Dilo Temafa Successfully Sells Line Extension To Eco-Technilin

BERGISCH GLADBACH, Germany — June 17, 2024 — Dilo Temafa, a specialist in machinery and equipment for fiber preparation and natural fiber processing, is pleased to announce the successful sale of a line extension to Eco-Technilin. The machines will complement an existing flax fiber preparation plant in France to enable higher fiber quality.

Eco-Technilin, a renowned producer of sustainable materials, has chosen our machines to expand its production capacity and increase its efficiency. The plant expansion is specifically designed to efficiently clean flax scutcher tow and meet the high demands of modern manufacturing, while increasing process stability and plant availability.

Lin-Cleaner and Lin-Comb Shaker (TEMAFA)

Dilo Temafa has been active in the field of natural fiber extraction for more than thirty years and has supplied numerous systems for the processing of bast fibers, e.g. flax and industrial hemp. The fibers obtained are used in various industries, including the construction, automotive, nonwovens and textile industries, and make a major contribution to minimizing the ecological footprint.

Posted: June 18, 2024

Source: Dilo Temafa/DiloGroup

CARBIOS And TOMRA Textiles Join Forces To Scale Circularity Of Polyester Textiles

OSLO, Norway & CLERMONT-FERRAND, France — June 18, 2024 — CARBIOS, a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and TOMRA Textiles, a tech venture set up by sorting technology leader TOMRA, announce the signing of an agreement to collaborate on establishing an efficient stream in Northern Europe from textile waste collection, sorting and preparation to recycling using CARBIOS’ enzymatic depolymerization technology at its first commercial plant currently under construction in Longlaville, France.

The monomers obtained will be used to produce recycled polyester (r-PET) fiber, closing the loop for polyester textile circularity.

The innovations from both TOMRA Textiles and CARBIOS contribute to addressing critical gaps in the value chain and significantly increase textile-to-textile recycling from its current rate of 1 percent. By accelerating a circular economy for polyester, a sustainable alternative to incineration or landfill is made available.

TOMRA Textiles is on a mission to close the gap in textile circularity, by contributing to designing and scaling textile sorting plants. Under this partnership agreement, TOMRA Textiles will explore specific, tangible measures to enable the preparation of post-consumer polyester waste for biorecycling according to CARBIOS’ specifications.

CARBIOS’ biorecycling technology involves breaking down polyester fibers into their basic components using enzymes, which are then used to produce high-quality recycled PET materials such as fibers for the textile industry. The breakthrough collaboration with TOMRA will redirect the challenging PET fraction of polyester textile waste towards biorecycling, showcasing a mutual dedication to pioneering recycling solutions for a circular economy.

Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of CARBIOS, said: “CARBIOS is taking the lead in forming an efficient value chain for textile circularity and actively engages with global industry leaders such as TOMRA to shape the future of sustainable textiles.”

Posted: June 18, 2024

Source: CARBIOS / TOMRA Textiles

CEMATEX Appoints Alex Zucchi As New President

ZURICH, Switzerland  — June 14, 2024 — CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, today announced the appointment of Alex Zucchi as its new president. Zucchi was elected at the General Assembly held on June 14, 2024.

Zucchi has been active in CEMATEX, having been involved in the ACIMIT delegation since 2015. He is the immediate past president of ACIMIT, and continues to be a staunch advocate of the sustainability cause, including promotion of the ACIMIT green label and the recycling of textile machinery. Currently, he is the managing director and partner of Ferraro, a manufacturer specializing in finishing machinery.

Following Zucchi’s election, the General Assembly expressed its gratitude to the outgoing president, Ernesto Maurer, who led the association with enthusiasm and professional competence for four years. Maurer will continue to be involved in CEMATEX as its vice president.

In his first comments as the new president of CEMATEX, Zucchi said: “It is a great honor to be appointed and I would like to thank the Assembly for the trust placed in me. I would also like to express my gratitude to former president Ernesto Maurer for his accomplishments during his tenure to strengthen the role of CEMATEX on the international scene.”

Posted: June 18, 2024

Source: CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers

ZIMMER AUSTRIA Reorganizes Operations In USA And Canada — Partners With FI-Tech

KUFSTEIN, Austria — June 11, 2024 — ZIMMER AUSTRIA is excited to announce strategic changes in its sales and service structure for the United States and Canada. These changes aim to bolster the company’s presence and effectiveness across Northern America.

Partnering with FI-Tech, we anticipate a significant enhancement of our market presence through the reorganization of our sales network.

This strategic move, which involves expanding our local team significantly, will not only strengthen our sales capabilities but also improve our service to existing customers’ installations. This enhancement comes at a crucial time and is expected to provide additional leverage in a challenging market environment.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the ZIMMER Machinery Corp. Team, especially Franziska Basalone and Gerald Abele, under the exemplary leadership of Roland Zimmer, for years of successful collaboration. We wish Roland and his team all the best in their personal and professional future endeavors.

FI-Tech Inc., established in 1972 by C.L. Basset, is now led by his sons Todd and Jeff Basset. Serving as a crucial link between machinery and plant manufacturers from both Europe and the United States, and their users, FI-Tech Inc. has evolved into a leading service partner for industries related to textiles. The company enjoys the trust of customers and suppliers alike, with a portfolio that includes some of the most renowned brands in the textile and carpet machinery industries from Europe and the United States. This trust and expertise made FI-Tech Inc. the ideal choice to spearhead our expansion into the US and Canadian markets.

Posted: June 18, 2024

Source: ZIMMER AUSTRIA

Westex®: A Milliken Brand Hosts Live Flash Fire Event For Safety Professionals

SPARTANBURG, SC — June 17, 2024 — Last month, Westex®: A Milliken Brand hosted safety professionals from many US-based oil and gas companies for a one-day educational event featuring a live flash fire demonstration.

Taking place at Industrial Rescue Instruction Systems in Beaumont, TX, the event featured three speaker presentations, including:

  • The Science of Fire and Fabric presented by Scott Francis, senior technical sales manager at Westex. This in-depth presentation reviewed the fundamentals of how fire is formed, the way it reacts to certain fiber types and what to look for when sourcing flame-resistant (FR) fabrics for personal protective equipment (PPE) programs.
  • An Inside Look at a Burn Unit presented by Jamie Heffernan, burn program manager at William Randolph Hearst Burn Center. An informative review of the realities of treating and rehabilitating burn victims. Jamie reviewed the principles of first aid for burn incidents and provided first-hand accounts of treating and caring for trade workers who have experienced life-threatening burns.
  • Just a Second Ago: The Brad Livingston Story presented by Brad Livingston, flash fire survivor and speaker. In this powerful testimony, Brad shared his personal recount of the flash fire that put him in a coma for two months and took the life of his coworker and friend. His motivational speech gave participants an unparalleled view on the dangers and resulting consequences of ignoring safety requirements in favor of shortcuts.

Additionally, participants had the opportunity to watch eight live flash fire demonstrations. Each demonstration featured different garments made with Westex FR fabrics, as well as non-FR examples, and it included a post-burn review from Westex experts.

“This event was an incredible opportunity to connect with safety professionals. There’s so much that goes into choosing the best FR garments for your workforce and having a chance to provide these professionals with context and insight that will make their jobs easier in the future is unparalleled,” said Josh Moody, vice president of protective apparel at Milliken & Company.

Posted: June 17, 2024

Source: Milliken & Company

Nautilus Defense Makes World-Leading Advancement In Electronic Textile Technology

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — June 17, 2024 — Nautilus Defense, a global developer of advanced textile-integrated systems, has demonstrated a critical advancement in the field of electronic textiles. Nautilus announced that it has successfully demonstrated the world’s first direct die attach of chiplets to embroidered conductive yarns at a 180µm pitch, a space between yarns that is as thin as a single hair. This technological milestone is an important step toward the scalable manufacture of leading-edge sensor systems that look and feel like the fabrics people wear every day.

UVA-developed chiplet directly attached to 2D textile network at a 180µm pitch. Image courtesy of Nautilus Defense

“Textiles are simultaneously one of the most ubiquitous, impactful, and unassuming technologies developed in human history. With support from IARPA and collaborations with private industry and higher education, Nautilus is advancing the state of the art in textile-integrated sensor systems,” said Jim Owens, CEO of Nautilus Defense. “We are proud to be a pioneer in the rapidly evolving advanced textile industry. The technological advancements we are making at Nautilus will strengthen our national security, create new economic opportunities in our region, and accelerate strategic research initiatives across a range of industries.”

Nautilus, through its participation in IARPA’s Smart Electrically Powered and Networked Textile Systems (SMART ePANTS) initiative, is developing novel textile-electronics integration technologies that will enable the development and domestic manufacture of innovative products for national defense, medical, aerospace, and other applications. Nautilus has partnered in the SMART ePANTS program with industry and academic leaders including:

  • GE Aerospace;
  • TRX Systems;
  • Centeye;
  • Anthro Energy;
  • Arachne Labs;
  • The University of Virginia; and.
  • The University of Michigan

“Nautilus Defense’s newest technology– developed right here in Rhode Island– is a testament to the state’s longstanding leadership in manufacturing and textiles,” said U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who convened the Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network to guide growth of the state’s textile industry in the twenty-first century. “I applaud the entire Nautilus team for their pioneering work to strengthen our nation’s defense capabilities.”

Nautilus was founded in 2013 and has grown to become a global leader in the development and production of advanced textile-integrated systems. The company is headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island which is widely accepted as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and was one of the pioneering cities of America’s textile industry.

Posted: June 17, 2024

Source: Nautilus Defense

SHIMA SEIKI To Exhibit At Pitti Filati 95

WAKAYAMA, Japan — June 17, 2024 — SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., will exhibit at the 95th edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy. It will exhibit as part of the CustomEasy section, which explores various aspects of customization in the presence of textile machinery and design software, represented in part by SHIMA SEIKI’s lineup of WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines and APEXFiz® design software.

As pioneer of seam-free complete garment knitting, SHIMA SEIKI has been setting the standard almost exclusively with nearly 30 years of market experience with its WHOLEGARMENT knitting technology. WHOLEGARMENT® knitting has recently gained heavy interest from the apparel industry due to the shrinking workforce of skilled sewing and linking personnel. In this light SHIMA SEIKI intends to gain even more interest with its new SWG-XR® flagship machine that raises the benchmark for WHOLEGARMENT knitting even further.

SWG-XR® features 4 needle beds for all-needle knitting of high quality WHOLEGARMENT® products using the company’s original SlideNeedle™, in addition to a re-designed sinker system and a compact, light-weight carriage featuring 4 systems as well as auto yarn carriers. All contribute to increased productivity of more than 25% over previous models, as well as increased product range using a wider variety of yarn for supporting knits for all seasons, and higher quality for knitting new fabrics and silhouettes, including punch-lace patterns, variable stitch knitting and intarsia knitting. Setting new standards for the next generation of waste-free, sustainable WHOLEGARMENT knitting, SWG-XR at Pitti Filati will be shown in 18L gauge. The MACH2 X WHOLEGARMENT knitting machine, also with original SlideNeedle™ on four needle beds, will be shown in 5S gauge to demonstrate WHOLEGARMENT knitting in coarse gauge.

SPG-R

Also on display will be the new SPG -R ® computerized pile flat knitting machine that improves on SHIMASEIKI’s original SPG®, developed in 1979 as the world’s first automatic pile glove knitting machine. Shown in 7 gauge, SPG -R features a new moveable sinker system with selectable loop presser function and a new belt-driven carriage for efficient and stable production of fashionable, high-quality pile gloves.

APEXFiz® subscription-based design software supports the creative side of fashion from planning and design to colorway evaluation, realistic fabric simulation and 3D virtual sampling. Virtual sampling is a digitized version of sample making, accurate enough to be used effectively as prototypes. By replacing physical samples, virtual samples reduce time, cost and material that otherwise go to waste. APEXFiz® thereby helps to realize sustainability and digitally transform the fashion supply chain.

The product planning capability of APEXFiz® is enhanced by several web services featured as part of the SHIMA SEIKI Online Services (SHIMA online) web platform. These include SHIMA DatamallTM digital content web service that allows users to search, browse and purchase a variety of useful data for streamlining the planning and production of fashion items, as well as the yarnbank® digital yarn sourcing web service that offers digitized yarn data by yarn companies from around the world for download and use in virtual sampling.

The potential of SHIMA SEIKI knitting machine technology is presented through the display of WHOLEGARMENT and other knit samples, a portion of which is designed in collaboration with students.

Posted: June 17, 2024

Source: SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Successfully Completes Cocooning In First Commercial Production Run Of BAM-1 Spider Silk Hybrids

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — June 17, 2024 — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. (Kraig Labs), announced today that it has successfully completed cocoon production for the first commercial production run of its BAM-1 hybrids. The Company launched the BAM-1 hybrids 30 days ahead of schedule based on the overwhelming success of its spring production trials.

During the spring trials, Kraig labs raised the two separate BAM-1 parental lines with overwhelming success. At the end of those trials, the BAM-1 parent lines were cross-mated to create this first batch of commercial production BAM-1 hybrids.

This rearing of the BAM-1 hybrids represents a 10X increase in production volume when compared to the spring trials. This cycle has generated more than 325 pounds of recombinant spider silk cocoons that will be processed into finished recombinant spider silk. This is the largest batch of recombinant spider silk cocoons ever produced.

The BAM-1 hybrids are the latest development in the Company’s commercialization of recombinant spider silk. They were specifically designed to address the identified need for improved robustness to meet large-scale spider silk manufacturing needs.

Having proven its production efficiency, the Company is now preparing for further commercial expansion of the BAM-1 parental lines and significant scale-up in BAM-1 hybrids. Based on the results of production operations, the Company remains confident that it will achieve its metric-ton-level spider silk production goal.

“This first commercial production rearing of BAM-1 hybrids was a great success, representing the largest single batch we have ever produced to date. This production batch is just the beginning of what we believe will be a very exciting and rapid scale-up of spider silk production in 2024,” said Company Founder and CEO Kim Thompson. “We will continue to move forward, taking smart risks, as we lead the commercialization of cost-effective and eco-responsible spider silk.”

Posted: June 17, 2024

Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Precision Textiles To Showcase Innovative Nonwoven And Laminate Solutions At Foam Expo

FAIRFIELD, N.J. — May 21, 2024 — Precision Textiles, a go-to provider for innovative nonwovens and laminate solutions for the bedding, home furnishings, healthcare and automotive industries will exhibit at the Foam Expo taking place this month to leverage its strengths and expertise in materials innovation for both the bedding and automotive sectors. The Expo will take place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, from June 25-27. The company will exhibit in the Comfort Zone, space 2506.

Foam Expo, co-located with the Adhesives & Bonding Expo, is the world’s largest exhibition and educational conference dedicated to all verticals within the technical foam products and technologies industry. For over 20 years, Precision Textiles has been one of the leading suppliers to the bedding and automotive industries and will feature its latest innovations in both segments.

For the bedding sector, the company will showcase its IQFIT family of products including the patent pending IQFIT Comfort, designed for use for both mattress manufacturers and cut and sew cover suppliers; IQFIT Glass Free, a fiberglass-free, chemical-free breathable sock; the NOSO Sock, which revolutionizes efficiency in the mattress manufacturing and assembly processes that reduces costs; IQFIT Flex, a product designed to improve sleep performance and quality; and Endure IFR powered with REPREVE recycled performance yarn, developed to address the concern related to plastic waste in the environment. EcoLoft and PurLoft fiber products will also be shown. These product families give Precision Textiles and its customers the most comprehensive assortment of sustainable USDA Bio-Preferred FR solutions in the mattress industry.

The company offers a plethora of CFR 1633 solutions, according to Bob O’Connell, executive vice president marketing and merchandising at Precision Textiles. Speaking about the show, O’Connell said, “While this show covers a broad spectrum of topics and industries, there has been an absence of an area dedicated specifically to CFR 1633 compliance and enhanced product comfort, so the organizers created a pavilion called the Comfort Zone, which is where we will be. We invite attendees to visit us in space 2506.”

On the automotive side, the products being showcased include Precision Textiles’ spunlace, thermal bond and needle punched nonwoven fabrics, which are used for various applications such as hood-liners, dash insulators and tunnel cover facings, load floor support, steering wheel and seat heaters, door panels, sunshades and an array of other parts. Technical applications in the automotive industry are mainly for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and interior support systems.

“Exhibiting at Foam Expo allows us to showcase various nonwoven technologies to fabricators who create the finished products,” said Shaile Dusaj, director of industrial sales and marketing at Precision Textiles. “We offer superior industry-compliant insulation, shape support, reinforcement and facing and acoustic barrier solutions, all of which seamlessly integrate into any automotive OEM strategy. We’re looking forward to showcasing how our innovative solutions address the needs of buyers in these markets.”

Posted: June 17, 2024

Source: Precision Textiles

XSYS Impresses At drupa With Eco-Friendly Innovations For Brilliant Flexo

WILLSTAETT, Germany — June 17, 2024 — With a central presence in Hall 8b at Messe Düsseldorf, XSYS wowed visitors seeking sustainable solutions at drupa. Bringing a flurry of product launches, the global prepress specialist supplier introduced new innovations specifically aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of flexo, while delivering brilliant print quality. These included the nyloflex® eco plate series, Catena ProServX equipment monitoring software, EcoFillX solvent saving imaging software feature, and rotec® eco sleeves, all developed to reduce waste, add value and enhance productivity. In addition, key industry collaborations promoted sustainable solutions developed with leading industry partners.

“It was fantastic finally to be back at drupa after eight years, demonstrating brilliant solutions that support our customers in improving sustainability in flexo platemaking and printing,” said Thomas Strohe, Director Commercial Excellence. “Our Innovate. Sustain. Print theme is a straightforward concept, tailored to the needs of today’s challenging market. This clearly hit the right note with existing customers as well as attracting new business. I’m extremely pleased to report a string of sales, including significant deals with Neuefeind in Germany and CCL Austria, along with a new partnership with Fine Line Graphics in the US.”

drupa visitors gathered to learn about nyloflex® eco plates which are made with up to 29% renewable raw materials, while promoting 25% faster processing speeds for significant savings. nyloflex® eco ACT is a medium-hard photopolymer plate for paper and board, well-suited to water-based inks. Easily combining halftones and solids, it is compatible with tube and LED exposure systems for maximum efficiency and flexibility. For corrugated post-print, the softer nyloflex® eco FAC is an extremely robust and durable plate that tackles rough and uneven or pressure-sensitive surfaces, and soft paper substrates with ease. The first two nyloflex® eco plates are presented in a bright, clear, light blue color set to become the standard across the portfolio to optimize production and reduce waste. Over the coming months, they will replace the existing nyloflex® ACT and FAC products. More eco plates will be launched in due course, as XSYS continues to lift proven quality to a sustainable future.

The ThermoFlexX Catena+ plate processing line running live on the booth was a real visitor magnet, with over 200 demos conducted during the show. As a breakthrough in fully automated, low waste platemaking, the award-winning Catena+ contributes to sustainable, Industry 4.0 production, while offering excellent OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). Recognizing these qualities and the benefits they offer, Neuefeind GmbH signed for a Catena+ line and a ThermoFlexX 80D imaging system. Meanwhile, new customer in the US, Fine Line Graphics, shook hands on a large deal that includes nyloflex® FTV plates, Woodpecker surface screening, ThermoFlexX imaging, Catena Bridge and Catena-E exposure technologies.

Software introductions were also a major attraction as XSYS launched its Catena ProServX monitoring software and unique EcoFillX solvent saving imaging feature. A cloud-based tool, Catena ProServX offers real-time equipment monitoring, enabling proactive maintenance and improving quality control. By measuring performance, energy use, and consumables, it provides insights to optimize OEE, ensure high quality, and reduce waste. Meanwhile, the EcoFillX feature in MultiPlate for ThermoFlexX imagers allows non-printing areas to be imaged with various structures, keeping more polymers bound to the plate. As a result, much less solid content is washed out, extending the lifetime of the solvent, lowering waste and saving costs.

New sustainable solutions for the pressroom included XSYS’ vision of the rotec® eco family of sleeves, developed to achieve even more brilliant print performance, and anewstructured sleeve surface that facilitates the escape of air bubbles to minimize waste and ensure quality. The latest sleeve storage system from Ulmex Industries, perfect for optimizing space and extending product lifespan, could also be seen. Substantial deals were made in this area too, with CCL Austria putting in an order for 360 rotec® Smart premium sleeves.

Away from the halls, XSYS was delighted to invite customers and partners to unwind with an evening of ‘Brilliant Bites & Garden Lights’. This event presented an exclusive opportunity to network and engage in meaningful conversations in a more relaxed atmosphere, at a serene garden location nearby.

“XSYS delivered as promised at drupa demonstrating innovative solutions that allow our customers to be brilliant and sustainable in equal measure. And there is more to come, as we continue to develop more products and collaborate with partners on projects that contribute to a greener future for flexo,” concluded Lars Kräft, Chief Commercial Officer.

Posted: June 17, 2024

Source: XSYS

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