MagnaColours® Get Ready For ISS Long Beach

BARNSLEY, England — January 4, 2018 — Manufacturers of water-based screen-printing inks, MagnaColours® are pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting once again at ISS Long Beach 2018. The event, which will take place from 19th to 21st of January brings together industry-leading brands, screen-printers, distributors and manufacturers.

At the event, MagnaColours® will be demonstrating how to get the best results from their innovative product range, with live printing demonstrations on their stand. In addition to this, Magna Colours® will be making some exciting announcements, launching their revolutionary new wet-on-dry ink, EDGE, that is set to transform all preconceptions of water-based inks, and unveiling their new Make the Switch programme.

Over the past four decades, MagnaColours® have been at the forefront of screen-printing, developing new products and technologies in their MagnaLab. They have worked hard to dispel the myth that plastisol inks perform better than water-based inks by encouraging screen-printers to make the move to using these greener, more sustainable alternatives. The Make the Switch programme is designed to hand-hold printers through the transition into printing with water-based inks.

Helen Parry, Managing Director at Magna said: “ISS is a fantastic event, which brings together the industry. At Magna, we embrace this as an opportunity to showcase our comprehensive product range, and celebrate the advances of water-based inks in recent years. 2018 is set to be an exciting year for Magna, so at this year’s ISS event, we’re looking forward to unveiling new products, and launching our Make the Switch programme, so we’ll be welcoming industry leaders to our stand to see just what our inks are capable of.”

“For many years, we’ve been making strides in water-based inks and helping screen-printers to embrace these products, in place of harmful counterparts. As the demand for sustainability from leading brands intensifies, printers need to respond to this. Our Make the Switch programme demonstrates our commitment to guiding customers through the transition to water-based inks and is designed to tailor the level of support to the printer’s individual requirements and desired timescales. Water-based inks provide the perfect sustainable alternative to plastisol-based products.”

MagnaColours® strives to provide environmentally friendly water-based alternatives to widely used toxic inks traditionally used in the screen-printing industry. At last year’s ISS event, MagnaColours® launched their education programme, MagnaAcademy® and their stringent industry standard, GNA® as part of their efforts to raise awareness of the multiple benefits of water-based inks and to advise printers on how to get the very best results from the MagnaPrint® range.

Posted January 4, 2018

Source: MagnaColours®

 

Stäubli At The 14th Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition Feb 08 – 11, 2018: Booth No. 251, Hall 2 – Spintex Technology Ltd

PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland — January 4, 2018 — In its 126th year of existence, Stäubli’s offers technologies that bring the textile industry more and greater benefits. In Bangladesh we will be exhibiting our know-how on our agents booth, i.e. Spintex Technology Ltd. Textile industrials can discover machinery and system solutions that allow to optimize the workflow in their mill in order to create more quality output and profit from increased time savings. Here is a summary of Stäubli products that does not only bring owners of textile mills on a debate to acquire a more economic production but offers them the solution that is perfectly adapted to their individual needs and requirements: from automation of the weaving preparation to a perfectly continued weaving process.

Automated warp tying

The automatic warp tying machine TOPMATIC 201 PC has an integrated double-end-detection that works even with flat warps without lease. Its tying speed can attempt 600 knots per minute. In addition to its rapidity the weaver profits of its long service life and the important flexibility it offers:

  • Yarn range from 0,8 to 500 tex
  • Suitable for warps with or without lease

Visitors are kindly invited to have a glance at above mentioned product highlight at the booth and learn more about Stäubli machinery, such as shedding solutions for any application:

Shedding systems for frame weaving from Stäubli – a range that answers all needs

The large product portfolio includes solutions for frame weaving with air-jet, water-jet, rapier and projectile weaving machines. The range includes e.g. the new robust 1691 cam motion that is available with up to 8 lifting units, at a pitch of 12mm. Weavers can easily produce high quality fabrics as the machine assures gentle warp treatment. Its automatic and fully integrated levelling device prevents from overstretching the warp and avoids start-up marks. Due to interchangeable cams, weavers profit further from more flexibility as they can use the same cams for creating either a warp or a weft effect.

In regards of electronic rotary dobbies, Stäubli is offering the new generation of reliable state-of-the-art dobbies S3000/S3200. These series feature the new concept of selection of heald frames by locking and are compatible with weaving machines made by all the major makers. Weavers can choose among several models the one perfectly adapted to their requirements. Demanding less space and maintenance these machines operate at highest production speeds whilst occurring less noise and vibration. Worldwide appreciated and renown, there are over 30,000 S3000/S3200 dobbies in service around the world today.

 

Flat, terry or technical weave – the SX and LX Jacquard machine masters any application

Adaptable to all types of air jet, rapier, and water jet machines, the SX Jacquard machine produces excellent results in the form of terry cloth, decorative material, tapestry, silk fabric, apparels or seat covers. With its optimized housing and performant lifting mechanism the machine operates reliably under the most demanding conditions in weaving mills. The maximum number of hooks for the Jacquard designs is 25,600, or 51,200 hooks by combining two machines.

Stäubli supports its customers even years after purchase

Stäubli wants its customers to get out the maximum of its machinery and offers trainings, technical support and spare parts even years after purchase.

Posted January 4, 2018

Source: Stäubli AG

GlenGuard® Announces Sales Team Personnel Shift

Glen Raven, N.C. — January 4, 2018 — Effective January 15, 2018, Andrew Medley, who has been a member of Glen Raven Technical Fabrics’ (GRTF) GlenGuard® sales team for more than two years, will assume the position of Northeast Regional Sales Manager with GRTF’s sister division, Trivantage LLC. Medley has been primarily responsible for GlenGuard’s business development and client relations efforts in the Gulf Region and Western United States territories.

Rich Lippert, who currently serves as GRTF’s Technical Director and oversees international sales for GlenGuard, will remain in his current role while assuming the GlenGuard domestic sales responsibilities vacated by Medley’s transition. Lippert joined GRTF in 2006, and has served in various sales, marketing and technical roles for the GlenGuard team since 2009.

“Rich is passionate about the GlenGuard brand and exceptionally devoted to its customers. Rich is ideally suited for this expanded role – his reputation in the marketplace precedes him and his relationships with customers are well-established,” said Patti Bates, vice president of Sales, Glen Raven Technical Fabrics.

Lippert will continue to be joined in his domestic sales efforts by GlenGuard Market Manager, Jeff Michel (Eastern US territory) and GlenGuard Business Development Manager, Ron Payne (Gulf Region territory). The GlenGuard sales team will continue to be led by Patti Bates, VP of Sales for GRTF.

Posted January 4, 2018

Source: Glen Raven Technical Fabrics

Archroma Joins The United Nations Global Compact Initiative

REINACH, Switzerland — January 4, 2018 — Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, has become a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, joining the world’s leading voluntary corporate social responsibility initiative, with more than 9,500 participating companies from 160 countries.

As part of its deep-rooted commitment to lead the way toward making its industry more sustainable, Archroma formally pledges to support and promote the UN Global Compact’s 10 principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. This is fully aligned with Archroma’s Sustainability Policy and Code of Conduct.

In its 4 years of existence, Archroma has already made a recognized contribution to its commitment to make its industry more sustainable. The company introduced several innovations aiming to make textile or paper manufacturing more sustainable, such as its biomass-based EarthColors range or non-fluorinated Smartrepel® water-repellent finish. Archroma also implemented advanced, resource-saving manufacturing processes at several of its production facilities, such as its zero discharge facility in Jamshoro, Pakistan.

“Archroma shares the UN Global Compact goal to contribute to a more stable and inclusive global market and help build prosperous and thriving societies. We also believe that advancing the cause of sustainability is an ongoing effort, and that being a participant to the UN Global Compact will help us to walk further down this path and to convince those in our sphere of influence to join along,” comments Alexander Wessels, CEO of Archroma.

Posted January 4, 2017

Source: Archroma

HOSYcan: Device For Testing Compression Garments During Movement

BÖNNIGHEIM, Germany — January 4, 2018 — To deliver increased information of greater accuracy regarding the compression of textiles for various functions, Hohenstein Group has developed the next generation of its compression testing device, HOSYcan. HOSYcan allows for accurate compression measurements during movement and measures the interaction between different materials. Combined with data from 3D scanning, simulated movement profiles provide increased accuracy for specific applications.

Compression garments constitute a high-growth technology in the sport, leisure
and medical sectors, performing different functions depending on the application. Compression garments generally come with a defined level of compression. Until now, however, these values were inaccurate when measuring compression levels during movement. What’s more, interaction between different materials has unpredictable effects on compression. With the further development of the HOSYcan, the Hohenstein Group is the only provider of a solution with objective measurement values as well as analysis for compression garment product development.

“Compression garments are so challenging that the various influences on the level
of compression are often not clearly or precisely measurable,” said Florian Girmond, Hohenstein Group Director Consumer Tests. “HOSYcan lets us simulate movement sequences for the first time. In doing so, the actual pressure on different parts of the body can be determined even in extreme situations.” The device, which can measure circumferences of up to 150 cm, can be individually adjusted and programmed. Body measurements compiled at Hohenstein using cutting-edge 3D scanner technology can be used as a base data set in customizing movement profiles.

The advantages of the new HOSYcan device for manufacturers of compression materials for shaping and compression garments:

  • With HOSYcan, the interaction between individual materials in compression garments can be tested and analyzed in a simple and cost-effective way—both in static and dynamic conditions. In this way, HOSYcan delivers important performance data in relation to the desired product properties. The simulation of both dynamic and static testing scenarios, as well as a combination of the two, is achieved without difficulty, allowing testing situations very close to the practical application.
  • The new compression testing device enables product development to be carried out in an improved, application-specific way in terms of material selection and product design. The modification of individual components can be extensively and individually tested.
  • The whole HOSYcan package can shorten development time with innovative comparison and visualization techniques. 
The database software features a modern user and reporting interface, which provides diverse parameter variations, filter functions and duplicating functions, enabling
more efficient order processing. The measurement results are reported in the form of statistics and graphics and then made available to the customer. 
At the Outdoor Retailer show (January 25 to 28 in Denver, USA), interested parties have the chance learn the range of uses and versatile applications of the new HOSYcan device in the Hohenstein Group booth #30077-UL. For further information or individual questions, our team is also happy to help you at any time.

Posted January 4, 2017

Source: Hohenstein Group

Hyosung Focuses On Sustainability At First ISPO Munich 28-31 January 2018:  Hall C4 Stand 306

SEOUL, South Korea — January 3, 2018 — Showing for the first time this ISPO Hyosung will focus on their sustainable fiber innovations and a new collection of creora® spandex fabrics.

Hyosung Corporation,  global leaders in recycling nylon and recycling polyester,  have a dedicated product development team focused on reducing energy and water usage, and waste in fabric manufacturing  with their new range of products. They are holders of the Global Recycle Standard certificate and contribute to landfill waste reduction.

At ISPO Hyosung will launch MIPAN regen aqua-X, a recycled cooling nylon. Used in combination with creora® Color+ it’s particularly relevant for running, cycling and aerobics and with creora® highclo™ for swim and triathlon wear.

Another new recycled product, regen cotna combined with creora® Fresh creates the perfect solution for all types of Outdoor wear.

Other sustainable fabrics include creora® Black dope dyed spandex with MIPAN Black nylon and creora® eco-soft with dope dyed nylon for yoga.

Posted January 3, 2018

Source: Hyosung Corporation

ClearLight Partners Invests In Paul Fredrick

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — January 2, 2018 — Private equity firm ClearLight Partners announced today that it has made a majority investment in Paul Fredrick, a leading designer and direct-to-consumer retailer of men’s apparel and related accessories. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Paul F. Sacher, Founder of Paul Fredrick, commented, “Over the years, we have remained true to our original mission – to offer high quality men’s dress and casual shirts at a great value. The management team and I are excited to have ClearLight support the Company as it enters its next phase of growth. Paul Fredrick will remain committed to providing great style at everyday prices, along with excellent service to our customers.”

Josh Mack, a Partner at ClearLight, stated, “We are excited to partner with Paul Fredrick. Paul Sacher and the management team have built a great business that provides compelling style and value to consumers. We believe Paul Fredrick is well positioned for continued growth and success.”

Michael S. Kaye, Managing Partner at ClearLight, added, “We are impressed with Paul Fredrick’s high-quality products, the brand’s rich heritage, and the Company’s loyal following of customers. We look forward to working with the management team to support the next phase of the Company’s development.”

Paul Fredrick was advised by KSCA | Investment Banking (www.ksca.com). ClearLight was advised by DANU Capital Group (www.danucapital.com).

Posted January 2, 2018

Source: ClearLight Partners, LLC

KSCA | Investment Banking Represents Paul Fredrick In Its Sale To Clearlight Partners

ATLANTA — January 2, 2018 — KSCA | Investment Banking represented Paul Fredrick MenStyle in its December 2017 sale to ClearLight Partners. Paul Fredrick MenStyle, Inc., founded in 1986 and headquartered in Fleetwood, PA, is a leading designer and direct-to-consumer retailer of men’s apparel and related accessories. Paul Fredrick sells merchandise direct-to-consumers through its catalogs and website. ClearLight Partners, headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, is a leading middle-market private equity firm specializing in acquisitions and growth capital investments.

KSCA | Investment Banking (www.ksca.com) served as the exclusive financial advisor to Paul Fredrick in this sale transaction. KSCA is a leading industry-focused Mergers & Acquisitions advisory firm, having represented over 100 companies. Gary Catherman and Jon Harkey led the KSCA transaction team advising Paul Fredrick.

Posted January 2, 2018

Source: KSCA | Investment Banking

Nordstrom To Begin Hiring Employees For New NYC Men’s Store

SEATTLE — January 2, 2018 — Fashion retailer Nordstrom Inc. will hire 250 employees for its first stand-alone Men’s Store in Manhattan, which will open on Broadway between West 57th and West 58th Streets in April 2018. The company will also open a New York City flagship store in 2019 at the base of Central Park Tower, an Extell Development Company Project. Sales and support positions will be posted on Wednesday, January 3 and interested applicants are invited to apply for jobs online at careers.nordstrom.com. The retailer also announced Cailin Caro, as store manager of the NYC Men’s Store, and company veteran Chris Wanlass, as vice president of its Manhattan full-line stores.

“This is an exciting and historic time to be a part of Nordstrom as we prepare to open our first full-line store in one of the best retail cities in the world,” said Caro. “We’re building an empowered team of people focused on service and providing customers with an elevated experience that reflects the best of what we have to offer.”

Sales positions are available in all areas, including men’s apparel, designer, furnishings, shoes and grooming. Hiring will also take place for various support positions in building services, housekeeping, loss prevention, as well as jobs in the store’s food offerings. Nordstrom offers employees a competitive benefits package including a retail discount, medical coverage, 401(k), commuter benefits (up to $100 a month towards transit elections) and paid parental leave. New hires will participate in extensive product-knowledge seminars, selling immersion and a day of shadowing at one of the neighboring full-line stores.

To promote the start of employee hiring, the retailer wrapped the exterior of its Men’s Store with larger-than-life ‘help wanted’ banners incorporating witty job descriptions like “Desperately Seeking Sock Svengali,” “Now Hiring: Sneaker Obsessives,” and “People People Wanted.” The recruiting campaign also includes digital and social media placements.

“Nordstrom is a great place to build your career, something I’ve been fortunate to have experienced firsthand over the course of my 25 years with the company,” said Wanlass. Adding that he and Caro are “committed to creating an environment that fosters career development and growth opportunities, not only within our Manhattan stores, but the company as a whole.”

Wanlass began his career in 1992 as a stockperson at Nordstrom Fashion Place in Salt Lake City, Utah. He relocated to Atlanta in 1997 to open the company’s first store in the southern U.S. at Perimeter Mall as a department manager. In 1999, Wanlass made the move to Seattle, where he worked as an assistant buyer and then buyer in the men’s division. Relocating again in 2003, he accepted a new challenge as the Assistant Store Manager of the Downtown San Francisco store. Over the past 10 years, Wanlass has been the store manager at Stonestown (San Francisco), The Westchester (White Plains, N.Y.), Arden Fair (Sacramento, Calif.), Bellevue Square (Bellevue, Wash.), and most recently Pacific Centre (Vancouver, B.C.).

Caro joined the company as a seasonal salesperson in Lingerie in 2006 at the Nordstrom Downtown Seattle flagship store, and then went on to hold various store and regional management positions in the Lingerie division in Oregon, California and Washington D.C. In 2012, she became store manager of the Nordstrom Rack Towson in Baltimore, and later served as the store manager at Nordstrom Rack Union Square. Most recently Caro was store manager of The Westchester full-line store in White Plains, N.Y.

Nordstrom has been recognized as an employer of choice by Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For (for 20 consecutive years); Human Rights Campaign’s Best Places to Work for LBGT Equality (for 13 consecutive years); Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity 2017; and Business of Fashion’s The Best Companies to Work For in Fashion 2017.

Posted January 2, 2018

Source: Nordstrom

Barco Uniforms Raises The Bar On Fashionable, High Performance Scrubs With Its New Skechers By Barco Collection

LOS ANGELES — January 2, 2018 — Barco™ Uniforms today announced it has partnered with lifestyle and work footwear brand Skechers USA Inc. for the global launch of a new innovative scrub collection — Skechers by Barco — designed to offer fashion and high performance to healthcare professionals. Barco Uniforms is a recognized leader in purposeful design innovation in the premium professional apparel industry, and is best known for its globally popular Grey’s Anatomy scrub brand.

“Skechers by Barco represents the next evolution of scrubs, not only for Barco Uniforms, but for the healthcare profession,” said David Murphy, CEO and president of Barco Uniforms. “Together with Skechers, we developed a lifestyle brand that delivers fashion, exceptional quality and fit, at a price point that is accessible to virtually every healthcare professional.”

The collaboration is Barco Uniforms’ first with Skechers. The footwear company recently expanded its offering to include a Skechers Heath Care Pro slip-resistant collection for medical professionals.

“This modern apparel collection that we’ve developed with Barco complements our ongoing mission to offer stylish, comfortable and technically innovative products for the healthcare industry,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “Doctors, nurses and medical professionals have come to know and love Skechers for our workplace footwear and we expect to leverage that familiarity into the apparel arena. We’re thrilled to partner with an esteemed brand like Barco Uniforms for this collection.”

Reflecting Barco Uniforms’ proven excellence in the healthcare industry and Skechers’ famed comfort technology, Skechers by Barco features an eco-friendly fabric with four-way Spandex stretch to enhance performance as well as the company’s unique soil release and moisture-wicking fabrics. These help professionals perform at their highest level in comfort and style. The Skechers by Barco collection is available globally through Barco Uniforms’ network of retailers.

The Skechers by Barco collection includes a selection of fashion-forward pants, tops, and warm-up jackets for men and women in nine core colors that align with hospital and medical group programs. These include black, navy, pewter, new royal, ciel, white, wine, bahama, and teal. In addition, the new collection features two breathtaking fashion colors for women, cherry pie and sunny lime. Every piece in the Skechers by Barco collection can be washed and dried easily at home so it is ready to wear when needed.

“At Barco Uniforms everything we do centers around making the healthcare professional’s work and lifestyle a bit easier,” Murphy added. “We understand the challenges these professionals face every day and the demands put on their uniforms.  That’s why we are committed to making scrubs that perform at the highest level, like Skechers by Barco, a collection that is as comfortable and functional as it is stylish and affordable.”

Posted January 2, 2018

Source: Barco Uniforms

Sponsors