Avgol To Showcase New Nonwovens Innovations At IDEA16

TEL-AVIV, Israel — April 7, 2016 — Avgol, a global leader in the manufacture of nonwoven fabric solutions, will be showcasing its innovative range of products for the hygiene market at one of the industry’s premier exhibitions, IDEA16.

The event takes place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, USA, May 2-5, 2016, and Avgol will be on Booth 1206.

Visitors to the booth will be able to see Avgol’s new range of nonwoven fabrics for the baby diaper, adult incontinence and feminine hygiene sectors which have been designed with softness, skin care and fluid management front of mind.

Shane Vincent, vice president, global sales, Avgol, said: “We have developed a comprehensive range of ultra lightweight spun-melt nonwoven fabrics which are suitable for a variety of applications and reflect our passion for delivering quality products which contribute positively to the life and wellbeing of millions of babies, mothers and senior citizens around the world.

“Exhibiting at IDEA16 provides us with a great opportunity to meet our new and existing customers face to face to find out more about the challenges they are faced with in the sector. Events like this are the perfect way to engage and ensure that we are developing solutions which respond to market and consumer needs to give us that competitive edge.”

Avgol supplies manufacturers and brands in 25 countries worldwide from its manufacturing sites in Israel, United States, China and Russia. Its fabric designs incorporate hydro-entanglement and bi-component technologies to deliver high performing, soft-touch products.

IDEA 16 is organised by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and will welcome more than 450 exhibitors from 70 countries. It is the leading event for companies in the nonwoven and engineered fabrics sectors and includes a programme of speaking events, which will cover the latest developments in the industry.

Posted April 7, 2016

Source: Avgol

Klüber Lubrication To Feature Synthetic High-performance Gear Oil For Weaving Machines At Techtextil North America

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — April 7, 2016 — Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, will highlight Klübersynth 80 KV, a synthetic high-performance gear oil for weaving machines in booth #2411 during Techtextil North America, May 3-5, 2016, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Klübersynth 80 KV is a high-performance gear oil that enables longer maintenance intervals at high production speeds in modern weaving machines. The oil is exclusively recommended for the lubrication of gears, bearings and other sliding friction points in R9500 weaving machines from ITEMA. As a result, these weaving machines attain an optimum service life, extending oil change intervals to every 20,000 operating hours, leading to lower operating costs and higher efficiency.

Based on polyglycol base oil, Klübersynth 80 KV offers operators reduced maintenance costs due to high scuffing load strength and good wear protection, preserving gears and other lubricated components against scuffing during peak loads. The gear oil also provides excellent viscosity-temperature behavior that leads to higher operational reliability, even at elevated or high machine temperatures.

Posted April 7, 2016

Source: Klϋber Lubrication

Texprocess Americas’ Symposium Program Highlights Prove To Be A Must Attend Event

ATLANTA — April 6, 2016 — Leading industry experts come together at Texprocess Americas to address the latest in product development, technology, and what the future looks like for the sewn products industry. The Texprocess Americas Symposium is being held May 3-5, 2016, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Texprocess Americas is co-located with Techtextil North America and JEC Americas. The trifecta of these three shows bring together the full spectrum of technical textiles, nonwovens, sewn products and equipment, technology and composites into one central location.

In addition to the eight symposium sessions offered, three bonus sessions will be available for visitors who have purchased a symposium pass. Those sessions are presented by IAF, Fedustria vzw and a joint session by Techtextil North America, Texprocess Americas and JEC Americas.  Visitors can expect to connect with potential new partners, learn about exciting new technologies and discover how they can grow their business while partaking in the Texprocess Americas Symposium.

Texprocess Americas Symposium Sessions:

Automation and Robotics – present and future trends in Product Development

Our industry is dynamically evolving. In manufacturing and through automation, we anticipate reduction in the need to outsource. Processes involving robotics will soon be considered the way to go in advanced product development. Our panelists will discuss, present, challenge and set your hopes and plans straight regarding what’s available, what’s coming and the effect this will have on our industry in the coming years.

Moderator: Yoram Burg, Optitex, USA

Long and Short Term Future of Technology in Apparel

During this session you will learn what brands and retailers need to know, what to look for, and how to choose the right technology for their business. Join the discussion on what the panelists believe their successes and failures have been.

Moderator: Ram Sareen, Tukatech

Creating a Competitive Advantage with an Integrated Cutting Room

An integrated cutting room – which includes marker making, spreading and cutting operations – have a profound impact on a company’s margins. Now the integrated cutting room can be a source for your competitive advantage through the integration of custom equipment, advanced hardware, innovative software, and advanced production systems. The end results are lower cost structures, less errors/mistakes as data is seamlessly transferred between functions instead of being input manually, better quality, and reduced speed to market. Work orders; therefore, are managed more effectively and processed more efficiently allowing for a greater value for your end customer.

Moderator: Dave Gardner, SPESA

Reshoring. Is it for real or still just talk?

Industry leaders from throughout the Sewn Products Supply Chain will participate in a facilitated discussion regarding their company’s Domestic success.  Topics discussed will include:

  • Current challenges and how to overcome them
  • Opportunities within the domestic marketplace
  • Profitability
  • Importance of supply chain integration
  • Role of technology
  • Keys for success moving forward

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how companies are doing more than just talking about Reshoring but are actually making it a strategic part of their business.

Moderator: Will Duncan, Will Duncan and Associates

3D Evolution: ​Using 3D in the apparel fit process

We have all seen 3D visualizations of garment designs, heard about avatars, and read how many physical samples this new evolution in technology will save. But is it true or just hype? How does it work to aid in the fit process? How do companies compare? Join us for a panel discussion on “fit” and what each technology can offer. All panelists were given the same parameters of fit problem and Avatar type, to present so you can easily compare across offerings, and see where this technology might fit into YOUR process.

Moderator: Pat Trautman, Global Garment Engineering

Wearables: Current Applications and Future Possibilities

A discussion with product developers, researchers and ‘mad scientists’ regarding the current and future state of wearable technology within our industry. Topics will include:

  • Wearable solutions, concepts and products
  • Challenges in design and production
  • Regulatory and standardization issues
  • Opportunities for the industry
  • Changing our ways of thinking to accommodate wearables

Learn more about what is happening in wearable technology and some of the challenges and opportunities these types of products bring to the industry and consumers

Moderator: Kilara Le, Independent Consultant

Advancements in Sewing Room Technologies

Needles, Thread, Sewing Machines, Automation, and Accurate Costing are important and necessary for the sewing industry of today and tomorrow!  Attend this session to learn about the latest developments in each of these areas and how they can be used to successfully operate a modern sewing factory in the fashion industry.

Moderator: Mike Fralix, [TC]2

Welding and Stitch-Free Seam Technologies for Industrial and Apparel Products (Joint Session with Techtextil North America)

Industrial fabrics and apparel with a seamless construction are gaining in popularity. Stitch-free seam technology – welded or bonded – are two different concepts. Welding is the process of joining pieces of synthetic fabrics with various methods: hot air, hot wedge, RF, ultra-sonic, plunge, laser, and impact. Bonding, on the other hand, can be performed on two pieces of fabric by placing a heat activated material (adhesive) between them. Stitch-free seaming technologies are extensively used in performance apparel, sportswear, and fitted active wear. Technical outerwear is becoming less bulky and more form-fitting while retaining the latest advances in waterproof and breathable capability.

Moderator: Traci Evling, JTE Machine

The 2016 Symposium has been developed by prominent industry experts to provide a platform for presenters to interact with attendees after each session.

Advisory Council Board Members:

  • Dave Gardner: SPESA
  • Yoram Burg: Optitex USA
  • Ram Sareen: Tukatech
  • Mike Fralix: [TC]2
  • Will Duncan: Will Duncan and Associates
  • Kilara Lee: Independent Consultant
  • Traci Evling: JTE Machine

For the full list of speakers and to Pre-Register for Texprocess Americas 2016, please visit www.texprocessAmericas.com

Texprocess Americas is Co-Produced by SPESA.

Posted April 6, 2016

Source: Messe Frankfurt Inc.

BASF Binder Helps Produce First Automobile Roof Frame Made Of Natural Fiber

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany — April 6, 2015 — Together with the International Automotive Components Group (IAC), a global leading supplier to the automobile industry, BASF has developed the worldwide first roof frame for cars that is entirely made of natural fiber. The Acrodur® 950 L binder by BASF ensures the necessary loading capacity and heat resistance of the lightweight component. As an alternative to phenolic resins, the water-based and low-emission binder strengthens the natural fibers and thus enables an environmentally compatible, dimensionally stable and, above all, lightweight solution for car roof frames.

The IAC FiberFrame lightweight component is used for the first time in the new E-class of Mercedes-Benz. Cars fitted with the roof frame have been available from dealers in Europe since the beginning of April 2016.

Reduced fuel consumption through lighter roof frames

“Natural-fiber roof frames based on Acrodur 950 L are around 40 percent lighter than roof frames made from metal. Hence, we help car makers achieve their sustainability targets because lighter vehicles consume less fuel and have lower carbon emissions,” explains Thorsten Habeck, Head of Marketing for Dispersions for Fiber Bonding at BASF.

IAC, one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of car interior systems, has developed the innovative lightweight concept and produces the roof frame based on Acrodur 950 L. “It was easy to integrate the BASF binder into our production system. The natural fiber components that are strengthened with Acrodur are ideal to mold; they are environmentally friendly and save time during the production of the composites,” says Fritz Schweindl, Director Advanced Engineering at IAC, adding “Furthermore, the product is low in emissions, which means that it is safer to work with.”

Acrodur binders ideal for high-quality lightweight applications in the furniture and automotive industry

Acrodur binders are used to strengthen natural fiber mats that are further processed into molded parts. Not only is Acrodur environmentally compatible, it also ensures the simple and unproblematic processing, assembly and molding of semi-finished products as well as properties perfectly fitting to the material. The binders are used for the production of high-quality lightweight applications in the furniture and automotive industry.

Posted April 6, 2016

Source: BASF

OEKO-TEX® Launches New ECO PASSPORT Certification For Sustainable Textile Chemicals

ZURICH, Switzerland — April 6, 2016 — The OEKO-TEX® Association is pleased to announce the official launch of the new ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification for sustainable textile chemicals. The six month pilot phase with manufacturers has been successfully completed. The results were very positive and the first certified textile chemical producers have already accessed the key benefits of the new Eco Passport concept. Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex offers textile chemical manufacturers a confidential and independent method to reassure their customers that chemicals, colorants, and auxiliaries are in line with the industry’s sustainability requirements and initiatives. Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex certified chemicals protect consumers, textile industry workers, and the environment from the potential dangers of harmful substances.

Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex is a two-step verification procedure by which manufacturers of textile processing chemicals and chemical compounds are able to confirm that their products meet the criteria for environmentally responsible textile production. Based on customer and market feedback during the six month pilot test phase, OEKO-TEX® modified the original Eco Passport concept to improve functionality. The workflow between applicants, testing institutes, and the OEKO-TEX® Secretariat was refined and the certification and lab testing procedures were optimized.

Textile chemicals, colorants, and auxiliaries are analyzed in a two-step process that confirms that the compounds and each ingredient meet specific criteria for sustainability, safety, and regulatory compliance.  In the initial analysis, chemical compounds are checked against a comprehensive Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL) that incorporates the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 RSL and the STeP by Oeko-Tex MRSL, both of which are compliant with REACH and ZDHC guidelines. Next, the textile chemicals, colorants, and auxiliaries are analyzed within a well-reasoned laboratory testing framework to ensure that they do not contain any unsafe contaminants. Compounds that pass these two phases are granted the Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex certification which indicates 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 April 6, 2016

Source: The OEKO-TEX® Association

Lenzing And The Woolmark Co. Announce Their Cooperation

LENZING, Austria — February 27, 2016 — Lenzing and The Woolmark Co. signed a Cooperation Agreement and proudly presented the partnership between the lyocell fiber TENCEL® and Merino wool at recent global textile trade shows. The perfect fiber duo introduces a new dimension to high-end textiles and active wear.

Tencel And Merino Wool

The combination of performance and luxury Merino wool has been renowned as a fiber material for a long time and has always been used as a raw material in clothing and in home textiles. In the high-end segment, Merino wool is a highly desirable fiber. Quality can be extremely fine and glossy. Tencel is ideal as a blending partner for Merino wool. The properties of moisture management and a smooth fiber surface are enriching factors when combined with Merino wool and create textiles for customers who love both performance and luxury.

Tencel And Merino Wool Already Successful
Tencel and Merino wool together have already recorded a large number of successes. International brands have been successfully using the fiber duo in their collections. The blend is particularly popular among customers in Europe and the US. “In internal retail analysis, it is striking that the Tencel/Merino wool blend is often used in knitwear. The blend is used predominantly in the active wear segment”, says Robert van de Kerkhof, CCO Lenzing. “Therefore, in the new season our activities will focus on woven fabrics. Our goal is to target the woven fabric segment with high-quality fabrics for formal suits, clothes and shirts. We are operating with wool blends in a high-end-segment with high margins and are interested in expanding this business.”

The Best Of Two Worlds
Tencel is of botanic origin. Merino wool is a protein fiber. The fibers unite the best of two worlds. Tencel stands for a silky smooth drape and the blend with Merino wool demonstrates that the luxurious flow of the fabrics can create new and fashionable silhouettes. The smooth fiber structure of the Tencel fiber creates a pleasant sensation on the skin in Tencel/Merino wool blends. Thermal regulation is, however, one of the most interesting features of the blend. Both fibers absorb moisture vapour very well and create a pleasant micro climate on the skin. This is important particularly in warm climates and during physical exertion. “It is also very interesting that Merino wool becomes even more usable for summer with Tencel and Tencel becomes more suitable for winter as a result of blending with Merino wool,” Robert van de Kerkhof comments. “This means that the blend can be used whatever the season is.”

Business Targets Of The Cooperation
The long term goal is to expand the high-end Merino wool market with Tencel/Merino wool blends by 2020 and firmly establish this elegant blend in global collections. The product developments will be backed up with In-house developments and co-operation with external trend experts, especially for shirting are being intensified to inspire fabric manufacturers in Asia. Globally the focus is on flat knits and circular knits for women’s outerwear, and for men’s and children outerwear.

Posted April 6, 2016

Source: Tencel

Dow Expands Boundaries With Customers At 2016 American Coatings Show

PHILADELPHIA – April 4, 2016 – The Dow Chemical Co. is answering the dynamic needs of coatings formulators, manufacturers, regulators and applicators with the latest innovations to help solve their most critical challenges at the 2016 American Coatings SHOW April 12-14, 2016 at the Indiana Convention Center (booth #2230).

Technical experts from several Dow businesses — Dow Coating Materials, Dow Construction Chemicals, Dow Microbial Control and Dow Polyurethanes — will present how their technologies are helping customers expand the boundaries of coatings’ performance characteristics, application properties, and even the markets they can serve. Attendees will also learn about important architectural paint 2016 market research findings from the Paint Quality Institute (PQI), the industry’s leading educator for paint professionals and consumers.

Several new low-VOC and solvent1- and surfactant2-free rheology modifiers will also launch at the show, including:

  • ACRYSOL™ RM-1600 and ACRYSOL RM-3030 Rheology Modifiers, high-efficiency ICI builders that help to solve the challenge of retaining high shear thickness for improved film build and surface aesthetics while maintaining formulation versatility across a range of binder chemistries.
  • ACRYSOL DR-180 Rheology Modifier, a high-efficiency hydrophobically modified alkali soluble emulsion (HASE) offering a partial or complete replacement for hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) technology and coupling excellent sag/flow balance with exceptional spray, roller and brush application properties for desired performance in contractor quality paints.

“We’ve built a legacy of innovative breakthroughs over the last six decades, including the industry-recognized3 first waterborne binder for house paint, RHOPLEX™ Binder Technology,” said Sylvia Insogna, North America marketing director, Dow Coating Materials. “We’re looking forward to demonstrating how our teams can help attendees meet and exceed their customers’ expectations today and in the future – from technology that holds up under harsher conditions to products that help them meet more significant demands from consumers, contractors and regulators without compromising performance.”

Featured technologies recently recognized as industry-leading innovations include:

  • TERAFORCE™ Technology, a 2015 R&D 100 Award winner that transformed oil productivity in hydraulic fracturing as the first polyurethane resin-coated proppant.
  • ACRYSOL RM-725 Rheology Modifier, a 2015 R&D 100 Award-winning hydrophobically modified ethylene oxide urethane (HEUR) that optimizes hiding and touch-up performance in architectural coatings; when combined with recently introduced ROVACE™ 10 Vinyl Acrylic Emulsion, a low-VOC binder offering broad shear stability and formulation flexibility, ACRYSOL RM-725 Rheology Modifier can amplify binder performance to help meet the evolving needs of formulators, applicators and specifiers.

“Collaborating with customers across various Dow businesses can help them reach the next level of performance,” said Juan Carlos Medina, North America marketing manager, Dow Polyurethanes. “If a customer is looking for one of our polyurethane coating solutions, for example, they can benefit from knowing how our broad biocide portfolio and dosing system from Dow Microbial Control can help optimize the formulation.”

An extensive spectrum of Dow’s impactful industry solutions will be highlighted at the show, including:

  • MAINCOTE™ AEH Resin for waterborne two-component (2K) concrete coatings that require high performance, excellent tire pickup resistance and ultra-low VOC capabilities.
  • MAINCOTE™ 4950 Resin and AVANSE™ 200 Acrylic Binders offering excellent performance with an improved sustainability profile for direct-to-metal (DTM) commercial and industrial applications.
  • CENTURION™ Acrylic Binder, a cross-linking technology offering world class performance for roof coatings under ponded water.
  • VORAPEL™ Polyols, an alternative solution to highly viscous hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene  (HTPB) resins. This family of products offers a moisture- and chemical- resistant option for formulators to protect a variety of substrates, including electronic equipment, concrete structures and chemical pipes and tanks.
  • PARALOID™ Edge ISO-Free Technology, a first in solvent-borne 2K urethane technology for industrial wood applications; this high-performance, ambient crosslinking system is isocyanate4- and formaldehyde-free5.
  • VORASPEC™ 58 Toughening Agent, a urethane acrylate that helps formulators to achieve flexible and tough high solids epoxy coatings without compromising viscosity, cure time, adhesion or the chemical resistance properties of the cured product.
  • BIOBAN™ 200 Antimicrobial and ROZONE™ 2000 Mildewcide, high-performance, cost-effective dry film preservatives based on ultra-low leaching dichlorooctylisothiazolinone (DCOIT) technology.
  • RHOPLEX 800h Binder for improved hardness, tack, block, print and scrape resistance in low-VOC, binder-rich, highly colored architectural paints.

Posted April 5, 2016

Source: The Dow Chemical Co.

 

All-Round Technology And 360° Service For The Turkish Market From Karl Mayer

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — April 5, 2016 — The ITM exhibition is one of the world’s most important platforms for the global textile machinery manufacturing sector.

The exhibits at the ITM exhibition, which takes place at irregular intervals, cover the entire textile production chain. Karl Mayer is the first port of call for anyone who is interested in innovative warp preparation machines for weaving and state-of-the-art warp knitting machines. This well-known textile machinery manufacturer, which is based in Obertshausen, will be exhibiting in hall 7 on a stand measuring 210 square meters, where the new HKS 4-M EL tricot machine and the Size Box VSB innovative sizing technology will be on show. But this stand is not restricted to just showcasing the technology — islands decorated with beautiful soft furnishings will be demonstrating new textile developments for innovative applications and will be showing innovative fabric collections for the Turkish market. The products on display will focus on applications for home textiles, especially upholstery fabrics and net curtains, as well as lace for outerwear and intimate apparel. Sophisticated bourdon lace is a particular speciality of the JL 65/1 B FASHION, as the products on display at the ITM exhibition will show. Karl Mayer will also be demonstrating its 360° service organisation with new technical support features.

The HKS 4-M EL for versatile velour production and the VSB efficient sizing system

For the duration of the fair, an HKS 4-M EL will be demonstrating all its features by producing a structured upholstery fabric. This innovative machine was premiered successfully at ITMA 2015. It operates up to 25-percent faster than its predecessor and is extremely flexible — now without a pile sinker bar. The EL feature enables patterns to be changed quickly and easily, and the repeat lengths are virtually limitless. A wide variety of designs can be worked with long pattern cycles, as can the classic patterns from the patterning repertoire of this high-speed, four-bar tricot machine.

For representatives of the weaving preparation sector, Karl Mayer will be showing the Size Box VSB. The size box is the central component of the PROSIZE® sizing machine. It operates with three highly turbulent application zones, in which the yarns are treated with the liquor via patented application/squeeze rollers and a spray bar system. Compared to the immersion process, this efficient process requires fewer size additives, reduces energy consumption during desizing, and produces less effluent. The size application is also more uniform.

360° Service — All-Round Online Support

In order to give its customers even more technical support during their day-to-day operations, Karl Mayer has integrated its reliable service operations into a comprehensive concept and has incorporated additional services into this system. An important new feature is the possibility of using online communication. When required, the client can communicate quickly and error-free with Karl Mayer’s service organisation using the Karl Mayer CONNECT app, and the Karl Mayer WEBSHOP enables spare parts to be acquired quickly and easily. Once the spare part has arrived, the Karl Mayer CHECK PARTS app can be used. A smartphone or tablet can be used in conjunction with a new label of authenticity. This checks the authenticity of the part that has been supplied and prevents copies from being used. Karl Mayer will be demonstrating how all these systems work at the ITM 2016 trade fair in Istanbul.

Posted April 5, 2016

Source: Karl Mayer

Oerlikon Shareholders Approved All Resolutions Proposed By The Board

PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland —  April 5, 2016 — A total of 303 shareholders attended Oerlikon’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) at the KKL Luzern in Lucerne, Switzerland, representing 69.30-percent of the total share capital. All resolutions were approved, including the dividend payout of CHF 0.30 per share for 2015.

Facilitating shareholders’ direct involvement in management compensation and in accordance with Swiss corporate governance standards, shareholders voted on the maximum aggregate prospective total compensation of the Board, the maximum aggregate prospective fixed and the retrospective variable compensation of the Executive Committee. All three items were accepted.

Prof. Dr. Michael Süss was re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors, while Gerhard Pegam and Hans Ziegler were both re-elected as members of the Board. Dr. Jean Botti, David Metzger and Alexey V. Moskov were voted in as new members of the Board. Additionally, shareholders approved the re- election of Prof. Dr. Michael Süss and Hans Ziegler and the election of Alexey V. Moskov as members of the HRC. All elected Board members will serve a one-year term.

“I sincerely thank all shareholders for their renewed confidence,” said Prof. Dr. Michael Süss. “We have the strategy and leadership in place to bring Oerlikon into its next era, and we are confident that we will build a company that can effectively seize future opportunities in attractive markets and create more value for shareholders over the medium to long term.”

Posted April 5, 2016

Source: Oerlikon 

Applied DNA Sciences Launches Enhanced DNA Authentication Quantifying Cotton Species

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — April 5, 2016 — Applied DNA Sciences (ADNAS) Inc., a provider of DNA-based supply chain, anti-counterfeiting, anti-theft technology product genotyping and product authentication solutions, has introduced proprietary enhanced DNA authentication technology specifically quantifying cotton species — meaning that consumer cotton brands can now determine the amounts of inappropriate blends in their cotton, not just the presence of inferior blends. This is a significant milestone in cotton quantitation using an enhanced DNA authentication technology for fiberTyping® cotton textiles. This technology applies to premium extra long staple (ELS) cottons that have been blended with shorter staple cotton, and labeled as 100-percent Pima, or 100-percent Egyptian ELS.

“Consumers unknowingly could buy a mislabeled product,” said Dr. Michael E. Hogan, Ph.D. and vice president of Life Sciences at ADNAS. “They could be purchasing a sheet that says it is “100 percent Egyptian “ELS” that is actually not 100 percent ELS, but, instead, made from yarn containing 30 percent ELS, and 70 percent Upland cotton. Our technology provides a method for clearly distinguishing the type of blending, especially in extra long staple cotton products.”

During the past eight years, ADNAS’ team of international molecular biologists, forensic scientists, quality control and assurance and technical advisors developed the scientific and commercial foundation for validating DNA tests for cotton. This was a significant investment including intellectual property, research, development, technical validation and forensic expertise.

“Simply put, it’s about honest cotton,” continued Hogan. “Consumers want to buy products from retailers and brands they trust. Our brand partners can be confident the products they source from suppliers contain truthful materials. With our quantitative DNA testing, we will help keep cotton growing, moving and connecting with consumers around the globe not only in the U.S., but also, in Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Peru and Turkey.”

Historically, the goal of select processors of premium cotton fibers  — Egyptian ELS or American Pima, for example — was to buy the highest quality cotton at the lowest price, attempting to meet product specifications by blending bales with different fiber qualities and types. Blending of premium extra long staple cotton with shorter staple non-ELS upland cotton occurs when brands search for higher profit margins and there is a lack of available high quality extra long staple fiber. This blending of different fiber types results in impure products being labeled and sold as 100 percent ELS cotton, violating US and international laws.

“It has been reported that ELS cotton grown in Egypt is experiencing difficulties due to mixing of pure Egyptian ELS cotton seeds with poorer quality seeds,” noted Hogan. “At recent global industry meetings, discussions were held on the standards for Egyptian cotton and the alleged fraudulent practices taking place now. Our fiberTyping testing enables proper diagnosis of these widely blended, counterfeited textiles.”

Government agencies like the Federal Trade Commission established clear guidelines protecting the consumer by ensuring that products are based on accurate information on product origin, construction, quality and care. The disclosure of fiber content is integral to trade in textiles and apparel; it is incumbent upon the manufacturer to know, and to correctly report, fiber content in both documentation and on product labels.

“This is a critical tipping point,” said MeiLin Wan, vice president of textile sales at ADNAS. “It is important to provide quantitative results for cotton yarns and fabrics, specifically for greige (gray and beige) yarn and fabric. Since they are unprocessed, the ability to extract DNA and precisely determine the quantity of ELS DNA, Upland DNA or a blend, is helpful to determine if the product is 100 percent pure. This is the tip of the iceberg; expect more technical innovations from Applied DNA in the coming year.”

Posted April 5, 2016

Source: Applied DNA Sciences (ADNAS)

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