IFKT/IFWS-Appoints New President For U.S. Section Of IFKT

Germany — October 5, 2018 — The International Federation of Knitting Technologists IFKT/IFWS has appointed Knitting Technologist Hitesh Kumar Sharma as its as new president for United States National Section. He has been with the organization since 1999 and elected first time president in November 2016 for US National Section. He has more than 25 years of working experience in the Knitting lndustry and has worked in a senior techno -management position in global multinational companies in United States, Canada, ltaly and North lndia.

Moreover, the number of U.S. and Canada national sections members are gradually increasing due to his presence in the organization.

We believe that, with his familiarity with knitting sector in a wide North America (US/Canada) perspective, he will be a great asset to IFKT.

Posted October 24, 2018

Source: The International Federation of Knitting Technologists IFKT/IFWS

Adam Block Design Plants A Tree With Every Order In Conjunction With Trees For The Future

LAS VEGAS — October 24, 2018 — Representatives with Adam Block Design announced today that the company has officially partnered with Trees for the Future, a non-profit organization that has planted over 115 million trees worldwide.

“We’re very excited to partner with Trees for the Future,” said Jenny Ruvalcaba, design and marketing manager for Adam Block Design.

Trees for the Future provides training to local farmers on forest garden planning, nursery establishment, planting design and maintenance. The organization provides oversight, and also provides materials such as seeds, nursery bags, shovels, watering cans and wheelbarrows.

“Since the Greek community is all about helping the world, we decided to get involved too,” Ruvalcaba said. “On top of contributing to our clients’ philanthropies, we plant one tree with every order. That’s right: when you order t-shirts, we plant a tree. When you order sweatshirts, we plant a tree. When you order yoga pants, hoodies, totes and tank tops, we will plant four trees.”

Ruvalcaba went on to point out that Trees for the Future help farmers diversify their planting sites, and train them on sustainable harvesting methods. The gardens they help plant provide families with sustainable food sources, livestock feed, products to sell, and up to a 500 percent increase in their annual income.

Once established, trees create sustainable sources of crop shade, soil rehabilitation, food, windbreaks, medicine, mudslide control, timber and more for communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, all while reducing CO2 levels and raising biodiversity worldwide.

“It’s an honor to be a part of this mission,” Ruvalcaba said of Adam Block Design, a company that features a very creative graphic design team, friendly customer service, stylish clothing choices, real silk screens, and high-quality ink.

Posted October 24, 2018

Source: Adam Block Design

Fire At Kelheim Fibres’ Viscose Fibre Production Plant

KELHEIM, Germany — October 24, 2018 — On Sunday October 14, 2018, at around 10 a.m. a fire broke out in the main fiber spinning area at Kelheim Fibres GmbH. The fire was extinguished by 13:00 by the company’s own fire brigade with the support of local fire services. No employees were seriously injured, one suffered minor injuries. There were no hazardous discharges to the environment.

The fire caused significant damage to some parts of the fiber spinning lines, and more particularly to electrical cabling, and also structural damage to some parts of the spinning area. Currently two teams of specialists are working on securing the building, removing debris and cleaning up the production area.

Following a first preliminary assessment of the damage caused, a provisional plan for the restart of the production lines has been developed. It is planned to start the first two lines at the end of October 2018, with a further two to follow at the end of November 2018. After four months, it is planned to have started a further four lines, with the remaining two to follow eight months later.

Kelheim Fibres is in direct contact with customers and has informed them of the expected impact on supply.

Posted October 24, 2018

Source: Kelheim Fibres GmbH

Start-Up Pireta Awarded Place At IDTechEx Launchpad To Showcase Innovative ‘Truly Wearable’ E-Textile Technology

TEDDINGTON, England — October 24, 2018 — Pireta — the developer of 
the IDTechEx Show! in Santa Clara, Calif.; and e-textiles. the IDTechEx Launchpad, an initiative that gives early-stage companies the opportunity to showcase their truly wearable smart textile technology — has been selected to exhibit at Pireta will be exhibiting as part of state-of-the-art technologies to over 3,500 attendees. As one of just ten companies selected, Pireta will be unveiling its highly innovative e-textile technology for the first time.

About Pireta’s Technology

Pireta’s unique and patented free-form printed circuit process allows electronic systems to be assembled directly onto textiles. Unlike printed conductive links, Pireta’s technology has no impact on the handle, drape, stretch or breathability of the fabric, enabling a new generation of truly wearable smart garments

How does it work?

Pireta’s highly innovative process attaches a thin, highly-durable metallic layer at the fibre level, resulting in excellent conductivity but with no impact on the performance of the textile. This means that electronics can be integrated into stretchable, breathable, washable smart garments that can be worn

close to the body with ease and comfort, making them ‘truly wearable’. The technology is compatible with standard industry processes, using commercially-available equipment and low-cost chemistry. It can be applied to finished garments or fabric on the roll, making it suitable for both niche and mass markets. Applicable to a wide range of textiles and fabrics, Pireta’s process can be applied in wearable and e-textile applications targeted at numerous sectors, including healthcare, defence, sport, and fashion.

Find out more about Pireta’s technology at www.pireta.co.uk

Pireta at the IDTechEx Show!

Pireta’s booth, at location ZB41, will give attendees the opportunity to see the technology in action, including demonstrations of printed circuit samples, created on a range of fabrics using Pireta’s innovative process. There will also be the opportunity to book one-on-one consultations with Pireta to find out more about the potential applications of the technology and to discuss joint development opportunities.

Chris Hunt, Founder and CTO of Pireta said: “We are thrilled to show the industry how our technology can change the future of e-textiles and enable a new generation of truly wearable smart garments. The IDTechEx Show! is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our technology, and we are really excited to have been selected to exhibit as part of the Launchpad programme.”

The IDTechEx Show!, conference and exhibition takes place during the 14-15th November and showcases the latest emerging technologies across eight disciplines, including wearable technology and printed electronics.

Posted October 24, 2018

Source: Pireta

Citizens Of Humanity Chooses Gerber’s YuniquePLM® Cloud For Speed To Market, Data Centralization

TOLLAND, Conn. — October 24, 2018 — Global companies who work with many partners need a secure, flexible system to manage data across their business. “With such a large global product line, understanding milestones for the next season of garments is imperative to success and implementing YuniquePLM will allow us easy access to this data regardless of location,” stated Federico Pagnetti, COO, Citizens of Humanity.

Citizens of Humanity designs, markets and produces Citizens of Humanity denim fashion products in a full vertical facility to ensure the product is unparalleled. Citizens of Humanity is distributed in more than 35 countries including high-end specialty boutiques such as 10 Corso Como, Club Monaco, Trilogy, and Anthropologie; online at Moda Operandi, The Dreslyn, Shopbop.com, Revolve, Need Supply, and MyTheresa.com as well as in luxury department stores Nordstrom and Selfridges.

“We are excited to have Citizens of Humanity on YuniquePLM Cloud and applaud them for taking the next step to decrease development time,” stated Bill Brewster, vice president and general manager, enterprise software solutions at Gerber. “Executing software that is easy to try, easy to buy and easy to consume was our mantra as we brought YuniquePLM Cloud to market.”

YuniquePLM Cloud product lifecycle management software serves as a central repository of critical data and eliminates problems companies often face when using multiple excel spreadsheets, email or tracking documents to communicate throughout the stages of product development and management. YuniquePLM Cloud creates a single version of the truth, connecting a company’s creative process with their supply chain and production processes.

Posted October 24, 2018

Source: Gerber Technology

Two Industry Awards For Durst At SGIA Expo 2018

BRIXEN, Italy — October 24, 2018 — Durst, a manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has won two Product of the Year awards at SGIA Expo in Las Vegas. The accolades for the Delta WT 250 and Rhotex 325 have been announced after Durst successfully demonstrated large-format and software capabilities, including the P5 Series with the flagship P5 250 HS machine.

Durst’s Delta WT 250, which captured the RTR/ Hybrid/Flatbed new technology or inkset category, is the flagship for a new generation of printers producing superb litho quality with odorless ink. Durst Water Technology is highly suited for a range of Corrugated Packaging and Display applications. Durst WT inks are completely free or hazardous labeling and comply with the strictest health and safety requirements. The Durst Delta corrugated multi-pass systems are designed for 24/7 operation and have various levels of automation allowing unmanned production.

Winning an SGIA Product of the Year award for the second-year running was the Durst Rhotex 325 in the Roll-to-Roll Direct Disperse Ink on Textile category. This dual purpose, eco-friendly printing system combines direct-to-textile with dye-sublimation transfer printing technology in a 3.2metre platform, all with 24/7, high production output reliability. This is achieved by incorporating Durst Water Technology printhead technology, producing an exceptional print using water-based dispersion inks. Depending on the application and fabric, this printing system can easily alternate between paper transfer and direct printing on polyester-based materials.

Highlights over the three days at SGIA Expo 2018 included Durst unveiling the successful Rho 512R production machine with new LED UV curing technology, which offers additional production features and application possibilities. Benefits of the Rho 512R LED include higher adhesion and less odor, but still retaining the same high performance and reliability of a standard configuration.

Durst Professional Services (DPS) GmbH, which will provide customers with consulting and integration services, software development, contract management and trainings in the future, was also formally unveiled at the show. The highlight of the DPS presentation was the comprehensive MAPS (Multi Application Platform & Solutions) software suite. This depicts a complete process landscape and offers end-to-end solutions as well as individual submodules for integration into existing production environments.

Christoph Gamper, CEO of Durst Group, said: “Winning the awards underpins our commitment to excellence, particularly as we continue to further develop world-class systems, software capabilities and a service-oriented infrastructure in the United States and across the world.  With Durst Professional Services, we’re taking another step forward and providing comprehensive solutions for customers’ respective processes and production environments. Every customer is unique and has a different focus. A real benefit of our MAPS architecture is the ability to offer software solutions that can be quickly and easily integrated into existing processes.”

Posted October 24, 2018

Source: Durst

Suominen Introduces Fibrella® Cozy, A Topsheet Material With Superior Softness And Customizable Patterns

HELSINKI, Finland — Suominen has announced the launch of FIBRELLA® Cozy, a new topsheet material for absorbent hygiene products, such as pantyliners, that is superior in softness and excellent in fluid management. Fibrella Cozy is produced with spunlace technology, bonded with water without any binders, making it safe, skin-friendly and odorless material. As a result, Fibrella Cozy is an attractive choice for hygiene brands and converters to target health-conscious consumers of today.

Fibrella Cozy topsheet can be enhanced with Suominen’s unique and customizable high definition patterns, which offer an outstanding opportunity to differentiate products from the competition.

“Fibrella Cozy is an ideal combination of form and function and it is the softest available topsheet material for hygiene products,” says Johanna Sirén, Suominen’s Assistant Product Manager for Hygiene. “We know consumers value three things above all in these products: safety, comfort and the feeling of dryness and Fibrella Cozy satisfies these needs. By adding in our high definition patterning, we can offer an invaluable capability for differentiation by making the end-product stand out. This makes an everyday product more than just a commodity.”

The Hygiene category is one of Suominen’s strategic focus areas and, as a high added value nonwoven product in the category, FFibrella Cozy helps Suominen forward in executing its Changemaker strategy.

If you are interested in Fibrella Cozy or other customized solutions for hygiene products, please contact Suominen to schedule a meeting at Hygienix 2018 in Orlando, Florida.

Posted October 23, 2018

Source: Suominen

TSYS Appoints Joia M. Johnson To Its Board Of Directors

COLUMBUS, Ga. — October 22, 2018 — TSYS announced today the election of Joia M. Johnson, chief administrative officer, general counsel and corporate secretary for Hanesbrands Inc., to its Board of Directors. Johnson was also appointed to the compensation committee of TSYS’ Board of Directors. Her election brings the number of TSYS directors to 13.

“It is a tremendous honor to announce that Joia has agreed to become the newest member of our board of directors,” said M. Troy Woods, chairman, president and CEO of TSYS. “She brings an impressive array of skills — from legal, retail and international to corporate social responsibility to name a few — that will be an asset to TSYS moving forward as we continue to grow and operate as one of the world’s leading payments companies.”

Johnson is the chief administrative officer, general counsel and corporate secretary for Hanesbrands, a socially responsible leading marketer of everyday basic innerwear and activewear apparel in the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia-Pacific. She is responsible for legal, human resources, corporate social responsibility, government/trade relations, real estate, facilities and corporate security functions globally. Johnson also serves on the board of directors of Crawford & Co. and has a wealth of experience as a board member for professional and nonprofit organizations in addition to her corporate board duties.

Posted October 22, 2018

Source: TSYS®

Brand Standard Furnishings Announces New Vice President Of Sales & Marketing Ken Koneck

THE WOODLANDS, Texas — October 22, 2018 — Brand Standard Furnishings (BSF) is proud to announce the addition of Ken Koneck to its leadership team as vice president of sales and marketing, effective immediately.

The influential, hands-on executive brings to the case goods provider more than 15 years of experience in the textiles and hospitality industry. In this new role, Koneck will lead the strategic development of BSF across all channels, define the overall goals and contribute to sales and profitability.

Koneck has a proven track record in staffing, sales and hospitality. “I am honored to join the BSF team that has built a solid foundation over the last decade. BSF is perfectly positioned to help its clients aesthetically transform their business for a better customer experience and compete in a progressive marketplace,” stated Koneck.

In announcing Koneck’s hiring, BSF Founder David Codoluto explained how the move aligns with the organizations strategic goals for 2018: “We are focused on customer care. Our clients can look forward to our services knowing they have a partner in BSF. Ken brings a level of trust and experience our clients have come to expect from BSF.”

Prior to joining BSF, Koneck spent five years with Meadow Hospitality Lighting driving the sales and exceeding company goals year-over-year. And for 10 years, Koneck directed the marketing for the world’s largest supplier of decorative textiles to the hospitality industry, Valley Forge Fabrics.

Posted October 22, 2018

Source: Brand Standard Furnishings (BSF)

PPG Appoints Vincent Robin As President, Asia Pacific Region, And Vice President, Automotive OEM Coatings, Asia Pacific

PITTSBURGH — October 19, 2018 — PPG today announced the appointment of Vincent Robin as president, Asia Pacific region, effective January 1, 2019, in addition to his current role as vice president, automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings, Asia Pacific. Robin will replace Mike Horton, current president, Asia Pacific region, and vice president, protective and marine coatings (PMC), who has announced his intent to retire, effective January 1.

Robin joined PPG in 1987 and has moved through positions of increasing responsibility in the automotive OEM business. He relocated to Shanghai in 2010 as vice president, automotive OEM coatings, Asia Pacific, and was instrumental in growing and strengthening the business in the region. More recently, Robin expanded his responsibilities to oversee global supply management; environment, health and safety; and corporate and government affairs for the Asia Pacific region, and was also appointed general manager, China, earlier this year.

Horton joined PPG in 1998 through the Orica acquisition. During his 20-year career with PPG, he has held various positions of increasing responsibility. After holding several positions in operations and general management in Australia and New Zealand, he relocated to Shanghai in 2005 as general manager, refinish, Asia Pacific, and was appointed president, Asia Pacific, in 2011, and vice president, PMC, Asia Pacific, in 2014.

During the past seven years as president, Asia Pacific region, Horton has been instrumental in driving initiatives to strengthen collaboration across strategic business units and functions and reducing complexity.

Posted October 22, 2018

Source: PPG

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