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

Universities Join Forces To Develop Materials For The Fight Against COVID-19

BLACKSBURG, Va. — August 25, 2020 — Researchers around the world are racing to find treatments to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused more than 16 million human infections globally.

COVID-19 is caused by the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. A person becomes infected when the virus makes its way through the mouth or nose into the lungs and from there into the cells that line the inside of our lungs.

Exactly how the virus gets past the protective barriers in our lungs is unknown, but scientists have recently discovered that SARS-CoV-2 binds to a type of carbohydrate-based polymer called glycosaminoglycan (GAG). The widely used anticoagulant heparin belongs to this class of natural polymers, and hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who were administered heparin to treat blood clotting disorders also experienced a lower risk of dying from COVID-19.

Researchers at Virginia Tech and the University of Georgia are collaborating to explore whether the tendency of the virus to bind to carbohydrate-based polymers, such as heparin, can be used to develop virus-trapping gels and surfaces.

“The virus passes a large number of carbohydrate-based molecules on its way into the cells in our body,” explained Maren Roman, associate professor of sustainable biomaterials in Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment and affiliated faculty member of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute. “If we can determine which carbohydrates or carbohydrate chains the virus binds to, we can develop materials that work like a fly trap and capture virus particles before they get into our bodies.”

“We will use cutting-edge computational tools to study which carbohydrate molecules bind most strongly to the virus,” said Robert Woods, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, and chemistry, at the University of Georgia’s Complex Carbohydrate Research Center. “This work is a natural extension of our prior work on the virus, which has given us detailed computer models of one of its surface proteins, namely the Spike protein. This protein is responsible for the virus’s ability to enter cells and its tendency to bind to carbohydrates.”

“Once we know exactly which carbohydrates the virus binds to, we will synthesize materials that contain these carbohydrates on a tether,” added Michael Schulz, assistant professor of chemistry in the College of Science at Virginia Tech. “We hypothesize that these materials can filter out virus particles from liquids and possibly even air streams.”

The research is supported by a $200,000 National Science Foundation RAPID COVID-19 grant, with contributions from the Division of Materials Research and the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences.

“Our ability to successfully stop this pandemic depends on researchers from different fields and even institutions joining forces and collaborating,” Roman said. “Only together will we figure this virus out.”

Posted August 25, 2020

Source: Virginia Tech Media Relations

Fil Doux Textiles Introduces Two New Subcollections to Otratex Series

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — September 2020 — Fil Doux Textiles, a Brooklyn-based textile company producing mill-direct, luxurious upholstery and Otratex, a degradable vinyl alternative, is excited to debut two new Otratex subcollections — Brussels and Chalet.

Designed with the hospitality, cruise, and contract industries in mind, Otratex – The Conscious Choice, is made with natural enzymes embedded in the material that creates enhanced degradability. Within 30 years, the material fully decomposes when placed in an anaerobic environment such as a landfill, returning to the natural elements that comprise it. Always aiming to provide the utmost quality, feel, and cleanability in its textiles, all Otratex products, including the just-launched Brussels and Chalet subcollections, are available with the brand’s proprietary protectants — Pro-Tech for ink and denim protection; Pro-Tech Plus, which is bleach cleanable; and Copper Shield by Pro-Tech for antimicrobial properties, to further meet the demands and needs of the industry and its customers.

Fil Doux Textiles Otratex – Brussels

Drawing inspiration from the effortless luxury and comfort that linen often evokes, the 18-colorway Brussels line is perfect for hotels, cruise liners, and other spaces that act as escapes from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Brussels aims to make guests feel calm and at ease — a sentiment that will be crucial for owners and operators to acknowledge, especially as business and leisurely travel resume. Brussels’ resemblance to linen, a material typically not used for commercial and hospitality projects, combined with the durability, strength, and bleach cleanability of Otratex, offers the best of both worlds to these environments.

Fil Doux Textiles Otratex – Chalet

Also joining the Otratex product line is dual-toned Chalet, offering a white base with notable pops of unexpected, playful colors that are reminiscent of a bright Chilean spring morning. Unique to Fil Doux Textiles’ Otratex series, Chalet’s palette is fresh and lively, yet with a subtle touch of modernity, featuring hues of yellows, greens, oranges, blues, and reds. For designers looking for a more sophisticated look, the collection also includes warm greys and taupes. Chalet is unlike any Otratex collection that Fil Doux Textiles has launched and is an exemplary design solution for cruise ships, casinos, and guest room features where designers want to make the perfect design statement.

“I love the contrast of these two patterns,” said Fil Doux Textiles CEO and President Leo Novik. “While Chalet is fresh and whimsical, Brussels is more elegant and refined; yet both present a myriad of design possibilities to designers.”

Both collections embody the look, touch, and quality that Fil Doux Textiles’ reputation has been built upon and that client’s expect. Brussels coordinates beautifully with The Textures collection, and Chalet’s palette folds nicely into more of its best-selling color stories. As both Brussels and Chalet go hand-in-hand with other upholstery products, they can be used alongside fabrics to create a complete, beautiful space.

Highlighting a progressive approach to textile design, Otratex is manufactured in the company’s fully-vertical, tariff-free mills located in Chile and Brazil, allowing for customization and industry-dominant lead times. Like all Fil Doux Textiles’ products, the collection is produced using sustainable practices on an industrial scale — 80 percent of the company’s energy comes from solar and wind power, dye waters for fabrics are reused, and leftover fabrics are repurposed for packaging. In the spirit of environmental sustainability, Fil Doux Textiles has partnered with 501(c) One Tree Planted with a pledge to donate 1,000 trees to Brazilian Rainforests for every 1,000 yards of Otratex purchased.

Posted August 25, 2020

SourE: Fil Doux Textiles

Hexcel Launches New HexPEKK® EM Electromagnetic Shielding And Radar Absorptive Technology

STAMFORD, Conn. — August 24, 2020 — Hexcel is pleased to announce the launch of its latest HexAM® materials technology, HexPEKK® EM — an electrically conductive, high-performance, polyetherketoneketone (PEKK)-based thermoplastic carbon fiber composite additive manufacturing material offering industry-leading performance.

HexPEKK EM integrates advanced electromagnetic (EM) performance within complex 3D-printed components for the Commercial Aerospace, Defense, and Military sectors. HexPEKK EM composite components are flight-ready after printing.

Formulated specifically to meet the static electricity management, electromagnetic shielding, and radiation absorption requirements of advanced aircraft applications, the new PEKK carbon-fiber-blended material delivers unique electrical performance that complements Hexcel’s current portfolio of carbon fiber-based and unfilled neat resin HexPEKK 100 material offerings. Manufactured using the aerospace industry qualified HexAM process, HexPEKK EM components exhibit best-in-class environmental, operational temperature, and chemical resistant performance attainable in the aerospace industry.

By integrating this enhanced EM performance into additive manufactured components, HexPEKK EM parts do not require costly and time-consuming secondary processing steps, such as the application of conductive coating for the management of electromagnetic interference or radiation absorption.

Target applications for HexPEKK EM cover a broad range of products such as exterior surfaces, leading edges, air inlets, electronic enclosures, and cockpit structures for commercial airplanes, military aircraft, helicopters, and UAV components.

HexPEKK EM components will be produced at Hexcel’s Hartford (CT) plant, where the company continues to develop the HexAM additive manufacturing process using powder bed fusion technology to fundamentally improve the way the world’s aircraft components are manufactured.

Lawrence Varholak, vice president of Additive Manufacturing at Hexcel, said: “The management of static electricity dissipation, electromagnetic interference, and radiation absorption is extremely important in the design of all air vehicles. The introduction of this advanced additive manufacturing material will enable the fabrication of extremely complex aerostructures with unparalleled structural and electrical functionality. It significantly reduces weight and cost while providing unlimited design flexibility.”

Posted August 24, 2020

Source: Hexcel

Shaw Industries Makes Forbes List Of Best Employers In Georgia: Ranks 24th In State

DALTON, Ga. — August 24, 2020 — Shaw Industries Group Inc. has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Employer for Georgia 2020, ranking 24th and marking the second consecutive year the company has made the list.

“Our people are what makes Shaw an amazing place to work,” says Torrance Ford, vice president of talent management at Shaw Industries. “Each day, more than 20,000 individuals come together as a team to create and deliver world-class flooring solutions. Shaw creates a workplace experience where associates take care of each other, which leads to us creating a better future for our families, communities, and customers. We are honored to be recognized by Forbes again this year.”

Forbes and Statista selected America’s Best-in-State Employers based on an independent survey of approximately 80,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 500 people in their U.S. operations. The surveys were administered using a series of online panels and provide a representative sample of the U.S. workforce. Direct and indirect employee recommendations were evaluated on a state level.

The study assessed each company according to Atmosphere & Development, Company Image, Working Conditions, Salaries & Wages, and Diversity.

Posted August 24, 2020

Source: Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

Kenneth Cole Announces Collaboration With Kane 11 Socks

NEW YORK CITY— August 24, 2020 — Kenneth Cole and KANE 11 today announced the launch of a collaboration of perfect fitting no-show socks in individual shoe sizes. The socks come in seven exact sizes — 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. The partnership was established to highlight the brands’ common goal of combining innovation, style and comfort. Kenneth Cole creates modern, versatile, and functional clothing, shoes and accessories that aim to make daily dressing effortless. When these socks are paired with the brand’s best-selling, classic Liam sneakers, it becomes the ultimate comfort system. The sneaker has a fully cushioned inner sole with soft leather uppers, and the lines are sleek and fashionable, perfect to be worn with no show socks.

KANE 11 is a growing sock company in America and has revolutionized socks by initiating a new standard of fit by creating socks in exact shoe sizes. Most men’s socks come in expansive size ranges like 9-13 or one-size-fits-all. The precise fit of these no-shows guarantees they won’t fall down or bunch up in the toe and they stay where you want them 24/7. The perfect fit delivers optimal comfort and performance.

KANE 11 X Kenneth Cole socks come four to a pack with one of each color — black, white, navy and grey.

Posted August 24, 2020

Source: KANE 11

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