Pfghl Group Launches Bombyx — Organic Silk Company Committed To High-Quality Products, Sustainability And Social Responsibility

HONG KONG — May 6, 2019 — Profits Fund Global Holding Ltd (PFGHL Group) announces today the launch of Bombyx to provide high-end silk fabric to markets in the United States. Over the course of the next three years, the Company will move to manufacture Bombyx silk from an organic growing and production process with certified eco-friendly practices. This approach reflects PFGHL Group’s 23-year legacy of innovation and technology advancements that honor nature and corporate social responsibility best practices.

Founded in 2017, Bombyx invested in a production facility in Sichuan Province’s Yilong County in China. Silkworms are raised and harvested at an eco-friendly organic sericulture base. Sericulture is used to define the raising of silkworms for the manufacturing of silk. Each step of the manufacturing process incorporates sustainability practices such as water conservation efforts, and efficient use of non-renewable and renewable energy.

“Bombyx believes that business sustainability is synonymous with environmental and social responsibility,” said Hilmond Hui, president of Bombyx. “We are committed to producing a high-end product while resetting the bar for the industry by radically shifting the perception and approach to silk production, free trade and consumption.”

The establishment of the sericulture bases in Yilong County initially created more than 600 jobs for local farmers. Over the course of the next three years, Bombyx plans to build three new facilities to allow direct control of the entire manufacturing process from mulberry tree to finished fabric. Plans for future facilities include a reeling silk facility, a weaving and knitting facility, and a degumming and dyeing facility.

“Bombyx is committed to improving the local communities that house these facilities by utilizing local talent and contributing to poverty alleviation, particularly in rural counties, through job placement and fair wages,” said Hui. “Our facilities will also provide a place for local sericulturalists to improve their skills by learning the latest techniques.”

Bombyx silk will be sold in U.S. markets beginning August, 2019. Products will include both 100 percent silk and silk blends where silk is blended with cotton, linen or Tencel™. Finished fabric will be available in both woven and knit varieties. Bombyx silk fabric will be available direct to designers and garment manufacturers. Bombyxsilk.com will launch in the U.S. on May 15, for more information prior to the launch visit PFGHL.com.

Bombyx follows the highest national and foreign technical standards, and intends to introduce new technologies and concepts of environmental protection. The silkworm rearing is managed in strict compliance with Council Regulation (EC) No. EC834/2007 and No. 889/2008, Chinese national environmental and agricultural standards, as well as national environmental health standards.

Posted May 6, 2019

Source: Profits Fund Global Holding Ltd (PFGHL Group)

Devan Chemicals, HUUB Announce Partnership

RONSE, Belgium — May 6, 2019 — Devan Chemicals and triathlon and performance brand HUUB announce their partnership at the upcoming Performance Days show in Munich. The two companies have been working on a project around Devan’s cool comfort technology Moov&Cool. The unique formulation, applied to HUUB’s trisuits, was tested and examined by Dr. Faulkner, head of sports engineering at Nottingham Trent University, who has now put forward his first findings. Competing in triathlons in hot and humid conditions is often challenging due to the additional environmental stress placed on the athlete. When you compete in triathlon you produce heat as a result of the increase in metabolic rate required to meet the elevated energy demand due to swimming, cycling and running.

This heat needs to be removed from the body, as if too much heat builds up inside your body, it can have a dramatic effect on your performance. At the very least it will cause you to feel uncomfortable and to slow down, or worse; think of Jonny Brownlee, who collapsed from dehydration at the end of the World Triathlon Series race in Cozumel in 2016. In races that are frequently very hot, such as Ironman Hawaii and races in Asia, optimizing your heat tolerance is critical to performance. Most people will know about the impact of acclimatizing to the heat before race day, but one often overlooked component is an athlete’s clothing, and the technology within that fabric that can help to keep you cool.

Evaporative cooling effect

This is why HUUB recently teamed up with Devan, who has developed a unique multisport formulation with the Moov&Cool technology at its core. It helps to maximize the evaporative cooling effect of sweating during exercise. One of the key mechanisms through which we can lose heat during sport is via sweating. When sweat is evaporated, heat will be drawn from the body to cool you down, which will help to prevent you from overheating and slowing down. The Moov&Cool technology contains a continuous heat absorption capacity that can assist in the heat withdrawal process. This heat absorption capacity also continues to work in wet environments, thus also ideal for triathlon.

In collaboration with Dr Steve Faulkner, Head of Sports Engineering at Nottingham Trent University, HUUB conducted an independent study to test the impact of the formulation on triathlete’ responses to exercise in warm conditions (25°C) whilst wearing either a standard Huub Anemoi tri-suit compared to a coated Anemoi suit.

Exciting results

HUUB now states that they have found some really exciting results allowing the company to continue to improve the athlete’s performance. As claimed by Devan, they saw a positive impact on body core temperature as well as on heart rate. Athletes reported feeling less hot and more comfortable during exercise whilst wearing a coated suit. Even more importantly, athletes experienced a reduction in the overall physiological strain during the 60-minute ride. In turn this could lead to a faster finish time on race day.

“I was not expecting to see such benefits to athletes’ perceptions and physiological function,” says Dr Faulkner. “There are many coatings that claim to have ‘performance gains’ which are often unsubstantiated so I was somewhat sceptical at first. However, the data we have collected point to a measurable benefit of having your tri-suit coated with the Moov&Cool technology that could lead to significant improvement to your race-day performance.”

HUUB will do further research with Dr. Faulkner and Devan to have more insight on how this polymer treatment can impact the sports performance. They will look at some of the underlying physiological mechanism that could be affected such as alterations to blood flow, heat storage in the body and the effectiveness of athletes’ sweating. We will keep you posted on the results.

Posted May 6, 2019

Source: Devan Chemicals NV

Prym Fashion Introduces World’s First Commercially Available Functional Four-Part Sustainable Snaps

STOLBERG, Germany — May 6, 2019 — Prym Fashion today announced the launch of its new environmentally friendly snaps in two options, ecoWhite and ecoGreen. Prym Fashion’s L.I.F.E (Low Impact Fastener Ensemble) certified snaps are made using less material inputs, and are designed to provide the solution to a total eco-package. The new snaps are the first ecofriendly alternative available to various market segments of the apparel and textile industry, including activewear, children’s wear and babywear.

“We understand that today’s consumers expect brands to offer products that are completely sustainable, including the fabric and the trim,” said Brian Moore, CEO, Prym Fashion. “These eco-friendly snaps allow our customers to consider every detail and increase the overall sustainability of their products.”

Made from recycled plastic bottles, Prym Fashion’s ecoWhite snaps eliminate the use of crude oil and associated processing compared to plastic snaps made with virgin raw materials. One recycled plastic bottle can produce 13 snaps. Prym Fashion’s ecoGreen snaps are made from plant-based renewable resources, such as potato starch, and reduce fossil resources and greenhouse emissions. ecoGreen snaps are biodegradable and recyclable. Coming soon, Prym Fashion will also offer ecoBlue plastic snaps that will be made from recycled ocean plastic.

“As brands and retailers in the textile industry continue to raise their sustainability goals, details like trim will become increasingly important,” added Moore. “Prym Fashion is committed to making snaps that make a difference.”

Posted May 6, 2019

Source: The Prym Group

Thirteen U.S. Cotton Industry Members Have Been Chosen For The National Cotton Council’s 2019-2020 Emerging Leaders Program

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — May 3, 2019 — Thirteen U.S. cotton industry members have been chosen for the National Cotton Council’s 2019-2020 Emerging Leaders Program.

Representing the industry’s seven segments are:

  • PRODUCERS:
    • Philip Edwards, III, Smithfield, Va.
    • Jaclyn Ford, Alapaha, Ga.
    • Ben Good, Starkville, Miss.
    • Kellon Lee, St. Joseph, La.
    • Dean Rovey, Buckeye, Ariz.
    • Jake Sheely, Lemoore, Calif.
  • GINNER:
    • Burch Pierce, Jonesville, La.
  • MERCHANT:
    • Bob Champion, Prattville, Ala.
  • WAREHOUSER:
    • Kyle Taubert, Seminole, Texas
  • MARKETING COOPERATIVE:
    • Jeremy Speis, Corpus Christi, Texas
    • Josh Warren, Garner, N.C.
  • COTTONSEED:
    • Joe Gribble, Altus, Okla.
  • MANUFACTURER:
    • Ellis Fisher, Inman, S.C.

Supported by a grant to The Cotton Foundation from Bayer, the Emerging Leaders Program provides participants with a better understanding of how the NCC carries out its mission of ensuring the U.S. cotton industry can compete effectively and profitably in the raw cotton, oilseed and U.S.-manufactured product markets at home and abroad. Specifically, participants get an in-depth look at:

  1. the U.S. cotton industry infrastructure and the issues affecting the industry’s economic well-being;
  2. the U.S. political process;
  3. the NCC’s programs as well as its policy development and implementation process
  4. Cotton Council International’s activities aimed at developing and maintaining export markets for U.S. cotton, manufactured cotton products and cottonseed products and
  5. the role that Cotton Foundation members play in fostering a healthy U.S. cotton industry.

The Emerging Leaders Program, now in its seventh year, also provides participants with professional development and communications training such as presentation and business etiquette, instruction for engaging with the news media, and utilizing social media tools and tactics.

The 2019-20 program members will participate in three sessions. The first session, set for the week of June 16, 2019, in Memphis and St. Louis, will provide an orientation to the NCC, professional development, communication skills training, and an agribusiness briefing. During the second session in February, class members will see policy development at the NCC’s 2020 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The last session will be in Washington where the group will learn about the NCC’s policy implementation and international market development activities.

Posted May 3, 2019

Source: National Cotton Council (NCC)

Express Partners With Rocky Barnes On Exclusive Apparel Collection

COLUMBUS, Ohio — May 3, 2019 — Express Inc. today announced the brand’s exclusive design collaboration with model, entrepreneur and blogger Rocky Barnes. Inspired by Barnes’ own travels and experiences, the new Express x Rocky Barnes capsule collection is for women who are always curious, constantly growing, and not afraid to be themselves.

Available in 200+ stores and online at express.com/rockybarnes beginning May 3, Barnes’ collection features more than 25 versatile pieces in prints and bold colors, ranging in price from $40-$120. The collection offers mix-and-match dresses, bodysuits, skirts, kimonos, jumpsuits and crop tops in a bright and cheery palette, allowing women to dress for any occasion and explore their own personal style.

“At Express, we empower young men and women to pursue what’s next in their life journey,” said Patrice Croci, Vice President of Brand and Performance Marketing. “We believe personal style tells the story of ambition, and Rocky is the perfect example of hard work, creativity and determination. We are thrilled to partner with Rocky, who inspires other women and shows that style and success come from truly being yourself.”

“I’m excited to unite with Express on a versatile collection that is inspired by the pieces I pull out of my suitcase over and over again,” said Barnes. “I’ve always had a strong point of view when it comes to my style, and anyone who knows me knows I’m not scared of color or prints. Throughout my life journey, I’ve learned to be fearless about being myself, and I hope this collection inspires others to do the same, while mixing and matching styles to make them their own.”

The Express x Rocky Barnes Collection was created in collaboration with Reunited Clothing LLC.

Posted May 3, 2019

Source: Express Inc.

TRSA Hosts Toronto Summit, Three Plant Tours This August

ALEXANDRIA, VA — May 2, 2019 — Leaders in the linen, uniform and facility services industry from North America and around the world should set sights on Toronto this August for TRSA’s Third Annual Canadian Production Summit and Plant Tours, August 27-29. Hosted at the Hilton Toronto, event highlights include tours of three area plants in addition to general session presentations on productivity, management, regulatory, environmental and safety. Enhanced networking opportunities are peppered throughout the event, including evening receptions on August 27-28.

Who should attend:

  • Owners and executives;
  • Senior business and operational management;
  • General managers;
  • Production/plant managers;
  • Engineers; and
  • Associate members.

The Summit opens with a networking reception on August 27. The first agenda item on August 28 is a keynote presentation with Kristen Cumming: Bridging the Gap: The Intergenerational Workplace. Cumming will focus on the exploration of technological, economic and social trends that impact our daily lives, at work and at home. A career development, human resources, productivity and leadership leader, Cumming has spent her life’s work on strategies that improve the connection between people and their work. Those attending will gain a better understanding of how to effectively manage a multigenerational workforce and gain practical solutions to communication challenges faced by today’s leaders and teams that will increase collaboration, communication and performance between generations at work. Cumming holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Master of Management Education degree in Workplace and Adult Learning. She is an instructor at the University of Alberta – Augustana Campus and a sought-after consultant, speaker and trainer on demography, recruitment, engagement and leadership.

General sessions allow for each participant to access all summit content:

  • Sustainability: Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Clean Green Certification;
  • Making the Case for Lean Management to Optimize Processes and Drive Value;
  • Innovative Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Employees; and
  • Regulatory and Legislative Update.

August 28 will close with an interactive operator panel discussing market opportunities and challenges. Panelists will include Randy Bartsch, CEO, Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service Corp. and Tim Topornicki, president and CEO, Topper Linen and Uniform.

The event endcap features tours of three high-efficiency TRSA-member laundries on August 29: K-Bro Linen Systems Inc. (healthcare and hospitality), Topper Linen and Uniform Rental Services (F&B and industrial) and HLS Healthcare Linen Systems (healthcare). Tour attendees benefit by comparing processes, management techniques and tactics against their own operational approaches and return home with additional ideas from conversations with colleagues and plant managers at the tour debriefing sessions.

In addition to early registration and group registration discounts, TRSA offers special Alliance Partner pricing for launderers that are members of affiliated organizations to enable them to attend events and programs that have overarching benefit to the linen, uniform and facility services industry.

Posted May 3, 2019

Source: TRSA

On-Demand Personalized Apparel Manufacturer OnPoint Manufacturing Named 2019 Alabama Manufacturer Of The Year

FLORENCE, Ala. — May 2, 2019 — OnPoint Manufacturing Inc., an on-demand personalized apparel manufacturing company, announced today its most recent honor — being named 2019 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year.

On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, the Business Council of Alabama and the Alabama Technology Network held their annual ceremony at the Alabama Activity Center in Montgomery, Ala., to recognize manufacturers from across the state who exhibit excellence in leadership, performance, profitability and workforce relations.

An independent panel of judges evaluated manufacturers based on demonstrations of superior performance in customer focus, employee commitment, operating excellence, profitable growth and investment in training and retraining. OnPoint was recognized for their innovation and advancement of computer directed manufacturing (CDM).

“All of us at OnPoint Manufacturing are incredibly honored to be the recipient of the Alabama Manufacturer of the Year award,” said J. Kirby Best, chairman of OnPoint Manufacturing. “This award not only reflects the values and dedication of our team members but the unwavering support of the Florence community. The city welcomed us with open arms four years ago, and we are proud to bring this award home.”

Encouraged by the global expansion of on-demand manufacturing and mass customization in other industries, OnPoint, which opened its factory headquarters in Florence in 2014, automates and integrates the entire apparel manufacturing process from order entry through delivery. Employing proprietary workflows, OnPoint can manufacture unique garments in any quantity on demand, while reducing inventory costs and streamlining the supply chain.

OnPoint works closely with PAAT Intl. in developing transformational technology that is revolutionizing the apparel industry by creating inter-software communication solutions. By working to eliminate the roadblocks and inefficiencies that currently challenge the industry, OnPoint and PAAT have created a more sustainable and eco-friendly integrated solution.

“For an apparel manufacturer to be awarded this honor in a state often referred to as the ‘Southern Silicon Valley’ is truly significant,” said Best. “We’re proud to be recognized for our accomplishments in the apparel industry, an industry that is not necessarily associated with the state, like aerospace, aviation and automotive have become. Florence, Alabama, was once the T-shirt capital of the world, and now it is the center of software and manufacturing innovation in the garment industry.”

Posted May 3, 2019

Source: OnPoint Manufacturing

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Mahlo

SAAL/DONAU, Germany — May 3, 2019 — The countdown is ticking: when the ITMA show opens its gates on June 20 in Barcelona, the experts of Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG present at booth H2-C203 new systems and solutions for efficient and high- quality textile production and finishing. Three topics are on focus in the machine builder’s appearance.

Via the “Gateway to Industry 4.0“ visitors can immerse in the digital world of Mahlo. mSmart is the name of the concept developed by the technology leader from Bavaria, that defines the digital environment. “Our systems generate data, which the client can use immediately to control on-line. In addition to that, those figures are logged in our new data management system and are retrievable at any time in order to optimize processes and minimize weak points in the production”, Sales Director Thomas Höpfl explains. How measuring data are saved, logged and evaluated, that visitors can test in the mSmart control room. The real-time data of all machines displayed come together here, so every change in a machine can be observed.

The Future of Straightening & Process Control

In the textile industry, the name Mahlo is equivalent to high-end automatic straighteners and process control systems. The experts’ recipe for success is decade-long experience paired with the latest technological developments. Exactly this combination has made Mahlo the world market leader for weft straightening. At the ITMA, the company stays true to its strategy and showcases according to the motto “The Future of Straightening and Process Control” the latest advancements. In live operation, the most recent generations of weft straightener Orthopac RVMC-15 or web gauging system Qualiscan QMS-12, why they enhance every textile production line. Patcontrol PCS-15 for pattern control and Famacont PMC-15 for controlling weft thread and mesh density also contribute to high-quality textile production and finishing. Both are also in live operation at the ITMA. People interested can have the operation principle explained with the help of a demo tower and their own or provided fabric samples at the Mahlo booth.

Denim-Corner

For especially heavy cases, a separate area is reserved at booth H2-C203: at the Denim-Corner everything revolves around the rugged cotton fabric. The popularity of denim is constantly rising, with no end in sight. Equally increase the end customers’ expectations on design and functionality – and therefore also on the producers. Mahlo introduces in Barcelona a new high-end-solution for straightening the demanding material. “The new technology allows exact and quick controlling even of the heaviest web. In a way unprecedented in the denim industry”, says Höpfl.

A meeting point to connect and establish new contacts will be — just like at previous ITMAs — the Mahlo Bistro. Here, visitors can enjoy Bavarian specialties and recapitulate, how they can improve their production processes.

Posted May 3, 2019

Source: Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG

Powered By HeiQ Technology, Speedo Launches Its New Elite Swimwear – Fastskin LZR Pure Intent And Fastskin Pure Valor Suits

SCHLIEREN, Switzerland — May 3, 2019 — Founded in 1914, Speedo has a long heritage and dominance in competitive swimming. Competitive swimmers are always looking to break their own personal records, as well as beating their competitors. In order to win, swimmers need to create the least resistance possible to obtain maximum speed in the water. Speedo’s newest and most advanced Fastskin range does just that.

“We are proud to combine our in-depth knowledge in textiles with Speedo’s expertise in swimwear to develop a differentiating innovation. This is the outcome of the close collaboration between Speedo and HeiQ’s research hubs in Australia and Switzerland,” said Carlo Centonze, HeiQ CEO.

Speedo’s LZR Pure Intent features a unique triple-fabric construction designed to enhance compression and flexibility. To reduce drag, Speedo and HeiQ developed a shark skin-inspired fabric technology. This combination creates pure speed for the sprinter, in what is Speedo’s smartest suit to date.

Speedo’s LZR Pure Valor is designed to be light and flexible to allow the racer to increase their power and reduce drag through streamlining. The fabric was co-developed with HeiQ to give the racer a greater range of motion and core stability to help swimmers feel lifted in the water and stay strong into the finishes.

“With almost two decades of improvements in our Fastskin technology, we are excited to partner with HeiQ to give our racers the ultimate advantage with drag reduction technology to improve their speed. We’ve worked very closely with our athletes and taken all their feedback on board to help them get the suit they need to perform at their absolute best” said Rebecca Bennett, materials specialist at Speedo.

Posted May 3, 2019

Source: HeiQ Materials AG

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: DiloGroup

EBERBACH, Germany — May 3, 2019 — At ITMA 2019 DiloGroup will once again exhibit a complete operating production line on a booth space of 1,100 square meters. This line will illustrate improvements and modifications as well as innovations in numerous machine design-engineering aspects. The complete technological process starting with fibre preparation via card feeding, to precise web forming and the new Hyperpunch Hα needling will be shown. Elements of “industry 4.0” have been incorparated to design the assisting operating system “diloline 4.0”.

In the fiber preparation phase with DiloTemafa components, the “Baltromix Pro” will show a faster blend changeover which is a prerequisite for even higher throughput. An exact control of the filling level avoids idling or over-filling by feeding fibre bales with the aid of a “bale timer”. The sensor module “DI-LoWatt” assures fibre transport with a minimum of air and thus saves energy.

The current universal card feeder VRS-P Vibration Chute is supplemented by a fine opening stage to further improve feeding quality. After the “VectorQuadroCard” the latest version of our high speed crosslapper “HyperLayer” will be included which allows highest throughput at small to medium layering widths and which is especially suited for hydroentanglement lines.

The advantages of the elliptical needle beam kinematics of Hyperpunch technology is even better used in the “Hyperpunch Hα” loom as a very economic version of the classical Hyperpunch technique. The needleloom on show — DI-LOOM OD-II SLHαV — is equipped with the new needle pattern 6000X to give a very homogeneous stitching distribution.

An automatic starting-aid “smart-start” for the card with automatic threading to crosslapper and needleloom reduces the number of manual interventions.

In the field of “textile additive manufacturing” the “3D-Lofter” will offer further chances of fiber savings for needlefelts used in the automotive and other applications because topologically distributed fiber masses can be positioned in the felt where needed by so called “individual webforming spots”.

“diloline 4.0” includes a wide variety of “smart manufacturing” actions in collaboration with Siemens which all aim at further simplifying operation, increasing transparency in web forming and consolidation thereby increasing efficiency. Production data are stored, documented and compared. An “alarm monitor” indicates disturbances. A production analysis documents the reasons for standstill times. This data can be used to avoid disturbances. Numerous information modules can be recalled via mobile apps and cloud data (mindSpheres). All these methods to control the machines and to generate production data will be helpful to further secure the complex functions within the production system independently of personnel and shift.

DiloGroup looks forward to meeting numerous visitors from around the world at this most important textile machinery exhibition in Barcelona from June 20-26, 2019.

Posted May 3, 2019

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