Freudenberg Strengthens Floor Mat Business

WEINHEIM, Germany — February 7, 2018 — Freudenberg is further expanding its car floor mat business. In Germany, the Japan Vilene Co. — a Freudenberg Business Group — has signed an agreement to acquire Hanns Glass GmbH & Co. KG. The company is a leading global automotive supplier of car floor mats with a strong European presence and a portfolio complementary to VIAM, one of Japan Vilene’s core businesses with operations in Asia and North America. In 2016, the company generated about 31 million euros in sales and has some 260 employees. The transaction is conditional upon approval from the German Federal Cartel Office and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of this year.

“With the acquisition of the Hanns Glass Group, the VIAM Group will gain access to the European automotive market and, in the future, will be able to supply European carmakers from local production sites,” said Freudenberg Group CEO, Dr. Mohsen Sohi.

The Hanns Glass Group is headquartered in Grafing, near Munich, and has production sites in Paderborn and Meuselwitz, Germany, and Cheb, Czech Republic. These sites will serve as the VIAM Group’s European base.

Posted February 7, 2018

Source: Freudenberg

Nano-Care Deutschland AG Develops a Highly Sophisticated Impregnation For Textiles To Replace C8 Fluorocarbon Technologies

SAARWELLINGEN, Germany — February 7, 2018 — Nano-Care Deutschland AG, a mid-sized company based in Saarwellingen, will offer a coating system for water and oil repellency that aims to revolutionize textile finishing. “Removal of C8 fluorocarbon technology, which will be banned due to its emissions of PFOS and PFOA, leaves a significant performance gap in the market,” says Oliver Sonntag, Nano-Care Director. “The great challenge for us has been to retain existing high standards of oil repellency — whilst eliminating long-chain fluorination. We have solved this problem by creating a special silicon dioxide backbone.”

The result — Nanoflex F-Bond, marketed under the umbrella brand INTELLIGENT HYBRIDS — is based on liquid concentrates and is applied using common industrial dipping methods. For many years there has been strong pressure for innovation in the textile finishing sector to meet increasing regulation and ecological demands. As a spin-off from the Leibniz Institute for New Materials (INM), Nano-Care Deutschland sees a market potential amounting to the hundreds of millions Euros. “Our particular focus is on military, work-wear and health sectors which have to satisfy especially high performance requirements and currently have only temporary permission to use C8 technologies. Their elimination — particularly outside the European Union — is an important step towards achieving ‘ecological sustainability’ in the textile industry.”

Nano-Care Deutschland has been developing innovative coatings for textiles and other surfaces since its founding in the year 2000. On reorganizing its corporate structure at the beginning of 2018, the new Textile Effects’ department will develop further specialization in the sector. Specifically the company partners private label clients, be they manufacturers of surface coatings, distributors of chemical products or users of high-tech surface finishes. Currently, companies and consumers in more than 65 countries benefit from their multi-functional performance advantages.

Posted February 7, 2018

Source: Nano-Care Deutschland AG

New Cut Resistant Clothing Brand CutPRO® Offering Advanced Protection To The Glass And Metal Industry

KNARESBOROUGH, England — February 7, 2018 — PPSS Group has teamed up with one of the UK’s leading universities in order to create and supply the ultimate bespoke cut-resistant garment designs, taking durability and quality to a completely new level.

CutPRO® cut resistant clothing has been specially created for those working in the glass and metal production and processing industries where quality and long-lasting protection for workers is paramount for both employers and employees alike.

CutPRO will effectively help reduce the risk of serious cuts and injuries.

PPSS Group is an internationally operating firm specialized in the design, manufacturing and supply of high performance body armor, slash and bite resistant clothing, and now CutPRO.

PPSS Group CEO Robert Kaiser said: “CutPRO is the result of extensive research and contribution from health and safety professionals of leading flat glass and sheet metal processing companies from around the world. It is also worth pointing out all garments are being produced here in the European Union.

“All cut resistant garments are made from UK produced Cut-Tex PRO, a globally respected, ultra-high performance, light, durable and easy to wear fabric that is in excess of 5 times more cut resistant than Kevlar® products rated level 3 at 5N.”

Robert Kaiser added: “We are really excited about CutPRO. It is a new brand of high performance cut resistant clothing. In terms of performance it really doesn’t get any better than this.”

CutPRO offers ANSI/ISEA 2016 Blade Cut Resistance Level A5 and the highest levels of cut, abrasion, puncture and tear resistance possible (according to EN 388 – Protection Against Mechanical Risks).

All garments are individually packed and of course fully CE marked (Cat II PPE).

CutPRO Cut Resistant Clothing is specialised in the design and production of bespoke cut resistant garments, tailored to suit the operational needs of international clients and customers.

Posted February 7, 2018

Source: PPSS Group

Louisiana’s Loop Linen Certified For Food Service Laundering

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — February 6, 2018 — Loop Linen has earned the Hygienically Clean Food Service designation, reflecting their commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing. Loop Linen is a fourth-generation family-owned linen and uniform service company located in New Orleans suburb of Westwego.

The certification confirms the laundry’s dedication to compliance and processing linens and garments using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, the focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation of critical control points (CCPs) that minimize risk. The independent, third-party inspection must confirm essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected;
  • Managers understand legal requirements;
  • OSHA-compliant; and
  • Physical plant operates effectively.

In addition, Loop Linen’s facility passed three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean garments and linens and diminished presence of harmful bacteria. To maintain their certification, laundry plants must pass quarterly testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for full- and limited-service restaurants and other food service operations.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) practices are examined in the Hygienically Clean Food Safety inspection process, evaluating the plant’s techniques for:

  • Conducting hazard analysis
  • Determining CCPs, monitoring their control, correcting them if not under control
  • Validating and verifying HACCP system effectiveness
  • Documenting and record-keeping to show ongoing conformance

Inspections also evaluate practices relevant to handling and processing textile products used in food manufacturing/processing establishments for adherence to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) directives. Introduced in January 2016, Hygienically Clean Food Service brought to linen and uniform service laundering in North America the international cleanliness standards used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

“Congratulations to Loop Linen on their certification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their dedication to building their customers’ confidence that their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted February 6, 2018

Source: TRSA

lululemon athletica inc. CEO Laurent Potdevin Resigns

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — February 5, 2018 — lululemon athletica inc., the healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company, today announced that Laurent Potdevin has resigned as CEO and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. lululemon expects all employees to exemplify the highest levels of integrity and respect for one another, and Potdevin fell short of these standards of conduct. The Board of Directors has immediately begun a search process for a proven and highly-experienced global CEO.

“While this was a difficult and considered decision, the Board thanks Laurent for his work in strengthening the company and positioning it for the future,” said Glenn Murphy, executive chairman of the Board. “Culture is at the core of lululemon, and it is the responsibility of leaders to set the right tone in our organization. Protecting the organization’s culture is one of the Board’s most important duties.”

In his newly expanded role as Executive Chairman, Murphy will focus on achieving long-term, sustainable results for all stakeholders. Three of lululemon’s senior leaders are being elevated and will take on additional responsibilities, reporting to Murphy: Celeste Burgoyne, executive vice president, Americas, will oversee all channel and brand-facing aspects of the global business, including stores and e-commerce, as well as brand marketing; Stuart Haselden, COO, will have responsibility for all operations related to finance, supply chain, people, and technology; and Sun Choe, senior vice president of Merchandising, will guide all aspects of product development, design, innovation, and merchandising.

Murphy added: “The Board is entirely confident that Celeste, Stuart and Sun — three leaders deeply tied to the recent momentum in the business — can continue to execute on lululemon’s growth strategy and drive global performance. Based upon their contributions to the recent expansion of the business, their history of collaboration with one another and their strong support across the lululemon organization, we believe this trio of leaders will take lululemon from strength to strength.”

Today, lululemon also reaffirmed its updated guidance provided on January 8, 2018, that reflects the ongoing momentum of the business. In addition, the company’s growth strategies remain on track to achieve $4 billion in revenue in 2020. The company’s continued success in the market it created is rooted in its strong connection to its guests and vertically integrated business model; embodiment of the active, mindful lifestyle; and category-disrupting product innovation that blends fashion and function.

Biographies

Glenn Murphy

Executive Chairman of the company, and Chairman of the Board

Glenn Murphy has taken an active role in the strategic direction of the company since joining the Board in 2017. He has more than 30 years of success leading retail organizations to grow and succeed. He is the founder and CEO of FIS Holdings, a consumer-focused investment firm deploying a combination of operating guidance and capital flexibility. From 2007 to 2014, Mr. Murphy served as Chairman and CEO at Gap Inc. during a period of global growth and improved financial performance. Previously, Mr. Murphy served as Chairman and CEO of Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation and held senior leadership roles at Loblaw Companies.

Celeste Burgoyne

Executive Vice President, Americas

Celeste Burgoyne, Executive Vice President, Americas, will continue to oversee all channel and customer-facing aspects of the North American business, including stores and e-commerce, and will now add oversight of the company’s international regions, as well as brand marketing. Burgoyne joined lululemon in 2006 to lead the U.S. expansion and has since held a series of roles of expanding responsibility, including Senior Vice President, Retail, North America where she was responsible for overseeing all Canadian and U.S. retail. Celeste started her career with Abercrombie & Fitch, where she held various leadership positions during her 10 years with the company.

Stuart Haselden

COO and CFO

Stuart Haselden, COO, will continue to oversee all operations related to finance, supply chain, legal and technology, and will now add oversight of our strategic planning and people & culture functions. Stuart joined lululemon as CFO in 2015. Prior to joining lululemon, his career spans 15 years of executive leadership at global apparel retailers, including Saks Incorporated and J. Crew Group, Inc., where he most recently served as Chief Financial Officer.

Sun Choe

Senior Vice President of Merchandising

Sun Choe, Senior Vice President of Merchandising, will continue to oversee merchandising and will now add all aspects of product design, innovation and development to her portfolio. She joined the company in 2016 as Chief Global Product Merchant with extensive experience in senior leadership roles at well-known brands, including Madewell, West Elm and Urban Outfitters.

Posted February 6, 2018

Source: lululemon athletica inc.

Epson Launches New Digital Fabric Printing Microsite For Fashion Designers

NEW YORK CITY — February 6, 2018 — Today at its annual Digital Couture Project fashion and technology showcase, Epson America introduced a new microsite — “Epson Brings Technology & Fashion Together” — dedicated to connecting digital fabric printing technology and solutions to fashion designers and entrepreneurs. The new site provides fashion designers with an informative digital fabric printing destination, offering solution-based guidance for a range of digital fabric printing applications including, dye-sublimation, direct-to-garment, and direct-to-fabric printing on a variety of fabrics. The “Epson Brings Technology & Fashion Together” microsite also connects fashion designers directly to digital fabric printers to help advance the integration of digital fabric printing technology in today’s design workflows.

“Digital printing technology has changed every industry it’s touched, and now it’s revolutionizing the fashion industry by offering fashion designers amazing new ways to produce their designs on a range of fabrics,” said Mark Radogna, Strategic Marketing, Epson America Inc. “The digital fabric printing market is evolving quickly, and as the leader in this innovative new product segment, Epson is taking the lead to help educate fashion designers about the benefits of this emerging technology.”

For fashion designers, Epson digital fabric printing technology provides many benefits over traditional methods of printing fabrics for fashion design.

  • Brilliant Image Quality — Printing fabrics digitally produces high quality prints with virtually unlimited color and design options.
  • Reliable Performance — In most cases, a digital textile printer can print designs on the same fabrics that designers typically screen print to in as little as seven working days, compared to weeks or even months.
  • Design Without Limits — When printing fabrics digitally, design choices are virtually unlimited – nearly anything that can be designed on a computer can be printed onto fabrics.
  • Print on Virtually Any Fabric Type — Epson has a digital fabric printing solution for virtually any fabric type – from polyesters and blends to natural fibers such as silks, cotton, linen, wool, and rayon.
  • Better for the Environment — Digital fabric printing provides significant reductions in both water and electricity consumption when compared to traditional methods of fabric printing. For many fabric printers, digital fabric printing can reduce water use by up to 90 percent and electrical usage by up to 30 percent.
  • Affordable, Scalable Solution – Digital fabric printing offers an excellent performance-to-price ratio with reliable productivity to meet your business needs.

The “Epson Brings Technology & Fashion Together” website is available at epson.com/fashion.

Posted February 6, 2018

Source: Epson America

Fashion Trends Get New Shades: Archroma Brings To Première Vision Its Eco-Oriented Approach With Special Focus On Color Atlas, Reference For The SS19 Inspirations By MintModa 

REINACH, Switzerland — February 6, 2018 — Archroma will showcase the latest in its advanced color-management solutions at Première Vision Paris, Hall 6 Booth 6U2. The Color Atlas system will also be featured in MintModa’s SS19 seasonal inspirations, presented on February 14, 2018, at Hall 5, Room 504, at 3pm and 4pm.

Color Atlas: a game-changing system for fashion design

How many shades can creativity have? The Color Atlas by Archroma®, through no less than 4,320 hues and color swatches, truly gives shape to any imagination. This is Archroma Color Management’s groundbreaking platform specially devised to address the needs of designers, brands, retailers, and manufacturers, enhancing creative possibilities for the industry as well as manageability and time to market through key complementary tools:

  • The Color Atlas Library is the six-volume physical reference to the 4,320 color swatches and cotton poplin samples, secured yet easily removable and absolutely intuitive to be browsed thanks to the accordion-fold design of the catalogues. A compact edition of the Color Atlas is also available, including the very same color variety while being slimmed down from six to two volumes for increased portability.
  • Color Atlas Online is the mobile-friendly designer’s companion to find the perfect color matching while on-the-go or in the office. Through this feature, it’s possible to capture an inspiring image using a smartphone and immediately identify the closest Color Atlas shade palette, with the possibility to purchase a color sample instantly. A new patent-pending technology powered by NFC, exclusively introduced by Archroma, also adds swatch-specific information to each Engineered Color Standard, giving retailers, brands, and mills instant access to dye recipes and more color information than ever. The online system also allows to create personal special collections of colors or products that can also be shared, both internally and with suppliers.

The colors of SS19 trends by MintModa, in collaboration with Archroma

During Première Vision, SS19 seasonal inspirations by MintModa will also highlight the main trends for the new collections, with color ranges referenced using Color Atlas by Archroma.

On February 14, both at 3pm and 4pm at Hall 5, Room 504, Sharon Graubard (Founder/Creative Director of MintModa) will introduce a highly visual and emotive presentation that captures the zeitgeist with four compelling SS19 color and style narratives. Each design story is told with evocative, style-centric imagery from global runway and street, consumer profiles, beauty and wellness, art, architecture, and other culturally impactful touchpoints. This presentation identifies emerging influences relevant to all design industries.

A limited-edition MintModa x Archroma SS19 color card will be distributed to all attendees.

Archroma: enhancing textiles for over a century

A pioneering color engineering in textile and fashion is what characterizes Archroma since its very beginning, building upon a heritage dating back to 1886. Delivering innovations that are driving sustainability in the industry further is a key component of Archroma contributions to its industries, to name just a few of its most recent award winning products:

  • The EarthColors patented method, which delivers a range of “biosynthetic” dyes for cotton and cellulose-based fabrics that are made from waste left over by the agricultural and herbal industry after extraction, such as almond shells, saw palmetto, or rosemary leaves. The latest in NFC technology on product hangtags enable transparency and traceability through the supply chain to consumers.
  • The ADVANCED DENIM dyeing technology, which allows savings of up to 92% in water, 87% in cotton waste, and 30% in energy, compared to a conventional denim dyeing process.

“MintModa reveals the hidden influences – art movements, fashion history, societal shifts – that inform future trend direction,” stated Sharon Graubard, Founder/Creative Director of MintModa. “Color Atlas by Archroma is an indispensable tool for us. Its intelligent and intuitive design speeds the process in the creation of our market-right seasonal palettes.”

Chris Hipps, Global Director of Archroma Color Management services, explains: “At Archroma, we do know that the fashion industry’s players at any level are constantly in search of tools, services, and supporting systems that help them face – even anticipate – the most demanding creative and productive challenges. The extensive color coverage and innovation we provide, with clear recipes quickly and easily delivered, really make the difference in this highly diversified market.”

Posted February 6, 2018

Source: Archroma

Saurer Launches The Innovative Allma TechnoCorder TC2 Into The Tire Cord Market

KEMPTEN, Germany — February 6, 2018 — The Tire Technology Expo 2018 takes place from February 20-22, 2018 in Hanover and offers visitors the world’s premier technology showcase with exhibits of equipment and materials covering the complete spectrum of the tire manufacturing process. The Saurer trade fair team will welcome you at booth 4016 in hall 20 and looks forward to presenting you the Allma TechnoCorder TC2 as innovative machine for tire cord production as well as latest developments in the tire cord twisting and cabling processes.

For the first time Saurer Twisting Solutions will exhibit the Allma TechnoCorder TC2 at the Tire Technology Expo. The high-performance two-for-one twisting machine has been optimized for the production of tire cord. Visitors will be shown the multistage twisting process of hybrid yarns for the carcass and cap ply as well as the production of chafer material.

Further innovative developments at the Allma CableCorder are the production of balanced 3-ply tire cord as well as the possibility to produce hybrid yarns both in the two-for-one and cabling process.

The Allma CableCorder CC4 with patented energy saving technology stands for highest efficiency. The cabling machine, which has been awarded the Saurer E³ label for triple added value, has won over the market. The innovative technology allows for energy cost savings of up to 50 percent and reduces the number of yarn breaks by up to 50 percent. Furthermore, it offers low noise emission and simple machine handling.

The Saurer trade fair team takes pleasure in welcoming its customers and interested visitors to booth 4016 and informing them on the future twisting and cabling technology.

Posted February 6, 2018

Source: Saurer Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

Spinnova Appoints Leena Ruusuvirta Raw Materials Specialist

VAAJAKOSKI, Finland — February 6, 2018 — M.Sc. (Chem) Leena Ruusuvirta has been appointed specialist in the fiber technology company’s R&D team as of February 1, 2018. Ruusuvirta will help Spinnova’s team in its raw material development.

Ruusuvirta joins Spinnova from catalyst manufacturer Dinex Ecocat, where she was a laboratory team leader. Prior to this she has been a research scientist with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, working with micro fibrillated cellulose that Spinnova also uses as raw material.

This recruitment is part of Spinnova’s growth and operational expansion this year.

“We are at an exciting growth phase this year, and many events taking place now are taking the Spinnova fibre closer to commercialization. We have also had a chance to recruit a new colleague and welcome Leena to our team,” said Spinnova CEO Janne Poranen.

Posted February 6, 2018

Source: Spinnova

Downlite Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary

MASON, Ohio — February 5, 2018 — Downlite is celebrating its 35th anniversary as a leading comfort solution provider. Founded as a down and feather processing company over 100 years ago, Downlite transformed from its humble roots 35 years ago to expand and become a consumer products company with the goal of bringing innovative and superior comfort to all through bedding products and fill materials for outerwear.

“Since inception, Downlite’s drive has stemmed from a mutual respect for our customers, vendors, employees and partners – and a passion for enhancing lives and delivering innovative products,” said Josh Werthaiser, Downlite CEO.  “From that foundation, along with our relentless pursuit of improvement, and good stewardship, Downlite has pioneered many trailblazing innovations across all aspects of our business.”

For its 35th anniversary, Downlite is revamping its sustainability, e-commerce, consumer insights, quality and compliance, and stewardship efforts to build a best-in-class company of the future that provides world-class products and innovations. The company is also revamping and reorganizing internally to provide even better service, innovations, and information to its customers.

“As part of our 35th anniversary celebration, and our commitment to sustainability and our environment, we are donating 1 percent of our e-commerce sales to 1 percent for the Planet,” said Brian Parnes, CIO/CMO. “Our commitment to being good stewards to our employees, customers, and the planet, started long ago and will continue to grow as we expand our partnerships and market presence.”

In addition to everything Downlite has achieved in the past, the company is gearing up for an even brighter future with several new innovations planned for launch this year as part of its anniversary celebration. Downlite is also extending a series of new deals each month to customers to bring better sleep and superior comfort to everyone.

Partnerships

Downlite has a long-standing and passionate commitment to our prestigious brand partners, which include: PrimaLoft®, Pendleton® Woolen Mills, Stearns & Foster®, Tommy Bahama®, Eddie Bauer®, Hanes®, Laura Ashley®, Jennifer Adams®, 37.5®, Allergy & Asthma Association of America®, 1% for the Planet®, Nikwax®, among others.

Posted February 5, 2018

Source: Downlite

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