Yarn Market: Strong Close To 2015 Expected

By Jim Phillips, Yarn Market Editor

Yarn spinners report continued strong sales in mid-October, continuing a sustained period of prosperity that stretches back more than 36 months. And they see no end in sight.

“We expect business to be robust through the end of the year and into the first quarter of next,” commented one Carolinas spinner.  “Unless there is a drastic and unexpected downturn in the economy, we have no reason to suspect that business volumes will decrease.”

Further, with continued declines in raw materials and costs — cotton and energy, for example — spinners are realizing increased margins.  “There have been no severe price pressures from customers,” said one yarn broker.  “We have been able to keep prices relatively stable, so we are not seeing the hesitance to pay a fair price that customers would exhibit when material prices were so volatile.  Now, with 60-cent cotton, we can generate a little more return, which then gives us an opportunity to reinvest in our business to create more efficiency and value for our customers.”

Added another spinner:  “Ring-spun yarns continue to be high demand, as they have been all year.  For many customers, they are happy just to have a position.  And if they don’t, they are finding yarn somewhat hard to come by.  And if they only have small orders here and there, good luck to them.  They may have to wait quite a while and then pay a premium for it.”

One major difference between the current run of prosperity and those in the past is the size of orders.  “Even though we are running full, the size of orders hasn’t increased much since the last depressed period,” said one specialty spinner.  “Everyone seems to be ordering in small lots, and there is a lot of changing out.  At the same time, this bodes particularly well for spinners in the western hemisphere that can process and deliver orders quickly.  It gives us a significant advantage.”

TPP Stage One Complete; What’s Next?
The 12 nations involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact finalized the agreement in early October, concluding more than eight years of intense and sometimes volatile negotiations.  Earlier this year, the U.S. Congress gave President Obama authority to fast-track negotiations.  Even though the agreement has been signed, it is still far from being official.  The appropriate governing bodies of each nation must ratify the agreement. In the United States, TPP must be approved by Congress.

“I expect getting the agreement through Congress is not going to be an easy task,” said one informed observer. “This is a huge agreement that has been negotiated in secret for almost a decade. Only a handful of people actually know what is in it. Are there adequate protections for the textile industry? We just don’t know, right now. Without them, however, U.S. yarn spinners could be negatively impacted.”

Textile leaders have maintained that an approved agreement must include a yarn forward rule, which means that from yarn on, each step in manufacturing must be completed by a member nation. Vietnam, however, proposed that no such rule be included, opening the way for Vietnam to ship apparel with Chinese yarn.  China is not a TPP member.

“Without a yarn-forward rule, the TPP would be devastating to U.S. yarn spinners,” said one industry executive.  “It would destroy all the progress we’ve made in rebuilding this industry and threaten the very existence of U.S. manufacturers.”

Specific provisions of the TPP – such as the presence of yarn forward and its enforceability – are not yet known, but should be revealed shortly.  What is known is that the Obama administration made some last-minute concessions to get the negotiations concluded.  Yarn Market will continue to report on TPP as it goes through Congress.

Cotton Dips Below 60 Cents
Spot cotton quotations for the base quality of cotton (color 41, leaf 4, staple 34, mike 35-36 and 43-49, strength 27.0-28.9, uniformity 81.0-81.9) in the seven designated markets measured by the USDA averaged 59.72 cents per pound for the week ended October 8, 2015. The weekly average was up from 58.82 cents the previous week, but, but down from 64.11 cents reported the corresponding period a year ago. Total spot transactions for the season were 49,972 bales, compared to 67,254 bales the corresponding week a year ago.

October 2015

VDMA: Garment And Leather Technology Continues Successful Development

LEIPZIG, Germany — October, 7, 2015 — For German manufacturers of garment and leather technology, 2014 was an extremely successful year: Sales were up 27 per cent in real terms on the previous year and incoming orders rose by 16 per cent in real terms, as well. Also in 2015, the demand for German garment and leather technology has been high so far.

Further Growth In Sales And Revenue In 2015
“From January to August 2015, sales had already increased by 6.5 per cent in real terms, as had incoming orders by 2.8 per cent,” said Elgar Straub, Managing Director of VDMA Garment and Leather Technology, on the occasion of the Garment and Leather Industry Meeting held on October 7 in Leipzig. “Especially in internationally turbulent times, these figures highlight the global success of German manufacturers of garment and leather technology,” continued Straub. “The customer branches of garment and leather technology continue to invest in the renewal of their production lines all over the world.” Flexibility, productivity, sustainability and highest quality standards are the main reasons why solutions of German high technology suppliers are in great demand on a global level.

VDMA Garment and Leather Technology Association includes the sections Sewing and Garment Technology, Shoe and Leather Technology, Laundry and Dry-cleaning Technology as well as Processing of Technical Textiles. In the last year, exports of German garment and leather technology could be increased in total by 4 per cent from 708 million Euros to 738 million Euros. The main destination countries were China, the US and France.

Industrie 4.0 And Serial Production With Batch Size 1
Due to factors such as flexibility and rapid industrial development within the sector, but also continuous cost optimization, the garment industry and other textile processing industries are facing new challenges. Those factors also motivate Industrie 4.0. Already at this stage, garment production faces a digital interconnection of design, production and logistics. IT solutions are increasingly implemented along the entire value chain and are therefore considered to be an important innovation driver within the sector, constantly optimizing the value creation process.

Communication of workpieces and processing machines, thus “serial production with batch size 1” has almost become reality in the garment sector and other customer branches.

„To meet the challenges of this important issue, the VDMA Garment and Leather Technology set up a Task Force Industrie 4.0 consisting of member companies and their customers,” said Straub. “The opportunities which this group of experts considers for the entire garment technology and industry are relocation of the production of high and medium priced products, creation of flexible production lines as well as cross-department definition of interfaces between machines and IT.”

Posted October 13, 2015

Source: VDMA
 

Cotton Babies Awarded OEKO-TEX Certification for Cloth Diapers

The International OEKO-TEX® Association announces that Cotton Babies®, a leading manufacturer and retailer of cloth diapers and other natural parenting products, has been awarded its Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification. This voluntary, third party certification indicates that Cotton Babies diapers have been tested according to the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 requirements that they not contain harmful levels of a multitude of chemicals. The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 covers more than 300 chemicals considered to be dangerous to a baby’s health such as residual pesticides, carcinogenic dyestuffs, phthalates, lead, heavy metals, and formaldehyde. The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 reflects the latest advances in textile chemistry, up to date medical knowledge, and the current state of textile product safety regulations such as the US CPSC’s Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
 
“The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification independently reinforces our quality control program and confirms that our award winning cloth diaper products are the best for parents who are looking for  natural products for their babies,” says Jennifer Labit, founder and CEO of Cotton Babies. “In our mission to encourage families to choose cloth diapers in order to prevent waste, save money, and control what is touching their babies’ skin, the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification is yet another point that validates our cloth diapers as a safe, smart, and responsible choice.”
 
“Textile product safety is a prime concern for parents these days, especially with regard to diapers which are in very close and prolonged contact with a baby’s sensitive skin,” says Ben Mead who represents Oeko-Tex in the US. “The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification reassures parents that Cotton Babies cloth diapers have been stringently tested for a long list of concerning substances. We are pleased to work with this exemplary company and support their commitment to providing safe and sustainable products for their customers.”
 
Cotton Babies cloth diaper products have been certified according to the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 at the Class 1 level, the most rigorous certification designed specifically for newborns through toddlers up to the age of three. In addition to testing for harmful chemicals at the strictest limit values, Oeko-Tex also tests for color fastness to ensure that dyes don’t dissolve in a baby’s mouth or rub off onto a baby’s skin.
 
Posted October 13, 2015

Source: Oeko-Tex Association
 

Safe Reflections Debuts ReflectYourGear™ Pedestrian Safety Products

ST. PAUL, Minn. — October 8, 2015 — Daylight hours are shortening for the rest of the year, and with that comes increasing threats to pedestrian safety. In the U.S., a pedestrian is injured in a traffic crash every eight minutes and, according to the National Safety Council, the chances of being struck and killed as a pedestrian increase 1,100 percent after dark.

That’s why reflective technology pioneers Safe Reflections introduced ReflectYourGear, a new initiative to help ensure outdoor and fitness enthusiasts sharing the road with cars are seen more clearly and from greater distances in the dark and in low-light conditions.

“Reflective material has been used in work wear for years to increase the visibility of people who are working near traffic,” said Chuck Gruber, CEO of Safe Reflections and founder of ReflectYourGear. “We must find a way to get this highly effective material on all people who spend time outdoors during low light hours. People just don’t know they should wear it, where they can get it, and how easily it can help them be seen by the driver of a car. That’s why we formed ReflectYourGear. It’s all about educating people on reflective, creating awareness of why they should be wearing it and then getting material into people’s hands so they can put it on the garments they own themselves.“

Starting with high-quality 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material, ReflectYourGear reflective material significantly increases drivers’ ability to see runners and cyclists in time to react and avoid an accident.

ReflectYourGear reflective material uses Safe Reflections Brilliant® Color Reflective, which means high-brightness reflective does not need to be conspicuously silver. Available in black, blue, red, bronze and a variety of colors, ReflectYourGear material is discrete on clothing during the day. The material was developed to reflect the light from headlights back towards the driver of a motor vehicle from any angle, greatly increasing the visibility of anyone who wears it.

“ReflectYourGear is the latest innovation from our 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material partner Safe Reflections,” said Kevin McGuigan, 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material Global Business Manager. “With their new adhesive technology and direct-to-consumer marketing approach, runners, cyclists, children and outdoor enthusiasts will now be able to add colorized reflective directly to virtually any garment or accessory making it easier than ever to be visible when walking or exercising during low light hours.”

ReflectYourGear’s self-adhesive reflective material increases peace of mind and confidence that outdoor enthusiasts are doing all they can to reduce the possibility of an accident – whether they’re walking, running or cycling at night. Backpacks, bicycle helmets, messenger bags, dog collars/leashes, warm-up apparel and footwear are all possibilities for enhanced visibility with either iron-on or taped product applications.

ReflectYourGear material can increase pedestrians’ ability to be seen from 500 feet away, ensuring drivers have plenty of time to see and react. A free pack of material is available now at www.ReflectYourGear.com (with free shipping and handling) by using coupon code “BeSeen.” Quantities are limited.

In addition to offering free samples, ReflectYourGear.com has detailed information and instructional videos about how placement of the material on a garment can improve both brightness and visibility, while increasing the safety of runners, walkers and cyclists while outside in the dark and in low-visibility light.

“70 percent of pedestrian fatalities occur during low-light or nighttime hours,” said Sharla Wagy, marketing manager for ReflectYourGear. “Adding high-brightness reflective material to garments and accessories can provide an enhanced level of visibility, and ReflectYourGear is dedicated to making the process easier than ever before.”

Posted October 13, 2015

Source: Safe Reflections
 

Sensient Raises The Bar For Sublimation Ink Performance With ElvaJet® Punch™

MORGES, Switzerland — October 12, 2015 — Sensient Imaging Technologies S.A. has launched a new range of digital sublimation printing inks for high performance decoration of polyester fabrics. The new range is suitable for fashion apparel, sportswear and flag & banner applications.
 
The ElvaJet® Punch range of digital textile inkjet inks is designed to achieve the highest quality sublimation polyester fabric printing using both coated and uncoated transfer papers, delivering unsurpassed color vibrancy and printing performance. Sensient has designed a specific set, ElvaJet Punch EP, for use on all types of Epson-based systems, including both Epson DX- and Epson TFP-based printers.
 
“ElvaJet Punch delivers the ultimate sublimation printing performance for polyester textile decoration,” comments Dr Christophe Bulliard, Sensient’s Marketing Director, “offering our customers maximum color performance combined with industrial reliability.”

Bulliard comments further: “With the recent acquisition of Xennia Technology, Sensient has expanded its product range and increased its innovation scope and power. ElvaJet Punch is the first fruit of that innovation, and we expect to launch further new products over the coming months.
 
“In benchmark testing against other market inks ElvaJet Punch shows superior color vibrancy and gamut, enhanced transfer efficiency from a wide range of coated and uncoated sublimation papers and exceptional jetting performance. The ink is also ideal for direct printing onto fabrics, with no image bleed and good print-through. Such a combination of benefits makes a compelling case for switching to this premium ink.”
 
Posted Ocotober 13, 2015

Source: Sensient Imaging Technologies
 

Unifi Expands REPREVE® Global Availability and Product Offerings

GREENSBORO, N.C. — October 7, 2015 — Unifi Inc., through its subsidiary Unifi Textiles (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (UTSC), will expand global availability of REPREVE® recycled fiber with the assistance of Korteks, now a licensed manufacturer of Repreve in Turkey; and Sun Chemical, now a distributor of Repreve in Taiwan. These collaborations will greatly expand global distribution channels for Repreve, helping to shorten lead times and broaden options anywhere in the world customers do business. UTSC will also debut Repreve products with additional performance options at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics show in Shanghai, China.

Korteks, based in Turkey, is the largest European fully-integrated polyester continuous filament yarn manufacturer. Korteks will manufacture and sell Repreve recycled fiber in Turkey.

Established in 1957 and serving the fiber industry in Taiwan since 1970, Sun Chemical will be the only distributor of Repreve fiber in Taiwan and will work to meet the growing demand for Repreve in the area.

“Globally expanding our Repreve manufacturing capabilities highlights our commitment to the Repreve brand and allows us to better serve our customers worldwide,” said Roger Berrier, president and chief operating officer of Unifi Inc. “This expansion into new global markets underscores our dedication to remaining a leader in sustainable solutions and recycled products around the world.”

In addition to expanding global availability, Unifi continues to increase the versatility and offerings in Asia and Europe of its flagship product, Repreve, by combining more PVA performance benefits with sustainable options. UTSC will highlight several new product offerings at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics show, including Repreve with AUGUSTA® CL, which provides the natural look and feel of cotton and the superior performance of synthetics. UTSC will also debut a new, longer Repreve staple fiber that is ideal for wool blends; Repreve filament with cationic-dyeable and disperse-dyeable polyester blended for heather effects; and Repreve with REFLEXX®, a high stretch fiber for improved fit, comfort and performance. The company will continue to offer Repreve with SORBTEK®, a moisture-wicking management yarn, in both filament and staple fiber versions.

“We are focused on providing our customers with eco-friendly products with the added performance benefits that consumers expect in products they wear and use every day,” said Ed Wickes, president of UTSC. “Our goal is to be a global resource for our customers no matter where they choose to do business.”

Posted October 13, 2015

Source: Unifi
 

Bluestar Silicones Signs A Distribution Agreement With Grasim Industries

LYON, France — September 30th, 2015 — Bluestar Silicones enhances its distribution network in India and signs an agreement with Grasim Industries Ltd. for the distribution of its full range of silicone products. Grasim Industries Ltd. is a flagship company of Aditya Birla Chemicals Group, a leading chemical manufacturer of India.

With this partnership, Aditya Birla Chemicals becomes a major distributor for Bluestar Silicones in India, offering the full range of the group’s silicone products for the Indian markets.

“Our cooperation with Grasim Industries, an Aditya Birla Group company and a leading chemical player involved in diverse markets, is a huge step forward towards strengthening Bluestar Silicones presence in this emerging market. The local customers will have fast responses about our innovative products and full technical support from the large network coverage of Aditya Birla Group.” says Frederic Jacquin, CEO, Bluestar Silicones International.

Lalit NAIK, Sector Head of the Chemical Division of Aditya Birla Group, adds, “With more than 60 years silicones expertise, Bluestar Silicones is our ideal strategic partner thanks to its broad spectrum of silicones technologies. By partnering with Bluestar Silicones, we further enrich our offerings to satisfy the needs of our customers for overall solutions in fields of construction, textile, chemicals, agriculture, automotive and energy.”

This project unites a leading chemical manufacturer in India with key positions in many fields with one of the WW leaders in silicones having a strong specialties portfolio and extensive R&D capabilities. Leveraging this union will bring benefits to our Indian customers and give them easy access to the unique properties of silicone technology.

Posted October 13, 2015

Source: Bluestar Silicones
 

Herrmann Ultrasonics Hosts First Technology Day

Bartlett, Ill. — October 7, 2015 — Over the past 25 years, Herrmann Ultrasonics has grown from a small start-up to an industry leader with a strong global presence in ultrasonic engineering. With a quarter century of technical knowledge under their belt in the fields of industry and science, Herrmann recently opened its doors to potential customers and current customers for its 1st Technology Day.
 
More than 150 customers in attendance from around the world, some from as far away as Argentina, were taken on 360° tour of Ultrasonic Engineering at the Bartlett facility. Herrmann’s abilities were on full display in seven informative workshops led by a team of Herrmann Ultrasonics and Herrmann Ultraschall specialists. Three additional workshops were held by industry specific guest speakers, from renowned companies such as Proto Labs, Dow Chemical Co., and Clemson University. The day was packed with studies of basic principles, practical application experiments and true insider information.
 
“A proper understanding of ultrasonic technology by the customer, allows us the ability to freely discuss the customers’ needs on a stronger platform and continuously provide efficient solutions,” said Thomas Herrmann, global CEO of the Herrmann group of companies. “Technology Day gives us the opportunity to not only educate but have an exchange of ideas.”
 
A thorough workshop on accelerated innovation and the economic advantages of Digital Manufacturing was led by Proto Labs CEO Victoria Holt. The reinvention of traditional manufacturing processes discussed in the workshop provided an insightful look at the cutting-edge day to follow.
 
Customers in the plastic industry were encouraged to get hands-on with HiQ machine workshops. They were given parameters to obtain the perfect weld results. Live demonstrations of Herrmann Ultrasonics testing methods were exhibited before, during and after the weld results. They were also exposed to the benefits of infrared and high-speed camera use to illustrate energy conversion to thermal energy and micrographic analysis to show residual melt layer thickness and melt flow during the testing process.
 
Dr. Duncan Darby, Associate Professor and Associate Director for the Center for Flexible Packaging at Clemson University, educated packaging customers on the basic principles of sealing bags or pouches. He instilled upon the fact that ultrasonic sealing has enabled manufacturers to reduce cost, reduce material usage and virtually eliminate leakers. These facts were validated during the hands-on workshop held in the PACKAGING ultrasonic laboratory. The live demonstrations of the VFFS machine and top seal module (TSM) for SUP exposed customers to reproducible weld processes with ultrasonic generators and the significant influence ultrasonics has played on elimination of seam contamination.
 
Adhesive Free In-Line-Lamination was a highlight of the nonwovens workshop presented by Jackie DeGroot and Fabricio Arteaga Larios of Dow Chemical Co. The ultrasonic bonding of polyethylene back sheet film gave the perfect representation of two solution providers coming together to meet the needs of the hygiene market. Demonstrations of the new side seam optimized by VE MICROBOND CSI and the increased production speed equated with VE MICROBOND rotating sonotrode technology showcased Herrmann’s technical prowess.
 
Executive Vice President & General Manager of Herrmann Ultrasonics Uwe Peregi proclaimed: “The day is a total success. Many new projects will be born from the proper understanding of what can be achieved with the use of ultrasonic engineering. I have overheard many discussions of new applications that were initiated in thanks to a better understanding of our technologies. The conversations will be continued and are sure to bring about more advances in the industry.”

Posted October 13, 2015

Source: Herrmann Ultrasonics
 

The Rupp Report: ITMA 2015 Preview From The Saurer Group

Over the past 10 years, the name Saurer has in the headlines again and again. Since its new (Chinese) owners took over, things seems to be on the right track again. The group includes the spinning brands Schlafhorst and Zinser, the twisting brands of Allma and Volkmann, pre-spinning brand Jintan and the Saurer Embroidery brand along with the Saurer Components division consisting of the brands Accotex, Daytex, Fibrevision, Heberlein, Temco and Texparts. This large group requires an ITMA preview that is longer then the previous reports.
 
“E³” Labeled Machinery
The Saurer Group will reveal all new E³-labeled machinery with the triple added value for the customers is to “showcase new standards in energy savings, production flexibility, highest productivity and the most complete automation processes.” Saurer is also bringing customer service to the next level with SUN — Service Unlimited — to ensure maximum efficiency during the whole product life cycle, plus the latest innovations in components for both filament and staple yarn processing for optimum yarn quality and production efficiency.
 
Schlafhorst
Schlafhorst will present the next generation of the Autocoro that has been awarded the E3 label. It is said to offer spinning mills a triple added value in the areas of energy, economics and ergonomics. Compared to the previous model, the new Autocoro uses much less energy — the savings are in a two-digit percentage range. Longer machines, higher rotor speeds, intelligent automated processes and minimized maintenance costs quickly increase efficiency, productivity and profitability.
 
The BD 6 is equipped with patented high-speed technologies from the Autocoro; the BD 6 claims to surpass the qualitative and economic standards of other semi-automatic rotor spinning machines on the market. A new, “even more productive, energy-efficient and user-friendly generation of the BD 6 will be presented.” Take-up speeds of up to 230 meters per minute (m/min), two-digit energy savings, an LED signal system for fast checking and an ergonomic machine operation are some of the improvements.
 
Zinser
The latest ring spinning machines from Zinser have also the E³ label. A fully-automatic linked system solution, from the roving frame to the winding machine will be exhibited. It is said to be the “interplay of a highly integrated automation solution for the greatest possible energy savings, maximum economic efficiency and optimum user-friendliness.”
 
New Service Concept
Schlafhorst is presenting the new SUN service concept, which claims to set a new standard in the sector. More than 500 service employees in 20 service centers and 3 technology centers advise customers all over the world on questions relating to the increase of productivity, quality and energy savings. The company says to create technical innovations that can be retrofitted in existing machinery. With improved original parts, modernization kits, technology kits and service kits, Schlafhorst wants to take the responsibility of innovation for the entire product life cycle.
 
Allma Volkmann
With the CompactTwister, Allma and Volkmann are presenting high performance twisting machines for staple fiber yarns, which also have the E³ label. Energy savings of up to 40 percent can be achieved with the eco-drive concept and the eco-spindle technology with adapted spindle combinations. The productivity of the CompactTwister is 30-percent higher, thanks to the high delivery speeds of up to 120 m/min. Operating costs drop because of the low energy, space and maintenance costs. The ergonomic benefits include greater ease of use due to the improved take-up geometry, central settings and handling aids, which result in an up to 10-percent reduction in operating times. The CompactTwister covers all yarn materials as well as count ranges.
 
The new generation of CarpetTwister and CarpetCabler was awarded the E³ label too. Spindle and spindle pot versions as well as drive and storage technology enable very high energy savings of up to 40 percent. With delivery speeds of up to 120 m/min during uptwisting, reduced space requirements due to smaller spindle gauge and the adaptation of the spindle speed, productivity is said to be increased by up to 45 percent. Operating times can be reduced by up to 8 percent, thanks to the pneumatic creel, threading aids, new pneumatic centrally adjustable creel yarn brakes and ball yarn brakes. A new feature is the computer controlled drive system, for a quick changeover to new yarn lots and the change of production parameters.
 
After cabling, BCF carpet yarns are heat set in a second process step to stabilize the shape. Volkmann integrates this process step in the cabling machine — cabling and heat setting in one process run. Interim storage and handling are no longer needed at all, process costs are clearly reduced and “a significant contribution to economic efficiency is achieved with the faster order turnaround times, shorter process sequences and greater system utilization,” said the manufacturer.
 
The E³ label awarded TechnoCorder TC2 has a 400 m/min delivery speed and a 25 percent higher package density. Productivity is said to be up to 30 percent higher and energy costs drop by up to 10 percent. It features developments such as the new FlexiPly equipment for the production of hybrid yarns and the new larger 830 millimeter spindle spacing for the processing of coarse yarn counts. Energy-optimized modern drives and a lean yarn balloon, thanks to the optimized balloon geometry and height-adjustable balloon yarn guide, lead to low energy costs. The independently driven spindles enable limitless possibilities for the creation of new twist constructions. Two spindle gauges cover a large range of yarn counts, from 235 dtex to 33,000 dtex.
 
Saurer Embroidery
The newly developed E³ label Epoca 7 embroidery machine has energy savings of up to 5 percent, and customers can benefit from an increase in productivity of up to 20 percent. The machine should achieve an embroidery speed of 700 revolutions per minute (rpm), and is thereby up to 18 percent faster than the previous generation. Along with the increased production speed, other processes were optimized to achieve an overall performance increase of up to 20 percent. The new electronic yarn monitors detect yarn breaks quick and precisely. The new precise thread cut is said to ensure trouble-free production of high-quality embroidery.
 
The EmStudio CAD/CAM system integrates all the procedural steps from the drawing, punching and visualization to the production optimization, up to the analyses of the operating data and the archiving of designs on a platform. With the new iSed — an intelligent editor — the production and quality can be easily and efficiently optimized.
 
Components
This unit will introduce a new yarn technology. Accotex AccoSmart is a new sandwich cot based upon a completely new technology platform. It has been developed from two individual tailor-made high quality elastomer layers; a softer inner layer and a harder outer layer. The cots feature a larger contact area compared to conventional soft rubber cots that result in an improved and stable yarn quality over the lifetime of the cot.
 
Compact systems of well-known suppliers found in the market can be retrofitted to the well-established weighting arms PK 2630 SE and PK 2630 SEH. The latter is a complete substitute of weighting arms for ring frames with hexagonal support rod. This means that the front roller load can be set optimally and fully independently from the nip roller load which provides no interference between nip and front top roller.
 
Texparts says that more than 6 million spindles with its Zero Underwinding (ZUW) systems have been installed worldwide consistently preventing excess underwound yarn ends. A new yarn cutter has been introduced to provide long service when processing challenging yarn materials, such as Modal yarn. The new yarn cutter generation is available for all yarn count ranges.
 
The new updated Heberlein WarpJet boasts performance improvements of between 10 percent and 50 percent thanks to higher operating speeds, lower air consumption, and higher nip numbers. Its modular design allows a choice between a cost optimization and high-end performance solution.
 
The new updated KF Jet Insert guarantees there are no imperfections in the fabric such as pinholes, teardrops or stripes. It provides a 15 percent to 30 percent increased unwinding speed compared to non-interlaced yarn together with improved energy efficiency.
 
The latest Heberlein PolyJet SP-2 HP has the full range of jet inserts for producing all yarns including finer denier (<50 denier) with 0.9 air orifice. It claims to offer high performance with interlace numbers, fewer broken filaments and reduced air consumption. It has been fully optimized for yarns less than 2.5 denier per filament and microfilaments operating at lower pressures, it’s possible to replace the jet pack on the existing SP-2 housing.
 
The latest Fibrevision Fraytec FV2 claims to “boast increased trigger optics with software selection of fault size.” Broken filament faults are measured with fault size options available for 3mm, 4.5mm and 6mm from the yarn. It also has improved noise immunity and connectors, includes central optic for denier variation and interlaces measurement. The system is capable of handling up to 12 end winders and allows integration with Fraycam 2.”
 
Temco will show the new covering spindle type USU for 5.5-inch and 6.5-inch bobbins with a package weight of up to 2.5 kilograms. This universal spindle with a shaft diameter of 16.65 mm says to cover the whole speed range of 0 – 30,000 1/min without restrictions. The USU is feasible with spindle bores of Ø3 to Ø9 mm and also newly allows installation in a spindle rail bore of Ø42 mm. Also to be seen is the roller-bearing high-speed separator roller VR50300- 00-HS. These separator rollers can be applied for a wide variety of spinning processes, and in the hotbox with a maximum yarn temperature of 190°C and a maximum yarn speed of 5,500 m/min.
 
All Saurer companies are present in Hall 2, Booths 109 and 104.

October 6, 2015
 
 

Industrial Fabrics Foundation Announces Student Scholarship Winners

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Oct. 6, 2015 — The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) student scholarship award winners have been announced at IFAI Expo 2015 in Anaheim, Calif.
 
The scholarships provide tuition expenses at an accredited college, university or technical school for students interested in a career in the specialty fabrics or advanced textiles industries. The recipients:
 
Don Williams IFF Student Scholarship recipient Sarah Haas is a student at Philadelphia University in Philadelphia, Pa. Haas is pursuing a master’s of science degree in textile sciences and engineering. The scholarship is funded by IFF.
 
Fabric Graphics Association (FGA) Student Scholarship recipient Kathryn White is a student at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky. White is pursuing an undergraduate degree in graphic design and visual communication. The scholarship is funded by FGA, a division of IFAI.
 
Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) Member Scholarship recipient Laura Teter is a student at Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. Teter is employed by IFAI member company Miller Weldmaster Corp. The scholarship is funded by GMA, a division of IFAI.
 
IFAI Member Scholarship recipient Melina Connor is a student at Miami Dade College in Miami, Fla. Connor is currently employed by IFAI member Trivantage LLC, and is pursuing a degree in supervision and management. The scholarship is funded by IFAI.
 
Narrow Fabrics Institute (NFI) Scholarship recipient Amatullah Foushee is a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, N.Y. Foushee is pursuing a degree in textile development and marketing. The scholarship is funded by NFI, a division of IFAI.

The IFF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to education and research in specialty fabrics. For more information, contact Linden Wicklund, IFF Managing Director, 651 225 6920 or llwicklund@ifai.com.
 
Posted October 6, 2015

Source: IFAI
 

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