Gore Exhibiting Next-Gen Fabrics And High-Performance Cables & Materials For Military And Defense Applications At AUSA 2017

ELKTON, M — October 3, 2017 — W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) will be exhibiting products from both GORE® Military Fabrics and GORE® Cables and Materials – engineered to perform reliably on the battlefield and in the air – at the 2017 AUSA Annual Meeting, October 9-11, Washington, D.C., Booth 2733.

Gore offers durable technical solutions for military personnel and the ground vehicles and aircraft that protect them. Highlighted at the expo will be GORE® CHEMPAK® fabric with stretch technology used in the CPCSU-2 that delivers protection against a wide range of chemical and biological hazards in liquid, vapor, and aerosol form. Also on display will be soft, flexible GORE® Uniform Fabric that offers the best combination of improved breathability, greater water resistance, faster drying time, and superior strength without melting or dripping during flash-fire incidents.

Gore will also feature its expanded catalog of GORE® Cables and Materials for ground vehicles and aircraft that deliver failure-free performance in any military defense operation. Products that will be on display include small, lightweight high data rate cables; high-frequency coaxial and microwave/RF assemblies; robust power and signal delivery cables; durable aircraft sealants; and excellent EMI shielding materials.

For more information about GORE® Military Fabrics and GORE® Cables and Materials, visit Gore at the 2017 AUSA Meeting & Expo in Washington, D.C., October 9-11, in Booth 2733.

Posted October3, 2017

Source: W. L. Gore & Associates

Teijin Frontier To Showcase elk® At Interfiliere Shanghai

TOKYO, Japan — October 3, 2017 — Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin group’s fiber-product converting company announced today that it will participate in Interfiliere Shanghai, a leading international innerwear materials trade fair being held at Shanghai Exhibition Center on October 10 and 11. Teijin’s booth (1C03) will showcase elk®, a lightweight, durable and breathable material that serves as an excellent substitute for polyurethane in a range of cushioning applications.

Teijin Frontier will introduce various elk® applications, including lingerie, sports brassieres and laminated sheets. Teijin’s elk® is environmentally friendly because it is flame-retardant and does not generate cyanogen gas when incinerated.

By participating in Interfiliere Shanghai, Teijin Frontier expects to gain increased recognition for elk® and the company’s other high-performance polyester materials as it steadily develops its solutions-oriented global market.

The annual Interfiliere Shanghai fair showcases high-quality lingerie, sportswear and beachwear items and materials every October. Last year, the event attracted over 7,000 visitors from some 40 countries in different regions including the US, Europe and Southeast Asia.

Posted October 3, 2017

Source: Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd.

SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG Attended Irantex In Tehran, Iran And CAITME In Tashkent, Uzbekistan

HORGEN, Switzerland — October 3, 2017 — Only a couple of days lay between the two exhibitions in Iran and Uzbekistan. However, both shows are important for their region and therefore SSM was pleased to present their products on both fairs.

In Tehran, SSM joined the booth of the Swiss Textile Machinery association (Swissmem). Together with other high quality textile machine producers from Switzerland, the local industry could profit from their experience and services. SSM, known as innovative leader in yarn processing and winding – Swiss developer, leader and inventor of the electronic yarn traverse system, impressed their visitors with a wide range of solutions and applications.

For CAITME, Textima (SSM representative for Uzbekistan) was the host. The 11th edition of the exhibition was well visited. The visitors had been keen about the latest technology from SSM.

A detailed overview about SSM machinery and supported applications of the textile process chain can be found under Winding Solutions at www.ssm.ch

SSM would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody that visited the booth and looks forward to future partnerships and collaborations.

Posted October 3, 2017

Source: SSM

MagnaColours® Welcome New Apprentices

BARNSLEY, England — October 3, 2017 — Leading manufacturers of water-based screen-printing inks, MagnaColours® have welcomed two apprentices to their team at the MagnaLab. The new apprentices will work full time at Magna’s Barnsley-based facility, as well as receiving associated structured study, providing them with a mix of hands on experience, and supporting education and guidance.

The apprentices will receive the necessary education and experience with Magna’s trained experts, gaining valuable hands-on experience and insight into the industry and its various processes within a lab environment. They can expect to learn new techniques, how to use different equipment, with support from experienced industry experts. This will also be reinforced by structured study and learning reviews, run by the apprenticeship body, providing a more varied and versatile learning experience.

Helen Parry, Managing Director of MagnaColours® said: “We’re so pleased to be bringing two apprentices on board, Sophie and Sam will be a really welcome addition to the team. As someone who has been in the industry for a number of years, I understand how vital gaining this kind of valuable experience is. Our industry can be a complex one, so the experience they get here will be a great starting point for them, and we can’t wait to pass on our knowledge, experience and expertise.”

“At Magna, we place great importance on education, whether that’s educating people on the benefits of water-based inks, rather than chemically harmful ones, or teaching screen-printers about how to get the best results from our products. We want the bright new talent coming into our industry to be nurtured, and as a company which is leading innovation, it’s always valuable to meet new people and discuss and generate new ideas.”

Earlier this year, in order to help screen-printers to get the best out of the Magna product range, Magna launched their own education programme, MagnaAcademy. Magna want to show that printers can get the same or better-quality results from using water-based inks, something they’re achieving through education of the industry.

Posted October 3, 2017

Source: MagnaColours®

UltraTech Wins Innovation Award For Superhydrophobic Fabric Protection Product

JACKSONVILLE, FL — October 3, 2017 — UltraTech International, Inc., an innovation company that brings new technologies to market, received an IFF Innovation Award for its product, EverShield, at this year’s Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) trade show in New Orleans.

EverShield is a Durable Omni Repellant (DOR) that deflects water, food, oil, and so much more. DORs have evolved from DWRs because DWR fabrics can only repel water.  The fabric protection establishes a polymer coating that encases each fiber of the material, significantly increasing durability through a complex, protective matrix.  The coating that is created maintains performance levels of long chain fluorocarbons while utilizing more acceptable six-carbon fluoropolymers.

EverShield uses an environmentally-friendly formula using C6 chemistry and it is also water-based with no VOCs.  Unlike some DWRs, EverShield treated fabrics can be washed at standard temperatures. No super-heated wash or drying cycles are needed to maintain superhydrophobic or oleophobic properties. Cooler water and cooler dryers means less energy consumption and lower operating costs.

EverShield outperforms DWRs by repelling water in addition to oils, food products, mud, concrete, ice and other aqueous solutions.

The IFF Innovation Award encourages companies around the globe to weave tomorrow’s ideas into the fabrics of today.  The purpose of the award is to inspire companies from all over the world to not only come up with great ideas, but make them happen.  Winners were chosen by a jury of experts who serve in the specialty fabrics industry.

UltraTech International, Inc. was formed in 1993 with one goal in mind: to create the world’s finest offering of spill containment and spill response products. Since then, its vision has expanded into additional product categories and the company now features a product line that consists of over 350 unique products.

Focusing intensely on meeting customer needs in an innovative and cost‐effective manner, the company has introduced an average of 20 new products each year. UltraTech’s design and development team is credited with over 60 patents. They are industry leaders in spill containment, stormwater management, facility protection, construction compliance and oil spill response.

Posted October 3, 2017

Source: UltraTech International, Inc

Unifi Celebrates National Manufacturing Day

GREENSBORO, N.C. – October 2, 2017 – In observance of Manufacturing Day 2017 (MFG Day), Unifi, Inc., joined companies across the nation to showcase automation, advanced technology, investment  and expanded job opportunities in manufacturing.  Unifi hosted members of the Yadkinville community and the Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce at its G. Allen Mebane Industrial Complex in Yadkinville, N.C. on Sept. 26, 2017.  Participants gathered for lunch, enjoyed a short presentation and toured Unifi’s Yadkinville facility.

“Our goal during Manufacturing Day was to highlight all of Unifi’s growth, technology and innovation,” said Tom Caudle, president of Unifi.  “We want our community to know that manufacturing is alive and well at Unifi and we have many outstanding career opportunities available. While we support our community schools and organize tours for hundreds of students of all ages throughout the year, MFG Day gave us an additional opportunity to connect with community leaders on the tremendous revitalization of the textile industry, and Unifi’s cutting-edge technology in particular.”

Throughout the event, participants learned about Unifi’s success with its REPREVE brand of recycled fibers and other premier fiber technologies.  Unifi’s premier fibers grew to 40% of consolidated sales for fiscal year 2017, and REPREVE is a key driver in that business.

Caudle added, “The long list of leading brands using REPREVE is a point of pride for employees. We believe we have more to offer the next generations coming into our industry; it’s more than a job or even a career, it’s about being part of something bigger than ourselves.”

Posted October 2, 2017

Source: Unifi, Inc.

Patrizia Pepe Chooses EFI Optitex As Its 2-D/3-D Strategic Partner

MILAN, Italy — October 2, 2017 — EFI™ Optitex, a provider of an integrated 2-D and 3-D CAD/CAM software platform for the apparel and textile industries, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Tessilform, the Tuscany-based company owner of the famous brand, Patrizia Pepe.

The partnership includes the acquisition of a large configuration of 2-D and 3-D EFI Optitex licenses by Patrizia Pepe, which will initially drive the digital transformation of its apparel department before extending the solutions to its bags department.

As 3-D is seen as a key success factor to face the new challenges of the fashion market, Patrizia Pepe chose EFI Optitex after a thorough evaluation of what the market had to offer. “EFI Optitex is a trusted partner and the well-established leader offering a cutting-edge technology and the greatest knowledge regarding best practices for adopting 2-D and 3-D integrated solutions,” said Sebastiano Lombardo, Patrizia Pepe’s general manager.

“By incorporating EFI Optitex digital solutions into the company design and production workflows, we expect to decrease our time to market by 30 percent, while better streamlining our internal processes and significantly reducing our costs,” added Lombardo. “Moreover, we expect to launch high-quality offerings more frequently in order to meet our clients’ needs.”

Asaf Landau, EFI Optitex’s vice president and general manager, stated that the partnership with Tessilform is “very meaningful as Patrizia Pepe is another leading brand leveraging 3-D to gain competitive advantage via digital transformation. We see the wave of 3-D adoption accelerating with leaders which are leading the industry evolution.”

EFI Optitex’s portfolio includes 8,000 apparel and fashion companies, including famous brands in Italy and the world.

Posted October 2, 2017

Source: EFI Optitex

With Honour Announces New Modern Modest Sportswear With Active Cooling Technology

WASHINGTON — October 2, 2017 — U.S. based product developer, With Honour, is unveiling a range of stylish yet amazingly functional active fashion wear for modest women and athletes. With Honour noticed the need for modest clothing that suits modern women, so they decided to create it themselves.

The With Honour range consisting of self-cooling “SnapJab” and “Aurora hoodie” will be preselling its products through the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. During a 30-day sale the range will be selling at a discount.

Having spotted a gap in the market for a fashionable, comfortable and practical modest activewear, the team went out and spoke to female athletes in more than five countries. The quest was to create the ultimate clothing range for these women, and the result is the With Honour range.

The garments were first designed to be functional with easy access non-snag snaps, snug fitting yet comfortable with amazing built in active-cooling tech that keeps you cool no matter what the sport.

The company then took that functionality and made it beautiful. “We wanted to create a range of active wear that is ideal for serious female athletes but can be worn by anyone,” said founder Kamal Kalifa.

Kalifa, firmly believes that “What you wear should never limit what you can achieve.”

Posted October 2, 2017

Source: With Honour

Hexcel Completes Structil Acquisition

STAMFORD, Conn. — October 2, 2017 – Hexcel Corp. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of all of the shares of Structil S.A., a French producer and supplier of high-performance composites to the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

Structil is a joint venture between Safran Ceramics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Safran, and Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. (formerly Mitsubishi Rayon Corp.). The company employs approximately 70 people at a 68,000-square-foot production plant on a 7-acre site in Vert-le- Petit, France, about 25 miles south of Paris. Structil’s 2016 sales were approximately $21 million. The company’s product lines include prepregs, structural adhesives and pultruded profiles used in engine nacelles, aerospace interiors, military jets and more.

Hexcel’s Chairman, CEO and President, Nick Stanage, said: “We are pleased to complete the transaction and to welcome the Structil team to Hexcel. Together, we will strengthen our development capability and technologies for next-generation aerospace and industrial applications.”

Posted October 2, 2017

Source: Hexcel Corp.

IFAI Expo 2017

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The Advanced Textiles Conference featured a keynote luncheon titled "Unexpected Paths Of Diversification." John Neely (left), director of Marketing and Product Management Building and Construction, Berry Global, was one of the panel members.
Ben Cooper (right), managing director, IoClothes, was a panelist at the keynote luncheon.
Meredith Boyd (right), corporate business development manager, Unifi Manufacturing Inc., was the third featured panelist at the luncheon discussion.
Tim Ziegenfus (left), Advanced Testing Instruments; and Reto Vogt, Textest AG
(left to right): Shartel "Skip" Smith, CEO; James Griffith, executive vice president; Tim Hutchens, account manager; and Scott Hartzell, sales manager, Brawer Brothers Inc.
(left to right): Olivia Saccameno, William Corso, Todd Johnston, Robert Saunders, Michael Emery, Roger Kahler, Jason D. Ward, and Neil Toomey, Covestro LLC
Alex Vega (left), president, and Gary Freedman, Eton Systems
Joey Smith (left), director of purchasing, and Hank Hoshall, product manager, Highland Industries Inc.
(left to right): Dr. Jan Beringer, head of development, Function & Care, Hohenstein Institute; and Malinda Salter, account executive, and Ben Mead, managing director USA, Hohenstein Institute of America Inc.
Ed Keller (left), senior project manager; and Mark J. Blasman, vice president, marketing and software development, Jomar Softcorp International Inc.
(left to right): Robert Reimann, CEO, Jakob Müller Group; Hector Centeno, general manager, Jakob Müller de Mexico; and Hans J. Riser, executive vice president, Jakob Müller of America Inc.
(left to right): Dave Nelson, director of industry engagement; Amy Minton, analytical lab manager; and Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi, director, The Nonwovens Institute
Alan Fenno, market development manager, coatings, Rubberlite Inc.
Protective commercial fishing clothing manufactured by Grundéns featuring SuperFabric®
(left to right): Tom de Avila, western regional sales manager, Spunfab Adhesive Fabrics; Doris Runa, director, SuperFabric®; Julie Kim, social consultant, Simply Social; and Leo McSherry, account manager, SuperFabric
Roland JP Zimmer (left), vice president, sales, North America, Zimmer Austria Inc.; and Horst Ros, managing director, Zimmer Maschinenbau GmbH
IFAI organized a parade led by the Helen Cox High School band to take Expo participants from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to the opening reception held at The National World War II Museum.
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