TextileGenesis Launches A Version 2.0 Of Its Traceability Platform For The Fashion Industry

PARIS — March 14, 2024 — TextileGenesis, a Lectra Group company, announced the availability of version 2.0 of its SaaS platform providing the fashion ecosystem with totally reliable, secure and digitized traceability of all materials and garments. This new version offers innovative new features from risk management, traceability engine based on more than 300 real-world supply transformation steps, to unified platform with real time integration with more than 90 percent of major material certification standards.

To support the industry comply with increasingly stringent global transparency regulations and enhance the overall user experience for fashion brands and textile suppliers, TextileGenesis has introduced the following new features:

  • A risk and compliance management module that automatically tracks and flags the global supply chain risks from publicly available databases (such as the UFLPA entity watch list). The system captures and flags the risks across the entire value chain from tiers 1 to 4.
  • The traceability engine ensures that every transaction in the system reflects the real-world complexity with close to 300 supply chain transformation steps.
  • Consolidation of all major material certification schemes on a single unified platform that allows third- party verification through certification bodies. The third-party sustainability certification schemes and independent verification are a key requirement for the newly enacted European law banning greenwashing to ensure that product sustainability claims are authentic and verifiable.
  • Material-origin verification (for tier 4 and tier 5 suppliers) for all material value chains from recycled polyester, organic cotton, man-made cellulosic to responsible animal fibers.
  • The new version offers standardized and automated data exchange with fashion brands and textile suppliers through API and SFTP protocol.

Overall, the platform users have a significantly enhanced user dashboard, intuitive interface, and additional data integrity checks to ensure a highly robust, reliable and scalable traceability platform. Currently, more than 8,000 supply chain roles from more than 70 countries are using the platform to enable their supply chains to become more traceable, for more than 800 million units.

Posted: March 14, 2024

Source: TextileGenesis, a Lectra company

First Ever Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel — VIATT — Attracts 17,262 Visits, Lays Foundation To ‘Harness Growth Of Vietnam’s Textile Market’

HO CHI MINH CITY — March 14, 2024 — As the inaugural Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) drew curtains on March 1, 2024, Messe Frankfurt’s first integrated textile fair in Asia has positioned itself as an essential platform for the entire textile value chain. Covering three major industry sectors, the three-day fair attracted 17,262 visits from 55 countries and regions, connecting with 409 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions. In addition to attracting top-quality suppliers, participants also noted the high caliber of buyers and the clear potential for growth at future editions.

Hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), VIATT 2024 was the first trade fair organised by Messe Frankfurt and VIETRADE. The fair’s opening ceremony was officiated by Phan Thi Thang, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, and Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board, Messe Frankfurt GmbH. Addressing the fair’s positioning, Phan said: “The Ministry of Industry and Trade coordinated with Messe Frankfurt to organize VIATT 2024. Held for the first time in Vietnam, the fair is dedicated to creating favorable conditions for international businesses in the textile sector, and to integrate Vietnam’s industry with the global textile and garment production chains. With abundant international resources in technology and experience, VIATT will foster the growth of Vietnam’s supply chain in a sustainable direction.”

During his speech, Braun underscored the show’s potential: “Vietnam, as a rising hotspot for the textile industry, is a major market for us. Together with our trusted partners Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and VIETRADE, we will work closely to expand this show, and increase the competitive edge of the Vietnamese textile industry in the global market. Today is just the beginning for VIATT, and we believe it will achieve enduring success.”

The ceremony was followed by the VIATT Fashion Show that featured Kilomet 109, a well-known Vietnamese fashion brand. Under the theme of “Sustainable Fashion, Around the World”, the event mirrored Vietnam’s increasing attention paid to its fashion industry, as well as the global demand for sustainable products. Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), Thai Industrial Hemp Trade Association (TiHTA), and XYX Material also joined hands to showcase their sustainable collections.

Across 15,000 square meters of exhibition space in two halls, the fair reflected the latest trends and innovations in the product sectors of apparel fabrics, yarns and fibers, and garments; home textiles; as well as technical textiles and nonwovens, textile processing, and printing technology. Many of the industry’s most well-known players, including Groz Beckert, Hohmann GmbH & Co KG, Kitsutaka Co, Kurabo Industries Ltd, Lenzing, Multi Glory USA Corp., Nice Dyeing Factory, Stäubli International AG, and VEIT GmbH were in attendance, sharing similar views that Vietnam represents a crucial link in the global textile value chain.

“VIATT stands on the shoulders of one of the world’s fastest growing economies,” said Wilmet Shea, general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. “The fair was launched to help the industry supplement and harness the growth of Vietnam’s textile market. We are delighted that our expectations were met, as a strong contingent of domestic and international buyers connected with our exhibitors. The response from key suppliers was also very encouraging, layinga solid foundation for VIATT to build upon in the coming years.”

Exhibitors’ feedback

Apparel fabrics, yarns & fibers, and garments

“The first edition of VIATT has given us a good idea how the local market mechanism works. I can see a lot of serious buyers from not only Vietnam, but also from China, Malaysia, Japan and neighbouring countries. I am especially impressed by the machinery manufacturers and their innovative ideas. We will surely join the next edition and will bring a wider product range across different sectors of the industry.” — M Usman Arshad, chief marketing officer, Kintex Group/Abdullah Textile, Pakistan

“Our company’s enthusiasm for the Southeast Asian market led us to establish an office in Vietnam last year. After realising the potential for larger industry exhibitions, we chose VIATT this year, combining targeted exposure for our products with our trust in Messe Frankfurt’s expertise. In addition to engaging domestic buyers, we’ve connected with customers from Australia, Japan, and the Philippines.” — Joe Zhou, general manager, Idole Trading Co Ltd, China

“We’ve seen a lot of the production volume migrating to Vietnam, several companies are now establishing or growing their presence here in Vietnam, and we’re very excited to support that growth. We are investing significantly to expand our facility and ensure that we have the right capacity to fulfil the future demand. At VIATT, we’ve seen tremendous traffic at our booth. There is a mix between local and foreign visitors, and international companies and domestic entities.” — Paul Nguyen, sales director, Mainland Southeast Asia, Apparel Solutions, Avery Dennison, Hong Kong

“Vietnam has a large textile industry, not only for garments but also for home textiles and accessories. This show is a very good idea, as all the buyers want to visit Vietnam, and here they can visit the whole industry together. The visitor flow has been good, not only from domestic factories, but also some buyers from Europe and the US. Every buyer is looking for a sustainability strategy, but they want a partner to support them in planning and achieving their goals.” — Raymond Kong, Market Development Manager – Asia Pacific, Testex Swiss Textile-Testing Ltd, Switzerland

“The quality of yarns and fabrics in Vietnam is improving every day. With the ASEAN market opening up various business opportunities, we are here to find new, high-end buyers. VIATT has a very strong lineup of overseas exhibitors, and so far we have met buyers from major companies such as Columbia, Hansae, GAP, YGM Trading, and S&G. We will join the next edition and hopefully establish further connections with buyers from Europe, Australia, the US and Canada.” — Trinh Phi Yen, Marketing Team – R & BD Dept., Eland Group – (TC) Thanh Cong Textile & Garment Investment Trading Join Stock Co, Vietnam

Home textiles

“We are looking for new contacts in Vietnam, as we have made contacts in more or less the whole Asian market, but Vietnam is a new market for us. I have to say the first day was a very good start. We met some good contacts from countries outside Vietnam, from the Far East, and even from Europe. We have also arranged some meetings with Vietnamese customers. Through this fair we have a good start in this market.” — Andreas Schwarzbach, Sales Director, Hohmann GmbH & Co KG, Germany

“At VIATT, we’ve had the opportunity to meet with real estate companies, design offices, and interior stores. We believe that our products are a perfect way to create a Japanese space anywhere, and we’re confident they will sell well in Vietnam. Our ultimate goal is to sell our products all over the world, and our plan is to first establish a strong presence in Vietnam and then consider local production to offer a more affordable price.” — Ryosuke Nishida, Business Promotion Department, Kitsutaka Co Ltd, Japan

“We export our products to many countries, such as the US, Mexico, the UK, France, Australia, China, and more. But this fair is our first step to survey the Vietnamese and Southeast Asia markets. We have also met customers from Ecuador, China, and Japan. At the other booths, we found so many potential downstream business partners and some companies from our region. We can join together, discuss our market, and maintain good relationships with each other.” — Seung Jin Choi, Assistant Manager, Research & Development Dept, Hangyang Eco Tex, Korea

Technical textiles and nonwovens, textile processing, and printing technology

“Our TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer is the only machine that simulates the feeling of a human hand, measuring fabrics’ texture, softness, and flexibility or stiffness. For this show, we are targeting mainly Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh, Cambodia, even Taiwan, and we have had some good contacts and discussions already. Our long-term contact with Messe Frankfurt, paired with the cooperation from our new Vietnam sales partner, led to us deciding that this fair could be a good starting point.” — Daniel Ohndorf, Sales Area Manager, emtec Electronic GmbH, Germany

“We are the only global manufacturer of polyacrylate in fibre form. We sell a lot of superabsorbent fibre to sectors such as food packaging; converters that supply yarn for wrapping around underwater cables beneath the sheath; filtration, primarily for polishing of fuels; and medical. The Vietnam market is growing at a phenomenal rate, many businesses are setting up here with a need for superabsorbent technology.” — Paul Rushton, Commercial Director, Technical Absorbents, UK

Meanwhile, a host of buyers were pleased with the range of sourcing options on their doorstep, relishing the opportunity to connect with exhibitors from Southeast Asia, China, Europe, and beyond.

Buyers’ experiences

“We are a 100%-for-export sourcing company and garment manufacturer, especially outerwear and jackets. Our company is headquartered in Belgium, and our market is mostly in Europe, towards the high end. We have just arrived, but we have visited a few booths and are seeing what we like. We are looking for all kinds of fabrics and textiles, including wool, polyester, nylon, and of course sustainable materials.” — Marco Corrado, Director of Sales, Textyle Asia Pte Ltd, Vietnam

“Our company is located in Northern Vietnam, and it has been producing fabrics for swimwear and sportswear applications for 15 years. We came to the first edition of VIATT to explore the wide range of suppliers across the textile value chain, as well as the opportunity of being an exhibitor in the future. I believe that in the next two – three years the market will become more positive.” — Sara Pelizzoli, Marketing Manager, Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing, Vietnam

“I’m from France but based in Vietnam. I’m looking for inspiration, and some information about printing. We sell shopping bags, and everything related to bags and containers. We mainly use polypropylene woven bags, and also cotton. Today is my first day visiting – I have finished with the fabrics section, and I will check the machinery. There are many options, and the best so far have been finished products.” — Astrid Bonnet, General Manager, ASEAN Region, LBX Asie, Vietnam

“As a trading company, we specialise in silk and yarn for furniture, bedding, fabric, and curtain frames. Most of our products are exported from Vietnam to international markets such as America and Europe. At this fair, I’ve found a lot of interesting products, such as Hometech-style blankets and their production machines. We’ve also discovered some potential silk suppliers.” — Tony Tan, Business Development Manager, VNPOLIFIBER, Vietnam

In addition to business matching, helping shape the industry’s future was also on the agenda. Key players from across Asia shared their insights on topics spanning Design & Trends, Market Strategies, Textile & Nonwoven Technologies, and Sustainability, while providing an edge to attendees looking to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Speakers’ insights

“My presentation is about sustainability circularity. Textile sustainability is a big topic and a collaborative effort betweenall stakeholders, from supply chains to consumers. However, the textile value chain, including fibre spinning, fabric, and garment industries, is very fragmented. So VIATT’s idea of bringing everyone under one roof is great because buyers can come to one place and get all the complete information.” — Winston A. Mulyadi, Commercial Head, Southeast Asia & Oceania, Lenzing, Austria

“VIATT is an excellent platform for delivering key information to the industry. My presentation aimed to educate people on industrial hemp and fibre hemp. These materials are relatively new to the market, so seminars such as this are a must-have, as they allow us to share innovative ideas and help industry players gain a greater understanding of the latest market trends.” — Sharon Deidre Leyson, Vice President: International Affairs, Thai Industrial Hemp Trade Association (TIHTA), Thailand

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), covering the entire textile industry value chain. For more details on this fair, please visit www.viatt.com.vn or contact textile@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.

The next edition will be held from February 26-28, 2025.

Other upcoming shows:

Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics / Yarn Expo Shenzhen

  • 5 – 7 June 2024, Shenzhen (Futian)

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition

  • 14 – 16 August 2024, Shanghai

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition / Yarn Expo Autumn

  • 27 – 29 August 2024, Shanghai

Cinte Techtextil China

  • 19 – 21 September 2024, Shanghai

Posted: March 14, 2024

Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

Mimaki Launches Environmentally Conscious, Two-Step Textile Transfer Printing Solution TRAPIS

AMSTERDAM — March 14, 2024 — Mimaki Europe, a provider of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printers, announces the commercial release of its textile pigment transfer printing system, named “TRAPIS”. Following the preview of the technology at ITMA 2023, this commercialized version, available later this year, offers an environmentally friendly and easy to operate solution for textile applications — saving almost 90 percent of wastewater compared to conventional methods.

Mimaki’s TRAPIS solution provides a simple, environmentally friendly two-step process, consisting of an inkjet printer and a calender

TRAPIS provides a simple two-step process, consisting of an inkjet printer and a calender. The design of choice is printed by the inkjet printer with a dedicated ink onto transfer paper, which is then transferred to the application via a calender. Unlike both analogue and digital conventional dye-printing methods, TRAPIS generates almost no wastewater, only that which is produced during the printer’s automatic maintenance. Due to no pre-treatment or washing of the fabric being needed, this saves around 14.5 litres per square meter of water when compared to digital dye printing.

Additionally, this eliminates the need for wastewater treatment facilities, which can be both expensive and constrictive when it comes to where the solution is installed. Due to the smaller size, it is possible for the TRAPIS system to be installed in a limited space, or even at the front of a printshop.

Broadening the textile application possibilities for print service providers, the system can print on a wide range of materials, including natural fibres

TRAPIS also offers print service providers an easy-to-use option for textile printing. As the process only involves printing and transferring, it does not require specialized skills to operate when compared to the more complex seven- or eight-step system for digital and analogue conventional printing. The lack of a fabric conveyor belt in the system further minimizes the need for time intensive maintenance.

Further simplifying the process, TRAPIS is able to print on a wide range of materials, including natural fibres like cotton and silk in addition to blended fabrics, with just one type of ink. Due to this, the process can be flexible and adapt to customer demand, even with multi-material short runs. The accompanying ink has also achieved the ZDHC MRSL Lv.3 certification and is bluesign® APPROVED, to ensure that it is both worker and consumer safe, as well as an environmentally friendly product. Like with Mimaki’s existing textile solution portfolio, the prints produced with TRAPIS maintain stretchability and colorfastness, without impacting aspects like breathability and water absorbability, important for sectors like home textiles, activewear and fashion.

Arjen Evertse, General Manager sales, Mimaki Europe, commented: “After the positive reception we received when we initially showcased the technology last year, we’re pleased to now announce the release of this solution commercially at FESPA. Conscious of the evolving sustainability standards and customer demands, we created TRAPIS as an innovative and seamless system for print service providers looking to produce high-quality and vibrant textile applications, while keeping cost, time and environmental impact to a minimum.”

Posted: March 14, 2024

Source: Mimaki Europe

Vanguard Europe Announces GRUP TRANSILVAE As New Partner In Romania

BRIXEN, Italy — March 14, 2024 — GRUP TRANSILVAE is Vanguard Europe’s newest official partner. The strategic step will build on existing synergies for both companies to capitalize on new growth opportunities. The agreement will cover sales, distribution, service, ink supply and ongoing sales support.

GRUP TRANSILVAE Team

GRUP TRANSILVAE has been a leading supplier of equipment and solutions for the graphic arts industry in Romania since 1991. The company’s enduring philosophy is rooted in honesty and its commitment to integrity is evident in its relationships with employees, partners, and customers, fostering an environment of trust and constructive feedback.

Its portfolio includes a comprehensive range of wide and super-wide digital printing solutions. GRUP TRANSILVAE also offers a reliable authorized service, quality management, and control solutions tailored to the graphics and printing industry, enhancing efficiency and productivity across the workflow. With a strong focus on color management, efficient printing processes, and print quality, GRUP TRANSILVAE has invaluable expertise, establishing itself as a recognized leader in the field.

“We are delighted to announce this partnership with GRUP TRANSILVAE,” said Frank Kirsch, Vanguard Europe’s Sales manager. “This represents an additional significant development in our mission to establish ourselves as a market leader by offering true UV flatbed digital printing systems that are designed in the United States and assembled in Italy. GRUP TRANSILVAE is long-established and has an unrivalled knowledge within the markets it operates. This new partnership will create important new sales opportunities.”

A subsidiary of Vanguard Digital Printing Systems Corp., Lawrenceville, Ga., producing 200 systems a year, Vanguard Europe is moving towards its goal of becoming a leader in the digital flatbed and UV industrial production entry- and mid-level markets by replicating sales successes of its parent company.

This will be achieved by utilizing the global expertise of its resellers, distributors and partners such as GRUP TRANSILVAE. Vanguard, with its industrial printing flatbed systems for signage, decoration, business equipment, industry and packaging, has been part of the Durst Group – manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies – since 2020.

European staff are now based next-door to the headquarters of Durst Group in Brixen in the 5,000 square meter ‘Kraftwerk’ premises. Since Vanguard Europe was established, more than 90 installations of digital flatbed systems have already taken place across Europe.

Posted: March 14, 2024

Source: Vanguard Europe GmbH

Product Development In The Oerlikon Neumag Staple Fiber Technology Center: Staple Fibers For Polypropylene Geotextiles

NEUMÜNSTER, Germany — March 14, 2024 — The new staple fiber technology center of the Neumünster-based plant construction company Oerlikon Neumag, which opened in 2022, is now also available to customers for tests on continuous inline pilot lines for processing various polymers. The ultra-modern technology center initially focused on the further development of polyester fibers.

Polypropylene inline tests for geotextile applications achieve excellent results

Inline staple fiber systems are preferred in the PP process.

Joint tests with a well-known fiber producer show excellent values in the inline process for polypropylene geotextile applications. Tenacities of well over 6 cN/dtex were achieved while residual elongation remained high. This means that the fibers exceed the parameters currently established in geotextile applications. “The demand for geotextiles is growing with higher traffic volumes and increasing climate extremes,” says Oerlikon Neumag Head of Development Dr. Friedrich Lennemann. “We are seeing a trend in fibers towards higher tenacity combined with high elongation. In view of the results achieved, we believe our customers are well equipped to meet this trend with our technology.”

High-tech staple fiber technology center supports the development of new fiber products

The 2100 m² facility provides all interested fiber manufacturers with access to current staple fiber technologies and processes. The modular fiber band processing line allows the variable combination of all components in order to reproduce the respective process. Extensive analysis options provide detailed findings for further development.

Interested parties can also find out more about the product range at this year’s Techtextil in Frankfurt, where the Oerlikon Business Unit Manmade Fibers will be represented at the VDMA stand.

Posted: March 14, 2024

Source: Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions Division

Active Apparel Group Celebrates Seventh Anniversary With Sustainable Textile Finishing Brand FUZE Technologies

CULVER CITY, Calif. — March 14, 2024 — Active Apparel Group (AAG), manufacturer of performance apparel for the leisure/lifestyle and active market, is proud to announce the seventh anniversary of their partnership with the sustainable textile finishing brand FUZE Technologies.

AAG is the first apparel manufacturer to adopt FUZE’s permanent, chemical-free textile finish, and the only company in China able to apply FUZE in a closed-loop system. AAG leverages the platform to provide a range of performance characteristics to customers, including odor control, UV protection, moisture management, and cooling.

“What sets AAG apart from other manufacturers is our unwavering commitment to workplace equity, quality manufacturing, and performance products,” said Dan Hawker, CEO of AAG. “To maintain these standards, we work with brands that have a similar ethos. FUZE’s commitment to clean and sustainable textile finishes allows us to provide a high level of excellence to our partner brands.”

The FUZE finish, which is one of the only products approved by the EPA to claim “long-lasting antimicrobial efficacy on material,” utilizes gold and silver particles permanently bonded to a wide variety of natural and synthetic materials to achieve a range of performance characteristics. AAG customers employing the FUZE finish create apparel for the yoga, active lifestyle, workout, golf, and swimwear markets.

Still one of the only clothing manufacturers to employ FUZE’s spray application system, AAG finished over 2.9 million square meters of material since the start of 2022. FUZE requires fewer resources to apply and increases product longevity, making it the right choice for reducing apparel waste.

Active Apparel Group will be exhibiting at Performance Days in Munich March 20-21 in booth A17. Meetings can be scheduled by emailing Eimear McDermott Eimearm@activeapparelgroup.com.

Posted: March 14, 2024

Source: Active Apparel Group (AAG)

Epson Plans Construction Of Biomass Power Plant

SINGAPORE — March 14, 2024 — Epson is pleased to announce that it is planning the construction of the company’s first biomass power plant in Iida City, in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Epson hopes to have the plant in operation in the 2026 fiscal year (ending March 2027) and is working to secure the land and buildings, contract construction, and file the paperwork for power generation.

Conceptual drawing of the Minami-Shinshu Biomass Power Plant

Epson is publicly committed to becoming carbon negative and underground resource free in Environmental Vision 2050. The use of renewable electricity is a key means by which Epson seeks to reach its goal of decarbonisation and, in December 2023, Epson completed the switch to 100% renewable electricity at all Epson Group sites around the world.

The new power plant is intended to provide Epson with self-generated renewable electricity on a continuous basis and reduce the ratio of electricity the company purchases from external power companies, thereby promoting wider public adoption of renewable electricity. Epson plans to construct the plant on the site of the former Kiribayashi Clean Center, which the Minami Shinshu Wide-Area Union shut down in December 2017. The electricity generated will be sold to the market under a feed-in premium (FIP) scheme, and Epson will convert the electricity that it uses into renewable electricity by leveraging the environmental value created through power generation. Moreover, the power is expected to be supplied to local facilities in the event of a disaster or other emergency.

The power plant will not depend on fossil fuels. It will be fueled primarily by unused wood from the Minami Shinshu area, as well as by materials such as tree bark, mushroom culture medium, and some waste wooden pallets from Epson. By utilising wood and bark from neglected forests, Epson will also be contributing to forest maintenance.

Construction of this power plant will increase the ratio of self-generated power and meet the technical criteria of RE100, which emphasises additionality. In the future, Epson aims to create a closed-loop power plant by developing technology for the fixation and utilisation of CO2 produced during power generation.

Epson will continue to promote the wide-spread adoption of renewable electricity, reduce its energy consumption, and circulate resources on its way to realising Environmental Vision 2050.

Power Plant Overview

Name Seiko Epson Corporation Minami-Shinshu Biomass power plant
Location 2254-47 Kiribayashi, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture (formerly the site of the Kiribayashi Clean Center)
Lot area 32,200 m²
Energy output 1,990 kW
Estimated annual power generated 14,000,000 kWh
Main fuel sources Unused wood, bark, and mushroom media
Start of operations 2026 fiscal year ending March 2027 (planned)

Posted: March 14, 2024

Source: Epson Singapore 

Easiway Systems Launches Easisolv 401N Squeegee And Floodbar Wash: A Game-Changer For Screen Printers

DELANO, Minn. — March 13, 2024 — Easiway Systems, a developer of screen cleaning technology, unveils its latest breakthrough – Easisolv 401N Squeegee and Floodbar Wash. This revolutionary product sets a new standard in cleaning solutions, featuring a first-of-its-kind formula that does not swell squeegee rubber, ensuring extended equipment life and consistent printing quality.

Engineered specifically for automated cleaning equipment, 401N streamlines operations while effectively removing ink from suspension, simplifying cleaning and recirculation processes. Its versatile formula dissolves plastisolv, solvent, and UV inks, adhering to strict quality standards and restricted substances lists, including those of industry giants like Nike, Gildan, and Adidas.

Sara Broghamer, COO remarked, “401N represents a significant milestone in our commitment to innovation and excellence. We believe that this product will redefine industry standards and empower screen printers to achieve unparalleled levels of efficiency, performance, and sustainability.”

Available now, 401N invites screen printers to experience the future of squeegee and floodbar cleaning technology firsthand, promising enhanced efficiency, performance, and peace of mind.

Posted: March 13, 2024

Source: Easiway Systems

Secondary Materials and Recycled Textile (SMART) Association, Elects New Officers and Directors

ROCKVILLE, Md. — March 13, 2024 — Secondary Materials and Recycled Textile (SMART) Association, a global organization of companies involved in reusing and recycling textiles and related secondary materials, is pleased to announce the election of board members and officers to terms beginning March 1, 2024. The 2024 SMART Board of Directors will be pivotal in advancing the organization’s mission as the leading industry voice in promoting high standards and best practices for reusing and recycling textiles and related secondary materials.

The newly elected members of the SMART Board of Directors are:

  • Gloria Avendano, Global Marine Transportation, Inc. 2024-26 (First Term)
  • Joe Howlett, St. Pauly Textile, Inc. 2024-26 (First Term)

The following Director’s term has not expired and will remain on the board:

  • Helene Carter, Bank & Vogue Limited 2023-25 (Third Term)

The following individuals are elected for positions on the SMART Board of Directors for the coming year for a two-year term:

  • Munir Hussain, Textile Recycler, Inc. 2024-26 (Third Term)
  • Harold Kalfus, Rescon GmbH 2024-26 (Third Term)
  • Usman Kappaya, J and K Textiles Intl. Pvt. Ltd. 2024-26 (Third Term)
  • Gina Buty, American Textile & Supply, Inc. 2024-26 (Second Term)
  • Marisa Adler, Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) 2024-26 (Second Term) (Associate Member)

Congratulations to SMART’s Board of Directors!

The SMART Board of Directors met on Monday, February 26, 2024, and elected the following board members to serve as Officers for 2024-25. The newly elected Officers took office on March 1 and will serve for a one-year term. The Officers for 2024-25 are:

  • Brian London, Whitehouse & Schapiro, President
  • Drew Weinberg, OVASCO, Vice President
  • Brian Rubin, Erie Cotton Products, Treasurer
  • Steve Rees, Wipeco Industries, Immediate Past President

Brian London, President of SMART, expressed his excitement about the new additions to the Board of Directors and Officers; “”I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to the newly elected officers and board members joining the SMART family. As we navigate the complexities and challenges inherent in our industry, it is with great excitement that we look to the leadership and vision of our new board to guide us. This group will reinforce and amplify our dedication to fostering the symbiotic relationships among the for-profit textile recycling industry’s various segments, providing a vital platform for networking, education, and advocacy.

Underpinning our enthusiasm is the remarkable growth and evolution SMART has experienced. As we return from our first Latin American based Annual Meeting, this marks a transformative era of global cooperation in textile reuse and recycling. The expertise, creativity, and passion of our dynamic and talented board of directors are instrumental in steering our organization towards unprecedented achievements in this global endeavor.

Their collective vision and leadership are key to unlocking the potential of our industry, driving sustainability, and making a lasting impact on a global scale. As an organization, we stand on the threshold of a promising new chapter, poised to redefine the landscape of textile recycling and reuse.”

Congratulations to the new officers and directors!

SMART would like to thank outgoing board members:

  • Tony Shumpert (Immediate Past President), Savers
  • Rick Wolf, Mednik Riverbend,

for their outstanding leadership and dedicated service to SMART.

https://www.smartasn.org/

Posted: March 13, 2024

Source: Secondary Materials and Recycled Textile (SMART) Association

RegioGreenTex Annual Consortium Meeting In Portugal Brings Together 43 Partners From 11 European Regions To Move The Textile Industry Towards Circularity

VILA NOVA DE FAMALICÃO, Portugal — March 13, 2024 — For the past three days, representatives from all 43 European partners of RegioGreenTex met for the Annual Consortium Meeting, hosted by CITEVE – the Portuguese Centre for textile innovation.

Co-funded by the European Union I3 Instrument Programme, RegioGreenTex is a €13 million project to promote investments in textile circularity. Research centres, regional clusters, regional development agencies and 26 SMEs collaborate to realise unique pilot projects to transform the textile industry business model from linear to circular.

The annual consortium meeting is a pivotal point to assess the project’s progress and impact. Presentations and workshops have been an essential part of the meeting, along with  networking opportunities where partners created synergies and discussed common challenges. Furthermore, all SME partners showcased their results through an exhibition with samples of garments, yarns, fabrics and products: the outcome of the project’s innovation so far. New collaborations and partners are expected to flourish as another outcome and the meeting.

EURATEX, as project coordinator, ensures the successful implementation of this ambitious initiative. Dirk Vantyghem, EURATEX Director General, commented: “RegioGreenTex is an essential piece of our wider plan to implement the EU Sustainable Textile Strategy. Offering investment support to our SMEs is critical to make this green transition a success.”

Posted: March 13, 2024

Source: EURATEX

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