X-Rite And Pantone Expand PantoneLIVE Offering For Plastic, Coatings And Textile Industries

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — May 7, 2018 — X-Rite Inc. and Pantone LLC announced today that their cloud-based digital color standard ecosystem, PantoneLIVE™, will include the official spectral data from the popular Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors System for cotton and nylon and the Pantone Matching System (PMS) for plastics and coatings. For the first time, color specifiers and manufacturers will have instant access to up-to-date spectral values for Pantone Colors for plastics, coatings and textiles, including the Pantone Color of the Year 2018: PANTONE 18-3838, Ultra Violet. The new offering, PantoneLIVE Production – Plastic, Coatings and Textile, integrates with X-Rite color management tools to ensure seamless color communication from design to production, improving consistency between design intent and finished products.

“While physical color references continue to play a critical role in specifying and managing color for textile and product applications, we are seeing many companies transition to digital processes across their design and manufacturing teams,” said Adrián Fernández, general manager, Pantone. “The PantoneLIVE Production – Plastic, Coatings and Textile license gives users instant access to the official Pantone spectral color values as their single point of truth. Suppliers can easily integrate these values into digital workflows and begin production faster and with confidence. By using both physical and digital standards, customers can more easily and effectively communicate and verify color intent while improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing errors and rejects due to color issues in production. The ability to start formulation with digital references can save significant time that otherwise would be consumed waiting for physical samples to arrive.”

Fashion, homeware and product designers routinely use physical Pantone Color Standards for inspiration, specification, communication and verification of color intent. The PantoneLIVE Production – Plastic, Coatings and Textile license can be used to improve color communication with production suppliers giving them access to the precise spectral data for the colored material they need to produce. This allows coatings, plastics and textiles suppliers to seamlessly match any Pantone Color Standard and begin formulation immediately. Spectral matching also helps suppliers determine the most cost-effective amount of pigment to achieve accurate color at any opacity level. This saves valuable time in the formulation and production process while reducing costs.

Integrated Color Management Ecosystem for Manufacturing

Manufacturers and suppliers can access Pantone spectral data in PantoneLIVE Production – Plastic, Coatings and Textile standards through X-Rite Color iMatch and Color iQC software while measuring with an X-Rite benchtop spectrophotometer or a Ci64 handheld spectrophotometer. This provides an integrated color management workflow designed to ensure accurate color formulation for Pantone Colors.

The spectral data references available through a PantoneLIVE Production – Plastic, Coatings and Textile license are the official Pantone standards measured using X-Rite benchtop and handheld spectrophotometers under the appropriate measurement conditions.

Posted May 7, 2018

Source: X-Rite

Texprocess Americas 2018 Exhibitor Preview: Lectra

ATLANTA — April 2018 — Lectra, the technological partner for companies using fabrics and leather, announced its participation in Texprocess Americas 2018. Throughout the three-day trade event, Lectra (booth #409) will unveil its new Cutting Room 4.0 digital cutting solution, as well as showcase other new and innovative technology for the fashion and apparel, automotive, and furniture markets.

Taking place in Atlanta May 22-24, 2018, Texprocess is a leading trade event in North America connecting professionals involved in the sewn products industry with leading international manufacturers and distributors of machinery, equipment, parts, supplies, systems, technology, and supply chain solutions used for the development of sewn products.

Kicking off the first day of Texprocess Americas 2018, Lectra will treat showgoers to their first glimpse of the newest smart manufacturing technology during the unveiling of Cutting Room 4.0. At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at booth #409, attendees will be the first to experience the first-ever cloud-connected digital cutting solution, which combines a digital cutting platform data-hub with brand a new state-of-the-art single-ply cutting machine. The Lectra Cutting Room 4.0 will provide both furniture and fashion & apparel industries with new abilities in made-to-order and on-demand manufacturing, with mass customization and made-to-measure capabilities for fashion & apparel coming later. The new solution is now available commercially for the furniture market and will be available for the fashion & apparel market in late 2018.

“We are incredibly excited to unveil Lectra Cutting Room 4.0 at Texprocess. Our vast investments in R&D and many years of pilot testing have paid off and we are ready to introduce the apparel and furniture industries to this next-generation of smart manufacturing technology. Cutting Room 4.0 will change the game for apparel and furniture manufacturers who want to embrace on-demand manufacturing, customization, and efficient small batch production,” said Jason Adams, President, Lectra North America. “This new solution brings enormous benefits with the use of data and production intelligence to continuously optimize processes.”

Following the unveiling, attendees will have the chance to experience the Cutting Room 4.0 digital platform and singly-ply cutting machine, as well as Lectra’s mainstay multi-ply automated cutter, through a series of live demonstrations. The expert-led demonstrations will take place at Lectra’s booth on the hour throughout the three-day show. Lectra’s suite of industry leading software for design, development, and pre-production — including 3D prototyping, pattern making, marker making, nesting and cut order management — will also be available for private demonstrations. A full schedule of live hardware demonstrations and the booking system for private software demonstrations can be accessed here.

While interactive technology will be the main event, not to be missed are educational symposiums focused on two of the industry’s hottest topics: Industry 4.0 and the Digital Cutting Room. Lectra technology and industry experts Frederic Gaillard, vice president of Product Marketing; and Jason Adams, president of Lectra North America, will share their vast knowledge in both global supply chain issues and cutting room technology during two educational symposiums set for Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday May 23.

The Cutting Room – Connecting the Value Chain for Every Textile You Touch

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 at 1:30pm

Frederic Gaillard, Vice-President Product Marketing, Lectra Cutting Room

As automated cutting has evolved over the last 50 years, the cutting room has played an integral part in connecting the textile value chain from design through to the sale. New and emerging technologies are bringing new efficiencies to cutting rooms by allowing manufacturers to customize their cutting systems and peripherals by application, and seamlessly pass data from one area of the value stream to the next. Attend the Texprocess Americas Symposium Advisory Council on Automated Cutting and listen to industry experts discuss the evolving cutting room and its growing importance in the textile manufacturing process.

How Industry 4.0 is Disrupting the Global Supply Chain

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 2:45pm

Jason Adams, President, Lectra North America

This session will cover how millennials are disrupting the fashion supply chain and how technology is leading the 4th Industrial Revolution. Topics to explore will include: Industry 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, How machines communicate with other machines, How machines communicate with people and track their performance, Global drivers of manufacturing automation and implementation, Robotic Sewing systems, Additive Manufacturing, and more.

Posted May 4, 2018

Source: Lectra

Starlinger: 300th Conversion Line For AD*STAR Block Bottom Valve Sacks

VIENNA, Austria — May 4, 2018 — The production of robust sacks is not only based on high-quality polypropylene fabric made from woven tapes, but also on precise sack conversion. In the case of AD*STAR block bottom valve sacks, this important process step is performed on the conversion line ad*starKON. In early 2018, the 300th line of this type was installed on the Philippines.

The Philippine-based packaging manufacturer Sakomoto International Packaging Corp. supplies the local cement industry with AD*STAR sacks made of polypropylene fabric. In Caloocan City in the Philippine district Metro Manila, Sakomoto operates numerous tape extrusion lines, circular looms as well as lines for coating, printing, and sack conversion from Austrian world market leader Starlinger.

“There is a long-standing customer relationship between Starlinger and Sakomoto,” explained Franz Steiner, who has known the customer since 2009. “Both sides value the excellent cooperation on the level of sales, service, and management.” Sakomoto produces around 500 million sacks every year – a figure that will increase even more, as the installed capacity is constantly extended to supply the growing cement market with packaging. Philippine cement plants are increasingly recognizing the numerous advantages of AD*STAR sacks over paper sacks, causing the market share of AD*STAR sacks to rise continuously. In early 2018, two sack conversion lines were commissioned at Sakomoto; notably, one of these machines is the 300th ad*starKON delivered by Starlinger. Furthermore, both machines belong to the first ones of the new generation ad*starKON HX.

Intelligent sack conversion on the ad*starKON HX

The new series ad*starKON HX features extremely precise sack conversion at an operating speed of up to 140 AD*STAR sacks per minute. This increase in output of about 40 % compared to its preceding model is mainly achieved with the feature iMOVE, which dynamically adjusts bag transportation. For the customer, this means not just higher efficiency, but also lower energy costs and reduced manpower, as a higher number of sacks is produced in the same amount of time with the same energy consumption. Apart from capacity, product quality plays an important role in sack production: This quality is perfected with the features iSHAPE and iPATCH, which ensure that each sack receives a precisely formed bottom and tailored cover and bottom patches. Other advantages of the line are the easily accessible dual stacking unit as well as the large format range for the production of sacks with a capacity of 4.5 to 100 liters. In addition, both lines at Sakomoto are equipped with the optionally available microperforation unit microSTAR+ for high air permeability and the quality management system qualiSTAR II.

Advantages in handling, storage, and transport

AD*STAR sacks are ideally suited to packaging dry bulk goods such as building materials due to their high break resistance coupled with a low deadweight. The brick-shaped sacks are extremely tight and robust, which results in enormous advantages in handling, storage, and transport. In cement filling, the excellent suitability of the sacks for use on the most modern filling lines as well as automatic palletizing is essential considering that a smooth packaging process saves time and costs. Sack quality also has a positive influence on the working conditions in cement filling plants, as the tightness of the sacks significantly reduces the creation of dust. And the environment likewise benefits from the use of AD*STAR sacks: Low breakage rates save material as well as CO2 because there is no need to replace any damaged goods or packaging – a clear advantage over sacks made of paper or recycled polypropylene.

AD*STAR® is a registered trademark. AD*STAR® sacks are produced exclusively on Starlinger machinery.

Posted May 4, 2018

Source: Starlinger & Co. Ges.m.b.H.

Campus Laundry’s Pro-Environment Practices Certified for Three More Years

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — May 4, 2018 — Campus Laundry,  a Southern California-based healthcare launderer with plants in Turlock and La Selva Beach, Calif., and Reno, Nev., has been recertified Clean Green, reflecting the company’s dedication to standards for operational efficiency and sustainability. The certification quantifies linen, uniform and facility services’ environmentally friendly performance by confirming an operation launders within TRSA-designated water and energy use thresholds; and verifies use of best management practices (BMPs) in line with the ASTM International environmental laundering standard.

Campus Laundry’s customers can be assured their reusable healthcare textiles are washed, dried and finished with processes that maximize sustainability and reduce greenhouse emissions. Clean Green certified operations demonstrate significant commitment to conservation and green operations through these BMPs:

  • Recovering heat from drained hot water and heat dispersed from the process of warming water;
  • Recapturing drained water from rinses for reuse;
  • Using environmentally friendly detergents;
  • Removing solids and liquids from wastewater;
  • Solar energy and energy-efficient lighting;
  • Recycling programs;
  • Re-routing trucks to save vehicle fuel; and
  • Spill prevention plans.

Campus Laundry earned Clean Green certification initially in 2014. The designation is valid for three years at a time. TRSA inspects laundry facilities seeking certification and approves documentation of their water and energy use and BMP deployment through production reports they submit to auditors during the inspections. TRSA’s certification management protocol includes auditor training by the association’s inspection program administrator.

Clean Green aligns with the ASTM International standard, Guide for Sustainable Laundry Practices, which recognizes key criteria for the certification as universal indicators of maximum sustainability in commercial laundry work. ASTM’s review of TRSA BMPs verified these as the most effective and practical techniques for a laundry to achieve green objectives.

TRSA members prompted development of the standard, which was vetted in the sustainability subcommittee of the ASTM Committee on Textiles. Top technical experts, scientists and environmental professionals from outside the linen, uniform and facility services industry reviewed the BMPs. ASTM is the global leader in developing and delivering voluntary consensus standards unparalleled in building consumer confidence in product and service quality.

“I applaud Campus Laundry for their ongoing sustainability efforts and maintaining the highest standards in their production and delivery operations,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “Meeting all the criteria for certification is not easy, but the company is committed to industry-leading processes and technologies.”

Posted May 4, 2018

Source: TRSA

SAHM Celebrates 40th Anniversary In United States

40-SAHM-USFOUNTAIN INN, S.C. — SAHM, a provider of winding technology, is pleased to announce its 40th anniversary in the United States. At Techtextil North America—  to be held May 22-24, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta — SAHM will celebrate with its customers and partners the successful co-operation.

“We wanted to honor those who have made our success here in the US possible — our customers and team members,” said Jimmy Cranford.

Angelika Huemer, owner of SAHM’s parent company the Starlinger Group added: “After 40 years in the USA, our commitment to this market is stronger than ever. With our recent investment in a top-of-the-line facility, our promise of unmatched service remains true as much today as it has in the past.”

Posted May 4, 2018

Source: Sahm

Daniel Link Has Been Appointed CEO Of Loepfe Brothers Ltd.

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Daniel Link (left) and Maurizio Wermelinger

WETZIKON, Switzerland — May 4, 2018 — Loepfe Brothers Ltd. has announced the appointment of Daniel Link as CEO effective May 1, 2018. Maurizio Wermelinger, the current CEO, will retire but will remain as an advisor for a limited period of time to ensure a smooth transition.

The management of Loepfe takes the opportunity to thank Wermelinger for his valuable contribution for the company. He has guided Loepfe successfully over the past 10 years, particularly during periods of difficult economic situations in the textile industry. As former production manager he focused strongly on Swiss quality in manufacturing — an approach, which has been proven to be a big success. Under his aegis, several new instruments and services have been successfully developed and integrated into the portfolio.

Link is an experienced leader in the textile industry. He holds a Master in Engineering from EPFL, Lausanne, and an MBA in General Management from the University of St. Gallen. Link held several management positions in R&D and Product Management at OC Oerlikon, before he joined Rieter Management AG in 2007 as a Senior Project Manager Corporate Planning & Development. In the last 8 years he successfully served as CEO of Bräcker AG. Loepfe is excited to welcome Daniel Link. With his well-founded skills and long-standing competences he is the ideal person to join the team and drive the next phase of growth for the company.

Posted May 4, 2018

Source: Loepfe Brothers

Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Co. Ltd. To Utilize INVISTA’s Latest P8 Technology For Fourth PTA Line

SHANGHAI — May 2, 2018 — INVISTA’s technology and licensing group, INVISTA Performance Technologies (IPT), and Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Co. Ltd. have reached an agreement to license Invista’s latest purified terephthalic acid (PTA) process technology for Hengli’s fourth PTA line. Hengli’s first three PTA lines, the first of which began operation in 2012, also utilize Invista’s technology and have a combined capacity of 6.6 million metric tons per year. The fourth line will have a design capacity of 2.5 million metric tons per year and will be installed at Changxing Island, Liaoning Province of China.

Mike Pickens, IPT president, commented, “We are honored that Hengli selected our advanced, industry-leading P8 technology for their next PTA investment. We look forward to the continuation of our close relationship with Hengli chairman, Chen Jianhua, and his very capable team.”

This is another significant milestone in the evolution of Invista’s PTA technology following 2017, which saw the successful start-up of both Oriental Petrochemical (Taiwan) Co. Ltd.’s third Invista PTA Line — capacity of 1.52 million metric tonnes per year — and the first P8 technology deployment with Jiaxing Petrochemical Co. Ltd — capacity of 2.2 million metric tonnes per year.

Invista’s latest PTA technology is available as a license package from Invista Performance Technologies.

Posted May 3, 2018

Source: Invista

Gary Spitz Joins Snow Phipps Group As Managing Director, Financial Operations

NEW YORK CITY — May 3, 2018 — Snow Phipps Group is pleased to announce that veteran CFO Gary Spitz has joined as managing director, Financial Operations. In this role, Spitz will provide senior level support to portfolio companies and their management teams aimed at improving financial performance and conduct operational due diligence of new Snow Phipps investment opportunities. This is a new position at Snow Phipps.

Ian Snow, CEO and partner, Snow Phipps Group, said: “Gary will significantly enhance our ability to work with portfolio companies to create value for our investors. I have worked with him as portfolio company CFO on two successful investments, one in our first Snow Phipps fund and the second when I was previously at Ripplewood Holdings. Gary’s expertise and insight will be invaluable in working with CFOs across our portfolio to implement best practices in finance, taxation, accounting and controls. We welcome him to the firm.”

Spitz noted: “I enjoyed working with Snow Phipps when I was CFO of FiberVisions, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join their team. I am confident that my 30+ years of experience working in private equity-backed and public companies will be an attractive resource for Snow Phipps portfolio companies. I look forward to helping the CFOs and their teams strengthen their finance and accounting functions and systems during Snow Phipps’s ownership.”

Spitz joins Snow Phipps from Coriant, a private equity-backed leading supplier of optical network equipment to telecommunications companies, cloud computing and data center operators and Web 2.0 content providers. Spitz was the CFO at Coriant where he was responsible for leading all aspects of global financial services, including accounting, treasury, audit, financial planning and analysis and risk management. Previously, Spitz was CFO of FiberVisions, a Snow Phipps-backed global manufacturer of polypropylene fibers that was “carved out” of the Hercules Chemical Co. and later sold to Indorama Ventures Ltd.  Before joining FiberVisions, he was corporate vice president and CFO of Kraton Polymers LLC, a $1 billion global manufacturer of engineered materials that was backed by Ripplewood Holdings in a spin-out from Shell Oil Co.  Earlier, Spitz held executive and CFO positions at several other companies, including Sterling Chemical Company and the Grace Davidson Division of W.R. Grace & Company.  He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan and a BA from the University of Vermont.

Posted May 3, 2018

Source: Snow Phipps Group

Under Armour And Misty Copeland Launch The Misty Copeland Signature Collection, Celebrating Strength And Style

BALTIMORE — May 3, 2018 — Today, four years into her partnership with the athletic performance brand, Under Armour and Misty Copeland launch her revolutionary Signature Collection. Co-designed with the principal ballerina, the Misty Copeland Signature Collection embodies a stylistic story of poise and power, and is rooted in performance, which is synonymous with the Under Armour brand.

The Misty Copeland Signature Collection was created with versatility in mind without compromising performance. The apparel was built on the foundation that while Misty is an athlete, she has an effortless, elevated feminine look outside of the studio where she’s able to express herself. Through hand-drawn sketches, inspiration and conversation, Misty’s vision of achieving an elegant and feminine, yet strong line came to fruition.

“Under Armour helped my vision become a reality and I’m so excited to share this collection with women everywhere. I wanted a line where we could feel fierce in the gym, and at the same time, feel confident wearing the same look out to dinner, running errands or living our everyday lives,” said Copeland. “As someone that appreciates style and fashion as much as I do, it has been a dream come true to be so intimately involved in the design process. I wanted to showcase the versatility of my own personal style, and together with Under Armour, we are bringing a beautiful collection to life.”

The Misty Copeland Signature Collection ranges from leggings and work out tanks, to bodysuits and trench coats. From the beginning, it was Misty’s priority to highlight the strength of a woman’s body in her collection, resulting in structured pieces that highlight curves while still feeling delicate. For example, she incorporated a feminine trend like lace and put it through a performance lens to make it feel modern and fresh in a bodysuit silhouette.

“We feel strongly that women should look and feel great in their clothing, and Misty’s Signature Collection truly embodies that, complete with feminine cuts and gorgeous fabrics,” said Morgan Goerke, general manager of Women’s at Under Armour. “Under Armour celebrates the power of women, and Misty is the epitome of a powerful woman with the poise, command and grace she carries with her on and off the stage. Misty’s passion for lifting women up perfectly aligns with Under Armour’s platform and the result is this beautiful, collaborative collection.”

All of the pieces from the Misty Copeland Signature Collection have the ability to stand on their own or be paired together. Classic Under Armour cuts and technology are incorporated into each piece, making them durable, innovative and flattering. The collection uses UA Breathelux fabric, which is wicking with a silky smooth, lightweight finish, and several pieces have a perforated lace pattern for additional ventilation and subtle style. The collection pieces range from $60 – $550 and include unique items such as the Misty Copeland Signature trench coat, a leather bomber jacket, a dress with a detachable bodysuit, a matching lace crop top and legging set, and more.

Posted May 3, 2018

Source: Under Armour Inc.

Gerber’s AccuMark® 3D Platform Supports The Development Cycle From Creative Design To eCommerce

TOLLAND, CONN. — May 3, 2018 — Three-dimensional design has been a buzz phrase in the fashion industry for years but hasn’t shown its impact until now. “The pace of changing consumer trends has completely disrupted the traditional fashion development cycle,” said Mary McFadden, executive director of CAD, Gerber Technology. “Converting data into speed and reducing the time associated with physical processes can now be realized with AccuMark 3D and its ability to streamline product development to decrease time to market.”

AccuMark 3D offers an end-to-end solution from creative design to technical pattern design throughout product and merchandising management. It delivers distinct value to each step from concept to consumer.

Creative Teams – Leveraging AccuMark 3D, add-on tools such as Blender, or partners such as Virtuality.Fashion, creative designers can see 3D prototypes to verify and validate design ideas with photorealistic imagery to decide which designs will proceed into technical design. They can also use highly photorealistic renderings for merchandising or marketing purposes.

Pattern Makers, Technical Designers and Production Teams – see the 3D image and the 2D patterns to ensure the garment can be made technically correct and passed through to production for a seamless workflow. With the integration of the Avametric fabric simulation engine, teams can see the most realistic representation of fabric thickness and draping on the market. AccuMark 3D also has a new library of avatars that includes extended sizes for women up to U.S. size 24 and men up to U.S. size 58.

“Just having pretty 3D images that stand alone does not support the agile supply chain we need,” said Ingrid Heijnen, manager of atelier at G-Star Raw.  “We want to reduce our physical samples. AccuMark gives us the possibility to virtually simulate our garments while ensuring these simulations can be made in real production through seamless integration of 2D patterns with the 3D simulations. We chose AccuMark because we have a shared vision of innovation on how 3D will transform processes in our industry.”

Merchandising Teams – can display garments online with their e-Commerce sites. Through Gerber’s partnership with Avametric, they can utilize virtual try on leading to measurably higher shopper conversion rates. 3D simulations can now also be represented in augmented reality via the Avametric app, which supports both a more interactive design process and also empowers end consumers to experience fashion in their personal environment.

“Enabling the entire supply chain to see a garment in 3D as it is created fuels the creative process and solves the need for multiple samples, helping companies to reduce costs and environmental impact,” continued McFadden. “AccuMark 3D is the critical element in helping each step in product development, from idea to reality, come to life digitally.”

AccuMark 3D is part of the AccuMark Platform which includes a family of products designed to help companies unleash creative vision and grow their businesses successfully in today’s on-demand world. The AccuMark Platform is the industry leading software system for intelligent pattern design, grading, marker making and production planning. It helps increase productivity and accelerate time to market.

Sign up to be part of our new Gerber Technology Online Community. Connect with our experts and other users for answers to your questions and to provide your input into our future product development.

Posted May 3, 2018

Source: Gerber Technology

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