22, 2020

Source: Baldwin Technology Company Inc.

2020 Techtextil North America, Texprocess Americas Symposiums Going Virtual

ATLANTA — September 15, 2020 — Although we aren’t able to see each other in person this year, staying in-tune with industry information is pertinent in a time like this. So Messe Frankfurt is launching a monthly webinar series beginning in October to keep you up to date with the latest industry trends and innovations!

Like the in-person events, the Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas Virtual Symposium will provide attendees the opportunity to learn from the brightest minds in both industry and academia as they discuss some of the most pivotal advancements in research and technology and shed light on the current global economic state and its effects across industries.

We’ll be using the original line-up of sessions as a jumping-off point to make it easy to plan ahead, but will be adding exciting new content as we go to provide you the most up-to-date information on the latest technologies, trends, research and innovations hitting the textile and sewn products industries.

Discover the Latest Research and Innovation in Textile Engineering

The Technical Textiles track will feature highly technical sessions supported in part by Georgia Tech’s School of Materials Science and Engineering. Each session will be led by experts in the fields of fibers and polymers, nonwovens, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering and more, and will provide a deeper look into the research driving textile innovation and product development for various industries.

Explore Trends and Advancements in Sewn Products Manufacturing & Technology

The Sewn Products track will cover the latest trends and emerging technologies in seven comprehensive sessions and panel-style discussions featuring industry leaders and subject matter experts. The program will examine all levels of the supply chain, exploring how production has changed and how industry players — from suppliers to manufacturers to retailers — are adapting to it.

Learn more.

Posted September 22, 2020

Source: Messe Frankfurt Inc.

Heimtextil 2021 To Be Moved To May

FRANKFURT, Germany — September 22, 2020 — The next Heimtextil has been postponed from January and will now be held concurrently with Techtextil and Texprocess 2021 in Frankfurt from May 4-7, 2021. This will result in exciting synergistic effects for the sector.

The current situation with respect to the corona pandemic and the associated international travel restrictions have caused Messe Frankfurt to postpone the next Heimtextil, the world’s biggest trade fair for home and contract textiles, from the planned dates in January until May 4-7, 2021.

“The bulk of the international home and contract textiles sector want us to hold Heimtextil 2021. Many companies are hoping to give their businesses a boost by taking part in the fair following the restart. And we consider it a greater obligation than ever before that we play our part in this,” explained Detlef Braun, member of the executive board of Messe Frankfurt. “However, the current travel restrictions and the renewed increase in the number of infections represent a big hurdle for our very international trade fair. We are in constant contact with our exhibitors and the appropriate authorities and will do everything in our power to ensure a safe and successful Heimtextil 2021.”

More than 90 percent of exhibitors come to Heimtextil in Frankfurt from outside Germany. As part of the preparatory work for an international trade fair of this kind in January, it is necessary, for example, to commission stand-construction companies, ship the goods and book flights and hotels in September. Thus, in view of the current travel restrictions, holding Heimtextil 2021 in May instead of January offers greater planning certainty for all involved.

“The trend-oriented order cycles of the home and contract textiles sector require an annual event towards the beginning of the year. Techtextil and Texprocess are biennial trade fairs and are next due to be held in May 2021. For Heimtextil, this is an opportunity to join forces with the two internationally successful textile trade fairs and present the entire textile value chain simultaneously at Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre,” said Olaf Schmidt, vice president, Textiles and Textile Technologies.

Additionally, holding Heimtextil concurrently with Techtextil, the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, and Texprocess, the leading international trade fair for processing textile and flexible materials, offers a host of exciting synergistic effects for the sector.

The close proximity to suppliers and buyers of technical textiles and nonwovens with innovative functionalities, as well as machines and the latest technologies for processing textile and flexible materials, is certain to generate interesting new perspectives for both visitors and exhibitors of Heimtextil. Indeed, the two textile fairs already aim at the home-textile sector with the ‘Hometech’ segment.

“We are confident that the situation with respect to the corona pandemic will have eased significantly by May, next year, and are looking forward to holding a successful and safe event together with our partners from the sector,” Schmidt said.

NEW: Nextrade – the digital market place

For the first time, Messe Frankfurt will provide a supplementary digital service in connection with Heimtextil 2021: Nextrade, an order and data-management portal offering new opportunities through digital 24/7 business relationships between trade-fair participants, especially against the background of the Covid-19 pandemic.

There, dealers can place their orders with suppliers around the clock and, therefore, do so independently of any official pandemic regulations applying at the time. Nextrade also offers suppliers completely new sales and distribution channels, especially internationally.

Nextrade was launched in conjunction with the Ambiente, Tendence and Nordstil consumer-goods and lifestyle trade fairs. As the first digital B2B market place for home and living, the portal brings together demand and supply from the whole sector and thus produces great value added for both sides: www.nextrade.market

Techtextil/Texprocess

At the biennial Techtextil, the leading international trade fair for the sector in Frankfurt am Main, international exhibitors present the complete spectrum of technical textiles, functional apparel textiles and textile technologies for all areas of application. Techtextil is held concurrently with Texprocess, the leading trade for the garment and textile processing industry, which is aimed primarily at manufacturers of garments, fashions, upholstered furniture and leather products.

Heimtextil will open its doors from 4 to 7 May 2021.

Posted September 22, 2020

Source: Messe Frankfurt

New Dilo Production Line For Foss Floors, Rome, Ga.

EBERBACH, Germany — FOSS Floors, a specialist in needled carpeting, has ordered a new production line from DiloGroup. This will be become the fourth complete DILO line to further enlarge the production capacity of FOSS Floors.

In recent years, FOSS Floors has become a major player in this sector of DI-LOOP carpeting to include structured surfaces in rib and patterned quality. Mainly because of high quality requirements for the carpet product and a wide range of modern design patterns, needlefelt floor covering appeals greatly to architects and contractors for homes and commercial buildings. The range of aesthetically unique patterns and colors impresses by its tastefulness and timeless designs. The aim of gaining highly efficient additional capacity
corresponds to a high demand for this particular carpeting from FOSS Floors.

DiloGroup has engineered this latest high-tech production system as a team together with
FOSS, tailor-made for its needs. It will have a large production capacity at high fiber
throughput rates, comprising fully automatic fiber opening and blending from Dilo Temafa,
carding from Dilo Spinnbau in a wide working width, high-speed crosslapping as well as pre- and finish needling, designed for final product widths over 6 meters. The specialty DI-LOOP machine with high-speed feature in a working width of 6.5 meters will complete this production plant for the DI-LOOP carpet sector.

The total plant is to be delivered, assembled and commissioned by DiloGroup as general
contractor.

Posted September 22, 2020

Source: Dilo

Letter: NCTO Sends Letter To Lead House And Senate Committee Members In Support Of Congressional Action Addressing Forced Labor In China

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Nova Textil: Coating Expertise Brings Sustainable Comfort And Convenience To The Face Mask

The masks are based on 100-percent woven cotton and the active ingredients in the finish are a reaction mass of titanium dioxide and silver chloride.

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — September 21, 2020 — Gorilla Protect is a new company formed in May this year to promote the Catus face mask — a major leap forward in the effectiveness of personal protection products that are available to consumers in the fight against Covid-19.

Behind Catus and the new company is Nova Textil, the established fabric finishing company based in Grefrath, Germany, and now run by father and son team Rainer and Oliver Hurtz.

Single tenter

Rainer Hurtz founded Nova Textil with a single Monforts Montex tenter and just five employees in 1999 and has steered its constant development and growth over the past twenty years.

“Our initial focus was on the coating of mainly glass fiber fabrics, awnings and sun protection products for outdoor furnishings,” he said. “We had a great customer who was providing us with so many orders that by 2005 we took the decision to order a second Montex tenter, in a special configuration. This also allowed us to enter the market for blackout and digital printing fabrics. We’ve had a great ongoing relationship with Monforts from the beginning.”

A third Montex tenter line was installed at the company’s Grefrath plant in 2015, by which time the company had grown to 40 people and a major new market had opened up in the supply of fabrics for promotional materials at exhibitions and trade shows.

“We had a fantastic two years in 2018 and 2019 and everything was going great for the first three months of this year, but in April it all came crashing down,” said Oliver Hurtz. “Coronavirus put an end to trade shows in 2020, which had a very serious impact on our business.”

At the same time, however, the company was exploring the potential of a new biocidal product from one of its chemicals suppliers which has both antiviral and antimicrobial properties.

Rainer and Oliver Hurtz of Nova Textil.

Filtration

“We had already been producing coated fabrics for hot gas filtration and realized that in combination with this new microporous coating we had the basis for a very effective single-layer face mask,” Rainer said. “Achieving this with a single layer product rather than the usual three has resulted in a significant advance in comfort for the wearer and because the mask is able to disinfect itself and helps regulate humidity, it can be worn a number of times without needing to be washed, for greater convenience. It only needs to be washed when it gets dirty and can also be washed up to twenty times without losing its properties, which has to be preferable to single-use disposables.”

Catus face masks are based on 100-percent woven cotton and the active ingredients in the finish are a reaction mass of titanium dioxide and silver chloride certified to ISO 20743 for their antibacterial effect, and to ISO 18184 for their antiviral effect.

They are proven to eliminate more than 99.99 percent of the human coronavirus 229 E, with the multiplication of microorganisms such as germs and bacteria prevented by the biostatic action of silver salts and viruses destroyed by oxygen-releasing substances and a mechanism that attacks their fatty envelope. The virus membrane loses its cholesterol content and the virus is inactivated.

Colors

Gorilla Protect next plans to make the masks available in four colors — black, Bordeaux, olive and grey — and is also working on color branding and printing labels.

“It’s not possible to print on the surface of the mask after it has been coated, but its is possible for volume orders to be printed before the treatment,” Oliver Hurtz said.

“Face masks are going to become an established part of life in the West like they are in Asia and need to be as comfortable and convenient as possible for the wearer,” his father concluded. “With these things in mind, we believe Catus is a significant step forward.”

Posted September 21, 2020

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

IFAI Expo And R+T Show Organizer, Messe Stuttgart, To Collocate Trade Shows Starting In 2021

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — September 21, 2020 — Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and Messe Stuttgart, organizers of R+T in Stuttgart, Germany; R+T Turkey in Istanbul, Turkey; R+T Asia in Shanghai, China and R+T South America in Sao Paulo, Brazil, are pleased to announce that they will co-locate IFAI Expo with Messe Stuttgart’s new U.S. show named Sun Shading Expo North America beginning in Nashville, Novemver 2–4, 2021. Sun Shading Expo North America will focus on internal sun protection similar to R+T events worldwide. This collocation is expected to continue for a minimum of five years.

These two events will bring together the textiles industry’s leading companies, latest innovations in equipment and textiles and valuable education, highlighting ways textile companies can provide high quality solutions for commercial businesses and consumers. Co-locating shows will provide unprecedented value in the opportunity to connect with customers, suppliers, end-product manufacturers and industry counterparts.

“We are excited to co-locate with Messe Stuttgart’s new Sun Shading Expo North America,” said Steve Schiffman, president and CEO of IFAI, “We are always striving to improve the experience for all participants and enhance the overall value for our members, attendees and exhibitors. As we enter the next 100 years beginning in 2021, this is a great step into the future and IFAI Expo will continue as the flagship trade show for textile industry professionals to buy, sell, network and learn.”

“On behalf of the IFAI Board of Directors, we are very excited by this opportunity to co-locate with Messe Stuttgart’s new Sun Shading Expo. We believe this will be a perfect complement to IFAI Expo and will add value to our exhibitors, attendees and of course, IFAI members,” said IFAI Board Chair Kathy Schaefer.

Attendees constantly point at complementary industries as being an area for potential growth for their businesses. This co-location will open opportunities for attendees to increase their business in textiles used for both internal and external textiles applications. IFAI Expo features specialty, advanced and industrial textile solutions with the largest contingency of attendees and exhibitors representing exterior sun protection. Messe Stuttgart’s Sun Shading Expo will deliver a show and education focused on the internal sun protection marketplace, in part, as they do through their R+T Trade Shows in Germany, China and Turkey.  R+T produces the leading world trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun protection systems.

Roland Bleinroth, managing director of Messe Stuttgart, stated: “In line with Messe Stuttgart’s internationalization strategy, we are strengthening our presence in the USA with the Sun Shading Expo. We have precisely defined the needs of the industry and are looking forward to creating perfect synergies for exhibitors and visitors together with IFAI.”

Sebastian Schmid, department head at Messe Stuttgart and responsible for the strategic direction of R+T in Stuttgart, adds:“ After intensive market talks over the last two years, and with the backing of key players from the R+T industry in the USA, we are excited to launch Sun Shading Expo in the North American market.”

IFAI members and exhibitors will still enjoy the same benefits and priority point system as in prior IFAI Expos.

Mark your calendar for the 101st Anniversary of IFAI Expo and the co-located Messe Stuttgart Sun Shading Expo North America, November 2–4, 2021, in Nashville, at the Music City Convention Center

Posted September 21, 2020

Source: Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)

Nylstar Introduces Meryl® Skinlife Force Enhanced With Permanent Viroblock, An Odorless Antimicrobial, Antibacterial And Antiviral Hi-Tech Fabric With Silver-Ion Technology

BLANES, Spain — September 21, 2020 — Face masks became a part of everyday life as a problem with COVID-19 still remains in our communities. The majority of the face masks are made with the fabrics that are not inhibiting the growth of bacteria and viruses inside the fabric and these are spread to the air and our environment through the microfiber release.

The Meryl® Skinlife Force hi-tech fabric combines the silver-ion technology with specific microfiber continuous filament with high tenacity. It doesn’t shred any microfibers, ensuring that the viruses are trapped and inhibited even more effectively into the fabrics and garments. Silver micro particles are potent antimicrobial agents due to its unique chemical and physical properties. Silver interacts with sulfur-bearing moieties of viruses leading to inhibition of post-entry stages of infection through blocking of viral proteins. Silver-ion technology inhibits the growth and proliferation of the bacteria and viruses in the fabrics.

Nylstar has developed Meryl Skinlife Force with a permanent viroblock technology, using the silver-ion active principle from the Swiss laboratory HeiQ. This technological innovation also allows an even longer durability of the garments, which is in line with Nylstar’s continuous efforts to help the fabric and clothing industry move forward sustainable and full circular economy.

Meryl Skinlife Force hi-tech fabrics may be used for the development of garments, masks, gowns and buffs that may be reused over 100 times after being washed at a temperature of 60ºC, which guarantees total elimination of viruses, while maintaining their permanent viroblock effect.

Thanks to the microfiber technology of the Meryl Skinlife Force, the face masks and garments have supremely soft touch and protects the skin from redness and allergic reactions.

Sustainablility And Circularity Of Meryl® Fabrics

Meryl Skinlife Force fabrics as well as all other Meryl hi-tech fabrics are designed to avoid microfiber pollution. Meryl hi-tech fabrics bring the textile industry the necessary quality and touch without polluting air and water by spinning its high quality continuous filament with extraordinary tenacity.

No use of silicones or softeners are needed to enhance the touch of the Meryl hi-tech fabrics. High performance is an inherent part of Meryl hi-tech fabrics and hence do not need special finishing or any other chemical treatments.

Meryl Skinlife Force as well as all other Meryl hi-tech fabrics from Nylstar are completely and infinitely recyclable without suffering any loss of performance, which allows a full sustainable and circular economy.

Certifications

Meryl Skinlife Force hi -tech fabric is certified by STANDARD 100 by Oekotex assuring the consumer that the product is free of harmful substances. The silver active principle of Meryl Skinlife Force has been registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA 85249-1).

Nylstar and the Spanish laboratory Leitat conducted a study of the microfiber release into the air and water. All Meryl fabrics and its fibres are certified as 100-percent free microfibrer release into the air and water.

Microfiber pollution is a big concern nowadays, as there is a huge liberation of these particles from the textiles made with staple and low quality fibers. The combination of permanent viroblock and 100-percent free microfiber release is a guarantee of a safer world.

Posted September 21, 2020

Source: Nylstar

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