Kate Hudson’s Fabletics Expands Into Footwear

LOS ANGELES — September 19, 2017 —Fabletics is excited to announce its first-ever footwear collection, reinforcing its commitment to create a lifestyle brand that inspires all women to stay active. With the addition of the new capsule footwear collection, Fabletics will now offer members curated, head-to-toe looks that work for her lifestyle and budget.

“We are thrilled to expand the Fabletics brand into another new category with the launch of footwear, which is being introduced in direct response to feedback from our members,” said Adam Goldenberg, co-CEO & co-founder of TechStyle Fashion Group. “Our goal at Fabletics is to bring women everything they need to live an active lifestyle, and with our new footwear collection, they can easily outfit themselves in fully styled head-to-toe looks.”

Fabletics active-lifestyle collections combine fashion and performance, and are known for their unique prints and vibrant colors. The new footwear collection will complement the existing assortment of workout clothes, giving all women the opportunity to remain active and stylish on the go. Fabletics will introduce 11 styles comprised of training shoes, slip-ons, booties, lifestyle sneakers and high tops for women. The collection is stylistically diverse, and combines technology features – such as lightweight materials, flexible constructions for maximum comfort, memory foam soles and breathable mesh – with fashion elements like faux suede finishes, zipper details and reflective accents.

While anyone can shop Fabletics, through its Flexible VIP Membership program, Fabletics’ goal is to listen and give back to its over one million members by providing high-quality activewear at an unrivaled value. This first capsule footwear collection, which will be exclusive to VIP members, is a direct response to members’ requests and, like all Fabletics styles, will provide super wearable features with a fashion perspective. Other membership benefits also include exclusive access to members-only collections, up to 50% off every purchase and exciting community perks—including free workout videos with world-renowned trainers, exclusive content and offers from carefully curated health and wellness experts and much more.

Starting at $39.95, Fabletics footwear assortment will be available globally in eight countries (US, Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, UK, and the Netherlands) exclusively on Fabletics.com on September 19 in addition to its current activewear and accessory product offering.

Posted September 19, 2017

Source:Fabletics

A New Dimension For The Furniture Industry: BASF And Sonae Arauco Win AVK Innovation Award 2017 For 3D Moldable Wood Fiber Composites

PORTO/LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany — September 19, 2017 — At the International Composites Congress in Stuttgart, BASF and Sonae Arauco were jointly honored with the AVK (German Federation of Reinforced Plastics) Innovation Award 2017 for a new development in 3-D moldable wood fiber components. The two companies ranked first in the category “Innovative products/components or applications” for providing the furniture industry with a storage stable composite that can be processed by hot molding.

In contrast to standard thermoset boards, the new wood-based composite is able to be post-molded and its surface can be structured in short cycles on standard furniture molding equipment.

The novel wood composites are based on BASF’s new binder technology, acForm. Its application is using Sonae Arauco wood refining technology which is adjusted to be used without any productivity restrictions.  Due to the specific binder-fiber composition the composite allows all three spatial axes to be formed at the same time.

“Our new composites greatly facilitate the thermo-molding and thermo-embossing processes, because several production steps, including veneer gluing and layering, are no longer necessary,” said Dr. Thorsten Habeck, Head of BASF’s marketing unit Dispersions for Fiber Bonding Europe, Middle East & Africa. “This allows much shorter cycle times than separate layering and a significant productivity increase.”

In addition, the composites can be used to produce highly structured or curved components. This opens up new design options for application fields like door and furniture fronts, wall or ceiling linings, room dividers, partition walls in open-plan offices or structured flooring.

acForm also sets new standards in terms of work place health and safety, meeting the most stringent regulations because formaldehyde is not added to the binder system.

The production of 3D moldable composites is using Sonae Arauco’s continuous wood refining technology, ensuring consistency of materials and improved environmentally-friendly  products. “The composites are “ready to be converted” materials ensuring higher productivity and lower costs for customers versus current conventional embedded processes such as plywood, deep rooted panels, bended HDF, allowing exhaustive applications in all segments of the furniture and construction market”, says Adelaide Alves, Manager Product Development Sonae Arauco.

The AVK Innovation Award acknowledges innovations in the field of fiber reinforced plastics (FRPs)/composites in four different categories. The award promotes the development of new products/components and applications using FRPs as well as new procedures and processes for manufacturing FRP based products.

Posted September 19, 2017

Source: BASF

Reifenhäuser Holding Reconfigures Its Management Board

TROISDORF, Germany — September 12, 2017 — Dr. Bernd Kunze and Karsten Kratz have been appointed to the management board of Reifenhäuser Holding with effect from July 1, 2017. As Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Dr. Kunze will take charge of all technological issues within the group, and in this role, will share responsibility for the digital transformation of the business. As CFO, Kratz will be responsible for the IT and Compliance divisions, in addition to the group’s financial operations and strategy. Both new members of the board have already spent many years managing business units and performing commercial management roles within the Reifenhäuser Group.

Bernd Reifenhäuser, chair of the Management Board, commented: “As partners, we are delighted that we can consolidate the Management Board of the Reifenhäuser Group with two managers from our own ranks, who have many years’ experience of the Group and in whom we have full confidence. I am personally looking forward to working even more closely with my colleagues to ensure the Group’s continued success in the future.”

After more than 30 years in the family-owned business, Klaus Reifenhäuser is retiring and therefore stepping down from the Management Board. He will continue to oversee the fortunes of the business in his role as partner. The Management Board is now made up as follows: Bernd Reifenhäuser, CEO; Ulrich Reifenhäuser, Sales; Dr. Bernd Kunze, Technology and Strategy; and Karsten Kratz, Finance).

Posted September 19, 2017

Source: Reifenhäuser

Closing The Textile Loop: Sympatex To Present The First Upcycling Product Of The “Wear2wear” Corporate Partnership At A+A 2017

MUNICH/UNTERFÖHRING — September 19, 2017 — Turning old into new — according to these lines, five competent partners formed the European wear2wear industrial partnership. As a supplier of the 100-percent climate-neutral, recyclable, PTFE-free and PFC-free membrane within this association, Sympatex is going to present the first end product, which has been manufactured at highly modern production plants from used functional textiles, at the international safety, security and health at work trade fair A+A in Düsseldorf (hall 11 booth A22) from 17 to 20 October 2017. To close the resource cycle, these textiles can be completely recycled at the end of their life cycles. Thus, waste is prevented and new textiles are manufactured instead. Sympatex invites its customers as well as interested garment manufacturers and authorities to close the textile loop with the help of wear2wear. Individual solutions are jointly developed in the so-called “Sympathy Lab”.

Agenda 2020: closing the loop meets climate neutrality

Sympatex fosters its “agenda 2020” with wear2wear which the Munich company announced at ISPO in February 2017. Part of this strategy is to offer completely pollution-free, recycled and again recyclable functional textiles by 2020. “We have launched an open platform with our wear2wear cooperation which is able to completely close the polyester cycle for textiles — from the collection to the new textile.”, explains Dr. Rüdiger Fox, CEO of Sympatex Technologies GmbH. “It is available for all other partners who are committed to a closed materials cycle in the textile industry — and with each additional member, we are getting closer to soon realize a sustainable clothing industry.”

Another element of this sustainability strategy is to neutralise the overall ecological balance of the clothing cycle as far as possible. Sympatex already offers the first membrane worldwide which is manufactured in a completely climate-neutral way. The manufacture of a Sympatex copolymer already produces approx. Fifty times less CO2 compared to e.g. a similar PTFE membrane. In order to eliminate any contribution to global warming, Sympatex has now also been compensating the remaining CO2 amount of its entire annual membrane production since this year by participating in certified international climate protection projects. The functional specialist also supports its customers and market partners to completely shift to climate-neutral clothing: the CO2 emission of each individual running meter textile can be precisely identified as part of the ecological footprint by means of the Sympatex eco calculator. Sympatex customers can also completely compensate the inevitable CO2 emissions when taking part in climate protection projects. And Sympatex considers the entire process chain from raw materials production up to the supply to the customers (“cradle to customer gate”).

Innovative shoe technology Moisture-Tech® by Sympatex

Furthermore, Moisture-Tech® by Sympatex gains ever more popularity. The highly functional shoe technology ensures an optimum micro climate and is in particular suitable for safety and fire boots. Moisture is quickly wicked away from the foot and cannot reenter the inner lining due to the outward suction effect by using the extremely absorbent material. The advantage: high wear comfort and dry feet for maximum performance in all weathers. Thus, the high-performance lining technology is especially suitable for police, fire and custom staff. As of recently, the French police are using it in motor cycle boots from Paraboot. In the field of safety and fire boots, Honeywell, Baltes, Rock Fall, Maxguard and Völkl, amongst others, already use Moisture-Tech by Sympatex. And the Italian new customer Diadora is also convinced by the new technology. The safety shoe manufacturer uses Moisture-Tech by Sympatex now directly in the first common model series which will be presented at A+A for the first time.

Posted September 19, 2017

Source: Sympatex

Microban Names Texchem UK Limited European Odor Control And Anti-Microbial Textile Product Distributor

ROCHDALE, England — September 19, 2017 — Microban® International Ltd. has appointed leading textile chemical manufacturer Texchem as a United Kingdom distributor. Texchem will distribute Microban’s entire range of odor control and anti-microbial solutions, including the AEGIS® product line, to apparel, furnishings, home textile, technical textile and healthcare retailers and brands in the United Kingdom and to their manufacturers.

This partnership will ensure the seamless integration of Microban’s full portfolio of innovative odor control and anti-microbial technologies into the global supply chains of U.K. brands and retailers through technical excellence, field support, global regulatory assistance, service and education.

As one of the most well-respected names in textile chemicals, Texchem excels in forming key relationships with manufacturers and major apparel, furnishings, home textile, technical textile and healthcare brands in their territory,” said Lisa Owen, vice president, global textiles division, Microban International. “By combining the strengths of these two industry leaders, we believe the Microban/Texchem partnership will lead the way for odor control innovations in the critical U.K. market.”

The appointment of Texchem is the latest step in Microban’s ongoing efforts to expand the company’s sales presence in European markets and develop close ties with more production facilities across the globe. It will also allow Microban to provide enhanced customer service through more regional support and faster turnaround times. “As a leader in our industry, it’s critical that we work with companies who share our commitment to high-tech innovation and excellent customer service,” said Wayne Aaron, managing director of Texchem UK Ltd. “We were attracted to Microban based not only on the breadth, range and efficacy of their textile odor control solutions, but also by their global reputation and brand strength and research and development capabilities. We believe this partnership offers an excellent synergy to successfully promote and sell high value odor control and anti-microbial solutions in the UK textile market and beyond.

With high-profile brand partners, such including Calvin Klein®, Fila®, Teva®, Reebok®, Puma®, Terramar® Sports®, New Balance®, Spanx®, Billerbeck® , Under Armour®/All Star Sports, Hook&Tackle®, Curad® and 5.11 Tactical®, Microban’s Portfolio of Textile Odor Control Technologies includes: AEGIS®, AEGIS EXCSilverShield®ALIBUR®, Scentry®,  and ZPTech®. The company has recently introduced a complete brand refresh, including a new b-to-b website, revamped marketing collateral, introduced new brandmarks, and an expanded global sales team. It has also updated its consumer-facing website TheCleanerHome.com. and has just launched its “Live On” campaign.

Posted September 19, 2017

Source: Microban® International

Fluid Systems® Nanofiltration Products From Koch Membrane Systems Return

WILMINGTON, Mass. – September 18, 2017 — Koch Membrane Systems (KMS) is pleased to announce the return of the FLUID SYSTEMS® nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) product lines.

“Professionals around the world have relied on Fluid Systems products to deliver consistent, high-quality filtration,” says Taylour Johnson, water and wastewater product manager. “We see these products as an important addition to our extensive product portfolio, allowing us to provide municipal and industrial clients a total treatment solution with reuse potential.”

The Fluid Systems NF and RO products are available in standard 8” FRP hard overwrap configuration (8040) in standard and high area construction, and are listed under ANSI/NSF Standard 61. The Fluid Systems line includes multiple products engineered to serve in potable water and industrial water applications including:

  • TFC® SW: High rejection seawater RO membranes for treatment of high TDS industrial streams and seawater desalination;
  • TFC HR: Robust high-rejection and low-fouling brackish water RO products for consistent operation when treating industrial streams and wastewater effluents; and
  • TFC SR: Low energy NF products for water softening, seawater sulfate removal and organics removal.

In addition to NF and RO elements, KMS offers a line of standard systems, which includes a high recovery option.

Fluid Systems was an early pioneer in RO technology. Since 1967, when it developed and patented the first spiral wound element, the Fluid Systems brand has been an innovation leader in the membrane filtration world. From the first cellulose acetate RO membrane ever installed commercially, to the first multi-leaf spiral wound element, to the introduction of the first thin-film composite membrane (TFC — now a trademark recognized as a worldwide industry standard), Fluid Systems continuously delivered premier advanced solutions to the filtration market. In 1998, Fluid Systems became a part of Koch Membrane Systems, one of the world’s largest water treatment and membrane filtration companies.

Posted September 18, 2017

Source: Koch Membrane Systems (KMS)

Veteran Brand Executive Brings Fresh Insights And Strategies To Apparel And Fashion

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — September 18, 2017 — Focused on building brands and growing businesses, EPIC Brand Management Group LLC leverages a wide range of brand management and digital marketing experience to deliver fresh insights, winning strategies, and results-driven services for apparel and other fashion-related brands and supply chains. 23-year industry veteran Kevin R. Williams founded and leads the new firm as president and CEO.

According to Williams: “Many companies are challenged to understand what makes and keeps brands viable in today’s fast-changing omnichannel business environment. Perhaps more than ever before, I see significant demand for professional consulting around brand building. We launched EPIC Brand Management to share our expertise and help apparel, textile, and other businesses better recognize where and how to position their brands for growth. I am pleased that we have been able to hit the ground running in this endeavor.”

Other services provided by EPIC include strategy development and implementation of e-commerce, digital/internet marketing, merchandising, business development, forecasting, budgeting, and other skills required for success in a highly competitive market.

“Our passion is for strategically building brands and seeing our clients succeed,” added Williams. “We believe that our deep industry experience in strategic planning, marketing, sourcing, finance, and other critical processes uniquely qualifies us to drive measurable results for our clients. This broad range of capabilities differentiates us from those marketing firms that offer traditional branding and marketing services.”

Prior to founding EPIC Brand Management, Kevin most recently served as Vice President of Marketing for CovilleBrands and Coville Inc. In addition to an earlier tenure at Coville, Kevin also operated two independent marketing and sourcing consultancies and is the current president of the American Apparel Producers Network (AAPN), a leading industry organization.

Posted September 18, 2017

Source: EPIC Brand Management Group

Jesse Daystar Appointed First Chief Sustainability Officer For Cotton Incorporated

CARY, N.C. — September 15, 2017 — Sustainability is a major focus in businesses across all industries. From agriculture to retail, companies across the globe are working to reduce environmental impacts. Cotton Incorporated, the research and promotion company for U.S. cotton producers and importers, extends its commitment to sustainability of cotton across the supply chain by appointing Dr. Jesse Daystar, vice president and Chief Sustainability Officer.

“Dr. Daystar brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this newly created role, which will oversee and coordinate our internal and external sustainability efforts,” says Berrye Worsham, president and CEO, Cotton Incorporated. “As our company’s sustainability programs continue to gain momentum, Dr. Daystar will be a valuable resource for the company and the cotton industry.”

Daystar is well-versed in the complexities of sustainability research, particularly as it relates to cellulosic fibers, including cotton. His research has appeared in scholarly journals and his consulting work has led to the development of sustainability and chemical engineering tools, and certifications for clients including the United States Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, Eastman Chemical, and Piedmont biofuels.

Daystar’s experience includes sustainable chemical process development and efficiency management program development with the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Mead WestVaco, Pesco-Beam Environmental Solutions, and Kemira Chemical. Before joining Cotton Incorporated, he held the position of assistant director at the Duke Center for Sustainability and Commerce at Duke University, where he also taught. He earned a doctorate in forest biomaterials from North Carolina State University.

Posted September 18, 2017

Source: Cotton Incorporated

Standard Textile Provides Necessities To Hurricane Victims

CINCINNATI — September 18, 2017 — With a longstanding history of helping organizations in need, Standard Textile, a global leader in the healthcare and hospitality textiles industry, has contributed critical items of need to Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma victims with separate donations to both the American Red Cross, Matthew 25: Ministries, and the Texas Diaper Bank.

With its longstanding commitment to servicing the community at a grassroots level, Standard Textile has made significant donations to help shelters and individuals with a variety of products from sheets and towels to incontinence pads and diapers.

“When national disasters like Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma strike, it’s crucial to understand the urgency of need for basic necessities,” said Gary Heiman, president and CEO of Standard Textile. “At Standard Textile, we react preemptively, and we fulfill the needs of items that are often overlooked, like towels and incontinence products.”

As Disaster Responder Program Members for the Red Cross, Standard Textile donated towels to shelters for the victims of the devastating floods onset by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and parts of Louisiana.

When disaster strikes and survivors seek refuge in Red Cross shelters, a towel may be one of their first possessions following displacement from their homes. A clean towel and basic toiletries go a long way for everyone. In response to a low level of towel stock, last month Standard Textile increased the Red Cross’ towel inventory tenfold to furnish 40 prestocked shelter trailers in preparation for disaster relief wherever it may occur. The trailers were created by the Red Cross this summer in anticipation of hurricane season.

Standard Textile had the opportunity to act proactively by helping the Red Cross prepare for disaster relief and coincidentally, supplied their depot in Texas with two container loads of towels at the beginning of August, just weeks before Harvey formed off the coast of Texas.

Standard Textile also provided a significant donation of towels, sheets, blankets, and apparel for the relief efforts of Matthew 25: Ministries, an organization that accepts monetary donations and product donations of misprinted, slightly damaged, over-stocked or gently used supplies from corporations, organizations and individuals nationwide to provide relief for the needy around the globe.

Additionally, Standard Textile donated diapers and incontinence products for infants and disabled adults misplaced by the hurricane to the Texas Diaper Bank, which aims to meet the basic needs of vulnerable babies, children with disabilities, and seniors.

Standard Textile has a longstanding reputation for giving back on both a local and national level. The company supports a number of organizations, including Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati Foundation, Boatsie’s Boxes, the United Way, and the American Red Cross.

“At Standard Textile, we emphasize the importance of helping communities, from foundations in the Cincinnati area to relief organizations nationwide,” said Heiman. “As a company, our mission is to provide comfort and quality to all who use our products, and we extend that value to assisting individuals in need.”

Heiman’s dedication to corporate giving has been recognized by The American Heart Association and Ernst & Young, among other organizations.

Posted September 18, 2017

Source: Standard Textile

Baldwin Acquires PC Industries To Expand Capabilities In Print Inspection Solutions

ST. LOUIS — September 18, 2017 — Baldwin Technology Co. Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired the assets of PC Industries (PCI) in a transaction that closed on September 13, 2017.

Headquartered in Gurnee, Ill., PC Industries is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art vision inspection systems for the printing, converting, packaging, pharmaceutical and security printing industries. Founded by Jack Woolley in 1975, PC Industries’ highly regarded brand of products is complementary to Baldwin’s offerings. PCI’s talented team members, consistent history of superior product development, and service and support make the company a natural add-on acquisition for Baldwin.

“We are very excited to be joining the Baldwin team and the broader BW Forsyth Partners family, and we look forward to continuing our progress of becoming the global market leader for high-speed print quality inspection,” commented Jack Woolley, CEO of PC Industries.

“The integration of PC Industries’ will add scale to our broader vision business by opening up new customer opportunities and enhancing our ability to provide further capabilities to our existing customers,” said Brent Becker, CEO of Baldwin. “Baldwin’s global sales and service platform will allow PC Industries to tap into new markets and serve customers who may have been beyond its scope. The combination of their expertise in print quality data gathering and our expertise in process control will enhance our opportunities to provide the next level of fully automated closed loop process control.”

PC Industries is Baldwin’s fourth acquisition since joining the BW Forsyth Partners’ family of companies in 2012. In 2014, Baldwin acquired Web Printing Controls and, in January 2017, Air Motion Systems. Earlier this month, they completed the acquisition of Ahlbrandt Systems GmbH. Baldwin will continue to seek add-on acquisitions, with a focus on companies that manufacture process-automation equipment, components and consumables for the printing, packaging and other industrial segments around the world.

Posted September 18, 2017

Source: Baldwin Technology

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