XDknitmachinery Introduces Knitting Machines Designed For Automotive Applications

QUANZHOU, China —July 17, 2019 — XDknitmachinery, a manufacturer of circular knitting machines, has introduced the automotive knitting machines. The company builds machines for several industries, including medical wear, fashion, home textiles, sportswear, and even underwear. Now, the company announces that they have added automotive to their list.

Knitting Machines on the Automotive Industry

While the demand for vehicles today is a bit unstable, the market for auto parts and accessories is nowhere near slowing down. This will include interior linings, car seats, seat covers, car mats, etc. Customizing vehicles is still a trend today and many car owners still prefer to make their vehicles presentable.

Knitting manufacturing companies, like XDknitmachinery, understand this trend. This is why the company has added to its goals of providing high-quality knitting machines to the industry.

XDknitmachinery Knitting Machines

The machines that are designed for automotive applications include Single Jersey, Interlock, Rib, Single Jersey Computerized Jacquard, Double Single Jersey Computerized Jacquard, and the Double Jersey Jacquard 36/72 Pattern.

Single knitting machines are designed to promote convenience and ease of operation.  They have a central adjustment system that allows easy readjustment to varying levels of fabric density. They are also easy to modify to keep up with the trends and demands of the market for knitting machines.

The Xdknitmachinery double knitting series machines are mainly designed to improve the machines’ durability, stability, and precision. Most of the parts that make up the machines are made from CAD systems and are made by CNC.

The computerized jacquard machines are built from parts either made in Taiwan or imported from prominent companies from Germany and Japan. They are convenient and modifiable as they are designed to keep up with new trends and changes in the fashion industry.

All of these knitting machines have their own features which are available for viewing on the company’s website, https://www.xdknitmachinery.com/. They are also offered at competitive prices along with one-year warranty support from the company. This will include the services of technicians visiting the site, as well as the replacement of parts covered by the warranty.

“We have a  lot to offer in the knitting technology market. Our products are capable of serving a variety of applications. Plus, they can also be customized. If clients have specific needs, we’ll discuss it over and see what we can do. Rest assured, we always do our best and provide our clients with the best solution,” Kathy Wu, XDknitmachinery’s chief sales director, shared.

XDknitmachinery is a manufacturing company dedicated to providing its clients with high-quality knitting machines. In 2015, the company has sold at least 1,500 sets of knitting machines. Even with more than 20 years of solid experience, the company remains focused on improving and providing clients with 100% customer satisfaction.

Posted July 18, 2019

Source: XDknitmachinery

Worldpay’s Stephanie Ferris Joins lululemon Board Of Directors

VANCOUVER, British Columbia —July 17, 2019 — lululemon athletica inc. today announced Stephanie Ferris, CFO of payment processor Worldpay Inc., has been appointed to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

“I am thrilled at the opportunity to join lululemon’s Board of Directors during this exciting phase of global growth,” Ferris said. “I have great admiration for all that lululemon has achieved and feel passionate about the company’s vision and purpose.”

At Worldpay Inc., a global omni-commerce company, Ferris is responsible for transforming the U.S. payment processor to a fintech leader around the world. Previously, Ferris served as Vantiv’s CFO, where she had responsibility for accounting, treasury, financial planning & analysis and M&A. She began her career in public accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Ferris is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She currently resides in Cincinnati and is an avid runner.

Posted July 18, 2019

Source: lululemon athletica inc.

HanesBrands Earns Corporate Social Responsibility Award For Supporting At-Risk Youth In El Salvador

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —July 18, 2019 — HanesBrands, a global marketer of everyday basic apparel under world-class brands, has earned the CSR Footprint social impact award for supporting at-risk youth in El Salvador.

As part of Hanes’ 10-year partnership with nonprofit Glasswing International, the company has donated more than $1.2 million to help upgrade schools’ infrastructure and aesthetics, offer after-school educational, athletic and artistic activities, and provide continuing training and development opportunities for teachers. More than 200 Hanes volunteers support the effort, which has benefited more than 5,000 Salvadorian children.

The CSR Footprint award is sponsored by the Grupo Cerca Publishing, and FUNDEMAS, a nonprofit that promotes corporate social responsibility to advance the economic and social development of El Salvador.

“Earning the CSR Footprint award for our work in El Salvador schools is an incredible honor for our company and our employees who help make it possible,” said Teddy Mendoza, HanesBrands’ regional manager of corporate social responsibility. “Reducing the student dropout rate is critical to improving the quality of life in El Salvador, and we’re very proud that the initiative is playing an important role in keeping at-risk youth safe and engaged in school.”

The effort is part of HanesBrands’ award-winning Hanes for Good corporate social responsibility program that focuses on workplace quality, philanthropy, community building and environmental stewardship. The company supports a variety of Glasswing programs in El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic.

“HanesBrands was one of the first companies to support Glasswing International, which has now served more than 1 million people in 16 countries,” Mendoza noted. “Our program in El Salvador’s schools is successful in large part due to our strong partnership with the organization.”

Hanes was one of the first corporations to support Glasswing, which was founded with the goal of addressing the root causes of poverty and violence through education, health and community empowerment. The organization’s research indicates that children who participate in its programs report improved grades (86%), an increase in self-esteem (85%) and better relationships with their families and others (92%).

Posted July 18, 2019

Source: HanesBrands

LAT Apparel™ Opens New Distribution Center In Reno, Nev.

BALL GROUND, Ga. —July 18, 2019 — At LAT Apparel™, continued investment in inventory, operational excellence, and the people allows the company to efficiently and effectively partner with customers, and the company is excited to announce the opening of a new distribution center in Reno, Nevada!

Reno, “The Biggest Little City in the World”, was strategically chosen as the pivotal location to better serve our west coast distributors and customers. Now offering a deeper inventory and expanded 1- to 2-day transit coverage, our new location also functions as a full-service center which includes pad print services for label change. Need your order quickly? For all orders placed before 4:00 pm (PST), same day shipping is available and pick-up orders are ready 3 hours after the order is placed. In addition, the new Reno location is shown as a drop ship location on many of our distributors’ websites, so ordering LAT product has never been more convenient!

For more than 30 years, LAT Apparel has continued to re-define the “blank” apparel market by offering styles that are fresh, exciting and beyond basic. In a market full of basic blanks, we’ve made our mark with elevated basics by creating apparel and accessories that stand out from the rest with design details, fabrics, fits and styling that elevate our garments without elevating price. With LAT Apparel, you can always be confident you are receiving the highest quality blank in the industry for every body, shape and size. We deliver exceptional quality, superior softness, and high attention to detail so you can choose LAT Apparel brands with confidence.

Posted July 18, 2019

Source: LAT Apparel

Seasoned Technology Executive Jaime Jaramillo Joins Varsity Brands As Chief Technology Officer

DALLAS — July 18, 2019 — Varsity Brands — provider in the team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition market — today announced that it has accelerated its investment in a digital, technology-enabled future with the addition of Jaime Jaramillo as the company’s first Chief Technology Officer. In this capacity, Jaramillo will report to CEO Adam Blumenfeld and work closely with Varsity Brands’ leadership team to, among other things, build digital technology solutions that provide visibility, intelligence and efficiency across the company’s three business units and at the enterprise level.

He joins Varsity Brands from Belcorp, a direct sales beauty company, where he served as chief information officer and Head of Digital Technologies. During his tenure at Belcorp, Jaramillo developed a comprehensive digital transformation program to support brands in their respective market segments while enabling the sales force to achieve efficiencies and increase sales. He also created a dedicated business intelligence competence center to develop advance analytics and big data capabilities.

Blumenfeld stated: “Varsity Brands is making substantial, game-changing investments in our businesses to ensure we profitably grow market share, enhance the customer experience and, ultimately, deliver on our mission of Elevating Student Experiences.  Technology, analytics and innovation are vital enablers in this process, and Jaime is the ideal candidate to lead across these functional areas. He will contribute strategic acumen, relevant and unique experience, and a proven ability to execute to Varsity Brands, and we are all eager to work alongside him as we propel the company forward.”

Earlier in his career, Jaramillo worked at two prominent consulting firms, Accenture and Booz Allen Hamilton, where he focused on delivering technology transformation projects across various industries. He then moved to prominent technology leadership roles at leading companies, including PepsiCo Latam, Frito Lay North America and Borden Dairy US.

Varsity Brands is a portfolio company of Bain Capital Private Equity.

Posted July 18, 2019

Source: Varsity Brands

OnPoint Manufacturing CEO J. Kirby Best To Speak At Pure Origin In London On The Benefits Of On-Demand Manufacturing In The United States

NASHVILLE, Tenn. —July 18, 2019 — OnPoint Manufacturing Inc., an on-demand personalized apparel manufacturing technology compay, announced today that it will be a part of the U.S. Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) stand at Pure Origin, a division of Pure London. OnPoint CEO J. Kirby Best will also be a seminar panelist discussing the advantages for international markets to manufacture in the United States.

Pure London, happening July 21-23, 2019, is the United Kingdom’s leading fashion trade show, which takes place twice a year in Olympia, London. Pure Origin is held alongside Pure London and brings together all aspects of fashion sourcing and manufacturing under one roof. It is a convenient and cost-effective way for buyers to meet with U.K. and international manufacturers.

“It is an honor to be invited by OTEXA to represent OnPoint and discuss the benefits of on-demand U.S. manufacturing at Pure Origin,” Best said. “Through our on-demand manufacturing model, we are able to offer international brands and designers easy and affordable entry into the U.S. market. Our zero minimum model, fast turnaround and complete fulfillment services enable the international customer a more sustainable way to set up their garments and not manufacture until a product is sold. They incur no warehousing fees for unsold inventory and using our complete fulfillment services means there are no customs or import fees to pay. It’s a more sustainable business model that ultimately helps the brand increase their revenue potential.”

OnPoint Manufacturing will be a part of OTEXA’s stand, #PO-Z17, and Best will participate in a seminar scheduled for Monday, July 22 from 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. BST at the Origin Stage. Best will be available in the OTEXA stand on Sunday and Monday.

The seminar titled, “Made in USA – Your gateway to the large US Consumer Market,” will cover the advantages of manufacturing in the U.S. and also how to manage supply chain disruptions and be first and fast to market. Best will be joined on the panel by Kim-Bang Nguyen, director of Export Promotion/Strategic Business Alliances for OTEXA and Anna Livermore, founder of V.Mora Fashion Consulting and Development. The seminar will be moderated by Clay Hickson, senior vice president of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP).

Posted July 18, 2019

Source: OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc.

HeiQ Announces Fluorocarbon-Free Durable Water Repellent (DWR) With Dry Cleaning Durability

SCHLIEREN, Switzerland —July 18, 2019 — Swiss textile innovator HeiQ launches new fluorocarbon-free (PFC-free) products in its HeiQ Eco Dry product family for a full range of durable water repellence (DWR) technologies, for outdoor apparel to footwear and fashion

Consumers of water repellent jackets, pants and footwear think it is important that products are made of environmentally-friendly materials and are PFC-free1. HeiQ Eco Dry is a family of innovative, eco-friendly and PFC-free water repellent textile technologies that provide protection against water and water-based stains. As of August 2018, HeiQ Eco Dry has a brand awareness of 8% in the US among water repellent gear consumers1. By adding new products to the range, HeiQ now has a broad range of DWR solutions for outdoor apparel, footwear and fashion markets.

Launched in 2013, HeiQ Eco Dry was one of the pioneers in PFC-free DWR textile treatments. Continuous refinements of this product range have allowed HeiQ to be the go-to solution provider as its technologies offer not only industry-leading DWR performance, but also fewer chalk marks and a softer hand than other technologies available. The latest breakthrough with dry cleaning durability makes this DWR suitable to fashion coats and jackets made of premium fibers such as silk and wool. All HeiQ Eco Dry products are Oeko-Tex® conform, bluesign® approved/pending and fluorocarbon-free.

“The new PFC-free DWR treatments have been engineered specifically to meet industry challenges and maintain excellent hydrophobic properties after multiple dry cleanings”, says Walter Nassl, Chief Technology Officer at HeiQ. “We continue to innovate different technologies of HeiQ Eco Dry to allow even more high-quality, durable and sustainable products in the market”.

To learn more about the HeiQ Eco Dry family, visit HeiQ at the Functional Fabric Fair New York City (booth#415, July 22-23, 2019).

1Source: HeiQ Textile Knowledge Center 2018 water repellent apparel & footwear survey.

Posted July 18, 2019

Source: HeiQ Materials AG

Uster Technologies: Stop Poor Yarn Quality At Its Source

USTER, Switzerland —July 18, 2019 — Yarn producers no longer need to rely on expensive clearer cuts at winding to protect their quality. Now, USTER® QUANTUM 3 brings the ultimate in connected intelligence: prevention of yarn faults at source. Data from fiber cleaning and ring spinning is integrated with in-line monitoring of 100 percent of yarn, to unlock optimization potential for the entire mill.

USTER has devised three special Value Modules — introduced at ITMA 2019 — enabling preventive actions to improve quality, reduce waste and maximize performance. The Value Modules apply comprehensive analysis of data from quality systems at the blowroom, spinning machines and winders to provide all-round protection, actually preventing bad quality before it is produced.

Clearers are the final safeguard against disturbing faults and outliers in yarns. Unique technology for Uster QUANTUM 3 means it now fulfills the time-tested concept: “prevention is better than cure.”

Tackling contamination at both ends

Spinners can implement Total Contamination Control by combining information from the Uster JOSSI VISION SHIELD fiber cleaning system and Uster QUANTUM 3 clearers. Proven technology eliminates foreign matter at both ends of the yarn manufacturing process, so that mills can manage remaining yarn contamination and avoid unnecessary waste. Contamination control in the blowroom results in less contamination – and fewer cuts – at winding, with ultimately reduced contamination in both yarn and fabric. Balancing waste levels and clearer cuts controls quality and reduces costs, optimizing the whole process.

Stop poor quality, instead of cutting it

Uster Ring Spinning Optimization (RSO) works at the most costly stage in yarn manufacturing, allowing mills to analyze combined quality data from spinning and winding in a single system. Information from Uster SENTINEL and Uster QUANTUM 3 is intelligently translated by RSO into enhanced options for improvements, while the Roving Stop function stops defective yarn production. Spinners benefit from significant profitability increases and protection against claims.

Even greater potential for improvement comes with the state-of-the-art Uster RSO 3D, for extended Ring Spinning Optimization. This delivers quality data for each individual spindle position. The facility for quality mapping across the entire ring spinning machine helps to identify outlier sides, sections or spindles, as well as assisting maintenance decisions.

Uster QUANTUM 3 also collaborates seamlessly with Muratec QPRO EX/FPRO EX, Spin Inspector and Uster SENTINEL. Outlier quality data from these connections activates Roving Stop at individual spindle positions where a quality problem is detected – again showing how Uster QUANTUM 3 prevents the production of poor quality yarn.

Preventing claims with yarn prognosis

It is becoming more important for spinners to understand the quality perspectives of their customers in weaving and knitting – so that issues such as claims can be prevented before the yarn is shipped. Combining Uster QUANTUM 3 with Uster TENSOJET and Uster QUALITY EXPERT helps provide the ‘customer viewpoint’, by giving an accurate prognosis of weaving performance, based on an easy-to-understand grading system. No fabric samples are needed, and testing costs are virtually zero. Feedback suggests that the prognosis information is an accurate reflection of real yarn behavior on both warping and weaving machines.

Productivity plus

A further advantage of the Ring Spinning Optimization Value Module is its impact on cop build-up quality. Yarn clearer data from Uster QUANTUM 3 flows into the RSO Module of Uster QUALITY EXPERT and a comprehensive speed curve analysis is made. The results guide spinners to the best machine settings for higher production yields and the required quality. This reduces quality variations over the cop and boosts the overall performance of the ring spinning machine.

In one smart system, Uster QUANTUM 3 has the power to create a future of better quality and productivity for spinners – in which defects are prevented rather than merely cleared

Posted July 18, 2019

Source: Uster Technologies

DiloGroup Review Of ITMA 2019 Success

EBERBACH, Germany —July 18, 2019 — ITMA 2019 in Barcelona was a total success for DiloGroup. More than 6,000 interested parties and customers from more than 80 countries visited the Dilo booth, which with a space of 1150 square meters, was the largest booth in the nonwovens machinery sector.

The idea to again show a complete production line with fiber was met with great approval and appreciation. DiloGroup with its focus on complete production lines for the nonwovens industry wanted to show the complete systems engineering and include the corresponding innovations and inventions. With customer requirements in mind, we can now pursue specific future development work and include these innovations in our standard portfolio. Interest in the new developments was evident, and visitors felt the enthusiasm of the some 50 DiloGroup employees at the exhibition.

In the technological order, starting with fiber preparation, the components for opening and blending from DiloTemafa attracted great interest. The special highlights of the improved bale opener series “Baltromix Pro” were shown by the design features for the operating assistance with the I4.0 components “Bale Timer”, cleaning control, better accessibility for maintenance and the “DI-LOWATT” system for energy savings in fiber transport. The proven carding willow for further opening and preblending was equipped with modified workers and separate drives to create the prerequisites for a good fine opening.

Another specialty is the fine opening stage installed over the material box of the new card feeder FRS-P where a high dosing accuracy is achieved in cross and longitudinal direction. A very even flock mat was a clear eye-catcher. Consequently, the high web quality at the VectorQuadroCard exit was a result of the high quality of synchronized fiber opening and web forming components which form a technological unit.

The revised HyperLayer NT for the presentation of the latest state-of-the-art highspeed precision layering technique showed new standards, which play an important role especially in hydroentanglement lines. In this application, it is important to achieve layering speeds up to 190 m/minute using sophisticated viscose fibers and a layering width of about 4 m while at the same time showing high layering precision in cross and longitudinal direction.

The FutureLine study “3D-Lofter” met with the greatest interest and broad approval. In this study individual web forming units can deposit fiber masses on freely programmable spots in longitudinal and cross direction thus saving overall fiber mass in applications such as deep molded parts for the automotive interior. This ability reduces costs in production and operation. This was not the only convincing application, the prospect of a more even flock mat for direct cards and the aerodynamic web forming known as “IsoFeed” concept are further opportunities. The structuring of flat needlefelt floor coverings, which may be further processed with the DI-LOUR and DI-LOOP technology, may be another approach for this application, and a great potential is evident.

The high stitch distribution uniformity achieved by the new needle pattern “6000 X” in conjunction with the new Hyperpunch kinematics Hα is able to reduce investment costs for numerous needlefelt production lines and to increase surface quality.

Finally and importantly, the visiting experts were able to meet “smart industry” in numerous examples on the Dilo booth where more transparency and control of the production process and the operating conditions can be realized with the aid of software, internet and Cloud. The time is here to offer operator guiding and assisting elements with new line configurations to more easily achieve production management.

Overall, it was a very worthwhile ITMA which lived up to its reputation for introducing new things and bringing innovations to life. Dilo thanks all visitors for their interest and looks forward to future meetings.

Posted July 18, 2019

Source: DiloGroup

Automation Solutions Provider SETEX A Success At ITMA Barcelona 2019

MENGERSKIRCHEN, Germany — July 15, 2019 — SETEX’s product pipeline has never been better. At the show, SETEX not only announced products that are just around the corner, but also outlined some of the products that are currently under development.

As expected, interest in our new controller E390 and C390 was high.

Their special feature apart from size and resolution: They use a swiping user interface for the top, middle and bottom of the screen, which provides the user with information and operation of the running process, without losing the overall view.

  • Intelligent software wizards allow program creation by drag-n-drop of dyeing charts.
  • Split screen for picture-in-picture representation of machine-specific functions and video monitoring make everyday production easier.
  • Integrated OPC/UA client and server makes it easy to get an overall plant overview and advanced communication capabilities with machines and the OrgaTEX MES software.

The concept of the SETEX stand as a unit for total solutions has worked.

It’s not just about products, it’s about management with the possibilities of Industry 4.0.

OrgaTEX BI analyzes show the influence of a machine, a process or the production environment on the production result.

OrgaTEX Energy Management and the power of the Plant Navigator algorithms balance the resource consumption of water, steam, gas and electricity with the production machines.

Costs of machine downtime and penalties for late deliveries affect the effectiveness of production. To prevent this, the OrgaTEX Maintenance Manager calculates when the best time for maintenance is. The integrated solution with condition monitoring of the machines, visualization at the controls and criteria evaluation in the MES system ensures, that maintenance work fits into the production process in sync with the detailed planning. Integrated digital machine documentation and recommended spare parts are contributing significantly to a more efficient production.

The new OrgaTEX-inteos Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) — sometimes referred to as production management — involves process execution along the entire textile production chain, from fiber to product and from recipe to delivery.

In response to our OEM customers, we have further developed the proven camera mount technology CamCount V3 to perform image and database analysis on a single SETEX C390 DIN rail mount controller.

Posted July 18, 2019

Source: SETEX— Schermuly Textile Computer GmbH

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