Gerber Technology Makes a Huge Leap in 3D Technology for Pattern Designers with AccuMark® 12.1 Release

TOLLAND, Conn. — June 11, 2019 — Gerber Technology announces the release of AccuMark 3D version 12.1. The most trusted name in fashion software is empowering users to virtually visualize a design concept quickly. This enables them to make real-time design iterations, reduce their sampling time, and integrate the flow of data from design to manufacturing to get new styles to market faster than ever before. In fashion and apparel, 3D technology can be a game changing enabler as the demand to move from concept to production is accelerating faster than ever before to stay ahead of what is trending. While speed has become a new mantra, consumers are looking for experiences, personalized products and brands who strive to bring fashion to market fast but also in a sustainable and socially conscious way. “Our customers are embracing a new pace in the way they design, develop and produce fashion,” said Mary McFadden, Vice President of CAD Product Management at Gerber Technology. “We are leading the way, innovating rapidly, and launching key features like our newest AccuMark 3D that leverages our best in class Avametric simulation technology. With these innovations, our customers are finding AccuMark 3D can be trusted as a reliable fit tool as simulations expose pattern and fit errors that need to be fixed.”

Technology has become a key enabler in empowering leaders in the fashion and apparel industry to set trends and transform the entire process from creative conception through production and ultimately to the consumer purchase. “We implemented Gerber’s software solutions to help decrease cycle times and reduce our sample costs,” said Marta Bosch, Chief Operation Officer at Happypunt. “Our team has been pleased with the pace Gerber is responding with updates and new features to help us realize greater overall efficiency in our product development process.”

The recent release is a significant step forward in the AccuMark 3D platform. Users can trust that the 3D model they see on screen is actually production ready, not just a beautiful rendering. This makes pattern validation easier and faster than ever, adding 3D simulations within Gerber’s core AccuMark 2D pattern design software (PDS). In version 12.1, updates made in 2D are quickly visualized and tested with tension mapping in 3D to ensure the perfect fit and improve speed in the design process. Now pattern makers see production patterns in the same window as the 3D simulation, which ensures accuracy of the final product and increases efficiency in the overall product design and development workflow. Coupling 3D visualization with 2D patterns ensures the garment can be produced technically correct without any additional operation saving brands time and allowing them to deliver on their promise of high-quality garments in a more sustainable way.

The 3D simulations can also be exported as a shareable file that allows team members without AccuMark to view it in 3D. The file can be viewed within applications like Gerber’s YuniquePLM® where product teams can add comments and annotations. Recent updates also enable AccuMark to be launched from within YuniquePLM, improving collaboration and enabling quicker iterations on styles.

Posted June 11, 2019

Source: Gerber Technology

Milliken & Company To Acquire Polartec From Versa Capital Management

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — June 11, 2019 — Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of textile expertise, today announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Polartec LLC, a strong global brand known for its innovative performance textiles for outdoor and military apparel, from Versa Capital Management LLC. The acquisition is expected to close in June. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Andover, Mass., the Polartec brand carries a respected portfolio of fabric technologies for outdoor apparel, from performance-driven and consumer-focused textiles, to flame-resistant, workwear and military-grade fabrics.

The addition of the Polartec brand — particularly its outdoor and fleece textiles — rounds out Milliken’s comprehensive portfolio, allowing the company to deliver unprecedented access to a range of performance textiles for consumers, industrial workers and military personnel around the world.

“Polartec brings a wealth of new and respected outdoor textile expertise to complement Milliken’s strengths,” shared Halsey Cook, president and CEO of Milliken & Company. “The strategic acquisition broadens our textile capabilities with a product offering to now include fleece and soft-shell outerwear, among others, allowing us to grow in new and exciting spaces.”

“With more than 150 years of textile innovation, Milliken is the best possible ‘natural owner’ of a brand with Polartec’s pedigree. I look forward to supporting the integration,” said Polartec CEO Gary Smith. “I’m grateful to Versa Capital Management for their support in realizing Polartec’s full potential, and I’m extremely proud of the global Polartec team for their dedication and hard work that put the company in the position it is in today.”

“We look forward to growing Polartec’s strong brand at Milliken,” said Jeff Price, president of Milliken’s Performance and Protective Textiles Division. “Polartec expands our regional manufacturing reach and grows our technological expertise, enabling us to further deliver innovative performance textiles to the global market.”

“Milliken provides the perfect platform to ensure the continuation and acceleration of the success of the Polartec brand after years of complex and transformative business repositioning by Gary Smith and his team,” said Greg Segall, CEO of Versa and chairman of Polartec. “It has been a great collaboration with Gary and all of Polartec’s valued employees, and we are proud of all that has been accomplished during Versa’s ownership — notably the feat of reviving an American textile icon and powerful global brand into an enterprise equipped to succeed in today’s highly competitive markets. Milliken is the ideal long-term owner for Polartec, and we look forward to seeing the two companies achieve big things together.”

Versa acquired the assets of the former Malden Mills in 2007 through the then 101-year-old textile manufacturer’s third reorganization. Working with management, the business was transformed, renaming the company Polartec, reorienting it toward a technology- and innovation-led growth strategy, and revamping the company’s leadership, operations, manufacturing footprint and customer relationships.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

Versa and Polartec were advised by Lazard Middle Market and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. Milliken & Company was represented by Jones Day LLP.

Posted June 11, 2019

Source: Milliken & Company

ITMF: Shipments Of New Textile Machinery Followed Various Trends In 2018

ZURICH — June 11, 2019 — Global shipments of new short-staple spindles and open-end rotors increased by +1.5 percent and +13 percent in 2018, respectively. The number of shipped draw-texturing spindles rose by +50 percent and deliveries of shuttle-less looms improved by +39 percent. Shipments of long-staple spindles, circular knitting machines, and electronic flat knitting machines decreased by -27 percent, -4 percent and -20 percent, respectively. In the finishing segment, the sum of machines shipped worldwide in the category “fabric continuous” and “fabric discontinuous” fell by -0.5 percent and -1.5 percent year-on-year, respectively.

These are the main results of the 41th annual International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics (ITMSS) just released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). The report covers six segments of textile machinery, namely spinning, draw-texturing, weaving, large circular knitting, flat knitting and finishing. A summary of the findings for each category is presented below. The 2018 survey has been compiled in cooperation with more than 200 textile machinery manufacturers representing a comprehensive measure of world production.

Spinning Machinery
The total number of shipped short-staple spindles increased by about 126,000 units to a level of 8.66 million. Shipments increased for the second consecutive year, but the global trend slowed down. Most of the new short-staple spindles (92 percent) were shipped to Asia & Oceania where delivery decreased by -2 percent. The most dynamic destinations recorded in 2018 were Korea, Rep, Turkey, Vietnam and Egypt with increases of +834 percent, +306 percent, +290 percent, +285 percent, respectively. The six largest investors in the short-staple segment were China, India, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.

Global shipments of long-staple (wool) spindles decreased from 165,000 in 2017 to nearly 120,000 in 2018. This effect was mainly driven by a drop in deliveries to Asia & Oceania (-48,000 units). This region remained the strongest destination for this type of machinery but deliveries to China and Iran dropped by -60 percent. The biggest investors were Turkey, Iran, China, Italy, and Vietnam.

Some 721,000 open-end rotors were shipped worldwide in 2018. This represents an 83,000-units increase compared to 2017. 91 percent of global shipments went to Asia & Oceania where the share to total deliveries improved by +20 percent to 658,000 rotors. However, China, the world’s largest investor in open-end rotors, increased its investments by +7 percent in 2018 while deliveries to Thailand, Malaysia, and Egypt rose by over 3 times.

Texturing Machinery
Global shipments of single heater draw-texturing spindles (mainly used for polyamide filaments) increased by +48 percent from nearly 15,500 in 2017 to 22,800 in 2018. With a share of 91 percent, Asia & Oceania was the strongest destination for single heater draw-texturing spindles. China and Japan were the main investors in this segment with a share of 68 percent and 11 percent of global deliveries, respectively.

In the category of double heater draw-texturing spindles (mainly used for polyester filaments) the positive trend continues and global shipments increased by +50 percent on an annual basis to about 490,000 spindles. Asia’s share of worldwide shipments grew to 93 percent. Thereby, China remained the largest investor accounting for 68 percent of global shipments.

Weaving Machinery
In 2018, worldwide shipments of shuttle-less looms increased by 39 percent to 133,500 units. Thereby, shipments of air-jet and water-jet looms increased by +21 percent to 32,750 and +91 percent to 69,240, respectively. The deliveries of rapier/projectile looms dropped by -5 percent to 31,560. The main destination for shuttleless looms in 2018 was Asia & Oceania with 93 percent of all worldwide deliveries. 92 percent of all water-jet looms, 83 percent of all rapier/projectile looms, and 99 percent of all Air-jet looms went to that region. The main investors were China and India in all three categories. Deliveries of weaving machines to the two countries reached 81 percent of total deliveries. Turkey and Bangladesh further played an important role in the rapier/projectile segment with a combined 18 percent of global shipments.

Circular & Flat Knitting Machinery
Global shipments of large circular knitting machines fell by 4 percent to 26,300 units in 2018. Asia & Oceania was also the world’s leading investor in this category with 85 percent of all new circular knitting machines shipped to the region. With 48 percent of worldwide deliveries, China was the largest investor. India and Vietnam ranked second and third with 2,680 and 1,440 units, respectively.

In 2018, the segment of electronic flat knitting machines decreased by -20 percent to around 160,000 machines. Asia & Oceania was the main destination for these machines with a share of 95 percent of world shipments. China remained the world’s largest investor. The country kept its global share of 86 percent of worldwide shipments despite a decrease in investments from 154,850 units to 122,550 units.

Finishing Machinery
In the segment of fabrics continuous, shipments of Washing (stand-alone), Singeing Line, Relax Dryers/Tumblers, Tenters, and Sanforizers/Compacters increased in 2018 by +58 percent, +20 percent, +9 percent, +3 percent, and +1 percent, respectively. Deliveries in the other sub-segments decreased. In the category “fabrics discontinuous”, shipments of Air-jet dyeing machines increased by +16 percent and deliveries of Overflow dyeing and Jigger dyeing/Beam dyeing machines fell by -7 percent and -19 percent respectively.

Posted June 11, 2019

Source: ITMF

Myant’s Made-In-Canada Textile Computing To Be Integrated Into Canadian Tire’s Brands, Including Helly Hansen, Dakota And Woods

TORONTO — May 24, 2019 — Retailer Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. (CTC) and Myant Inc., an innovator in Textile Computing™, are pleased to announce their partnership to introduce wearable computing and smart textiles to CTC’s family of leading retail brands.

Myant’s proprietary fiber-based innovations will be brought to consumers in Helly Hansen, Woods and Dakota products to keep Canadians safer, more comfortable, and ultimately, healthier. These solutions will use Myant’s SKIIN Textile Computing™ platform that integrates biometric sensors, heat generation technology and electroluminescence into everyday clothing. This partnership will introduce apparel and footwear that keeps customers warmer, lights up at night to keep them more visible, and connects with smart devices to record performance and health information from heart rate to blood oxygen levels.

By partnering with Myant, CTC furthers its commitment to provide customers with new and innovative products and solutions for everyday life, including pedestrian and cyclist safety at Canadian Tire, Dakota workwear at Mark’s, outdoor apparel from Helly Hansen and Woods, available at SportChek. The result is a significant step forward in developing next generation Connected Health, Connected Worker and Connected Home applications.

“Smart textiles will allow footwear and apparel to reach new heights in terms of safety, health and performance. CTC and our family of brands are committed to investing to bring these innovations to our customers around the world,” said Allan MacDonald, executive vice president, Retail, CTC.

“Myant’s long-term vision is to build a new platform for human-computer interaction that helps individuals manage and anticipate their health and wellness 24 hours a day, throughout their lives. Canadian Tire and its portfolio of retail banners is a natural partner in this endeavour given its central role in the lives of millions in Canada and beyond, from the hockey rink and the gym through to our homes and our clothing,” said Tony Chahine, CEO and founder, Myant Inc.

Posted June 10, 2019

Source: Canadian Tire Corp.

Eriez® Becomes Majority Shareholder Of FaultCurrent Ltd.

ERIE, Pa.— June 10, 2019 — Eriez® President and CEO Tim Shuttleworth announced that the company is now the majority shareholder of FaultCurrent Ltd. Based in the United Kingdom, FaultCurrent developed a unique passive magnetic fault current limiter called the pmFCL. Its innovative design uses permanent magnets at its core to provide a reliable, robust and energy efficient solution for electrical power grid reinforcement.

Shuttleworth says, “Making this investment in FaultCurrent Ltd. was a natural choice for Eriez as we are constantly developing and investing in breakthrough products that keep us on the cutting edge.”

The pmFCL protects utility electrical distribution networks from unanticipated power surges and new demands placed on aging and already overburdened electrical infrastructures from the connection of distributed energy sources. The patented technology behind this next generation fault current limiter has been achieved through a combination of magnetic engineering insights, including using ferrite permanent magnets to saturate a network of inductors.

The pmFCL provides additional fault current headroom, presenting a low impedance during normal “in service” current flows until an abnormal fault current instantaneously forces the device into a higher impedance state, and in doing so, allows time for the power system’s existing infrastructure to react to isolate the fault safely. Post fault, the pmFCL instantly recovers, ready to protect the network again.

Unlike other fault current limiters, pmFCL’s breakthrough design is truly “fit and forget” technology. This self-contained three phase unit is delivered to the site as a complete unit that is ready to go once placed on a concrete pad. The pmFCL requires no maintenance beyond simple inspection.

FaultCurrent  was incorporated in July 2012 to develop a new generation of fault current limiters based on pioneering research and development work carried out by Dr. Jeremy Hall at the Wolfson Centre for Magnetics at Cardiff University. Early stage funding was provided by Fusion IP, now incorporated into the IP Group. Eriez-Europe Chairman Andy Lewis says, “The project attracted attention — and subsequently grants — from the Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) department of the UK government.”

Lewis explained: “Eriez Investments Ltd. has a majority shareholding position, having cumulatively invested a seven-figure sum in the past two years, with the IP Group and FaultCurrent Ltd. company directors and former directors holding the remaining shares.”

FaultCurrent’s board of directors is comprised of Andy Lewis, Martin Ansell, Dr. Jeremy Hall and Andy Cheer.

Posted June 10, 2019

Source: Eriez®

PVH Corp. Names Cheryl Abel-Hodges CEO Of Calvin Klein Inc.

NEW YORK CITY — June 10, 2019 — PVH Corp. — owner of iconic brands, including CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER, Van Heusen, Speedo, and IZOD — announced today that Cheryl Abel-Hodges is the new CEO of Calvin Klein.

Abel-Hodges previously had served as group president, Calvin Klein North America and The Underwear Group. In her new role, she reports to Stefan Larsson, PVH President.

Steve Shiffman, formerly CEO, is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

“I have great confidence that Cheryl is the right person to lead the CALVIN KLEIN brand. Her strong management abilities, together with her consistent track record for operational excellence, will provide strong direction for the Calvin Klein team,” said Emanuel Chirico, chairman and CEO, PVH Corp. “I believe this leadership change, coupled with our incredible management teams around the world, will allow us to capture the brand’s long-term growth potential.”

Chirico added, “I want to thank Steve for his many contributions to PVH, which included leading our Calvin Klein and Heritage Brands retail businesses, as well as playing a key role in growing the CALVIN KLEIN brand as CEO.”

Since joining PVH in 2006, Abel-Hodges has held various leadership positions across the organization. As Group President Calvin Klein North America, she helped set the strategic direction for the CALVIN KLEIN brand, driving a consumer-centric approach. Within The Underwear Group, Abel-Hodges led the development of PVH’s innovative underwear platform, overseeing design, merchandising, product development and planning for all of PVH’s underwear and women’s intimates businesses.

*The Speedo brand is licensed for North America and the Caribbean in perpetuity from Speedo International Ltd.

Posted June 10, 2019

Source: PVH Corp.

Fuigo Market Welcomes Kravet Inc.

NEW YORK CITY — June 10, 2019 — Fuigo, the award-winning developer of end-to-end technology solutions for professional interior design, announces a partnership with Kravet Inc. Established in 1918, and now a fifth-generation family business, Kravet is a leader in the trade home furnishings industry, distributing fabrics, furniture, wall coverings, trimmings, carpets and decorative accessories.

Kravet joins Fuigo as a vendor in Market, a first-of-its-kind digital platform that is custom-built for design professionals to discover, source and order from the world’s finest luxury trade brands. In one place, designers can purchase materials and organize client proposals, analytics and invoicing, streamlining their workflow and leaving time for business development and creative ideation.

Offering a range of styles from contemporary to traditional across all product categories, Kravet has one of the largest sourcing lists in the industry. Now just past its 100th anniversary, the heritage company owns Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, and GP & J Baker and distributes a series of other high-end luxury brands across the globe.

Kravet’s commitment to the interior design industry and showcasing a wide range of the best and the brightest designers aligns with Fuigo’s vision for Market as the one-stop-shop for the savviest industry professionals working today. All of Kravet’s collections will be included in Market, making Fuigo the first trade-focused business management platform to hold Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils.

“This is an exciting partnership for us,” says Fuigo co-founder Maury Riad. “With a 100-year history of excellence, Kravet Inc. is a sterling addition to Market and its breadth and power as a one-of-a-kind sourcing tool for the trade.”

With the inclusion of Kravet in Market, buyers will have access to an incredible diversity of categories and price points, launching both Kravet and Fuigo into a design future that does not sacrifice quality and care to the hands of technological advancement and greater accessibility. Both brands are working hard for today’s designers.

Fuigo was founded in 2015 by Maury and Mickey Riad, owners of the heritage textile company Fortuny. Fuigo’s mission is to build real and virtual platforms that promote and future-proof exceptional interior design. Fuigo’s award-winning 18,000 square-foot Park Avenue studio includes beautiful workspaces and New York’s largest material lending library with samples from over 1,000 of the top A&D vendors. Fuigo is a leading technology company providing end-to-end business software that allows interior designers to achieve both creative and business excellence.

Posted June 10, 2019

Source: Fuigo

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: SPGPrints

BOXMEER, Netherlands — June 10, 2019 — In the field of textile printing, innovation is key to maximize potential and stay ahead of the competition. That’s why at SPGPrints, we never stop optimizing our technologies. At ITMA Barcelona 2019, therefore, we are more than proud to launch our new and improved JAVELIN2 digital textile printer and Archer+ technology. Come see for yourself the astonishing output they can help you deliver.

The JAVELIN2 is ready for the future

Our well-known Javelin digital textile printer has been upgraded to help you receive as much value as possible from digital textile printing. With improved ease of use, an optimized print head cleaning cycle and enhanced ink supply, the Javelin digital textile printer did not only become more robust, but it also enables faster printing cycles while reducing maintenance costs. Together with the improved Archer+ technology, the Javelin will help you outperform your competition in no time.

Set new benchmarks for resolution and production capacity with Archer+

To provide both new users as well as existing users with the capability to upgrade their digital printing output, we’ve optimized our Archer print head software. The new Archer+ technology pack enables our users to reach new, unrivalled levels of printing resolution and print even the most complex, detailed designs at astonishing quality levels while improving overall print uniformity even at a lower number of passes. Using automated calibration the Javelin2 capable to print the most challenging designs with lesser passes than ever before. Therefore, the Archer+ technology pack will enable you to increase your capacity and print all designs at a much higher printing speed than ever before. This results in more printed meters per year and thus reducing your cost per linear meter.

Witness the high-quality output of JAVELIN2 and Archer+ for yourself at ITMA 2019

Curious what the new and improved Javelin and Archer+ technology can do to help your company exceed expectations and outperform the competition? At ITMA Barcelona 2019, live demonstrations of the new Javelin2 will be given regularly, so you can see for yourself the astonishing output both technologies can help you deliver. See you in Barcelona!

Posted June 10, 2019

Source: SPGPrints

Monforts Is Expanding The Team At Its Advanced Technology Center (ATC) With The Appointment Of Jonas Beisel As A New Textile Technologist

MONCHENGLADBACH, Germany — June 10, 2019 — Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG is expanding the team at its Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany, with the appointment of Jonas Beisel as a new textile technologist.

Having studied textile engineering in both Germany and China and taken an internship with Adidas before deciding he wanted to work in a more technical environment, 30-year-old Jonas will be transferring his theoretical knowledge into practice for customers at the ATC and at the plants of Monforts customers around the world.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone at the forthcoming ITMA show in Barcelona as I familiarize myself with the fast-moving environment of the industry,” he said. “It’s good timing for me that ITMA, which only takes place every four years, is happening now, so soon after my appointment.”

“The Monforts ATC has been extremely busy conducting customer trials and developing new processes recently, so it’s great to welcome Jonas to the technologists’ team,” added Monforts Vice President Klaus Heinrichs.

Posted June 10, 2019

Source: Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

Flooring Manufacturers To Exhibit At FloorTek Expo 2019

DALTON, Ga. — June 10, 2019 — In 1979, when the industry leaders created AFA, as the Carpet Manufacturing Marketing Association (CMMA), our sole purpose was to organize carpet markets and support the carpet industry. Over time, with the shifting nature of our industry, the focus of FloorTek also changed and became more oriented on the technology and machinery aspects of the floor covering industry. In honor of AFA’s 40th anniversary, we are returning to our roots and extending invitations to flooring manufacturers to exhibit at the FloorTek Expo.

This year’s Expo will be held September 10-12, 2019 at the Dalton Convention Center. AFA is proud to announce that Engineered Floors has already accepted the invitation to exhibit at the inaugural reintroduction of manufacturers to the FloorTek Expo. Engineered Floors is on the cutting edge of innovation & design in the flooring industry and we are excited to have them as an exhibitor. FloorTek aspires to be a hub of innovative thinking and idea sharing in the industry and seeks the participation of all of the industry leading companies at our show.

Stephanie Manis, AFA’s executive director stated: “Our current FloorTek motto is ‘innovation, technology, machinery,’ and we believe that the reintroduction of the floor covering manufacturers at FloorTek will move us in a positive direction to fulfill our commitment to our motto and serve the entire floor covering industry. With the combination of floor covering manufacturers and suppliers exhibiting at the FloorTek Expo 2019, we are expecting a larger attendance than in the past. The upcoming event format will offer an ideal opportunity for flooring industry professionals at every level from around the world to share information and explore every avenue for growing the flooring marketplace”.

Dalton is where decisions are made; Dalton is where technology is making consumer products a better value; Dalton is where flooring begins.

Posted June 10, 2019

Source: American Floorcovering Alliance Inc.

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