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

In Effort To Overcome Radiation Challenge, NASA To Launch StemRad’s AstroRad Radiation Protection Vest On Orion EM-1 Mission Around The Moon

TEL AVIV, Israel/COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — April 17, 2018 — StemRad — a developer of  technology that shields first responders, astronauts and soldiers from harmful radiation exposure — announced today that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Israel Space Agency have signed an agreement for the launch of StemRad’s AstroRad radiation protection vest aboard NASA’s EM-1 mission around the moon, the last test flight before the space agency begins deep space manned missions. The deep space missions are the first since the Apollo missions.

The agreement was signed between NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot and Israel Space Agency Director Avi Blasberger today at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.

“AstroRad” is the second product developed by StemRad, following the success of its first product, called StemRad 360 Gamma — the world’s first wearable shield that provides meaningful protection from harmful gamma radiation — which is now widely used among first responders around the world. The 360 Gamma protects the pelvis, ensuring survival of critical bone marrow stem cells. For AstroRad, StemRad collaborated with NASA’s prime contractor, Lockheed Martin, to adapt its technology for use in space.

With the exception of the Apollo missions to the moon, human space exploration missions have always been confined to low earth orbit (within 1,200 miles of earth), where Earth’s magnetosphere repels the majority of radiation threats, including galactic cosmic rays and dangerous solar storms. When venturing into long, manned deep space missions, the threat of radiation exposure is significantly higher, posing one of the most significant challenges facing NASA as it prepares to launch manned missions to Mars.

The trial, called “Matroshka AstroRad Radiation Experiment”, or MARE in short, is the first time that the impact of radiation exposure on humans is being measured in deep space. The test will be comprised of two Matroshka test dummies — one bare and one wearing AstroRad. The Matroshkas, containing thousands of radiation detectors, will be supplied by the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

While EM-1 will not likely encounter a solar storm, the mission will pass through the Van Allen radiation belt — a zone of energetic charged particles that emanate from solar winds — providing an opportunity to test AstroRad in conditions similar to those found during a solar storm. When passing through the belt, the radiation sensors in the dummies will be on and will record readings during the passage. Should the trial be successful, AstroRad will be used on the upcoming planned manned missions to deep space.

Additionally, AstroRad is expected to be used aboard the International Space Station beginning in 2019 for advanced ergonomic studies in microgravity.

“We are proud to be working with NASA, Lockheed Martin and our other partners in providing a critical piece of safety equipment, helping to usher in an era of deep space exploration,” said Dr. Oren Milstein, Founder and CEO of StemRad. “The team at StemRad has been working extremely hard to design, tweak and improve AstroRad and we are confident that it will pass the tests presented during the EM-1 mission with flying colors.”

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: StemRad

INVISTA’s CORDURA® Brand, TENCEL™ And Artistic Milliners Debut New SuperCharged Noir Denim Collection At Kingpins Amsterdam

WICHITA, Kan. — April 17, 2018 — INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand, TENCEL™ and Artistic Milliners will debut the latest innovation in their ongoing creative collaboration at Kingpins in Amsterdam, April 18-19, 2018. The new SuperCharged Noir collection by Artistic Milliners is a bold, black performance denim portfolio inspired by “5S” performance attributes, powered by Cordura brand and Tencel fiber technologies.

“Our mission was to create a powerful, dense dark denim with excellent color-fastness and long-lasting vibrancy without sacrificing the durable DNA that defines the Cordura brand,” said Cindy McNaull, global Cordura brand and marketing director. “By integrating our latest state-of-the art Invista nylon 6,6 BLACK SDN® fiber technology we’re able to bring a new dimension in stay true color and enhanced strength and abrasion resistance to the collection, while Tencel fibers and Artistic Milliners complement those attributes with added color fastness, softness, sustainability and stretch. Through our continued collaboration, we’re able to bring together our collective strengths and challenge ourselves to offer the innovative and eco-efficient solutions of tomorrow.”

The collection includes the following features and benefits:

STAY TRUE Color is specifically engineered using a combination of Invista’s new staple nylon 6,6 BLACK SDN fiber innovation and spun-dyed Tencel Modal fibers with Eco Color technology™ for next generation color performance. The collection is infused with color-fastness locked in at the fiber level for excellent shade consistency and long-lasting vibrancy.

The collection is the first denim application of patent-pending Invista T420HT staple fiber technology for Extreme Resistance Strength. With greater than four times the abrasion resistance of equivalent weight 100-percent cotton denim*, this collection offers robust functionality at even the most critical moments, while still delivering on authentic look and feel.

Tencel Modal fibers with Eco Color technology make up 60 percent of the collection’s fabric composition and are produced by Eco Soft technology for Engineered Soft Comfort. The denims in the Supercharged Noir collection focus on seamless, next-to-skin ease.

The process of solution-dyeing utilized in both the Invista Black SDN and Tencel Modal fibers with Eco Color technology helps to greatly reduce the water used in the textile manufacturing process; a key component of Sustainable Innovation in the collection. Additionally, Tencel Modal fibers are mainly manufactured from the renewable source of raw material and beech wood, sourced from sustainable forests in Austria and neighboring countries.

The collection also delivers Performance Stretch in order to stand up to the challenges of an active lifestyle, combining durability and flexible comfort into one.

“At Artistic Milliners, we believe in the power of collaboration. We created the SuperCharged Noir Denim collection with Corudra brand and Tencel fibers by implementing the latest in smart and sustainable fiber technology, which we feel will be the next evolution in performance denim,” said Ebru Ozaydin, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Artistic Milliners.

“For this collection, it’s really about having value and versatility — especially since these features are important for both men’s and women’s offerings. Over the past several seasons, we’ve seen more interest in black denim, whether it’s for trucker jackets, dresses, or regular five-pocket jeans,” added Tricia Carey, director of global business development at Lenzing.

Experience the collection’s premiere at the Artistic Milliners and Tencel booths at Kingpins Amsterdam and be sure to look for the next chapter of developments from this exciting collaboration throughout 2018

*Martindale testing based on equivalent weight 13.75 oz. denim fabrics.

Posted April 17, 2017

Source: INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand

TissueGen Founder And CSO Dr. Kevin Nelson To Present “Enabling The Next Generation Of Drug Delivery Through Implantable Medical Devices” Session At BIOMEDevice Boston

DALLAS — April 16, 2018 —  TissueGen® Inc., developer of ELUTE® fiber, enables controlled sustained delivery of sensitive pharmaceuticals and biologics from biodegradable fibers for advanced drug delivery, nerve regeneration and tissue engineering. TissueGen works with leading pharmaceutical, therapeutic and medical device companies to develop fiber and textile medical devices for use in drug delivery applications such as small diameter vascular grafts and stents, tissue and nerve regeneration, orthopedic devices and sutures.

Dr. Kevin Nelson, TissueGen’s founder and CSO, will present on the latest advancements in extrusion technology which are enabling the next generation of drug delivery at BIOMEDevice Boston.

Dr. Nelson will discuss how the evolution of the medical device industry has brought drug delivery to the forefront of the market. More than ever before, drug delivery coupled with a medical device is improving patient care. The emergence of new extrusion methods that occur at or below body temperature are enabling drug-loading of a wider range of pharmaceutical and biological agents than ever before possible for use in biodegradable implantable devices for localized drug delivery within the body. The incorporation of these drug-loaded fibers into new or existing medical devices may result in faster healing, improved patient compliance and lower negative outcomes at lower cost for applications including spinal cord repair, nerve regeneration, tumor remediation and more.

BIOMEDevice Boston will take place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on April 18-19, 2018. Dr. Nelson’s presentation will be on Wednesday, April 18th at 11:25 am EST at the Center Stage.

Posted April 17, 2017

Source: TissueGen® Inc.

getPlus®: The Electronic Software Delivery Ecosystem Supports Factories’ Transition To industry 4.0

LONDON — April 17 2018 – London-based company NOS Microsystems is making the transition to industry 4.0 seamless for industrial automation customers around the world with its electronic software delivery (ESD) solution, getPlus®.

The software delivery manager is lightweight at just 200kB (<1MB) on the client side, so small that it does not even require installation, but it packs an incredible punch. It is not only a software manager, but an intelligent ecosystem that fully and easily integrates into clients’ existing databases — SAP, Oracle and all others — to establish ESD or enhance the ratio of existing ESD with easy, self-service access to software updates.

getPlus links clients with their customer by perfectly connecting to suppliers’ current web interfaces. There, it provides an easy to use platform that automates the updating process for customers. Upon software delivery, it generates a unique targeted sales point based on user data collected by the tiny titan. The end result ensures convenience, reduced support costs, superior life cycle maintenance of products, and revenue recognition right across the supply chain.

“System integration gets complicated when you have hundreds or thousands of different systems of various ages cooperating with each other,” said NOS Microsystems’ CEO and engineer Oliver Wessling. “But the getPlus ecosystem makes it simple. It knows all user dependencies and entitlements, runs prechecks before download, and bit-by-bit identical ESD is guaranteed even in areas of limited bandwidth. It bypasses tax and customs regulations and the automation provider has a direct platform to inform customers of new devices or updates they may want or need. getPlus automizes the automation process. It is the missing link between automation provider and client.”

getPlus is a sophisticated tool that performs like no other technology on the market, having been developed by experts in data security and solutions for delivery and transfer management. It already services over one billion downloads annually for clients around the world across several industries, including for Rockwell Automation and Nokia.

“It is the smallest, fastest and most user-friendly transfer manager available and it allows providers to securely distribute any kind of digital content to clients. No maintenance, upgrades or retention are required and getPlus works across all proxies and firewalls,” added Wessling.

Features and benefits of getPlus ecosystem:

  • Fully integrated: getPlus does all the work on both client and customer side. Can build entirely new system or upgrade existing environment including advanced customer dependencies and entitlements detection.
  • No extra staffing needed: No manpower required from automation provider. Low implementation and maintenance costs with full front-end and back-end support by NOS Microsystems.
  • Cuts costs: Eliminate cost of physical delivery of software. Greener and more cost effective. Reduce support costs thanks to increased user convenience and automatic handling of proxies and firewalls.
  • SAP, Oracle and cloud compatible: getPlus works seamlessly with all database systems, existing delivery system or cloud service.
  • Secured communication: Developed by cyber security and electronic download experts. Establishes a TLS-connection. Proof of delivery following download.
  • Guaranteed download: Thanks to the smallest and smartest data transfer tool within getPlus’, users can install and launch software sooner. Even in areas of low bandwidth.
  • Increases revenue: Tracks downloads and maintenance expirations to promote additional solutions and increase sales.

Posted April 18, 2018

Source: NOS Microsystems

The Green Chemistry & Commerce Council Announces 2018 Green & Bio-Based Chemistry Technology Showcase Winners

LOWELL, Mass. — April 17, 2018 — The Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3), a multi-stakeholder collaborative that drives the commercial adoption of green chemistry, has announced the 10 innovative startup companies that have won the opportunity to pitch their sustainable chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing technologies to large, strategic companies at the GC3’s 3rd Annual Green & Bio-Based Chemistry Technology Showcase & Networking Event. The Showcase is sponsored by the GC3 Startup Network, a program that provides support for green and bio-based chemistry startups and helps drive the market adoption of innovative green chemistry technologies.

The Technology Showcase will be held on May 8, 2018, during the GC3 Annual Innovators Roundtable, a three-day forum that enables business leaders across supply chains and sectors to exchange green chemistry strategies and network to form new partnerships and collaborative projects. Over 150 GC3 members and others will attend the Roundtable at the headquarters of Eastman in Kingsport, Tenn.

As part of the competition, 16 companies — including Apple, BASF, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co., L’Oréal, and Procter & Gamble — provided their list of sustainable chemistry technology needs regarding chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing technologies. Those companies are seeking sustainable and bio-based chemistry solutions in a range of categories including — but not limited to — adhesives, coating technologies, flame retardants, monomers/polymers, ingredients for formulated consumer products (including personal care and household products), and recycling technologies.

The GC3 hosts the competition to stimulate and support green chemistry innovation, as well as facilitate conversations between startups, chemical suppliers, brands and retailers. “As in years past, these startups will begin discussions leading to joint development agreements, licensing, and investments with companies that are seeking new chemical technologies,” said Monica Becker, co-director of the GC3 and Collaborative Innovation Platform Lead. Becker added, “Our goal is to get these technologies to market and scale to contribute to safer and more sustainable products and operations.”

Over 30 entries were submitted to the competition. The startups selected are working to bring to market a variety of green chemistry technologies. One startup offers a technology that produces surfactants without using petroleum, palm oil or traditional chemical processes, such as ethoxylation or chlorination. Another provides a new, green platform chemistry for cleaning solvents, adhesives, plasticizers and paint coalescers. The 10 startups are:

  • ACTICELL GmbH;
  • Advonex International;
  • Checkerspot;
  • Modular Genetics Inc.;
  • Novomer;
  • Solugen Inc.;
  • SusTerea Biorenewables LLC;
  • Tandem Repeat;
  • Tethis Inc.; and
  • xF Technologies.

“At BASF we are committed to developing chemistry for a sustainable future, so we appreciate the GC3 creating this opportunity to meet startup companies that offer innovative solutions,” said Patrick Harmon, Industry Manager at BASF. “Finding the right solutions to chemistry challenges requires collaboration between startups and large formulators, brands and retailers. The GC3 Technology Showcase creates the setting for these conversations to take place so that innovators can bring green chemistry solutions to market much more quickly.”

Tandem Repeat, one of the innovators chosen to present at the Technology Showcase, has created a protein-based biopolymer technology for the production of thermoplastic fibers that are stretchable and tough. “As a seed-stage company, we’re delighted to have this unusual opportunity to position our technology in front of an extremely important and diverse audience,” said Dr. Gözde Senel-Ayaz, CEO, Tandem Repeat. “The GC3 brings together an entire ecosystem of professionals with whom we can network, ranging from retail and brand companies to chemical suppliers, research and development experts, corporate sustainability personnel, fellow startup entrepreneurs, and venture investors,” said Senel-Ayaz.

The Technology Showcase will kick-off with GC3 member companies presenting their green chemistry technology needs, followed by presentations from the startups. Additional startups will present their posters in a networking reception after the Technology Showcase.

Posted April 17, 2018

Source: Green Chemistry & Commerce Council

New Product In The HeiQ Smart Temp Range Provides Activated Cooling To Sports Enthusiasts

ZURICH — April 17, 2018 — The Swiss textile innovator HeiQ has launched an upgraded version of its dynamic cooling technology HeiQ Smart Temp. Based on an instant cooling hydro functional polymer, this patent-pending technology provides activated cooling to the wearer for enhanced performance and thermal comfort. In-house thermoregulation performance measurements of a treated fabric revealed a 1.5°C to 2.5°C (2.7°F to 4.5°F) cooler skin temperature compared to an untreated fabric. During the Performance Days Munich, the upgraded HeiQ Smart Temp technology can be experienced on high-tech sports fabrics manufactured by Pontetorto and Tessitura Taiana Virgilio.

From its launch back in 2011 until today, the market for the intelligent thermoregulation technology HeiQ Smart Temp has grown. More than 50 major brands globally on more than 500 million garments use HeiQ’s most popular technology in their products spanning the application scope from basic apparel and sportswear to home textiles. HeiQ Smart Temp is used as the differentiating technology in Hanes’ X-Temp program, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Second Skin range, Stance’s Feel 360 socks collection, Dickies’ Temp-iQ range and BekaertDeslee’s mattress ticking goods — to name just a few. This outstanding achievement spurred HeiQ’s research and development team on even more to move the previous product version to the next level.

Now HeiQ has released a new addition to the HeiQ Smart Temp family: HeiQ Adaptive AC-06. This patent-pending technology version equips the sports enthusiast with activated cooling and enhanced performance and thermal comfort. Upgraded HeiQ Smart Temp interacts with the wearer, helping to lower the skin’s temperature when it needs it most. The innovation is based on an instant cooling hydro functional polymer that is activated when the skin temperature exceeds a range between 28°C and 32°C (82.4°F and 89.6°F) and deactivated once cooling is complete.

Two actions are used to keep the body at the optimum performance temperature: Even before the first sign of sweat on fabric, a melting action is activated, sending instant-cooling impulse directly to the skin. And when the heat is really turned up, a vaporizing action transports sweat away from the body, reducing the skin’s temperature by 1.5°C to 2.5°C (2.7°F to 4.5°F) compared to an untreated fabric sample. Overall, the wearer feels cool, comfortable and focused to perform better — even in the most uncomfortable of conditions.

In-house thermoregulation performance testing has revealed high reduction rates of the skin temperature measured over a certain time by utilizing a thermal imaging infrared (FLIR) camera. The FLIR camera set-up imitated the human skin while sweating at different levels of activity. “In contrast to the Dynamic Evaporation testing, the FLIR camera measurement allows us to quickly though accurately visualize the temperature change of a fabric treated with HeiQ Smart Temp, for example compared to an untreated fabric sample,” says HeiQ’s Chief Technology Officer Walter Nassl.

During Performance Days in Munich the upgraded technology will be presented on high-tech sports fabrics by HeiQ’s Italian partner mills Pontetorto and Tessitura Taiana Virgilio. Both fabrics with upgraded HeiQ Smart Temp have been picked for the PD Forum in the “Cooling Technologies focus topic”. Further, these two fabrics are also going to be available soon in HeiQ’s fabric library for ordering and configurating online through the fast fabric sampling tool “heiq it!”. HeiQ welcomes all visitors to learn more about the upgraded HeiQ Smart Temp technology at their booth (Lounge 5/Hall 5) or during their workshops (Room 13/2nd Floor) at Performance Days Munich from 18-19 April 2018.

Posted April 17, 2018

Source: HeiQ

INX International Promotes John Hrdlick To President

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — April 17, 2018 — After 47 years with the company, Rick Clendenning has stepped aside from his role as president of INX International Ink Co. He will continue as CEO through the end of 2018. In his place, John Hrdlick has been promoted to president and COO, and Bryce Kristo to executive vice president and CFO.

Clendenning began working for the company in 1971 when he was finishing his studies at the University of California-Fullerton. He began as a tub washer and mill trainee at Acme Printing Co., which later was acquired by parent company Sakata INX in the late 1980s. Clendenning became president and CEO in 1999, and is committed to continuing as CEO to help with the transition and ensure the company meets its 2018 business goals.

“The time has come for us to start our executive transition plan, and for me to shift gears to spend more quality time with my wife and our two sons’ families, including six grandchildren,” said Clendenning.

“I consider myself to be very fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel the world in this job and develop important relationships with people. I’ve met with thousands of customers and employees and made many friends. John Hrdlick and Bryce Kristo have been part of the great senior management team we have at INX. They have helped me throughout my Presidency, so I am very confident the company will continue to prosper under their guidance and direction.”

Hrdlick has followed a similar path during his career at INX. John started at Acme in 1977 as a third shift worker. He accepted a variety of jobs at different locations throughout the U.S., rising to become senior vice president and COO in 2012. One of the many projects John has managed is a multi-year capital improvements program. Several U.S. manufacturing facilities have been built or expanded since 2015, including on-going construction at the INX Research & Development campus in West Chicago, Ill., that is expected to be completed later this year.

“I have had the pleasure to work with Rick Clendenning and INX for many years and have benefitted from his leadership, mentorship and friendship,” said Hrdlick. “To be named president and COO for our company is a very high honor that I do not take lightly. I will work closely with Bryce Kristo, our executive team and all of our outstanding employees to help INX continue to be successful going forward.”

Kristo joined INX in 1991. In addition to his new role as executive vice president, he will continue his current responsibilities as CFO – General Affairs. The INX Board of Directors also approved two other personnel changes. Matt Mason will become a member of the INX Board of Directors as Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel. David Rossi was promoted to Vice President, Finance and Tax, and Assistant Secretary.

Posted April 17, 2018

Source: INX International

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