Protex S.a.s., the textile subsidiary of France-based chemicals manufacturer Protex International,
reports its new Prote
^® Spring 930 finishing agent provides permanent elasticity to cellulosic fabrics such as
cotton, linen and viscose. The company is targeting the new agent primarily to women’s knitwear
markets.

According to the company, the new elastomer — which complies with Oeko-Tex
^® Standard 100, Class  I to IV — substantially improves a fabric’s elasticity;
provides rapid recovery after the fabric is stretched; offers a soft, supple hand; is non-yellowing
during drying and heat-setting; is easy to use, exhibiting good stability for padding applications,
even under alkaline pH conditions; and is durable to repeated launderings. Prote Spring 930 also
can be applied to nylon or polyester knits, either with or without spandex.



November 30, 2010

ICL-Industrial Products (ICL-IP), Israel — a producer of bromine, magnesia and chlorine from Dead
Sea brines; and a manufacturer of flame retardants (FRs), bromides, magnesia products, phosphorous
and chlorine-based products for a range of applications — has developed TexFRon
^™, a next-generation line of water-based FR dispersions that offer durable protection
for a wide variety of fabric finishes along with a reduced chemical footprint in the end product.

The products are available in several solutions, including TexFRon 9025 and TexFRon 9020 for
FR coating and back-coating formulations that are durable to soaking and washing; and TexFRonP and
TexFRon P+ solutions based on acrylic copolymer emulsions with chemically bound bromine and
offering durability to up to 50 launderings for FR fabrics made with cotton, polyester or blends of
the two fibers.

According to ICL-IP, TexFRon is “environmentally acceptable” because it comprises a
completely polymerized, non-leaching bromine system; and, because of its water-based acrylate
structure, it is easy to handle and can be adjusted to work with various finish application methods
and other functional properties.



November 30, 2010

England-based marine apparel manufacturer Henri Lloyd has selected Midland, Mich.-based Dow Corning
Corp.’s Deflexion
^™ impact-resistant silicone-based material to be used in Deckarmour inserts for its line
of Shockwave sailing apparel. The garments feature internal pockets constructed to hold the
flexible Deckarmour inserts, which provide comfortable protection for the knees, seat and stomach.
The Shockwave apparel line includes sailing jackets, salopettes, smocks, hooded smocks and shorts.

“We’re pleased to offer boating enthusiasts and professional sailors a protective material
for their nautical gear that gives them maximum comfort, superior protection and the confidence
they need,” said Liz Mallen, business development manager, Dow Corning. “Deflexion material is
designed for these activities because it offers freedom of movement, and performs under cold and
warm temperatures and while wet.”

In addition to Henri Lloyd’s sailing gear, Deflexion material is featured in RodeoTech rodeo
vests and Rukka motorcycle jackets and other protective equipment.

November 30, 2010

RALEIGH, N.C. — November 29, 2010 — Students from North Carolina State University College of
Textiles will showcase 12 senior designers’ collections in the “Threads: Senior Collection 2010”
fashion show. The designers will showcase their final projects before graduation and illustrate
their talents and learned skills throughout their years at the College of Textiles. The event will
be held on Thursday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. on “The Square” adjacent to the College of Textiles
on NC State’s Centennial Campus.

The seniors highlighting their work in this event are part of the Fashion and Textile
Management Program at the College of Textiles and the students plan and execute all aspects of the
event and strive to create a show that highlights their accomplishments in their field of study.
The faculty advisors Dr. Cindy Istook, professor of fashion and design technology, Nancy Webster,
adjunct professor of fashion and textile design, and Anthony Wilson, doctoral student in Textile
Technology Management, have aided the students in the development of their designs, organizations
of the collections and planning of the show. Webster brings over 30 years of industry experience
with companies such as Target Corporation, Thomasville Furniture, Springs Industries, and
Fieldcrest Cannon. Wilson has owned his own design firm since 2001.

Media are invited to attend the event. “The Square” at the College of Textiles is located on
the corner of Main Campus Drive and Campus Shore Drive on Centennial Campus. Parking is available
in any of the adjacent lots. Seats are $15 for the public and $10 for students. Tickets can be
purchased at
www.threadseniorcollection.com or at the door.

Posted on November 30, 2010

Source: NC State University

NEW YORK CITY/VIANEN, The Netherlands — October 25, 2010 — Today NedSense enterprises nv announces
that on the tails of LOFT’s launching customer Rubelli, they now have signed a contract with
daughter company Donghia Inc. in New York for the implementation of LOFT to extend Donghia’s
service levels through a virtual presence in its physical show rooms around the US.

In a first phase Donghia and Rubelli will focus on merging the impressive width of their
joint collections online — fabrics and furniture, displayed in an unlimited combination on a 24×7
anywhere basis. Sales executives will be equipped with iPads on which they can demonstrate the
power of the LOFT through its combinations of Rubelli fabrics and Donghia furniture in a mobile,
‘always on’ fashion. This will radically reduce physical showroom and sample costs and enhance the
customer experience in the conceptual and visualization stage to unprecedented levels. Ultimately
LOFT will be the design engine that facilitates designers to visualize customized designs for
clients.

Andrea Rubelli, CEO of Donghia US and Rubelli states: “The combination of the exquisite
furniture range of Donghia with the unlimited possibilities of the Rubelli and Donghia fabrics,
create a specter that is hard to visualize and nearly impossible to demonstrate physically in every
single showroom. With LOFT, which we have been testing at Rubelli in Italy, we can deliver an
online sales tool, as well as a 24×7 virtual showroom that benefits our sales team and our clients
alike. The sales teams have the entire ranges at their fingertips and can give customers the real
life experience of viewing it ‘as is. We have been looking for a tool like this for the past ten
years and we found that only NedSense has the experience needed to simulate our fabrics on screen
in the appropriate way.”

Pieter Aarts, Chief Executive Officer of NedSense enterprises NV states: “Once again LOFT
proves its versatile character by the way companies implement it in their own strategy. The success
at Rubelli has led to this success with Donghia, where in a very staged approach the company
embraces the 24×7 economy. LOFT opens up Donghia’s windows to clients around the globe and offers
its end customers an unparalleled personalized experience when demonstrating the fabrics on
furniture of their choice and vice versa, to the level where one could almost touch by sight.”

Donghia is currently implementing phase 1 of the project and is expecting to be fully live by
spring 2011.

Posted on November 30, 2010

Source: NedSense enterprises NV

Houston-based Ascend Performance Materials LLC — a manufacturer of nylon and other man-made fibers
for applications such as carpet, apparel and tires; as well as personal care and agricultural
products, and animal feed — will invest $3.25 million to expand its Greenwood, S.C., operations,
with the expectation of adding 32 jobs over three years.

The company is adding capacity to meet market demand and expects to complete the expansion by
March 2011. The Greenwood plant produces nylon industrial fiber for airbags, tire cord and military
products, among other applications.

“Our Greenwood facility plays an important role in our company’s production of nylon fiber,
and this expansion will help us grow our market share,” said Larry Hammond, plant manager, Ascend
Performance Materials. Ascend Performance Materials celebrated its first year in business this past
June. The company was formed on June 1, 2009, when New York City-based private equity firm SK
Capital Partners II LP completed the acquisition of St. Louis-based Solutia Inc’s nylon business
(See ”
Solutia
Completes Sale of Nylon Business, Company Renamed Ascend,” June 2, 2009).

November 23, 2010

As mentioned last week, the Rupp Report’s intention has been to inform

Textile World
readers about the upswing of the textile industry in general and the textile machinery
sector in particular. This week,

TW
can start with some good news. The only odd thing for all the manufacturers who will be
covered is certain short supply caused by a strong downturn among the subcontractors. The first
stop is Belgium.

At Belgium-based Picanol N.V., Marketing Manager Erwin Devloo mentioned a general upswing and
that the weaving machinery supplier is already recording “an above-average order income” than
before the global financial crisis.

Improved Market Situation

Devloo confirmed that the economical situation for Picanol is far better than at the same
time last year. The only financial concern is that the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar compared to
the euro is unfavorable for both sides. And just like the cotton, it is not only the value of the
currencies, but also the volatility of the financial situation that makes the markets irregular and
shaky.

However, there is more good news than bad news: It was obvious to ask the question about the
upcoming regions where Picanol is having stronger sales. In general, the whole world is showing
increased interest and order activities. On top of the list is Asia, particularly China and —
surprisingly — India. In spite of all the millions of handlooms in India, Devloo said Indian mills
are heavily investing in modern weaving machines and that Picanol is enjoying close to 100-percent
market share. The reason for these Indian investments in weaving machines is that the Indian mills
are becoming more and more involved in garment manufacturing, and therefore need a lot of quality
fabrics and, consequently, up-to-date production equipment.



ITMA In Focus

The rhythm of three ITMAs three years in a row — Asia-Europe-Asia -— is an ongoing big issue
within the textile industry and, in particular, for the machinery manufacturers. To have a clearer
picture about the next ITMA shows, Devloo mentioned that the industry has to wait for the results
of ITMA Europe next year in Barcelona, Spain. The important question for him is whether the Chinese
visitors will be coming to Europe. Nevertheless, Picanol’s booth size will be about the same as it
was in Munich, Germany, in 2007.

Is Devloo expecting very much from the forthcoming ITMA 2011 in Barcelona? “Oh yes, I’m
expecting a lot,” he says. “There are many advantages to running an exhibition in Barcelona: First
of all, it’s a beautiful city, the infrastructure is good, the exhibition center is very modern and
up-do-date and there is an easy access to Barcelona, and the flight connections are not too
expensive.”

So will ITMA Europe survive in the long run? “I am sure,” Devloo says, “as long as there are
European textile machinery manufacturers.” Let’s see.



November 23, 2010