TRSA Launches Brand-New Podcast

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — August 27, 2018 — TRSA, the association for linen, uniform and facility services, recently released the first three episodes of its new podcast. Titled the “Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast – Interviews & Insights by TRSA,” this offering features thought leaders from the commercial laundry industry, as well as business experts and renowned speakers from TRSA’s conferences and educational events.

Three episodes are available online now. They include:

Episode No. 1: Introduction – A preview of what to expect from the Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast from TRSA.

Episode No. 2: Innovation and Leadership with Entrepreneur Josh Linkner – Linkner, who recently gave a keynote address at TRSA’s inaugural Leadership Summit in Chicago, joined the podcast to share how laundry companies can use innovation to their advantage, as well as his experience serving as a mentor to up-and-coming tech entrepreneurs.

Episode No. 3: David Varner: Military Veteran Transitions to the Laundry Industry – Varner, the chief strategy and development officer at Superior Linen Service, Tulsa, Okla., talked about his military background and how it helped him transition successfully to a career in the laundry industry.

Hosted by Jason Risley, TRSA’s senior editor, digital/new media, upcoming episodes include the future of technology with Vivek Wadhwa, who will give a keynote address on this topic at TRSA’s upcoming Annual Conference & Exchange in October in Napa, CA, as well as a panel discussion titled “Rising through the Ranks: What it Takes” with five high-level executives in the linen, uniform and facility services industry. Recorded live at TRSA’s Leadership Summit, panelists included Scott Farmer, chairman and CEO, Cintas Corp.; Jim Kearns, CFO, Alsco Inc.; Juha Laurio, president & CEO, Lindstrom Group; Steven Sintros, president & CEO, UniFirst Corp.; and Tom Watts, president, Prudential Overall Supply.

Additional episodes will follow every two weeks. In addition to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, the Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast – Interviews & Insights by TRSA also is available on Google Play and Stitcher.

Posted August 27, 2018

Source: TRSA

MagnaColours® Take Water-Based Inks To A New Dimension With Brand New Emboss Ink

BARNSLEY, England — August 24, 2018 — Manufacturer of water-based screen-printing inks MagnaColours®, has developed an industry first water-based ink, designed to provide stunning embossed effects on polyester fabrics and garments.

MagnaPrint® Emboss Ink is a ready-to-use, water-based printing paste, engineered by Magna for creating embossed or raised areas on printed garments. The ink can be applied just like a standard printing paste onto desired areas of a garment. Following curing and washing processes, the ink leaves behind embossed, raised areas on the material, altering its appearance and structure.

Helen Parry, managing director at MagnaColours® described the origin of the product: “We wanted to simulate the heat set embossing and pleating process by developing an ink which could do this for screen-printers straight out of the pot. When printed on to polyester the ink expands, contracting certain areas of the fabric, creating a permanent embossed effect.”

“This is a really exciting new ink for the MagnaPrint range and something brand new for the screen-printing industry. The industry is always demanding fresh and exciting printing techniques, and we pride ourselves on being able to deliver cutting edge technology to printers worldwide. Emboss Ink will provide printers with so many new possibilities for polyester fabrics and we can’t wait to see how this ink gets used out in the market.”

The launch of the Emboss Ink increases MagnaColours specials ink offering and their “Dimensions” range of 3D effect inks, which currently include high build and expanding puff type ready-to-use pastes.

Posted August 24, 2018

Source: MagnaColours®

University Libraries Receives Grant To Preserve History Of Company Town Fries, Virginia 

BLACKSBURG, Va. — August 24, 2018 — The University Libraries’ Special Collections department received a $68,722 grant to preserve and make accessible decades of materials that tell the complex story of Fries, Va., and its textile mill.

The grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, the grants-making arm of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, will fund a one-year archivist position to process the collection, organize community events, and promote the town’s history through outreach and exhibits.

The project, “They’re Closing Down the Textile Mill: Creating Access to the Fries Textile Plant Records at Virginia Tech,” illuminates the history of a small company town and its contributions to the American experience.

“The plant operated for 85 years, employing multiple generations in the town and the surrounding area. This collection reflects the rise and fall of the entire American textile industry during the twentieth century,” said Aaron Purcell, director of Special Collections and co-principal investigator of the grant.

In 1903, Col. Francis Henry Fries founded the town of Fries and constructed the textile plant in Grayson County, Va. He was president of the family-owned Washington Mills Co. and used his political and business influence to build a connection to the main branch of the Norfolk and Western Railroad and a dam on the New River to generate power for the mill (Bond and Nichols, History of Fries).

“The Washington Mills Company owned nearly every building in town, which flourished in the early 20th century with a population of more than 1,700 by 1910,” said Purcell. During the early 20th century, entire families worked in the mill. “Employment at Washington Mills in Fries peaked after World War II with more than 1,200 workers. It was a major player in the textile mill industry with the latest equipment and technology to be had at the time.”

“This collection gives a unique perspective of the company town. This mill is the reason the town existed. It’s rare to have decades of payroll records, ownership records for employee residences, the sales records from the company store, and even maintenance records for public amenities the company built to keep the employees happy,” said Laurel Rozema, archivist in Special Collections and co-principal investigator of the grant.

As a result of increased international competition in the textile industry, the mill closed in 1988. In 2016, the Fries Town Council officially donated the 150 cubic feet of company records to the University Libraries’ Special Collections department.

“This grant gives us an opportunity to protect this singular snapshot of American history and make it available to the public in a way that is most useful to researchers, students, and interested community members,” said Rozema.

“It tells the story of the men and women who for generations worked tirelessly in the textile industry hoping to advance professionally and create better opportunities for their children,” said Purcell. “This collection reveals the effects of a globalized post-industrial society on hometowns across America.”

Posted August 24, 2018

Source: Virginia Tech University

Doritex Commits To Food Safety, Environmental BMPs

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — August 24, 2018 — Industrial launderer Doritex Corp., Alden, N.Y., has earned the Hygienically Clean Food Safety certification, reflecting its commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and theitsir capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

The certification confirms the laundry’s dedication to compliance and processing garments and linens using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, the focal point for inspectors’ evaluation of critical control points (CCPs) that minimize risk.

This achievement complements Doritex’s Clean Green certification, renewed earlier this year, maintaining their commitment to customers that the laundry is dedicated to standards for operational efficiency and sustainability.

“Congratulations to Doritex on their certifications,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “Meeting the criteria for both is not easy, but Doritex is committed to industry-leading processes and technologies.”

The independent, third-party Hygienically Clean inspection confirms essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected;
  • Managers understand legal requirements;
  • OSHA-compliant; and
  • Physical plant operates effectively.

The Doritex facility passed three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean garments and linens with diminished presence of harmful bacteria. To maintain their certification, laundry plants must pass quarterly testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for animal processing, dairies, fruit/vegetable, bakeries, grain and other food and beverage industry segments.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) practices are examined in the Hygienically Clean Food Safety inspection process, evaluating the plant’s techniques for:

  • Conducting hazard analysis;
  • Determining CCPs, monitoring their control, correcting them if not under control;
  • Validating and verifying HACCP system effectiveness; and
  • Documenting and record-keeping to show ongoing conformance.

On-site inspections also evaluate practices relevant to handling and processing textile products used in food manufacturing/processing establishments for adherence to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) directives. Introduced in 2014, Hygienically Clean Food Safety brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for laundering garments and other textile products for food manufacturing used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

“Their achievement in food safety certification proves their dedication to building their customers’ confidence that Doritex is taking every step possible to prevent human illness,” Ricci said.

Clean Green certification underscores ongoing sustainability efforts and adherence to the highest standards in their production and delivery operations, he added.

Posted August 24, 2018

Source: TRSA

Kentwool Introduces “Sensationwool” Sock: First And Only Sock With Treated Fiber To Ease Foot Pain

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Building on a long-standing commitment to foot comfort, Kentwool, maker of the “World’s Best Sock,” announced today the introduction of a therapeutic sock for foot pain relief. The new SensationWool sock features Kentwool’s signature, superfine Merino wool in combination with Nufabrx® nylon, which is infused with capsaicin and a synthetic cooling agent. This combination of warming and cooling ingredients, similar to those found in over-the-counter pain treatments, provides temporary relief of foot-related aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with strains, sprains, arthritis, bruises, cramps, stiffness and soreness.

“Kentwool socks were borne out of a desire to keep customers comfortable, helping them to pursue the activities that they love with less pain and more enjoyment,” said Lauren Hubbard, president of Kentwool Performance Apparel. “The SensationWool is an extension of that commitment to comfort, taking the proven performance properties of wool and coupling them with the power of Nufabrx technology. The socks’ warming and cooling sensations deliver pain relief without the mess and inconvenience often associated with creams and pills. We’re thrilled to offer our customers an easy and effective way to ease their pain.”

Kentwool’s SensationWool socks are offered in an ankle-height style and natural color. They are constructed from a proprietary blend of superfine Merino Wool and other natural and high-tech performance fibers, including Nufabrx nylon, a fiber infused with capsaicin and a synthetic cooling agent. The SensationWool’s pain management features are lab-tested to last through 30 wash cycles, and the incorporated ingredients are cosmetic-grade and safe for regular wear.

The new Kentwool SensationWool is available now exclusively at kentwool.com and features a retail price of $24.99. The sock is available in women’s medium and large, and men’s medium, large and extra large sizes.

“We’re excited Kentwool chose Nufabrx® yarn for use in its most innovative socks to date,” said TexDel CEO, Jordan Schindler. “We believe clothing will start to care for your body in entirely new ways. We see the day when well-being is simply part of your everyday outfit, and the SensationWool sock is at the forefront of this movement.”

Posted August 23, 2018

Source: Kentwool

North Carolina Biomaterial Startup Selected By Leading Apparel Company To Develop Pain-Relieving Yarns

CONOVER, N.C. —  August 21, 2018 — Textile-Based Delivery Inc. (TexDel), a biomaterials platform technology company, and Kentwool Performance Apparel (Kentwool), a premier wool sock brand, announced today the world premiere of a medicated, pain-relieving sock. The Kentwool SensationWool sock is available now at www.kentwool.com to consumers who need temporary relief of foot-related aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with strains, sprains, arthritis, bruises, cramps, stiffness or soreness. These unique socks are constructed with Capsaicin-infused yarn by TexDel’s Nufabrx® platform and superfine Merino wool. Nufabrx is a patented biomaterial technology that incorporates active ingredients onto fibers and is programmed for predictable, effective, washable, long-lasting release. The main active ingredient, Capsaicin is widely recognized as a potent and effective topical analgesic.

“We’re thrilled to work with Kentwool to provide them with Nufabrx yarn for use in their most innovative sock to date,” said TexDel CEO Jordan Schindler. “It’s extremely exciting to be a part of such a ground-breaking consumer product — socks that actively deliver pain-relief while you wear them. We believe clothing will start to care for your body in entirely new ways. We see the day when well-being is simply part of our everyday outfit. Starting today, rather than applying a cream, taking a pill or using a patch, we’ll only need to get dressed.”

“Early consumer trials have shown the SensationWool is a sock customers are excited about and eager to purchase,” said Lauren Hubbard, president of Kentwool Performance Apparel. “We’re thrilled to combine the exceptional technology of Nufabrx with our premium sock design to provide a simple and needed pain relief option to our customers.”

Nufabrx, medicine meets advanced fiber technology
More than 85 percent of adults believe that good health contributes to their definition of overall success, according to a 2017 study from Kantar Futures. Unfortunately, 75 percent fail to maintain their health directions — whether that’s applying a cream every few hours or taking their daily pills. TexDel envisions the next generation of fabric technologies will enable clothing to actively sooth pain, moisturize skin and enhance athletic performance. This new category of materials will reimagine the $2 trillion wellness industry and the $300B athleisure market.

The Nufabrx platform is a patented method that embeds active ingredients into fibers such as Polyester and Nylon for the consistent release of beneficial therapies to the body. Nufabrx-treated yarns are commercially incorporated into the apparel manufacturing processes and proven to work on numerous automated knitting machines. When knitted into a garment, such as socks, the finished yarn will consistently release small amounts of capsaicin to the body to provide all-day relief. These garments remain potent after multiple washes over months of wear.

Posted August 24, 2018

Source: TexDel

TexDel Partners With AFFOA To Accelerate Development Of Medicine Delivering Fabrics

CONOVER, N.C. — August 23, 2018 — Textile-Based Delivery Inc. (TexDel), a biomaterials platform technology company, today announced it has received a $1 million award from Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA), a private-public partnership established through the Department of Defense. The award supports the manufacturing scale up of TexDel’s patented technology for controlled delivery of active ingredients via textiles.
Founded by Jordan Schindler, TexDel is based at Conover, N.C.-based Catawba Valley Community College’s Manufacturing Solutions Center. TexDel’s patented smart-textile platform called Nufabrx® puts active ingredients (vitamins, supplements, medicines) into fabric, which can be programmed for controlled release to the skin. Active ingredients remain effective after multiple washings.

More than 85 percent of adults believe that good health contributes to their definition of overall success, according to a 2017 study from Kantar Futures. Unfortunately, 75 percent fail to maintain their health directions — whether that’s applying a cream every few hours or taking their daily pills. TexDel has developed the next generation of fabric technologies which will enable clothing to actively sooth pain, moisturize skin and enhance athletic performance.

“We believe clothing will care for your body in entirely new ways,” said TexDel CEO Jordan Schindler. “Rather than applying a cream, taking a pill or using a patch, you’ll simply need to get dressed. This new opportunity with AFFOA and the Department of Defense introduces our technology into a new category of clothing that meets the health and wellness needs of consumers and our armed forces.”

The Nufabrx platform is a patented method that embeds active ingredients into fibers such as polyester and nylon for the consistent release of beneficial therapy to the body. Nufabrx-treated yarns are incorporated into current textile manufacturing processes and proven to work on numerous automated knitting machines. When knitted into garments such as socks, shirts, and yoga pants, the finished yarn consistently releases small amounts of topical medication to the body, providing all-day relief. These garments remain potent after multiple washes and over months of wear.

Established in 2016, AFFOA is a non-profit with over 110 members from industry, academia and non-profits dedicated to enabling a domestic manufacturing-based revolution by transforming traditional fibers, yarns, and fabrics into highly sophisticated, integrated and networked devices and systems.

“An important part of AFFOA’s mission is to foster entrepreneurial companies that are designing innovative solutions to existing consumer needs.” said Yoel Fink, AFFOA CEO. “We are excited to support TexDel in their quest to scale materials releasing fiber for consumer and Department of Defense applications.”

Posted August 24, 2018

Source: TexDel

ITMA Asia + CITME 2018 Exhibitor Preview: KARL MAYER

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — August 23, 2018 — Digitalization and sustainability are the top themes of KARL MAYER’s presentation at ITMA ASIA + CITME stand B 11, hall 4, in the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.

Karl Mayer will be presenting its latest innovations at ITMA ASIA + CITME, which will be held from October 15-19, 2018. This global player is using its latest developments to tackle the changes taking place in the world today.

“The mega trends of digitalization and sustainability are changing the world as we know it. As an innovative global market leader, we see these changes as an opportunity for our customers. At ITMA ASIA+ CITME, we will be showing our visitors how Karl Mayer is implementing these strategic themes, digitalisation and sustainability by delivering integrated solutions offering a wide range of advantages,” says Karl Mayer’s Managing Director, Arno Gärtner.

Karl Mayer can be found in the Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on stand B 11, hall 4, where a new umbrella brand will be launched, offering innovative digital solutions known as the Karl Mayer Digital Factory, which was introduced last year. A look at Karl Mayer’s CLEANER.PRODUCTIONS will also be on the cards. Other highlights include a performance show of the latest generation of machines, a fashion show showcasing decorative, trendsetting fabrics, and a presentation of the Technical Textiles centre of excellence. An in-house show at Karl Mayer (CHINA) in Changzhzou will also be held at the same time as the fair.

Development of the best digital solutions

As a pioneer in textile machinery building, Karl Mayer is following a broad digitisation strategy. An important element of this strategy is to support its customers with new digital solutions at a market leader level.

The initiatives for this strategy are being coordinated by Antonia Gottschalk, the Head of Digitisation. The expertise for doing this is based on an efficient network. Since March 2018, Karl Mayer has been part of ADAMOS, an alliance made up of industrial and software companies. At the end of 2017, Karl Mayer also set up its own start-up company in Frankfurt, known as the Digital Factory, for developing new, innovative digital business models, products and services. In future, these will be combined under a new umbrella brand, which is being launched at ITMA ASIA + CITMA. “Management is focusing on the KM Digital Factory. Together with our involvement in ADAMOS, the new company will enable us to quickly make the best digital solutions available for delivering maximum benefit to our customers,” said Arno Gärtner.

Networked machines

Knowing what is going on and being informed at all times, regardless of where we are — mobile digital solutions have been making inroads into out daily life for many years now and, have changed our perception of what is current.

For the first time, Karl Mayer will present its own solution for networking its machines. This digital solution will provide its customers with transparency in real time regarding the performance of their machines, and can be used in the company’s own network with very little modification.

Integrated sustainability

“We care about your future” is what Karl Mayer is all about. Its philosophy is to take responsibility also for future generations. What Karl Mayer is doing to promote sustainability will be on show at the fair and on the internet at www.CLEANER.PRODUCTIONS.

The environmental aspects of this include the LEO® Low Energy Option, which should enable energy consumption during machine operation to be reduced by between 9.5 and 13  percent, depending on the type of machine. Costs and CO2 emissions should be reduced at the same time.

Intelligent, end-use-applicable concepts should also reduce environmental loads, as a technology transfer project being carried out by the central government and regional authorities in Wujiang Shengze, China, is demonstrating. One of the aims of this project is to replace the environmentally harmful looms in this industrial area with Karl Mayer’s warp knitting machines offering a comparable product portfolio. The TM 3, with its broad product portfolio, is a particularly good alternative. This tricot machine will be shown in operation at the exhibition, together with examples of its uses.

Karl Mayer will be showing the TERRY.ECO concept for the environmentally friendly production of terry goods, the core element of which is the TM 4 TS-EL machine. Depending on the type of product being produced, this cotton terry warp knitting machine can produce up to 250-percent more fabric and consumes approximately 87-percent less energy per kg of textile than air-jet looms. Sizing can be dispensed with, which reduces energy, water and effluent loads. The TM 4 TS-EL will be on show at Karl Mayer’s in-house show in Changhzou.

With its PROSIZE® sizing machine, Karl Mayer is offering weaving companies involved in the production of terry goods a sizing machine based on the concept of sustainability. With this machine, the sizing agent is applied by a highly efficient, intelligent process. Compared to conventional methods, this reduces the consumption of sizing agents by up to 10% and reduces bath volumes. A reduced size consumption also means less energy consumption when preparing the chemicals and for desizing. Also, less effluent is produced. The core element of the PROSIZE system, the VSB Size Box, will be on show in Shanghai.

The latest generation of machines

For the first time, the widest high-speed tricot machine in the world, the HKS 3-M, 280″, will be demonstrated to the public in operation at the exhibition. This new machine delivers maximum flexibility for the usual product repertoire. Unlike previously, articles of different widths and also more fabric webs can be produced simultaneously on just one machine. The unique performance of this machine will be demonstrated as it produces a velour fabric in a gauge of E 32.

The first TM model with KAMCOS® 2 facility is also being showcased. Karl Mayer’S TM 3, 186″, equipped with the next generation of the Karl Mayer Command System, retains the tried-and-tested features of the HKS version. These include an operator interface with functions based on smartphone technology and an integrated laser stop system as well as data access via mobile devices using the Karl Mayer CONNECT app. In Shanghai, this efficient, flexible production machine will be producing a tough fabric in a gauge of E 32 with ecological benefits. This textile can be used as a substitute for fabrics produced by water-jet weaving, with its high effluent loads.

For the warp preparation sector, Karl Mayer will also be showing the innovative VSB Size Box at the fair. Instead of the usual immersion and bath application process, the PROSIZE operates with three, highly turbulent, homogeneous application zones, spray bar technology and a subsequent application/squeeze roller system. This reduces the volume of the size bath and sizing additives, thus decreasing the environmental loads. Other benefits include an extremely uniform size film and less fiber dust — guaranteeing maximum weaving efficiency — and a 20 percent larger yarn coating zone.

Karl Mayer will also be showcasing the ISODIRECT direct warping machine — a world first with a unique cost:benefit ratio. This all-round machine can process every type of staple-fiber yarn and produces high-quality beams at warping speeds of up to 1,000 m/min-1.

Textiles with trendsetting features

This demonstration of Karl Mayer’s technology and strategies will be complemented by a presentation of the wide range of applications of warp-knitted fabrics. Seductive lace, high-performance fabrics for sportswear, original creations for athleisure wear, and apparel fabrics with a certain pizzazz — Karl Mayer’s textile innovations show the wide variety of warp-knitted textiles available and are setting the trend in every sector.

Building on textiles

Karl Mayer has the right technology and expertise to cater for a wide range of applications in the technical textiles sector. The company’s weft-insertion, biaxial and multiaxial warp knitting machines can be found in the plants of manufacturers of inlays, tarpaulins and advertising substrates, as well as in those of producers of geogrids, composites and automotive fabrics. The focus of the exhibition at ITMA ASIA + CITME will be on textiles for the construction sector. The Chinese construction sector is one of the growth areas in the country but, unlike the construction industries in Europe and America, for example, the Chinese building industry focuses on conventional materials. Textiles can offer the construction sector many advantages, especially when used in concrete components. By replacing conventional steel reinforcements with carbon- or glass-fiber textiles, the amount of concrete used can be reduced by up to 70 percent. Other promising applications for warp-knitted structures are in tear-resistant plaster grids for increasing the tear resistance within the plaster, self-adhesive tape for repairing holes and cracks in walls, cost-effective, flexible roof canopies and bitumen roofing materials with excellent mechanical properties. Examples of these types of textiles will be used to illustrate the advantages of warp-knitted building textiles during the exhibition.

An in-house show with exclusive machines

Karl Mayer (CHINA) is sending out invitations to attend an in-house show with performance demonstrations of selected machines for the Chinese market from 15 to 18 October in Changzhzou.

The new COP 5 M-EL, 180″ five-bar tricot machine will be unveiled to the public for the first time in Changzhzou. This machine will be producing a shoe fabric in a gauge of E 20, just one of the fabrics in its extensive production repertoire. The electronic guide bar control facility and five guide bars make the machine extremely flexible.

A new machine will be representing the RD machine series at the in-house show. This new model is part of the RD 7 series and puts the emphasis on speed. This high-speed machine will be producing a shoe fabric at the in-house show in a gauge of E 22, and will be demonstrating a speed that has never been achieved before.

Karl Mayer’s TM 4 TS-EL is a versatile terry warp knitting machine for processing cotton. In Changzhou, the TM 4 TS-EL, 186″ will be producing a double-face fabric in a gauge of E 28 with fluffy micro-fibers on the outside and absorbent cotton on the inside. Its technology makes this machine an environmentally friendly alternative to looms.

From its range of warp preparation equipment, Karl Mayer will be showing a Long Chain Beamer (LCB) and a Ball Warper (BW) for processing denim, especially for rope dyeing. The efficiency of the LCB may be up to 20-percent higher than comparable machines, and the beams are of the highest quality. The BW produces high quality warp balls and guarantees maximum performance. Karl Mayer will also be showing the ISOWARP, a sectional warping machine with an excellent cost:benefit ratio for standard applications. Compared to similar machines on the market, the performance of this machine may be as much as 30-percent higher in warp preparation, and weaving efficiency may be up to 3-percent higher.

Posted August 23, 2018

Source: KARL MAYER Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH

ITMA Asia + CITME 2018 Exhibitor Preview: Sedo Treepoint

MENGERSKIRCHEN, Germany — August 21, 2018 — With now more than 40 years of experience, Sedo Treepoint is a world leader for digital systems for textile finishing automation and software systems and delivers best available technology for finishing automation.

Today, the textile industry is facing an environment that is influenced by technological shifts, economic changes and fast-changing consumers trends.
Many countries have responded with strategies that should transform the industry: Germany has Industry 4.0, China Made in China 2015, the United States the Industrial Internet Consortium, just to name a few. All these initiatives, that have been launched in many countries have one common goal: Intelligent manufacturing.

For companies it will be challenging to remain with traditional business models. Complexity is rising anyway so sticking to old patterns will not be the solution. Environmental regulations and customer demands are putting additional pressure for more sustainable solutions. Companies need open- minded leaders with a long-term plan, investing in information technology and IT-skills for their team.

To raise the competitiveness, intelligent manufacturing will lead to a more efficient production and higher quality.
Sedo Treepoint’s technology is the core for digitalization, not only for the textile dyeing and finishing, but also for other departments like spinning, weaving and knitting. An integrated system can be build up that does not stop at production management but also includes color management. The build in intelligence of the production planning, simulation and color management can save high amount and will increase sustainability remarkably. EnergyManagment by EnergyMaster will give you the tools to dig deeper into Energy Consumption and to set higher goals for savings.

Processes can be shortened and daily batch production increased significantly.

Routing of orders:

Where is this order in production now? Sometimes this question is not so easy to answer. Included routing functions will tell you at a push of a button on which machine the fabric is in process and will support determining capacity requirement and schedule production activities.

Integration of Continuous machines:

Beyond the integration of the dyeing department, it is also important not to stop here. Continuous processes are next to be integrated in an overall company system. Having valuable machine data, business intelligence for manufacturing is giving customers important key data for a shift leader, operation manager, technician, management or machine operators. No need to rely on unproved statements like: “Machines type B the most sustainable type”.

Production related reports show the reality: Water consumption per kg fabric or yarn, power consumption for a kg of dyed knitted fabric, etc. Some managers are astonished about their findings and get a real picture of what is going on.

Sedo Treepoint is showcasing all its latest technologies to interested customers in Hall 6, A17.

Posted August 23, 2018

Source: Sedo Treepoint GmbH

Champion® Athleticwear Debuts New Retail Store In New York City

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — August 22, 2018 — Champion Athleticwear, makers of authentic athletic apparel since 1919, is continuing to expand its retail footprint with a second U.S. retail specialty store opening in New York City, at 434 Broadway.

Originally founded in Rochester, N.Y., Champion selected Manhattan because of its global reputation as one of the world’s top shopping destinations. The SoHo neighborhood, in particular, embodies a sphere of significant influence within fashion, art, sports and entertainment. At the store’s grand opening on Saturday, August 25, the first 500 customers to shop will receive a limited-edition canvas tote bag with exclusive art designed by Andre Trenier, a local Bronx artist. The 4,900 square-foot store will feature onsite customization, which now includes embroidery and patches, allowing shoppers to design one-of-a-kind Champion garments made on-demand and tailored to their specific preferences.

“In today’s retail landscape, it’s vital to create a direct connection with our consumers,” said Susan Hennike, President Champion Athleticwear. “With the brand’s 100-year anniversary approaching, being able to celebrate Champion’s rich history while providing a seamless customer experience makes this the right time and place for Champion to continue expanding our retail presence. Our New York store will have the most comprehensive assortment of Champion product assembled anywhere in the U.S., making it the ultimate destination for our shoppers.”

In addition to customization, there will be specialized product assortments available only in the SoHo store, including the ongoing collaboration with designer Todd Snyder and both the European and Japanese collections. Regional collections, inspired by the New York City area in which the store resides, and exclusive styles, colors and partnerships with local artists such as Andre Trenier will be available. With Champion’s step back into footwear this year, a dedicated wall of sneakers will feature items from its new fall 2018 product line. Ranging in materials from suede, leather and knit, the retro-inspired joggers are perfect for consumers looking to shop classic footwear pieces.

“The store will showcase not only our signature franchise, Reverse Weave®, but also celebrate Champion’s unique heritage as an innovator and pioneer in iconic athleticwear products,” said David Robertson, director Champion Brand Marketing. “Establishing this touchpoint in New York creates an opportunity to engage with our consumers, share our company’s strong heritage, and ultimately bring the brand to life and show what it means to be a champion.”

In conjunction with the launch, the store will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the brand’s iconic Reverse Weave® sweatshirts and hoodie. Five vintage Reverse Weave® items, the brand’s signature franchise, will be displayed throughout the store. To continue the celebrations, a limited-edition anniversary style will be available exclusively at the store in fall 2018. The retail space will display archived pieces of historical significance for the very first time in a permanent vault, allowing Champion fans to better experience the brand’s rich history while in store. Archived pieces include a football jersey, Dream Team jersey, collegiate jacket, an early sweater and a t-shirt.

Through a combination of new and vintage imagery, product displays and merchandising, the store’s design provides a perfect backdrop to bring its heritage to life. Key materials used throughout the store provide a sports-inspired arena for customers to utilize, including actual bleachers for a functional seating option and recycled basketball courts reimagined as display fixtures.

Situated in Lower Manhattan, the store creates a space for shoppers to visit when looking for classic styles, every day staples or bold designs, all curated and merchandised by Champion for a unique experience.

Posted August 22, 2018

Source: Champion Athleticwear

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