Gerber Technology Enhances Operator Experience or Z1 Cutter

TOLLAND, Conn. — May 4, 2015 — Gerber Technology, a provider of integrated solutions for apparel and industrial markets, introduced upgrades on two software technologies: Axis™ 2.1 controller software for the GERBERcutter® Z1 automated cutting system and the CutWorks® 9 design, nesting and cutting software.

The Z1 cutter is a prime solution for single-ply cutting in a wide range of applications, including apparel, furniture, transportation and other industrial fabrics. It now features Axis 2.1 controller software, allowing users to optimize workflow with an intuitive user interface that provides simple step-by-step guidance throughout the entire cutting process, greatly reducing operator errors and increasing throughput. “The new user interface in the Z1 cutter is much simpler and user-friendly,” said Tom Gordon, Gerber director of industrial products. “Users now have this holistic, well-rounded experience with a quick and easy learning curve.”

The Axis 2.1 software also provides Z1 users the option to take advantage of several powerful new features, including a variety of new reporting capabilities and vacuum regulation. “In addition, the Z1’s intelligent variable vacuum regulator is a game changer for our customers concerned with energy consumption,” said Gordon. “The new system regulates the vacuum according to the task at hand – even minimizing vacuum and power consumption when the cutter is idle.”

In conjunction with the release of Axis 2.1, Gerber’s new CutWorks 9 software is now available. CutWorks 9 features enhanced AccuMark®, Gerber’s pattern design, grading, marker making and production planning software, integration featuring color coded kit assignments and comes standard with all Gerber single-ply cutters including the Z1, Taurus II, DCS 1500, and DSC 2500.

Posted May 5, 2015

Source: Gerber Technology
 

Dow Microbial Control And Strategic Partners Collaborate To Bring Next Generation Medical Scrubs To Market

MIDLAND, Mich. — May 5, 2015 — Dow Microbial Control, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co. and Strategic Partners Inc. (SPI) — a designer, manufacturer and distributor of comfortable, functional and fashionable medical apparel and lab wear in the United States — are collaborating to develop the next generation of medical scrubs and lab coats. The new product offerings will feature SILVADUR™ Antimicrobial, a breakthrough Dow product that helps reduce, inhibit and minimize the buildup of bacteria on apparel, which can cause odors and affect garment life and fit.
 
“Market research clearly shows that healthcare professionals have a growing concern about bacteria on their clothing and value medical scrubs and lab coats with antimicrobial protection,” says Karel Williams, global strategic marketing associate director, Dow Microbial Control. “In our view, the best possible way to meet their needs and give them greater peace of mind was for Dow, a recognized marketplace leader in antimicrobial technology, to work closely with SPI, the leader in producing and marketing garments worn by medical professionals.”
 
Business management and technical teams from Dow Microbial Control and SPI have extensively tested the performance of scrubs and lab coats treated with Silvadur, according to Williams. Third-party evaluations of more than 300 fabric samples validated Silvadur’s ability to meet or exceed SPI’s high standards for efficacy against a broad spectrum of bacteria; durability; effects on the feel, finish and appearance of fabrics; impact on the environment and other criteria.
 
“We are excited to lead a new era of healthcare apparel with Dow’s proven antimicrobial technology as part of SPI’s new CERTAINTY™ technology brand,” says Mike Singer, chief executive officer of SPI. With uniform distributors across the U.S., the nation’s healthcare professionals will have access to our new Code Happy™ brand, Infinity™ by Cherokee® collection and Dickies® and Cherokee professional lab wear that will appeal to their sense of style, comfort and function.”
 
Silvadur Antimicrobial has consistently gained share in a range of apparel and textile markets since its introduction in the fall of 2012 because it answers the pressing marketplace need for an efficient and effective antimicrobial. Among Silvadur’s features that distinguish it from traditional microbial control systems is a patented, “intelligent” microbial control mechanism that reduces the cost to treat apparel, while providing long-lasting performance. In September 2013, R&D Magazine recognized Silvadur as one of the 100 most technologically significant products introduced over a 12-month period.

Posted May 5, 2015

Source: Silvadur
 

Derick S. Close Named Leader Of The Year By N.C. State College Of Textiles

RALEIGH, N.C. — April 30, 2015 — The North Carolina State University (NCSU) College of Textiles named alumnus Derick S. Close the 2015 Leader of the Year on April 23. The award honors a textile industry executive who has shown outstanding leadership qualities that have moved the textile industry forward in innovative ways. Each year, members of the Kappa Tau Beta leadership fraternity and Phi Psi professional textile fraternity choose the award recipient who best represents the goals and ideals of the two College of Textiles student-led fraternities.

A native of Fort Mill, S.C., with more than 30 years of experience in the textile industry, Close is the CEO and owner of Springs Creative Products Group, Carolina Manufacturing, and Springsteen Logistics. He earned his bachelor’s of science degree from the NC State textiles management program in 1982 and went on to receive his master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in 1990.

Close helped initiate the Centennial Scholarship program in 1999. These awards, among the highest valued scholarships offered at NC State, allow the College of Textiles to attract exceptionally talented students. In 2000, he was honored as the outstanding alumnus of the College of Textiles and in 2011 the NC State University Board of Trustees awarded him the Watauga Medal which recognized his significant contributions to the advancement of the university.

“Derick is a remarkable visionary leader with a passion for advancing the textile industry. He has demonstrated his commitment to helping our students become the next generation of textile leaders through both the opportunities he affords our students and the example he sets for them,” said Dr. David Hinks, interim dean of the College of Textiles. “His company, Springs Creative, regularly hires College of Textiles summer interns and we have many graduates who go on to find permanent work there. Moreover, Derick epitomizes the kind of transformational leader that we prepare all of our students to be, one with a view to move society forward but who always seeks opportunities to give back.”

Throughout his career, Close has held leadership positions with a variety of university and community organizations. He is a board member and past president of the North Carolina Textile Foundation and served as a member of the Board of Trustees for North Carolina State University. He was also a member of the Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina System and a board member of UNC Global. A resident of Charlotte, N.C., he served as president of Leadership Charlotte and as a board member of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. Currently he serves on the NC State University Endowment board and the NC State Student Aid Association.

In accepting the award Close cited his family’s historical ties to the textile industry and the impact the College of Textiles has had on his professional growth and career choices. “The College of Textiles is part of my family, and this award means as much to me as any other I have received. Thank you for this honor,” he said.

Close is a partner in the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise and a longtime supporter of Wolfpack athletics. He helped chair several fundraising efforts, including the Goal Line Drive committee to upgrade and renovate Carter-Finley Stadium. He recently donated a lead gift to the Wolfpack Club to support the construction of the Close-King Indoor Practice Facility which sits adjacent to Carter-Finley Stadium. 

Posted May 5, 2015

Source: NCSU College of Textiles
 

Huntsman And Pürsan Pigment A.Ş. Form Strategic Alliance To Tap Growth Potential In Turkey

SINGAPORE — May 1, 2015 — The Textile Effects division of Huntsman Corp. and Pürsan Pigment A.Ş announced today that they have entered into a joint venture agreement for the manufacture, formulation and sale of textile chemicals and dyes in Turkey. The joint venture takes the already established long term partnership between the two companies to a next strategic level of collaboration, and will operate under the name Huntsman Pürsan Chemicals.  

In welcoming the joint venture, Paul Hulme, President Textile Effects said:  “Huntsman is a recognized global market leader and innovator in textile dyes and chemicals.  We are  impressed with Pürsan’s proven success, and are excited to partner with the team.  The strategic alliance between our two companies will strengthen our position in the industry and enable us to enhance our service offerings and solutions to our customers.”

“This joint venture is exciting as it offers increased speed and flexibility to our customers with expanded local manufacturing capabilities and facilities. It represents both our organizations’ strong commitment to provide customers with a single source for the best in textile dyes and chemicals sales and service,” commented Ajay Kanwar, Commercial Director – South Asia, Middle East, Turkey and Africa.

Hakki Kagan Biter, President, Pürsan Pigment A.Ş commented: “We are extremely happy and proud to be associated with this partnership and with an established international brand like Huntsman.  Together we will strengthen the competitive position of the Turkish textile sector which is contributing one of the highest export and employment in Turkey.”  “The joint venture will bring together a powerful combination of proven innovation from Huntsman and a heritage of strong customer focus and trust built through the years from Pürsan,”  continued Biter.   

The joint venture is expected to come into effect in June 2015, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Posted May 5, 2015

Source: Huntsman Textile Effects
 

DyeCoo Teams With DyStar For Innovative Development

SINGAPORE — May 11, 2015 — DyStar® Group and DyeCoo® Textile Systems are collaborating on the development of products, using DyeCoo’s breakthrough technology of substituting carbon dioxide (CO₂) for water in the dyeing process.

DyeCoo Textile Systems is the world’s first supplier of industrial CO₂ dyeing equipment, which uses recycled CO₂ gas instead of water to permeate textiles with dyes. This partnership will pave the way for more ecological products which will meet the rigorous demands of the industry. This technology offers a huge potential to save water and energy, both of which are top priorities for the textile dyers. DyStar fully commits to this project to offer the highest sustainable solutions for the textile industry.

“We are very pleased with DyStar’s dedication to support our water and chemical free dyeing technology. Collaborations like this one are key to further help our ground breaking technology towards global implementation. Seeing that the textile industry is growing exponentially, making tangible sustainable and economical viable improvements a reality are not only vital for our planet, but also for the future of the entire industry. We strive to deliver commercially viable solutions for the textile industry while continuing to develop breakthrough technologies. Companies like DyStar help us to achieve those goals” says Mats Blacker, CEO DyeCoo.

DyStar and DyeCoo are dedicated advocators for sustainability and are aligned in the vision to reduce the textile industry’s future environmental impact.

Posted May 12, 2015

Source: Dystar
 

DYEFAST By HeiQ Accelerates Polyester Dyeing

BAD ZURZACH, Switzerland — April 28, 2015 — The Swiss textile innovator HeiQ introduces a new technology that has the potential to revolutionize polyester dyeing. DYEFAST enables a faster textile dyeing procedure leading to lower costs, less energy and water consumption and reduced carbon footprint. Dyefast increases the productivity on existing dyeing equipment without having to change dye recipes and significantly lowers the overall process costs. Improved dyeing quality tops the list of benefits from this unique technology system developed and made in Switzerland.

HeiQ launches the new dyeing accelerator Dyefast, designed to give faster dyeing of polyester fabrics using conventional dyeing equipment. Process time savings of 33% directly lead to a much lower environmental footprint. If used throughout the global polyester dyeing industry, potentially 50 million metric tons of CO2 emissions per year, the equivalent to the entire annual carbon footprint of countries like Switzerland, Sweden or Norway, could be saved.

The polyester dyeing process with temperatures up to 130°C has a strong impact on the environment including high water and energy consumption, waste water burden, and up to 4kg CO2 emission per kilogram of textile. Dyefast can save up to 33% less dyeing time – as a consequence, the ecological impact, use of resources, and operational costs will be significantly reduced. Dyefast directly contributes to improving the productivity by 33% for dye house processing using the existing equipment.

Dyefast is also designed to provide improved dyeing quality without having to change dye recipes. This revolutionary technology system provides enhanced color levelling and reduced risk of spotting. Dyefast assists in improving product quality and decreasing the level of rejects and waste. And Dyefast also contributes to achieving better dye wash fastness, potentially prolonging the useful life of the textile.

HeiQ’s Vice President of global Product Marketing & Sales Lode Vermeersch comments, “With Dyefast, a new level of environmentally sound, cost saving and quality improving dyeing can be achieved. Dyefast is a unique Swiss technology specifically designed for conventional dyeing equipment, dyestuffs and recipes.”

Posted April 28, 2015

Source: HeiQ
 

NCC’s 2015-16 Emerging Leaders Program Class Announced

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — April 23, 2015 — Twelve U.S. cotton industry members have been chosen to participate in the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) Emerging Leaders Program for 2015-16.

Participants include: PRODUCERS — Rafe Banks, Clarkedale, Ark.; Brandon Brooks, Phoenix, Ariz.; Matt Coley, Vienna, Ga.; Paul Minzenmayer, Rowena, Texas; Sutton Page, Avoca, Texas; and Brad Williams, Burlison, Tenn.; GINNERS — Phillip Kidd, Edmonson, Texas; and Todd Waters, Pantego, N.C.; MERCHANTS — Cory Barnes, Cordova, Tenn.; and Ken Burton, Montgomery, Ala.; WAREHOUSER — Joe Cain, Bakersfield, Calif.; and MARKETING COOPERATIVE — Vicki Dorris, Lubbock, Texas.

Now in its third year, the NCC’s Emerging Leaders Program is supported by a grant to The Cotton Foundation from Monsanto
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NCC Chairman Sledge Taylor, a Como, Miss., producer and ginner, said, “The Council recognizes that sound leadership continuity is essential for U.S. cotton’s health. We are grateful for Monsanto’s ongoing support of this initiative that is helping to identify and equip industry members and encourage them to take on important leadership roles and duties.”

Overall, the Emerging Leaders Program provides participants a better understanding of how the NCC carries out its mission of ensuring the U.S. cotton industry’s seven segments can compete effectively and profitably in the raw cotton, oilseed and U.S.-manufactured product markets at home and abroad.

Specifically, participants get an in-depth look at: 1) the U.S. cotton industry infrastructure and the issues affecting the industry’s economic well-being; 2) the U.S. political process; 3) the NCC’s programs as well as its policy development and implementation process and 4) Cotton Council International’s activities aimed at developing and maintaining export markets for U.S. cotton, manufactured cotton products and cottonseed products.

The Emerging Leaders Program also provides participants with professional development and communications training such as presentation and business etiquette, instruction for engaging with the news media, and utilizing social media tools and tactics.

Class members will participate in three sessions. The first session, set for the week of June 21, 2015, in Memphis and St. Louis, will provide an orientation to the NCC, professional development and communication skills training and an agribusiness briefing. Class members will see policy development at the NCC’s 2016 Annual Meeting in February during the second session while the third session in Washington, D.C., will provide a focus on policy implementation and international market development.

Posted April 28, 2015

Source: NCC
 

AATCC’s J. W. Weaver Paper Of The Year Award Winners Announced

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — April 28, 2015 — Enqi Jin, Zhiyong Qiao, Hong Zhu, Zaixing Zhang, and Yongian Li, who co-authored a paper entitled “Effect of Acrylate Constituent Units on the COD Removal Rates of Acrylate Copolymers for Warp Sizing: Internal Standard” published in the March/April 2014 issue of the AATCC Journal of Research, have been selected as the writers of the best peer-reviewed paper published in the AATCC Journal of Research in 2014.
 
For their significant contributions to textile science literature, the authors were honored with the J. William Weaver Paper of the Year Award on March 26 at an awards ceremony held at the AATCC 2015 International Conference.

Enqi Jin received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in textile engineering from Jiangnan University, and is currently an associate professor at the College of Textiles and Garments at Shaoxing University. His current research interests are bio-based warp sizes and bio-based thermoplastics.
 
Zhiyong Qiao received his B.S. in engineering from Wuhan Textile University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in engineering from Jiangnan University. Hong Zhu received her B.S. in engineering from Xi’an Polytechnic University and her M.S. in engineering form Soochow University.  Zaixing Zhang received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in engineering, and was a postdoc at Soochow University through June 2014. Yonglan Li received his B.S. in engineering at Xi’an University and M.S. in engineering at Soochow University. Qiao, Zhu, Zhang, and Li are currently employed at Changzhou Textile Institute in Jiangsu Province, China.
 
The Weaver Award:  In February 1979, AATCC established an award for the best peer-reviewed paper published annually in the Textile Chemist and Colorist (afterwards AATCC Review; now these papers are published in the AATCC Journal of Research). In 1990, the award was named for J. William Weaver (1916-1990), who was chair of AATCC’s Editorial Board at the time of his death.

Posted April 28, 2015

Source: AATCC
 

INDA Remembers Former President Theodore “Ted” Wirtz

CARY, N.C. — April 27, 2015 — INDA is warmly remembering its former president Theodore “Ted” Wirtz, who died peacefully on March 29 at the age of 81.
 
Wirtz headed INDA from 1996 until his retirement in 2004 from a successful career in the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry spanning nearly four decades. Prior to INDA, he spent most of his professional career in sales, marketing, strategic planning, and business development positions with Dexter Corp. (now part of Suominen) in Connecticut.
 
“INDA is saddened by the loss of one of our most dear past presidents, Ted Wirtz, who will be remembered for his leadership and many contributions to our association and the industry,” said INDA President David Rousse. “He was an advocate who tirelessly promoted the global growth of nonwovens and helped chart INDA’s future strategic direction.”   
 
Wirtz was recognized with the INDA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 for his many contributions to the association, including modernizing technology, expanding corporate membership and increasing revenue, and adding new services, research, and member communications.   
 
Wirtz was a frequent speaker at nonwoven and other industry conferences worldwide.    He served on the Executive Committee of the Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center at North Carolina State University and on the External Advisory Board of the School of Textile and Fiber Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology.
 
Born in New York, Wirtz graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial Management in 1956 and served in the Army reserve. He was an avid golfer, a world traveler, coach, mentor, guitar player and singer, and Civil War buff.

Posted April 28, 2015

Source: INDA
 

Opportunities For The Iranian Textile Sector

LEONBURG, Germany — April 28, 2015 — On April 21 & 22, 2015, a textile machinery symposium took place in the Iranian capital Teheran organized by the German VDMA. This was the first German event of this type on Iranian soil in the last ten years. With about 600 guests each day, the symposium was very well attended and showed clearly the interest in German textile machinery and their good reputation. The event was opened by Golnar Nasrollahi, general Manager of Textile & Garment Department, Regina Brückner, Chairwoman of the VDMA Association for Textile Machinery, and Michael von Ungern-Sternberg, German Embassador.
 
In total, about 40 technology presentations were held. BRÜCKNER participated with a paper about innovative technologies regarding the thermal treatment of textiles. After that the guests had the opportunity to exchange views and compare notes with the representatives of German companies. It was clearly perceivable that there is a lot of unsatisfied demand in technological know-how and investments in Iran and a great general interest in German plants and lines with high quality standards. This is a clear opportunity for BRÜCKNER with their production site Germany to score in comparison with their competitors.
 
Most of the visitors were decision-makers of private textile and carpet producers. Many of these companies do actually need spare parts and after-sales service but are also interested in investing in new machines. The Iranian Textile Minister Nasrollahi emphasized in her opening speech that it is one of the targets of the Iranian government to stimulate the exports of the textile industry. Due to the political sanctions in the last years Iranian companies could only buy Asian machines and lines. But now the prospects are good for German machinery suppliers to regain market shares.

Posted April 28, 2015

Source: Bruckner
 

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