WWDMAGIC Announces Strategic Partnership With FashionGo

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — June 21, 2018 — WWDMAGIC, a subsidiary of UBM Fashion Group and the largest showcase of women’s apparel and accessories in the fashion industry, today announced a strategic partnership with online business-to-business fashion marketplace, NHN Global Inc., doing business as FashionGo. This alliance between two industry leaders, with its massive shared base of buyers and vendors, will bring about innovation and strategic influence to the dynamic wholesale industry.

WWDMAGIC has been the pinnacle destination for the trendiest women’s and juniors’ brands, offering the largest selection of apparel and accessories in the industry. FashionGo is the number one online B2B marketplace providing one of the fastest growing global e-commerce platforms offering buyers 24/7 access to its vast collection of wholesale fashion, allowing them to shop the latest trends at the best prices. This pairing of two leaders in their respective industries will bring about the best of both worlds — the sought-after face-to-face engagement and relationship building of the tradeshow experience and the speed and ease of doing business online.

“The fashion business is changing and we believe that together, WWDMAGIC and FashionGo as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” said Kelly Helfman, Vice President of WWDMAGIC. “Both WWDMAGIC and FashionGo are powerhouses in their own right; together we’ll be able to fully support the needs of our industry by playing off each other’s strengths. This partnership will give brands and buyers an enhanced experience that merges both Digital and B2B events.”

To kickoff this partnership, FashionGo will introduce “Kelly’s MAGIC Monday” on their site starting June 25. Here, Helfman will highlight trends, offer industry insights and profile the people behind beloved brands and stores. In addition to offering expertise to FashionGo’s active base of buyers, buyers will have immediate access to products highlighted — prioritizing the “see now, buy now” mentality. The addition of Kelly’s MAGIC Monday to the FashionGo site offers the online buying industry a human touch that is the hallmark of the traditional tradeshow experience. In addition to Kelly’s MAGIC Monday, FashionGo CEO, Daniel Lee, will attend MAGIC’s August showcase and host a seminar for attending buyers.

FashionGo will also host an onsite cocktail event for brands and buyers to network on the show floor. And, in an effort to keep the tradeshows more environmentally friendly and hydrated, FashionGo will create water stations throughout the show floor with refillable water bottle for brands and buyers!

“The partnership between WWDMAGIC and FashionGo allows each respective company to address the needs of their offline and online audiences,” said Daniel Lee, CEO of FashionGo.  “A large part of the fashion business has shifted online but brands and buyers are increasingly feeling the need for an experience offline. This partnership will bring an omnichannel experience that has not yet been done in the fashion industry.”

WWDMAGIC will take place in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center August 13-15, 2018.

Posted June 25, 2018

Source: UBM Fashion

Delta Apparel Subsidiary DTG2Go Adds New Digital Print Location

GREENVILLE, S.C. — June 22, 2018 — Delta Apparel Inc. — a provider of basic and branded apparel, headwear and related accessories — today announced that DTG2Go LLC, its digital print subsidiary and provider of on-demand, direct-to-garment printed apparel, has opened its fourth manufacturing and fulfillment location. The new facility is located on the Fayetteville, N.C., campus of Delta Apparel’s Soffe subsidiary and further extends DTG2Go’s reach and service levels in the important northeastern United States market.

DTG2Go’s expanded national footprint, which includes the new North Carolina location as well as existing operations in Miami and Clearwater, Fla., and Reno, Nev/, facilitates 1 to 2-day shipping capability to consumers across the United States. DTG2Go also ships internationally to over 100 countries worldwide. The new location also enhances DTG2Go’s manufacturing capacity and capabilities through significant investments in state-of-the-art equipment. In addition, its integration with Soffe’s world-class screenprint and retail packaging operations gives DTG2Go market-differentiating flexibility in its print and fulfillment offerings to customers.

Deborah Merrill, President of Delta Basics, commented: “We continue to be excited about the digital print and fulfillment model and the new North Carolina facility further solidifies our leadership position in this high-growth market. Commingling the new operations with our Soffe business gives us the ability to offer customers blended virtual inventory solutions that utilize DTG2Go’s on-demand, digital print expertise as well as Soffe’s large-scale screenprint platform. We look for continued high-growth opportunities with DTG2Go as we move forward.”

Posted June 25, 2018

Source: Delta Apparel Inc.

Lenzing Leads Sustainability Dialogue In The Nonwoven Industry With Its New VEOCEL™ Brand

LENZING, Austria — June 11, 2018 — The Lenzing Group has introduced VEOCEL™, the company’s new nonwoven specialty brand. Positioned as a premium brand of nonwoven fibers for daily care rituals, Veocel provides the nonwoven industry with fibers that are certified clean and safe, biodegradable, from botanic origin and produced in an environmentally responsible production process. Offerings under the Veocel brand cover a broad range of applications for everyday use, from baby care, beauty and body care to intimate care and surface cleaning. Such applications are categorized under branded offers Veocel Beauty, Veocel Body, Veocel Intimate and Veocel Surface

The introduction of Veocel is a key milestone of Lenzing’s new brand strategy to transform from a business-to-business (B2B) fiber producer to a business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) brand. Coupled with ongoing co-branding, joint marketing and brand education initiatives conducted with customers and brands globally, Veocel will enable Lenzing to shift its focus beyond fiber types to product application and build a relatable and emotional connection with consumers.

“Guided by our sCore TEN strategy, the launch of the Veocel brand will accelerate our migration into a specialty fiber business with a strong focus on innovation, quality and sustainability. Through ongoing proactive communication, the Veocel brand will also promote a holistic understanding about the benefits of botanic fibers in nonwoven products across the industry value chain and among consumers. This will not only help to maximize the marketing efforts of our customers and partners, but also drive dialogue about sustainability across the nonwoven industry. Through the Veocel brand, we hope to address the growing demand for transparency and sustainability across the value chain and provide consumers with greener product options,” said Robert van de Kerkhof, Chief Commercial Officer, Lenzing Group.

Veocel fiber portfolio includes Veocel Lyocell and Veocel Specialty Viscose fibers, which are derived from renewable or sustainable wood sources from certified and controlled forests and plantations. The botanic origin of the fibers offers functional benefits such as improved moisture absorbency and management, contribution to breathability, good hand feel, blending versatility, and all Veocel fibers are certified biodegradable in soil, landfill, compost and seawater. With a strong commitment to ensure fiber cleanliness, these fibers are manufactured using a stringently monitored production process in accordance with Lenzing’s high quality, environmental and safety standards.

The latest addition to the Veocel Surface brand — the Veocel Lyocell Fiber with “Quat” Release technology — is a premium and specialty wood-based cellulose fiber that is used in hard surface cleaning and disinfectant wet wipes. Veocel Lyocell fibers with Lenzing’s Quat Release technology allow quaternary ammonium compounds, also known as Quat, to be released from wet wipes onto the surface for effective cleaning and disinfecting in household and industrial environments.

While the nonwoven industry has acknowledged the benefits of Lenzing’s cellulosic fibers, such as their sustainable nature, botanic origin and ability to improve cleaning experience, the majority of single-use cleaning and disinfectant wet wipes mainly consists of synthetic fibers such as polyester and polypropylene. This binding interaction substantially decreases the release of Quat and can negatively impact the efficacy of the disinfectant product. However, with Lenzing’s Quat Release technology, the binding of Quat to the surface of Veocel Lyocell Fibers is significantly reduced, resulting in improved effectiveness of surface cleaning and the disinfection process. Wet wipes containing Veocel Lyocell Fiber with Quat Release technology demonstrate significantly improved release of Quat from the wet wipe to the surface, resulting in improved product stability and performance. In addition, Veocel Lyocell fibers also promote good absorbency, homogenous distribution of liquid in wet wipes and good hand feel.

“Today’s consumers, especially the millennial generation, are more mindful of their ecological footprint or the mark they leave on the natural environment and its resources. Since nonwoven products are mostly for single-use, we have seen increasing interest across the industry value chain in sustainable product composition and transparent production processes. With more consumers wanting to identify sustainable products that are biodegradable and environmentally responsible with proven functionality, the need for brands to be more transparent in product ingredient labelling is greater than ever. We hope that through Veocel and the newly launched Veocel Lyocell Fiber with Quat Release technology under the Veocel Surface brand, we are able to drive the entire nonwoven market forward and raise the bar for ingredient labeling and environmental standards across the industry,” said Wolfgang Plasser, vice president, Global Business Management Nonwoven of Lenzing Group.

Following the introduction of VEOCEL™, joint promotional programs with retail brand partners will be rolled out to equip consumers with the knowledge they need to identify nonwoven products that combine advanced performance, comfort and sustainability. “With Veocel, we are building a consumer-focused ingredient brand that proactively communicates with consumers through a B2Me approach, which is unique to the nonwoven industry. Given nonwoven products are in close contact with skin or other sensitive areas of the body, ongoing consumer outreach plays a critical role in building trust among consumers. Matched with a tagline ‘purely for you’, we wish to convey a Veocel brand promise that highlights our dedication to provide certified clean and safe products and pure care to consumers and the environment,” said Harold Weghorst, director of Global Brand Management, Lenzing Group.

Posted June 25, 2018

Source: Lenzing Group

Xerium Technologies To Be Acquired By Andritz For $13.50 Per Share

YOUNGSVILLE, N.C. — June 24, 2018 — Xerium Technologies Inc. and Andritz AG today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Andritz will acquire Xerium for $13.50 per share in an all-cash transaction. This price per share represents a premium of 146.8 percent to the unaffected share price prior to the announcement by Xerium of a review of strategic alternatives on March 19, 2018. Two of Xerium’s largest stockholders, Carl Marks Management Co. and Wynnefield Capital, which together represent approximately 20 percent of Xerium’s outstanding common stock, have entered into a voting agreement with Andritz to support the merger.

James Wilson, chairman of the Xerium Board, said: “This transaction represents a great outcome for Xerium stockholders, and is a reflection of the effort and accomplishment of our employees. It is also a major step forward for the company’s long-term business competitiveness and ability to serve customers.”

Mark Staton, Xerium’s president and CEO, said: “We are very excited about this coming together with Andritz. Their prestigious reputation in our industry, as well as their true global scale, provides a compelling opportunity for our own global workforce. I am convinced that Andritz will be a great long term owner of Xerium.”

Completion of the transaction is subject to approval by Xerium’s stockholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. The parties expect to close the transaction during the second half of 2018.

TN Capital Advisors LLC (True North) served as exclusive financial advisor to Xerium for this transaction, and Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to Xerium.

Posted June 25, 2018

Source: Xerium Technologies

Xeros® Cleaning Technologies Is Now Hydrofinity™

SHEFFIELD, England — June 25, 2018 — Xeros® Cleaning Technologies, the developer of water-saving commercial laundry solutions for hotels and commercial laundries, today announced it is changing its name to Hydrofinity™ from July 10. The company expects the name change to be implemented in all the countries where it is active by August 2018, and is previewing its new brand identity at the Hotel Show Africa in Johannesburg South Africa, 24-26 June.

“Our choice of new company name represents our key objective of helping to sustain the world’s water supplies for current and future generations. We must work to tackle global water crises now and can no longer take water for granted,” said Mike Ferrand, managing director, Hydrofinity.

“The name is new, but the value we bring remains the same. We are driven by the principle that water is essential and precious,” said Caroline Crossland, marketing director, Hydrofinity. “And by helping our customers reduce their environmental footprint while creating substantial cost efficiencies in their laundry operations, we begin to change the conversation in commercial laundry to a focus on water conversation and ongoing sustainability.”

Hydrofinity uses cutting-edge sustainable cleaning and fabric care technologies provided by Xeros Technology Group. Compared to traditional machines, the near-waterless Hydrofinity wash process replaces up to 85 percent of water with XOrbs™. These unique spheres employ a gentle yet effective mechanical wash action on linens, ensuring powerful stain removal results for a visibly superior clean. XOrbs can even wash in ambient temperature water, eliminating the need to heat water, creating additional energy savings and keeping linens looking newer for longer. XOrbs last for up to a thousand washes before needing to be replaced, and are collected by the company to be recycled.

Sustainability is now an integral component of hospitality business strategies. Increased water rates, greater environmental awareness among travelers, and a continued focus on cost and operational efficiencies have hotels looking at all aspects of their operations, including laundry. Hoteliers investing in emerging conservation technologies are reaping cost and operational benefits while lowering their environmental footprint and meeting sustainability targets.

Posted June 25, 2018

Source: Hydrofinity

PolyMirae, A LyondellBasell Joint Venture, To Expand Its Polypropylene Capacity By 400,000 Tons/Year In South Korea

HOUSTON/HONG KONG — June 25, 2018 — PolyMirae Co. Ltd. announced today that it would establish a joint venture with SK Advanced in South Korea. The joint venture intends to build a new 400,000 ton/year polypropylene plant to serve customers in Asia. The plant will be located in the southeastern port city of Ulsan and is dependent on regulatory filings and permitting reviews.

PolyMirae is a joint venture 50 percent owned by LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, and 50 percent owned by Daelim, a construction and petrochemical company in South Korea.

Construction on the project will begin in January 2019 and operations at the plant will begin in the first half of 2021.

“Through direct investment or through a joint venture such as PolyMirae, we continue to build production capacity to serve rapidly growing end markets in Asia,” said James Seward, vice president of Joint Ventures and International Marketing at LyondellBasell. “With the addition of this joint venture’s capacity, PolyMirae will ensure that automotive manufacturers in South Korea and throughout Asia will continue to be able to locally source the polypropylene they need to advance the next generation of fuel efficient vehicles, and that LyondellBasell will gain access to additional export volumes to ensure our global production footprint will continue to grow alongside our customer base.”

The new polypropylene plant will be one of the largest of its kind in Asia and will utilize LyondellBasell’s industry-leading Spheripol technology. Polypropylene manufactured at the joint venture will be sold to customers in South Korea and exported throughout Asia for use in automotive components, injection molding, blow molding and packaging film. Some of the polypropylene will also be sold to compounding companies in South Korea and the broader region.

PolyMirae is a 50/50 joint venture between LyondellBasell and Daelim. The new company will be a joint venture between PolyMirae and SK Advanced.

Posted June 25, 2018

Source: LyondellBasell

Pindler Announces The Release Of Two New Luxurious Collections 

MOORPARK, Calif. — June 25, 2018 — Pindler, an international wholesaler of decorative fabrics, has announced the release of two new collections — In The Details and the Exclusive Wanderlust Collection.

“We’re delighted to launch these new, luxurious collections,” said Pindler Design Manager Sarah Williamson. “The In The Details and Wanderlust collections bring trend-inspiring, in-demand design elements — decorative trims and vibrant colors — to the design trade. We’re looking forward to seeing the creative ways they are used by interior designers.”

The two collections are detailed below:

1) In The Details is an elegant grouping of decorative transitional trims and tapes that are ready-to-use. Made with luxurious linens, touches of sophisticated metallic, and unique techniques and constructions, the collection blends together all design aesthetics to offer many options for added embellishment in a variety of versatile colors and designs.

2) The Exclusive Wanderlust Collection is selection of five fabric designs — all exclusive to Pindler — that draw inspiration from the feeling of wanderlust. It is made with a combination of vibrant colors and natural tones that are perfect for creating a bold, beautiful indoor setting. Woven and embellished with natural yarns such as cotton, linen and wool, this collection is contemporized and has a global appeal.

In The Details and the Exclusive Wanderlust Collection 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 June 25, 2018

Source: Pindler

Tommy John To Expand Retail Footprint With Simon®

NEW YORK CITY — June 25, 2018 — Simon today announced Tommy John will open its second store at SouthPark, Charlotte’s definitive leader for luxury shopping.

The Tommy John store at SouthPark will welcome customers later this summer in 3,000 square feet between Neiman Marcus and Belk and will feature their recently-launched women’s line. Tommy John’s arrival in the Queen City comes on the heels of the brand’s first store which debuted last October at Simon’s iconic King of Prussia in suburban Philadelphia.

“We’ve spent the last 10 years reimagining the fabric, fit and function of underwear and apparel,” says Tom Patterson, founder and CEO of Tommy John. “We’ve designed products that solve the problems men and women have with their underwear and apparel. Now we’re expanding our focus to solve the problems men and women have in the physical retail space by simplifying the experience to make it a more intuitive and enjoyable experience for customers. We’ve seen great success at King of Prussia and are excited to bring Tommy John to SouthPark.”

The new store at SouthPark was designed by Stewart Schafer, the team behind Tommy John’s 1,600 square-foot store at King of Prussia. The space was conceived to ease product discovery and includes a comfort lounge and bar serving complimentary Prosecco and local beer to elevate the shopping experience.

Simon has supported Tommy John’s physical store development with the help of their New Business Team which works closely with online brands to go from ‘Clicks to Bricks.’ Simon’s dedicated team supports all aspects of a brand’s physical launch from store design to development and marketing, leveraging a network of retail experts.

“We’re confident that Tommy John will resonate with the SouthPark shopper just as it has at King of Prussia,” said Zachary Beloff, Simon’s National Director of Business Development. “We’ve worked hard with Tommy John’s team in leveraging customer and sales data to strategically choose these locations with more to come in the future.”

“SouthPark is the perfect location for our second retail store,” adds Erin Fujimoto, co-founder of Tommy John. “We’re thrilled to join the ranks of leading brands and bring our unique shopping experience to our loyal customers in Charlotte.”

Posted June 25, 2018

Source: Simon

New, Completely Energy-Neutral Company Premises For Texo Trade Services (TTS), On Account Of Growth

WADDINXVEEN, The Netherlands — June 25, 2018 — TTS (Texo Trade Services), a specialist in transfer print media and large-format printable textiles, has started on the construction of its new company premises. A doubling of the number of employees, a strongly-growing international client base, a quadrupling of turnover in the space of ten years and the desire to lead in service provision and innovation comprise the reason for the move. The modern, completely energy-neutral building of 6,000 square meters (m2) in size will be erected in the Gouwe Park industrial estate in Moordrecht, right in the bustling heart of the Randstad, and strategically situated at the Dutch A20/A12 intersection. After ten successful years at the Coenecoop business park in Waddinxveen, the expectation is that TTS will move in March 2019.

New services, a step up in speed and efficiency


In recent decades, TTS has grown enormously in terms of digitally-printable textile media for visual communication, digital sublimation paper and silk-screen transfer paper. The new building gives TTS room to continue satisfying the demand and to grow still further in this. There will be room for bringing certain production stages in-house, such as the wrapping and cutting of paper and textiles in accordance with the client’s wishes. And thereby, clients will find that TTS is a one-stop-shop from now on. In the new sample production facility, clients will be provided with samples more quickly and easily, which will further benefit the service provision. New too is the demo room, with various Mimaki printers, Monti calendars and transfer presses. Here, TTS can test new products and bring them to market faster. Besides that, a loading dock ensures that containers and goods vehicles can be handled more quickly and efficiently.

Energy-neutral
TTS attaches great importance to sustainability, and is therefore making its new building completely energy-neutral. This is made possible through the application of underfloor heating, air circulation with heat exchangers and very good insulation in combination with solar panels. In total, the building has a surface area of 6,000 m2: 5,000 m2 of warehouse/commercial space twelve metres in height and 1,000 m2 of office space and demo space.

Anticipating future developments and demand 
With the new building, TTS will be ready for the future. Floris Jan van den Heuvel, director of TTS, said: “We expect that the market for digital textile printing will continue to grow worldwide. Particularly in segments like retail and stand construction, more and more textiles will be used for the decor. But companies which print textiles for the fashion or interior design segments are also moving over to digital production. Beyond that, the applications for digital sublimation printing are continuing to grow in the market for promotional items. Think in terms of mugs, hand towels, key cords and floor mats. Since we will have more storage capacity and an efficient warehouse in our new building, we can operate more quickly and at lower costs, and respond to the growing demand from the market.”

Posted June 25, 2018

Source: Texo Trade Services (TTS)

Hyosung Features Lifestyle And Sustainable Fabrics With 2020 Textile Trends At Interfeliere Paris Mode City July 7-9, 2018

SEOUL, South Korea  — June 25, 2018 — Hyosung will showcase lifestyle and sustainable fabrics for swimwear, lingerie and activewear including:

  • New range of creora® Color+ dyeable spandex with higher power for deeper, darker colors with better compression in new shapewear, bras and activewear pants;
  • New 30/34 denier mipan® Aqua-X cooling, moisture management nylon with creora® fresh spandex for 24/7 performance in sports bras and shapewear;
  • New 20/68 denier MIPAN nylon for sensually soft,  featherweight fabrics for intimates;
  • Mipan® Regen recycled nylon with creora® highclo™ super chlorine resistant spandex, ideal for swim to gym longevity;
  • New collection of creora® eco-soft with dope dyed modal for loungewear and yoga inspired garments; and
  • New collection of creora® Fresh for multifunctional base layer and shapewear.

“As consumers seek multi-functional, comfortable apparel to support their active lifestyles, we continue to partner with global brands and retailers to provide customized innovation in fibers, fabrics and garments,” shared Mike Simko, Globlal  marketing director. “In addition, with sustainability and increased speed to market a minimum expectation, Hyosung helps customers integrate textile trends and fiber innovation through our new fabric development center to create prototype fabrics and garments.”

Intimate Apparel Trends 2020:

Majestic

Sensational touch comes to the forefront, delivering luxurious appeal with all-embracing applications using creora® spandex. Compact and precise, there is a sense of opulence from the hand feel, as fabrics with different levels of power caress the body. Color is injected to update delicate basics and to create engineered constructions for unrivaled appeal to the consumer. Ethereal knits are so fine, they effortlessly glide and embrace the skin, with powdery touch for a magical, cosmetic feel for all applications.

Next Gen

Today’s consumer wants an enhanced silhouette from shapewear with comfort and high levels performance plus an injection of decorative appeal and color. Shapewear is taking its traditional technology teamed with today’s functional yarns and knitting techniques in creating a next generation offering. Clean cut warp knit and anti-roll circular knits provide a smooth finish as VPL is eliminated. Shape wear is also reaching to new areas, not just designed to briefs, panties and thigh-slimming, butt-lifting shorts, and new engineered bras, with lift, support, and enhanced comfort by eliminating the traditional underwire.

Bountiful

With an increase in sports, health and wellbeing, the consumer continues to embark on an array of activities, including high level impact to leisurely weekend wear intimates and essential styles for active lifestyles. The classic sports bra is now reaching a new level of delivery, as traditional lingerie techniques merge with performance fibers and fabrics. Pulling from the activewear sector, these yarns deliver moisture management, UV protection, quick dry and superb fit plus comfort level from creora® Fresh anti-odor spandex.

Swimwear trends 2020:

INFINITY

Longevity drives the pro and fitness swimwear market, where creora® highclo™ is the essential super chlorine resistant spandex/elastane. Lightweight circular and warp knits with perfect compact surfaces reduce drag in the water and enhance the swimmer’s performance.  A high level of technicity features, as the fabrics proposed withstand the rigor of pushing through, instead effortlessly glide during swimming. Fabric weights are light, literally second skin in application for an unlimited experience.

HORIZON

A natural inspiration defines this direction, as a natural touch through to nature’s sensational colors feature. Warp and circular knit fabrics reach new levels of touch in matte and bright results. Fabrics take on a patina, subtly glazed with wet look and calendared finishes. Micro brushed surfaces and air textured yarns deliver a strong tactile appeal, subtly sueded through to liquid-like ethereal hands. The natural nuance of this direction leads to a strong sustainable appeal, with recycled REGEN polyester and creora® highclo pushing an eco angle

SOUL

In homage to the great outdoors, this direction takes on a superbly strong sustainable issue with Mipan regen recycled nylon and Regen recycled polyester with creora spandex. Swimwear features, but this direction is also about the lifestyle experience. The Millennials, eco conscious to the core, want the best they can get to pursue their activities and expect their brands to deliver on a sustainable level. Enjoying ocean pursuits from surfing to supping, the cross over appeal of this direction should be noted in active living collections, as coordinated collections feature, featuring cellulosic that require creora® eco-soft low heat settable spandex that saves energy in production.

Posted June 25, 2018

Source: Hyosung Corp.

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