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.

German Technology To Host B2B Forums, Technology Conferences In The U.S. And Mexico

FRANKFURT, Germany — April 5, 2017 — The VDMA Textile Machinery Association will host B2B Forums and Technology Conferences November 6, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C., and November 8-9, 2017, in Mexico City.

Industry experts from well-known VDMA member companies will present practice-oriented technology topics to decision-makers from the local textile industries, such as fiber & yarn, apparel, home textile & carpet, technical textiles, nonwovens and composite industry.

The high-quality events are primarily aimed at technical management, production managers, quality and maintenance managers as well as mill owners, among other decision-makers. Presentations along the entire textile chain will show how to increase competitiveness by innovative technology, higher productivity, resource efficiency (energy, water, material), higher value-added textiles and industrial internet (Industry 4.0).

The networking will be supported by B2B meetings (pre-arranged or spontaneous bilateral meetings in a separate meeting area), interactive discussions with the professional audience and by a conference dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.

Participating companies in Charlotte:

Andritz, Autefa Solutions, Brückner Trockentechnik, Dilo Systems + Temafa, Lindauer Dornier, Erhardt+Leimer, Groz-Beckert, HAS Group, Interspare, Karl Mayer, Körting Hannover, Mahlo, A. Monforts Textilmaschinen, Neuenhauser, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Barmag, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Neumag, Pleva, Resede Binder, Georg Sahm, Saurer Components branch Hammelburg (Saurer Temco), Sedo Treepoint, Textechno, Thies, Trützschler Spinning, Welker Vakuum.

Participating companies in Mexico City:

Allma Volkmann branch of Saurer Germany, Andritz, Autefa Solutions, Brückner Trockentechnik, Dilo Systems + Temafa, Lindauer Dornier, Erhardt+Leimer, Groz-Beckert, HAS Group, Interspare, Jakob Müller Deutschland, Karl Mayer, Körting Hannover, Mahlo, Mayer & Cie., A. Monforts Textilmaschinen, Neuenhauser, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers, Pleva, Reseda Binder, Georg Sahm, Saurer Components branch Hammelburg (Saurer Temco), Schlafhorst branch of Saurer Germany, Sedo Treepoint, Textechno, Thies, Trützschler Spinning, Welker Vakuum, Xetma Vollenweider.

Registration

Beginning at the end of May 2017, visitors can register and arrange meetings with the VDMA member companies, their subsidiaries and agents via:

www.germantech-ustextile.de and

www.germantech-mexicantextile.de

Posted April 5, 2017

Source: VDMA

Fitcode & AG Partnership Will Help Iconic Denim Brand Drive Sales And Cut Returns

SEATTLE — April 5, 2017 — A revolutionary new fit-focused shopping experience enabled by Fitcode, a fashion-data company that specializes in women’s denim, launched today on agjeans.com.

“We are very excited to integrate with AG,” says Rian Buckley, Fitcode co-founder and CEO. “Fitcode loves partnering with brands and retailers looking for innovative ways to differentiate and personalize the customer experience, so AG was a natural fit.”

The integration provides style-conscious women with an easy way to find AG styles best-suited for their unique body types.

For the denim brand, integration promises to drive sales and cut returns. Fitcode’s results from past integrations demonstrate that consumers are three times more likely to purchase Fitcode-recommended styles.

Visitors to agjeans.com can take the Fitcode fit quiz and shop curated denim recommendations within their Fitcode. Fitcode’s Jeanius team hand measures and fit tests each style and provides denim details on variables that impact fit, like stretch, fabric content, and inseam.

“Because AG offers such a wide range of denim in different silhouettes, fabrics, and washes, we constantly look for innovative ways to help our customers find the perfect fit for their body shape,” says Vutha Chheng, director of ecommerce at AG. “Not only does Fitcode help fill this need, the service is also very intuitive and easy to use.”

Fitcode previously integrated with hudsonjeans.com in Fall 2016 and jagjeans.com in February 2017. Supported retail and denim partners also include Nordstrom, NYDJ, 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, J Brand, JOE’s Jeans, Paige, FRAME Denim, Kut from the Kloth, and Blank NYC.

Posted April 5, 2017

Source: Fitcode

Save The Planet, A Single Sock At A Time

ABINGDON, Md. — April 5, 2017 — This Earth Day, April 22, think before you throw out that sock that lost its mate. That single sock — along with shoes, handbags, belts, stuffed animals and much more — can all serve a much higher purpose than adding to the local landfill pile. According to Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) Executive Director Jackie King, more than 95 percent of all textiles can be recycled or reused in some way — and that’s very good for our planet.

Yet according to the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) “Advancing Sustainable Materials Management” report, the numbers surrounding textile waste are staggering. Out of 16.22 million tons of discarded textiles in 2014, only 2.62 million tons were recycled. Even worse, textile waste in the United States has risen by nearly ten percent from 2013 and overall recycling growth rates have leveled off in the past five years.

The good news? The nearly three million tons of textiles that were reused and recycled is the equivalent of taking 1.3 million cars off the road in terms of greenhouse gas benefits — far more than the impact of recycling yard trimmings, glass and plastic and nearly equal the impact of aluminum recycling. The recycled textile industry also reduces the need for landfill space, decreases the use of natural resources including water and petroleum used in textile manufacturing and lessens pollution generated in the manufacturing process.

A textile simply refers to any material made of interlacing fibers. When it comes to household items, this means everything from used clothing to towels that are clean and dry should not be thrown away. King attributes much of the reason that only 16 percent of textiles are recycled to the fact most people think you can only recycle items like paper, plastic, aluminum and glass. When you recycle textiles, nearly half are reused as apparel, with the remainder re-used as commercial wiping cloths or reprocessed and remanufactured as furniture stuffing, upholstery, home insulation, building materials and more.

“The average person in the U.S. throws away 81 pounds of textiles a year,” said King. “Imagine the impact we can have if more people begin reusing old items and recycling! It not only benefits the environment, but provides affordable second-hand clothing to those in need, and thousands of jobs in our industry around the globe.”

What you do can make a real difference. To find a local textile recycler, look for collection boxes in your neighborhood, check local charities and thrift stores and contact your town or city to see if it has a textile recycling program.

Posted April 5, 2017

Source: Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART)

Americhem Welcomes New CEO

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — April 4, 2017 — Americhem Inc., a global provider of color and additive solutions for polymeric products, has appointed Matthew Hellstern as CEO of the Americhem Group of companies. The group includes Americhem, Infinity LTL Engineered Compounds and Vi-Chem Corporation.

Rick Juve, the current chairman and CEO of Americhem, will assume the position of chairman of Americhem Group. He will ensure that the company’s principles and values are applied equally across all group companies. He will also assure a highly effective advisory board exists to support the new CEO.

“Americhem Group is establishing a solid reputation as a leading independent supplier of custom material solutions for the global polymer industry,” said Juve. “The time is right to create a coordinated leadership structure with Matthew as our CEO. With a keen focus on solving our customers’ toughest challenges, he will oversee the next steps in our growth.”

In his new position, Hellstern will provide strategic direction to the organization and will ensure that the strategic plans of each company are met. He will foster strong leadership teams throughout Americhem Group and will set expectations and monitor financial performance for all group companies. Additionally, he will identify synergies that will help the companies reach their growth objectives.

Hellstern has an extensive background in the specialty chemicals industry, having served as vice president and general manager of WR Grace’s Specialty Catalysts and Darex Packaging businesses. Previously, he led Chemtura’s Urethane Elastomers and Fluorine businesses, and held key leadership positions at Sun Chemical and BASF. Hellstern holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from Villanova University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Lehigh University. He also attended the executive development program at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Hellstern will be located at Americhem Group headquarters in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Posted April 4, 2017

Source: Americhem Inc.

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