Milliken & Company Acquires Manufacturer Of Cohesive Bandages And Compression Systems, Andover Healthcare

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — June 4, 2019 — Today, Milliken & Company — a global innovation company with more than a century of performance and protective textile, specialty chemical and floor covering expertise — announces the acquisition of Andover Healthcare, a manufacturer of cohesive bandages and compression systems spanning healthcare, animal health and sports medicine markets. Joining Milliken Healthcare Products LLC, Milliken & Company’s dedicated healthcare business, the acquisition strategically aligns two respected brands in patient care, bringing streamlined, comprehensive and innovative solutions to healthcare providers.

Milliken and Andover Healthcare share a commitment to making a positive impact on the world with high quality, innovative and patient-driven products.

“Andover Healthcare is a natural fit for Milliken. We are equally committed to improving the patient healing experience through innovative solutions, and our shared focus on ethics and integrity unites us culturally,” commented Halsey Cook, Milliken & Company president and CEO. “Our combined expertise and common drive to create innovative solutions invite us to set the bar for comprehensive patient care that helps create a healthier future.”

Headquartered in Portsmouth, N.H., family-owned Andover Healthcare has been manufacturing healthcare solutions since 1976. The company is responsible for many notable developments in healthcare products, including a latex-free bandage and cohesive bandages with controlled compression. Its portfolio complements Milliken Healthcare’s offering of award-winning Active Fluid Management dressings for wound and burn care.

“Joining Milliken is the right progression for Andover Healthcare to usher in its next level of growth,” shared Andover Healthcare founder and CEO Tom Murphy. “We look forward to serving our customers at a greater capacity with the research, design and manufacturing capabilities as well as trusted brand recognition that Milliken brings.”

Posted June 4, 2019

Source: Milliken & Company

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: SPGPrints And XAAR

CAMBRIDGE, England — June 4, 2019 — A technology collaboration between SPGPrints and Xaar will be showcased to a select group of visitors at ITMA 2019. The invitation-only event on the SPGPrints stand (H3-B203) will focus on a technical demonstration of the latest innovations in single pass dye-sublimation printing, giving guests a sneak preview of the new Xaar 5601 printhead together with the waterborne sublimation inks that SPGPrints created specifically for this printhead.

The dye-sublimation transfer printing process on polyester and other synthetic fabrics enables textile printing companies to print more efficiently with less ink while producing higher levels of color density for maximum impact. In addition, the Xaar 5601 sets new standards in digital textile printing thanks to Xaar’s unique technologies — AcuDrp Technology and TF Technology ink recirculation — which ensure outstanding color uniformity and repeatability as well as exceptional print quality.

Posted June 4, 2019

Source: SPGPrints And XAAR

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Aleph

LURATE CACCIVIO, Italy — June 3, 2019 — Innovation and environmental sustainability in digital textile printing will be central to Aleph’s showcase at ITMA 2019. An Italian manufacturer of sublimation and direct-to-fabric inkjet printers for the textile and visual communication industries, headquartered in the textile district of Como, Aleph will unveil a range of brand-new scanning printing systems aimed at enhancing and integrating its flagship series, LaForte. Designed as a fashion boutique, the company’s booth (Hall H3, Stand B131) will host the latest cutting-edge technologies developed by Aleph and a wealth of textile applications, including textiles printed with modern and trendy patterns and designs, aiming to demonstrate how advanced digital printing technologies are transforming the high-end fashion, fast fashion, sportswear and athleisure, home textile industries.

Three pioneering models from LaForte series will be on display at ITMA 2019: brand-new, top-of-the-line LaForte 600 Fabric, LaForte 200 Fabric and recently launched, dye-sublimation entry-level printer, LaForte 100. “We are excited to be at ITMA 2019 and will use the show to highlight the company’s evolution over the last four years. Not only have we boosted our range of high-performing digital print solutions – which also reflects in the theme and size of our booth – but we have also experienced a continuous corporate growth, up to 50%, following the joint venture with Italian private equity firm, Wise sgr”, comments Alessandro Manes, CEO at Aleph. “Since the official launch of LaForte project, back in 2015, our R&D team has been working hard to improve and consolidate the series. We decided to keep our focus on developing the digital print scanning technology, which can now deliver high volumes, top printed quality and lower production costs, while we consider single pass print technology still at an early stage of its evolution. Furthermore, we have also focused on boosting our workflow software, enhancing our pigment inks and creating complete lines for printing on fabrics, through both the development of proprietary pre and post-press systems and strategic partnerships.”

LaForte series, ranging from entry-level to flagship models

Debuting worldwide at ITMA 2019, LaForte 600 Fabric is an industrial inkjet direct-to-textile printer designed to deliver high-volume manufacturing of extremely high-quality printed textiles. Enabling a print speed from 600 up to 1000 sqm/hour at a print resolution up to 1200 dpi, LaForte 600 Fabric almost reaches the same productivity as single-pass inkjet presses but featuring scanning technology. Aleph’s printer features a compact design, which facilitates its integration into various production environments, and a waterless process that reduces the consumption of water and energy, resulting in drastically lowered production costs and environmental impact.

At ITMA, Aleph will exhibit a complete production line, featuring: a fabric feeding system that supports jumbo reels (up to 1 m roll diameter and 1.000 kg roll weight), LaForte 600 Fabric (equipped with 48 printheads), a proprietary drying system and a exit plater including optional winding unit. Both the feeding system and the plater are from Italian company Bianco Group, partnering with Aleph.

Aleph will also use ITMA 2019 to showcase its flagship solutions addressing different textile market segments. These include:

  • LaForte 200 Fabric, a direct-to-fabric inkjet printer featuring a compact design and a patented rotary belt. The printer is designed to address mid to high print volume production (up to 400 sqm/h with 3400 mm print width in one pass and up to 300 sqm/h with 1800 mm print width in one pass). At the show in Barcelona, Aleph will showcase a LaForte 200 Fabric model equipped with 8 dual-module printheads (dual channel, two colours per head) and with pigment inks, and will run live demonstrations of direct printing onto wide ranges of fibres.
  • LaForte 100 Paper is a versatile inkjet printing system. A water-based dye-sublimation entry-level solution with production speed up to 200 sqm/h, LaForte 100 features 4 to 8 printheads (a 4-printhead model will be displayed at ITMA) and is equipped with a patented rotary belt with vacuum system, which enables to print on paper with grammage starting from 10 gsm. Offering robustness and stability in production, LaForte 100 is designed to deliver high-quality print and addresses those large format printing companies aiming to diversify their product portfolio and to explore new market segments. The printer is suitable for the fast fashion and sportswear market segments, as well as the out of home and soft signage industries.

Another highlight at Aleph’s boutique at ITMA will be the showcase of high-quality printed fabrics and textiles. The brand-new advanced pigment inks and direct disperse dyes developed by Aleph don’t require pre and post treatments – enabling a significant reduction in water consumption – and guarantee durability and colour vibrancy thanks to an innovative binder with ultra-clinging-to-the-fibre capability. In addition, Aleph has recently developed new pre and post treatment solutions that help further enhance the solidity and colour vibrancy also on special fibres.

“ITMA 2019 represents a fantastic opportunity to showcase our cutting-edge technologies in digital textile printing to a global audience. The show in Barcelona will also make an ideal platform to demonstrate how Aleph has succeeded in establishing itself as a leading player in different digital textile printing market segments”, Manes continues. “Aleph is growing fast and internationally, currently counting on an installed base of about 60 LaForte units worldwide. Also, our customers are satisfied with the production performances and the quality of our printers and with the aftersales service that we provide. All in all, we strongly believe that Aleph is set to mark yet another significant landmark in the company evolution at ITMA 2019.”

Posted June 4, 2019

Source: Aleph

JCPenney Announces Victor Ejarque Lopez As Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager For Women’s Apparel

PLANO, Texas — June 4, 2019 — J. C. Penney Co. Inc. today announced that Victor Ejarque Lopez — a highly esteemed executive with 25 years of experience in merchandising, product, supply chain and operations — has been named senior vice president, general merchandise manager for women’s apparel, reporting to Michelle Wlazlo, chief merchandising officer. He will join the company June 10. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing and developing all of the company’s women’s apparel merchandising strategies and programs to create a compelling shopping experience for customers.

“I am delighted to welcome Victor to our team. His appointment fills a vital component of our merchandising leadership team, and we are eager to leverage his broad expertise in women’s apparel as we curate and develop sought-after brands and assortments to make JCPenney a preferred shopping destination for our customers,” said Wlazlo. “He will be an integral part of our senior leadership team as we create an inspirational experience for our customers at every touchpoint.”

Ejarque Lopez joins JCPenney from Guess Inc., where he served as vice president and general merchandise manager of global operations, overseeing the company’s merchandising, buying, planning, allocation, supply chain and logistics. He worked globally to significantly reduce choice counts, implement markdown efficiencies, improve store replenishment, and meaningfully reduce sourcing production time.

Prior to Guess, Ejarque Lopez was vice president and general merchandise manager of women’s apparel and accessories for Kmart, part of Sears Holdings. He managed a portfolio of 10 brands, improved gross margin significantly and increased speed to market while defining the product and merchandising strategy.

Ejarque Lopez also spent 13 years with Stradivarius, an international women’s and men’s clothing fashion brand from Spain with over 1,000 shops in 60 countries. Stradivarius is owned by Inditex, the largest fashion group in the world, and also the parent company of Zara. While at Stradivarius he served in several top leadership roles including head of buying, head of commercial department and allocation, and head of sourcing and supply chain for Asia. Ejarque Lopez began his career at Polo and Co., where he spent 10 years as a business and production manager.

Posted June 4, 2019

Source: J. C. Penney Co.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Promotes Dr. Trevor Kane To Chief Scientist

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — June 4, 2019 — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a developer of spider silk based fibers, announced today that, in recognition of the magnitude of multiple recent achievements, Dr. Trevor Kane has been promoted to the position of chief scientist.

His successes in creating new transgenics in the lab, and expanding our intellectual property portfolio with several new provisional patent applications, mark a significant milestone and advancement in Kraig Labs mission to produce and commercialize eco-friendly materials that exceed the performance and strength of native spider silk.

“These new powerful transgenics, recently created by Dr. Kane’s team, were designed for broad commercial appeal. Dr. Kane has certainly earned his promotion with the successful development of this new architecture. This next generation technology, developed in our labs, has the potential to radically advance gains in material performance, above and beyond anything we’ve previously produced,” said CEO and Founder, Kim Thompson.

“I would like congratulate and commend Dr. Kane and our entire R&D team for their success in developing these breakthrough technologies,” said COO Jon Rice.

These new transgenics incorporate several technologies covered by the company’s recent provisional patent applications and set the stage for new commercial applications.

Posted June 4, 2019

Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Applied DNA And Integrated Supply Chain Partners Scale Up To Provide Global Material Traceability For Companies Declaring “2020” Sustainability Goals

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — June 4, 2019 — Applied DNA Sciences Inc., provides an update today on its accomplishments toward commercial-scale production to support global material traceability for companies declaring sustainability goals to be achieved by 2020. High on the consumer watch list is the plastics recycling issue. Applied DNA’s CertainT® platform provides the evidence that recycled product is used. CertainT-verifiable products are now available through supply chain partners and brands, including Amazon and other e-commerce and retail stores, with outlook for growth as product flows to store shelves. The CertainT platform and forensic services were conceived to empower companies with the most advanced commercially-scalable and affordable technologies to help prove their compliance with stated sustainability goals.

The CertainT “Tag-Test-Track platform enables companies and their supply chains to designate a unique molecular identity tag that has meaning specific to the tagged material: for example, geographic facility location, brand, product line or even date of manufacture. This tag can be applied on or in a variety of recycled materials that includes a wide range of polymers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene, polyethylene, acrylics, and many more. The tags are then tested either in the field or in the lab, depending on material type and customer requirements. Portable DNA testing devices for tagged pellets are deployed for textiles made of recycled PET and viscose. The tracking of tagged items and their test reports can be accessed by customers from the cloud-based CertainT Textile Portal.

Since the launch of the CertainT platform in July 2017, many companies have recognized the value of having global material traceability, and having the ability to prove, with certainty, the claim for 100% recycled PET (rPET) filament yarn used in many performance-wear, athleisure products, footwear, accessories and home textile products. While the CertainT platform was initially used for rPET staple fibers in the home textile industry, there subsequently grew a much greater opportunity to expand into apparel, footwear and accessories through rPET filament.

From 2018 ongoing, the Company is working with trusted supply chain partners to build the large-scale, closed loop, integrated supply chains that use rPET filament and fiber to service businesses in Asia, the Americas and EMEA. This business model is instrumental to building critical mass with our partners, enabling efficient, cost-effective, agile supply chains.

“We decided to “Go Big, Go Bold” in 2019 by accelerating the implementation of rPET filament in China, Vietnam, Taiwan, India and South-East Asia. We believe the opportunity to have a molecular business solution that will protect brands from source to shelf can be achieved only with CertainT. We are in the process of building a thoroughly integrated supply chain which will close the loop and provide forensic proof through each touch point in the process,” stated Wayne Buchen, vice president, strategic sales.

Specifically, the Company began with the establishment of a network of key strategic partners, starting with the Sun Chemical Supply Group (“Sun”), announced in January this year. Sun has already provided the capability to accelerate the delivery of recycled polyester (rPET) by maintaining inventory and warehousing of raw materials to shorten lead-times, providing quick response to meet the local needs of language, import/export experience and other operational business practices. By working in collaboration with Sun in the past 6 months, the Company has been able to identify, begin integration and conduct commercial and pre-commercial manufacturing of hundreds of tons of fiber and filament with key supply chain partners that include spinners, weavers, home textile and garment assemblers, and accessories manufacturers.

“We are excited to bring the CertainT platform to the Asian market as sustainability with traceability continues to build into 2020 and beyond. Our teams have been working diligently in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam with the Applied DNA US and EMEA teams to accelerate the adoption of CertainT globally,” stated David Lai, CEO of The Sun Chemical Supply Group.

Estimates by Grand View Research indicate that the global rPET market is anticipated to reach $11.4 billion by 2025. Asia Pacific countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines have been stimulating the growth of the rPET market as indicated by key findings from the report:

In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific dominated the overall recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) market. It is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 7.4% over the forecast period.

North America is expected to witness a CAGR of 7.8% over the forecast period, owing to its broad application scope in several key end-use industries such as fast-moving consumer goods, consumer goods, clothing and textiles, and automobiles.

Sustainability goals are not a means to an end, but the start of an era of accountability and traceability. Nonprofit organizations such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation routinely publish reports on plastics pollution and hold some of the world’s largest brands to a pledge of reduction or elimination of unnecessary plastic packaging and the use of recycled materials.

“The growth in the CertainT platform is fueled by the need for recycled polyester; not everyone is playing by the same rules to ensure the claim is 100-percent post-consumer rPET that is both high quality and low cost. Many fiber suppliers claim 100-percent post-consumer rPET, but those claims are based on paper certificates, and not on the product itself,” stated MeiLin Wan, vice president, textile sales. “Applied DNA, through its CertainT Platform, provides evidence enabling greater transparency from corporations and NGOs, offering confidence to the consuming public, to prove sustainability claims, and in turn, provide a positive impact on environmental and social issues.”

Posted June 4, 2019

Source: Applied DNA Sciences

Wrangler® Launches First-Ever Collection Using Indigood™ Foam-Dye Technology Eliminating 100 Percent Of Water In Denim Dyeing

GREENSBORO, N.C. — June 4, 2019 — The Wrangler® brand, part of Kontoor Brands Inc., today introduced the first denim apparel dyed with foam, a revolutionary technique that uses 100 percent less water than conventionally-dyed denim*. The global product launch of foam-dyed denim follows the Wrangler brand’s Indigood™ commitment to discover and implement throughout its supply chain the most sustainable ways for dyeing denim.

“We’re proud to have helped pioneer a technology that has the potential to revolutionize sustainability standards for denim,” said Tom Waldron, vice president and global brand president, Wrangler. “The introduction of Indigood foam-dyed denim represents our continued commitment to use our global scale to advance the denim industry, while maintaining the authenticity, quality and style that consumers expect from Wrangler.”

Indigood Foam-Dye entirely replaces the traditional water vats and chemical baths of conventional indigo dyeing, reducing by 100 percent the amount of water* required to turn denim that beloved shade of indigo blue. The new dyeing process also reduces energy use and waste by more than 60 percent compared to the conventional denim dyeing process.

“Indigood raises the bar on what consumers can expect from us in terms of environmental performance,” said Roian Atwood, director of sustainability at Wrangler. “We are continuously looking for opportunities to improve the sustainable impact of our products from field to seam and we are proud of what we’ve promised to achieve through Indigood.”

The Indigood products will be featured in the ICONS Collection, giving consumers access to the Wrangler brand’s most iconic products with the highest level of sustainability available on the denim market today. In addition, with absolutely no compromise to quality, the Indigood products incorporate recycled cotton, laser finishing and ozone finishing. The collection includes both male and female jeans, shirts and jackets in two distinct denim shades: Good Day (light) and Good Night (dark).

The launch of Indigood demonstrates the Wrangler brand’s continued commitment to sustainability, reflected in the brand’s global sustainability goals, which include:

  • Conserving 5.5 billion liters of water at owned and operated facilities by 2020;
  • Using 100-percent preferred chemistry throughout our supply chain by 2020;
  • Powering all owned and operated facilities with 100% renewable electricity by 2025; and,
  • Sourcing 100-percent sustainable cotton by 2025.

The ICONS Collection featuring Indigood is now available globally. For North America, visit Wrangler.com and select retail outlets.

*Small amounts of water are used to clean machinery and mix solutions, 99.99% of wastewater is eliminated

Posted June 4, 2019

Source: Kontoor Brands Inc.

Michelin, GM Take The Air Out Of Tires For Passenger Vehicles — Features Ground-Breaking Improvements In Architecture And Composite Materials

MONTREAL — June 3, 2019 — Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel technology for passenger vehicles — the MICHELIN Uptis Prototype (or “Unique Puncture-proof Tire System”) — at the Movin’On Summit for sustainable mobility.

Michelin and GM also announced a joint research agreement under which the companies intend to validate the Uptis Prototype with the goal of introducing Uptis on passenger models as early as 2024.

Michelin and GM are testing the Uptis Prototype, beginning with vehicles like the Chevrolet Bolt EV. Later this year, the companies will initiate real-world testing of Uptis on a test fleet of Bolt EV vehicles in Michigan.

Because Uptis is airless, the breakthrough wheel assembly eliminates the dangerous risk of flat tires and blowouts:

  • Drivers of passenger vehicles feel safer on the road.
  • Operators of passenger vehicle fleets minimize downtime and improve efficiency resulting from flat tires and near-zero levels of maintenance.
  • Society at large benefits from extraordinary environmental savings through reduced use of raw materials for replacement tire or spare tire production.

The Uptis Prototype represents a major advancement toward achieving Michelin’s VISION concept, which was presented at the Movin’On Summit in 2017 as an illustration of Michelin’s strategy for research and  development in sustainable mobility. The VISION concept introduced four main pillars of innovation: airless, connected, 3D-printed and 100-percent sustainable (entirely renewable or bio-sourced materials).

“Uptis demonstrates that Michelin’s vision for a future of sustainable mobility is clearly an achievable dream,” said Florent Menegaux, CEO for Michelin Group. “Through work with strategic partners like GM, who share our ambitions for transforming mobility, we can seize the future today.”

“General Motors is excited about the possibilities that Uptis presents, and we are thrilled to collaborate with Michelin on this breakthrough technology,” said Steve Kiefer, senior vice president, global purchasing and supply chain, General Motors. “Uptis is an ideal fit for propelling the automotive industry into the future and a great example of how our customers benefit when we collaborate and innovate with our supplier partners.”

The Uptis Prototype is re-engineered for today’s passenger vehicles, and it is also well suited to emerging forms of mobility. The vehicles and fleets of tomorrow — whether autonomous, all-electric, shared service or other applications — will demand near-zero maintenance from the tire to maximize their operating capabilities.

“The Uptis Prototype demonstrates Michelin’s capacity for innovation — in both the mastery of these high-tech materials, and also the development approach in close collaboration with GM, which validates our Vision concept as a roadmap for innovation,” said Eric Vinesse, executive vice president, research and development, Group Michelin, who revealed Uptis at the Movin’On Summit. “Uptis represents progress toward Michelin’s vision for tomorrow’s mobility, and also embodies our commitment to a better, sustainable mobility for all.”

Uptis features ground-breaking improvements in architecture and composite materials, which enable Uptis to bear the car’s weight at road-going speeds.

These innovations combine to eliminate compressed air to support the vehicle’s load, and result in extroardinary environmental savings: approximately 200 million tires worldwide are scrapped prematurely every year as a result of punctures, damage from road hazards or improper air pressure that causes uneven wear.

These advancements through the Uptis Prototype demonstrate Michelin’s and GM’s shared commitment to delivering safer, more sustainable mobility solutions.

Posted June 4, 2019

Source: Michelin

Callaway Golf Announces Buyout Of Japan Apparel Joint Venture From TSI Groove & Sports

CARLSBAD, Calif. — June 3, 2019 — Callaway Golf Co. announced today that its Tokyo-based subsidiary, Callaway Golf K.K., acquired the remaining 48-percent stake in Callaway Apparel K.K., an apparel joint venture between Callaway and its long-time partner, TSI Groove & Sports Co. Ltd. Effective June 1, Callaway Golf K.K. owns 100-percent of Callaway Apparel K.K., which designs, manufactures and sells Callaway branded apparel, footwear, and headwear in Japan.

Callaway Golf K.K. acquired the 48-percentminority interest for 2 billion Yen, or approximately $18 million based upon a 109 U.S. Dollar to Yen exchange rate. This purchase price values Callaway Golf K.K. at approximately 9 times 2019 projected EBITDA.

“We are pleased with the success of our apparel business in Japan,” commented Chip Brewer, president and CEO, Callaway Golf.  “We have a great relationship with TSI Groove & Sports, but acquiring full ownership of this business provides our Asia team with a platform and the flexibility to support a fully integrated, multi-branded soft goods business in Asia.  This acquisition is consistent with our strategy to accelerate growth in our soft-goods business across brands and geographies.”

The joint venture began operations on July 1, 2016, with its headquarters in Tokyo. Callaway owned 52 percent of the joint venture and TSI Groove & Sports owned 48 percent. TSI had previously partnered with Callaway as a licensee, helping to successfully launch and grow that business since 2002.

Callaway Golf Company reported that this transaction would not affect the company’s prior financial guidance for 2019.

Posted June 4, 2019

Source: Callaway Golf Co.

New Technology Focused On Balance Launches Mizuno Into Training

NORCROSS, Ga. — June 4, 2019 — Mizuno, the global performance sporting goods company, debuted MIZUNO COB (Center of Balance) Technology in North America today, with the introduction of the TC Series training footwear – TC-01 and TC-02. This marks the first foray into the training category for Mizuno in the North American market. Innovative performance research was utilized to understand the benefits of balance and body awareness on athletic performance to deliver a sophisticatedly advanced training shoe.

“All athletes have different goals when training, including improving performance, preventing injury or increasing strength. Amongst all, we found balance to be a common factor during training for improved performance. Balance plays a major role in understanding and control of body movements to gain that added advantage,” said Tim Rumer, vice president of Team Sports Mizuno USA. “With MIZUNO COB, the TC Series shoes are able to work alongside athletes to aid them in pursuit of improving their balance abilities and in turn advancing their training goals.”

The MIZUNO COB Technology design introduces sensor pod clusters that enable increased feedback to transfer from the feet to aid balance. Used in the soles of the TC Series training shoes, the patent pending MIZUNO COB activation pods designed on the surface of the midsoles are linked with the design of the outsole — the part of the shoe that’s in direct contact with the ground. These activation pods allow information to be transmitted to the bottom of the feet which can lead to increased foot sensitivity and improved performance.1

The initial concept began with a study, conducted by Mizuno, among trainers across 15 different sports. The results revealed that trainers think the most important element in training for improving athletes’ performance is balance.2

From these findings, the TC Series was developed as a shoe that improves balance and pursues improved performance for athletes that work to improve their basic physical abilities in their gym training. Mizuno then began a collaboration with Dr. Benno M. Nigg and Mr. Sandro R. Nigg, CEO of Biomechanigg Sport & Health Research to further evaluate the performance of the MIZUNO COB Technology design in the TC Series.

“Balance is the basis of our movement and is very important,” said Dr. Benno M. Nigg, Biomechanigg Sport & Health Research (BSHR). “In order to improve stability and balance capabilities, the neuro system must be utilized effectively, and Mizuno is doing exactly that.”

A joint study conducted by Mizuno and BSHR, confirmed a significant increase in foot sensitivity and a trend to increase their balance capabilities and reaction time for athletes training in footwear using MIZUNO COB Technology. Test results showed that the transmission of sensory information to the bottom of an athlete’s feet appears to be linked to improving balance and the potential to enhance athletic performance.

Available in men’s and women’s, the TC training shoe comes in two models, the TC-01 and TC-02, retailing for $140 and $100, respectively, and are available for purchase online at MizunoUSA.com, and other online retailers. Follow @MizunoNorthAmerica to learn more about Mizuno and hear the latest product, athlete and partnership updates.

1 Based on the joint study with Biomechanigg Sport & Health Research, which conducts advanced research in the field of biomechanics, the trend to improve balance capabilities was confirmed.

2 Study conducted by Mizuno
(Questionnaires of what element is the most important in training to improve performance, March–September 2018, N=15)

Posted June 4, 2019

Source: Mizuno

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