Toray to Start Automobile Airbag Nylon Fiber and Fabric Business in Mexico

CHUO-KU, Tokyo — July 28, 2016 — Toray Industries Inc. announced today that it has decided to start an automobile airbag nylon fiber and fabric business at its Mexico-based subsidiary Toray Advanced Textile Mexico, S.A.de C.V. (TAMX) headquarters, which was established in El Salto, Jalisco, in August 2015. TAMX will introduce production facilities with annual production capacity of about 10,000 tons of nylon fibers for airbags and airbag materials by investing approximately 10 billion yen within the Mexican plant premise of Zoltek Companies Inc., a large tow carbon fiber production subsidiary of Toray.

TAMX’s production facilities are expected to start operations in March 2018. Mexico has been rapidly growing as an automobile production base by leveraging the wide-ranging free trade network and geographical proximity to the United States. Recently, a number of airbag manufactures launch their businesses in Mexico, and the demand for airbag fabrics in the Americas is expected to continue growing significantly primarily in Mexico.

The establishment of the new production base in Mexico is in response to such growing demand and to strengthen Toray’s local supply capability by building an integrated production system from yarn to fabric in Americas, which is one of the most prominent airbag fabric market in the world, and capture the robust demand for airbag fabric around the world including Asia and Europe. Currently, Toray supplies nylon fibers produced in Japan and Thailand to its airbag fabric production bases in Japan, Thailand, China and Czech in its integrated production system from yarns to fabric around the world. Toray has been continuously working on the expansion of its production and sales structure such as a launch of airbag fabric production in India in October 2016 etc. Adding Mexico to this structure will further reinforce the global production structure enabling Toray to supply airbag fabric of the same quality from all production sites in a timely manner.

It will also accelerate Toray’s business expansion by utilizing its development capability with the integrated production covering from yarns to fabric, and Toray aims to acquire the largest share in the global airbag fabric market in 2020. As part of the basic strategy to continuously expand profits under the current medium-term management program Project AP-G 2016, Toray has been pursuing the Asia, America and Emerging Country Business Expansion (AE-II) Project to actively strengthen the organic cooperation among the Toray Group business bases, develop new markets and expand businesses. Toray positions the automobile airbag business as one of these priority businesses and aims to further expand it globally.

Posted August 1, 2016

Source: Toray Industries

ACIMIT: As The Domestic Market Holds Its Ground, Sales Abroad Slip During The Second Quarter Of 2016

MILAN, Italy — July 2016 — Textile machinery orders in Italy for the second quarter of 2016 slow down somewhat but manage to hold their ground, while the export market falls back. ”Underlying political uncertainty is the root cause of the drop in machinery exports,” said ACIMIT President Raffaella Carabelli.

The orders index for textile machinery dropped during the second quarter of 2016 due to negative export figures. Based on industry survey conducted by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, during the period from April to June 2016, overall orders decreased 7 percent compared to the same period last year. The index rating for the second quarter of 2016 came in at 93 points (basis: 2010=100).

Growth was recorded in Italy alone, where the index amounted to an absolute value of 55.6 points (+3 percent compared to April-June 2015). Abroad, the absolute value of the index amounted to 101 points, a 8 percent drop over the same quarter for 2015.

ACIMIT President Raffaella Carabelli emphasized the situation of uncertainty currently characterizing foreign markets. “We’re experiencing a period of profound instability, especially in geopolitical terms,” commented ACIMIT’s president, “resulting in stagnating investments in many of our benchmark markets. Recent events in Turkey and Bangladesh have confirmed a precarious situation, which is sure to have repercussions on an economic level.”

Posted August 1, 2016

Source: ACIMIT

ITMA ASIA+ CITME 2016 Exhibitor Preview: Karl Mayer

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — August 1, 2016 — KARL MAYER will have a double presence at ITMA ASIA + CITME, to be held October 21 – 25, 2016, in hall 4.1, stand A 30 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai as well as hosting an in-house exhibition at KARL MAYER (China) in Wujin.

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 is the most important trade fair for the textile industry for the whole of Asia. With the intervals between the events, this leading trade fair determines the innovation cycles within the sector. The driving force for innovations in textile machinery building is KARL MAYER. The technology and market leader offers perfect solutions for warp knitting, technical textiles and warp preparation for weaving and will be one of the top addresses for visitors of the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016.

Exhibits

KARL MAYER will exhibit its latest innovations in two locations simultaneously, i.e. in hall 4.1, stand A 30 in the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, and simultaneously at an in-house exhibition at KARL MAYER (China) in Wujin. A free shuttle service will be available between the two locations.

The visitors can look forward to viewing a wide range of exhibits. In the lace sector a fundamental new development in the multibar jacquard machine sector will set the standard in terms of the cost:benefit ratio and will be demonstrating the potential for producing a wide range of new and different product designs.

In the tricot sector KARL MAYER continues the generation change that has been initiated at ITMA 2015 in Milan. There is a high demand for the first model to feature the upgrade, the HKS 2-SE, with a modern machine design, KARL MAYER’s new KAMCOS® 2 platform with additional App functions, camera monitoring system and the LEO® Low Energy Option for up to 10 % less energy consumption, reducing costs and environmental loads. HKS machines with EL provide simple and rapid pattern change for producing short runs and development of new products. An almost limitless range of long pattern repeats, and consequently pattern designs, can be produced.

Lust but not least warping machine that can be used for conventional direct warping as well as sectional warping will be shown. The warp-for-warp technique requires only a few packages. This saves space and offers maximum efficiency when producing short warps for product development, when using expensive yarns for processing production warps, and when processing small batches.

KARL MAYER’s Warp Preparation Business Unit will be showcasing an innovative sectional warping machine for processing shirtings and cloths. This machine operates at an impressive level of productivity. It improves efficiency in weaving preparation by up to 30% and by up to 3% in weaving compared to other models on the market. KARL MAYER will also be showing the innovation Size Box HSB with pre-wetting. The key feature of the PROSIZE® sizing machine operates with three highly turbulent application zones based on spraying technology, and offers many advantages compared to the immersion bath process. Savings can be made in sizing additives, energy consumption during desizing, and effluent loads, and the uniformity of the size application is improved. The KARL MAYER Technical Textiles Business Unit will focus on the subjects of lightweight construction and geotextiles. The visitors will be presented with a range of impressive examples of applications and all the relevant information.

Expectations

With its wide range of innovations, KARL MAYER is looking forward to welcoming a large number of international customers to his stand. “We are expecting a high level of interest in our latest developments at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016. We hope to have many technical discussions, strike sales deals, and also strengthen our image as the innovative market leader in our sector”, says Oliver Mathews, Vice President Sales of the Business Unit Warp Knitting.

The textile industry in Asia, and especially in China, is changing from being a low-wage sector to being a provider of high-end products. The aim is to supply and nurture the growing domestic brand- and quality-conscious middle classes with high-quality, mid-range goods and products – an important step in the planned restructuring of the Chinese economy away from exporting and towards the domestic market. This changing economic environment demands machines that can deliver top quality and an excellent cost:benefit ratio. KARL MAYER’s machines can deliver these performance features and are, therefore, the machines of choice on the Asian market.

Posted August 1, 2016

Source: Karl Mayer

Pacific Coast Feather Company And Cocona® Launch New Performance Down Focused On Extended Comfort 

SEATTLE/BOULDER, Colo. — August 1, 2016 — Pacific Coast Feather Co. has expanded its portfolio of performance down insulations through an exclusive partnership with Cocona. Patent-pending ComfortMax is a new down fill — the industry’s only performance down blend that uses naturally derived, active particle technology to increase moisture vapor removal and extend microclimate comfort.

ComfortMax is an innovative down blend that brings together Pacific Coast® Down, trusted for its breathable warmth, and 37.5 technology, which has been scientifically proven to increase human performance and comfort. ComfortMax powered by 37.5 technology fills look, feel, and recover just like premium down, but with advanced heat and humidity management.

Innovative Features Include:

  • Reduces moisture buildup in the down during activity, extending its comfort range;
  • Dries 39% faster than Down;
  • Same dry time as DWR Down with NO dangerous chemicals’
  • No loss of warmth or fill power;
  • Insulates with CLO ratings equal to the highest quality Down;
  • Same hand and feel as Down;
  • Excellent loft, compression, and recovery qualities; and
  • Chemical-free performance will not wash out.

Available in two levels of performance, ComfortMax 650™ has a 650 fill power and is targeted for every day, all seasons use. ComfortMax 800™ has an 800 fill power desirable for distinctive luxury products, extreme cold weather or more technical applications.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Cocona and 37.5 technology to evolve this category, and elevate the consumer experience with Down,” said Joe Crawford, CEO, Pacific Coast Feather Co. “Our joint efforts will enable us to push the future of natural fills, and meet a need in the marketplace for down comfort that far exceeds traditional performance.”

What Makes ComfortMax So Revolutionary
Down is an excellent natural insulator with outstanding warmth-to-weight ratios, temperature regulation and breathability. Down clusters function by trapping air for breathable warmth, but it also traps the moisture vapor produced by your body. As your body heats up humidity starts to build-up, reducing your body’s ability to evaporate moisture and causing you to start to feel overheated and uncomfortable.

ComfortMax down powered by 37.5 technology increases the transportation of perspiration vapor that comes off of skin during activity, preventing it from becoming trapped within your body’s microclimate to minimize overheating and keep you in a zone of comfort.

“With ComfortMax, down we see an incredible opportunity for a new generation of performance down products that goes significantly beyond consumers’ expectations for all things comfort,” said Crawford.

“Working on this innovative new development with the PCF team has been a joy,” said Jeff Bowman, CEO of Cocona Inc.  “It is rewarding to work with a company that loves their customers and is committed to providing them real technology with actual comfort and performance benefits, not just marketing hype.”

Signature Surface Area, Natural Fit

ComfortMax powered by 37.5 Technology forms an amazing natural blend. Permanently embedded into 37.5 fibers are millions of microporous particles, which forms the cavernous surface area, signature to the performance of 37.5 technology. It’s the technology’s unique design which locks into the structure of a down cluster, making it supportive of fill power, hand feel, breathability, and resiliency like no other.

Manufacturing and Sourcing
ComfortMax uses Pacific Coast® Down highly regarded for its Hyperclean® process, a proprietary standard for purity and cleanliness. Patented, 37.5 technology is made with naturally derived materials so there are no harsh chemicals to irritate your skin. Performance is permanent, and won’t wash out.

Posted August 1, 2016

Source: Pacific Coast Feather Co.

Dongheng Group Invests In High-Volume Digital Textile Printing With A PIKE® Printer From SPGPrints

BOXMEER, the Netherlands — August 1, 2016 – SPGPrints announces the sale of a six-colour PIKE® digital textile printer to the Dongheng Group, in Changzhou, Jiangsu province near Shanghai, China.

The Dongheng Group (DHG) is a commission (contract) textile printing and dyeing company supplying the fashion industry. With more than 600 employees, the company has a range of rotary screen and digital printing equipment.

DHG wanted to expand its digital capabilities for a variety of reasons. First, it needed to offer greater service flexibility, meeting customer demands for both high-quality, short runs and faster lead-times.

Waste and environmental factors also influenced the decision to install the Pike: with no need for screen preparation, minimal substrate waste, and lower water and energy usage, the Pike met DHG’s requirements.

Print quality was the third major consideration, and Pike’s Archer® technology delivers sharp, variable drop sizes (2pL – 10pL) at resolutions of up to 1200 x 1200dpi. This enables the production of sharp geometric designs, vibrant blotches, fine lines and smooth gradations. These capabilities are ideal for DHG’s plan to use the PIKE to print cotton-based fabrics with reactive inks.

Next, high productivity with lower running costs were among DHG’s priorities. With a print width of 1850 mm, and an annual output of up to 13 million metres, the PIKE also offered a lower cost per square metre, offering benefits to the group and its customers.

Finally, as an existing customer, DHG valued SPGPrints’ global support, knowledge of the textile market and experience of both conventional and digital textile printing.

“We have been working with SPGPrints for the last four years in our digital textile department,” said Stanley Shi, General Manager, Dongheng. “Their inks as well as their professional team and support have been of great value to our company and our position in the market. They are always available when you need them.”

“With the Pike single-pass printer, SPGPrints definitely showed their capacity to develop next-generation machines with excellent quality and lowest printing costs,” Shi added.

The PIKE printer is scheduled for installation in Jiangsu in Q4 2016 with production beginning in Q1 2017.

Posted August 1, 2016

Source: SPGPrints

New CoolVisions® Dyeable Polypropylene Filament Fabrics Feature Hyosung Creora® Eco-soft

DULUTH, Ga. — July 29, 2016 —Functional fabrics featuring CoolVisions® dyeable polypropylene filament have now been developed with additional benefits provided by creora® eco-soft, a low-heat settable spandex from synthetic fiber manufacturer Hyosung.

While the cool, silky hand, ease of dyeing, and inherent lightness of CoolVisions dyeable polypropylene filament brings a new look and feel to performance fabrics, the addition of creora eco-soft spandex creates polypropylene-based stretch fabrics for activewear, competitive swimwear and intimate apparel.

creora eco-soft brings a better hand feel, improved whiteness, and superior dimensional stability to stretch fabrics. The low-heat settable spandex also results in better molding performance and less curling in the high-gauge knits preferred by today’s intimate apparel, competitive swimwear, and athletic brands.

“There is a trend for super quick-dry fabrics which is delivered by CoolVisions dyeable polypropylene fibers,” shared Ria Stern, creora spandex global marketing director. “We recommend the addition of creora eco-soft spandex to provide an additional level of comfort and fit, and have worked closely with FiberVisions to optimize the fabric development process combining their new CoolVisions dyeable polypropylene filament and creora eco-soft.”

“CoolVisions dyeable polypropylene fiber is among the lightest of all commercial fibers, with low moisture absorption and excellent moisture transport; making it ideal for fabrics worn next to the body,” concurred Susan Lynn, global sales and marketing manager CoolVisions dyeable polypropylene, and US marketing manager FiberVisions.

“In addition, polyolefin fibers such CoolVisions® polypropylene have the lowest carbon footprint of all synthetic fibers,” Lynn continued. “By pairing CoolVisions dyeable polypropylene fibers with low-heat settable creora eco-soft spandex, textile manufacturers can potentially reduce their CO2 emissions.

The co-developed fabrics will be on display at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, August 3-6, at the CoolVisions® by FiberVisions booth 155-601; and at Hyosung Corp. booth 255-313.

CoolVisions dyeable polypropylene filament is produced in Thailand by parent company Indorama Ventures (IVL), and is also available from FiberVisions’ distributor, Reamou Co. Ltd., in Taiwan.

Posted April 15, 2016

Source: CoolVisions

Denver Apparel Acquires Dynamic Designs

DENVER — July 27, 2016 — Denver Apparel (DA), a quality provider of silkscreen apparel is pleased to announce it has acquired Dynamic Designs, a long time provider of embroidery services in the Denver area. Dynamic Design’s owner Nam Binh, well known for his superior hat and clothing embroidery services has joined DA to continue quality production for DA clients. Through this merger, Denver clothing suppliers and retailers will now have a one-stop-shop for all their apparel needs including shirts, sweaters, hoodies, hats and much more.

Posted July 27, 2016

Source: Denver Apparel (DA)

FLOTEK Announces Acquisition Of International Polymerics, Inc., Adding To Speciality Chemistry Business And Enabling Further Prescriptive Chemistry Management™ Opportunities

HOUSTON — July 27, 2016 — Flotek Industries Inc. announced today its intent to acquire International Polymerics Inc. (IPI) and affiliates, for consideration consisting of cash and Flotek common stock. The acquisition will be treated as an asset purchase for income taxation purposes. Included in the assets will be approximately $1.2 million in working capital.

Flotek will pay approximately $7.9 million in cash and issue approximately 248,000 shares of common stock as consideration for the acquisition.

Founded in 2004, IPI is based in Dalton, Ga., with a distribution center in Monahans, Texas, and is one of the largest domestic suppliers of natural polymers, including guar, to the oil and gas industry. IPI was founded by Donald Bramblett, a leading expert of natural polymers and the development of guar applications in the energy and textile trades. IPI’s proprietary guar processing systems have provided high-quality guar powder and slurry to oil and gas clients for nearly a decade in nearly every producing basin in the United States.

“We are pleased that Donald, Mark and their team have agreed in principal to become part of Flotek,” said John Chisholm, Flotek President Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The IPI team has worked hard over the past twelve years to build a resilient business focused on providing best-in-class polymers to the energy and textile industries. Donald Bramblett is widely regarded as one of the world’s top experts on natural polymers and guar, adding more firepower to Flotek’s leading oilfield chemistry research team. And, the addition of polymer chemistry and delivery systems to Flotek’s stable of oilfield chemistry allows us to further accelerate our Prescriptive Chemistry Management™ efforts, focused on providing total chemistry solutions for our clients’ wells. We look forward to integrating IPI into the Flotek family.”

Chisholm added, “IPI has high strategic value for Flotek in both the application of polymer chemistry to new, value-added oilfield chemistries as well for its core guar powder and slurries which serve as key delivery media for Flotek’s proprietary chemistries such as PrF™ and CnF® completion chemistries. This acquisition should allow us to accelerate our fluid systems development while adding-value and increasing margins in IPI’s core guar business using our direct distribution network.”

“Finally, we believe that the IPI acquisition opens the door to natural polymer applications in other industrial segments,” concluded Chisholm. “Moreover, the Monahans, Texas facility is advantageously located in the heart of the Permian Basin which provides a strategic base from which to operate Flotek’s regional chemistry operations, creating efficiencies not presently available.”

“In 12 years of operations, IPI has a solid profitability record and we believe will continue to focus on improving business operations and efficiencies as well as creating exceptional products that Flotek can market to its existing client base,” said Chisholm. “We also believe we have opportunities through innovation and our distribution network to meaningfully improve margins of the base business as well as create innovative, value-added products based on IPI’s polymer chemistry.”

Donald Bramblett will remain the President of IPI and will report to Josh Snively, Executive Vice President of Flotek who oversees the Company’s chemistry manufacturing efforts.

The transaction is scheduled to close coincident with the execution of the Stock Purchase Agreement and will become a part of Flotek’s Energy Chemistry reporting segment.

Posted  July 27, 2016

Source: Flotek Industries

Gildan Announces Agreement To Acquire Peds Legwear Inc.

MONTREAL — July 27, 2016 — Gildan Activewear Inc. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the equity interest of Peds Legwear Inc. (Peds) for a total cash consideration of $55 million. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close before the end of August 2016.

Peds is a marketer of quality foot apparel and legwear products, including ladies no-show liners, socks and sheer, and therapeutic hosiery sold mainly under the Peds® and MediPeds® brands to U.S. and Canadian retailers. The company currently generates annual sales of approximately $80 million supported by sourced production and a company-owned state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in Hildebran, North Carolina.

“The Peds® brand comes with a strong heritage, particularly in the ladies category, and is a good complementary addition to Gildan’s growing portfolio of brands,” said Glenn Chamandy, President and CEO of Gildan.

The acquisition is expected to create revenue growth opportunities by leveraging Gildan’s existing customer relationships to broaden the channels of distribution for the Peds® and MediPeds® brands and by extending these brands into Gildan’s other product categories. In addition, Peds current distribution into the footwear channel provides broader access in this channel for Gildan’s brands and product portfolio.

“This company was originally founded 80 years ago in Quebec and we are proud to have successfully built Peds® and MediPeds® into such strong brands,” said Michael Penner, Chief Executive Officer, Peds Legwear. “Gildan has had great success over the years building its manufacturing leadership and strong portfolio of brands and we feel it is well- positioned to take the Peds brands to new heights.”

Posted  July 27, 2016

Source: Gildan Activewear

DuPont Industrial Biosciences Collaborates With Anta On Chinese Delegation’s Olympic Champion Uniforms

SHANGHAI — July 27, 2016 — Today, DuPont Industrial Biosciences announced a collaboration with Chinese sports brand Anta in the design of champion uniforms for Chinese Olympic team members using DuPont™ Sorona® — a sustainable, patented fiber made with renewable, plant-based ingredients. Sorona — which leverages innovation and sustainability to produce fibers that are uniquely soft, extremely durable and have excellent stretch and recovery — will be a key ingredient in the Chinese team’s “Dragon Uniform” at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Since 2009, Anta Sports has been an official partner of the Chinese Olympic Committee, collaborating with the Chinese sports delegations at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, London 2012 Olympic Games and more than 30 other international competitions. Anta provides a full set of medal award stand apparel to showcase the spirit and style of Chinese Olympic athletes.

“By incorporating DuPont Sorona renewably sourced fibers in the Olympic champion uniform for the Chinese delegation, we hope to incorporate the concepts of health, environment and public welfare into our champion uniforms, so that the ‘Dragon Uniform’ is more meaningful,” said James Zheng, president of Anta.

Anta is dedicated to the application of sports science and innovation in the development of high-performance, comfortable sports apparel. Anta’s and DuPont’s shared values of innovation and sustainability are a strong connection between the two companies. As a result, the Chinese sports brand selected DuPont Sorona as its raw material partner four years ago.

“Sustainability is not just a concept; it also can bring real value to consumers by the brands that adopt sustainably sourced materials,” said Dennis Tsai, DuPont Sorona Asia-Pacific regional director. “Sorona brings unique performance innovations and properties to fabric mills and brand houses in a way that is on-trend and meets market needs.”

DuPont has a rich and deep history in the textile market. As an industry leader, DuPont’s inventions include fibers such as nylon, Lycra®, Kevlar® and rayon (the world’s first man-made fiber). More recently, in addition to Sorona, DuPont’s biomaterials group has focused its innovations on creating high-performing, sustainably sourced materials that become ingredients in products consumers use every day.

“Innovation comes from the material” has become a consensus for many brands, including Anta. Through close collaboration with Anta, DuPont developed a series of sports apparel applications successfully launched into the mainstream Chinese consumer market.

Posted July 27, 2016

Source: DuPont Industrial Biosciences

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