Avery Dennison To Acquire Smartrac’s RFID Inlay Business

GLENDALE, Calif. — November 20, 2019 — Avery Dennison Corporation today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Smartrac’s Transponder (RFID Inlay) Division, for the purchase price of 225 million euros, subject to certain closing and post-closing adjustments. The division is a leader in the development and manufacture of RFID products, with 2019 estimated global revenue of approximately 125 million euros, or approximately $140 million, and approximately 900 employees.

“This acquisition reflects a continuation of our strategy to invest, both organically and through M&A, to shift our portfolio towards faster growing, higher value categories,” said Mitch Butier, Avery Dennison chairman, president and CEO. “Smartrac’s Transponder Division represents an excellent strategic fit for us, accelerating our strategy to expand our Intelligent Labels platform across a variety of end markets and customers within the industrial and retail segments, and extending our reach to new channels.”

The combination creates a platform with over $450 million in revenue offering long-term growth and profitability above the Company average, with strong research and development capabilities, expanded product lines, and added manufacturing capacity.

“We believe in a future where every physical item will have a unique digital identity and digital life, which will transform the visibility of products throughout the supply chain, all the way to the consumer, helping to improve efficiencies, increase sustainability, and enhance consumer experience,” said Francisco Melo, vice president and general manager, intelligent labels for Avery Dennison. “The capabilities of Smartrac will enable us to continue delivering on this vision across multiple verticals.”

Smartrac’s CEO and Chairman of the Management Board, Christian Uhl, added: “Our RFID transponder business is among the pioneers in the RFID industry, having built a very attractive product portfolio across a broad variety of customer needs and frequencies. The combination with Avery Dennison will help us to continue driving innovation that benefits our customers and the overall industry.”

Smartrac is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The company has manufacturing facilities in Germany, Malaysia, China, and the United States.

The acquisition is expected to have an immaterial impact to the company’s adjusted earnings per share in 2020. Avery Dennison plans to fund the acquisition with existing cash and credit facilities, and expects the transaction to close in a few months, subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.

Posted November 20, 2019

Source: Avery Dennison Corp.

Shaw Introduces Innovative Soft Floor Covering Designed For The Expo/Trade Show Market

DALTON, Ga. — November 20, 2019 — Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) will unveil a new soft floor covering designed for people and the planet at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta in the mindful Materials pavilion lounge. The product known as COMFOR3T™ stands to revolutionize the U.S. expo flooring market.

“The innovative new product is softer underfoot than typical expo carpet products used to service the U.S. trade show market today, enhancing the experience for attendees and exhibitors who spend tremendous amounts of time on their feet. Thus the name COMFOR3T,” states Craig Callahan, vice president – Specialty Markets at Shaw. “The R is cubed to represent that the product’s features are aligned with the sustainability goals of reduction, reuse, recyclability all while creating a positive human experience.”

Made with 60-80 percent recycled content (depending on the color), COMFOR3T reduces the use of virgin materials by possessing the ability to incorporate both post-consumer and post-industrial recycled content. The product can be reused multiple times and once it’s ready for replacement, it is 100% recyclable. Competitively priced with existing expo carpets in the market, the COMFOR3T can be returned to Shaw and will be recycled back into new COMFOR3T products or other products that could benefit from this waste stream. It is Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze having been assessed for material health, material reuse, renewable energy / carbon management, water stewardship and social fairness.

“COMFOR3T builds upon our 20-year commitment to developing products for people and the planet. This latest product introduction showcases our continued commitment to human experience, material health and recyclability or as we say, sustain[HUMAN]ability,” notes Susan Farris, vice president of sustainability and corporate communications at Shaw.

COMFOR3T maintains the high performance standards that Shaw’s customers demand of all products. It cleans easily and maintains its beauty over multiple uses. The product will launch in 2020 with a carefully selected color line designed to enhance the trade show experience.

Posted November 20, 2019

Source: Shaw Industries Group

2020 Smart Fabrics Summit: Call For Proposals Open

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — November 19, 2019 — Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is looking for content to present at the 2020 Smart Fabrics Summit, April 16–17, 2020, in Washington D.C. The conference theme is “Ideation to Commercialization.”

The 2020 Summit is all about how to bring a smart product to market, from the initial concept to development to end product distribution and everything in between. We are seeking proposals that demonstrate this concept and look forward to your stories, experience and expertise.

Speaking at the 2020 Smart Fabrics Summit Offers the Following Benefits

  • One (1) complimentary summit registration;
  • Recognition at SmartFabricsSummit.com;
  • Recognition in the summit printed program;
  • Creating valuable and lasting professional contacts; and
  • Ability to demonstrate your product\service to the industry.

Criteria for Proposals and Session Format

  • Typically 45 minutes in length;
  • Typically led by one individual, could also be a team; and
  • Smart Fabrics Summit will provide screen, projector, laptop, podium, remote clicker and microphone.

Terms and Conditions for Speakers

  • Travel and related expenses are the speaker’s responsibility; and
  • Permission for IFAI to distribute the presentation PDF (or a substitute document in lieu of the presentation) to event attendees.

Timeline for Speaker Selection Process

  • November 2019–December 5, 2019 —  Call for proposals is open;
  • November 2019–December 2019 — Proposals are reviewed and interview potential speakers;
  • December 2019–January 2020 — IFAI notifies those of accepted\declined proposals; and
  • By March 31, 2020, speakers submit final PowerPoint presentations.

Proposal Submission Process

Submit proposal ideas to speaker@ifai.com with below information:

  1. Email subject line: 2020 Smart Fabrics Summit Proposal;
  2. First name, last name, professional title, organization, email and phone;
  3. Tentative presentation title;
  4. Description of presentation;
  5. Three to five key takeaways from your presentation; and
  6. If applicable, company or relevant website pertaining to presentation.

Proposals will be reviewed using criteria such as: relevance to the Smart Fabrics industry, originality of material, overall perceived quality of proposal content, well defined focus and perceived takeaway value for the audience. For more information visit SmartFabricsSummit.com.

Posted November 20, 2019

Source: IFAI

Blue Delta Jeans Honored By Garden & Gun’s Made In The South Awards

TUPELO, Miss. — November 19, 2019 — Garden & Gun magazine announced last week Blue Delta Jeans of Tupelo, Mississippi as the winner of the Style category in its tenth annual MADE IN THE SOUTH AWARDS. The Made in the South Awards celebrate Southern artisans who make products in six categories: Food, Drink, Style, Outdoors, Home, and Crafts.

“Eight years ago, we began making jeans out of an old welding shop just outside of Tupelo, Mississippi. A dozen pairs a month soon turned into a hundred, and now in the thousands,” says Josh West, cofounder of Blue Delta Jeans. “We appreciate the continued support after all these years and are honored to be named the winner of this year’s Made in the South: Style Award.”

Blue Delta Jeans’ custom pants were selected as the winner in the Style category judged by Laura Vinroot Poole, founder of luxury boutiques Capitol, Tabor, and Poole Shop. Cofounders Josh West and Nick Weaver have taken a personal approach to clothing. They create a unique, hand-drawn pattern for each client using 16 exact measurements, and the client chooses the cut, fit, fabric, and thread. Within four to six weeks, the custom pants are ready to be worn for years and years. With various shades of denim, over a dozen different colors of fabric to choose from and multiple thread options, the possibilities are endless.

“We started the Made in the South Awards ten years ago as a way to recognize the remarkable talent and creativity of artisans, makers, chefs, and designers from across the region,” says David DiBenedetto, senior vice president and editor in chief of Garden & Gun. “Each year our team continues to be truly wowed by the entries, and it’s an honor to be able to share the winners’ and finalists’ skills and stories with our readers.”

Posted November 19, 2019

Source: Blue Delta Jeans

Italian Textile Machinery: Falling Orders For Third Quarter 2019

MILAN — November 19, 2019 — The orders index for textile machinery compiled by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, from July to September 2019 was down by 10% compared to the same period in 2018. The value of the index came in at 97.4 points (basis: 2015=100).

New orders for Italian machinery manufacturers were negative both in foreign markets and in Italy. Abroad, an 8% decrease was recorded, with an absolute index value of 98.9 points. The drop in domestic orders was even more pronounced, at -22% compared to the third quarter 2018. The absolute value of the index was 94.9 points.

Alessandro Zucchi, president of ACIMIT, commented the market situation: “The orders index for the textile sector provides a true picture of the global market’s downsizing. Current geopolitical tensions are undermining the climate of trust for businesses that need to invest. In Italy, uncertainties linked to future processes relating to the Industry 4.0 plan have effectively slowed demand for machinery. I hope that the current government will continue on the path set out by the previous administrations.

“We don’t expect any changes of course for the current trend this year,” concludes Zucchi, adding that, “Exports data, updated to the first six months of the year, confirm an overall negative progression compared to the same period for 2018, with the exception of the Chinese market, which is experiencing growth. However, we expect a boost in investments in 2020.”

Posted November 19, 2019

Source: ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers

Sensient® Puts Spotlight On Sustainable Inkjet Technologies At Shanghaitex 2019

MORGES, Switzerland — November 19, 2019 — Sensient Imaging Technologies, the trusted partner for innovative digital inkjet technology, will promote its portfolio of digital inks and demonstrate its commitment to safer, more sustainable solutions for the textile industry, at stand W1A20 during ShanghaiTex 2019 (25th – 27th November, Shanghai). Visitors will be able to discover the environmental and performance benefits of ElvaJet® Coral – Sensient’s digital water-based sublimation ink for textiles – which will be showcased in China for the first time at the show.

High quality, low environmental impact

With the textile industry in China under increasing pressure to reduce the amount of water, waste and energy from the production process, there is a growing demand for solutions that help manufacturers and brands reduce their environmental footprint.

Designed to reduce water and waste, ElvaJet® Coral is a sustainable solution that doesn’t compromise on quality or color. The ink has been specially developed for direct printing onto polyester fabrics, which significantly reduces the waste from transfer paper and residual ink. ElvaJet® Coral also requires much less water than other inks – just 1 liter compared to the 50 liters required for traditional direct disperse printing.

Global partner, local support

Sensient will also be showcasing its broader portfolio of digital inkjet solutions, which include reactive, acid and sublimation inks such as Xennia® Amethyst. A water-based, reactive dye ink, ideal for printing on a wide range of substrates, Xennia® Amethyst has been optimized for use in demanding production environments on high-volume industrial printers.

Customers in China can benefit from Sensient’s locally stocked ink, allowing for a fast response to the dynamic textiles market, ensuring fast and convenient product availability and technical support for customers within the region.

A trusted digital inkjet partner

Jérôme Jeanneret, Managing Director at Sensient Imaging Technologies, commented, “With our expertise in both the chemistry of color and delivery of high-quality, environmentally responsible digital inkjet solutions, the Chinese textiles industry can trust Sensient to deliver color that protects the integrity of their brand and ultimately adds value to their business.

“We are excited to showcase the environmental benefits of ElvaJet® Coral in China for the first time at the show and as we continue to see stable growth across China, ShanghaiTex is the perfect platform to demonstrate the benefits of our digital inkjet technology and how we deliver sustainable color without compromise.”

Posted November 19, 2019

Source: Sensient Imaging Technologies

Levi Strauss & Co. And Hohenstein Collaborate To Bring Safer Chemicals To The Apparel Industry Using ECO PASSPORT By OEKO-TEX®

SAN FRANCISCO/BOSTON — November 19, 2019 — Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) and Hohenstein today announced a collaboration to utilize the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification system in the LS&Co. supply chain. This will amplify the capabilities of the Screened Chemistry program developed by LS&Co., helping establish a clearer pathway toward safer chemistry in the apparel industry by providing enhanced levels of testing, verification and transparency for chemical safety.

LS&Co. and Hohenstein both approach chemicals management from the perspective that safer inputs lead to safer outputs. Screened Chemistry, originated by LS&Co. as an open source program others can adopt, scrutinizes chemical formulations to prevent potentially hazardous compounds from entering the apparel supply chain and identify safer alternatives. By screening emerging chemistries that are not yet covered by Manufacturing Restricted Substances Lists (MRSLs), LS&Co. has created a more holistic approach to ensuring safe and responsible chemicals management.

ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX is an independent certification system for chemicals in the apparel, textile and leather industries. During a multi-stage process, ECO PASSPORT analyzes whether each individual ingredient in a chemical product meets international statutory requirements and is not harmful to human health. On-site inspections can validate claims that suppliers are using safer and better chemistry, manufactured according to industry best practices.

“Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to responsible chemicals management across our supply chain and our industry. This collaboration helps take our existing programs to the next level by establishing a new standard for responsible chemical stewardship that melds the hazard-based approach of Screened Chemistry with the robust testing and validation capabilities of Hohenstein,” said Michael Kobori, Levi Strauss & Co. VP of Sustainability.

“We believe that the collaboration between LS&Co. and Hohenstein is a significant step toward identifying and pulling better chemistry into apparel, footwear and textile supply chains,” said John Frazier, Senior Technical Director at Hohenstein. “The coupling of Screened Chemistry, ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX, brand leadership and progressive chemical suppliers is a powerful signal of good things to come for chemicals management.”

The combined use of Screened Chemistry and ECO PASSPORT complements the recognized standards agreed upon by the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Roadmap to Zero initiative, an industry collaboration designed to drive the adoption of safer chemistry across the apparel supply chain. Through its testing and on-site verification, ECO PASSPORT will enable chemical suppliers to achieve higher levels of conformance with ZDHC. ECO PASSPORT’s certification results are published in the OEKO-TEX Buying Guide, providing a credible third-party assessment of chemical supplier performance.

This partnership will enable LS&Co. to advance and better implement its existing chemicals management program and create a template that others in and beyond apparel can follow. The result is a program that goes beyond a risk management approach and provides a roadmap for companies to eliminate and prevent the introduction of chemical hazards in the supply chain.

Posted November 19, 2019

Source: Hohenstein

adidas And The Woolmark Company Announce 2019 Woolmark Performance Challenge Winners

SYDNEY, Australia— November 19, 2019 — Hyokyoung Lee from Institut Français de la Mode, France and Hope Kemp-Hanson from Savannah College of Art and Design, USA were announced the winners of the 2019 adidas x Woolmark Performance Challenge, presented at a special event in Munich, Germany.

The Woolmark Performance Challenge is an annual competition for early career creative thinkers to develop innovative, forward-thinking product solutions for the sports and performance market, by harnessing the unique natural properties of Australian Merino wool. The win is set to kick-start the careers of both Hope and Hyokyoung. Hope has been awarded a three-month paid internship with adidas – with the sports giant seeing real potential in the young designer’s career; while, Hyokyoung was awarded the prize money of $11,000 to further develop her innovative and commercially viable idea of an energy-generating Merino wool base-layer.

The award was judged by a highly esteemed panel of judges, including:

  • Edward Crutchley – Dior/ Edward Crutchley, International Woolmark Prize Menswear and Innovation 
winner;
  • Prof. Ellen Bendt – Textile Engineering Professor, Hochschule Niederrhein;
  • Julie Davies – General Manager, Processing Innovation & Education Extension, The Woolmark Company;
  • Jörg Hartmann – Head of Fashion & Technology, STOLL;
  • Louis de Vos – Talent Acquisition Manager, adidas;
  • Peter Bona, former professional snowboarder + Head of Design Outerwear, Trousers, Textile 
Accessories, Hugo Boss Athleisure;
  • Sabine Kühnl – Editor in Chief, Sportswear International;
  • Tillmann Studrucker – Senior Design Director, adidas;
  • Urs Weber – Editor, Runner’s World Germany.

“At adidas we believe that through sport we have the power to change lives,” said Tillman Studrucker after the event. “The concepts that we have seen from Hope and Hyokyoung convinced us that most of all the great ideas possible to enable people to experience the transformative power of sport by combining innovation and style use the benefits of wool. I want to thank all of the finalists as we have seen a lot of very strong concepts, and it was not an easy decision.”

Inspired by the idea for garments to transmit data, the win will now allow Hyokyoung to further develop her idea.

“Winning the Woolmark Performance Challenge has made me realize that as a designer I can be part of innovations that can be helpful for the world,” she said. “The best part of participating in the challenge is that you can learn about the most recent innovations in different fields – IT, science, fashion and textiles – which allow you to experience the power of human creativity and good will when people work together toward betterment of humanity.”

Hope turned to the South Korean skate movement for her design.

“It’s been such an amazing opportunity not just within pushing the innovation and learning of wool, but becoming a part of this group of people, an incredible, new design family,” said Hope. “I feel so honored, humbled, and beyond appreciative to have been a part of this journey.”

With more than 1,060 students registering from more than 115 educational institutions from 21 countries, the diverse range of applicants for the program’s second edition highlights the thirst students have for both education and innovation as they plan the early stages of their career. The 10 finalists for the 2019 adidas x Woolmark Performance Challenge were:

Adilya Botabayeva

 

 Raffles Milano Instituto di Moda e Design Italy Adilya’s design focuses on the intersection between versatility and sustainability.
Andrea Colletto Politecnico di Torino Italy Andrea’s research is inspired by races with passion, designed for bikers from his personal experience. He sees Merino wool as the key for reaching new performance levels.
Eleonora Cocomazzi Raffles Istituto Moda e Design Italy Eleonora’s project aims to prevent and combat muscle pain. She combines taping techniques with micro-encapsulation, whilst keeping sustainability in mind.
Hannah Greenshield Manchester Metropolitan University UK Basing her collection on an extreme Polar Expedition, Hannah sought to optimize the natural properties of Merino wool by blending the fibers with silver, creating a powerful and fully antimicrobial fabric that will not only excel throughout the duration of an arctic tour, but the lifetime of the garment.
Hope Kemp-Hanson Savannah College of Art and Design  

USA

 Hope aims to blend urban streetwear with skateboarding equipment by creating a line of hidden impact protection that portrays a satirical look at the story of South Korean skateboarders.
Hyokyoung Lee Institut Français de la Mode  

France

 Hyokyoung Lee’s energy-generating Merino wool base-layer is designed to monitor an athlete’s body status, allowing transmission of data and, if needed, an SOS.
Jiachen Zhong

 

 Institut Français de la Mode  

France

 

 Using the stretch and durability of Merino wool and synthetic hybrid fabrics, Jiachen Zhong explores posture correction functions for professional e-sports garments.

 
Luísa Córdova Wandscheer

 

 Raffles Milano Instituto di Moda e Design Italy

 

 Luisa’s project seeks to create garments that motivate the practice of physical exercises through the production of endorphins (happiness hormones), using wearable technology.

 
Rebecca Marsden Royal College of Art UK Rebecca’s work combines circular and seamless knitting technologies with the performance properties of Merino wool for increased comfort, focused recovery, body mapping ergonomics and durability for aerial dance and activewear.
Sarah Klecker

 

 University of Oregon  

USA

 

 Sarah’s entry explores the use of Merino wool alongside bioceramic and compressive textile innovation for recovery purposes amongst sub-elite runners.

 

“Despite its long history in apparel, the unique natural properties of Australian Merino wool positions it as a leading technical fiber in today’s sports and outdoor industry,” said The Woolmark Company General Manager, Processing Innovation & Education Extension and Woolmark Performance Challenge judge Julie Davies. “We saw that evidenced today with the incredible diversity of ideas presented by the finalists of this year’s Woolmark Performance Challenge. We are really encouraged by how the competition has grown over the past two years, which affirms our commitment to education and the potential for product developments with wool in new market areas.

Posted November 19, 2019

Source: The Woolmark Company

Successful Hygienix™ 2019 Addresses Sustainability in Absorbent Hygiene & Personal Care

CARY, N.C. — November 19, 2019 – More than 500 absorbent hygiene and personal care professionals from 30 countries and throughout the supply chain participated in the fifth edition of INDA’s Hygienix ­— the premier event for absorbent hygiene & personal care markets — held in Houston, Texas, November 11-14.

The successful three-day conference delivered premium content, education, networking opportunities, awards, and a lively welcome reception at the Houston Downtown Aquarium.

Three enlightening keynote presentations kicked off the compelling program:

  • Dr. Marcus Eriksen, cofounder and director of research of the 5 Gyres Institute presented how companies can address their part of the plastic pollution problem and minimize the impact of plastics in the environment.
  • Dr. Karen Fingerman, professor, University of Texas at Austin presented how different generations impact societal norms based on characteristics such as education, communication, values, marital patterns, and childbirth.
  • Suzanne Shelton, president and CEO, The Shelton Group presented research indicating 40 percent of millennial women who expect to have a period are using or considering reusable period products instead of single-use disposable products.

The event also included presentations from 33 other industry experts along with more than 13 hours of scheduled face-to-face personal engagement.

“It is evident that Hygienix is well accepted and respected as an international event by the hygiene community. The program fosters innovation and is always supportive of key relevant issues,” said Pricie Hanna, managing partner of Price Hanna Consultants LLC.

“The program content is outstanding,” said Nick Vega, scientist, Procter & Gamble.

The 2019 Hygienix program focused on the environmental impacts of AHP (absorbent hygiene products) inputs, changing demographics of AHP users, game changers in femcare, unwanted chemicals in AHPs, developments advancing productivity, market trends and industry statistics, sensor innovations in AHPs, and innovative components and concepts. Participants also had the opportunity to meet leading industry supplier companies at 53 tabletop exhibits held during two informal evening receptions. “We met important decision makers at Hygienix,” said Jeffrey Profio, senior account manager, ISRA Vision and tabletop exhibitor.

“Hygienix once again provided valuable insights on the issues and developments that are challenging the status quo in the absorbent hygiene industry.  The industry’s senior leadership convenes at Hygienix in one place at one time to advance their business interests,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president. “We are delighted with the turnout and the positive feedback from attendees.”

One highlight of the event was the presentation of INDA’s prestigious Hygienix Innovation Award™ to Vemarei, LLC for The FEUR System™, a new, discrete fecal incontinence protection product.

Education

Other highlights included a three-hour absorbent hygiene workshop which attracted 96 participants to take away the latest global trends, regional product launches, and differentiations in diapers, baby pants, and adult underwear. The workshop was led by Carlos Richer, CEO/director, Richer Investment S.A. de C.V.

Recognitions

The Hygienix Conference presented the 2019 INDA Lifetime Technical Award to Stephen Chester, former Technical Service & Development Manager with Fitesa, for his long-established technical career and key innovations in the nonwovens industry. The 2019 INDA Lifetime Service Award was presented to Nick Hrinko, business development/Americas, Lenzing Fibers for his long service of record to INDA and the nonwovens industry as a whole.

Hygienix 2020 will be held Nov 16-19, in New Orleans.

Posted November 19, 2019

Source: INDA

Gore Innovation Center And Checkerspot Collaborate On High Performance Textiles

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — November 19, 2019 — W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced a collaboration with Checkerspot, bringing together Checkerspot’s expertise in bio-based polymers and biotechnology with Gore’s decades of experience in high performance apparel. Together, they will explore innovative performance materials development with the goal of delivering high performance textile coatings with improved environmental profiles.

Checkerspot’s team leverages biotechnology and industrial fermentation processes to deliver unique materials not previously accessible at commercial scale. The company, headquartered in Berkeley, Calif., unlocks and expands nature’s molecular palette of novel building blocks to produce new materials with superior performance characteristics.

“The Gore Innovation Center is proud to contribute to Gore’s efforts to apply material science and engineering expertise to improve the environmental profile of outdoor apparel,” said Linda Elkins, leader, Gore Innovation Center. “We are excited to forge a relationship with Checkerspot and look forward to exploring opportunities with other like-minded organizations in the future.”

This collaboration will also include expertise from Beyond Surface Technologies (BST), a Swiss company whose mission is to create textile finishes with the lowest environmental impact, causing no unnecessary harm without compromising on performance. BST is currently developing renewable plant-based finishes as alternatives to conventional perfluorinated compounds (PFC) and is a partner of Checkerspot.

In 2017, Gore announced the ambitious goal of eliminating PFCs of environmental concern from the lifecycle of its consumer fabrics products. In early 2018, Gore reached its first key milestone on this roadmap by introducing the first GORE-TEX laminates with a new durable water repellency (DWR) treatment free of PFCs of environmental concern for general outdoor use. Gore’s deep understanding of outdoor enthusiasts and industry needs drives development of materials with meaningful performance advantages, from hiking in downpours to protecting first responders.

“We continuously strive to optimize the combination of performance and sustainability credentials within our fabrics products. Targeting specific use cases and applications, we design, prototype and test new materials with Gore’s state-of-the-art facilities while leveraging the expertise and capabilities of our fabrics organization,” said Mike Magyar, technical scout, Gore Innovation Center. “Our material science expertise and decades of industry experience help pioneering startups like Checkerspot turn concepts into realities and achieve mutually beneficial goals.”

“By engaging directly with product developers and collaborating with socially responsible partners, we are able to design and bring to market superior products with better, more sustainable materials,” said Charles Dimmler, CEO, Checkerspot. “We are excited about this collaboration. Our goal is to commercialize best-in-class performance materials developed with sustainability as a key consideration and promote similar change across industries beyond apparel.”

Posted November 19, 2019

Source: W. L. Gore & Associates

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