GlyEco Expands Glycol Recycling Services Into Textile Industry

PHOENIX — June 5, 2013 — Sustainable glycol technologies leader GlyEco, Inc. (OTCQB: GLYE)
(“GlyEco” or the “Company”) has completed initial plant upgrades at its South Carolina plant and
successfully processed and sold several thousand gallons of waste glycol sourced from the textile
industry.

The worldwide textile industry is the largest consumer of monoethylene glycol, with demand
exceeding 3.8 billion gallons annually. Glycols are used to create polyester fiber chips, the base
material in plastic food and beverage containers, as well as polyester fabrics, carpets, and
upholstery.

“We’ve made tremendous progress on our plant upgrades. I am very proud of what we have
accomplished as a team, but I am even more excited about the opportunities that lie ahead, driven
by customer needs in underserved markets,” said John Lorenz, chairman and CEO of GlyEco. “We are
well positioned to offer a real solution designed to help our customers create more environmentally
friendly products, all while protecting their businesses from the threat of damage caused by
improper waste glycol disposal.”

Mr. Lorenz continued, “The waste glycol created by polyester manufacturing is difficult to
clean. Most glycol recycling methods cannot remove all of the potentially deadly pollutants, while
more effective processes don’t make economic sense. As a result, textile manufacturers have very
limited options for disposal, and at best this material ends up in a landfill. We intend to change
that.”



Posted on June 24, 2013

Source: GlyEco Inc./PRNewswire

SGIA Partners With MAGIC For Garment Community Pavilion At Sourcing Event

FAIRFAX, Va. — June 19, 2013 — The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has partnered with
MAGIC (Men’s Apparel Guild In California) to organize and manage the Sourcing at MAGIC Tech
Pavilion, Presented by SGIA, an interactive feature of MAGIC Market Week (Las Vegas, August 19-21)
where the international community of apparel, accessories and footwear professionals go to exchange
information, preview trends, build business and shop fashion.

The Sourcing at MAGIC Tech Pavilion, Presented by SGIA will highlight the SGIA garment
decorator community, available via PrintProviders.org, which accesses the SGIA referral network of
Printer Members. Features will include demonstrations on screen printing, dye sublimation, cut and
sew workflow and direct-to-garment ink technologies. SGIA will also present itself as the go-to
trade association for a complete source of unbiased information, informative educational programs
and services conducive to the growth and advancement of the industry. This unique promotional
effort will place SGIA and its members in front of thousands in the apparel brands market.

SGIA Member companies GraphicElephants.com, Motion Textile and Vapor Apparel are among those
involved. Equipment is generously being provided by Brother International Corporation, Gans Ink
& Supply Co., Practix MFG. USA and The M&R Companies.

SOURCING at MAGIC is North America’s largest, most comprehensive sourcing event, reflecting
the fashion supply chain at its most complete. Offering unmatched access to the world’s most
important markets, SOURCING at MAGIC showcases more than 1100 apparel and accessories resources, in
accessibly merchandised categories:

  • Contract and original design manufacturers
  • Fabric, trim and component suppliers
  • Service and technology providers

MAGIC MARKET WEEK unites the largest and most influential network of buyers, brands, media
and decision makers. Innovative initiatives and exclusive access to cutting-edge information come
together in conveniently merchandised show areas:

  • WWDMAGIC – Women’s sportswear, eveningwear, accessories, swimwear and juniors
  • FN PLATFORM – Footwear for men, women, juniors and kids
  • PROJECT – Men’s and Dual advanced contemporary
  • MAGIC Men’s – Casual and classic tailored clothing
  • POOLTRADESHOW – Men’s and women’s emerging art and design-driven brands
  • THE TENTS PROJECT – Highly curated section of men’s brands
  • WSA@MAGIC – Fast fashion footwear and sourcing

SGIA has also negotiated special booth pricing available to SGIA Members. Contact Johnny
Shell jshell@sgia.org, Subject=MAGIC special booth pricing for more details at 888.385.3588.

Posted on June 24, 2013

Source: SGIA

Thermore Launches Thermore Aria®

Milan-based thermal insulation manufacturer Thermore S.p.A. has launched Thermore Aria®, an
exceptionally lightweight and voluminous thermal padding suitable for ultralight down and packable
down jackets. The insulation, which Thermore claims comprises 98-percent air, contains raw
materials certified to the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, and has been tested to be non-allergenic, highly
breathable, non-toxic and free of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate.

June 18, 2013

AGC Chemicals Americas Releases PFOA-Free AsahiGuard AG-E550D Water, Oil Repellent

Exton, Pa.-based fluoropolymer resin and specialty chemicals company AGC Chemicals Americas Inc.
has released AsahiGuard AG-E550D, a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)-free water- and oil-repellent
finish for technical textiles and nonwovens.

The finish is based on a patented short-chain C6 fluorinated polymer technology that offers a
reduced environmental impact compared to long-chain C8 chemistries. “AGC is the first company to
convert its entire product line to the short-chain C6 technology, and we’ve done it three years
ahead of the U.S. EPA goal in 2015,” said Bill Fiedler, business manager, AGC Chemicals Americas.

According to the company, AsahiGuard AG-E550D is nonflammable, and is compatible with
residual dyes and auxiliaries from preceding production steps. The finish also is durable and can
withstand multiple washings.

AGC reports the finish is suitable for outerwear and workwear fabrics, as well as technical
textiles incorporated into shoes, uniforms, patio umbrellas, furniture, tents, sleeping bags,
tablecloths, awnings and vehicle covers. It can be used on products used in medical, industrial and
consumer settings.

June 18, 2013

Burlington Awarded $160 Million In Military Contracts, Becomes Bluesign® System Partner

Burlington Industries LLC, a division of Greensboro, N.C.-based International Textile Group Inc.
(ITG), has been awarded two contracts from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) totaling a
maximum of $160 million to provide wool-blend fabrics for use in the newly updated U.S. Army dress
uniforms. The contracts come on the heels of four contracts totaling $71 million that Burlington
was awarded in April.

“The award of these contracts demonstrates the strategic value that Burlington provides to
the U.S. Military as the dominant supplier of worsted wool dress uniform fabrics for all branches
of the military,” said Burlington President Jeff Peck.

Wool top is dyed and spun into yarn at Burlington’s Raeford, N.C., plant and then sent to
its Richmond plant in Cordova, N.C., to be woven into worsted wool and wool-blend fabrics, which
are then returned to Raeford to be finished and shipped to specified cutters to make the final
uniform. Burlington has developed the fabrics to offer advanced durability and wrinkle-resistance.


ITG has combined resources from its Burlington Worldwide, Safety Components, Narricot and
Carlisle Finishing business units in an effort to expand its military business and offer a range of
fabrics for specific military applications including camouflage combat and utility uniforms; Class
A dress uniforms; physical training and extreme cold weather wear; flame-resistant and
fire-fighting protective apparel; high performance equipment; ballistic fabric and webbing for body
armor; and load carrying equipment.

“ITG’s military fabrics business is critical to our U.S. structure and to our overall
business,” Peck said. “The diversification of our technical product line has strengthened our value
and service to the U.S. Military, opening new opportunities for both ITG and the military.”

In other company news, Burlington has announced that it has been certified as a partner in
the bluesign® system, administered by Switzerland-based bluesign Technologies AG – a third-party
certifier of products and manufacturing processes according to strict environmental, health and
safety standards. Its first bluesign-approved fabrics will be produced at its manufacturing
facility in Jiaxing, China, which produces technical synthetic fabrics for the active and outdoor
markets, contract interiors, apparel, and uniform, among other specialty uses.

June 18, 2013

Teijin Aramid Launches Twaron CT 608 Aramid Fabric, Water-Repellent Treatment For Ballistic Panels

The Netherlands-based Teijin Aramid chose Techtextil as the platform to introduce a new-generation
Twaron CT 608 aramid fabric made using its para-aramid ultra-microfilament Twaron 550 decitex f1000
yarn. Teijin reports that when used to construct ballistic panels for vests, the fabric can reduce
weight by up to 20 percent compared to a traditional vest while still offering the same or improved
level of protection.

According to the company, Twaron 550 yarn also may be mixed with other products to create
hybrid technologies.

“Twaron CT 608 is constructed as such that it will even meet the most challenging military
requirements, both on fragment as on bullet resistance,” said Karl Henke, business manager,
Ballistics, Teijin Aramid.

Teijin also has developed treatments for ballistic fabrics including three different water
repellent treatments (WRTs). Applying a WRT to a ballistic fabric ensures the product continues to
perform at a high level even when used in wet conditions. The company reports its new WRT recipes
are more environmentally friendly than past treatments.

June 18, 2013

Mental Health Care Facilities Benefit From Cut-Tex® PRO Based Bite Resistant Arm Guards

KNARESBOROUGH, United Kingdom — June 11, 2013 — The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and
Pathology reported that bite injuries represent 1% of all emergency department admissions in the
United States.

Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Group, the firm behind this new type of protective clothing
appears to be very confident in his belief that his new products made out of 100% Cut-Tex® PRO can
make the difference between staying safe or suffering from a potentially severe injury.

He comments: “There is no doubt in my mind, bite resistant arm guards made out of Cut-Tex®
PRO can help protect mental health care professionals and special educational needs teachers from
physical injury, risk of infection, soft tissue damage and subsequent psychological distress”.


Cut-Tex® PRO is one of the world’s most advanced and strongest cut, tear, abrasion and bite
resistant fabrics.  It is being manufactured in the UK in a strictly ISO 9001:2008 quality
standard controlled facility.

Teaching professionals working within schools specialised in severe learning disabilities,
challenging behaviour, special needs or autism, as well as care workers within mental health care
and psychiatric hospitals, are aware that human bites can be relatively frequent in their work
environment.

According to an article by Helen Acree Conlon, MS, MPH, ARNP, titled ‘Human Bites in the
Classroom:  Incidence, Treatment and Complications’ it has been estimated that at least one
half of the population will experience some type of bite in their lifetime.

“Bite injuries can of course become infected and mental health care professionals could
subsequently be contaminated with pathogens. Transmissions of potentially life threatening viruses,
such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV are also a part of reality.  Bite Resistant Arm Guards
made out of PPSS Bite Resistant Arm Guards Cut-Tex® PRO will help reduce this risk.” Robert Kaiser
claims.

In light of the worst possible potential but realistic consequences, should we not look at
all possible options in order to help protect health care professionals from such consequences,
which in the worst case scenario can include death following the transmission of an incurable
virus?

According to Bill Geraghty, President of PPSS Group’s North America Operation, this type of
PPE has recently been issued to a number of mental health care nurses and special educational needs
teachers in the U.S. and Canada.  The feedback received indicates that bite resistant arm
guards have led to a clear reduction of bite injuries within these sectors.

A padded (impact absorbing) version of their ever so popular Version 1 arm guard model is
also available, also effectively reducing the severity of bruising.

Robert Kaiser concludes: “Following very clear requests, we have now created a new simple to
navigate online shop, helping us to look after our ever so growing customer base around the world
better and more efficiently”.

Posted June 18, 2013

Source: PPSS Group

TEXbase Introduces A Complete Compliance Solution For Regulatory, Safety And Social Responsibility Requirements For Apparel, Footwear And Consumer Products

BOZEMAN, Mont. — June 17, 2013 — TEXbase, a leading provider of web-based compliance, quality and
materials management software solutions today announced TEXbase GuardianSM, an advanced compliance
solution for brands, retailers and consumer product companies management of state, country,
corporate and social compliance requirements.

TEXbase GuardianSM is a suite of compliance solutions on a single platform addressing product
regulatory, safety and corporate social responsibility requirements. Regardless of size or
complexity, brands, retailers and consumer product companies can subscribe to TEXbase Guardian to
assure transparency and traceability across their global supply chain.

Designed for ultimate flexibility, the system can be utilized for a single requirement or as
a comprehensive solution for all compliance requirements. Intelligent and flexible, the system
enables standardization, accessibility and visibility across a brand’s global user base.

Each solution is enabled with unlimited connectivity across the TEXbase real-time
collaboration network to securely facilitate brand, vendor and lab communications, testing against
specifications and certifications.

Solutions and features include:


CPSIA GuardianSM


 CPSIA Guardian is a solution for managing product specifications, testing plans and
results required by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Specifications, policies and
testing protocols can be customized and replicated to ensure consistency and management of lab
costs. Requirements are securely shared by brands with vendors and testing labs using the TEXbase
real-time collaboration network. Certificate creation is a point-and-click process automatically
generated from the system.


RSL GuardianSM


RSL Guardian is a managed service with current and continually-updated RSL libraries
containing lists from industry associations, states and other sources. RSL Guardian allows clients
to customize libraries, create specifications and consistently test and/or certify components or
products against RSL requirements, wherever they choose, throughout their supply, production and
distribution chains. Flexible pick-and-choose specifications or certifications are securely shared
by brands with vendors and labs using the TEXbase real-time collaboration network.


Conflict Minerals GuardianSM


 Conflict Minerals Guardian is solution for managing the range of requirements associated with
Dodd-Frank section 1502. Passed in July 2010 with final rulemaking in August 2012, Dodd-Frank Wall
Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act requires public companies listed in the U.S. to disclose
whether tantalum, tin, tungsten and/or gold mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo or an
adjoining country are necessary to the functionality or product they manufacture or contract to
manufacture.





CSR GuardianSM


CSR Guardian allows brands and retailers to track and measure their Corporate Social
Responsibility program comprehensively. CSR Guardian allows clients to use a proprietary index,
environmental policy tools or industry developed indexes, like the HIGG Index, to measure
performance of their CSR program.

Conflict Mineral Guardian and CSR Guardian are new solutions also being announced today.

Wayne Huyard, President and CEO, TEXbase: “TEXbase is committed to deliver the most
comprehensive and distinct suite of compliance solutions for the apparel, footwear and consumer
products industries. TEXbase Guardian is designed to simplify and help brands, retailers and
consumer products companies achieve transparency and traceability across their global supply chain.
Fulfilling compliance requirements is complex and TEXbase Guardian is a one-stop solution for
achieving compliance objectives.”

Posted on June 18, 2013

Source: TEXbase

Argus Fire Control Receives 2013 Presidential Award For Exports

WASHINGTON — June 18, 2013 — U.S. Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank presented Argus Fire
Control of Charlotte, North Carolina with the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony in
Washington, D.C. held on May 20, 2013. The “E” Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity
may receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

In Washington to receive the award were President Michael P. Viniconis and Chairman Robert A.
Duncan. “Exports of our high speed automatic fire protection systems have been steadily increasing
for the past 4 years, and international sales now account for more than 80% of our total revenue”
says Viniconis. “Our industrial fire protection systems are in demand around the world, and we
continue to grow to meet this demand”, he added.

“I am delighted to be recognizing this year’s Presidential ‘E’ Award winners for their
outstanding contributions to U.S. exports and congratulate Argus Fire Control on its outstanding
export achievement,” said Acting Secretary Blank. “It is businesses like Argus that are
strengthening the economies of local communities, creating jobs, and contributing to the worldwide
demand for ‘Made in the USA’ goods and services.”

Argus

Argus management received the President’s E Award on May 20, 2013 at the U.S. Department of
Commerce. Pictured from left to right: Ken Hyatt, Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for
International Trade; Michael P. Viniconis, President, Argus Fire Control; Robert A. Duncan,
Chairman, Argus Fire Control; and Rebecca Blank, Acting Secretary of Commerce.

Argus Fire Control specializes in designing, manufacturing and installing high speed fire
protection and metal detection systems for the textile and non-wovens industry around the world. In
the early years Argus focused on selling to the textile industry in the US, and in the1990’s
expanded to more than 50 countries around the world to service its growing global customer base.

U.S. exports hit an all-time record of $2.2 trillion in 2012, and supported nearly 10 million
American jobs. President Obama’s National Export Initiative, which aims to double U.S.exports by
the end of 2014 and support an additional 2 million jobs in the United States, is opening new
avenues for U.S. exporters through enhanced export assistance and a strengthened trade agenda that
is targeting emerging markets and industry sectors across the globe.

President Kennedy revived the World War II “E” symbol of excellence to honor and provide
recognition to America’s exporters. The “E” Award Program was established by Executive Order10978
on December 5, 1961. A total of 57 U.S. companies were presented with the President’s”E” Award this
year.

U.S. companies are nominated for the “E” Award for Exports through the Department of
Commerce’s U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service office network, located within the Department’s
International Trade Administration, which has offices in 108 U.S. cities and more than 70 countries
to help U.S. exporters. Four years of successive export growth and an applicant’s demonstration of
an innovative international marketing plan that led to the increase in exports is a significant
factor in making the award.



Posted on June 18, 2013

Source: Argus Fire Control 

Techtextil/Texprocess Final Report: New Visitor And Exhibitor Records Set By The Textile Trade-Fair

“Techtextil and Texprocess have once again set new records”, said a delighted Detlef Braun, Member
of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, commenting on the results of the textile trade-fair
double. Around 40,000 visitors (2011: 34,7251*) from 113 countries came to find out about the
latest innovations and trends in the sectors. “With an increase of 15 percent compared to the
previous events, the two leading trade fairs confirmed the worldwide significance of technical
textiles and textile-processing machinery”, added Detlef Braun. A total of 1,652 exhibitors from 56
nations presented their latest products and innovations, an increase of eight percent over 2011.

Technical textiles have become commonplace in many fields, e.g., in apparel technology,
automobile manufacturing and the security sector, and they place special demands on
textile-processing machines and plant. This high-tech equipment can process almost everything from
light to very heavy materials — from functional garments, via car seats and safety belts, to
aircraft interiors. The trade-fair double combines all these aspects and thus generates powerful
synergistic effects on both the exhibitor and visitor sides.

For the 15th time, Techtextil underscored its position as the premium international event for
the technical textiles and nonwovens sector.

From 11 to 13 June, 1,322 exhibitors from 48 countries (2011: 1,199 exhibitors from 50
nations*) from research and industry. Once again, Techtextil brought together all areas of
application and product groups from the technical-textiles sector to create an innovation platform
unrivalled worldwide.


The 2nd Texprocess from 10 to 13 June consolidated its position as the leading international trade
fair for textile processing. 330 exhibitors from 38 countries (2011: 326 exhibitors from 40
countries*)presented their high-tech solutions and thus demonstrated the innovative potential of
the sector. Texprocess covers all stages of the textile-processing chain with a comprehensive
product spectrum stretching from design and cutting, via sewing, joining, embroidery and knitting,
to finishing, textile printing, logistics and IT. 

“Exhibitors and visitors from all segments were enthusiastic about the future-oriented
concept of Techtextil and Texprocess. In particular, the descriptive application examples to be
seen at the two events confirmed the innovative character of our exhibitors”, said Detlef Braun.
“The results in 2011 were excellent and the fact that we have been able to improve on them so
clearly underscores the successful strategy of our trade-fair double.”

At 95 percent, the high degree of satisfaction on the visitor side reflects the great quality
of the two trade fairs, the internationality of which also increased with a total of 22,000
visitors from outside Germany attending them. After Germany, the top visitor nations and regions
are Italy, France, Turkey, Great Britain, Switzerland and East Europe, including the Russian
Federation, Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania. 

Posted June 18, 2013

Source: Messe Frankfurt

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