ITMA Asia + CITME 2018 Exhibitor Preview: Picanol

IEPER, Belgium — September 20, 2018 — A world premiere: the new rapier GTMax-i 3.0

Picanol’s newest rapier, the GTMax-i 3.0, will be shown for the first time to the textile world. The GTMax-i 3.0 is building further on the success of GT-Max and GTMax-i. The combination of a redesigned gripper drive and extra reinforced sley drive as well as the integration of the future-oriented BlueBox electronic platform allow for even higher production speeds. Moreover, the look of the machine has been reworked completely, with a special focus on ergonomy and user friendliness.

In total 4 machines of this type will be on display at the show. On the Picanol booth, a GTMax-i 3.0 will be weaving a denim fabric, another one will be weaving a zebra style curtain fabric. On the Bonas booth a decoration fabric is running on a GTMax-i 3.0 with jacquard, whereas on the Tongxiang booth a GTMax-i 3.0 will be weaving label.

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Next to the all new GTMax-i 3.0, four more machines will be present, completing the Picanol weaving machine range on display.

On the Picanol booth two OptiMax-i 190 cm weaving para-aramide and shirting are being presented. As for the airjet machines, two OMNIplus Summum will be shown, one weaving a bottomweight fabric and the other weaving sheeting. On the Stäubli booth a TERRYplus Summum with jacquard is weaving a high quality terry fabric.

So in total 9 Picanol machines will be on display, of which six on its own booth (Hall H3, booth F01). One Picanol TERRYplus Summum with jacquard will be on display at the Stäubli booth and one GTMax-i 3.0 on the Bonas booth. On the booth of Tongxiang a GTMax-i 3.0 will be weaving label.

Picanol in China

As one of the world’s leading weaving machine manufacturers, Picanol has always had a very close relationship with the Chinese textile industry.

Picanol sent its first pioneers to explore the possibilities in the Far East, already in the early 1950s. Picanol took part in one of the first international exhibitions held in Beijing.

The growing installed base of Picanol machines in China, as well as the increasing demand for a higher level of service and support resulted in the establishment of the Picanol Service Centre, which was set up in Shanghai in 1987.

The next step, in 1994, was the start of PST, Picanol Suzhou Textile Machinery Works, being Picanol’s first production line outside Belgium. The technology and organisation were based entirely on the assembly concept and quality standards applied at the company’s headquarters in Ieper.

Today PST houses a complete production unit with assembly lines, a mechatronics division, and a sales, service and spare parts organization. The the Chinese management, engineers and technicians have been trained in Belgium .

Headquarters in Belgium

One of the big assets of this cross border entrepreneurship is the mixture of drawing upon the know-how and quality standards from the Picanol Group, combined with good understanding of its local customers’ needs.

With more than 100 engineers headquartered in Belgium, Picanol invests heavily in R&D activities every year, resulting in the most advanced and performing weaving machines program available in the market. Picanol’s airjet and rapier technology covers the full spectrum of textiles including apparel, household and technical fabrics. The high degree of digitization of all these machines, together with their Sumo main drive, ensures a lower weaving cost, higher quality of the fabrics produced, greater flexibility and exceptional ease of operation in comparison with other weaving machines.

The Picanol Service Team is offering on site technical support in every corner of the world. Our local service teams are being trained on a permanent basis in our training centers in Ieper (Belgium) and Suzhou (China).

Original Picanol Parts to ensure a high performance throughout the whole lifetime of your machines. The Picanol Aftermarket Sales Team is ready to advise you on how to optimize the preventive maintenance of your machines, proposing spare parts packages tailored to your specific needs.

Flexibility is more than a buzz word at Picanol: more than ever, we realize that it is a bare necessity to adjust to the changing market needs at any moment and to be ever more successful. So Picanol also offers “Weave Up” upgrade kits, maximizing the performance and widening the weaving range of your Picanol machines during their entire lifetime.

Let’s grow together!

Posted September 20, 2018

Source: Picanol

RISE® Conference Accelerates New Thinking And New Opportunities In Nonwovens & Engineered Materials

CARY, N.C. — September 20, 2018 — Technology scouts and product developers attending INDA’s eighth edition Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics (RISE®) Conference gave high praise to new technologies, new ideas and valuable connections discovered at the event held September 11-12 in Raleigh, N.C.

The program included presentations on Bio-innovation in Nonwovens, Market Dynamics and Trends, E-textiles and Standards, Medical Nonwoven Developments, Web Formation and Technologies, Material Science Developments and Microfibers in the Marine Environment.

“RISE is a valuable eye-opener for new applications and market segments. It makes the neurons make new connections,” said Paul Latten, director, R&D, SENW Southwest Nonwovens Inc.

Dr. Antonietta Splendiani, product development advisor, Tredegar Corp., said RISE: “is an excellent source for new designs and new ideas. It offers scientists inspiration for new technologies that apply beyond nonwoven markets.”

Highlights of the event included keynote presentations on Biomimicry and Nonwovens: Taking Great Ideas from Nature and Making Them a Commercial Reality by Marie O’Mahony, consultant, O’Mahony Consultancy, and The U.S. Economic Outlook, by Mark Vitner, managing director and Senior Economist, Wells Fargo.

“The presentations on biomimicry provided concepts we will definitely consider in LOLA’s new processes,” said Monica Belisito, brand and product strategy lead, LOLA.

Other highlights included a poster exhibition of 15 research projects from Ph.D. students at North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles. The display presented a diversity of topics ranging from Process-Structure-Property Relationships of Melt-Blown PVDF for Battery Separators … to Superhydrophilic and Superoleophobic Materials for Oil/Water Separation … and Counteracting Antimicrobial Resistance with Photoactive Polymers, among other topics.

Billy McFarland, senior material developer, and other colleagues from Nike Inc., commented they “enjoyed the diversity of new technical ideas presented at RISE”.

RISE® Innovation Award Presentation
The RISE® Innovation Award was presented to DiviDiaper for its innovative design helping to prevent and reduce both infant and incontinence-associated dermatitis in adults, urinary tract infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections and other infections and pressure sores. “We are delighted to win the award,” said Tivon Jeffers, inventor and CEO, DiviDiaper Inc.

The next and ninth edition of the Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics (RISE®) conference will be in September 2019.

Posted September 20, 2018

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Drylock And P&G Sign Global Cross-License Agreement On Channel Technologies

ZELE, Belgium — September 20, 2018 — The Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) and Drylock Technologies NV have entered into a global cross-license agreement to expand their intellectual property rights into the so called “Channel” and ‘Channel’ with associated wetness indicator strips technology. The “Channel” technology is used to enhance performance of absorbent hygiene products such as baby care taped diapers and pants as well as adult incontinence diapers and pants. Drylock and P&G each offer their own kind of channel technology: Drylock is offering and selling this patent protected innovation under the brand name “Magical Tubes®”while P&G commercializes its patent protected innovation under the brand name “Air Channels™”. The terms and conditions of this cross-license agreement in between P&G and Drylock are confidential.

Posted September 19, 2018

Source: Drylock Technologies NV

PPG Scientist Receives Top Honor from American Chemical Society

PITTSBURGH — September 18, 2018 — PPG today announced that Dr. Shanti Swarup, PPG senior scientist, coatings research and development, polymer synthesis, was named the recipient of the 2019 National Award in Applied Polymer Science, administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS). He is the first PPG employee to receive the honor.

Sponsored by Eastman Chemical Co., the award recognizes and encourages outstanding achievements in the science or technology of plastics, coatings, polymer composites, adhesives and related fields.

Throughout his career, Swarup has made key contributions that have helped create many commercial products with higher performance, less environmental impact or lower cost than prior generations of products. Swarup has developed more than 50 polymers and is the named inventor on 76 distinct U.S. patents. These polymers are used in products that are responsible for more than $8 billion in cumulative sales for PPG.

“Our researchers are committed to the pursuit of fundamental science and new technologies to keep PPG at the forefront of coatings,” said David Bem, PPG vice president, science and technology, and chief technology officer. “Dr. Swarup has been a valued contributor to PPG’s success for nearly 30 years. His career has been focused on applied polymer science, primarily in polymer science for PPG’s automotive customers. It is an honor to have Dr. Swarup recognized by ACS alongside the top contributors in this field, and we are extremely proud of his continued accomplishments.”

Swarup will be recognized at the 257th ACS National Meeting in April 2019 with a daylong symposium in his honor.

Posted September 19, 2018

Source: PPG

Founder Sport Group Continues Expansion With Acquisition Of Teamwork Athletic Apparel

STATESVILLE, N.C. — September 19, 2018 — Founder Sport Group announced today that it will acquire Teamwork Athletic Apparel, an on-demand apparel manufacturing company serving team uniform dealers and decorators with a variety of stock, sublimated and licensed apparel. Teamwork has pioneered the development of proprietary, patented technologies that enable the design, production and delivery of customized, sublimated garments at industry-leading turnaround times.

The acquisition of Teamwork adds a fourth highly regarded producer of custom apparel for teams, players, families and fans to the growing portfolio of Founder Sport Group, which also includes Badger Sport, Alleson Athletic and Garb Athletics. “Teamwork is a perfect strategic fit for us,” said John Anton, chief executive officer of Founder Sport Group. “With Teamwork, we’re adding the industry leader in quick-turn custom sublimation and increasing our production capacity.  We’ll also be able to apply Teamwork’s patent-protected technology to improve delivery times across all the brands within our portfolio.”

Matt Lehrer, co-owner of Teamwork, said joining with Founder Sport Group will better enable Teamwork to prosper in a changing and consolidating industry. “We are thrilled to become part of the Founder Sport Group family and look forward to the opportunities that will arise from the scale, growth capital, marketing and sales capabilities Founder Sport Group brings.”

Teamwork is the third acquisition completed by Founder Sport Group in less than a year. The company acquired Alleson Athletic and Garb Athletics in the fourth quarter of 2017.

“We are moving fast because we see terrific opportunities for growth in this industry,” said Anton. “The long-term winners will be companies that offer a broad range of complimentary products, harness digital technologies to aggressively shorten delivery times, invest in new product development, and consistently deliver best-in-class customer service,” he added.

Anton noted that Teamwork also brings Founder Sport Group new licensing agreements with over 600 organizations, including a host of colleges, fraternities and sororities. “These signature licensing agreements will enable us to further expand our collegiate bookstore channel,” said Anton.

Teamwork, founded in 1987, is based in San Marcos, Calif., with a manufacturing plant in San Luis de Colorado, Mexico.

Posted September 19, 2018

Source: Founder Sport Group

Eastman’s Naia™ Cellulosic Yarn Launches Into Womenswear At Première Vision

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — September 14, 2018 — This September at the Première Vision show in France, Eastman will launch Naia™, a versatile cellulosic yarn, into the womenswear market. Naia, made from sustainably sourced wood pulp, creates comfortable and luxurious fabrics. The inherent qualities of the yarn mean that any fabric made with Naia will have superior breathability and moisture management. Garments made from Naia are easy to care for, can be laundered at home, and have excellent wrinkle recovery and pilling resistance, all without compromising its luster and silky hand.

Naia will also be included in Premiere Vision’s Smart Square – an informative multimedia space showcasing environmentally-responsible approaches to fashion. Première Vision notes that, “The idea behind this platform was to create new prospects and new competitive advantages that could be used by the entire creative fashion industry, as well as offering real business development opportunities.”

Naia is made from fully traceable and sustainably sourced wood pulp; Eastman holds FSC® and PEFC™ Chain of Custody certification.  The cellulosic yarn is produced in a safe, closed-loop process where solvents are recycled back into the system for reuse.  In addition, Naia has an optimized, low-impact manufacturing process with a low tree-to-yarn carbon and water footprint.  Naia has a third party reviewed Life Cycle Assessment compliant with ISO14044 and is listed on the HIGG Materials Sustainability Index.

Following Naia’s eco-conscious from Nature to Fashion ethos, the booth will be made from sustainable plywood from FSC® certified forests, recycled copper piping, FSC® certified paper, and mannequins made from recycled cardboard. At the Naia booth on Wednesday and Thursday, Eastman will be hosting a garment workshop with fashion tailors Cynthia and Laura Merhej (from Renaissance, Beruit); and on Friday, there will be a workshop showcasing pleated Naia by Jule Waibel (from Jule Waibel, Berlin).

The garments on display in the booth were inspired by upcoming fashion trends that the Naia team has identified as ideal applications for fabrics made with Naia. The first style, “barre noire,” highlights apparel that can go from the gym to the bar. “Sloungewear” is a new style of loungewear intended for sleep and restorative fitness. The final is “urban freestyle,” which pairs sport and streetwear aesthetics. Eastman will also be displaying innovative new fabrics from around the world that show that with Naia you get beauty, versatility, and sustainability without compromise.

With Naia, Eastman demonstrates how sustainability can be an integral part of clothes that not only feel good but look good too.

Posted September 19, 2018

Source: Eastman Chemical Company

Liquinex, Grafoid Team Up To Provide Water Purification Solutions Using The Industry Leading MESOGRAF™ Graphene Based Filtration Technology – GPURE

OTTAWA — September 19, 2018 — Grafoid Inc. is pleased announce the strategic partnership with Liquinex, a company specializing in waste water engineering needs, to provide commercial scale water treatment solutions using Grafoid’s innovative MESOGRAF™ graphene based filtration technology.

The increasing demand for clean drinking water, rising scarcity of water resources, rapid industrialization, and increasing construction activities represent real-world factors that necessitate the need for scalable water treatment solutions around the globe.

Compounded by other factors, such as the increased support from government regarding treatment and proper disposal of water, the global market for water treatment solutions is expected to grow at an annual compounded growth rate of 7.4% from 2017 to 20271.

GPURE’s Graphene based filtration products are readily scalable to meet these commercial demands making them ideal for industrial level, niche applications such as the concentration of beverages, treatment of crude oil/water mixtures, biofuel and industrial wastewater treatments where reverse osmosis (RO) is not suitable due to the fouling tendencies when concentrated liquids are purged through RO cartridges.

Conventional filtering materials (e.g. activated carbon, zeolites, flocculants etc.,) have certain limitations of pH-sensitivity, poor efficiency and recoverability to treat a mixture of wide variety of contaminants present in the wastewater. In contrast, Mesograf graphene, being a 2D-material with high surface-area and functional-group tunability, exhibits outstanding adsorption and recyclability capabilities for a wide variety of contaminants.

Dr. Kiran Manga, Grafoid’s Engineering manager, stated: “Our Mesograf surface engineered graphene derivatives have been successfully deployed to meet the specific requirements (eg. removal of organic dyes from textile and leather industries, phenols and heavy metal ions from ore-processing industry etc.) of our industrial clients. Our GPURE technologies are able to remove up to 99.8% phenol contaminants, 99% dye removal from real-time industrial wastewater samples at neutral pH and room temperature.”

Bashir Ahmad, CEO, Liquinex Group Pte Ltd., confirmed the significance of the strategic partnership with Grafoid as a critical component to a successful roll-out by commenting, “Effective water treatment solutions require strong partnerships and alignment between both public sector, such as IPI Singapore, and private organizations to implement broad based adoption of innovative technologies — such as Grafoid — will be critical. We are empowered by this partnership with Grafoid and foresee tremendous potential.

Gary Economo, CEO, Grafoid acknowledged the potential global impact of the partnership with Liquinex, observing that  “We know that water is an integral part of many industrial processes and increasing demand for water for industrial uses will result from increasing economic activity. We believe that our GPURE technology can play a critical role in securing the future of water treatment around the globe.”

1 https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/05/1517364/0/en/Water-Treatment-Market-Poised-to-Register-7-4-CAGR-through-2027.html

* Apr 26, 2018 (marketresearch.biz via COMTEX)

Posted September 19, 2018

Source: Grafoid Inc.

Pindler Releases Exclusive Ombre Patterns 

MOORPARK, Calif. — September 19, 2018 — Pindler has introduced four new exclusive fabrics inspired by the captivating beauty of paint on a canvas.

“These unique, exclusive fabrics add a fresh, new, decorative look to Pindler’s already expansive selection,” said Sarah Williamson, Pindler’s design manager. “Our design and product development team always strives to introduce inspiring and creative products that keep interior designers coming back, and I believe we’ve accomplished that with these exciting new patterns.”

The four patterns are detailed below:

Painterly – Inspired by abstract paintings of landscapes and printed in Italy exclusively for Pindler, Painterly features multicolor jewel tone stripes with pops of bright and acidic colors.

Abstract – Printed in Italy, this exclusive pattern is a contemporary print reminiscent of a work of art, with a beautiful ombre of bold and vibrant colorways.

Spettro – Spettro is a dramatic tonal ombre design made of velvet and woven in three vibrant jewel tones. Another exclusive pattern made in Italy, Spettro offers a luxurious hand with its plush pile and is a sophisticated way to introduce color into any room.

Gradient – Inspired by trending ombre and dip-dyed designs, Gradient is a unique, wide-width ombre fabric that is digitally printed on a sheer linen-blend ground and made in Turkey exclusively for Pindler.

Painterly, Abstract, Spettro and Gradient are currently available at Pindler’s 16 corporate showrooms and seven agent showroom locations across the country as well as three agent showrooms in Canada.

Posted September 19, 2018

Source: Pindler

New “Crafted In Japan With CORDURA® Fabric” Series Will Launch Fall 2018

TOKYO — September 19, 2018 — INVISTA Japan LLC announces its new “Crafted in Japan with CORDURA®? Fabric” series in collaboration with leading Japanese brands to showcase specialized manufacturing techniques and cutting-edge design. The campaign is a testimony to the Cordura brand’s appreciation and support for Japanese craftsmanship.  Incorporating Cordura fabric technologies trusted by the U.S. military for exceptional strength and durability, the series celebrates the development of forward-thinking, innovative bag, pack and carry solutions built to withstand the test of time.

“Cordura fabrics are used in a wide variety of stylish and long-lasting products from apparel to bags, packs, and footwear, and are trusted by many militaries and protective clothing companies around the globe. Our new series demonstrates how these fabrics can be utilized by Japanese brands and designers, who are global tastemakers on the forefront of product innovation,” says Takashi Kawasaki, Cordura brand Japanese business manager.

In the first phase of the project, the Cordura brand will release a video made in collaboration with leading bag brand master-piece (MSPC). Through close-up shots of the detailed work of artisans, from design planning to cutting and sewing, the video emphasizes the intricate detail and beauty of Japanese craftsmanship with Cordura fabric.

The video will be complemented with an Instagram giveaway campaign. By following the official Cordura brand Japanese Instagram account and clicking “like” on the post, three winners will receive master-piece’s 2018 POTENTIAL 2WAY backpack highlighted in the video. Entries must be made between 6 p.m. on September 13 and 6 p.m. on October 12, 2018.

Phase two of the campaign will feature a special collaboration with CIE., an up and coming, innovative Japanese bag brand that has taken a military approach to carry solutions. Cordura NYCO fabric, which is used widely used in US military uniform applications, is integrated in CIE.’s designs with minimalistic yet highly functional design.

“Pushing the boundaries of durable fabric technology through our latest innovations, combined with forward-thinking collaborations with our supply chain and brand customers continue to help drive our success,” said Cindy McNaull, global Cordura brand and marketing director. “Japanese craftsmanship has long been valued by the design world, and at the Cordura brand, we have a deep appreciation for the Japanese market, which values high-quality, built-to-last products.”

Posted September 19, 2018

Source: INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand

Cifra Has Patented Its Know-How And Is Aiming For Sustainable Development And Outerwear

VERANO BRIANZA, Italy — September 19, 2018 — Cifra, a company in the production of Warp Knit Seamless (WKS™), has certified and patented its supply chain technology on an international level to further safeguard this extraordinary vocation and the undeniable uniqueness of it. The patenting of every single production process means that the importance of the history of this trade and of the path it has taken — with all the skills, investments, passion, and dedication necessary — be highlighted.

Sustainability gets a huge boost with the Zero Waste commitment (in warp seamless, all yarn is transformed into a product, whereas in traditional fabric the packaging waste is about 30 percent) and thanks to the growing use of eco-friendly or regenerated yarns such as ECONYL® by Aquafil, QNova and EVO® by Fulgar, and Sensil® Ecocare by Nilit Fibers.

The company from Lombardy simultaneously launches its first outerwear line, resulting from a lengthy, meticulous designing which today is an integral part of the production of the seamless warp Body Size for Base Layers that has become so successful on the market.

This new direction is dedicated to the production of contemporary and futuristic urban casual with a highly technological edge, or rather the creation of ventilation body mapping areas that allow for the body to experience a pleasant feeling of freshness together with an innovative aesthetic impact.

“The transferring of wks technology from “skin tight” underwear or sportswear to, as it were, outer urban wear and hi-tech outerwear is an innovation that we are sure will inspire both sports and fashion brands,” explained Cesare Citterio, CEO of WKS Cifra. “From a sports point of view, we are also studying a collection of garments that we will present at ISPO 2019 in Munich, designed specifically with the upcoming World Cup in Qatar in mind to combat the effects caused by high temperatures”.

On the communication front, WKS Cifra launches its concept video realized by the London agency Rokabyestudio that, thanks to the sentimental, touching slant given to it, briefly tells the story of this all-Italian excellence.

Among the most recent in textile innovations, Warp Knit Seamless is undoubtedly one of the most sweeping and extreme. This is a new way of envisioning the concept of seamless both in terms of production technique and product, compared to traditional garments made on circular or straight line machines. In the sports field, this innovative technology plays a fundamental role in the creation of unique, high-performance, functional garments with a contemporary style guaranteeing unprecedented comfort and durability.

Posted September 19, 2018

Source: Cifra

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