Style In Motion: Wink Introduces Renew Knits And Upgraded Favorites For On And Off Shift Looks

COPPELL, Texas  — July 30, 2024 — Wink®, the leading brand in everyday premium scrubs, today unveiled its Renew Fall/Winter 2024 Collection. The new release introduces a fresh selection of cozy knits and updated versions of its best-selling signature styles perfect for fall. Expertly blending fashion, functionality, and sustainability, the collection offers healthcare professionals the high-quality, stylish scrubs they love, now with a sophisticated autumnal twist.

Wink Fall/Winter 2024 Collection Introducing Renew Knits and Upgraded Favorites

The launch of the Renew Fall/Winter 2024 Collection marks the debut of Wink Renew Knits, introducing four new soft knit options — a first for the brand. With a classic and versatile color palette, the knits are available in timeless shades such as Black, Navy, Pewter, Royal, and Wine, another colorway that will be dropping next month. The easy-to-pair knits tout the Renew line’s signature four-way stretch and are crafted to seamlessly integrate into your fall wardrobe, quickly becoming a style staple both on and off shift.

“We are thrilled to expand our Renew Collection with the introduction of new knits alongside our beloved existing products,” said Catherine Beldotti Donlan, president of Superior Cloth and Stitch. “Our mission with every collection is to provide scrubs that inspire boldness, confidence, and comfort. For the Renew Fall/Winter 2024 Collection, we’ve successfully blended the softness and flexibility of knit fabrics with the durability and functionality that healthcare professionals need, creating a refined yet practical choice for the season.”

Available for $34.98 – $42.98 and offered in sizes XS-3XL, Wink Renew Knits are designed for ultimate comfort and flexibility with a blend of interlock knit, recycled polyester, and spandex. This breathable, soft, and lightweight fabric helps healthcare professionals move with ease, whether reaching for an IV drip or kneeling to meet the smallest patients. New knit product highlights include:

  • Renew Knit Women’s V-Neck Raglan Top – With four pockets and a convenient badge loop, this knit raglan perfectly blends functionality with trendy design, making it great for both work and everyday wear.
  • Renew Knit Women’s Crew Neck Top – More than just style, this scrub top offers practicality with two front zipper pockets and a badge loop. With athletic design details, it’s ideal for those who want to blend comfort with sporty flair.
  • Renew Knit Women’s Track Pant – These pants have it all: a comfy adjustable waistband with drawstring, a modern athletic fit, and a zippered back leg detail that helps you flex your fit and style. Plus, they come with five pockets—combining practicality with a stylish twist!
  • Renew Knit Women’s Yoga Pant – Fun and functional pants with a comfortable waistband and hidden card pocket, two front cell pockets, two side scissor pockets, and a stylish flared leg. Ideal for those craving function and fashion in their wardrobe.

The seasonal offering also includes reimagined versions of two beloved Wink Renew best-sellers: the Renew Women’s Mandarin Collar Scrub Top and the Renew Women’s Cargo Jogger Jumpsuit. The Mandarin Collar Scrub Top, priced at $32.98 and available in sizes XS-5XL, comes in classic neutrals and soon-to-be-released limited-edition colors like Mineral Red, elegant Navy Heather, and subtle Wine Heather. The Cargo Jogger Jumpsuit, available for $59.98 in sizes XS-3XL, features rich hues such as deep Wine and earthy Olive, providing a broad selection to suit every preference and need.

Each garment in the Wink Renew Collection, including the new knits, incorporates the equivalent of five recycled plastic water bottles. This commitment to sustainability ensures that each product is crafted with care, offering consumers outstanding quality, comfort and peace of mind with every purchase.

Posted: July 30, 2024

Source: Wink

unspun Raises $32 Million In Oversubscribed Series B Funding To Transform Fashion Supply Chains With Groundbreaking 3D Weaving Technology

OAKLAND, Calif.  — July 29, 2024 — Today, unspun, a producer of 3D weaving technology, announced $32 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round led by DCVC, with participation from Lowercarbon Capital, E12, Decathlon and SOSV.

The funding will fuel the rapid scaling of unspun’s innovative 3D weaving technology, Vega™ — designed to help brands realize a low-inventory, nearshore and automated supply-chain for woven products, which represent 57 percent of the total apparel market, as the company expands its operations in Europe and North America.

Vega is a 3D weaving technology for apparel. It takes thousands of yarns and weaves them into garments in minutes, allowing for (almost) zero-waste, on-demand manufacturing. This technology unlocks scalable on-demand or low-inventory production.

Because 3D weaving drastically shortens supply chains and lead times, brands and manufacturers can plug these machines into existing supply chains for localized and automated production. This opportunity allows traditional cut-make-trim facilities to vertically integrate operations, offering a faster (4 times), cleaner (53-percent emissions reduction, 49-percent reduced energy demand and a 39-percent reduced blue water consumption), more efficient (less than 3-percent cut waste, compared to the industry average of 15 percent), and a more agile supply chain that is more responsive to market demands.

unspun has signed multi-year agreements with multiple top retailers like Walmart to deploy its Vega machines for localized production in both North America and Europe. This demonstrates growing demand from major funds, brands, and retailers seeking more sustainable and efficient manufacturing solutions amid growing regulatory pressure and consumer demand for supply chain transparency and sustainability. In Europe, where new rules proposing production limits and waste bans are under consideration, local-for-local manufacturing enabled by unspun’s technology provides a clear competitive edge for compliance. With Vega machines vastly expediting the design-to-shelf process, brands will be empowered to keep up with the ultra-fast cadences set by fast-fashion disruptors while maintaining quality, profitability, and low waste.

With this funding, unspun is taking the first step in rapidly scaling its operations through licensing its technology to established manufacturing partners in Europe.

With record levels of unsold goods circulating in the industry, this has never been more timely. unspun partners with brands and manufacturers who are committed to decarbonizing their fashion supply chains with onshored, low-impact, and automated production. Vega will also have circular supply chain applications, and unspun is developing products and manufacturing techniques that allow for garments to be unspun back into yarns, and re-woven into new products.

“Overproduction has long been a taboo in fashion. It is now recognized by top-tier climate-funds as a key issue to urgently solve for the industry,” said Walden Lam, CEO of unspun. “We are overwhelmed with the enthusiasm, and excited to be partnering with DCVC, Lowercarbon, SOSV climate, Decathlon and many commercial partners to urgently scale Vega to localize apparel manufacturing across North America and Europe.”

With Vega 3D weaving the product capabilities are endless, and these high-performing jacquard machines can create woven garments using almost any yarn. The current generation of the machines is focused on producing high quality outputs for bottoms (they can also create bags and hats) while future generations of the machines will allow the company to expand into performance categories, outerwear, shoes, tops, and dresses.

“unspun offers a tremendous economic and logistical unlock for the fashion industry by eliminating costly overproduction and radically shortening the supply chain. We think it’s good business to align profits and climate impact and are excited to help unspun revolutionize the way clothing is made,” says Milo Werner, general partner at DCVC, who will join unspun’s board of directors.

This announcement follows unspun’s recent reveal of a project with Walmart, the world’s leading omnichannel retailer. The project aims to localize parts of Walmart’s manufacturing and promote a higher level of supply chain traceability in North America. Before this, unspun partnered with the fashion label Eckhaus Latta. Together, they introduced the first-ever 3D woven collection at New York Fashion Week. These products are now accessible online through various retailers and in stores globally. unspun’s Vega technology continues to be a pioneering force in the fashion and design industry, recently playing a crucial part in the launch of designer Ana Kraš’ lifestyle brand, Teget.

unspun’s technological capabilities and vision for the future of fashion have landed the company on America’s Top Greentech companies 2024 by Time magazine, Vogue 100 innovator’s list, Newsweek’s Climate Change Innovators, TIME‘s Best Inventions, and Fast Company’s World-Changing Ideas.

Posted: July 30, 2024

Source: unspun

MOTION Announces Commitment To Partnership Accreditation In Indigenous Relations Program

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.  — July 29, 2024 — Motion Industries Inc. (MOTION), a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce its commitment to Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR), a program of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB).

Originally established in 2001, the PAIR program includes an online management and reporting tool that supports participating companies’ efforts toward progressive improvement in Indigenous relations and a certification program that confirms corporate performance in Indigenous relations at the bronze, silver or gold level.

The PAIR program provides a high level of assurance through the independent, third-party verification of company reports on measurable outcomes and initiatives in four performance areas: Leadership Actions, Employment, Business Development, and Community Relations (Engagement and Support).

“We felt it was important for Motion to be part of the truth and reconciliation process in Canada,” said Brent Pope, Motion Group executive, Canada. “Our involvement with the CCIB will provide direction, resources and a partnership to guide us on our journey.”

Motion’s President, James Howe, said: “Motion is proud to be a valued business partner with the CCIB, and we look forward to a longstanding relationship that showcases our commitment to prosperity within all Indigenous communities.”

Motion is committed to collaborating with Indigenous peoples and their communities in Canada to build long‐term trusting and mutually beneficial relationships based on its core values to be fair, ethical, inclusive and invested.

Posted: July 29, 2024

Source: MOTION

Dovetail Furniture Expands Partnership With Digital Wave Technology, Further Optimizes Product Experience

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. — July 29, 2024 — Digital Wave Technology today announces its continued partnership with Dovetail Furniture, one of the largest importers and wholesale distributors of fine handcrafted furniture on the West Coast. Dovetail Furniture has signed a multi-year agreement to leverage Digital Wave Technology’s product experience management (PXM) solution as a key part of its technology footprint.

Dovetail Furniture, known for its meticulously curated collections and on-trend designs, has partnered with Digital Wave Technology to provide intricate product details via the solution provider’s PXM system to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Digital Wave’s PXM, which includes product information management (PIM), master data management (MDM), and digital asset management (DAM), helps the organization:

  • Drive improved efficiency and tailor business processes to its unique needs
  • Provide a single version of the truth across all channels
  • Leverage workflow automation critical to its product information management process

“We are excited to renew our partnership with Digital Wave Technology,” said Marco Mazzoni, director of Technology and Digital Marketing at Dovetail Furniture. “The company’s PIM solution has significantly enhanced our operational efficiency and allowed us to maintain high standards of product information accuracy across our online platforms, the POS system used by our sales reps, and all third-party integrations with our vendors, customers, and online marketplaces. This partnership supports our unique business model.”

“This renewal not only reaffirms our commitment to Dovetail Furniture’s success but also paves the way for the company’s future innovations as it continues its digital transformation journey. We are a proud partner of Dovetail,” said Lori Schafer, CEO at Digital Wave Technology.

With the advanced capabilities of Digital Wave Technology’s PXM solution, Dovetail Furniture will continue delivering excellent product experiences to consumers and maintain its reputation for excellence in the luxury furniture market. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to quality and efficiency in an ever-changing retail landscape.

Posted: July 29, 2024

Source: Digital Wave Technology

The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA): Findings Show Sharp Increase In Sourcing Executives Who Are Concerned About The Protectionist Trade Policy Agenda In The U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 29, 2024 — The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) has released the eleventh annual Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study, a survey of executives from leading fashion brands, retailers, importers, and wholesalers, including some of the largest brands and retailers in the country.

Conducted in conjunction with Dr. Sheng Lu, Professor in the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware, the survey asked respondents about their business outlook, sourcing practices, utilization of Free Trade Agreements and preference programs, and views on trade policy.

Key findings from the 2024 Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study include:

  • The top five business challenges in 2024 are: inflation and economic outlook in the U.S., managing the forced labor risks in the supply chain, shipping delays and supply chain disruptions, managing geopolitics and other political instability related to sourcing, and the protectionist trade policy agenda in the U.S.
  • 75 percent of respondents feel optimistic or somewhat optimistic about the next five years.
  • U.S. fashion companies are actively exploring new sourcing opportunities, with a particular focus on emerging destinations in Asia and the Western Hemisphere.
  • Making apparel sourcing more sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible remains a pivotal focus for U.S. fashion companies. 82 percent of respondents plan to allocate MORE resources toward sustainability and compliance in 2024 and nearly 95 percent of respondents also plan to either increase their operational budget or maintain it at the same level as last year to support enhanced sustainability and compliance efforts.

“We always expect greater concern about protectionist trade policy during a Presidential election year,” said Julia Hughes, president of USFIA. “However the sharp increase from 15 percent last year to 45 percent this year highlights a new level of concern from sourcing executives. Both parties advocate using tariffs as trade policy, and many of the proposals are difficult, if not  impossible, to plan for. While there is optimism for the year ahead, this year’s report shows greater concern about protectionist policy and geopolitical risks by the fashion industry.”

Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study: https://www.usfashionindustry.com/pdf_files/2024/2024_USFIA_Benchmarking_Study.pdf

Posted: July 29, 2024

Source: The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) 

Eastman Exports Appoints Industry Veteran Ritesh Kumar As CEO To Lead Strategic Growth

MUMBAI — July 29, 2024 — Tiruppur-based Eastman Exports, India’s fourth largest knitwear manufacturer and exporter, has announced the appointment of Ritesh Kumar as its CEO. Kumar brings with him 25 years of extensive experience in garment industry, having previously served as the senior vice president at Shahi Exports.

Ritesh Kumar

Kumar’s appointment reflects Eastman Exports’ commitment to driving innovation and expanding its footprint in India while simultaneously strengthening its global business.  Eastman Exports supplies garments to luxury clothing brands across the world, with the U.S. being its primary market.

Kumar holds a PG in GMT from NIFT. Apart from Shahi Exports, he was associated with Dubai-based Arise IIP as the COO of its garments division setting up industry in West Africa.

“We are glad to welcome Mr. Kumar. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge in technological innovation and strategy. We are confident that his expertise will help Eastman Exports reach greater heights,” said Eastman Exports’ Chairman N Chandran.

“I am honoured to join Eastman Exports and look forward to leveraging my experience to drive innovation and propel the company to new heights in both global and domestic markets,” Kumar said.

Posted: July 29, 2024

Source: Eastman Exports

Future Of Fashion: Hainsworth Woollen Mill Partners With Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) Students For Slow Fashion Design Competition

PUDSEY, England — July 29, 2024 — Heritage textile manufacturer and woollen mill Hainsworth has challenged students from Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) to design a garment representing transeasonal fashion.

The 23/24 Live Brief competition centered around the slow fashion movement, encouraging third-year Fashion Design students to craft an item of clothing that focused on timeless designs that can be worn across the seasons. Students used Hainsworth’s wool fabrics for their designs, known for their thermoregulating properties, keeping wearers warm in winter and cool in summer.

Tom Halford modelling Gareth Godfrey-Williams’ winning garment

Students were encouraged to consider various aspects such as layering, garment longevity, versatility, quality, craftsmanship, style over trends, functionality, and fit. The idea behind the slow fashion movement is to reject excessive consumerism and mass-produced clothing in favor of ethical clothing production and consumption, focusing on high-quality designs made to last.

A team from Hainsworth judged the competition and chose Gareth Godfrey-Williams as the worthy winner. Gareth designed a field jacket made from wool shell, featuring a taped nylon hood, back vent, lightweight linen lining, 14 pockets, and adjustable cuffs and sides. Vivien Li was selected as runner-up with a raincoat that could fold down into a bag. Gareth received £500 for winning the competition, and Vivien, £200.

Andrea Noble, Design and Product Development Manager, with MMU students in Weaving Department

Ivana Noon, Business Development manager at Hainsworth, explained: “Gareth’s final garment, made from a Hainsworth Military Lightweight Cavalry Twill, was truly remarkable. We were in awe of the unique construction of his garment, which was inspired by the machinery that Gareth took photos of when he and his fellow students visited the mill earlier this year. His attention to detail was second to none. Gareth also demonstrated utmost professionalism throughout the project, a truly deserving and talented winner.”

Hainsworth is a 240-year-old British vertical woolen mill and one of the last remaining in Britain, and can process a product from raw fiber to finished cloth entirely from its site in West Yorkshire.

The Royal Warrant Holder’s premium woolen textiles are chosen by designers, tailors and garment manufacturers from diverse industries, including fashion, interiors, theater and military.

Posted: July 29, 2024

Source: Hainsworth

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Enter Rapid Growth Rearing Phase For Third Spider Silk Production Cycle

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — July 29, 2024 —  Biocraft Laboratories Inc. announced that it has entered the rapid growth rearing phase for its third spider silk production cycle of the season. During this phase, the silkworms grow exponentially in preparation for spinning the company’s proprietary recombinant spider silk cocoons.

Over the last week, the company has taken steps to add additional production space to accommodate the rapidly growing silkworms during this phase. The company continues to closely monitor the health and performance of the entire silkworm colony during this period of significant growth. Reports from the company’s rearing team continue to show that the BAM-1 Hybrids are the most robust production strain that the company has ever fielded.

As previously reported, the company has adopted a batch-rearing process to minimize overcrowding and level loading the need for fresh, dry mulberry during the traditional rainy season. This approach is designed to further support silkworm colony health and ensure optimal rearing and cocooning conditions.

“Kraig Labs has delivered a quantum leap in spider silk production capacity. This advancement was powered by our strategic investments in facilities, equipment, silkworm genetics, and building out a team with the knowledge and expertise to utilize those resources,” said company COO Jon Rice. “We are seeing significant breakthroughs in our business plan nearly every week as we methodically and systematically advance our production capacities for the world’s first cost-effective, commercially scaleable spider silk.”

Posted: July 29, 2024

Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

AATCC Textile Standards Adopted By Colombia And Sri Lanka Governments

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — July 26, 2024 — AATCC test methods and procedures are international standards, meeting the criteria set forth by the World Trade Organization and used around the globe. The standards gain additional recognition through Memoranda of Understanding with Colombia and Sri Lanka.

The Colombian Institute of Technical Standards and Certification (ICONTEC) recently translated and adopted three AATCC colorfastness to water test methods as a Colombian Technical Standard (NTC). NTC 6706 is technically equivalent to AATCC TM107 Test Method for Colorfastness to Water. AATCC TM106 Test Method for Colorfastness to Water: Sea was adopted as NTC 850 in 2022, replacing an older standard. AATCC TM162 Colorfastness to Water: Chlorinated Pool was adopted as NTC 2292-2.

Each of the standards is translated from the original English to Spanish. A cover page indicates the exact designation of the AATCC method on which the NTC is based. The cover page also indicates whether the adopted version is identical to the original or if modifications were made. In the case of the colorfastness methods, water and chlorinated pool water are identical; sea water is modified.

ICONTEC is also pursuing adoption of several other AATCC standards including additional colorfastness method, dimensional stability, and smoothness appearance.

Carolina Angulo Fandiño, ICONTEC Standardization Leader Manager, also noted that AATCC TM20 and TM20A for fiber analysis are particularly important since the withdrawal of ASTM D629.

The Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) is also in the process of adopting AATCC standards. Nivanthi K Jayaweera, SLSI Assistant Director, says, “We believe that the expertise and resources offered by AATCC will be invaluable in guiding us through this process of standard identification and adoption.”

AATCC standards are created by a consensus process. All are invited to participate and contribute. Every comment is considered and addressed. The published document reflects a thorough review by diverse stakeholders. In addition to adoption as national standards, many AATCC test methods are adopted by ISO. Test methods published by ISO Technical Committee 38 on Textiles for colorfastness, dimensional stability, appearance, and more are technically equivalent to earlier AATCC methods. In most cases, the relationship is noted in the History section of the relevant AATCC standard.

To learn more about AATCC standards, visit www.aatcc.org/standards. The complete collection of more than 150 active textile standards is available in the annual AATCC Manual of International Test Methods and Procedures.

Posted: July 26, 2024

Source: AATCC

NCTO Releases Statement Welcoming New Bipartisan Legislation Aimed At Combatting International Trade Crimes And Fraud

WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 26, 2024 — National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued the following statement today welcoming the introduction of the bipartisan “Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act,” a bill that aims to combat trade fraud and hold those committing the crimes accountable.

Statement by NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas:

“We commend Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), who lead the House Select Committee on the CCP, along with Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and others for introducing this bipartisan legislation that will put real teeth into combatting trade crimes that are undermining American textile and apparel manufacturers.

“NCTO has called for additional federal tools and resources to urgently address the pervasive trade crimes impacting our industry as well as other U.S. manufacturing sectors. We are pleased that this legislation will do exactly that by establishing a formal structure within the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division dedicated to aggressively prosecute international trade crimes.

“The U.S. textile and apparel supply chain has been severely harmed by rampant trade fraud, including an onslaught of imported products made with forced labor, which circumvent the U.S. ban on these imports, fraudulent rules of origin claims under our free trade agreements, and evasion of duties through abuse of the de minimis trade loophole. This had resulted in the closure of 18 textile plants over the past several months and job losses, combined with closures in Western Hemisphere trade partners who have suffered tens of thousands of job losses.

“We believe this bipartisan legislation is a critical step forward in confronting such massive fraud and will serve to hold bad actors accountable and help shield our vital domestic industries from these crimes.”

Posted: July 26, 2024

Source: National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

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