Superior Glove Selects Simparel Enterprise To Scale With Strong Growth

NEW YORK CITY — November 10, 2016 — Simparel Inc. has announced that Superior Glove Works Ltd. has selected the all-in-one Simparel® Enterprise solution to replace multiple systems across its global business operations. In addition to integrating all processes and teams onto a single IT platform, the new system promises to help the manufacturer of cut-resistant and other industrial gloves scale with and better manage the double-digit growth it is experiencing.

“With continued strong growth, we recognized that relying on outdated and self-customized systems was no longer a sustainable structure for our business,” explained Superior Glove Marketing and Communications Manager Julie McFater. “We decided to replace our current systems as well as the spreadsheets we rely on to manage many processes. Because Simparel brings all of these capabilities together in a single, industry-focused solution, we expect to eliminate duplication of efforts and gain the transparency we need into data and resources across our entire business. Knowing that we needed more than just technology, we are happy to have found our best-fit solution from a partner that also shares our priorities for customer support and business relationships.”

In phase one of the implementation, Superior Glove plans to replace all current order-to-cash capabilities in the new system. When fully implemented, Superior Glove will use the fully integrated solution across a wide range of departments and processes; including product development, sampling, purchasing, manufacturing, shop floor control, quality assurance, distribution, customer service, financial and marketing.

“The system evaluation highlighted for us the importance of the integrated PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) capabilities of Simparel,” continued McFater. “We see this when integrated with other system capabilities, driving improved communications and collaboration across our teams, supply chain, and customers. With the ease of use, access to information and process automation the system provides, we will greatly enhance our confidence and consistency in the data we need to make better-informed decisions.”

“We are pleased with the opportunity to play a supporting role in the success of Superior Glove,” noted Simparel Senior Vice President John Robinson. “Working with their team of professionals, we can easily understand how they are driving such impressive growth. We applaud their vision to empower their teams with the modern technology needed to succeed in today’s competitive environment.”

Posted November 10, 2016

Source: Simparel

INDA Joins U.S. Manufacturing Community To Unite America Post-Election

CARY, NC — November 10, 2016 — Following the election of President-Elect Donald Trump, INDA, Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, and Dave Rousse joined National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons and more than 1,100 other manufacturing and business leaders from across the United States in pledging to help bring the country back together after a divisive election.

“INDA remains committed to advancing the success of the nonwovens industry and its members, and urges all to quickly unite behind our elected officials to advance reasonable and balanced policies that enhance opportunity for all,” said Rousse.

The letter to President-Elect Donald Trump also expressed an urgent need to communicate and work productively with the new administration and 115th Congress on key issues to reach the full economic potential of our nation.

“Manufacturing and business leaders from across the country have pledged to rebuild trust in our democratic and economic institutions so that we can ensure our exceptional country offers abundant opportunity to all,” said Timmons.

Posted November 10, 2016

Source: INDA, Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry

SmartVista’s SpillArmor RDS 100 Receives InnoVision Award

DUNCAN, S.C. — November 10, 2016 — SmartVista announced last week that its SpillArmor RDS 100 product has been named a Winner in the 18th annual InnoVision Awards Program. The InnoVision Awards Program is South Carolina’s premier organization dedicated to advancing technology in the state through communication, education and recognition of the spirit of innovation and technological progress. The annual InnoVision Awards banquet was held on November 3rd, 2016 in Greenville, S.C.

SmartVista is based out of Duncan and focuses on providing engineered product solutions made from environmentally sustainable materials. The SpillArmor RDS 100 is a rapid containment boom that absorbs hydrocarbons and allows water to filter through. This product can be used in a wide array of industries to reduce the risk of harmful spills to the environment.

Since 1999, the InnoVision Awards have recognized businesses, individuals and educators who set a new standard for innovation by identifying, developing and promoting profitable new business opportunities.

Don Bockoven, president and CEO of SmartVista, said: “We are thrilled to have been chosen as the InnoVision Awards winner for the Sustainability category. The most successful products and services are born in collaborative environments where everyone has the opportunity to be an innovator. At SmartVista, we encourage this type of collaborative environment which will allow us to develop additional innovative products in the future.”

Posted November 10, 2016

Source: SmartVista

Lands’ End Lends Support To Veterans In Honor Of Veterans Day

DODGEVILLE, Wis. — November 10, 2016 — In honor of Veterans Day, Lands’ End has joined with the National Veterans Foundation (NVF) and the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to donate clothing and a nationwide percentage of sales to benefit our nation’s military veterans.

On Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, Lands’ End will donate 10 perecent of retail sales up to $20,000 to benefit veterans’ initiatives through the National Veterans Foundation and the Bob Woodruff Foundation. The collaboration will be promoted in Lands’ End’s Shops at Sears, standalone retail stores, and the Lands’ End’s SoHo Pop-up Shop. The brand will also extend an exclusive 10-percent discount from November 10-13 to active military and veterans upon the presentation of their military identification card.

“The National Veterans Foundation and the Bob Woodruff Foundation do tremendous work for veterans across America, their initiatives bring awareness to various causes including homelessness and mental illness,” said James Gooch, Co-Interim CEO, Lands’ End. “Lands’ End is honored to lend assistance to both of these organizations’ initiatives to support such well-deserving individuals and their families.”

Lands’ End will also be donating more than 18,000 units of clothing to the NVF benefiting homeless veterans and veteran families, both regionally and nationally. The donation includes various Lands’ End clothing items for men and women. This donation comes in time for the holidays and upcoming winter months. NVF will be giving away the clothing to men and women in the Southern California region and beyond in the next couple of months.

“We’re grateful to Lands’ End for their generous donation of quality clothing that will go to homeless veterans in need of items like pants, sweaters and other apparel for the upcoming winter months,” said Bill Morgan, Development Director, National Veterans Foundation. “It’s wonderful to see a company like Lands’ End provide Veterans with much needed, tangible support.”

“We are extremely grateful for Lands’ End’s commitment to our nation’s veterans and their families,” said Lee Woodruff, cofounder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. “The Bob Woodruff Foundation looks forward to continuing its partnership with Lands’ End well beyond Veterans Day, focusing on the pressing and long-term needs of those who’ve served.”

Posted November 10, 2016

Source: Lands’ End 

A&E Footprint Grows To Include The Philippines Through New Licensing Agreement

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. — November 10, 2016 — American & Efird (A&E) is pleased to announce the addition of a new licensee, Manila Bay Thread Corp., strengthening its position in Southeast Asia. Manila Bay will represent A&E in the Philippines providing strategic support for A&E’s global customers and local production capabilities while expanding A&E’s global footprint.

Founded in 1956, Manila Bay Thread is the leading thread producer in the Philippines, serving a wide variety of customers in the apparel, leather goods, and non-apparel categories. This new arrangement allows for the local manufacturing and delivery of A&E’s well-known worldwide brands into this important geographic market.

A&E is excited to include Manila Bay in its manufacturing family. Through A&E’s combined global network, A&E products are manufactured in 23 countries around the world and sold in over 100 countries, allowing global customers to quickly source high quality, color-specific materials wherever their production facilities are located.

Posted November 10, 2016

Source: American & Efird (A&E)

Non-Drying Textile Ink Launched By MagnaColours®

BARNSLEY, England — November 8, 2016 — MagnaColours® Ltd., a supplier of water-based textile inks, has launched a high performance ink that can print bright colors onto high mesh-count textiles. According to the company, MagnaPrint® ND (non-drying) achieves great results without the harmful environmental side effects of PVC and formaldehyde.

The product has been developed as a water-based ink that can print vibrant colors on lighter fabrics, and will help brands achieve a unique and eye-catching finish. The ink can be printed onto high mesh-count fabrics as well as, or better than any PVC ink, but is more economical, alongside the obvious environmental benefits. The quality and technical performance of the ink has been designed to rival the resolution achieved by digital printing.

Tom Abbey, managing director, MagnaColours, said: “Many in our industry have questioned whether water-based inks will ever match the ease of use of their PVC counterparts. Not only have we achieved this, but we’ve exceeded our own high standards, producing an ink that truly stands apart. This is another demonstration of how we’ve made ‘the impossible’, possible.”

The new ink is available to market, through distributors, to the textile printing industry, and will allow new levels of environmental sustainability, an increasing concern for brands and consumers. Just like all of MagnaColours inks, MagnaPrint ND conforms to the highest levels of environmental scrutiny, using the best water-based technology to secure superior finishes.

Posted November 8, 2016

Source: MagnaColours

Lectra’s New Game-Changing Vector® IQ Scales Up Performance In Cutting For Fashion, Automotive And Furniture Manufacturing

PARIS — November 8, 2016 — Lectra has launched a smart new version of its best-selling fabric-cutting solution. Now, for the same price as the previous entry-level Vector® model or lower, depending on the range, manufacturers in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries can increase productivity by up to 10 percent with the automated efficiency of patented continuous cutting, as well as benefit from predictive maintenance.

The new intelligent Vector iQ features Eclipse continuous cutting, a functionality previously available only on higher-end models. Developed 22 years ago by Lectra and used by 4,354 companies worldwide, Eclipse increases productivity by up to 10 percent due to the ability to cut without interruption as material automatically advances. Reliability and productivity enabled by these new features are essential for businesses that depend on maintaining a competitive cost per part cut and an optimized total cost of ownership. The operational excellence long targeted by automotive suppliers is now shaping best practices in the fashion and furniture manufacturing industries.

Offered for the first time ever with entry-level Vector models, Lectra Power Premium service coverage includes predictive maintenance designed to drive down the risk of machine downtime and stoppage. By benefiting from proactive, data-driven diagnostics and recommendations on the appropriate course of action, Lectra Power Premium customers can achieve up to 98 percent machine availability. Remote diagnostics enable data collected on customer premises to be analyzed in real time and compared against previously defined standards. This enables the Lectra customer care team to alert customers to potential technical issues before a breakdown even takes place.

By drawing on the strengths of a global structure, Lectra can provide the right level of support to contract customers at any location, within a guaranteed time-frame. Lectra’s worldwide presence combined with best-in-class service and support capabilities ensure Lectra’s rapid intervention, enabling manufacturers to achieve maximum machine availability and productivity.

“The Vector iQ is a sophisticated yet accessible new breed of fabric-cutting solution, enabling tremendous gains in productivity and uptime,” observed Céline Choussy Bedouet, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Lectra. “Both of which are sources of value for our customers, whether they produce vehicle seating, furniture or fashion clothing. Versatile and affordable, it scales up performance to a new standard.”

Posted November 8, 2016

Source: Lectra

RadiciGroup Takes The Field With The Italian National Football Team: New High-Performance Artificial Grass Turf At The Coverciano Football Technical Center

BERGAMO, Italy — November 8, 2016 — Tessiture Pietro Radici, an ancestral RadiciGroup company, is the producer of the polyethylene yarn used to manufacture the synthetic turf covering for a new 11-a-side football pitch, inaugurated on Tuesday, September 8, at the Italian Football Federation’s (FIGC) Federal Technical Centre (CTF) in Coverciano, with a friendly match between the staff of the Federation and some journalists of the sports press. The installation was carried out following the FIGC technical sector’s decision to upgrade one of the CTF football pitches with artificial grass in order to ensure an ideal playable surface in any playing conditions.

The new synthetic turf was manufactured with Radigreen® MFL PE S-CORE yarn — monofilament yarn made of high-performance polymers, delivering high wear resistance, split resistance and playing field uniformity over time. The turf and the whole system were designed and produced by Sofisport, an Italian company specializing in the manufacture, installation and maintenance of artificial grass fields produced with the most up-to-date technologies.

Artificial grass carpet made with Radigreen MFL PE S-CORE is an invitation to play — it has the look of natural grass at its best, without the high maintenance cost of natural grass. Moreover, the two-colour versions allow manufacturers to successfully reproduce the various green tonalities of natural grass blades, thus making the synthetic turf even more pleasing to the eye.

Radigreen MFL PE S-CORE is soft and pleasant to the touch like natural grass. Soft, but resistant, it will not cause skin abrasion, yet ensures excellent resilience. Still another advantage of the product is that it retains its characteristics over time. Indeed, before being placed on the market, the product has to pass rigorous tests of resistance to UV rays, weathering, and wear and tear over long periods of time.

With its 75-year history, Tessiture Pietro Radici (TPR) and its 130 employees guarantee competence and reliability in the production of Radigreen artificial grass yarn for synthetic turf. The TPR production unit is based in Gandino (Bergamo, Italy), alongside its research and development department that supports production by ensuring continual innovation and retention of Radigreen’s excellent characteristics and sustainability over time.

The realization of the new artificial grass football pitch in Coverciano was a great opportunity to show how an all Italian production chain — from yarn producer to synthetic turf maker — can guarantee efficiency, innovation and product environmental sustainability. A combination of key features that takes on an even greater meaning, since the end product — 100-percent made in Italy — is a playing field for the Italian national football team.

As always, TPR’s know-how and responsiveness to the needs of a continually evolving market (such as artificial grass) has enabled the firm to meld the high technical performance and playing comfort demanded by its customers into a specific product: Radigreen MFL PE S-CORE. The yarn delivers exceptional performance in terms of resilience, its capacity to spring back to an upright position after being stepped on. Consequently, ball roll and biomechanical tests show excellent results over time. These characteristics are of the utmost importance for all pitches where the Italian national football team does its training.

Posted November 8, 2016

Source: RadiciGroup 

MISSION Launches New Line Of Innovative Heating Technologies To Help Athletes Combat Colder Tempertures For Training And Competition

NEW YORK CITY — November 3, 2016 — MISSION, the sports performance leader in Thermoregulation technologies, has announced the launch of its new Heating line of Accessories & Gear powered by game-changing technologies to keep athletes super warm and dry in colder weather conditions.

The new Heating line includes a full range of Accessories & Gear, including High Performance Gloves, Scarves, Headbands, Beanies, Balaclavas, Neck Gaiters and Baselayer Tops and Bottoms. The ultra-lightweight and breathable Heating collection is entirely constructed to deliver superior warmth without the weight, while keeping athletes dry during training and competition.

As the global leader in Thermoregulation, Mission is once again setting a new standard for microclimate management and temperature control to enhance performance and comfort for athletes at all levels of play.  From its new Performance Gloves that are carbon-infused and promote 20 percent greater heat retention than standard fleece, to its new Performance Baselayer Tops & Bottoms that are powered by 37.5® technology and keep you super warm and dry, Mission’s latest product innovations, further reinforce the company’s focus on cutting edge technologies for enhancing performance through temperature control.

“It’s a simple equation, at Mission we put the athletes first when developing our new innovations. The two biggest complaints we heard from athletes in fall/winter training were associated with the bulk and weight of winter gear and how it impedes dexterity and performance, and secondly, that the bulk and weight of the winter gear produces significantly more sweat, which makes the athlete colder, faster. Our new Mission Heating line nails both of these, providing athletes with superior warmth without the weight, and superior dryness throughout the activity. As the brand that has created and led the Cooling category for the last 5 years, we’re fired up to bring that same maniacal innovation focus to the Heating category,” said Josh Shaw, CEO and Founder of Mission.

“Mission’s new Heating line is going to change the way athletes train and compete in the cold weather.  These items are so warm, yet lightweight, which eliminates the bulk and sweat that can get in the way of performing to your potential.  They will be a must-have when training in the fall and winter,” said Mission partner and New York City FC Captain David Villa.

The line will be available at leading retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, Target, Lowe’s, and Mission.com.

Posted November 8, 2016

Source: Mission

LA Textile Announces New Dates & New Show Areas For 2017 After A Successful Fall/Winter 2017-18 Edition

LOS ANGELES — November 3, 2016 — The Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA TEXTILE) is excited to announce its 2017 show dates after a very successful Fall/Winter edition which took place September 26-28, 2016, and unveiled new show areas, bustling traffic, and an increase in registered attendees. The recent Show debuted a new SOURCING Pavilion, an expanded Penthouse show area on 13C, and a positive arc in business as exhibitors reported seeing increased traffic and new accounts. The 2017 Show dates are scheduled for February 27-March 1, 2017, and September 25-27, 2017.

The impressive list of designers and companies seen at the recent Show included 7 For All Mankind, Adidas, Alexander Wang, All Star Apparel, Are You Am I, Athena, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Beach Riot, Bebe, Chaserbrand, Disneyland Costume, Donni Charm, Fred Segal, G-Star, Guess ? / Marciano, HUF, Junkfood Clothing Company, Justfab, L Space By Monica Wise, Latigo Inc, LF Stores, Lilly Pulitzer, Los Angeles Apparel, Lucky Brand, Mattel, Michael Stars, Monique Lhuillier, Nasty Gal, Need Supply Co., Pacific Sunwear – Pac Sun, Paige Premium Denim, Paper Crown, Romeo & Juliet Couture, Rue 21, Saltwater Luxe, Skechers, Sky, Speedo, Spiritual Gangster, Splendid-Ella Moss, Stance, Sue Wong, Swell, The Reformation, The Squad, TJX, Tobi, Toes On The Nose, Trina Turk, True Religion, Uniqlo, Urban Decay, Urban Outfitters, Westside Project, Wildfox Couture, and Zulily, to name a few.

“From day one traffic was non-stop,” said Sam Schechter of Sommers Plastics. Leslie Lesh, agent for European mill Tricots Liesse agreed, noting: “It’s the best show I have ever had. Traffic was good and our booth was jammed. We had over 80 visitors, quite a few from San Francisco and many swimwear accounts. I look forward to the next Show.”

Taking place February 27-March 1, the next Show will continue the growth seen at LA TEXTILE this year by debuting more new show areas and features, including TECH-BY-DESIGN, a new show Pavilion that will spotlight technology resources for the apparel and textile industry. “Fashion is now a high-tech industry,” said Ilse Metchek, president of California Fashion Association (CFA) and LA TEXTILE Show partner. “Understanding the value of the latest in technical equipment, the available analytics and the newest concepts for visual merchandising is clearly the only way to achieve sustainable success in brand management and retail growth. We are looking forward to having a one-stop presentation of these resources at LA TEXTILE in 2017.” TECH-BY-DESIGN will be featured in the new 40,000 square foot 13C show area of the CMC’s Penthouse, introduced to attendees at the recent Fall/Winter Show.

LA TEXTILE’s SOURCING Pavilion also debuted at the recent Show and will share the 13C show area with TECH-BY-DESIGN. The SOURCING Pavilion was created as an organic response to the steady increase in exhibitors catering to product development needs over the past few Shows. Exhibitors in this show area included factories, patternmakers, samplemakers, specification companies, cutting, dyeing, and textile testing businesses, to name a few. The 2017 edition of SOURCING at LA TEXTILE will be an expanded version, including all Design & Direction exhibitors offering textile design, surface design & art studios, color services, garment design services, trend services, and similar companies.  This addition to SOURCING consolidates design and production services at the Show, creating one central and convenient location.

Highlights planned for shows in 2017 also include new speakers and presentations for LA TEXTILE’s much-lauded, complimentary Seminar Program, now including Fashion Snoops who will join the lineup of fashion trend presentations, with more to be announced shortly.  Shows in 2017 will also feature networking mixers designed to create additional opportunities for attendees and exhibitors to connect in a casual, celebratory environment.

The Show is also pleased to announce that it will be extending its partnership with global fashion trend forecasting & consulting agency Peclers Paris into 2017. Peclers Paris will continue to provide key fashion trend directions edited specifically for the LA TEXTILE designer audience, curating exhibitor fabric and trim samples for the Show’s Trend Forum display, and providing Show attendees with foundational trend and color information to refer to as they navigate thousands of Spring/Summer 2018 fabric and trim collections throughout the Show.

LA TEXTILE in 2017 will take place Monday-Wednesday, February 27-March 1, 2017, for the Spring/Summer 2018 season, and Monday-Wednesday, September 25-27, 2017, for the Fall/Winter 2018-19 season at the California Market Center. The Show Floor is located in the A, B and C wings of the CMC’s Penthouse, located on the 13th floor. Show hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Posted November 7, 2016

Source: Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA TEXTILE)

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