SPESA’s Executive Conference Attracts 90 Attendees

The Raleigh, N.C.-based Sewn Products Equipment and Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) reports 90 industry professionals attended its 2019 Executive Conference in New Orleans. themed “Better, Faster, and Closer.” The event featured remarks from SPESA Chairman Nina McCormack, a keynote from acting administrator and general counsel to the U.S. Small Business Administration Chris Pilkerton, and a Q&A with renowned political commentator, James Carville.

“This industry is moving a million miles a minute,” said Michael McDonald, SPESA’s president. “Our goal as an association is to equip our members and prospective members with the education and insights they need to move their businesses in the right direction. We also want to offer a platform for them to connect with both new and familiar networks. This is a great event to do that.”

November/December 2019

DuPont™ Sorona® Focuses On “Slow Food, Slow Fashion”

The sustainable fashion show models were outfitted in clothing made with DuPont™ Sorona® fibers. Credit: Russ Levi Photography
The sustainable fashion show models were outfitted in clothing made with DuPont™ Sorona® fibers. Credit: Russ Levi Photography

The DuPont™ Sorona® brand team invited brands, NGOs and media to an event on Angel Island to mingle and view some of the latest Sorona fashions.

By Rachael S. Davis, Executive Editor

The DuPont™ Sorona® brand team recently hosted a “Slow Food, Slow Fashion” event on Angel Island outside of San Francisco. Professionals from industry brands, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and members of the media gathered to experience a fashion show and enjoy dinner featuring locally sourced food and wine.

“We know that thoughtful discussion and meaningful collaboration — even across industries — drives real change,” said Renee Henze, global marketing director, DuPont Biomaterials. “With this in mind, the Sorona brand team brought together experts from the slow food and slow fashion movements to discuss how our industries can learn from each other and become more sustainable. By consuming food that is good for people and the planet, and manufacturing, selling and buying clothing that is sustainably sourced, durable and fashionable, we all can work together to promote and drive a more circular economy.”

Industry peers discuss the slow fashion movement over locally-sourced food and wine. Credit: Russ Levi Photography
Industry peers discussed the slow fashion movement over locally-sourced food and wine. Credit: Russ Levi Photography

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Models wore apparel — everything from high-end gowns to athletic apparel to linen shirts and everyday trousers — manufactured using Sorona fabrics from brands including The North Face, Club Monaco, Helly Hanson, Royal Robbins, prAna, Tommy Bahama and Taylor Stitch. Sorona, based on DuPont’s 37-percent bio-based material, is a versatile fiber suitable for ready-to-wear clothing, outerwear and luxury goods. The fashion show also included products created in collaboration with industry partners such as prototype garments developed through a collaboration between DuPont and the INVISTA® CORDURA® brand. “Ready to wear designers will love the lightweight feel and smooth clean look since eco-efficient CORDURA + Sorona fabrics offer both stylish elegance with an easy pack and go functionality,” said Cindy McNaull, CORDURA business development director. “We like to refer to the combination of these technologies as ‘Performance Proof’ since they give comfort, ease of movement and multi-faceted design options while helping you live more sustainably every day.”

“When ChiaHer, one of our key certified mills out of Taiwan, showed us this new fabric for the CORDURA + Sorona collaboration, I could not wait to see it blowing in the San Francisco Bay breezes on Angel Island,” explained Laurie Kronenberg, Sorona brand manager. “It created the perfect lightweight jacket for our athletic model creating a top to bottom spandex-free outfit.”

After a ferry ride to Angel Island and a talk by Marine Mammal Center experts, guests enjoyed a sustainable fashion show with models outfitted in clothing made with DuPont™ Sorona® fibers. Credit: Russ Levi Photography
After a ferry ride to Angel Island and a talk by Marine Mammal Center experts, guests enjoyed a sustainable fashion show with models outfitted in clothing made with DuPont™ Sorona® fibers. Credit: Russ Levi Photography

According to DuPont, Sorona polymer-based fibers offer a soft hand, as well as stretch and ease of movement. The fiber has an inherent stretch property that does not break down over time when exposed to heat, ultraviolet rays or chlorine. Bio-based Sorona may be recycled in any normal polyester recycling stream, so is an eco-friendly option for stretch in garments.

The company also introduced Sorona Profile fabrics during the Angel Island event. The fabric, showcased in the ECOALF jacket, is designed to be crease resistant for a smooth look, and retains its shape throughout the day and wear-after-wear, according to DuPont.

The bicomponent staple fiber also may be blended with other fiber types from down to recycled polyester to create insulation products with optimized softness, warmth and light weight, according to DuPont. Some of the garments worn during the fashion show featured ECOLoft™ ActiVe insulation manufactured by South Korea-based YOUNGONE Corp. The vertically lapped insulation is a blend of Sorona fibers and REPREVE® recycled polyester fibers from Greensboro, N.C.-based Unifi Inc.

“The Angel Island event has been extremely beneficial,” reported Elyse Kaye, founder and CEO, Bloom Bras. “When I founded Bloom Bras, I searched high and low for materials and/or manufacturers that were sustainable but also technical. Sonora is a really interesting alternative. We are exploring ways to work together in the future. What a spectacular night!”

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After a ferry ride to Angel Island and a talk by Marine Mammal Center experts, guests enjoyed a sustainable fashion show with models outfitted in clothing made with DuPont™ Sorona® fibers. Credit: Russ Levi Photography
After a sustainable fashion show featuring the Sorona® fiber, guests discussed the slow food and slow fashion movements over locally-sourced food and wine. Credit: Russ Levi Photography
Credit: Russ Levi Photography
Credit: Russ Levi Photography
Guests mixed and mingled on Angel Island while enjoying locally-sourced seafood. Credit: Russ Levi Photography
Credit: Russ Levi Photography
Credit: Russ Levi Photography
The sustainable fashion show models were outfitted in clothing made with DuPont™ Sorona® fibers. Credit: Russ Levi Photography
Credit: Russ Levi Photography
Credit: Russ Levi Photography
Industry peers discuss the slow fashion movement over locally-sourced food and wine. Credit: Russ Levi Photography

November/December 2019

November/December 2019

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN), Minnetonka, Minn., has named Jonathan Curry, MPA, executive director.

Stony Brook, N.Y.-based Applied DNA Sciences Inc. has appointed Scott L. Anchin to its board of directors.

Greg Harwell was named group president for Albany Engineered Composites, Rochester, N.H.

Jeffrey W. Smith has joined American Silk Mills, High Point, N.C., as director of sales.

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Carstarphen Photograph courtesy of Ty Longworth, La Vie Magnifique Photography

Bill Carstarphen, president and CEO of McAdenville, N.C.-based Pharr, was presented with the Spirit of the Carolinas Award and The Order of the Long Leaf Pine from the state of North Carolina during the recent Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 17th annual Salute to Business & Manufacturing.

Olivier Vermeersch was named president and CEO of CTT Group, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec.

Effective January 13, 2020, John Donahoe is the new president and CEO of Beaverton, Ore.-based Nike Inc. Current Chairman, CEO and President Mark Parker will become executive chairman, continuing his leadership of the board of directors.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich., has added company COO John Rice to its board of directors.

Under Armour’s President and COO Patrik Frisk has been named CEO of the company effective January 1, 2020. Kevin Plank, the Baltimore-based company’s founder, chairman and current CEO will become executive chairman and brand chief.

Christian Guinet is the new secretary general of the Paris-based French Textile Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (UCMTF). He replaces Evelyne Cholet who has retired.

Lance Marram was named senior vice president, Global Service, of TPI Composites Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz.

Bruce Goldman has joined St. Louis-based knitter Evolution St. Louis as director of operations.

November/December 2019

November/December 2019

New York City-based Fil Doux Textiles has introduced a degradable vinyl product named Otratex™.

Cone Denim, Greensboro, N.C., recently introduced a new sustainable denim capsule collection of CiCLO Stretch Denim, the result of a collaboration with Intrinsic Advanced Materials, Hayward, Calif.

St. Louis-based Baldwin Technology Co. Inc. reports it has successfully installed TexCoat G4 coating lines at Adoksan and Boyteks, both based in Turkey.

Zimmer Austria, Spartanburg, S.C., has announced the sale of the first COLARIS digital textile printer in the United States to upholstery and decorative home fabrics dyehouse Ultimate Textile Inc., Rutherfordton, N.C.

Wilmington, Del.-based DuPont Advanced Printing recently launched DuPont™ Artistri® P2700 pigment inks for roll-to-roll digital printing.

Morris Plains, N.J.-based Honeywell has expanded its line of high-performance hard armor products with the addition of Spectra Shield® 6472 for improved protection in military
helmets.

Newark, Del.-based W.L. Gore & Associates is celebrating the 50th anniversary since the discovery of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE).

Polartec, Andover, Mass., has introduced the Polartec® Military Issue Collection. The American-made product forms the foundation of the GEN III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System, which is the standard issue cold weather apparel system in the U.S. Army.

Mount Holly, N.C.-based American & Efird (A&E) recently opened a manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The plant is A&E’s 28th state-of-the-art manufacturing operation.

Switzerland-based Archroma has joined the ZDHC Foundation as a contributor.

Germany-based Evonik has launched P84® polyimide fibers for a wide variety of high-performance applications.

November/December 2019

Quality Fabric Of The Month: “Sweat, Don’t Smell”

Accel Lifestyle offers black and white tanks and tees made using Prema™ fabric, which features a silver-polyester additive to combat stink.
Accel Lifestyle offers black and white tanks and tees made using Prema™ fabric, which
features a silver-polyester additive to combat stink.

Accel Lifestyle offers “anti-stink” fitness apparel that is soft, durable and ethically  produced using its Prema™ fabric.

By Rachael  S. Davis,Executive Editor

Fitness clothing can still smell after washing because bacteria contained in sweat may get trapped in the fabric and is difficult to remove using traditional detergents. Biochemist Megan Eddings got tired of throwing away her smelly workout clothes and decided to develop her own technology to produce a fabric that is soft, durable, “anti-stink,” and produced ethically in the United States. After collaborating with multiple fabric, yarn and antimicrobial specialists for approximately three years, Eddings had exactly what she was looking for — Prema™ fabric. Accel Lifestyle, with Eddings as founder and CEO, recently launched a line of tees and tanks featuring Prema, which is a a Supima® cotton/polyester blend with a trade-secret silver-polyester anti-stink antimicrobial component that is incorporated during the yarn production stage. The Supima contributes durability, softness and color retention to the fabric; and the polyester offers wicking attributes. The 4.4-ounce-per-square-yard knit fabric is 100-percent sourced and “Made in the USA” using a sweatshop-free supply chain.

According to the company, Prema prevents the odor-causing bacteria from entering the fabric in the first place. The silver Accel Lifestyle uses inhibits the growth of the smell-causing bacteria focusing on Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. All ingredients are Environmental Protection Agency-registered and formulated to be gentle on the skin and kind to the environment. The fabric has undergone extensive wear and antimicrobial testing. Wear tests, during which fitness enthusiasts wore Accel Lifestyle products for months with some washing only the garments every few weeks, showed anecdotally that the fabric performed and remained odor-free. Additionally, the fabric was tested for colony reduction against Staphyloccus aureus ATCC 6538 and Klebsiella pneumonia ATCC 4352.

The technology withstands laundering because it is embedded during the yarn production stage and is designed to last for the lifetime of the garment. The initial launch featured six styles of tees and tanks in black and white colors. More recently, Accel Lifestyle added the City Slick Crop Hoodie for women and the Urban Zip hoodie for men to its offerings. The company plans to scale to a full fitness apparel line with most items incorporating science into the fabric to improve odor, cleanliness and performance.

“While there are other antimicrobial products on the market, none check all of the boxes that I was looking for,” Eddings said. “It is very important to have the antimicrobial technology embedded in the fabric. It is also important that no sweatshops are use in the making of any part of the Prema fabric. We are an ethical company and I have personally visited every mill and cut and sew facility myself to make sure I am only working with an ethical supply chain.

“Also, most antimicrobial fabric is made from primarily or 100-percent man-made fibers,” Eddings added. “It is very important that we use the world’s best cotton, Supima, for the luxurious hand, while also being optimal for sweat and performance.”

For more information about Prema™ and Accel Lifestyle, contact info@accellifestyle.com or visit AccelLifestyle.com

 

November/December 2019

Honeywell Introduces Spectra Shield® 6360 To Enhance Law Enforcement Protection

PARIS — November 19, 2019 — Honeywell today introduced Spectra Shield® 6360, an advanced ballistic material for the creation of soft body armor that provides the highest level of protection for law enforcement. The announcement was made at Milipol 2019.

The newest addition to the Spectra Shield 6000 series, Spectra Shield 6360 will enable ballistic apparel manufacturers to design improved, light weight and comfortable protective vests that meet new stringent law enforcement regulations globally. In tests, Spectra Shield 6360 demonstrated up to 7 percent more ballistic protection than its predecessor in the Spectra Shield 5000 series, reducing the risk of blunt force trauma with greater absorption of energy from bullets.

“Police enforcement is one of the most dangerous jobs, and we’ve consistently innovated our Spectra portfolio to increase protection against the range of threats officers face everyday,” said Tim Swinger, business director for armor, Honeywell Packaging & Composites. “It is critical that we continue to improve the design of protective gear by making it lighter and more comfortable. Spectra Shield 6360 is our most advanced product for soft armor designs, allowing manufacturers to create the lightest vests possible.”

Honeywell’s Spectra Shield 6000 series also includes Spectra Shield 6472, which was specifically developed for high-performance hard armor and for helmet manufacturers to create the next generation helmets. The Spectra Shield series has been widely adopted and proven for the most advanced armor applications globally, from bullet-resistant vests, breast plates, and helmets, to combat vehicles and military aircraft where lightweight solutions and performance are critical.

Honeywell’s Shield technology is also capable of combining a variety of aramid fibers and resins to meet specific performance requirements in soft and hard armor applications. Pound for pound, Spectra is 15 times stronger than steel, yet light enough to float. It has up to 60% greater strength than alternate aramid fiber. Spectra fiber is made from ultra-high molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) using a patented gel-spinning process.

Customers will also receive a preview of Spectra Shield 6360 at the SHOT Show, Jan. 21-24, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Posted November 20, 2019

Source: Honeywell

Kentucky-Based Universal Linen Service Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — November 20, 2019 — Universal Linen Services, a family owned and operated linen provider headquartered in London, Kentucky, has been has been certified Hygienically Clean for Healthcare. Hygienically Clean is the quantified, validated standard and measure for hygienically clean textiles in North America since 2011, and this certification reflects this laundry’s commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

The Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification confirms the organization’s continuing dedication to infection prevention, compliance with recognized industry standards and processing healthcare textiles using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, a focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation. The independent, third-party inspection must also confirm essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected
  • Managers understand regulatory requirements
  • OSHA-compliant
  • Physical plant operates effectively

To achieve certification initially, laundries pass three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean Healthcare textiles and diminished presence of yeast, mold and harmful bacteria. They also must pass a facility inspection. To maintain their certification, they must pass quarterly testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained. Re-inspection occurs every two to three years.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for hospitals, surgery centers, medical offices, nursing homes and other medical facilities.

Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification acknowledges laundries’ effectiveness in protecting healthcare operations by verifying quality control procedures in linen, uniform and facility services operations related to the handling of textiles containing blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Certified laundries use processes, chemicals and BMPs acknowledged by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American National Standards Institute and others. Introduced in 2012, Hygienically Clean Healthcare brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for healthcare linens and garments used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

Objective experts in epidemiology, infection control, nursing and other healthcare professions work with Hygienically Clean launderers to ensure the certification continues to enforce the highest standards for producing clean healthcare textiles.

“Congratulations to Universal Linen Service on their certification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their commitment to infection prevention and that their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted November 20, 2019

Source: TRSA

India’s Biggest Ever Technical Textiles Fair Techtextil India Opens Today With 23-Percent Surge In Exhibitors Reflecting The Progressive Sector

MUMBAI — November 20, 2019 — An industry growing at a CAGR of 20 per cent to reach USD 28.7 billion, technical textiles is one of the most dynamic sectors in India. Techtextil India 2019, the leading platform to source products using technical textiles, reflects the industry with the biggest opening received this year. India’s first Hackathon for the industry along with Farmer’s Conclave will also be hosted during this edition. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) also showed strong support to encourage trade and development during the three-day show.

Technical textile has been a promising area for the Indian industry which is set to play a crucial role in the creation of New India. Displaying advanced solutions from 192 companies the seventh edition of Techtextil India was inaugurated by Shri Ajit Chavan, Secretary, Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The exhibition is an important marketplace to develop new ideas, strengthen existing consumer relations, and gain new business relationships.

Attending the premier forum were many renowned dignitaries, industry tycoons and policy makers like:

  • Mr Mohan Kavrie, Managing Director, Supreme Nonwoven Industries Pvt
  • Mr Olaf Stecken, Dipl-Ing (FH) Composite Technology, VDMA
  • Mr Michael Jänecke, Director – Brand Management (Technical Textiles & Textile Processing), Messe Frankfurt GmbH
  • Mr Michael Dehn, General Manager – Sales & Marketing, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd
  • Mr Winston Pereira, General Manager, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd

“I am proud to confirm that, this year, the biggest Techtextil India, is showcasing 17% surge in exhibition space, 23% in exhibitor numbers and 25% international exhibitors. The show will also host insightful and unique fringe programmes like Hackathon, Farmer’s Conclave, exclusive product presentations, Centre of Excellence and the world renowned Techtextil Symposium. Exhibitors, business visitors and interested stakeholders must take advantage of these highlights as they will open various opportunities to gauge new trends, industry insights and business deals,” said Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board of Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd.

Indian technical textile industry is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 20 per cent to reach USD 28.7 Billion by 2020-21 from USD16.6 Billion in 2017-18*. At a broad level, this growth may be attributed to certain general factors such as growing awareness about the benefits of technical textile products, functionality improving the product experience, major steps taken by the Government of India, awareness of hygiene/sanitation benefits of the technical textiles products, and increasing disposable income with young Indian population. Government of India has identified technical textiles as a strategic sector and high-level interventions have been made to promote the growth of this sector in India.

Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) promotes investment opportunities at the show

To encourage trade and investment opportunities with pioneer companies from 13 nations, MIDC officials will promote government schemes and meet relevant decision makers at the show. Looking at the burgeoning nature of the sector, this collaboration will result in many fruitful domestic and international business relationships with the government.

India’s first Hackathon on Technical textiles

With an aim to identify solutions to the critical challenges of sustainable urban living, Messe Frankfurt India will host India’s first Technical Textile Hackathon on 22nd November 2019. The Hackathon titled “Techtextil NEXT” will build an eco-system that supports India’s technical textile start-ups and enables them to develop products and prototypes with Technical Textiles, driving innovations in the industry.

Farmer’s Conclave highlighted the use of technical textiles in agriculture

Farmer’s Conclave hosted on 20 November 2019 brought together decision-makers of the cotton and textile industry, government officials, brands and investors on one platform to address current topics and future scope of cotton in technical textiles and utility of technical textiles in agriculture. The event attracted progressive farmers and focused textile students from multiple states to discuss agendas like use of technical textiles in agriculture to double the income of farmers and the scope of applications for cotton in the industry.

The event also witnessed the launch of a unique range of natural coloured cotton garments and first time ever, multi-application of a very special cotton with complete supply chain within India.

Centre of Excellence to present their research and innovations

Technical textile research centres like The Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA), The Synthetic & Art Silk Mills’ Research Association (SASMIRA), Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA), The South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) DKTE Society’s Textile & Engineering Institute and PSGtech College of Technology are showcasing the latest products and advancements catering to various application areas of the technical textile industry.
India has a huge working-age population resulting in easy availability of affordable, skilled manpower and raw material. This has led to major technical textile multinationals setting up their manufacturing base in India making it a major market for investment. This edition also marks the largest international participation with 25% surge as many foreign contingents like Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Spain, and Taiwan will test waters in the Indian sub-continent.

Product launches to woo focussed business visitors and investors

For the first time at Techtextil India, Stoll India Pvt. Ltd will present a range of advanced technologies that can be used for various purpose in the shoe market. Short 2D and 3D knit fabrics and accessories, cost and space-saving machine mainly for the 3D shoe-uppers mass segment will be displayed by the company. Many other interesting types of machinery like a new “super UV protector” to make automotive & transportation textiles more resistant to light; a range of high-performance disperse dyes for polyester sportswear; and a water-based textile coating binder that rallies renewable natural ingredients for applications such as tea bags and coffee filters or capsules by Archroma will also be showcased at Techtextil.

Nanofics coatings that are used to add new functionalities such as hydrophilic, hydrophobic or oleophobic in a cost-effective way by Europlasma NV will also participate for the first time in Techtextil India.
This exhibition organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd is one of the biggest insightful knowledge and product presentation platform attracting stakeholder the entire cross-section of Technical textiles industry. The show, open till 22 November 2019 at Bombay Exhibition Centre will witness leading machinery manufacturers, raw material suppliers, fabric suppliers, the end-product manufacturers, consultants, start-ups/new entrepreneurs, investors, research and development companies, testing, and certification authorities and industry associations, a major textile institution all under one roof

Posted November 20, 2019

Source: Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt.Ltd.

CutPRO® Cut Resistant Clothing Sponsoring Major Glass Event ‘Glass Focus 2019’

WETHERBY, England — November 20, 2019 — CutPRO® is sponsoring this year’s Glass Focus 2019 event taking place on November 21 in Sheffield, England.

Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Group, the firm behind the CutPRO brand, also announced it had entered the “Health and Safety Action” category: “We have high hopes to win this prestigious award. Our innovative and pioneering brand of high performance cut resistant clothing somewhat deserves that level of recognition”.

The event is organized by British Glass, the representative body for the UK industry. Communicating the glass sector’s values and interests, their aim is to secure a thriving and sustainable future.

PPSS Group has been producing cut resistant clothing for the past ten years, its sole purpose being the protection of frontline professionals in sectors where cuts and lacerations are a high risk e.g. homeland security.

In February 2018 the CutPRO brand was launched, again using its very own Cut-Tex PRO cut resistant fabric. Cut-Tex PRO has achieved outstanding levels of cut, tear, abrasion and puncture resistance, while being extremely durable, lightweight and rather comfortable.

As a single layer it is offering ANSI/ISEA 2016 Blade Cut Resistance Level A5

CutPRO’s Senior Product Consultant Eve Ichim operated as a liaison between potential customers and contacts and the firm’s production team, gathering relevant information about precise requirements and preferences for cut resistant clothing.

Based on this information, extensive market research and working together with the multi-award-winning Department of Apparel from one UK’s leading Universities, offering the ultimate garment designs, taking ’durability’ and ‘quality’ to a completely different level.

All CutPRO branded garments are manufactured in the E.U. and are fully CE marked and certified (Cat II PPE). This means they fully comply with European laws, rules and regulations.

All garments have also been successful tested against the updated and latest EN 388:2016 standard and thoroughly field tested.

If you are planning to attend the Glass Focus 2019 go and say hi to the team.  You will be welcomed with open arms and an immense level of technical knowledge.

Robert Kaiser, has also recently announced their participation at next year’s glasstec2020 in Dusseldorf, Germany:

“We have decided to present and exhibit our truly outstanding cut resistant clothing range at glasstec2020, the world’s largest and most respected Exhibition within the glass industry.”

“There is no better platform for us to showcase our range of potentially lifesaving cut resistant garments to the world.”

Posted November 20, 2019

Source: CutPRO® Cut Resistant Clothing

Contour Interior Design Welcomes Warren Knight As Global Brand Director 

HOUSTON — November 20, 2019 — International and multi-award winning interior design firm, Contour Interior Design, is thrilled to introduce Warren Knight as the company’s global brand director.

Knight’s creativity and international experience in the design industry is anticipated to be an influential asset for the expansion of Contour Interior Design Hospitality Division and in assisting Creative Director, Nina Magon in the continued creation of her luxury lifestyle brand through commercial and residential design.

Knight will join the Contour team at their headquarters in Houston. He brings with him extensive experience in product design, luxury residential projects, and commercial interiors. As the Creative Director and Vice-President of Development for leading real-estate company, Mayland Group, Knight and his team have generated stand-out bespoke furniture as well as an impressive design portfolio spanning from villas and townhouses to high-rises, hotels, and beyond. Resulting in $2.5 billion of residential and commercial projects such as W Guangzhou, St Regis Lijiang, Westin Guangzhou, Indigo Lijiang, Knight’s vast experience has led to the growth and success of various industry brands across the globe.

“I am thrilled to join Contour Interior Design in a Global Brand Director position and strongly believe that the brand’s offerings have the ability to go world-wide. With its strong sense of aesthetics and luxury, along with Nina’s vision, we’re looking forward to bringing the company’s already-established style to the top,” Knight said.

In a continuous effort to expand his talents, Knight has also designed products for leading US-based companies and brands including, MetLife, Greystone Company, Bergdorf Goodman, ABC Home & Carpet, Sherle Wagner, Baker Furniture, Kravet, and Mitchell Gold – Bob Williams.

In a kick-off to this new direction, Contour Interior Design’s Creative Director, Nina Magon will be attending Milan’s Salone del Mobile this Spring and is excited to expand through this partnership.

“We feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to tap into Warren’s incredible industry and brand expertise. We are confident in the direction he will take the company and can’t wait to bring our work to the global market,” Magon said. “We are confident this partnership will result in success and benefit both parties.”

Posted November 20, 2019

Source: Contour Interior Design

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