Naturally Advanced Technologies Signs Ten-Year CRAiLAR Fiber Purchasing Agreement With Hanesbrands Inc.

PORTLAND, Ore. — March 17, 2011 — Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. has agreed to a ten-year
CRAiLAR® fiber supply agreement with Hanesbrands Inc. that will commercialize NAT’s proprietary
fibers. Terms of the agreement were undisclosed. This represents NAT’s initial commercialization
agreement for CRAiLAR and establishes the foundation for continued adoption of its proprietary
flax-based fiber.

The all-natural CRAiLAR process is the first to remove the binding agents from flax that
contribute to its stiff texture by bathing it in a proprietary enzyme wash. The result is a textile
fiber that merges the strength and durability of flax with the most desirable attributes of cotton.
Yarns made from CRAiLAR fibers can be used in knit, woven or non-woven fabrics alone, or blended
with other natural fibers used to manufacture apparel products similar to those marketed by
Hanesbrands, a leading basic apparel company based in Winston-Salem, N.C.

“This agreement is a strong validation of our CRAiLAR technology and a demonstration of its
ability to perform within the Hanesbrands family,” said Ken Barker, CEO of NAT. “The Company has
been working toward this agreement since the collaborative partnership with Hanesbrands began in
August 2009, and we expect to begin shipping to our full existing capacity beginning next month.
Hanesbrands has been an invaluable partner to our proof of concept and we look forward to expanding
our relationship with them and others as we move forward.”

CRAiLAR Flax is soft like cotton, has a similar color, possesses similar performance traits
and is comfortable to wear year-round. CRAiLAR Flax and cotton look the same, fit the same and wash
the same. Yet CRAiLAR Flax fibers shrink less than cotton fibers, wick moisture better, and have
increased dye uptake, meaning they require fewer chemicals to achieve the same depth of color.

The agreement is the culmination of a multiphase joint development agreement announced in
August 2009 with the intent to commercialize CRAiLAR. Hanesbrands made its first purchase of 10,000
lbs of CRAiLAR in the first quarter of 2010 and, after successful spinning trials, announced a
final evaluation phase in Q2 2010. In December 2010, the companies announced additional product
testing that called for Hanesbrands to purchase up to $375,000 of CRAiLAR Flax fiber between
December 1, 2010 and early 2011.

Agricultural Research Partnership

In January 2011, NAT and Hanesbrands announced a joint research partnership with the U.S.
Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) designed to cultivate and
evaluate the viability of various flax strains for use in CRAiLAR technology. The project takes
place in South Carolina and has an initial term of one year, with a renewal option for two
additional years.

Posted on March 22, 2011

Source: Naturally Advanced Technologies

Techtextil 2011 Exhibitor Preview: French Textile Machinery Manufacturers

France — March 2011 — The French machinery manufacturers group, which considers itself as part of
the technical textiles industry, will welcome technical textiles and nonwovens producers at
TECHTEXTIL (Frankfurt, May 24-26).

“We understand the unique needs of the technical textiles producers and the importance of
providing them tailored solutions to address their specific requirements. Our main objectives are
to help them design new marketable products and produce them in a safe and cost efficient way.
That’s why we encourage our members to attend TECHTEXTIL next May in Frankfurt” states Evelyne
Cholet, Secretary General of the French Association of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (UCMTF).

French textile machinery manufacturers are often world leaders on their specialties. Their
strategy is to offer tailor made solutions to solve customers’ needs and be their long term
partners. This strategy is particularly fitted to the nonwovens and technical textiles sectors in
which the machinery manufacturers are really integrated. This is how new markets for the technical
textiles can be opened.

Thanks to this strategy, France is the 6th machinery exporter, particularly strong in weaving
preparation, nonwovens, spinning, and finishing machinery. The total turnover is slightly over 1
billion Euros (1.3 billion US$), nearly all of it being exported all over the world. These markets
are complex and limited in size. They do not attract the new and large machinery manufacturers from
such countries as China.

Not to work on technology innovations behind the closed doors of the machinery manufacturers’
laboratories but very closely with the customers to understand their needs and offer them solutions
is particularly important for the technical textile applications which require real partnerships to
design the specific technologies to produce new marketable end products.

Since last TECHTEXTIL in 2009, UCMTF has been very active promoting energy savings and
fighting to protect property rights. The new machines can achieve energy savings through different
solutions: fine tuning the machine to fit exactly the energy profile of the production process,
finding new low energy processes for individual machines and optimizing the energy consumption of a
whole production line. These approaches are not exclusive one from the other, they can be combined.
In many real world examples, the energy savings are in the 30-40% range, same or even more for the
water consumption in dyeing and finishing.

“Protecting our intellectual property rights is also one of our top priorities” states
Evelyne Cholet. UCMTF works closely with a global network of professionals.

Partners for the future

Evelyne Cholet concludes “As a trade organization we can help complementary manufacturers to
offer our customers a “single point of purchase”. More and more, the clients want to get a complete
solution, shop for complete lines or even complete plants. We have understood this trend for
several years and adapted our offer.

On our website
www.ucmtf.com we offer ourselves a single point of entry to the
French textile machinery. We welcome all interested parties to visit us.

NSC fibre to yarn (Hall 3.0 Stand B 17)

www.nsc-fibretoyarn.com

NSC fibre to yarn promotes innovating spinning lines for processing long staple fibres.
Different processes are proposed: the carding, combing, spinning preparation, stretch breaking,
crush cutting and spinning lines for hard fibres. These different ways are composed of different
machines: cards, converters, pin drafters, blenders, defelters, combers and rubbing, roving and
spinning frames based on 5 trademarks (Cognetex, San’t Andrea Novara, N. Schlumberger, Seydel,
Thibeau) under one banner NSC fibre to yarn.

Long staple fibres include high technical fibres that can be spun with NSC fibre to yarn
machines: Long staple natural fibres such as wool, silk, flax, hemp, jute … and synthetic fibres
such as acrylic fibres, high tenacity polyester or PVA, aramid fibres, carbon fibres are
appreciated for their high resistance, elongation, good softness and uniformity.

SwissTex France (Hall 3.0 Stand A 45)

www.swisstex.fr

SwissTex France (previously known under the brands Verdol, ICBT, Rieter ICBT and RITM) and
SwissTex Winterthur are major players in the field of Filament Yarn Technologies. SwissTex France
is a process expert in Twisting, Assembling, Cabling, Covering & Winding of yarns made of
synthetic, artificial, natural and mineral fibers.

Industrial yarns: UT, UTC and UTWUT

Different products can be twisted on each spindle thanks to fully individual driven
positions, from spindle to take-up. The machines fulfill all requirements due to the 733mm and
900mm gauge spindles. A 900mm spindle gauge machine is proposed for twisting heavier yarns, which
increases the yarn count range up to 60,000dtex.

Tire Cord: CP06 and CP10

The open pot technology, allows tremendous labour cost reduction. The success of the CP
machines shows its complete suitability with the market needs, not only in terms of yarn quality
and energy consumption, but also in term of environmental impact of the machines themselves. With
the latest technology used to optimize the Human Machine Interface, the CP06 is equipped with a
friendly self-explanatory touch screen allowing the use of most of the characters in the world,
such as Chinese ones for example.

M.U.S.T. Monitoring Unit System l

SwissTex France will bring out its complete and comprehensive plant management system,
M.U.S.T. is becoming compatible with RFID technology for tag read/write/print tags through hand
held computer traceability.

CALEMARD (Hall 3.0 Stand E 10)

www.spoolex.com

Calemard is an expert in the designing/manufacturing of in-line and off-line slitting and
rewinding machines. Calemard has focused its activities on very technical demanding applications as
nonwovens, textile and industrial markets, whenever quality slitting and/or rewinding are difficult
to achieve.

The company has a proven expertise in crush, shear and razor slitting systems, and also in
sealing/cutting technologies and in rewinding technologies. Originally focused on narrow web
slitting, the company has expanded in spooling technology.

DECOUP + (Hall 3.0 Stand J 31)

www.spoolex.com

Decoup+ is specialized in the designing and manufacturing of ultrasonic
cutting/sealing/splicing solutions, which are applicable at any stage of the textile and nonwoven
fabrication and conversion process. The modules are very compact components and easy-to-integrate
on existing manufacturing lines.

ROLL CONCEPT (Hall 3.0 Stand J 31)

www.spoolex.com

Roll Concept’s Alveotubes® are used as Idler, transducer, accumulator, guide, contact, nip,
dancer, lay on, calender, reel spools, roll cores, …The range includes simple profile but also
ready to be installed solutions with a choice of mountings, coatings and coverings, notably
anti-adhesive coatings to avoid when the product is hot, to stick to the roll.

LAROCHE (Hall 3.0 Stand A23)

www.laroche.fr

After equipments for the classical textile industries, technical nonwoven products and
complete textile waste recycling lines, LAROCHE is now proposing complete turnkey airlay nonwoven
lines from several raw material sources to make a huge range of nonwoven products for several
applications. During Techtextil 2011, Laroche will show a full range of products made from their
latest technologies. After 20 years of experience in Airlay technology Laroche will notably
introduce the new “FLEXILOFT+” Airlay machine, a revolutionary low cost Flame Retardant process
specially dedicated for natural and recycling and the latest innovations in bast straw and old
cloth recycling processes. The new LAROCHE Airlay type “FLEXILOFT +” technology improves weight
range, highloft and resiliency capability.

In Cours-La-Ville – France, a 2000 m² demo-room equipped with 3 airlay nonwoven lines is
extensively used for process and product development. Customers are welcome to use these facilities
to develop their new products. With 2 manufacturing plants and after sales support, LAROCHE serves
highly satisfied customers in more than 70 countries.

NSC Nonwoven (Hall 3.0 Stand B 17)

www.nsc-nonwoven.com

NSC nonwoven designs, builds and supplies turnkey nonwoven lines for needlepunching,
spunlacing, thermobonding, air-through bonding and chemical bonding. NSC nonwoven is a worldwide,
major supplier of Excelle® & Axcess cards, crosslappers, drafters, needlelooms, high speed
Monomatic® winders and slitters-rewinders.

At the Techtextil, NSC nonwoven is releasing its latest innovations: the “T.T Excelle® card”
and the ACS system. The T.T Excelle® card technology is a revolution in its performance and
consistent reliability: it provides the ability to obtain MD/CD strength ratios under 3/1, even at
high production speeds, such as 250 m/min. In addition, Bonding Index values are improved. This
good news opens new market opportunities to the wipes and ADL industries but also to many more
nonwoven industries for all kinds of applications.

Available on new Asselin® crosslappers, the ACS drastically boosts the whole nonwoven
production line productivity, even with literally no draft (difference of speeds) between the card
and crosslappers infeed speed.

ANDRITZ Perfojet (Hall 3.0 Stand B 15)

www.andritz.com/nonwoven

With the neXline spunlace, which includes the Jetlace hydroentanglement system, a dewatering
unit, through-air dryer, and twin embossing calender, ANDRITZ can provide a single-source solution
with high productivity and very attractive energy efficiency to produce state-of-the-art spunlace
fabrics. In order to customize spunlace fabrics and produce unique webs, ANDRITZ offers a full
range of patterning and aperture solutions using calenders or sleeves. ANDRITZ Perfojet will be
introducing 3D patterning technology called neXimaging. This innovative patterning approach allows
any kind of patterning and/or .aperture at very high speed. The sleeve has been designed to
reproduce logos and artwork of your choice in perfect 3D design and with exceptional quality of
details.

Today, the trend in the spunlaid industry is moving towards lightweight webs in high-speed
production. With the neXline finish, ANDRITZ combines excellent technologies, from bonding to
finishing, and meets the demand for reliable, first-class production equipment with significant
added value. Our process solutions begin with the twin thermobonding calender and include dosing,
application of low add-on, drying, and process control.

A further innovative development by ANDRITZ Perfojet is the spunjet technology for spunlaid
nonwovens. This patented process entails hydroentanglement of continuous filaments, thus creating a
new generation of nonwovens with superior fabric properties as regards bulk, softness, drape, and
tensile strength. ANDRITZ’s customers now have the opportunity to combine two first-class bonding
technologies in one line. Depending on the requirements of the final product, the process can apply
either thermal bonding and/or spunjet technology.

DOLLFUS & MULLER (Hall 3.0 Stand E 66)

www.dollfus-muller.com

Dollfus & Muller is a manufacturer of wide width technical textiles made notably of
Nomex, Kevlar,Teflon, wool, polyester, such as:

– endless needle punched felts, used as machinery conveyors, pressure or water absorbent

– as bearing monofilament fabrics, used as dryer conveyor belts or filters

– fluidization fabrics, used as powder conveyors

– endless cotton fabrics, used as bakery conveyors.

Dynajet has two fire retardant fabric lines: up to 10,20 meters width fabrics, used as scenic
decoration products coated fabrics for ink jet printing.

The company that celebrates its 200 years old anniversary has a R&D team able to develop
products based on precise specifications.

STÄUBLI (Hall 3.0 Stand B 02)

www.staubli.com/textile

www.schoenherr-carpetweaving.com/

Stäubli is one of the leading suppliers of shedding systems for weaving machines, and weaving
preparation systems. The textile division of the Stäubli Group also includes Schönherr, known as
the supplier of ALPHA 400 carpet weaving systems. Stäubli and Schönherr machinery are well suitable
for producing technical fabrics such as geotextiles, carpet backing, tyre cord, fabrics for
parachutes, fire protection or weather protection, but also for paper machine clothing and many
more. At Techtextile Stäubli will present its UNIVAL 100 single-end Jacquard machine using servo
motors instead of mechanical drives, thus supporting the creativity potential in designing new and
sophisticated fabrics. The LEANTEC carpet weaving machine is a model from Schönherr’s ALPHA 400
Series that is particularly designed for weaving fabrics. Some samples can be seen at the booth.
Furthermore the warp tying machine MAGMA will be demonstrated tying technical yarn types.

Posted on March 21, 2011

Source: UCMTF

INDEX 11 Exhibitor Preview: Freudenberg Nonwovens

DURHAM, N.C. — February 17, 2011 — At INDEX show in Geneva, taking place from 12 to 15, April
Freudenberg Nonwovens — the world’s leading manufacturer of nonwovens — will be presenting on booth
nr. 2127 a broad variety of its innovative nonwoven products. The focus will be set on applications
in the sectors Personal care/Medical and Innovation/Technology. Also interesting for visitors: The
design concept for the booth is based on Evolon® microfilament material.

Lutraflor® — the new generation for automotive carpets

Based on the recent market trends for automotive carpets towards weight reduction,
competitive pricing and sustainable products Freudenberg Nonwovens started a new generation
developing Lutraflor® for the automotive industry. Lutraflor’s sandwich construction consists of
100% recycled content in staple fibres and spunbond and is Latex free. Main characteristic of
Lutraflor®: Excellent abrasion performance and a luxurious appearance. Lutraflor® is used for full
floor molded carpets, throw-in-mats as well as for the cabin and door trim.

Focal points: Innovation and New Technologies

 Besides Lutraflor® visitors also get an impression of the eco-friendly product line
Lutradur® ECO. Lutradur® ECO has all well-known Lutradur® key attributes like high product quality,
excellent dimensional stability and superior mold and mildew resistance. Lutradur® ECO is a 100%
polyester spunbond nonwoven using post consumer recycled polymer chip from reclaimed plastic
bottles and is used for tufted automotive and object carpets, as well as in the building and
construction industry. Lutradur® PET Fine Denier completes the Lutradur® product portfolio. The
specific technology of Lutradur® Fine Denier — a combination of Polymers — allows highly customized
solutions for various demanding applications. Freudenberg will also display its Evolon product
range dedicated to technical packaging for highly sensitive parts.

Nonwovens for personal care and medical applications

Materials like Evolon® microfilament textile, which Oeko-Tex is certified, are best suited
for allergic persons. Produced without any chemical additives Evolon® can be used for antimite
bedding and various other applications in the healthcare and medical area like cosmetic wipes.

Freudenberg’s brand Vilmed® represents a wide range of nonwoven materials for traditional
wound dressing and for Advanced Wound Care products. A new innovative product will be a new product
line of elastic nonwoven fabrics applied for applications like carriers for transdermal systems.
Featuring an extraordinary softness and pleasant wearing comfort Vilmed® meets all medical
requirements. Due to its extremely high softness Freudenberg nonwovens are used e.g. for
incontinence products and baby diapers. For the application area ostomy visitors will get an
impression of adsorptive materials which are characterized by a very high odour management.

The booth design itself uses nonwovens: Evolon®-printed with water based inks- is used as
decoration material on stand 2127 and demonstrates the way to design an ecofriendly booth concept.
After Index Freudenberg Nonwovens will also be exhibiting at booth nr D62 a specific product
portfolio at Techtextile Frankfurt taking place May 24 to May 26.

Posted on March 21, 2011

Source: Freudenberg Nonwovens

INDEX 11 Exhibitor Preview: Trevira GmbH

Germany — March 2011 — Trevira participates in the most important industry event for nonwoven
manufacturers and end users not only with its established polyester specialties for hygiene and
technical applications, but also with the first fibre developments made from PLA biopolymer
(Ingeo™) which have been added to the company’s product portfolio in the frame of a master license
by NatureWorks in 2010.

Sustainability is an increasingly important issue in all textile applications, also in the
nonwoven sector. Polyester has many properties that from the outset make it a material that is
compatible with the environment. It is non-toxic, gives off no gases,and is recyclable without
difficulty and it can be easily used as fuel to produce energy. It is kind to the skin and suitable
for use in the food industry or medical sector. Product certifications like Ökotex Standard 100 are
an equally essential element of Trevira’s sustainability concept as the observation of the
environmental and quality standards DIN ISO 14001 and DIN ISO 9001. Trevira’s range of ecological
products is extended by the new Ingeo™ fibres which meet the needs of manufacturers and end users
looking for a biological alternative for conventional fibers.

The range of staple fibres for nonwovens includes:

Bicomponent fibres for thermal bonding, used in hygiene products such as napkins and lady
care, as well as in technical nonwovens, e. g. for insulation and filtration materials in the
automotive sector.

Special types for hydro-entangled nonwovens. These are not only employed in the
manufacture of wet and cosmetic wipes, but also increasingly in technical applications.

Short cut fibres for airlaid and wetlaid applications, e. g. hygiene products or the paper
industry. A part of this range is also available as bicomponent fibres.

Flame retardant fibres, e.g. for insulation, filtration and also as filling fibres for
bedding.

Customized fibres for special customer applications.

Fibres made from biopolymers (PLA / Ingeo™): The biodegradable (compostable) fibres made
from renewable plant compounds are currently available in various versions. Trevira has produced
first quantities of different fibre types applicable for spunlace, wet laid and carding
applications. Possible end uses are wet wipes (e. g.cleaning cloths), hygiene products and
technical nonwovens. The new fibres are currently in qualification processes at customers. Trevira
envisages variety of applications in the nonwoven sector, mainly for hygiene products. In the near
future, the company will also add a bicomponent fibre to its PLA product range.

Posted on March 21, 2011

Source: Trevira GmbH

INDEX 11 Exhibitor Preview: Celanese Emulsion Polymers

DALLAS — March 18, 2011 — Join Celanese Emulsion Polymers at INDEX 2011 to discuss options in
manufacturing nonwovens with higher levels of performance AND better economics. The maker of Elite
Ultra polymers will present the value propositions of various product offerings, including VAE and
acrylic-based polymers, which act as the primary fiber binding agent and offer functional
properties. Elite Ultra polymers deliver high wet strength to disposable wipes while Elite Ultra
Soft, another polymer emulsion based on vinyl acetate/ethylene, offers high wet strength with the
added benefits of softer hand feel and superior absorption properties. Elite 20 offer superior
absorbency for medial nonwovens. Ask a Celanese representative how you can use vinyl based resins
as an alternative to Styrene-Butadiene-Rubber (SBR) copolymer and all-acrylic technologies. The
company’s R&D technology team in Frankfurt will develop prototypes and fine tune
technology/manufacturing solutions for product makers interested in the extra value of vinyl-based
emulsions.

Posted on March 21, 2011

Source: Celanese Emulsion Polymers

INDEX 11 Exhibitor Preview: BASF SE

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany — February 10, 2011 — From April 12 to April 15, BASF will present new
products and customer-orientated applications at INDEX 2011, the world’s leading nonwovens
exhibition, in Geneva. At the BASF booth 1426, BASF experts are going to inform and advise business
professionals about BASF’s comprehensive service and product range in the field of fiber bonding,
additives and superabsorbents. BASF is again addressing customers from the hygiene and nonwoven
industry and all companies that require environmentally friendly binding agents and
liquid-absorbing polymers for their products.

Dispersions for fiber bonding — innovations for nonwovens

Binding agents for fibrous materials in the form of dispersions and reactive resins have
become part of our daily life. They hold together a large number of products that simplify our
everyday life in many ways. When used in nonwovens, they make roofing membranes tear-proof and
ensure that PVC floors keep their shape. Thanks to such dispersions, waterproof cellulose
substrates can be turned into highly efficient decorative paper, filters or nonwoven wallpaper.
Natural fibers are used to produce light-weight construction material or floor coverings.

At this year’s INDEX, one focus in the field of dispersions for fiber bonding will be on the
ecologically compatible reactive resins of the Acrodur® brand. As a water-based, formaldehyde-free
system, Acrodur® offers an environmentally friendly alternative to solvent-based or
formaldehyde-containing resins and consequently guarantees safe and simple handling. It is, for
example, used as a bonding agent for nonwovens made of polyester and glass fibers in construction
applications such as PVC floors and insulating mats. Additionally, Acrodur® is particularly suited
to process natural fibers. As these fibers are both light and stable at the same time, automobile
manufacturers use molded parts made from natural fiber, among other applications, for door linings,
shelves or car ceilings. In this way, Acrodur® promotes the use of renewable raw materials in the
automotive industry and contributes to the production of energy-efficient cars by reducing their
weight.

Another focus is on Acronal®-branded acrylate dispersions. Apart from conventional
applications for polyester and glass nonwoven fabrics, the bonding agents are also suitable for
cellulosic substrates.In this field, BASF will, this year, present its innovative formaldehyde-free
self-crosslinking Acronal® DS 2416 — thanks to this new binding agent, it is easy to process
cellulose fibers. It is, for example, perfectly suited to produce cellulose-based air filters for
cars, which need to be particularly durable and powerful. In addition, Acronal® DS 2416 has low VOC
values, which is important for residential applications. This means that nonwoven wallpapers
produced on the basis of Acronal® DS 2416 are not only particularly stable but also low-emission.

Superabsorbents — Sustainability as Factor of Success

During the past 15 years the hygiene industry was revolutionized by superabsorbent polymers
and today the white grainy powder is an inherent part of daily life. Superabsorbents are capable of
absorbing and holding water up to 500 times of their own weight — even under pressure. The main
applications are in baby diapers as well as in the adult incontinence and feminine hygiene sectors.

In close cooperation with its customers BASF has been developing new tailor-made solutions
continuously to fulfill the rising performance requirements of the products in the hygiene
industry.During these developments not only the usage properties of the consumer products are of
relevance, but also sustainability plays a key role. Over the whole value chain optimized
superabsorbent polymers can influence the demand of resources significantly. Thus BASF is offering
innovative concepts which help to protect these resources. For example BASF developed an
eco-efficiency analysis,which is used to evaluate the customer benefit of consumer products from a
cost and environmental perspective.

Broad portfolio of additives and pigments for nonwoven

As a leading supplier of additives and pigments for the nonwoven industry, BASF offers a
comprehensive portfolio of heat and light stabilizers such as Chimassorb® and Uvinul®, a range of
Irgaguard® antimicrobial additives, as well as an assortment of Heliogen® blue and green pigments.

At this year’s Index, BASF presents the innovative technology Irgatec® CR 76 for nonwoven
production. This technology enables converters to adapt material properties to the specific
requirements, for example to make use of more cost efficient raw materials or to convert in-house
nonwoven scrap to high-quality nonwoven.

Another focus in BASF’s portfolio for nonwoven manufacturers is the halogen-free flame
retardant Flamestab® NOR™ 116 which combines flame retardancy and light stability in one molecule.
One area of application for Flamestab® NOR™ 116 is in textiles for roofing.

Posted on March 18, 2011

Source: BASF SE

Political Analyst Charlie Cook Featured To Speak At NCTO Annual Meeting Next Month

WASHINGTON — March 16, 2011 — NCTO is working to put together a very thought-provoking and
informative line up of speakers. Following is a list of those speakers who are confirmed or invited
to address NCTO member companies during the Annual Meeting in Washington, DC April 11-13, 2011, as
well as a highlight of special events.

Charlie Cook, respected authority on U.S. elections and political trends and
publisher of the Cook Political Report will enlighten the audience during the group dinner on
Monday evening, April 11th. With his encyclopedic knowledge of American politics, insider
information, and addiction to the latest poll numbers, Charlie Cook is one of Washington’s most
highly respected political analysts and commentators.

Alasdair Carmichael of PCI Fibres and
Anthony Tancredi of Allenberg Cotton Company will highlight an analysis and
discussion on Monday afternoon regarding prices in  2011 and beyond for cotton and man-made
fibers. 

Congressional Representatives
Howard Coble (R-NC) and
Larry Kissell (D-NC), chairs of the Textile Caucus, have been invited to address
NCTO members and guests on the KORUS campaign and other issues the open general session on Tuesday
afternoon.

Congressional Representatives
Trey Gowdy (R-SC),
Jeff Duncan (R-SC) and
Morgan Griffith (R-VA) also have been invited to address NCTO members and guests
during the open general session on Tuesday, April 12th. These congressmen are all new freshmen who
in key textile districts.

Mary O’Rourke, co-founder and managing director of the Jassin~O’Rourke Group, will
present new data on Tuesday morning on sourcing opportunities in the Western Hemisphere and new
trends that favor the Hemisphere over Asia suppliers. 

Scott Paul, executive director of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM),
will also speak during the trade session and discuss AAM’s major grassroots and public relations
efforts on behalf of domestic manufacturers. AAM has been at the forefront of promoting the need
for fair trade policies and a robust manufacturing sector. 

Administration Representatives
Kim Glas, U.S. Department of Commerce, and
Gail Strickler, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, will discuss TPP
negotiations, new Western Hemisphere promotion efforts and other trade topics during the Tuesday
afternoon session.

The NCTO Congressional Reception will take place on Tuesday evening, April 14th at Sonoma
Restaurant. Special invitations have been extended to Members of Congress and their professional
staff.

Posted on March 18, 2011

Source: NCTO

Top Value Fabrics Adds New Distribution Center

CARMEL, Ind. — March 16, 2011 — Top Value Fabrics, a leading international supplier of industrial
and recreational fabrics, has achieved full operational status for its new distribution center in
Indianapolis, IN.

The company’s growth in multiple divisions has facilitated the need for expansion.

“The 45,000 square-foot facility provides the needed space to continue to stock the fabrics
we need to meet the growing demand from our customers in areas such as print media, CPSIA compliant
vinyl coated polyester and nylon diamond ripstop fabric,” explained Bob Burns, Vice President of
Sales. “The additional space and equipment will enable us to continue to process orders on a quick
and efficient basis and provide our customers with a high level of service.”

Adding the distribution center is one component of the company’s strategic plans for the
future.

“Our new distribution center is an exciting demonstration of our ability to partner with our
customers and successfully meet their needs, even during these challenging economic times,” said
Chris Fredericks, President of Top Value Fabrics. “We’re also proud to have created an additional
eight jobs recently to facilitate our growth, and we’re optimistic about the future.”

The additional location means that the company has distribution centers in close proximity to
Indianapolis’s four major interstates and hubs for UPS and FedEx.

The Carmel-based company will retain its existing distribution center in Carmel, in addition
to distribution centers in Bristol, VA and Carson, CA and an additional twelve shipping locations
at strategic points nationwide.

Posted on March 17, 2011

Source: Top Value Fabrics

Nice-Pak Expands Wet Wipe Manufacturing Plants And Distribution Facilities

ORANGEBURG, N.Y. — March 16, 2011 — Nice-Pak, the world’s leading manufacturer of wet wipes, is
dramatically expanding its overall capacity, and introducing new state-of-the-art equipment and
packaging technologies in its Jonesboro, AR, and Mooresville, IN, facilities. Production at
Nice-Pak’s soon to close Green Bay, WI, facility will be relocated to its expanded manufacturing
and distribution facilities in Indiana. This strategic move will further the company’s leadership
position and significantly enhance its global sustainability platform.

“Nice-Pak produces over 125 billion pre-moistened wipes annually focused on improving family
health and wellness,” says Robert Julius, Chairman and CEO. “The installation of state-of-the-art
manufacturing equipment and advanced packaging technology is consistent with Nice-Pak’s leadership
role in the wet wipe industry, and involves a well-orchestrated reconfiguration that has been
designed to benefit current and future customers.” According to Julius, the drive for continuous
improvement and this manufacturing and distribution realignment address Nice-Pak’s goal of
providing its customers with the most cost-effective solutions for delivering more efficient
production, transportation, distribution and sustainability to meet all of its customers’ needs.

Posted on March 17, 2011

Source: Nice-Pak

DAK Americas Increases Prices Of PSF Products

CHARLOTTE — March 15, 2011 — The events that are unfolding in Japan, indicate a significant impact
to the global polyester value chain.

Japan is an important supplier of paraxylene to the global polyester value chain. A
significant portion of the Japanese paraxylene manufacturing has been directly affected by the
earth quake and ensuing tsunami and is down at this time.

The Asian spot market for paraxylene has shifted up dramatically, in response to these
events.

Until a full assessment of the damage at the refinery level, the infrastructure level and the
impact of the nuclear situation is understood, the reliability of paraxylene production from Japan
is very uncertain.

Anticipating significantly higher priced paraxylene in April, DAK Americas will increase
prices for all Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) products.

Effective April 1, 2011; DAK Americas will increase PSF prices by $0.07 per
pound.  

DAK is committed to the staple fibers business and will continue to supply quality products,
services and innovation to its customers.

Posted on March 17, 2011

Source: DAK Americas

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