Hygienically Clean: TRSA Launches E-Learning Course

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — May 11, 2018 — TRSA will roll out a qualitative building block for members with the May 14 introduction of its new e-Learning course, Producing Hygienically Clean Textiles. Both current Hygienically Clean certified plants and those yet to be certified will benefit from employees who will demonstrate commitment to clearly understanding the basic requirements and Best Management Practices (BMPs) for processing hygienically clean textiles, and their roles in the hygienically clean process.

Providing the opportunity for employees to participate in e-Learning shows an investment to employees and customers alike:

  • Reflects positively on laundry management capabilities;
  • Recognizes substantial effort; and
  • Builds public reputation and credibility.

Employees in the following roles should make the Producing Hygienically Clean Textiles e-learning course a priority as it aids in their understanding of the processes, procedures and policies necessary to produce hygienically clean textiles, and how their job impacts cleanliness:

  • General, Plant, Production and Safety Managers; and
  • Route, Sales, Operations, Line and Customer Service personnel.

Participants will gain practical, immediately applicable knowledge into the daily tasks required to ensure your plant is consistently producing high-quality hygienically clean linens and uniforms. Topics include:

  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen and Hazard Communication Compliance;
  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points);
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
  • Quality-Assurance (QA) Manual;
  • Training; and
  • Transportation and more.

Cost per participant is $95 for employees of TRSA member companies and $149 for nonmembers.

As linen, uniform and facility services customers demand increased professionalism, sustainability and cleanliness, it’s critical to demonstrate your company’s commitment to documenting and implementing BMPs that ensure your production processes and products are cost-effectively supplied, laundered and maintained while minimizing environmental impact, reducing waste and controlling infection.

Employees of member companies can easily access the e-learning course in TRSA’s On-Demand Learning Center. The course is interactive, self-paced and user-friendly and includes a table of contents and a resources section with helpful checklists and other documents. On average the course should take approximately 40 minutes to complete. Knowledge Check questions are included throughout, along with a 10-question assessment at the end of the course. A score of 80% or above on the final assessment is necessary to receive a satisfactory completion status. Employees successfully completing the program can print a personalized certificate of completion suitable for display.

Posted May 14, 2017

Source: TRSA

Titan Industries Appoints Joel Oblonsky CEO

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — May 14, 2018 — Titan Industries Inc. today announced that it has appointed Joel Oblonsky as CEO.

Titan, founded in 1998 by Joe Ouaknine, has become a powerhouse in women’s fashion footwear. Presently with an emphasis on high fashion footwear made from an array of fun yet sophisticated materials, Titan has created artistic and unique footwear branding their licensors with quality and style. Titan currently holds the footwear licensing for Badgley Mischka, Jewel Badgley Mischka, Splendid and French Connection. The company is focused on those brands that generate significant volume through both direct-to-retail relationships and global networks.

Joe Ouaknine, chairman and interim CEO, Titan Industries, commented: “As part of the comprehensive review that we have been conducting over the past several months, we have been evaluating each brand in our portfolio and have been identifying where our time and resources are best spent. We felt that it was in the best interest of our company to allocate our resources to larger volume, higher margin brands. We expect to continue to evaluate opportunities to further rationalize our portfolio and maximize value.

“It is not every day that a Joel Oblonsky comes along. He is the closest thing to who I am on earth I feel I hit the jackpot. This man will put us on a different level. So glad to work with him and give him the ball to run with. He will score a lot of touchdowns. No doubt,” Ouaknine said.

“I’m thrilled to join a world class organization and team at Titan,” said Oblonsky. “The efficient operational acumen and strong footwear production capabilities have Titan primed for additional growth. The combination of proprietary brands and prestigious licenses create exciting opportunities and the ability to expand. I’m joining to offer strategic support and leadership strength to help facilitate accretive growth and profitability with Titan.”

Posted May 14, 2017

Source: Titan Industries Inc.

Michael Hauschild Honored With EDANA LCA Lifetime Achievement Award

ROME — May 14, 2018 — EDANA, the leading global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, was pleased to recognize the achievements and efforts of Michael Hauschild with the 2018 EDANA LCA Life Time Achievement Award in Rome last night. The award was presented at the 28th annual conference of SETAC, the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.

The award was granted in recognition of Hauschild’s 25-year body of work in the field of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). MichHauschildael made lasting contributions in the areas of ecotoxicity in LCA, the assessment of the social sustainability dimension in a life cycle perspective and, more recently, the introduction of an absolute sustainability perspective into LCA.

Gil Stevens, EDANA’s External Relations & Sustainability director, presented the award to Alexis Laurent from DTU Denmark on behalf of Hauschild who was unfortunately unable to attend. In the acceptance speech, tribute was paid to the key role of SETAC for their key role in “offering a forum for scientific discussions with colleagues from around the world at conferences and in many scientific task forces over the years”. Hauschild also gave special thanks to the Technical University of Denmark and his colleagues in the Division for Quantitative Sustainability Assessment.

Gil Stevens said the award was an honor to grant concluding that “SETAC promotes fundamental understanding and knowledge of the science and technologies contributing to the analysis and solution of environmental challenges. EDANA are greatly honored in being allowed to recognize such professional commitment to research and development in this field. Well done Michael!”

Posted May 14, 2018

Source: EDANA

Texprocess 2018 Exhibitor Preview: Groz-Beckert

ALBSTADT, Germany — May 14, 2018 — In Atlanta from May 22-24, 2018, the Texprocess Americas and Techtextil North America trade fairs will be held at the exhibition site of the Georgia World Congress Center. Groz-Beckert will also be represented with its product sectors Sewing, Felting and Carding. The company will be presenting its extensive product and service portfolio in Hall B1A at Booth 701.

At Texprocess, which was previously held under the name Spesa Expo, users will find everything relating to textile equipment and technologies for the development, procurement and production of sewn products. Techtextil focuses on products and applications from the fields of technical textiles and nonwovens.

In the field of Sewing, Groz-Beckert will be focusing on Smart INH. Since 2016, the company has been offering the INH Quality Management (Ideal Needle Handling), a patented process for problem-free and timesaving handling of broken and damaged sewing machine needles. With Smart INH, the latest component of the Quality Management, Groz-Beckert is now enabling the digital documentation of all needle breakages and all other needle changes. The “INH@site” app and the administration program “INH@office” were also specially developed for this: While INH@site can be used to photograph broken needles and document them as a digital image data set, INH@office offers the option of completing these data sets, managing them and running various assessments. This removes the need for physical documentation and storage of the broken needles – paving the way for immediate and environmentally friendly disposal. A further service highlight in the field of Sewing is the customer portal with integrated online shop. Alongside the option of ordering sewing products online, the platform also offers a wealth of information relating to all aspects of sewing technology and provides an extensive knowledge database. Product details and animations of stitch formation types can also be accessed, invoices or order confirmations viewed and the status of orders and shipments queried.

Groz-Beckert’s newest product sector, Carding, focuses on the aspects of increased performance and raw material savings: The high-performance worker and doffer wires SiroLock® and EvoStep® will be on show. Thanks to an improved fiber control, EvoStep card clothings distribute the fibers more uniformly in the web and effectively help to achieve the nonwoven properties. This reduces the raw material consumption to a minimum. The improved fiber control also enables lower-cost raw materials to be used, which could not be processed with conventional card clothings. SiroLock also offers options for saving on raw material — mainly through the more uniform web quality. The main advantage, however, is the increased performance made possible through higher delivery speeds and web weights. The fiber-friendly surface of the card clothing opens up a wide range of application options with all fibers and fiber blends for different web weights. In addition to the higher performance without fiber fly, SiroLock also guarantees better blending of the fibers. A unique exhibit with 3-D models brings the special card clothing series to life for visitors to the Groz-Beckert booth.

The Felting product sector is focused on special needle solutions for different applications in the nonwovens industry. Because the individual needle types from the Groz-Beckert product range vary with regard to barb size and shape, as well as working part gauge and cross-section, the suitable felting needle can be offered for different applications. For nonwovens manufacturers, the tiniest advantages can often be crucial. Choosing the right needle has a major influence on the needling process and thereby on product outcome and on cost-effectiveness. The service life and inclination to tarnish of felting and structuring needles are important issues. Now, Groz-Beckert is presenting its latest innovation: “dur”. A patented manufacturing process in combination with a new base material are the foundation for an increase in service life of up to 30 percent and improved corrosion resistance. The unique “TexBox” also offers customer-specific needle solutions directly at the Groz-Beckert booth.

Posted May 14, 2018

Source: Groz-Beckert

Techtextil North America 2018 Exhibitor Preview: Shima Seiki

WAKAYAMA, Japan — May 14, 2018 — Computerized knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI Mfg., Ltd. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its U.S.-based subsidiary Shima Seiki U.S.A. Inc., will participate in the Techtextil North America exhibition in Atlanta this month.

On display will be the company’s latest technological contributions aimed at promoting knitted applications in the field of technical textiles, designed and produced on Shima Seiki’s lineup of advanced computer design systems and computerized flat knitting machines.

The company will exhibit its latest SVR123SP shaping machine which features a dedicated loop presser bed mounted above the rear needle bed. This permits full use of inlay technique for the production of hybrid fabrics that feature both knit and weave characteristics, suited to various technical applications. At Techtextil North America the SVR machine will operate together with the Yarn Unwinding Option that yields optimum yarn feed and tension for use with technical yarns that are otherwise difficult to handle. Together they will be producing knitted fabrics for automotive interior applications for upcoming mobile office and living room scenarios arising from self driving cars.

Also on display will be the company’s renowned WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology that is capable of producing knitted items in their entirety without the need for sewing. Seamfree Wholegarment smart garments will be presented as proposals in wearable technology for biomonitoring in the sports apparel industry, as well as remote monitoring for the medical and caregiving industries.

The latest version of Shima Seiki’s SDSONE APEX3 3D design system will also be available for demonstrations in design and simulation of various technical textiles. Of particular interest is its ultra-realistic simulation capability that realizes Virtual Sampling. When countless variations must be evaluated before arriving at a final design, virtual product samples can be used to streamline the decision-making process by minimizing the enormous amount of time and cost normally associated with producing actual samples for each variation. The sustainability factor is also undeniable considering the amount of material normally gone to waste in the sampling stage.

Posted May 14, 2018

Source: Shima Seiki

Indorama Ventures To Acquire Avgol Industries

BANGKOK, Thailand — May 13, 2018 — Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL), a global chemical producer, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65.72-percent stake in Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd., an Israel-listed global manufacturer for a sum of $1.62 per share. Avgol has six production sites globally in Israel, the United States, Russia, China and India, with a combined production capacity of 203,000 tonnes/annum, and employing 900 employees worldwide.

The transaction is expected to be completed during the second half of 2018, subject to regulatory approvals.

Avgol is the 3rd largest manufacturer of nonwovens for hygiene applications in the world, and holds a global market share of 10%. Avgol’s high-performance nonwoven fabrics are used by leading manufacturers of baby diapers, feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence products. Avgol also offers advanced solutions leveraging its proprietary technology such as AVSPUN and AVSOFT hydro-entangled spun laid fabrics, which address consumer requirements, including that of thinner, more discrete, softness, and higher performance products.

This acquisition represents a unique opportunity for Indorama Ventures to strengthen its leadership position in the high-growth personal hygiene oriented nonwovens market. Avgol offers IVL further diversification of its High value-added (HVA) portfolio. The acquisition will allow both companies to provide customers with a comprehensive range of products. Indorama Ventures will also be well-positioned to generate future growth in adjacent segments through its strong innovation pipeline, enabling the Company to continue to provide compelling value and service to its customers worldwide.

The hygiene industry is the largest consumer of disposal nonwovens. The global hygiene market is projected to grow at a rate of 6-7% annually. Demand for nonwoven hygiene products continues to be favourable, driven by the growth in  developing markets and the increase in GDP per capita, especially in South America, Africa and Asia (such as China and India), and ongoing demographic shifts. The increase in usage of adult incontinence products, which incrementally use 6 times the number of fibers, is further accelerating the overall growth in the industry.

Commenting on the acquisition, Aloke Lohia, Group CEO of Indorama Ventures, said: “We are excited by the unique opportunity to bring Avgol into the Indorama Ventures family as it is a major step into expanding our HVA portfolio. With this acquisition, we are adding a company that has a distinctive position within a compelling segment and with strong growth prospects. Avgol has already made some significant investments to grow the business by expanding its production capacity and geographical footprint and we hope to capture the benefits and help the company reach further heights. Avgol’s established client base, complementary capabilities and substantial presence in high-growth markets, together with Indorama Ventures’ global presence, will provide a strong opportunity for creating additional value to best serve all our customers.”

The transaction was engineered by Rothschild & Co who acted as sole financial adviser to Indorama Ventures. Legal advice was provided by HFN in Israel and KPMG provided financial due diligence support.

Posted May 14, 2018

Source: Indorama

Tim Baxter Named CEO Of Delta Galil Premium Brands

TEL AVIV, Israel — May 14, 2018 — Delta Galil Industries Ltd. — a global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children, as well as leisurewear, activewear and denim — today announced that it has named Tim Baxter as CEO of Delta Galil Premium Brands, responsible for 7 For All Mankind® and Splendid®. Baxter is a highly accomplished retail and fashion-merchandising executive, and the former Chief Merchandising Officer of Macy’s Inc.

“We are very pleased to welcome such a strong and strategic industry leader as Tim to oversee Delta Galil Premium Brands, where we see tremendous opportunity to grow through category expansion and new global markets,” said Isaac Dabah, CEO of Delta Galil. “Tim’s highly profitable strategic partnerships at Macy’s with many of the world’s most renowned brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, licensed deals with The Finish Line and Sunglass Hut, and launching Macy’s first activewear private brand Ideology, will be extremely valuable in taking 7 For All Mankind and Splendid into their next phase of growth.”

With more than 26 years of expertise from Macy’s, Baxter served in a wide range of merchandising categories, including executive vice president and general merchandising manager of ready-to-wear. During his tenure, he led Macy’s fashion office, multicultural business development and licensed business. Baxter ultimately became chief merchandising officer, with responsibility for all categories at Macy’s, Macys.com, Macy’s Backstage off price concept, and Bluemercury. He is currently a member of the Jay H. Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Advisory Board, and a member of the Ronald McDonald House of New York Board of Directors. Mr. Baxter holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Miami University in Ohio.

“7 For All Mankind and Splendid are two powerful brands, with strong and loyal consumers,” Baxter said. “I look forward to building on this loyalty, as we look for new ways to maximize the opportunities to grow these brands across all channels — both in the U.S. and globally.”

Posted May 14, 2018

Source: Delta Galil

DSM Invests To Increase Global Dyneema® Production Capacity

HEERLEN, The Netherlands — May 14, 2018 — Royal DSM today announced it will increase production capacity for Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. Strong demand for both Dyneema UD (Uni-Directional laminate) and Dyneema fiber is prompting this increase. Financial details will not be disclosed.

The company is investing to install additional new UD technology at its plant in Heerlen, the Netherlands, and its plant in Greenville, N.C., and will also make improvements to existing production lines to expand Dyneema UD and Dyneema fiber capacity, incorporating the latest technologies. The global production capacity of Dyneema UD will be increased by more than 20 percent. This capacity increase will further strengthen DSM’s product leadership under the Dyneema brand.

The capacity expansion will enable DSM to serve the growing global customer demand. The growing domestic U.S. market will be served better from DSM’s Greenville facility. Globally-recognized law enforcement organizations such as: the New York Police Department (NYPD), U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Los Angeles Police Department, and many others are protected daily by Dyneema technology. The additional Dyneema UD and Dyneema fiber capacity will become available in the course of 2018 and is due be fully on stream by Q1 2019.

In addition to expanding capacity, DSM Dyneema will also further improve its carbon footprint, delivering on its brand promise Dyneema, the Greenest Strength™. Applications made with Dyneema already deliver the lowest carbon footprint for the performance specified from cradle-to-grave compared to other materials and DSM is committed to further improve this. As an example, DSM’s plant in Greenville already uses 100-percent renewable electricity.

Dyneema UD is a composite unidirectional laminate that offers excellent energy absorption and enhanced protection. It is available as a hard and soft ballistic material. Ongoing innovation by DSM will continue to newer, lighter, better performing materials to the market in the years ahead.

“Dyneema products are finding use in a broad and ever-increasing range of markets and applications in which lightweight strength is of the essence, for instance best-in-class protective ballistic vests, inserts and helmets,” noted DSM Dyneema President Wilfrid Gambade. “DSM Dyneema is the world’s largest UHMwPE fiber and UD manufacturer with a backward integration into UHMwPE polymer production. These investments will enable us to better accommodate growing customer demand and needs while further extending our global leadership position.”

Posted May 14, 2018

Source: DSM Dyneema

Unifi Receives Prestigious UNC Sustainability Award

GREENSBORO, N.C.— May 11, 2018 — Greensboro, N.C.-based Unifi Inc. is excited to announce it is the inaugural business recipient of the 2018 UNC Sustainability Award from Kenan-Flagler Business School’s Center for Sustainable Enterprise and the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. The prestigious award recognizes leadership and best practices in environmental and business sustainability for North Carolina enterprises. The global textile solutions company, which makes its REPREVE® performance fiber from recycled materials, including plastic bottles, accepted the award Thursday, May 10, at a special dinner.

“Unifi is honored to be recognized by UNC as a leader in developing innovative, environmentally-friendly practices as part of our business model,” said Unifi CEO Kevin Hall. “We are proud to have partnered with the world’s leading brands to transform more than 10 billion bottles into performance fibers, and are on track for 30 billion by 2022.”

“The Center for Sustainable Enterprise has been a thought leader in sustainability for almost 20 years,” said Albert Segars, PNC Distinguished Professor, Strategy & Entrepreneurship and Faculty Director, Center for Sustainable Enterprise. “There are also many businesses in North Carolina that have been innovative leaders in sustainable enterprise, in some cases for much longer than 20 years. We thought it was time to highlight the positive stories of those organizations and highlight their leadership in building profitable as well as sustainable models of business.”

UNC chose Unifi to receive the award because of the company’s strong history of commitment to sustainability, along with its strategic and thoughtful business practices. Criteria selection includes:

  • Initiative: The drive to act or take charge before others do.
  • Innovation: A new or novel idea, method, or approach.
  • Impact: To have a strong effect on someone or something.

“Unifi is a leader in sustainability among American-based companies,” said Brad Ives, UNC’s associate vice chancellor for Campus Enterprises and chief sustainability officer. “They have long been a leader in using recycled materials to manufacture their innovative yarns while showing that superior products do not need virgin materials. Likewise, their commitment to landfill-free manufacturing demonstrates a great environmental commitment to their local communities. As a North Carolinian, I am immensely proud to have a forward-thinking company like Unifi headquartered here.”

“At Unifi, we have a passion and commitment for developing sustainable performance solutions that go into products everyone can feel good about wearing and buying,” Hall said. “We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with UNC as we are recognized for best practices in sustainable enterprise.”

Leaders at UNC say the goal of the award is to highlight the exceptional work that North Carolina businesses are doing, while continuing to pursue green initiatives and goals. They hope the award challenges other businesses to take a look at their practices and follow sustainable suit.

Posted May 12, 2017

Source: Unifi

House of Lords, Rodeo Clothing Partner With FashionGo For Global Reach

LOS ANGELES — May 10, 2018 — Wholesale distributor of popular Menswear lines, House of Lords and Rodeo Clothing, announced today the partnership inked with FashionGo that will facilitate accessibility for wholesale buyers worldwide. To kick off the alliance, both House of Lords and Rodeo Clothing will showcase their 2018 spring and summer collections on the FashionGo site.

FashionGo is an online business-to-business (B2B) fashion marketplace, connecting wholesale vendors and buyers from around the world. By joining forces, House of Lords and Rodeo Clothing will expand access to their exclusive lines and newest releases to retailers across the globe.

Starting today, House of Lords and Rodeo Clothing designs will be available through FashionGo. Wholesale buyers and customers can purchase featured items, such as the staple House of Lords edgy premium button down men’s shirts with detail and trims that make them uniquely their own, high-quality premium jeans and Rodeo Clothing’s stylish western-inspired pieces.

“At House of Lords and Rodeo Clothing, we aim to provide retailers with the best experience possible, so tapping into FashionGo’s extensive e-commerce network is an important move for us as we work to increase brand awareness on a global scale,” said Founder and President Kevin Naim.

Posted May 10, 2018

Source: House of Lords Clothing

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