Datacolor Establishes A Sales and Support Company In Vietnam

LUCERNE, Switzerland — January 17, 2018 — Datacolor strengthens its global direct Sales and Support organization in the fast-growing Asian region with the opening of a new office, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This is Datacolor’s fourteenth branch office worldwide for color management solutions.

“This is a further step in the implementation of our strategy in the world’s most important textile, paint and coating markets, providing customers directly with our highly accurate color management solutions”, says Patrice Jaunasse, Vice President Sales and Support of Datacolor. “Direct contact with our customers is key for us in order to provide effective support.”

The new office will be located: Datacolor Vietnam, Saigon Tower, 29 Le Duan Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Posted January 17, 2018

Source: Datacolor

Ascend Performance Materials Announces Price Increase for Nylon 6,6 Polymers, Compounds And Fibers

HOUSTON — January 17, 2018 — Ascend Performance Materials announced today a price increase for its nylon 6,6 polymers, compounds and fibers due to escalating raw material costs.

The price increase takes effect Feb. 1, 2018.

Customers should contact their local sales representative for additional information.

 

Posted January 17, 2018

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

Vaughn To Be Named Genesco Chief Operating Officer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — January 17, 2018 — Genesco Inc. announced today that Mimi Eckel Vaughn, currently the Company’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, is to be named chief operating officer of the Company once her successor as chief financial officer is appointed.  The Company has launched a search for a new chief financial officer.

Vaughn, a 14-year veteran of the Company, joined Genesco as vice president – strategy and business development in 2003, was promoted to senior vice president – strategy and business development in 2006, and was named senior vice president – strategy and shared services in 2009.  In this role, she was responsible for strategy development for the Company and for growth initiatives and acquisitions.  She was also responsible for shared services, including information technology, corporate logistics and human resources.  She assumed her current position in February 2015.

Prior to joining the Company, Vaughn was executive vice president of business development and marketing and acting chief financial officer for Link2Gov Corporation in Nashville.  From 1993 to 1999, she was a consultant at McKinsey & Company, based in Atlanta.  During her tenure at McKinsey, Vaughn advised senior executives and board members, specializing in the consumer and retail sectors.  Before joining McKinsey, Vaughn held corporate finance positions at Goldman Sachs & Co., Wasserstein Perella & Co., and Drexel Burnham Lambert.

Genesco Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Dennis said, “Mimi Vaughn has brought a compelling mix of intelligence, vision, and tenacity to successive roles at Genesco.  First as head of corporate strategy and shared services and more recently as CFO, she has gained a deep understanding of all Genesco’s businesses and of the markets in which we operate.  Mimi has been a key contributor in the growth and expansion of our Company during her tenure with Genesco.  Her strategic insight and financial acumen in combination with her enthusiasm for Genesco’s position and prospects make her ideally suited for a broader role in the Company’s leadership.  I look forward to working with her in her new role as soon as her successor as CFO is in place.”

Posted January 17, 2018

Source: Genesco Inc.

MISSION Unveils First Yoga Accessory Collection

NEW YORK — January 17, 2018 — MISSION®, the leading performance accessories brand, with a singular focus on temperature controlling technologies, announces a new line of accessories inspired and designed for yoga, Pilates and barre enthusiasts. The new MISSION VaporActive™ Yoga collection uniquely leverages MISSION’s innovative fabric technologies to meet the needs of enthusiasts at every level.

The new collection was born from extensive consumer research in the fast-growing yoga category. The MISSION team used big data analytics to mine hundreds of thousands of conversations among yoga enthusiasts, as well as discoveries from extensive focus groups and interviews with yogis around the US to validate the findings. The research uncovered that current yoga accessories miss the mark in providing a comprehensive performance solution that includes drying, comfort and non-slip features. The new MISSION collection aims to provide fitness enthusiasts with an assortment that meets their needs.

The MISSION VaporActive Yoga accessory collection includes mat towels, ultra-drying hand towels, headbands and grip socks. Innovation is embedded throughout the collection and each item features MISSION’s VaporActive technology that provides advanced dry rates and odor control which is permanent, so it will never wash out. The MISSION Yoga Mat Towel features framed corners to fit securely over a mat, maintaining towel placement through all movements and positions. The MISSION Yoga Hand Towels feature a thermographic print that reveals itself when wet. The MISSION Crossover Headband is snag-free and secure fit, to keep hair in place. To address the importance of footing, MISSION No-Slip Grip Yoga Socks provide superior traction on any surface.

“MISSION is dedicated to creating smart solutions for active consumers at all levels,” said Scott Birnbaum, CMO of MISSION. “Our team actively listens to feedback from our customers and we continually hear requests to bring our temperature innovations into yoga. We studied the market and saw that consumers aren’t satisfied, and in many cases, feel that current accessories impede their progress. The MISSION VaporActive Yoga collection will change that to enhance comfort and performance for fitness enthusiasts everywhere and ultimately, raise the bar in yoga accessories.”

The new collection is also suitable for yoga, barre and Pilates, whether practiced at home or in a studio setting.   The MISSION VaporActive Yoga collection is now available via Amazon, Target, and MISSION.com with prices ranging from $12.99 to $34.99.

Posted January 17, 2018

Source: MISSION

Menswear Veteran Ken Hoffman Named New Chairman Of Hardwick Clothes, America’s Oldest Made In America Tailored Clothing Company

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — January 17, 2018 —  Hardwick Clothes, America’s oldest Made in USA tailored clothing maker, has named Ken Hoffman, former CEO of Hart Schaffner Marx, as their new Chairman. The move reunites Hoffman and Hardwick CEO Bruce Bellusci, who spent the better part of three decades together building Hart Schaffner Marx’s market presence.

“Ken’s presence and reputation within this industry are without parallel. His insight, instincts, and leadership will help Hardwick accelerate along the course we set four years ago, to increase our share of the growing tailored clothing market in a meaningful, sustainable way,” lauds Bellusci.

Hoffman takes over the position from Hardwick’s owner, W. Allan Jones, who has presided over the company’s rebuild and rebirth since purchasing the beloved hometown brand out of bankruptcy in 2014. “First order of business was always saving an American icon, and the American jobs that went along with it: focusing locally, and building outward,” notes Jones. “From there, we set out to revamp the design, engineering, and manufacturing processes, to elevate the look and feel of the product, and create garments that could rival the finest Europe has to offer. And remain 100% American Made – all of which we have done.”

The 137 year old purveyor of impeccably crafted, American Made blazers, sport coats, suits, and dress pants continues to post strong annual sales growth, with a primary focus on building the business with leading independent menswear shops and select department store partners. The naming of Hoffman as Chairman signifies the next phase in this growth, and cements Hardwick’s transition from institutional clothing manufacturer to maker of world class, stylish tailored garments both classic and contemporary.

Coming off of record-setting fall/holiday sales, which saw Hardwick more than double its advance seasonal business, along with a re-launch of the company’s brand and website (hardwick.com) in October, the heritage Made in USA clothier is poised to take advantage of both a broadened product offering and strengthened relationships with the most trusted retailers in tailored clothing.

These relationships, Hoffman notes, are what will help bring Hardwick’s craft-driven approach to a right and ready customer, and are the key to delivering measured, meaningful, sustainable growth in this segment: “The market for tailored clothing has grown significantly in the Social Media age, with an ever evolving and expanding customer base entering the market for the first time,” notes Hoffman.

“At the core of this market is a discerning, thoughtful, stylish customer who cares a great deal about materials and make in all facets of his life, from food to furniture, spirits to suits,” Bellusci continues. “Our retail partners share in this focused, meaningful, detail-driven approach, and have built their businesses on it for generations on end. There is no better way to attract these new, younger customers, and no better showcase for Hardwick’s impeccable product, than through the professionals in these expert, high-touch environments.”

“The stage is set for us. And we’re dressing the part.”

Posted January 17, 2018

Source: Hardwick Clothes

Rockline Industries Releases Sustainability Report, Announces Progress Toward Environmental Goals for 2020

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — January 17, 2018 — Rockline Industries, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of coffee filters, baking cups and consumer, medical and commercial wet wipes, today released its ninth annual Environmental Sustainability Report, demonstrating its long-term commitment to offering its customers the highest quality product from the most sustainable business practices. The new report outlines the company’s 2017 performance relative to its environmental sustainability goals for 2020.

The report shares specific progress in Rockline’s focus areas, which include: energy, GHG emissions, water, filters solid waste, wipes solid waste, landfill diversion rate and transportation.

Key accomplishments in fiscal year 2017 included reducing energy emissions by 2 percent, reducing solid waste associated with its coffee filter and baking cup manufacturing process by 2 percent, and reducing its transportation footprint by 19 percent.

“We have come a long way since we began our sustainable journey in 2008 and are inspired and working hard to achieve our 2020 goals, with a particular focus in 2018 in wastewater, solid waste and landfill diversion,” said Randy Rudolph, president of Rockline Industries.

Says Rudolph, “We also recognize our responsibility related to the global issue of deforestation. Since Rockline is a converter of products that contain materials derived from trees, it’s important that we work to ensure that our products don’t contribute to this issue. Therefore, we have decided to add this as a new aspiration as part of our sustainability program. Our next step is to develop specific goals and measures which we will communicate.”

Posted January 17, 2018

Source: Rockline Industries

SOURCING At MAGIC To Focus On Automation & The Micro Factory

LAS VEGAS — January 17, 2018 —This February in Las Vegas, SOURCING at MAGIC will focus on the most important topic for 2018 – the digitalization of manufacturing.   It’s a game-changer, and its here!  Digital Apparel Micro Factories, which can create apparel on demand and in extremely short periods of time, gives designers and producers powerful “concept-to-creation” capabilities. In five steps you can go from design to product – CAD/Design to printing to cutting to sewing.

“Automation will ultimately change where and how all apparel is produced – we are at a tipping point in terms of the technology necessary to move this forward, said Christopher Griffin, President, Sourcing at MAGIC. “SOURCING at MAGIC felt it was a very compelling focus category that all buyers, brands and factories are interested in and are seeking guidance.”

The Process:

  • Create & prepare a garment prototype using 3D renderings
  • Convert designs into printing data & transfer to digital printer
  • Pick fabric using color management software & you are now ready to digitally print
  • Send design to “heat press” which transfers the design directly onto the fabric
  • Automated cutters the cut the patterns (sewbots)

SOURCING at MAGIC will let you experience the technology that will move your business into the future. Sourcing will host a micro-factory on the show floor, featuring live demonstrations of apparel production (the micro factory will produce tee-shirts onsite!).  The micro-factory will consist of machinery from EFI, Optitex, EFI Reggiani, Klieverik, Zund , Eton System, along with robots and sewing from Henderson. Several specialists will lead panels informing audiences on functionalities and the benefits behind automated technology.

SOURCING at MAGIC will host show wide installations, seminars and events:

FEATURED AUTOMATED TECHNOLOGY:

Pattern Making Software | “Sew-bot” Machines | Auto-Drape Machines | Hot-press Printer | New Digital Printers for Cotton

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPERS:

Eton Systems  | EFI | Optitex | Reggiani | Zund | Henderson Sewing Machine Co, Inc.

ON-SITE SEMINARS:

SMART FACTORIES: THE FUTURE IS HERE

  • Digitalization of manufacturing is a fashion game changer linking the entire supply chain and no longer leaving the manufacturing in the “valley of analogue.” In order to meet these new challenges, manufacturers, designers, brands and retailers must adapt the new world of tech.
  • Speakers include Katherine Stein, Softlines SGS North America Inc. and Joachim Hensch, HUGO BOSS/ SGS

MOVING INTO THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING FASHION: MICRO FACTORIES, FINISHING, ROBOTS and CUSTOMIZATION

  • As fashion production changes at rapid pace, response to feedback and integration into flexible and lean manufacturing systems is imperative. Minimalizing the steps in the production process, the handling of garments along the supply chain including cutting and processing is a must for mass to customized production.
  • We will discuss the future of robotic fashion factories.
  • Speakers include Will Duncan, Executive Director, S.E.A.M.S., Frank Henderson, CEO, HENDERSON SEWING, Alex Vega, President ETON SYSTEMS INC, John Cote | North American Sales Manager, ZUND AMERICA INC.

DIGITIZATION OF SOURCING and AGILITY IN A VOLATILE WORLD

  • Drawing on a recently released whitepaper from MCKINSEY & COMPANY, we will explore the importance of moving into the digitization of the supply chain for fashion products especially in today’s global world where technical, political and industry volatility reign.
  • SPEAKERS: Althea Peng, Partner at McKinsey & Company | Advisor to Apparel Retail and Consumer Goods Companies  and Chris Callileri, Chief Supply Chain Officer, TORY BURCH

Posted January 17, 2018

Source: SOURCING At MAGIC

Steven Land Fashions Goes Green — Lenny Green Signed as Spokesperson

NEW YORK — January 17, 2018 — Steven Land, the men’s fashion brand, signs the legendary “Quiet Storm” host Lenny Green. Green, a pioneer and award-winning nationally syndicated radio broadcaster for WBLS, has been in radio for over 2 decades.  Over that time, he has become a trusted voice for his listeners and developed a reputation for being a “Love Doctor” by offering relationship advice and tackling tough issues.  Being a native New Yorker, fashion has always been a part of his DNA.  This partnership was meant to be, as Green was already a fan of Steven Land.  Lenny Green states, “This was an exciting opportunity for me.  I have many shirts and ties from Steven Land and now I get to represent the brand from head to toe.”

The Steven Land Brand is known for its cutting-edge style and innovation. They were responsible for creating the “Big Knot” tie and have kept the dress up style in fashion.  This is the first formal endorsement deal for Steven Land and they believe it will translate into greater sales and awareness.  The partnership includes advertising, promotion, social media and public appearances.  “These relationships always work better when they are organic, real and mutually beneficial.  We believe we have all the ingredients for success and can make an immediate impact; Lenny is our customer,” says Steven Landman.

The Steven Land line which has been mostly known for its fabulous shirts and ties has expanded its offering to include suits, shoes, socks, hats and watches.  The pop-up concept store in Harlem is open 7 days a week from 10-8pm, complete with an in-store stylist and tailoring services.  You can also find the entire line at www.stevenland.com.

Steven Landman came to America in 1986 from Israel and began selling ties for his brother at New York City flea markets. The marketplace was a haven for immigrants. It was a cornucopia of interesting individuals who brought with them their own unique cultures, backgrounds and styles. Landman interacted with them on a daily basis and developed an affinity for what the public liked regardless of gender, race or color. When Landman’s brother opened a New York haberdashery called “Tie One,” Landman became a buyer and a few years later he launched Steven Land.

Posted January 17, 2018

Source: Steven Land

Teijin To Participate In Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2018

TOKYO, Japan — January 17, 2018 — Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced today that it will participate in Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2018, a leading international sports trade fair to be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, U.S.A. from January 25 to 28.

Teijin Frontier’s booth (stand: MR208) will showcase products that meet increasing demands for high-performance sportswear that offers comfort, daily-use wear and a combination of function and fashion. The stand will also promote Teijin Frontier’s　THINK ECO™ initiative for environmentally friendly solutions, such as reducing the use of hazardous chemicals.

Highlights of the exhibit will include the following:

  • New knitting material laminated with breathable film is thin, lightweight and compact as well as stretchable, form-stable and moisture-permeable. Its glossy, translucent appearance and smooth texture drape beautifully.
  • DELTAPEAK® next-generation fabric achieves a high-level integration of physical properties, functionality and quality. Along with softness, durability and elasticity, it also offers ultraviolet protection and anti-transparency, as well as snag resistance due to its dense, flat-knit surface. A newly developed DELTAPEAK® sweat–suit fabric, bulky, lightweight and extra-soft owing to its 4-dimensional structure, will also be exhibited.
  • Octa® has a unique, highly modified cross-section with eight projections aligned in a radial pattern around a hollow fiber. Notable advantages include rapid wicking and drying, and useful bulkiness. Octa® Neo is a multilayer fiber that combines Octa® fiber with various chemical and natural staple fibers.
  • SOLOTEX® polytrimethylene terephthalate fiber is a highly soft, stretchable, shape-retaining and durable material that is partially bio-derived.

The booth will also present Teijin Frontier’s initiatives to protect the human rights of its technical interns from overseas, in keeping with international trends.

By participating in the show, Teijin Frontier is looking forward to developing new customers and increasing its brand recognition in the North American market.

Posted January 16, 2018

Source: Teijin Group

Kornit Digital Launches New HD Printing Technology For The Avalanche Series

ROSH-HA’AYIN, Israel — January 16, 2018 — Kornit Digital, a global supplier of digital textile printing innovation, has announced the introduction of a new HD printing technology for its Avalanche platform of direct-to-garment printing systems.

The Avalanche HD6, the successor of the Avalanche Hexa, is equipped with Kornit’s HD print engine and NeoPigmentTM Rapid ink, which leads to significant reductions in ink consumption – and therefore cost per print – in comparison to the company’s existing Avalanche systems. The HD6 will reduce the ink consumption by up to 30% compared to the current “R-Series” version and up to 46% compared to the previous Non R-Series versions of the Avalanche Hexa. In addition, Kornit is launching an HD version of the Avalanche 1000 which will be called Avalanche HDK. The company also announced that existing Kornit customers now have an upgrade path for their Avalanche Hexa and Avalanche 1000 systems.

The new systems are the result of Kornit’s experience gained from 15 years of direct-to-garment printing innovation and a very large installed base of systems. The new cost per print levels make the new HD systems an attractive choice for screen printers for print runs between one and 500 copies. The new systems are running with 4l bulk ink containers of Kornit’s NeoPigmentTM Rapid ink. This ink, which has been specifically developed for Kornit’s HD technology, offers an improved gamut for spot and brand color matching, increased opacity and saturation of the white ink, as well as improved hand feel – an important requirement by screen printers. The print quality is further enhanced by ColorGATE’s Professional RIP solution, adding advanced color management and screening capabilities, improved white base creation and pre-defined color libraries for ultimate color matching.

Both the HD print engine and the NeoPigment Rapid ink are used in Kornit’s Vulcan system and have been field proven in a number of installations over the past year.

Omer Kulka, Kornit Digital’s Vice President of Marketing and Product Strategy, comments, “Today’s market trends put traditional screen printing service providers under pressure given increased demand for short run production with frequent inventory cycles, coupled with the online and direct-to-customer business models, the demand for personalized garments, and demand for shorter delivery times. Added to these trends is the current retail meltdown which particularly impacts fashion and apparel outlets. Kornit’s HD technology, based on our 15 years of digital textile printing experience, provides an excellent and profitable alternative for print runs of one to 500 pieces with quick turnaround times.”

Kornit’s Avalanche platform represents the high productivity segment of Kornit’s industrial direct-to-garment printing product family, providing customers with a multitude of system options for different application requirements. The Kornit Avalanche HD6 includes six color channels (CMYK, Red, Green) plus white, for a wider gamut and improved spot color matching. Users can easily reproduce the true colors of licensed sports teams and accurately match corporate logos with fiery reds, warm yellows, deep blues and greens, vivid purples and many more.

Designed for the mass production of garments, Kornit’s Avalanche HD6 includes a patented architecture of dual bridge and dual pallet, designed to achieve optimal performance in an industrial production environment, and is a very robust platform designed for heavy duty use. The system operates at high speeds and provides excellent print quality.

The Avalanche HD6 is available for delivery during the first quarter of 2018 to be followed by the Avalanche HDK during the second quarter. Previous versions of the Avalanche Hexa and Avalanche 1000, with or without ink recirculation technology, are field upgradeable to the new HD versions and that way can benefit from the advantages of the NeoPigmentTM Rapid technology.

The new Avalanche HD6 can be seen in live demonstrations at Kornit Digital’s booth at the ISS Long Beach show, taking place January 19-21, as well as the TecStyle Visions show in Stuttgart, Germany, taking place February 15-17.

Kornit’s state of the art NeoPigment™ meets the highest environmental regulations, including Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and GOTS V5 pre-approval. Suitable for printing on multiple fabric types, its versatility is unmatched. NeoPigment™ prints have an excellent hand feel, a wide gamut of bright and intense colors, as well as long-term durability and wash-fastness.

Posted January 16, 2018

Source: Kornit Digital

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