Top Value Fabrics Introduces Dye Sub Performance Textiles For Brilliant Printing

CARMEL, Ind. —November 5, 2014 — Dye Sub Performance Textiles from Top Value Fabrics provide a brilliant printing platform for superior banners, exhibit graphics, theatrical displays, banner stands, lightbox frame systems and advertising displays.

TVF’s Dye Sub Performance Textile line includes the following fabrics: Tri Poly, Triple White, Display Fabric, Heavy Knit and Ultra White Blockout. The fabrics are available in widths from 60 to 126 inches, and meet NFPA 701 FR specifications. After imaging, the media provides outstanding color consistency, excellent image sharpness and a wide color range.

“Our Dye Sub Performance Textile line debuted at the SGIA Expo in Las Vegas and was met with tremendous interest,” said Jeff Nonte, Print Media Program Manager. “The media in this line is uncoated, and is constructed specifically for printers who require a high-end look and feel with dye sub transfer-only ink compatibility and pricepoint. These fabrics are an excellent fit for printers who use transfer technology for upscale applications.”

Posted November 11, 2014

Source: Top Value Fabrics
 

ASTM International Announces Leadership Succession Plan

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — November 5, 2014 — The future leadership of ASTM International was decided recently at the October meetings of the ASTM board of directors in Seoul, South Korea. A unanimous decision was enthusiastically announced to have Katharine E. Morgan, current ASTM vice president of technical committee operations, succeed ASTM president James A. Thomas.
 
“Having been informed by Jim Thomas of his intention to retire, the executive committee of the board set out on a search for candidates whose passion for ASTM would again result in excellent stewardship of the Society,” says Thomas A. Schwartz, 2014 chairman of the ASTM board of directors. “Kathie is precisely that individual, with her instinctual knowledge of the workings of ASTM technical committees, the industry sectors they represent, as well as the global standardization landscape.”
 
Morgan came to ASTM in 1984 as a staff manager and soon assumed roles of increasing responsibility in standards development at ASTM, rising to her current post in 2007. She holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering and a Master of Business Administration. Outside ASTM, Morgan is a member of the American National Standards Institute’s Organizational Member Forum; the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives; the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization; the Society for Standards Professionals; and the Standards Council of Canada’s Standards Development Organization Advisory Committee.
 
To ensure a smooth transition for ASTM’s members and customers, Morgan will assume the position of ASTM executive vice president on March 1, 2015. She will work closely with Jim Thomas during a time of transition up to his retirement on Feb. 1, 2017.
 
“Since assuming the presidency in 1992, Jim Thomas’ leadership has had an enormous positive impact on ASTM and its stakeholders. Jim is a respected ambassador, advocate and a voice not only for ASTM, but also for strategic standardization as a whole. We wish Jim and Kathie well, and appreciate their deep dedication to the future of ASTM,” says Schwartz.
 
Posted November 11, 2014

Source: ASTM International
 

C&A Foundation Calls For Greater Collaboration For A Fair And Sustainable Apparel Industry

ZUG, Switzerland & PORTLAND, Ore. — November 11, 2014 — “Let’s work together to find innovative solutions to the deeply-rooted problems of the apparel industry,” said Leslie Johnston, Executive Director of C&A Foundation, addressing the participants of the Textile Exchange Conference in Portland.  The call was made during an event to launch the new global strategy of C&A Foundation, a private foundation affiliated with the global clothing retailer C&A.

“The apparel sector touches over 150 million people every day in some of the poorest countries in the world.  It provides men and women with formal employment and has tremendous potential to be a force for good,” Johnston said.  “Yet the industry has developed in a way that is no longer sustainable and the challenges are great.  Together, we can change the way the industry works, but it won’t happen overnight.  C&A Foundation is committed to fostering change in the long-term.”

In order to better leverage its experience, networks and long-time partnerships C&A Foundation –– which builds on a long history of private and corporate philanthropy –– recently consolidated its efforts under one global strategy.  This new strategy, which Johnston outlined in her presentation, rests on three pillars:

Product, by helping smallholder farmers transition to more sustainable fibre;

Supply, by supporting factory owners to improve the environmental impact of their operations; and

Lives, by working to improve livelihoods across the apparel supply chain.

“We are one of many committed organisations working in this field, but we are working to empower other stakeholders to better address challenges so that, collectively, we can have more meaningful results,” explains Johnston.  “Specifically, we are focusing our initial efforts on two areas: sustainable cotton and improved working conditions.”

Sustainable Cotton – In 2009, C&A co-founded CottonConnect, a social enterprise working to help smallholder farmers transition to more sustainable cotton farming.  Since its creation, CottonConnect has expanded its activities to support more than 20 retailers to source cotton from over 130,000 farmers across India, China and Pakistan, who have since reduced their chemical input and water use.  As a shareholder and donor to the organisation, C&A Foundation supports CottonConnect in transitioning conventional farmers to certified organic cotton, ultimately improving their incomes and livelihoods.

Improved working conditions – C&A Foundation designed and piloted the Sustainable Supplier Programme (SSP), an initiative aimed at improving productivity in garment factories, deepening worker dialogue and ultimately channelling some of the ensuing value back to workers.  In the spirit of its open source approach, the foundation is currently sharing the results of the programme – both positive and negative – with other stakeholders.

“We are inspired by the number of platforms and actors working for a fair and sustainable apparel industry.  We hope to use our resources and convening power to help our partners to do even more,” says Johnston.  “For me, this is about human dignity and what we can do together to improve livelihoods across the supply chain.”

Posted November 11, 2014

Source: C&A Foundation
 

Call For Papers For 13th International Wool Research Conference And AATCC Sustainability Symposium

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — November 6, 2014 — AATCC will partner with Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (ZSTU) in Hangzhou, China in conducting the 13th International Wool Research Conference (IWRC 13th) and AATCC’s Sustainability Symposium, to be held June 10-12, 2015 in Hangzhou.
 
Based on the theme of “Innovation, Ecology and Quality: The Pathway to the Wool Future,” the three-day IWRC conference will cover invited keynotes, oral, and poster presentations. Individuals are invited to submit original papers related to the science and engineering of wool fibers. Topics of interest include:

  • Wool structure and analysis techniques
  • Raw wool processing technology
  • Wool spinning and weaving science and technology
  • Dyeing and finishing for wool fibers, textiles, and apparel
  • Design and manufacturing technology for wool apparel
  • Fabric care technology for wool apparel
  • Eco-textile chemicals
  • Environmental treatment and waste reclamation
  • Science and engineering related to wool (hair cosmetic chemistry and leather)

 
AATCC’s Sustainability Symposium, also hosted by ZSTU, will be held in parallel with the IWRC. With the theme of “Innovation, Sustainability, and Quality: The Pathway to the Future,” individuals are invited from industry, academia, and research institutes around the globe to submit original papers related to:

  • Novel eco-textile materials
  • Eco-friendly textile composites and industrial textiles
  • Green dyeing and finishing chemicals and processes
  • Pollutions control and waste treatment
  • Non-water medium dyeing and finishing
  • Smart textiles
  • Digital printing and 3D printing
  • Fundamental research and characterization techniques
  • Textile recycling technology

 
Abstract submissions should be submitted no later than February 1, 2015. 

Posted November 11, 2014

Source: AATCC

 

VDMA: Garment And Leather Technology Association On Course For Success

MUNICH, Germany — November 4, 2014 — German garment and leather technology manufacturers are enjoying continued success, increasing year-on-year sales by 22.5 per cent in real terms in the period January to September 2014. In real terms, orders received in the first nine months of 2014 were 13.1 per cent up on the previous year, with domestic business recording a 4.7 per cent year-on-year increase in real terms and foreign business a 15.4 per cent increase in real terms. “In the current turbulent international climate, these excellent results confirm the global success achieved by the German garment and leather technology industry”, explained Elgar Straub, Managing Director of the Garment and Leather Technology Association within the VDMA at the General Assembly of the VDMA Garment and Leather Technology Association in Düsseldorf on 15 October.

Within the VDMA, the Garment and Leather Technology Association encompasses sewing and garment machinery, shoe and leather technology, laundry and textile cleaning machinery and machinery for processing technical textiles. Exports by the German garment and leather technology industry rose 5.8 per cent in 2013, from Euro 839 million in 2012 to Euro 888 million in 2013. Of particular note are exports in the sewing and garment technology sector, which grew by 14.7 per cent from Euro 406 million in 2012 to Euro 466 million in 2013.

The main buyers of German garment and leather technology in 2013 were the USA, India and Turkey.

Industry 4.0
In the garment industry and also other textile-processing sectors, factors such as flexibility in production and optimising costs and speed play a key role. These are just some of the factors that drive Industry 4.0. For example, IT solutions are already being increasingly used throughout the entire garment production value chain. They are an important driver of innovation as they continuously optimise the value creation process.

Texprocess 2015
The extremely favourable trends within the sector are creating high expectations for the third Texprocess in 2015. The leading international trade fair for the processing of textile and other flexible materials will be held in Frankfurt from 4 to 7 May 2015. A key focus at Texprocess will be IT and its significance for the garment industry. Topics such as Industry 4.0, 3D virtualization and RFID are of interest to the entire value chain and are assuming great significance, not least because of the flexibility and speed within this industry.

Posted November 11, 2014

Source: VDMA
 

Kelheim Fibres Introduces First Viscose Fibre With Permanently Incorporated Infrared-heat Reflection

KELHEIM, Germany — November 5, 2014 — Kelheim Fibres GmbH is extending its range of speciality products by a newly developed viscose fiber that reflects infrared (IR) radiation.

The human body — like any other matter with comparable temperature — releases a large part of its energy via thermal radiation. This radiation is mainly composed of infrared light. It leads to a loss of energy and therefore to a cooling of the human body. The newly developed viscose fiber with incorporated IR-reflecting particles can significantly reduce this process: Thermal radiation emanating from a body is reflected by the particles incorporated in the viscose fiber and sent back to the body, so reducing the cooling of the person.

In addition to this thermal retention function, the wearer of such a textile also benefits from the typical properties of a viscose fiber such as wearer comfort, softness and skin friendliness. This is achieved by the intrinsic quality of the treatment: in contrast to a subsequent finish with additives based on titanium oxide, the mineral IR-reflecting particles are incorporated into the fiber’s core, preserving the typical fiber properties. The effect is permanent as the additive cannot be washed out.

First test results of the new fibers that have already been successfully manufactured on a pilot scale, show significant temperature effects in comparison to a standard viscose fiber. This opens up a multitude of possible fields of applications: Used in functional underwear, the thermal effect can increase the well-being of the wearer even at low temperatures. In functional sportswear, the new fiber can lead to improved performance and a faster regeneration of the athlete, thanks to improved blood circulation. Along with textiles, different nonwoven applications could benefit from the IR-reflecting fiber, as for example warming shoe inserts.

“Comfortable feel-good clothes and functional special clothing are just two obvious applications for our new IR fiber,” said Dr. Nina Köhne from Kelheim Fibres’ R&D team. Dr. Daniela Bauer, added: “We would be happy to adapt the fiber exactly to the demands of other applications depending on our customer’s specific needs. In the past, individual development partnerships often have proven very fruitful and we are glad when our customers reach out to us with their new ideas.”

For the next step, the Bavarian fiber specialists are planning physical and physiological textile tests.

Posted November 11, 2014

Source: Kelheim Fibres
 

Crawford Composites Returns To Racing World With Crawford FL15

DENVER, N.C. — November 6, 2014 — Crawford Composites LLC, designer and producer of autoclaved composites for the U.S. racing industry, has unveiled the highly anticipated “Crawford FL15” race car, which is to be used exclusively in the newly announced “Formula Lites” racing series.  The car was unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show yesterday.
 
The new Formula Lites series, to be sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing beginning in 2015, is the brainchild of Dennis McCormack, Ryan Arciero and Max Crawford. Created to fill a longtime void in the United States open-wheel market, the Formula Lites concept incorporates the latest technology, high-quality engineering and a price point that offers a modern racing experience at sensible purchase and operating costs.  Each FL15 is designed and manufactured to the latest F3 FIA safety specs, and the full carbon monocoque wraps a 2.4-liter, 16-valve Honda engine and a six-speed Hewland sequential gearbox featuring pneumatic paddle shifters — a feature every veteran or aspiring race driver should be using in today’s motorsports era.
 
Painted in an eye-catching bright red, the new Crawford FL15 incorporates state-of the-art components from some of SEMA’s most recognized names. The Formula Lites series has garnered corporate and technical partnerships from Pirelli, Honda/HPD, Eibach Springs, PFC Brakes, and Impact Race Products.  The Crawford FL15 also features Penske Racing Shocks, an ATL Racing Fuel Cell, Fiske Wheels, Aurora Rod Ends, and GEMS Performance Electronics.  Priced at just under $121,000 complete, the FL15 is slated to compete in a 12-race, six weekend SCCA Pro Racing Formula Lites championship series in 2015, with a final schedule expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.
 
“The unveiling of the Crawford FL15 is a very proud moment for Crawford Composites'” said Max Crawford, founder and president of Crawford Composites. “This race car is the culmination of an incredible amount of hard work, innovation and collaboration. We are proud to be associated with Dennis McCormack of High Performance Group and the new Formula Lites Series. We are also grateful to be working with such a strong partner like Honda on this new venture and very thankful to Pirelli for the opportunity to work with them and to showcase our newest race car at SEMA.”
 
Representing the Crawford Composites engineering and design team at SEMA is Max’s daughter – Senior Project Manager and Aerodynamicist Catherine Crawford.  “From an engineer’s standpoint, I’m excited that the car has adjustability for young drivers coming up the ranks, so they can learn what the changes do and how to relay that to their race engineer” said Catherine Crawford.  “The FL15 is a cost conscious car but has the best kit.  You get so much for your money.”
 
Max Crawford’s passion for racing has been the driving force behind Crawford Composites’ industry success for more than four decades.  Their customers include teams from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, IZOD INDYCAR, Sports Car Club of America, World of Outlaws, American Le Mans Series, Vintage Racing, IMSA Tudor Series, and the World Endurance Championship. Crawford pioneered the introduction of autoclaved composite laminates for the U.S. race car industry and his company was the first American, privately owned, non-aerospace company to build a complete carbon fiber composite care in 1990, the Mazda RX7-92P, for competition in the IMSA series.

“The Formula Lites concept of designing a high performance single-seater race car at an affordable cost level was always going to be a challenge. Fortunately, our racing heritage has given us a wealth of partners who were able to embrace this concept,” says Crawford Composites Chief Designer Andy Scriven.
 
Scriven added: “Using manufacturers of tried and tested racing products, their input and collaboration allowed us to achieve the performance and cost criteria that gives Formula Lites its sound business model for the aspiring racer moving up to SCCA Pro level of racing. Key partners have been Hewland, with their renowned FTR gearbox, PFC for a complete braking solution, FIKSE with their lightweight wheels, Penske Shocks, Tilton driveline and hydraulic components, ATL Inc. fuel cells, Aurora bearings. The FL15 is the end result of these partnerships, and we’re proud to have all our partners represented by this car.”

Posted November 11 2014

Source: Crawford Composites
 

Absorbent Product Industry Attendees Gain Insights at 2014 Conference

CARY, N.C. — November 4, 2014 — For industry professionals in absorbent products and personal care markets, the INSIGHT 2014 International Conference held Oct. 19-23 in Indianapolis, Ind., provided strong content and excellent industry marketing and intellectual exchange opportunities.

With a four-year record attendance of 360 delegates, the 36th annual INSIGHT program featured industry presentations spanning the absorbent product and personal care supply chain. Presentations included: new product approaches, testing methods, patent issues, segment growth and trends, research & development advances, and sustainability amid multiple receptions, tabletop displays and networking breaks to increase professional connections.

Attendees from across the nonwoven fabric and absorbent products industry heard insights on success driven by some of the leading industry companies such as:

  • BASF Corporation
  • CAMPEN Machinery A/S
  • Cellulose Converting Solutions, SpA
  • Dow Chemical
  • ExxonMobil Chemical Company
  • Glatfelter Falkenhagen GmbH
  • Herrmann Ultrasonics
  • Jacob Holm Industries
  • Kelheim Fibres, GmbH
  • Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • Lenzing AG
  • SCA Americas
  • Tredegar Film Products
  • Texsus SpA

Highlighting the conference was the recognition by INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Industry, of Jim Hanson, Principal and Director of Marketing Technology Service, Inc. with its prestigious INDA Lifetime Service Award.

“INDA is pleased and proud to represent the industry in recognizing Jim Hanson’s long and notable record of service to the absorbent products segment of the nonwovens industry. He has consistently demonstrated his best, both personally and professionally to advance the interests of the Nonwovens industry.  Jim’s pioneering studies and deep knowledge of product design, performance needs and market potentials for the consumer and institutional incontinence markets; also his publishing business and INSIGHT Conference achievements have been an important building block of the industry”, said Dave Rousse, INDA President. The INSIGHT audience acknowledged Hanson with a standing ovation.

INSIGHT, organized for the last time in 2014 by Marketing Technology Service, Inc. was acquired by INDA in May and will be combined with its VISION Consumer Products Conference in 2015.  Synergies of the combined conferences are expected to deliver greater value through more focused content and venues for deeper connections throughout the industry.

The 2015 INSIGHT + VISION Conference will be held in St. Petersburg, Florida, Oct. 26-29 and continue its dedication to the absorbent products and personal care markets.

Posted November 4, 2014

Source: INDA
 

JEC Group Announces The 2014 Winners Of The JEC Asia Innovation Awards

SINGAPORE — November 4, 2014 — This year, during JEC Asia – Composites Show and Conferences, to be held November 17-19, 2014, eight companies and their partners will receive an award for their composites innovations in a ceremony on November 17. The winners broach a wide expanse of domains. They were selected from the following categories: Raw Materials, Prepegs, Process, Automotive, Storage, Sustainability, Recycling and Compression Molding.

Moreover, 2 Singaporean key players will receive an Academic Award and a Life-Achievement Award. The awards will be attributed respectively to Republic Polytechnic for its involvement in developing technical expertise for the composites industry and to Prof. T.E. TAY for his contribution of outstanding scientific significance to the field of composites over his whole career.

In addition, 1 student Award will support tomorrow’s Composites Innovator as it will put forward a student final paper on the Composites field.

“The composites market is booming in Asia representing in 2013 not less than 50% of the world production and the JEC Innovation Awards aim to highlight innovative companies and processes among all the stakeholders. This year, we are very proud of the quality of the Innovation Awards Competition applications for their richness and the complexity of the processes they present” said Mrs. Frédérique Mutel, JEC Group President and CEO.

The jury of composites experts has selected the best composite breakthroughs, based on their technical interest, market potential, partnerships, financial & environmental impact and originality. The decision to give prominence to these projects was based on their atypical nature and various noteworthy aspects.

The JEC innovation awards ceremony will highlight 11 innovators on stage including an academic, a lifetime achievement and a student award, on Monday, November 17 at 4:00 pm at JEC Asia Composites Show And Conferences, Suntec Center, Singapore). The event has been reshaped into a brand new ceremony and will be open to media, exhibitors and visitors. The Innovation Awards Ceremony is sponsored by Aviation Week and JEC Composites Magazine.

  • Category: Raw Materials Winner

    • UHT Unitech Co., Ltd (Taiwan)
    • Name of Product or Process: High-Modulus PAN-based Carbon Fiber
  • Category: Prepregs Winner

    • Gurit (UK)
    • Name of Product or Process: Innovative Long-Shelf-Life Prepreg Systems
  • Category: Process Winner

    • Dongsung Chemical Co., Ltd (Republic of Korea)
    • Name of Product or Process: High Cycle Speed Molding Method
  • Category: Automotive Winner

    • KC Tech (Republic of Korea)
    • Partners: Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing (UK), SsangYong Motor Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
    • Name of Product or Process: Microwave Curing of a CFRP Acoustic Cover for Automotive Applications
  • Category: Storage Winner

    • German Aerospace Center – DLR (Germany)
    • Partners: Helmholtz Association (Germany)
    • Name of Product or Process: Innovative Composite Winding Technology for CNG Storage in the Automotive Industry
  • Category: Sustainability Winner

    • Lavender Composites (Australia)
    • Partners: Archer Cork Skateboards (Australia), Amorim (France), Sicomin (France), Bcomp® (Switzerland)
    • Name of Product or Process: Cork Composite Skateboard
  • Category: Recycling Winner

    • FRP Recycling Center, JRPS (Japan)
    • Partners: Japan Fuji Recycle Center (Japan), Goko Butsuryu Co., Ltd. (Japan), Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd. (Japan)
    • Name of Product or Process: Waste FRP Recycling
  • Category: Compression Molding Winner

    • HOPE Technik (Singapore)
    • Name of Product or Process: Ultra-Thin Sheet Molding Compound Application
  • Category: Academic Winner

    • Republic Polytechnic
    • Name of Product or Process: Tapping into the Potential of Composite Materials for the Future at Republic Polytechnic
  • Category: Life Achievement Award Winner

    • Tong-Earn Tay, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NUS (Singapore)

Posted November 4, 2014

Source: JEC Asia
 

Trelleborg Boosts Offering With Acquisition Of Coated Fabrics Specialists

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — November 3, 2014 — Trelleborg’s engineered fabrics operation in the United States has acquired the assets and businesses of coated fabrics specialists, Uretek Archer LLC Group, comprising Uretek LLC and Archer Rubber Company LLC. This significant transaction will strengthen Trelleborg’s existing offering in rubber-coated fabrics, while broadening its range of urethane-coated fabrics.
 
Thomas Caldwell, Director of Sales and Marketing within Trelleborg’s engineered fabrics operation, said: “The demands placed on our coated fabrics vary depending on the application, but each solution has to meet challenging and stringent performance requirements. We place a lot of importance on constantly innovating and developing our product offering, to ensure that our materials can cater to even the harshest environments.
 
“It is this philosophy that drives our commitment to investment in specialist technology and expertise, which will enhance and grow our offering and meet our customers’ developing needs. Uretek Archer LLC Group has a strong level of technical knowledge, a keen focus on R&D and product development, as well as solid customer partnerships. We believe that together, we can strengthen relationships with raw material suppliers to build a stronger supply chain.”
 
Uretek specializes in lightweight laminated polyurethane and is a market leader in North America within this segment. Products are mainly used for inflatable applications in industries such as aerospace, medical and recreational.
 
Archer specializes in rubber-coated fabrics in North America. It is a market leader in butyl-coated-fabrics and some lightweight neoprene applications, for use in slides, rafts and life vests.
 
Caldwell continued: “The merged enterprise will allow us the opportunity to accelerate and build on significant innovations and broaden our material science, applications and products. In addition, the strong capital provided by Trelleborg will serve all product lines by supplying financial support for quality improvements, as well as preparing the next steps in technology development.”
 
Stuart Press, President at Uretek Archer LLC Group, said: “We are delighted to announce the integration of Uretek and Archer coated fabrics technology with Trelleborg’s. We are certain that our new joint expertise and industry connections will provide customers with an enhanced portfolio of urethane and rubber products to choose from, as well as exciting new, innovative technology. We look forward to merging the Trelleborg and Uretek Archer LLC Group businesses.”

Posted November 4, 2014

Source: Trelleborg
 

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