BEDifferent With TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ Fibers – A Lenzing Project To Circular Economy In Home Textiles

FRANKFURT — January 8, 2020 — At Heimtextil, which will be held from January 7-10, 2020 in Frankfurt, Lenzing Group will continue its journey towards circular economy. Lenzing’s latest breakthrough for its pioneering REFIBRA™ technology with the industry’s first successful production of TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers using post-consumer cotton waste will also be the high-end basis for sustainable high-quality Home & Interiors products.

TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ fibers for a sustainable future

Recently, Lenzing announced the second phase of REFIBRA technology upgrade by incorporating up to 10 percent of post-consumer cotton waste into the current mixture of 30 percent recycled materials alongside pre-consumer cotton waste. This step is a key milestone in the textile industry and empowers brands and retailers who are looking for eco-responsible solutions by giving textile waste a second life. Transparency being key, Lenzing uses a special identification technology for TENCEL x REFIBRA fibers so to assure consumers that the fibers in the final textile product contain recycled materials.

Sleeping in bed textiles containing TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ fibers

The quality of bed textile materials is part of the secret of a good sleep comfort. TENCEL Lyocell fibers with REFIBRA technology facilitate good moisture management by regulating the absorption and release of moisture, thus supporting the body’s natural thermal regulation and providing breathability comfort throughout the night. In addition, the smooth fiber surface creates fabrics that are gentle on the skin.

BEDifferent – Innovative REFIBRA™ technology meets creativity

Lenzing invited talented students from top European universities, such as Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano, University of the Arts London, and Aalto University Finland, to dive into the world of sustainable Lenzing fibers and create a bedding collection inspired by their vision and with respect for the environment. “We at Lenzing care about the future and invest in sustainable solutions. Innovative thinking minds created TENCEL x REFIBRA fibers and young and creative thinking minds created the BEDifferent collection. The next generation’s way of thinking was very inspiring to all of us and with this project the respect for people and the planet came into life with every single TENCEL x REFIBRA fiber. We are very excited to present the best three collections at our booth during Heimtextil and the students will be happy to share their way of thinking with the public about sustainable fibers,” said Ebru Bayramoglu, head of Global Business Development Home & Interiors in Lenzing. The collections are not for sale but might inspire home textile producers for future bedding concepts.

Posted January 9, 2020

Source: The Lenzing Group

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Xplova And Everest Textile Sign Cooperation Agreement On Digital Fitness Platform

LAS VEGAS — January 7, 2020 — The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Xplova, and Everest Textile signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the CES 2020 in Las Vegas to announce their cooperation on the development of a digital fitness platform. The cooperation will see the three parties team up to develop innovative applications in smart sports and digital health around ITRI’s iStimUweaR, a CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree. The aim is to promote such applications in the smart sports sector and help firms to gain a competitive edge in the global markets.

The agreement, witnessed by ITRI President Edwin Liu, was signed by ITRI Senior Vice President Jia-Ruey Duann, Director of Xplova Jia-Yan Chen, and Everest Textile VP Eric Wu. Under the MoU, each party is able to play to their strengths. ITRI, for instance, has a smart wearable system that can be integrated into fabrics for exercise performance evaluation and healthcare improvement. Everest Textile, a major supplier to the world’s greatest sports brands including Nike, Decathlon, Lululemon, and The North Face, will produce innovative, high value-added textile products such as smart garments and accessories for cyclists. Xplova, a subsidiary of Acer Inc. that specializes in smart cycling computer, can combine these products with its smart devices and technology platform to collect data and provide cyclists feedback.

“I am glad ITRI can work together with our brilliant industry partners to develop a digital fitness platform and deliver the values of technologies to our society,” said ITRI President Edwin Liu. “This strategic cooperation forges a seamless supply chain. It joins the efforts of a technology innovator, a textile manufacturer, and a smart sport training system architect. The MoU enables the three parties to tap into the digital electronics market, promote sports technologies, and seize new business opportunities. It also reflects ITRI’s commitment to maximizing the impact of its R&D results and helping industries transform and upgrade..

“With the recent surge of sports technology worldwide, Xplova is moving into the field of smart training that offers a platform for users at home to experience cycling challenges with other online users or simply work out alone,” commented Director of Xplova Jia-Yan Chen. “It is our honor to sign the MoU to develop a digital fitness platform with ITRI and Everest Textile. Through this cross-sector cooperation, we hope to provide a perfect solution for consumers from outdoors to indoors and across amateurs to professionals.”

“Everest is an R&D oriented and vertically integrated textile company, manufacturing products from yarns to garments,” said Everest Textile VP Eric Wu. “We have an extensive global network, especially our new manufacturing factory here in United State, Forest city of North Carolina.” He is happy with the initial result of the smart clothing products made with ITRI’s iStimUweaR, and appreciates the support from and teamwork with ITRI and Xplova. “ITRI and Xplova are the most impressive partners that we have worked with. We look forward to a successful partnership and a promising future!”

ITRI’s iStimUweaR is a health-assisting system integrating TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) into fabrics to intelligently evaluate body status and exercise performance and provide optimized stimulation for pain relief, self-massage, and personal healthcare evaluation and improvement. iStimUweaR garments and pads will be on display at Booth 25650, LVCC, South Hall 2 during Jan. 7-10, 2020.

The Institute will also showcase its latest innovation in digital health and AI & robotics.

A video of iStimUweaR is available here: https://youtu.be/N6W_hOoYnS4

Posted January 8, 2020

Source: The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)

GEAR For Sports, A Hanesbrands Inc. Company, Expands Direct-To-Garment Print Capabilities With Kornit Neopoly Technology

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — January 8, 2020 — Kornit Digital, a worldwide supplier of digital textile printing technology, announced that GEAR for Sports, a division of Hanesbrands Inc., has installed a Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro system to supplement previously-implemented Kornit Digital direct-to-garment (DTG) print systems within the company’s Lenexa, Kan., production facility.

GEAR for Sports sells its products under some of the most powerful brands in sportswear, including Under Armour®, Champion®, Alternative Apparel, Hanes, and Gear for Sports®. This compelling portfolio of brands allows GEAR to provide a longstanding history of quality graphics and innovative apparel design, giving customers a single resource for all their sportswear needs. Installing Avalanche Poly Pro, which integrates Kornit’s proprietary NeoPoly print technology with the brand’s production strategy, will enable them to custom-print poly rich garments on demand.

GEAR for Sports has implemented three Kornit DTG print systems in the last two years. Having established a process for delivering imprinted cotton garments on demand, and further answering the voice of its customers, the brand decided to expand these capabilities to polyester and poly-blend pieces.

“We’ve been inviting key customers to our facility to demonstrate what the Poly Pro equipment can do, as we expand our digital printing capability throughout our facility,” said Cindy Olivarez, director of operations – customs and logistics with GEAR for Sports. “Digital printing is an ever-growing business and is key to our business initiatives. Having the ability to print polyester T-shirts one unit at a time will allow us to gain consumers who want poly rich garments, and Kornit’s Poly Pro system offers the best possible quality to allow GEAR for Sports to expand our direct-to-garment business.”

Continuous investment in digital DTG systems is anticipated as the custom imprint business grows.

“When we developed our NeoPoly technology, the only digital direct-to-garment print technology made specifically for polyester and poly-blend materials, it was very much with brands like GEAR for Sports in mind,” said Omer Kulka, Kornit’s vice president of marketing and product strategy. “Demand for sportswear and athleisure apparel has exploded, and digital empowers suppliers to customize, personalize, and fulfill any quantity on a moment’s notice, profitably, without limitations of design or color, and with retail quality and durability that is worthy of such a brand’s established reputation.”

Posted January 8, 2020

Source: Kornit Digital

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon: In 2020, We Must See the Forest To Notice Changes

SEOUL, South Korea — January 3, 2020 — In his New Year’s message to employees, Hyosung Group Chairman Cho Hyun-joon laid out a vision for Hyosung which “cultivates a forest and grows with customers.”

“The age of singularity is near us with the development of artificial intelligence. We must realize that it is changing the whole concept of business and the entire rules of the game in every field,” Chairman Cho said in his New Year’s address at the group’s Mapo, Seoul, headquarters on January 2.

“We cannot notice these changes by seeing just the trees. A company can survive if it notices changes ‘in the forest, not in the trees’ from a broad perspective and leads the others. The forest is a home to our customers. Only by cultivating it, we, Hyosung, can enjoy benefits, too, within its ecology,” he said.

“The reason that I have constantly emphasized the Voice of the Customer is to find a way to turn a profit and grow.

“We can find a way to survive when we use customers’ voices as a compass while keeping in mind that we exist thanks to customers who are near us. Let’s try to be a company that ‘sees the forest, not the trees,’ to be near customers and cultivate it in the New Year.”

Posted January 8, 2020

Source: Hyosung Corp.

Welspun’s Hygrocotton® Celebrates 15 Years Of Innovation

FRANKFURT, Germany — January 7, 2020 — Welspun India Ltd.’s brand HygroCotton® celebrates its 15th year today. Having understood the consumers’ needs and winning their trust across the globe, the company has also accomplished another milestone of achieving $1 billion of global sales (FOB) since its introduction. To mark this occasion, the company is hosting its celebration at the HEIMTEXTIL trade fair 2020 on January 7  from 5 p.m. (Hall 12, Stand E31). Along with host of “comfort” surprises, the event will also feature a special session by Nick Littlehales, world’s first elite sleep coach and leading human recovery innovator.

HygroCotton is crafted with a proprietary spinning technology, producing yarn with a revolutionary hollow core. HygroCotton towels come with a quick-dry technology, which makes the product softer, fluffier and more absorbent after every wash. The patented process makes bed sheets more breathable, wicks away moisture, are temperature adaptive and get softer after each wash, helping you sleep cool and comfortable.

In addition to bringing ground-breaking performance to sheets and towels, HygroCotton’s unique hollow core yarn is now revolutionizing sleep. The new HygroCotton ‘Sequenced Sleep System’ is an extraordinary collection of mattress pads, sheets, comforters, blankets, and pillows — all of which regulate temperature to keep you cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Its sleep system enhances one’s comfort.

Kick starting the yearlong celebration of HygroCotton® in Frankfurt today, Dipali Goenka, CEO and joint managing director, said: “Welspun has always been associated with its unique and innovative product offerings. Completing 15 years of HygroCotton reaffirms our belief and also entrusts us with a larger responsibility to provide better products and bring more delight to our customers.”

Yet another feather in the cap for Welspun, which has set numerous milestones with continuous innovations in the industry, including the recent Wel-Trak™, a patented, tech-enabled, end-to-end product traceability solution, from farm to the retail shelf.

Posted January 8, 2020

Source: Welspun India Ltd.

PPG To Acquire ICR, Manufacturer Of Automotive Refinish And Light Industrial Coatings

PITTSBURGH — January 8, 2020 — PPG today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Industria Chimica Reggiana (ICR) S.p.A., a manufacturer of paints and coatings for the automotive refinish and light industrial coatings industries. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2020, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Founded in 1961, ICR is based in Italy and manufactures automotive refinish products, including putties, primers, basecoats and clear coats under the SPRINT® brand. The company also makes a complete range of coatings, enamels and primers for light commercial vehicles and other light industrial coatings applications. ICR employs approximately 180 people and sells its products in more than 70 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the United States and Latin America.

“PPG’s acquisition of ICR will complement our current product offering for the automotive refinish and light industrial coatings industries and add specialized, value-added products that address the needs of distributors and body shops,” said Gary Danowski, PPG vice president, global automotive refinish. “We look forward to continuing to deliver the trusted products and services upon which ICR customers have come to rely, and we are very excited to welcome ICR employees to PPG.”

Posted January 8, 2020

Source: PPG

Tukatech Makes A Memorable 25th Anniversary Gift To The Fashion Industry

LOS ANGELES — January 8, 2020 — Tukatech kicks off its 25th anniversary celebration with a gift to its partners and customers: TUKA-APM (Automatic Pattern Making) added to the TUKAcad system at no charge.

TUKA-APM is the fashion industry’s first fully automated pattern making and grading software, connected to the TUKAcad pattern making and grading solution. With TUKA-APM, a person of any skill level can complete a graded pattern in seconds. Simply fill out the measurement chart to generate a 2D CAD pattern including grading. This pattern is then pushed to TUKAmark to create a costing marker.

“Since 1995 we have stayed focused on simplifying apparel product development processes. There is no better way to start 2020 than with a ‘thank you’ to our loyal customers who have supported us and are the reason we’ve been profitable over the last 25 years.” Listen to Ram Sareen explain why he decided to gift TUKA-APM to his current customers here: https://youtu.be/Di6_RgrBs_k

TUKA-APM is available by cloud subscription via TUKAweb. Existing TUKAcad users with a dongle key will be able to switch to a cloud license in order to add TUKA-APM to their TUKAcad software. New TUKAcad users can begin a TUKAcad subscription via TUKAweb with TUKA-APM added on.

Posted January 8, 2020

Source: Tukatech

Checkpoint Systems’ HALO App Simplifies And Speeds Up Omnichannel Orders With RFID

THOROFARE, N.J.— January 7, 2020 — Checkpoint Systems came out with a major release of the IoT software platform HALO which comes with omnichannel and task management functionality. HALO now supports in-store fulfilment of omnichannel orders, that is “buy online, pick up in store” and ship-from-store. Using RFID and accurate inventory data, HALO helps distributing the orders among stores based on availability. The HALO mobile app shows store staff the order information, helps scheduling the fulfillment, locating the items and preparing for pickup or shipment. The new functionality will increase in-store productivity, raising the Units Per Hour fulfilled, and boost sales together with customer satisfaction.

“Today, to pack an order, the store associate typically uses a printout from the ERP system to look for products in the store. Some items might be already sold, some misplaced. The associate will lose time looking for them and will sometimes have to reject the order. HALO uses near real-time inventory data and supports the associate with an easy to use app throughout the in-store fulfilment process, making it fast and efficient,” said Phil Fisher, product manager for HALO.

Inventory accuracy poses a problem for 56 percent of retailers who are implementing omnichannel programs, according to the market research company Forrester and the National Retail Federation. With RFID, inventory accuracy can be elevated from 65-75 percent to 93-99 percent, as found by GS1 and the ECR Community Shrinkage and On-shelf Availability Group.

“We continuously invest in logistics and IT to streamline the consumer-oriented omnichannel model. With HALO’s new in-store fulfilment functionality, we expect to further optimize operations through inventory accuracy, creating a new level of customer satisfaction”, says Daniel Muñoz, Operations Director of Desigual, the Spanish-headquartered international fashion brand.

HALO is a Software-as-a-Service platform that is part of Checkpoint’s RFID solution for retail. HALO tracks every tagged piece of merchandise across a retailer’s supply chain by collecting data from RFID readers in the stores and distribution centers. The platform synchronizes with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and warehouse management system (WMS) software, driving inventory accuracy, on-shelf availability and efficiency across the supply chain. Apart from omnichannel order fulfillment, task scheduling and locating items, store associates use HALO for cycle counts, receiving goods, replenishing shelves and display compliance.

Posted January 8, 2020

Source: Checkpoint Systems, Inc., A division of CCL Industries

Miller Weldmaster Adds Radio Frequency To Its Line-Up Of North American Fabric Welding Solutions

NAVARRE, Ohio — January 8, 2020 — Miller Weldmaster — manufacturer of hot air, hot wedge and impulse welding — is proud to announce it will now be offering radio frequency welding solutions to its customers in North America starting in 2020.

Miller Weldmaster has entered into a strategic relationship with Zemat Technology Group, the largest European manufacturer of radio frequency machines in the western hemisphere. For over 60 years, Zemat has sold more than 6,500 machines in more than 75 countries. This partnership combines Miller Weldmaster’s industry leading presence in North America with Zemat’s global reach of technologically advanced machines. Miller Weldmaster and Zemat Technologies Group will offer and co-develop stationary, traveling and custom radio frequency welding solutions.

“For over 45 years we have manufactured hot air, hot wedge and impulse welding. In working towards our goal of being the first choice for ALL welding technologies, including RF welding, this is the logical next step”, said Brent Nussbaum, Miller Weldmaster’s president. “To satisfy our customers’ needs, it is paramount that we develop technology by partnering with world leaders in our industry to present to the North American Market.”

“We are thrilled to be offering the world’s most versatile radio frequency machines. We recognize the majority of our customers use multiple technologies and we want to be their first choice. We are now offering a combination of European technology and American service and support,” said Jeff Sponseller, vice president of marketing & sales, Miller Weldmaster.

Posted January 8, 2020

Source: Miller Weldmaster

National Council Of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Member Lenzing Fibers Inc. (LFI) Hosts Key Administration Officials At Plant In Alabama

WASHINGTON — January 8, 2020 — National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) member Lenzing Fibers Inc. (LFI) hosted Bill Jackson, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Textiles in the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office; and Lloyd Wood, Deputy Secretary for Textiles, Consumers Goods and Materials at the U.S. Commerce Department; for a plant tour and broad discussion on the company’s commitment to U.S. investment and the administration’s key trade and investment priorities.

The two U.S. trade officials toured Lenzing’s Axis, Alabama facility on January 8 and met with Erwin Kuebel, site manager and president of LFI; David Adkins, commercial manager; John Patterson, finance director; Carla Miller, HR director; Bob Keene, logistics manager; and also discussed an array of general policy priorities, including the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and continued efforts to strengthen customs enforcement. Bill Jackson also briefed the group on the pending U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

The main focus of the discussion centered around maintaining the competitiveness of the U.S. textile industry through policies designed to encourage onshoring, boost exports and support Made in USA provisions, particularly the critical Berry Amendment.

Erwin Kuebel also emphasized that Lenzing is committed to and offers sustainable solutions for the textile industry. “We produce wood-based cellulose fibers, using renewable raw materials from controlled sources,” Kuebel said. “Doing this, we help to improve the eco-footprint of the industry. Lenzing is committed to reduce its CO2-footprint by 50 percent till 2030, and has a vision to become a CO2-neutral group of companies by 2050. Moreover: Lenzing, as a top sustainable company in the industry, is the first wood-based fiber producer with approved science-based targets.”

“We are so pleased to have two administration officials visit Lenzing, a very valued member of NCTO,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “Lenzing is a significant innovator in the industry and has made significant investments in the U.S, helping drive the overall investment of $20 billion made by the entire industry over the past decade.”

From 2009 to 2017, capital investment in U.S. yarn, fabric, apparel and sewn products manufacturing equaled $2.04 billion, an increase of $678 million. U.S. textile and apparel shipments grew to $76.8 billion in 2018 and total employment in the textile and apparel supply chain reached 594,000 jobs.

Lenzing executives also highlighted the importance of the USMCA to the textile industry in general, which was passed by the House of Representatives in December and is expected to come to a vote in the Senate early this year, as a key way to strengthen the Western Hemisphere supply chain.

USMCA would update and replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The NAFTA supply chain accounts for $20 billion in annual trilateral textile and apparel trade and is important to the continued growth of the industry. The updated USMCA makes several key improvements for textile businesses, like stronger rules of origin for sewing thread, pocketing, narrow elastics and certain coating fabrics. In addition, it fixes the Kissell Amendment loophole and ensures stronger customs enforcement — all benefiting the U.S. textile industry.

NCTO is a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers, including artificial and synthetic filament and fiber producers.

  • U.S. employment in the textile supply chain was 594,147 in 2018.
  • The value of shipments for U.S. textiles and apparel was $76.8 billion in 2018.
  • U.S. exports of fiber, textiles and apparel were $30.1 billion in 2018.
  • Capital expenditures for textile and apparel production totaled $2.0 billion in 2017, the last year for which data is available.

Posted January 8, 2020

Source: National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

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