Loepfe Invests In Its Corporate Headquarters In Switzerland

WETZIKON, Switzerland — July 2018 — Developed and manufactured in Switzerland — this is one of the key USPs of products from Loepfe Brothers Ltd. Today the company announced a substantial investment in the extension of its headquarters in Wetzikon, Switzerland. Construction of the new headquarters building, which will add two additional stories on top of the existing production building, started earlier this month. With a total of 2,500 m2 floor space it will have enough room for some 60 offices in combination with modern meeting facilities and a canteen for the employees.

The building will accommodate the general management, R&D, the service teams, product management, financial management, and HR. “The new building will open up the opportunity for all departments within Loepfe to further grow, to work together much closer, to enjoy modern offices and labs and to offer customer and supplier trainings in state of the art facilities,” said Daniel Link, CEO, Loepfe Brothers, during a barbeque, which was organized to celebrate the official start of the construction phase for the new building together with Loepfe´s staff.

The extension will be built in a modern wooden construction, which reflects the commitment of the company to environmental sustainability. With the investment in its headquarters Loepfe renews its commitment to the Swiss based operation. The new corporate headquarters is also a strong sign to present the company as a modern and attractive high tech employer in the region. “We are looking forward to a promising future in the coming decades here in the Zurich Oberland region,” Link said.

July 17, 2018

Source: Loepfe Brothers Ltd.

Uniquetex Announces The Installation Of Two Spunmelt Lines

GROVER, N.C. — July 5, 2018 — Uniquetex LLC — a joint venture between Foshan Nanhai Beautiful Nonwoven Co. Ltd. and Chaolong Textile Machinery Co., Ltd (CL Enterprise) both based in China — has installed its first two spunmelt lines, capable of producing  more than 10,000 tons of SS and SMS engineered nonwoven fabrics and composite materials. This development allows the company to begin production and start serving its current customer base of more than 100 companies. Uniquetex primarily serves the industrial, home furnishing, packaging, medical and hygiene markets by providing 100-percen Made in USA nonwoven goods. The company offers integrated converting capabilities from nonwoven roll goods to post-treatment, from cut-and-sew to finished package products, and newly launched elastic nonwovens and composites.

Dwight Fillers, vice president of sales, commented on Uniquetex’s current value proposition. “Uniquetex has its own spunmelt technology that can offer finer fiber denier extrusion for superior softness and great comfort to meet the market demand, especially in the hygiene and medical markets,” Fillers said. “Our nonwoven technology also provides us with the flexibility and a cost-effective way to make and customize elastic nonwovens. Combined with the company’s two parent companies’ technical expertise and integrated nonwoven manufacturing experience, we are confident in establishing Uniquetex in the global market for a bright future.”

Uniquetex has 100 acres of land and a 360,000-square-foot building in Grover, N.C. Over the next five years, Uniquetex plans to produce more than 10,000 metric tons of SS and SMS engineered nonwoven fabrics and specialized composites annually. The company targets industrial, medical, hygiene markets and technical specialties.

Posted July 16, 2018

Source: Uniquetex

BERNINA Honors Its Outstanding Dealers For 2017

AURORA, Ill.  — July 16, 2018 — BERNINA of America, the premier manufacturer of sewing, embroidery and quilting machines, is pleased to honor its top Dealers for 2017 that demonstrated exemplary sales, service, and customer education. These Dealers were recognized at the BERNINA University Dealer training conference, which was held in Chicago.

“Our top Dealers for 2017 represented BERNINA with truly outstanding sales and first-class customer service and educational support,” said Paul Ashworth, president of BERNINA of America. “They are a model of success for other BERNINA Dealers to emulate. We congratulate them on a job well done.”

In business for over 35 years, Diana and John Marshall, owners of Gloversville Sewing Center with locations in Gloversville and Saratoga N.Y., received the 2017 BERNINA Presidential Award. The award recognizes the Dealer that best exemplifies the spirit of cooperation and education represented by the BERNINA brand. This includes the implementation of a successful integrated marketing program that supports the entire BERNINA product line, modern store merchandising, a well-developed educational approach, dedication and years serving BERNINA customers, and above-average growth in dollar sales and BERNINA units sold.

The 2017 Rookie of the Year Award was presented to Stacie and Brad Johnson and Joseph Webb, Cupcake Fabrics & Quilts, Humble and Spring, Texas and William Fosé and Jackie Gilbreth, 35th Ave Sew & Vac, Phoenix, Ariz. Both dealerships incorporated the lessons of BERNINA Dealer training into its first year of operation as a BERNINA dealer delivering impressive 2017 results.  Also recognized for the award were Lori Carpenter, The Inspired Sewist, Jupiter, Fla., and Sona Thorburn, BERNINA World of Sewing, Raleigh, N.C.

2017 Top Dealer of the Year Award winner for multiple Dealer locations included:

  • Rhonda Lopez and Family, Nuttall’s, Layton, Murray, Pleasant Grove and Riverton, Utah;
  • Richard and Rod Borget, Dave’s BERNINA, Provo and St. George, Utah;
  • Nick Meabon, Atlanta Sewing Center, Augusta, Duluth & Marietta, Ga.;
  • Paul LaPonte, Quality Sewing & Vacuum, Ballard, Bellevue, Bellingham, Everett, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mount Vernon, Olympia, Puyallup, Seattle, Silverdale, Tacoma and Tukwila, Wash.; and
  • Stacie and Brad Johnson and Joseph Webb, Cupcake Quilts, Humble and Spring, Texas.

2017 Top Dealer of the Year Award winners for a single Dealer location included:

  • Ervin Zimmerman, Hinkletown Sewing Machine Shop, Ephrata, Pa.;
  • Leon and Linda Hoover, Hoover’s BERNINA Sew, Mifflinburg, Pa.;
  • Timothy and Lois Hoover, Top Stitch Sewing Service, Barnett, Mo.;
  • Dawn Krier, Chestnut Ridge Sewing, Millersburg, Ohio; and
  • Ron and Barbara Goldkorn, Sew Much More, Austin, Texas.

In addition, District Dealer of the Year Award winners from the BERNINA’s 11 districts were acknowledged:

  • Melissa Helms, Keep Me in Stitches, Largo and Tampa, Fla.;
  • Leon and Linda Hoover, Hoover’s BERNINA Sew, Mifflinburg, Pa.;
  • Michelle and Richard Strassburg, Fabric Affair, Troy, Mich.;
  • The Gattinella Family, Close to Home, Glastonbury, Orange, Southington, Conn.;
  • Timothy and Lois Hoover, Top Stitch Sewing Service, Barnett, Mo.;
  • Bill and Melissa Klingensmith, BERNINA Sew N Quilt Studio, Chattanooga, Tenn.;
  • Laurie Mangold, Sew Special Quilts, Katy and San Antonio, Texas;
  • Carie McGhie, Going Batty Quilt Shop, Reno, Nev.;
  • Paul LaPonte, Quality Sewing & Vacuum, Ballard, Bellevue, Bellingham, Everett, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mount Vernon, Olympia, Puyallup, Seattle, Silverdale, Tacoma and Tukwila, Wash.;
  • John Brubaker, Brubaker’s Sewing & Furniture, Withee, Wis.; and
  • Richard and Rod Borget, Dave’s BERNINA, Provo and St. George, Utah.

Posted July 16, 2018

Source: BERNINA

Carter’s Announces The Launch Of Apparel For Children Now Up To Size 14

ATLANTA — July 16, 2018 — This month, Carter’s Inc., a North American branded marketer of apparel exclusively for babies and young children, has launched Carter’s KID, a new product offering designed for boys and girls sizes 4 to 14. Carter’s KID combines the styles, colors and graphics kids want, with the quality and value parents expect.

“Generations of families have looked to Carter’s for the best value and experience in baby and toddler clothing,” said Michael Casey, chairman and CEO. “The launch of Carter’s KID allows us to better serve the needs of families with young children and strengthens our position as the leading brand in children’s apparel.”

Carter’s KID debuts with a full assortment of more than 700 styles, many incorporating themes related to sports, emojis, unicorns, dinosaurs, and gaming and relaying positive messaging that kids can relate to. The collection includes active and layering pieces created to appeal to boys and girls who are starting to make their own style statements. With mixing and matching in mind, the collection allows kids to show their independence and personality through what they wear and how they wear it.

The Carter’s KID line is now available in the U.S. through carters.com, in Canada through cartersoshkosh.ca, in more than 1,000 Carter’s stores in North America, and at retailers carrying Carter’s apparel.

Posted July 16, 2018

Source: Carter’s, Inc.

Secoo Announces Strategic Partnership With Ruyi Group, Expanding Business In Fashion Industry

BEIJING — July 16, 2018 — Secoo, a premium lifestyle platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Shandong Ruyi Group, a Chinese textile conglomerate with an extensive portfolio of fashion, luxury clothing and accessories brands. Through the Partnership, both companies will leverage respective resources and expertise in branding, technology, network and channel management to jointly establish a global omni-channel fashion supply chain characterized by deep cooperation in brand operations, big data, smart manufacturing and smart retail.

As a global leader in textile technology and fashion garment industries, Ruyi Group is a key supplier and partner for a wide range of luxury brands across the globe. In recent years, Ruyi Group has acquired, or taken significant ownership positions in many global fashion and luxury brands, including Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot, under SMCP which is listed on the Euronext Paris exchange. Ruyi Group also owns the prestigious British trench coat brand Aquascutum, and has a controlling stake in Hong Kong menswear group Trinity, which operates Cerruti 1881, Gieves & Hawkes and Kent Curwen.

“We’re thrilled to enter into this strategic partnership with the Ruyi Group,” said Richard Li, founder and CEO of Secoo. “Secoo is dedicated to establishing solid relationships with leading partners in the consumer, luxury and e-commerce spaces and our partnership with the Ruyi Group exemplifies this strategy. Our leading integrated luxury e-commerce platform is well-suited to drive growth through rapidly expanding brand collaborations and increasing product portfolios. Furthermore, Secoo will cooperate with the Ruyi Group in a variety of fashion and luxury retail innovations ranging from big data solutions to smart manufacturing to unique first-class shopping experiences for our premium customers.”

Yafu Qiu, chairman of Ruyi Group, commented: “We are pleased to partner with Secoo, the luxury e-commerce leader in China, to establish and implement omni-channel strategies for our fashion and luxury product offerings. Secoo’s integrated online and offline shopping platform, which consists of Secoo.com, mobile applications and offline experience centers, has attracted approximately 20 million customers. We believe this expansive integrated platform along with our valuable brand assets and supply chain network expertise will synergize and unlock unparalleled opportunities in the fashion market for both firms.”

Recently Secoo did a series of movement with brands in different areas, including Parkson Retail Group (cosmetic products), Capital Outlets Group (brands entry), Caissa Travel (customized travel service), Pernod Richard (alcohol products) and Edison Chen (limited products). Besides, Secoo also got $175 million investment from L Catterton Asia and JD.com, fastening brands relationship and enriching products categories.

With more expansions, Secoo will continue to follow the slogan ‘Devoted to You’ and remain dedicated to providing premium products and services for 20 million high-end consumers.

Posted July 16, 2018

Source: Secoo Group

Unifi Ends Joint Venture Negotiations In Guatemala

GREENSBORO, N.C. — July 16, 2018 — Unifi Inc. today announced that a definitive agreement could not be reached with the owners of Complast S.A. — operating under the brand name EuroPET — and Technologia Textil Avanzada — operating under the brand name EuroFIL — to form a joint venture in Guatemala as had been contemplated by a letter of intent previously announced in July 2017.

“Our commitment to the Central American region remains unchanged and we continue to see growth opportunities for REPREVE® and our branded portfolio both in the region and across the globe,” said Tom Caudle, president and COO, Unifi.  “We will continue to seek future strategic growth opportunities across the Americas that leverage our assets and deliver shareholder value.”

Posted July 16, 2018

Source: Unifi Inc.

Ternua And Archroma Join Efforts On Recycling And Upcycling Nutshell Waste Into Fashion

REINACH, Switzerland — July 16, 2018 — Archroma, a supplier of color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced collaboration with Ternua, an outdoor brand with a strong connection to nature.

Ternua has partnered with Archroma, and its EarthColors® patented technology, to create a capsule collection of recycled tee-shirts and sweatshirts, collecting, recycling and upcycling agricultural waste from the Basque region in Spain after food consumption.

Archroma’s award-winning EarthColors is a traceable concept of plant-based dyes, sourced from up to 100 percent renewable resources. Archroma developed EarthColors using non-edible waste products, from agriculture and herbal industries, to replace petroleum derived raw materials; which are the conventional raw materials used to synthesize dyes currently. This gives brands an alternative when looking for more natural ways of dyeing garments.

The Nutcycle collection has attracted visitors’ attention at the recent Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen, and it will be available in shops in February 2019.

Ternua’s vision was to collect walnut shells during the cider season, when cider houses typically serve walnuts with cider. It is estimated that up to 55,000 kilograms of walnuts are consumed in the Basque region’s cider houses. The collaboration with Archroma aimed at using walnut shells to make biomass-based dyes to color Ternua’s garments.

The fabric, a blend of post-consumer recycled cotton and polyester, is dyed using the shells collected from four nearby cider houses and then converted into dyestuff by Archroma in its Barcelona facilities.

The project is supported by the Department of the Environment of the Gipuzkoa province government, and by the province’s National Cider Association.

“These are our most sustainable tee-shirts and sweatshirts we have made since our creation”, comments Edu Uribesalgo, Group Innovation and sustainability Director at Ternua. “Using recycled material is one step into creating recycled clothes with a soul. Colorants from nature on the other hand are quite the holy grail for conscious brands. We were so excited when we found an innovation partner like Archroma to help us convert humble natural biomass source into warm earthy colors.”

“With EarthColors, Archroma puts into action its commitment to continuously challenge the status quo in the deep belief that we can make our industry sustainable, because it’s our nature!” commented Nuria Estapé, director of Marketing Promotion, Brand & Performance Textile Specialties, Archroma. “We are proud that Ternua selected Archroma, confirming us as one of the most prominent innovation partners when it comes to supporting quality, creativity and sustainability for collections with a soul.”

Posted July 16, 2018

Source: Archroma

June Retail Sales Continue Steady Run With 4.2 Percent Increase Over 2017 Despite Threats From Trade War

WASHINGTON — July 16, 2018 — June retail sales were up 0.07 percent seasonally adjusted from May’s strong performance and increased 4.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year as economic growth continued despite the U.S. trade war with China and other countries, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.

“This is a healthy retail sales report and consistent with underlying economic momentum that has fueled a steady run of retail sales increases,” NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “The big question is whether households can continue this spending pace, which is helping drive the current economic cycle. We think they can, but the big risk to the outlook is the trade war, which could raise prices while reducing consumer confidence and household buying power.”

The three-month moving average was up 4.4 percent over the same period a year ago, matching the top end of NRF’s forecast that 2018 retail sales will grow between 3.8 percent and 4.4 percent over 2017.

The June results build on improvement seen in May, which was up 1 percent monthly and up 6.1 percent year-over-year.

NRF’s numbers are based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, which said overall June sales – including automobiles, gasoline and restaurants – were up 0.5 percent seasonally adjusted from May and up 6.6 percent year-over-year.

Specifics from key retail sectors during June include:

  • Online and other non-store sales were up 7.3 percent year-over-year and up 1.3 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.
  • Health and personal care stores were up 5.8 percent year-over-year and up 2.2 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.
  • Clothing and clothing accessory stores were up 4.6 percent year-over-year but down 2.5 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.
  • Furniture and home furnishings stores were up 4.4 percent year-over-year and up 0.6 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.
  • Grocery and beverage stores were up 4.2 percent year-over-year but down 0.3 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.
  • General merchandise stores were up 3.1 percent year-over-year but down 0.8 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.
  • Building materials and garden supply stores were up 2.8 percent year-over-year and up 0.8 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.
  • Electronics and appliance stores were up 1.6 percent year-over-year but down 0.4 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.
  • Sporting goods stores were down 3.7 percent year-over-year and down 3.2 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.

Posted July 16, 2018

Source: National Retail Federation (NRF)

Specialty Plastic Compounds And New Website For Dynamic Modifiers

ATLANTA — July 15, 2018 — Specialty plastic compounder Dynamic Modifiers LLC produces custom engineered formulations targeting custom differentiated and advanced materials for plastic processing companies and/or brand-owners. Recent developments include a series of company owned proprietary flame resistant (FR) and intumescent compounds and concentrates.

Being honored with an R&D 100 Award from R&D magazine, as the industry’s first drop-in non-toxic replacement for toxic FR flexible PVC.  PAL…the Clean Plastic™ has self-extinguishing fire-retardant and non-detectable toxicity properties with low-smoke generation. PAL have passed certain FAA tests for use in interiors of commercial aircraft.  To date, PAL…the Clean Plastic is used primarily in textile yarns, and can be competitively substituted in most flexible PVC uses in virtually any configuration regardless of processing method. Uses include fibers, yarns, films, sheet, profiles or molded shapes.

New intumescent (fire charring, non-flammable compounds) and concentrates, described below are 100 percent non-toxic and can be produced in a range of formats or as an adhesive for laminations.

These new intumescent compounds and concentrates produce char-forming bodies with no flaming drips. Available as customized DynaChar brand products for processing as cast, blown or calendered film, sheet, coated substrates, molded shape, profiles as either a flexible or rigid formats  An adhesive version of DynaChar has been developed for laminates of carbon fiber and  glass woven fabric.  All versions have passed a 60 second 1,9000 C vertical burn test.  Separately, a bio-polymer having a V-2 rating with a V-0 rating version is in further development for use in performance textile fibers/yarns to rigid constructions.  All intumescent compounds and the bio-polymer are 100 percent non-toxic, competitively priced at under $5/pound, and engineered for complete sustainability.

As a specialty plastic compounder targeting high-performance applications with customized formulations, Dynamic Modifiers is continuously expanding advanced proprietary offerings, supporting customers and brand-owners with custom engineered and differentiated solutions.

The company’s new website labeled “Free to Imagine” is located at www.dynamicmodifiers.com

Posted July 15, 2018

Source: Dynamic Modifiers

Nike’s New Store Was Located And Stocked By You, Los Angeles

BEAVERTON, Ore. — July 12, 2018 — Research into the insights and behavior of NikePlus members in Los Angeles shows that they are running and style obsessed. They are on the competitive side but are also visionaries. That reality is what spurred Nike to develop Nike Live, a new store concept that will be inspired by and built as a hub for its local NikePlus members. The first one, Nike by Melrose, opens its doors today, July 12 at 8552 Melrose Avenue in West Los Angeles.

It has pop-up vibes, and it will operate like an experimental digital-meets-physical retail pilot — but it’s not going anywhere anytime soon and the products and services that will be “tested” there are based on a deep understanding of the neighborhood.

“We’re thrilled to be opening up Nike by Melrose and bringing the best of Nike products and offerings selected for this community,” saif Heidi O’Neill, president of Nike Direct. “As well as being the first Nike Live destination, we will also test services that can then roll out to other Nike stores, combining digital features with a unique physical environment to create the future of Nike retail.”

On top of providing a selection of nike.com best-sellers and essential Running, Training and Sportswear product, Nike by Melrose will offer city-specific styles — all of which is determined by Nike digital commerce data (things like buying patterns, app usage and engagement) to serve local NikePlus members exactly what they want when they want it. That means new apparel, footwear and accessories — again, all specific to LA’s needs regardless of Nike’s broader seasonal priorities — will fill the store on a bi-weekly basis (a Nike first) and sometimes even exclusively. For example, expect to see the store stocked with plenty of Nike Cortez styles, a ton of running product, bright colorways and hip packs for its opening.

In addition to these service offerings, Nike by Melrose will be enabled with several of the services from the Nike App at Retail feature set, including Retail Home, NikePlus Unlocks and Nike Scan.

Nike by Melrose is the first Nike Live concept store built for and inspired by local NikePlus members. More neighborhood-specific locations will open in cities around the globe, including Tokyo, next spring and beyond.

Posted July 14,2018

Source: NIKE, Inc.

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