Hyosung Chairman Hyun Joon Cho Expands To European Premium Textile Markets Including France And Germany

SEOUL, South Korea — October 24, 2018 — Hyosung Chairman Hyun Joon Cho tackled European clothing market with functional and trendy premium textile products.

Hyosung TNC participated in “Mode City & Interfiliere Paris 2018” in July in Paris, and “Bluezone” in September in Munich, Germany, to showcase its new functional fabric.

It displayed an array of products that fused form and function for the athleisure look which reflects the latest “crossover fashion.” They are wearable as everyday clothes and comfortable as tracksuit.

It also exhibited recycled nylon yarn, following the “Sustainable Fashion” which pursues social values such as eco-friendliness and resource conservation.

In the Bluezone trade show, Hyosung TNC was the only Korean company to have an exhibition booth in a pavilion dedicated to denim, where it unveiled “creora® eco-soft,” its functional yarn for denim. It was a good chance to attract new customers of creora yarn, which is optimized for denim clothes, and to raise its premium brand awareness.

“Nothing is more important than developing innovative products in partnership with global companies,” Chairman Hyun Joon Cho said. “We will keep developing fabric jointly with our customer companies to set textile industry trends, while expanding our share in the global garment market.”

“creora is truly No. 1 spandex brand. We plan to keep raising product quality and step up marketing to fulfil customer satisfaction in every aspect such as the latest trend and style, eco-friendliness and sensibility, not to mention improving quality and functionality further,” Hyun Joon Cho added. “Spandex clothes are not our destination. We plan to take the lead in the markets of new clothing and textiles.”

Posted October 25, 2018

Source: Hyosung Corp.

Timberland Taps London-Based Designer Christopher Raeburn As Global Creative Director

STRATHAM, N.H. — October 25, 2018 — Timberland, known worldwide for its iconic yellow boot and passion for the outdoors, today announced a partnership with British designer Christopher Raeburn, who will serve as global creative director for the brand. Raeburn, whose label of the same name is synonymous with responsible, intelligent fashion design, will be a key stakeholder in developing Timberland’s global creative vision; ensuring a holistic design approach across all product categories, marketing and in-store environments, alongside elevating the brand’s commitment to responsible sourcing, inclusivity and community.

Raeburn’s design ethos encompasses three key pillars — REMADE, REDUCED, RECYCLED — which complement Timberland’s longstanding commitment to make products responsibly and steadily increase its use of recycled, organic and renewable materials over time. Raeburn also heralds craftsmanship, innovation and utility as central to his design philosophy, again creating a natural and authentic connection to the Timberland® brand.

As creative director, Raeburn will partner with Timberland’s global product, marketing and innovation teams to deliver a forward-thinking look and feel that pushes design boundaries while honoring the brand’s outdoor heritage. Raeburn will work closely with each team to create a collection of Timberland® footwear, apparel and accessories that further the brand’s purpose to step outside, work together and make it better. The first full collection under Raeburn’s vision, across men’s and women’s, will be fall/winter 2020.

“Timberland has a strong foundation in craftsmanship and innovation; now it’s time to elevate our brand vision through the lens of design,” said Jim Pisani, global brand president, Timberland. “Christopher Raeburn is a true visionary, who shares our ethos of responsibility and brings to the table a fresh, modern design sensibility. Together we will really push the boundaries of where Timberland can go as a brand, and we’re excited to get started.”

“I’ve been watching the Timberland® brand for many years and have always been drawn to its commitment to be a responsible business,” said Raeburn. “I see an incredible opportunity for Timberland to break out and put responsible, innovative design at the centre of the brand’s creative strategy. It’s an exciting moment to join forces with Timberland;  a company set to evolve following decades of good work. I’m honoured to be partnering with a company with such strong values and I’m truly excited to be making a difference on a global scale.”

Raeburn will share his time equally between his own Christopher RÆBURN brand and Timberland.  He will be based in his London studio, and travel frequently to Timberland’s global headquarters in Stratham, New Hampshire, and regional headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland and Hong Kong.

Timberland and Raeburn first collaborated on a global apparel capsule collection that debuted earlier this year at London Fashion Week and launches in stores and online today. In line with his REMADE philosophy, Raeburn scoured street markets and second-hand shops to find vintage Timberland items that he then meticulously deconstructed and remade into iconic, contemporary pieces for the runway. These pieces served as inspiration for the Timberland x Christopher RÆBURN capsule collection of outerwear, pants, shirts and t-shirts launching today. Each piece in the collection incorporates a range of eco-conscious materials including organic cotton and recycled PET (derived from plastic bottles), to minimize impact on the environment.

Posted October 25, 2018

Source: Timberland

Matt Schiering Joins Contec To Lead U.S. Marketing Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — October 25, 2018 — Longtime marketing executive Matt Schiering has joined Contec Inc. as the company’s first chief marketing officer (CMO) to further solidify its growing foothold in the professional cleaning and contamination control markets. As CMO, Schiering is responsible for overseeing the organization’s marketing team, developing new business opportunities and processes, as well as fostering creative, customized solutions to specifically support each Contec business unit and their customers’ respective needs.

“I am honored to be leading Contec’s talented, passionate U.S. marketing team in support of its thriving business units,” said Schiering. “From cleanroom, automotive and aerospace to Contec Healthcare, Professional and Pharmacy, our products are second to none. I’m proud to continue my work with Contec as we enter our next phase of success.”

Schiering began working with Contec as a consultant in 2017 to provide strategic marketing counsel across its multiple business units. He has a unique combination of successful experience in the healthcare and professional cleaning markets, combined with an expertise in the marketing and development of both disinfectants and textile cleaning technology.

“Matt’s industry expertise, marketing savvy and winning attitude make him a unique force across markets,” said Jack McBride, CEO and co-founder of Contec. “His disciplined approach and creativity will help us reach and serve more customers with the most innovative and proven products in the industry. I am thrilled to welcome him to our team.”

Immediately prior to joining Contec, Schiering launched Sheer Strategy LLC, a sales leadership and management consulting firm. In this capacity, he partnered with clients across leading healthcare, medical device and professional cleaning markets. Schiering has also worked for Sani Professional, a division of PDI Inc., and Johnson & Johnson in the organization’s Personal Products division.

Posted October 25, 2018

Source: Contec Inc.

TCS Appointed Bondloc Advanced Composites UK And Ireland Partner

HAVANT, England — October 25, 2018 — Total Composites Solutions (TCS) is proud to announce its appointment as Advanced Composites Partner for the UK and Ireland of Bondloc’s premium range of adhesives and sealants.

Paul Nelson, sales and marketing director of Bondloc stated: “We are very excited with the opportunity of working with TCS in the UK & Irish Advanced Composite market. The growth of our structural adhesive offer and the completion of our plant expansion fits perfectly in line with TCS development plans. Our growth over the past 25 years has come from producing excellent products being supplied via excellent partners.”

Ian Lancey, TCS Business Director – Bonding Solutions, explained: “With the addition of Bondloc’s structural and engineering adhesives, TCS now offers professional, high quality adhesives to complement its current product offerings for multiple advanced composite applications, customers will benefit from improvements in productivity with a high quality of service and the latest in bonding technologies.”

Posted October 25, 2018

Source: Total Composites Solutions (TCS)

Globally Recognized Dupont™ Nomex® And Protera® Flame And Arc Resistant Fabrics, Now Locally Produced By Gelvenor

KWAZULU-NATAL, South Africa — October 25, 2018 — The DuPont and Gelvenor Textiles brands are both synonymous with trust. These two leaders in the protective textile industry have recently joined forces to drive the local manufacture of Nomex® and Protera® flame and arc resistant fabrics. DuPont and Gelvenor have a long history of working together, a relationship that has culminated in DuPont certifying Gelvenor as the South African manufacturer who will produce these fabrics to DuPont’s high standards.

In conjunction with the AAD Expo held at Waterkloof Airbase in Pretoria in September, DuPont and Gelvenor Textiles hosted the launch of the locally-manufactured Nomex and Protera fabrics. The launch took place on Thursday, September 20, at the AAD Expo and was attended by individuals representing the DTI, SAPS, and various other purchasing and specification authorities.

DuPont™ Nomex and Protera are globally-recognized inherently flame and arc resistant fabrics, woven from yarn that is engineered to provide superior, longer-lasting protection. Fabrics that are only treated chemically for flame and arc resistance quickly lose their protective qualities due to washing and wear and tear, resulting in a higher cost-per-use. Fabrics with protection that is inherent and built in at fiber level will hold their protective qualities long after chemically-treated fabrics have lost their ability to protect workers.

South Africa is at a crossroad — in order to create long-term sustainable employment, we need economic innovation, and this has its roots in the development of knowledge networks. These networks form the basis of the Gelvenor/DuPont partnership. – Dicky Coetzee, Gelvenor CEO

For years, the globally-recognised Nomex and Protera fabrics have been imported into South Africa. Gelvenor Textiles and DuPont have invested considerable resources into the research and development of protective textiles, and into driving the local manufacture of these two world-class products to the international standards required by the market. The fact that Gelvenor has been certified by DuPont as the sole local manufacturer of these fabrics is testament to Gelvenor’s extensive industry experience and history of innovation and excellence, with the added benefit of local production.

Both companies are excited about the potential these fabrics have to develop new and current African markets, as well as to expand the South African economy through supporting and bringing value to the local textile chain. The fabrics meet international safety requirements, and local manufacture by Gelvenor will ensure that they comply with PPPFA legislation for tenders and contracts. Accessibility, better service delivery and complete transparency in the production process will save local garment manufacturers time and energy, and the inherently-protective fabrics will give these manufacturers the opportunity to provide a much higher level of worker safety.

Local manufacturers and companies who care about worker safety will choose protective flame and arc resistant fabrics made with Nomex and Protera.

Posted October 25, 2018

Source: Gelvenor

GRS Certification For Radicigroup Recycled Polyester


BERGAMO, Italy — October 25, 2018 — RadiciGroup’s post-consumer recycled polyester yarns, r-Radyarn® and r-Starlight® — UNI 11505-certified since 2014 — have recently been certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) promoted by the Textile Exchange, a non-profit organization that operates internationally for the promotion and responsible development of sustainability in the textile industry. From October 22-24, the organization sponsored a three-day event in Milan where the key theme was “Accelerating Sustainability in Textile and Fashion”.

“GRS certification was yet another goal achieved by the Group — evidence of its customary transparency with the greatest clarity,” pointed out Filippo Servalli, marketing and sustainability director of RadiciGroup, emphasizing how measuring environmental impacts and continuously working to reduce them is always a top priority of the Group. “Indeed, these are the operative words guiding the RadiciGroup Comfort Fibres Business Area on a daily basis on its road to certifying its fibres obtained from recovered materials.”

The GRS certificates obtained by RadiciGroup cover two families of products: raw and yarn-dyed 95-percent r-PET and solution-dyed 85-percent r-PET.

Compliance with GRS requirements allows the Group to provide a third-party-verified report with every delivery of r-Starlight and r-Radyarn, certifying the content and the origin of the recycled materials used to make the product, as well as its compliance with the environmental and social requirements of the entire supply chain. Thus product requirements (covered by UNI 11505) are complemented by system requirements: a decision that responds to market demand and moves toward full traceability of the raw materials.

r-Radyarn and r-Starlight post-consumer recycled polyester yarns, are on the Textile Exchange list of “preferred fibres”, that is, fibres which can be traced, comply with precise reporting standards and give positive environmental and social results, and whose environmental impact can be calculated using a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

Moreover, the GRS-certified products are in conformity with the Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MSRL) compiled within the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme, an initiative with the objective of eliminating hazardous chemical substances in the textile industry.

“Again with the aim of saving natural resources, and water in particular,” Servalli concluded, “the Group offers solution-dyed polyester (and nylon) yarn. Solution dyeing requires less water and energy usage compared to conventional yarn or piece dying, because the colour is added ‘upstream’ during the extrusion stage and thus becomes incorporated into the polymer matrix.”

As demonstrated by LCA studies conducted by NOYFIL SA and NOYFIL S.p.A. (Group companies engaged in polyester fibre production), solution-dyed yarn has a lower environmental impact compared to traditional yarn-dyed yarn. This difference is even greater for solution-dyed r- Radyarn, made with recycled polymer.

Solution-dyed yarn offers a number of additional advantages, resulting in excellent performance:

  • Colour and additives incorporated into the fiber;
  • High light colorfastness;
  • High color consistency; and
  • Lower oligomer release.

Solution dyeing is typically utilized for dyeing large quantities of product in a standardized production process. However, RadiciGroup is set up to apply this sustainable technique even for the production of small lots, ensuring a high degree of consistency and homogeneity. Furthermore, the company provides an in-house service for the development of colour recipes and samples of solution-dyed yarns capable of meeting any customer need for the creation of color palettes for any particular purpose.

Posted October 25, 2018

Source: RADICIGROUP

Columbia Extends UTMB® Trail Running Sponsorship

GENEVA — October 24, 2018 — Columbia Sportswear has announced a three-year extension of its partnership between the Columbia brand and the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB®).

The extension solidifies Columbia’s commitment to trail running and its close relationship with the UTMB, the pinnacle global trail running event. Columbia will remain the UTMB’s presenting partner and official outfitter for the apparel and footwear categories. In that capacity, Columbia will equip runners with a participant T-shirt, and for those able to complete the grueling race, Columbia will design and supply the much-coveted finishers’ vest. Columbia will also outfit members of the race organization, volunteers and official guests.

Over the past 16 years, the UTMB has expanded far beyond its home base in Chamonix, France to become an internationally revered trail running event. The UTMB links communities with passionate trail runners and leads participants through three countries — France, Italy, and Switzerland — where it reaches tens of thousands of local spectators and millions of international fans via live webcast and multistage updates on the premier trail runners in the world.

Columbia’s engagement with the UTMB has proven to be a substantial success for both parties over the last four years. The event will continue to serve as a launching pad and a testing ground for the Columbia Montrail trail running line of footwear, apparel, and equipment, designed for aspiring and professional trail running athletes. At this year’s UTMB, Columbia fielded a global team of more than 50 Columbia Montrail athletes from around the world, including TDS® winner Marcin Swierc from Poland. Columbia is committed to working closely with these elite athletes through their training and competition, utilizing their incredible insights to ensure Columbia Montrail products meet their exacting standards on the trail.

“Columbia and the UTMB share a common mission to inspire all people to embrace the outdoors,” said Joe Boyle, Columbia brand president. “The passion and commitment of Catherine, Michel and the UTMB community is contagious and we are proud to be associated with this special event. These elite trail runners provide invaluable insights that will continue to inform and enhance the design and performance of Columbia products for years to come.”

“We are delighted by the confidence that Columbia has shown in renewing its involvement with the UTMB,” said Catherine and Michel Poletti, founders and directors of the UTMB. “Since 2015, our strong collaboration has allowed us to share our common passion for the outdoors and more specifically trail running with the greatest number of people. Columbia’s support enables our long-term efforts to continue to improve the UTMB, and reinforces our commitment to the values of sport and respect for the beautiful environment that is the Mont-Blanc massif. With the renewal of this relationship, we have the full support of Columbia to take on new challenges and ensure that the UTMB remains a global celebration of trail running that brings together three countries and fans across the world.”

Posted October 24, 2018

Source: Columbia, the flagship brand of the Columbia Sportswear Co.

TRSA Responds To UK Study On C. difficile: Unnecessarily Alarming

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — October 24, 2018 — TRSA said today that a study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology painted an unnecessarily alarming picture regarding the risk of C. difficile contamination from hospital linens and potential infectious outbreaks.

The study, titled From ward to washer: The survival of Clostridium difficile spores on hospital bed sheets through a commercial UK NHS healthcare laundry process concludes that “processing infected linen in commercial washer/extractor cycles could disseminate low levels of C. difficile spores and may be contributing to sporadic outbreaks of C. difficile infection (CDI).”

“Therefore, even in the study’s assessment, the findings are conditional,” said TRSA President and CEO Joseph Ricci. Ricci said that additional facts mitigate them even more:

  • The conclusion is based on one wash formula’s inability to meet the British National Health Service (NHS) standard. This standard indicates that water temperature and the amount of time that linen is washed are the true indicators of wash quality.
  • Best-management practices dictate that the quality of the wash process is maximized by using a complete wash formula that includes temperature, chemistry and mechanical action, which are customized to address various soil levels and generate hygienically clean textiles. In addition, heat from drying, ironing and finishing these linens also contributes to the linens’ cleanliness. Perhaps the only valid conclusion that can be reached from this research is that the one wash formula tested in the study is inadequate to remove C. difficile.
  • Most outsourced, professionally laundered healthcare linens and uniforms are processed using a tunnel washer, not washer/extractors used in the research.
  • Most healthcare-related wash formulas are designed to account for time, temperature, chemistry and mechanical action that appropriately eliminate C. diff. For example, the FDA recently approved the use of a disinfectant specifically formulated to kill off C. difficile spores.
    TRSA has been collecting microbiological testing data since 2014 on linen and uniform service laundries that have achieved and maintained the Hygienically Clean certification by eliminating bacteria on soiled linens to negligible levels; there have been no positive identifications of C. difficile.
  • difficile contamination linked to linens is extremely rare. The best way to protect your facility and patients is to partner with a Hygienically Clean certified laundry.

For more information on Hygienically Clean certification, visit www.hygienicallyclean.org

Posted October 24, 2018

Source: TRSA

Parasol Medical Picks Professional Products for Use of MicrobeCare™ in PPI Orthopedic Product Lines

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. — October 23, 2018 — Parasol Medical today announced that it has signed an agreement with Professional Products Inc. Starting October 23, 2018, PPI will have the global rights for the use of Parasol’s MicrobeCare™ antimicrobial technology in orthopedic and veterinary bracing markets. Terms of the distribution agreement were not disclosed.

MicrobeCare is a unique, patented, EPA-registered antimicrobial solution clinically validated to help reduce the spread of infection and cross communication of dangerous microorganisms on surfaces. MicrobeCare destroys the cell wall of microbes, disrupting the growth process and making them unable to reproduce, effectively destroying the organisms. It can be easily integrated into virtually any polymer, textile or building material during manufacturing or as an end-of-process application, and has also been proven to extend the useful life of products.

“At Parasol, it has always been our passion to improve patient outcomes while controlling overall healthcare costs,” said Mike Kilcran, president of Parasol Medical. “PPI’s unique manufacturing expertise and control systems, combined with our proven MicrobeCare solution, will deliver best-in-class, innovative bracing and support products to healthcare providers.”

Based outside Chicago, Parasol Medical is focused on innovation to redefine healthcare products with technology, simplicity and dependability. Parasol is continuously adding to its vast intellectual property portfolio, and has been awarded multiple U.S. patents for the construction, application and use of MicrobeCare. Currently, Parasol Medical is awaiting a U.S. patent for the use of antimicrobials in orthopedic and veterinary bracing.

Posted October 24, 2018

Source: Parasol Medical

GUESS Launches Nationwide Wardrobe Recycling Program With Partner I:CO

LOS ANGELES — October 23, 2018 — GUESS is proud to partner with I:CO®, short for I:Collect, to launch a nationwide wardrobe recycling program beginning Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018. I:CO is a global solutions provider and innovator for the collection, certified sorting, reuse and recycling of used apparel and footwear. GUESS’ recycling program RESOURCED initially launched in California on June 18, 2018, and due to its success, will now expand US-wide and globally by 2020.

Backed by an in-store, digital and online marketing campaign and as part of the company’s sustainability plan, GUESS is encouraging customers to extend the life of their clothing and shoes through this recycling program. In exchange for bringing in 5 or more items of clothing or shoes to any local GUESS, GUESS Factory, G by GUESS, or Marciano store in the United States, customers will receive 15-percent off a full-priced purchase in-store or online (subject to certain restrictions). The company will promote RESOURCED in its 295 U.S. stores across 4 brands under the GUESS? Inc. umbrella with messaging in store-front windows, dressing rooms, e-mail marketing, social media and on shop.GUESS.com and www.GUESS.com/Resourced.

In its commitment to circular fashion and sustainability education, GUESS has created a video for the RESOURCED program to help illustrate the meaning of clothing and shoe’s “next best life.” GUESS has teamed up with a few local partners – such as a cotton farmer, meal delivery service, and music recording studio – to tell the story of how clothing and shoes may be “resourced” or recycled into something new. GUESS’s video on the RESOURCED program is available on GUESS’s YouTube channel and at www.GUESS.com/Resourced.

GUESS has partnered with I:CO to reduce textile waste and help create a circular fashion system where unwanted apparel and footwear can be continuously reprocessed and reused in a closed loop production cycle. Through I:CO’s innovative retail take-back system and worldwide infrastructure, wearable items get a new life as secondhand goods. Unwearable items are resourced into new products like cleaning cloths or recycled into fibers for products such as insulation and new textiles. Reusing and recycling saves resources and allows valuable raw materials to be reprocessed, ultimately helping to protect our environment.

“We admire GUESS’ sustainability efforts and its commitment to textile recycling,” says Kenneth Cheah, I:CO USA CEO. “We are proud to be expanding our partnership so more consumers will have an easy way to recycle their unwanted clothing and shoes and further awareness will be generated about creating a more circular future of fashion.”

“GUESS has joined a global industry pledge to promote a circular fashion system — the idea that fashion should last, and be continuously repurposed, reused and recycled,” says Victor Herrero, CEO of GUESS? Inc. “Partnering with I:CO helps us achieve our goals and work on these initiatives to adapt our company and engage our employees, customers, and community on developing a more sustainable fashion industry.”

GUESS’ commitment to circular fashion is part of the GUESS Sustainability Plan that was disclosed in its independently audited FY16-17 sustainability report published last year.

Posted October 24, 2018

Source: GUESS?, Inc.

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