WOW 2017 Keeps Attendees Ahead Of Change In The Wipes Industry

CARY, N.C. — February 23, 2017 — Attendees to INDA’s World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference 2017 will learn about the latest technologies, emerging markets, and new developments necessary to stay on top of changes in the evolving wipes industry during the June 12-15 event in Nashville, Tenn.

The full program for the 2017 conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort is now available and registration is open at www.inda.org/events/wow17.

With the strong growth in this important sector, WOW 2017 promises to be a valuable must-attend conference to keep up with relevant and timely insights, information and statistics from industry leaders on consumer and industrial wipes, the threats to flushable wipes, regulatory issues, product safety and testing, developments in substrates, sustainability and more.

The top 10 highlights of WOW 2017 include:

  • Leading Keynote: “Marketing Across Generations” by consumer psychologist Dr. Kit Yarrow, Professor Emeritus, Golden Gate University, on using the psychology of each generation to market more effectively.
  • Sustainability Panel: Moderated by Dr. Carole Mars, research manager of The Sustainability Consortium, the panel will deliberate the differences between how various industry players define “sustainable” and, more importantly, how consumers interpret it. Experts from Walgreen Boots Alliance, Suominen, Burt’s Bees, Rockline Industries, and the Procter & Gamble will participate.
  • In-Depth Sessions on Flushability: Topics that will be covered in the four-part session include the many moving parts of messaging/misinformation, the new Code of Practice, the latest status of wastewater discussions on assessment tests, and the issue status in Europe.
  • Clorox Perspective: The Clorox Co. will share perspectives on the “trade-offs” in preventing the spread of germs. Elisa Calimano, Product R&D, Home Care Cleaning Innovation, will discuss technology effectiveness challenges versus sustainability considerations for the hard surface wipes lifecycle.
  • Timely Trends and Forecasts: Global and North American wipes market trends and dynamics will be presented by Svetlana Uduslivaia, Head of Tissue and Hygiene, Euromonitor International, and by INDA’s Brad Kalil.
  • Consumer Wipe Concerns: Phil Hindley, Head of Global Marketing Preservation at Lonza Consumer Care, will talk about the dynamic and changing nature of the global preservation market.
  • Material Advances: Wolfgang Plasser, vice president Global Sales of Lenzing AG, will settle the controversy around Biodegradability of Wood-based Cellulose Fibers.
  • Innovation Award: The World of Wipes Innovation Award® will recognize innovations in the wipes value chain that advance the use of nonwovens. Conference attendees will hear from finalists selected by INDA’s Technical Advisory Board and then vote their choice, the winner to be announced on Day 3.
  • Top Training: Come to the conference a day earlier for an in-depth wipes education. INDA’s WIPES Academy is co-located with the World of Wipes® Conference. Led by Rob Johnson, PE and Principal of Smith, Johnson & Associates, the Academy is the first and only comprehensive wipes training program for the entire wipes supply chain.
  • Networking: From the welcome reception at the Grand Ole Opry House to the opportunity to Dine with Industry Leaders and networking throughout the event, attendees will establish and renew valuable connections to advance their business interests.

Posted February 23, 2017

Source: INDA

American Textile Co. Expands North American Distribution Capabilities With New Facility In Tifton, Ga.

DUQUESNE, Pa. — February 23, 2017 — Bedding manufacturer American Textile Co. today announced the expansion of its U.S. operations with a new, state-of-the-art warehousing and distribution facility under construction in Tifton, Ga. The new facility, slated to open later this year, will more-than double shipping capacity to keep up with growing customer demand in both traditional retail and e-commerce sectors.

The expansion comes on the heels of a high-growth year for American Textile Co. in which the company increased capacity at their Dallas and Salt Lake City locations.

“Demand for sleep products has climbed steadily over the past decade, but what’s shifted even more rapidly is the growth in e-commerce sales, which drove over 40 percent of all retail sales growth in 2016,” said Lance Ruttenberg, president and CEO. “We have strategically expanded our physical footprint and logistics capabilities to keep pace with the on-demand, online economy that requires new capabilities, while also expanding infrastructure to support the significant growth in our traditional retail channels.”

The build will be handled by Jon Jones Construction, making American Textile Co. the first resident in the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce’s new industrial park, located off Old Union Road.

American Textile Co. now employs more than 1,100 people worldwide and added more than 40 positions in the last year. Their innovative sleep solutions will be on display at the New York Home Fashions Market in New York City, March 27-30, 2017.

Posted February 23, 2017

Source: American Textile Co.

Crothall Now Has 12 Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certified Laundries

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — February 22, 2017 — Crothall Laundry Services’ La Mirada, Calif., facility is the latest recipient of TRSA Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification, reflecting their commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by TRSA inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

The certification confirms a laundry’s dedication to compliance and processing healthcare linens and garments using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, the focal point for TRSA inspectors’ evaluation of critical control points minimize risk. The independent, third-party inspection must confirm essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected;
  • Managers understand legal requirements;
  • OSHA-compliant; and
  • Physical plant operates effectively.

Crothall now has 12 TRSA Hygienically Clean Healthcare certified facilities. In addition to the newest designee, these are located in Mobile, Ala. (Coastal Laundry); Phoenix, Ariz.; Ontario, Calif.; Lakeland, Fla.; Augusta and Rome, Ga.; Madisonville, Ky.; Bellcamp, Md., Winston-Salem, N.C.; Johnson City, Tenn.; and Milwaukee, Wis.

Certified facilities pass three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean Healthcare linens and garments and zero presence of harmful bacteria. To maintain their certification, laundry plants must pass quarterly annual testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for hospitals, surgery centers, medical offices, nursing homes and other medical facilities.

Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification acknowledges laundries’ effectiveness in protecting healthcare operations through testing and inspections that scrutinize quality-control procedures in textile services operations related to the handling of textiles containing blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Certified laundries use processes, chemicals and BMPs acknowledged by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American National Standards Institute and others. Introduced in 2012, Hygienically Clean Healthcare brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for healthcare linens and garments used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

Objective experts in epidemiology, infection control, nursing and other healthcare professions work with TRSA launderers to ensure the certification continues to enforce the highest standards for producing clean healthcare textiles. With 100+ years as the textile services industry’s leading business association, TRSA’s expertise in laundry BMP development is unmatched.

“Congratulations to Crothall on their certification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their dedication to building their customers’ confidence that their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted February 23, 2017

Source: TRSA

DSM Dyneema Wins Significant Patent Case In Israel

HEERLEN, Netherlands — February 23, 2017 — DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, has prevailed after a long-lasting challenge in Israel of one of its key patents. An Israeli firm — the publicly held FMS Enterprises Migun Ltd. of Tel Aviv — had been trying to prevent the issuance of this patent through a series of opposition proceedings and appeals.

On January 24, 2017, an Israeli District Court affirmed a previous decision of the Israeli Patent Office dismissing FMS’ claims. The ruling once again demonstrates the strength of DSM Dyneema’s Intellectual Property portfolio and innovations and confirms DSM Dyneema’s position as an innovator in the field of high strength fibers and ballistic resistant material solutions. The decision clears the way for grant of a patent to DSM Dyneema on highly oriented polyethylene fibers with amongst others a defined amount of solvent, and the technique for producing them. These fibers lead to improved performance of end-use applications including ropes and ballistic resistant products. This decision is in-line with the grant of corresponding patents to DSM Dyneema in other global jurisdictions, such as the US, China and Europe.

The ruling recognizes DSM Dyneema’s high quality and unique contribution to human knowledge in the field of fiber technology, and in particular the field of technologies that enable ballistic resistant life saving products.

“Innovation and patents are cornerstones of DSM Dyneema’s business strategy. DSM Dyneema has consistently and rigorously defended its Intellectual Property on many occasions, and will continue to do so. It has successfully secured this same patent in several countries, and the patent has proven its relevance for protecting both DSM’s and its customers’ businesses”, said Golnar Motahari Pour, President of DSM Dyneema.

Posted February 23, 2017

Source: DSM Dyneema

Oxeon AB Invests 3 Million Euros To Increase Its ±45° TeXtreme® Spread Tow Weaving Capacity

BORÅS, Sweden — February 23, 2017 — Since its introduction, Oxeon’s ±45° version of TeXtreme® has been a gamechanger for those seeking a continuous ±45° spread tow fabric. Because of the increased demand, Oxeon is proud to announce an investment of 3 million euros to expand its patented ±45° Spread Tow weaving capacity.

Known for its ability to reduce weight, increase stiffness and strength, improve impact protection as well as improve dampening performance in thin plies, TeXtreme Spread Tow Fabrics extend these benefits found in its 0°/90° fabrics to its ±45°continuous length fabrics which are available in widths up to 60 inches/1.5 meters. There are numerous benefits in using ±45° TeXtreme to replace traditional UD layups which include:

  • Labor savings through faster throughput during the layup process as only one ply needs to be laid down rather than two plies;
  • Reduced scrap by eliminating the waste associated with bias cutting edge triangle waste;
  • Easier layups as the TeXtreme® fabric is more stable during handling than a UD cross ply;
  • Reduced numbers of plies and thereby reducing the laminate thickness;
  • Consistent ±45° angles throughout the laminate;
  • Eliminate the need for splicing which eliminates the joints which create variations in large parts; and
  • Increased handling stability in both dry and prepreg forms.

TeXtreme’s nonexistence of stitching or fixation yarn minimizes the risk of mechanical issues, such as micro cracks, along with eliminating the difficulty in predicting mechanical performance due to the induced geometrical variation caused by the stitching or stabilizing/fixation yarns found in its meso structure.

“We can clearly see a need for this product, especially in aerospace applications where the knock-down factor of mechanical properties has limited the usage of existing ± oriented textiles. TeXtreme technology does not require stitching or fixation yarn so, unlike NCF solutions, larger profile parts such as panels, wings or tubes that use TeXtreme have no knock-down factor so this means that the parts are stronger while being much lighter. With this additional investment in TeXtreme Spread Tow Fabrics, we’re further enhancing our position as the advanced carbon reinforcement technology leader”, says Henrik Blycker, CEO, Oxeon.

The additional capacity will be in place at the beginning of 2018.

Posted February 23, 2017

Source: Oxeon

Orion Engineered Carbons To Expand Specialty Carbon Black Capacity In Sweden

SENNINGERBERG, Luxembourg — February 23, 2017 — Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, today announced that it will expand production capacity at its Norcarb Engineered Carbons AB plant in Malmö, Sweden. Debottlenecking of a line will provide additional specialty carbon black to supply the growing fibers, wire & cable and adhesives & sealants markets.

“The expansion of capacity in Malmö is one more step in Orion’s rapid realignment of our portfolio toward higher value added specialty and technical rubber applications,” said Jack Clem, Orion’s Chief Executive Officer.  “Products from Malmö will primarily support our customers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. This action is a reflection of the high confidence of our customers in Orion’s products and technical support capabilities.”

Posted February 23, 2017

Source: Orion Engineered Carbons

Gildan Announces Completion Of Acquisition Of American Apparel® Brand

MONTREAL — February 8, 2017 — Gildan Activewear Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the American Apparel® brand and certain assets from American Apparel LLC (American Apparel). On January 10, 2017, Gildan emerged as the winner in the court supervised auction to acquire the American Apparel brand and certain assets, subject to approval by the bankruptcy court and other customary closing conditions. 

Posted February 22, 2017

Source: Gildan Activewear Inc.

Quality Fabric Of The Month: Black For The Future

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Lenzing’s Future Black — Today, Tomorrow, Forever Denim Capsule Collection includes styles featuring Lenzing Modal® BLACK/polyester/spandex fabric.

Spun-dyed Lenzing Modal® BLACK fiber offers a sustainable solution for permanently black jeans and other apparel.

By Janet Bealer Rodie, Contributing Editor

Austria-based Lenzing AG developed modal fiber in the 1960s as a regenerated cellulosic fiber that offers improved tenacity. The raw material for Lenzing Modal® comes from sustainably managed beech wood forests in Europe certified by the Geneva-based Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. The fiber is produced at Lenzing’s integrated pulp/fiber complex in Austria using on-site-produced biomass process energy and chlorine-free cellulose. Ninety-five percent of process chemical byproducts from modal production are recovered for reuse.

Lenzing Modal Color, one group within the Lenzing Modal product line, offers some 10 colors of spun-dyed — or solution-dyed — fiber, in which pigment is added to the dope prior to extrusion, to produce a fiber with completely integrated color that does not wear off or wash off. Primary among those colors is Lenzing Modal BLACK, and Lenzing worked with supply chain partners to develop fabrics featuring the black fiber, first to address consumer demand for permanently black jeans, and now also for other wovens and knits for the wider apparel market. The company launched its Future Black — Today, Tomorrow, Forever Denim Capsule Collection at Kingpins Amsterdam in October 2016, and is showing an expanded range of fabrics at Première Vision in Paris in February 2017. Because of increased consumer interest in sustainability, Lenzing is emphasizing Modal Black’s environmental benefits.

“We got a great response to the collection at Kingpins,” said Tricia Carey, director of global business development, Lenzing. “We have been making this fiber for several years, but we didn’t highlight so much the sustainability aspect earlier, and consumers now are really looking for information about sustainability.”

Lenzing reports that using Lenzing Modal Black in fabrics lowers the environmental impacts of production by 50 to 65 percent. In addition to sustainability-related factors noted above, spun-dyed Modal Black fiber uses only 20 percent of the pigment required in conventional dyeing. Furthermore, production of fabric containing the fiber requires half the energy and water needed for conventional fabric production and has a 50-percent lower carbon footprint. Water effluent also is reduced.

The company reports production cost savings range from 20 percent for electricity and 62 percent for heat, to 64 percent each for water usage and treated wastewater, and 90 percent for chemical usage.

Fabrics include 100-percent Modal Black as well as blends with cotton or polyester. “Even in denim there are some interesting possibilities with solution-dyed black polyester because you don’t have to dye the fabric at all,” Carey said. “Another possibility is using the fiber in heathers,” she added.

“And you can bring this into ‘see now, buy now’ instant fashion. When you can condense the steps of the supply chain, it helps efficiency from the time standpoint.”

Lenzing Modal Black is currently featured in Gardena, Calif.-based Level 99’s forever black and white denim collection, and Canada-based Dish and DU/ER’s Never Fade women’s pant style.

For more information about Lenzing Modal® BLACK, contact Tricia Carey +212.944.7896; t.carey@lenzing.com.

January/February 2017

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Gastonia, N.C.-based Champion Thread Co. recently made a number of appointments. Matt Poovey was promoted to president replacing his father Bob Poovey who will continue as CEO. Patrick “PJ” McCord was hired as vice president of sales. McCord is charged with running the sales organization and developing strategies for profitable growth. In addition, Jim Lee has been promoted to vice president of Business Development responsible for developing expansion and growth strategies in the textile, consumer goods and industrial markets.

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Helen Parry has joined England-based MagnaColours® as managing director replacing Tom Abbey who now is executive chairman.

Germany-based Südwolle GmbH & Co. KG, a member of the Südwolle Group, has named Robert Seibold managing director, Finance; and Stéphane Thouvay, managing director, Product Management & Innovation. Südwolle’s Management Board now consists of
Seibold and Thouvay along with Technology & Production Managing Director Manfred Heinrich and Distribution/Sales Managing Director Hans-Georg von Schuh.

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Hudson, N.C.-based Outdura named Gloria Tsocos design manager. She joined the company’s contract fabric division in 2015.

Minneapolis-based AmeriPride Services has named Dave Rotman vice president of Marketing and Supply Chain. In addition, Leo Smith was promoted to vice president of Customer Operations; and Andrew Steiner was promoted to senior vice president of Canadian Operations.

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England-based Cygnet Texkimp has named Warren Battle vice president of sales for its Greenville, S.C.-based Cygnet USA operation.

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc. (MSYG), Valdese, N.C., has named Ed Carroll vice president of Finance and Amy Isenhour sales and marketing manager.

Frank Liao has joined Velcro Companies as president of the Asia-Pacific region. He is based in Shanghai.

January/February 2017

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Greensboro, N.C.-based Textile Network Concepts (TNC) has released a database of 2,494 international companies that buy para-aramid fiber, pulp/ floc, filament or paper. This in-depth marketing tool is supplied in an easy-to-use excel file format and can be searched using a variety of parameters including region, purchasing country, segment and purchasing form among other parameters. TNC reports it also can provide similar marketing tools for other technical fibers.

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Employees from Rockline Industries presented a 2016 Rockline Partnership Recognition Award to representatives from Suominen.

Sheboygan, Wis.-based Rockline Industries has released its eighth annual Sustainability Report, which outlines the company’s 2016 performance relative to its newest set
of environmental sustainability goals to achieve by 2020. In other company news, Rockline gave a 2016 Rockline Partnership Recognition Award as a Best in Class Supplier and Partner to Helsinki-based Suominen. This is the second time Suominen has received this award.

American Roller Co., Union Grove, Wis., has a redesigned website located at americanroller.com. The company reports the mobile friendly site is easier to navigate and includes more in-depth content, including videos, about the companies capabilities.

Lawrence, Mass.-based Polartec has introduced MtnLogic, a top-of-the-mountain apparel brand designed in cooperation with world class alpine climbers and guides from RMI Expeditions. Polartec reports this collection is different because the design process began with examining needs instead of trends or price point.

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Cary, N.C., has released the “Global Nonwoven Wipes Industry Outlook,” a report that forecasts excellent growth in the global and regional nonwovens wipes markets over the next four years. The report offers production data for North America, Greater Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East and North Africa. The 137-page report is available to both INDA members and non-members. INDA also is soliciting nominations for its World of Wipes Innovation Award®, which will be handed out at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference to be held June 12-15, 2017, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. Nominations may be made online at inda.org/events/wow17 until February 20, 2017.

Germany-based Karl Mayer has expanded its online Webshop Spare Parts service to customers in China. Now clients in this country can order from the approximately 300 stored and current spare parts, including pattern discs and chains that were recently added to the offerings, online. According to the company, parts listed on the site are available for immediate dispatch.

Switzerland-based OEKO-TEX® has joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Program.

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Top Value Fabrics recently introduced Shockwave fabrics designed for activewear applications.

Carmel, Ind.-based Top Value Fabrics has added Shockwave fabrics to its line of polyester/spandex fabrics for activewear applications. The 92-percent polyester/8-percent spandex space-dye jersey fabric was developed for use in attention-getting activewear.

Effective January 31, 2017, a new law went into effective in New York City that licenses and sets standards for commercial and on-premise laundries serving hotels, hospitals, restaurants and other businesses within the city. The Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) coordinated with government officials to mitigate the regulatory impact.

Germany-based Freudenberg Performance Materials has launched a new site for its Evolon® fabric, where visitors can learn detailed information about Evolon microfilament fabric and the benefits offered by the product. Located at evolon.freudenberg-pm.com, the website is available in English, German and French.

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