Texo Trade Services Supplies 5-Meter-Wide Protective Film For 5-Meter-Wide Sublimation Printers

WADDINXVEEN, The Netherlands — April 18, 2016 — Texo Trade Services is the only company in the world to supply 5-meter-wide protective paper for sublimation calendars of the same width. The first of these printer models, the Durst Rhotex 500, was launched at last month’s FESPA DIGITAL 2016, held in Amsterdam. The current generation of sublimation printers can only accommodate a width of around 3.2 meters. The protective paper inside the Durst Rhotex 500 printer tracks the printed textiles in the calendar and ensures that the calendar’s Nomex® band remains clean and in good condition. The protective paper called PPX, produced and converted by Texo Trade Services, enables printers to fixate their 5-meter-wide prints on their calendars to achieve superior print results.

The introduction of PPX by Texo Trade Services is extraordinary because it enables printers to fix the ink on the printed canvas using a traditional calendar, without any risk. When printed textiles are fixed to what is known as a beltless calender, there is always a risk that certain types of textile end up shrinking uncontrollably and lose contact with the heated cylinder, rendering them useless. The good news is that the world’s largest sublimation printer can be used not only for large-scale and seamless printing, but is also equipped to produce the best results.

The Durst Rhotex 500 printer model prints directly on textile while using direct printable sublimation inks. Up to now, printing 5-meter-wide surfaces was possible only using UV and solvent technologies where the textile needed to be coated in order to facilitate printing. Sublimation printing is the technique that produces the best results on textiles. Since the ink penetrates deeply into the fabric (i.e. into polyester yarn) and the fabric is uncoated, the canvas can easily be stretched while remaining absolutely wrinkle-free and keeping its soft hand. The sublimation technique creates an exceptionally wide range of colours. These colours are deep, vivid and sharp and remain that way, because the ink is absorbed into the polyester yarn, making it absolutely wear-resistant. Additional benefits are that the ink is more environmentally friendly and odourless, while sublimated textiles are easy to fold. This requires less volume than the process of rolling up large-format prints, making packaging and transport more efficient and sustainable. XXL visuals are now within reach of almost anyone!

In addition to PPX, Texo Trade Services stocks a wide range of 5-meter-wide textiles for direct sublimation printing. These textiles are manufactured to B1, M1 and Euroclass fire retardancy standards, contain no heavy metals or PVC, and are Oeko-Tex®-certified and REACH-compliant. This makes Texo Trade Services the perfect one-stop shop for printing companies that have purchased, or are considering the purchase of, a 5-meter-wide sublimation printer so as to provide even better services to their customers.

Posted April 18, 2016

Source: Texo Trade Services

Warp-knitted Mosquito Nets Help In The Fight Against Malaria And The Spread Of The Zika Virus

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — April 18, 2016 — Some tiny insects are currently causing a great deal of concern, especially among pregnant women. The yellow-fever and tiger mosquitoes can pass on the zika virus and are suspected of causing microcephaly, a developmental disorder that affects unborn babies.

The results of the zika virus infection are miscarriages and babies born with small heads, who are likely to be severely mentally handicapped. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 33 countries had already been affected by the spread of this dangerous virus by February of this year, with Brazil and Colombia being the worst affected countries.

Health experts have been studying female anopheles mosquitoes for some time. These transfer the malaria pathogens and are just as dangerous to humans. A child dies every 30 seconds from the tropical disease known as swamp fever or malaria. But malaria is also responsible for a high number of deaths among adults. This disease is prevalent in 106 countries globally and is a threat to more than half of the world’s population.

The WHO recommends that all the public health authorities worldwide use insect-proof nets having long-lasting insecticidal effects (LLINs) to reduce the incidence of malaria quickly and effectively. These fine-meshed textiles are the best method of prevention and are easy to use, effective and cheap. KARL MAYER’s warp-knitting machines can be used to efficiently produce these nets, which provide a high level of protection.

Mechanical And Chemical Protection

The nets must have a specific construction to provide safe and reliable protection against mosquito bites. The required textile parameters include a defined number of mesh holes and this should be 156 holes per square inch or 25 holes per square centimeter when using polyester (PES) filament yarns. This value is recommended by the WHO and firstly, guarantees mechanical resistance to insect bites and secondly, ensures that there is adequate air circulation suitable for a tropical climate. Modern mosquito nets meet this requirement by having stitch densities of 8 to 10 holes per centimeter when using polyester multifilament yarns, depending on the construction. The textile nets must also have a specific strength, so that the mosquitoes cannot make holes in them.

In addition to the mechanical protection provided by the textile construction, mosquito nets also provide chemical protection by treating them with a contact insecticide. The most frequently used pyrethroids are applied to the nets by a standard impregnation process or by long lasting impregnation (LLI). Products that have been treated by the standard impregnation process lose their effectiveness after six months and after every wash, and the insecticide has to be re-applied regularly. LLI mosquito nets, on the other hand, can be used for more than three years and washed up to twenty times.

High-Precision Production

Warp-knitted mosquito nets are mainly produced on two-bar tricot machines, such as the TM 2 and HKS 2-M. KARL MAYER’s machines offer the best in terms of quality and productivity. The machines operate in gauges E 28 or E 32 when working polyester filament yarns. If polyethylene (HDPE) monofilament yarns are used, they are worked usually in gauge E 14, but slight variations above or below this are also feasible. The two types of yarns have different constructions and properties and also differ as to how they are used in conjunction with the insecticide. Whilst the warp-knitted polyester textile is impregnated with the chemical at the finishing stage, the agent is already present in the HDPE at the granulate stage.

Despite their high operating speeds, KARL MAYER’s tricot machines do not compromise on quality. The machines offer maximum precision and thus meet stringent requirements in terms of dimensional stability and uniformity of the mesh openings, tear resistance and weight per unit area. This attention to detail is definitely worth it, since any variations in the specified parameters can cost lives.

In addition to tricot machines, raschel machines having three guide bars can also be used to produce certain products.

Posted April 18, 2016

Source: KARL MAYER Textilmaschinenfabrik

JEC Americas 2016 Unites Innovative Developments In Composites Manufacturing At Annual Conference

ATLANTA — April 18, 2016 — Everyday items from tumblers and airplanes to automobiles and military body armor are comprised of composite materials. JEC Americas International Composites Event will bring together trailblazers and innovators in composites at the fifth annual international conference and exhibit show in Atlanta May 3-5, 2016.

In 2015, the U.S. composite materials industry grew 5.6 percent and reached $23.64 billion overall including the final parts added value. Innovation remains a crucial factor driving the composite materials industry growth. Analysts estimate that growth will surge to approximately 5.4 percent and reach $24.91 billion in 2016, JEC Composites Magazine reports.

“Composite materials are strengthening the dynamic landscape of several key industries,” said Mrs. Frédérique Mutel, President and CEO, JEC Group. “JEC Americas 2016 assembles those decision makers, end-users and composites companies in a collaborative environment. From Australia and Germany to the United States and everywhere in between, the conference and show is a testament to how composite materials are helping to build a stronger world around us.”

The three-day event will feature a global tradeshow highlighting innovations in composite manufacturing across the globe as well as sessions and keynote presentations to provide holistic insights on evolutions across various sectors. With this year’s focus on the aeronautic and automotive industries, the Leadership Composites Circles will connect top leaders to OEMs, suppliers and end-users to exchange knowledge and network with their counterparts.

Sustainability is another dimension of this year’s conference with the renewed focus on developing more efficient processes as well as recycling composite products and reusing materials to create new products. Other topics such as challenges in the glass fiber industry, carbon fiber in the automotive industry and technical textiles and composites will help thousands of global professionals discover new solutions to their unique business challenges.

“Atlanta is an ideal location for this year’s conference. In fact, there are more than 300 facilities in Georgia dedicated to aerospace and air transportation manufacturing,” said Nicolas Baudry, Event director, JEC Americas. “We’re looking forward to returning to the city and experiencing the cross- pollination of knowledge from a variety of experts and industry leaders.”

Major General Jocelyn M. Seng, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander and President, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL, will serve as the featured keynote speaker. General Seng’s presentation will examine how technology, particularly composites, affects society. Dr. Keith Young, Composites Director at Boeing, and Dr. Hendrik Mainka, Composites Director at Volkswagen, will also serve as keynote speakers.

Co-located with Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas, JEC Americas provides a diverse platform for industry leaders to discuss new trends, exchange views on best practices and explore new innovations. JEC Americas International Composites Event will take place from May 3-5, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center. It will host 750 exhibitors and 9,000 attendees.

Posted April 18, 2016

Source: JEC Group

Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers Withdraws From Staple Fiber Business

EGELSBACH, Germany — April 18, 2016 — Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH has announced it will sell its staple fiber technology to the Manmade Fibers Segment of Oerlikon Group.

Business with spinning plants for carpet yarns (BCF) and industrial yarns (IDY) is not affected by this change.

The company will concentrate on the strategic development of its two other businesses — nonwovens machinery and filament lines.

“With this restructuring in Egelsbach we will focus our capacities and competencies on the key topics of our nonwovens’ customers,” said Dr. Georg Reinhold, managing director and CEO of Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH. “It will shorten the time to market of our innovative solutions and will further strengthen our worldwide service. Trützschler’s name stands for technological innovations as well as for a high level of customer focus. In this regard, we will set new standards.”

The Oerlikon Group will integrate the staple fiber technologies into the Oerlikon Neumag business.

Oerlikon and Trützschler will ensure that the agreed objectives of fast and reliable spare parts supply will be achieved to the satisfaction of all their customers.

Posted April 18, 2016

Source: Trützschler

Oerlikon Acquires Trützschler’s Staple Fiber Technology Portfolio

PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland — April 18, 2016 — Oerlikon announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the entire staple fibers technology portfolio of Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH, Germany. This company is part of the Germany-based Trützschler Group, which is a specialist in fiber preparation for the yarn spinning and nonwovens industries. The acquisition expands the Manmade Fibers Segment’s technology portfolio and opens up access to new customers in the market for synthetic staple fibers.

Oerlikon is strengthening its technology and market position in its core business areas by taking advantage of the ongoing consolidation in the chemical fibers market, which was triggered by the market downturn in China. With the acquisition of the former Fleissner staple fibers technology portfolio and the intellectual property (IP) of Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH, the Segment becomes the leading technology and equipment provider in the global staple fibers market. The acquisition expands the Manmade Fibers Segment’s staple fibers technology expertise and broadens the Segment’s customer base and service business in the respective areas. As staple fibers projects are increasingly tied to continuous polycondensation facilities, already now the Manmade Fibers Segment is well positioned to operate as a provider of complete solutions. Both parties have agreed not to disclose details of the transaction. Truetzschler Group is discontinuing its staple fiber business as it has decided to focus on its core business activities.

Dr. Roland Fischer, CEO of the Oerlikon Group, said: “The acquisition of the staple fibers technology portfolio of Truetzschler is another important step in line with our strategy to strengthen our position outside the filament business, where we occupy a leading technology and market position. The ongoing consolidation in the chemical fibers market presents interesting opportunities and we are taking this step to ensure that the Manmade Fibers Segment will merge stronger from the current market weakness and profit from the positive long-term market perspectives.”

Staple fibers technology is one of the core technologies within the manmade fibers industry. In 2015, the produced staple fibers amounted to 18.5 million tons, or some 33 percent of the total synthetic fibers capacity. Synthetic staple fibers are produced by the main conversion steps: polymer production, spinning further down to baling. The liquid polymer is either produced in a polycondensation plant or polymer chips are melted in an extrusion line. Staple fibers are made from different polymers, including: polyester, polypropylene, polyamide, recycled materials (rPET) or renewable polymers (such as polylactic acid, PLA). Those fibers are used in various applications such as apparels, nonwoven fabric production, reinforcement, filling, insulation and further special applications.

Georg Stausberg, CEO of Oerlikon’s Manmade Fibers Segment commented: “The former Fleissner staple fibers technology portfolio of Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH is an ideal fit for our business. It enhances our existing technology offering and broadens our service business. Furthermore, it opens up attractive business opportunities with key customers in that field. Combining the staple fibers process solutions and key components of both companies will enable us to increase customer value through developing further innovations. In addition, we will be able to offer the entire range of customer services for all installed machines and plants of the former Fleissner staple fibers technologies.”

Posted April 18, 2016

Source: Oerlikon

INDA Enthusiastically Supports RISI Asia Pacific Hygiene Symposium

CARY, N.C. — April 18, 2016 — The Association for the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has joined with RISI to sponsor the Asia Pacific Hygiene Products Symposium that has been relaunched this year to provide a more in-depth focus on hygiene industry developments.

The event combines the well-known Asia Pacific Nonwovens Symposium and new Tissue Symposium for the first time. It will be held Oct. 10-11, 2016, in Shanghai, China.

“INDA is pleased to co-sponsor the Asia Pacific Hygiene Products Symposium with RISI,” said INDA president Dave Rousse. “The new format gives attendees more time to concentrate on hygiene industry developments in greater depth, discuss important issues and make new connections. We expect the Symposium to be even more valuable for both the nonwovens segment and the tissue segment.”

Themed “Hygiene Markets in Asia Pacific: From Now to 2020,” presentations by top industry experts will explore baby diaper and disposable hygiene trends; nonwovens for evolving markets; China’s adult incontinence market; online sales in China; and equipment for tomorrow’s hygiene products among other topics.

Last year’s event, the 2nd Asia Pacific Nonwovens Symposium, organized by RISI and WTiN, was also held in Shanghai in May. It attracted more than 150 attendees from 25 countries. This year’s event will precede the Cinte Techtextil China show scheduled for October 12-14.

Posted April 18, 2016

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

NCTO Welcomes U.S.-China MOU To Terminate Chinese Export Subsidies

WASHINGTON — April 14, 2016 — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) applauded today’s announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and China with respect to an agreement by China to terminate export subsidies under its “Demonstration Bases-Common Services Platform.”

“We thank the Obama administration for working diligently to construct an arrangement to eliminate these subsidies which directly damage U.S. manufacturing jobs, output and investment,” said NCTO CEO & President Augustine Tantillo.

“There is no doubt that China’s rise to become the world’s largest exporter of textile and apparel products has been aided by a pervasive series of illegal state-sponsored subsidies,” Tantillo continued.

“These subsidies are clearly inconsistent with the rules of the World Trade Organization, and they are unfair to domestic textile manufacturers and the hundreds of thousands of U.S. workers they employ,” Tantillo added.

“Our companies must play by free-market rules, and it is time that Chinese textile manufacturers do the same,” Tantillo concluded.

Posted April 15, 2016

Source: NCTO

Fruit Of The Loom Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Palmetto Center Expansion

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — April 6, 2016 — After finalizing construction, Fruit of the Loom officially opened the expanded Palmetto Distribution Center in Summerville, S.C., with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 15 at 11 a.m. This major expansion, which will create 50 jobs in Berkeley County in 2016, primarily focuses on the growth of Fruit of the Loom’s e-commerce and intimates’ businesses.

“Due to the state’s logistical capabilities, the location of our Summerville center made it the ideal place for growth,” said Rick Medlin, President and CEO of Fruit of the Loom. “The ribbon cutting ceremony will officially launch a new chapter for Fruit of the Loom and our growing e-commerce and intimates’ divisions. We’re excited to add more hard workers from Berkeley County to our team so we can better service our customers.”

Located at 1116 Business Park Road in Summerville, the 402,000 square-foot addition more than doubles the original 350,000 square-foot building. The center, which has not sent anything to a landfill since 2011, will remain a landfill-free operation and is LEED certified.

Posted April 15, 2016

Source: Fruit of the Loom

Simparel To Showcase Next-Gen Shop Floor Control & Enterprise SW At Texprocess

NEW YORK CITY — April 15, 2016 — Simparel Inc. — a provider of information technology for fashion and other sewn products manufacturers, brands and retailers — will leverage its participation in the Texprocess Americas trade show on May 3-5 in Atlanta to present the revolutionary Simparel SFC™ Shop Floor Control solution, as well as its all-in-one ERP, PLM, WMS enterprise software. In addition to locating at Booth #1211 in the Supply Chain USA Pavilion, the solutions provider has also been invited to feature its wireless, tablet-based production control solution among other advanced technologies in the Cool Zone at Booth #240.

“We are excited to share our solutions at this important event and honored to showcase Simparel SFC in the Cool Zone,” explained John Robinson, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Even though this show will be our first major opportunity to exhibit this revolutionary technology, we have already experienced significant demand from apparel and sewn products manufacturers for the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies that delivers real-time visibility and control of plant floor performance and workflow. Of course, we will also demonstrate the full line of Simparel’s integrated IT solutions, including ERP, PLM, sourcing and supply chain management, order fulfillment and more. We look forward to the opportunity to connect with the industry executives and professionals that will be in attendance.”

Posted April 15, 2016

Source: Simparel

Shima Seiki To Participate In Techtextil North America

WAKAYAMA, Japan — April 15, 2016 — Computerized knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. together with its U.S. subsidiary Shima Seiki U.S.A. Inc., will participate in the Techtextil North America exhibition in Atlanta in May. On display will be the company’s latest technological contributions to the field of technical textiles.

Known for its pioneering Wholegarment® knitting technology wherein a knitted item is produced in its entirety without seams, Shima Seiki introduces its SWG091N2 compact Wholegarment knitting machine that features the company’s original SlideNeedle™. Capable of producing small knitted items from safety gloves and compression socks to more sophisticated industrial applications such as tubular shields and harnesses, SWG091N2 offers unique solutions for the automotive, aerospace, sports, medical, safety, outdoor and other markets by knitting items in 3D without seams.

SRY123LP is SHIMA SEIKI’s latest computerized knitting machine that features loop presser beds mounted atop conven- tional needle beds, providing improved control over pressdown of individual loops. This presents unprecedented capabili- ty especially with inlay patterns. Inlay fabric is produced by inserting yarn into existing knit fabric in a weave fashion, opening opportunities for expansion into markets for wovens. Inlay also suppresses typical stretch characteristics of knit- ted fabrics, and since new materials such as metallic and monofilament yarns can be used for inlay structures, new appli- cations in industrial textiles are realized.

Also on display is the new Yarn Unwinding Option. Normally when knitting with stiff materials such as metallic and monofilament yarns, the yarn has a tendency to kink, making it practically impossible to feed smoothly into the knitting machine. A motorized bobbin actively unwinds yarn to provide smooth and stable yarn feed with careful control over feed amount and tension.

The latest version of Shima Seiki’s “SDS-ONE APEX3” 3D design system will also be available for demonstrations.

Posted April 15, 2016

Source: Shima Seiki

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