Inspired By DuPont™ Sorona® Fabrics, Bedding Thought Leader DesignWeave® Launches Plant Purity™ Collection

WILMINGTON, Del. — September 25, 2019 — The DuPont™ Sorona® business continues to drive thoughtful discussions and meaningful collaboration across industries to drive real change.  Inspired by conversations around how the slow food and slow fashion movements can influence each other to drive a more circular economy, Tracy Miller, executive vice president of merchandising and marketing, DesignWeave®, launched Plant Purity™ down alternative, a naturally inspired sleep solution. The bedding collection that debuted at the New York Home Fashions Market Week on September 16-19, 2019, includes pillows, comforters and mattress pads that connect the rejuvenation of sleep with the nurturing forces of nature as part of her movement toward a healthier planet.

Made from 37 percent plant-based ingredients, certified USDA bio-based DuPont™ Sorona® fill provides a suite of remarkable performance benefits alone or in combination with other traditional bedding fibers. The unique molecular structure at the heart of Sorona fibers creates an exceptionally soft feeling with resilient loft that maintains its coziness night after night. By blending Sorona fill with Lyocell in the current Plant Purity™ down alternative line, there is remarkable sustainability value, optimized moisture management and supreme softness.

“It all starts from the ground up with this next-generation, plant-based sustainable bedding experience,” explained Miller. “In the spirit of the slow food, slow fashion movements, I envisioned a comfort-driven, high-quality down alternative fill made from renewable resources with a low carbon footprint. I love this fun and accessible ‘farm-to-bed’ line where consumers will enjoy a comforting feeling not only from the performance of the product but from the peace of mind in helping make a difference in building a sustainable world.”

DuPont Sorona fill is an innovative, partially plant-based polymer that designers choose to create exceptional insulation products with long-lasting performance. It is an ideal choice for jackets, pants, gloves, hats, as well as sleep products.

“The trend across apparel and now bedding is to blend Sorona fill with other natural fibers to provide lightweight, breathable warmth, outstanding fill power performance, and great compression and recovery,” said Laurie Kronenberg, DuPont™ Sorona Brand Representative. “As Tracy and I discussed industry trends and how we could parallel the slow food and slow fashion movements, Tracy’s wealth of technical expertise and unique vision in the bedding category has led to this collection of new Sorona fill-based bedding solutions.”

Posted September 25, 2019

Source: DuPont

Under Armour Teams Up With Aptos To Deploy Groundbreaking Technology At Annual Charity Event

ATLANTA — September 24, 2019 —  Aptos Inc., a supplier of retail technology solutions, today announced its successful participation in Under Armour’s recent Hometown Sample Sale that took place July 19-21 in Baltimore.

Under Armour’s Sample Sale, now an annual event in the Baltimore community, provides an opportunity for the public to purchase exclusive and discounted Under Armour performance apparel, footwear and accessories.

To support this large-scale pop-up style event, Aptos technology was utilized to ring over 7,000 transactions with 47,000 items sold in less than 36 hours. As a long-time user of Aptos’ point of sale solution, Under Armour augmented its existing POS capabilities during the Sample Sale with the Aptos ONE™ Store Commerce mobile selling application.

As Aptos’ first patent-pending solution offered on the Aptos ONE platform, Aptos ONE Store Commerce removes all dependencies on store servers and internet connectivity, allowing retailers to process transactions anytime, anywhere on locally resilient mobile devices.

The decision to deploy Aptos ONE Store Commerce during the Sample Sale took less than six weeks from ideation to implementation, demonstrating the unprecedented speed to market of the new technology offering. According to Gerald Charles Jr., Under Armour’s vice president, global IT operations and strategy, the fast rollout and adoption of Aptos ONE was a significant advantage.

“One of the most exciting aspects of Aptos ONE leading up to the Sample Sale was how quickly we were able to stand it up,” Charles said. “During the event, we received extremely positive feedback on Aptos ONE from our interns, who we call Rookies, who were the ones engaging customers and ringing transactions.

“The consensus from our Rookies was that Aptos ONE Store Commerce is intuitive, requires very minimal training, and is designed in a way that removes barriers between associates and customers, resulting in seamless, sophisticated, and efficient interactions,” continued Charles. “Despite this being Under Armour’s first experience with Aptos ONE, we ended up ringing approximately 70 percent of the Sample Sale transactions on the mobile selling application via Wi-Fi, and the remaining 30 percent on our fixed POS terminals.

“The Sample Sale was a success all around. Under Armour made a meaningful contribution to their hometown community, our Rookies got hands-on experience in customer engagement, and we had a successful deployment with Aptos ONE, reaffirming once again that Aptos is our trusted technology partner for in-store innovation.”

Posted September 24, 2019

Source: Aptos, Inc.

Nufabrx® Introduces A New Form Of Fashion

CONOVER, N.C. — September 24, 2019 — Nufabrx® — a proprietary biomaterial platform that seamlessly embeds active ingredients, including vitamins, supplements and medications, into fabrics — announces the release of the first ever Capsaicin Medicine and CBD infused clothing. After years of research and development, this revolutionary patented technology helps relieve muscle and joint pain consistently throughout the day.

The Nufabrx patented technology optimizes textile materials with active ingredients at the yarn level in order to maximize their potential, creating a new type of fashion: healthwear. When the infused fabrics begin to respond to the body’s temperature and moisture, consumers will benefit from a consistent, all day release of Capsaicin Medicine or CBD into the skin, providing predictable, effective and long-lasting pain relief. The medicated garments, inclusive of compression socks, knee and arm sleeves, foot and ankle sleeves, and gloves, last up to 25 machine washes and months of wear.

“We’re thrilled to be expanding the offerings and availability of Nufabrx to reach more consumers in need of this innovative material,” said Nufabrx Founder and CEO Jordan Schindler. “With this patented technology, well-being has become a part of everyday outfits. Not only that, the fabric also simply and easily delivers long-lasting pain relief where it’s needed most.”

Achieving overall health and wellness is simplified by using Nufabrx products, as a result of replacing the hassle and cost of using pain medications, patches or creams. The materials are specifically designed for comfort and breathability, providing a close fit and ease-of-wear, while simultaneously delivering a controlled dose of medicine to the problem area.

Founded in 2011, Nufabrx was created by founder and CEO Jordan Schindler after discovering his pillowcase was contributing to his acne. Teaming up with MIT scientists, Jordan spent seven years developing proprietary technology to embed active ingredients into yarn itself to make medicinal application easier and more efficient. The patented platform offers a controlled release of the active ingredients into the skin and is proven effective for up to 25 machine wash cycles.

Posted September 24, 2019

Source: Nufabrx®

Gerber Pushes End-To-End Integrated Platform To The Next Level With New AccuMark® 2D/3D Release

TOLLAND, Conn. — September 24, 2019 — Gerber Technology pushes boundaries of innovation with a single, unique platform that fully connects the supply chain from design to production leveraging 2D/3D CAD, PLM and Industry 4.0 enabled Smart Machines. With the release of AccuMark 12.2, which has more than 46,000 users worldwide, the 50-year-old pioneer will solidify its position as the leading end-to-end platform by effectively streamlining the workflow through the ability to increase productivity, identify fit issues, and decrease the lead time from an average of 57 weeks to as little as a few days. This covers not only the area of digital product development but also the connection to both mass automated and on-demand production.

“A seamlessly integrated platform will allow users to not only see pretty pictures but be able to produce garments right away, drastically reducing the development cycle times,” said Mary McFadden, vice president of CAD Product Management at Gerber Technology. “Our customers can use their own patterns to simulate in 3D, make as many fit adjustments as needed without having to use any DXF, which is a real game changer. With 12.2, we’ve added required features that are going to strengthen the connection with not only YuniquePLM® and our Smart Machines, but also with digital printers, enabling our customers to meet every challenge.”

“Our integrated platform uniquely offers the flexibility, speed, and agility that our customers need now in order to compete and thrive,” said Karsten Newbury, chief digital strategy officer, Gerber Technology. “Our focus is singularly on the success of our customers so they can tackle the burning topics in the industry including fit, sustainability, and the need for personalization. This requires a tightly-integrated data solution. We’re continuing our aggressive roadmap with the release of AccuMark 12.2, which is going to add great value to our end-to-end platform.”

AccuMark 12.2 has been designed to fully empower the industry by enhancing Gerber’s end-to-end platform through an improved digital print workflow, several new 3D capabilities that will improve fit assessment, and offer better communication among partners and team members.

AccuMark 3D 12.2 also includes major improvements in 3D simulations. Our integrated 2D/3D solution provides the most efficient workflow for validating patterns during fit and style development. Patternmakers can seamlessly simulate patterns while making pattern corrections, even on graded sizes.

In order to combat the need for on-demand, personalized products, many companies are starting to leverage digital printing. AccuMark 12.2 offers new enhancements that will improve the digital printing process including the ability to apply barcodes and QR codes to seam allowances and PDF image option that supports spot colors.

The latest installment of the industry-leading CAD solution will also feature major updates to their cut planning software, AccuPlan™, which will further enable their customers to take on the challenges of mass production. AccuPlan 12.2 not only makes it simple to get a precise cut but, when combined with Gerber’s powerful nesting software, AccuNest™, is able to drastically reduce costs and material waste.

“Our pre-press process is at least five times more productive than it was before the AccuMark digital print workflow and we’ve gained, on average, 15 percent yield using marker making to layout the pieces for the print file,” said Jon Hickson of Digital Performance Gear. “Our art team will be twice as efficient with 12.2 since they won’t have to wait for simulations to finish every time they want to send out a concept with different art.”

With AccuMark 12.2, users will be able to:

  • Reduce time spent grading by 50% with the ability to grade proportionally.
  • Double their productivity when adding notches by using the Double Notch and Notch All Positioned functions.
  • Increase their development speed up to 5 times faster and see a 15% fabric savings when using the AccuMark digital print development workflow.

Those interested can learn all about the new features and functionalities in AccuMark 12.2 by attending Gerber’s annual ideation conference in NYC October 23-25.

Posted September 24, 2019

Source: Gerber Technology

Elevate Textiles Announces Sustainability Commitments

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — September 24, 2019 — Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high quality products and mission critical textile solutions, announced today its commitment to achieve specific sustainability targets by the year 2025 across its portfolio brands including American & Efird, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components.

Elevate Textiles announced these commitments in conjunction with their exhibiting at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Show September 25-27, Booth 4.1-G21, Hall 4.1 National Exhibition and Convention Center.

Elevate brands are committed to achieving sustainability milestones by the year 2025 in three key environmental areas — fibers, water and greenhouse gases.

Elevate’s 2025 commitments are:

  • Responsibly sourced fibers —
    • Elevate brand products will be produced using at least 80 percent sustainably sourced cottonand 50% recycled polyester content.
  • Reduced water consumption —
    • Elevate manufacturing operations will reduce its water intensity by 25 percent per unit of production.
  • Reduced greenhouse gases —
    • Elevate will join other pacesetters within the industry to join the Science Based Target (SBT) Program and set a specific greenhouse gas target of achieving a 2.5 percent per year reduction trajectory.

“We are excited to take this next step in the advancement of eco-friendly manufacturing and sustainable products,” says Per-Olof Loof, CEO of Elevate Textiles. “As innovators, our brands are driven to explore new possibilities and look for ways to offer our products with an eye to preserving the future and a focus on minimizing their impact to the environment today, while providing performance technologies and aesthetics that lead the industry. Our 2025 sustainability commitments build on the sustainability improvements we have already attained and solidify our pledge to responsible manufacturing and sustainable innovations fueled by our passion for excellence in all aspects of our operations, products and service to customers.”

Elevate Textiles Vice President Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability, Jimmy Summers; and Allen Smith, president Burlington, will present and share more details about Elevate’s commitments at Intertextile’s 2020 Sustainability Garment Supply Chain Symposium and panel discussion on September 25.

Posted September 24, 2019

Source: Elevate Textiles

Itema S.p.A. Announces Agreement For Significant Stakes In Schoch

COLZATE, Italy— September 25, 2019 — Itema — a multinational company that is part of Radici world of companies manufacturing advanced weaving solutions including weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services — announced that the company has signed the agreement for the taking over of Schochgroup. Schoch, headquartered in Italy (Ranica, Bergamo Province) and in India, is a leading producer of weaving accessories, including reeds and other components.

The operation is part of the Galaxy project, the wider strategy of Itema launched in 2017 with the target to integrate, through strategic diversifications across the whole textile supply chain, key expertise and resources for the development of weaving machines components.

Following to the acquisition of majority stakes in Lamiflex completed in 2017 and the recent agreement reached with PTMT (ex Panter), the agreement signed with Schoch group represents a further significant step for the synergic development of key weaving machine’s accessories as well as a remarkable reinforcement of Schoch commercial network. The operation formalities will be completed by the end of September.

Posted September 24, 2019

Source: Itema S.p.A.

Applied DNA Receives $1 Million Order to Supply SigNature® T Molecular Taggant for 2019-2020 Cotton Harvest Season

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — September 24, 2019 — Applied DNA Sciences Inc., a provider of PCR-based DNA solutions for product authenticity and traceability solutions, announced today that it received a $1 million order to supply SigNature® T taggant for cotton in the upcoming 2019-2020 ginning season which begins in October. The company’s SigNature T technology, paired with its genotyping and digital systems, will be used to tag, test and track the Pima cotton variety grown in the San Joaquin Valley, Calif., that is sold under the PimaCott® brand nationwide and online by the largest home goods retailer in the United States.

“We are pleased that the value of forensic traceability and genotyping for cotton continues to translate to recurring demand for tagged cotton across the home textile category,” said Dr. James A. Hayward, president and CEO of Applied DNA. “We believe the SigNature T platform, combined with our partner’s high standards in supply chain quality practices, assure them brand protection and label-claim compliance for retailers and consumers.”

The SigNature T system utilizes fully-automated DNA Transfer Systems in the “Industrial Internet of Things” design to ensure origin tagging process quality and as a basis for monitoring shipments, receipts and contract compliance. In addition to our Pima business, systems are installed in American Upland and Egyptian varietal cotton gins. While the SigNature T analysis confirms the traceability mark, a patented fiberTyping® analysis confirms cotton species from fiber to finished goods. Since 2014, and including the cotton tagged with this order, over 250 million pounds of cotton will have been tagged as the key to a total end-to-end traceability solution that is substantiated by forensic test data. Over 7,000 DNA tests have been conducted on cotton during the past five years.

Posted September 24, 2019

Source: Applied DNA

A&E Releases 100-Percent Recycled Thread Line, ECO100

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. — September 24, 2019 — Thread maker American & Efird (A&E), a portfolio company of Elevate Textiles, announced today the release of ECO100, a new line of 100-percent recycled, industrial sewing threads. The launch of this product line is driven by the company’s commitment to sustainability and a surge of sustainable product pledges and commitments by prominent brands and retailers around the world. Known in the industry as the clear choice for sustainable, ethically-made, sewing threads, A&E’s ECO100 product line, that includes Perma Core® ECO100, Anefil Poly® ECO100, and Wildcat® ECO100, is the latest example of the company supporting its customers through sustainable innovation.

Consumers expect more environmentally friendly products. Brands are responding by pledging to reduce their overall environmental impact and committing to make their products more sustainable.

“We support our customers’ sustainability goals and challenge the industry to Expect More from their thread partners.” Chris Alt, A&E President stated. “Our customers continue to look for ways to make their sewn products more sustainable. A&E’s new ECO100 sewing threads will help them do just that.”

Availability of the 100-percent recycled ECO100 thread line further bolsters an already robust selection of sustainable sewing threads A&E offers in its Eco-Driven® Thread Collection, which includes its popular REPREVE and organic thread products.

“We work hard to provide the very best sustainable and ethically manufactured, industrial sewing threads.” Alt added, “A&E is committed to providing eco-friendly sewing threads to our customers wherever they are in the world.”

Supporting many of the world’s top industrial and consumer brands with sewing thread that require strict quality and performance, A&E continues to abide by its pledge to create a better world through responsible corporate actions, environmentally protective efforts, and numerous contributions to the communities in which it operates.

Posted September 24, 2019

Source: A&E

Polynt-Reichhold Group Announces Strategic Integration Initiative In The Americas

CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. — September 19, 2019 — Polynt-Reichhold Group — a global supplier of composite materials, intermediate chemicals, coating resins, thermosetting composites, gel coats, and niche chemical specialties — announced today its decision to expand the successful integrated business model it employs in Europe and Asia to its operations in the Americas by investing in local production of maleic and phthalic anhydride intermediates.

Rosario Valido, group president and CEO commented: “With the successful merger of the worldwide composites activities of Polynt and Reichhold, we can now take the next step to strengthen our competitive position in the Americas and will purchase capacity or build maleic and phthalic plants with total combined capacity above 100 KT/y. Integrating intermediates and resin production has allowed the group to gain a leadership position in the European composites business. This new opportunity allows the Group to leverage our proprietary technologies and deep experience operating intermediates facilities in Europe and Asia. We are well positioned to transfer these strategic capabilities to the Americas to supply the basic raw materials of maleic and phthalic to serve our 18 composites manufacturing sites in the region.”

Posted September 23, 2019

Source: Polynt-Reichhold Group

CSP VICTALL Receives JEC Innovation Award

TANGSHAN, China/AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — September 19, 2019 — CSP VICTALL today announced it has been awarded the coveted CCE-JEC Innovation Award for its advanced composite pickup box. The box, currently in production on Jiangling Motors Corp.’s (JMC) Yuhu 3 and Yuhu 5 pickup trucks, is the first such use of composites in the Chinese automotive industry. The composite box developed by CSP VICTALL solves the issues of heavy weight, low corrosion resistance and high cost for pickup boxes traditionally made of metal.

The innovative composite product uses integrated sheet molding compound (SMC) that is molded into the desired geometry in just one step, significantly reducing production cycle time and the number of molds required. The composite material is easier to mold, allows for more complex shapes, and is far more resistant to dents, punctures and rust than steel or aluminum. The Yuhu composite pickup box is 30 percent lighter than a similar box stamped in steel.

“We are so honored to receive this important recognition from the JEC and the CCE,” said Song Changjiang, general manager of CSP Victall. “This composite pickup box is a benchmark for composites use in the Chinese market, and just one example of the innovations that can be achieved using composites in place of metal.”

CSP Victall’s award-winning composite pickup box is the result of a two-year collaboration project between CSP Victall and JMC. The R&D team of CSP VICTALL provided comprehensive solutions for JMC in raw material development, manufacturing processes and product design. With its success in developing similar products in the North American market, Continental Structural Plastics, the parent company of CSP VICTALL, also provided support for the project.

“Through our expertise in advanced composite formulations, as well as automotive component design and engineering, we are well-positioned to collaborate with automakers throughout China to provide innovative solutions to challenges related to weight, emissions regulations and design,” added Changjiang.

Created in 1998, the JEC World Innovation Awards identify, promote and reward the most innovate composite solutions in the world. The selection criteria include technical excellence, exemplarity of the chain of partners, market potential and originality.

Posted September 23, 2019

Source: CSP VICTALL

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