Xaar Donates To Arthur Rank Hospice And Cancer Research UK

CAMBRIDGE, England — September 17, 2019 — Xaar plc has donated £4,000 to share equally between Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Cancer Research UK.

Xaar established a charity giving fund in 2012 to ensure the company’s donations reflected employees’ wishes. All employees from Xaar’s Cambridge and Huntingdon sites were able to nominate and vote for the charity they wanted to support.

Local charity, Arthur Rank Hospice supports people in Cambridgeshire living with a life-limiting illness and those who need end-of-life care. Their extensive range of services are delivered free of charge to patients and their loved ones. As a charity they need to secure £8.25 million every year to deliver their specialist, community-based care. Around half of this comes from commissioned income, with the other half through the passionate efforts and support of the local community.

“We are very grateful to receive this incredible donation of £2,000 from Xaar,” said Emma Bray, corporate fundraiser at Arthur Rank Hospice. “The amount donated could fund an eight-week program for one of our day therapy patients and two nights of vital Hospice at Home care in people’s own homes. Thank you to everyone at Xaar — you are helping us provide care that makes a real difference to the patients and families we care for.”

Established in 2002, Cancer Research UK has become the world’s largest independent research charity focused on cancer. The charity funds pioneering research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and has helped to save millions of lives.

On receipt of the £2,000 donation, Hannah Khan, Cancer Research UK supporter contact advisor said: “Cancer Research UK relies solely on charitable donations and fundraising activities from the community and our corporate partners. Therefore, we want to say a big thank you to everyone at Xaar who chose to support us, and we are very grateful for the generous donation.”

“Our employees were asked to choose a charity that provides benefits to our local community or has a specific connection to them or their family,” said Xaar HR Director Anne Neave. “We are delighted to be able to support both Arthur Rank Hospice and Cancer Research UK this year and we hope our contributions will help both charities continue their great work.”

Posted September 17, 2019

Source: Xaar

Ascend Performance Materials To Launch New Vydyne® XHT, LCPA And HTPA At K 2019

HOUSTON — September 17, 2019 — Ascend Performance Materials today announced plans to launch several new specialty polyamides at K 2019 to meet the growing needs of its customers. Among the new products are Vydyne® XHT, long-chain polyamides and high-temperature polyamides.

Vydyne XHT, a new portfolio of heat-stabilized polyamide 66 and copolymers, is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure to temperatures up to 230°C. Using a combination of unique polymer chemistries and a multi-stage heat stabilization technology, XHT products push the boundaries of temperature resistance without sacrificing the processability, durability and mechanical properties PA66 is known for.

“Consistent high heat performance is critical in under-the-hood applications to accommodate for various load, torque and speed conditions in engines,” said Vikram Gopal, Ascend’s senior vice president of technology. “We created Vydyne XHT to perform across a broad operating window for our customers, who are today limited to products with narrow operating windows and poor performance outside those windows.”

The Vydyne XHT portfolio includes four glass-filled grades ideal for use in demanding automotive applications, such as charge air coolers, integrated air intake manifolds, exhaust gas recirculators and resonators. All XHT grades exhibit excellent flow and are regrindable, allowing excess material to be reprocessed, thus improving production efficiency.

Ascend will also introduce a new portfolio of PA610 and PA612 long-chain polyamides. With low moisture absorption, high chemical and UV resistance, Ascend’s LCPA are engineered for a variety of applications, including monofilaments, battery seals, cable ties, automotive cooling and fuel connectors, and sporting goods.

“Our customers are driving innovation and meeting increasing demands across the industries they serve,” said Phil McDivitt, Ascend’s president and CEO. “In turn, we are building off our vertical integration and strong position in PA66 to bring the greater reliability, functionality and flexibility to make that innovation possible.”

The company is also expanding into high-temperature polyamides. Ascend’s new HTPA grades offer higher strength, stiffness, chemical- and temperature-resistance for metal replacement and high-heat automotive applications.

Ascend sales and technical representatives will be at the company’s stand 6A07 at K 2019 in Dusseldorf from October 16-23.

Posted September 17, 2019

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

When Innovation Meets Passion: 
Canclini 1925 Weaves Italian Excellence Through Quality, Style And Service

COMO, Italy — September 17, 2019 — Search for quality, the ability to interpret elegance and a product inspired by tradition, though always trendy: these are the distinctive traits which define the vocation of Canclini 1925, a point of reference worldwide for shirt fabric manufacturing. This expertise is implemented through dynamic creativity and 100-percent Made in Italy artisan craft. These are the foundations which make the history and capability of Canclini 1925 unique, as standard bearer for everlasting style.

All this results from an authentic family tradition which, for three generations, has been the driving force of the company, shaping each collection. This passion is at the service of tireless search in terms of style and technology which underlies the whole Canclini 1925 innovative approach. The goal is to offer, through its fabrics, an inimitable experience, “creating wellbeing” and emotion through touch alone, respecting the environment and humans.

Founded in 1925, Canclini has always been a company able to combine extraordinary creativity and product care, established as a silk factory in the Como region. This tradition was renewed in the 1960s with the shift to the cotton sector, aiming more and more at customer service, developing a partnership and trust relation. Working with Canclini 1925 means reaching into the tradition of a family which has always been passionate about its work, dynamic, creative and focused on continuous innovation.

These are distinctive and qualifying elements in the Canclini 1925 approach. An approach which, in line with the research and development pathway on which the company has always invested substantial resources, also involves considerable attention the topic of environmental and social accountability. This commitment is confirmed by numerous and prestigious certifications in the company portfolio, starting from the careful selection of raw materials to its social commitment. More specifically, Canclini 1925 has been awarded the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), SUPIMA COTTON (the Pima “Gossypium Barbadense” cotton, classified as Extra-long Staple) certifications, following the Standard 100 by OECO-TEX®, BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) and GRS (Global Recycle Standard). A comprehensive range of tools which, combined with its in-house know-how and expertise capital, enhances the portfolio of Canclini 1925 branded innovations.

This accountability approach also encompasses the social area with the association “Un sorriso in più” (“One extra smile”). Founded and managed by the company, it is a non-profit organisation engaged in projects which include assistance in nursing homes to elderly persons without family ties, as well as in the support to children living difficult and disadvantaged family situations, focusing its activity on “human life quality”.

The uniqueness generated by this meeting between tradition and innovation is the driving force behind corporate research, as well as the truly distinctive reason for its style and technology development. The high-performance looms and technologies used make the company strong and flexible enough for contemporary market requirements. The trademark passion of the Canclini family completes the picture within which the company operates, true to an approach which is at the same time artisan and high-tech, a point of reference in Italy and worldwide.

Thanks to its substantial manufacturing capacity, Canclini today is present on all of the most influential shirt markets worldwide, and – with its new Blue 1925 line – also in the denim world. In this way the company has succeeded in positioning itself among major players in textile manufacturing, authentically Italian because of its far- sighted business vision, care for details and production flexibility. It is the approach that, over the years, has allowed the group to take over important enterprises in the sector, for example Hausmann-Moos and Profilo Tessile, Maglificio Mida and Grandi & Rubinelli.

According to Simone Canclini, CEO of Canclini 1925: “What characterizes the Canclini 1925 spirit is first and foremost genuine passion driven by our inspiring principles: quality, style and service. These elements have allowed us to become and remain a point of reference worldwide, to rediscover the everyday — basic and exciting — emotion of choosing a special shirt”.

Posted September 17, 2019

Source: Canclini 1925

Joni Johnson-Peret Named New Vice President Of Sales By The Airtex Group — Acme Made Brand

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — September 16, 2019 — The Airtex Group — a Minneapolis-based national designer and manufacturer of custom home textile goods and sewn products — and its brand Acme Made — provider of high quality backpacks, accessories for tablets and laptops and lifestyle bags — announced today that Joni Johnson-Peret joined The Airtex Group | Acme Made as vice president of sales. Johnson-Peret’s responsibilities will encompass sales team leadership, accelerating revenue growth through expanded presence in current channels, and development of new channels, which includes proactively targeting new customers who fit within The Airtex Group’s ideal customer market segments.

Johnson-Peret brings more than 20 years of sales and leadership experience to The Airtex Group | Acme Made selling product lines and services at Animal Adventure, Garven Design Group, Compass Marketing and JL Buchanan. Throughout her career, Johnson-Peret has focused on major product categories including home décor, soft furniture and other textile categories, including toys.

“Joni is a perfect fit for our culture and we’re excited about adding her talents to our leadership team ,” said Michael Noer, president of The Airtex Group. “We will look to Joni’s leadership and experience as we drive for continued growth for The Airtex Group and Acme Made.”

Posted September 17, 2019

Source: The Airtex Group and Acme Made

Aurora To Showcase Its Wide-Width Finishing And Coating Capabilities For Textiles At IFAI Expo 2019

YORKVILLE, Ill. — September 17, 2019 — At IFAI Expo 2019, Aurora Specialty Textiles Group will showcase several of the next-generation, custom-coating capabilities and products the company has engineered to meet the evolving needs of the pressure sensitive tape, industrial belt, home furnishings and printable textiles industries.

Visit Booth A-1025 at The Orange County Convention Center, South Concourse, in Orlando, Fla., to learn more about Aurora’s technical finishes and the company’s research & development group that specializes in helping companies develop and introduce new products to market.

The IFAI show is also an opportunity to meet Aurora’s new president Marcia Ayala. In July of this year, Ayala was promoted from vice president of the company to company president.

“The sectors of the textile industry we serve are evolving rapidly and I’m looking forward to the IFAI show and the opportunity to discuss Aurora’s capabilities and the many innovative methods we’ve developed to help our customers find solutions to their product needs,” Ayala said.

Aurora provides a wide variety of finishes — water repellency, antimicrobial and FR, to name a few — and is well-known for engineering industrial belting and printable textiles, as well as backings for pressure sensitive tape fabrics. Aurora has a manufacturing operation in Yorkville, Ill., featuring  state-of-the-art technology.

In the printable textiles category, samples of Aurora’s Expressions canvas line will be on display at IFAI Expo 2019. Treated with a proprietary coating developed by Aurora, Expressions has been engineered to maximize print output and throughput with today’s newest digital printing equipment. The entire line is cross-compatible with the latest generation of latex, solvent/eco-solvent and UV printers without sacrificing quality or productivity.

Attending the show on behalf of Aurora are Ayala; Mark Noles, sales account manager; Jack Gaches, purchasing & logistics manager; Vlad Antal, director process and product development; and Erik Nees, sales representative.

Posted September 17, 2019

Source: Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc.

Institut Für Textiltechnik Of RWTH Aachen University’s (ITA’s) Sven Schöfer Wins Innovation Prize

ANDOVER, Mass. — September 17, 2019 — In fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) production, stamp forming is one of the most economical processes for automated large-scale production, for example in the BMW i-series. However, the current processes are susceptible to draping errors and a high proportion of waste. An innovative process developed at the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University, short ITA, can now significantly reduce the scrap rate and reduce the waste rate of high-priced reinforcing textiles, such as carbon fiber textiles, by up to 50 percent. Sven Schöfer from ITA achieved this effect with his work “Development of a textile-based material feed to increase the preform quality during stamp forming of reinforcing layers”. On September 10, 2019, he won the third AVK Innovation Prize in the “Research and Science” category at Composite Europe in Stuttgart, Germany.

How does the current process work?

In stamp forming, clamping grippers are usually used in industry to feed the stacked individual layers to the forming process and position them on the lower tool via a clamping frame or hold-down device. Due to the clamping grippers, the cutting proportion of cost-intensive reinforcing textiles is high, as additional material at the textile edge is necessary with clamping systems. Other approaches to feeding the reinforcing semi-finished product during forming and simultaneously improving the draping quality are also not economical: they are usually only designed for certain textile cuts, cannot be automated, are prone to errors or are expensive special solutions.

There is currently no system in the industry that can apply retention forces along a final contour with low waste and remains flexible in terms of geometry.

Solution through the innovative approach of Sven Schöfer

The innovative process developed by Sven Schöfer works with a detachable textile joint, a so-called tufting seam. It allows the single layers to slide off during the forming process under a retention force dependent on the seam design.

This reduces or completely eliminates draping errors in previously critical areas, even with complex preform geometries. This leads to a significant increase in preform quality and a reduction in scrap rates. The process is also highly efficient, as tensile forces can be applied to any component geometry on near-net-shape blanks. This reduces the material input by up to 50 percent.

Already in 2018, the ITA together with the Institute for Lightweight Construction with Hybrid Systems, University of Paderborn, was awarded the first AVK Innovation Prize in the category “Research and Science”. In 2018, the ITA alone won the second innovation prize in the same category.

Background

AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, awards innovations in the field of Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) / Composites The Innovation Awards aim to promote the development of new products/components and applications using fibre reinforced plastics as well as new procedures and processes for manufacturing these FRP products. A further award will be presented to universities and institutes for outstanding work in the area of scientific research. “Sustainability” is another important aspect of each submission considered by the judges.

Posted September 17, 2019

Source: Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University, (ITA)

Polartec Announces 2019 Apex Design Award Winners

ANDOVER, Mass. — September 17, 2019 — Polartec, the provider of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, has announced the winners of its 2019 Polartec Apex Awards, an annual design award program celebrating the finest products made from Polartec fabrics. The winning products were selected based on skilled and creative uses of Polartec fabric technologies.

The winners are:

  • 66ºNorth x Ganni Kria NeoShell Jacket, a collaboration merging Icelandic technical know-how with Danish style, referencing 66ºNorth’s first outdoor performance jacket from the 90s, with Polartec® NeoShell®, the most breathable waterproof fabric
  • 8Js Jackie Driver Blazer, a technical reinterpretation of the classic menswear style from the emerging motorsports-inspired Italian fashion label, constructed from highly breathable and water resistant Polartec Power Shield® Pro soft shell, with breathable military-grade Polartec Alpha® insulation
  • Bally Super Smash Techno Jacket, a masterpiece of three Polartec technologies––Polartec NeoShell breathable waterproof exterior, military-grade Polartec® Alpha® insulation, and cozy Polartec micro fleece lining––from the Swiss fashion brand
  • Burton Mine77 Power Air Top and Pants, a versatile top and bottom combo employing new Polartec Power Air™ fabric which encapsulates air to regulate body heat while minimizing fiber shedding, part of Jake Burton’s Mine77 signature product collection
  • Crazy Idea T-Shirt Delta Woman, a technical shirt from the Italian ski touring company, designed for summer training, with Polartec Delta™ cooling fabric
  • Diadora N9000 H Leo Colacicco, an innovative version of Diadora’s original running shoe, with a striking Polartec Thermal Pro® shearling fleece upper and nubuck details
  • Dudley Stephens Ashford Poncho, an elevated poncho silhouette with a stand-up collar and flattering cut, wearable over the shoulders or zipped for indoor-outdoor versatility, made of a Polartec Thermal Pro fleece with a curly pile aesthetic
  • Fusalp Monza Combinasion, a Formula 1-inspired ski suit made of breathable military-grade Polartec Alpha insulation for a combination of thermoregulation, lightweight free movement and slenderness from the French ski apparel brand
  • Giro Emerge, Jackson, Range, Union, Vue and Zone MIPS, premium snow helmets lined with Polartec Power Grid fabric for ultimate fit, moisture management and temperature regulation
  • Globe Polartec Crew, a crewneck sweater with a complex design featuring a unique patchwork construction of Polartec Thermal Pro fleeces from the Australian skate and surf brand
  • LC23 Coat Thermal Pro, a smart trench coat made of a Polartec Thermal Pro fleece with a sweater knit aesthetic, from the emerging Italian fashion label
  • No Bull Soft Shell Jacket, a versatile full-zip hooded jacket made of highly breathable and water-resistant Polartec Power Shield Pro fabric for comfort throughout a wide range of conditions and activity levels, from the athletic training brand
  • Santini Adapt Bib Tight, Vega Multi Jacket, Alpha Baselayer, and Alpha Under Gloves, advanced cold weather cycling solutions including a bib tight made of a new compression version of Polartec Power Wool™, baselayers and under-gloves made of only Polartec® Alpha Direct insulation, and a jacket made of Polartec Power Shield Pro, all providing exceptional breathability, moisture management and thermoregulation in diverse climatic conditions from the Italian cycling brand

Every winner is an embodiment of Polartec fabric innovation and design inspiration, celebrating the science of fabric and art of apparel. The winning designers are being recognized with a Malden statue, an industry award unlike any other.

Posted September 17, 2019

Source: Polartec

Bally Ribbon Mills To Display High Performance 3D Woven Composites At CAMX 2019

BALLY, Pa. — September 17, 2019 — Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) — an industry supplier of design, development, and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics — announced that it will showcase its high-quality, high-performance products at CAMX 2019, taking place September 23-26, 2019 in Anaheim, Calif. BRM experts will be on hand in booth F62 to discuss the company’s 3D woven joints, thermal protection systems (TPS), and other 3D structures.

BRM uses 3D continuous weaving to creating new joint structures and improving existing joints. Delivering the optimal blend of strength, durability, and structural integrity, BRM’s 3D woven joints are available in “Pi – π,” double “T,” “H,” and other complex net shapes. 3D woven joints from BRM lower weight and cost without sacrificing integrity and performance. Because of the nature of the 3D weave, strength and support is translated in all 3 dimensions, thus enabling the join to reinforce the strength along the load paths of the sub-structures being joined together. These 3D woven shapes for joining can be tailored to suit the architecture of the structure itself, as well as the sub-components being joined.

3D woven composites by BRM are particularly successful in aviation heat shield applications such as thermal protection systems. These systems are mission-critical components, particularly in space exploration vehicles, and 3D woven composites reduce weight and cost while maintaining excellent performance in TPS systems. The ability to vary yarn types, density, thickness, and width, as well as resin type, allows BRM to create fully customizable TPS to fit each specific mission or application’s needs.

Along with TPS systems, 3D woven components also function well as engine parts in aircraft. Replacing traditional titanium engine components with 3D woven carbon fiber composites serves to reduce weight and therefore lifetime cost, all while meeting the rigorous demands of manufacturing and use.

For more information, speak with BRM experts in booth F62 at CAMX 2019 or visit https://www.ballyribbon.com/.

Posted September 17, 2019

Source: Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM)

Pantone Adds 294 Colors To Pantone Matching System™ To Expand Library To More Than 2,100 Colors

CARLSTADT, N.J. — September 17, 2019 — Pantone LLC today introduced an expanded array of color to the Pantone Matching System™ (PMS). The addition of 294 trend-relevant colors creates a library of more than 2,100 colors, including improved cross-referencing to Pantone’s Fashion, Home + Interiors (FHI) system and allows for more design flexibility throughout the production and supply chain.

Marking the first addition of colors to the Pantone Matching System since 2016, these new colors offer graphic and product designers, brands, printers, converters and ink manufacturers unique benefits for every creative and professional need, and an even more seamless process to transition from between physical and digital mediums. Combining the stability and consistency of physical Pantone color guides and the expansive, easily cross-referenced digital Pantone color libraries, this new expansion offers users the opportunity to create truly cross-platform designs from inspiration to production, allowing them to color with confidence.

Key features from the addition of these new colors for PMS include:

  • Trend-Relevant Colors with Tighter Production Links: The addition of basic colors (neutrals, tans, grays, navy, blacks) allows for additional achievability of colors throughout the design process while maintaining close proximity to upcoming trends.
  • Color Accuracy – Down to the DNA: The latest Pantone color guides are the most stable and consistent printed colors, matching the master standard digital data with all-new and updated cross-referenced data for closer parity between physical and digital formats.
  • All Pantone Colors Online and Now: Designers can access all PMS Colors, including the addition of all-new 294 PMS colors and all FHI colors, in real-time through the Pantone Extension for Adobe Creative Cloud available through the Adobe Exchange for Creative Cloud Marketplace.

We are also excited to announce that designers will now be able to access and use the most up-to-date Pantone color libraries right within the latest version of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. A new Pantone Extension for Adobe Creative Cloud allows users to search both PMS and FHI color systems to easily convert CMYK, RGB, and Hex values to Pantone colors. In addition, users are able to build color palettes of Pantone Colors that can be saved and stored, allowing creative teams to share and re-use color palettes when using the extension in Adobe Creative Cloud.

“By integrating the full Pantone experience, including the 294 new colors added to the Graphics library into Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, the Pantone Extension for Adobe Creative Cloud delivers simple, intuitive & collaborative color workflow management for designers, said Adobe Senior Director of Partner Ecosystem Vijay Vachani. “Adobe and Pantone are excited to explore more opportunities to improve the everyday lives of our shared customers.”

“We are always attuned to the changing market and the needs of our creative customers. As a result, we are excited to create an even more efficient workflow as we roll out new colors for the graphic arts and improved cross-referencing between Pantone’s PMS and FHI color systems.” said Adrián Fernández, vice president and general manager of Pantone. “Adding the launch of the Pantone  Extension for Adobe Creative Cloud to this mix will enhance the ability to identify, communicate and verify colors both physically and digitally in the Pantone universe.”

Posted September 17, 2019

Source: Pantone LLC

CARBIOS To Present At The XXV Enzyme Engineering Conference In Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

CLERMONT-FERRAND, France — September 16, 2019 — CARBIOS — a company pioneering new bio-industrial solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile — will present the company’s innovative enzymatic process for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic recycling at the XXV Enzyme Engineering Conference in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.

CARBIOS Chief Scientific Officer Prof. Alain Marty will explain the development of novel enzymes allowing PET plastics such as bottles, packaging and textiles to be recycled in an eco-responsible way. Drawing on the company’s proprietary enzyme engineering technologies and the extensive experience of its team and partners, CARBIOS has developed a breakthrough solution to infinitely recycle all kind of PET plastics and polyester fibers.

Enzymes are ubiquitous in our modern industry, but they have never been applied to the lifecycle of plastics. CARBIOS is an early player to bridge this gap and bring a game changing answer to the global plastic pollution crisis by creating a genuine circular economy. CARBIOS enzymes can breakdown PET waste into its basic components, which can then be used in any original application. This resource conserving approach can make an important contribution to sustainability.

“Our advances foreshadow the industrial deployment of a revolutionary technology which will allow improved recycling for some of the most commonly used plastics,” commented Jean-Claude Lumaret, CEO of CARBIOS. “Our goal is to provide consumers and corporates with an efficient and competitive circular economy solution that can help tackle the global plastic pollution crisis.

“We believe that enzymatic engineering can provide a disruptive industrial solution combining improved recycling performance with the highest sustainability standards,” said Prof. Alain Marty, CSO of CARBIOS.

Posted September 17, 2019

Source: CARBIOS

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