Bally Ribbon Mills Supplying Range Of Narrow Woven Tapes And Elastics Urgently Needed During COVID-19 Emergency

BALLY, Pa. — April 15, 2020 — Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), an industry designer, developer, and manufacturer of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, announces it is manufacturing urgently needed narrow woven structural tapes and elastics for use in a range of medical items required for the current COVID-19 emergency. The tapes and elastics are used by manufacturers of facemasks, face shields, gowns, other personal protective equipment (PPE), and medical patient soft goods, as well as patient slings, wheelchair harnesses, braces, and respiratory equipment.

BRM offers ¼- to ½-inch woven tapes and webbing in natural polyester and elastic. Latex free options are available, as well as material with 100 percent elastic stretch. Also available are ¼-inch to ¾-inch nylon grosgrain binding tapes used in medical tie applications and special designs where Velcro is utilized for closure.

BRM manufactures medical items in a certified clean room to ensure cleanliness and quality and maintains the rigorous ISO 13485:2016 certification for the design and manufacture of medical devices. Additionally, medical textiles engineers, and prototype weavers, and braiders at BRM work on a confidential basis to protect the intellectual property of customers.

Posted April 15, 2020

Source: Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM)

Colorado Sustainable Apparel Brand Kastlfel Expands Covid Fundraising Efforts By Donating Free Reusable Face Masks

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — April 15, 2020 — Kastlfel, supplier of sustainably manufactured and printed apparel for destination resort and specialty retail, continues to retool its product offerings and printing capabilities. On March 27, 2020, the company launched its Rise Up and Lock Down Fundraising campaign supporting the Colorado COVID Relief Fund (CCRF). The updated program now includes a fabric face mask at no charge with every garment sold. Fifty percent of all online garment sales will continue to be donated to CCRF.

“This week we received the $10,000 advance from the SBA EIDL, for a loan that could be in six figures. We were also approved for a PPP loan,” said COO Will Glennie. “We were proactive in applying for these lifeline loans in concern for our staff, and in the coming months we will see how these funds can help. A week ago, we designed a face mask pattern and print template, and today we have requests for thousands of masks where they are needed.”

Kastlfel embodies an entrepreneurial spirit that never stops innovating. Sustainability is engrained in the DNA of the company, and drives the financial, social and environmental sensibilities of the brand. Today marks a commitment to adapt its business model once again toward the combined goals of providing important non-medical masks to resort/destination operators, expanding its fundraising initiatives and getting Coloradans back to work at Kastlfel. Human health and safety are the number one concern today, but the changing environmental and financial landscape of a post COVID-19 world are also a concern.

“I think about the challenges we will face in the coming months and years. I don’t know what the new normal will be, but as leaders we need to start thinking about it now,” said Jerry Wheeler, CEO. “Our resort business might not return until 2021, and we might be printing masks for the foreseeable future to stay in business and support our staff. However, with the expanded use of disposable gloves and masks, waste will increase, and we will need to innovative again to address these problems. Trying to solve for COVID today and beyond, that’s what keeps me up at night,” Wheeler stated.

The revised fundraising effort now includes a free fabric face mask with each t-shirt purchase. Fifty percent of all online garment sales will be donated to the Colorado COVID Relief Fund. Mask packages can also be purchased online at Rise Up & Lock Down and $0.50 of each mask will be donated to the CCRF. For businesses, Kastlfel is offering custom branded masks and a variety of reusable mask styles are available. For every 100,000 masks sold to businesses Kastlfel will donate 1,000 masks to those in need.

Posted April 15, 2020

Source: Kastlfel

Karen Romer Appointed Senior Vice President Communications At Hexagon Composites ASA

AALESUND, Norway — April 14, 2020 — Hexagon Composites ASA has appointed Karen Romer as senior vice president Communications. Karen will lead Hexagon’s Communications activities globally and will be the principal contact for the company’s communication activities.

Karen comes from the position of senior director at Hill & Knowlton Norway (H+K) where she has been leading the corporate communications practice since 2017. Prior to H+K, Karen held executive vice president and senior vice president communications positions at Lindorff, Couche-Tard/Statoil Fuel & Retail and Aker Solutions.

“Hexagon is a world leader in gas-mobility and electric-mobility systems, a front runner in a vital and forward-looking industry. I am extremely excited and proud to join Team Hexagon. I see this as a golden opportunity to support efforts to speed up the energy transition,” said Romer.

“We are pleased to have Karen join as our new SVP Communications. She brings with her extensive experience in leadership, change communications and brand building, as well a solid understanding of the energy industry. Karen is the right person to support Hexagon’s growth path as we work to take the green shift a step further,” says Jon Erik Engeset, CEO of Hexagon.

Karen assumed her position on April 1, 2020, and reports to CEO, Jon Erik Engeset.

Posted April 15, 2020

Source: Hexagon Composites ASA

NIKE Names Ann Hebert As Vice President, General Manager Of North America Geography

BEAVERTON, Ore. — April 15, 2020 — NIKE Inc. announced senior leadership changes to continue accelerating growth in its flagship market. Effective June 1, Nike veteran Ann Hebert, vice president of Global Sales, will become vice president, general manager of North America Geography, succeeding long-time executive Tom Peddie who is retiring from Nike.

“I am excited to have Ann lead the North America team at this time,” said Heidi O’Neill, president of Consumer and Marketplace. “Ann’s deep experience and inspiring leadership will be instrumental in accelerating our Consumer Direct Offense in North America, as we build on our successful strategy of providing consumers with the most innovative product and compelling services and experiences to deliver long-term sustainable growth for Nike.”

“I also want to express my deep gratitude to Tom for his incredible commitment to Nike and most recently to the growth of North America. His contributions span a 30-year career with Nike and we wish him all the best for what’s ahead.”

Hebert will lead end-to-end business for Nike’s North America Geography, including sales, direct, marketing, merchandising, categories and territories, among others. A 25-year veteran of Nike, Hebert’s prior experiences include vice president, global sales; vice president, general manager of APLA; vice president, Nike Stores Partnered; vice president, North America Sales, and many more. She graduated from Ohio University before starting her career at Nike.

Posted April 15, 2020

Source: NIKE, Inc.

H&M USA Provides More Than $2 Million In Product For Communities Impacted By COVID-19

NEW YORK CITY — April 15, 2020 — H&M USA is providing relief for communities around the country affected by COVID-19, as well as allowing customers additional ways to contribute to the effort.

H&M cares about the health and wellbeing of not only its customers and colleagues, but the community at large, especially those affected by the current pandemic. Therefore, H&M USA will make an in-kind donation of more than $2 million of product to organizations like Children’s Defense Fund, GLAM4GOOD, Los Angeles LGBT Center and the Nashville Rescue Mission. The product donation will include bedding, sheets, children’s and adult clothes among other pieces, to help these communities meet their needs in this hard time.

Also beginning today, H&M USA is partnering with Givz so that for every $60 spent on hm.com/us, H&M USA will donate $10 to charities providing support and relief to those on the front line of the pandemic, for a total donation of up to $150,000. Customers can choose to donate to a myriad of organizations like CDC Foundation, Direct Relief, Meals on Wheels and GLAM4GOOD amongst others.

In addition to these efforts, H&M Group has taken actions in the previous weeks to help aid in the fight against COVID-19 around the world. In March, H&M Group began quickly arranging for its supply chain to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) to be provided to hospitals and health care workers around the world. In addition, H&M began letting global aid organizations utilize H&M social channels to spread the message of health and safety around the COVID-19 pandemic to followers around the world.

Alongside these actions, H&M Foundation made a $500,000 donation to the WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

Posted April 15, 2020

Source: H&M

Norwex® Donates One Million Masks to Frontline Healthcare Providers

DALLAS — April 15, 2020 — Norwex today announced it will provide one million face masks to healthcare professionals fighting the spread of coronavirus on the frontlines around the world. Its “A Million Masks. A Million Thank Yous.” initiative was created to help alleviate the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) by distributing masks to hospitals in some of the hardest-hit areas.

Norwex, through its global supply network and manufacturing partners, quickly secured one million face masks to help increase the protection of frontline healthcare professionals.

“Whether donating time, money or goods, charitable efforts are part of who we are, and this is our way of offering support and saying ‘thank you’ to our frontline medical professionals in a practical and tangible way,” said Judy Letain, global CEO.

This initiative will take place in North America in partnership with organizations including DonatePPE.org in the US and through Provincial Health Departments in Canada. Shipments of the donated masks will be sent directly to distribution centers, where they will be passed on to areas identified as the most in-need.

“Generous donations like the Million Masks initiative are invaluable to our cause to help healthcare heroes fight coronavirus on the ground,” said Deyu Kong, founder, DonatePPE. “Without proper protective equipment like face masks, our doctors are at high-risk and are unable to fully protect themselves from COVID-19. Thanks to companies like Norwex, we can operate on a much larger scale and have a significantly greater impact.”

Posted April 15, 2020

Source: Norwex

Gerber Partners With 3DLOOK To Offer Unique Digital Customer Experience

NEW YORK CITY — April 14, 2020 — Gerber Technology and 3DLOOK, The Body Data Platform are proud to announce their partnership and integration to offer a fully-connected, digital remote supply chain experience. In a retail world in which fit is essential and working remotely due to the COVID-19 situation is the new normal, this partnership will facilitate consumers receiving personalized, high-quality garments by leveraging a fully connected, on-demand workflow.

To support demand from smaller, made-to-measure companies whose businesses have relied on the traditional way of measuring customers in person, 3DLOOK has developed a special package with very quick and easy integration. The goal of the integration is to give small businesses the digital tools they need to operate online and meet customer demand, all while remaining digitally competitive and forward-thinking in an era that requires constant technological evolution, regardless of business size.

“We are incredibly proud to partner with 3DLOOK to offer worldwide brands and retailers a fresh, digitally innovative way to collaborate,” said Ketty Pillet, vice president of marketing at Gerber Technology. “For companies to truly offer their customers the best quality products, they need to ensure that their clothes fit perfectly.”

The Body Data Platform maps body data to product data, transactional data, and product return data to deliver analytics related to measurement, shape, 3D model accuracy, and fit, as well as customer profile insights through a dynamic dashboard. Customers take two photos while fully clothed, and a computer vision algorithm then detects the human body and renders 3D models and body profiles. The algorithm measures the 3D models to compute 65 ISO-compliant measurements. By using 3DLOOK’s platform, customers can easily understand how the garment will fit on their unique body shape.

“We see this partnership as the first step towards providing brands, manufacturers, and retailers with the digital tools needed to support a full end-to-end customization platform which meets the needs of customers increasingly focused on products personalized to their fit and preference and who also care about supporting more sustainable supply chains and business models,” said Whitney Cathcart, CSO & co-founder of 3DLOOK. “By integrating our widget into Gerber’s “Made For You By You” flow we are enabling a simple way to digitize measurement capture and automate the workflow process.”

For many consumers, fit is a deciding factor in choosing which brands to buy from. In fact, according to Mintel, 81% of consumers who buy clothes that fit right are much more likely to buy from that brand again. It is critical for today’s fashion companies to prioritize fit in their design process to eliminate guesswork for their customer and reduce the number of returns. 3DLOOK’s Body Data Platform provides the insights and analytics to help brands optimize their fit and grading systems from broad segmentation based on historical surveys to real-time segmentation focused on their unique customers.

Thanks to the newly-added 3DLook integration, visitors to the virtual Gerber Innovation Center can access Gerber’s YOU website from anywhere in the world to customize garments to their individual fit preferences and measurements. These virtually customized garments can then be digitally brought to life — incorporating the customer’s preferences — through Gerber’s fully-connected microfactory, giving them a fully-realized, production-ready garment. Gerber’s partnership with 3DLOOK will enhance the overall fit of the final garment, offering customers an even more personalized digital experience.

Posted April 15, 2020

Source: Gerber Technology

Under Armour Names Lisa Collier As Chief Product Officer

BALTIMORE — April 15, 2020 — Under Armour Inc. today announced the appointment of Lisa Collier as chief product officer. With more than 30 years across global brand leadership, product development, supply chain and merchandising, Collier will provide multi-disciplined specialty retail expertise to Under Armour’s leadership team. She will report directly to president and CEO Patrik Frisk and is expected to start on April 27.

“Lisa is an exciting addition to our leadership team,” Frisk said. “Her strength as a retail leader will be invaluable as we continue to execute against our long-term strategies and work to deliver performance solutions you never knew you needed and can’t imagine living without.”

Collier joins Under Armour after leading NYDJ (Not Your Daughter’s Jeans) as president and CEO from 2016-2019. Prior to joining NYDJ, she held numerous positions over her 13-year career with Levi’s Strauss & Co., including senior vice president, Product Development and Innovation, executive vice president, president Dockers, and chief transformation officer. Earlier in her career, Collier held positions at Tarrant Apparel Group, The Limited and Hess’s Department Stores. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

“I look forward to joining Under Armour and working with a world-class team that will continue to advance the brand’s legacy to create innovative and stylish products that help consumers meet their fitness goals,” Collier said. “The brand has demonstrated commitment to evolution and growth, and from day one I will utilize the knowledge and experience gained over the course of my career to ensure the success of Under Armour’s mission.”

Collier will have oversight of the company’s category management model, product, merchandising and design functions. She will succeed Kevin Eskridge, who resigned as Chief Product Officer and will depart the company in August. Collier will work closely with Eskridge to ensure a smooth transition.

Posted April 15, 2020

Source: Under Armour Inc.

DuPont Launches #TyvekTogether Increasing Protective Garment Supply

WILMINGTON, Del.— April 15, 2020 — DuPont today launched a new program, #TyvekTogether, to increase the overall availability of Tyvek® personal protective garments in the company’s continued efforts to help combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect health care workers. At full capacity, this initiative could deliver 6 million additional non-surgical isolation gowns per month by enabling others to join us in protecting even more frontline responders.

“There’s a critical need for protective apparel, and we believe that working with other companies to convert their existing cut-and-sew manufacturing capacity to protective garment fabrication is the fastest way to protect more people,” said John Richard, vice president and general manager of DuPont Safety Solutions. “Our dedicated employees around the world are working 24/7 to make more Tyvek material and patterns available to more organizations, working together to protect those who are protecting us.”

DuPont has invested in equipment and technology to significantly increase its production of Tyvek and Tychem® garments globally to meet the ever-increasing demand for personal protection equipment (PPE). Since January we have increased production of Tyvek garments by more than 9 million garments per month specifically for COVID-19 response, which is more than double the amount produced for any prior crisis. The #TyvekTogether Program will introduce a new specialized Tyvek fabric to enable an increase in the amount of garment production for the COVID-19 response to 15 million garments a month.

The #TyvekTogether Program includes the following components:

  • A new #TyvekTogether fabric, Tyvek style 1222A, that has similar barrier properties to the core DuPont™ Tyvek 400 garment offerings with adjusted fabric drape and hand to optimize material usage.
  • Tyvek style 1222A is available in roll-good form to existing and new customers with available cut-and-sew capabilities to increase the total amount of Tyvek garments available as quickly as possible.
  • DuPont will provide garment designs — including patterns and virtual manufacturing support — for a non-surgical isolation gown and a coverall that are optimized for simple and productive manufacturing. With these patterns and technical assistance, we aim to accelerate the speed that new converters are able to begin producing PPE.
  • Partners can also use their own designs for coveralls and garments to meet local needs.
  • Additionally, DuPont will donate more than 57,000 Tyvek coveralls directly to the states in the US most impacted by COVID-19.

The DuPont Personal Protection unit of DuPont Safety & Construction remains committed to helping to protect those who protect others, especially as we strive to protect the dedicated workers on the front lines fighting COVID-19. For more information about the #TyvekTogether program, visit TyvekTogether.dupont.com.

Posted April 15, 2020

Source: DuPont

Swift Brands Repurposes Its Factory To Meet National Need For Masks And Gowns

LOS ANGELES — April 14, 2020 — In response to urgent calls from federal, state and local leaders, Swift Brands’ manufacturing facilities have been repurposed to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) masks and gowns.

Swift Brands’ On-Demand factory manufactures all of its products in the USA and is uniquely poised to rapidly produce protective gear in the battle against the spread of COVID-19. While the masks are not N95 certified, they are made with anti-microbial micropoly and are moisture wicking and washable. They can be worn alone, or they can provide an added layer of defense when layered over a certified mask. They can be ordered in any color and can include a corporate logo or any graphic (using water-based inks).

“Swift Brands thanks its dedicated employees and acknowledges their tireless efforts to help us do our part to flatten the curve,” said Chelsea Grayson, Swift’s CEO. “We are happy to provide this offering to customers with no minimum order requirements, for their own use or for purposes of donating the gear wherever the need presents. We strongly believe that wearing a mask is like casting a vote for the pandemic to end.”

Posted April 15, 2020

Source: Swift Brands

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