Tent Rental Division Awards Ballasting Study To Clemson University

ROSEVILLE, Minn — April 20, 2011 — The Tent Rental Division of IFAI has announced
that Clemson University, Greenville, SC, is the recipient for the ballasting of commercial
tents in the tent rental industry study. The Code Task Force of the Tent Rental Division evaluated
all submitted proposals based on responses to the RFP including time frame guidelines,
documentation, number of tests conducted, input requests from industry, data analysis and
reporting. 

Ken Keberle, Code Task Force Chair recommended Clemson University to the Steering Committee
of TRD. The Steering Committee then voted to approve the recommended selection of the Code Task
Force.   

The goal of the ballasting project is to develop industry-wide guidelines and reliable
criteria to use when determining how much ballast is needed and how this is best accomplished when
installing rental tents.  

This effort will also be a combination of showing how to ballast a tent most effectively
combined with presenting diagrams and numbers to calculate the amount of ballast
needed.    

Members of the Tent Rental Division will meet with Clemson University on May 17, 2011, to
discuss details of the project and establish progress markers.  The overall goal of TRD is to
present Guidelines for the Ballasting of Commercial Tents at Tent Conference 2012 in Las Vegas.
Updates will be posted on
www.tentexperts.org. TRD Managing Director Jan
Schieffer expressed special thanks to all members of the division for their support
in reaching the decision to conduct an industry ballasting study; and to the Steering
Committee (and especially the Code Task Force) for preparing the RFP and evaluating the
proposal. 

Posted on May 3, 2011

Source: IFAI

Jain Chem Announces Price Increase

TAYLORS, S.C. — April 26, 2011 — 2010 and 2011 to date has seen continuous upward movement in costs
of key raw materials. These increases have been driven by events and circumstances over which Jain
Chem has little or no control. Among these raw materials are ethoxylated surfactants, monomers,
polymers, and other critical components used to manufacture our products.

As a result, Jain Chem will be increasing prices from 5 to 15% effective June 1, 2011 for its
specialty chemical products and coatings. Jain Chem sales representative will be contacting
individual customers with more detail. Jain Chem will maintain our commitment to bring value to its
customers’ businesses with innovative products and exceptional customer service.

Posted on May 3, 2011

Source: Jain Chem Ltd.

Agion® Antimicrobial Technology And FOSSHIELD® Key Features Of Nexera Medical’s Spectrashield 9500 Surgical N95 Respirator Mask, With Embedded Antibacterial Performance

WAKEFIELD, Mass. — April 25, 2011 — Sciessent LLC, creator of ionic silver-based antimicrobial
brands Agion® and Agion Active™, is pleased to announce the U.S. release of the Nexera Medical
SpectraShield™ model 9500 Surgical Respirator Mask using Foss Manufacturing’s FOSSHIELD® fibers
treated with Agion antimicrobial technology. The mask recently received FDA 510(k) and NIOSH
clearance, making it the first surgical respirator mask with embedded antibacterial performance to
achieve FDA clearance in the United States.

“Considered the model for the next generation respirator mask, the SpectraShield™ 9500
surgical respirator is equivalent to a N95 (NIOSH rating),” explains Paul Sallarulo, CEO of Nexera
Medical. “The SpectraShield™ 9500 surgical respirator mask begins to eliminate certain strains of
bacteria immediately on contact. This is the first mask treated with both Agion and FOSSHIELD
technology to receive FDA and NIOSH approval, and we’re excited to introduce it to the U.S.
market.” 

Sciessent’s customized Agion branded antimicrobial solutions incorporate silver ions in a
zeolite carrier. The silver ions exchange with other positive ions (often sodium) from the moisture
in the environment, effecting a release of silver “on demand.”  Depending on the
microorganism, Agion antimicrobial technology has been shown to initially reduce microbial populate
ions within minutes to hours while maintaining optimal performance for years. FOSSHIELD®
incorporates Agion antimicrobial technology in a fiber system to deliver effective protection from
microbes for the life of the product. The fiber can be blended into almost any fabric from cotton
to nylon without changing its characteristics. 

“Independent testing in the United States and Europe has shown the mask’s ability to kill
99.99% of tested bacteria on the surface of the mask within an hour including Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Streptococcus pyogenes and Haemophilus influenza,” said Paul Ford,
CEO of Sciessent. “Sciessent has been steadily expanding our Agion technology into the medical
device market, and we’re proud to partner on this innovative product with Foss and Nexera.”



Posted on May 3, 2011

Source: Sciessent LLC

Bureau Veritas Expands Knowledge Center Portal With New Offerings

BUFFALO, N.Y. — April 25, 2011 — Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, a world leader in
managing risk and regulatory compliance for brands, retailers, manufacturers, and compliance
professionals, is pleased to announce the addition of two offerings — The Global Compliance Monitor
and White Papers — to its Knowledge Center (www.bureauveritas.com/knowledge), a portal
dedicated to providing the most comprehensive and relevant regulatory solutions and information in
the industry. The offerings are designed to help companies better understand today’s complex
regulatory environment and keep informed of upcoming changes.

The Global Compliance Monitor is a weekly subscription-based service designed to keep
companies up-to-date on international regulatory compliance issues. The publication offers
comprehensive monitoring of regulatory issues around the globe for major consumer product
categories and topics including toys, hard goods, apparel and textiles, corporate social
responsibility, health and beauty products, food, and electrical items. To introduce The Global
Compliance Monitor to the industry, a special free two-week trial is available for a limited time.

For more information, visit:
www.bureauveritas.com/globalcompliancemonitor.

White Papers are a catalog of research based documents that provide focused information in a
clear and easy-to-understand format on a wide variety of industry topics, including new and
emerging compliance issues. The catalog is scheduled to expand throughout 2011.

A sample of current titles includes:   

  • The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA): Addressing the “Modern Realities” of Product
    Safety in Canada   
  • Apparel Flammability in the US & Canada   
  • Toy Safety in the EU: New Responsibilities per the Revised Toy Safety Directive 
  • International Recall Roundup: Monitoring Product Safety on the Internet

Regarding the new offerings, Joe Skulski, Bureau Veritas Director, Global Knowledge Products,
remarked, “The Knowledge Center was launched in February as the destination for innovative
solutions and compliance tools to help companies identify and understand applicable requirements
when selling or producing consumer products. This is particularly important when companies look to
expand into new markets, develop new consumer products, or seek to keep current products compliant.
Our new offerings — The Global Compliance Monitor and White Papers are designed to further help
companies meet these objectives and represent our continued commitment to providing the best
regulatory information in the industry.”

Posted on May 3, 2011

Source: Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services/PRNewswire


TenCate Expands Product Portfolio With TenCate Tecasafe® Plus 580

ATLANTA — April 19, 2011 — TenCate Protective Fabrics Americas, the market leader in the field of
inherently flame-resistant (FR) fabrics, expands the TenCate Tecasafe™ Plus product portfolio with
the introduction of TenCate Tecasafe™ Plus 580, a lighter weight option for industrial safety
apparel. This family of products has reached an international sales of over three million yards
since its introduction.

Elliad Granger, Director of Marketing at TenCate Protective Fabrics Americas states: ‘Since
its initial introduction three years ago, TenCate Tecasafe® Plus has become a force in the
industrial flame-resistant fabric market. And now its reach is expanding. Engineered as a lighter
weight option for industrial workers, electrical linemen and petroleum and gas workers, the new
TenCate Tecasafe® Plus 580 delivers durability, safety and, above all, comfort’. 

At 5.8 ounces per square yard, TenCate Tecasafe® Plus 580 is ideal for shirts and coveralls.
The innovative cellulosic blend provides comfort superior to traditional FR fabric options. Granger
adds: ‘TenCate Tecasafe® Plus 580 combines its soft hand feel with excellent moisture management to
keep the wearer cool and dry. The fabric design and durability will provide a long garment life
that stands up to multiple launderings. It is also inherently FR to ensure the fabric’s heat and
flame protection will never wash or wear out’. 

Excellent and certified protection

TenCate Tecasafe® Plus 580 is certified to NFPA 2112 and is NFPA 70E HRC 1 compliant. This
ensures excellent protection against flash fire and electric arc flash hazards. The protective
fabric can be dyed in a variety of colors such as light blue, khaki and royal blue. 

Elliad Granger states: ‘This remarkable fabric is suited for use in industrial safety
protective apparel, wildlands and firefighting garments and as station wear for structural
firefighters and first responders. Leveraging the technology and success of TenCate Tecasafe® Plus
700 and 850, TenCate Tecasafe® Plus 580 is positioned to become a leading choice in the field. The
product portfolio of FR woven fabrics is available in three weights: 5.8, 7.0, and 8.5 ounces per
square yard. At a low initial cost, and lower cost per wear than FR treated cotton, TenCate
Tecasafe® Plus not only offers greater value, but it is commercially available in all three weights
today. Potentially fatal workplace accidents do not wait, and in the face of the current shortage
of FR treated cotton, TenCate Tecasafe® Plus is the obvious choice for workers who need affordable
and comfortable protection now’. 

Joint forces

TenCate Protective Fabrics North America has joined forces with its channel partners to fill
the gap left by FR treated cotton, and to meet the upsurge in demand for FR clothing. Cooperation
within the value chain leads to maximum quality control by all parties involved in the development
process, resulting in integral quality assurance. This is fully in line with the system approach
advocated by TenCate.

Posted on May 3, 2011

Source: TenCate Protective Fabrics North America

Avantium Announces Start-up Of YXY Polyester Pilot Plant

AMSTERDAM — April 28, 2011 — Avantium announces the successful start-up of its polyester pilot
plant at the Chemelot site in Geleen, the Netherlands. The polyester plant is the first part of the
pilot plant that Avantium is building at its new site to demonstrate its YXY technology for green
materials and fuels. Avantium’s monomer pilot plant is scheduled to become operational in the
second half of 2011.

The YXY polyester pilot plant will produce bioplastics based on Avantium’s YXY technology.
Avantium acquired the polyester pilot plant from Johnson Matthey in the United Kingdom, where the
plant was used for the production, development and testing of oil-based polyesters, such as PET
(polyethylene-terephthalate) in Johnson Matthey’s polyester catalyst business. Avantium will use
the polyester pilot plant for the production, development and testing of biobased polyesters, such
as PEF (poly-ethylene-furanoate).

The operation of the polyester pilot plant is an important step in Avantium’s development of
PEF, a next-generation biobased polyester that will compete with oil-based polyesters such as PET.
Avantium has demonstrated that PEF has numerous superior properties over PET, including barrier
properties (oxygen, carbon-dioxide and water) and its ability to withstand heat. The YXY technology
makes it possible to produce a 100% biobased and 100% recyclable polyester. Avantium is actively
working on the development of PEF bottles for water, soft drinks, fruit juices, alcoholic drinks,
food, diary, cosmetic products, soaps and detergents. In parallel, Avantium is developing PEF
fibers for textile, carpet and industrial applications.

Tom van Aken, Chief Executive Officer of Avantium comments: “The start-up of our polyester
pilot plant is another milestone of our development of our YXY technology for biobased materials.
We have successfully produced the first batches of our biopolymer PEF in the pilot plant. It
demonstrates that we can use existing PET production assets to manufacture PEF. The compatibility
of our products with existing production assets and supply chains will facilitate the adoption of
our technology. The YXY pilot plant will make larger volumes of PEF available for application
development to commercialize this 100% biobased and 100% recyclable bioplastic.”

Posted on May 3, 2011

Source: Avantium

Techtextil 2011 Exhibitor Preview: Lenzing

LENZING, Austria — April 28, 2011 — Discover TENCEL® now in the automotive sector for the first
time. Once again the cellulose fiber demonstrates its supreme versatility. TENCEL® is available in
various fiber variants thus offering a wide range of applications in cars: in powder form for
compounds for injection molding or as a special fiber type for seat covers, headliners and carpets.
Drive into the future with TENCEL® and stop for a break at our booth at Techtextil. You will find
us in hall 4.1, at booth no. E21.  

Posted on April 29, 2011

Source: Lenzing AG

Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) Releases 2010 Annual Report

DALTON, Ga. — April 26, 2011 — Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) members diverted 338 million
pounds of carpet from the landfill in 2010, an increase of 9 percent over 2009. Of the carpet
diverted, more than 271 million pounds was recycled back into carpet and other consumer products.
In addition, in 2010 CARE members achieved the new benchmark of two billion pounds of carpet
diverted from the landfill since CARE was founded in 2002.

These results were presented at the organization’s Ninth Annual Conference held April 26
through April 28 at the Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida. “CARE members achieved
the nine percent increase in carpet diversion and a ten percent increase in recycling, continuing
year-over-year growth” said Frank Hurd, CARE Board Chairman. He noted that CARE’s nationwide
network of carpet recyclers increased to a total of 98 in 2010. “Since 2002, CARE has increased
carpet diversion by 490%. We are very proud of our members’ achievements in 2010,” he said.

“CARE had an outstanding year in 2010, and we are actively engaged in negotiating a new
Memorandum of Understanding, to take effect in 2012 that we plan to sign before the end of 2011.
“On behalf of CARE, I thank all of CARE’s stakeholders — government, recycling entrepreneurs,
non-governmental organizations and the carpet industry — for their participation in the MOU
negotiations and for their support of CARE,” said CARE Executive Director Georgina Sikorski.

Posted on April 29, 2011

Source: Carpet America Recovery Effort

The Rupp Report: Successful INDEX 11 In Geneva

INDEX 11, which took place April 12-15 at the Geneva Palexpo Exhibition & Congress Centre,
Switzerland, under the theme “innovation and sustainability,” was a success. One can say that INDEX
is one of the most important events for the nonwovens industry. And it looks like the crisis is
over — there was even a little slump in the nonwovens business.

Best Show Ever

Last week, the Rupp Report reported about a great sales order during INDEX. The official
numbers are out now, and they confirm what was heard throughout the show from different exhibitors.
Apart from a few questionable minor problems, all interviewed exhibitors — mostly machinery
manufacturers — were very satisfied with the show. And the next INDEX will be organized once again
in Geneva. INDEX 14 will take place April 8-11, 2014, at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition halls.

Brussels-based EDANA, the International Association Serving the Nonwovens and Related
Industries, sponsor of INDEX, has more than 220 member companies in more than 30 countries. Its
stated mission is “to create the foundation for sustainable growth of the nonwovens, absorbent
hygiene products and related industries through active promotion, education and dialogue.”

EDANA reported that more than 12,600 visitors came to Geneva Palexpo, to see the 530
exhibitors from 43 countries in more than 21,600 square meters (m2) of exhibit space and some
50,000 m2 overall space in the exhibition halls. These are record-breaking results, and rarely has
an INDEX had so many different kinds of exhibitors, covering the whole range from fiber producers,
machinery manufacturers and converters to end-product suppliers.

Separate Program

Every day, even the last one, most of the booths were rather busy, packed with visitors from
around the world, including a great number of Far Eastern guests. But there was not only the show
as such, but also the possibility to attend special events and presentations that showcased
innovation, nonwovens in packaging and product presentations, and also included lunchtime tutorials
to introduce and outline EDANA’s training courses.

INDEX 11 Awards

On the first morning of the show, EDANA held a special ceremony to announce the winners of
the seven INDEX 11 Awards, which recognized the top innovations from the whole nonwovens supply
chain — from product and process innovation to marketing brilliance and sustainability.

Happy EDANA

 EDANA General Manager Pierre Wiertz was more than delighted with the results,
confirming the upswing in this important part of the textile-related industry: “For an industry
which has just started to show signs of recovery — now finally rising to levels above those
recorded before the global financial crisis, we can be incredibly proud. … [C]ompanies are
investing in sustainable activities, which not only bring a positive effect to the world we live
in, but also secure the industry for the future.”

Happy Exhibitors

Wiertz’s words were entirely confirmed in many discussions with exhibitors. Unanimously, all
companies confirmed that their expectations were fulfilled and even exceeded. One exhibitor said he
had more than 140 visits a day. One may say that a visit is not an order; however, every exhibitor
said that there are no better visitors than at INDEX in Geneva, where absolutely no tourists
appear.

Not only exhibitors, but also visitors expressed that INDEX 11 was the best show ever,
presenting such a variety of products. In a nutshell, the overall feedback was that the markets are
recovering since the beginning of last year. Some exhibitors said that they’ve already reached the
level of 2008 before the financial disaster started.

Promising Future

The most active markets for all kinds of nonwovens are currently China, the United States and
Europe. However, the whole world is showing promising trends toward better times, including Brazil
and India.

Even if the disposable sector of the nonwovens business is “a different world” than regular
textiles, it is another indication that the whole industry is regaining ground, especially textiles
for industrial applications. The next exhibition for the sector will be Techtextil in Frankfurt, to
be held May 24-26. It seems it’s going to be another success for the industrial fabrics community.

April 26, 2011

SETeMa Debuts Stand-Alone I-Fix

SETeMa BV, the Netherlands — a manufacturer of textile machinery for dyestuff fixation,
coating/padding, washing, finishing and drying — has debuted a stand-alone version of its I-Fix
in-line heat fixation unit for the fixation of disperse direct and disperse transfer/sublimation
dyes. The stand-alone version enables a print output of almost 200 square meters.

The company reports the I-Fix unit comprises a belt-free system that automatically
synchronizes textile printing and heat fixation in a one-step process, allowing the unit to be
coupled in-line to a digital printer without the use of a mechanical or electrical interface. The
system eliminates the problem of shadowing around colors. Because the unit works independently from
printer hardware and software, existing printers without an in-line fixation may be upgraded with
the I-Fix, and when placed in-line behind the printer, the unit will not influence the printing
process with heat generation and evaporated solvent.

According to SETeMA, the I-Fix features: a temperature range between 50ºC and 220ºC and dwell
times from 10 seconds to several minutes; even temperature in the full width; quick heat transfer
to the textile, resulting in brilliant, sharp shades and good penetration of the ink/dyestuff
through the substrate; textile structure preservation owing to pressure-free heat fixation; an
integrated exhaust that removes hazardous fumes; low energy consumption because of its closed
isolated chamber; a reusable winding system; versatility to be used for universal drying
applications; and the ability to sustain the output of several printers. The unit also requires
less operating space and is operational within 15 minutes, SETeMA reports. 

The I-Fix comes equipped with its own embedded control unit, and the stand-alone version
comes equipped with a terminal for customer settings.

April 26, 2011

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