Discover how DuPont™ Sorona® Fiber Looks Good, Feels Good and Does Good

SHANGHAI — October 11, 2016 — DuPont Industrial Biosciences hosts the DuPont Textile Collaboratory and will show how DuPont™ Sorona® fiber brings the latest fabric innovations and a new brand look, along with their selected pavilion mill partners. Customers can tour the DuPont Textile Collaboratory at the China International Trade Fair for Apparel, Fabrics and Accessories (Intertextile), Oct. 11-13, 2016, Stand number 5.2-E96.

DuPont Industrial Biosciences proudly hosts the Textile Collaboratory, which brings together leading fiber, fabric and insulation providers from across the Asia Pacific region. Leaders in their fields, they will demonstrate their ability to provide innovative solutions with Sorona® renewably sourced fiber, and provide value thoughout the textile value chain.

“We are happy to see that there are more pavilion members under the Sorona® umbrella this year. Our intent is to integrate upstream and downstream resources to better serve brand houses all over the world,” said Dennis Tsai, Sorona® Asia Pacific business director. “We are excited to see the growth in working together with partners along our whole value chain and look forward to creating even more success stories in the future.”

At the booth, key highlights for Sorona fiber this year will be a beautiful comfort stretch knitwear and woven collection that is spandex-free yet provides exceptional stretch and recovery even after repeated stretches and washes. Sorona fibers used for fabrics in T-shirt and hoodies also provide excellent softness and volume hand, are quick to dry and and resists fading for long-lasting, vibrant colors.

Insulation materials made with DuPont Sorona fiber also will be introduced as a revolutionary alternative to down and feather filling. The introduction of these insulation materials provide apparel designers and brands with a stable source of supply for staple fiber-fill and down-like insulation that is well-suited for elegant, lightweight, breathable garments while offering the same unique compression and recovery characteristics that customers need.

Besides the innovative products made with Sorona fiber, this year customers also will find a completely new and updated look for the Sorona  brand. Come Discover the Feeling to see how Sorona Looks Good, Feels Good and Does Good.

DuPont™ Sorona is a high-performance fiber made in part from annually renewable plant-based ingredients. It is used primarily in fiber applications, including textiles for apparel and home, office and automotive interiors, residential and commercial carpeting and automotive mats.

DuPont Industrial Biosciences works with customers across a wide range of industries to make products and industrial processes more efficient and sustainable. Through a unique combination of agriculture, biotechnology, chemistry and material science capabilities, we advance market-driven, biobased solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations. For updates about how DuPont Industrial Biosciences is helping customers deliver cost-effective products with superior performance and sustainability.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: DuPont Industrial Biosciences

Dyneema® Carbon: A Perfect Marriage For Lightweight Performance

HEERLEN, The Netherlands — October 2016 — Dyneema® Carbon hybrid composites represent a leap in the evolution of carbon. The world’s strongest fiber significantly improves the performance of pure carbon composites in terms of weight, impact resistance, ductility and vibrational dampening. Join us in building a shatterproof world.

The lightweight performance power of Dyneema Carbon hybrid composites will be presented at the plastics and rubber K Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, October 19-26, 2016. Ongoing projects will be highlighted that demonstrate how Dyneema® Carbon improves the performance of sports and automotive motorsports products that currently rely on pure carbon composites. Imagine a hockey stick with a better feel through reduced vibration, or a rally racecar component that does not shatter on impact — and that’s just for starters.

The popularity of pure carbon is easy to explain: “It’s strong, stiff, lightweight and easy to mould. But it’s not so good at handling impacts,” notes DSM Dyneema scientist and part-time professor at Delft University of Technology Roel Marissen. Carbon also splinters when it breaks, which can cause injuries. By marrying carbon with Dyneema®, impact energy absorption can be increased by up to 100 percent while removing the risk of splintering. Dyneema® Carbon hybrid composites are also lighter, less brittle and more vibration dampening than pure carbon composites.

Fifteen times stronger than steel but floats on water, Dyneema fiber has long been used to moor oilrigs, sail ships, stop bullets and repair human ligaments. As a fabric component, it’s becoming increasingly popular with high-performance sports apparel and athletic sportswear – from mountain climbing to motorcycling.

Now as part of a hybrid composite, Dyneema can bring its lightweight strength to products currently using pure carbon composites — covering everything from golf clubs to racing bikes to steering wheels. The possibilities are endless.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: Dyneema®

Saurer Group Appoints New Leadership Team

WATTWIL, Switzerland — October 10, 2016 — Saurer announces the appointment of Clement Woon as CEO and Jesse Guan as COO of the Group. This adjustment is intended to prepare the Group for its next phase of development. Dr. Martin Folini will continue to be engaged with Saurer in a consulting role.

Clement Woon is a Singapore citizen and was co-CEO and co-President of the Jinsheng Group. He has the proven ability in the strategic development of Multi-businesses firms to access growth and profitability. In the past, he was active as CEO of Oerlikon Textile, President and CEO SATS Ltd., a public listed Singapore company and President of Leica Geosystems Division, a Swiss company.

Jesse Guan, a Chinese Citizen, has been working for Jinsheng since 2011 and was Co-President & Executive President of the Jinsheng Group. He brings a variety of experiences to the Senior Manage- ment and had i.e. full P&L responsibility in industrial MNCs (such as Ingersoll Rand & TI Automotive) for product & manufacturing focused businesses in Asia.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: Saurer Group

SSM Textile Technology At India ITME 2016

HORGEN, Switzerland — October 12, 2016 — SSM, Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG, announces their participation of the forthcoming India ITME in Mumbai, December 3-8. The 10th India International Textile Machinery Exhibition 2016 event is expecting participation from 95 countries with around 1500 exhibitors from across the globe in 17 chapters spanning the textile segment from raw material to finished products. The Swiss based SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG, inventor of the electronic yarn traverse system, will attend the show with the presentation of breakthrough technologies.

Special focus lies on the SSM X-Series: the machines (TWX-W/D, PWX-W and PSX-W/D) are the most economized winding solution, reduced to the max yet maintaining highest flexibility for any cost efficient winding application. Another eye catcher will be the SSM XENO – a modular platform covering all dye package winding, rewinding and doubling applications with three leading SSM winding technologies – as well as the well-known Sewing Thread Finish Winding machine TK2-20 CT for Cones.

Machines for the following applications will be presented:

  • Dye Package Winding/Rewinding
  • Assembly Winding (doubling)
  • Air Texturing
  • Sewing Thread Finish Winding

Besides the displayed applications, SSM offers renowned machines for False Twist Texturing, Air Covering, Draw Winding, Yarn Singeing and Conventional Covering. Together with the introduction of the XENO-platform and the X-Series, SSM is demonstrating their market leadership.

SSM looks forward to inspiring and interesting discussions concerning open projects using their latest developments.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: SSM, Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 Exhibitor Preview: Sedo Treepoint

MENGERSKIRCHEN, Germany — October 10, 2016 — Sedo Treepoint GmbH will present its latest technologies and systems at the forthcoming ITMA ASIA.

Industry 4.0 and Made in China 2025 are governmental initiatives that will transform the industry dramatically. As tomorrow starts now, textile workshops soon need to adopt. Sedo Treepoint will show its latest smart solutions to start integrated manufacturing already today.

The established and successful Sedomat controller series now comes with a lot new features. Additionally the new modular SedoIO remote input series makes machine automation more flexible and economical.

Our new production planning simulation tools SedoExpert will optimize production output and takes company organization to a new level. The integration of continuous and discontinuous machines as well as printing will give unexpected benefits.

We will present innovative strategies to be much more sustainable in the dyeing and finishing with a minimum effort. By using our color management and energy management tools, savings higher 25% e.g. in water could be achieved.

For all customers working in Indigo applications, Sedo Treepoint’s new sister company Sedo Engineering will present a revolutionary way to produce “Leuco” indigo on demand.

Visitors are most welcome to visit Sedo Treepoint GmbH at ITMA ASIA, October 21-25 in Hall H6 Stand F 13.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: Sedo Treepoint GmbH

ITW Dynatec To Preview New “Simplicity” Hot Melt Adhesive Supply Unit At PACK EXPO 2016

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — October 2016 — ITW Dynatec will feature smart hot melt solutions designed for today and tomorrow at Pack Expo 2016, McCormick Place, Chicago, November 6-9, Booth N-5725. The company will showcase the latest model of its popular and proven Dynamelt™ S Series adhesive supply unit (ASU), and also plans to preview the recently developed “Simplicity” ASU product line. A beta unit of this new ASU will be available for in-person demonstration and evaluation during the show.

Introducing “Simplicity”

“The name ‘Simplicity’ effectively sums up everything this new ASU represents,” explains Brittany Ulrich, ITW Dynatec’s Global Marketing & North American Distribution Manager. The system is simple to install, simple to operate, and simple to maintain; it truly embodies ‘simplicity’ in every conceivable way.”

The new ASU features single board control and is very easy to operate, eliminating the need for extensive or ongoing training to run the hot melt function in a production line. A relatively compact device, its small internal reservoir and optionally-integrated auto-feeding system rivals “tankless” systems. Ulrich continued, “In designing this new unit, we really wanted to deliver a solution that represents the very best of ITW Dynatec’s original Melt-On-DemandTMtechnology, and much more.” The Simplicity ASU combines all of the most trusted features of Dynatec equipment, with “turn it on and walk away” convenience, at a competitive value, to make this unit a viable option for a broader range of packaging operations, from emerging entrepreneurs to established global organizations.

Proven Performer: The Next Generation DYNAMELT™ S

The Dynamelt™ S Series Adhesive Supply Unit represents a proven industry standard across a wide range of applications with its modular construction, straightforward operation, and low operating costs.  These versatile ASUs also utilize ITW Dynatec’s Melt-On-Demand™ hopper. The Dynamelt S unit features a 10 or 20 pound capacity hopper, intuitive controls, and consumes 20-percent less energy than competitive units, representing a significant reduction in operating cost. Included among the newer features are a Nano ceramic hopper coating that is five times more durable than competitive PTFE coatings, an easy-to-read, repositionable display panel, and a 7-Day Scheduler to simplify daily operation.

In many regions, the Dynamelt™ S is the preferred ASU for specialty beverage and dairy “case and carton” sealing operations around the world due to its versatility, ease-of-use, and proven reliability. Ulrich commented, “We elected to feature the Dynamelt S given it has become such an established and reliable ASU for many of our global customers.” One of ITW Dynatec’s consistently top-performing units, Dynamelt S ASUs have been effectively used in a broad range of market sectors, including dry foods, beverage, corrugated, produce, personal care and more.

Exclusive Melt-On-Demand™ Technology

With ITW Dynatec’s Melt-On-Demand™ technology, not all adhesive in the hopper needs to be melted for the unit to function. This enables the system to be operation-ready much faster than with other conventional equipment. This unique Melt-On-Demand™ technology virtually eliminates the problem of charring and reduces equipment maintenance time. ITW Dynatec was the first company to introduce Melt-On-Demand™ technology in North America in the 1960s, and continues to evolve this technology.

ITW Dynatec Packaging Information Suite At Pack Expo 2016

ITW Dynatec also invites all attending and exhibiting packaging OEMs and manufacturers to its packaging information and hospitality suite, which will be open throughout the Pack Expo show. Complimentary refreshments and lunch will be provided to all attending packaging customers, partners, and colleagues, where they can also learn about ITW Dynatec’s exclusive partnership and support programs. The company will also be offering in-person demonstrations of the new Simplicity ASU.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: ITW Dynatec

Pollack Signs Up For Mertex Software From Reflex Data Systems

HULL, England — October 12, 2016 — New York textile business Pollack — well known for its fine art credentials and design integrity — is turning to an ERP software provider to achieve its long-term aims.

The company has gone to the United Kingdom for the specialist Mertex software from Reflex Data Systems, which is dominant in home markets and sees the United States as a major route to expansion.

When first meeting Reflex in 2009, Pollack was not ready to take the plunge. But subsequent events — such as the merger with high-end wallcovering firm Weitzner two years later — have highlighted the need for the agile Mertex software, which is constantly updated to keep pace with the fast moving textiles industry.

Susan Whalen, vice president, operations, explained that a recent focus has been on reorganization and infrastructure, including almost doubling warehouse and sampling space to 56,000 square feet after moving operations from New York to Jersey City. The company continues to maintain headquarters in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood and a trade showroom in the prestigious Decoration and Design Building.

“It was time to look at the company’s systems ─ we had three separate programs running our business, which was far from ideal,” she said.

“It was a major decision that we took only after due diligence and visiting a number of Reflex clients in the UK. We chose Mertex because it is developed with textile clients and designed specifically for this industry.”

Susan said the various Mertex modules would transform Pollack’s business with advantages including vastly improving warehouse management processes through barcoding and inventory management. She added that the Reflex Analytics module would play an important role by allowing quick access to client and business performance information on any computer or phone, anywhere in the world.

“Our end game is a system with a fully integrated ecommerce platform,” she said.

Pollack, founded in 1988, carries out 85 percent of its business in the United States, including both residential and commercial clients.

Amy Soule, vice president, marketing, said: “Our aim is to offer very-high-quality textiles that appeal to a variety of design perspectives and applications. That quality goes beyond the product itself ─ we put great thought and consideration into everything we do, from designing to shipping.

“Mertex will enhance our business and help our customers have a seamless experience.”

Jerry Alcock, Reflex Data Systems’ managing director, said that Pollack’s decision to go with Mertex further evidenced the company’s deep understanding of the textiles market.

As a fully integrated system, Mertex enables companies to increase sales and profitability by improving operational efficiency. It provides real-time information and enables wholesalers and manufacturers to manage every aspect of a product’s journey to market, including purchasing, warehousing, manufacturing and sales.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: Reflex Data Systems

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 Exhibitor Preview: Terrot

CHEMNITZ, Germany — October 5, 2016 — On October 21 the doors of ITMA ASIA + CITME, China’s most important trade fair for textile industry, will be opened to present latest textile trends and machinery for textile production.

Terrot Group, manufacturer of circular knitting machines will exhibit in hall 4 booth F12, showcasing two machine models of the brands Terrot and Pilotelli.

Terrot’s circular knitting machines are produced at the site of Chemnitz, Germany, whereas Pilotelli’s are made in Italy.

Terrot Machines For Special Applications Advanced Double Jersey Jacquards With UCC548E

With its machine range Terrot offers the means to produce a large variety of knitted fabrics for several applications, from fashion and sportswear supported by transfer technique and Interlock Mini Jacquard or home textiles such as special mattress ticking machines to transfer and spacer technology for technical textiles.

Among the latest models are the Double-Electronic Jacquard UCC548E2 (2-way technique) and UCC548E3 (3-way technique) with electronic needle selection both in dial and cylinder. It masters high gauges up to E28, which allows various pattern styles on both sides of one fabric. Rapid pattern changes are easily processed via direct pattern data upload and changeover time is reduced.

The model UCC548E3 will be exhibited at ITMA ASIA:

Exhibition Machine UCC548E3
UCC548E3, 34“, E28
Diameter: 30”
Number of feeders:48
Gauge: E22
Needle Selection: Piezo needle selection in 3-Way technique in cylinder, Piezo needle selection in 2-Way technique in dial
Knitting structure: double electronic jacquard
Fabric Application: sportswear, leisure wear, underwear, fashion outerwear, technical textiles

Pilotelli Macchine Tessili Sinkerless Technology SL-4 Powerful Single Jersey production

The SL4 version, latest generation of Pilotelli’s sinkerless technology, incorporates newly engineered technology that is patented by Terrot. Easy to use, the Pilotelli sinkerless machine guarantees high output and reduced maintenance.

This machine model stands for extremely reliable plating technology – especially in use of elastane, very low maintenance up to 10 times fewer and user-friendly operation. It masters fine fabrics up to gauge E40 and the stitch forming technique is in a stationary point of the cylinder. Consequently one obtains a superior uniformity of the stitch and a total absence of vertical lines. This does not only improve fabric quality but also supports easy maintenance and energy saving. Due to the absent of conventional sinkers the cleaning frequency of the knitting head is reduced. The in-build click-clack system solves the problem of picking up the dropped-off fabric. In traditional machines, sinkers must be replaced after a certain period of time because of the wearing out caused in the knock-over area.

The SL-4 model is available with tubular frame or open width frame, and is also available in special configuration for high-speed production. This machine model is ideal for the production of leisure wear textiles.

The model SL-4 J 3.0-4 T.3 will be exhibited at ITMA ASIA:

Exhibition Machine SL-4 J 3.0-4 T.3
Diameter: 34”
Number of feeders: 102
Gauge:E28
Number of needle tracks:2 cam tracks equipped for high-speed single jersey
Knitting Structure:  single jersey
Fabric Application: leisure wear

Terrot welcomes visitors at the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 at booth F12 in hall 4.

Posted October 11, 2016

Source: Terrot

Polyfab USA Announces FR Comshade™ Premium Shadecloth

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — September 21, 2016 — After two years of development, and having passed the rigid testing required by the California State Fire Marshal (per Title 19, Section 1237.1; Original State, after 72 hours Leaching and after 100 hours Weathering) as well as long-term accelerated weathering, Polyfab USA LLC is proud to announce that our newly re-developed FR Comshade will soon be available from Polyfab distributors across the Americas.

Next Generation FR Additive

The original FR Comshade was developed by Polyfab Australia over 12 years ago, and was the first HDPE shadecloth to meet California State Fire Marshal requirements.  Over the years, with mergers and acquisitions of the worldwide chemical industry, the original ingredients were discontinued.  After a long search, we were able to find a “new generation” additive that is environmentally safe and less aggressive against the UV inhibitors.  Because of this, we are able to offer a 10-year UV Performance Warranty.  The product line will start with seven colors—Aquamarine, Cappuccino, Midnight Green, Porcelain, Sandstone, Silver and White.  FR Comshade will be 8.25 oz. per sq. yd; 12-1/2 feet (150”) wide and put up on 33 yard rolls.

Product Line

All of the fabric we sell is 100% recyclable, lead and phthalate free.  Ask about our recycling program.

POLYTEX® — A 7 oz. per square yard superior fire rated knitted HDPE shade fabric designed for use in modular shade structures and shade sails.  Recommended for residential and small commercial installations with unsupported spans of 25 feet or less.  Available in 19 colors and meets the FR specifications of NFPA-701 and ASTM E-84.

COMTEX® — A 10 oz. per square yard superior fire rated knitted HDPE shade fabric designed for large tension membrane structures and architectural shade sails.  Recommended for larger commercial installations or any job if preferred.  Available in 17 colors and meets the FR specifications of NFPA-701 and ASTM E-84.

ARCHITEC 400® — A 12 oz. per square yard premium extra heavy duty knitted HDPE shade fabric designed for larger tension membrane structures and architectural shade sails.  Shades using this fabric should be well designed and engineered to hold the fabric under the tension it deserves.  The fabric should be supported by using appropriate strength poles and footings as determined by a professional engineer, and fabricated and installed by a qualified contractor in accordance with local building codes.  Available in 12 colors and meets the FR specifications of ASTM E-84.

FR COMSHADE™ — A 8.25 oz. per square yard premium fire rated knitted HDPE shade fabric with a next generation FR additive, registered with the California State Fire Marshal #F-59002.

POLYFAB PRO™ SHADE SAIL HARDWARE — A full line of professional-grade stainless steel and other metal fittings for fabricating and installing shade sails, used by fabricators in Australia and the Americas for the finest look of their finished shade products.

POLYFAB SHADE SAIL EDGE WEBBING™:  Made in Australia, this polyester webbing is 2” wide and put up on 109 yard rolls with a breaking strength of approximately 4,500 lbf.  Available in 22 colors to match Polytex, Comtex and Architec 400 heavy duty shadecloth.

POLYFAB PRO™ SHADE SAIL CLEANER: A concentrated, environmentally safe, high-strength cleaner, designed to remove difficult soils from HDPE or vinyl fabrics with minimal effort.

Posted October 11, 2016

Source: Polyfab

Tencate Protective Fabrics Announces The Introduction Of Forecast™ Fabrics At NSC 2016 Including FR Rainwear And Fleece

UNION CITY, Ga. — October 11, 2016 — TenCate Protective Fabrics will launch a new family of FR fabrics specially engineered for inclement weather conditions for use in personal protective garments at the 2016 National Safety Congress in Anaheim.

The inaugural launch of the new Forecast™ family of FR fabrics will include two initial offerings for foul weather fabric solutions. TenCate Protective Fabrics has been providing inherently flame-resistant (FR) fabrics to the industrial safety market for over forty years and will focus its expertise on FR fabrics that will stand up to extreme weather conditions while adding new members to the Tecasafe® brand.

Tecasafe® Typhoon3™ is a tri-laminate FR fabric designed for use in rainwear. This fabric will prove to be very valuable for utility workers, linemen and oil & gas workers who have to face less than desirable conditions while working outdoors. With a PPE category 2 rating, Typhoon3TM provides excellent protection from arc flash events. The fabric has been engineered to feel comfortable and stand up to extreme wear and multiple launderings and still retain its like-new appearance and comfortable feel. It will be available in a range of colors that will fit well with the market.

Tecasafe® Tundra1000™ is a double-sided, wool-enhanced fleece that also boasts a high PPE category 2 rating. Tundra1000™ provides warmth along with inherent FR protection for workers who have to face the bitter cold while on the job. Engineered for maximum comfort and protection, Tundra1000 looks and feels as good as any fleece used for every day apparel. NFPA 2112 certified, this fleece offers protection from thermal events that could occur at any job site. Weighing in at 10 ounces per square yard, Tecasafe® Tundra1000 is the right FR solution for adverse weather conditions.

TenCate revolutionized FR solutions for the industrial safety market with Tecasafe® Plus over the past decade. The new Forecast™ fabrics are set to continue that trend.

“The prospects for the new Forecast FR fabrics are looking better than we expected,” said Luke Blakey, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for TenCate Protective Fabrics. “There’s already been strong enthusiasm from the market and we hope that Forecast will become a cross-market phenomenon and continue the great success of our Tecasafe® brand.”

The new Forecast Fabrics will be on display at NSC in the TenCate Protective Fabrics booth #1529.

Posted October 11, 2016

Source: TenCate Protective Fabrics

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