Mannington Mills to Expand, Create 268 Jobs in Gordon Co., Georgia

ATLANTA — February 26, 2020 — Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced a $22 million expansion by flooring manufacturer Mannington Mills Inc. in Gordon County because of increased customer demand for domestically produced luxury vinyl flooring. Mannington Mills purchased a 10.5-acre site in Calhoun that will expand upon the company’s manufacturing presence in the state and create 268 jobs.

“This expansion is more great news for Northwest Georgia and a testament to existing industries in our state receiving a major return on their investments,” said Governor Kemp. “I appreciate Mannington’s continued dedication to the hardworking Georgians in our skilled workforce in the area and congratulate the community on this exciting announcement.”

Mannington Mills is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial flooring with operations across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom. Georgia has been home to three Mannington Mills facilities for 53 years, and this is the third expansion in two years at the Calhoun facility.

“Acquisition of this site is part of Mannington’s long-term growth investment plan for the Northwest Georgia area, and we were pleased to once again work with the Georgia Department of Economic Development on the project,” said Russell Grizzle, president and CEO of Mannington Mills. “Mannington continues to experience high demand for the flooring products we make in Georgia, and this will help us accommodate and capitalize further on that demand.”

In 2019, Georgia was the number one exporter among U.S. states for floor covering products with a total export value of $485.4 million, and Northwest Georgia hosts the bulk of the state’s floor covering industries. The State of Georgia’s newest strategic logistics asset — the nearby Appalachian Regional Port — plays a key role in Georgia’s supply chain network.

“Mannington continues to experience strong growth in Calhoun and Gordon County, Georgia,” said Larry Roye, chairman of the joint Gordon County Development Authority. “We appreciate Mannington’s ongoing long-term growth and investment plan for our community.”

“Mannington is a major partner in the growth and innovation within the floor covering industry, and we applaud the additional product line and building expansion,” said Kathy Johnson, president and CEO of the Gordon County Chamber and Development Authority.

Georgia Department of Economic Development Project Manager Taylor Kielty represented the Global Commerce Division on this project in partnership with the Development Authority of Gordon County, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and North Georgia EMC.

“We are always excited to help our Georgia companies grow and reach new markets, and we congratulate Mannington Mills on their continued success in Gordon County,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Mannington has been a great partner in Northwest Georgia, and the Georgia Department of Economic Development is proud to continue working hand-in-hand with our existing industries to help increase productivity and find new paths to success.”

Posted March 16, 2020

Source: Georgia Office of the Governor

PPSS Group Launch Cut-Tex PRO Cut Resistant Fabric In Black Color

PPSS Group’s CEO showcasing first production sample of his firm’s black Cut-Tex PRO cut resistant fabric

WETHERBY, England — March 17, 2020 — Following several years of extensive research and development, England-based PPSS Group have today launched a highly anticipated black version of their high performance cut resistant fabric Cut-Tex PRO.

Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Group said: “Cut-Tex PRO is a thoroughly field-tested cut resistant fabric, used to manufacture potentially lifesaving slash and cut resistant clothing for law enforcement and other homeland security professionals.”

“The most common question we have faced over the past years is: Can you also produce it in a much darker color? From today onwards we can now answer this question with: Yes, we can!”

Frontline professionals dealing with potentially aggressive, hostile or intoxicated members of the public are at risk of being attacked with edged weapon, knives, razor blades and broken glass.

Cut-Tex PRO enables uniform, workwear and tactical apparel manufacturers to incorporate a dependable and ultra-durable cut resistant fabric into their garment designs to help protect their clients and customers.

Protecting especially key arteries and blood vessels means effectively preventing lacerations, cuts and subsequent rapid blood loss, shock and ultimately loss of valuable life.

Cut-Tex PRO is a knitted cut resistant fabric, not much thicker than a normal T-Shirt and very soft to touch.

At pH 6.6, Cut-Tex PRO has a pH value similar to that of water. This makes it an extremely low risk skin irritation fabric.

It offers EN 388:2016 cut resistance level E and level 5 based on the previous EN 388:2003 standard. It has also been tested and certified to ANSI/ISEA 2016 cut resistance level A5.

Cut-Tex PRO is available in individual rolls. Each roll is 25m long and 80cm wide. When cut open the fabric is 1.6m wide.

The MOQ for the black version is 12 rolls, equalling 1 standard pallet.

The fabric is only available for purchase directly from PPSS Group.

Posted March 17, 2020

Source: PPSS Group

Bonjour Amour Swimwear: The Next Big Name In Women’s Swimwear

NEW YORK CITY — March 16, 2020 — Have you ever skimmed through your favorite Instagram influencers page and saw her on one of her fabulous vacations and said to yourself, “I want to have a vacation like that, but what would I wear”? Well, new resort and swimwear brand Bonjour Amour Swimwear has you covered and not just for what to wear on your next vacation but where to go.

Normally when you think of sheer and bold metallics, ruffles, custom floral prints, lace and satin you think of couture runway pieces, lingerie and evening wear. Well, think again… think beach… or, as Bonjour Amour Swimwear would have it, rooftop lounges, sun-soaked terraces and starlit cocktail gatherings in the summer by the water. All Bonjour Amour’s fabrics are treated for salt and chlorine water making for a surprising twist on traditional swimwear while still being functional and body inclusive. With the market overflow of sustainable, minimalist, sporty swimwear brands, Bonjour Amour Swimwear is bringing all the glam you crave for your special night out in Ibiza, your romantic trips to Barcelona or your honeymoon in Paris.  Bonjour Amour Swimwear has pieces that will make you feel special no matter where you are traveling. Plus, on their blog, Bonjour Destinations, the online brand has a list of recommended five start resorts all over the world that could be perfect for your next trip.

As the new kid on the swimwear block, Bonjour Amour is already a coveted fan favorite of celebrity stylists, fashion influencers and top editors. The brand debuted with three collections that are perfect for any woman’s lifestyle: the Bonjour Paris collection for the romantic fashionista, Bonjour Paradise for the sexy, Miami style fashionista and Bonjour Basics for solid color body sculpting basics that feel and contour the body like shape wear.

Bonjour Amour Swimwear’s size range is size 2-18 with customizable cup sizes for all cupped pieces. Customers can choose their cup and body size so woman with a size DD bust and a size 2 body can wear Bonjour Amour Swimwear’s supported one pieces by choosing a size DD bust for their bust and a size small for the body of her suit and vice versa. A woman with a C cup and a size 16 body can chose a C cup and a size XL for the body of her suit.

Posted March 17, 2020

Source: Bonjour Amour Swimwear

HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 Antiviral Textile Technology Tested Effective Against Coronavirus

ZURICH — March 17, 2020 — HeiQ, winner of the Swiss Technology Award and Swiss Environmental Award, has launched HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03, an antiviral and antimicrobial textile treatment tested effective against coronavirus.

For 15 years, HeiQ has forged a solid innovation track record helping brands improve textile products. Catalyzed to action by the global fight against Coronavirus, HeiQ launched HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 (Viroblock), an antiviral and antimicrobial textile treatment which has proven effective against human coronavirus (229E) in face mask testing, significantly enhancing the antiviral log reduction from 2.90 of untreated face masks to 4.48, over 99.99% reduction of virus infectivity. (Note: a log reduction of 2 is equivalent to 100 times the effectiveness).

“Virologist Dr. Thierry Pelet of HeiQ’s Scientific Advisory Board brought us a depth of knowledge and accelerated our efforts to address the urgent problem of a global pandemic,” said Carlo Centonze, HeiQ Group CEO. “Our goal is to prevent textiles from becoming a host surface for propagating harmful viruses and bacteria, and contribute to reduce the risk and speed of contamination and transmission.”

According to the World Health Organization, the incubation period for COVID-19 ranges from 1-14 days. Social distancing and wearing a mask are common measures that people in countries like South Korea and Taiwan take to avoid spreading the virus. Chinese protective masks producer Suzhou Bolisi is the lead adopter of Viroblock. Treated masks will be available as early as this April. Many international textile producers such as American legwear manufacturer Kayser-Roth and Lufeng from China are evaluating Viroblock on other types of textile products.

“I’m impressed by HeiQ’s ability to fast track such a complex innovation and bring this breakthrough to globally critical products in short time,” said Dr. Pelet.

Viroblock is a unique combination of vesicle and silver technologies designed to inhibit the growth and persistence of bacteria and viruses. The HeiQ vesicle technology targets lipid-enveloped viruses, such as coronavirus, providing rapid virus deactivation, while the HeiQ silver technology inhibits the replication of both bacteria and viruses. Viroblock can be applied to a wide spectrum of textile surfaces including face masks, air filters, medical gowns, curtains and more.

Viroblock demonstrates dramatically improved reduction of virus infectivity against Influenza types H1N1, H5N1, H7N9, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

Posted March 17, 2020

Source: HeiQ Materials AG

Nonwoven Mats For Hydroponic Growing: Salad Days For The U.K.’s Anglo Recycling

WHITWORTH, England — March 17, 2020 — Anglo Recycling Technology is on course to deliver no less than a million of its special nonwoven mats for hydroponically growing herbs to a major customer in the Middle East this year.

The Growfelt-branded products arose from the discovery back in the late 1990s by Anglo Recycling’s owner Simon Macaulay, that the England-based retail supplier of salads, Van Heineken Brothers (now Vitacress), used nonwoven felts on which to grow its cress.

“I drove down to see the company’s production manager, Chris Moncrieff, and discovered they were indeed growing cress on felts, but they were made from virgin materials and he liked the idea of maybe using a blend of virgin fiber offcuts of cotton, wool and polypropylene,” he explains. “That’s how Growfelt was born. For the first six years we supplied exclusively to Vitacress and in return they helped us to bring our factory up to food grade standard and to set in place a testing regime for Salmonella E-Coli coliforms and listeria.”

In recent years, however, Anglo Recycling, has significantly broadened its customer base. It now offers a core of three growing media products to meet the differing needs of customers across Europe, the Middle East and the Far East, whether for retail presentation and appearance or for water holding.

“As we continue to expand our customer base, we are constantly being set new challenges,” said the company’s managing director Andy Hall. “A customer in the Philippines, for example, wanted a mat 10mm thick, since the ambient temperature in that region demands increased water availability for growing herbs. Our customer in the Middle East is meanwhile seeing the demand for fresh salads increasing significantly and is expanding so rapidly orders have grown from 360,000 pads for all of 2017 to this latest order at the start of 2020 for a million.”

“We’re also undertaking trials to find a fully biodegradable product that meets micro and growth challenges but also allows customers to reduce their landfill costs,” Macaulay added. “It’s not proving easy, but we’re sure we’ll solve it. There’s already a pretty convincing sustainable argument, with our Growfelt pads allowing herbs for salads to be grown and sourced locally, rather than being flown in from the other side of the world.”

Posted March 17, 2020

Source: Anglo Recycling Technology, Ltd.

Oerlikon Wins Three Large Manmade Fibers Orders In China With A Total Value Of More Than 600 Million Swiss Francs

PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland — March 16, 2020 — Oerlikon has received new large orders for manmade fibers production solutions from three of the world’s leading manmade fibers manufacturers. All three companies are based in China and have been key customers of Oerlikon for many years. The orders are for Oerlikon Barmag’s world leading filament-spinning technology for the highly efficient production of polyester fibers. The three projects have a total value of more than 600 million Swiss francs ($625 million). A very small proportion of these projects will be recognized in Oerlikon Group’s order intake in 2020, and the majority will be accounted for in 2021 and 2022. On-site delivery and installation of these systems is planned for the period from 2021 to early 2023.

The systems business in China remains largely unchanged despite the short-term interruption caused by the coronavirus epidemic following the Chinese New Year celebrations. Long-term project planning for major customers in the manmade fibers industry has resulted in new major orders being placed with Oerlikon Barmag. One of the three new orders, valued at more than 300 million Swiss francs ($313 million), is the largest order ever received by Oerlikon Barmag, based in Remscheid, Germany.

The comprehensive manmade fibers technology solutions by Oerlikon are used along the entire value chain in polyester yarn manufacturing and contain cutting-edge automation and digitalization technologies. Oerlikon’s innovative technologies will enable the three Chinese companies to increase their production capacities for polyester yarn and to remain competitive. Oerlikon Barmag will provide the entire system for WINGS POY and WINGS FDY, as well as the texturing machines from the eFK product family in phases over a period of slightly over two years.

“These three orders show that the Chinese textile industry continues to place its trust in the world market — and in Oerlikon. They make it clear that globally interconnected industries such as the textiles industry and business models like that employed by the Manmade Fibers Segment are more robust than many people believe,” said Dr. Roland Fischer, CEO Oerlikon Group.

Georg Stausberg, CEO of Oerlikon’s Manmade Fibers Segment, added: “That these customers repeatedly select Oerlikon is primarily linked to our innovative technologies, but also due to the fact that we have been handling these extensive projects flexibly and reliably for decades and also mastering challenges that, like today, arise from global epidemics causing temporarily interruptions for production sites and logistics.”

Posted March 17, 2020

Source: Oerlikon

Dry-Tex Introduces New Dye Mill Operations, Leading To Vertical Integration

SHAOXING, China — March 17, 2020 — Dry-Tex — a manufacturer of knit, woven, and laminated fabrics — has officially launched its new dyeing facility. Located nearly 120 miles south of Shanghai, the facility is running at full capacity dyeing nearly 70,000 meters of fabric a day.

Connected to its central command system, all of the machinery in the dye facility are completely controlled by computers. The computer systems allow for greater color accuracy and provide a means of catching any issues before they arise. Furthermore, the dye mill boasts an eco-friendly feature, as its new membrane filtration system will allow the facility to re-use up to 70 percent of the water consumed from the dyeing process.

Moreover, with the introduction of its dyeing capabilities, Dry-Tex is now a vertically integrated textile mill. This is a result of dyeing sitting prominently among the company’s portfolio of products and services that already includes research & development, fabric testing, yarn manufacturing, weaving, and lamination.

“I’m excited we can now provide all necessary textile services under one roof because that gives us a competitive advantage in this industry,” said Andy Dong, president of Dry-Tex. “And since we’re not wasting water, which has always been a huge concern for other dye facilities, we’re not just able to make high-quality fabrics, we can make high-quality fabrics responsibly.”

In terms of responsibility, Dry-Tex sits among a new breed of Chinese companies dedicated to self-imposed sustainability initiatives. In fact, in 2019, in concert with the development of its dye mill, Dry-Tex installed an array of solar panels on its roof. Converting sunlight into clean energy, the solar panels have a peak power of 1,819 kiloWatts, which is estimated as being enough energy to support 100 families for one year.

Long recognized for its commitment to sustainable practices, Dry-Tex is highly selective in its partnerships, working primarily with others who prioritize sustainability. One such partner is Concept III, a worldwide resource for the procurement and development of innovative textile solutions for the outdoor industry.

“Because we like to emphasize conservation and environmental protection, we’ve always been proud to work alongside Dry-Tex,” said Chris Parkes, president of Concept III. “Now, with their dyeing capabilities and their unique ability to radically lower water consumption, we couldn’t be prouder to collaborate with them.”

Today, with a client list including some of the world’s largest clothing brands, Dry-Tex products can primarily be found in performance apparel and outdoor gear. Moving forward, Dry-Tex will add new machines which will expand its operations, allowing it to generate and dye up to 120,000 meters of fabric a day.

Posted March 17, 2020

Source: Dry-Tex

AAPN Announces Carolina Mill Tour/Charlotte Regional Conference And Annual Meeting Are Postponed

ATLANTA — March 16, 2020 — The Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN) has postponed both the Carolina Mill Tour/Charlotte Regional Conference and its annual meeting. A new date has been selected for the mill tour and regional meeting. A new date is yet to be determined for the annual meeting as AAPN works with the hotel and textile events calendar, which is expected to now be busy in the second half of the year!

In announcing the new date for the Carolina Mill Tour and Charlotte Regional Conference, Sue Strickland, executive director, and Mike Todaro, managing director, AAPN, said:

“AAPN networks every day, all 365 of them. Still, nothing beats face-to-face networking. In fact, the best marketing tool of all time remains face-to-face interaction. Our meetings are legendary for just that reason — half the agenda is set aside for networking.

That’s why we moved our Carolina Mill Tour and Charlotte Regional Conference from the end of this month to Sep 29 – Oct 2 – to take the pressure off of our members who truly want to come to our meetings.”

The pair issued the following statement regarding the AAPN annual meeting:

“We are deferring our May meeting until later this year, absolutely, effective now. This was not an easy choice for us but it is exponentially not an easy time for you.

We are having discussions with the hotel regarding future dates. At the same time, we are tracking many industry organizations who are also deferring their events. Clearly later this year there will be a crush of industry events competing with your enormous backlog of business travel.

We WILL do the right thing with your registration fee, as always. Give us time to sort this all out. If you’ve already registered we can apply your money to the future event. If you require a refund, by all means let us know.”

Stay tuned for future updates.

Posted March 17, 2020

Source: Americas Apparel Producers’ Network

SYFA Cancels Its Spring 2020 Meeting Citing “Continued Effects Of The COVID-19 Virus”

LYMAN, S.C. — March 17, 2020 — The Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association (SYFA) announced today that in light of current events, it has made the decision to cancel its spring 2020 meeting. The meeting will not be rescheduled, but the association plans to hold its fall meeting in November as previously scheduled.

In a message to members, SYFA President Dan Sistrunk said:

“The SYFA Board regrets to inform you that we will be cancelling the upcoming conference on April 23rd-24th. Upon careful review and consideration, we believe it is the most prudent course of action considering the continued effects of the COVID-19 virus. Be assured that our utmost priority is to ensure the health and safety of individuals at our events and considering the dynamic nature of the situation we believe this is the most responsible course of action to ensure we in no way contribute to the further escalation of the COVID-19 situation.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and look forward to seeing you again at our fall conference November 5th-6th, 2020. If you have any questions regarding the cancellation or about the fall conference, please reach out to Rodney Turner (Rodney@thesyfa.org).

With Regards,
Daniel P. Sistrunk
President, SYFA

SYFA Office: 864-327-7169
rodney@thesyfa.org
www.thesyfa.org

Posted March 17, 2020

Source: The Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association (SYFA)<

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Provides COVID-19-Related Business Update

NEW ALBANY, Ohio — March 15, 2020 — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. today announced updates to its global store operations in response to the continued spread of COVID-19.

With the wellbeing of its customers, associates and communities in mind, and to help limit the spread of the virus, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. will temporarily close all stores across its brands outside of the APAC region, effective March 15 in North America and March 16 in EMEA, until March 28, 2020.  Its locations in the APAC region will remain open. The company’s online stores currently remain open in all regions.

Due to the heightened uncertainty relating to the potential impacts of COVID-19 on the company’s business operations, including its duration and its impact on overall demand for merchandise, the company is withdrawing the first-quarter and full-year 2020 outlook issued on March 4, 2020, although it still expects material adverse impacts. The company is not providing an updated outlook at this time.

Fran Horowitz, CEO, said, “The decision to close all our stores outside of the APAC region has been done with a focus on the wellbeing of our associates, our customers, our partners, and our communities, and it is in keeping with our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen.

Based on the significant investments we have made over the past several years in our people and our IT infrastructure, we have a robust digital business. We believe that our current capabilities will allow us to continue to fulfill our customers’ needs during this unprecedented period of uncertainty.”

Posted March 16, 2020

Source: Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

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