Polygiene Stays Fresh Technology Now Available With Royal Enfield’s New Range Of Apparel

MALMÖ, Sweden — June 2, 2020 — Polygiene, the global supplier of Stays Fresh Technologies has partnered with Royal Enfield Apparel to create a new range including helmets, T-shirts, balaclavas, neck- and headgear, riding jackets and gloves, among other items.

A number of items including headgears will be launched with a combination of Polygiene® Biostatic and Odor crunch stays fresh technologies, that stops the growth of odor causing bacteria and makes products feel fresh and clean in all conditions and environments. More products will be added in the coming seasons, both from the protective and lifestyle lines.

The treated headgear will fuel Royal Enfield’s drive to encourage people to cover their faces using the headgear as a voluntary public health measure. Understanding the problem at hand, Royal Enfield is urging their community to teach people how to use their headgear, how to wash, sanitize and reuse it — all to keep themselves protected and safe.

The Royal Enfield brand is owned by Indian automaker Eicher Motors Limited, that is listed on the India stock market (BSE and NSE). The apparel business is growing and Eicher Motors is adopting a strategy that mirrors what other iconic brands have successfully monetized, adding apparel products to enhance the motorcycling experience.

“Our constant endeavour is to level up the collection every season and to stay relevant to the ever-evolving needs of riders. In order to be sustainable and provide the best for the riders, this partnership is a step forward. With reduced washes through Polygiene technology, I definitely feel that we are offering the best to our riders and will continue to make products that enhance the riding experience”, says Puneet Sood, Head, Apparel Business at Royal Enfield. ”We are very proud to start a joint partnership with Royal Enfield. Our aim is to create an added value for every customer and in terms of this iconic brand we hope to add a real advantage for the end-users, the riders. When on the road they now will stay fresh, can travel light, and wash less. We are looking forward to adding unique advantages with our technology to the entire product range of Royal Enfield apparel going forward”, says Ulrika Björk, CEO at Polygiene. ”And on a final note, we are very happy to help spread the important message of #REGearUp, together with Royal Enfield.”

Posted June 2, 2020

Source: Polygiene AB

New Board Of Managers Announced For Evolution St. Louis

ST. LOUIS — June 1, 2020 — Evolution St. Louis — a high-tech, highly advanced knitting facility in the United States — has announced the creation of its board of managers, experts in finance, fashion, and technology who will help build on Evolution St. Louis’ success and drive its growth.

Evolution St. Louis’ new board of managers is composed of highly accomplished individuals that have run investment companies, led corporations and been featured in Forbes and Project Runway: Fashion Startup.

“We value and appreciate our Board members for bringing their expertise and focus on excellence, to help drive our continued growth and success,” said Jon Lewis, CEO and co-founder of Evolution St. Louis. “The response to Evolution St. Louis has been nothing short of overwhelming, and I thank our Board of Managers for being willing to serve and advance our vision for the future.”

“Our board members share our passion and commitment to reinvent, recreate and revitalize the knit sector so we can bring made-in-the-U.S. products to new customers and new markets,” said John Elmuccio, COO and co-founder of Evolution St. Louis. “We have been humbled by the rapid success of and support for Evolution St. Louis, and we are truly grateful for their time, talent and expertise.”

The five-member Board of Managers includes:

  • Gary Wassner, CEO of Hilldun Corp. and founding member and chairman of Interluxe Holdings LLC;
  • Barbara Archer, managing director and partner at Hightower Wealth Advisors St. Louis;
  • John Kalishman, strategy and marketing consultant, founder and president of Harcourt Group and executive at Insituform Technologies Inc.;
  • John Elmuccio, COO and co-founder of Evolution St. Louis; and
  • Jon Lewis, CEO and co-founder of Evolution St. Louis.

“St. Louis has a strong tradition in the fashion industry and deep roots in manufacturing, and I believe Evolution St. Louis will establish the city as a key player in the global manufacturing market and supply chain,” said Barbara Archer.

“Jon Lewis and John Elmuccio’s knowledge of the fashion industry, global supply chain and business have been instrumental to the success of Evolution St. Louis,” said John Kalishman. “Their forward-looking vision is truly innovative, and I am proud to serve on the Board of Managers.”

“Evolution St. Louis is the future of fashion and apparel manufacturing so I’m honored to serve on the Board of Managers to support a truly original and pioneering vision to reinvent advanced manufacturing as we know it,” said Gary Wassner.

Posted June 2, 2020

Source: Evolution St. Louis

Hong Kong-Based Epic Group Enters Into Strategic Partnership With Arvind Envisol

HONG KONG — June 2, 2020 — Hong Kong-based EPIC Group, a garment manufacturer for global brands, today announced its strategic partnership with Arvind Envisol, the water treatment business of Arvind Ltd. This partnership aims at integrating best practices of water and waste water treatment and use and thereby reducing the environmental footprint across manufacturing units of Epic Group in Bangladesh, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Jordan and future projects in India.

Environmental sustainability is at the center of this partnership as goals of both companies are well aligned to reduce and reuse water. For Arvind Envisol, this partnership signifies their expansion into Bangladesh for the water treatment solutions.

Through this partnership Arvind Envisol will provide its expertise in water treatment to 3 plants of EPIC in first phase. It will be later extended to other plants of the group. Arvind Envisol will provide technological solutions to achieve ZDHC progressive discharge standards using technologies such as Membrane Bio Reactors (MBR), Ultra-filtration (UF).

Speaking of the partnership, Punit Lalbhai, chairman, Arvind Envisol, emphasized: “We are passionate about this partnership with EPIC Group, known for its leadership in sustainability. This partnership will help boost sustainable water treatment solutions, without hampering productivity.Our capabilities in areas like water treatment, industrial effluent treatment across sectors and sewage treatment ensure that we contribute towards water conservation and reducing water pollution and wastage to a great extent. We are happy to enter into a new geography for our business with a partner such as Epic.”

In second phase of the partnership, the parties will work together to develop and implement technology solutions to reuse treated wastewater in processes to significantly reduce the use of groundwater. Arvind Envisol will help with expertise based on regular audits and observations.

Ranjan Mahtani, chairman, Epic Group, said: “We are happy to partner with a globally credible name in water treatment business – Arvind Envisol. Sustainability is part of our culture driven by advanced technology, innovation and continuous improvement. This partnership will help both companies meet their ambitious sustainability aims and implement best in class wastewater treatment. The common endeavor is always to exceed industry expectations”.

Arvind Envisol, a subsidiary of Arvind Ltd., is a water management company providing end-to-end solutions for water treatment, industrial waste water treatment, sewage treatment and zero liquid discharge solutions. EPIC Group is a global apparel manufacturer with a global footprint focusing on innovation, design and sustainability.

Recently, Arvind and Gap Inc.’s partnered for ‘Sewage Reuse Program – 8 MLD’. Both companies aim to eliminate their freshwater usage in manufacturing processes. Arvind Envisol made it possible through the use of innovative technology which helped reduce the overall footprint of the plant.

Posted June 2, 2020

Source: Arvind

Fibre Extrusion Technology (FET) Receives Unprecedented Inquiries About Its Nonwoven Meltblowing Systems Since The Onset Of The Coronavirus Crisis

Many trials and test with sustainable polyamides and polyesters, as well as with PHAs and a range of of PLAs, have been undertaken by the company.

LEEDS, England — June 2, 2020 — Fibre Extrusion Technology (FET), a UK-based specialist in process solutions and equipment for the manmade yarns and fiber extrusion industry, has received unprecedented inquiries about its nonwoven meltblowing systems since the onset of the coronavirus crisis.

“We’re currently running trials, preparing samples and defining specifications for companies in Germany and Italy, as well as the UK, and we could already have sold the lab line we have here many times over,” said Managing Director Richard Slack. “It’s primarily designed for R&D and pilot scale applications, but trials have proven it to be suitable for the low volume production of critical meltblown face mask materials. Some of the customers to whom we’ve supplied similar lines have already pivoted their production to this, which has generated further interest.

“We feel, however, that we are ideally placed to offer services to nonwoven companies who may be exploring alternatives to polypropylene in meltblown, due to our experience in working with such a wide range of fiber types.”

Medical

FET’s meltblown system was originally developed for companies looking to process high melt viscosity medical grade resorbable polymers such as polyglycolic acid (PGA), polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxl btyrate (PGH), mainly for use in implantable products and other medical devices.

The key applications for these fibers are in hernia repair patches, staple reinforcement buttresses, artificial skin, adhesion barriers periodontal and ringival repair materials and those for tendon and ligament repair.

“Our meltblowing system provides medical companies and others dealing in such fibers with a simpler processing route than other techniques such as needlepunching and a wide range of structural and mechanical properties is obtainable from batch production,” Slack said. “There are also numerous options for post-processing of the webs, by calendering, point bonding or lamination.”

Performance polymers such as TPU polyurethanes and TPE thermoplastic elastomers are also processed by a number of leading sportswear companies on FET meltblown systems, while engineering polymers such as ABS and PEEK, as well as polycarbonate and halogenated polymers, are other possible raw materials.

Sustainable resins

It is in the area of sustainable resins, however, that FET believes much more can be achieved.

Meltblown polpropylene nonwovens are the critical component of the face masks needed for Covid-19 frontline workers and their scarcity on the open market has in part been the reason for the reported shortages around the world.

An estimated 40 million face masks and other disposable nonwoven-based PPE items are currently estimated to be being consumed each day, amounting to a daily 15,000-ton mountain of waste — much of which must be incinerated.

“We’ve done a lot of work with sustainable polyamides and polyesters, as well as with PHAs and a range of of PLAs,” Slack says. “In the longer term, there has to be a more sustainable option than poypropylene in these products and the opportunity to explore potential alternatives — drawing on the know how from the extensive body of tests and trials we’ve carried out in the past, as well as the machines run commercially by our customers — is something I believe makes us pretty unique in the services we can offer nonwovens manufacturers.

Conventional meltblown and spunbonded systems are usually designed for high capacity systems and are not suitable for product development, he adds.

“They consume high quantities of materials and as a consequence are not suitable for development work with high value materials or for niche applications. They also rely on specially formulated low viscosity polymers which is a further limitation which does not apply to us.

In processing finer filaments, FET has achived structures with average mean filament diameters of 1.68 microns and 58% of between 0.5 to 1.5 microns, in web thicknesses of 37 microns with bulk density of 98 mg/ml and porosity of around 92%.

FET’s system is designed for the processing of pure polymer with no no need for processing aids or additives.

“A wide range of structural and mechanical properties are obtainable, with numerous options for post-processing of the web, such as by calendering, point bonding or lamination,” Richard Slack concludes. “More effective and sustainable PPE solutions could well be achieved through further product development.”

Posted June 2, 2020

Source: Fibre Extrusion Technology

Black Swan Textiles Announces New Partners To Enable Digital Fabric Strategy

BEAR, Del. — June 2, 2020 —Black Swan Textiles is proud to announce the addition of new business partners, Frank Henderson and Magnus Kanholt. Aside from decades of apparel industry experience, these additions bolster Black Swan’s vision of developing and implementing the Digital Twin model in the apparel industry to connect brands and suppliers. “Fabric is the vehicle through which a garment provides comfort, durability, and beauty. To date, that vehicle has been a pack mule burdened with lethargy and bad process. With the addition of Magnus and Frank, Black Swan Textiles will transform fabric into a digital asset driving improvements to every sector of our industry.”–Keith Hoover, Black Swan Textiles

Frank Henderson serves as CEO of Henderson Sewing Machine Company, a third-generation global supplier of machines, parts, and supplies for the sewn products industry. The company does business in more than 34 countries, supplying the machines that stitch together the world. Henderson has been a pioneer in developing technologies that bring automated sewing into the garment factory. He is a strong advocate of automation and robotics and sees the creation of a digital fabric model as a prerequisite to unlock robotic handling of flexible material. Henderson’s vision is to accelerate the time from the production line to the distributor to a matter of days thereby changing the model of the entire apparel and sewn products industry. “Only through the implementation of digitalization will we provide the opportunity for the apparel manufacturing sector to move closer to where the products are sold.”

Magnus Kanholtleads the development of tools and processes that provide brands, retailers, and manufacturers with increased process insights, cycle time reduction, and profitability. As a founder, he has helped to grow start-ups into multi-million dollar industrial leaders. Though coming from the software development industry, his passion for the textile industry has continuously grown for twenty years. In various roles, from founder and CEO to technical lead, Kanholt has been on factory floors and in board rooms, listening to and guiding organizations toward increased digital awareness. More than 50 brands and retailers and 1000+ suppliers today achieve significant savings and reduced waste using solutions for which Kanholt led development. He has contributed to paradigm shifts that moved the apparel and textiles industries forward. “Black Swan is positioned to drive real end-to-end digitalization in a fragmented and analog industry. BlackOPS changes everything and I am excited to lead the development efforts.”

The BlackOPS™ model for flexible materials is built to support digitalization across the apparel industry. Two unique applications in development. BlackOPS™ M2K™ digitizes key attributes to comprehensively model fabric and transform inspiration into a manufacturing-ready specification. BlackOPS™ Arsenal™ organizes digital fabric libraries on a searchable platform enabling brands and suppliers to locate existing fabrics that meet predefined needs.

Posted June 2, 2020

Source: Black Swan Textiles

Cotton Leads Program Welcomes Delta Apparel

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — June 2, 2020 — Delta Apparel Inc., a provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, has joined the Cotton LEADSSM program signifying its commitment to sustainability and acknowledging the ongoing improvements U.S. and Australian cotton growers continue to make under both countries’ stringent regulatory environments. The aim of the Cotton LEADS program is to raise awareness of sustainable and responsible cotton growing practices, and to keep member partners informed about the leading efforts in reducing the environmental impact of cotton production. Currently, the Cotton LEADS program has more than 600 partner companies around the world.

“Delta Apparel has been a good customer of U.S. cotton for many years,” said Jennifer Lukowiak, director of Supply Chain Marketing at Cotton Incorporated. “By joining Cotton LEADS, they underscore their commitment to sustainability and to the role U.S. cotton plays in fulfilling it.”

Cotton LEADS is a program that is committed to responsibly produced cotton. Built upon core principles that are consistent with sustainability and that promote the use of best practices and traceability in the supply chain, Cotton LEADS offers cotton users the confidence and knowledge that their raw material is responsibly produced and traceable. Cotton LEADS was founded by an alliance of industry organizations in Australia and the United States of America.

“Quality products start with quality ingredients,” said Deb Merrill, president of Delta Group and CFO of Delta Apparel Inc. “For Delta Apparel, quality has to also include a sustainability component. We are proud to support the work that cotton farmers are doing and to utilize their fiber across our brand portfolio, including Salt Life®, COAST®, Soffe®, and Delta. We take great pride in the efficiency throughout our supply chain and managing sustainable cotton resources without adding costs.”

Posted June 2, 2020

Source: National Cotton Council

Identiv Develops NFC-Enabled Body Temperature Measurement Patch

FREMONT, Calif. — May 29, 2020 — Identiv Inc. today announced the development of Identiv’s Body Temperature Measurement Patch. The near field communication (NFC)-enabled transponder supports the reopening of public spaces, including theme parks and stadiums, and helps operators keep attendees and employees comfortable, confident, and safe. The product also supports global governments and healthcare workers that need to periodically monitor quarantined patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The new solution combines the simplicity of using NFC and the smart technology potential of the Internet of Things (IoT), making body temperature monitoring easier than ever.

Identiv’s Body Temperature Measurement Patch makes it simple for anyone to monitor personal temperature curves. The patch is most accurately read when applied under the upper arm and is currently being tested on other areas of the body. The solution features skin friendly adhesive and can be worn for multiple days. For instant temperature measurements, tap the passive patch with any NFC-enabled smartphone. The positioning of the patch allows temperature measurement close to the body yet keeps the readout as simple as possible. As large public venues begin to reopen, quick, affordable temperature tracking will be the first line of defense in order to assure visitors and employees that operators have their safety at top of mind.

“Besides incredibly uncomfortable nose swabs, there are no safety indicators adoptable by large public venues except temperature readings,” said Dr. Manfred Mueller, Identiv COO and GM, Identity. “In order to support the safest possible reopening of these spaces — in the most practical, scalable way — Identiv has developed passive body patches, and samples are immediately available.”

For clinical-grade applications, Identiv’s Body Temperature Measurement Patch can be combined with a high-accuracy temperature sensor, which follows the ASTM E1112 Standard for Electronic Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature. For customers who need to track body temperatures over a longer period of time without tapping, Identiv has made available an active battery version. Attached to the body, it can track temperature measurements over multiple days and store the data in the cloud or in an offline application.

Global governments and healthcare workers can utilize either the passive or active version of Identiv’s Body Temperature Measurement Patch for quarantined citizens, employees, or patients testing positive for COVID-19. Monitored via the cloud, temperature measurements can be assessed without sending someone to take a reading in-person. However, if a patient’s condition suddenly grows worse, healthcare personnel can be immediately alerted.

Identiv has been creating award-winning IoT-enabled temperature-sensing and datalogging solutions for the past five years. The team is expert in designing and manufacturing high-frequency (HF) and ultra high-frequency (UHF) transponders for embedded use in billions of everyday objects, including medical devices, books, toys, athletic apparel, perishable food items, and pharmaceuticals. Regardless of the form factor, Identiv’s transponders are uniquely positioned to deliver radio frequency identification (RFID) connectivity to and interact with virtually any object in the IoT.

Posted May 29, 2020

Source: Identiv, Inc.

COOLMAX® Technology Incorporated Into New Menswear Collection At H&M

WILMINGTON, Del. — May 29, 2020 — The LYCRA Co., a global leader in innovative solutions for the apparel industry, is pleased to announce that COOLMAX® technology is featured in H&M’s latest everyday menswear collection. Coolmax technology has been introduced into an extensive range of the leading retailer’s key summer styles, as well as a selection of wardrobe essentials. The technology transports moisture away from the body, helping to keep the wearer cool, dry and comfortable for longer.

The key to Coolmax technology is in the weave of the fabric itself. The fiber cross sections wick moisture to the surface of the fabric while allowing air to pass through. Importantly, with this technical advance being a part of the fabric, the garments will keep their functionality wash after wash.

H&M’s key summer styles using Coolmax technology capture the new season smartness, maxing on sharp personal style with a relaxed summer attitude. The collection features smart polo shirts with a ribbed collar and stripe detail, perfectly matched with the range’s pleat front tailored joggers. With tailoring being the essential trend in menswear right now, the collection also includes a sharp two-button tailored slim-lapel jacket and slim-fit tailored trousers, with an elasticated waist to give a modern edge.

Furthermore, for when it’s time to relax in the heat of the summer, the collection also includes wardrobe staples like faded denim jeans made with Coolmax technology and crewneck T-shirts and tanks. Finish off with some essentials such as square-cut trunks and mesh sneaker socks.

This new collection is available from H&M as of May 28, 2020.

Posted May 29, 2020

Source: The LYCRA Company

Orion Engineered Carbons Breaks Ground On New Logistics Center In Cologne, Germany

Hans-Jürgen Melchor (Goldbeck), Dietmar Kersting (OEC) and Gregor Schnell (Grieshaber) break ground on the new Orion logistics center in Cologne, Germany.

HOUSTON — May 28, 2020 — Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, today announced that it is building a new logistics center at its largest manufacturing plant in Cologne, Germany. Upon completion, the central warehouse will be 8,850 square-meters, equaling a capacity of approximately 12,400 pallets.

“We produce 160,000 metric tons and more than 100 differentiated grades of carbon black at this facility each year which must be treated and handled very carefully. The new, modern distribution center will enable us to further grow our business in a location where we have deep roots,” said Dr. Sandra Niewiem, senior vice president Specialty Carbon Black and EMEA Region.

The new building, a turnkey project of Goldbeck construction company, will have eight truck docks. It will equalize plant traffic — with about one hundred trucks passing through the plant gate every day. In addition, the new warehouse will eliminate internal logistics, with consolidation into one location. Orion will lease the warehouse from Grieshaber.

“With a space-optimized shuttle warehouse system and the connection to the warehouse via an automated material conveyor system, we will be able to guarantee a smooth and even more efficient flow of goods,” said Grieshaber managing director Gregor Schnell.

Construction of the new distribution center will start in the next few weeks with the shell construction. The topping-out ceremony is planned for the end of June, with the handover and commissioning scheduled for December.

Posted May 28, 2020

Source: Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.

Toray’s Nylon Primeflex Now Available Worldwide

A conventional nylon textured yarn.

TOKYO, Japan — May 28, 2020 — Toray Industries Inc., has announced a supply chain breakthrough that will make its Nylon Primeflex fabric available to the worldwide market.

Since its introduction five years ago, Nylon Primeflex has been an under-the-radar favorite for certain Toray customers in the Japanese market. Small yarn capacity meant low production quantities, so available inventory was quickly purchased.

PrimeFlex bicomponent textured yarn, showing the new weave that allows improved stretch.

Now, however, manufacturers around the world will have access to the four-way stretch, abrasion resistance and smooth, quiet hand-feel of Nylon Primeflex.

The fabric itself is an improved stretch nylon that employs a bicomponent construction, blending two different types of nylon polymer in a single yarn. In addition, the new version uses a partially bio-based nylon, keeping the 20-year-old Primeflex line up-to-date with consumer preferences.

Toray engineers made a series of remarkable technological breakthroughs to develop the new Primeflex.

The bicomponent structural nylon fiber (see cross-section below) bonds two nylon polymers with different performance characteristics into a single thread. The result is a hybrid yarn that possess both stretchability and soft feel, both critical elements for the sports and athleisure markets.

Stretch and stretch recovery issues that used to limit nylon have been overcome by the bicomponent structure, even for the warp yarns in woven fabrics. This allows the fabric to fit the contours of a body in motion, but also to recover from stretching to its original shape.

Toray engineers also developed a new texturizing process to solve capacity limitations and enable sales to both the European and North American markets. The new fiber will lend itself to future development applications like waterproof moisture permeability.

The performance, stretch and sustainability properties of the new Primeflex make it a logical choice for use in down products like jackets and vests, along with mid-layers, athleisure, and sports/casual wear designed for the outdoors.

These latest advances in high-performance, sustainable production are more steps forward in Toray’s pursuit of materials development and diverse applications for its new Primeflex in the domestic and international markets.

Posted May 28, 2020

Source: Toray Industries Inc.

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