Columbia Sportswear Company Hires Michael Minter As SOREL, VP Brand

PORTLAND, Ore. — May , 2024 — Columbia Sportswear Co. — a global designer, source, marketer and distributor of outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products — today announced that Michael Minter will be joining the company as SOREL’s vice president, Brand.

Minter has spent nearly 20 years in creative and marketing leadership roles for brands such as Sanuk, Billabong, Keen, DC, and Reef. His work has ranged from award winning advertising campaigns to global retail concepts to high impact collaborations.

“The addition of Michael to the team comes at an exciting time for the brand as we chart our course into a new chapter of growth,” said Cory Long, president of SOREL. “With a strong background revitalizing and scaling brands in footwear, fashion, outdoor, and action sports, Michael brings with him the creativity level and experience spectrum we feel is tailor-made for the SOREL opportunity.”

Minter began on April 29, 2024.

Posted: May 3, 2024

Source: Columbia Sportswear Co.

AATCC Announces 2024 Student Chapter Award Winners

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — May 3, 2024 — Every year, AATCC student chapters name a graduating senior to be recognized for academic achievement and contribution to the chapter, school, and society. This year AATCC presented each chapter award recipient with a certificate, copy of the book Color Vision and Technology, and an official AATCC graduation cord. Awardees also receive one year of free membership in AATCC as they start their careers.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

  • Malia Chang is pursuing a degree in Apparel Merchandising & Management, Textiles Option. Chang is currently president of the AATCC SoCal Broncos student organization (2023-2024) and was previously secretary (2023-2022). She has kept the club active with consistent participation with 3-4 department and campus activities per semester, including Open House and Pumpkin Festivals, that reach a broader local community.

Fashion Institute of Technology

  • Samantha Galanti is a Textile Development and Marketing major. Galanti currently serves as the President of Fashion Institute of Technology’s (FIT) student chapter of AATCC, and she is a shining example of what an AATCC officer should be. Galanti uses the knowledge that she has gained through AATCC and her TDM major and readily applies it in the outside world, participating in panels, events, and activist movements related to the textile industry.

Florida State University

  • Alex Lackovic is a top student in the Retail Entrepreneurship program at Florida State University (FSU). He immediately took an interest in the opportunity to serve and lead the FSU Chapter of AATCC in a desperate time of rebuilding. Lackovic took on the challenge and has not once shied away from it, even when participation has been lacking. He has participated in AATCC’s merchandising and design challenges and it is no doubt he will be highly sought after on the job market following graduation. Lackovic has been the greatest asset to the FSU Chapter of AATCC for the past two years since he took on a leadership role as Chapter President. During the pandemic, the student membership numbers dropped drastically from 50+ to less than 10. Leadership turnover was frequent, and he took on the challenge of reviving AATCC in a very competitive professional organization environment in our program. He inspired others to join him along the way on the officer team and created a vision for where the FSU Chapter of AATCC would go moving forward. He has served in the role of President for almost two years and will be graduating this spring. He has organized creative events to appeal to Retail Entrepreneurship students from jewelry making and mood board creation to testing lab tours and bringing in outside speakers.  Lackovic has gone above and beyond in his service to AATCC at Florida State University.

Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Anush Singhal, a senior pursuing a BS in Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech, has demonstrated exemplary service to the school community through his active involvement in various leadership roles. As the Director of Curriculum Initiatives and DEI Representative on the Georgia Tech materials science and engineering (MSE) Undergraduate Student Advisory Council, Singhal collaborates with faculty to modernize laboratory classes and fosters a diverse and inclusive environment for over 200 students. Additionally, he spearheads engagement opportunities for international students, contributing to a significant increase in enrollment. Singhal’s dedication to enhancing academic experience and promoting diversity underscores his commitment to serving the school community. Singhal ‘s leadership roles include serving as External Advisor and Chief Executive Officer at the Materials Innovation Learning Laboratory, where he supervises research-grade equipment and coordinates collaborative efforts. An active member of the MSE Undergraduate Student Advisory Council, Singhal drives curriculum initiatives and fosters diversity and inclusion within the school community.

Government College University Faisalabad

  • Bisma Sadiq is an excellent student in the field of textile chemistry. She is a group leader for new students who have joined the school’s research cluster. For the AATCC chapter, she has helped in arranging one tie dye workshop and two seminars on statistics. She is now planning a study tour of industries, along with research group members, to explore practical experience in textiles.

North Carolina State University

  • Sophie Frain has held multiple positions within the AATCC student chapter including advertising officer and president. As president, Frain worked to bring students from all degree programs into the student chapter and to organize guest speakers and industry trips to provide members with valuable learning experiences. Furthermore, her work in the pilot laboratory not only gave her experience, but it also allowed her to help industry clients with their product development.

NED University of Engineering & Technology

  • As a dedicated final year textile engineering student, Amna Siddiq’s journey within the textile industry and the AATCC chapter has been quite innovative and informative. Siddiq is honored to be the only female textile engineer among nine students from Pakistan—alongside female engineers from Turkey, Romania, and South Africa—to be chosen for an international program (WE-inTech) aimed at empowering female engineers in the Research and Development department. This opportunity has allowed her to incorporate AATCC standards in developing a project focused on water recycling in washing machines, considering its effect on the textile’s quality with a keen focus on sustainability. Her engagement with AATCC has enabled her to interact with expert scholars in the field of textiles. Beginning with her volunteer work at the 5th International Textile Conference, ever since Siddiq has been an active member as a Co-Head Graphic designer, offering her skills to visually represent her chapter’s events, including a career seminar, visit to the Textile Institute of Pakistan, and webpage design to showcase her chapter’s achievements at AATCC’s Textile Discovery Summit 2023. Her contributions are driven to foster community engagement.

Thomas Jefferson University

  • Ashley Clark possesses both talented design skills coupled with a strong acumen for science. She is energetic and inquisitive and enjoys learning new things. She tutors textile students and trains students studying other disciplines in the use of analytical equipment in the Jeff Bruner Materials Characterization Lab. Clark regularly attends AATCC chapter events and has encouraged students new to campus to join. She has been instrumental in training students using equipment in the Jeff Bruner Materials Characterization Laboratory, using her textile knowledge to its fullest.

University of Delaware

  • Casey Tyler is a Fashion Design and Product Innovation major. Tyler has been constantly engaged with University of Delaware (UD) campus student clubs, such as the AATCC UD chapter, The New, and Synergy—three of the most popular fashion clubs. Within The New, they started out as a model, then quickly became the Model Director. After finding help with some of the duties, they started a design team that brought together designers from all departments to create outfits that would be featured in the club’s magazine, and on the runway, at the magazine’s debut. In addition, they’ve volunteered for projects like the Flex Factory recycled bag assembly for all members at the International Textile and Apparel Association 2023 Conference. Tyler is constantly looking for sustainable ways to use/re-use/make fashion and textiles.

University of Rhode Island

  • Payton Becker stands out for her academic achievements. Becker has made significant contributions to both the school and the AATCC Student Chapter at URI. As President, she has revitalized the chapter with her leadership, organizing events such as webinars and screen-printing workshop, that bridge the gap between textiles theory and practice, which enriches the academic environment and fosters a spirit of service. Becker has also played a key role in mentoring her peers, facilitating knowledge exchange, and enhancing the overall student experience. Her dedication to promoting textiles education and her active engagement in chapter activities demonstrate an exceptional commitment to service, making her a valuable member of the AATCC community.

Virginia Tech

  • Hannah Finnell has been on the dean’s list every semester since her start at Virginia Tech. Finnell has served as the president of the AATCC student chapter at Virginia Tech since Fall 2023. She fostered a positive and welcoming environment for all students to join the chapter. She consistently held monthly meetings and organized activities for the chapter, such as movie nights, vision board making, and many social activities. She started an Instagram page for the chapter as a recruitment tool to let more students know about the chapter and attract them to join. She also works with faculty members to spread the word about the chapter and encourage students from other majors at Virginia Tech to join.

AATCC connects the global textile community to empower an innovative, informed, and sustainable future. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, AATCC has provided standards development, testing materials, educational resources, and professional networking to the global textile industry for more than a century.

Posted: May 3, 2024

Source: AATCC

Walter Reiners Foundation Of The VDMA Honor Young Engineers With Top Achievements

FRANKFURT, Germany — May 3, 2024 — At the Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt, the Chairman of the Walter Reiners Foundation of the VDMA, Peter D. Dornier, presented awards to six successful young engineers. Promotion and sustainability prizes were awarded in the categories bachelor/project theses and diploma/master theses. Academic theses in which, for example, solutions for resource-saving products and technologies are developed are eligible for the sustainability prizes.

Anna Markic, Mark Zenzinger, Lena Fink, Peter D. Dornier, Fabio Bußmann, Katharina Maria Ernst, Lennart Hellwig, Dr Harald Weber. Photo – VDMA

The Walter Reiners Foundation awards:

  • Anna Markic a sustainability prize worth 3,000 euros in the Bachelor’s category. The topic of her thesis, written at Reutlingen University, was the recycling of carbon fibres.
  • Mark Zenzinger, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, received a 3,000 euro promotion award in the Bachelor’s category. His topic was the automation of the process chain for the production of welded textile hard goods.
  • Lena Fink from the TU Dresden received another promotion award worth 3,000 euros. Her construction engineering project work focused on a device to simplify the maintenance of braiding machines.
  • Fabio Bussmann from RWTH Aachen was awarded a promotion prize in the Master’s category, worth 3,500 euros. In his thesis, he analysed the life cycle assessments of alternative semi-finished products for geotextiles.
  • Katharina Maria Ernst, TU Dresden, was honoured with a sustainability prize of 3,500 euros in the Master’s category. Her work focused on the development of a suitable process for the treatment of chitosan fibres as an alternative starting product in the production of carbon fibres.
  • Lennart Hellwig, RWTH Aachen University, was awarded a 3,500 euro prize in the Master’s category. He focused on the topic of machine learning using the example of a nonwovens plant.

Posted: May 3, 2024

Source: The VDMA Textile Machinery Association

NCTO Outlines Immediate Steps U.S. Can Take To Reverse Downward Trajectory In U.S. Textile Manufacturing & Counter Predatory Trade Practices At USTR Hearing

WASHINGTON — May 2, 2024 — National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas told the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) today the U.S. must be more deliberate in developing trade and investment policies that support the growth and resilience of the vital domestic textile industry and counter China’s dominance through illegal trade practices.

Glas testified at a USTR hearing held at the U.S. International Trade Commission today as part of the agency’s supply chain review on promoting supply chain resilience. During the hearing, the industry outlined concrete steps the administration and Congress could immediately take to help build a strong, resilient supply chain.

“We sincerely thank U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai and the USTR team for leading this endeavor. We are particularly grateful to Ambassador Tai for her recent visit to North Carolina and participation in a roundtable with our industry to amplify USTR’s supply chain efforts and ensure broad participation from stakeholders in this critical analysis to bolster domestic resiliency,” Glas said.

“While the domestic textile industry is an integral part of the military and public health industrial base, unchecked foreign predatory trade practices, a lack of effective customs enforcement, and misguided trade policy proposals are creating unstable and unsustainable market dynamics,” Glas said in her testimony. “The confluence of these factors is threatening the future of domestic textile manufacturing as well as the textile cand apparel coproduction chain between U.S. and our Western Hemisphere free trade agreement (FTA) partners responsible for $40 billion in annual two-way trade.”

No fewer than 14 U.S. textile factories have been permanently shuttered in recent months, and an estimated 100,000 jobs have been lost in the U.S. and broader hemisphere, she said.

Notably China and other Asian countries compete by “sourcing subsidized textile inputs from China, including those made from slave labor in Xinjiang where 20 percent of global cotton is produced and where synthetics like rayon have been tied to forced labor production” and “a wholesale lack of meaningful labor and environmental standards,” she stated.

“One of the most important actions Congress and the Biden administration can take to counter these illegal trade practices is to close the de minimis loophole. This loophole in U.S. trade law allows 4 million packages a day to enter the U.S. duty free and largely uninspected. Customs and Border Protection reports that textile and apparel goods comprise an estimated half of these entries and China is the largest beneficiary.  These entries are not subject to Section 301 duties and have been linked to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) violations as well as dangerous and counterfeit goods and illicit drugs like fentanyl and precursors. The administration must use its existing authorities to close this dangerous loophole and Congress must act immediately to pass legislation to completely close it,” Glas noted.

“A textile and apparel enforcement plan released by the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in early April is an important first step to combatting fraud and circumvention of free trade agreement rules and trade laws —  it must be continuous and aggressive with penalties to help deter fraud and illegal trade activities,” Glas said.

To reverse the current downward trajectory in U.S. textile manufacturing and stop the damage to the industry, Glas recommended the following:

  • Immediately Close the De Minimis tariff loophole
  • Dramatically ramp up and publicize customs enforcement and trade penalty activities
  • Preserve and protect the yarn forward rules of origin
  • Reject proposals to expand Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) product coverage to textiles or apparel
  • Immediately pass the Miscellaneous Tariff bill
  • Increase Section 301 penalties on textiles and apparel imports
  • Fully implement the Make PPE in America Act and expand procurement opportunities
  • Enhance tax incentives to bolster domestic and regional production

“China is being highly strategic and purposeful in their quest for and success in gaining a stranglehold on the global supply of critical products like textiles.  The U.S. must be more deliberate moving forward and not leave this challenge by an increasingly hostile geopolitical rival unanswered.  Absent a course-correction to properly prioritize and bolster domestic manufacturing, the consequences in the next crisis will be severe and manifold,” Glas said.

See a link to the full testimony here.

Posted: May 2, 2024

Source: National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

DiloGroup’s In-house Exhibition On The Occasion Of Techtextil

EBERBACH, Germany — May 2, 2024 — Techtextil in Frankfurt is traditionally one of the most important show events worldwide for DiloGroup as a specialist for complete nonwoven manufacturing lines with a long-term spe- ciality as provider of state-of-the-art needling lines. Also this year, Dilo and group members TEMAFA and Spinnbau were situated in hall 12, booth B81, their traditional location, adjacent to needle specialist Groz-Beckert as well as partners and competitors.

In addition to the four days in Frankfurt, Dilo had invited customers for a tour of DiloGroup’s headquarters in Eberbach on the Thursday as a supplementary event to demonstrate relatively shortly after ITMA 23 its range of latest machine and line innovations.

More than 80 interested visitors did choose to accept Dilo’s invitation to get on the shuttle bus and take the audio-guided tour through the company’s R&D and demonstration centres which had been specifically prepared by the deputy CEOs Rebekka and Riccarda Dilo and their strong team from the sales, R&D and technology departments.

The complete lines and individual machinery were on display in a space of approximately 3.100 m2 to include the MicroPunch S research and demonstration line for needling light- weights in a range of 35 up to 160 g/m2 including the MultiCard MCRR CC with FRS-P feeder which was returned from ITMA and reinstalled for the product development of hygiene, cosmetic, medical and technical lightweight nonwovens. This line was accompanied by a Hypertex line for the production of lightweight sandwiches of reinforced nonwoven layers to increase strength and stiffness in MD and CD directions for use as needled filtration and roofing material as well as shoe and garment applications. The layered mesh of filament or yarn is laid inline between a base and a cover of pre-needled material with speeds up to ca. 40 m/min.

The MicroPunch S intensive needling line can thus be combined with the Hypertex process to include all areas of applications for lightweights needled from fine fiber.

Three buses had carried the seven groups of visitors to take part in machine demonstrations which processed the special fibre material until wind-up in the end-of-line section.

In Technology Centres I and II three complete nonwovens lines ran demonstrations including a 7 m wide needling line consisting of the VQC Card (Quadro), the high speed DLSC three apron layer capable of ca. 200 m/min infeed speed and the 7 m wide pre-needler.

Also, the HyperPunch machine in 3.5 m was included in the demonstration.

At the aerodynamic web forming section “additive manufacturing” was on display through the 3D-Lofter which comprises a series of individual web formers programmable to lay down additional fibre material. This either in an

  1. IsoFeed function to improve the regularity of a flock matt to feed cards by up to ca. 4 – 5 % CV.
  2. Reinforcement function of needled substrate used as car interior linings of deep moulded pieces in order to strengthen locations in the felt plain where stress or strain concentrations take place. Using this method, fiber savings can be achieved of approx. 30 to 40 percent.
  3. An additional feature of the 3D-Lofter is the widely enlarged patterning capability of needled felts for automotive applications or wall and floor coverings. The 3D-Lofter offers sliding colors (Colour Slide), geometric patterns or inscriptions for achieving most modern design styles. 3D-Lofter in combination with the DI-LOUR process, which was also demonstrated by the DI-LOUR IV double structuring system, is offering a joint technology which is particularly interesting for lightweight molded car velours.

The interesting guided tours included enough time to get in depth insight of machines, technologies and textile products which also were on display and given as samples along with technical literature. The tours were concluded in a host and service area with finger food and beverages and with the related discussions of current needs and demands for preparing a more sustainable and successful future by innovations.

All the visitors from many countries including South America, Africa, Europe and China expressed their appreciation for a very interesting day at Dilo.

Posted: May 2, 2024

Source: DiloGroup

Suominen Invests In Strengthening Its Capabilities In Sustainable Products In Bethune, S.C.

HELSINKI — May 2, 2024 — Suominen strengthens its capabilities in sustainable products by enhancing and upgrading one of its production lines in Bethune, S.C. The investment is made in line with Suominen’s strategy and supports company’s vision to be the frontrunner in nonwovens innovation and sustainability.

“With this investment we strengthen our position as the leader in sustainable nonwovens in Americas market and respond to the increased demand of environmentally friendly products. This investment also enhances our operational performance in terms of safety, quality and productivity,” said Tommi Björnman, president and CEO of Suominen.

The total value of the investment is approximately 10 million euros and the investment project will be completed in the first half of 2025.

Posted: May 2, 2024

Source: Suominen Corporation

Gudrun Vogtentanz, Chief Scientific Officer At AMSilk, To Speak At The Rethinking Materials Summit, May 14, 2024

NEURIED, Germany — May 2, 2024 — AMSilk GmbH, a producer of advanced biomaterials made from spider silk-based proteins, today announces that Gudrun Vogtentanz, chief scientific officer, will participate in a panel discussion titled “Advancing the Bioeconomy: Plant-Based Specialty Chemicals and Bio-Based Building Block Molecules” at the Rethinking Materials Summit in London on the May 14 at 17:15.

AMSilk’s spider silk-based protein materials offer high-performance qualities which translate to a wide range of applications in the textile, homecare, biomedical, and automobile industries. Based on their exceptional natural properties, which can be tailored to the specific needs of the market or customer, AMSilk’s high-performance material outweighs many natural or fossil-based materials, while being verifiably biodegradable.

Rethinking Materials is a global thought-leadership event connecting decision-makers from diverse industries developing and scaling innovation in new materials.

Vogtentanz commented: “Industrial biotechnology is emerging as a key driver to address several global challenges we have today. We need to stand together to build a strong bioeconomy while promoting the adoption of bio-based products. That’s why we look forward to attending Rethinking Materials, networking with peers in the biomaterials community, connecting with decision makers, and discussing shared experiences and challenges to overcome.”

In addition to Vogtentanz, AMSilk’s recently appointed CFO Ralph Fraundorfer, Senior Manager Marketing and Communications Isabel Rosenberger and member of the bioshield solutions team, René Busler, will be in attendance. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a meeting.

Posted: May 2, 2024

Source:  AMSilk GmbH

 

Lutz-Jesco At Achema 2024: It’s All A Question Of Dose

WERTHEIM, Germany — May 2, 2024 — Gentle and low-pulsation dosing of aggressive chemicals without pressure peaks and with minimized dead time. This is made possible by MEMDOS SMART, a new type of stepper motor dosing pump that Lutz-Jesco will be presenting at Achema, the world’s leading trade fair for the process industry, held June 210-14, 024 (Hall 8, Stand K86). The Industry 4.0-compatible dosing pump can be operated as easily and reliably as a smartphone via its full-color touch display.

What do wastewater treatment plants, power stations and car washes have in common? They all need to dose aggressive chemicals on a daily basis — wastewater treatment plants have to dose flocculants into the water, power stations have to dose rust inhibitors to their piping and car washes are required to dose detergents to their cleaning brushes. These substances are often introduced via dosing pumps equipped with a diaphragm in its dosing head. The backwards movement of the diaphragm generates negative pressure in the pump head, which draws liquid in. If it moves forwards, the fluid is expelled from the pump head.

It is a simple and reliable principle with just one downside: conventional models available on the market usually work with standard motors running at a constant speed that maintain equal diaphragm stroke times during priming and ejection. This is disadvantageous because fluid delivery stops during the vacuum generation phase. These constant interruptions not only reduce efficiency, but also lead to a phenomenon known as “pulsation”, which can cause pressure fluctuations in the lines that impair the accuracy of the dosing and, in the worst case, result in damage and outages. “Pump operators often have to buy expensive accessories such as pulsation dampers in order to manage this detrimental effect,” says Steffen Roth, Head of Development at Lutz-Jesco GmbH. “An economical alternative that we will be presenting at Achema 2024 is our new generation of diaphragm dosing pumps called MEMDOS SMART.”

A stepper motor enables the gentle and low-pulsation dosing of aggressive chemicals

At the heart of the new diaphragm dosing pumps from Lutz-Jesco is a drive with a microprocessor-controlled stepper motor. Unlike standard motors, however, the motor can be run asynchronously. In other words, the dosing pump can operate at different speeds for the suction stroke and pressure stroke. This enables operation of the motor at a higher speed during suction, thereby creating negative pressure which draws in the fluid more quickly.  The vacuum phase, a dead time with standard motors, is reduced to a minimum. After priming, the stepper motor can then operate at a slower speed to expel the fluid in a controlled and even manner without an abrupt increase in pressure.  A slow mode is available for highly viscous media.

“The stepper motor enables an almost constant supply stream, which permits the gentle, low-pulsation dosing of aggressive chemicals without pressure peaks and with minimized dead time,” emphasizes Roth. The repetitive accuracy of the MEMDOS SMART series diaphragm pumps is +-1 per cent across the entire dosing range. “We are convinced that stepper motor-driven diaphragm dosing pumps will dominate the market for high-precision and reproducible industrial dosing applications.”

The MEMDOS SMART is available in eight performance levels, with delivery rates ranging from two litres per hour at a pressure of 20 bar up to 180 litres per hour at four bar. There are also four different versions to cover all market requirements.

Easy to install, Industry 4.0-compatible and as easy to operate as a smartphone via a touch display

Lutz-Jesco has designed the pumps of the MEMDOS SMART series to be so compact that they require minimal installation space and can be integrated into compact dosing systems. For example, the models with delivery rates of between two and 30 litres per hour are just 280 mm long, 130 mm wide and 220 mm high. The pumps have a removable base for quick wall mounting, thereby minimizing the installation effort. The full-colour 3.5-inch touch display can be integrated into the right-hand, left-hand or rear side of the housing, depending on the version, thereby ensuring flexibility for different installation situations. A version is also available with a ring cable. “Users can mount the cable-connected displays of several pumps next to each other on the wall and control the devices centrally from a single location, thereby saving time” says Roth.

According to Roth, the operation itself is as intuitive as that of a smartphone. “Users can understand and perform all functions immediately without the need for operating instructions. This combination of a full-colour touch display with operation similar to a smartphone sets us apart from other market players. It makes for significantly faster and less error-prone pump control”. At the same time, users can integrate the devices into a higher-level control system via a BUS interface. “In the Industry 4.0 era, this enables seamless integration of the dosing pump into larger industrial automation systems. If desired, the pumps of the MEMDOS SMART series can even control the entire system with valves, sensors, flow meters and other dosing pumps.”

Posted: May 2, 2024

Source: Lutz Holding GmbH

 

Integrated Draw Frame (IDF) VORTEX SPINNING – An Interview With Senior Expert In R&D Technology, José Guadalupe Flores Molina

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — April 30, 2024 — With the recent launch of the new IDF 3, Eva Trenz, Trützschler’s product manager, Spinning Preparation, spoke with Senior Expert in R&D Technology, José Guadalupe Flores Molina, about the short preparation process IDF VORTEX SPINNING and its advantages.

Trenz: José, what does IDF VORTEX SPINNING mean?

Molina: Thanks to the IDF, it’s possible to cut down the number of draw frames used in airjet spinning.

Eva Trenz, Product Manager Spinning Preparation (left), talked to José Guadalupe Flores Molina, Senior Expert in R&D Technology (right) about IDF VORTEX SPINNING.

For rotor spinning, it is already standard practice to only have cards with IDF directly before the spinning machines. For airjet spinning, however, it is normal to have one card and three draw frames. By using the IDF and a 12-fold creel finisher, customers are able to shorten the preparation process – so they now only need one card with IDF and one finisher before spinning. That means they save space and energy because they need two fewer draw frames.

Trenz: Sounds great, but is it really that simple?

Molina: Yes and no… We started our research project in this area during 2015, conducting a huge number of trials at our R&D center in Germany and on-site at Trützschler customers around the globe. We collected a lot of knowledge, insights and experience. As a result, we knew that the short preparation process for airjet would work reliably when we introduced it at ITMA Asia in 2018 and ITMA 2019. We’ve seen a continuous flow of orders for new airjet spinning projects using the short process since then. And in India, demand for this has boomed.

Trenz: How would you respond to concerns regarding the shorter process?

Molina: The outcome depends on the specific situation. Together with the customer, each application is technologically evaluated in advance. We get the best results with synthetics and yarn counts up to Ne 40 so far, and we have not seen any difference in the quality of the final fabric.

I’ll always remember one customer who switched their production line to the short process using cards with IDF and 12-fold creel finishers. After one year, they hadn’t noticed any change in quality – so they placed a new order for a mill with IDF VORTEX SPINNING.

Trenz: What will the future bring for short spinning processes with IDF?

Molina: We’re always looking for new possibilities to expand the field of application. Our innovators are running tests to achieve finer yarn counts, while also working with different raw materials like Lyocell and blends. That’s what makes this project so much fun for me as an R&D technologist. There are still so many potential applications for airjet spinning where the short preparation process can be used to its full potential. And I believe it will become even more fun with the new IDF 3.

We look forward to seeing the results in the future – and we are proud that IDF VORTEX SPINNING customers can now benefit from the impressive features of our new IDF 3!

What our partner Murata says:

“We enjoy working with Trützschler and applying their technology in VORTEX plants,” said Masazumi Shigeyama, VORTEX Product manager. “We’re already operating more than 200 spinning machines with IDF+1 pass. From the first stage of the trial, it was interesting to see that the yarn cut level in IDF+1 pass is less than in the conventional three passage process. This improves spinning machine efficiency a lot. The yarn data shows some small differences between one pass and three passes, but it is difficult to see the difference in knitted fabric. Our target is now to focus on intimate blends. We believe the T-Blend system, IDF and one finisher from Trützschler are a great fit for our sustainable and smart VORTEX factory!”

Posted: May 2, 2024

Source: Trützschler Group SE

ARCHROMA Presents Planet Conscious Solutions For Denim Wear At Bangladesh Denim Expo 2024

PRATTELN, Switzerland — May 2, 2024 — Archroma, a global supplier of specialty chemicals focused on sustainable solutions, is bringing a comprehensive suite of denim solutions to the Bangladesh Denim Expo 2024 at the International Convention Center (ICCB) in Dhaka on May 6-7, 2024.

The demand for denim wear is on the rise, accompanied by consumers’ heightened expectations for sustainability. Brands looking to meet this demand must not only deliver functional and stylish denim but also minimize environmental impact.

“Sustainability stands as a paramount concern for numerous brands, echoing the heightened environmental consciousness among consumers,” said Umberto De Vita, Market Segment director for Denim, Archroma Textile Effects. “Archroma is revolutionizing industry norms to facilitate denim manufacturers’ transition towards solutions with lower impact. With our SUPER SYSTEMS+ for Denim, brands and mills are empowered to make the right choices, achieve their sustainability targets and meet consumer demands. Our pioneering innovations not only enable efficiency enhancements and resource savings in production but also ensure the standout products in the market.”

Planet conscious denim solutions

Archroma is presenting a range of planet conscious solutions at the expo, including DENISOL® PURE INDIGO 30, DIRESUL® EVOLUTION BLACK, EARTHCOLORS®, as well as our latest SUPER SYSTEMS+ for Denimand the recently launched DENIM HALO concepts.

Meet the Archroma Team at Bangladesh Denim Expo 2024

The exhibition will take place from May 6 to 7, 2024 in Dhaka. You are invited to visit the team in person at Hall 4, Booth 56.

Posted: May 2, 2024

Source: Archroma

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