Xennia Launches Advanced Digital Textile Ink For Polyamide Printing

LETCHWORTH, United Kingdom — March 18, 2015 — Xennia Technology today launches a full range of digital textile inks for production printing of silk and polyamide fabrics including nylon and lycra/elastane/spandex. Xennia Agate™ offers excellent colour and fastness performance combined with production reliability.
 
The Xennia Agate range of digital textile inkjet inks is designed for high quality polyamide fabric printing, aimed at sports, swimwear and intimate apparel applications. Xennia Agate is available for high speed production digital textile printing systems based on Kyocera KJ4B printheads.
 
“Xennia Agate is a high performance ink designed for polyamide textile decoration,” comments Dr Olivier Morel, Xennia’s Chief Technology Officer, “which uses specifically tailored dye chemistry to give customers excellent colour vibrancy and fastness performance, while maintaining the high production reliability that customers expect from a Xennia product. After testing in their mill, one customer in South America described the results as ‘absurdly better’ than those from their previous ink supplier, showing the real benefits from choosing Xennia ink.”
 
Dr Tim Phillips, Marketing Manager, adds: “While smaller than the cellulosics market, the silk and polyamide markets are important ones with stringent quality requirements, which makes them ideal for Xennia. Adding Xennia Agate to our expanding range allows us to help a wider audience of customers looking for high quality digital textile ink products.”
 
Xennia is a leading supplier to the digital textiles industry and its high quality ink products have been deployed in major textile mills worldwide for several years. Xennia digital textile inks enable printers to add value for their customers by creating high colour fabric prints with minimised materials, energy and water usage. Xennia’s digital textile ink range includes Xennia Amethyst™ reactive dye ink for printing cotton and cellulosics, Xennia Corundum™ sublimation ink for polyester and Xennia Moissanite™ UV curable ink for outdoor textile printing.
 
Posted March 24, 2015

Source: Xennia
 

Rockline Industries Wins Manufacturer Of The Year Award

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — March 24, 2015 — Rockline Industries, a private-label manufacturer of consumer wet wipes and coffee filters, was recently awarded Manufacturer of the Year by the Sheboygan County Chamber for job creation, community investment and growth.
 
From 2013 to 2014, Rockline executed the two biggest capital projects in the company’s history, which were completed on time and fostered production growth.
 
Rockline has increased its revenues in the past two years and has added nearly 250 jobs in the past three years in Sheboygan County. Rockline continues to invest in new community assets, and it volunteers for an extensive list of community non-profits.

“We believe our company’s dedication to employees and community are what sets us apart,” said Randy Rudolph, president of Rockline Industries. “We are grateful for this award and the recognition of those values.”
 
Rockline participated in a Sheboygan County awards ceremony last month.

Posted March 24, 2015

Source: Rockline Industries
 

attune Launches Portfolio Of Solutions To Sense, Predict And Synchronize Response To Consumer Demand

BURLINGTON, Mass. — March 24, 2015 — attune Consulting today announced its Fashion Innovation Portfolio, a set of business solutions that help fashion companies better align resources and global supply chain partners to predict and dynamically respond to changes in consumer demand. Led by fashion industry veteran Marshall Gordon, attune’s chief innovation officer, the team will combine its years of fashion industry expertise to help retailers and fashion brands improve their ability to fulfill omnichannel consumer demand by leveraging the latest advances and combinations of cloud, mobile, big data analytics and multi-tier supply chain collaboration technologies.
 
“The demands of today’s digital consumers are accelerating beyond the ability of fashion brands to effectively respond with aging technology,” said Vajira De Silva, CEO of attune. “Brands are eager to use the latest technology tools to close the gap, but they’re often deployed in silos, providing only incremental improvements. We see a critical need for expertise that can create more holistic and responsive global supply chains. attune’s Fashion Innovation Portfolio combines this expertise with a set of highly integrated solutions that are targeted to the needs of fashion.”
 
attune’s Fashion Innovation Portfolio focuses specifically on synchronizing supply with demand to deliver responsive fashion – or real-time “sense and response” networks that capitalize on fast-moving fashion markets and consumers. Through these solutions, retailers and fashion brands can gain deep insight into consumer behavior and extend that knowledge across their supply chains in real time to fulfill demand exactly when and where it’s needed, and significantly reduce out-of-stocks and markdowns. The portfolio includes integrated solutions for:
 

  • Operations: Providing a consolidated infrastructure that unites wholesale, manufacturing and retail businesses on a single platform to create cross-channel, integrated operations.
  • Customer Intimacy: Combines real-time analysis of structured and unstructured customer data to deliver insights that provide a platform for high-touch, personalized “clienteling” to fashion consumers.
  • Value Chain Synchronization: Providing end-to-end visibility from consumer demand to planning and sourcing to facilitate response to current and future demand.

 
“The fashion industry has been built on a global network of independently operating businesses and processes,” said Gordon. “Fashion brands and retailers know there is value in synchronizing them, but technologies are only now beginning to mature to a point where they can be combined in real time to respond to consumer demand. We see a significant opportunity for brands and retailers to be more responsive while also improving their financial performance with end-to-end solutions that sense consumer behavior and incorporate that intelligence into planning and extended supply chain operations. In essence, this enables companies to respond to demand as it is happening.”
 
With more than two decades of fashion and lifestyle technology leadership, Gordon oversees attune’s solution strategy, roadmap and technology portfolio. Prior to attune, he was the senior vice president of worldwide sales, marketing and product strategy at Tradecard (now GT Nexus), a global supply chain specialist. He also served as SAP’s industry executive for the apparel and footwear industry, helping to launch and grow the SAP Apparel & Footwear (AFS) business.
 
“Marshall offers a lifetime of fashion solution expertise across all aspects of the business,” added De Silva. “His experience with the enterprise technologies and processes relevant to fashion will be invaluable as we continue to roll out initiatives for the Fashion Innovation Portfolio.”

Posted March 24, 2015

Source: attune
 

Freudenberg Performance Materials Invests In New Production Line In China

WEINHEIM, Germany/SUZHOU, China — March 24, 2015 — Freudenberg & Vilene Nonwovens is investing in a new state-of-the-art production line for automotive headliners as its Suzhou facility in Eastern China. Start of production is scheduled for summer 2016. Freudenberg Performance Materials is the nonwovens specialist in the Freudenberg Group. The Business Group has a presence in China through Freudenberg & Vilene Nonwovens, a joint venture with Japan Vilene Company, Tokyo, Japan.
 
The automotive market in Asia is growing, and is particularly dynamic in China. According to figures published by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), some 1.9 million vehicles were sold in China in January 2015 alone, around 13 percent up on the same month last year. Demand for high-quality products is rising steadily, with automotive headliners enjoying a particularly strong trend. Asian OEMs prefer printed headliners that meet the high design standards of Japanese and Korean car manufacturers.

Freudenberg & Vilene Company introduced printed headliners in 2010 and is currently the only manufacturer with in-house printing capabilities. As a result, Freudenberg is able to offer customers innovative, individualized products with the most up-to-date designs while at the same time delivering on consistently high quality.
 
Freudenberg headliners are based on nonwovens and can be finished in various ways to provide additional functions. Apart from excellent abrasion resistance, outstanding acoustic properties and improved stain resistance, these products in combination with other vehicle components contribute to a marked reduction in vehicle weight. “Our commitment in China underscores the fact that we are a leading reliable partner for our customers worldwide and at the same time reaffirms our headliner expertise,” Bruce Olson, President and CEO of Freudenberg Performance Materials, commented.
 
The company partly uses recycled materials in the manufacture of its products. Special innovative surface treatment processes create sustainable products that meet all the demands of sophisticated vehicle design.
 
Freudenberg Performance Materials is an established reliable partner for the global automotive industry, particularly in the market for headliners. Freudenberg & Vilene Company maintains long-standing relations with Asian OEMs and holds a leading position on the market in Asia and China. Success is founded on a wide range of headliner innovations.
 
With this latest investment in a new production line – and thus in state-of-the-art technology and new products – the nonwovens specialist is reaffirming the significance of collaboration with the automotive industry.
 
Apart from products used in automotive interiors, the modern product range of Freudenberg & Vilene Company’s Chinese facility also included industrial nonwovens for the apparel and electronics industries as well as the energy and construction sectors.

Posted March 24, 2015

Source: Freudenberg Nonwovens
 

Winners Announced For Surtex Annual International Design Competition

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — March 17, 2015 — SURTEX® exposition and conference, North America’s premier event for the selling and licensing of original art and design, today announces four up-and-coming designers from Canada, England and Mexico that have been selected as the 2015 winners of designext®, an annual international design competition honoring art and design students for exceptional surface design work. The four winning designs will be on view at SURTEX for the duration of the show slated to run May 17-19, 2015, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. On Monday, May 18, one of the students will be designated by designext judges as the “grand-prize winner,” and awarded a $1,000 prize.

The 2015 challenge themed “The New Urban Grunge,” required entrants to create six original surface designs, and translate their application to a product collection. Students could choose one of four categories: WEAR (apparel, personal accessories), WORK (office furniture and upholstery, wall coverings, desk accessories etc.), LIVE (sheets, comforters, tablecloths, dinnerware) and PLAY (gift bags, wrapping paper, journals etc.). A pool of 76 submissions from 17 schools around the world, were judged by a panel of distinguished industry professionals on factors such as originality and marketplace viability.

The winners of the 2015 designext awards are: Lucy Harris, a senior working toward a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, UK, for her project “Side Streets” in the WEAR category, inspired by the New York youth culture of the early ‘90s; Daniela Ruiz working toward a degree in Textile Design from the Universidad Iberoamericana de Puebla in Puebla, Mexico, for “Vintage Grunge” in the LIVE category, an amalgamation of popular trends showcasing a simple color palette and a mix of textures; Hannah Wilkinson, a senior at the Leeds College of Art in the UK, in her final year of studies for a BA in Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern Design, for “The New Urban Grunge” in the WORK category, which updates grunge for a modern-day corporate look while drawing on influences from the industrial landscapes of Northern England; and Lucas Woolley, a junior at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, for his “Cement Garden” in the WEAR category, a mix of static and organic shapes that stay true to the neutrals found in urban areas while delivering a pop of color.

According to Liz Crawford, Vice President and Group Show Director, “SURTEX is proud to recognize the creative concepts, as well as vast potential, of these talented young designers through our designext awards. The competition’s exceptional global talent pool offers an exciting preview of the future of surface design.”

Judges for the 2015 edition of designext® are: David Laubach, design director, Avanti Press Inc.; Ronnie Gold, vice president of design, Home Accent Fabrics; Bryan Parker, vice president of design, CHF Industries; Nancy Fire, founder and creative director of Design Works International and Diane Piemonte, vice president of creative services for Revman International.

Posted March 24, 2015

Source: Surtex
 

Clariant’s Licocene® Waxes Reach Final Of German 2015 Innovation Prize

MUTTENZ, Switzerland — March 23, 2015 — Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is a finalist in the prestigious German business innovation award,“Innovationspreis der Deutschen Wirtschaft 2015”, category Large Company. The achievement relates to Clariant’s Licocene® polyolefin-based waxes, recognized for advancing sustainability in textiles, plastics and coatings manufacturing and improving the environmental profile of a wide range of applications.

Licocene waxes give manufacturers the possibility to use fewer ingredients, reduce manufacturing steps, and use less resource-intensive production processes. For example in textiles, close cooperation between Clariant and Germany-based coatings and laminate specialist Lacom GmbH, has succeeded in changing energy-intensive, water-based textile coating technology to a less energy-consuming process of hot melt coating using very low amounts of Licocene additives. There are also environmental benefits for final products, such as improving the recyclability of textiles, or reducing product weight.

Licocene’s ability to support more sustainable processing is particularly valued in energy-intensive sectors, such as technical textiles for mattresses, furniture and carpets for automotive and aerospace interiors. They are also used in the manufacture of masterbatches and engineering plastics, as well as in industrial coatings, and in printing inks and adhesives for packaging applications.

The award jury of leading science and business representatives also acknowledged Licocene for promoting home-grown R&D and technical processing within Germany. The product’s development involved collaboration between Clariant’s researchers in Höchst and researchers at the University of Hamburg, leading to the piloting and building of a full-scale production unit in Germany. Clariant continues to work closely with its customers both inside and outside of Germany to use Licocene to bring sustainability advances to the market segments. As of 2016, the company will have achieved a 50% increase in its production capacity for Licocene to support the increasing interest in the product and its extensive application possibilities.

“This accolade for Clariant reinforces the increasing importance placed on sustainability within society today. With Licocene systems users can achieve significantly higher efficiency levels, supporting efforts to address current global challenges such as the efficient use of resources and energy,” comments Oliver Kinkel, Head of Business Unit Additives, Clariant.

Clariant joins fellow finalists for the 2015 award ceremony and gala dinner on March 21, 2015 in Frankfurt am Main. This is the second occasion a Clariant development has been acclaimed by the organizers. The company’s Exolit® halogen-free flame retardants were in the final of the“Innovationspreis der Deutschen Wirtschaft 2012/2013”.

Posted March 23, 2014

Source: Clariant
 

Cotlook’s Estimates Continue To Indicate A Marginal Reduction In World Stocks For 2015-16

BIRKENHEAD, England — March 19, 2015 — Cotton Outlook’s world production number for 2014-15 has been lowered by 89,000 metric tons, primarily owing to reductions for India and Uzbekistan.

World raw cotton consumption has been raised by 51,000 metric tons for 2014-15 and 45,000 for 2015-16. This increase is attributable mainly to Vietnam.

Global stocks are expected to rise by 2,079,000 metric tons in the current season, and decline by 98,000 in 2015-16.


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Posted March 23, 2015

Source: Cotton Outlook
 

New Smartrepel Hydro From Archroma Keeps Outdoor Clothing Dry And Naturally Cleaner

REINACH, Germany — March 19, 2015 — Archroma, has introduced a true innovation in water repellency for outdoor clothing with the launch of its Smartrepel Hydro line for polyester, polyamide and cotton-based textiles.

Smartrepel Hydro water repellent agents extend the benefits of high-performing, nature-friendlier protection to the full spectrum of fibers used in today’s outdoor segment.

A novel technology that is not based on fluorine chemistry, PFC, PFOA, PFOS or solvents, the Smartrepel Hydro product range supports the increasing adoption of eco-advanced materials and production processes by textile producers and brand owners adhering to industry initiatives such as the Joint Roadmap towards Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)*, and eco-label standards such as bluesign®** and Oeko-Tex®***.

Smartrepel Hydro achieves a level of performance for cotton and synthetic fibers and blends as yet unattainable with alternative non-fluorine solutions, and similar to C6-based solutions.

Archroma’s micro-encapsulated technology uses a repelling agent and anchoring agent that together create a perfect symbiosis of water protection, breathability and durability. Its high water repellence performance for cotton, polyester and polyamide is tested according to AATCC 22. Thanks to the innovative technology developed by Archroma’s R&D experts, the finish overcomes the limitations of comparable non-fluorine products currently available on the market, and achieves a soft and bulky hand-feel and strengthens the fabric against abrasion and tearing, without any yellowing.

These effects combine to create a durable, weatherproof garment that is flexible, soft to the touch and not sticky. Smartrepel Hydro’s protective properties last for more than 20 washing cycles, reaching the pinnacle of what is technically possible for any non-fluorine solution today.

The range comprises Smartrepel Hydro CMD designed for cellulosic fibers and blends, and Smartrepel Hydro PM for synthetic fibers.

“We are quite excited to introduce this technology to the market. Smartrepel Hydro combines two benefits that were long awaited, especially by the outdoor textile segment: a nature-friendlier chemistry, together with long-lasting, efficient water repellency for both synthetic and cellulosic fibers. With its strong eco-profile, supported by recognized eco-certificates, and unmatched performance Smartrepel Hydro now offers the market a positive alternative to conventional fluorocarbon-based water repellency products,” comments Georg Lang, Global Head of Product Marketing Finishing, Textile Specialties, at Archroma.

Posted March 23, 2015

Source: Archroma
 

AirTrim Introduces The Broadest Line Of Choppers/Granulators For The Textiles And Nonwovens Industry

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — March 23, 2015 — With inlet openings that range from 3 inches to custom designed in extra wide widths, and the ability to process materials as thin as 8 microns (.00031”), AirTrim has the broadest line of granulators/choppers for the textiles and nonwoven industries. With cast iron or fabricated stainless steel housings, these proven designs are manufactured with 3, 6, 9 or 12 blades, depending upon specific materials and applications. They are ideal for aftermarket/end-user installations or designed into machines for OEM usage. In addition to reduction of textiles and non-wovens, these proven components are  ideally suited for paper, film and foil label matrix, plastics, cardboard and paperboard, tissue, healthcare waste, packaging materials, and many industrial materials.  

An innovative design dispenses a lubricant directly from the cutter shaft, keeping the blades free of debris and ensuring long service life with very low maintenance. The single piece, center-axis rotor includes knives manufactured from a special hardened metal for long life and cutting of very thin materials (down to 8 microns). Bed knife adjustments allow fine-tuning in special applications.  

With processing speeds of 1,700 RPM at 60Hz, AirTrim granulators/choppers maintain a high airspeed to process adhesives efficiently without blockages; a special non-stick coating is available for these materials.  An effective center-axis lubrication system requires little oil, and includes an oil tank with automatic regulation.  

Machined connection points on the chopper ensure fast and easy assembly to ductwork or piping. The center-axis design is efficient, with no additional loss of air pressure caused by bigger blades. Minimal cleaning, maintenance and repair are required, providing years of trouble-free service.

An optional hole shield with customer specified hole diameter to ensure the output size, is available for the security shredding / granulating of sensitive waste trim materials. The hole shields are changeable, allowing a single granulator to process multiple streams or materials.

Posted March 23, 2015

Source: AirTrim
 

Governor McAuliffe Announces McAllister Mills Inc. Expansion In Grayson County, Va.

INDEPENDENCE, Va. — March 18, 2015 — Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that McAllister Mills Inc., a manufacturer of safe heat-resistant materials for the textile industry, will invest $1.05 million to expand and significantly increase its textile manufacturing operations in Grayson County. The company will purchase and renovate a vacant 33,000-square-foot facility that will house new automation and equipment. Virginia successfully competed against North Carolina for the project, which will retain 43 existing jobs and create 16 new jobs. 

Speaking about today’s announcement, Governor McAuliffe said, “Grayson County continues its economic transformation with the expansion of McAllister Mills’ advanced textile manufacturing operation. The region has built a niche of businesses that are thriving in this sector, and this Virginia-grown company’s continued growth and success is great evidence of the Commonwealth’s top-rate business climate. New jobs in the manufacturing sector help us diversify and build the new Virginia economy, and we thank McAllister Mills for its investment.” 

“McAllister Mills’ expansion furthers Grayson County’s rich tradition in the textile industry,” said Maurice Jones, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade. “The success of Virginia’s existing businesses is a key driver of economic growth, and Grayson County’s superior workforce and great quality of life make it an attractive place for businesses to locate and expand.  We are grateful to the County for its efforts.” 

Headquartered in Independence, Va., McAllister Mills utilizes the most advanced fibers from alumina, silica, basalt, glass, aramids and biosoluble fibers, manufacturing textile products for almost any application. Its thermal solutions cover a full service temperature range from 0°F to 2500°F. Insulation blankets, fabrics, tapes, ropes, and custom fabricated parts are engineered for the most demanding thermal environment. 

“Thirty-five years in Grayson County, McAllister Mills has successfully grown to be a world leader in thermal insulating and fire protection technologies and systems. This growth has been enabled by the strong work ethic and commitment of the employees of McAllister Mills, and we are poised to bring new technologies to the market with our upcoming expansion,” shared Alec McAllister, President and Owner, McAllister Mills, Inc. “We would like to thank the Grayson County EDA, Governor McAuliffe, the VSBFA, the Town of Independence, as well as the Tobacco Commission, Virginia’s aCorridor and the Virginia Port Authority for their support.” 

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Grayson County and Virginia’s aCorridor to secure the project for the Commonwealth. The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission approved $110,000 in Tobacco Region Opportunity Funds for the project. The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority also provided valuable assistance. The company is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Additional funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. 

“The county feels blessed to have our second new jobs announcement of 2015 and about what this expansion opportunity is going to mean for both the company and the county,” stated David Sexton, Chairman of the Grayson County Board of Supervisors. “McAllister Mills is one of several thriving businesses that have called our county home for more than 30 years, and we are so pleased that they chose to stay and grow their operations here in our community.”

“The Virginia Tobacco Commission is delighted to be a part of Grayson County’s fifth qualified announcement in just nine months, and to work with one of the state’s most resourceful economic development teams,” said Senator Bill Carrico, member of the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission. “McAllister Mills is an innovative company with an exciting growth opportunity, and we enthusiastically look forward to their continued contributions to Grayson County and the region.”

“The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) is proud to have been a key member of the Grayson County Economic Development team on this exciting project,” stated Scott Parson, Executive Director of the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority. “Thanks to the creative, forward thinking of Grayson County and its County Administrator, Mr. Jonathan Sweet, the VSBFA was brought in to provide strategic debt financing to help McAllister Mills remain in Grayson, and preserve and create new jobs important to the continued vitality of this region.” 

“I’m very excited about the investment to be made by McAllister Mills in Grayson County,” said Delegate Israel O’Quinn. “The company produces very innovative products, and it’s great to have them bringing new jobs to our region. It is an honor to work with county and state leaders to make this project a reality.”

Since the beginning of the McAuliffe administration, 337 economic development deals have been closed in Virginia with more than $6.19 billion in capital investment, more than twice the amount of capital investment brought to the Commonwealth in any Governor’s first 14 months in office.

Posted March 23, 2015

Source: Virginia Office of the Governor
 

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