Three Ways Converse’s Renew Initiative Is Rethinking Waste

BOSTON — June 26, 2019 — Initially released as a basketball shoe, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star is an enduring icon of footwear design.

During the past 100 years, Converse has been committed to the shoe’s continual reinvention. This is evident in design and materialization, where the Chuck Taylor All Star has been the natural starting point for a number of fabric and construction experiments.

Converse Renew, emblematic of a new era of Converse design, takes on the challenge of — and finds solutions for — product creation using post-consumer and post-industrial waste. It blends a new approach to materials with inventive new methods of manufacturing, and with a singular aim: develop new and more sustainable ways of making Converse icons.

Starting with the Chuck Taylor All Star, three Renew Processes — upcycled textiles, recycled PET and recycled cotton canvas blends — will give literal tons of waste a second life.

Converse Renew’s Three Processes

  1. Renew Canvas: the same feel and look as traditional Converse canvas, except now made from 100 percent recycled polyester that came from used plastic bottles.
  2. Renew Denim: using an in-house upcycling process, denim jeans that were diverted from landfills serve as the first example of Converse’s capacity to turn single-source upcycled textiles into a Chuck Taylor All Star or Chuck 70.
  3. Renew Cotton: this proprietary process transforms cotton canvas waste from the manufacturing process to create a composite 40 percent recycled cotton with polyester to form a new yarn. (In future seasons, additional recycled blends will be explored.)

Chuck Taylor All Stars and Chuck 70s featuring Converse Renew Canvas, which uses recycled PET, release July 5. A Chuck 70 with Converse Renew Denim, which demonstrates Converse’s upcycled textile capabilities, follows in August.

Converse Renew Cotton will release in early 2020.

Posted June 27, 2019

Source: Converse Inc./Nike Inc.

L’Oréal Invests In Biotech Through A Minority Stake In PET Bio-Recycler Carbios

CLICHY, France — June 26, 2019 — L’Oréal has participated in the capital increase conducted by Carbios, a company pioneering new, bio-industrial solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile polymers.

This participation was done through L’Oréal’s corporate venture capital fund BOLD Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development, launched in December 2018. With this operation Carbios will finance, amongst other elements, the industrial demonstrator for the biorecycling of plastics and polyester fibers in PET plastic, a first step towards industrializing the technology it has designed.

Carbios has developed a unique and sustainable technology using highly specific enzymes that can recycle much broader PET plastics and polyester fibers feedstock than other recycling technologies. This innovative process creates recycled PET equivalent to virgin PET, that can be used for applications like bottles and other forms of packaging.

Barbara Lavernos, executive vice-president Operations of L’Oréal, said “This participation demonstrates our support of new sustainable development technologies, in line with our commitment that by 2025, 100% of our packaging will be recycled, recyclable or compostable, and more specifically, 50% of the plastic used in our packaging will be recycled or bio-sourced. Carbios is developing a pioneering plastic recycling technology, based on both circular economy principles and biotechnologies, and we are proud to support them in their development.”

In 2017, Carbios and L’Oréal founded a Consortium to bring enhanced recycling technology to market on an industrial scale. Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe recently joined the Consortium to help support the circular plastics economy using Carbios’ breakthrough enzyme-based enhanced recycling technology.

BOLD Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development is a corporate venture capital fund aiming to take minority stakes in innovative companies and brands with high growth potential. The fund invests in new business models in marketing, R&I, digital, retail, communication, supply chain and packaging and provides startups with L’Oréal’s expertise, networking and mentorship.

Posted June 27, 2019

Source: L’Oréal

Arlington Capital Partners Acquires A Majority Interest In Riverpoint Medical

WASHINGTON — June 27, 2019 — Arlington Capital Partners, a Washington-based private equity firm, announced today it has completed a majority growth investment in Riverpoint Medical. The investment in Riverpoint marks the first deal out of Arlington’s $1.7 billion Fund V, which closed earlier this week. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Riverpoint Medical is a leading developer, designer, and manufacturer of medical devices focused on advanced bio-medical textile technologies. The Company has a strong history of industry leading product innovation and intellectual property development across bioabsorbable sutures, high strength medical fiber and suture-based implantable devices. Riverpoint’s advanced polymer technologies address the stringent demands of large and rapidly growing global markets including wound closure, sports medicine, animal health and regenerative medicine.

Matt Altman, a managing partner at Arlington, said, “Arlington is thrilled to partner with the Riverpoint team to continue building a leading manufacturer of advanced textile-based medical devices. Riverpoint’s ability to develop innovative technologies coupled with its unique manufacturing processes provide a strong platform to accelerate growth in large addressable markets. Our investment in Riverpoint continues Arlington’s history of building differentiated, high-growth medical device manufacturers in partnership with company founders and existing senior management.”

Pat Ferguson, CEO of Riverpoint, stated, “We chose to partner with Arlington because of its long track record of success investing in, and scaling, medical device manufacturers. We are extremely pleased to work together with Arlington to take Riverpoint to the next level of growth as Arlington shares our vision for expanding Riverpoint’s capabilities to better serve our customers and employees. Arlington’s ability to provide significant strategic and capital support is differentiated and will further enable Riverpoint to expand our offerings to our clients, increase our manufacturing capacity, and most importantly, help enhance surgical outcomes.”

Gordon Auduong, a vice president of Arlington, added: “We have been very impressed with the company’s ability to capitalize on the growth trends in the sports medicine and animal health markets. We believe that Arlington can provide the strategic support and investments necessary to accelerate this exciting platform. We look forward to partnering with the highly talented Riverpoint management team to propel the company through its next phase of growth.”

Riverpoint’s founders and senior management have all made substantial investments as part of the transaction and will continue to lead the company’s strategic growth initiatives in the future. The Walden Group served as advisor to the company on the transaction.

Posted June 27, 2019

Source: Arlington Capital Partners

Barco® Uniforms Saves 16.8 Million Bottles From Polluting Environment

LOS ANGELES — June 27, 2019 — Barco® Uniforms, a provider of design innovation in the premium healthcare apparel industry, today announced that it has prevented 16.8 million plastic bottles from polluting the environment since incorporating plastic bottles into the cutting-edge fabric of the Barco One and Skechers by Barco scrub collections in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

Each Barco One garment incorporates 5 recycled plastic bottles in its fabric and the brand has recycled 7.5 million bottles, while each Skechers garment is made from 7 recycled plastic bottles, resulting in 9.3 million recycled bottles to date. In addition to the sustainability factor, each scrub collection features moisture-wicking fabric with 4-way stretch that is designed to easily release soil.

“We are only starting to understand the devastating consequences of our global dependence on plastic and the pollution epidemic,” said David Murphy, president and CEO of Barco Uniforms. “Barco is proud to have taken concrete steps to keep plastic bottles out of landfills and the waste stream. Barco One and Skechers collections are the first lines of medical scrubs to incorporate a sustainable element into their fabric, and we are eager to see an increase in the number of bottles that we incorporate into our fabric technology in the years to come.”

To create the sustainable fabric, Barco relies on a recycled polyester (rPET) process.

“The last year has been marked by stories of marine animals washing up on shore with hundreds of tons of plastic pollution in their stomachs,” said Peggy Schulz, vice president of Corporate Marketing of Barco Uniforms. “We’ve incorporated plastic bottles into our fabric with the hope of contributing to a cleaner world and a safer environment for marine life. Barco One’s fabric technology not only helps marine life, it’s also inspired by veterinarians due to its Quick-shed™ property, so it’s truly a win-win for our environment and the animal kingdom alike.”

Barco One has gained popularity among veterinarians and pet groomers due to the fabrics’ antistatic properties, allowing animal hair to release quickly from the surface of the fabric. Barco’s Skechers line is designed for the modern, value-conscious healthcare professional who appreciates quality and style associated with highly respected brands. In addition to recycled bottles, the fabric in both Barco One and Skechers features 4-way spandex-stretch for comfort and modern design styling that is flattering on all body types.

Posted June 27, 2019

Source: Barco Uniforms

Imaging Spectrum Opens Epson Certified Solution Center In Texas

LONG BEACH, Calif. — June 27, 2019 — Epson today announced Imaging Spectrum in the Dallas area has opened an Epson Certified Solution Center. The location will showcase unique Epson® printing solutions and applications, leveraging the Epson professional printing portfolio of dye-sublimation, signage, photography, and direct-to-garment solutions. Potential Epson customers can visit Imaging Spectrum to engage with product experts and experience industry-leading print technology by running personal test print samples on the equipment.

“Imaging Spectrum is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art technology and valuable guidance and support, making the Epson Certified Solution Center a perfect fit for their Plano office,” said John Meyer, director of sales, Wide Format Channel, Epson America, Inc. “As a strong partner for nearly 20 years, Imaging Spectrum is now offering its customers even greater benefits and opportunities by providing first-hand experience with Epson products.”

Located at the Imaging Spectrum office in Plano, just outside of Dallas, the Epson Certified Solution Center will provide customers with an immersive experience, including:

  • Access to the SureColor® S-Series, SureColor F-Series and SureColor P-Series wide-format equipment;
  • Extensive print samples and applications; and
  • Comprehensive customer training opportunities.

“When it comes to digital photographic printing, Epson has set the standard in quality,” said Brian Woodchek, president, Imaging Spectrum. “We are excited to open this new Solution Center that features the latest in Epson printing technology, providing an opportunity for us to give personalized demonstrations that will help our customers’ businesses succeed and grow.”

Posted June 27, 2019

Source: Epson America, Inc.

Transform Holdco To Accelerate Apparel Supply Chain Transformation With Li & Fung and Triburg Partnerships

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill./HONG KONG/GURGAON, India — June 27, 2019 — Transform Holdco LLC announced today that it entered into new strategic supply chain partnerships with Li & Fung and Triburg that will provide the company’s apparel business unit with innovative global sourcing practices that are expected to result in reduced lead times and greater efficiencies for bringing product to market at Sears and Kmart. These partnerships will support one of Transform’s top priorities in effectively managing and improving the operating performance of its apparel business as it continues to offer members and customers the right fashion at the right time at the right price. Terms of the partnerships were not disclosed.

“With increasing volatility in the global trade environment, it’s vital to have a supply chain that is more nimble and flexible while simultaneously opening new avenues for managing product costs,” said Greg Ladley, president of Softlines and a member of the Office of the CEO, Transform. “That’s why we are proud to partner with Li & Fung and Triburg, two world-class organizations that will provide us with the necessary global reach, consumer insights, trend analysis and digital design capabilities to enhance our supply chain in real time. Transform welcomes the opportunity to partner with companies that are driven by data, analytics and deep learning to accelerate the company’s transformation as a leading integrated retailer.”

Sears and Kmart currently offer a broad assortment of stylish apparel for women, men, and children. Li & Fung and Triburg will act as sourcing agents and design partners for all Sears and Kmart apparel brands, including Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer and Everlast®.

“We are excited to be part of Transform Holdco’s journey of transformation,” said Fanny Cheng, president, Supply Chain Solutions at Li & Fung. “By leveraging our global network of over 50 production countries and industry-leading digital capabilities, we will be able to provide end-to-end visibility across the supply chain and enable the Transform team to respond quickly to changing market conditions.”

“We are delighted in having forged a vibrant sourcing partnership with Transform Holdco,” said Tarun Bakshi, CEO, Triburg. “Triburg brings cost optimization, innovative business practices, expertise in design and product development, supported by latest 3D technology in facilitating value creation in the Sears and Kmart supply chain. The Triburg model of speed and innovation being exceptional will strongly contribute to the growth of the Sears and Kmart business in the current retail environment.”

Posted June 27, 2019

Source: Transform Holdco LLC

U.S. Polyester Textured Yarn Producers Applaud U.S. Department Of Commerce’s Affirmative Preliminary Antidumping Duty Determinations On Imports Of Polyester Textured Yarn From China And India

WASHINGTON — June 26, 2019 — On June 26, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced affirmative preliminary determinations that imports of polyester textured yarn from China and India are being unfairly sold below their fair value in the United States at significant double-digit margins, as follows.

Polyester Textured Yarn Imports from China
Producer/Exporter Preliminary Dumping Rate (%)
Fujian Billion Polymerization Fiber Industrial Co Ltd. 77.15
Suzhou Shenghong Fiber Co., Ltd. 77.15
Jiangsu Hengli Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. 76.07
PRC-Wide Entity / All Others 77.15

 

Polyester Textured Yarn Imports from India
Producer/Exporter Preliminary Dumping Rate (%)
JBF Limited 35.92
Reliance Industries Limited 17.88
All Others 17.88

 

Importers have been subject to significant double- and triple-digit duties on these imports since May 2, 2019, when the Commerce Department published its preliminary determinations that the governments in each country are unfairly subsidizing imports of this merchandise. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will now also begin collecting antidumping duties (AD) in the amount equal to the adjusted dumping cash deposits rates for imports from each country. Importers will be required to post duty deposits at these AD rates on the date the preliminary determinations are published in the Federal Register (in approximately one week).

The Commerce Department previously announced on April 19, 2019, its affirmative preliminary “critical circumstances” determination with respect to imports of polyester textured yarn from China. As a result, all imports of polyester textured yarn from China will be subject to duty deposits for antidumping duties retroactively – i.e. 90 days from the date the preliminary AD determinations are published in the Federal Register. Imports from China are already subject to retroactive countervailing duties on yarn imports for all entries made on or after February 2, 2019.

Background

Two major U.S. synthetic yarn producers — Unifi Manufacturing Inc. and Nan Ya Plastics Corp., America — filed petitions with the Commerce Department and the U.S. International Trade Commission (the “USITC”) in October 2018 alleging that dumped and subsidized imports of polyester textured yarn from China and India are causing material injury to the domestic industry. The Commerce Department initiated the investigations in November 2018, and the USITC preliminarily determined in December 2018 that imports from China and India are causing injury to the U.S. domestic industry.

The product covered by the investigation, polyester textured yarn, is synthetic multifilament yarn that is manufactured from polyester (polyethylene terephthalate). Polyester textured yarn is produced through a texturing process, which imparts special properties to the filaments of the yarn, including stretch, bulk, strength, moisture absorption, insulation, and the appearance of a natural fiber. This scope includes all forms of polyester textured yarn, regardless of surface texture or appearance, yarn density and thickness (as measured in denier), number of filaments, number of plies, finish (luster), cross section, color, dye method, texturing method, or packing method (such as spindles, tubes, or beams).

Excluded from the scope of the investigation is bulk continuous filament yarn that: (a) is polyester synthetic multifilament yarn; (b) has denier size ranges of 900 and above; (c) has turns per meter of 40 and above; and (d) has a maximum shrinkage of 2.5 percent.

The merchandise subject to this investigation is properly classified under subheadings 5402.33.3000 and 5402.33.6000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise is dispositive.

The petitioning companies are represented by Kelley Drye & Warren LLP.

Posted June 27, 2019

Source: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Teijin’s Advanced Materials And Technologies To Support Kogakuin University’s Vehicle In World Solar Challenge Race

TOKYO — June 27, 2019 — The Teijin Group announced today that its advanced high-performance materials and technologies will once again be used in the latest solar-powered, carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) vehicle developed by the Kogakuin University Solar Team for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, the world’s biggest biennial solar car race, which will take place in Australia from October 13-20.

The Teijin Group, which the Kogakuin University’s Solar Car Project in 2013, is supporting the team for its fourth consecutive year. Collaborating with the university as a partner in developing innovative, next-generation automobiles, Teijin is providing technical support for solar panels and other components in the solar car, as well as conventional support for a wide range of materials and products designed to maximize the comfort and performance of the team members.

GH Craft Ltd., Teijin’s composite-structure design, development and evaluation unit and a leader in CFRP composite structures, is engaged in all facets of composite-structure fabrication for super-lightweight vehicles, including design, molding and structural evaluation. The company is providing the Kogakuin University Solar Team with expert technical support, including a technician who will provide in-race mechanical and technical backup, aiming to help the team achieve its first victory in this challenging race.

The car will use high-performance materials and technologies from Teijin and its fibers and products converting company, Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., including:

  • Ultra-lightweight fabric made with Tenax® carbon fiber for the body. Teijin and Sakai Ovex Co., Ltd. developed the ultra-lightweight, 0.06-mm-thin carbon fiber fabric in 2010, which will be incorporated in the car’s CFRP body.
  • Panlite® polycarbonate (PC) resin for the windows to reduce body weight and improve driver safety. Compared to glass, Teijin’s Panlite is 200 times more impact-resistant and weighs only half as much.
  • Technora® para-aramid fiber prepreg for the wheel wells for lower air resistance to reduce vehicle weight and add durability. Teijin’s Technora para-aramid fiber boasts eight times the tensile strength of steel and yet is just one-fifth the weight.
  • Vertically lapped nonwoven polyester fabric for seat cushions will minimize weight while enhancing rider comfort. It is Teijin Frontier’s nonwoven fabric made of fibers oriented vertically (upward) to make it resilient, breathable and lightweight.
  • Nanofront® ultra-fine polyester fiber is used in the team’s driving gloves for extra-positive steering. Teijin Frontier’s Nanofront, which has just 1/7,500th the cross-sectional area of human hair, fits snuggly and improves gripping, breathability and moisture permeability.
  • Teijinconex® meta-aramid fiber, a heat-resistant and flameproof material, has been adopted for the team’s driving suits to help protect riders from the harsh race environment, including possible fire in the case of an accident.
  • Deltapeak® hybrid polyester fabric is incorporated in the team’s uniforms for excellent comfort and fit to keep the team fresh after many hours of preparation and racing. Teijin Frontier’s Deltapeak offers softness and durability as an anti-snagging, stretchable, breathable and lightweight fabric.

The Teijin Group is striving to be a company that supports the society of the future by enhancing its capabilities to offer new solutions for automotive applications. As part of this effort, the company is delighted to once again support the ambitions of young engineers on the Kogakuin University Solar Team. Hereafter, Teijin will continue to develop advanced technologies for lightweight vehicle design and molding as well as solar power to help solve issues that the world’s automotive society will face going forward.

The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, which was inaugurated in 1987, will hold its 15th competition this year as the world’s biggest biannual solar car race to showcase advanced, innovative technologies for solar cars. The Kogakuin University Solar Team is entered in the competition’s Challenger Class with 52 competitors from 24 countries.

Posted June 27, 2019

Source: Teijin Group

Hexcel Announces Official Opening Of Future Aerospace Hexcel Commercial Composite Testing (FAHCCT) Laboratory In Shanghai

STAMFORD, Conn. — June 27, 2019 — Hexcel, Progen and Future Aerospace today celebrated the official opening of their new joint venture laboratory and materials testing facility in Shanghai, China.

Future Aerospace Hexcel Commercial Composite Testing Limited (FAHCCT) will provide China with a world-class aerospace standard materials testing laboratory that provides technical services including support with materials qualification for commercial aircraft programs. Planned activities at the site will include mechanical and chemical testing of composite laminate specimens (including fatigue performance), material qualifications, and provision of support for customer supply chains in China.

This extensive new laboratory, with more than 1,000 square meters of floor space, will be fully operational in the coming weeks, employing 18 technicians to perform highly reliable testing of composite materials for commercial aerospace customers in China and the wider Asian region.

The new laboratory was awarded AS9100 certification in May 2019 and will work on existing and future aerospace customer specifications using state of the art equipment and standards that are already in use at other Hexcel facilities worldwide.

Posted June 27, 2019

Source: Hexcel Corporation

Innovation Leads The Way At ITMA 2019: 18th Edition Ends On High Note With Large Number Of Quality Buyers

BRUSSELS, Belgium— June 27, 2019 — Themed “Innovating the World of Textiles,” the 18th edition of ITMA, the world’s most established textile and garment technology exhibition, concluded successfully in Barcelona, Spain.

The global textile and garment manufacturing industry converged at ITMA 2019, chalking up new records for the exhibition which has been held every four years since 1951. It featured many exciting new product launches and innovative technologies and products, including those that leverage the Internet of Things, by 1,717 exhibitors from 45 countries.

CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, and owner of ITMA and ITMA ASIA, reported that the industry support from visitors and exhibitors was tremendous, resulting in record-breaking number of exhibitors since its inception.

Fritz P. Mayer, president of CEMATEX said, “The digital transformation of the textile and garment manufacturing value chain and sustainability concerns of the industry have driven up visitor interests in ITMA 2019. We had a strong turnout, despite trade tensions and poor business sentiments. Many of our exhibitors were pleasantly surprised with the large number of serious buyers attending the exhibition.

“They were also impressed with presence of new visitor segments, such as bigger numbers of fashion and sports brands. Considering that for this ITMA edition, the exhibition duration has been shortened from 8 to 7 days, we still enjoyed good visitorship.”

ITMA 2019 attracted visitorship of more than 105,000 from 137 countries. The top five countries where visitors came from were Spain (11%), Italy (10%), India (8%), Turkey and Germany (7%). They were followed by France, United States, Portugal, Brazil, Pakistan, China and the United Kingdom.

One of the exhibitors who was pleased with the visitor quality was Johan Verstraete, vice-president Weaving Machines of Picanol. He explained: “Overall, it has been a good ITMA for us. We came with low expectations, but they have been considerably exceeded. Although we did not get a large number of visitors, the quality was very high. We had many conversations and negotiations, which was somewhat contradictory to the ongoing negative market sentiments.”

An excited Paolo Milini, president & CEO of MS Printing Solutions, agreed: “We are very satisfied with the show. The positive results of ITMA 2019 were made possible thanks to a large number of visitors who came to our stand. We have had over 600 contacts a day, and they come from over 90 countries!”

Launched as a dedicated sector at ITMA 2019, the printing and inks chapter had grown by 40% compared with ITMA 2015, and featured many established and new exhibitors who were keen to exploit the digital printing sector.VDMA Textile Machinery Association members were also happy with the visitor quality. Regina Brückner, CEO of Brückner Group and Chairperson of the Association, enthused: “A VDMA survey conducted at ITMA 2019 showed that almost 90% of our exhibiting member companies considered both the quantity and quality of visitors as ‘good’ or ‘very good’. Visitors from all over the world came to ITMA Barcelona to discuss new projects.”

ITMA 2019 also provided the platform for the announcement of a comprehensive modernisation programme for Egypt’s textile industry valued at around €1 billion from exhibitors including Benninger, Brückner, EFI Reggiani, Itema, Karl Mayer, Rieter, Savio and Thies.

The innovation place

Many new technologies were launched, ranging from 3D weaving and knitting to hi-tech nonwovens processes, sustainable chemicals and state-of-the-art garment-making technologies, and wide range of software-powered automation solutions.

“I missed the last ITMA in Milan. After eight years, I find there is a big jump in technology. There are many interesting new developments, such as digitalisation and automation, as well as more eco-friendly products. I came here to also buy equipment for my factories, so this has been a fruitful trip for me,” said Mr Kihak Sung, Founder of Youngone Corporation and President of International Textile Manufacturers Federation.

Another leading industry player, RakhiI Hirdaramani, Director of Hirdaramani and the Manufacturers Committee Chair of the World Federation of Sporting Goods International, said: “ITMA is a meeting of the minds. As much as it is a machinery fair, it’s also about understanding new technologies; meeting with your peers and colleagues from various sectors of the industry to understand the challenges and how to address them. One of the key trends we’ve seen this year, is about sustainability and Industry 4.0.”

Mr Hirdaramani participated in a panel discussion held at the Speakers Platform, one of the components of the ITMA Innovation Lab which was launched at this year’s exhibition. The Platform drew strong interest and participation. It featured about 60 presentations, and was attended by over 900 participants.

In addition, a number of ITMA and co-located events drew over 1,000 delegates. Among the events were the ITMA-EDANA Nonwovens Forum, Textile Colourant and Chemical Leaders Forum, Better Cotton Initiative Seminar, European Digital Textile Conference, Tex-Summit Global, Planet Textiles, SAC & ZDHC Manufacturer Forum and Texmeeting by TEXFOR.

ITMA collaborated with supporting organisations, many of which sent visiting delegations from Central Asia, South Asia, Turkey and the Mediterranean countries. Among the high-level government delegations that were at ITMA included Catalan Minister of Business and Knowledge Ángels Chacon i Feixás; Governor of West Flanders Carl Decaluwé who led a press delegation from Flanders, Belgium; and the Uzbekistan Vice Minister of Silk Jumaev Olimjon and Vice Minister of Textile Jumaniyazov Fahriddin who led a delegation of 40 people.

Charles Beauduin, Chairman of ITMA Services, which organises ITMA 2019, said: “We are extremely glad that many industry stakeholders see ITMA as an excellent platform for collaboration and sharing of ideas to make the industry more competitive in the face of digital transformation and to explore cutting-edge solutions to future proof their business.”

Alex Zucchi, President of ACIMIT also shares Mr Beauduin’s view. He said: “This Barcelona edition has confirmed ITMA as the main B2B platform in the textile industry. The many innovations seen here, especially in the field of sustainability and digitalisation, have increased the interest of visitors. It is essential to focus on these issues also for the next edition of ITMA to be held in Milan in 2023.”

The next ITMA will be held in Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy, from 8 to 14 June 2023. Some exhibitors, happy with their participation, have already started making plans for the next show.

Posted June 27, 2019

Source: CEMATEX and ITMA Services

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