A&E Expands Sustainable Offerings, Focusing On Athletic Wear And Performance Apparel With A New Recycled, REPREVE® Sewing Thread

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. — October 18, 2017 — American & Efird (A&E) announced the product launch of a new recycled, air-entangled, polyester sewing thread, Magic® using REPREVE®. Building upon the immense success of Perma Core® using Repreve released earlier this year, Magic using Repreve provides eco-versatility for manufacturers to complete their athletic wear sustainability story in the sewing of performance apparel, activewear, athleisure, and intimate apparel.

Magic using Repreve incorporates Unifi’s Repreve fiber made from recycled plastic bottles, providing a highly sought-after eco-friendly performance sewing thread option for environmentally-conscious customers that is sized appropriately for the athletic wear and performance apparel markets. Commitment to sustainability is one of A&E’s company pillars. Recently, A&E launched Perma Core® using Repreve joining Wildcat® using Repreve, significantly expanded its number of Zero-Waste-to-Landfill facilities to 16, and joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) programme, thus continuing its leadership role in the areas of sustainability and social responsibility.

Posted October 18, 2017

Source: American & Efird (A&E)

INDA Releases North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook Report

CARY, N.C. — October 18, 2017 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has released a new industry outlook report, “North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook, 2016-2021.”

This report marks INDA’s tenth analysis of the nonwoven/engineered materials market since its first overview of the industry in 1995. INDA’s exclusive content provides analysis across all of the nonwoven end-use markets, including 128 disposable and 127 durable categories, to provide the most comprehensive and accurate view available of the total North American nonwovens industry. Detailed supply (capacity, production, and trade flows) and demand data are presented for the North American industry for 2011, 2016, and a forecast for 2021.

Brad Kalil, the report author and INDA’s Director of Market Research & Statistics, said: “INDA designed this report to support strategic business planning and assist those in the industry in making better business decisions. This exclusive content report provides the latest market data based on an in-depth combination of primary and secondary research utilizing INDA’s proprietary demand model of 255 nonwoven categories. The projections in the report were made by analyzing current the market trends and driving forces to highlight the market potential in terms of dollar value, units, and volume in both square meters and tonnage.”

Dave Rousse, INDA president, said: “This report provides the keenest insight available into the most important disposable and durable market segments. No other report has the bottom-up data that INDA gathers, making this the most reliable and definitive view of the industry. This report breaks the conventional wisdom that the nonwovens market is two-thirds disposable and one-third durable end-use products. Anyone who must understand, assess, and manage the assets of an organization would benefit from this cost effective business planning tool.”

The report:

  • Provides baseline economic and demographic trends, as they are significant drivers of demand within the North American nonwovens industry;
  • Develops industry consumption figures by sales, units, square meters, and tonnage for nonwoven materials in 11 end use markets and their numerous subcategories for 2011 and 2016, and provide a forecast for 2021;
  • Explains industry trends within the end use markets;
  • Provides an overall picture of the North American supply side by analyzing the key metrics of capacity (1990–2016), production including operating rates (2006–2016), and trade flow data (2006–2016); and
  • Defines and clarifies end use market segmentation and production processes to provide greater precision in categorizing the industry

The 370-page report — including 166 figures and 95 tables — is available for $3,850 for INDA Members, and $5,500 for Non-members.

Posted October 18, 2017

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

INVISTA’s Seaford Site Recognized With Conservation Certification For Environmental Initiatives

SEAFORD, Del. — October 18, 2017 — INVISTA’s Seaford site has demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship and education by achieving a two-year Conservation Certification from the national Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC).

This certification – previously known as the Wildlife at Work program – recognizes outstanding wildlife habitat management efforts at corporate sites and offers third-party validation of the benefits of such programs. Invista Seaford received the certification for its avian and wetlands/water bodies programs.

“We are very proud and pleased to have received this initial WHC Conservation Certification,” said Juan Flores, Invista Seaford site manager. “This certification is a testament to our employee volunteers’ commitment, vision and dedication to being good stewards of our land and natural resources.”

Invista Seaford’s Conservation Certification program focuses on creating and enhancing the breeding and nesting habitat for the eastern bluebird and wood duck. The program focuses on the enhancement of habitat through the creation and management of water structures so that they are conducive to a wide variety of waterfowl, birds of prey and mammals, and establishes a breeding habitat for frogs, snails, and other food sources. This is accomplished by proactively converting idle production facilities into enhanced habitat.

Invista has designated 80 acres of its Seaford site as wildlife habitat and allocated 146 acres to the Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy for conservation purposes. Seaford is one of four Invista sites with a Conservation Certification. Other certified Invista sites are Waynesboro, Virginia; Camden, South Carolina; and Victoria, Texas.

Invista’s Seaford facility produces nylon fiber for CORDURA® brand fabrics used in military uniforms, as well as high performance workwear and lifestyle apparel, including the brand’s Cordura Denim and COMBAT WOOL™ fabric technologies. It is also the home for next gen, patent-pending Invista T420HT fiber, the strongest nylon 6,6 staple fiber ever produced by Invista. The Seaford facility’s certification reflects the Cordura brand’s ongoing dedication to eco-efficiency through durable, long-lasting fabrics, and supports the brand’s mantra that Sustainability Begins with Products That Last™.

Posted October 18, 2017

Source: INVISTA

Interface Lauds California Carpet Recycling Bill

ATLANTA — October 17, 2017 — Interface Inc. expresses its support for AB 1158, signed into law by California Gov. Jerry Brown Oct. 14. The law builds on and enhances the state’s current carpet recycling program through the implementation of clear-cut goals for recycling, a multi-stakeholder council and requiring new state carpet purchases to include a specified amount of post-consumer recycled content.

“We see this new law as a positive step forward in driving a truly circular economy in our industry,” said Interface CEO Jay Gould. “While we have been committed to recycling product with our own ReEntry® product take back program for two decades, we felt it so important to push for this legislation that we joined a broad coalition of organizations to support and lobby for the bill. Meanwhile, the majority of our industry — including the carpet industry’s trade association and most of our competitors — either aggressively opposed it or chose to do nothing.”

“Doing the right thing — in this case, supporting legislation that improves recycling in the largest state in the country — is in our DNA at Interface,” continued Gould. “We took this step for our customers, our people and the environment.”

Current Recycling Commitments and Looking Forward 
Interface has been committed to recycling carpet at end of life for 20 years, diverting more than 350 million pounds of materials from landfill in the U.S. alone, through its ReEntry product take back program. ReEntry recycles reclaimed fiber for use in new products and reuses backing materials in the creation of new backing.

While Interface has demonstrated its commitment to recycling through ReEntry, the company’s leadership recognizes that there must be a robust infrastructure in place to make a lasting impact. “This law is a monumental step toward widespread reclamation and recycling within the industry,” said Gould. “We hope this bill and the incentives for which it provides will spur opportunities for new businesses and the industry to support a greater, nationwide effort, with customers driving demand. In the meantime, Interface will continue to take back and recycle carpet through ReEntry and focus on our Mission Zero goal of zero environmental footprint by 2020.”

Posted October 17, 2017

Source: Interface Inc.

Hologenix, Manufacturer Of Celliant® Technology, Adds Jim Calhoun To Board Of Directors; Names Bill Werlin Chairman Of The Board

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — October 17, 2017 — Hologenix LLC today announced the appointment of Jim Calhoun to its Board of Directors. Calhoun is former CEO and president of Converse and an executive in the footwear, apparel and retail industries.

In addition, Bill Werlin was elected chairman of the board. Werlin joined the board in 2016 and was most recently president of The North Face.

Celliant is a responsive textile technology for apparel, bedding and veterinary products. Celliant’s patented technology harnesses and recycles the body’s natural energy through the use of fibers, and is used globally by 60+ companies. In July, the FDA classified it as a medical device and general wellness product.

“Jim has spent 25 years working at some of the most successful and iconic global brands in the consumer products industry, including Converse, Levi Strauss, The Walt Disney Company, Nautica and Nike,” said Werlin, chairman of the board. “He will be a strong addition to the board and I am pleased to welcome him.”

“Jim’s expertise will be invaluable as tier-1 brands continue to adapt Celliant technology. We have exciting things coming down the pipeline and our board will be instrumental in guiding our growth strategy during this pivotal time,” said Seth Casden, CEO, Hologenix, LLC.

Calhoun led the resurgence of the Converse brand and business worldwide. Prior to that, he served as CEO of Hurley International LLC, an affiliate of Nike Inc. Before Hurley, he served as the president of the Dockers Brand and executive vice president at Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco.

Posted October 17, 2017

Source: Hologenix

CORDURA® Brand Launches Authentic Alchemie 2.0 Performance Denim Collection Inspired By ‘Imagination Without Limitation’

WICHITA, KS — October 17, 2017 —  INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand announces the debut of its latest denim trends collection, ‘Imagination Without Limitation,’ which is the next exciting chapter in its ‘Authentic Alchemie’ denim series. The ‘Imagination Without Limitation’ collection features the latest cutting-edge CORDURA® Denims developed with inspiration from three key macro trends identified by MaterialsMove CEO and founder Linda Keppinger.

Alongside the brand, Keppinger has identified trends that share the idea of nurturing and expressing individuality, enhancing self and community, and harnessing the collision of art and science. She drew inspiration from her lifelong journeys across the globe, through her quest for knowledge and ongoing research and her exploration of the variety and impact of human experiences.

“We originally introduced our CORDURA® Denim ‘Authentic Alchemie’ collection last year, where exploring the past enabled us to reinvent the future of our performance denims,” said Cindy McNaull, global CORDURA® brand and marketing director. “Now, we’re excited to expand our learnings and experiences by collaborating with textile and creative innovator, Linda Keppinger, and her exciting vision of what’s to come in the world of durable fabric technologies.”

The three macro trends identified by Keppinger and CORDURA® brand – ‘Make it for Me’, ‘Show Me You Care’, and ‘Faster and Farther’ – are helping their authorized mills engineer denims of the future.

Make It For Me

An expression of the Craft Movement, this trend appeals to the creative spirit burning within each of us, and the desire to outwardly express what makes each of us unique. Custom-made objects and personalized items are treasured and help us stand out in a sea of sameness. The drivers for this trend are authenticity and freedom of movement. It can be embodied through denims with customized and embossed graphics, fabrics that look washed and tumbled, recreating of a heritage item in a modern way, customized stretch and mobility solutions for today’s active lifestyles, as well as deconstructing, reconstructing or mixing traditional with contemporary hand-finishing techniques to make something truly unique.

Heritage expressions and engineered stretch solutions including Cone CORDURA® Selvage Denim, Kaihara CORDURA® Selvage Denim, heavy-duty Artistic Milliners 15 osy CORDURA® Denims and Cone SGene® CORDURA® Denim showcase this trend.

Show Me You Care

This trend focuses on evolving values, social and environmental consciousness, and how we as individuals can unite to make a difference. Being connected and dialed into ourselves, our own world, and the world around us makes us better individuals and neighbors. The drivers for this trend are sustainability and softened strength. It’s about having less and doing more, making every purchase and every action count because Sustainability Begins With Products That LastTM.

Denims that are in it for the long haul are key with trend, like softened strength CORDURA® Denims from Artistic Milliners made with Lenzing TENCEL® fiber. Also featured are lightweight stretch, supple performance CORDURA® Denims with LYCRA® DualFX® fiber technology from Advance Denim and durable CORDURA® Combat WoolTM denims from Artistic Milliners.

Faster and Farther

Reshaping and expanding ideas and ourselves beyond what we thought possible for human experience is at the heart of this trend. It’s the intersection where technology meets art, when motivated by imagination. The drivers for this trend are extreme performance and hidden science. Denims with super-tech features like moisture management, temperature regulation and lasting freshness help empower us to do and be more

On trend ‘Imagination Without Limitation’ CORDURA® Denims in the spotlight include CORDURA® TransDryTM Denim in collaboration with Cotton Incorporated, Artistic Milliners CORDURA® Denim with Dow Intellifresh® for lasting freshness, Arvind speciality bi-stretch CORDURA® Denims for commuter gear and super hardwearing, stretch CORDURA® Denims from Kipas.

Posted October 17, 2017

Source:  INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand

Technology Transfer Services Signs Agreement With Cormatex

BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. — October 16, 2017 — Technology Transfer Services Inc. has signed an agreement with Cormatex S.r.l., an Italy based textile machinery and lines manufacturer, as the exclusive Agent for the United States and Canada.

Cormatex is a textile machinery manufacturer operating worldwide since 1938. Over the years, they have specialized their production in the following sectors:

  • Carding and spinning technologies for woollen yarn, especially fine knitting yarn including cashmere, angora, camel hair and their blends with fine wool (brand-new and fully reconditioned machinery).
  • Complete Nonwovens production lines including fiber opening and blending systems, fine openers, card feeding systems, high production cards & cross lappers, airlay systems, cutting and wind-up systems.
  • Pilot Line facility available for customers to run trials with their own fibers and produce samples under proprietary conditions for machinery and process consideration.

TTS with locations in Boiling Springs, S.C., and Greensboro, N.C., serves the North American nonwoven and textile recycling markets by providing technical assistance in developing advanced process techniques and providing complete nonwoven and textile recycling process equipment.

Enrico Rosso, Cormatex sales manager stated: “The cooperation with TTS was exactly what Cormatex was looking for to expand its business in the US market. TTS knows the market very well and has the technical knowledge needed to discover new opportunities for the highly innovative solutions proposed by Cormatex”.

Jimmy King, TTS vice president, sales & marketing, said: “The opportunity to promote high production cards, cross lappers and innovative airlay systems from Cormatex brings new avenues of technology to our customers by providing cutting edge machinery solutions and superior after sales support in North America from TTS”.

Posted October 17, 2017

Source: Technology Transfer Services

DowDuPont Specialty Products Names 2017 Pedersen Award Medalists Scientists Recognized For Outstanding Contributions

WILMINGTON, Del. — October 17, 2017 — DowDuPont Specialty Products Division has named three outstanding scientists as 2017 Pedersen Award Medalists: Paul J. Fagan, Arthur C. Ouwehand and David J. Rodini. The award is named in honor of DuPont’s Nobel Laureate, Charles J. Pedersen, and recognizes individuals who have made outstanding technical contributions that have delivered significant value to customers.

“Our customers rely on science-based innovations from DuPont to help them succeed,” said DowDuPont Specialty Products Division Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer Alexa Dembek. “We are pleased to honor Paul, Arthur and David, who all exemplify qualities needed to innovate in today’s marketplace: deep technical knowledge, a collaborative mindset and a strong commitment to meeting customer needs.”

Pedersen Medalists are selected by DuPont Fellows, a group of the highest technical professionals in the company. The 2017 medals have been awarded for the following achievements:

  • Paul J. Fagan (Wilmington, Delaware) is recognized for his technical leadership in the application of chemistry to the development of renewably sourced materials. He has made significant technical contributions, leading numerous important projects such as the production of sustainable polymers and the conversion of sugars to bio-based products.
  • Arthur C. Ouwehand (Ingå, Finland) is recognized for his outstanding technical contributions in the fields of microbiome sciences and probiotics for applications such as animal and human nutrition.
  • David J. Rodini, (Richmond, Virginia) is recognized for his technical expertise in the areas of aramid monomer and polymer production, as well as fiber functionalization and modification. He was responsible for development of antistatic technology for DuPont™ Nomex® fiber, fabric and thermal apparel business.

The 2017 Pedersen Medalists were honored in award ceremonies last week in Wilmington, Delaware.

Charles Pedersen received the 1987 Nobel Prize for his discovery of a novel class of chemical compounds called macrocyclic polyethers, which he dubbed the “crown” ethers because of their molecular shape. The structure of these compounds enables them to coordinate to certain metallic ions such as sodium or potassium which bind to the center of the “crown,” much like a key fits in a lock. This specific lock-and-key feature of the crown ethers mimics the very complicated functions of biological materials such as enzymes and substrates in a relatively uncomplicated way, and thus researchers have found a number of important applications in the chemical and biological sciences. Read about the Pedersen Award Medalists on the DuPont Media Center.

Posted Ocober 17, 2017

Source: DowDuPont Specialty Products Division

Aramark Announces Two Strategic And Transformative Acquisitions — Avendra And AmeriPride Services

PHILADELPHIA — October 16, 2017 — Aramark announced today that it entered into definitive agreements to acquire two companies that will deliver growth and strengthen the company’s competitive position across its portfolio of food, facilities and uniforms businesses.

“Today is an historic day at Aramark as we announce we will join forces with two leading companies that will significantly improve how we service our customers, while expanding our capabilities and scope in critical areas of our business,” said Eric J. Foss, Aramark’s chairman, president and CEO. “We have been executing successfully against our clear and focused strategy and have substantially elevated our operating performance and financial flexibility. These strategic and financially compelling transactions represent the next step in our commitment to drive sustainable shareholder value.”

Avendra: Hospitality Procurement Services Company

Aramark and Avendra LLC have entered into a definitive agreement under which Aramark will acquire Avendra for a purchase price of $1.35 billion, or a net purchase price of $1.05 billion after adjusting for the value of the anticipated tax benefits. Avendra is the leading hospitality procurement services provider in North America, managing nearly $5 billion in annual purchasing spend for over 650 companies at more than 8,500 locations, including over half of the Top 30 hotel chains. Avendra was founded in 2001 by five hospitality leaders: Marriott, Hyatt, Fairmont Hotels, ClubCorp and IHG.

“Combining Avendra’s powerful procurement capability with Aramark’s leading supply chain management expertise will bring increased buying scale and improved service levels to both Avendra’s and Aramark’s customers, while strengthening our industry reach and competitive positioning,” Foss said. “I am excited about the proven talents and deep experience the Avendra team brings to our company and look forward to welcoming them to the Aramark family.”

The merger also creates opportunities for Aramark and Avendra to grow their customer base outside of their traditional industries. Additionally, Aramark anticipates annual procurement cost synergies of approximately $40 million, which it expects will be fully realized by the third fiscal year after closing.

AmeriPride: Uniform, Linen Rental And Supply Company

Aramark and AmeriPride Services Inc. also announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Aramark will acquire AmeriPride for a purchase price of $1 billion, or a net purchase price of $850 million after adjusting for the value of the anticipated tax benefits. AmeriPride is a leading uniform and linen rental and supply company in the U.S. and Canada, with annual revenue of approximately $600 million.

“AmeriPride is a highly-respected company with a tremendous legacy that will extend and complement Aramark’s uniforms business,” Foss said. “This merger will enable us to enhance our customer service experience, unlock improved efficiencies, develop new career opportunities for employees and deliver value for our shareholders. Our companies share a commitment to world-class service, and I look forward to welcoming AmeriPride to the Aramark family.”

The combination of these two uniform services companies will create a leading uniform services provider with enhanced scale and capabilities, serving nearly 500,000 customers. The transaction will bolster Aramark’s competitive position in the U.S., and immediately establish a strong position in Canada.

Additionally, Aramark anticipates annual cost synergies of approximately $70 million, which it expects will be fully realized by the fourth fiscal year after closing.

Transaction Details

The Board of Directors of Aramark has unanimously approved both transactions, which were also unanimously approved by the Board of Managers of Avendra and Board of Directors of AmeriPride, respectively. The transactions are expected to close by the end of calendar year 2017, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Aramark will finance the transactions through the issuance of new debt, and has received fully committed financing.

For the Avendra transaction, J.P. Morgan acted as lead financial adviser to Aramark, while Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as legal counsel. For the AmeriPride transaction, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as lead financial advisers and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP acted as legal counsel. Credit Suisse acted as the financial adviser to AmeriPride, while Dorsey & Whitney LLP acted as legal counsel. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as financial adviser and Latham & Watkins LLP provided legal counsel to Avendra, LLC.

Posted October 16, 2017

Source: Aramark

An In-House Show Will Be Held To Mark KARL MAYER’s 80th Anniversary In Changzhou, China, In November

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — October 16, 2017 — The global market leader and trendsetter in the production of warp knitting and warp preparation machines, KARL MAYER, is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2017, and is marking this milestone by holding a series of special events with in-house shows held at its different subsidiaries.

An event in this demonstration of progress to mark the company’s anniversary is an in-house show to be held at Karl Mayer (China) in Changzhou from November 23-25. During this technical presentation, the new TMJ 4/1-T terry warp knitting machine in a gauge of E 24 will be showing its features whilst producing patterned towels. Alongside this machine, an RDJ 5/1 double-bar raschel machine with piezo jacquard technology, also in a gauge of E 24, will be producing a spacer textile with an innovative multicolored design for use as a shoe fabric. A brightly colored ground surface is combined with a discreetly colored cover face with a mesh pattern to produce this striking look. The colored spots showing through create a butterfly-like pattern. All the main pattern elements of the final shoe are incorporated in the mirror images of the two halves of the design. The unveiling of a new machine will also be celebrated at the in-house show in Changzhou — the successful LACE.EXPRESS family is being extended by a new family member.

In the field of warp preparation for warp knitting the DS OPTO will be introduced as a flexible direct warping machine for rigid filament yarns for production from short and sample warp beams to standard block color warp beams.

For those visitors involved in weaving preparation, Karl Mayer will be showing the ISOSIZE as a conventional sizing machine based on a modular design, which can cater for every market demand. Also available to view will be the beaming machine, the size box, and the drying unit as important components of the line. Karl Mayer will also be demonstrating efficient, high-precision technology for the denim sector in the shape of its LONG CHAIN BEAMER. This tried-and-tested machine is used in rope dyeing for converting ropes to yarn sheets of exceptionally high quality.

Posted October 16, 2017

Source: Karl Mayer

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