PFI Confirms: Water-Based Technology From Trans-Textil And Covestro Is Free Of Animal Components

FREILASSING / LEVERKUSEN, Germany — January 16, 2024 — High technical, ecological and ethical standards in an extremely individual product design are the basic idea of AQUAIR®, which is now supplemented by the “100% Vegan” seal. The standard of the Pirmasens Testing and Research Institute (PFI) is awarded if the product, its ingredients and the manufacturing process are verifiably vegan and not of animal origin. Compliance with the criteria is checked by the institute, confirmed by laboratory tests if necessary and monitored regularly.

“The vegan idea fits perfectly into the overall concept of AQUAIR and is a logical further development for us,” says Matthias Krings, managing director of Trans-Textil GmbH. Performance and responsible product design in all steps form the basis of the highly breathable overall system. The starting point is the synthetic layer, which can be individually designed in terms of color and grain.

Breathable, water-based AQUAIR® textile systems from Trans-Textil are based on Covestro’s aqueous INSQIN® technology and have been awarded the “100% Vegan” seal by the Pirmasens Testing and Research Institute. © Trans-Textil

“The microporous PU system is based on our aqueous and more sustainable INSQIN® technology, with which the production of coated textiles also requires up to 95 percent less water and 50 percent less energy compared to conventional production processes,” explained Dr. Torsten Pohl, head of Global Textile Coatings at Covestro. In combination with the technologies from Trans-Textil, this results in unique properties with a wearing comfort and functionalities that raise the standard of synthetics to a new level and are now also verifiably vegan according to the PFI standard.

In addition to textile substrates, the test seal also included waterproof, breathable Topaz membrane systems based on polyurethane (PU) and polyester (PES), so that there is a great deal of creative freedom in product design with regard to structure, coloring and technical properties. The PU hotmelt systems used to manufacture the multi-layer composite products, which are applied at Trans-Textil using the high-quality and durable Point-in-Point® lamination technology, have also been vegan tested. Water-repellent properties are already integrated in AQUAIR and no additives need to be added which are currently often viewed critically. All components and process steps are also tested according to Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® for processing without harmful ingredients.

In a regional and responsibly designed supply chain, breathable synthetic products “Made in Germany” are created with AQUAIR® for the design of shoe components, leisure, sports and outdoor clothing, bags and accessories as well as for use in functional upholstery and furniture – even for small series or samples. The production as roll goods is the basis for an optimal use of material in the manufacture. If required, compatible Topaz tapes are available for seam sealing, which are also based on water-based formulation components.

Posted: January 16, 2024

Source: Trans-Textil GmbH / Covestro AG

Preparation Begins For The 63nd Dornbirn GFC Global Fiber Congress 11 – 13 September 2024, Dornbirn Austria

DORNBIRN, Austria — January 16, 2024 — The experiences, impressions and feedback from the last Dornbirn GFC form the basis for planning the next Global Fiber Congress. This will take place in its usual form from September 11 – 13, 2024, in the Kulturhaus Dornbirn, Austria. The presentation topics for the 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 are unusual, new and innovative. The submission deadline for technical presentations is February 15, 2024, on the newly developed registration platform: www.dornbirn-gfc.com

Call for Papers 2024

The Dornbirn GFC 2024 has set itself the goal of meeting the requirements of the fiber industry. Fast-paced developments, technical challenges and, last but not least, the extensive legal requirements are incorporated into the program design. Therefore, the Dornbirn GFC team developed an innovative categorization and division of the subject areas in cooperation with the Programme Committee members.

Presentations can be submitted in these categories:

  • Fiber Innovations;
  • Circular Economy & Recycling & Sustainability;
  • Energy Solutions; and
  • Emerging Technologies.

Fiber Innovation

The fiber innovation category continues to be the main focus of the Dornbirn GFC and includes all applications such as apparel, home textiles, automotive, technical textiles, etc. Nonwoven applications are also part of this category, as they have a high innovation potential. Presentations in the areas of natural fibers such as cotton, wool and others will enrich the holistic approach to fibers. Raw materials for man-made fiber production such as pulp and precursors for synthetic fibers expand the fiber innovation category. In summary, presentations can be submitted in the areas of biopolymers, biomaterials, new process technologies, natural fibers, surface modification, raw materials, e.g. cellulose, polyester, etc.

Circular Economy & Recycling & Sustainability

Due to the increasing awareness of climate change, the implementation of the “Green Deal” and the set goals for sustainable development, this topic has gained enormous importance over the years. The challenges facing the fiber industry are enormous. These concern the sustainability of textiles and nonwovens, new and future sorting and separation technologies and mechanical and chemical recycling.

Energy solutions

The energy factor is becoming increasingly important for the entire value chain in terms of costs and sustainability. The Dornbirn GFC 2024 focuses on energy innovations. Fibers are used in the areas of energy generation, energy storage and energy efficiency.

Up-and-coming technology

The topics of digitalization, artificial intelligence, transparency and traceability of fibers are becoming increasingly important in the value chain. New technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking in the fiber industry find their place in this category.

4th Dornbirn GFC Innovation Days: Call for Papers 2024

The Dornbirn GFC is a great opportunity for innovators to meet the key players in the fiber and textile industry. With its focus on innovation and research, the congress offers an inspiring environment for high-quality contacts. A total of 25 innovative companies and start-ups — from the 1st – 3rd or later stage — can apply to be part of the 4th Dornbirn GFC Innovation Days.

  • Which innovative technological solutions have already established in the market?
  • Do you recognize industry trends and would you like to involve your innovation?
  • Can you make a contribution with your innovation and support the fiber and textile industry with sustainable solutions?
  • Which research activities are currently particularly promising?

If you can answer one of these questions with “yes”, then the 4th Dornbirn GFC Innovation Days is the right place for your company. Take the opportunity for the benefit of the future and become part of the Dornbirn GFC community.

This offer is on available to innovators:

  • Touch Point in the Foje of the Kulturhaus
  • Lecture of 20 minutes
  • Free conference ticket
  • Networking with international fiber producers, processors, machine builders
  • Invitation to the gala evening
  • Invitation to the speakers’ evening

The Dornbirn GFC team looks forward to receiving your application! Registration deadline: March 31, 2024
Contact and information: office@dornbirn-gfc.com, Ms. Sonja Spöcker

Posted: January 16, 2024

Source: Dornbirn GFC Global Fiber Congress

ZymoChem Secures $21 Million Series A Funding Round Led By Breakout Ventures With New Investments From Lululemon And Toyota Ventures

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — January 16, 2024 — ZymoChem, creator of a carbon-efficient bio-manufacturing platform, closed a $21 million Series A round. The investment is led by Breakout Ventures with participation from new investors including lululemon athletica inc. and Toyota Ventures, and existing investors including GS Futures, KdT Ventures, and Cavallo Ventures. By pairing this financing with existing revenues from commercial partnerships and funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, ZymoChem will launch its first high-performance material and advance its first partnered product to commercial scale.

To help address the climate crisis, ZymoChem rethinks how everyday products, from personal hygiene items to textiles, are produced. ZymoChem redesigns manufacturing with products that do not come from fossil fuels, require carbon-intensive production, or persist for generations. Improving sustainability within manufacturing via ZymoChem’s patented technology is what interested Toyota Ventures. ZymoChem’s approach also aligns well with lululemon’s goal of improving sustainability within its product portfolio.


Harshal Chokhawalla
Harshal Chokhawala, Co-Founder and CEO

“We’re upending the materials industry,” said Harshal Chokhawala, co-founder and CEO. “Our technology delivers sustainability without compromising performance, scale, and importantly economics. This unlock already catalyzed multiple partnerships with world-leading companies and we’re thrilled to expand our impact with our key stakeholders.”

ZymoChem accelerates a real-zero economy by relieving carbon emissions in product development, use, and end of life through:

  • Platform Approach: Converting renewable feedstocks into a variety of high-performance, bio-based, biodegradable polymers.
  • Patented, Carbon-Efficient Bio-manufacturing: Creating materials with near-zero CO2 emissions via a proprietary fermentation process.
  • Superior Economics: Improving yield by up to 50% versus alternative processes, creating a dramatic cost advantage.
  • Visionary Partnerships: Promoting benefits of bio-based manufacturing by partnering with stakeholders across the value chain with drop-in solutions for their existing infrastructure.

“ZymoChem has the most compelling technology we’ve seen to scale bio-based chemicals and materials while remaining cost competitive with petroleum-derived products,” said Lindy Fishburne, managing partner at Breakout.

Posted: January 16, 2024

Source: ZymoChem

The Trützschler Group: All Eyes On The TC 30i Carding Machine

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — January 16, 2024 — The next-generation TC 30i carding machine captured imaginations at the ITMA 2023. This innovative card inspired the company’s customers — while confirming Trützschler as the trendsetting pioneer for textile machinery. From smart functions to sustainable features, the new card generated a lot of excitement. And the successful launch event in Milan is now followed by the sales release of our TC 30i.

TC 30i at the ITMA 23

Key benefits and highlights

The TC 30i offers a huge range of groundbreaking new features and fascinating details. But there are three benefits that customers are particularly excited about:

  1. High levels of performance and yarn quality thanks to 35  percent more active flats and 14 percent increased carding length in combination with the intelligent gap optimizer T-GO.
  2. Operator-independent, consistent results thanks to automatic and continuous carding gap setting with T-GO.
  3. More sustainable and economical use of raw materials thanks to a redesigned suction system that collects different types of waste separately — enabling 50 percent of card waste to be reused. The TC 30i also comes with the proven WASTECONTROL system — an easy-to-use and effective assurance against unnecessary fiber loss.

A model for each application

We are also launching a version of this card specifically developed for textile recycling. It answers technical challenges in processing secondary fibers like high short fiber content, on average shorter fibers and yarn and fabric particles.

Carding soon…

The TC 30i is a pioneering new card with the power to maximize quality — while capturing imaginations too.

Posted: January 16, 2024

Source: The Trützschler Group SE

Brückner Textile Technologies Announce Personnel Changes: Alexander Mandel As Sales Director And Raghav Kuberan As Vice President Operations

Alexander Mandel

LEONBERG, Germany — January 16, 2024 — On January 1, 2024, Alexander Mandel succeeded Michael Tuschak as sales director at Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG in Leonberg, Germany. He has been general manager of Brückner Sales & Services Shanghai since January 1, 2020. He will continue in this role in the future. Mandel previously worked in the company’s design and project management departments for more than 15 years.

Raghav Kuberan

Also on January 1, 2024, Raghav Kuberan took over responsibility for production and materials management at Brückner Textile Technologies in Leonberg and Tittmoning as vice president, Operations. On April 1, 2024, he will also assume responsibility for IT at both locations and will manage these three areas as managing director in the future. He will take over from Rüdiger Gieske, who is retiring after more than 25 years as COO.

Posted: January 16, 2024

Source: Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

Web Industries Names Megan Glidden Chief Financial Officer

Web Industries Chief Financial Officer Megan Glidden

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — January 16, 2024 — Web Industries Inc., a global manufacturing partner in the aerospace, medical, personal and home care, and industrial markets, has named Megan Glidden, CPA, as CFO, effective January 15.

“Web Industries conducts business in some of the world’s most dynamic industries,” Glidden said. “I look forward to further advancing our financial functions in ways that not only benefit Web Industries, but also our customers, partners and suppliers.”

“Megan comes to Web Industries with a diverse background of foundational roles and business experiences, said Web Industries President and CEO John Madej. We look forward to her contribution to our team.”

Glidden comes to Web Industries from Shirley, Mass.-based Bemis Associates Inc., a privately owned manufacturer, where she most recently served as vice president of finance and global financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Before that, Glidden held finance roles of increasing responsibility at Boston-based McGladrey and Pullen (now RSM), iProspect and Schafer Corp.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in corporate finance and accounting and a master’s degree in accountancy from Bentley University. She also attended the Senior Executive Chief Financial Officer program at Columbia University.

Glidden will be based at Web Industries’ corporate headquarters in Marlborough, reporting directly to Madej.

Posted: January 16, 2024

Source: Web Industries Inc.

UGG Unveils Next Iteration Of Regenerate By UGG™ Collection

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — January 15, 2024 — Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands unveils the next iteration of Regenerate by UGG™, a collection highlighting the brand’s dedication to crafting products that last.

The Regenerate by UGG Collection is a pinnacle expression of everything consumers love about the UGG icons but with a renewed focus on what it means to choose products that feel good, inside and out. With a commitment to exacting artisanship, precision cutting, and premium construction methods, the brand sourced materials from farms practicing regenerative agriculture, helping to reduce negative impacts while enhancing positive ones. By reimagining how consciously sourced and crafted styles look and feel, UGG refreshed the brand’s must-have styles with masterful craftsmanship.

The expansion of the brand’s regenerative offerings kicks off with the new Tasman Crafted Regenerate Slipper and the Ultra Mini Crafted Regenerate, both examples of how the brand’s dedication to regenerative sourcing only enhances the beauty and durability of the shoes.

  • Tasman Crafted Regenerate, $160: UGG has created the Tasman Crafted Regenerate as the latest evolution of the iconic Tasman. This iteration of the classic indoor-outdoor slipper is made from materials sourced from farms that practice regenerative agriculture. Creating comfort for today while prioritizing responsibility for tomorrow, this slipper features a sugarcane EVA outsole and UGGplush™ sock liner made from 60-percent upcycled wool. Designed with a suede upper sourced from farms that practice regenerative agriculture and finished with hand-stitched details and a woven leather strap.
  • Ultra Mini Crafted Regenerate, $190: The UGG Ultra Mini Crafted Regenerate is made with Premium Twinface sheepskin, from farms that practice regenerative agriculture — which helps impact soil, encourage wildlife diversity, capture carbon in the ground, and preserve the land for future generations. Cast in the same iconic silhouette, this version of the Ultra Mini is elevated with hand-stitched details and a bolder Twin Seam. Slip into comfort with UGGplush™ upcycled wool lining, and an EVA outsole made from fast-growing, renewable, and rainwater-nourished sugarcane.

Styles featured in the Regenerate by UGG Collection are available now for purchase at UGG.com, UGG stores, and select wholesale retailers nationwide.

Posted: January 15, 2024

Source: UGG®

Apex Mills Highlights Military Application Fabrics At SHOT Show

INWOOD, NY.  — January 15, 2024 — Apex Mills  — an American specialty textile manufacturer — will display its high-performance 3D spacers, mesh/netting, elastics, and solid knit fabrics for application-specific needs of the military, police, and first responders at the SHOT Show Supplier Showcase, booth #51712, January 22-23 in Las Vegas.

Showcased will be representative textiles widely used by military and defense agencies for tactical gear, uniforms, safety apparel, footwear, padding/lining, tents, and concealment applications.

A fully compliant MIL-C-8061 fabric, style TP21 for MOLLE and other systems.

A booth highlight will be Apex Mills’ fully compliant MIL-C- 8061 fabric style TP21 used by the military and defense sector for MOLLE and other systems. The Berry-compliant TP21 fabric style is also available in a fire-resistant version that meets ASTMD-6413 and FAR 25.853 standards and is approved by the U.S. DOD vertical burn test methods.

Visitors to the booth will see technical textiles offering durability, breathability, comfort, and flexibility along with enhanced finishes and treatments that offer fire resistance, moisture management, temperature cooling, antimicrobial/odor reduction, and anti-abrasion properties.

For more information, speak with Apex Mills experts in booth #51712 at the SHOT Week Supplier Showcase, or visit https://www.apexmills.com/

Posted: January 15, 2024

Source: Apex Mills

EURATEX: Joint Letter On The EU-MERCOSU Agreement

BRUSSELS — January 11, 2024 — EURATEX and 22 industry associations sent a joint letter to the three EU presidents to call on the EU and Mercosur leaders to rapidly conclude the trade negotiations on the remaining open points.

Your excellency President Metsola, Your excellency President Michel, Your excellency President von der Leyen,

We are writing to you on behalf of 23 associations representing a wide array of European industries and other businesses based in the EU, ranging from manufacturing to food-related sectors. We call on the EU and Mercosur leaders to rapidly conclude the trade negotiations on the remaining open points. In short, there is no time to lose.

Having the EU-Mercosur agreement in place will boost the integration of our economies and help to diversify our value chains both for imports and exports. This is key for the competitiveness of our export-oriented sectors that create tens of millions of jobs in Europe and provide an essential contribution to the prosperity and standards of living of European citizens. It also helps to promote the EU’s open strategic autonomy in times of rising economic security concerns by partnering with like-minded countries.

The agreement offers Europe a unique and timely chance to seize its first-mover advantage to partner up with one of the world’s largest economies. A deal helps to significantly reduce both high tariff and non-tariff barriers that negatively affect European companies’ chances to compete on Mercosur’s relatively closed market with over 270 million consumers. It is important to recognise the huge opportunities the agreement offers, which will help maintaining a strong industrial structure in the EU, including in rural areas, and thereby to safeguard the jobs and well-being of millions of European citizens. Given that the EU lacks substantial reserves of key raw materials necessary for the green and digital transition and the fact that a substantial proportion of global growth is expected to come from outside of the EU in the next decade, our industries need open export markets to sell European goods and services and procure raw materials at a competitive prices. The agreement is therefore an economic, social, and geopolitical imperative.

Committed to free, fair, and sustainable trade, we understand the need to protect the unique ecosystems of the Mercosur region. We believe that the EU-Mercosur agreement provides a very strong incentive and the right tools for collaboration to maintain the region’s sustainable development pledges, including the halt of illegal deforestation.

We, therefore, call on European leaders to act now and conclude and ratify the EU-Mercosur agreement, without further delay.

Yours faithfully,

The Signatories

Posted: January 15, 2024

Source: EURATEX

Vickers Oils Ensures Reliable Running For Lonati’s Knitting Machines

LEEDS, England — January 15, 2024 — BTMA member Vickers Oils has marked a significant milestone in its partnership with knitting machinery leader Lonati by earning Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approval for its VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 needle oil.

VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 is a mineral-based needle lubricant designed to meet the criteria for modern knitting machine technology. It provides a high standard of lubrication as well as holding very good stability properties and having a high resistance to oxidation. The product is readily scourable and holds a well-balanced additive system meaning that it is fully compatible with all machine components. It can also be used with machines producing any yarn type — including tricky elastanes — to produce the highest quality end product.

Vickerlube Sock 46 needle oil is now recommended by Lonati.

“The importance of specified and sustainable lubrication for modern textile machines — especially those for advanced knitting with so many needles and moving parts that need to work precisely and accurately over extended periods — should not be underestimated,” said BTMA CEO Jason Kent.

Lonati, headquartered in Brescia, Italy, has been a prominent name in knitting machines for over 70 years, designing and manufacturing an impressive average of 8,000 annually. It places a strong emphasis on delivering the highest quality textile machinery, underpinned by a commitment to research and development that ensures the use of cutting-edge products, technologies and processes in its machines.

Vickers Oils, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, shares these values, leading the industry in quality and assurance through its continuous focus on research and development, technological leadership, quality control and customer service. As it has done for almost two centuries – the company will mark its 200th anniversary in 2028.

Lonati is now officially recommending VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 for use in its single-cylinder GOAL series of knitting machines, marking a successful collaboration that required dedicated efforts from the teams of Lonati, Vickers Oils and its Italian representative Lubrogamma. Vickers Oils is committed to sustainable product development and VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 meets the clearly defined criteria set out by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and conforms to ZDHC MRSL Level 1 certification.

“After rigorous testing and trials of VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 on Lonati single-cylinder machines we have now received the much-anticipated approval,” said Vickers Oils chairman Peter Vickers. “Our latest lubricant has proven to reduce wear and deposit formation in the knitting elements by keeping the cylinder and needles running extremely cleanly, ensuring trouble free running and extended needle life. The well-balanced additive system in VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 also means that it is fully compatible with all machine components. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the teams at Vickers and Lonati, as well as our long-term Italian partner Lubrogamma, who played a pivotal role in securing the partnership.”

Teams from Lonati, Lubrogamma and Vickers during a recent meeting at the Vickers HQ in Leeds, UK.

“With the emphasis these days being on increased automation through software advances, it’s important to acknowledge that the customised lubricants of Vickers Oils are vital to the smooth running and longevity of machines, as well as reducing the need for maintenance,” concludes BTMA’s Jason Kent. “VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 is now ensuring that the needles and mechanical components of Lonati’s GOAL knitting machines move with the precision and synchronicity of Swiss watches.”

Posted: January 15, 2024

Source: Vickers Oils

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