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

Indorama Purchases Assets Of SK Chemicals In Poland, Indonesia

Thailand-based Indorama Ventures PCL (IVL) — an integrated manufacturer of purified terephthalic
acid, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester fiber — has purchased Korea-based SK Chemicals
Co. Ltd.’s assets in Poland and Indonesia and established new subsidiaries.

SK Eurochem Sp. z o.o., Poland, is now held by Indorama Polymers Sp. z o.o., Poland. The
company manufactures PET chip and has an annual production capacity of 140,000 metric tons. PT SK
Keris and PT SK Fiber, Indonesia, are now held by Indorama Netherlands B.V., the Netherlands, which
manufactures PET chip and polyester filament yarn and has an annual capacity of 196,000 metric
tons.

In other company news, Indorama has completed the acquisition of Wichita, Kan.-based
Invista’s PET polymer and resin businesses in Spartanburg and Querétaro, Mexico, and has
established new subsidiaries. The Spartanburg business, which has been named Auriga Polymers Inc.,
manufactures polyester staple fiber and polyester resin and has an annual production capacity of
470,000 metric tons. The Mexico business, which has been named IVL Holding S.de.R.L.de.C.V., also
manufactures polyester staple fiber and polyester resin, and has an annual capacity of 535,000
metric tons.

March 15, 2011

Messe Frankfurt Partners With MFG.com

Atlanta-based trade show producer Messe Frankfurt North America has named Atlanta-based MFG.com its
year-round online sourcing partner. MFG.com is a global online marketplace for the sourcing of
custom parts, standard components, assemblies and textiles. The companies will begin their
collaboration with Messe Frankfurt’s July 2011 New York City textile shows, which comprise Texworld
USA, International Apparel Sourcing Show and Home Textiles Sourcing Expo. The shows will be held
July 19-21 at the Javits Convention Center.

Messe Frankfurt notes that its textile trade shows allow customers to meet with suppliers and
look at samples in person. However, the company reports that although it distributes a directory
with exhibitor contact information at each show, it receives requests year-round for resources,
adding that partnering with MFG.com will unify the offline and online sourcing experience for both
buyers and suppliers.

“We are excited to have MFG.com as a new partner for our Texworld USA, Apparel Sourcing and
Home Textiles Sourcing shows in New York, as they add a great resource for our customers to extend
the value they receive from our shows throughout the year,” said David Audrain, president and CEO,
Messe Frankfurt North America. “Adding MFG.com to our existing partnerships with Stylesight,
Lenzing and our other partners, makes our shows in New York that much more valuable and
‘must-attend’ events.”

March 15, 2011

The Rupp Report: French Nonwovens Supplier

Nonwovens are gaining ground on all other sectors of the textile industry, with close to
double-digit increases every year. This year, the nonwovens industry is preparing for two main
events: In April, INDEX in Geneva,
(see ”
The
Rupp Report: INDEX, The Nonwovens Industry Summit,” www.
TextileWorld.com, March 8, 2011); and in May, Techtextil 2011 in Frankfurt.
Well, one could say there are three events: The third one is ITMA Europe in September, which will
take place in Catalonia’s capital, the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain. However, INDEX and
Techtextil are in the forefront of interest for this ever-growing sector of the global textile
industry.

Positive Results

But what is the mood of the nonwovens machinery suppliers? The Rupp Report spoke to France’s
leading manufacturer of machinery for nonwovens production, NSC nonwoven. Sales and Marketing
Director Jean-Philippe Dumon is looking forward to a much better result than in 2009: “We are on a
good way,” he reported. “We have even had delivery problems. Luckily, there is no top seller of the
NSC range — all products are selling equally well. However, keeping the years 2008 and 2009 in
mind, we must be very cautious about increasing our production.

“Of course, the volatility of the exchange rates is also affecting NSC, but it could be
worse,” Dumon said. Also for his company, China is currently one of the booming markets. However,
he said, for China, the boom is perhaps not as big as in other sectors. “China is not the only
place where we have very positive feedback on our high-end machines. Europe also is coming back,
and the United States is very active too.”

Bottleneck Card?

As people from the trade know, with the increasing speed of the card, the machine
direction:cross direction (MD:CD) ratio of the fiber web gets worse and basically more uneven. At
the forthcoming events, NSC will present a system that guarantees a MD:CD ratio below 3:1 at 250
meters per minute. including an improved bonding index. “This will be a major change for the
spunlaced business,” Dumon said. “NSC invested a lot to improve the performance of their inline
carding and crosslapper machinery. We’ve done our homework.”

Therefore, the card and the following crosslapper are not a bottleneck for NSC: “Not at all,”
Dumon said. “Our crosslapper system ACS (Air Control System) is supporting the major requirements
of the European customers: better quality with lower costs. You don’t have to slow down your line
to have a better product, just go faster.”

ITMA 2011

By tradition, and, of course, as a European manufacturer, NSC will take part as an exhibitor
in Barcelona. So, is Jean-Philippe Dumon happy that there are now three ITMAs in three years?
“Definitively not,” he said. “I think, not only our customers, but also we as a machinery supplier
must take the return on investment into consideration. I’m sure our customers are in the same
position and understand this point of view.”

After ITMA Asia 2010 in China, what are the expectations of Dumon for the forthcoming ITMA
2011 in Barcelona? “After ITMA Asia last year, nobody is expecting truly new machinery to be
exhibited in Spain. The attitude of the global customers has changed a lot. In such competitive
times, we can’t wait four years to show our novelties. However, we also can’t show new machines at
every ITMA.” But will the ITMA in Europe survive? Dumon’s answer is “yes, however, it must change.”

The Rupp Report will continue to publish more interviews with suppliers and producers in the
coming weeks and months. If you have a say about the forthcoming ITMA 2011 in Barcelona, write to
jrupp@textileworld.com, and we’ll be glad to contact
you.

March 15, 2011

Trützschler Supplies Cards, Blow Rooms To Bangladeshi Spinning Mill

Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, reports that Zubair Spinning Mills Ltd., Bangladesh, has
installed 24 Trützschler TC 6 carding machines and two Trützschler blow rooms at its manufacturing
facility in order to upgrade and increase its production output. Trützschler’s Bangladesh-based
distributor, Euro Spin Ltd., supplied and installed the equipment, and also provided training for
Zubair’s senior staff and operators.

Zubair, part of the Noman Group’s Zaber & Zubair Fabrics division, operates 72,576
spindles and 1,560 rotors to spin cotton and polyester yarn for internal use in woven and other
textile products that are destined for export markets. The division, in business since 2000, is
vertically integrated including spinning, weaving, printing and dyeing; as well as a
computer-aided-design studio, singeing and desizing equipment, a continuous bleaching plant and a
stitching unit.

Each blow room is equipped with a Trützschler Blendomat automatic bale opener and a Cleanomat
cleaner that offers a high level of cleaning with minimal loss of fiber. The carding machines have
been optimized for combed ring yarn production at a moderate volume, which reduces energy costs and
enhances economic efficiency, according to Gabriel Tagasa, a Noman Group advisor.

“Much of the production at Zubair Mill requires moderate production rates rather than
extremely high output, and the TC 6 is able to work with … efficiency at outputs of 100 kilograms
per hour and below,” Tagasa said. “This in turn ensures we keep an exceptionally tight grip on
efficiency and that we have the flexibility we need to develop new product lines and to supply
fast-moving niche markets.”

March 15, 2011

RST Is Granted Israeli Patent For Its Demron High-Performance, Multi-Hazard Protection Against CBRN Threats And Heat Stress

MIAMI — March 8, 2011 — Radiation Shield Technologies (RST) has been granted an Israeli patent for
Demron, the world’s first and only fabric that provides total multi-hazard protection against
nuclear, biological, chemical, bomb and ballistic threats, infrared radiation and heat stress.
Israel Patent No. 167330 recognizes RST’s unique technology.

RST, Demron’s exclusive manufacturer, has 12 other national and international patents. The
nanotechnology surpasses current NBC suits, which provide limited protection. Unlike other CBRN
suits, RST’s cool, lightweight, flexible full-body suit is proved to enhance athletic performance
and survivability by enabling passive and active heat dissipation while providing unsurpassed
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protection. Demron’s unique characteristics
include that it’s the only impermeable CBRN fabric that permits heat exchange and enables the
wearer to be cooled externally without having to penetrate the suit. In addition to the suit, RST’s
product line includes ballistic vests and high energy anti-nuclear ballistic blankets.

“RST developed Demron because we recognized that first responders need advanced
personal-protection gear that helps improve athletic performance and may be used in all types of
emergencies, including nuclear and radiological threats as well as traditional ballistics and
bombs, IED’s, RDD’s and RED’s,” said Ronald DeMeo, M.D. president of Radiation Shield Technologies
and the noted surgeon and entrepreneur who invented Demron. “We will continue to secure patents
worldwide for Demron as part of our strategy to expand its market potential.”

Other certifications include:

    * ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003

    * National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 0108.01 Certification for the Demron
High Energy Nuclear/Ballistic IED RDD Shield

Demron has been proved to provide multi-hazard protection against gamma rays, chemical and
biological threats and X-rays by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory (PNNL), GEOMET, and Kansas State University. RST’s products are currently
deployed throughout the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

Posted on March 14, 2011

Source: RST

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