ITMA Asia + CITME 2018 Exhibitor Preview: Novibra

BOSKOVICE, Czech Republic — September 5, 2018 — Novibra will present the latest innovations in spindle technology at the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME 2018. The exhibition is held in Shanghai from October 15 to 19, 2018 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. Novibra highly welcomes the interested visitors in hall 1, booth D01.

Novibra, based in the Czech Republic, is a trend setter in spindle technology and the biggest spindle producer worldwide. Since the revolutionary High Precision Spindle (HPS) concept introduction 30 years back, the company has been continuously launching innovative products for the modern spinning mills to the market. Novibras’ goal is to bring beneficial and customized solutions to the customers helping them to keep their leading position in the market.

Among the biggest issues of the textile industry today is the demand for energy savings and the call for reduction of maintenance costs in the mill. Novibra is looking forward to discussing with the customers the new products that are reflecting this trend.

LENA: The energy saving spindle LENA has been designed for the highest speeds with the main goal of achieving lower energy consumption. It features Novibra premium double damping system for minimum neck bearing load and the unique LENA spindle bearings with 5,8 and 3 mm diameters only. As a result the lower friction of the bearings and reduced spindle wharve diameter bring an energy saving in the average of 4 to 6%.

CROCOdoff and CROCOdoff Forte: The new generation of clamping crowns, introduce genuine doffing without underwinding. The crowns work automatically depending on the spindle speed change and therefore, there is no significant adjustment on the machine needed. The major advantages are lower after doff end down rate and minimized fiber fly; leading to reduction of maintenance costs, waste and due to reduced air friction also of energy consumption.

Posted September 5, 2018

Source: Novibra Boskovice s.r.o.

U.S. Department Of Commerce, Bureau Of Industry And Security Issues Report On U.S. Textile And Apparel Industry

WASHINGTON — August 29, 2018 — The long awaited report from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) assessing the U.S. textile and apparel industry was released last week.

The 180-page report, the 2017 Defense Industrial Base Assessment of the U.S. Textile and Apparel Industry, can be viewed at: https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/forms-documents/technology-evaluation/2262-bis-defense-industrual-base-assessment-of-the-u-s-textile-and-apparel-industry-2017/file

The report addresses numerous areas of interest to the textile industry.  Highlights on the “U.S. Government Participation and the Berry and Kissell Amendments” are on pages 18-19.  Industry recommendations are on pages 148-149.

A companion report assessing the U.S. footwear sector was also released.  It can be viewed at: https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/forms-documents/technology-evaluation/2261-bis-defense-industrial-base-assessment-of-the-u-s-footwear-industry-2017.

A National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) representative said: “We welcome the study and see lots of detailed data about the industry in the report. NCTO is very pleased the study was conducted and thank the government for their efforts.”

Posted September 4, 2018

Source: National Council Of Textile Organizations

Academy Of Art University’s Fashion Show And Showroom At New York Fashion Week

SAN FRANCISCO — September 4, 2018 — The School of Fashion at Academy of Art University is proud to announce the debut of SS/19 and FW/19 collections during New York Fashion Week at Pier 59 Studios. The runway show will introduce a new generation of designers, providing a platform to showcase their talent, determination, and hard work during the globally revered fashion week.

Since 2005, the School of Fashion has presented collections created by select students and recent graduates during New York Fashion Week. This year, seventeen designers from the Master of Fine Arts degree programs will present a total of eleven womenswear and two menswear collections; three of the thirteen collections were created through collaborations in textile, knitwear, and fashion design. The collections will debut on Saturday, September 8th at 8:00PM at Pier 59 Studios. The 2019 collections will be viewed by an audience of national and international media, fashion industry executives, recruiters and fellow designers.

This is also the first season that the School of Fashion will host a two-day showroom in New York, allowing industry professionals to view the collections and designers’ portfolios up close, and to meet the designers in person. The showroom is at Kimball Studio — 78, 5th Avenue, 10th floor, New York City — on Monday, September 10th and Tuesday, September 11th, from 9:00AM – 7:00PM

“The collections reflect the designers’ abilities to explore their individual spirit while mastering their craft,” said Simon Ungless, Executive Director of the School of Fashion. “They’ve honored the essence of our industry and carry conscientious practices into textile design, three-dimensional design, tailoring, and construction techniques; at the same time, they’ve intelligently integrated the use of technology and sustainable concepts into their work. It has been a pleasure for all of us in the School of Fashion to mentor them through their fashion education, both onsite and online; we look forward to watching them forge their careers through the industry.”

Posted September 4, 2018

Source: Academy Of Art University

Back To Seoul: JEC Asia Gathers The Composites Industry In Korea For Its 11th Edition

PARIS — September 4, 2018 — After the record-breaking figures of the 2017 edition that marked the move of JEC Asia from Singapore to Seoul, the event is returning to the capital city of the Republic of Korea with a strong program, not only on the exhibition floor, but also in the conference sessions and all services at the disposal of every attendee.

“We are very grateful for the support of the industry, government bodies, and academics, regarding the evolution of JEC Asia, that has led to the success of the platform,” said Christian Strassburger, events director Asia for JEC Group. “Indeed, 90 percent of the show floor is already booked which bodes well for the preparation of the event.”

“On top of that, the event is truly international, as 45 percent of the exhibitors are coming from outside Asia. JEC Asia will welcome pavilions from Germany, France, Italy, Japan, China and Singapore, as well as the major composite clusters in Korea.” He added.

Focus On The Automotive Industry

The future of mobility is a hot topic for composite materials and JEC Asia will represent, promote and provide information about the increasing integration of composites in automotive developments.
Numerous programs will be offered, such as a whole day conference on Composites in Automotive, a Leadership Composites Circle, an Auto Planet, showcasing parts, a B2B meetings program, a JEC Innovation Award category and Composites tours (site visits of composite-related facilities).

Finally, for the second time, JEC Asia will host the International Carbon Festival, organized by KCTECH and the Jeonju region, with top-notch conferences and international speakers.

Key Figures 2017

  • +230 companies;
  • 6,271 professional visits;
  • 43 speakers;
  • 42 countries represented;
  • 12 JEC Innovation Awards;
  • 400 B2B meetings; and
  • 2 Composites Tour.

Posted September 4, 2018

Source: JEC Group

Applied DNA Announces $1.65 Million Private Placement Of Secured Convertible Notes

STONY BROOK, N.Y.  — September 4, 2018 — Applied DNA Sciences Inc., a large-scale PCR-based DNA manufacturing company, today announced the closing in the amount of $1.65 million of secured convertible notes by way of a non-brokered private placement with accredited investors and certain members of its management team and Board of Directors, led by its chairman, president and CEO. The company expects to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

“This investment enhances our balance sheet and supports our pursuit of pre-commercial revenue opportunities in the synthetic textile, pharmaceutical and legal cannabis markets that we believe will further diversify our revenue streams beyond our core cotton market,” said Dr. James A. Hayward, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Applied DNA. “Having demonstrated success in penetrating large and developing markets with substantial issues with supply chain security, such as the U.S. cotton supply chain, our growing penetration of non-commodity markets offer a path to revenue growth. I want to thank the participating members of the management team, Board of Directors and outside investors for their very strong vote of confidence in the company’s vision, growth strategy and market opportunity.”

The notes were issued on August 31, 2018, mature on August 30, 2021, and, carry a coupon of 6.00 percent, payable semi-annually either in cash, or in kind. Each note, including interest, is convertible at the option of the holder at any time prior to maturity into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $2.50 per share. The company has the right to require the holders of the Notes to convert the Notes, including interest, into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $2.50 per share in the event that the company’s closing share price exceeds $3.50 for 20 consecutive trading days. The Notes will be secured by substantially all assets of the company.

Posted September 4, 2018

Source: Applied DNA Sciences

Orion Engineered Carbons Announces Executive Transition

LUXEMBOURG — September 4, 2018 — Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, today announced that Jack L. Clem, 65, who has served as CEO since 2011, will retire from his role. He will be nominated to join the Board of Directors and during a transition period will act as an advisor to the company. Corning F. Painter, 55, a longtime senior executive formerly at Air Products and Chemicals Inc., was named CEO. He will also be nominated to join the Board of Directors.

“It has been my sincere pleasure to work with Jack Clem over the last several years,” said Dan F. Smith, chairman of Orion’s Board of Directors. “Under Jack’s leadership, Orion has firmly strengthened its position as a world leader in Carbon Black, establishing a standard for excellence and delivering industry-leading performance. On behalf of Orion’s Board of Directors and all of its employees, I want to thank Jack for his immeasurable contributions and look forward to a continuing, mutually fruitful relationship as we welcome him to the Board of Orion.

“At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Corning Painter to the Orion family. He brings decades of international experience managing financial and operational performance, delivering shareholder value, and inspiring teams,” continued Smith. Painter, a seasoned senior executive, previously ran Air Products’ $8 billion industrial gas business, the principle business of the publicly-traded Fortune 250 industrial gas company. He was identified during a broad executive search process and stood out because of his track record in the international chemical industry.

“It is with complete confidence that I transition the role of chief executive to Corning Painter,” said Clem. “With his deep technical experience in the chemical industry and his outstanding functional competence in global businesses, OEC will be well-positioned to continue its growth as we further penetrate emerging markets and build on the success of our technical and specialty capabilities.”

Painter began his career at Air Products in 1984 as part of the company’s career development program. He rose through the ranks, progressing through a variety of commercial and operations positions in the U.S. and overseas, and was rapidly promoted several times over the last several years, holding leadership positions in operations, supply chain, corporate strategy and technology. He held the position of executive vice president, Industrial Gases until he left the company at the end of June, 2018.

“I am excited to join the Orion team,” said Painter. “Orion has consistently delivered financially, and successfully advanced their strategy of focusing on more differentiated carbon blacks. I look forward to building upon this momentum and the strategy that the Orion team has put in place to deliver results for our shareholders and employees.”

Painter holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. A certified professional engineer in Pennsylvania, until recently he was a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for the International Oxygen Manufacturers Association, and he serves as Board Chairman for Valley Youth House, a nonprofit organization that provides access to shelter, counseling and life skills for more than 30,000 vulnerable and homeless young people at more than 250 sites in Pennsylvania.

The appointment of Clem and Painter to the Board of Directors is subject to approval by shareholders in an extraordinary general meeting to be convened for this purpose on October 16, 2018.

Posted September 4, 2018

Source: Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.

My Size Partners With Fashion Institute Of Technology (FIT) To Provide Innovative Measurement Solutions For Students

AIRPORT CITY, Israel — September 4, 2018 — My Size Inc., a developer and creator of smartphone measurement applications, announced today it is partnering with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) — an internationally recognized college for design, fashion, art, communications, and business in New York City — to provide its innovative mobile measurement solutions to students.

Per the agreement, My Size will grant access to its Qsize and MySizeID™ apps for use within the institution’s fashion curriculum. Students will use Qsize to measure garments throughout the quality control process, measure body sizes with MySizeID, and build a sizing chart to sync measurements with through the technology’s platform. Professor Deborah Beard, chair of Technical Design, creates programs to fit the fashion industry’s technical design requirements and will be presenting this app to her students this fall with the My Size tech designers.

“We are very excited to enter into this partnership with My Size and to bring innovative technologies like MySizeID and Qsize to our fashion students. These solutions will provide our students a hands-on opportunity to utilize technology that is making a difference within the apparel space today,” said Steven Frumkin, dean, Jay and Patter Baker School of Business and Technology, FIT. “These technologies will also enable us to reinforce solutions to several key issues in fashion today. Qsize will showcase sustainability, and provide our students with tools to ensure the quality control process, while MySizeID will teach the importance of a more inclusive apparel product and further highlight how the industry can improve to ensure a great experience for everyone. We can’t wait to get started.”

As one of New York City’s premier public institutions and part of SUNY (State University of New York), FIT is known for rigorous, unique, and adaptable academic programming and experiential learning opportunities with a broader ethos to educate students to embrace inclusiveness, commit to sustainability, and engage with the community. FIT is also known to develop innovative design and strategic business solutions that are aimed to upend the status quo for adopting groundbreaking technologies in its teachings, making it an ideal partner for My Size and its mobile measurement solutions.

“We look forward to working with a prestigious institution such as FIT, and to getting our technology into the hands of the next generation of great apparel designers,” said My Size CEO Ronen Luzon. “This partnership is a tremendous opportunity for My Size to further showcase the value of our technology — specifically its use within the production process of apparel – while also giving back and providing an educational tool to the talented FIT students. We are excited to work with FIT and to see the great work between the students and My Size.”

The MySizeId app is a turnkey solution that helps any merchant’s customers choose the appropriate apparel size for that specific brand, based on the shopper’s real measurements. My Size’s innovative technology enables consumers to measure themselves using their smartphone and then be matched with a brand-specific apparel item in their size. Once launched on any given e-commerce platform, store owners will be able to add the MySizeId™ app to their storefronts through a simple integration and provide their shoppers with a more personalized experience.

MySizeId can increase the sales of apparel retailers by reducing or even eliminating their customers’ uncertainties regarding size and fit. Based on My Size’s estimates, the MySizeId app can increase average order values by approximately 20 percent. MySizeId also addresses the industry’s $62 billion return problem by reducing return rates by approximately 30 percent. Furthermore, MySizeId enhances the customer experience, leading to greater brand loyalty.

Posted September 4, 2018

Source: My Size Inc.

Evolon® New Generation Receives ECARF Seal Of Quality For Allergy-Friendly Products

COLMAR, France — September 4, 2018 — Evolon® New Generation made by Freudenberg has been awarded the prestigious European seal of quality for anti-mite bedding items. The fabric, which has only recently entered the market, specially meets the stringent testing criteria in terms of filtration performance and sleeping comfort. The seal of the independent European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF) aims to help allergic patients select the appropriate goods and services, by certifying the quality of products as well as services according to strict standards.

Evolon New Generation is made from super-microfilaments that are half the thickness and twice the density of those used in the original Evolon. This increases its filtration performance significantly.

Furthermore, thanks to a perfect balance of breathability, permeability to water vapor and thermal insulation, Evolon New Generation provides the best combination of thermo-physiological properties for unparalleled comfort.

Evolon New Generation’s properties and protection deliver constant performance even after repeated washings at 95°C.

Whereas the original Evolon was already a perfect solution for the manufacture of anti-mite encasings that help allergy sufferers, Evolon New Generation now provides a specific solution to make feather-filled pillows and quilts, filtering even tinier allergens and dust particles. With its premium. appearance and luxury feel, Evolon New Generation creates also a new product for anti-allergy top-quality bed linen.

Evolon New Generation has also been granted the Oeko-Tex mark (standard 100, product class 1, attachment 6), which certifies it is free of harmful substances and suitable for contact with baby skin.

Ten years ago in 2008, the original version of Evolon had already been the first fabric for anti-mite encasings worldwide to be ECARF-accredited.

Posted September 4, 2018

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding SE & Co. KG

ITMA Asia + CITME 2018 Exhibitor Preview: Groz-Beckert

ALBSTADT, Germany/SHANGHAI, China — September 4, 2018 — The sixth ITMA Asia and CITME will be held in Shanghai, China, in 2018. From 15 to 19 October 2018, the leading trade fair in the textile industry will be welcoming people at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. Groz-Beckert will be present with all six product areas and receiving customers and partners at its booth in Hall 4, Booth D25.

In order to establish optimal communication in the Chinese market, the Groz-Beckert WeChat Account went online in 2017. Since then, the needle manufacturer has been providing weekly news on the company, its products and services, as well as the latest topics relating to all aspects of the Chinese textile market. As usual on WeChat, the content is published in Chinese – the Groz-Beckert Account also includes links to content in English. At the Groz-Beckert booth, visitors will have the opportunity to find out more about the company’s official WeChat Account.

The Knitting (knitting and warp knitting) product area will be presenting its portfolio for circular knitting, flat knitting, leg wear and warp knitting at ITMA Asia. The division will be placing a particular focus on a system-oriented approach: Thanks to extremely tight production tolerances, needles and system parts from a single source guarantee precisely coordinated tools for smooth interaction.

This year, a new acrylic exhibit of a sock machine rounds off the glass insights into the different knitting technologies. The exhibit demonstrates a wide range of Groz-Beckert products in different gauges – with needles and system parts for ten different models from the fields of socks and seamless hosiery. The Knitting division is also planning a wide range of promotions for visitors to the booth.

Whether cleaning, drawing-in, tying or weaving: As a system provider, Groz-Beckert offers a unique product variety with its Weaving division. Visitors can experience some of these products at ITMA Asia. The high-performance tying machine KnotMaster will be presented in the field of weaving preparation. It is characterized by a wide variety of functions, ranging from single and double knots and short knot ends, through to four knotting types and thread breakage monitoring.

Heald frames and healds, as well as warp stop motions, drop wires and the PosiLeno® leno system will be available for customers to experience in action in the WeavingLoom, a replica weaving machine made from acrylic glass. Four fabric strips will also be presented, highlighting the different applications, from leno to jacquard fabric. Illustrative hand samples of the weaving accessories harness frames and healds complete the Weaving exhibition.

As a development partner, Groz-Beckert has expanded its range for application advice with is own staple fiber needle punch line in the field of Felting (nonwovens) in the Textile and Development Center (TDC) in Albstadt, Germany. The system is available to customers and partners for tests and joint projects. Experience the staple fiber needle punch line live – this opportunity is now also available in Asia at the Groz-Beckert booth: The 3D-printed model in 1:18 scale impresses with its wealth of detail. The division will also be presenting its patented GEBECON® Felting Needle, which offers improved surface quality and optimal bending resistance. The EcoStar® Felting Needle is a real highlight for all applications with the highest demands for surface quality. It is characterized by its special working part cross-section, which has been reduced by 13 percent compared with the standard needle. The geometry of the EcoStar® thus creates a narrower contact angle of the fibers in the barb and thus achieves a higher fiber retention capacity.

For spun lace customers, Groz-Beckert will be presenting the innovative HyTec® jet strip. The significantly higher hardness and the spring-hard properties have a positive impact on all mechanical properties. Customers benefit from the significantly improved handling properties, optimal service life and high scratch resistance to damage when changing jet strips.

As a system provider, Groz-Beckert also offers all tool components – consisting of tufting needles, loopers, reed fingers and tufting knives, in the field of Tufting – all from a single source. The Gauge Part System from Groz-Beckert impresses with its controlled and coordinated selection of materials and adherence to the narrowest tolerances. The precise dimension coordination between all individual tools used forms the basis for a smooth interplay between the various components within the system. The Groz-Beckert gauge part system thus fulfills all requirements of rug and artificial lawn manufacturers for functionality, reliability and durability, delivering a remarkable cost-saving result.

A perfectly coordinated interplay between the clothings in the field of Carding achieves an optimal carding result both in the revolving flat card and in the roller card. The use of special clothing geometries in the nonwovens industry, like the worker and doffer wires SiroLock® and EvoStep® leads to better fiber control and a more even web. The SiroLock® card clothing also impresses with increased performance of the roller card, while EvoStep® card clothing focuses on saving raw material.

For the spinning industry, Groz-Beckert offers metallic card clothings, flat top and stationary flat clothings, as well as flexible strips. For processing synthetic fibers in particular, the company offers a special card clothing with a curved tooth profile: the synthetic doffer wire D40-30-52C CBF. This achieves a better fiber transfer from the cylinder to the doffer, thus creating an improved yarn quality and higher efficiency of the revolving flat card. Visitors at ITMA Asia can find out all the details and special features of the clothings offered by Groz-Beckert at the company’s booth.

The Sewing product area will be showing how the different stitch formation types work in detail at ITMA Asia. The individual stitch types differ in the number and geometrical arrangement of the threads and are divided into six basic types (classes 100 to 600). There will be an opportunity to experience the stitch type 605 (cover chain stitch) at the trade fair. It consists of three needle threads, one looper thread and a covering thread and is used for sewing bindings and fancy seams onto items of clothing made from knitted fabric. The acrylic replica of a sewing machine and an impressive animation bring the interaction between the machine, needle and threads to life at the Groz-Beckert booth.

Posted September 4, 2018

Source: Groz-Beckert

ITMA Asia + CITME 2018 Exhibitor Preview: Suessen

SÜSSEN, Germany — September 4, 2018 — Suessen will show the latest applications at ITMA Asia. The exhibition is held in Shanghai from October 15 to 19, 2018 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. Suessen will welcome interested visitors in hall 1, booth D01.

As the leader in compact ring and open-end rotor spinning technology, the company will demonstrate the competence in handling and processing natural and man-made-fibres, focussing on efficiency and profitability in the spinning processes.

Suessen is looking forward to discussing the latest developments and their benefits:

The new EliTe®: The world’s leading, most utilized and versatile compact spinning system with new innovative components further boosting productivity and yarn quality. For existing installations, Suessen offers upgrade packages to enable the customers to participate in the benefits of the latest developments and innovations. The new EliTe® will be displayed on a Rieter ring spinning machine.

The EliTwist®Spinning System combines compact spinning and twisting of a plied yarn in one single production step, representing the most economical way to produce two-ply yarns.

The HP-GX Top Weighting Arms for short staple, roving and worsted spinning machines are equipped with finely tuned heavy-duty plate springs for frictionless load transmission. The HP-GX 3010 in combination with ACP Quality Package (Active Cradle with PINSpacer NT) reduces IPIs in cotton spinning up to 60% and Uster CV% up to 15%. It is the most suitable arm to replace the existing systems on ring spinning machines, while the given top roller equipment may be reused.

Premium Parts: Spinning components, spare parts and modernization packages for rotor spinning machines such as ProFiL®Rotors, ProFiL®Navels, SOLIDRINGs, PS7 TwinDiscs are most precisely manufactured to guarantee homogeneous yarn quality throughout the complete machine in order to ensure flawless textile fabrics.

Posted September 4, 2018

Source: Suessen

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