ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Thies GmbH & Co. KG

COESFELD, Germany — April 29, 2019 — From June 20-26, 2019 Thies GmbH & Co. KG will be present at ITMA, the international textile machinery exhibition in Barcelona. Held since 1951, this textile machinery fair is the innovation platform for textile machine manufacturer. At stand B108 in Hall 2 Thies will be exhibiting its latest products.

Thies concentrates on sustainable product solutions and focuses on the development of innovative, intelligent and integrated concepts for yarn and fabric dyeing. Founded in 1892, the family company consequently presents many years of commercial, product and applications experience under the motto “BE THE CHANGE”.

Selected product highlights are:

iCone

The yarn dyeing machine iCone is ideal for bleaching and dyeing fibers in different forms like packages, warp beams, combed tops or flock. With the help of modern flow analysis tools, the pipe systems, the pumps and their impellers have been optimized, reducing pressure losses and power consumption. The iCone offers the ability to dye in a traditional manner by using reciprocating liquor circulation. However, it can also be operated with one flow direction and an ultra-short liquor ratio starting at 1: 3.6. The machine is very flexible and matches diverse requirements. The delivery spectrum of the iCone is complemented by the very latest, user-friendly control system. Its “green functions” provide standardized programs for exploiting the optimization potential of different process steps. The iCone can be integrated into existing dyeing facilities without problems. On customer request, the iCone machines can be designed for the operation with existing material carriers and correspondingly for the adaption to existing dryers.

iMaster H2O

The latest version of the well-established and successful iMaster H2O incorporates various new detail improvements. Many of them were developed in response to suggestions from customers respectively end- users. The iMaster mini belongs to the iMaster family. It is a fully-equipped variant of the iMaster H2O with a loading capacity of 20-80 kg for small production runs and laboratory work. The main advantage is to operate the iMaster mini with the same (parameter) settings as the iMaster H2O production machine. The earlier testing and optimization phase using the iMaster mini has shown that new kinds of fabrics, recipes and processes can be incorporated in the production sequence more effectively and more cost-efficiently.

For the treatment of light to medium-weight terry articles, Thies recommends the iMaster F machine. It has loading capacities of up to 400 kg.

soft-TRD SIII

The soft-TRD SIII combines perfect fabric running properties with the latest short liquor ratio technology. With liquor ratios starting at 1:5, a variety of sensitive fabrics can be treated gently. The soft-TRD SIII is ideal for finishing polyester fabrics due to the high-performance (kier) temperature regulation.

Dosing- and dispensing systems

For reducing error rates and increasing reproducibility, the automation of the chemical and auxiliaries supply is mandatory. The MPS product family offers a complete solution for fully automated supply of a finishing plant with chemicals, dyes and auxiliaries:

  • The MPS-L (liquids) automates the transport of all liquid chemicals typically used in a dye house to the designated destinations in the defined quantities.
  • The MPS-D (dissolving) is used primarily for dissolving dyes.
  • The MPS Colourmatic automates and controls the dissolving and supply of powdered dyes. The fully automatic version of the MPS Colourmatic controls the storage, weighing, dissolving and provision of the dyes.
  • The MPS-S (solids) transfers the solids used in the dye house, such as Glauber’s salt or sodium carbonate, to the dyeing plants automatically.
  • The MPS-G (gravimetric) offers flexibility, reliability and automation all in a single module. It combines the functions of the systems MPS-L, MPS-D and MPS-S.

Intelligent Control Technology

On ITMA 2019 Thies will be presenting the latest version of the Maintenance Manager, which is inter alia complemented by the module ‘Condition Monitoring’. The software schedules, executes and controls all maintenance and servicing works. It facilitates the procurement of spare parts and provides the technical documentation digitally. At the same time, with the collection of these data Thies lays the foundation for prospective machine learning from customized respectively system- specific history data.

Furthermore, Thies is offering a new generation of controllers (T390), which is designed for Industry 4.0-applications as well as for interfacing appropriate MES-systems.

Posted April 29, 2019

Source: Thies GmbH & Co. KG

Seidensticker Group: Third Company-Owned Production Plant

BIELEFELD, Germany — April 29, 2019 — The Seidensticker Group consistently follows through on its verticalisation strategy: In March this year, the shirt producer opened another company-owned production plant in Haiphong in Vietnam.

It was in 2007, also in Vietnam, that the starting signal was given with the launch of the first own production plant in Chi Linh near Hanoi. At present, the Seidensticker Group manufactures at two extensively built production plants occupying a total area of 22,500 square meters in Vietnam.

This production plant is the third company-owned production facility: In 2014, another production plant was opened in Semerang, Indonesia.

“With these new manufacturing premises, we are responding to the constantly increasing demand for sustainably produced goods. From an entrepreneurial point of view, the main focus for us is on social responsibility”, explains Gerd Oliver Seidensticker, managing partner of the Seidensticker Group.

Whereas the production plant that opened in 2007 generally produces shirts and blouses for the Seidensticker brand, at this new plant, goods for the private label section will mainly be manufactured.

“The private label section is growing further, and constitutes, along with our own brand Seidensticker, an important pillar of the group of companies. The group will be concentrating on its core sections, thus establishing a future-orientated setting. In this context, the opening of the new production plant is an essential and necessary step”, highlighted Seidensticker.

“With their respective production plants, both the Seidensticker brand as well as the private label business have the most modern production possibilites available — and with the highest of technical standards. Both core sections have been given sufficient space and are now in a position to sustainably satisfy the highest quality-related demands”, adds his cousin and also managing partner of the Seidensticker Group, Frank Seidensticker.

In Vietnam, some 1,500 employees are presently working on the manufacturing of products for the Seidensticker Group — along with approximately 350 members of staff in Indonesia.

Posted April 29, 2019

Source: Textilkontor Walter Seidensticker GmbH & Co. KG

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Baldwin Technology

MALMÖ, Sweden — April 29, 2019 — Baldwin Technology Company Inc., a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, is pleased to announce the launch of the TexCoat G4 at the ITMA trade show in Barcelona from June 20-26, 2019. The TexCoat G4 is the next generation of the company’s revolutionary non-contact precision application system for fabric finishing.

The system enables a continuously high quality and productive textile finishing process with zero chemistry waste and drastically reduced water and energy consumption. TexCoat G4 will be demonstrated by Baldwin in Hall H2, stand A204.

“We are immensely proud to launch the TexCoat G4 at ITMA 2019,” said Eric Norling, vice president, Precision Application Segment, Baldwin Technology. “This is an opportunity to experience an innovation that drastically improves both the process and product quality, while saving time, valuable resources and contributing to a sustainable future.”

The non-contact spray technology brings numerous advantages compared to conventional methods of applying finishing chemistry. The chemistry is uniformly distributed across the textile surface and is applied only where it is required — on one or both sides of the fabric. This is highly beneficial e.g. when applying water repellants on laminated fabrics, as it eliminates the problem of chemistry affecting the quality of the adhesion layer. Furthermore, the non-contact technology eliminates chemistry dilution in wet-on-wet processes, allowing full control of maintaining consistent chemistry coverage rates. Additionally, with no bath contamination during the finishing process, there is zero downtime during colour or fabric changeovers.

The TexCoat G4 significantly improves sustainability, leading to increased profitability. One hundred percent of the over sprayed chemistry is recycled and zero percent chemistry is wasted during changeovers of chemistry, color or fabric. As only the necessary amount of chemistry is applied to the fabric, a reduced wet pick-up level of 50 percent can be achieved, further leading to a 50-percent reduction of water and energy consumption. The low wet pick-up levels together with a single side spray application enable combined processes and can completely eliminate drying steps, e.g. for laminated fabrics and in the finishing of upholstery textiles.

“One of the biggest challenges facing the textile finishing industry is the environmental impact in terms of energy, chemical and water consumption, with continuously increasing environmental legislations and consumer demands to meet,” said Norling. “Since the TexCoat G4 reduces both water and energy consumption and has zero chemistry waste in changeovers, a significantly more sustainable finishing process is achieved.”

The TexCoat G4 offers the possibility of unprecedented tracking and control of the finishing process to secure a consistent quality. Changeovers are easily and quickly performed thanks to the recipe management including automated chemistry and coverage selection. Furthermore, the system offers automated speed tracking, fabric width compensation, real-time monitoring possibilities to track system uptime, performance, and chemistry usage, as well as active care alerts.

The TexCoat G4 can process a wide range of low-viscosity water-based chemicals, such as water-repellants, softeners, anti-microbials and more, in wet-on-wet applications and lamination processes. Additionally, the system is completely sealed, encapsulating all aerosols and thereby securing a healthy working environment for the operator.

Baldwin Jimek AB is a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association which will have a significant presence at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona.

“We’re all very excited about the introduction of the Texcoat G4 because it’s not often that an entirely new technology comes along in such a traditional field,” says TMAS Secretary General Therese Premler-Andersson.  “Baldwin’s latest technology has the potential to have a huge impact on the sustainable credentials of the textile finishing industry.”

Posted April 29, 2019

Source: Baldwin Jimek AB

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd.

WAKAYAMA, Japan — April 29, 2019 — Computerized knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd., Wakayama, Japan, will be participating in ITMA 2019 in Barcelona, Spain this June. Held every four years in Europe, ITMA is known as “the Olympics of textile machinery” and is the stage for presenting the latest technology to the textile industry. Shima Seiki’s unswerving tradition of introducing new technology at ITMA remains intact for 2019. The 566 square meter booth located at Hall 8.0, Stand B106 will feature a comprehensive lineup of brand new WholeGarment® knitting machines, computerized flat knitting machines, computer graphic design systems as well as various digital solutions making their debut at this ITMA.

Shima Seiki will exhibit at ITMA 2019 under the theme “KNITify the World—Smart Solutions in Textiles.™” The theme illustrates the flexibility of Shima Seiki products for catering to various industries in addition to its traditional customer base in the apparel industry. In its approach to presenting new proposals for non-fashion related industries, Shima Seiki takes on the challenge of knitting what was previously deemed impossible to knit, or what has never even been considered for knitting. Disrupting the conventional perception of knitting through its arsenal of patented knitting techniques combined with cutting edge hardware and software, Shima Seiki offers the benefits of knitting to prospective customers who are as yet unaware of the true and current potential that knitting possesses. To this end, the latest technological contributions aimed at promoting knitted applications in various fields ranging from fashion, sports, shoes and accessories to medical, automotive, aeronautical and other wearable and industrial textile applications will be displayed at the Shima Seiki booth.

Knitting offers great potential for technical textiles with its inherent characteristics: stretch and compression. Flat knitting provides further potential as the only textile production method that can shape fabric on the machine. To this end, new knitting techniques such as inlay has gained particular attention for its capability to produce hybrid knit-weave fabrics that allow insertion of technical yarns heretofore considered incompatible with knitting, into existing knit fabrics. These include carbon fiber, monofilament and even metallic yarns. Shima Seiki has even developed a special device for unwinding spools of technical yarn to ease yarn feed for such difficult-to-handle material.

WholeGarment® knitting maximizes the benefits of shaped knitting even further by expanding that potential to 3 dimensions. WholeGarment knitting is capable of producing knitted items in their entirety on the machine, and allows 3D forms and tubing to be produced without sewing. Elimination of sewing allows for faster turnarounds and high potential for on-demand knitting. The seam-free nature also ensures continuity of the fabric, allowing functional yarns such as those made from conductive fibers to wrap around the entire body without interruption for applications in smart garments and wearable technology. 3D knitting provides fit, comfort, lightness and mobility — key factors that make seam-free WholeGarment knitwear ideal as wearable technology platforms.

Shima Seiki will also be speaking on smart textiles and wearable technology at the ITMA Speakers Platform as part of the ITMA Innovation Lab.

In addition to machine technology the latest version of Shima Seiki’s SDS-ONE APEX series 3D design system is presented as an equally important factor in modern day knit production. Flexible knit manufacturing begins with flexible design, and the APEX series offers a fully comprehensive set of tools and functions, as well as the capability for ultra-realistic simulation that realizes Virtual Sampling. When countless variations must be evaluated before arriving at a final design, virtual product samples can be used to streamline the decision-making process by minimizing the enormous amount of resources — time, cost and material — normally associated with producing actual samples for each variation. This allows for more designs and design variations to be considered with much less waste. When approved, the same data can be used to program machines for immediate knitting, significantly reducing lead times.

Aside from the technological innovations in hardware and software that make up the company’s lineup of knitting machines and design systems, Shima Seiki also provides various IT solutions for assisting its customers in establishing a smart supply chain. In addition to its staf® (shima trend archive and forecast) web-based product planning tool and Shima KnitPLM® production management and monitoring system, several other digital solutions will be on show for the first time. As such, Shima Seiki sheds its traditional role of manufacturer and becomes a truly full-featured solutions-provider for the knitting industry.

With a fully comprehensive collection of the latest innovative products and services, Shima Seiki technology at ITMA 2019 will demonstrate smart, speedy and sustainable production that further secures its leading role in KNITifying the World.

Posted April 29, 2019

Source: Shima Seiki

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Tatham Ltd.

BRADFORD, England — April 29, 2019 — At ITMA 2019, Tatham Ltd. will focus on three products:

Hemp Fiber Processing

Recent legislative changes in many countries now allows the growing of the the virtually zero tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Cannabis Sativa plant for the production of hemp fiber, shiv, seeds and the bi-products of cannabidiol (CBD). Governments and farmers are attracted to hemp cultivation for the reduced water consumption, sustainability and that all the hemp plant can be used for commercial products.

Tatham manufactures hemp decorticating and cleaning machinery to provide clean hemp fiber suitable for onward processing for the home textile, apparel and nonwoven automotive market.

Bi-products of decortication are construction products, briquettes and animal bedding. The hemp plant after growing, harvesting and retting is baled and transported to the hemp fiber decorticating and cleaning unit.

Input weights up to 4000 kilos per hour can be processed on one line.

Cleaning of the fiber can be prepared both for nonwoven and apparel fiber products.

Tatham can provide a turnkey proposal for the complete line and installation including the processing of the shiv and dust bi-products for onward use in briquettes, animal bedding and construction products.

Tatham’s expertise in nonwoven can also supply nonwoven machinery for the production of hemp needled mats, felts for automotive, home textiles and thermo bonded products for hemp insulation.

Recycling Carbon Fiber Waste

The world fiber consumption of carbon for automotive, aerospace, wind turbine and leisure products demand innovative solutions to carbon fiber waste and its recycling. Carbon process manufacturers generate up to 50% carbon waste from prepeg, plycutter waste, dry fiber and cured components

Tatham is meeting this challenge with innovative carbon fiber recycling and web formation machinery for reclaimed carbon fibers that have been obtained through pyrolysis of scrap prepreg materials or cured laminates, or recovery of dry manufacturing waste.

In the United Kingdom, Tatham has delivered commercial carbon fiber opening, blending, carding, cross lapping and needling technology for both recycled carbon waste and virgin staple fibers.

It also is manufacturing small scale machines for R&D research facilities to enable them to develop the technologies for the future.

TS Drive Technology

TS Drives can be retrofit to all other manufacturer old machinery to save energy and improve production control.

Tatham manufactures TS drive and weight control systems for nonwoven blending, webforming, cross lapping and needling machinery.

Replacing old and unreliable motors and drives with new generation AC motors and drives is proven to reduce energy consumption, improve machine efficiency and reduce downtime of repairs and sourcing of obsolete components and reduce waste materials.

TS weight control systems reduce waste. To manufacture nonwoven materials to specific gsm requires the ability to control precisely the input weights. The TS Microfeed and TS Microweigh controls the delivery of fiber starting with chute control of the spiked lattice relatively to the chute level improve the accuracy of the target weight by adjusting the input web forming machine roller speed according to any variations in fibre density from the chute feed or weigh pans.

Finished Product Predictor – simply input the required finished product and let the intelligent system automatically adjust the settings to achieve the target weight.

Posted April 29, 2019

Source: Tatham

Christine York Appointed Program Manager For NSF International’s Textiles Sustainability Services

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — April 29, 2019 — Global public health organization NSF International has appointed Christine York as Program Manager for NSF’s textiles sustainability program. York’s experience in sustainability initiatives at global textile, apparel and footwear organizations advances NSF’s commitment to bring innovative sustainability solutions to the textile industry.

In the new role, York will lead the continued growth of NSF’s textile and apparel services, expanding services into new markets and bringing innovative solutions and exemplary customer service to the industry.

Prior to joining NSF International, York worked at Wolverine Worldwide and Nike, educating and advising brands on sustainability practices, corporate social compliance requirements and related regulatory compliance requirements throughout their supply chains. She was also a representative member for Nike in the Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Sustainability Working Group, contributing to the development and launch of the Higg Index – a suite of tools that allows organizations in the apparel, footwear and textile industries to measure and score a company’s or product’s sustainability performance.

“Christine brings many years of industry-specific textile expertise to NSF International’s sustainability division, including having spearheaded several innovative sustainability programs for major brands. I am confident she has the breadth of experience and passion to help us rapidly expand our sustainable textile certification and safer chemistry services to meet our customers’ changing market expectations and advance our public health mission,” said Jenny Oorbeck, general manager of Sustainability at NSF International.

Posted April 29, 2019

Source: NSF International

Techtextil 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Karl Mayer

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — April 29, 2019 — KARL MAYER launches new raschel machine for nonwoven bonding at an in-house show in Obertshausen to be held during the Techtextil in Frankfurt, May 14-17, 2019.

Karl Mayer invites the sector to visit its Stand 3.0/E 18 at the next Techtextil in Frankfurt for an exchange of expertise. On an exhibition area of 80 m² this manufacturer will be showing warp-knitted goods with a performance that is opening up new ways for interesting and novel business fields: articles with integrated electrical conductivity and shaping from the company’s new TEXTILE MAKERSPACE, a highly efficient textile solution for the protection of buildings, and a completely new generation of warp-knitted spacer fabrics.

Besides, at Karl Mayer’s headquarters in nearby Obertshausen, the visitors to Techtextil will have the opportunity to attend an exhibition-accompanying in-house show with a machine premiere. The new raschel machine for nonwoven bonding, RACOP 2-NW, will be presented. This efficient nonwoven machine processes fibrous webs to stitch-bonded nonwovens, and scores points by technological advantages. Unlike their chemically bonded counterparts, these nonwovens are elastic, voluminous and, thus, virtually textile. Moreover, the stitch-bonding process requires considerably less energy than thermal methods. In addition, the RACOP 2-NW impresses by an excellent price-performance ratio and highest flexibility. During Karl Mayer’s in-house show, a RACOP 2-NW will produce a fabric in a gauge of E 14 intended for the application field of heating textiles. The heating effect can be tested on a demonstrator module.

The preparations for the in-house show are in full swing. Karl Mayer expects numerous visitors belonging to a specific trade audience. Entire delegations from abroad have already registered. The event can be reached conveniently from Frankfurt/Main by bus transfer.

Posted April 29, 2019

Source: KARL MAYER Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Kern-Liebers Textile

FRANKFURT, Germany — April 29, 2019 — Main Topics:

Casted and plastic blocks for the warp knitting industry

The product range from Saxonia, a specialist for accessories for the warp knitting industry, includes needles, guide needles, sinkers and blocks for all warp knitting applications.  Building on its extraordinarily long experience in development, the product range is being expanded continuously.

Because the warp knitting market is creating more and more complex end products, the technical requirements for these products, and in particular for blocks, are constantly increasing. Meeting these increased requirements again and again presents new challenges for our developers, but it also means that the company achieves the highest standards in terms of quality, the lifespan of our end products, and development expertise.

Flat knitting STOLL CMS

Kern-Liebers now offers the complete range of needles and parts for CMS machines

Flatbed knitting machine manufacturer Stoll and Kern-Liebers have been working together for decades. This long partnership between the two companies means that Kern-Liebers can offer the complete range of needles and parts for Stoll CMS machines, and it also means that all needles and spare parts meet 100 percent of OEM specifications. All components working in the needle bed are therefore available from a single source and are fully compatible with each other. Since 2018, this has also been the case for all holding down sinkers.  Kern-Liebers thus offers the best solution, not only for machine manufacturer Stoll, but also for all quality-conscious end users.

Quality of KERN-LIEBERS Textile means:

  • Highest demands in terms of product quality, evenness, rounding and tempering;
  • Renowned and proven KERN-LIEBERS quality for all needle bed elements;
  • OEM cooperation means we meet the toughest requirements and provide optimum consultation;
  • PAUL LEISTNER offers a comprehensive assortment of circular combs for cotton combing machines; and
  • Combs for different machine types of all leading combing machine manufacturers can be delivered.

Paul Leistner’s special expertise shows in the exact and repeatable configuration of the teeth and the accuracy of densities and projections. Thereby the tops can be kept extremely clean which is a prerequisite for an optimum spinning process.

Posted April 29, 2019

Source: Kern-Liebers Textile

Sustainability A Major Topic At Techtextil And Texprocess

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — April 29, 2019 — “Sustainability at Techtextil” and “Sustainability at Texprocess” are the two topics by which these international trade fairs for technical textiles and nonwovens, and for the processing of textile and flexible materials, will be explicitly turning their focus for the first time onto their exhibitors’ approaches to sustainability. To this will be added a broad complementary program on this topic. Among those contributing will be major players in the industry, such as Kering, Lenzing and Zalando.

Fibers made of recycled polyester, bio-based high-tech textiles, water-conserving dyeing and finishing processes, functional and work clothing, using little or no solvents and adhesives: in the field of technical textiles, and when processing textile and flexible materials, more and more firms are adopting approaches to greater sustainability. Through “Sustainability and Techtextil” and “Sustainability at Texprocess” the leading international trade fairs, from May 14-17, will be demonstrating exactly these approaches taken by their exhibitors. In addition, numerous event formats will be taking up the topic of sustainability at both fairs.

Fair guide for selected exhibitors

In the run-up to Techtextil and Texprocess exhibitors at both fairs were able to submit their approaches and evidence of their work on every aspect of sustainability to the fairs’ organisers. An independent, international jury of experts on sustainability assessed the submissions, in accordance with the relevance and validity of current national and international product-sustainability labels, such as currently mainly Bluesign, Cradle-to-Cradle, EU Eco Label, ISO 14001, GOTS, GRS as well as SteP by Oeko-Tex.

Overall, 47 firms were selected, including 44 exhibitors at Techtextil and three at Texprocess. Visitors who are interested will find the selected firms in their own Fair Guide, which will be available at the Fair, via filter function under “Sustainability” in the online visitor search facility, and on both fairs’ apps. In addition, the exhibitors so selected will be publicizing their participation at their exhibition stands.

Members of the international jury of experts: Chairman: Max Gilgenmann, Consulting Service International Ltd. (Germany and China); Claudia Som, Empa (Switzerland); Jan Laperre, Centexbel (Belgium); Heike Illing-Günther, Textile Institute of Saxony (Sächsisches Textilinstitut e.V., Germany); Karla Magruder, Fabrikology (USA); Lauren Zahringer, SAC Social Apparel Coalition (Netherlands).

Techtextil Forum featuring theme of sustainability

Taking “Towards sustainability” as its motto, the Techtextil Forum on 14 May between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. will be providing a series of contributions devoted exclusively to sustainable textile innovations. Chaired by Braz Costa, managing director of the Portuguese technology centre CITEVE, among the topics on the programme will be: textile recycling (TWD Fibres, Velener Textil), sustainable construction with wool (Minet S.A., Romania), sustainable textile coatings (Centexbel), biopolymers (RWTH Aachen University), traceability of GMO-free cotton (Hohenstein Institute) and low-cost, bio-based carbon fibres (Jules Verne Research Institute, France).

Techtextil Innovation Award

For the first time the Techtextil Innovation Award will be presented to two firms in the category of sustainability. The winners will be announced and the awards presented on the first day of the fair during the opening ceremony. During the whole time of the fair visitors will also be able to find out about the prize-winners and their award-winning projects at the Techtextil Innovation Award Exhibition Area in Hall 4.2.

Texprocess Forum with branch of Fashionsustain Conference

Through a branch of Fashionsustain Berlin, Messe Frankfurt’s conference on every aspect of sustainable textile innovations, the Texprocess Forum on the morning of the 14 May will be devoted exclusively to the theme of sustainability in the textile and fashion industries in all its aspects. The first keynote, “Sustainable innovation – a matter of survival”, will come from Micke Magnusson, co-founder of the Swedish start-up We are Spindye. Next, posing the question “Is Sustainability the Key to Textile Innovations?”, will come a discussion by leaders in the industry such as Clariant Plastics and Coatings, Indorama, Lenzing, Perpetual Global, Procalçado S.A., Kering und Zalando. Fashionsustain will be chaired among others by Karla Magruder, founder of Fabrikology International.

Innovation Roadshow features sustainable footwear production

Next at the Fashionsustain Conference fibre manufacturer Lenzing, knitting-machinery producer Santoni and shoe-component manufacturer Procalçado S.A. will be presenting the Innovation Roadshow, entitled “The Future of Eco-Conscious Footwear Manufacturing.” The roadshow will be supported by the Messe Frankfurt Texpertise Network. It will feature examples of the sustainable production process of a shoe, thus demonstrating how a fundamental change to sustainability can already be a reality in the fashion and textile industries today. The panel will be chaired by Marte Hentschel, founder of Sourcebook, the B2B network for the fashion industry.

In 2017 Techtextil and Texprocess welcomed a total of 1,789 exhibitors from 66 countries and over 47,500 visitors from 114 countries. At the coming event over 1,800 exhibitors from a total of over 60 countries and more than 47,500 visitors from more than 100 nations are expected.

Posted April 29, 2019

Source: Messe Frankfurt

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: FONG’S Europe

SCHWÄBISCH HALL, Germany — April 29, 2019 — At ITMA 2019 in Barcelona from June 20-26 FONG’S Europe, a member of CHTC FONG’S International Group, will be providing details of its new THEN Supratec LTM hydraulic long-tube dyeing machine.

This machine is distinguished by the ability to vary the angle of the Then Flexkier for either dry (jet) or wet (overflow) mode dyeing, in order to optimize the dye liquor ratio – from 1:15 down to 1:4 – depending on the materials being dyed.

This translates into considerable savings in auxiliaries, water and energy.

The Supratec LTM is suitable for the treatment of both woven and knitted fabrics ranging from the most sensitive articles to heavyweight materials within the weight range of 25 g/lm to 380 g/lm, and operates at very low tension due to the extremely low lifting height between the variable nozzle and the plaited fabric.

“Existing Supratec machines on the market are providing excellent performance for a wide range of delicate synthetic fabrics, from polyester to polyamide with high content of elastane,” said FONG’S Europe Director of Sales and Marketing Richard Fander. “Heat-setting can often can be avoided, which improves the handle of the material and saves costs and the lengthwise-elongation of the fabric being treated is lower than on winch-driven machines.”

The machine’s automatic plaiting system for one and two transport tubes is equipped with a frequency-controlled driving motor for variable speed adjustment and eliminates the danger of any fabric entanglements, he adds.

Each kier has a capacity of up to 230kg, again depending on the fabric being treated, and operating speeds are from 80 up to 600 meters a minute.

This year, FONG’S Europe, which is based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its flagship THEN brand for advanced dyeing technology.

The company will introduce the new THEN Smartflow TSF hydraulic high temperature dyeing machine in Barcelona. This is distinguished by a range of patented new features and designed to achieve the lowest possible energy and water consumption rates available on the market for jet dyeing.

Fong’s Europe will be at stand D101 in Hall 2 at ITMA 2019.

Posted April 29, 2019

Source: Fong’s Europe

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