Unifi’s REPREVE® Named An Official Recycling Partner Of The Wyndham Championship

GREENSBORO, N.C.  — April 19, 2018 — The 79th annual Wyndham Championship just got a lot greener, thanks to a new partnership with Greensboro, N.C.-based Unifi Inc. The global textile manufacturer, which makes its REPREVE® performance fiber from recycled materials, including plastic bottles, is excited to announce it has signed a multi-year agreement to become an official recycling partner of the PGA TOUR event contested annually at Greensboro’s Sedgefield Country Club. It is estimated that tens of thousands of plastic bottles will be recycled through this partnership.

“We are proud to partner with the Wyndham Championship to help continue keeping plastic bottles out of the landfill and help to further conserve natural resources in the making of Repreve recycled fibers,” said Unifi CEO Kevin Hall. “What if every one of the 80,000-100,000 people who typically attend the Wyndham Championship recycled their water bottle instead of throwing it away?  The positive impact that would have on our local environment would be terrific.”

“This new partnership with Unifi is fantastic news for the Wyndham Championship and our environment,” Wyndham Championship tournament director Mark Brazil said. “Environmental sustainability is a key part of our ‘Wyndham Championship Fore! Good’ initiative, a platform that also focuses on charitable giving and community development.  We are eager to adopt innovative sustainable practices and recycling the plastic bottles used during our PGA TOUR event to turn them into Repreve performance fiber, and that is about as innovative as it gets.  Partnering with Unifi in this manner is a significant enhancement of our existing recycling efforts.”

This year’s tournament will be held Aug. 13-19, 2018, where tournament patrons will be encouraged to look for and use the Repreve recycling receptacles that will be conveniently positioned around the course and in the Repreve Recycle Zone. Repreve’s Mobile Tour will be on-site the entire week of the tournament. Through this interactive experience, Wyndham Championship patrons will learn how the bottles they choose to recycle are transformed into sustainable performance fibers. They will also have the opportunity to see and touch products made with Repreve from global brands they know and love.

“The recycling rate for plastic bottles in the U.S. is low — about 28 percent,” Hall said. “Through this partnership, we’re able to divert thousands of bottles from the landfill and show tournament patrons some of the innovative things we can do with them. Our goal is to inspire people to recycle more, buy recycled and join in our efforts to help protect our natural resources. We are excited to partner with the Wyndham Championship to help educate golf fans and to work together to create a better tomorrow.”

Hall noted that the amount of Repreve fiber that could be made from 100,000 recycled water bottles could produce 25,000 hats, 33,000 pairs of jeans or 20,000 pairs of casual pants.

Posted April 19, 2017

Source: Unifi Inc.

Techtextil North America And Texprocess Americas Boast Expanded Agenda Packed With Special Features

ATLANTA — April 18, 2018 — In just over one month, the 15th edition of Techtextil North America and the fourth edition of Texprocess Americas will return to Atlanta. The co-located events will be held in Hall B at the Georgia World Congress Center and feature 500+ exhibitors from across the globe representing all aspects of the technical textiles, nonwovens, sewn products, textile technology and equipment sectors.

In addition to industry-leading companies from around the world showcasing their latest products and technological advancements, the joint schedule includes a wealth of special feature and interest areas that are not to be missed.

Premier Symposium Sessions

Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas are each hosting eight symposium sessions with additional bonus opportunities, which will include two lunch n’ learn style sessions as well as talks held on the show floor. These sessions are presented by industry experts throughout the technical textile, nonwovens and sewn product equipment industries. Session topics include:

Techtextil North America:

  • Emerging and New Developments in Nonwovens;
  • New Fiber Technologies;
  • Smart Textiles; and
  • Technical Textiles: Enabling Future Mobility in Electric & Smart Cars.

Texprocess Americas:

  • Automation, Smart Machines and Robotics in Sewn Products Manufacturing;
  • Wearable Tech and Textiles: Communication through Clothing?; and
  • Tariffs, Duties and Barriers – Oh My!

Tech Talks

The success of Tech Talks at Techtextil North America 2017 warrants its return in 2018. For three days, the Nonwoven’s Institute will host complimentary daily mini sessions covering innovations in technical textiles and nonwovens. And for the first time, Texprocess Americas will also feature its own Tech Talks, powered by The Fashion Institute of Technology in collaboration with Voice of Insiders.

All show attendees will have the opportunity to attend these daily mini sessions covering a variety of topics pertaining to sewn products and their development. Tech Talks both Texprocess Americas and Techtextil North America are first come first serve and will be held on the show floor.

Networking Reception

For the first time ever, Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas are hosting a joint networking reception, open to all show attendees. With the purchase of a $65 ticket (price will increase onsite), party-goers will enjoy food, drinks and live entertainment – all in a fun and relaxed environment to network with colleagues and exhibitors from both events.

The Graduate Student Poster Program

The poster program highlights research done by graduate students from the top textile engineering, manufacturing and design programs in the country. This year‘s participants come from North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles, The University of Georgia, and The University of Oklahoma. The program provides a forum for students to present and discuss their latest research, meet with peers who have related interests, and introduce themselves to more senior members in the field. For potential employers, the program presents a unique glimpse into the industry’s top academic programs and up-and-coming talent.

High-Tex from Germany

66 companies from the German textile, textile-machinery and garment-technology industries will show their products and services at the ‘High-Tex from Germany’ exhibition, located on the Techtextil North America show floor. The pavilion will feature German manufacturers of high-performance textiles and fibres, machines for processing technical textiles spanning the entire textile manufacturing and processing chain, and will include its own set of lectures, demonstrations and multi-media presentations.

20th Century Fox’s The Greatest Showman Costumes Brought To You By Gerber Technology

Texprocess Americas 2018 will feature replicas of the costumes from the new film The Greatest Showman brought to you by Gerber Technology. Gerber combined forces with Global Garment Engineering and 20th Century Fox to replicate costumes worn by Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya in the film The Greatest Showman. By leveraging Gerber’s integrated digital solutions, the replicas can now be done in a fraction of the time and at a much lower cost.

Micro-Factory Collaboration Project featuring the Omron Autonomous Mobile Robot

Attendees will have the chance to see how a modern micro-factory can address the need for mass customization in an efficient, cost effective, and socially-conscious manner, right on the show floor. The multi-exhibitor collaboration will show how to quickly and efficiently go from design to production, and concept to consumer through demonstrations in product design, digital printing, automated vision-aided cutting, material transport and robotic sewing.

Data will be passed seamlessly from system-to-system, automating the workflow, minimizing the need for human interaction helping to improve quality, reduce costs, and improve time to market. Participating companies include Gerber Technology, Henderson Sewing Machine Co., Kornit Digital, Nextwave, and Zund America, Inc.

See all of this and more at Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas 2018. Pre-sale pricing is currently available, prices will increase on site.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Messe Frankfurt North America

Porcher Industries’ Charlie Exton To Run London Marathon In New Blast Resistant Fabric

BADINIERES, France — April 18, 2018 — Charlie Exton, a defense specialist at Porcher Industries, believes his company’s newly developed next generation blast resistant fabric is so light and comfortable that he plans to run this weekend’s London Marathon in a T-shirt and socks made from the material.

In response to the long term demand and requests of soldier’s agencies including the UK MoD DSTL and the USA DoD PEO, the new para-aramid based fabric by Porcher Industries’ Aerospace and Defense Business Unit has been developed to provide soldiers with an extra level of protection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in garments worn next to the skin.

Ever since their parallel development in both the US and Europe in the early 1970s, para-aramid fibers have undoubtedly saved many lives. As a class of strong synthetic fibers, with extremely high temperature resistance they have been employed to manufacture gloves, sleeves, jackets, chaps and other articles of protective clothing designed to protect users from cuts and abrasions, as well as heat. They also form the basis for multiple-layered, reinforced fabrics as the leading choice for bullet-proof vests.

Para-aramid based protective fabrics are also often considerably lighter and thinner than their equivalents made of more traditional materials, such as metallic fibers or densely-woven cloth, but can they really also be suitable for shaving off the seconds in high performance sports and conditions?

“Our newly developed material has undergone a full range of both bullet and fragmentation tests and is proven to protect against fragments which are propelled at lower speeds,” Exton explains. “Because it’s so light it takes out the dust, glass and small stones that can be blown at people and penetrate regular fabrics when an IED goes off. In an emergency situation, the medics can find the larger metal pieces easily enough, but when it comes to hundreds of stone and dirt fragments it becomes difficult, so it’s preferable to be equipped against them. It’s an issue the military is currently looking at around the world, in moving to the next step in personal protection for soldiers.”

“Obviously”, he adds, “light weight and comfort is a must. There’s a running adage that for every kilo in weight you add, you lose on average ten seconds in covering every mile, so this was a key consideration. Due to our fine weaving skills and design optimization, the Porcher Industries material is softer and lighter than traditional protection, and it’s that property that I wanted to demonstrate in this Sunday’s London Marathon.”

Charlie will be competing as part of Hereford Athletic Club’s British Championship team after which he then plans to further trial the next generation para-aramid protective garments in a gruelling 100km Ultra Marathon later this year. Thermal data will also be collected at points along Charlie’s route, for further analysis of the effectiveness of the fabrics.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Porcher Industries

Amaterrace Named Exclusive Sales Agent For eVent fabrics In Japan

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — April 18, 2018 — eVent® fabrics is pleased to announce that Amaterrace has been named the official sales agent for eVent fabrics in the Japanese market. The Osaka, Japan-based textile manufacturer will be responsible for managing existing partnerships with eVent customers in Japan as well as creating relationships with potential new customers.

“Amaterrace has been a strong and loyal partner for eVent fabrics,” said Chad Kelly, director of Sales and Product Line, eVent fabrics. “Throughout our partnership, Amaterrace has created successful eVent laminates that meet the highest level of comfort and performance. Amaterrace’s understanding of eVent technologies and apparel markets makes them well-positioned to grow and support the eVent brand in Japan.”

Partners since 2011, Amaterrace and eVent fabrics first collaborated to create new membrane laminates for outdoor industry manufacturers. Since partnering, the companies have worked with a host of brands in the outdoor and active lifestyle markets to develop premium, high performance waterproof laminates.

“This new agreement with eVent fabrics gives us added strength to grow the eVent brand in the Japanese market,” said Ichiro Honda, CEO, Amaterrace.  “We will focus on promoting eVent technologies through partnerships that reach the professional uniform market as well as the outdoor, lifestyle and fashion apparel segments.  We are excited about the future of eVent fabrics in Japan.”

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: eVent fabrics

New Wrangler® Report Shows Environmental and Economic Benefits of Sustainable Farming Practices

GREENSBORO, N.C.— April 17, 2018 — As a leading manufacturer of the world’s denim, and in the spirit of Earth Day, Wrangler® jeans published a report today highlighting significant environmental and economic impacts of sustainable cotton farming techniques. Wrangler evaluated 45 scientific reports to conclude the practices of conservation tillage, cover crops and crop rotation result in the removal of three times the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere as conventional farming methods, while also improving crop yields and reducing costs.

“Wrangler believes that our supply chain does not begin with fabric or cotton. It begins with soil and the land itself,” said Roian Atwood, director of sustainability for Wrangler. “Preserving and enhancing the health of soil is critical and necessary to the preservation of America’s denim heritage and future generations of people who work the land.”

In the U.S., cotton is grown on approximately 12.5 million acres stretching from the Southeast to the Southwest. Cotton cultivation practices can disturb and degrade the soil with tillage, bare soil surfaces, chemical inputs, and continuous monoculture crop production. However, this emerging set of farming practices, used in combination, builds the soil’s capacity to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals and humans.

Last year, Wrangler introduced its soil health pilot program to bolster the supply of sustainable cotton, championing growers who are leading the way and encouraging wider adoption of responsible farming practices. Today, the program includes five cotton producers representing farms in Halls, Tenn.; Athens, Ala.; Albany, Ga.; Conway, N.C.; and Big Spring, Texas.

“We’ve experienced the benefits of combining these three practices,” said Eugene Pugh, the program partner and cotton farmer in Tennessee. “It’s allowing us to decrease our inputs while maintaining, and even improving, yield. And at the same time, our soil is improving with each passing season. That feels really good.”

The report, “Seeding Soil’s Potential,” summarizes the findings of more than 45 scientific papers and reviews produced by academic, government and industry researchers. Wrangler’s soil health advisors that reviewed and validated the findings in the report include USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), The Nature Conservancy, and the Soil Health Institute.

“I’m grateful Wrangler has taken up this cause, because the potential to transform agricultural lands with soil health practices is tremendous, “ said Wayne Honeycutt, President and CEO of the Soil Health Institute. “If farmers adopt these practices globally, we’ll have much greater resiliency in our food and fiber production. We’ll also have cleaner water and air, and we can draw carbon out of the air to regenerate our soils for current and future generations.”

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Wrangler®

57th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (DORNBIRN-GFC) To Be held September 12 – 14, 2018

DORNBIRN, Austria — March, 2018 — Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress 2018 presents over one hundred lectures of high quality from academic research and industry from September 12–14. Sustainable innovations are the guiding principle of the event. As idea- and network generator Dornbirn-GFC is a basic element in the appointment calendars of about 700 participants from 30 nations worldwide.

Rebranding of DORNBIRN-GFC

The Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress has developed into a “global brand” in the last years. In that regard, the internationalization has been promoted, also natural fibers will be involved in the future, but the European roots will be maintained. A rebranding will support these efforts.

There is a change from Dornbirn-MFC to Dornbirn-GFC – DORNBIRN GLOBAL FIBER CONGRESS.

Dornbirn-GFC as idea and network generator

Dornbirn-GFC has gradually evolved into a “global brand” and its rising number of participants and international origin reflect its status. Visitors from more than 70 new companies were registered last year. Overall, more than 700 participants from 30 nations visited Dornbirn (80 percent from Europe, 15 percent from Asia, 5 percent from the Americas).

In 2018 delegations from Asia and the USA have confirmed their participation.

The European characterized innovation platform for the fiber industry and the various stages of the value chain should act as an idea- and network generator – each participant is part of the success of the event. Help shape the “Dornbirn-GFC Innovation Community” and encourage your business associates to visit the meeting.

More than 100 expert lectures concentrate on the following key themes:

  • Fiber Innovations;
  • Transportation and Mobility;
  • Recycling – Circular Economy;
  • Energy Generation and -Storage; and
  • Surface Modification and Additive Technologies.

Some highlights of this year`s congress:

The crème de la crème of the fiber industry participates at the congress: top management from the Lead Sponsor Lenzing Group, Indorama and Reliance to other European, Asian and American fiber producers.

The board members and CEOs of Indorama Group, Reliance and Lead Sponsor Lenzing have already confirmed their participation at the Leadership Panel on the opening day.

Due to the vast interest from industry and trade and the strong support of the EU Commission “Circular Economy” is a focal point this year again.

After the highly interesting lecture block on this relevant topic a panel discussion is scheduled. ISWA – International Solid and Waste Association – this association has approx. 4000 members worldwide, will discuss new approaches with relevant players from the textile value chain.

As a connaisseur of the automotive industry, AVL, the world`s biggest independent company for the development of powertrains, illuminates the relevance and potentials of the fiber industry in the future development of the automotive industry.

The successful, booming Canada-based brand Lululemon Athletica generates forward-looking future trends for the industry and will also expand the innovation trend in interview sessions. Further renowned brands and retailers will meet at the congress and will take advantage of the network.

The successful “Young Scientist Forum” will also be performed for the third time. The workshop will take place on 11 September 2018, under the leadership of the industrial consultancy SYNGROUP (AUT) on the issue of “Open Innovation and its relevant challenges”.

Sponsors as the key elements of the success of Dornbirn-GFC

Particular emphasis should be placed on the economic region Land Vorarlberg and “the smart city” Dornbirn which have tremendously supported the congress since its foundation. The cooperation with the federal state Vorarlberg and the Chamber of Commerce Vorarlberg has been expanded in recent years.

Lenzing AG, the associations CIRFS (European Fiber Association) and IVC (German Fiber Association) are the initiators of this annual congress.

Lenzing AG, the world`s largest and most innovative cellulose fiber producer – this impressive company with high innovative power will be represented as “the” lead sponsor of the congress.

The renowned sponsors of last year’s congress will again contribute to the success of the event in 2018:

  • ADVANSA (GER)
  • AVANTEX/Messe Frankfurt France (FRA)
  • Techtextil/Messe Frankfurt (GER)
  • CHT Beitlich (GER)
  • CIRFS (BEL)
  • Dralon (GER)
  • Ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH (AUT)
  • EDANA (BEL)
  • Fisipe (POR)
  • Gherzi Textil Organisation (SUI)
  • Glanzstoff Industries/Indorama (AUT)
  • Groz Beckert (GER)
  • IFG Asota (AUT)
  • IKV Innovative Kunststoffveredlung (GER)
  • Kunstuniversität Linz (AUT)
  • Land Vorarlberg (AUT)
  • Lenzing AG (AUT)
  • Märkische Faser (GER)
  • Oerlikon Manmade Fibers (GER)
  • Perlon Nextrusion Monofil (GER)
  • PHP Fibers/Indorama (GER)
  • Saltex (AUT)
  • Saurer AG (SUI)
  • Smart Textiles Plattform (AUT)
  • Stadt Dornbirn (AUT)
  • SYNGROUP (AUT)
  • WISTO – Wirtschaftsstandort Vorarlberg GmbH (AUT)
  • WKO Wirtschaftskammer Vorarlberg (AUT)

International co-operations

In recent years various co-operations have been initiated which will be extended in 2018.

Dornbirn-GFC collaborates closely with Messe Frankfurt (Avantex, Techtextil, Texworld).

Within this synergy research and the market place fair will be reinforced in order to support companies to facilitate the marketing and roll out of innovations.

Dornbirn-GFC is represented on the fairs and symposiums of Messe Frankfurt in Paris, Frankfurt, Mumbai and New York.

Likewise the partnership with the fair organized by SALTEX (the community platform for smart textiles, composites and its industrial automatisation on the exhibition grounds in Dornbirn) will be intensified.

SALTEX – Smart Textiles & High-Performance Materials, 12-13 September 2018, Dornbirn (AUT)

As a content- and community platform for innovative composites and intelligent textile structures, SALTEX links the entire value chain and creates fertile ground for the innovations of the future. Combining the top-level Smart Textiles Symposium with a trade exhibition creates the ideal framework for personal encounters and professional discussions.

Expert media will focus on the textile market in Turkey this year. The Turkish publishers “Tekstil Dünyasi Magazine”, “Textilegence” and “Textile Planet Magazine” support Dornbirn-GFC globally.

Long-time co-operations with associations and organizations will be increasingly involved. EDANA supports Dornbirn-GFC actively in the organization of international, high-quality lectures from the nonwovens industry and is also an active co-organizer of workshops.

DORNBIRN-GFC – The Green Meeting & Green Event

The certified Dornbirn-GFC continues as “Green Meeting & Green Event” and its criteria will be based on sustainable arrival of people and eco-friendly accommodations, reduction of CO2 (carbon dioxide), ecological catering, as well as material – and waste management.

Dornbirn-GFC on Social Media

Dornbirn-GFC information will also be distributed on diverse social media channels:

A congress page has been issued on LinkedIn/Dornbirn-GFC and on Facebook/Dornbirn-GFC. At regular intervals these pages will be completed with “up to the minute” news and pictures. Please also use our social media channels to get properly informed around Dornbirn-GFC and share our Dornbirn-GFC publications with your contacts to expand the network digitally. Further, you will find current information in terms of the Dornbirn-GFC on Instagram/@dornbirn-gfc.

Networking event on the final day

In order to support the networking among the participants a final event in a relaxed atmosphere will be offered at the Kulturhaus.  A very special “Dornbirn-Oktoberfest” provides a cozy atmosphere. Know-how exchange in quite a different way!

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: DORNBIRN GLOBAL FIBER CONGRESS (Dornbirn-GFC)

A Sell-Out Show For ITMA 2019

BRUSSELS/SINGAPORE — April 18, 2018 — Held every four years since 1951, ITMA has reinforced its reputation as the world’s leading textile and garment technology exhibition. Exhibition space for its 18th showcase to be held in Barcelona has been fully booked by the application deadline of 6 April 2018.

According to CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, owner of the ITMA exhibition, more than 1,500 companies from 45 countries have applied to take part in ITMA 2019. The space booked already totals more than 110,000 square meters net. As applications continue to stream in, plans are underway to expand the exhibition to the entire Barcelona Gran Via venue.

Fritz P. Mayer, president, CEMATEX, said: “We are grateful for the vote of confidence from the industry. It shows that ITMA is the launch pad of choice for the latest technologies from around the world.

“Interest in ITMA 2019 is extremely strong, and we have received more applications at an earlier date compared with previous editions. We continue to welcome new applicants, especially manufacturers who are launching new products, as they will help to make ITMA 2019 an even more vibrant sourcing platform for our visitors.”

Applicants from CEMATEX countries have booked 65 per cent of the space; the top countries are Italy, Germany and Spain. Highlighting the positive market sentiments of textile machinery manufacturers from the rest of the world, applicants from Turkey, India and China take the top spots in terms of space applied. The top sectors are finishing (25 percent), spinning (14 percent), printing and weaving (12 percent) and knitting (11 percent).

With the strong demand for space, ITMA 2019 is expected to feature a showcase of more than 115,000 square meters net, with the participation of some 1,600 exhibitors when the exhibition opens.

ITMA 2019 will be held from June 20-26 at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via venue. The exhibition, themed ‘Innovating the World of Textiles’, will showcase the latest technologies and sustainable solutions for the entire textile and garment manufacturing value chain, as well as fibers, yarns and fabrics.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) & ITMA Services

Continuity In The Partnership Between BRÜCKNER And TVOE In The Russian Market

LEONBERG, Germany — April 18, 2018 — The “Russky trikotazh” Holding was established in 2002 by Igor Yushkevich and had at that time four production plants. Their products are today sold under the label “TVOE”, a registered trade mark. The Holding developed actively a retail store chain named TVOE comprising today more than 500 stores in Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgystan. TVOE stands for cheerful, fashionable brand name clothing for people full of energy and happiness.

In 2006 JSC Sharm became a part of the Russky Trikotazh group. The high-quality production of the Sharm company is defined by the experience of more than 1,400 employees and state-of-the-art European machinery. They produce, dye and finish knitted fabric made of cotton and viscose.

The first BRÜCKNER machines — a tenter and a relaxation dryer — were delivered to Smolensk in 2007. The machines had been chosen in view of quality and high production capacity. But even given the still relatively low energy costs in Russia, energetic and economic efficiency did also play a decisive part when the customer decided in favor of these machines. With this step TVOE came into a position to achieve a very good finishing quality. Above all the uniformity of drying and heat-setting, the hallmark of the Brückner tenter convinced the customer.

Another production plant is located in Shuya, a small town in the region of Ivanovo, where a new production site for knitted fabric was established in 2010 based on an old textile factory.

In a new stage of cooperation between TVOE and Brückner more machines were sold in 2010 to the factory in Shuya. Beside an 8 compartment POWER-FRAME stenter Brückner supplied another POWER-RELAX relaxation dryer and a combination of rubber belt compactor and felt belt compactor. This machine, known as POWER-COMPACT COMBI is mainly used for knitted fabric treated with double mercerization. While the rubber belt unit provides for a high shrinkage of the product, the felt belt calender ensures a smooth surface and a good hand of the fabric.

TVOE is the only textile producer with a fully integrated production in Russia giving a response to the high quantity of importations from China and Turkey. The company produces mainly high-quality knitted fabric made of cotton for every day. There are quality controls in any stage of the production beginning with the selection of yarn to the packing of the end product.

With their products finished on these machines TVOE could establish themselves successfully as exporter to the European markets. Beyond the usual training of the operators Brückner organized a training of the team in a well-known finishing factory. With ongoing production, the technological process and the optimization of the machine was explained and trained.

The last Brückner machines have been supplied in 2017, a stenter for the factory in Smolensk and a stenter for the factory in Shuya. Currently the machines are being set into operation. When designing these new machines some complements and adaptations have been made compared to the previous machines. The aim is to implement the latest design and marketing trends in the production of TVOE.

A training and formation package was planned with these supplies, too. A training on site after the commissioning is planned but also further measures either in Brückner’s Technology Center or in a finishing plant with ongoing production. In addition, the TVOE technicians will be trained by Brückner in view of telediagnostics and telemaintenance. This will allow in future a faster reaction in case of possible failures, shorter standstills and technological support.

These measures are a part of Brückner’s overall concept: Brückner is not only a supplier of machines for their customers but also a strong technology and service partner. This is the basis for continuity in the successful partnership between Brückner and their customers.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

2018 World Of Wipes Innovation Award Finalists Tout Ingenuity In Nonwovens Hero Wipes, Rhino Tote System And Ode To Clean Wipes Are Selected

CARY, N.C. — April 18, 2018 — Wipes that can help protect firefighters against cancer-causing carcinogens, a refillable tote wipe system and sustainably produced cleaning wipes made entirely from plant starches are the finalists for INDA’s 2018 World of Wipes Innovation Award®.

The winner will be selected by attendees at WOW 2018, June 5-8, at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. INDA expects 500 senior-level participants from every area of the wipes segment at this year’s event, repeating last year’s strong turnout. WOW 2018 will feature emerging technologies, new applications and market insights for engineering new business growth.

INDA announced the three companies vying for the prestigious award are: Diamond Wipes International’s Hero Wipes™, National Wiper Alliance’s Rhino Wipe™ Tote System and Solugen, Inc.’s Ode to Clean Wipes:

Hero Wipes are specially formulated to remove toxic, cancer-causing carcinogens from firefighters’ skin after they exit a fire. These wipes are used on-site to decontaminate and clean the vulnerable skin of firefighters. A patent-pending balanced blend of ingredients isolates harmful chemical compounds and traps them in the tough and strong wipe.  Third-party testing shows that Hero Wipes remove 98 percent of the toxic flame retardant TCEP and 83 percent of the carcinogen Benzopyrene, a component found in soot.

Rhino Wipe Tote System features a carry handle and built-in adjustable straps to attach the water repellent container to surfaces (such as the back of a car headrest) for easy dispensing of Rhino wipes.  The reusable wipes can be rinsed and reused multiple times and are binder, silicone and solvent free. The patented packaging system offers portability for on-the-go uses and convenience.

Ode to Clean Wipes are the first wipes in which the substrate and the cleaning solution (Bioperoxide) are made entirely from plant starch. The young start-up company has developed an enzymatic process that is a less expensive and more efficient way to convert plant sugars into high purity hydrogen peroxide for use in various industries starting with these green cleaning wipes.

WOW Attendees Vote

The World of Wipes Innovation Award recognizes the winning product that both expands the use of nonwovens and demonstrates creativity, novelty, uniqueness and technical sophistication. Nominated products represent the entire nonwoven wipes value chain. Past winners have included the Chicopee’s Microfiber Floor Mop System, Tec Laboratories’ Tecnu Bites & Stings Medicated Itch and Pain Relief Wipes, and Clorox’s ScrubSingles Kitchen pads.

WOW attendees hold an important one-third of the vote in their hands. The award finalists will make their presentations on June 6 and INDA President Dave Rousse will announce the winner on June 8. The INDA Technical Advisory Board and the WOW Conference Planning Committee have equal one-third votes to the attendees in determining the top company for the prize.

The WOW conference will be headlined by presentations on the hottest topics, with exclusive insights on market data, flushability, substrates and ingredients, and sustainability presented by some of the biggest names in wipes. Kit Yarrow Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Golden Gate University, will deliver the keynote address on Gen Z Deciphered: Insights and Strategies for Marketers.

A welcome reception on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Center offering Chicago’s most stunning panoramic city view of the miracle mile, two days of tabletop exhibitions and Dinner with Industry Thought Leaders are among the valuable networking opportunities.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

European Nonwovens Production Grows 4.3 Percent, Continues To Outpace GDP

BRUSSELS — April 18, 2018 — EDANA, the global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, today disclosed the results of its annual nonwovens industry survey. Providing a comprehensive overview of the sector, the latest statistics demonstrate the industry’s drive and durability.

In 2017, nonwovens production in Greater Europe increased in volume by 4.3 percent to reach 2,544,450 metric tons with a total estimated turnover of around 7,869 million euros (+5.6 percent). Total European Union output is now close to 2 million metric tons.

Jacques Prigneaux, EDANA’s Market Analysis and Economic Affairs Director elaborated “we continue to see the expected variances within the EU region. Although some established players like France and the Benelux countries were at a standstill, many pushed on from last year with Greece, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovenia, the UK and Ireland all witnessing growth. In Greater Europe as a whole, the standout performers were Turkey, posting a double-digit growth rate, and Russia, where growth exceeded 9 percent.”

Divergent trends were also observed between the various production processes. Wetlaid production recorded the most important growth rate (+10.2 percent), mainly due to newly installed lines going fully operational in 2017. This type of web-formation now represents 9 percent of nonwovens produced in Europe. Short-fiber airlaid nonwovens production increased marginally by 1.3 percent in 2017. The production of polymer-based nonwovens (spunmelt and assimilated) recorded significant growth of 4.2 percent in tonnage and 4.3 percent in square meters. This type of fabric confirmed its leading position in the European nonwovens industry, with 41.0 percent of the market in weight and 65.0 percent in surface area. The total output of spunmelt products reached 1,056,494 tonnes (48,448 million square meters) in 2017. Drylaid nonwovens reached 1,056,742 metric tons, representing a 3.6 percent increase in tonnage.

Although the primary main end-use for nonwovens continues to be the hygiene market, with a 29.8 percent market share by weight, significant growth areas for nonwovens were recorded in other sectors; medical (+13.2 percent), automotive (+13 percent) and electronic materials (+21 percent).  Nonwovens sales to the personal care wipes market, flat in 2016, increased again last year posting growth of 5.4 percent in tonnes and 5.7 percent in surface area.

Jacques Prigneaux added: “The whole EDANA team would like to thank participating companies for their valued input to our annual survey. This data, combined with continuous monitoring of the industry, ensures EDANA statistics are a valuable planning and benchmarking tool for all our member companies.”

Pierre Wiertz, general manager, EDANA, said “For over 40 years, the annual EDANA statistics — the most comprehensive available — have proved a vital source of business intelligence for our member companies, offering unparalleled insight into the industry thanks to direct input from producers and exhaustive intelligence.”

A report with a detailed breakdown of the annual statistics is available exclusively to EDANA member companies — a valued benefit of membership of the network. Members can also access comprehensive figures for 2017 through the EDANA Statistics App (available on both IOS and Android and at http://edanastatapp.org).

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: EDANA

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