AsahiGuard Repellents Produce Sustainable Automotive Nonwoven Components

EXTON, Pa. — September 7, 2016 — Automotive interior components like seating fabrics, floor mats, door panels and trunk linings must be able to repel fluids and quickly release stains. These properties are achieved by coating nonwoven fabrics with repelling agents before they are fabricated into components. Also, under-the-hood components like mufflers and fuel tanks are often wrapped with repellent-treated nonwoven fabrics to dampen noise and provide thermal insulation.

However, repelling agents have had a history of sustainability issues because of their potential to break down and form perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) or perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). To address this problem, AGC Chemicals Americas developed AsahiGuard E-Series high-performance, PFOA-free* repellents with improved environmental and biological profiles. (*Levels at detectable limits.)

Industry regulators have evaluated AsahiGuard E-Series repelling agents and determined them to be safe and effective for use in nonwoven automotive applications. E-Series repellents are based on AGC’s patented short-chain C6 polymerization technology that supports industry environmental initiatives and provides a sustainable alternative to long-chain C8 technology.

“AGC leads the U.S. EPA stewardship program to manufacture only high performance, sustainable products,” said Tim Johnson, AGC business manager. “When nonwovens are treated with AsahiGuard E-Series repellents, they hold up at least twice as long as they would if they were untreated or treated with silicone repellents, without the adverse environmental impact of long chain fluoropolymers.”

Automotive applications for AsahiGuard-treated nonwovens include:

  • Under the hood noise dampening
  • Acoustic and thermal insulation
  • Oil, cabin, carburetor and air filters
  • Linings for trunks, consoles, rear shelves and rooves
  • Seating fabrics and reinforcements
  • Window frames, dashboard and door panel trim, coverings and reinforcements
  • Molded fuel tanks and muffler wraps
  • Transmission panel and bodywork parts
  • Battery separators.

AsahiGuard repellents are non-flammable, odorless, transparent when treated and can be easily applied to nonwoven materials before or after installation. They are compatible with auxiliary agents and provide a breathable, low-friction finish that repels water and releases stains.

AGC’s product line for automotive nonwoven applications includes AG-E100 for stain release; AG-E082, AG-E550D and AG-E600 for repellency; and combinations for repellency and stain release.

Posted September 7, 2016

Source: AGC Chemicals Americas Inc.

Schenker Completes Warehouse Modernization: Newly Renovated 80,000 Square Foot Facility

FREEPORT, N.Y. — September 7, 2016 — DB Schenker today announced that it has completed the fit out of its 80,000 square foot facility in Kearny, N.J., near the high-end fashion district of New York City. The high-security facility provides a full range of logistics services, including garment-on-hanger racking and storage for up to 300,000 items, unit level pick-and-pack inventory management, cross-dock capabilities, Customs and Free Trade Zone services, as well as a state of the art warehouse management system for many of the most recognizable brands in the luxury fashion industry.

Torben Kock, vice president, global head of Vertical Markets, Consumer and Retail, DB Schenker, commented: “This dedicated New Jersey fashion facility enables our global clients to continue to benefit from our integrated fashion logistics approach, linking worldwide origins, hubs and in-transit Value Added Services (VAS) centers with this state of the art gateway into the North American market. We enable our clients to serve all of their Global markets most effectively; namely Asia Pacific, Europe and now even more effectively in North America.”

“DB Schenker handles logistics for many luxury brands in Asia and Europe, and we have a solid core of business in this sector in the USA,” said Robert Walpole, CEO of Schenker Inc. “Our customers requested that we increase our presence in the largest luxury market in the world. Our Fashion Logistics business is perhaps the industry’s best kept secret, so it made sense for us to increase our investment in the gateway to that market by way of New York.”

“Luxury brand customers want speed, control, and the ability to know exactly where their shipments are at any stage in the supply chain,” added Fabio Ghezzi, New York Area manager, Schenker Inc. “Most of all, they need to know they are getting the best value from a logistics partner that offers a full line of services around the world. With its unparalleled global network of offices and operations in all major markets, DB Schenker gives its luxury fashion customers more options than any other logistics provider serving the Fashion Industry today.”

The Kearney facility is also optimized for the growing e-commerce market for luxury products. Increasingly, more consumers are buying luxury products online and they want those products delivered quickly and cost effectively. The newly renovated warehouse is designed to satisfy these requirements.

Posted September 7, 2016

Source: DB Schenker

Green Alternatives Are The Fastest Growing Surfactants On The Global Industrial Surfactants Market, Reports Kline

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — September 7, 2016 — Industrial surfactants scattered among a number of applications, such as food, paints and coatings, crop protection, and oil and gas, take up an important one-third of the global surfactants market, but have been lacking comprehensive coverage up until now. Spanning multiple regions, Kline’s imminent Industrial Surfactants: Multi-regional Market Analysis and Opportunities report finds that these industrial applications driven by complex drivers respective to each application offer myriad of growth opportunities.

From the two just-published reports on Europe and the United States, alkyl aryl sulphonates and fatty alcohol ethoxylates are the most commonly used surfactants. However, alkyl aryl sulphonates are mainly consumed in lubricants whereas fatty alcohol ethoxylates consumption is fairly even across various applications. Fatty alcohol ethoxylates are considered ecofriendly compared to surfactants like alkyl phenol ethoxylates/nonyl phenol ethoxylates (APE/NPE) and are currently reasonably priced due to which they are used in large quantities in all industrial applications.
The usage of APE/NPE has been banned in Europe due to ecotoxicological concerns. Furthermore, in some European countries, like Germany, usage of polyethoxylated tallow amine is restricted due to its toxicity. Similarly, in the United States, fatty alcohol ethoxylates are increasingly replacing APE/NPE in the crop protection, construction, and textile industries.

Environmental concerns, such as an increased focus on fuel economy and emissions reductions, are driving growth of dispersants in lubricants. In paints and coatings applications, the market continues to shift towards water-based paints and coatings that require a higher amount of dispersing agent and thus consume more surfactants.

“Another trend seen in Europe and the United States is the shift towards higher quality products,” comments Kunal Mahajan, the project’s manager. “For example, textile manufacturers are increasingly focusing on producing high performance textiles, such as nonwovens. This provides an opportunity to surfactants suppliers to focus on offering differentiated technical solutions to such manufacturers.”

In 2015, the European market (EU-28, Norway, and Switzerland) consumes nearly a billion tonnes of surfactants. While mono-and diglycerides remain the leading surfactants in volume terms, fatty alcohol ethoxylates are leading in terms of value. In the United States, which consumes approximately 1,200 million tonnes, alkyl aryl sulphonates remain the leading surfactants in terms of value.

Large global multinational companies, such as BASF, Clariant, Huntsman, Stepan, and AkzoNobel, are the top five leading suppliers in Europe, together accounting for close to half of the total market value. In addition, many regional companies, such as Leuna Tenside, Bozzetto, and Erca, among others, have a strong presence in one or a few European countries. Huntsman, BASF, and Stepan are the three leading suppliers in the United States.

In the following five years, alkyl polyglucosides are expected to be the fastest growing surfactant due to their characteristics and favorable environmental profile. Food and crop protection applications are expected to be the fastest growing applications for surfactants consumption in the next five years.

To learn more about these two markets, Register for a complimentary webinar on September 20, 2016.

Industrial Surfactants: Multi-regional Market Analysis and Opportunities provides a detailed independent appraisal of the three key markets — China, Europe, and the United States — including current and forecast demand by major product and end-use industry, product grades and prices, applications, distribution channels, supplier sales, and technical and market trends. This program comes as two key deliverables: a detailed report for each of the regions and a fully interactive database.

Posted September 7, 2016

Source: Kline Group

Archroma Wins Asia Best Employer Brand Award 2016

REINACH, Switzerland — September 7,2016 – Color and specialty chemicals manufacturer today Archroma announced that its Singapore affiliate has been named Asia Best Employer Brand, an award conferred by the Employer Branding Institute, World HRD Congress & Stars of the Industry Group, with CHRO Asia as a Strategic Partner, and endorsed by the Asian Confederation of Businesses.

The award was presented at a ceremony held in Singapore on August 4, 2016, and attended by 200 senior leaders from various countries.

The Asia Best Employer Brand Awards recognize organizations across Asia who have excellence in building the employer brand as an employer of choice. With this award, Archroma is distinguished for having developed a distinct identity that is visible through its best practices; policies and strategy in human resources.

Ravi Bhogaraju, Head of Human Resources Asia and Global Talent & Organization Development, at Archroma, comments: “We couldn’t be any prouder. Archroma is a relatively new brand and, in a little bit less than 3 years, we have managed to establish our company as a sought-after employer in our industry in Asia. Our employees know that they can bring meaning to the job, and continuously challenge the status quo in the deep belief that we can make our industry sustainable. We encourage them to take ownership and be the driving force behind Archroma’s success in our industries and markets.”

Posted September 7, 2016

Source: Archroma

Specialist SA Fabrics To Take To The Skies In France At Coupe iCare

KWAZULU-NATAL, South Africa —September 2, 2016 — Gelvenor Textiles, a producer of specialist highly engineered protective and aeronautical fabrics, has teamed up with Peter Wallend, a South African paragliding pioneer and owner of Cape Town-based paragliding school Wallend-Air, to develop a new custom glider using a specially engineered fabric that will heighten the paragliding experience.

They plan to launch the new paraglider to thousands of aero sport enthusiasts at Coupe iCare, the world’s greatest free flight trade show in France, September 22-25 2016.

“Gelvenor wants to re-establish a foothold in the paraglider fabric market. To do this we need to disrupt the status quo. We want pilots to start questioning what fabric their parachute or glider is made from, as this has enormous bearing on safety and performance,” said Sefton Fripp, Gelvenor marketing manager.

Gelvenor believes that being the first textile manufacturer to launch an exclusively designed world class glider made with its own unique engineered fabric will make an impact.

“There is no better platform from which to launch a new product than Coupe iCare. It is the pinnacle of paragliding attended by all the leading brands, top pilots and it’s a great venue, said Fripp.

The fabric for the paraglider is unique and not being used anywhere else except in some experimental projects being undertaken by Gelvenor clients. “These are exciting innovations and initial feedback is very positive,” he said.

While no value has been put on the development of the new popular mid-end standard (EN-B) glider, it has been in trials and testing for some time which is in keeping with the standards of Gelvenor.

“The lives of people are dependent on our fabrics. There is no room for error which makes it essential to have precision and a high standard of quality throughout the production process”, said Fripp.

Three critical factors differentiate Gelvenor’s technical fabrics. These are in-house production from start to finish which ensures their expertise throughout production and guarantees the performance of the textile; the value placed on research, development and innovation from its dedicated research division and extensive testing over at least three years to ensure safety.

Fripp gives Wallend the kudos for the new paraglider concept, the design of which is inspired by Africa and has an ethnic influence through the Gelvenor fabric and its wing builder, Wallend-Air.

He said: “Peter wanted something comparable with existing textile offerings from Europe and the East, but made in South Africa. This meant readily available, reliable and consistent supply. We struck a chord from our first meeting and one tandem flight later we had a solid concept and our adventure began.”

This year visitors to the trade fair will be able to try-out a pull-up glider at the Gelvenor stand to get the feel of piloting and controlling a wing. “The pull-up is usually used to train pilots, as it is easier to handle than a full size glider, especially in strong winds,” explains Fripp.

Gelvenor will also host a competition, at its stand A11, in which visitors who subscribe to its database could win the exclusive Gelvenor pull up glider and runner-up prizes of Go-Pro Hero’s and bags.

Posted September 7, 2016

Source: Gelvenor Textiles

American Eagle Outfitters Empowers Young America With #WeAllCan Fall Campaign

NEW YORK — September 7, 2016 — American Eagle Outfitters is empowering Young America this Fall with the launch of an evolutionary campaign platform, #WeAllCan, featuring a cast of diverse young talent with strong, affirmative voices and distinct, personal style. #WeAllCan celebrates the power and influence of Young American Millennials and their need to express their individuality and be heard. Featured in the groundbreaking campaign are Hailee Steinfeld, Troye Sivan, Yara Shahidi, Cody Christian, Raury, Neels Visser, Jasmine Sanders, Landon McNamara, Valentina Cytrynowicz, Michael Lockley, Juana Burga and Xiao Wen Ju. Chosen for their credibility in the realms of acting, music, modeling and social media, they all represent the empowerment and open thinking that epitomizes the Millennial generation.

American Eagle Outfitters enlisted a team of innovators to shape #WeAllCan, retaining creative agency Laird + Partners, led by visionary Trey Laird, along with New York-based photographer Cass Bird and stylist Sara Moonves. The campaign aims to inspire and empower the brand’s consumers with thought-provoking imagery through the lenses of art, fashion, music, philanthropy and activism.

“#WeAllCan encourages Young America to follow their passion, express their individuality and pursue their unique path, providing a motivating invitation to share what they can do, be or create,” comments Chad Kessler, American Eagle Outfitters Global Brand President. “We look forward to igniting a conversation and empowering our customers to answer ‘Can You?,’ ultimately showing how together, #WeAllCan.”

American Eagle Outfitters collaborated with the campaign talent, encouraging each to share personal statements, including: “I Can Love Anyone,” “I Can Create My Future,” “I Can Be Heard,” “I Can Fear Nothing,” “I Can Reinvent Myself,” “I Can Change Your Mind,” “I Can Dance Weird,” “I Can Leave Your Speechless,” “I Can Make My Own Rules,” and “I Can Do Everything.” Alongside the campaign, the brand will launch a collection of t-shirts and limited edition, hand-painted denim jackets highlighting the message within the iconic American Eagle logo. The custom jackets will be limited to 100 unique pieces sold exclusively on AE.com.

“American Eagle Outfitters is all about an inclusive positive spirit that empowers young people all over the world.  This new campaign is just the first step in bringing this voice to life through an inspiring cast of individuals,” states Trey Laird, founder and chief creative officer of Laird+Partners, “After creating this first installment with this incredible group of collaborators, I am more inspired than ever in the power of this generation to move the world forward, and look great doing it!”

The Millennial stars bring the Fall 2016 Collection to life in imagery that captures their distinct individual characters alongside their meaningful statements. Against a stark white background, Steinfeld, Sivan and Shahidi connect with the brand’s iconic denim styles and plaid shirts. Raury, Visser and Christian each add their own interpretation to bomber jackets and printed sweaters on the streets of Brooklyn. McNamara and Sanders are fearless in oversized denim jackets and bold sweaters on the boardwalk at Coney Island.

American Eagle Outfitters will bring this conversation to the customer, introducing additional inspiring activations and meaningful collaborations beginning with Rock The Vote, the oldest and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering youth to make a difference by registering and turning out young people to vote. A collection of men’s and women’s Rock The Vote t-shirts will be sold exclusively at American Eagle Outfitters stores nationwide and online with 100% of the sales going back to the nonprofit organization.

Beginning in October, #WeAllCan will reach a global audience by launching the campaign in major international print and digital outlets. The brand will also engage with its customers and fans by encouraging consumer generated content and the sharing of positive messages of individuality and freedom of expression across all social platforms through the #WeAllCan hashtag.

Posted September 7, 2016

Source: American Eagle Outfitters

Nanotex® Introduces Durable Wear Technology For Apparel: Technology Prolongs The Life Of Fabric

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — September 7, 2016 — Nanotex®, a Crypton company, introduced Nanotex® Durable Wear technology for apparel.

The patented Nanotex Durable Wear technology is modified at the molecular level to resist wear and prolong cotton and cotton rich life by offering abrasion resistance and strength protection durability.

Nanotex and its Nanotex Durable Wear technology is being utilized in the new line of kids clothing called Cat & Jack™ launched in July at Target. Nanotex Durable Wear technology fits with the line’s Tough Cotton requirement to add wear resistance to cotton and cotton rich garments. Nanotex is incorporated in the Boys’ Reinforced Knee Flat Front Pant – Cat & Jack and the Boys’ Reinforced Knee Pleated Pant – Cat & Jack. The pants are each available in four colors and retail for $14.99.

“At Nanotex, we are continually researching how science and technology can enhance fabrics so our brand partners have new ways to compete in the marketplace,” explains Randy Rubin, CEO of Nanotex.  “Retailers are now coming to us and asking for us to push the boundaries of ordinary fabric to reach new capabilities such as extending the life of the fabric to resist wear and tear from kids, hence the debut of Nanotex Durable Wear with Target.”

Last month, Nanotex and Cotton Incorporated, the research and promotion company of U.C. cotton producers, announced Nanotex Dry Inside technology for cotton apparel. This technology enables effective moisture transfer away from skin, eliminating dampness and chaffing, in 100% cotton apparel, while maintaining the additional comfort aspects of garments made from the natural fiber.

Nanotex is comprised of a family of 13 products, such as “Resists Spills”, “Releases Stains,” “Neutralizer” and “Coolest Comfort.” The brand has more than 100 manufacturer partners worldwide, including not only in branded apparel and outdoor gear, but home textiles and contract and residential interiors markets as well. In addition to Target, Nanotex brand partners include the Gap, Banana Republic, Macy’s, JC Penney’s, Gymboree, Cotton Incorporated, Dickies, Cabela’s, L.L. Bean, Burton, UnderArmour, Ashworth, Nordstrom, Hanes, QVC and others.

Posted September 7, 2016

Source: Nanotex, a Crypton company 

AmeriPride Services Announces Retirement Of Rojean Rada And Appointment Of Theresa Schulz As Vice President, Secretary And General Counsel

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — September 7, 2016 — AmeriPride Services, a leading textile rental services and supply company in North America, today announced the retirement of Rojean Rada, vice president, secretary and general counsel; and appointed Theresa Schulz to assume the role, effective September 2.

“Rojean has been an essential component of our executive team for nearly 20 years and has made many valuable contributions to the organization,” said Bill Evans, president and CEO of AmeriPride. “She is an outstanding professional and legal mind and we will miss her.”

Rada joined AmeriPride in August of 1996 and took over as General Counsel when her predecessor retired at the end of that year. During her tenure, she supported many important projects and company transformations including the consolidation of all subsidiaries under the AmeriPride name.

Theresa Schulz has been promoted and will assume Rada’s responsibilities in the company. Schulz has been with AmeriPride for five years as Director of US Labor Relations and HR and has led the company’s corporate labor relations strategy in the US. She has counseled the company on a variety of labor and employment issues and worked cross-functionally throughout the organization with a focus on compliance, workers compensation, safety and employment law.

“I am very confident in Theresa’s abilities and I know she will do well in her new position,” said Evans. “Her exceptional legal background, experience in the company and industry knowledge makes her a great successor for Rojean.”

Schulz has been practicing law for more than 20 years and has vast expertise in corporate law. Prior to AmeriPride, she served as Senior Corporate Counsel for five years at Cosentino North America, a nationwide distributor, fabricator and installer of stone surfacing products. She also ran her own legal practice for more than ten years and served as a litigation attorney with a law firm in San Jose, California for several years. She has a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and a B.A. from Indiana University.

Posted September 7, 2016

Source: AmeriPride Services

Alvanon Strengthens Core Fashion Advisory Capabilities In Asia Pacific And Presents At HKRITA

NEW YORK CITY — August 31, 2016 — Alvanon, the global apparel business expert, has appointed May Fong to the position of senior consultant for the Asia Pacific region. In her new role, Fong will meet with fashion business clients to identify their brand-building and business-growth challenges, explain Alvanon’s technical and advisory capabilities and offer customized best practice solutions.

The announcement was made by Alvanon’s Executive Director Don Howard.

“Alvanon’s existing and prospective clients throughout the Asia Pacific arena will benefit from May Fong’s proven ability to anticipate, recognize and address their most intricate of fashion business concerns,” Howard reports.“Plus, she is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese and English, which will allow her to coordinate planning among fashion businesses that interact across Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States.

“May brings exceptional value to Alvanon’s knowledge base,” Howard adds, “particularly in the areas of retail operations, merchandising, product development and supply chain management.”

Fong comes to Alvanon from Lacoste Asia Pacific, where she served as Senior Regional Product Manager. She holds a Master of Management from The Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Australia and a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Alvanon’s Presentation at HKRITA (Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel)

Separately, Alvanon’s CEO Janice Wang will address “Disruption and Innovation in High Performance Apparel” as a featured speaker September 9th at HKRITA – Innovation and Technology Symposium 2016, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, Meeting Room S224. The theme of the symposium is “When Fashion Meets Technology, the art and science of our industry.”

“High performance sportswear has been dominating the bulk of growth in the apparel market,” Wang says. “Consumers are demanding ever more personalized, more functional and more fashionable goods in a shorter space of time. We will look at the advantages of manufacturing locally and how the customer demands a more sustainable product. We’ll also share insights on happenings at some major brands: Under Armour’s new Lighthouse Project, Nike’s new partnership with Apollo Global Management and Adidas’ Speed Factory.”

Wang is a founding family member of Alvanon, and speaks worldwide on a broad range of fashion business issues.

HKRITA (Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel) is the premier R and D center for textiles and apparel. It works to foster technology advancement, innovations and breakthroughs to improve Hong Kong’s global competitiveness, and is hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Posted September 6, 2016

Source: Alvanon

Velcro Companies Adds Production Capacity To Meet Customer Demand For PRESS-LOK Technology

BRAMPTON, Ontario/BOSTON, Mass. — September 6, 2016 — Velcro Companies today announced it has completed an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brampton, Ontario, increasing its North American production capacity for its popular PRESS-LOK® flexible packaging closures.

The Press-Lok closure is a durable, easy-to-use fastening technology that was developed for the flexible packaging market and enables consumers to achieve an effective seal without the need for tedious and precise line-up. Press-Lok has been integrated into a wide variety of consumer product packaging including pet foods, detergent pods, rice, cheese, protein powder, granola, and nuts.  Since its launch four years ago, Press-Lok has been adopted by customers in more than 45 countries.

“The Press-Lok closure technology allows our customers in the food and packaged goods sectors to create simpler, smarter and more reliable packaging experiences for their consumers.  With just a squeeze, Press-Lok easily aligns to create a secure seal that you can feel and hear.  It’s what real closure is all about,” said Jurjen Jacobs, vice president of Marketing and Innovation for Velcro Companies.

Scott Filion, president of the Americas region, said: “The Press-Lok closure system has been one of our most successful innovations. The installation of this state-of-the-art equipment in Canada will enable us to serve the needs of customers in the fast-growing market for flexible packaging.”

Peter Buchanan, plant manager of Velcro Companies in Canada, added: “The expansion of the Brampton facility continues a tradition of innovation and quality that Velcro Companies established in Canada more than 50 years ago. We are very proud of our people and their commitment to serving customers, and we look forward to continuing the company’s growth in North America.” The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in Brampton in 2014 and currently has 110 employees there.

With the launch of the Press-Lok manufacturing capability, the company’s facility in Canada was named a Center of Packaging Excellence, and it has attained major quality standards including QS9000, TS16949, ISO14001. It is also in the process of certifying to BRC/IoP Global Standards for packaging materials, to meet the strict requirements of large food producers.

Posted September 6, 2016

Source: Velcro Companies

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