Olbo & Mehler Expects To Grow In The US Market

FULDA, Germany — April 26, 2016 — Olbo & Mehler will be in Techtextil North America May 3-5, in Atlanta as part of the company’s strategy to invest in the U.S. market, through which it hopes to increase its market share.

Olbo & Mehler will be focused on three market segments in the US: mobiltech, indutech and buildtech. In this event, Olbo & Mehler will present some of its most popular products such as fabrics for timing belts; fabrics for handrails; and its patented treated basalt fabric for heat resistant and fire retardant applications. The textile production technique using basalt, earned in 2015 to Olbo & Mehler Inova Textil award in the category Fabrics.

Alberto Tavares, CEO of Olbo & Mehler comment: “Our strategy is centered on two pillars: innovation and continuous improvement. We believe that our long term competitive advantage  emerges from our capacity and determination to innovate, challenging ourselves to perform better, seeking productivity and quality, every day, everywhere, by everyone. As a result of this strategy, we have been able to achieve  significant improvements in our key financial indicators in 2015. EBITDA improved 14 pp  together with a significant Working Capital and Net Debt reductions give us the confidence to continue and reinforce our strategy.

In 2014, Olbo & Mehler recorded a volume of EUR 42 million. In the last three years, the company increased by 50 percent its turnover — from 28 million in 2012 — and added another 100 workers. The company exports 100 percent of its production out of Portugal. Europe is the main market (70 percent) with Germany the main destination, representing 25 percent of the overall turnover, followed by North America (15 percent),  Asia (5 percent), Australia (5 percent), South America (3 percent) and Africa (2 percent).

Olbo & Mehler is among the world leaders in the manufacture of technical textiles for use in the automotive, pharmaceutical, mining and security and defense areas. The company was born in Germany in 1930, but in 2014 focused its plant in Vila Nova de Famalicão, in north of Portugal.

Posted April 26, 2016

Source: Olbo & Mehler

Yanvalou Designs Launches 2016 Online Swimwear Collection Featuring Original Haitian Art And Supporting Women’s Health & Livelihood Programs In Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — April 26, 2016 — Yanvalou Designs has announced its 2016 collection of reversible swimwear, coverups, and accessories showcasing original Haitian art licensed from Haitian master, Frantz Zephirin, and emerging artists, Pizaro and Ras Kimy. Zephirin is one of Haiti’s most internationally renowned contemporary artists and his works have been featured on the covers of The New Yorker and Smithsonian Magazine. Proceeds benefit the artists via royalties and help Yanvalou Designs support women’s health & livelihood programs in Haiti. Yanvalou (yon-va-LOO) is a traditional Haitian rhythm and dance.

Inspired by Haiti’s rich cultural heritage and the indelible spirit of her people, Yanvalou Beach’s bright motifs are drawn from Haitian market scenes, mysticism, and abstract naturalist themes. The key colors in the collection are rich sienna and red tones, deep blues and greens, and classic black & white.

The collection has ten styles including reversible bikinis and one-pieces, coverups, pareos, and scarves. Seven unique prints were developed and all swimwear is reversible print and solid. Zephirin’s prints reflect Haiti’s deeply mystical culture and include TheYanvalou Gods, Adam & Eve, and Guardian Eye. Pizaro and Ras Kimy’s works channel the vibrancy and bustle of Haitian daily life and Haiti’s strong connection to the land and nature. Pizaro’s prints include Birds of Paradise and Les Marchandes, and our Population print is by Ras Kimy.

Posted April 26, 2016

Source: Yanvalou Designs 

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group To Showcase Wide Width Coating, R&D And New North American Textile Plant At Techtextil North America, 2016

YORKVILLE, Ill. — April 26, 2016 — Aurora Specialty Textile Group Inc. (ASTG) will showcase the company’s new wide-width coating and finishing capabilities at Techtextil North America 2016. Company representatives will also be available to discuss Aurora’s R&D capabilities as well as the many sustainability components of Aurora’s new, state-of-the-art North American manufacturing operations.

The media and public are invited to visit Booth 2447 to learn more. Techtextil North America takes place at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta May 3-5.

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group serves a wide variety of industries. The company’s new state-of-the-art technologies and R&D expertise, combined with the many sustainability components of the company’s new North American manufacturing plant, make Aurora the ideal supply chain partner for companies looking for a competitive edge in today’s dynamic marketplace.

Posted April 26, 2016

Source: Aurora Specialty Textile Group

Methods Workshop To Feature Engineering, Costing And Shop Floor Control At Texprocess

Lake Worth, Fla. — April 25, 2016 — Methods Workshop LLC, a provider of engineering and costing software solutions for the fashion and sewn products industries, will feature its recently updated software solutions on May 3-5 at the Texprocess Americas trade show in Atlanta. In addition to providing hands-on demonstrations of its Quick TruCost™ v9 (QTC) early-stage costing software and Engineered TruCost™ v9 (ETC) production methods engineering and labor costing solutions in Booth #523, the company will also feature Shopfloor Eye™, a real-time shop floor control solution that it markets under a newly formed alliance with Atlanta-based Shopfloor Support LLC.

“We are pleased to be bringing so many new innovations to Texprocess Americas 2016,” said Methods Workshop President John Stern. “After launching all new versions of our core standard data costing and engineering software in the past year, we are continuing to update those solutions with many new features and improvements. We are especially excited to be showing the Shopfloor Eye wireless, tablet-based shop floor control solution as it represents a revolutionary step forward in apparel and sewn products manufacturing management. When we saw how it fit so well with our long-time commitment to bringing the best in performance measurement and control to our industry, we knew we wanted to promote it with all of our global clients and at this most important industry event. We look forward to meeting with the many manufacturers, brands and vertical retailers that will attend this important event.”

Quick TruCost is designed for early-stage design, product development and pre-production costing requirements. By answering eight to ten simple product questions, QTC users can immediately and accurately predict the manufacturing cost of their products. Engineered TruCost enables engineers and other manufacturing professionals to quickly and accurately determine production labor costs, define operational best practices, and benchmark manufacturing performance against global standards. Shopfloor Eye leverages standard, off-the-shelf tablets running Android™ and Wi-Fi networking to collect production data and empower workers, supervisors and managers with real-time production visibility and control.

Posted April 25, 2016

Source: Methods Workshop LLC

Alvanon President Ed Gribbin Joins Symposium Panel To Address Technology, Global Implementation And Productivity

NEW YORK CITY — April 25, 2016 — Alvanon president and apparel industry business authority Ed Gribbin will participate in a symposium panel of apparel and retail experts to discuss and debate “How Technology is Implemented Across the Globe to Increase Productivity in the Apparel Industry.” The symposium panel will take place at Texprocess Americas, May 3, 2016, 11:30-1:00 p.m., Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta.

The symposium session, developed by the International Apparel Federation (IAF), consists entirely of IAF members. Gribbin, who serves on IAF’s  board of directors, and whose role as Alvanon’s president and chief consultant brings him into contact with top management at leading apparel manufacturers and retailers worldwide, will inject a unique perspective into the discussion.

“Alvanon provides expert advice and guidance to apparel brands and retailers all over the world,” Gribbin says. “From our aerial perspective of worldwide industry operations, we see the need for greater productivity, speed and efficiency both regionally and by market sector.

“Technology can effectively increase productivity in the apparel world but only if integrated with an appropriate people and process strategy,” he continues. “Unfortunately, in many sectors, technology-based productivity lags behind. At the symposium panel, we will explore how and why some new technologies can be leveraged to fuel productivity on a global basis.”

Posted April 25, 2016

Source: Alvanon

SYFA Spring Meeting 2016 — “Textile Materials In Motion – Moving Industry Forward”

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SYFA President Roger Crossfield opened the event.
James Hayward, Technology Analyst, England-based IDTechEx
Hayward's presentation was titled, "Innovations and Opportunities in Electronic Textiles"
IDTechEx provides independent market research and business intelligence to companies across the supply chain to help them make strategic decisions
Oliver Meier is North American Textile Sales Representative with Duncan, S.C.-based Stäubli Corp.
Meier's presentation focused on advanced weaving technologies
Dr. Sean McAlinden, vice president, strategic studies, and chief economist, Center for Automotive Research
Dr. McAlinden spoke to conference attendees about the U.S. automotive outlook.
Dr. McAlinden's presentation was entitled, "The Short- and Long-Term Forecast for the U.S. and North American Motor Vehicle Market."
NCSU College of Textiles, Textile Engineering, Chemistry & Science Assistant Professor Dr. Jesse S. Jur.
Dr. Jur's presentation was entitled," Advancements Toward Textile Electronics."
Dr. Jur shared information on just a small slice of textile electronics research that is taking place at NCSU.
Machell Apple, True Textiles Inc., is SYFA's vice president
Paul Schiffelbein, Thermal Apparel Technical Marketing Leader,DuPont Protection Technologies
Schiffelbein's presentation was titled "Developments In Nomex® and Kevlar® Fibers"
Schiffelbein showed conference attendees several new products made using Nomex and Kevlar fibers
Attendees had the chance to network and mingle at a cocktail reception on the first day.
(l to r): Roger Crossfield, CTW; Jerry Eskew, Saurer Inc.; Meredith Boyd, Unifi; Aaron Ledet, VF Corp.; Christopher Schultz, Brawer Bros.; and Alasdair Carmichael, PCI Fibres
Nik Casstevens, Palmetto Synthetics; Paul Schiffelbein; Diane Bayatafshar, American Fiber Manufacturers Association; and Marty Moran, Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.
(l to r): Kari Martin, Messe Frankfurt Inc.; Mike Becker, Michael S. Becker Inc.; Keith Adams, ITG-Burlington; and Anatol Schweizer, PolySpinTex Inc.
Dr. Sean McAlinden (l); and David Thompson, O'Mara Corp.
(l to r): Hardy Sullivan, Crypton Inc.; Casey Strauch, IFAI; and Machell Apple
James Hayward (l), and Dr. Jesse Jur
Keith Adams, ITG Burlington, and SYFA past president
Hardy Sullivan, Crypton Inc.
During his presentation entitled, "What's New in Fabric Finishes and Coatings," Sullivan shared Crypton's newest technologies with the crowd.
Dan Sistrunk, Milliken & Company, and member SYFA Board of Directors
Mark Vitner, managing director, senior economist, Wells Fargo Securities
Vitner presented an outlook on the U.S. economy
Aaron Ledet, vice president of Americas Sourcing, VF Corp.
Ledet's presentation was entitled, "Reshoring Apparel Manufacturing."
Alasdair Carmichael, director - Americas, PCI Woods Mackenzie
Carmichael reviewed the fiber market
Jeff Dugan, cofounder and vice president of research, Fiber Innovation Technology
Dugan's presentation was entitled "Adaptive Breathability in an Apparel Fiber - Delivered by Precise Cross Section Control'

Martex Fiber Celebrates Earth Day And Its Commitment To The Environment Through New Expansion

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — April 22, 2016 — Expanding on its campaign of Zero Landfill and “No Fiber Left Behind™” Martex is pleased to announce an expansion at its Brownsville, Texas, facility with a new fiber reclamation line. The new line in Brownsville is part of a continued commitment to preventing textile waste from going to landfill and developing innovative new sustainable products. The expansion in Brownsville strengthens Martex’s goal of bringing more recycled products mainstream to both consumers as well as industrial markets.

According to Steve Lister, CEO of Martex: “We continue to see strong demand and opportunities for our recycled textile products. The products we are delivering today support sustainability and cost efficiency efforts across our supply chain and a multitude of markets, which is critical in today’s business climate. We have some great new innovations in the pipeline and look forward to their rollout in the near future.”

As part of Martex’s Earth Day celebration, they have launched a video further promoting the preservation of textile waste and social awareness of the need for everyone to put forth their best efforts to preserve the environment and minimize our carbon footprint.  The link to the video is attached here www.martexfiber.com/earth-day-2016.

Martex is known for its collection of textile waste clippings and selvages from apparel and upholstery manufacturers in the US and Central America.  With large collection and processing facilities in Central America, Spartanburg and Brownsville fabrics are deconstructed and fibers blended into a variety of custom fiber mixes that can be put back into industrial processes such as blowing, garnetting, airlay, needlepunch and spunlace.  Many of the recycled fiber applications serve as inputs for manufacturers throughout the Americas, supporting automotive, bedding, nonwoven and furniture markets. Another use for cotton apparel waste is refiberization for yarn spinning. Martex takes the fiber full circle, creating ECO2cotton® yarns which are spun domestically in its Jimtex Yarns facility, located in Lincolnton, Ga., for many apparel applications as well as home furnishings.

Martex Fiber products are SCS certified for recycled content and made in the USA.

Posted April 24, 2016

Source: Martex Fiber Southern Corp.

Under Armour Strikes Landmark Partnership With University Of California, Berkeley

BERKELEY, Calif. — April 22, 2016 — The University of California, Berkeley and Under Armour® today announced a new, 10-year agreement that will benefit both the athletic department and the greater campus community. Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank joined Director of Athletics H. Michael Williams to introduce the partnership between one of the country’s most prestigious collegiate athletic programs and the global leader in performance footwear and apparel.

The long-term agreement, which commences July 1, 2017, is the first outfitting partnership to feature a comprehensive, campus-wide relationship. Under Armour will not only exclusively design and supply the footwear, apparel and equipment for the athletic department’s wide range of men’s and women’s sports, but also connect directly with the broader campus community by providing student internships, employment opportunities for UC Berkeley graduates, charitable partnerships and exclusive product discounts for campus departments, among other offerings. The additional campus benefits are part of the university’s recent efforts to build more meaningful, campus-wide partnerships through the University Partnership Program, an initiative UC Berkeley launched last summer.

“UC Berkeley is one of the world’s top universities and a standard bearer for academic excellence and athletic achievement,” said Kevin Plank, Founder and CEO, Under Armour. “We share a mutual commitment to relentless innovation and believe we have found a perfect partner in the university. It’s an honor to bring our mission for making athletes better to the Golden Bears. We look forward to collaborating with Cal Athletics and the entire campus for betterment in fitness, wellness, charitable and professional development in ways never done before by an apparel and footwear partner.”

In addition to outfitting the Cal intercollegiate athletic teams, Under Armour will have an extensive social and communal footprint on campus, including:

  • Providing apparel for Cal’s 34 Recreational Sports club programs, supporting more than 1,300 students annually
  • Offering discounts on Under Armour’s connected fitness system, UA HealthBox, for faculty, staff and students
  • Annually employing UC Berkeley student interns and graduates
  • Creating and supporting multiple fitness and nutrition challenges for Cal students, faculty, alumni and staff
  • Collaboration on philanthropic and social responsibility programs
  • There will also be a specific focus on innovation, research and entrepreneurship, with plans to host Future Show, Under Armour’s annual open innovation challenge, and Cupid’s Cup, an annual nationwide competition which allows undergraduate and graduate students to showcase their inventions, at UC Berkeley’s campus multiple times over the course of the partnership.

“We are excited to announce this unique partnership between UC Berkeley and Under Armour,” Chancellor Nicholas Dirks said. “Going well beyond a typical apparel contract, this relationship will extend across the entire campus, reinforcing our commitment to a strong, sustainable intercollegiate athletics program, one that is such an integral and fully integrated part of our university.”

“Under Armour’s vision mirrors our university’s emphasis on innovation, research and entrepreneurship, and this agreement will offer opportunities for students to advance their ideas through a variety of programs,” Williams said. “Together, the partnership aligns with our goals of succeeding in the classroom, in the field of competition and in the greater community.”

This new affiliation further expands Under Armour’s footprint in the collegiate market, with Cal becoming the brand’s 34th Division 1 all-school partnership and second in the Pac-12 Conference.

Cal sponsors one of the nation’s most successful and broad-based collegiate athletic programs featuring 30 different sports and more than 850 student-athletes. The Golden Bears have won 89 team national titles in 15 different sports, as well as nearly 300 individual and relay championships, while students, coaches and staff have claimed 185 Olympic medals, including 105 gold.

Posted April 22, 2016

Source: Under Armour

A&E Releases 2015-2016 Sustainability Report

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. — April 22, 2016 — American & Efird (A&E) — a manufacturer and distributor of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles — announced today it is releasing its 2015-2016 Sustainability Report in conjunction with the global celebration of Earth Day. This year’s report details A&E’s accomplishments in the areas of safety, environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and specifically global water-reduction and Zero-Waste-to-Landfill achievements.

“Our Eco*Driven® program and our 10 Threads of Sustainability continue to guide and challenge us,” said Jimmy Summers, Vice President Environmental, Health & Safety/Sustainability at A&E. “We are very proud of the progress that our global manufacturing teams have made through their continued dedication to safety, sustainability, and social responsibility.”

A&E continues to abide by its pledge to create a better world through responsible corporate actions, environmentally protective efforts, and numerous contributions to the communities in which it operates.

A&E has installed state-of-the-art wastewater recycling systems across the world, and these investments have paid off through significant reductions in water use. A&E continues to focus on energy conservation and has increased use of biofuels and clean fuels, resulting in reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

To create its 2015-2016 Sustainability Report, A&E evaluated all of the global yarn spinning, dyeing and finishing facilities in which the company has ownership. Categories measured in the report include global carbon footprint, water conservation, energy conservation, and recycling and waste reduction.

Highlights include:

  • Global Carbon Footprint*
    A&E achieved a 9.1% reduction of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) per kg of thread produced in 2015.
  • Water Conservation
    38% reduction in global water consumption since 2006.
    273 million liters of wastewater was treated and reused in 2015 through reverse osmosis treatment systems.
  • Sustainable Packaging, Recycling and Waste Reduction
    Zero-Waste-to-Landfill was achieved in the United States manufacturing operations in 2015. A&E’s global goal is to achieve this in every manufacturing operation worldwide.

A&E continues to use the American Apparel and Footwear Association Restricted Substances List (RSL) to screen all dyes and chemicals which are used in its operations worldwide. The RSL categorizes chemicals and substances which are restricted or banned in the production of home, textile, apparel and footwear products. This list is updated biannually and reflects current international chemical and substance restrictions.

Posted April 22, 2016

Source: American & Efird (A&E)

National Safety Apparel® & Arc Flash Head Protection

CLEVELAND, Ohio — April 22, 2016 — National Safety Apparel® is pleased to feature a wide variety of flame resistant and arc flash stocked head protection. Whether you need protection from extreme temperatures or a multitude of hazards, we have you covered. We offer a wide variety of complete head protection kits with an assortment of styles, fabrics and protection levels. Arc flash balaclavas paired with goggles and/or faceshields offer an alternative to the traditional beekeeper’s style hoods. These combinations offer a lighter weight, often more breathable, and compact option for arc flash protection on tasks that do not have a potential shrapnel hazard element. It is important to have a professional hazard assessment completed to identify all potential hazards prior to selecting any form of PPE. For those workers who are not required to wear as much head protection but still want to stay protected, our flame resistant baseball caps will do just that. These FR caps feature a category rating of 2 (HRC 2), an adjustable fit, and offer a sporty style option that can be branded with a company logo.  Be sure to select the FR head protection that meets your workplace safety requirements after a hazard assessment has been completed.

Innovating new safety gear to meet the needs of customers and the industries they serve, while providing the newest technology is what National Safety Apparel does best!

Posted April 22, 2016

Source: National Safety Apparel® 

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