Gore Featuring High-Performance Military And Defence Solutions At Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD)2018

DUNDEE TECHNOLOGY PARK, United Kingdom — September 18, 2018 — W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) will display field-proven and battle-tested technical solutions at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) event at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, England on 19-20 September, Booth C-707.

Proven Cables & Materials for Land Systems

On display will be GORE® Cable and Materials in rugged, compact, flexible and routable designs for military land systems. Products such as high power/data rate cables for vehicle and soldier-worn systems ensure reliable signals for continuous transmission in the toughest terrain. Also featured will be robust GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies that stop water vapor, fuel, and other contaminants from entering into critical systems. Known as the purple cable, GORE PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies ensure precise and repeatable measurements over time in field test environments.

Next-Gen Fabrics for Soldiers on Mission

Gore will also be exhibiting best-in-class GORE Military Fabrics for UK land forces, including durable, lightweight, comfortable military garments made with GORE PYRAD® Fabric Technology. GORE-TEX® PYRAD Rainsuits are the only fire-resistant, durably waterproof, windproof and breathable garment with excellent colour technology. Also displayed will be Gore’s BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) made with GORE PYRAD Fabric Technology.

Visit Gore in Booth C-707 to find out more about Gore’s high-performance solutions built to perform reliably every time on the battlefield.

Posted September 18, 2018

Source: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

IFAI Announces New Textile Career Center

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — September 18, 2018 — The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has announced a new online career resource: the Textile Career Center. This new initiative will offer IFAI members — and the industry at large — an easy-to-use and highly targeted resource for online employment connections.

For job seekers, the Textile Career Center will serve as a tool to find and apply for job openings within the textile industry. For employers, the Textile Career Center will provide a wide range of services and opportunities to recruit and attract first-rate talent with a minimum expenditure of time and resources.

“We are pleased to announce the launch of the Textile Career Center,” said Steve Schiffman, president and CEO of IFAI. “This program is one of IFAI’s initiatives to help bring employers and job seekers together in this time of tight labor markets. I encourage job seekers to post resumes and members seeking talent to list job openings here.”

IFAI aims to continue to evolve and function as the number one source for professionals in the textile industry. To discover the advantages of the new Textile Career Center, visit: https://jobs.ifai.com/.  You can also learn more about the Textile Career Center by visiting The Hub at IFAI Expo 2018, October 15-18 in Dallas, Texas.

Posted September 18, 2018

Source: The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)

Online Visitor Registration And ITMA 2019 App Launched

BRUSSELS — September 18, 2018 — Online visitor registration for ITMA 2019, the world’s largest textile and garment manufacturing technology showcase, opens today. Held every four years, the exhibition will be staged at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via venue, Spain, from June 20-26, 2019.

Visitors can enjoy early bird rates until May 15, 2019 when they buy badges online at www.itma.com/reg. A one-day badge costs 40 euros, and a seven-day badge is 80 euros. The early bird rates are up to 50 per cent lower than the onsite rates, according to CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, which owns ITMA.

Fritz P. Mayer, president of CEMATEX, said: “ITMA 2019 exhibition space has been sold out since April, and many of our exhibitors will be using the platform to launch new machinery and innovative solutions. We expect interest from visitors to be very strong. Hence, visitors are advised to book their accommodation and buy their badge early.”

Visitors buying their badge can also book seats at the conferences and forums which are taking place during the show. To avoid onsite queues, once they have purchased their badges they can print them before they arrive at the exhibition. In addition, visitors requiring a visa to enter Spain can request an invitation letter when ordering their badge.

ITMA 2019 supporting organization members can enjoy special group rates in appreciation for their support, and so far more than 100 trade and professional associations have pledged support. Industry associations interested to be ITMA 2019 supporting organizations can email visitor@itma.com.

ITMA 2019 app

Coinciding with the online registration is the launch of the official app for ITMA 2019. The app can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

In addition to providing key information on the exhibition, the app helps visitors to plan their visit. Visitors can search more than 1,660 exhibitors by exhibit chapter and country, and shortlist the booths they would like to visit. Nearer the date of the exhibition, they will be able to locate them on the floorplan and plan their route.

Sylvia Phua, Managing Director of ITMA Services which organizes ITMA 2019, commented, “As ITMA is a huge exhibition, the app will be a useful tool to help exhibitors and visitors maximize their time and resources on site. An appointment scheduler will allow visitors to request meetings with exhibitors before they arrive at the show. The scheduler and online floorplan will be available from late April 2019.”

The ITMA 2019 exhibitor list is now available on the app and website.

Posted September 18, 2018

Source: CEMATEX and ITMA Services

Shaw Industries Names Wells Fargo Retail Services Its Exclusive Consumer Financing Partner

DALTON, Ga. — September 18, 2018 — Shaw Industries Group Inc. (Shaw), a floorcovering provider, announced today Wells Fargo Retail Services will be the company’s exclusive consumer financing provider effective January 1, 2019.

Wells Fargo has served as a trusted, strategic financial partner of Shaw for many years and will now act as the exclusive provider of Shaw’s consumer financing program in the U.S., encompassing each of the company’s residential brands: Shaw Floors, COREtec and Anderson | Tuftex. All retail customers who have an account with Shaw are eligible to enroll.

Shaw and Wells Fargo have designed this offering to help generate profitable revenue for flooring retail partners while providing competitive and affordable rates. The program delivers upon Shaw’s commitment to helping its retailers successfully grow their businesses by providing them the ability to extend a variety of financing options, which are integral tools for consumers making large purchases, such as flooring.

The new program provides retailers many benefits, including live training, a robust online resource center with reporting capabilities, seasonal promotions, quick electronic funding to bank accounts, and excellent national consumer approval rates.

“In planning for the future and receiving input from our valued retail partners, we sought a financing provider who could create healthy competition within the flooring industry,” said Shaw’s CFO Ken Jackson. “Shaw and Wells Fargo are proud to offer flooring retailers a consumer financing program that pairs competitive pricing with unwavering support, giving them a true advantage in the market to help grow their businesses.”

Retailers are encouraged to enroll today by contacting Wells Fargo’s Sales Support Team at 1-800-577-5313. Pre-qualified retailers on Shaw’s existing program can expect to receive enrollment kits in the mail as early as this week.

Posted September 18, 2018

Source: Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

Columbia Sportswear Announces Management Changes Within Its North America Sales Team

PORTLAND, Ore. — September 17, 2018 — Columbia Sportswear today announced the following management changes within its North America Sales team.

Dean Rurak, Columbia’s vice president of U.S. Apparel Sales, has been appointed senior vice president of North America Sales for the Columbia brand, effective October 2, 2018. In this new role, Rurak will report directly to Franco Fogliato, executive vice president and Americas general manager for Columbia Sportswear Company.

As a 21-year veteran with the Columbia brand, Rurak first began working with the company as a regional brand sales representative in Canada. In 2008, he relocated to Columbia’s Portland, Oregon headquarters, where over the last ten years, he served as a key strategic partner, supporting the Columbia brand through various positions in both sales and product management, including Director of International Merchandising, Senior Director of Global Apparel, Vice President of Columbia Brand Apparel and, most recently, Vice President of U.S. Apparel Sales.

“Dean has developed a well-rounded, global perspective of our business with a strong understanding of the Columbia brand consumer,” said Franco Fogliato. “Going forward, Dean’s leadership will be instrumental as we work to drive future growth in North America and deliver on our brand mission of unlocking the outdoors for everyone.”

In his new role, Rurak succeeds Joe Craig, who — after 23 years representing the Columbia brand — has made the decision to retire, effective October 1, 2018.

Craig first started working with Columbia in 1995 as an independent sales representative and co-owner of CW Outdoors. In 2009, Mr. Craig joined Columbia Sportswear Company as a Sales Manager for Men’s Apparel, and over the following years, he progressed through various management positions, playing a key role in the growth of Columbia’s North America wholesale business.

Going forward, Craig will continue to consult with Columbia on select projects for its North America Sales team. He will also continue to represent Columbia as a board member of The Conservation Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging outdoor businesses to help protect and conserve threatened wild places for their habitat and recreation values.

“Joe is one of the most well-respected and accomplished leaders at Columbia Sportswear Company and across the industry,” said Franco Fogliato. “We are incredibly thankful for Joe’s outstanding service to our organization and wish him all the best in his future adventures.”

Posted September 18, 2018

Source: Columbia Sportswear Co.

lululemon athletica inc. Names Sun Choe Chief Product Officer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — September 18, 2018 — lululemon athletica inc., today announced the promotion of Sun Choe to the role of chief product officer. Choe joined lululemon in 2016 as senior vice president of Global Merchandising and subsequently assumed expanded responsibilities for all product functions on an interim basis.

Calvin McDonald, CEO of lululemon, said, “Sun has a proven track record leading world class product teams and her leadership has helped fuel our current success. I’m confident this is just the beginning of what Sun and her team will create for our guests.”

“I’m excited to continue the great work of our talented teams across design and merchandising as we extend our industry shaping product innovation,” said Choe.

Prior to joining lululemon, Choe served as Chief Global Product Merchant at Marc Jacobs and also served in senior merchandising roles at successful brands, including Urban Outfitters, West Elm, and Madewell.

Posted September 18, 2018

Source: lululemon athletica inc.

Neiman Marcus Group Announces Changes To The Senior Executive Team

DALLAS — September 18, 2018 — Neiman Marcus Group announces changes to the senior executive team, a first step in building high performing teams and creating a culture of innovation.

Carrie Tharp and Adam Orvos have both expanded oversight to deliver Geoffroy van Raemdonck’s strategy to transform the business and position Neiman Marcus Group to create a new, engaging, luxury retail experience for global customers. These two promotions, alongside the addition earlier this month of Darcy Penick as president, Bergdorf Goodman, complement the existing senior executive team.

“I believe in attracting top talent and fostering a culture of innovation. These key promotions, new hires, and team refinements ensure that Neiman Marcus Group is in the best position to lead in digital and data excellence, drive growth, and deliver on our goals to continue to elevate the company as one of the world’s most prestigious luxury retailers in the world,” said Geoffroy van Raemdonck, CEO, Neiman Marcus Group.

Carrie Tharp, who joined the company as senior vice president, chief marketing officer in September 2016 has been promoted to executive vice president, chief digital officer. She will oversee the evolution of data and digital analytical tools to enhance omni-channel experiences, with an emphasis on customer engagement. The new organization will combine customer data capabilities with channel experience innovation to create enhanced customer intimacy and engagement to drive business growth.

With this evolution, Carrie’s team expands to include Lindy Rawlinson, senior vice president, Customer Experience and eCommerce, and a key new hire, Stefanie Tsen, who will join Neiman Marcus Group on October 1, 2018 as senior vice president, Omni-Channel Customer Experiences. Stefanie brings an incredible background in building and driving world-class customer experiences, hailing from Sephora, where she was most recently the vice president of Omni Channel Experience and Louis Vuitton, where she was last vice president, Country Manager, Canada.

Adam Orvos, who started at Neiman Marcus Group in April as Chief Financial Officer, is promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. In this expanded role, Adam will ensure operational excellence and deliberate performance management through oversight of functional areas that lead the success of the company’s strategy including Information Technology and Cyber Security, Supply Chain and Operations, and Legal. As a member of his team, Tracy Preston, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, will also expand her responsibility as Chief Compliance Officer.

Darcy Penick, President, Bergdorf Goodman, who returned to Neiman Marcus Group earlier this month from ShopBop where she was most recently Chief Executive Officer, brings a track record of accelerating digital transformation. In her role, Darcy leads the Bergdorf Goodman brand, including its online enterprise and two Manhattan based flagship locations, with a focus on digital transformation.

Innovative merchandising continues to be a key pillar of the company’s strategic plan, and to that end, Jim Gold, President and Chief Merchandising Officer, is reorganizing his team. Melissa Lowenkron joins Neiman Marcus from Bergdorf Goodman as General Merchandise Manager of Accessories, including Ladies Shoes, Handbags, Designer Jewelry, and Precious Jewels. In this role, she sets the stage for important future category growth, with a focus on profitability, holistic category management, and renewed brand partnerships. Lisa Kazor joins this effort by broadening her leadership as General Merchandise Manager of all of Women’s Apparel. Russ Patrick continues as General Merchandise Manager of Men’s, Children’s, and Home; and Beauty reports directly to Jim.

Posted September 18, 2018

Source: Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC

Wrangler® Is First To Adopt Dry Indigo® Denim

GREENSBORO, N.C. — September 18, 2018 — Wrangler® today confirmed an agreement for denim fabric to be produced later this year with a new foam-dyeing process that will eliminate 99 percent of the water typically used in indigo-dyeing. Wrangler is the first brand to embrace the innovative technology, which is expected to transform the denim industry.

“While we have been able to reduce 3 billion liters of water in product finishing during the past 10 years, we know that more needs to be done across the entire supply chain,” said Wrangler President Tom Waldron. “Foam technology reduces water consumption and pollution further upstream, helping our fabric suppliers to dramatically minimize the impacts of making denim fabric blue.”

Recognizing the potential of this breakthrough, Wrangler and the Walmart Foundation provided Texas Tech University with early-stage funding for development of the foam-dying process. The iconic denim brand helped introduce fabric mills to the latest technology and now will incorporate the first foam-dyed denim into a line of jeans launching in 2019.

“We invested in the development of this innovation, because we believe it can drastically change the denim industry for the better,” Waldron said. “We’re grateful to have an industry-leading partner in Royo, with whom we are taking this revolutionary step towards more sustainable denim.”

Tejidos Royo, a Spanish fabric mill with a reputation for prioritizing environmental performance, will be the first to integrate the foam-dye process, which it calls Dry Indigo®. Royo is scheduled to receive the foam-dye equipment in October and expects to begin supplying Wrangler with denim before the end of the year.

“We’re excited Wrangler is dedicating an entire line of jeans to this innovation,” said Tejidos Royo Sales Director Jose Royo. “Our Dry Indigo process nearly erases the environmental impact of denim dyeing and represents the next generation of denim production.”

The first line of foam-dyed jeans will be Wrangler’s most recent action to minimize environmental impact and save precious resources. Among the brand’s demonstrated sustainability activities are the ongoing work in U.S. sustainable cotton and a commitment to reduce water usage by five billion liters by 2020. According to Royo, applying indigo dye to raw denim with foam instead of water will eliminate the need for the tens of millions of gallons of water typically consumed by conventional wet-dye systems.

Posted September 18, 2018

Source: Wrangler

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Accelerates Development Of New Recombinant Spider Silk Fiber

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — September 18, 2018 — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., the developer of spider silk-based fibers, announces today that it has implemented two major advancements in the development of next generation recombinant spider silk fibers.

These advancements are the result of new equipment and recently employed protocols at the company’s R&D headquarters, based in Michigan. These new approaches build on the existing protocols, but allow the company to increase processing efficiency significantly. The company expects to see higher throughput as this approach should result in shorter times to generate new transgenics. What previously took an entire day to complete can now be done in a matter of minutes.

The company expects that, with these new methods, it will be able to drastically accelerate the pace of development for next generation recombinant spider silk fibers and technologies, but does not affect the opening of the company’s aggressive production operations through its Vietnamese subsidiary, Prodigy Textiles. The company expects to provide an update on its progress at Prodigy Textiles in the near future.

“As we continue to make significant progress commercializing and scaling production of our existing recombinant spider silk offerings, our research team, led by Dr. Trevor Kane, remains focused on the creation of the next evolution of high performance spider silk materials,” said COO Jon Rice. “The new processes and equipment implemented today play a key role in that work, allowing for major increases in throughput and what we expect to be faster development cycles.”

Posted September 18, 2018

Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc.

EPA Approves Public Health Labeling And Marketing Claims For Applied Silver’s Pathogen Killing Antimicrobial Laundry Additive For Textiles

HAYWARD, Calif. — September 18, 2018 — Applied Silver Inc. today announced that the company has received federal approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make public health claims for its patented SilvaClean® product in healthcare and sports medicine industries.  This is the first time EPA has approved public health claims for a residual antimicrobial laundry additive and agrees that SilvaClean is an efficacious addition to Healthcare and Sports Infection Control programs. “This is a transformative moment for healthcare professionals, patients, and their families who worry about the spread in infections in all healthcare settings,” said Dr. Priya Balachandran, microbiology/infectious disease expert and vice president at Applied Silver.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 25 admitted patients get healthcare-associated infections (HAI); HAIs are a significant and growing concern among infectious disease experts, healthcare workers and facility executives; and hospitals and sports programs spend billions of dollars annually to address this problem.

EPA approved the public health claims for SilvaClean based on third party Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) data demonstrating a 99.9 percent kill of key pathogens Staphylococcus aureus (at six hours) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (at three hours). These data were supported by multi-year clinical studies in collaboration with a Stanford University scientist confirming that textiles are routinely re-contaminated with microbes during storage, handling and use, even after undergoing a certified hygienically clean laundry process. The study further demonstrated that by regularly laundering those textiles with SilvaClean, microbes, including Staphylococcus were significantly reduced before, during and after patient use.

“Infection control programs that include SilvaClean along with standard practices such as hand hygiene and hard surface cleaning have been demonstrated to have reduced HAI rates in clinical settings”, added Dr. Balachandran.

SilvaClean Infuses Silver Ions into Fabrics Killing Microbes and Providing Lasting (Residual) Protection

SilvaClean is a smart technology system that infuses textiles with pure silver ions during the laundry rinse cycle, where they bond with fabrics to residually kill pathogens, mold and mildew, eliminating odors, helping to remove stains and reducing static. SilvaClean is a patented, EPA approved laundry additive product enabled by an Internet of Things (IoT) dispensing system that leaves fabrics with residual antimicrobial properties even after laundering (e.g. in storage, during handling and in use).

“Silver is enormously effective and can be used in all health-conscious environments,” said Dr. Balachandran.  “The application is incredibly easy and cost-effective for hospitals and professional sports teams to implement because it can integrate with their existing laundry and inventory processes. In this way, SilvaClean provides an automated infection control strategy for any launderable soft surfaces.”

“The commercial applications of the SilvaClean product are deep and broad,” expanded Dr. Balachandran.  “We believe SilvaClean will help the healthcare industry dramatically reduce the human and financial cost of HAI management.”  She continued, “SilvaClean can also help sports teams and their medical programs provide safer locker rooms and environments for their athletes, keeping them in the game. In addition, we’re confident that the hospitality industry, hotels, and restaurants, in particular, will welcome cleaner, healthier environments for their patrons.  And with aging populations and environmentally conscious consumers, we also see SilvaClean providing a real point of differentiation in both the consumer laundry additive and appliance industries.”

The Company, which will soon close Series B funding, has also secured a key go-to-market partnership with a leading medical supplies company, according to Applied Silver’s Executive Chairwoman Elizabeth Hutt Pollard.  Ms. Hutt Pollard also noted that the technology is currently in evaluation with professional sports teams.

Posted September 18, 2018

Source: Applied Silver Inc.

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