World of Wipes® International Conference 2018 Calls for Presentations

CARY, N.C. — July 13, 2017 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is seeking presentations for the 12th annual World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, to be held June 5-8, 2018, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Chicago. WOW is the premier international wipes event featuring three-days of program content devoted solely to the wipes industry’s latest technologies, emerging markets, and new developments necessary to stay on top of changes in the evolving wipes industry.

WOW 2017 attracted over 470 wipes professionals to address issues and advances affecting the global nonwoven wipes sectors including sustainability, ingredients and preservatives, retail and institutional global wipe trends, government regulations, flushability, and material science developments. “This year’s strong turnout reinforces the dynamic growth in this segment. Wipes professionals from 20 countries convened for three days to make valuable business connections and keep up on the exceptional technology and continued innovation in this industry,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president.

The WOW audience includes senior leadership, new business development, corporate and division management, research and development, marketing, sales, and plant production professionals interested in presentations focused on relevant and informative subject matter regarding the latest wipe innovations and advancements

INDA encourages industry professionals to submit an abstract on their latest wipes research, product, or component innovation by October 9, 2017 for the opportunity to gain industry recognition, potential partners, and customers. Abstract topics for consideration include: Dry and Wet Wipes, End Use Markets, Substrate Formation, Raw Materials & Fibers, Liquid Ingredients, Packaging, Machinery & Equipment, Market Statistics and Data.

Brief abstract summaries within one or two paragraphs in length, detailing the relationship of the research to wipes or wipe manufacturing including contact information (phone and email) should be emailed to Deanna Lovell, dlovell@inda.org. For more information, visit inda.org.

Posted July 13, 2017

Source: INDA

Polygiene® Permanent Odor Control Technology To Debut At iCAST With Orvis® And Simms®

MALMÖ, Sweden — July 12, 2017 — Polygiene® announced outdoor and flyfishing brands Orvis® and Simms® as new adopters of its ingredient odor technology. Polygiene’s innovative fabric treatment will be incorporated as an integral part of Orvis’ Spring 2018 travel collection as well as with several new technical angling pieces from Simms.

“We have seen consistent growth with our current brand partners increasing the role of Polygiene in their product lines as well as new brands adopting our technology,” stated Colleen Nipkow, Polygiene’s global marketing director. “With lifestyles developing around the sports we serve, including travel as a central component of that, consumers require odorless solutions allowing the focus to be on the activity not the product.”

Orvis’ Spring 2018 travel collection will feature Polygiene Permanent Odor Control in eight styles. The collection will feature easy-to-care, quick-drying fabrics that are wrinkle free. Two popular styles will include:

  • Florence Long-Sleeved Travel Dress – perfect for travel, a lightweight, popover dress; and
  • Florence Long-Sleeved Travel Shirt – classic, button front travel blouse.

Simms will introduce Polygiene technology for several Spring 2018 technical angling pieces including the Solarflex® Armor Shirt and Women’s Guide Skort. The Solarflex Armor Shirt incorporates a mesh inner side and arm panels for ventilation, a patent pending full coverage gaiter design in addition to a quick drying, wicking and UPF50 rated fabric. It becomes the first technical angling shirt on the market to incorporate Polygiene’s Permanent Odor Control fabric treatment. The Women’s Guide Skort is built-to-fish featuring an inner short with Polygiene fabric treatment, a water resistant, quick-drying, wicking and UPF50 fabric. Lastly, Simms will incorporate Polygiene in its new Sungaiter™ Cool accessory for next spring.

Polygiene is a bluesign® approved, silver-salt treatment for textiles. Derived from recycled content — silver mostly from used electronics — Polygiene reduces the need for frequent laundering, saving time, water and energy over the life cycle of apparel.

Both the Orvis and Simms’ S’18 collections including products treated with Polygiene’s Permanent Odor Control Technology will be on display this week, July 11-14, 2017, at iCAST in Orlando, Florida.

Posted July 12, 2017

Source: Polygiene

Thermore® Brings You FREEDOM And Is Now PETA Approved Vegan

MILAN, Italy — July 12, 2017 — In recent times, there has been a shift in the mentality of what outerwear is supposed to do. The consumers have plenty of jackets that keep them warm — what they desire now is something more functional — a more specialized garment that keeps them comfortable.

According to the English dictionary, “comfort” is defined as “a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.” 
So, what is more comfortable than a garment that continuously moves and adapts around your body?

Imagine if you could be warm wearing something as comfy as those stretch jeans or yoga pants that adapt to your body and the activity at hand?
 Thermore now introduces Thermore® Freedom, a new type of synthetic thermal insulation designed for what consumers expect from their outerwear in modern times. A product that will stretch and move as much as they need it to — up to 40%!. Four different levels of performance guarantee that you’re ready for anything.

And that’s not all. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has recently certified all Thermore products as being Vegan approved. This goes hand in hand with Thermore’s ongoing commitment to conserving resources, while providing products in the most ethical and humanistic manner to performance loving consumers. Feeling good, and feeling good about their choices.

Posted July 12, 2017

Source: Thermore

In-House Show Of Superlatives To Mark Karl Mayer’s 80th Anniversary

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — July 12, 2017 — Karl Mayer is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2017. Eighty years of successfully doing business also means eight decades of providing the textile sector with the latest innovations.

Karl Mayer is demonstrating these by holding a number of celebrations to mark its anniversary, during which in-house shows at the company’s various locations will give an insight into the production technology and likely textile developments of the future. The highlight of these innovation shows was an event held recently at the company’s headquarters in Obertshausen.

Presentation of a modern company to a global audience

The celebration, which was held at the company’s headquarters on July 6, 2017, brought together customers from all over the world. More than 750 guests came from 50 countries. Some of the visitors accepted long and troublesome journeys, coming for example from India, China, Taiwan and Japan.

Karl Mayer was presenting itself to the visitors as a company, which is ideally placed to face the future. During a guided tour, they were shown the completely renovated Component Production Department, an Assembly Hall, which was only opened at the end of last year, and the modern Development Centre.

Over the last five years, Karl Mayer has invested extensively in improving the competitiveness of its high-tech locations in Germany, Italy and Japan, and has spent a total of 60 million euros. The money was invested in new plant, modernizing the production facilities, and new IT systems.

During the tour of the halls, it quickly became clear that Karl Mayer is passionate about the future. “The company has changed enormously since my last visit,”  said Ning Yi, managing director, Tianhai Lace. “The facilities and general atmosphere are extremely modern and progressive.”

“We are presenting ourselves successfully as innovative world market leader,” confirmed Arno Gärtner, Karl Mayer’s CEO, during the event. “All the customers are impressed by the new factory hall added to our headquarters and by the new and innovative further developments of our machines.”

Facing the future with a modern innovation show

In the Development Centre, the guests were treated to a unique, multimedia innovation show. Progressive solutions have enabled the company to grow. Karl Mayer is a world leader in its business fields of warp knitting machines, technical textiles and warp preparation. “The product innovations which, in many cases, we have developed in cooperation with you, our business partners, have been a decisive factor in our success over the last 80 years,” said Gärtner, during his welcoming speech. Innovations will also be important in the future, and there will be a demand not only for progressive, technical systems but also for innovative services, processes, new organizational structures and new ways of operating. The whole textile value-added chain will be optimized by intelligent systems, automation and lean processes.

Digitization is an important aspect in this case. “Digitization is changing our world rapidly. This applies to both how we work and live,” explained the CFO, Dr. Helmut Preßl. Sustainability and the efficient use of resources also present huge challenges to the textile machine sector. Karl Mayer is working on all of these aspects. In keeping with its motto, “We care about your future,” the company always has one eye on added value for its customers. “We know that, without you, our business partners, Karl Mayer would not be so successful,” said Dr. Preßl to the assembled guests. Right from the beginning, the founder, Karl Mayer, focused on close collaboration and cooperation with his customers, and set up company sites on its main markets.

The impressive, in-house show clearly demonstrated what could be achieved for its customers through team spirit, passion, a high level of expertise, and an understanding of the market. The musician, Alex Auer, was also inspired by the noise of the machines and created the Sound of Innovation, a piece for the guitar and high-tech production technology.

The in-house show was demonstrating nine partially revamped and newly developed machines from Karl Mayer’s Warp Knitting, Technical Textiles and Warp Preparation Business Units, as well as new textile developments having the potential to generate new business. The visitors were extremely impressed by the show. “Karl Mayer is extremely innovative and progressive in all its machine sectors,” said Leo Wu of Wu Luen Knitting Co., Ltd. “The machines feature a high level of automation, operate at an impressive level of efficiency, and are easy to operate. They are the kings among the machines available on the market.”

Posted July 12, 2017

Source: Karl Mayer

Pharr Launches New Branding

McAdenville, N.C. — July 11, 2017 — Pharr, formerly referred to as Pharr Yarns, announced today the launch of the company’s new brand identity.

Pharr, a family of companies, includes the following organizations:

  • Pharr Fibers & Yarns — a manufacturer of carpet fibers and yarns, headquartered in McAdenville, N.C.;
  • Pharr High Performance (HP) — a manufacturer of high performance yarns, headquartered in McAdenville, N.C.;
  • Phenix Flooring — a manufacturer of residential carpet and distributor of hard surface flooring, headquartered in Dalton, GA.;
  • Strand Hospitality Services — a hotel management services company for primarily upper midscale hotels throughout the eastern U.S., headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and
  • Belmont Land & Investment — a diversified real estate company that develops commercial and residential communities, headquartered in Belmont, N.C.

“This new brand launch is an exciting culmination of months of hard work repositioning Pharr and our five business units,” said Bill Carstarphen, president and CEO of Pharr. “It’s exciting to see the marriage of our family-focused traditions with our commitment to innovation come to life. Individually, our business units are strong but together, they create a truly diverse organization that positions us for continued success.”

Pharr has been a private, family-owned company since its inception in 1939 after three family members — R. L. Stowe, Sr., Daniel J. Stowe and W.J. Pharr — took over a dormant textile mill in McAdenville.

Pharr Fibers & Yarns quickly became one of the leading sales yarn manufacturers in the country, serving customers across the globe through a variety of differentiated products. After purchasing the high-performance business of Wiscasset Mills in 1992, Pharr High Performance was created to fill the demand for unique technical yarns that enable fabrics to protect lives across fire service, military, and many industrial applications.

After serving as the exclusive provider of yarn to Phenix Flooring for several years, the carpet mill officially became a part of the Pharr family of companies in 2015. Phenix manufactures space-dyed and solution-dyed PET and nylon carpet and distributes a variety of hard surface options.

Strand Hospitality Services began managing hotel properties in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area in 1969 and has since expanded to managing top-tier properties throughout the southeast. Belmont Land & Investment, formed in 1939, develops and manages residential and commercial properties in the Charlotte area, and invests in hotel properties in the Southeastern U.S.

“It was important that our core values — Family, Innovative, Responsive, Strong Relationships and Trustworthy — came through in every application of the new Pharr brand. From the logo to type treatments, all the way to how each individual brand’s color palette and logos worked together, it was imperative that those five values were infused in everything we did,” said Merrie Barnett, vice president of marketing for Pharr.

The Pharr headquarters in McAdenville, N.C., will unveil exterior signage with the new parent company logo as well as additional signage and brand treatment throughout McAdenville later this year. Each of the five business units under the parent brand, Pharr, will begin to operate under the new brand guidelines immediately.

Posted July 12, 2017

Source: Pharr

A&E Joins ZDHC In-line With Commitment To Sustainable Business Practices

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. — July 11, 2017 — American & Efird (A&E) is officially announcing it has joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme. As a sustainability leader in the textile industry, A&E is proud to join over 20
leading brands working together to drive industry-wide change in responsible chemicals management.

“Being a part of the ZDHC Programme provides us the opportunity to share our knowledge and insights, partner and collaborate on issues with others in our industry, and improve our knowledge on sustainability, environmental, and chemical management issues,” said Jimmy Summers, A&E Vice President Environmental, Health and Safety/Sustainability. “We believe it is very important to be actively involved in driving positive change throughout the industry. It’s simply the right thing to do.”

A&E has a long history of leading the thread industry in the area of environmental sustainability. Last month, A&E released its annual corporate sustainability report highlighting continued improvements, specifically in global water use reduction and Zero-Waste-to-Landfill efforts. A&E supports the Programme’s vision of widespread implementation of sustainable chemistry and best practices in the textile and footwear industries to protect consumers, workers and the environment.

Posted July 12, 2017

Source: A&E

Classic Dyestuffs, Standard Colors Earn ISO 9001:2015 Certification

HIGH POINT, N.C. — July 11, 2017 — Classic Dyestuffs Inc. and Standard Colors Inc. are pleased to announce both companies have earned ISO 9001:2015 certification after successfully completing an independent audit of their Quality Management System (QMS) performed by Eagle Registrations Inc., Dayton, Ohio.
                                                                        
This certification demonstrates the companies’ ability to consistently provide products and services that satisfy the needs of the customer and fulfill applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Certification requires a commitment from top management to align quality with broader business strategies and increase performance through continuous process improvement.

“Everyone in our organization is justifiably proud of this achievement,” said President Thomas Picha. “Our entire staff has worked diligently to meet the stringent qualifications for certification. Earning this globally-respected designation gives our customers greater confidence knowing we provide the highest quality products and services.”

Posted July 11, 2017

Source: Classic Dyestuffs, Inc.

New Venue Location Announced for 2nd Edition Of The Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo

ATLANTA — July 11, 2017 – Exposition Development Company Inc. (EDC) and Progressive Business Media (PBM) announced today the relocation of Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo (HFMSE). The second edition will now take place July 18-19, 2018, at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, S.C.

The decision to move the event, which had its first edition June 7-8, 2017 at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta, was primarily due to a high demand from exhibitors and attendees alike requesting the expo be held within the Carolinas.

With further discussions among industry leaders, the consensus is that moving to Greenville will allow for easier event access for the furniture manufacturing industry and significant growth in both exhibitor and attendee numbers. Additional benefits such as free parking, and free Wi-Fi also contributed to the decision.

“We had great support from the industry’s leaders for the first edition of the event, but there is still a significant audience that we are not getting to the show. The industry continues to tell us that moving the show into the Carolinas will bring a larger draw of attendees, due to the proximity that Greenville provides to those located in South and North Carolina.  After listening to the industry, we are making the decision to move the event to enable Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo to grow to the size and scope we know it can be,” commented Stephanie Everett, Partner & COO, Exposition Development Company Inc.

Posted July 11, 2017

Source: Exposition Development Company, Inc.

Upcoming TRSA Annual Conference Packed with Education Sessions

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 11, 2017 — Presenters providing unique insights into linen, uniform and facility services trends plus two informative and entertaining keynote speakers from outside the industry will educate attendees of the upcoming 2017 TRSA Annual Conference, Sept. 12-14 in Miami Beach.

The agenda appeals to the complete range of industry management professionals: owner-operators, executives, directors, general managers and other laundry-based department heads. All will benefit from education sessions and personal interaction with other TRSA members to discover big-picture ideas to improve their workplaces.

In addition, by attending a TRSA committee meeting at the conference, participants share ideas on specific issues and markets and drive TRSA to foster improvement of industry best practices.

Chief among industry-specific presentations will be a panel of top executives from international linen, uniform and facility services companies, including two European operations. This interactive information-sharing forum, “What Would You Ask Industry CEOs?” will take place on Thursday, Sept. 14, as the conference’s final business session.  Facilitated by TRSA President and CEO Joseph Ricci, the panel will discuss issues and concerns facing the industry and share their personal insights and perspectives. When registering for the conference, each attendee will submit a question to the panelists as if they were seeking a position with the questioner’s company. Other opportunities to question panelists will follow as well.

Companies scheduled to be represented on the panel — Alsco Inc., Aramark Corp., Bardusch GmbH & Co. KG, Cintas Corp. and Lindström Group— are multiplant operations that all have a presence outside North America, although most are better recognized as U.S. market-share leaders.

Breakout sessions include:

  • How to increase revenue with top notch customer service
  • Succession strategies to protect and perpetuate your business
  • Trials, tribulations and best practices regarding employment law
  • Linen, uniform and facility services industry bottom-line performance

The first keynote speaker at the conference, Rich Karlgaard of Forbes Magazine, is a futurist, entrepreneur and author. He will highlight the most important economic trends affecting your company as he describes how the business and technology world is likely to unfold over the next two to 10 years. The other conference keynoter is Dave Barry, the Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist. This newspaper columnist and best-selling author uses humor to present fresh insights into even the most serious concerns. He offers a wacky point of view on relationships, work, kids, technology and more.

Another conference highlight will be the Chairman’s Reception and Awards Dinner, honoring individuals and companies for their exceptional service to TRSA and the industry. Members are nominating their colleagues or companies for one of 10 of these high industry honors. Learn more at TRSA.org/awards. The dinner is just one of a variety of social opportunities at the conference including the opening welcome reception and optional recreational activities and tours.

Posted July 11, 2017

Source: TRSA

Techtextil North America Shows Continued Growth With 2017 Edition

ATLANTA — July 11, 2017 — The 14th edition of Techtextil North America took place June 20-22, 2017 at McCormick Place – Lakeside Center in Chicago. This was the fifth edition of Techtextil North America hosted outside of Atlanta, held in the even years, and the first of its kind in Chicago. The Lakeside Center at McCormick Place provided a beautiful backdrop of the Chicago skyline while over 3,000 attendees networked with producers, manufacturers and finishers from across the world over the course of the three-day event.

The two in one event, co-located with JEC Americas’ Future of Composites in Construction, resulted in the largest technical textiles, nonwovens, textile machinery, and composites show in the United States this year — facilitating an active exchange of ideas and new partnerships across industries.

The 2017 Techtextil North America show hosted 167 exhibitors from 16 countries. The co-located event with JEC Americas attracted 3,096 visitors from around the world representing Apple, Tesla, Reebok and more.

“We are pleased to announce that this year’s Techtextil North America, hosted in Chicago, Illinois, resulted in a 40-percent increase in attendance over the 2015 edition. Over the course of three days, the event garnered a dynamic audience — with visitors from geographies and verticals not represented at previous editions of the show. This significant growth in attendance indicates the industry’s increasing demand for international networking opportunities, and we are proud to provide a forum that facilitates new business relationships and encourages global innovation for the textile industry,” said Dennis Smith, president and CEO, Messe Frankfurt North America.

Techtextil North America 2017 saw a 15-percent increase in total number of exhibitors over the 2015 edition held in Houston, with 60-percent growth in space rented by overseas exhibitors.

World-Class Symposium 2017

A regular feature to the Techtextil North America show schedule, the much anticipated Symposium, this year boasted five sessions with 23 industry expert presentations that covered the topics of advancements in manufacturing and waste minimization, innovations in automotive design, smart textiles and wearables, and overcoming talent sourcing challenges in the industry.

As an addition to the paid sessions, a complimentary joint session was held in collaboration with JEC Americas focusing on technical textiles and composites in building and construction applications.

Tech Talks

This year, Messe Frankfurt partnered with the Nonwovens Institute to bring a new feature to the show floor. Tech Talks were complimentary sessions with first come, first serve seating powered by the Nonwovens Institute. In addition to sessions on filtration, safety and transportation presented by Dave Nelson, the Nonwovens Institute’s Director of Industry Engagement, graduate student Poster Program participants had the opportunity to present their research on the show floor, giving attendees and exhibitors a glance at the ideas and talent coming from the top textile programs in the country.

Attendee Statements

“I’ve been impressed with the diversity of suppliers at the show. I’ve met with companies from around the globe and am happy to see representation from countries like Germany and China, as well as companies focusing on American made products,” said Fred Langdon, senior engineer, Proctor & Gamble. “We’re looking for durable and disposable nonwovens and have been very pleased.”

“The symposium sessions were informative and interesting,” said Lisa Paige, technical lead engineer, ArjoHuntleigh. “It’s good to see where technology is going. I regularly attend this show in the US and Frankfurt and always get a lot out of the sessions. I am looking forward to next year.”

Exhibitors were pleased with the show’s Midwest location and high quality of attendees:

“FIT’s Global Fashion Management students — who are also professionals in industry — were impressed with the diversity of specialties represented among the show’s attendees,” said Pamela Ellsworth, Associate Professor and Chairperson for the Global Fashion Management Program, Fashion Institute of Technology. “For such a short period of time, the show provided a great deal of value.”

“We were very pleased with this year’s show,” said Dominique Quintal, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Filspec. “Due to fewer exhibitors, we were able to get more attention. We had visitors nonstop for three days — existing customers, new customers, customers bringing their contacts to our booth. We were also able to form relationships with other exhibitors, providing a lot of new project opportunities. We are really happy with the turnout.”

“Techtextil (North America) gives Bostik the opportunity to showcase our technical solutions for an evolving textile market while meeting with industry professionals,” said Igor Leclere, Business Director for the Americas Industrial Adhesives Unit, Bostik.

Techtextil North America 2018

The fifteenth edition of Techtextil North America, the only trade show in the Americas dedicated to technical textiles and nonwovens, will be co-located with Texprocess Americas, May 22-24, 2018 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas are set to attract upwards of 9,000 visitors, an estimated 500+ exhibitors and feature a symposium schedule with 120+ speakers from across the industry spectrum.

Posted July 11, 2017

Source: Messe Frankfurt Inc.

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