FilSpec Spins Thermo°Cool® Yarns For American Market

Sherbrooke, Canada-based yarn spinner FilSpec Inc. is now offering Thermo°Cool® staple yarn to the
American market through an exclusive cooperation with Thermo°Cool technology developer and
polyester fiber manufacturer Advansa BV, the Netherlands. The yarns are targeted to performance
sportswear as well as everyday comfort applications.

Thermo°Cool’s Duoregulation® technology combines hollow core fiber and channeled cross
sections to offer both thermobuffering and evaporative cooling benefits as needed to maintain
wearer comfort through varying levels of activity.

FilSpec is spinning the yarn at its manufacturing facilities in Sherbrooke and Ellerbe, N.C.



July 10, 2012

Home Source International Set To Open USA Manufacturing Plant

ATLANTA — June 27, 2012 — Home Source International has collaborated with the State of Florida to
build a 300,000 sq ft facility in Marianna, Fl.  The plant, slated to open this summer, will
host manufacturing operations for cut-and-sew home textiles, as well as furniture and lighting to
support Home Source’s newest acquisition, Shiner International.

Home Source’s strategic initiatives for this facility include better servicing the retail and
hospitality industries with differentiated, unique, and innovative product at advantageous cost, in
addition to better lead times, quicker turnaround, smaller minimums, and more flexible supply chain
logistics and replenishment.

“We are proud to once again bring ‘Crafted with Pride in the USA’ back to these industries,
as well as the people who once earned their living manufacturing home textiles and furnishings,”
said Keith Sorgeloos, President and CEO of Home Source International.  “Home Source looks
forward to many years of success in building a business and community the old-fashioned way . . .
supporting ‘Made in USA’ and American jobs.”

Posted on July 10, 2012

Source: Home Source International

FTC Issues Staff Opinion For Crailar “Flax” Designation On Products

VICTORIA, B.C. and PORTLAND, Ore. — July 9, 2012 — The Federal Trade Commission has issued a staff
opinion that Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (“NAT” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NAT) (OTCBB:
NADVF), which produces and markets CRAiLAR® Flax Fiber, will merchandise products with a generic
“flax” designation on content labels, rather than linen, lending further definition to the unique
nature of the process and the Company’s resulting product.

In a letter dated June 26, 2012, the FTC wrote: 

“Based on the information about the CRAiLAR® process and the attributes of the fibers you
provide in your letter, we conclude that describing these fibers as flax on labels attached to
textile fiber products made from the fibers would comply with the Rules.  We also conclude
that describing these fibers as linen rather than flax could mislead or deceive consumers.  We
base these conclusions on your assertions that the CRAiLAR® process involves a manner of obtaining
flax fibers that does not chemically alter them, that the attributes of the fibers differ from
those of linen, and that international standards and practice as well as the U.S. government
recognize the use of the term “flax” to describe flax fibers that have not been chemically
changed.” 

“This is an important step in defining the groundbreaking nature of CRAiLAR,” said Jay
Nalbach, Chief Marketing Officer of NAT. “Our process results in a pure flax product that feels and
can be cared for like cotton, and we believe that articulating that at retail is an important part
of the unique brand proposition for CRAiLAR Flax, to the merchandising opportunities of our partner
brands, and to the relationship we intend to build with consumers.” 

NAT today supplies its CRAiLAR Flax to HanesBrands, Georgia-Pacific, and Brilliant Global
Knitwear for commercial use, and to Levi Strauss  Co., Cintas, Carhartt, Ashland, Westex,
Target and PVH Corp for evaluation and development. NAT is in construction on its first full-scale
production facility in Pamplico, South Carolina, and anticipates it will be delivering fiber from
the facility in Q3 2012. It will partner with Tintoria Piana and Barnhardt Manufacturing on the
processing of that fiber.

Posted on July 10, 2012

Source: Naturally Advanced Technologies

Italian Textile Machinery Industry Called To Test For Sustainability

MILAN — July 2012 — The last edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME provided positive indications for Italian
exhibitors, in spite of the current uncertain economic outlook. The Italian green label
certification initiative was greeted with special appreciation.

“The third edition of ITMA Asia + CITME, which came to a close on June 16 in Shanghai
confirmed our expectations,” states Sandro Salmoiraghi, president of ACIMIT (Association of Italian
Textile Machinery Manufacturers). “The leading markets for our manufacturers were largely stalled
over this first part of the year, and a general mood of economic uncertainty could be perceived
even during the trade fair in Shanghai. Investments in new technologies are proceeding very slowly
in all markets.”

However, the current economic situation did not prevent Italian businesses from playing an
essential role at ITMA Asia + CITME 2012, with a total of 115 exhibitors representing Italy. In
terms of occupied surface area, Italy came in third overall (7%), covering a net total of 4700
square meters, behind the Chinese exhibitors (60% net surface area) and Germans (9%).

In particular, both Chinese and foreign visitors appreciated the commitment of the Italian
textile machinery industry on the issue of sustainability. To this end, at the usual ACIMIT press
conference held during the event, the Association presented the ACIMIT green label certification.
As Salmoiraghi explains, “The self-certification process for energy and environmental performances
for each piece of machinery was provided by RINA, an international certification body, which,
together with ACIMIT, defined and validated the specifications for the issuing of green labels, and
is also responsible for monitoring their correct application, thereby guaranteeing the accuracy of
the specified performance indications.”

Every year, a sampling of 20% of the companies taking part in the initiative must undergo an
inspection conducted by RINA (www.rina.org), which monitors the procedures applied for the
measurement of parameters, as well as the operating conditions of the machines affected by the
labelling process. The certification body then issues a specific certificate of conformity for all
machinery that passes these controls. The RINA control sample for green labels released provides a
guarantee for all green labels produced in accordance with ACIMIT specifications.

For the 2012 sample control certification process, the following RINA-checked ACIMIT members
companies were present at the press conference in Shanghai: Flainox, Itema, Jaeggli, Reggiani,
Santoni, Tonello.

“We believe that the certification of our label is an innovative element which ACIMIT has
brought to the debate on sustainability for productions processes,” concludes Salmoiraghi. “Our
proposal stands out for its concreteness, and in the future we’d like to see other European textile
machinery associations join us in this project.”



Posted on July 10, 2012

Source: ACIMIT

BRÜCKNER Supplies High-Tech Line To The Turkish Carpet Giant DINARSU

LEONBERG, Germany — June 2012 — Dinarsu Imalat ve Ticaret T.A.Ş has been established in 1955 in
Istanbul for the production of yarn and blankets. In 1975 they began to produce tufting carpets and
Dinarsu developed to one of the moste important industrial complexes in Turkey. In the meantime the
company finished about 10 million m² of floor covering every year, for example tufting carpets,
nonwoven carpets and artifical lawn.

Dinarsu produces high-quality products to remain competitive in the international market. In
the selection of machines and technologies the group concentrates exclusively on European or
American peak technology beginning with the tufting ma-chine via advanced Chromojet printing lines
until coating and finishing lines.

The recently commissioned BRÜCKNER coating line for tufting carpets is one of the biggest of
its kind with a total length of approx. 170 m. The production capacity extends to a maximum of 20
million m² per year depending on the type of fabric and the process. With this line the following
processes can be used:

– pre-spread coating for pile integration

– secondary-back laminating with flat fabric or nonwovens

– foam coating with flat foam or embossed foam

The drying process takes place in 23 DUO-THERM drying zones in total. This dryer type proved
to be excellent for coating in the field of carpets. The gas heated dryer is operated with a
temperature splitting for the thermal treatment of the pile and the coating side. This ensures a
high drying capacity with an operation mode which is very gentle for the pile. Photo 2 shows a
cross section of the DUO-THERM dryer. The separated air circulation of upper and lower air allows
temperature differences of up to 60 °C. With the Venturi mixing system for gas heating a perfect
temperature distribution is achieved. The use of inverter-controlled circulating air fan motors
allows a fast reaction on different types of fabric. This prevents pile deformations. The central
Siemens S7 control system ensures with its styles management in addition a perfect reproducibility
of the production data.

The different coatings are applied as foamed latex mixtures. For this purpose the newly
developed BRÜCKNER carpet application unit is used.

Screen 3 shows a view with foam supply, side dams (with motorized control via edge sensors)
and motorized traversing paste distribution. The chromium plated squeegee is water-cooled to
prevent a adhesion of the latex.

The motorized nip adjustment via spindles is made on both sides and is monitored by angle
encoders. Normally a parallel adjustment is made but also corrections on both sides are possible.
The squeegee can be decharged pneumatically via a four-fold joint. Due to the rotation around the
joint, the squeegee roller gives way not only vertically but also horizontally for example when
passing a seam. This prevents strikes or ruptures of the material.

There are two application units in the described machine, one for the pre-spread and one for
the glue / foam application. The integrated straightener allows to straighten fabric distortions.
In addition, a function “straightening according to pattern” is available. Two camera systems
detect either the carpet back or the pile side and distortions are then corrected fully
automatically.

The BRÜCKNER group with domicile and production facility in Germany is worldwide known as
leading producer of high-tech lines for the dry finishing of knitted and woven fabric and the
finishing of technical textiles and carpets. As owner-run machinery producer with more than 60
years of tradition and experience BRÜCKNER stands for reliability, continuity and a personal
relationship with our customers. Our development engineers work already today for the innovations
of tomorrow and therefore provide a considerable leading edge for our customers.



Posted on July 10, 2012

Source: Brückner Trockentechnik GmbH & Co. KG

War Against Copycats At ITMA ASIA

PARIS — June 2012 — The French Textile Machinery Manufacturers invited the press at the end of ITMA
ASIA + CITME in Shanghai this June 2012. The informal and friendly meeting made possible direct
contacts between the textile journalists and the machinery manufacturers, their Association’s
President, Bruno AMELINE and Secretary General, Evelyne CHOLET.

– Business was good at ITMA ASIA.

“Our customers are finalising many projects and, as our orders backlog is already good,
delivery time is increasing for all the machinery producers. Customers from China of course but
also from India,Pakistan, Thailand and Iran visited our booths, they were particularly interested
by our new technologies and our service approach” reports Evelyne CHOLET.

Some manufacturers were particularly enthusiastic about future business in India, where the
textile industry needs an urgent modernization even though the implementation of the Technology
Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) put in place by the Indian government is going through some delays.
Also some delays are noticed in Middle Eastern countries due to the political turmoils which took
place.

“But what is important analyzes Bruno AMELINE is that our customers have a real willingness
to invest for the future of their own companies. They are aiming at new markets, new products, and
resource efficient production processes which bring raw materials and energy savings, and they know
they can rely on us to be their technology partners in many sectors”.



– But the main topic at the press meeting was the war against copycats.

 “It is a global war, said Bruno AMELINE. We fight and will continue to fight all
over the world because our strategy is based on Research and Development, on technology
breakthroughs and on protecting our patents, brands or any other intellectual rights.”

Fortunately this fight against copycats which is part of the international trade agreements
is given more and more support by the governments and the judicial systems.

In China, for example, some very positive judgments have given our members significant
damages for infringement by unfair competitors and some of these have even been sentenced to jail.

Such organizations as ITMA ASIA+ CITME are also helping the creative machinery manufacturers
against unfair competition and machines were covered during the fair because they were found to
infringe on other exhibitors’ patents.

Posted on July 10, 2012

Source: UCMTF

Presentation Abstracts For AATCC’s 2013 International Conference

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — July 5, 2012 — AATCC is currently soliciting presentation abstracts
for its 2013 International Conference which will be held April 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency in
Greenville, SC, USA. Abstracts are being sought for its three educational tracks: Chemical
Applications, Materials, and Concept 2 Consumer. For a complete list of presentation topics and
submission instructions click on http://www.aatcc.org/ic/index.cfm (Call for Papers: 2013 IC).
Abstracts are due by July 30. Conference speakers receive complimentary registration.

Please assist us in promoting this event by circulating this message to your colleagues who
may have an interest in presenting at this conference. 

We look forward to your participation in this event as a speaker or attendee.

Posted on July 10, 2012

Source: AATCC

Europe’s First WINGS POY System For Polyamide Commissioned In Turkey

Posted on July 10, 2012

Source: Oerlikon Barmag

Launch Of ExpoProducción Trade Exposition To Serve Mexico And Central America

ATLANTA — July 9, 2012 — Clarion Events North America (Clarion) announced today the launch of
ExpoProducción, a trade show primarily for the apparel and sewn products manufacturing industry.
ExpoProducción will bring together leading companies from the equipment and machinery sector, along
with both domestic and international textile manufacturers, technical textiles and fiber
manufacturers, and all areas of service and parts suppliers. The show will be held annually at the
World Trade Center in Mexico City, with the inaugural show scheduled for February 6-8, 2013.

“This show will be the only one of its kind in Mexico and will focus on delivering superior
value and assistance to the garment and sewn products manufacturing market in this important and
growing region,” said Clarion’s President, David Audrain.  Audrain’s background includes the
production of several leading shows in similar markets, including the launch of the revised Bobbin
World show in 1998.

As part of the event, a comprehensive educational program will be available to attendees at
no extra cost. Additionally some high-level conference programming will be offered at reduced costs
to members of supporting organizations.

In a recent announcement to the association’s members, Lic. Sergio López De La Cerda,
President of the Cámara Nacional de la Industria del Vestido (CANAINVE), stated, “I would like to
inform you that on February 6 to 8 of 2013, at the World Trade Center in Mexico City,
ExpoProducción, a machinery, textile and trim event, will take place, which is something that our
industry needs. We wish the organizers a great success and we invite all the manufacturers to visit
ExpoProducción, that without a doubt will be of great benefit to our industry.”

The garment manufacturing industry in Mexico is seeing significant growth as domestic demand
increases and orders from the USA move back to Mexico.  Alejandro Faes, president of
Mexcostura, the leading magazine for the apparel industry in Mexico and Central America, emphasized
the importance of strengthening the internal market and promoting apparel exports from Mexico.
“This is something that can only be achieved by becoming very competitive and offering high quality
goods, which is why it is of vital importance to have this type of event where the apparel
manufacturers will be able to find state of the art technology, textiles and all of the products in
the supply chain.”  Faes is a past President of the Camara Nacional de las Industria del
Vestido, and of the International Apparel Federation and is partnering with Clarion Events on the
launch of ExpoProducción in Mexico.

Han Bekke, Secretary General of the International Apparel Federation, also advocates the new
ExpoProducción. He states, “The apparel supply chain is rapidly changing because of new techniques
in manufacturing and vending of apparel products. These developments may not be ignored if you want
to stay competitive. The ExpoProducción exhibition is offering you a perfect overview of state of
the art machines, software and services and participation is therefore highly recommended by the
IAF.”

Mexico is seeing a strong resurgence in production tied to American brands and retailers, and
ExpoProducción will be the hub bringing the manufacturers and their suppliers together each year.
According to Audrain,”Mexico City is not only the heart of Mexico and the headquarters for most of
the major producers, but it is also a pivotal location to bring the whole Central American and
Caribbean industry together.”

Posted on July 10, 2012

Source: Clarion Events

VDS Group’s New Denim Manufacturing Plant Earns LEED® Platinum Certification

VDS Group, an export-oriented apparel manufacturer with corporate offices in New York City and
manufacturing headquarters in Bangladesh, has announced that its new Vintage Denim Studio
manufacturing facility in Bangladesh has earned LEED® Platinum certification from the U.S. Green
Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating
System. The 300,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is the first factory in Bangladesh to
earn LEED certification, and, having achieved a LEED score of 90, is the first factory worldwide to
achieve LEED-NC v3 status.

The facility treats and reuses 100 percent of its wastewater, and has installed a stormwater
management system and water-efficient landscaping and fixtures, with expectations of achieving
water savings of 46 percent. It is equipped with a 100-kilowatt photovoltaic panel that provides 13
percent of its total energy, and the company has installed energy-efficient fixtures and other
design features that are expected to cut energy consumption by 45 percent. The facility also sends
no waste to landfills. Other environmental initiatives include a site design geared to controlling
erosion and sedimentation, heat island reduction, use of non-fossil fuel vehicles, and monitors and
controls to regulate water and energy consumption as well as carbon dioxide emissions and other
chemicals and pollutants.

June 26, 2012

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