Breathe By Milliken™ Earns New Placements At Upcoming High Point Market

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — October 15, 2018 —  The Specialty Interiors business of Milliken & Company has secured several new key placements for its popular eco-elegant performance upholstery fabric, Breathe by Milliken™.  Furniture manufacturers and retailers can now offer the ultimate in the sustainability and performance, which appeals to today’s savvy and environmentally-conscious consumers.

For Fall Market, Four Seasons has expanded its Breathe line to include a new cotton fabric called Loft and added several new colors in Everyday Twill. Breathe by Milliken will also be displayed by several new companies. Among these are Younger Furniture, EJ Victor, and Bauhaus. Younger will feature Textured and Amalfi, a cotton-linen blend in several shades and EJ Victor will also introduce Textured and a cotton fabric called New Dehli. Bauhaus will be showcasing both a polyester and a cotton from the line, Textured and Everyday Twill, in their showroom.

According to Bauhaus’ Executive Vice President Aaron Larry, “While performance fabrics have been in high demand for quite a while now, Breathe by Milliken offers a sustainable performance story that will resonate with our customers.  We are looking forward to the debut at Market.”

Breathe fabrics are unique because they have a plant-based water-repellent that is durable, repels everyday stains and cleans easily without PFCs, fire retardants or other chemicals of concern. Breathe by Milliken fabrics have also earned GREENGUARD® GOLD certification, ensuring that they meet strict chemical emissions limits and enhancing the indoor air quality of living spaces.

“In just the few short months since our showroom grand opening, Milliken Specialty Interiors has been riding a wave of success,” said Rene’ Vaughn, Director of Sales, Milliken Specialty Interiors. “From winning Best Showroom at Showtime to earning key new placements, we have clearly attracted the attention and interest of the market.”

Breathe fabrics add an extra measure of elegance, comfort and peace of mind for those who choose to think sustainably and simply fit the way we live.  The demand is expected to grow over time as more people can experience this unique and beautiful fabric first-hand.

Posted October 15, 2018

Source: Milliken Specialty Interiors

Outdoor Industry Association Names Patricia Rojas-Ungar As Vice President Of Government Affairs

BOULDER, Colo. — October 15, 2018 —  The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today announced that Patricia Rojas-Ungar will lead its advocacy agenda as the vice president of government affairs. Rojas-Ungar is currently vice president of public affairs at the U.S. Travel Association.

“Patricia’s deep public policy experience and proactive approach to issue advocacy are a huge asset for OIA and our efforts to advance the outdoor industry’s positive influence on families and communities,” said Amy Roberts, OIA executive director. “Patricia will bring strong leadership and a proven track record to expand our government affairs work and deepen our industry’s relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.”

In her new role leading OIA’s Washington office, Rojas-Ungar will manage OIA’s overall government affairs programs including efforts to protect and fund outdoor recreation and lands, inform federal, state and local elected officials about the outdoor industry’s outsized economic impact, support sensible and smart tariff reforms, and champion meaningful climate change mitigation strategies.

“I’m honored to join OIA and proud to represent this extraordinary industry in Washington and across the country,” Rojas-Ungar said. “The outdoor industry has long been a leader in sustainable business practices, responsible land and water stewardship, and product and retail innovation. I am thrilled to support the industry’s continued growth and success.”

Patricia’s work at the U.S. Travel Association has resulted in concrete outcomes, including passing legislation to create a $200 million (per year) program to promote the United States abroad and running a public-policy campaign that resulted in a White House National Travel and Tourism Strategy. Patricia has been honored as a top lobbyist by CEO Update, Washingtonian magazine and Association TRENDS for her effectiveness in leading U.S. Travel’s government affairs agenda. Patricia also brings valuable experience and relationships having worked in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on key federal policies such as, the DREAM Act and the 9/11 Commission reforms.

Posted October 15, 2018

Source: Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)

Albini Group, Supima And Oritain Create 100-Percent Scientifically Traceable Organic Cotton Fabric For Kering

BERGAMO, Italy — October 15, 2018 —  Albini Group, Supima and Oritain today announced a partnership that will set a new standard for responsible fashion through the first 100-percent traceable Supima organic cotton.

Chosen by Kering, these textile industry leaders have partnered with scientific traceability company, Oritain, to embark on a pioneering path aimed at truly sustainable fashion with proven provenance.

The partnership demonstrates the value of transparency and innovation throughout the supply chain, from field to fibre and garment. The goal is a more sustainable and transparent fashion industry worldwide, with companies such as Kering leading the way. Helping consumers understand the relationship between the clothes they wear and the path and the principles behind how they were made is vital to encouraging change.

Albini Group, a leader in premium Italian textiles, is a key partner in the project driving ever higher levels of innovation and helping establish transparency as a prerequisite within supply chains.

Using only organically grown Supima cotton that is woven and dyed by Albini, the final consumer will have complete confidence in the product with the knowledge that the fabric is completely traceable back to the origin of the fiber. Not only delivering on field to shop traceability, the platform will also provide confidence in quality, ethical and responsible production. All this is possible thanks to a highly innovative scientific method.

Using forensic science, Oritain analyse the naturally-occurring chemical properties of the actual fiber itself, creating a unique chemical fingerprint for the product that links it back to the field in which it was grown — which cannot be altered, copied or adulterated.

Oritain can test the product at every stage of the supply chain to verify that the fabric is consistent with the original fingerprint and has not been substituted, blended or tampered with. Only an exact match shows that the product is authentic. Thanks to this procedure, each step is traceable and it is therefore possible to go back, from the finished fabric, precisely to the field in which the cotton was grown.

Stefano Albini, president of the Albini Group said: “We are proud to be the ‘orchestra conductors’ of this revolutionary project and to have brought it on a global scale. We have chosen to collaborate with the most authoritative scientific partner to analyze one of the most beautiful raw materials in the world and we are happy that our vision is shared by such a prestigious and forward-thinking luxury group.”

Cecilia Takayama, director, Materials Innovation Lab at Kering said: “Traceability in fashion’s fragmented and global supply chains is imperative to create real change. At Kering we are focused on sustainable raw material sourcing and this innovative technology for our organic cotton supply chain will enable our Materials Innovation Lab greater visibility to verify farming best practices and fiber quality; ensure integrity within the supply chain; and guarantee alignment with our Kering Standards.”

Marc Lewkowitz, president and C.E.O. of Supima, said: “Authenticity underlies every fiber of Supima cotton from the very beginning. This new milestone in our organization’s history along with our partners enables the group to implement complete supply chain verification that can match the identity of the cotton to the inherent natural identifiers that the cotton picks up while it is growing. Just like you and I have unique fingerprints, so does cotton. We are extremely proud to be partnered on this project with the best possible partners in Kering, Albini Group and Oritain. Traceability and sustainability can now be proven, utilizing forensic sciences to chemically analyze the fiber.

Rupert Hodges, executive director of Oritain (UK), said: “Traceability has been a buzz word in fashion for some time, but there are still challenges in the industry. Now through this partnership we can support Kering, Supima and Albini Group to further enable sustainable, responsible practices in their cotton supply chains.

The commitment by these industry leaders to working with Oritain demonstrates the value scientific traceability provides to companies with complex global supply chains. We are very excited to expand on this initial project with our partners and help establish a new industry standard for traceability within the apparel sector.”

Posted October 15, 2018

Source: Albini Group

CHOMARAT Reinforcements, 3 Examples Offered In Live Demos At CAMX 2018 Expo

PARIS — October 15, 2018 —  A skateboard, architectural panels and a rigid roof for boats – all three products rely on CHOMARAT composite reinforcements. The three designs will be on display at CAMX Expo in the demonstration area of COMPOSITES ONE, partner of Chomarat and leader in composites distribution in North America. Chomarat’s reinforcements enable to give unique properties to these three applications.

These three applications give Chomarat the opportunity to demonstrate the performance of its uniquely designed reinforcements in real time. “The skateboard combines Rovicore™, the multi-function closed-mold reinforcement developed by Chomarat, with C-Weave™, its woven carbon fabric that offers both structural performance and aesthetics to the design. RovicoreTM provides the permeability, while C- Weave provides the carbon aspect,” explains Brian Laufenberg, president, Chomarat North America.

During the live demos, architectural panels using Rovicore and a rigid boat roof in RTM will also be made. “With 60 years of expertise in designing composite reinforcements, Chomarat demonstrates that its reinforcements offer excellent mechanical performance and design for a large number of projects in sectors as diverse as sport and leisure, marine and building,” adds Travis Irvin, sales manager and Closed Mould Process Expert at Chomarat.

Meet Chomarat teams at BOOTH V39 and see Live demos
in the COMPOSITES ONE demonstration area at CAMX 2018 EXPO 16-18 October 2018 – Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center – Dallas, Texas.

Posted October 15, 2018

Source: CHOMARAT

Lenzing Introduces New VEOCEL™ Lyocell Fibers Designed For Eco-Responsible Flushable Wipes

LENZING, Austria — October 15, 2018 —  The Lenzing Group (Lenzing) has announced the launch of a new VEOCEL™ Lyocell fiber with Eco Disperse technology which is designed for use in flushable wipes. This new fiber demonstrates enhanced biological disintegration performance. The inclusion of this new fiber enables more diverse design opportunities while providing exemplary wet strength and disintegration performance. Versatile and tailor-made for daily care routines, the new Veocel Lyocell fiber with Lenzing’s Eco Disperse technology offers optimized flushability and represents the most advanced fiber under the Veocel brand portfolio.

With botanic origin, all Veocel Lyocell fibers with Eco Disperse technology feature strong wet strength, biodegradability and effective liquid management. These cellulosic fibers come in cut lengths of 8 mm to
12 mm, and are versatile for blending ratios of 20% – 40% in most wetlaid processing technologies. Nonwoven products featuring a blend containing any of the Veocel Lyocell fibers with Eco Disperse technology and wood pulp have been certified as “fully flushable” per INDA/EDANA[1] Guidelines for Assessing the Flushability of Disposable Nonwoven Products issued in May 2018, after passing seven rigorous industrial tests.

“Flushability” is not only a hot topic among media, regulators and the nonwoven industry value chain, but also a growing social issue that impacts the sewer infrastructure in communities around the world. The introduction of Veocel Lyocell fibers with Eco Disperse technology is a positive example of Lenzing’s advocacy for the adoption of more sustainable alternatives in the nonwoven industry value chain and meets the various product and performance requirements across different core markets.

“We take a proactive approach and lay the foundation for flushable wet wipes that combine convenience with environmental responsibility, so that we can bring optimal quality and performance to flushable nonwoven products, as well as other nonwoven segments,” said Wolfgang Plasser, vice president of Global Business Management Nonwovens, Lenzing AG.

While non-biodegradable synthetic fibers (e.g. polyester) are the most common blending fibers in today’s nonwoven fabrics for wipes applications, the versatility of Veocel fibers offer a sustainable and botanic alternative to synthetic materials. When added to nonwoven products, Veocel Lyocell fibers offers value- added benefits of enhanced absorbency, natural smoothness, and most importantly, biodegradability.

Enabled by Eco Disperse technology, wipes made from the new Veocel Lyocell fibers have high wet strength usability and can disintegrate within a shorter period of time. For instance, nonwoven fabrics with 20% of the new Veocel Lyocell fibers and 80% of wood pulp reach >90% disintegration within 30 minutes, which is faster than the passing benchmark of the Disintegration Test FG502 in INDA/EDANA Guidelines for Assessing the Flushability of Disposable Nonwoven Products issued in May 2018.

Veocel Lyocell fibers are produced via a sustainable, closed-loop process, where >99% of the solvent used for the production process will be recovered and reused. The fibers can be adopted as blending material for nonwoven products including baby wipes, facial cleansing wipes, flushable wipes, general purpose wipes, and intimate wipes.

Details about the new Lenzing Veocel Lyocell fibers will be presented during the upcoming OUTLOOK™ 2018 organized by EDANA on 17th October 2018 in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Posted October 15, 2018

Source: The Lenzing Group

Chairman Hyun Joon Cho Of Hyosung Highlighted Customized Marketing Activities At ‘Intertextile Shanghai 2018’

SEOUL, South Korea — October 12, 2018 —  Chairman Hyun Joon Cho of Hyosung participated in the Intertextile Shanghai 2018, the world’s largest exhibition of apparel and fabrics held in the Shanghai National Center for Exhibition and Convention Center, for three days from September 27 together with twenty-one global client companies.

Following on from last year, Hyun Joon Cho checked the latest trends in the textile market by meeting with customers who visited the exhibition. Hyun Joon Cho also met with the top management of Maniform, Anta and Yishion, which are the No. 1 and No. 2 brands in the markets for innerwear, sportswear and casual clothes in China, emphasizing that win-win growth with customers is the most important value.

Hyosung set up its exhibition booth with the focus on three themes, reflecting the market trend with the concept of ‘A Better Life Ahead’ and avoiding the conventional format of product introductions.

Chairman Hyun Joon Cho said: “We need to listen to the voice of the customers in the field in order to analyze the rapidly changing market trends and to grasp exactly what customers want. We will concentrate all our capabilities — including technological development, quality innovation and customized marketing activities — on consolidating our status as the global No. 1 company.” The Chinese clothes market was worth about 1 trillion 797 billion yuan as of the end of 2016 (approximately KRW 300 trillion) and continues to grow at an annual average rate in excess of 5 percent.

Hyosung is expanding its business through more than 100 global production and sales networks in 30 countries. Furthermore, in a drive to enhance its manufacturing competitiveness, in September the company completed the introduction of a smart factory system to its Spandex factories in Quzhou, Jiaxing, and Guangdong in China, as well as those in Vietnam, by executing data collection and analysis and control management in all sectors of manufacturing.

Posted October 14, 2018

Source: Hyosung Corp.

Laundry Locker Acquired By Mulberrys Garment Care

SAN FRANCISCO — October 12, 2018 —  Mulberrys Garment Care today announced the acquisition of Laundry Locker, the popular San Francisco laundry and dry cleaning company with 350 locker locations throughout the Bay Area.

The acquisition will make Mulberrys the largest garment care provider in northern California and further the company’s stated mission of becoming the first truly national garment care brand.

“Laundry Locker is a beloved company that has served San Francisco well since 2005. Incorporating their 350 lockers into Mulberrys’ existing on-demand and storefront service will provide even more Bay Area customers with convenient, affordable and sustainable garment care options,” said Dan Miller, founder/CEO of Mulberrys Garment Care.

Laundry Lockers’ 350 lockers are located in residential and commercial buildings throughout San Francisco and Oakland and allow customers to quickly and conveniently drop-off and pick-up their clothing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The existing Laundry Lockers will be rebranded as Mulberrys. Laundry Lockers’ forty employees will remain in their positions and become Mulberrys employees, effective immediately.

“Mulberrys is truly committed to reimagining the laundry experience in an eco-friendly way. We are confident they will carry on the legacy of Laundry Locker and continue to serve Bay Area customers for many years,” said Laundry Locker founder Arik Levy.

Named “Best Dry Cleaner” by San Francisco Magazine in 2018, Mulberrys has received accolades for its sustainable, toxin-free laundering practices, bright storefronts, and mobile on-demand app. Mulberrys currently operates ten locations in San Francisco and Silicon Valley and also serves Dallas and Minneapolis. Mulberrys hires only W-2 employees, not 1099 contractors, and provides full benefits for all its employees.

“By combining an exceptional customer experience with eco-friendly cleaning techniques, and fostering a positive environment for our employees, Mulberrys has seen great success in California, Texas, and Minnesota. With the Laundry Locker acquisition, our service will improve in the Bay Area and position us for further growth across the country,” said Miller.

Posted October 14, 2018

Source: Mulberrys Garment Care

Xanitos Inc.’s Chattanooga Laundry Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — October 12, 2018 — Xanitos Inc., provider of hospital housekeeping (EVS), patient transport, and central laundry services to hospitals nationwide, has earned the Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification for its Chattanooga, Tenn. laundry, reflecting its commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and its capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing

The Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification confirms the organization’s continuing dedication to infection prevention, compliance with recognized industry standards and processing healthcare textiles using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, a focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation. The independent, third-party inspection must also confirm essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected;
  • Managers understand regulatory requirements;
  • OSHA-compliant; and
  • Physical plant operates effectively.

To achieve certification initially, laundries pass three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean Healthcare textiles and diminished presence of yeast, mold and harmful bacteria. They also must pass a facility inspection. To maintain their certification, they must pass quarterly testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained. Re-inspection occurs every two to three years.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for hospitals, surgery centers, medical offices, nursing homes and other medical facilities.

Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification acknowledges laundries’ effectiveness in protecting healthcare operations by verifying quality control procedures in linen, uniform and facility services operations related to the handling of textiles containing blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Certified laundries use processes, chemicals and BMPs acknowledged by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American National Standards Institute and others. Introduced in 2012, Hygienically Clean Healthcare brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for healthcare linens and garments used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

Objective experts in epidemiology, infection control, nursing and other healthcare professions work with Hygienically Clean launderers to ensure the certification continues to enforce the highest standards for producing clean healthcare textiles.

“Congratulations to the Xanitos laundry in Chattanooga on their certification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their commitment to infection prevention and that their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted October 12, 2018

Source: TRSA

Production Manager Job Analysis Report Presented At TRSA’s Production Summit

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — October 12, 2018 — Dr. Pamela Ing Stemmer, senior psychometrician, PSI Services LLC, Glendale, Calif., recently reported the findings of a job-analysis report for production managers conducted on behalf of TRSA and its members. Stemmer reported her findings during the first day of the recent Production Summit & Plant Tours in Philadelphia.

The job analysis consisted of the following steps:

  1. Job Analysis Committee Meeting – a gathering of subject-matter experts to discuss and develop a description of the scope of the role
  2. Job Analysis Survey – a large-scale survey of practitioners not involved with the subject-matter expert panel that is used to validate the task and knowledge statements developed by the panel
  3. Development of Examination Specifications – the development of examination specifications by the panel based on the results of the job-analysis survey

This process helped define the role of production managers, including the tasks, skills and knowledge requirements required for the job. The findings of the report could help TRSA develop requirements for a certification exam for linen, uniform and facility services production managers.

The Advisory Committee included:

  • Ken Altenbach, plant manager, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply
  • Greg Barton, general manager, Alsco Inc.
  • Dustin Brandon, production manager, AmeriPride Services Inc.
  • Bob Call, general manager, Alsco Inc.
  • Cheryl DePodesta, general manager, HandCraft Services
  • Brandon Divers, operations manager, Alsco Inc.
  • David Hardy, general manager, AmeriPride Services Inc.
  • Chad Laframboise, general manager, Northern Uniform
  • Susan McMahon, plant manager, HLS Linen Services
  • Jon Petersen, production manager, AmeriPride Services Inc.
  • Ryan Potter, general manager, Admiral Linen & Uniform Services
  • Eddie Ryser, production manager, AmeriPride Services Inc.
  • Stu Thomas, plant manager, Balfurd Linen Service
  • Jim Wenzelman, general manager, Morgan Services

Joseph Ricci, president & CEO, TRSA; Bill Mann, director of industry affairs, TRSA; and Eric D. Lloyd, research associate, PSI, oversaw the report and its findings.

Posted October 12, 2018

Source: TRSA

For INX Digital, It’s All About The Inks At Final SGIA Expo

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — October 12, 2018 — Gold sponsor INX Digital (booth 2149) will put the emphasis on inkjet inks at the last SGIA Expo, which becomes PRINTING United in 2019. The new Prodigy™ EGBA, recently voted SGIA’s 2018 Product of the Year for Digital Inks – Industrial and Packaging, headlines an impressive cast of products that will be featured October 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Several high performance TRIANGLE® brand alternative inks will also be showcased. Jim Lambert, vice president of Digital Sales – Ink & Hardware for INX Digital, says the mix is part of an overall solution to support technologies that drive digital growth for customers.

“We have worked hard to develop the right combination of inkjet inks to meet the demands of digital printers,” remarked Lambert. “The one constant in today’s digital environment is change. We have been fortunate to be one step ahead and it takes a lot of effort to remain at the forefront of the marketplace. Everything we do with our inks, printing systems or custom integration capabilities, is geared to delivering the best quality products for our customers.”

Prodigy EBGA is a great example of finding the next big thing. A premium inkjet ink that cures by electron beam – therefore eliminating the need for photoinitiators – Lambert points to its proven performance with Uteco’s GAIA printer. It is the first inkjet machine that uses electron beam technology and allows for substituting lamination with surface printing.

EBGA offers high chemical and scratch resistance. Available in CMYK, it can create spot color, plus orange, green and violet. Optimized to jet from Fujifilm SAMBA and Xaar® 1003 print heads, these inks provide strong adhesion to a wide range of traditional label material and film that Lambert says can be used on the GAIA printer.

As with EBGA, the Triangle trio of inks on display at SGIA are supported by INX Digital’s outstanding outdoor durability and Ink Train warranties, the most comprehensive in the industry.

Triangle DT8 dye-sub inks work in tandem with Epson® printers with DX4, DX5 and DX7 print heads. Designed for direct-to-textile and transfer printing on polyester or mixed synthetics that contain a minimum of 60 percent polyester, DT8 is versatile to deliver high performance on polyester banners and flags, as well as sportswear and other garments. With a vivid color choice of blue, orange, red and turquoise, they are fast drying and have excellent transfer capability.

Triangle HFB multipurpose UV Curable inks offer a wide gamut of distinct colors. A cost efficient, premium formulation, it runs cleaner than OEM inks and its flexibility reduces chipping and peeling. HFB is optimized for curing both UV and LED on HP® FB printers, and they are intended for jetting with high consistency on HP Scitex FB500™, FB700™ and FB900™ printers. Other benefits include excellent adhesion, flexibility on a wide range of digital graphic medias, and eco-friendly, bag-in-box packaging that reduces waste.

High performance Triangle GSU UV and LED Curable inks are designed to run on VUTEK® GS™ series hybrid model printers. Like HFB, GSU inks are formulated to attain GRACoL standards and hit G7 targets to match color and produce consistent print quality on various media. UV and water resistant without coating or lamination, they also are available in the bag-in-box packaging.

INX engineer and software experts will be available in booth 2149 to discuss all ink products. In addition, they can discuss cylindrical and flatbed printing systems and custom specialty integration and design solutions for any size operation.

Posted October 12, 2018

Source: INX Digital

 

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