CORDURA® Brand Expands TrueLock™ Fiber Platform, Powered By INVISTA Solution Dyed Nylon (SDN) Technology For Enhanced Color Durability

WICHITA, Kan. — July 23, 2018 —  INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand launches new TrueLock™ brand to propel and underscore its commitment to best-in-class solution-dyed nylon (SDN) 6,6 fiber technology innovation and its commitment to developing the durable, eco-efficient fabric solutions of tomorrow. A new Wolf Gray color debut at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, July 23-26, 2018,  leads the pack of the brand’s next generation of durable colors.

Cordura TrueLock fiber is created from INVISTA nylon 6,6 multi-filament fiber that is solution dyed, locking the color in at the molten polymer extrusion level to create deep, durable color throughout the entire fiber structure.

The announcement is a major milestone for Invista’s Camden, S.C., facility, which expanded last year to increase U.S. capacity of high-tenacity, specialty fibers for Cordura fabrics. The Camden investment has accelerated progress in the development of new SDN capabilities, which complement the facility’s existing high tenacity nylon 6,6 filament fiber manufacturing processes. Plans currently being put into action at Camden include expansion of the Cordura TrueLock filament product line to introduce additional standard colors and deniers, as well as the flexibility to work to smaller minimum order quantities and custom colorways.

MMI Textiles, a premier supplier and one-stop shop supplying fabric, webbing and elastics in the textile marketplace for more than 21 years, is the exclusive North American provider of fabrics and webbing made with the new Wolf Gray Cordura TrueLock fiber, now through December 2018. Solution-dyed Cordura TrueLock fiber is also available in six classic colors designed to not fade or diminish over time — Desert Sand, Tan, Coyote, Ranger Green, Camo Green and Black.

Cordura TrueLock fiber is a key component of the Cordura CaresSM initiative and aligns with Invista’s efforts to communicate its commitment to conserve resources, reduce emissions, protect the environment and increase the utility and durability of its products, with the end-goal of providing long-term value to its customers and society.

Since its launch in 2009, the Cordura Cares Program remains committed to supporting efforts that promote environmental, health and safety excellence and corporate citizenship. Anchored by its tagline “Sustainability Begins with Products that Last™,” the program pursues goals in four key pillars: responsible manufacturing, sustainable performance, enduring materials, and corporate citizenship.

The process of color encapsulation used in Cordura TrueLock fiber offers several environmental benefits such as reduced water and energy consumption*, and reduced dye and chemical usage in textile processing. The fiber also delivers additional tangible benefits, including:

  • Abrasion resistant color;
  • UV fade resistant color;
  • Inherent stain resistance;
  • Color that doesn’t bleed or crock;
  • Lot-to-lot color consistency/color uniformity;
  • Color consistency across different textile components (ex., fabric and webbing); and
  • Option for fiber with inherent Near-Infrared (NIR) capability.

“Throughout our 50-year journey, we’ve worked to establish a foundation built on durable and long-lasting fiber technologies, including our legacy of solution dyed, high-performance nylon 6,6 offerings,” said Cindy McNaull, global Cordura brand and marketing director. “As we advance on this journey, we continue to invest and expand our capabilities to include solutions that are not only durable, but step lighter on the path to sustainability. Our recent Camden facility expansion will allow us to provide enhanced nylon 6,6 fiber offerings with added performance and eco-efficiency benefits, opening our doors to the next generation of durable fabrics.”

Take the Cordura TrueLock journey at booth #54037-UL at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver.

*2013 LCA study based on the average comparison of conventional level acid Piece Dyeing to SDN at 3 independent/3rd party dyeing and finishing mills located in China, Taiwan and Korea.

Posted July 23, 2018

Source: INVISTA’s CORDURA® Brand

DuPont™ Sorona® Brand Becomes bluesign® System Partner

WILMINGTON, Del. — July 23, 2018 — DuPont Industrial Biosciences announced today its partnership with bluesign® for the bio-based, high-performance polymer Sorona®. The bluesign® system unites the textile supply chain to jointly reduce its impact on people and the environment, ensure responsible use of resources, and guarantee the highest level of consumer safety.

DuPont™ Sorona is a versatile polymer comprised of 37 percent renewable plant-based ingredients, using 30 percent less energy and releasing 63 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions as compared to Nylon 6. In addition to reducing its reliance on fossil fuels, Sorona polymer combines eco-efficiency with function for use in a variety of applications due to its performance attributes. Its exceptional softness, inherent stain resistance and uncompromising durability offer a sustainable, high-performing material option for customers throughout the supply chain.

As a bluesign system partner, DuPont Sorona brand joins a growing collection of chemical suppliers, manufacturers and brands that are responsible acting parties of the textile value chain. The partners are committed to applying the system in their business through continuous improvement of environmental performance and a focus on a sustainable future.

“This recognition from bluesign as a verifier and supporting partner of the responsible industry underscores the commitment of Sorona brand to embracing sustainability and minimizing environmental impact in the long term,” said Rene Molina, global product manager for DuPont Industrial Biosciences. “With Sorona polymer, we’re not only providing customers with an eco-efficient, practical materials solution, but also laying the groundwork for a sustainable textile future — and this certification truly reinforces our mission.”

To qualify for the bluesign system partnership, DuPont Sorona brand completed a comprehensive company assessment and roadmap meeting — demonstrating its merit for the certification of its products.

“Our unique Input Stream Management approach ensures approved chemicals and raw materials, such as DuPont Sorona polymer, are used in all steps of the manufacturing processes to reduce risks to both people and the environment at the very beginning of the supply chain,” said Kurt Schlaepfer, head, Customer Relations Management at bluesign technologies. “Sustainable chemical and material inputs are the foundation for the bluesign system, driving a socially and environmentally responsible value chain within the textile industry, and the natural origins of DuPont Sorona polymer adeptly align with the bluesign criteria.”

Posted July 23, 2018

Source: DuPont Industrial Biosciences

Concept III Announces North American Partnership With HeiQ

RED BANK, N.J. — July 20, 2018 — Concept III announces a new partnership with HeiQ, wherein Concept III will help optimize sales channels and bolster HeiQ’s brand presence across North America.

For 35 years, Concept III has helped source and produce some of the most advanced textiles available. It is highly revered for working closely with the world’s premier mills and technology innovators and bringing their fabric-based creations to market. Today, Concept III’s customers include some of the world’s most iconic apparel brands.

“We really pride ourselves on our ability to work with the world’s best, so it’s a real honor to have HeiQ as a partner,” said Chris Parkes, president of Concept III. “As HeiQ forges ahead to become a global leader in textile innovations, I know my team will be unrelenting in achieving their goals for this region.”

Founded in 2005, HeiQ is a global company located in eight countries across four continents. Comprised of industry-leading researchers and development specialists, HeiQ is revered for its use of disruptive technologies to create some of the most inventive high-performance textile effects.

“In our search for a North American partner, we knew it was critical for us to have someone who not only had clout in the industry but also demonstrates a sincere commitment to pushing new textile innovations to the forefront,” said Carlo Centonze, CEO and founder of HeiQ. “Knowing of Concept III’s market expertise and reputation for integrity, it was clear they had to be our partner.”

Concept III and HeiQ will be present at Outdoor Retailer in Denver from July 23 to 26. To learn more about this partnership or how either company can benefit you, stop by the Concept III booth #54069-UL.

Posted July 20, 2018

Source: Concept III

JEC Group’s Frédérique MUTEL Has Been Promoted To The Rank Of Officer In The Order Of The Legion Of Honour

PARIS — July 20, 2018 — Frédérique MUTEL has just been promoted to the rank of Officer in the Order of the Legion of Honour by decree of the President of the French Republic, on July 13, 2018.

Frédérique MUTEL dedicated herself to advanced technologies at Dassault Group Sogitec, Accenture, Thales and Blenheim before joining the company JEC, recently created to develop composite materials, in 1997.

From 1997 to 2018, Frédérique MUTEL, president of JEC Group, made a major contribution to the composites industry. Her pioneering and unifying work helped to secure the international exposure of this industry.

Posted July 20, 2018

Source: JEC Group

Kelheim Fibres’ Viscose Speciality Fibre VILOFT® Receives Lighthouse Award From The Bavarian Environmental Cluster

KELHEIM, Germany — July 19, 2018 — The project “Bio-degradable wet toilet tissue with the viscose speciality fibre VILOFT®” from the Bavarian viscose fiber manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has been awarded the Lighthouse by the Bavarian Environmental Cluster.
 Moist toilet tissue made with Viloft short cut fibers disintegrates rapidly in the sewage system as a result of the fibres’ special cross section and can therefore be conveniently disposed of via the toilet. Since Viloft fibers consist of 100-percent cellulose, such wipes are completely biodegradable and do not pose a threat to either the waste water systems or the environment.

The Lighthouse award is presented annually by the Environmental Cluster of Bavaria to outstanding projects in the field of environmental technology that have already been implemented and that are commercially viable.
 “We have been working with solutions for flushable wet wipes for more than ten years. Over this period effective products have been developed and we are proud that our fibers support the waste water management industry and help to protect the environment. Besides the technical solution, one of the big challenges is to increase consumer awareness for this topic — this Lighthouse award is a valuable contribution toward this goal and we are proud of having been selected as a model project!”, says Matthew North, commercial director at Kelheim Fibres.

Posted July 19, 2018

Source: Kelheim Fibres GmbH

Premier Clothing Company Morro Capital Acquires Men’s Apparel Brand JOCKO

MIAMI — July 19, 2018 —  Morro Capital, a Miami-based leader in menswear today announced the acquisition of popular athletic apparel brand JOCKO. The company will join Morro Capital’s growing portfolio of top apparel brands that include Agacio, Cover Male, Daniel Alexander, Pistol Pete, Edipous, Good Devil, Daddy Underwear, Intymen, Kyle, Honcho Underwear, Mensuas, Miami Jock, Otzi and Skiviez.

Originally founded and operated in Los Angeles, California by Michael Lee, Jocko has established itself over the past 25 years as a go-to brand for men looking for practical, yet stylish athletic wear. Joining Morro Capital will allow the company to expand its apparel line and reach more customers across the United States.

“We are excited to bring Jocko into our family of premium menswear brands,” said Morro Capital CEO Joel Gandara. “We look forward to further elevating this long-standing and successful business by leveraging Morro Capital’s extensive network of retail and e-commerce partners.”

Jocko founder Michael Lee added: “I have no doubt that Jocko will benefit from the new perspective and resources that Morro Capital and Joel Gandara bring to the table. They have a great team and knowledge of the industry, and we look forward to seeing Jocko thrive for at least another 25 years!”

Led by successful entrepreneur and industry expert Joel Gandara, Morro Capital is a recognized leader in the designer menswear sector. The company owns and operates a collection of premier apparel brands catalogued at underwearstation.com.

Posted July 19, 2018

Source: Morro Capital

Gerber Enables Next Generation Of Fashion Tech To Explore Creative Ways To Create Garments With Technology

TOLLAND, Conn. — July 19, 2018 — Using technology to bring new products to market in the fashion industry is happening now, and technology has been incorporated by each of the finalists in the student competition for ideation 2018. Today, Gerber announces the students who will be featured during the October event. “The 5 finalists, out of more than 90 entries, were chosen after careful consideration by a global panel of industry professionals,” said Elizabeth King, vice president, digital solutions community and ecosystem at Gerber Technology.

Submitted applications came from 17 schools across the nation. In no particular order, the 5 finalists selected are:

  • Adrian Guevara from Jannette Klien University submitted a garment utilizing organic fabrics and dyes with unconventional materials, wearable tech and laser cut motif inspired by the Aztec culture.
  • Angelica Alarcon studies at University of the Incarnate Word and submitted a jacket with solar panels installed on the sleeves, which is connected to a phone charger in the jacket pocket.
  • Loren Franco from El Centro College submitted a dress that utilized an electronic cutting machine to cut out floral designs and a textile that is digitally printed.
  • Sigele Nickerson-Adams studies at El Centro College and submitted a top and trouser outfit that has zero waste from the materials it utilized.
  • Tyesha Wilson from Fanshawe College submitted a ball gown that was digitally and 3D printed.

“The designers and their creations will debut at ideation 2018 during a fashion show on October 5th. Designers were tasked with incorporating technology and using the Pantone® Color of the Year, Ultra Violet, along with any combination of colors from the associated color palettes provided by Pantone. Conference attendees will vote for the best overall garment to win the grand prize,” continued King. “Our goal is to make it easy to design, produce and sell great products and Gerber helps our customers do this by enabling their digital reality.”

Ideation is the premier software conference dedicated to fashion and retail professionals who rely on Gerber’s end-to-end Digital Solutions to integrate software like YuniquePLM® and the AccuMark® family of products to seamlessly transfer data across the supply chain — driving smart machines and feeding back information through IoT, allowing companies to automate their entire process. Streamlining the data and workflows provides insight, brings products to market faster, minimizes costs and ensures quality for Gerber customers.

Ideation will take place on October 3-5 at Nobu Hotel, Miami Beach, Fla.

Posted July 19, 2018

Source: Gerber Technology

With OmniBloq™ Bolger & O’Hearn Ushers In Stormproof/Breathable™ — A Revolutionary, New Durable Water Repellent (DWR) Category

FALL RIVER, Mass. — July 19, 2018 — Bolger & O’Hearn has upped the ante for durable water repellent technologies.

Not all durable water repellent (DWR) technologies are created equal and with extreme weather on the rise, there are many days when rainproof just isn’t good enough.

In response, Bolger & O’Hearn has developed Stormproof/Breathable™ OmniBloq™, an advanced DWR technology engineered to keep apparel dry and consumers comfortable, even when exposed to pounding wind and rain.

The team from Bolger & O’Hearn will be at Summer Outdoor Retailer next week — July 23-25, 2018 — to meet and discuss how their new Stormproof/Breathable DWR technology can help brands develop stormproof performance apparel and gear for their consumers.

OmniBloq’s Stormproof/Breathable capabilities represent an entirely new DWR category for the performance industry. Simply put, Stormproof/Breathable garments have been engineered to deflect heavy, wind-driven rain, yet are lightweight and allow perspiration to evaporate.

Stormproof/Breathable OmniBloq easily meets or surpasses AATCC Rain Test 35-2013 and is ideal for all forms of performance apparel and gear including ski wear, hiking clothes, outer wear, tents, backpacks and more. Stormproof/Breathable fabrics treated with OmniBloq also get high marks on the industry’s rigorous Bundesmann water repellency test, maintaining the highest Bundesmann rating after 30-Plus minutes of a treated fabric being exposed to the equivalent impact of full force rain.

In addition to being highly effective, Stormproof/Breathable OmniBloq does not compromise fabric hand, garment design, or wearer comfort. Applied at the factory, this technology is also bluesign-approved, and products treated with OmniBloq are not only highly durable when laundered, but more easily recycled than laminates.

Posted July 19, 2018

Source: Bolger and O’Hearn

Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s CrushShield® 2448 Sleeving Offers Enhanced Crash and Abrasion Protection For Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — July 12, 2018 — Federal-Mogul Powertrain has launched its next generation textile sleeving for crash protection and impact resistance. Available for heavy-duty and light vehicle applications, CrushShield® 2448 features a new heat shrinkable design that absorbs and disperses energy during a crash, protecting sensitive vehicle components including air conditioning lines, fuel lines, hoses and high-voltage cables. The product also provides superior abrasion resistance, which prevents mechanical wear from nearby components that come into contact with each other. Federal-Mogul Powertrain will exhibit the new CrushShield 2448 sleeving, alongside many of its other products at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover (Booth C30/Hall 13, September 19-27).

“As heavy-duty engines continue to increase in complexity, so does the amount of tubing, hoses, cables and wiring components required to maintain effective vehicle operations,” said Gian Maria Olivetti, Chief Technology Officer, Federal-Mogul Powertrain. “As a global leader in the design of abrasion and crash technologies as well as innovative textiles, our Systems Protection CrushShield solutions have been proven in advanced testing to provide impact resistant, durable protection for components.”

CrushShield 2448 utilizes a high performance, multi-layer textile design that enables it to dissipate energy in a crash situation, while also providing excellent abrasion protection. Its innovative design has a shrink ratio up to 4:1 with a minimum shrink temperature of +140°C, enabling simple installation over large connectors, brackets and contours with sharp angles, delivering protection where it’s most needed on the application. The heat shrinking design also enables the sleeve to increase in density and toughness when fitted or “shrunk” around the component, maintaining its shape in extreme environments and preventing exposure of the protected products, further enhancing impact and abrasion resistance while increasing component durability.

“Ease of installation is truly the hallmark of CrushShield 2448’s design,” said Tammy Ebersole, Vice President and General Manager, Systems Protection, Federal-Mogul Powertrain. “When installed, this product will firmly grip onto the protected component, eliminating the need for additional fixation devices, reducing overall installation time and complexity for the customer.”

With its lightweight, shrinkable construction, CrushShield 2448 can also cover multiple diameter applications with the same product, thus reducing the need for additional customer part numbers.

Crash and Abrasion Testing

To better serve its customers throughout the world, Federal-Mogul engineers have developed specialized equipment and a proprietary test method to evaluate the impact resistance of protective sleeving over various components such as cables and tubing.  The test is highly customizable and can be varied or adjusted to replicate failure modes often seen in actual crash environments. Designed as a comparison test, it effectively demonstrates differences in a component that is unprotected and protected after an impact event.

Crash tests performed using CrushShield 2448 resulted in an increase in crash protection by more than 70-100 percent, depending on the application. The sleeve was tested using LV312-3 specifications and is classified as class E( >50J) on shielded cable and Class F (>75J) for unshielded cable. When tested for abrasion according to LV312-3 specifications, CrushShield far exceeded the highest abrasion category G (≥ 30,000 cycles).

CrushShield 2448 is currently in testing with several global OEMs.

Posted July 19, 2018

Source: Federal-Mogul LLC

HeiQ Announces New Partnership With Concept III In North America

ZURICH, Switzerland — July 18, 2018 — HeiQ Materials AG announces partnership with Concept III to strengthen the sales and support to its brand partners in North America.

With this new partnership, the team at Concept III will immediately begin representing HeiQ technologies with their brand partners. For four decades, Concept III has worked alongside the world’s premier mills and tech innovators to source and develop new fabric-based solutions for iconic outdoor apparel brands.

HeiQ’s CEO Carlo Centonze said: “HeiQ’s mission is to be the global leader in textile innovation. With this partnership with Concept III, we add a sales team that is a leader in textile sales. We are excited that they decided to represent HeiQ in North America to support our mission and brand partners”.

Well known throughout the industry, Concept III founder David Parkes is now revered for establishing a company that can expertly source and supply a wide variety of textiles for the world’s leading outdoor brands.

“A fundamental pillar on which Concept III was founded is the understanding that we’ll never stop doing what’s right to keep the industry moving forward,” said David Parkes. “It’s evident HeiQ shares our values and vision. Like us, they actively seek to perfect everyday textiles not merely for performance or comfort, but to improve the lives of people all across the globe. That’s why we’re looking forward to working together.”

Concept III has established itself as the go-to partner in the textile industry due largely to its market expertise, vast global reach, and its team’s unwavering commitment to integrity.

“We don’t choose our partners lightly,” said Chris Parkes, president of Concept III. “We carefully vet them all. When I realized ‘Innovate. Differentiate.’ isn’t just a slogan for HeiQ but is actually a core value their entire team embodies, I realized this partnership made complete sense. As we now move forward together, I’m confident we’ll deliver tremendous benefits to brands all across North America.”

Posted July 19, 2018

Source: HeiQ Materials AG

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