Techtextil 2017 Exhibitor Preview: Tanatex

EDE, Netherlands — April 10, 2017 — Forget about iPhones and APIs. The future of tech lies in textiles, or smart textiles, to be more exact. Now that new technologies allow manufacturers to add extra features to their clothes, curtains and car upholstery, technical textiles are the new normal. If there’s any secret of success, it lies in the ability to combine functionality with style and comfort. At the Techtextil International Trade Fair in Frankfurt, to be held May 9-12, Tanatex will introduce six textile solutions to help achieve just that. Can’t wait that long? Read on for a sneak preview!

No. 1: Tailormade solutions
As a textile professional, you deal with demanding customers daily, meaning you need to work on your added value non-stop. This is why our textile solutions all come with an expert that tailors them to your standards and machinery. This way, you get exactly what you need.

No.2: Performance improvers
Two top-shelf products don’t guarantee a perfect combination. If you work with several coatings, finishes and fabric types, you need crosslinkers and boosters that strengthen properties and avoid unwanted chemical reactions. Our experts know which ones you need to get the best out of each individual component. Just say the word and we’ll advise you!

No.3: Pure Performance
The magic of the end-product lies in the quality of the fabric. Our Pure Performance concept enables you to anticipate your customers’ wishes by improving stretch, elasticity, durability and shape recovery by forming a permanent and durable film around the fibre.

No.4: Storm Fit
Outdoor activities are wildly popular, boosting the demand for breathable apparel. We developed a way to transport sweat and high body temperatures without compromising the water-and wind-resistant qualities of your textiles. This way, users stay dry and comfortable under extreme weather conditions.

No.5: Insect proof
Insects can be real fun saboteurs, and in some areas, they even carry life threatening diseases. We developed a finish containing permethrin, that keeps away everything that bites, stings or even buzzes. Our Insect Proof finish can be added to any type of clothing, from fishing garment to army uniform.

No.6: Qi-tex
The way we dress influences the way we move. Our Qi-tex finish contains minerals that boost the wearer’s energy level, resulting in better balance and movements. The solution turns your textiles into performance optimisers; whether you add them to adaptive clothing for elderly people or to sportswear.

See you there!

Do you share our passion for textiles? Meet us at the Techtextil symposium! We’ll be in hall 3.0 at stand F80. Our product specialists will be happy to tell you all about our products and the way we collaborate.

Posted April 10, 2017

Source: Tanatex

ASTM International And Textiles Leader AATCC Partner Through Technical Standards Offering

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — April 10, 2016 — Today, ASTM International and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced that they will bring together textiles standards and other offerings in one online platform.

This will help people and companies gain access to high-quality tools and resources from both organizations to improve durability of textiles, ensure quality colors, create in-demand products, and more.

Housed in the online platform ASTM Compass, the new package includes more than 125 AATCC test methods, procedures, and monographs in both PDF and HTML formats. It can be expanded to include ASTM International textile offerings including Section 7 of its Book of Standards as well as proficiency testing and training programs.  Alternatively, the AATCC package can be added to an existing Compass subscription of textile standards and other documents.

Subscribers will also have access in PDF and HTML to two AATCC compilations of provisional technical documents:

  • Concept 2 Consumer Technical Supplement A Compilation of Procedures and Guidelines, and
  • Moisture Management Technical Supplement Applicable to Apparel, Linens and Soft Goods.

Through Compass – an industry-leading, interactive, document platform – AATCC standards now feature:

  • ability to add notes and attach pertinent files within each standard;
  • interaction down to the section level;
  • bookmarking for easy retrieval;
  • ability to form project teams related to the standards;
  • an optional tool (SpecBuilder) to manage internal company specifications;
  • optional training modules and videos;
  • optional access to thousands of peer-reviewed papers; and
  • books in the ASTM International Digital Library.

Posted April 10, 2017

Source: ASTM International

New TeXtreme ® Website Launched

BORÅS, Sweden — April 7, 2017 — TeXtreme® has launched a new website to better facilitate the needs for its different target audiences. The new TeXtreme website comprises adapted information that connects their knowledge, technology and products for the composites industry.

“We work in close cooperation with our clients, giving them technical support, all the way from selecting the optimal reinforcement structure to making it work in the manufacturing process for the end product,” said Henrik Blycker, CEO, Oxeon. “The new website is one of our steps to meet the demands from the market and our customers’.”

The new website is based on a totally new technical platform and has a fully responsive design as well as new looks. All to give the visitor an easier access to information, both through stationary and mobile devices.

Andreas Martsman, vice president – Marketing & Sales, Oxeon, said: “When visiting trade shows around the world meeting composite professionals we see an ever-growing interest for TeXtreme spread tow reinforcements in many markets and an increased knowledge in its vast possibilities. For all of these persons we have made this investment, to get them specific information in order to help fulfill their needs faster”

Oxeon, the makers of TeXtreme, have more than 15 years of experience from optimizing advanced composite products and applying Spread Tow carbon reinforcements. The company possess a great knowledge in calculation, simulation and reinforcement optimization as well as making it work in production. TeXtreme Spread Tow reinforcements are a uniquely adaptable, safe and ultra light supportive solution for advanced carbon fiber composites. The usage of TeXtreme advanced carbon reinforcements will attain ultra light products that last.

Posted April 7, 2017

Source: Oxeon

New York-Based Lifestyle Retailer Footaction Opens Flagship Store In Toronto Eaton Centre

TORONTO/NEW YORK CITY — April 7, 2017 — Footaction, a New York-based retailer of apparel and footwear lifestyle brands, celebrates the grand opening of its Toronto flagship today. With 6,500 square-feet of premium retail space, the Toronto Eaton Centre location marks the brand’s first expansion outside the U.S.

Presenting a unique layout, the new Footaction store is organized largely by brand, rather than by product category, to enhance the customer shopping experience. Leading brands will each have their own concept shops with cross-category product offerings, including: Nike Kicks Lounge at Footaction, adidas Originals Collective at Footaction, and Puma Select at Footaction. This shop-in-shop layout will allow customers to easily navigate the best of the best, identifying coveted products more efficiently.

“We are thrilled to bring the Footaction brand into Canada. With this first store in Toronto Eaton Centre, we’re delivering an elevated retail experience to our customers and establishing ourselves as the go-to partner for the world’s leading athletic-inspired and lifestyle brands,” said Frank Bracken, vice president and general manager, Footaction Canada. “Footaction is best defined where streetwear and sneaker culture intersect — a space we’re confident will translate well for our Canadian consumer.”

In addition to partner concept shops, Footaction is rolling out elevated event and retail storytelling spaces in key North American cities called Capsule. Each space will be named after the city it represents — the first in Toronto being Capsule|416 by Footaction — taking cues from local street style, offering unique experiences for retail discovery, and featuring ever-changing and localized stories.

Footaction’s layout evolution and expansion into Canada is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to be the premier destination for style and sneaker culture offering the hottest sneakers, apparel and accessories. Featured brands from the Footaction Toronto store include Canadian brands Peace Collective, Herschel, and Naked & Famous Denim, as well as Jordan, Nike, adidas, PUMA, Levi’s, Champion and more.

Posted April 7, 2017

Source: Footaction

Introducing The PF Flyers All American Featuring New Balance Fresh Foam Technology

BOSTON — April 7, 2017 — Storied American footwear manufacturer PF Flyers introduces a new addition to its iconic line of sneakers, the All American. Featuring a premium New Balance footbed, the completely new All American from PF Flyers strikes an ideal balance between classic design and modern footwear technology.

Based on one of PF Flyers’ best sellers from the 1960s, the All American features vintage detailing such as reinforced No. 12 duck canvas, a solid rubber outsole, double-wrap foxing tape and the brand’s trademark iron-on ankle patch. This new silhouette will initially be available on pfflyers.com and with select retailers.

The original PF Flyers featured the celebrated “Magic Wedge” insert, one of the first innovations in sneaker comfort.  Today, this foundational technology has been integrated with New Balance Fresh Foam technology– a pioneering comfort platform developed with data driven design to provide the wearer with an ultra-supporting cushion and easy ride with each step.

The All American, offered in five colorways in both high-top ($70) and low-top ($65) models, are available on pfflyers.com.

Posted April 7, 2017

Source: PF Flyers

Dover Acquires Caldera Graphics

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — April 5, 2017 — Dover announced today that it has acquired Caldera Graphics SAS for total consideration of approximately 35 million euros, including an amount related to achieving certain performance metrics. Based in Strasbourg, France, Caldera is a software company with 25 years of experience in developing, marketing and supporting high-quality technical software for the digital printing industry, with a commitment to increasing productivity, cost-efficiency and color output.

Caldera’s unique capabilities and solutions around image processing, color management and workflow serve the global textile and graphics markets. Caldera will operate within Dover’s Printing and Identification platform, alongside MS Printing Solutions and the JK Group serving the global digital textile printing market. Caldera’s annual revenue was approximately EUR 11 million in 2016.

Robert A. Livingston, Dover’s President and CEO, said: “We are pleased to have Caldera join Dover as we extend our already strong position in digital textile printing, which began with the acquisition of MS and recent purchase of the JK Group. Moreover, this transaction, following our recent AWTI and Fairbanks acquisitions, demonstrates our desire and commitment to grow our software and service offerings as we continue to deliver expanded differentiated solutions to our customers.”

Posted April 5, 2017

Source: Dover Corp.

NatureWorks Showcases At INDEX 2017 New Ingeo Grades Tailored To Enhance The Performance Of Nonwovens

GENEVA — April 5, 2017 — NatureWorks and its supply chain partners −fibers, spunbond, and meltblown producers − showcase at INDEX 17 the latest developments in nonwoven applications for Ingeo™, a naturally advanced biopolymer. NatureWorks features its portfolio of Ingeo polymers that enhance the performance and sustainability of a broad range of nonwovens. (NatureWorks INDEX Stand #1510)

As at past INDEX trade fairs, many NatureWorks supply chain partners also exhibit their latest Ingeo fiber and nonwoven innovations. These companies include:

  • Trevira’s siliconized Ingeo hollow fiber for use in fillings, new and particularly soft to handle Ingeo- and polyester-based wet wipes, and more. (Stand 2119)
  • Hills, Inc. will display lofty spunbond material both 100 percent Ingeo and an Ingeo/polypropylene for a range of different applications including: medical, food, furniture, filtration, and hygiene. (Stand 2154)
  • U.S. Pacific Nonwovens will showcase new products as well as announce a new production line exclusively designed for production of Ingeo spunbond that is scheduled to be commissioned this summer. (Stand 1561)
    In all, more than 20 NatureWorks supply chain partners will be at INDEX 2017.

“Companies specify Ingeo resin for nonwovens applications because of its performance, price stability, and low carbon footprint,” said Eamonn Tighe, Business Development Manager, NatureWorks. “The portfolio of fiber grade resins in the NatureWorks 6 series are designed for processes from mono to multifilament as well as spunbond and meltblown products.” Tighe added that Series 6 grades offer melting points that range from 130°C to 170°C with amorphous to crystalline grade available.

Posted April 6, 2017

Source: NatureWorks 

Shanghai International Digital Printing Industry fair 2017: Sharing Of Expertise On Complex Issues Of Inks And Print-Heads

SHANGHAI — April 3, 2017 — Gauging development trends of digital printing ink and nozzle helps end-users to seize the initiative. In view of this, there will be a number of sharing sessions on different themes at the oncoming Shanghai International Digital Printing Industry Exhibition (TPF) from April 19-21. The intent is to have in-depth discussions on the development of digital printing ink and nozzle. In particular, the organizers have invited Dr Tim Philips, MD, IMI Europe, to speak on latest inkjet technology for textile digital printing at the technical lecture area of the exhibition hall on April 20.

Discussing the nuances of digital printing

Dr. Philips will focus on the world’s leading textile inkjet technology in digital printing and share a new generation of advanced film sprinklers, single pass high-speed printing machines and paint inks. Through technology, we can overcome different challenges in different circumstances. Also on the agenda is a discussion on how to open new opportunities through the technological advances brought by industry leaders.

As founder of Catenary Solutions and Managing Director of IMI Europe, Dr. Philips has extensive experience in inkjet integration projects. He has worked at Xennia Technologies for eight years, a leading inkjet solution company acquired by Sensient in 2015. He founded Catenary Solutions in 2015 to bring more digital solution development and marketing knowledge to wider audience. As the managing director of IMI Europe, Dr. Philips offers a wide range of courses, including inkjet studios, inkjet ink manufacturing and digital textile printing courses. The forum will be able to convey to the audience the most advanced inkjet technology and digital solutions in TPF2017.

Knowledge sharing on textiles inks, print heads

In textile ink usage, printing problem and filtering solution has always plagued users. The reason of the breakdown of textile digital printing is extremely complex, there are ink salting out, hydrolysis, reunion, filter fiber shedding and other conventional problems, and there are issues like compatibility, ink raw materials and other problems, even the inkjet filter selection and the installation are closely related with the print quality. The organizers have thus invited senior sales manager, Chen Xincan, Hangzhou Kebaite Filtering Equipment, to share knowledge about filtering of textile inks with the TPF2017 audience.

At present, paint is the second largest pigment material behind dyes in textile industry. And in textile printing, paint printing has 80 per cent market share globally. In this context, Li Jianfa, international marketing director in China, National Glazed Group, will speak on the application and case analysis of paint ink on digital printing. He will also share the composition of paint ink, coating process of coating ink and application of coating ink in blended and man-made fibres.

Industry’s authoritative ink and nozzle suppliers will be especially invited to attend the seminar presided over by Dr. Philips, and give insights on latest technology. The audience will get the opportunity interact with industry experts and top brands and put forward the problems encountered in application.

Shanghai International Digital Printing Industry Exhibition (TPF)

The 8th Shanghai International Digital Printing Industry Exhibition, hosted by UBM China and Shanghai Longyang, will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center for three consecutive days from April 19 to 21.

Highlights of TPF 2017:

  • About 230 leading exhibitors from the digital printing industry
  • Connecting all important points in the supply chain
  • Design Pavilion’ for the first time, to help accelerate development of original design
  • China Digital Textile Conference (CDTC)
  • Buyers Mission & Business Matching
  • Workshop & Technical Presentation
  • Engaging Concurrent Programs

The exhibition is expected to attract about 230 exhibitors who will lay out the latest and perfect digital printing machines and matching ink, nozzles, software and so on. Also on the agenda are numerous forums and one to one business negotiations.

Posted April 6, 2017

Source: Shanghai International Digital Printing Industry Exhibition

Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada To Introduce First-In-Canada Artisanal Display Of Unique Offerings From Developing Countries

TORONTO — April 6, 2017 — With the steady growth of Canada’s apparel and textile industry, organizers of the Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) show have announced that representatives from more than 20 countries will be in Toronto this summer to unveil under one roof all that’s trending in the worldwide industry.

From August 21-23, 2017, at Toronto’s International Centre, top apparel and textile manufacturers from more than 20 countries including China, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Turkey, Jordan, Switzerland, Vietnam, Nepal and more, will share with Canadians their latest products and production processes in an effort to forge new business relationships.

For the first time, thanks to a newly-minted partnership between ATSC and TFO Canada, Canadians will also get a sneak peek — and first grabs at import opportunities — of unique artisanal apparel, textiles and related goods from eight Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Madagascar, Uganda, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Haiti, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Nepal.

TFO Canada — which creates sustainable trade partnerships for exporters from developing countries to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the specialty textile and garment sector — has announced that it will bring 30 SMEs to this year’s event to showcase the organization’s Artisan Hub initiative.

“This Canadian-based sourcing show is the opportunity we have been waiting for,” said Steve Tipman, Executive Director of TFO Canada. “This is a ‘can’t miss’ opportunity for buyers who are looking for unique products. We are excited to be working in partnership with ATSC.”

According to Jason Prescott, CEO of JP Communications, North America’s leading publisher of B2B trade platforms TopTenWholesale.com andManufacturer.com and organizer of ATSC: “This show is an unprecedented opportunity for Canadian importers, manufacturers, retailers, designers and small businesses to get a first-hand look, without leaving their home turf, at the global fashions, fabrics and textures that consumers will be after in the coming year.”

As the Canadian demand for apparel increases, goods are increasingly coming from abroad.  According to the Government of Canada Apparel Industry Profile, apparel imports are up by $3.4 billion or 8.3 percent annually (average), totaling $12.5 billion in 2015.  Domestic demand for apparel has increased annually since 2011.

A comprehensive trade show and conference, ATSC is supported by many international governmental associations, headed by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT) and the Bangladesh High Commission, led by Dewan Mahmud, First Secretary (Commercial) at Bangladesh High Commission. The 2017 show will see a larger delegation of exhibitors and speakers from both China and Bangladesh after the show’s successful debut last August.

Posted April 6, 2017

Source: JP Communications

Techtextil 2017 Exhibitor Preview: Uster Technologies

USTER, Switzerland — April 5, 2017 — The amazing diversity of technical textiles applications is matched by the wide variety of quality characteristics needed in the raw material used — so filament yarn producers know they must work to the most stringent specifications and standards. Quality failings, especially in the critical parameter of yarn evenness, can be expensive, but the USTER® TESTER 6-C800 provides fast, accurate testing to the tightest tolerances, protecting filament producers against customer complaints and claims.

Raw materials for technical textiles cover a wide range of end-uses and performance requirements. Viscose fibers, for instance, are found in lightweight blouses as well as in wire cording and high-speed car tires. Polyester, common in low-price clothing, is also transformed in special high-tech versions, for sophisticated sportswear and outdoor clothing. Countless other examples of technical applications for filament yarns span sectors such as medical, industrial, transport, engineering and protective clothing.

Despite this variety of products, there is one fundamental requirement which is common to all: the absolute need for yarn evenness, measured to close tolerances, to ensure that the functional and aesthetic properties of the finished article achieve the high quality standards that customers demand.

Reliable test results

Efficient testing routines and the right testing equipment are the key to avoiding customer dissatisfaction, quality claims and the loss of future business for filament producers.

Evenness testing has to combine reliability, accuracy and speed. The Uster Tester 6-C800 is specially designed for filament yarn testing, to meet these criteria perfectly. At its heart is the new Capacitive Sensor, providing more accurate and reliable test results than ever before.

Typically, filament yarns show a CVm value around 1, so that even small deviations in evenness are likely to cause noticeable defects in the fabric. The increasing complexity of applications and performance standards — with fabrics needing to protect against water, wind, cold, heat, and even bullets — means that evenness is an absolute requirement.

For this vital parameter, spinners have for decades been depending on the USTER CVm value, now recognized as the defining global standard for evenness.

The Uster Tester 6-C800 combines reliability with top speed operation. All models operate at the test speed of 800 meters per minute. Running on the automatic setting, the high sample throughput rate gives even better detection of quality exceptions. The result is lower labor costs and improved control of quality for the business.

See it at Techtextil

The latest Uster Tester for filament yarn will be presented at Techtextil 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany, the leading global showcase for technical textiles. The USTER display (Hall 6.1, booth B65) will present the production optimization and quality assurance benefits to show visitors.

As well as the advantages already described, the Uster Tester 6-C800 offers three new unique features to help yarn producers increase efficiency and improve quality. The measurement of interminglings is an innovation saving time and preventing variations in subsequent fabric appearance. An automatic twist scan facility has been developed, assist filament quality monitoring by making twister settings easier. And the Knowledge Based System (KBS) quickly traces the cause of a quality problem on the spinning machine, with no need for extra settings or input from the machine supplier, via a single click on the spectrogram display.

Expertise inside

Built-in knowledge now comes as standard for Uster instruments, along with the renowned Swiss accuracy. The sophisticated sensor technology in the Uster TESTER 6-C800 is rooted in continuous R&D aimed at higher performance and extended applications — echoing progress in the technical textiles yarns themselves. The new Capacitive Sensor empowers filament yarn producers with the expertise to deliver right-first-time quality, no matter how demanding and innovative the application. It creates a chain of customer satisfaction, from USTER to its customers, and on to the customer’s customers…

April 5, 2017

Source: Uster Technologies Ltd.

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