Teijin Frontier Develops A New Breathable, UV-Blocking Polyester Material Replicating The Structure Of A Traditional Bamboo Blind

TOKYO — May 23, 2024 — Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, today announced the development of a new, multifunctional and comfortable polyester material that combines high breathability and UV protection. This new product reproduces the structure of a traditional Japanese “Sudare” blind (bamboo blind), which allows breezes to pass through while blocking out sunlight.

As extremely high summer temperatures become increasingly common, Teijin Frontier developed this new polyester to meet market demands for materials with enhanced heat protection functions. Heat protection encompasses breathability, UV resistance and anti-stickiness. However, until now, breathability — achieved by gaps between fibers — and UV protection were thought to be mutually exclusive.

To solve this dilemma, the company created a structure with slit-shaped, highly breathable areas in either the warp or weft direction of the fabric. These three-dimensional gaps, similar to those in a bamboo blind, allow the material to deliver both excellent breathability and high UV blocking performance of 85 percent or more. The structure allows air permeability of 50㎤/㎠・s or more.

This new product also offers sustainability benefits through the incorporation of recycled polyester in part. Its structure and elastic fibers provide stretch performance, while an uneven surface caused by differences in thread shrinkage and its structure avoid stickiness. Moreover, to achieve the combination of functions, Teijin Frontier also adopt special high-shrinkage technology and dying finishing technology. This material offers potential for use in both fashion and casual clothing.

Teijin Frontier will begin promoting this product for the 2025 spring and summer fashion and casual clothing collections in Japan, aiming for sales of 250,000 meters in fiscal 2024 and 750,000 meters in fiscal 2027.

Posted: May 23, 2024

Source: Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd./The Teijin Group

Global Meeting Point Of Technical Textiles And Nonwovens Industry: HIGHTEX 2024

ISTANBUL, Turkey — May 23, 2024 — HIGHTEX 2024, a technical textile and nonwoven exhibition, will open its doors to visitors on June 4-8, 2024, at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center. HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition, which will bring together the industry’s leading manufacturers, innovative technology companies and global buyers, will accelerate the technical textile industry thanks to new collaborations.

The countdown has started for HIGHTEX 2024 International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition, Turkey’s first and only exhibition in its field. HIGHTEX 2024, which will be held between June 4-8, 2024, will host nonwoven products, raw materials used in production and the latest technologies in the field of technical textiles.

Address of Innovative Technologies and Latest Trends

Technical textiles and nonwovens will be integrated into more industries and living spaces in the future. HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition will be an important platform for those who want to accelerate this integration process and shape the future of the industry. A wide range of products will be exhibited at HIGHTEX 2024, from medical textiles produced with advanced technology to high-performance materials used in the aviation and automotive industry, from hygiene products to innovative solutions developed for the agriculture and food industry. Especially the products to be presented in innovative areas such as smart textiles and geotextiles will be among the most remarkable elements of HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition.

New Collaborations and Networking Opportunities

HIGHTEX 2024 will not only offer exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their products, but also create opportunities for co-operation and networking. Leading manufacturers and suppliers of the industry will come together with professional visitors. Thanks to the B2B meetings to be organised at the exhibition, companies will establish new and permanent commercial connections. Thanks to the machine sales and new investment decisions to be made during the HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition, the technical textiles sector will gain a great momentum in the world and in Turkey.

HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition Will Break Exhibitor and Visitor Record

HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition, whose importance has increased even more with technical textiles taking up more space in every aspect of our lives, attracted great interest from companies. HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition, which reached a record occupancy rate as a result of the demand from the leading manufacturers of the sector and new entrepreneurs, is expected to break both exhibitor and visitor records.  HIGHTEX 2024, which will host industry professionals not only from Turkey but also from all over the world, will be a global meeting point for the technical textiles and nonwovens industry. The exhibition will bring together thousands of visitors from many countries from America to Asia, Europe to Africa in Istanbul. Visitors to HIGHTEX 2024 will have the opportunity to discover innovative products, get information about the latest technologies from experts and develop strategies for the future.

Posted: May 23, 2024

Source: Teknik Fuarcılık INC.

Celebrating Excellence: Announcing The Finalists For The 2024 World Of Wipes Innovation Award®

CARY, N.C. — May 23, 2024 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the three finalists for the World of Wipes Innovation Award®. The Award will be presented at the annual World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 17-20, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The three products vying for this Award are:

  • multi-purpose cleaning wipes from Kimberly-Clark Professional;
  • a bio-binder technology from OrganoClick; and
  • facial care wipes from Rockline Industries.

The winner will be announced on Thursday morning, June 20.

The three companies competing for the Award are: 

  • Scott® Xtreme Multi-Purpose Cleaning Wipes by Kimberly-Clark Professional:
    Scott® Xtreme Multi-Purpose Cleaning Wipes are great for tackling extreme cleaning tasks, like removing oil, grease, grime, paint, adhesives, caulk, and more, yet are gentle enough to clean hands.  Featuring a patented citrus cleaning solution, the dual-action cleaning fabric incorporates a textured side to increase scrubbing action for cleaning tough soils and a smooth side for wiping surfaces clean.  Scott® Xtreme Multi-Purpose Cleaning Wipes are truly a must-have for any DIY job and cleaning on-the-go.
  • OC-Biobinder® Lily1450 by OrganoClick: OC-Biobinder® represents a series of bio-based and biodegradable binders intended for the nonwoven and paper industry. They are produced from renewable raw materials and residual streams from the food industry and replace traditional fossil-based plastic binders. OC-Biobinder® is available with many different properties adapted to the production of home compostable nonwoven materials such as premium napkins, table cloths and wet wipes.
  • Facial Care Wipe with Glycine Amino Acid Complex by Rockline Industries: Rockline’s development of a facial wipe product containing a unique multifunctional complex of two glycines, a phospholipid compound and a blend of glycols allows for a multitude of skincare benefits as well as providing a self-preserving system for cellulosic nonwovens. Believed to be the first application of glycines in a wet wipe formulation, the product offers improved skin smoothness, elasticity, and hydration alongside an anti-aging claim.

INDA’s Technical Advisory Board selected the finalists based on the creativity, uniqueness, and technical sophistication employed in finding novel ways to expand the utilization of nonwovens. Categories considered for the award were wipes-related raw materials, roll goods, converting, packaging, active ingredients, binders, additives, and end-use products.

The 2023 World of Wipes Innovation Award winner was Indorama Ventures and Polymateria for their Nonwoven Wipe Using Biotransformation Technology. This innovative spunlace wipe utilized advanced biotransformation technology developed jointly by Indorama Ventures and Polymateria. Meeting the BSI PAS 9017 specification, this wipe in the event it becomes fugitive, and exposed to heat, sunlight, air and moisture will transform into a harmless, bioavailable wax at its end-of-life, eliminating microplastic pollution. Compatible with mechanical recycling and combatting ‘fugitive’ waste, this wipe represents a significant leap towards eco-friendly, sustainable nonwoven hygiene products.

Posted: May 23, 2024

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Champion® Athleticwear, Inventor Of The Hoodie, Unveils New Innovative Weighted Hoodie Prototype To Champion Mental Health

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — May 22, 2024 — Today, Champion®, maker of authentic athletic apparel since 1919, revealed its newest product innovation prototype designed to champion mental health: the Champion Weighted Hoodie. Champion has a strong track record of innovation, from inventing the world’s first hoodie over 80 years ago, to manufacturing the first sports bra, and now championing wearable weighted products and adaptive apparel.

Champion has a strong track record of innovation, from inventing the world’s first hoodie over 80 years ago, to manufacturing the first sports bra, and now championing wearable weighted products and adaptive apparel. Photo – Business Wire

Inspiration for the product came directly from Champion consumers, as a 2022 brand survey of 19 to 35-year-olds revealed that more than 90 percent of those surveyed were interested in using a calming technique, and ultimately, were keen on seeing a weighted wearable product from Champion. Champion recognized a widespread need for products that aid in offering day-to-day, wearable relief, without compromising style.

“As a lifestyle brand born from sport, our purpose is to Champion a better tomorrow and support meaningful causes through innovation,” said Vanessa LeFebvre, Global president at Champion. “For me, the creation of the Weighted Hoodie prototype represents another step in our pursuit of crafting products with purpose that catalyze real impact. We are committed to listening to what our consumers and communities want and creating solutions through our products. The Weighted Hoodie is a perfect example of that, as mental health concerns and daily life stress is a consistent throughline in our community listening. The inspiration for this came not only from our consumers, but from witnessing people in our own lives using weighted products for comfort. We want people to speak about mental health and destigmatize the needs that these products can meet. Champion is committed to giving individuals the support they need with adaptive fashion.”

Weighing 8lbs, this machine-washable hoodie is quilted with micro glass beads and was designed to leverage the scientifically proven benefits of weighted pressure seen in weighted blankets, which may reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety among a host of other mental health and neurodivergent conditions. The hoodie was developed in collaboration with Thera – a small business founded by Jenny Rosenberg, who began manufacturing weighted wearable products during the pandemic. Photo – Business Wire

Weighing 8lbs, this machine-washable hoodie is quilted with micro glass beads and was designed to leverage the scientifically proven benefits of weighted pressure seen in weighted blankets, which may reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety among a host of other mental health and neurodivergent conditions. The hoodie was developed in collaboration with Thera – a small business founded by Jenny Rosenberg, who began manufacturing weighted wearable products during the pandemic. The prototype is also undergoing testing with leading mental health expert partners, including Dr. Kerri McBee-Black, head Adaptive Apparel Researcher and Professor at University of Missouri.

“While the benefits of weighted products for neurodivergent populations and those affected by certain mental health conditions have been widely studied, we’re finding that this category of adaptive clothing can actually serve a far larger population,” said Dr. Kerri McBee-Black, assistant professor and Helen Allen Faculty Fellow in the Textile and Apparel Management Department at the University of Missouri. “Feelings of ‘comfort, safety, and security’ are among the most common terms showing up in our research for the Champion Weighted Hoodie prototype, feelings that anyone can benefit from. My team and I are eager to continue evolving the functionality of weighted wearables, and also explore new avenues of accessible and adaptive apparel that can have a massive impact on the community at large.”

The Champion Weighted Hoodie will be available in stores and at Champion.com beginning in September 2024. Photo – Business Wire

In 2023, Champion unveiled its first global brand campaign, Champion What Moves You, which redefined the brand’s mission: to provide every Champion a canvas to pursue their passions and live their true purpose. For the brand, “Champion” is no longer a title or indication of winning — it’s a verb and a means to take action — rooted in creating with intention and moving the needle for important causes across communities. Mental health is no exception.

Developed in partnership with Thera, the Champion Weighted Hoodie features:

  • Weighted Pressure: Weighing in at a total of 8lb | 3.6 kg allover balanced distribution across arms, chest, back, and hood.
  • Glass Beads: This garment contains premium quality, non-toxic, odor free, machine washable, micro glass beads.
  • Machine Washable: Easy to clean and maintain.
  • Reversible: To provide multiple sensory experiences as well as extend wear options for the user. One side is textural and quilted, while the other is soft and smooth.
  • Stowaway Label Pocket: Designed as a solution for those with sensory label issues, as well as aiding in garment reversibility while not losing important legal and wash information.
  • Extra Long Cotton Drawcord: which can act as a focus agent for those with fidget, twirling, or other neurodivergent tendencies.
  • Champion Quality: Featuring Champion’s signature Reverse Weave Fabric, washed down for the perfect cozy vintage comfort the brand’s hoodies are cherished for. Also featuring the proprietary C Onion Quilt with built in layers perfectly containing and balancing weight evenly across the body and over time.

The Champion Weighted Hoodie will be available in stores and at Champion.com beginning in September 2024.

Posted: May 22, 2024

Source: HanesBrands

Trustrace Launches ‘Must Read’ Playbook For The Fashion Industry: ‘Unlocking DPP: The Why, What And How Of Digital Product Passports’

TrusTrace – Unlocking Digital Product Passports

STOCKHOLM — May 22, 2024 — TrusTrace, a global SaaS company with a platform for supply chain traceability and compliance in fashion and retail, today announced the launch of its third playbook entitled, “Unlocking DPP: The Why, What and How of Digital Product Passports.” Unveiled at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, the playbook offers an essential guide for fashion industry professionals grappling with the data collection and implementation of the widely anticipated Digital Product Passport, which will come into force in the European Union between 2026-2030. The book busts some common myths and misconceptions about the DPP, and offers a data protocol for brands to follow to start collecting DPP data and setting up their digital systems for DPP implementation.

Nicolaj Reffstrup, co-founder of GANNI, who provided key insights for the playbook, encourages brands to act now: “Digital Product Passports and corresponding legislation are coming for the industry — that’s something we should all be pleased about. We see it as an opportunity to heighten the level of information and transparency we offer consumers about products, but also as an opportunity to manage product data more efficiently, with the product afterlife in mind. It’s easy to see the hurdles and uncertainties, but we should all be excited about the data shift that will happen in the coming years. The quicker you prepare for compliance, the smoother the transition will be for you and your customer group. This guide is a great resource to get started on that journey and navigate the current uncertainties of legislation.”

By reading the guide, brands will gain:

  • A clear understanding of what the DPP is, why it’s set to become an essential part of business as usual, how it will work and when it will come into force.
  • Who and what is in scope for DPP, and guidance on how to prepare for it.
  • An overview of the data protocol to enable textile-specific product DPP data collection.
  • Useful first hand lessons from an end-to-end live DPP pilot for fashion products.
  • Expert insights to help guide pragmatic, senior level action on beginning DPP preparation.
  • An understanding of business opportunities that can be achieved with the DPP beyond simply a requirement to comply.

TrusTrace CEO and Co-Founder Shameek Ghosh commented: “As the industry shifts from minimal regulation to a significant surge in both the volume and intricacy of global laws, it’s clear that the potential for it to become overwhelming is palpable. The DPP is no exception, as its extensive data demands on a per-product basis will necessitate gathering and validating data that has historically been hard to access. Nevertheless, true visionaries can look beyond the immediate disruptions and challenges and recognize the potential this data holds. The possession of detailed supply chain data empowers brands to adopt a proactive stance, enabling them to maintain control rather than being caught off guard by the inevitable disruptions. DPPs serve as a critical element in constructing the data, insights, and infrastructure necessary to drive a truly circular economy, as well as unlocking novel business opportunities, but how to effectively create and implement them is not clear today. This is what we are aiming to clarify in this book.”

The guide, which has been authored by respected journalist Brooke Roberts-Islam, opens with ‘The Why’ of the DPP, breaking down the complex set of incoming EU legislation, and explaining why DPP is an essential tool for achieving the EU’s legally-binding commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Crucially, the guide highlights the significant data gaps and how the DPP will address these by collecting and sharing circularity data.

‘The What’ section explains the three core components of the DPP: product data, unique identifiers and the required interoperable IT system (for decentralized data sharing). This section also offers a breakdown of who and what is in scope, along with the required data systems. ‘The When’ offers all brands an essential overview of the DPP timeline and requirements for textile products under the ESPR.

Finally, ‘The How’ provides brands with the essential steps to successfully collect data and implement a DPP scheme. The valuable insights in this chapter are derived from the pioneering Trace4Value project, a live DPP pilot led by TrusTrace to test an end-to-end DPP data and system infrastructure for textile products entering the EU market. The pilot cohort embedded DPP carriers with live data into selected Kappahl and Marimekko products, which launched on the market in early 2024.

Commenting on the Trace4Value project, Sandra Roos, vice president of Sustainability at Kappahl states: “The operational components and requirements of the DPP are poorly understood, which is why we joined the Trace4Value project. We learned invaluable insights — such as the need for DPP data fields shown to consumers to be standardized — among many others, and we’re proud to provide our perspective for this playbook, to contribute to making it a comprehensive resource on what’s required for compliance with incoming DPP legislation.”

Marimekko also highlights potential customer and commercial benefits of DPP: “In the future, DPP has potential to create customer value as a part of product storytelling and life cycle,” says Marjut Lovio, Marimekko Sustainability manager who has shared her sustainability and information technology perspectives within the playbook. “We believe this guide can help the industry in moving towards circular business models.”

Posted: May 22, 2024

Source: TrusTrace

Uster Presents FiberQ And RSO 3D At ITM 2024: Reducing Waste And Boosting Profits In Spinning

USTER, Switzerland — May 22, 2024 — Spinners seeking profitable investments for sustainable mill operations would do well to check out Uster FiberQ and RSO 3D. Both these systems offer attractive ROI. They also help spinners control the most expensive stages in the mill process, cutting waste and boosting profits.

Field tests show that comprehensive raw material management can save 0.5 to 2 percent of waste. Every spinner wants maximum profitability from yarn production, so this evidence should be examined seriously. All the details will be available at ITM 2024, where Uster experts will welcome visitors to Booth 714B in Hall 7. Here we present some of the compelling attractions of these systems. For example, if barré faults and quality consistency are major headaches, spinners are recommended to read on.

Manage the big cost factor

Uster FiberQ supports spinner’s daily processes.

Raw material accounts for 65 to 75 percent of the production costs for cotton yarn. Saving even a single percentage of waste here can be significant: a cost reduction of $255,000 (239,000 euros) per year, is typically achieved for a mill with 50,000 spindles, based on Ne 30 yarn with a price of $1.8 per kilogram of cotton. This savings potential can be tapped with Uster FiberQ — the complete solution for raw material utilization — supporting spinners’ daily processes, quality consistency, profitability and further growth.

Optimum sourcing and use of raw material needs to take account of inventory levels, required yarn quality, and cotton parameters. FiberQ software simplifies the process and integrated Uster Application Intelligence cuts through the complexity, unlocking maximum potential.

Uster FiberQ works with powerful software, analyzing fiber data from available inventories and creating consistent and reliable laydowns for optimum quality and performance. The basis is reliable raw material data, measured by Uster HVI1000. With FiberQ, the Uster fiber classification and analysis system is accessible through a subscription model.

Think Quality next level

FiberQ has three elements. It combines data-enabled software, cutting-edge hardware and textile expertise. So the global know-how and experience of Uster experts opens new perspectives for quality and profitability. Textile expertise brings all the capabilities of equipment, data and software tools into the mill context. Uster textile experts work with the mill’s own personnel to train them and help shorten the road from testing to real results.

The FiberQ quality promise is already proven in practice. Spinners report significant quality improvements. For example, no barré faults occurred after the FiberQ solution was installed. The overall IPI quality improvements showed a level of >25 percent and greater consistency was observed.

Potential in the most cost-intensive process

Many Uster customers are convinced that investing in quality equates to increasing profitability. Uster RSO 3D is another example of a secure investment in the mill’s future. It’s an intelligent combination of Uster Sentinel ring spinning optimization system, Uster Quantum 4.0 yarn clearers and a linked winding machine with spindle identification. It adds up to a unique preventive quality control for textile mills. These three dimensions of quality measurement in one system achieve the ultimate goals of process optimization and traceability.

Individual data for each spindle enables quality mapping throughout the ring spinning machine, and any poor quality production is indicated right there. Outlier cops are ejected through direct machine intervention, before winding. This significantly reduces winder stops and clearer cuts. The system also guides operators to the exact position where an issue is identified, enabling fast action for minimum losses — and maximum profitability.

Typically Uster

Spinners know they need to adopt innovative techniques and technologies to meet business challenges and ensure long-term sustainability and profits. Previously, quality management has been largely based on the experience of mill personnel, with available tools at the level of Excel files. This resulted in low utilization of data, because of the complicated and time-consuming processes — which even then could not offer best results.

Data-enabled software is the key to progress and success. Uster offers reliable measuring systems and powerful software, analyzing data from different sources for optimum yarn quality and performance, every day.

Posted: May 22, 2024

Source: Uster Technologies AG

Blue Point Stays Local With Acquisition Of National Safety Apparel (NSA)

CLEVELAND — May 21, 2024 — Blue Point Capital Partners is pleased to announce the recapitalization of National Safety Apparel (NSA), a Cleveland-based manufacturer of branded, high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products for electrical, industrial and service applications. With a strong focus on the utility and electrical services sector, the company has a long history of providing equipment and apparel that comply with the most rigorous technical safety standards.

Throughout its nearly 90 years in operation, NSA has forged a legacy characterized by high-quality products, exceptional customer service and strong brands. Backed by extensive customer relationships, the NSA team is committed to manufacturing innovative, standard and custom products that emphasize safety, functionality and comfort as the utmost priorities in the high-risk, critical-use environments served.

“Blue Point’s experience in our industry and alignment with our culture made them the right choice for NSA as we explore new avenues for expansion in the safety products market,” said fourth-generation NSA Owner and CEO Chuck Grossman, who will remain in his leadership role. “Together, we will continue to scale the business while staying true to NSA’s mission — to ensure the protection of workers and help them return home safely every day.”

NSA’s double-digit annual growth for over a decade has established it as a leader in the landscape with the depth, resources and vision for continued success. With Blue Point’s support, the company will continue to drive organic growth with new product introductions, geographic expansion and strategic M&A.

“This partnership is a continuation of Blue Point’s history of partnering with local, family-owned businesses,” said Blue Point Partner Jonathan Pressnell. “NSA’s impressive performance and customer loyalty demonstrate their exceptional market position and quality products. The company is an excellent fit with Blue Point’s manufacturing and safety sector investing experience. Looking ahead, we plan to provide capital and operational resources to assist management in accelerating growth and driving efficiency, building on the impressive track record already established by the NSA team.”

NSA is actively seeking complementary partnerships with like-minded founders and owners of safety products businesses. Business owners interested in learning more may contact Blue Point Managing Director, Business Development Megan Kneipp at mkneipp@bluepointcapital.com.

Posted: May 21, 2024

Source: Blue Point Capital Partners

ITM 2024 Exhibition; Preparing To Break New Records With The Number Of Exhibitors And Visitors

ISTANBUL — May 21, 2024 — The countdown has started for ITM 2024, one of the most important meeting points of textile technology leaders. ITM 2024, which will bring together technology manufacturers, global investors and professional visitors from all over the world, is preparing to break new records with the diversity of exhibitors, visitor profile and the business volume it creates.

ITM 2024 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, which will be held in partnership with Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım Inc. and Teknik Fairs Inc. and in cooperation with Textile Machinery and Accessories Industrialists Association (TEMSAD), will open its doors to its visitors between June 4-8, 2024, at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center.

Innovative Products will Reach a Wider Audience with the Expansion of the Fairground

The companies, which reached the number of visitors and sales figures above their expectations in the exhibitions they participated in the previous years, enlarged their stands at ITM 2024. There was also a significant increase in the number of companies participating in the exhibition for the first time. ITM Team increased the number of halls from 12 to 13 in order to meet the increasing demands of companies and new exhibitors in line with the targets of expanding the exhibition. Thanks to the expanded exhibition area, companies that enlarge their stands and have the opportunity to take part in ITM 2024 for the first time will have the chance to exhibit their products and services in a wider range. The latest products to be exhibited at the ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will bring together more than 1300 companies and company representatives from more than 70 countries, will meet with thousands of qualified buyers.

Focus of ITM 2024: Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence and Automation

ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will be organized this year with the motto ‘Discover the Future’, will offer an unmissable opportunity for those who want to discover the latest innovations in the sector, establish new business contacts and shape the textile world of the future together.

Machines designed to increase production efficiency and reduce costs, new production techniques such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence and automation will be one of the focal points of ITM 2024. Machines and equipment designed to reduce environmental impact and manufactured from sustainable materials will come to the fore at ITM 2024. Topics such as the use of recyclable materials, energy efficiency, waste reduction solutions, smart weaving machines and production monitoring systems will also be discussed at ITM 2024.

Company owners, managers, employees and sector representatives visiting the exhibition will have the opportunity to see the latest technological innovations for the first time and touch the firsts. Sector representatives, who will open brand new horizons in their minds about textile technologies, will sign brand new products by transforming the extraordinary and original ideas they get at ITM 2024 into design. Company owners who will be able to get information from experts about the technologies they will use in their factories will develop their products and direct their investments.

Sustainable Denim Technologies at ITM 2024

 The ‘Denim Technologies Special Section’, which will enable companies in the denim sector to introduce their sustainable innovations and latest technologies to the whole world, will guide buyers and brands looking for reliable information on sustainable products.

The specialised hall where the latest technologies for the sector will be exhibited will also offer a great opportunity for its visitors. Visitors to the ‘Denim Technologies Special Section’, where machinery and chemical manufacturers such as washing, bleaching, dyeing, cutting, patterning, finishing, drying, ozone used in denim production will have the opportunity to see innovations closely for the first time.

Global Investors will Prefer ITM 2024

ITM 2024 Exhibition; More than 70 thousand professional visitors from all over the world, from Asia to South America, from Africa to the Balkans, will meet with branded companies in the sector. Thanks to the B2B meetings to be organised at the fair, companies will establish new and permanent commercial connections. Trade delegations and global textile investors from many countries where textiles are active such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, India and Egypt will prefer ITM 2024 Exhibition. Thanks to the latest technologies to be exhibited at ITM 2024 Exhibition, machine sales and new investment decisions to be taken, the textile machinery sector will gain a great momentum in the world and in Turkey.

Intense Interest from Trade Delegations to ITM 2024 Exhibition

The Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of Turkey is requesting trade delegations from dozens of countries to come to the ITM 2024, which is included in the list of ‘Domestic Fairs Covered by Support’. Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Iran, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Serbia, Poland, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela are among the countries requesting a trade delegation. Applications to consulates and commercial attaché offices indicate that ITM 2024 will see a record increase in the number of visitors.

Visa Agreement with Turkey will Increase the Number of Visitors to the Exhibition

The fact that many countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Iran, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, which are the shining stars of the textile world with their great potential and production power, have visa agreements with Turkey increases the importance of ITM 2024 Exhibition. The fact that the textile manufacturers of the countries that have visa problems when travelling to Europe do not have this problem when coming to Istanbul plays an important role in increasing the number of exhibitors and visitors of ITM 2024 Exhibition.

Istanbul offers great convenience to visitors in terms of transport and accommodation

On the other hand, the fact that the exhibition is held in Istanbul, which is geographically the closest point connecting the countries to each other, turns ITM 2024 Exhibition into a centre of attraction for both exhibitors and visitors. Istanbul, which is located within a 3-hour flight distance to the world’s major trade centres, provides easy access to both the surrounding provinces and the surrounding countries by air, sea and land. In addition to European countries; investors from the Middle East, North Africa, Turkic Republics and Balkan countries will be able to reach Istanbul after a 3-hour flight and visit the ITM 2024 Exhibition. In addition, thanks to the proximity of the hotels to the fairgrounds, visitors coming to the ITM Exhibition from home and abroad will not have difficulties in terms of accommodation.

Posted: May 21, 2024

Source: Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. and Teknik Fuarcılık A.Ş.

Durak Bug Safe Thread, The Latest Development Of Durak Tekstil

BURSA, Turkey — May 21, 2024 — Durak Bug Safe thread, the latest development of Durak Tekstil, offers a healthy and sustainable option for keeping invisibly small insects and pests away from textile products without containing harmful chemicals.

Durak Tekstil, manufacturer of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, eliminates the problem of insects and flies in many applications, especially in bed and home textile products, with the Bug Safe thread it has developed. Bug Safe thread, free of any chemicals harmful to humans and the environment in addition to its protective feature against insects, contributes to the protection of the ecosystem and the environment by repelling these creatures instead of killing them.

Almost invisible to the naked eye, these insects and pests need moist and warm environments to live and reproduce. Organic particles such as human and pet skin residues and food crumbs penetrate the inner layers of furniture, carpets, bedding and even toys, creating a favourable environment for these creatures. Durak Tekstil has developed the Durak Bug Safe thread with intensive R&D studies to keep invisibly small creatures such as mosquitoes, bed bugs and mites, which are risky for health and comfort, away from textile products and usage areas. This new solution, free of prohibited permethrin chemicals, prevents the settlement and reproduction of these creatures in textile products, especially in seam areas. Durak Bug Safe thread, with a special and natural odour component, has proven its success in various textile applications such as bedding, furniture, carpets and curtains with its insect-repellent feature. Developed primarily for sewing purposes, the thread can also be preferred for mosquito-repellent embroidery applications.

More in-depth and long-lasting insect protection

Durak Tekstil Board Member and Marketing Director Yiğit Durak said that people can encounter insects and pests in all areas of life and stated that a lot of methods are used in textile products in this regard: “People can create favourable environments for insects with both food residues and their own sheds. An average adult sheds 1.5 grams of skin per day, which can be enough for one million dust mites to live. External odour and chemical treatments such as sprays can be used to control them on textile surfaces such as beds, sofas, carpets and curtains; however, their effectiveness is short-term and narrow in scope.

Holes and nooks and crannies created during the sewing of textiles can become ideal environments for these pests to live and lay eggs, and solutions such as sprays are not effective here. In these solutions, which may contain prohibited components, the killed pests still remain on the textile surfaces. Therefore, we need a different solution to make our living space more sterile and comfortable. While developing the Durak Bug Safe thread, we focussed on exactly this need. As a healthy and sustainable solution, Durak Bug Safe, instead of killing pests, keeps them away from textile surfaces and repels them.”

Reminding that permethrin chemical components, a kind of prohibited pesticide, are widely used in anti-insect products, Durak emphasised that this poses risks for both the environment and human health. Durak continued his words as follows; “Our main priority was not to use banned chemicals while developing a healthier and sustainable solution for textiles that we directly contact such as mattresses, sofas and carpets. While developing the Durak Bug Safe thread, we used a special fragrance of natural volatile geranium and lemongrass essential oils without permethrin for insect and pest repellency. Thus, we obtained a shield that creates an insect-free area. While protecting our personal comfort and health, we did not harm the ecosystem.”

Independent test laboratory registered the success of Durak Bug Safe

Yiğit Durak explained that they cooperated with an independent test laboratory in Germany during the development process of the Durak Bug Safe thread and stated that in addition to the certification of the technical competence of the thread, the tests on living organisms were also carried out within the framework of ethical principles. He expressed; “The qualitative measurements made on the samples we have prepared have proved the repellency level of our thread for mites, bedbugs and mosquitoes. It has been reported that we have obtained successful results in the preliminary tests for OEKO-TEX. When the tests are completed, we will receive the OEKO-TEX Class 1 certificate.”

Durak Bug Safe thread, which does not allow insects to live and reproduce in sewing and embroidery application areas, was developed in light colour, but it can be produced in any colour according to customer demand. The new thread, which maintains its insect-repellent function up to 50 washes, provides lifetime protection as long as it is not washed. Durak Bug Safe thread offers new opportunities and new market opportunities to manufacturers with its suitability for various textile applications.

He noted that the Durak Bug Safe thread will become an assertive product in both local and global markets, saying that especially geographies in humid and hot climatic conditions come to the fore. Durak also expressed that they appeal to numerous different segments from toys to furniture, carpets to clothing products, and underlined that they have developed a suitable solution for protective clothing for those working in the agricultural sector and outdoor products such as tents.

Durak concluded; “While developing and protecting the living spaces of humans, we need to respect the living spaces of other living things as a part of the ecosystem. We are pleased to launch our Durak Bug Safe thread with insect/pest deterrent/repellent feature that increases the hygiene in our living space while increasing the comfort of the users.”

Posted: May 21, 2024

Source: Durak Tekstil

Hexcel Highlights Innovative Composite & Lightweight Aerospace Solutions At ILA Berlin 2024 

STAMFORD, Conn. — May 21, 2024 — Hexcel will demonstrate its latest aerospace solutions at ILA Berlin on June 5-9. At Hall 2, Stand 120, Hexcel will showcase its broad range of high-performance advanced lightweight composite materials for the Commercial Aerospace and Space & Defense markets and present customer components that highlight the performance and processing benefits of Hexcel technology.

Visitors to ILA Berlin will see the recently launched HexTow® IM9 24K fiber that provides a reliable solution for manufacturers seeking to maximize production efficiency in primary and secondary aerospace structures. HexTow IM9 24K delivers high fiber performance, translating into increased composite tensile strength and offering increased fiber line throughput and productivity provided by a 24K tow size. HexTow IM9 24K builds on the proven legacy of Hexcel intermediate modulus aerospace fibers and delivers a strong value proposition when compared to other commercially available 12K IM fibers.

Hexcel will also present customer solutions developed with HexPly® prepreg materials including an aileron demonstrator developed by Turkish Aerospace for Airbus. This part uses Hexcel HexPly M21E with HexTow IMA carbon fiber and the SQRTM production process. This press molding process reduces cycle time versus autoclave parts and allows manufacturers to work with existing qualified prepreg systems.

Hexcel will also display thermoplastic solutions co-developed with Arkema at ILA Berlin, highlighting the cost and time reduction benefits that this out-of-autoclave technology can offer for high-rate composite production. Hexcel will present a new HAICoPAS demonstrator panel manufactured using new thermoplastic and carbon fiber materials that target the low-cost assembly of structural aerospace parts. This project has involved Hexcel, Arkema, Ingecal, Coriolis Composites, Pinette Emidecau Industries, Institut de Soudure and CNRS laboratories (PIMM, LTEN). Lightweight structural thermoplastic composite parts made of HexPly® UD Tape with Kepstan® PEKK/HexTow® carbon were produced and then assembled using innovative welding technology. The demonstrator panel has been made in collaboration with an industrial committee including Airbus, Safran, Daher, Hutchinson and ATC.

In addition, Hexcel continues to develop its offering for future energy applications and will showcase its latest carbon fiber and towpreg materials that enable a transition to lower environmental impact transport. Hexcel hot melt towpreg materials take a first step in reducing environmental footprint, focusing on performance optimization and overall reduction in composite material usage.

“We are delighted to exhibit at ILA Berlin 2024, with Hexcel presenting the latest innovations in lightweight composite technology and sustainability for the Aerospace sector,” said Thierry Merlot, Hexcel president – Aerospace for Europe, MEA/AP & Industrial. “ILA Berlin shares our passion for pioneering aerospace development as Hexcel expands its collaboration with OEMs and tier suppliers to help create lighter and more efficient structures for future aerospace programs.”

Posted: May 21, 2024

Source: Hexcel Corporation 

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