American & Efird (A&E) Celebrates 125th Anniversary

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C.  — June 8, 2016 — American & Efird (A&E) celebrated its 125th anniversary last month. Founded in 1891 as Nims Manufacturing in Mount Holly, N.C., the company has grown to become the largest U.S. manufacturer and the world’s second-largest manufacturer and distributor of premium quality industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles. This special occasion allows the company to reflect on its rich heritage, and celebrate its future direction.

The values on which the company was founded including integrity, an uninterrupted quest for quality and innovation, a respect for its associates safety and wellbeing, and a commitment to the communities in which it operates, still define A&E today.

“125 years of continuous operation is a significant accomplishment for A&E, our customers, and the communities in which our associates live and work. This longevity has been possible due to our numerous past and present dedicated, hardworking, and charitable associates,” said Les Miller, CEO. “In addition, we have loyal and long term customers who have supported A&E by using our products and services. We are here today because of the success of those who worked here before us, and as we celebrate the past, we are very excited with a bright future for both our company and our associates.”

Through its global network, A&E’s products are manufactured in 23 countries, distributed in 50 countries and sold in over 100 countries.  In addition to A&E’s steadfast commitment to superior quality and customer service, A&E is a recognized industry leader in environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and operates its global facilities with the utmost regard for the safety and health of its associates employed worldwide.   A&E owns or operates 27 manufacturing facilities and employs over 10,000 associates around the world directly or in partnership with joint venture partners.

Posted June 8, 2016

Source: American & Efird (A&E)

Lands’ End Introduces Lands’ End Sport

DODGEVILLE, Wis. — June 8, 2016 — Lands’ End founder, Gary Comer, was passionate about staying active and passed this philosophy on to his employees. In 1989, he invested in developing the Comer Center, an 80,000 square-foot recreation facility to promote employee health and wellness at the Lands’ End corporate headquarters in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

“I am grateful to Mr. Comer’s legacy and his dedication to the well-being of our employees,” said Federica Marchionni, CEO. “I share his passion and believe in mens sana in corpore sano, which means healthy mind, healthy body. These are the words I live by, and with the launch of Lands’ End Sport, I hope to continue this spirit of health and wellness for both our employees and customers.”

As a company, Lands’ End was built upon a nautical foundation, with a mission to search the world for the highest quality materials to create new, innovative products.  Today, Lands’ End is introducing Lands’ End Sport — a line of activewear that includes surf, performance and athleisure collections for both men and women, with technical, fully functional pieces to go from land to sea, high-performance to athleisure.

“Offering products for land or sea is deeply rooted in the DNA of Lands’ End,” said Marchionni.  “Our founder, Gary Comer, was passionate about sailing and the sporting life. I am building upon his vision, taking activewear and athleisure from land to sea by introducing the new Lands’ End Sport collection featuring new product innovations that will enable our customers to stay healthy and active.”

Surf Collection

Building upon the company’s heritage of designing products for the water with built-in sun protection, we created the first Lands’ End surf collection. Taking a few nods from the fashion runway in print and pattern, the line is, above all, highly functional. The surf collection rash guards are UPF 50 even when wet.  The neoprene jackets have a substantial, form-fitting silhouette with flatlock seams to prevent chafing and the spring suits and full suits are made with bonded neoprene that keeps the body safe from irritants and “board rash” and features back zips with long pulls for easy on/off. This is a new surf collection for men and women offering fabric strength, stretch and full body protection in wetsuits, rash guards and spring suits.

Performance Collection

Style meets technology in the performance collection. This line is made with technical features like wicking fabrics, 360-degree reflectivity and strategically placed mesh panels for better breathability and is designed to meet the three major lifestyle and fitness categories: speed (high impact), studio (low impact) and street (post workout wear). The speed collection features built-in mesh panels that ventilate in targeted heat zones, lightweight moisture-wicking fabric and 360-degree reflective details for safer outdoor workouts. The studio collection includes the perfect pieces for indoor workouts, such as yoga and Pilates, that allow for a full range of motion in supportive, moisture-wicking fabrics. The street collection features items that are perfect for pre-and post-workout.

Athleisure Collection

Lands’ End is a legacy brand with a rich story to tell, and this new collection offers athleisure products highlighting the brand’s personality in a new, relevant way. The athleisure collection is where classic styling and brand intersect. Items in this collection feature polos, t-shirts, sweatshirts, totes and accessories that showcase the famous Lands’ End lighthouse icon, as well as brand logos new and old.

Posted June 8, 2016

Source: Lands’ End 

Applied DNA Sciences Partners With Palmetto Synthetics And Techmer PM, Entering Synthetic Fibers For First Time, Expanding In Athletic Apparel And Automotive Textile Markets

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — June 7, 2016 — Applied DNA Sciences Inc. (ADNAS) — a provider of DNA-based supply chain, anti-counterfeiting, genotyping and anti-theft technology, and authentication technologies — has partnered with Palmetto Synthetics and Techmer PM to launch its SigNature® T DNA system in man-made fibers, and expand its presence in the athletic apparel industry and the automotive textile category.

Palmetto Synthetics’ fiber has many uses, but is best known in the apparel, automotive and industrial applications. Fibers are used in trunk liners and throughout the interior of cars in the visible surface materials. In addition, the fiber manufactured by Palmetto is also used in other polyester and nylon fabrics such as footwear, performance apparel, geotextiles fabrics for erosion control, roofing products and filtration media. Palmetto Synthetics’ fiber types include, but are not limited to: PET; PETG; PBT; PA6, 6; PLA; as well as a line of post consumer recycled fibers. Palmetto Synthetics also employs a wealth of additive and finish technology along with a wide range of cross-section availability for fiber customization.

“We have an eye to the future, and it has arrived with SigNature T DNA technology,” said David Poston, President, Palmetto Synthetics. “This sets a new industry standard in assuring quality and purity at the source. SigNature T DNA ensures traceability and transparency at every stage of the supply chain, with performance and strength delivered consistently. We are honored to be working with ADNAS and Techmer, and excited about the many benefits this partnership will bring to consumers and manufacturers.”

Recently, in Clinton, Tenn., unique SigNature T DNA molecular tags were attached to Techmer PM polyester formulations and supplied to Palmetto, who used them to manufacture polyester fiber. The Techmer PM formulation is a component of a system of solutions for fiber that includes colors and additives. These fibers were converted into synthetic fabrics for commercial and industrial applications. The initial stage tagged five million lbs. of PET fiber. The process will be scaled up to many millions of pounds over the next year.

SigNature T DNA solution now tags natural and man-made fibers at industrial scale, and maintains a secure chain of custody as the product moves from source (pellets in the case of synthetics) to fiber to product to consumer.

“We are proud to partner with Applied DNA Sciences and Palmetto to commercialize DNA marking and authentication within fiber applications,” said John Manuck, Founder and CEO, Techmer PM. “As a leader in materials design, we are constantly looking for opportunities to create innovations which benefit our customers and OEMs, and this partnership underscores that commitment.”

Techmer PM is a leading materials designer and works in partnership with plastics processors, OEMs, and designers to solve some of their most difficult business, manufacturing, and sustainability challenges. Techmer PM’s solutions modify the aesthetics as well as extend and maintain the physical properties of plastic and fiber products. In partnership with Applied DNA Sciences, Techmer PM can now integrate Signature T DNA into solutions for its customers to ensure integrity of the entire supply chain.

“We have been a change agent for the cotton fiber market, by bringing certainty to a complex supply chain. With our entry into synthetic fibers, Applied DNA Sciences is entering a market that is more than three-times larger than cotton, and is the basis of 60 percent of the global textile industry,” said Dr. James Hayward, president and CEO, ADNAS. “In just one DNA tagging campaign, companies can safeguard against product recalls and liability, and elevate their business, based on high integrity, quality, and sustainability to ensure the smallest possible environmental footprint.”

Posted June 7, 2016

Source: ADNAS

Hyosung Launches 2018 Denim Fabric Trends

SEOUL, South Korea — June 6, 2016 — Hyosung launched new creora® Fit2 4-way stretch technology for superior comfort last November and is now launching trends for 2018. The trends are arranged in four groups:

Sleek And Slick

From super skinny to subtle contouring and shaping, creora Fit2 spandex fabric is perfect for achieving the 360º stretch and recovery consumers are looking for. creora Fit2 is a new spandex fabric technology using proprietary yarns to eliminate typical warp shrinkage and instability to deliver four-way stretch.

The appeal of creora Fit2 in delivering next generation stretch can also generate new developments that possess the flexibility and super stretch with excellent recovery combined with new light weights in denim for added comfort. Expect to see bi-stretch denim fabrics reduced in weight, compact in surface from authentic indigo through to a brighter surface effect, but purposefully embracing to give the designated target market the true performance they are looking for.

In Play!

The authenticity of denim is given a powerful push, as performance comes into play. The hybrid mood continues, but this time it is on a higher level, as functional yarns team with ubiquitous cotton in creating jeans that execute added value. From cool touch denim through to antibacterial, lightweight thermal denim, high tenacity denim and 360° stretch and flexibility. Denim is moving out of its traditional casualwear comfort zone and moving into a new territory: performance.

Stretch is key from the inclusion of creora spandex/elastane, the concept of this direction is that optically authentic denim appeals, but through blending and construction there is a whole lot of innovation going on, with technical denim making waves. From yoga jeans to jog jeans, and urban sports, denim maintains it guise but will guarantee a surprising new functionality.

Dreamer

The robust appearance of denim is actually very deceptive as new soft handles and lightweight qualities come to the market. DREAMER takes on a very suave approach in traditional cotton/creora spandex blends. Cotton ranges from long stable fibers for luxurious touch to being dominated by Tencel® lyocell fibers for the ultimate in soft and supple appeal.

Structures range from spongey to compact with velvet brushed finish, while surfaces take on a dreamy aspect applied through tone-on-tone prints or through the inclusion of jacquards. Tones take on a soft and faded look to compliment the spirit of this direction. Indigo features but in new faded back qualities. There is an overall feel-good aspect combined with a sensational touch to denim in both woven and knit qualities.

Supernova

A blast of energy hits the denim scene, as an electrified reaction creates an innovative look. From star studded brilliance and luminosity to bright toned and light matte applications, a visual array of surface effects charges up the market. Denim takes on a compact and smooth appeal with contouring power stretch or comfort stretch from creora® spandex allowing for the interplay of luster and brilliance to compliment the density of matte tones. From deep black and indigo tones, with a shimmer effect to the artificial approach of bleached cotton, there is a techno appeal to this direction.

The brilliance is derived from the yarn content through to the finish. The frisson of this artificial look doesn’t just appeal to the brighter side of denim, but also to the intensity of natural fibers as a surreal luminosity appears. Phosphorescent fibers and finishes escalate the look, setting off the super brilliance with the matte intense tones.

Posted June 7, 2016

Source: Creora

37.5® Technology Scientifically Shown To Increase Efficiency And Output In Athletes

BOULDER, Colo. — June 6, 2016 — Cocona Inc. has announced the public release of results from a blind university study that show wearing 37.5 technology can improve thermoregulation during exercise, which impacts performance. By reducing the increase in core temperature during exercise, similar to wearing a cooling vest circulating cold water, the added cooling from 37.5 technology increases energy efficiency and output. No other passive cooling fabric technology has been shown to increase human performance or increase the body’s ability to manage core temperature.

Physiologists Eric P. Homestead, Benjamin J. Ryan, Jesse A. Goodrich, and Professor William C. Byrnes authored the study, titled “Beneficial Effects of Cooling during Constant Power Non-steady State Cycling” at the University of Colorado at Boulder. First author Homestead presented the results at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 63rd Annual Meeting in Boston yesterday.

“Now that the study is public we’re excited to be able to talk about the results,” said Dr. Gregory Haggquist, Founder/CTO of Cocona and inventor of patented 37.5 technology. “When we see data that shows you can improve an athlete’s performance by 26 percent at their lactate threshold, it’s pretty remarkable. To get that kind of increase in efficiency just by changing your shirt fabric is unprecedented.”

This study scientifically shows that 37.5 technology:

  • Extends an athlete’s performance at their lactate threshold;
  • Lowers core temperature during exercise;
  • Increases efficiency so an athlete uses less energy to do the same amount of work;
  • Decreases the rate of core temperature build up.

“We know the results of this study will be of great interest to athletes, trainers, coaches, soldiers and anyone looking to increase their performance by just changing what they wear,” said Jeff Bowman, CEO of Cocona.

Why Core Temperature Is Important

Managing core temperature is a key factor in determining performance and efficiency. It is critical to maximize the body’s built-in cooling mechanisms (evaporation of sweat) to help reduce the buildup of core temperature. 37.5 works to keep the core body temperature lower in athletes working at their lactate threshold, which means that when wearing 37.5 apparel, athletes can go longer at the same level of output.

Study Protocol

The study used three different cases to determine effects of cooling on physiological indicators for human subjects. The cases were a typical wicking t-shirt available from the major athletic brands, an otherwise identical 37.5 t-shirt, and an ice vest and sleeves. The two shirts were blinded to both the investigators and the participants. Each case delivered a different level of cooling to athletes that were requested to maintain an exercise intensity on a stationary bicycle that resulted in an increasing heat stress. The athletes were tested for a wide range of physiological parameters before, during and after the requested activity. Core temperature, skin temperature, sweat rate, oxygen intake, carbon dioxide output, and blood levels were closely monitored and measured.

Posted June 6, 2016

Source: Cocona

Redress Hires Jill Grinda As Executive Director In Hong Kong

HONG KONG — June 6, 2016 — Redress has hired Jill Grinda as executive director of the environmental NGO working to promote sustainability in the fashion industry.

Grinda will be based in Hong Kong and report to Redress’ Founder, Christina Dean and Redress’ newly expanded Board of Directors. Her role is to lead on overall project development for Redress and The EcoChic Design Award, the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition, as well as to drive business development, in particular the expansion of Redress’ TV documentary series. Grinda will also oversee the production, education and communications teams in Hong Kong and Europe and drive forth Redress’ programs around industry and consumer engagement, and educating emerging designers.

“I am thrilled to be joining Redress and returning to the fashion business,” Grinda said. “Shockingly, the fashion and textile industry is the world’s second biggest polluter, after oil, and we need raise awareness about these issues and make the world of fashion, from industry to consumers, more accountable and innovative in how they go about making and wearing clothes.”

Dean commented on the appointment: “We have had an exciting nine year history leading this conversation in Asia and one of Redress’ next steps is to leverage more strategic partnerships in the region so that we drive solutions to make the fashion industry less polluting — but still profitable. Jill’s depth of skill set in business development, strategy, leadership, media and communications will help Redress to achieve this.”

Grinda is an accomplished entrepreneurial professional with more than fifteen years global experience in business development for leading multinational media and entertainment brands. She joins Redress from Reuters News Agency where she led Asian business development and content sales with a brief to grow the business in the region. Grinda spent five years in the early part of her career working for the Australian Wool Corporation organising an Australian student fashion design competition.

Posted June 6, 2016

Source: Redress

Crypton® Grows Digital Team

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan — June 6, 2016 — The Crypton Companies — a provider of performance fabrics in the contract, home furnishings and apparel markets — today announced the expansion of its digital team. Paul Vuocolo has been hired as the website administrator and digital manager for Crypton. He will be based in the company’s Bloomfield Hills office.

Vuocolo joins Crypton from Eastern Michigan University, where he was the Webmaster in the Communications Department. He was responsible for maintaining and updating multiple websites, as well as digital marketing campaigns and various web projects. Additionally, Vuocolo has held various marketing, production and design positions at Reprographics One Inc. and Pfizer Inc.

“Having a strong online presence is critical to competing in today’s global marketplace,” said Randy Rubin, Chairman of Crypton. “Paul’s experience in running multiple websites, web project management and activating digital marketing campaigns makes him the perfect fit to our growing team.”

Vuocolo’s responsibilities at Crypton include administering the corporate website and implementing and managing a new e-commerce solution. He will also be leading several special projects and initiatives related to Crypton’s communications and digital divisions.

Posted June 6, 2016

Source: Crypton

OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America Returns To Brazil In March 2017: Two Global Nonwovens Associations Present Second Edition

BRUSSELS, Belgium/CARY, N.C. — May 19, 2016 — OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America will return to Brazil for the second edition March 7-9, with a focus on hygiene, personal care and medical nonwovens.

Organized by INDA and EDANA, a tabletop exhibition will also be offered for local and international companies to showcase their products and services.

The three-day conference will examine economic and market statistics, products, and technology intelligence for the hygiene, personal care, and medical market segments. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt São Paulo, and hotel reservations are now open at https://aws.passkey.com/event/15067572/owner/5135548/home.

March 7 and 8 will focus on the latest developments in nonwovens for the Latin American and global absorbent hygiene and personal care products markets, and presenters will analyze trends in components and raw materials for those products. On March 9, additional highlights on medical nonwovens and their role in a healthy society will be addressed. Simultaneous translation in English, Portuguese, and Spanish will be provided during the conference.

“While economic forecasts for Latin America predict contracted growth in 2016, economists and business alike agree on the wealth of natural resources across the region, and a local population whose demand for, and ability to produce hygiene products, makes Latin America a key region for future growth and investment of the broader nonwovens industry.” said Pierre Wiertz, General Manager of EDANA. “With the national economies of countries like Chile, and Mexico predicted to gain momentum in 2016, the region’s diversity offers both local and international businesses opportunities for development.”

“OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America provides the opportunities for members from both of our associations to better understand Latin American market needs, make valuable connections with senior leaders, showcase their products, and increase their business opportunities in this important and growing region of the world for hygiene and medical nonwovens,” said Dave Rousse, President of INDA.

Tabletop exhibitions will be held on March 7-8, and opportunities for participants to meet and network will be offered during the conference, and to registered delegates with evening cocktail events.

The inaugural event was held in São Paulo in March 2015, and attracted more than 250 attendees with participants declaring the first-ever Latin American event a success for their businesses.

Additional information on the 2017 programme and registration will be announced shortly, and updated on the INDA and EDANA websites. ABINT, the Brazilian Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Association, is also supporting the event.

Posted June 3, 2016

Source: INDA 

Huntsman Names New President Of Textile Effects Division

THE WOODLANDS, Texas — June 2, 2016 — Huntsman Corp. today announced that Rohit Aggarwal will succeed Paul Hulme as President of Huntsman’s Textile Effects division, effective July 31, 2016.

Most recently Huntsman’s Vice President and Managing Director of Indian Subcontinent, a position he has held since July 1, 2015, Aggarwal joined Huntsman in 2005 and has held various positions within the corporation’s Advanced Materials and Textile Effects divisions.  In 2013 he left Huntsman to join Louis Dreyfus Commodities B.V. as CEO of Asia Region, a position he held until his return in 2015.

Aggarwal has more than 20 years experience in the chemical industry across multiple chemical specialties.  He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India, and a master’s degree in International Business from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.

After 17 years with Huntsman, Paul Hulme has elected to retire as President of Textile Effects division, a position he has held since 2006.  Hulme joined Huntsman in 1999 with the acquisition of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), where he spent the first 15 years of his career.  He subsequently held a variety of senior roles throughout Huntsman.

Huntsman President and CEO Peter Huntsman said: “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Paul for his dedicated service to Huntsman for more than three decades.  Ten years ago, when Paul assumed leadership of our Textile Effects division, the textile sector was facing acute economic and environmental challenges. Today our textile business is aligned with the industry’s growth markets, and its cost efficiency and sustainability platform are widely recognized as industry best practice. I am very pleased that Rohit Aggarwal has accepted the lead role in our Textile Effects division. I am confident that, under his direction, the business will prosper and thrive.”

Posted June 3, 2016

Source: Huntsman Corp.

Sciessent Awarded New Eco Passport By Oeko-Tex Certification For Sustainable Textile Chemicals

ZURICH, Switzerland — June 1, 2016 — The OEKO-TEX® Association is pleased to announce that Sciessent, the leading provider of antimicrobial and odor absorption solutions for the textile and apparel industries, is the first U.S. company to receive the new Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex certification for sustainable textile chemicals. Oeko-Tex issued the Eco Passport certification for Sciessent’s LAVA XL™ next generation self-regenerating odor control technology. In addition to being the first certificate recipient in the U.S., Sciessent was a critical participant in the six-month pilot test of the new Eco Passport program.

“The Eco Passport Oeko-Tex certification is an important part of our overall sustainability commitment,” said Steven Cunningham, director of marketing for Sciessent. “Eco Passport provides a confidential, verifiable mechanism for us to confirm to our customers that Lava XL meets their strict criteria for environmentally responsible textile production.”

“We appreciate Sciessent’s participation in the development of this powerful new certification tool for sustainable textile chemical manufacturers,” says Georg Dieners, Oeko-Tex General Secretary. “Their expert input throughout the pilot phase was instrumental in finalizing the Eco Passport verification process and validating that it is a robust and meaningful certification system.”

Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex analyzes textile chemicals, colorants, and auxiliaries in a two-step process that confirms that the compounds and individual ingredients meet specific criteria for sustainability, safety, and regulatory compliance. Chemical compounds are checked against the comprehensive Oeko-Tex list of concerning substances that is compliant with REACH and ZDHC guidelines. The compounds also undergo laboratory evaluation to ensure that they do not contain unsafe contaminants. Compounds that pass these two phases are granted the Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex certification indicating that the certified textile chemical is safe to use in Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified textile products and in STeP by Oeko-Tex certified manufacturing facilities.

Posted June 2, 2016

Source: Oeko-Tex

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