World’s Leading Apparel Brands Combine Forces To Transform Global Labour Conditions

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — October 21, 2015 — A Social and Labour Convergence Project led by the world’s best known brands, retailers, industry groups and civil society was launched today with the aim of improving working conditions in apparel manufacturing across the world.

The project seeks to achieve real, sustainable change through the collective development of an industry-wide, standardised methodology for social and labour performance assessment in apparel and footwear supply chains. Through this, the industry believes that it will be able to significantly reduce the amount of money that it spends on duplicated auditing and invest the money saved in improving social welfare for millions of people employed in apparel manufacturing around the world.

This collaborative effort is being facilitated by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). Signatories to the public statement include Nike, H&M, VFc-Timberland, Levi Strauss & Co., PVH Corp., Target, Columbia Sportswear Co. and adidas, standard holding organisation WRAP, the non‐profit supply chain improvement experts SEDEX, NGO Solidaridad, auditing firms Bureau Veritas and SGS, the International Apparel Federation and many others stakeholders at all levels in the value chain. The signatories are keen to attract more supporters to join this collaborative effort.

Baptiste Carriere-Pradal, Vice-President Europe of SAC says: ““The industry, having heard the call from so many different stakeholders is convinced that the time has come to create greater alignment within the industry. We want to check less and act more: This initiative will accelerate a race to the top in social impacts within apparel and footwear manufacturing countries by shifting resources away from redundant and misaligned assessments to performance improvement and enhanced transparency. Convergence is the key to successfully increase transparency and to improve working conditions in global supply chains.”

Tobias Fischer Sustainability Manager H&M: “H&M strongly believes that the sustainability challenges we are facing in the textile supply chain requires joint efforts since all parties have a shared responsibility and have a stake in it. This was one of the key reasons H&M joined SAC as a founding member in 2010. When it comes to the social convergence group, specifically, we acknowledge the challenge to agree on a common standard. However, the industry has changed, the experiences from different initiatives (e.g. Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals, The Accord and Alliance in Bangladesh) show that the industry has taken significant steps forward and are willing to find joint solutions for a common good. H&M is therefore ready to support this project for a common social assessment in the apparel supply chain.”

Marieke Weerdesteijn from Solidaridad comments: “We warmly welcome the convergence project. According to the World Trade Organization, world exports in clothing and textiles reached nearly $800 billion in 2013. It is estimated that more than $1 billion annually is spent on social compliance audits in China alone. There is a lot of redundancy in social auditing. Dramatically reducing the number of audits by using one common assessment would allow for redirecting time and money towards improving working conditions in the apparel sector. The textile sector needs to focus more on continuous improvement rather than compliance.”

“As a company with a pioneering record on labor rights and a long history of industry collaboration, we welcome the opportunity to explore how to support more effective and efficient ways to raise labor standards in the apparel supply chain,” Michael Kobori, VP of Sustainability at Levi Strauss & Co.

Jonathan Ivelaw-Chapman, CEO at Sedex:
“Since the birth of ethical sourcing in the apparel and footwear supply chain more than twenty years ago, there has been a proliferation of differing codes, audits, protocols and approaches as part of company efforts. This duplication and lack of convergence causes issues for the industry, drains suppliers’ resources and makes it difficult to benchmark their efforts. We hope that this new project will help drive convergence and encourage others to join us in this exciting collaboration.”

“Social and labour assessment convergence to get to “one assessment” is an often repeated request of Sedex members, especially manufacturers, which is why Sedex is delighted to be a part of this new project.”

The initiative, which follows the implementation of a successful framework on environment by the SAC, seeks to provide an answer to calls from the European Commission, the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) and a number of European countries for a standardised, global approach.

Spokespeople from signatories including SAC, H&M, Levi Strauss & Co., Solidaridad and Columbia are available for interview on why they believe that the new framework is important and the benefits that it will have for both their businesses and apparel manufactures globally.

Posted October 26, 2015

Source: Sustainable Apparel Coalition
 

Hyosung To Launch creora® Fit² Technology In Denim With Pakistan-Based Soorty In November

SEOUL, Korea — October 19, 2015 — HYOSUNG, the largest global spandex producer with the creora® brand, will launch new creora Fit2 technology for extraordinary comfort and fit at Denim by PV November 18-19, 2015, in Barcelona, Spain.
 
creora Fit2 technology was developed to meet consumer demand for second skin fit with 360 degree comfort. The technology capitalizes on superior setting performance of creora spandex for 4-way stretch development with reduced shrinkage and better recovery. Bi-stretch denim with creora Fit2 technology offers more comfortable wear and a perfect silhouette.  

“For 2017, we see continued demand for super stretch denim for women and men. Today’s consumers expect denim to fit better and with more comfort” said Ria Stern, global marketing director. “We will be working with retailers and brands to promote creora Fit2 technology as it delivers on those consumer needs”.
 
Hyosung has partnered with Soorty of Pakistan to introduce a new collection utilizing this proprietary new technology.
 
“creora Fit2 technology has allowed us to create a new collection of 4-way stretch denim with higher stretch but without the typical warp shrinkage and instability issues.” said Levent Korkmzer, Soorty, the head of R&D. “The new collection is more affordable than previous 4-way stretch technology and therefore, more marketable. We are calling the collection Zumba to capitalize on today’s strong athleisure inspirations”

Posted October 26, 2015

Source: Creora
 

ICAC: Stable World Cotton Trade Expected In 2015-16

WASHINGTON — October 1, 2015 — World cotton imports are projected to remain unchanged at 7.6 million tons in 2015-16. While China is likely to remain the world’s largest importer in 2015-16, its imports are forecast to fall by 12 percent to 1.6 million tons.

This represents 30 percent of its peak volume of imports in 2011-12. In 2015, the Chinese government restricted imports to the minimum volume required by the World Trade Organization to encourage mills to purchase domestic cotton. In July and August 2015, it sold nearly 60,000 tons from its reserve, but still holds 11 million tons. Given the large volume of production and reserves, imports are likely to be restricted again in 2016.

Meanwhile, imports by other countries are expected to grow 4 percent to 5.8 million tons. Imports in Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Indonesia, the next three largest importing countries, are all projected to grow in 2015-16. Bangladesh imports are forecast to increase 1 percent to 972,000 tons while Vietnam’s imports are forecast up 2 percent to 956,000 tons. After decreasing in 2013-14, Indonesia’s imports recovered 13 percent to 735,000 tons in 2014-15, and are expected to increase 6 percent to 782,000 tons in 2015-16. The United States is forecast to lead in export volume, although its exports are projected down 9 percent to 2.2 million tons due to a smaller volume of production in 2015-16. After declining 48 percent in 2014-15, India’s exports may recover 34 percent to 1.2 million tons. Exports in the next three largest exporting countries are likely to decrease due to reductions in their exportable surplus. Brazil’s exports are forecast down 10 percent to 766,000 tons, Uzbekistan’s down 5 percent to 565,000 tons and Australia’s down 10 percent to 467,000 tons.

World cotton area is projected to fall 7 percent to 31.1 million hectares in 2015-16 due to significantly lower cotton prices in 2014-15. As a result, world cotton production is expected to fall by 9 percent to 23.8 million tons. India’s cotton area is estimated down 5 percent to 11.6 million hectares, and production down 2 percent to 6.4 million tons. China’s cotton production is set to decline by 16 percent to 5.4 million tons due to a 12 percent reduction in area and a 5 percent decrease in the average yield as a result of unfavorable weather. After a 24 percent expansion in 2014-15, cotton area in the United States has receded 13 percent to 3.3 million hectares with production declining 11 percent to 3.2 million tons. Pakistan’s production is projected down 11 percent to 2.1 million.

World cotton consumption could grow 2 percent in 2015-16 to 25 million tons with consumption growth remaining flat or slowing in many countries compared with last season. Consumption in China, the largest cotton consuming country, is expected to remain flat in 2015-16 at 7.7 million tons. India’s consumption growth is expected to slow to 3 percent, reaching 5.6 million tons, while Pakistan’s consumption growth remains steady at 2 percent, reaching 2.6 million tons.

World Cotton Supply And Distribution

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
changes from previous month
million tons million tons
Production 26.29 26.11 23.84 0.00 -0.08 0.14
Consumption 23.61 24.47 25.03 0.00 0.01 -0.02
Imports 8.65 7.58 7.62 0.00 -0.06 0.00
Exports 9.00 7.72 7.62 0.00 -0.18 0.00
Ending Stocks 20.31 21.79 20.62 0.00 0.04 0.20
Cotlook A Index 91 71 74*

* The price projection for 2015-16 is based on the ending stocks/consumption ratio in the world-less-China in 2013-14 (estimate), in 2014-15 (estimate) and in 2015/16 (projection), on the ratio of Chinese net imports to world imports in 2014-15 (estimate) and 2015-16 (projection). The price projection is the mid-point of the 95% confidence interval: 62 cts/lb to 89 cts/lb.

Posted October 23, 2015

Source: ICAC

The Rupp Report: New CEO For Uster Technologies

In between all the ITMA 2015 previews, and just in time to be the talk-of-the-town at ITMA in Milan, some news reached the desk of the Rupp Report: Switzerland-based Uster Technologies has announced a new chief executive. Its current CEO, Dr. Geoffrey Scott, plans to take an early retirement by April 2016. He will be succeeded by the company’s Head of Textile Technology Thomas Nasiou. “The announcement, emphasizes Uster’s foresight in formulating a succession plan for the leadership of the company into the future,” reports Uster.
 
Seamless Transition
In a very textile-like way, Uster reports this succession plan will be a “seamless transition” for the company and its customers. As is it most likely the case with Swiss companies, the handover was planned carefully. Scott has been Uster’s CEO for the past 16 years, and said regarding his chosen early retirement that: “Since the formation of Uster Technologies in 2003 following the first Management Buyout, we have been through some exciting and challenging times, including being publicly listed on the Swiss SIX Exchange. Furthermore we managed the company through the financial crisis, the investment and subsequent takeover by Toyota Industries and most recently the successful acquisition of Jossi Systems.”
 
A Consequent Move
“We have developed a profound focus on the needs of our customers,” Scott continued. “We are committed to providing the best solutions to help our customers with the many challenges they face in today’s demanding market environment. The work has been enjoyable, but demanding. It is time to slow down a little and to spend more time with my family. It is the right time to step back from the CEO role and hand over the leadership role to a ‘new set of hands.’ And I believe that now is an optimal time from the viewpoint of both the company and our customers. We have the ideal successor here already, so we can work towards a seamless transition for the future sustainability of the business.”
 
In-house Solution
The press release reports that, “The Board of Directors and Toyota Industries is pleased that the successor for the CEO has been found early and also with the decision of Dr Scott to remain as a Board member, giving continuity of support for the company.”
 
Thomas Nasiou, the new CEO will take over on April 1, 2016. As current head of textile technology and a member of the Executive Board, Uster said: “Thomas Nasiou has extensive experience of the textile industry, with the company’s customers, markets and the company. His experience has been gained working through the value chain from cotton farming, ginning, and spinning and through various roles in Uster. He has a detailed understanding of the needs of modern textile manufacturers.”
 
Greek Citizen
The designated CEO was born in 1970 and is a Greek citizen. He has lived in Switzerland since 2006, is married and has two children. He holds an MBA from Hellenic Management Association in Larissa, Greece. And what about a personal statement? “Learning is important for me,” said Nasiou. “That means learning from the customers, our collaborators and our colleagues. Only by applying that knowledge can I help our company to remain focused on quality and remain successful developing solutions that create value.”
 
From 1995 until 2006, Thomas Nasiou worked as a mill manager and head of quality control at Selected Textiles S.A., in Farsala, Greece. His special responsibilities covered customer support, optimization of production cost and quality, raw material management and liaison with cotton ginning firms. This professional background was the foundation of his expertise in quality-minded spinning. He joined Uster in 2006 as a Textile Technologist.
 
Head Of Textile Technology
In 2011, he was promoted to Head of Textile Technology and to be a member of the Uster Executive Board. Consequently, in 2014, Nasiou became a member of the Spinners’ Committee of the International Textile Machinery Federation ITMF.
 
Exiting CEO Geoffrey Scott said about Nasiou: “This background makes him uniquely qualified to take the next step as CEO. His deep textile expertise, knowledge and commitment to Uster and its long term strategy will ensure continuity and stability of the Uster business.”
 
Over the past few years, the Rupp Report has had the opportunity to meet Thomas Nasiou here and there. The author was always pleased to face a positive personality in terms of professionalism and personal emanation.

October 23, 2015

Loepfe Celebrates 60th Anniversary

WETZIKON, Switzerland — October 7, 2015 — In 1955, the two brothers Helmut and Erich Loepfe founded the Loepfe Brothers LTD. in Zurich. Technical innovations for the textile industry were the driving force behind the development of the company over the last six decades. Loepfe introduced weft feelers and weft stop motion – the first electronic sensors for looms at a time, when electronics itself was still in its infancy. The big success in weaving technology was transferred to the world of spinning. The first electronic yarn clearers and a data management system contributed to the success. In 1991 Loepfe developed the first yarn clearer YarnMaster, which was able to detect not only classic yarn defects but also foreign fibres as well as the first online classification of NSLT. The next breakthrough development was the online detection of yarn imperfections leading to an integrated laboratory. With the launch of the YarnMaster Zenit generation, the yarn clearers are now also able to clear synthetic foreign material like polypropylene. The YarnMaster Zenit+, which has been introduced in 2014, is the successor of the successful yarn clearer, offers an user-friendly 15.6 inch wide touch-screen, completely new graphical user interface with a dashboard view of top ten cuts, trends over the last few days, all these useful information at a glance. Today, Loepfe offers the new MillMaster TOP online data management system, which monitors and analyses the quality data from all Loepfe yarn clearers in a winding room in real-time. During the last six decades Loepfe gained a market leading position in electronic quality control in weaving and winding.

Loepfe employs approximately 150 staff in its headquarter in Wetzikon. The company is present in all major textile markets worldwide with agents and service partners. With its high percentage of research and development Loepfe plans to contribute substantially to future developments in the textile industry.

Posted October 23, 2015

Source: Loepfe Brothers Ltd.
 

New Graphene-coated “e-fabrics” Detect Noxious Gases

DAEJEON, Korea —October 12, 2015 — Scientists in Korea have developed wearable, graphene-coated fabrics that can detect dangerous gases present in the air, alerting the wearer by turning on an LED light.
 
The researchers, from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) and Konkuk University in the Republic of Korea, coated cotton and polyester yarn with a nanoglue called bovine serum albumin (BSA). The yarns were then wrapped in graphene oxide sheets.
 
Graphene is an incredibly strong one-atom-thick layer of carbon, and is known for its excellent conductive properties of heat and electricity. The graphene sheets stuck very well to the nanoglue—so much so that further testing showed the fabrics retained their electrical conducting properties after 1,000 consecutive cycles of bending and straightening and ten washing tests with various chemical detergents. Finally, the graphene oxide yarns were exposed to a chemical reduction process, which involves the gaining of electrons.
 
The reduced-graphene-oxide-coated materials were found to be particularly sensitive to detecting nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant gas commonly found in vehicle exhaust that also results from fossil fuel combustion. Prolonged exposure to nitrogen dioxide can be dangerous to human health, causing many respiratory-related illnesses. Exposure of these specially-treated fabrics to nitrogen dioxide led to a change in the electrical resistance of the reduced graphene oxide.
 
The fabrics were so sensitive that 30 minutes of exposure to 0.25 parts per million of nitrogen dioxide (just under five times above the acceptable standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) elicited a response. The fabrics were three times as sensitive to nitrogen dioxide in air compared to another reduced graphene oxide sensor previously prepared on a flat material.
 
The new technology, according to the researchers, can be immediately adopted in related industries because the coating process is a simple one, making it suitable for mass production. It would allow outdoor wearers to receive relevant information about air quality. The materials could also be incorporated with air-purifying filters to act as “smart filters” that can both detect and filter harmful gas from air.
 
“This sensor can bring a significant change to our daily life since it was developed with flexible and widely used fibers, unlike the gas sensors invariably developed with the existing solid substrates,” says Dr. Hyung-Kun Lee, who led this research initiative. The study was published on June 4 in the online edition of Scientific Reports, a journal from the publishers of Nature.

Posted October 23, 2015

Source: ETRI/ResearchSEA
 

The Rupp Report: New CEO For Uster Technologies

In between all the ITMA 2015 previews, and just in time to be the talk-of-the-town at ITMA in Milan, some news reached the desk of the Rupp Report: Switzerland-based Uster Technologies has announced a new chief executive. Its current CEO, Dr. Geoffrey Scott, plans to take an early retirement by April 2016. He will be succeeded by the company’s Head of Textile Technology Thomas Nasiou. “The announcement, emphasizes Uster’s foresight in formulating a succession plan for the leadership of the company into the future,” reports Uster.
 
Seamless Transition
In a very textile-like way, Uster reports this succession plan will be a “seamless transition” for the company and its customers. As is it most likely the case with Swiss companies, the handover was planned carefully. Scott has been Uster’s CEO for the past 16 years, and said regarding his chosen early retirement that: “Since the formation of Uster Technologies in 2003 following the first Management Buyout, we have been through some exciting and challenging times, including being publicly listed on the Swiss SIX Exchange. Furthermore we managed the company through the financial crisis, the investment and subsequent takeover by Toyota Industries and most recently the successful acquisition of Jossi Systems.”
 
A Consequent Move
“We have developed a profound focus on the needs of our customers,” Scott continued. “We are committed to providing the best solutions to help our customers with the many challenges they face in today’s demanding market environment. The work has been enjoyable, but demanding. It is time to slow down a little and to spend more time with my family. It is the right time to step back from the CEO role and hand over the leadership role to a ‘new set of hands.’ And I believe that now is an optimal time from the viewpoint of both the company and our customers. We have the ideal successor here already, so we can work towards a seamless transition for the future sustainability of the business.”
 
In-house Solution
The press release reports that, “The Board of Directors and Toyota Industries is pleased that the successor for the CEO has been found early and also with the decision of Dr Scott to remain as a Board member, giving continuity of support for the company.”
 
Thomas Nasiou, the new CEO will take over on April 1, 2016. As current head of textile technology and a member of the Executive Board, Uster said: “Thomas Nasiou has extensive experience of the textile industry, with the company’s customers, markets and the company. His experience has been gained working through the value chain from cotton farming, ginning, and spinning and through various roles in Uster. He has a detailed understanding of the needs of modern textile manufacturers.”
 
Greek Citizen
The designated CEO was born in 1970 and is a Greek citizen. He has lived in Switzerland since 2006, is married and has two children. He holds an MBA from Hellenic Management Association in Larissa, Greece. And what about a personal statement? “Learning is important for me,” said Nasiou. “That means learning from the customers, our collaborators and our colleagues. Only by applying that knowledge can I help our company to remain focused on quality and remain successful developing solutions that create value.”
 
From 1995 until 2006, Thomas Nasiou worked as a mill manager and head of quality control at Selected Textiles S.A., in Farsala, Greece. His special responsibilities covered customer support, optimization of production cost and quality, raw material management and liaison with cotton ginning firms. This professional background was the foundation of his expertise in quality-minded spinning. He joined Uster in 2006 as a Textile Technologist.
 
Head Of Textile Technology
In 2011, he was promoted to Head of Textile Technology and to be a member of the Uster Executive Board. Consequently, in 2014, Nasiou became a member of the Spinners’ Committee of the International Textile Machinery Federation ITMF.
 
Exiting CEO Geoffrey Scott said about Nasiou: “This background makes him uniquely qualified to take the next step as CEO. His deep textile expertise, knowledge and commitment to Uster and its long term strategy will ensure continuity and stability of the Uster business.”
 
Over the past few years, the Rupp Report has had the opportunity to meet Thomas Nasiou here and there. The author was always pleased to face a positive personality in terms of professionalism and personal emanation.

October 19, 2015

Hohenstein Institute: Invisibility During Daytime And Night-time Military Operations Can Be Tested

BOENNIGHEIM, Germany — October 12, 2015 — Camouflage plays a vital role in daytime and night-time military operations. The use of camouflage prints and special dyes ensures that people and equipment are hard to detect because they blend in with the surrounding terrain.

Since all bodies emit heat, known as infrared radiation (IR radiation for short), it is now possible with the help of thermal imaging cameras to “see” people even in complete darkness. In connection with this, the Hohenstein Institute in Boennigheim uses a spectrophotometer to test the chromaticity (colour saturation) and IR reflectance of various textile materials as used, for example, in desert or multi-terrain combat suits.

The institute has also developed textiles as part of a research project which provide effective screening against infrared radiation and are of interest for use in uniforms for the armed forces.

Daytime Operations: Improving The Optical Camouflage Effect
Military combat suits are usually made using the standard camouflage patterns of 3-5 colours in shades of brown and olive green. In daylight, these camouflage prints, when perfectly matched with the terrain, enable users to “melt” into the background and so protect them from being seen by the enemy. When white light such as sunlight falls on the uniform, certain parts of the light spectrum are absorbed and others reflected.

This is why the uniforms (and objects in general) appear multicoloured. Because the human eye can distinguish between over 350,000 different shades, colours have to be measured with a spectrophotometer. The colour measurement process investigates which parts of the white light are reflected by the sample of material that is being tested. These are measured statistically so that any deviations from the colour specifications can be identified. That is the only way to ensure that the colours in the camouflage pattern meet the technical requirements. The optical camouflage effect is tested when the textiles are new and after artificial ageing, using spectrophotometric colour measurement in accordance with DIN EN ISO 11664 and DIN 5033.

Night-time Operations: Effective Screening From Infrared Radiation
Night-time operations are a challenge not only for the soldiers but also for their clothing. Special materials ensure that the revealing infrared thermal radiation (IR radiation) produced by the warmth of the soldiers’ bodies is absorbed. That is why infrared-absorbing inorganic or organic pigments (special vat dyes) are
used for the camouflage prints on uniforms, to ensure that the wearers are largely “invisible” to the CCD sensors on night-vision devices. The Hohenstein Institute uses spectrophotometric reflectance measurements to test whether the maximum reflectance limits comply with the regulations (e.g. technical terms of delivery).

However, these dyes only cover short-wave infrared radiation. With the help of thermal imaging cameras which also capture long-wave infrared radiation, a person’s thermal signature can still be visible despite the special vat dyes. The Hohenstein experts wanted to counteract this effect and so as part of a research project (AiF-No. 15598) they developed some new materials. The textiles were impregnated or coated with chemical fibres containing indium tin oxide nanoparticles (ITO). ITO particles are transparent semiconductors that are familiar from their use in touchscreens and smartphones. The innovative textile finish ensures that the person’s thermal radiation is absorbed far more effectively, while the same level of wearing comfort is maintained.

Just how effectively the soldiers’ uniforms make them “invisible” during night-time operations can be tested by the spectrometric measurement of radiation absorption, reflection and transmission under DIN EN 410 that is carried out at the Hohenstein Institute.

Extensive Expertise Available To Support Military Users
In addition to its spectrometric testing of the effectiveness of camouflage materials for use in daytime and night-time operations, the Hohenstein Institute also offers other services that can be extremely useful to the armed forces in their work. These include testing the fit, skin-friendliness and comfort properties of items of uniform, since these have been shown to affect the mental performance of the soldiers. The institute also carries out testing for harmful substances in accordance with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and anti-insect protection testing, to prevent any risk to the soldiers’ health.

Posted October 16, 2015

Source: Hohenstein Institute
 

Alexiflam Chemistry Expands To Second Major Bedding Brand

Perth, Australia and Greer, S.C. — October 16, 2015 —  Alexium International Group Ltd. (Alexium) is pleased to announce that based on the fire retardancy (FR) performance, environmental friendly formulation and value proposition of its Alexiflam™ chemistry, a major bedding client has expanded the use of its Alexiflam treatments to a second U.S. national bedding brand under its corporate umbrella.

Total annual revenue to Alexium from these two U.S. national bedding brands is expected to be $5M per year, with revenue from this second brand to commence before the end of 2015. For customer marketing confidentiality reasons, the brand details will not be provided until products are in store.

“This second U.S. national major brand is strong reinforcement of not just the value Alexium chemistries bring to the bedding market, but their ease of use, as this second program was developed proactively by our customer with limited involvement from Alexium staff,” said Dirk Van Hyning, president, Alexium. “We anticipate our presence in this market segment will continue to grow from this solid foundation.”

Posted October 16, 2015

Source: Alexium
 

PANTONE Introduces New, Contemporary Light Booth For Accurate Color Identification


CARLSTADT, N.J. — October 14, 2015 — Pantone, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today introduced PANTONE 3 and PANTONE 5 Light Viewing Booths; new, contemporary light booth options that offer a controlled, consistent evaluation environment for the color identification process.
 
As color is susceptible to variances based on lighting, environment and visual perception, color evaluation under a variety of lighting conditions is essential for meeting specific manufacturing requirements and reducing metameric effects when two colors “match” under one set of lighting conditions, but fail in another. The PANTONE 3 and PANTONE 5 Light Viewing Booths help with adequate color identification early in the process, providing cost savings for production and optimizing time to market.
 
“As the provider of professional color standards for the design industries, Pantone understands how important a reliable and comprehensive process for visual evaluation is when making critical color choices,” said Barbara Senatore, Senior Color Specialist at Pantone. “Not only are the PANTONE 3 and PANTONE 5 Light Booths stylish and complementary to any workspace, they deliver non-failing daylight, store and home lighting options for adequate color identification, reducing the chance for errors and inconsistencies that can become costly problems in the product development phase.”
 
For designers across creative and manufacturing industries adding color evaluation to their production workflow, the PANTONE 3 and PANTONE 5 Light Booths are budget-conscious options that offer consistent, industry standard fluorescent illumination and neutral backgrounds for accurate color viewing.
 
Color evaluation under a variety of lighting conditions will lead to optimum results before reaching the retail market; testing and approval in the Light Booth test area, as well as outside, in a fluorescent-lit store, in the home and other natural settings is recommended to eliminate inconsistencies.
 
Nationwide Availability
The PANTONE 3 and PANTONE 5 Light Booths are available for shipping in the U.S. direct from Pantone via www.pantone.com and through authorized Pantone resellers globally. New model booths arrive pre-certified and fully assembled.
 
PANTONE 3 Light Viewing Booth

  • 3-lamp options deliver consistent, industry standard fluorescent illumination and non-failing daylight (D65 or D50 available)
  • Color evaluation under “A” Tungsten Halogen with either: D65 and TL84 or D50 with Cool White Fluorescent settings at time of purchase.
  • Neutral background for accurate color viewing (Munsell N7)
  • Simplified switch interface
  • New, contemporary design features durable, aluminum construction with powder-coated finish for strain and scratch resistance
  • Sized to fit well into most work spaces
  • Versatile, multi-voltage options (100, 115, 127, and 230 volts)
  • MSRP: Pantone 3 Light P3D65840 – $1,495
  • MSRP: Pantone 3 Light P3D50CWF – $1,495

 
PANTONE 5 Light Viewing Booth

  • 5-lamp options deliver consistent, industry standard fluorescent illumination and non-failing daylight (D65 or D50 available)
  • Color evaluation under “A” Tungsten Halogen, Cool White Fluorescent, Ultraviolet and TL84 with either: D65 or D50 settings at time of purchase.
  • New, contemporary design features durable, aluminum construction with powder-coated finish for strain and scratch resistance
  • Versatile, multi-voltage options (100, 115, 127, and 230 volts)
  • Sized to fit well into most work spaces
  • Lamp service indication light
  • Pantone 5 Light P5D65840 – $2,100
  • Pantone 5 Light P5D50840 – $2,100

 
Posted October 16, 2015

Source: Pantone
 

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