Durst Strengthens Large Format Printing Division With New Dual Leadership, Central Management

BRIXEN, Italy – January 15, 2019 – Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, is expanding its high-revenue Large Format Printing (LFP) segment with a new leadership. Previously, the segment was divided into the areas of web-fed printing in Brixen and flatbed printing at the Lienz production site. With the introduction of the P5 technology platform and the future development of hybrid printing systems, the historically grown structure will be dissolved in favor of better efficiency in the daily dealings with Durst customers and the business unit will be controlled from the Durst headquarters in Brixen, northern Italy.

The new dual leadership will be formed by experienced Durst managers Christian Harder and Andrea Riccardi. Both employees have been with the company for more than 20 years and have helped shape the evolutionary stages of Durst inkjet technology in all its facets. As the new global sales director, Harder has cross-segment know-how and has been responsible for successful worldwide sales management for Ceramics Printing in recent years. Prior to that, he was responsible for sales in Eastern Europe and Latin America in the LFP segment. Riccardi, as the new head of Product Management, worked for many years in direct sales in the important LFP market Italy and since the end of 2016 has been responsible for the product portfolio in LFP web printing and the further development in Soft Signage/Fabrics Printing.

“The reorganization in the LFP segment brings together the building blocks we set in 2017 with the introduction of the P5 technology platform, the expansion of the Lienz and Brixen customer centers and the new headquarter in Brixen,” said Christoph Gamper, CEO of the Durst Group. “The new dual leadership has my fullest confidence and the best prerequisites for further developing the segment and consolidating our position as market leader. By concentrating the management function in the Group, we are also paving the way for optimal networking and integration with the relevant areas in development, software and services. The Lienz location will also benefit from the cross-segment technology transfer.”

Posted January 15, 2019

Source:  Durst

Management Changes At TANATEX Chemicals With A New CEO, CFO, And CTO

EDE, Netherlands – January 15, 2019 – The Board of TANATEX Chemicals, saw several changes commencing January 1, 2019. With a new CEO, Jørgen Vendel, CFO, Calvin Qiu, and CTO, Paul Oude Lenferink, a new era starts for the company

Tanatex was formed in 2007 following a management buyout of the company from Lanxess. Over the past 11 years, it has developed a robust, sustainable textile processing chemicals business. The company became part of the Transfar Group in 2016. After 11 years as frontmen for the successful company, CEO Marco de Koning and CFO Arthur Hopmans decided  to depart Tanatex Chemicals end 2018 and give room to new ideas. They leave the company in the trusted hands of former CCO Vendel.

“The past 11 years with Tanatex have been a highly rewarding and exciting journey,” said de Koning. “Our aim was to build an international textile chemical company which offered solutions instead of mere products. With the talent and enthusiasm of all the people in the company, that is exactly what we have done. My passion for our business remains as strong as ever and it is with pride that we hand over the reins to our new team who will bring their own vision and enthusiasm to take the company on to the next stage in its development.”

Vendel joined Tanatex early 2017 as CCO  and now makes the move to CEO. He has extensive experience in the global chemicals industry, having held local and international senior management roles at The Linde Group and BP Oil. The role of CCO will continue to be fulfilled by Vendel for the time being.

“I am looking forward to build on the considerable achievements of the past,” Vendel said. “When I joined the company, it was the start of a new adventure for me, one which has proved exciting, challenging and deeply fulfilling. In the years ahead, we will continue this adventure together with the great team of Tanatex and Transfar, continually striving to exceed expectations in a world where environmental awareness is growing.”

Calvin Qiu has been working during the past 18 years for multinational companies including China Eastern Airlines, Cisco Systems, Shell and, most recently, AkzoNobel in various senior global business and financial roles. Calvin brings to the company a unique combination of financial expertise and commercial acumen with a background across China and the Netherlands, both professionally and culturally

“I am excited to join Tanatex and take upon this unique opportunity to grow Tanatex business together with colleagues, partners and customers from Tanatex and Transfar,” Qiu said. “I look forward to taking part in this journey and will strive to unlock the value for stakeholders including employees, customers and shareholders”

In the continued pursuit of the strategic objectives of Tanatex, the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) has been elevated to board level recognizing the importance of technological competence, innovation focus and product stewardship. Paul Oude Lenferink has been appointed CTO as of January 1, 2019. Lenferink has been responsible for R&D and technology developments during the last eight years within Tanatex Chemicals, and has extensive experience in the chemical industry.

Posted January 15, 2019

Source:  TANATEX Chemicals B.V.

Haggar Clothing Co. Launches Pant Line For Boys

DALLAS – January 15, 2019 – Haggar Clothing Co. has launched a line of pants for boys this winter, featuring four styles all made with eco-friendly REPREVE® fiber created from recycled water bottles.

The new boys line is the latest in Haggar’s award-winning sustainable offerings. In 2018, Haggar received the inaugural Repreve Champions of Sustainability award for using over 100 million recycled plastic bottles in its Life Khaki, E-CLO™ Stria & Premium Comfort Dress Pant lines.

In addition to sustainability, the Haggar™ Boys line (starting at $24.99) offers unique comfort features that help active kids easily move throughout the day from playground to classroom to after-school activities. Features include reinforced knees for durability, stretch fabrics that move with them and industry-leading comfort waistbands that flex for better fit and comfort.

The entire boys line is available in Slim and Regular fits in sizes 4–20 and includes:

  • Cool 18® Pro Boys Flat Front pant in black, tan and heather gray;
  • The Jogger Boys Flat Front pant in khaki, black and navy;
  • Premium No Iron Khaki Boys Flat Front pant in black, navy and sand; and
  • Sustainable Chino Boys Flat Front pant in khaki, black and navy.

“The new Haggar Boys line is perfect for parents looking for comfortable, durable clothes in current, on-trend styles and colors their sons will want to wear, whether as part of a school uniform or for any occasion where they need to be a little more put-together than just jeans,” said Haggar Chief Sourcing and Merchandising Officer Tony Anzovino. “Many parents today are focused on environmentally friendly products, and the fact that our boys line is made with sustainable fabrics really sets it apart.”

The line is available on Haggar.com, JCPenney.com, Bealls.com, Boscovs.com, Stage.com and Amazon.

Posted January 15, 2019

Source:  Haggar Clothing Co.

IDEA®19 Website Registration Open For Nonwovens & Engineered Fabrics On Display Miami Beach, Fla., March 25-28, 2019

CARY, N.C.  – January 15, 2019 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announces the idea2019.com website is open for registration to attend IDEA®19, the triennial global event for the nonwovens & engineered fabrics industry to be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla., March 25-28, 2019.

The event is expected to attract more than 7,000 attendees and over 500 exhibitors from 70 plus countries across the spectrum of nonwovens and engineered fabric sectors from hygiene, medical, and filtration to automotive, geotextiles, building, construction, and home furnishings — to conduct business with current and prospective customers.

Highlights of the event include daily market intelligence sessions where industry experts present actionable data, key drivers and educated insights for business opportunities in critical regions. Experts include:

  • CHINA:  Chuanxiong (Eric) Zhang, Ph.D., Secretary General, China Nonwovens and Industry Textiles Association (CNITA) – The Nonwoven Markets of China 

SOUTH AMERICA: Francisco Tascón, Product Marketing Manager, South America, Berry Global, Inc. – The Disposable Hygiene Markets of South Americ
  • NORTH AMERICA: Brad Kalil, Director of Market Research & Statistics, INDA – Global Industry Statistics
  • ASIA:  Dr. Hiroaki Kanai, President, Kanai Juyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. and ANFA Chairman. – The Nonwoven Markets of Asia
  • EUROPE: Pierre Wiertz, General Manager, EDANA – The Nonwoven Markets of Greater Europe

Other highlights of the event include the presentation of the prestigious IDEA19 Lifetime Achievement Award to honor an individual who has given his or her best both personally and professionally to serve INDA and the industry, and the IDEA Achievement Awards organized by INDA in partnership with Nonwovens Industry Magazine. The IDEA Achievement Awards occur every three years in conjunction with IDEA to honor leading companies and new products (since IDEA16) in the global engineered fabrics industry in six categories: equipment, roll goods, raw materials, converted products (short-life), and converted products (long-life), and entrepreneur. Finalists will be announced Feb. 1, 2019.

The IDEA16 Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Leo Cancio, advisor at Clopay Plastic Products. IDEA16 Achievement Award Winners included:

  • Machinery/Equipment: 
ITW Dynatec’s Ultra Strand Coating System;
  • Fibers/Raw Materials: 
BASF’s SAVIVA™ SAP Technology;
  • Roll Goods: 
Jacob Holm’s SoftLite™ lightweight nonwovens;
  • Short-Life Converted Product: 
WipeMeWorld’s WipeMe® flushable wipe on a roll;
  • Long-Life Converted Product: 
Impossible Objects, LLC’s Composite-Based Additive ;Manufacturing (CBAM) 3D printed pieces; and
  • Entrepreneur: 
Mogul Nonwovens and Diaper Recycling Technology/MobiAir.

“We return IDEA to a fully modernized facility in Miami Beach that will make this event a most memorable experience.  We’ve had a great response to our triennial global event and exhibit space sales have already been brisk,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president.

Posted January 15, 2019

Source:  INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Shaw Industries Ranks Among Forbes’ List Of America’s Best Employers For Diversity 2019

DALTON, Ga.  – January 15, 2019 – In recognition of Shaw Industries Group Inc.’s (Shaw) commitment to and investment in promoting a corporate culture of diversity and inclusion, Forbes Magazine has named Shaw as one of “The Best Employers for Diversity.”

In collaboration with analytics firm Statista, Forbes identified The Best Employers for Diversity through an independent survey of more than 50,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within its U.S. operations. The evaluation was based on four different criteria, with the 500 companies receiving the highest total scores selected as the “The Best Employers for Diversity 2019.” Criteria included:

  • Direct recommendations from employees regardless of age, gender equality, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+ and general diversity concerning their own employer.
  • Indirect recommendations: participants were given the chance to evaluate other employers in their respective industries that stand out either positively or negatively with regard to diversity.
  • Diversity among top executives / board: Based on extensive research an index was built based on the share of women who fill top executive or board positions.
  • Diversity KPIs: An index of objective and publicly available diversity KPIs (e.g. existence of a department/position responsible for diversity, proactive communication of diverse company culture) was created.

“Shaw’s talent management strategy places investment in our 22,000 associates at the core of the company,” said Mike Fromm, chief human resource officer at Shaw. “We strive to foster an environment where diverse perspectives and ideas are heard, and value is placed on both seen and unseen characteristics and experiences that our associates bring to the organization. Diversity and inclusion are necessary for innovation and growth, allow us to better understand our customers and their needs, and position us to attract and retain the best talent.”

Lucia Cook, corporate diversity and inclusion leader at Shaw, stated, “This ranking is an indication that we are headed in the right direction with our strategy and actions. Shaw’s commitment to cultivating  an inclusive and diverse corporate culture is supported by a number of initiatives that reach associates at all levels of the company in an effort to spark growth for our people and our business.”

The Shaw Way, a multi-faceted strategy touching all aspects of business enterprise-wide, was developed around the company’s talent competency model, which drives the leadership imperatives necessary for success. The model is aligned with all talent processes from selection and performance management to leadership development and recognition. Demonstrating inclusive leadership is a key talent competency expected at every level of our organization.

Shaw’s diversity and inclusion efforts are continually shaping new talent acquisition and retention practices to reduce unconscious bias in the hiring and promotion process, including associates from all backgrounds in key business decisions, and educating its associate base on cultural fluency.

In addition to ongoing training and education, key initiatives include:

  • Shaw’s Supplier Diversity Policy helps make a positive difference in the communities we serve by providing all suppliers with equal access.
  • Associate-led Resource Groups (ARGs) drive engagement within the company by connecting associates with both similar and different perspectives. Open to all Shaw associates, ARGs focused on the needs and interests of women, Hispanic and Latino, black and multicultural, veterans, and sales have connected thousands of associates with networking and professional development opportunities.
  • Shaw formed the first bilingual Toastmasters group in Georgia.
  • Shaw partners with Project SEARCH to offer an internship program for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Future Workforce Development efforts partner with community and educational programs focused on STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) skills and career opportunities. Shaw has a number of programs keenly focused on showcasing STEM careers to underrepresented populations through mentorship, coaching and skills training.

Posted January 15, 2019

Source:  Shaw Industries Group

12 ReTech To Acquire Red Wire Group To Increase The Manufacturing Capability And Revenue Of Its Emotion Fashion Group Subsidiary

LAS VEGAS/HONG KONG — January 14, 2019 — 12 ReTech Corp. announced today that it has signed a definitive Exchange of Equity Agreement to acquire Salt Lake City-based Red Wire Group LLC (Red Wire) in a stock for stock transaction. Closing is scheduled to occur before the end of this month.

Red Wire is a profitable and efficient contract cut-and-sew manufacturer generating significant revenue and is located less than 100 yards from the company’s Emotion Fashion Group (EFG) facility. Red Wire Group has maxed out its own existing facilities capacity and can benefit from the excess capacity that EFG currently possesses.

Angelo Ponzetta, 12 ReTech’s CEO, stated: “We believe that Red Wire is very synergistic to our current EFG operation. In addition to the revenue and profits that Red Wire brings to the group we add efficiency and expertise to continue to drive down our production costs that began with our relocation of EFG from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. This extra capacity and efficiency will allow Red Wire to take on many more jobs that should catapult its revenue from its current $650,000 to three to four times that annually, while increasing our margins.”

Hub Blanchett, president of EFG, stated, “Being acquired by 12 ReTech was just the catalyst for future acquisitions. I am thrilled to team up with Red Wire. Their production team is outstanding and will allow our team to focus on revenue growth and delivery fulfillment.”.

Ponzetta continued: “We have been working on this acquisition throughout the holiday season and while we executed non-binding Letters of Intent we decided to wait until the signing of the Exchange Agreement to announce this news as our past experience with acquisitions has taught us that Murphy’s law typically applies at the signed Letter of Intent stage”.

Greg Haehl, managing member of Red Wire, commented: “I am excited to become part of 12 ReTech team. Being a technology expert myself, I have seen what they are doing to help retailers improve themselves. The technology that is available at 12 ReTech is very exciting and I plan to lend my own expertise to their efforts. At the same time, Red Wire’s capabilities will help EFG’s own manufacturing floor operations and their extra capacity will allow us to substantially grow our own business.” He continued, “I have seen first-hand the commitment and assistance the whole 12 ReTech Team brings to every acquisition and this strongly influenced our decision to be acquired.”

Ponzetta added, “We have been informed that due to our current stock price OTC Markets intends to shortly remove us from their QB group. They have indicated that once our stock reaches and maintains the mandatory $0.01 threshold price for 10 days it’s a simple matter to regain the QB status. Historically, the QB designation hasn’t yet really benefitted our investors but the reporting requirements which we maintain as a QB stock will continue to be maintained. We are optimistic that with the important acquisitions we are closing, the investing public will view our Company more favorably and our stock should respond accordingly, allowing us to be re-certified as a QB stock.

“The target date for the completion of this acquisition is on or about January 23, 2019. The closing of this transaction is still subject to completion of due diligence and a few other details. Red Wire acquisition coupled with EFG acquisition provides us with a strong operating base for additional acquisitions we hope to announce soon.

Posted January 14, 2019

Source: 12 ReTech Corp.

VF Corp. Appoints Laurel Krueger As Vice President, General Counsel Of Kontoor Brands

GREENSBORO, N.C. — January 14, 2019 — VF Corp. today announced that Laurel Krueger has been named vice president, general counsel of Kontoor Brands Inc., the independent, publicly traded company that will result from the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization.

In this role, Krueger will oversee Kontoor Brands’ legal function, including compliance, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. She will serve on Kontoor Brands’ executive management team, reporting directly to named CEO Scott Baxter, effective immediately.

“Laurel is a seasoned legal executive with nearly 20 years of experience, including in the retail industry,” Baxter said. “Her breadth of leadership experience with multinational corporations will be an asset to our team as we embark on our new journey as an independent company and grow our business in the denim and apparel categories.”

Steve Rendle, chairman, president and CEO of VF Corp., added, “Extraordinary talent will be critical in establishing Kontoor Brands as a thriving independent organization, and Laurel is a great addition to the strong bench of leadership that has been appointed to date.”

Krueger joins Kontoor Brands from Signet Jewelers Ltd., the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, where she served as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. She previously held a variety of legal leadership roles at publicly traded companies in retail and manufacturing, including Federal-Mogul Corp., Tecumseh Products Co. and Borders Group Inc.

Krueger earned a bachelor’s degree with high distinction from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She earned a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School, and a Master of Business Administration with distinction from the University of Michigan-Dearborn School of Management.

The separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization is expected to be completed in the first half of 2019, subject to final approval by the company’s Board of Directors, customary regulatory approvals and tax and legal considerations. The new company will comprise the Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic® brands, and the VF Outlet business.

Posted January 14, 2019

Source: VF Corp.

IACMI Showcases Composites For Automotive Lightweighting In JEC Composites Pavilion At The 2019 North American International Auto Show

KNOXVILLE, Tenn./DETROIT – January 14, 2019 – The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI – The Composites Institute) is showcasing composites innovations in lightweighting the automotive sector at the JEC Group’s Composites Pavilion at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) January 14-17, 2019. IACMI – The Composites Institute, a national public private partnership comprised of 160+ members, is committed to increasing domestic production capacity and manufacturing jobs across the U.S. composites industry. The institute is driven by the University of Tennessee and supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and other partners. IACMI’s participation in the Composites Pavilion is sponsored by IACMI partner, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

At the Composites Pavilion, IACMI – The Composites Institute will highlight research and development initiatives that are driving the future of composites for automotive lightweighting. IACMI is showcasing the first large injection molded automotive prototype made with low-cost textile-grade carbon fiber.  Produced by IACMI members Techmer PM, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and Michigan State University (MSU), this innovative production approach yields an estimated cost savings of 40 to 50 percent compared to a 50,000 filament tow commercial counterpart. The textile carbon fiber was produced by ORNL at the Carbon Fiber Technology Facility (CFTF). TechmerPM addressed unique compounding challenges to provide pellets of PA66, a commonly used thermoplastic nylon, reinforced with 25% of the textile carbon fiber. MSU tuned the molding parameters for the unique compound and produced full-size fenders through injection molding at the IACMI Scale-Up Research Facility (SURF). Through this collaborative effort, textile carbon fiber was injection molded using the Milacron 3,000-ton injection press and at cycle times relevant for high-volume production. Additional trials have demonstrated the versatility of using different fiber content, including fenders with 10 percent and 45 percent carbon fiber content.

While traditional carbon fiber composites have long been touted for their weight savings in stiffness-critical automotive applications including automotive bodies, b-pillars, and other structural components, the implementation of textile carbon fiber makes these applications more cost-competitive with traditional, heavier materials. Textile carbon fiber has potential for significant impact in the automotive industry because of the reduced cost for supporting weight savings opportunities.

“The availability of textile carbon fiber opens new opportunities for lightweighting and design innovation in the automotive industry, and we are excited to be part of the JEC Group’s Composites Pavilion to showcase this material in a molded part,” said IACMI CEO, John A. Hopkins. “We are proud of this first-of-its-kind validation of technologies and look forward to seeing future implementation in automotive and other applications.”

IACMI innovation leadership for Michigan

Much of the validation for this research project was conducted at the IACMI Scale-Up Research Facility (SURF), which is co-located with partner Manufacturing USA institute, Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) in Corktown neighborhood in Detroit, Mich. SURF offers full-scale production testing of carbon fiber integration with processes from a Litzler prepreg machine to the only 4,000-ton Schuler compression molding machine available for research and development usage in North America. Additionally, the SURF also offers a 3,000-ton Milacron injection molding machine, which was utilized in this research project.

The SURF is managed and operated by IACMI partner, Michigan State University, and funded with support from MEDC, recognizing the opportunity for innovation leadership in Michigan. “The joint facility for IACMI and LIFT offers a unique opportunity to further lightweighting in the automotive industry through multi-material innovations,” said MEDC CEO, Jeff Mason. “The research done by both institutes further solidifies Michigan’s leadership in the future of the automotive industry. The innovations validated through IACMI’s textile carbon fiber project shows the attainable potential for integrating carbon fiber into the automotive industry to increase strength and stiffness in automotive components at competitive cost.”

Visit IACMI at the Composites Pavilion outside of Entrance C at the Cobo Center January 14-17, 2019.

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation (CCS), is a partnership of industry, universities, national laboratories, and federal, state and local governments working together to benefit the nation’s energy and economic security by sharing existing resources and co-investing to accelerate innovative research and development in the advanced composites field. CCS is a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation. The national Manufacturing USA institute is supported by a $70 million commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office, and over $180 million committed from IACMI’s partners.

Posted January 14, 2019

Source: IACMI – The Composites Institute

DOMOTEX USA 2019 Partners With Emily Morrow Home To Host Designer Panel Discussion And Lunch On Friday, March 1

CHICAGO — January 14, 2019 — Hannover Fairs USA, the organizer of DOMOTEX USA, today announced that it has partnered with Emily Morrow Home to host a designer panel and lunch during the inaugural floor covering trade show’s breakout sessions from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on March 1, 2019. As a member of DOMOTEX USA’s advisory board, Emily Morrow Finkell, CEO and founder of Emily Morrow Home, has been active in attracting designers to the new show. The panel discussion was spurred by Finkell’s passionate involvement with the interior design community, along with the success of her company’s 2018 designer event. To register for the panel and lunch, go to https://domotexusa.com/reg/.

“It is a privilege to partner with DOMOTEX USA to host our designer panel event,” said Finkell. “This exciting, brand new floor covering trade show is the perfect venue for bringing leading designers together to share how emerging trends are impacting the flooring industry,” she added.

The theme of the event, Design is a Journey, is reflective of Finkell’s recent travels to Africa and the ever-evolving importance of designers in the advancement of residential and commercial interiors. As moderator of the panel, Finkell will lead discussions that address the changing landscape of interior design and the role of designers in the new millennial age. Insights on current and future trends will also be shared, with topics going beyond color, material and style to include macro trends like urbanization and visualization technology. Attending retailers will have the opportunity to ask questions and network with panel designers, including Mark Woodman of Mark Woodman Design + Color LLC, Brownlee Currey of Currey & Co., Loretta Willis of Loretta’s Interior Design LLC, and Mollie Surratt of Mollie Surratt Marketing and Interiors.

“The interior design profession is poised for continued growth; however, there is a greater need for retailers to support their designer clients, who are instrumental in bringing repeat business to their stores,” added Finkell.

“This panel will provide actionable insights on the issues important to those in this profession and the opportunities they have to grow their designer business,” said Donna Busse, show director of DOMOTEX USA at Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA).

In addition to hosting the event, Emily Morrow Home is exhibiting at DOMOTEX USA 2019. The company will launch an adventurous collection of luxury hardwoods inspired by Finkell’s journey across Africa and the spectacular images she captured of the great Wildebeest migration and the continent’s magnificent landscape.

Posted January 14, 2019

Source: DOMOTEX USA

Archroma To Showcase Color And Effects Designed To Boost Denim Inspiration At Colombiatex 2019

REINACH, Switzerland — January 14, 2019 — Archroma will be presenting its innovative and sustainable solutions for denim and casual wear manufacturers and brands at Colombiatex 2019, January 22-24.

From fiber to finish, Archroma offers to textile manufacturers and brand owners the tailor-made system solutions that they need in their specific production process and market.

At Colombiatex 2019, Archroma will present both its most established and innovative technologies to create authentic and dazzling denim looks in a more sustainable and responsible way:

  • Denisol®, bringing indigo back to its roots – now aniline-free*

Archroma’s Denisol® range is a newly developed pre-reduced liquid indigo solution that is manufactured in Archroma’s award winning ‘zero liquid discharge’ manufacturing plant in Pakistan.

Denisol Indigo 30 liq is compliant with major official eco-standards and requirements from retailers, brands and fashion leading companies and helps to produce fabrics suitable for current eco-labeling such as bluesign®, GOTS and C2C.

Responding to demands for a non-toxic alternative to the dyes that are used for the iconic and traditional indigo blue that consumers associate with denim and jeans, Archroma just announced the new Denisol Pure Indigo 30.

The breakthrough aniline-free* Denisol Pure Indigo 30 which can be used together with Archroma’s dyeing auxiliaries for customized dyeing system solutions – to create cleaner denim with the purest indigo on the market.

  • ADVANCED DENIM, towards waterless denim dyeing

Based on the Denim-Ox and Pad/Sizing-Ox dyeing processes, Archroma’s multi-awarded ADVANCED DENIM dyeing technology, based on Diresul® RDT blue specialties, allows savings of up to 92% in water, 87% in cotton waste and 30% in energy, compared to a conventional denim dyeing process.

The technology has been adopted by prestigious brands including Patagonia and received the prestigious 2012 ICIS Innovation Award and Innovation with Best Environmental Benefit Award.

  • Diresul RDT Ocean Blues, bright and beautiful

Archroma’s Diresul RDT Ocean Blues are a collection of vibrant, ocean-themed bright sulfur blue dyes. These unique dyes and their auxiliaries bring out the best of indigo, improve workability, dyeing consistency and process safety.

The Diresul Ocean Blues can be combined with the Denisol Indigo range in bottoming/topping manufacturing routes – to create exciting avant-garde blue styles.

  • New in the range, Diresul Fast Black RDT

Archroma’s latest black innovation, Diresul Fast Black RDT is an exclusive sulfur black dyestuff technology that is fast to chlorine and resistant to the strong oxidative agents applied on home laundry.

Diresul Fast Black RDT can be combined with Diresul Navy RDT blue specialties and Archroma fixation agents, to create denim that is dark and stays dark.

  • Arkofix® formaldehyde-free* resins, to make wrinkles desirable!

Archroma’s range of formaldehyde-free resins can be used in 3D effects resistant to chlorine washing to create wrinkle textures – for a genuine denim look without color variation!

In addition, visitors at the booth will also have the exclusive chance to have a “sneak peek” at our Denim Book which includes 200 yarn swatches displaying the multitude of colors and effects that can achieved with Archroma system solutions.

The book is organized in 4 inspiration themes: “Back & Beyond Blue”, “Revolution in Blue”, “Black & Grey Denim”, and “Colors for denim”.

“At Archroma, we continuously challenge the status quo in the deep belief that we can make our industry sustainable”, comments John Florez, head of Sales, Brand & Performance Textile Specialties, Archroma, Colombia. “We aim to offer solutions that we design in “The Archroma Way”: safe, efficient and enhanced, because it is our nature! That is exactly what was driving us when we decided to create the purest indigo on the market: the aniline-free* Denisol Pure Indigo, or ADVANCED DENIM as our technology based on sulfur dyes aiming at waterless dyeing.”

Visit Archroma at Colombiatex 2019, Stand AM148, 22 to 24 January 2019, Medellin, Colombia.

* Below limits of detection

Denisol®, Diresul® and Arkofix® are trademarks of Archroma registered in many countries

Posted January 14, 2019

Source: Archroma

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