CHENNAI, India — January 11, 2024 — GHCL Textiles Ltd. — a manufacturer and supplier of 100-percent combed cotton compact ring spun yarns, cotton open-end yarns, 100 -percent synthetic and blend ring spun yarns, Vortex yarns and TFO yarns — signed an MOU with the Government of Tamil Nadu for an investment of Rs.535 crores on at the just concluded Global Investors Meet 2024. The MoU was signed in the presence of Honorable Chief Minister M K Stalin, senior ministers, and officials of the Government of Tamil Nadu. GHCL Textiles was represented by Mr.R.Balakrishnan, CEO and Mr.N.Rajagopal, Sr.GM (Technical).
The MoU entails investments for capacity expansion as well as investments in renewable energy in Tamil Nadu. Once implemented, GHCL Textile’s total investment in the state will be over Rs.1035 crores and its renewable energy portfolio will expand to 75 MW.
Commenting on the investment, R S Jalan, director, GHCL Textiles said: “It is our honor to be a part of the state and India’s growth journey. These investments are in line with our promise to consistently deliver value for our stakeholders through sustained expansion in earnings. Over the next four years, the investments will be used for capacity and product basket expansions, vertical integration of textile manufacturing to include knitted and woven finished fabrics as well as the enhancement of Green energy portfolio. Thus amplifying our value added product basket, accelerating growth and positioning us among the top-tier industry leaders.”
SINGAPORE — January 11, 2024 — With a firm commitment to environmental responsibility, Carpetworkz, a leading carpet supplier in Singapore, is proud to introduce its reuse carpet service. The initiative is aimed at providing individuals and businesses with quality reused carpets at reduced prices while championing sustainability by contributing directly to waste reduction, promoting a circular economy in return.
Carbon footprint reduction
From energy-intensive manufacturing processes reliant on non-renewable materials to their disposal in landfills, carpets pose a substantial environmental challenge. The manufacturing alone accounts for significant greenhouse gas emissions, while their disposal leads to methane release, a potent greenhouse gas. This is where Carpetworkz’s reuse carpet service directly addresses these issues by extending carpets’ lifecycles, curbing the demand for new production, and notably reducing the overall carbon footprint associated with carpeting.
Event-based sustainability
Carpetworkz’s approach to sustainability revolves around the retrieval, refurbishment, and repurposing of carpets post-events. The process begins with Carpetworkz’s team swiftly retrieving used event carpets, thereby preventing these materials from being discarded as waste. Once collected, these carpets undergo a rigorous cleaning process that surpasses conventional cleaning methods. Specialised techniques are then employed to rejuvenate the carpets, ensuring they not only meet Carpetworkz’s stringent quality standards but also exude a refreshed appearance akin to new carpet flooring. This unique practice showcases the company’s dedication to environmental preservation but also underscores its commitment to offering a cost-effective solution to its clients.
“At Carpetworkz, we believe in the power of sustainable solutions, and our reuse carpet service aligns with our vision of providing high-quality flooring options while minimising environmental impact,” said Jacob Tan, CEO at Carpetworkz. “We’re excited to offer our customers an opportunity to be a part of our sustainability journey while making affordable, eco-conscious choices for their carpet flooring needs.”
Team collaboration for sustainable impact
The recent collaboration between Carpetworkz and Tarkus Interiors during Singapore Design Week was a testament to the transformational impact of collective action in driving meaningful change. Their partnership not only showcased innovative design solutions but also served as an educational platform, inviting visitors to reconsider the lifecycle of materials and embrace the significance of incorporating reused elements into contemporary design.
In essence, this initiative represents a pioneering approach to environmental consciousness, while also emphasising a dedication to innovation and client-centric solutions that revolutionise the way Singaporeans view carpeting solutions.
FAIRFAX, Virginia— January 11, 2024 — PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announced its inaugural PRINTING United Leadership Summit advisory board members, and more information about the event taking place on February 12-14, 2024, at the PGA National Resort in West Palm Beach, Florida. Event details and the full agenda can be found at: https://leadershipsummit.printing.org/.
Inaugural Leadership Summit
Based on the foundation of the Alliance’s previously held and successful SPIRE events, the 2024 Leadership Summit will address the industry’s most pressing challenges in a peer-to-peer environment where exclusive research-based presentations are offered, based on the Alliance’s invaluable annual research studies. The agenda will include sessions based on analysis from business intelligence reports, as well as findings from exclusive studies that identify the top segments for printing in the U.S. market and the convergence/diversification patterns across the industry.
Many of the popular aspects of the Alliance’s “Summit” model will be adopted including executive boardroom sessions moderated by professional facilitators, one-to-one meetings, and more. An attendee-only executive briefing will be created and distributed to all attendees which will include input from all groups with actionable takeaways and best practices. The event will additionally serve as a time to unwind with industry colleagues in a luxury setting with social activities to round out the experience, as is custom for the Alliance’s Summit events.
Advisory Board Members Comprised of Veteran Industry Executives
The PRINTING United Leadership Summit Advisory Board reflects the industry’s diverse landscape and is comprised of exceptional executives in the print industry. Founding advisory board members are:
Brian Adam, president, Olympus Group;
Eric Blohm, president and COO, Freedom Graphic Systems;
Lane Hickey-Wiggins, president and CEO, Douglass Screen Printers, Inc. dba DPRINT;
Brian Hite, principal and co-founder, Image Options;
Eric Kahle, chief revenue officer, Visual Marking Systems;
Jennifer Pettinger, CEO, Sun Print Solutions; and
Jonathan Wallace, president, Wallace Graphics.
“As a printer, broadening your circle of peer relationships is one of the most important aspects of preparing your business to meet the challenges of today,” said Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. “To do so in an environment that structures conversation while also allowing freeform dialog is unique and powerful. The Leadership Summit was built with this in mind. I have no doubt that attendees will appreciate this singular and much needed event.”
Qualified Event Attendance
To preserve the success and exclusivity of the event, the Leadership Summit model is based on a variety of qualified factors. Those senior-level executives interested in attending the Summit can fill out this form to learn more about how to qualify: https://leadershipsummit.printing.org/attend/.
Leadership Summit Sponsors
The Leadership Summit is supported and made possible in part by leading industry organizations. Keynote sponsors for the 2024 event are: Canon Solutions America; Fujifilm Graphic Systems USA, Inc.; and HP. Platinum sponsors are: Agfa; EFI; and Tecnau, Inc. Gold sponsors include: Clients First Print Solutions; Durst; Greentex; New Direction Partners; OGC Solutions; swissQprint; USI Affinity; and Xeikon America.
Join the Alliance
If you would like to learn more about becoming an Alliance member and participate in leading industry events such as the PRINTING United Leadership Summit, visit www.printing.org/membership, or call 888-385-3588 to speak with our membership team for more information.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — January 11, 2024 — How is digitalization affecting the textile industry in terms of innovativeness? How can digitalization be used to meet the challenges currently facing the sector? What are the latest developments? What does the digital future of the textile industry look like? In a panel discussion ahead of this year’s editions of Techtextil and Texprocess, experts considered these and other questions and previewed the trade fairs from 23 to 26 April 2024.
Digitalization has by no means carved out a place for itself in the work processes of many companies. A study conducted by the German Economic Institute in 2022 revealed that, for example, only 31 percent of companies in Germany are able to use data efficiently[1]. However, it is essential for companies to improve their digital infrastructure because legal regulations, such as the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles and the associated digital product passport, require a corresponding level of digitalization. At the same time, digitalization helps to meet the sustainability requirements of customers and partners, for example, by improving supply chain transparency or resource calculation. Thus, companies wanting to remain competitive and produce efficiently and flexibly, can no longer avoid digital technologies. Digitalization offers solutions to many of the challenges currently facing the industry.
Techtextil and Texprocess support companies on their journey into the digital future. At these leading international trade fairs, over 1,600 exhibitors from around 50 countries are showcasing their latest developments and innovations. There, participants can find the right business partners and digital solutions to suit their individual needs. The extensive program creates the ideal setting for discussions with the industry and experts.
“The sectors have an enormous potential for innovation, especially in the field of digitalization. We can only realize this through a joint international exchange of information. The global industry meets at Techtextil and Texprocess. Dialogue, knowledge transfer, unique innovations and multifaceted solutions strengthen companies on their journey into the future,” said Olaf Schmidt, vice president Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt.
Panel talk: From yarn to smart textiles – how digitalization is driving growth
In the panel discussion, Prof. Thomas Gries, director of the Institute of Textile Technology (ITA) at RWTH Aachen University, Elgar Straub, managing director of VDMA Textile Care, Fabric & Leather Technologies, and Olaf Schmidt, vice president Textiles & Textile Technologies of Messe Frankfurt, offered insights into digitalization in the textile industry from a variety of perspectives. The discussion was chaired by Zackes Brustik.
Photo: Messe Frankfurt / Jean-Luc Valentin
Meeting challenges with digitalization
Digitalization helps companies meet the challenges currently facing their industries and remain competitive. Companies can take advantage of digital developments to counter raw material and labor shortages, energy costs or increased sustainability requirements and produce more efficiently, faster, more flexibly, more transparently and more cost-effectively.
“Constantly changing consumer and legislative requirements, as well as labor shortages and more difficult trading conditions due to geopolitical changes, are constantly posing new challenges for garment manufacturers and processors of technical textiles. The manufacturers of machines, systems and processes for processing textile materials offer the necessary solutions. Through digitalization and automation for increased flexibility, sustainability, quality and increased product potential, we help our customers in their production and at the same time ensure a boost in innovation,” explained Elgar Straub.
Research and the industry are promoting innovativeness
Although many companies have already digitalised individual stages in their process chains, it is essential that the entire textile value chain be digitalised and all gaps closed if the industry is to realize its potential to the full.
“Resilient and sustainable value chains are vital for the viability of the textile industry in the future. And the basis for this is the digitalization of all process stages. To this end, researchers and the industry must work closely together. New forms of cooperation, such as Open Innovation guarantee speed and efficiency”, said Prof. Thomas Gries.
Digitalisation opens up new potential
Digitalization offers numerous new opportunities for technologies and textile products. And the latest developments will be on show at Techtextil and Texprocess. There, international exhibitors present their latest products. The spectrum ranges from manufacturing technologies, via textile processing machines, fibers, yarns and nonwovens, to functional and smart textiles. The variety of industries in which the products are used is unique. From the medical and mobility sectors to the construction industry, they are used in all areas of application. Moreover, digitalization is significantly advancing the textile industry: not only can manufacturing and processing procedures be made more efficient, but smart products can also create new added value.
Techtextil and Texprocess 2024: Up-to-date on the subject of digitalisation
The comprehensive program gives visitors the chance to update their knowledge. For example, the lectures of the Techtextil and Texprocess Forum spotlight aspects of digitalization and production technology, as well as intelligent textiles, digital textile printing and delivery chains.
The extraordinary degree of innovativeness is also reflected by the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards. The categories of New Technologies and Digitalisation and Digitalisation and AI focus specifically on the latest developments in the field of digitalization.
The events Techtextil and Texprocess will be held from 23 to 26 April 2024.
LENZING, Austria — January 11, 2024 — The Lenzing Group, a global supplier of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has once again been recognized for its sustainability performance and its active contribution to transforming the industry towards a circular economy. The rating agency MSCI awarded Lenzing an “AA” rating for the third time in a row, placing Lenzing among the top eight percent of rated companies in its peer group. In addition, Lenzing participated for the first time in the SAC Higgs FEM verification to assess the environmental impact of product manufacturing at its sites and achieved excellent positive results.
According to the rating agency MSCI, Lenzing continues to lead the way among global companies in terms of governance structures. In addition, MSCI highlights Lenzing’s leadership in implementing strong initiatives to mitigate the risk of environmental liabilities associated with the release of toxic pollutants and highlights its strong water stewardship program, which includes a water risk assessment. The confirmation of the “AA” rating from MSCI ESG enables Lenzing to further reduce its interest expense. In November 2019, Lenzing placed a bonded loan in the amount of around 500 million euros, which is linked to the company’s sustainability performance. In line with its commitment under the bonded loan, the company will donate the entire interest expense it saves thanks to the “AA” rating to a social-ecological project.
CEO Stephan Sielaff, Lenzing AG – Photo: Franz Neumayr
“I am proud that Lenzing is among the top eight percent of the world’s most sustainable companies. At Lenzing, we are working hard to make our industries even more sustainable and to drive the transformation of the textile business model from a linear to a circular economy model. This approach is firmly anchored in our strategy and corporate values. I am therefore particularly pleased about the MSCI rating and that we as the Lenzing Group have also achieved excellent results in the SAC Higgs FEM,” said Stephan Sielaff, CEO of SAC is an alliance of the apparel, footwear and textile industries in which Lenzing is an active member.
Lenzing has achieved outstanding results in the Facility Environmental Module (FEM) assessment. The Higgs FEM is a revolutionary tool for assessing the environmental impact of product manufacturing in factories and provides a clear picture of the environmental impact of a facility. Every stage of the production process is captured with this tool – from water consumption and waste management to the use of chemicals and energy. This not only identifies hotspots for improvement, but also reduces redundancies, mitigates risks and creates a common language for communicating sustainability to stakeholders.
By November 2023, all Lenzing sites, with the exception of the sites in Brazil and Thailand, which are however scheduled for 2024, have completed the first external verification of the module with excellent results. With almost 20,000 participating companies from different sectors of industry, which achieved less than 50 percent in total average in 2023, Lenzing sites achieved verified scores of more than 70 percent to 95 percent.
SINGAPORE — January 10, 2024 — Seiko Epson Corp. is pleased to announce that, as of December 2023, all electricity used at Epson Group sites around the globe1 comes from renewable sources. This makes Epson the first2 in the domestic manufacturing industry to complete the transition to renewable electricity at all of its sites worldwide, according to the company. The Epson Group consumes approximately 876 GWh3 of electricity per year. By sourcing renewables to meet this demand, Epson expects to reduce its annual carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 400,000 metric tons.
Epson has publicly committed to becoming carbon negative and underground resource4 free in its Environmental Vision 2050. The use of renewable electricity is a key means by which Epson seeks to reach its goal of achieving decarbonization. In line with this, Epson has previously declared, in March 2021, that it would switch to 100-percent renewable electricity to meet the electricity needs at all Epson Group sites1 around the world by 2023. In November 2021, the switch was completed in Japan. The global switch to renewable electricity was completed on schedule in December 2023.
In addition to sourcing renewable electricity, Epson will promote the broader adoption of renewable energy which includes generating more of its own power and supporting the development of new power sources through co-creation5. Epson will reduce the amount of energy associated with production processes and products as well as pursue further advances in resource circulation to attain the goal of becoming carbon negative.
Steps taken to switch to 100 percent renewable electricity use at all Epson Group sites1
March 2021: Publicly committed to switching to 100 percent renewable electricity at all sites;
April 2021: Switch completed at all sites in its local area of Nagano Prefecture, Japan;
November 2021: Switch completed at all sites in Japan; and
December 2023: Switch completed at all global sites.
Global President Yasunori Ogawa said: “For the past eight decades, Epson has demonstrated a proactive approach to environmental action. We have maintained the founder’s commitment to preserving the cleanliness of nearby Lake Suwa and became the world’s first company to eliminate CFCs from our manufacturing processes. Now we have successfully completed the switch to 100% renewable electricity at all Epson Group sites in just two years and ten months since declaring our commitment to doing so in 2021. This will not only help us achieve our own goals but also help to facilitate a broader adoption of renewable electricity in the wider society. Realizing social sustainability is a goal fraught with difficulties but we will act with determination to address the hurdles with a spirit of creativity and challenge.”
Epson believes that its philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. We will continue to engage in practices that are aligned with this purpose, thereby advancing toward the aspirational goal of achieving sustainability and uplifting communities alongside customers and partners.
1 Excludes some sales sites and leased properties where the amount of electricity consumed cannot be determined
2Among Japanese companies that have joined the RE100. Current as of January 9, 2024, per Epson research.
3Results for the 2022 fiscal year ended March 2023. Includes co-generation system (CGS) electricity and privately generated electricity.
4Free of non-renewable resources such as oil and metals
5A project to expand the sourcing of renewable electricity in Nagano Prefecture
LEONBERG, Germany — January 10, 2024 — BRÜCKNER has been known worldwide for decades for its high-quality lines for textile finishing. The company also offers a wide range of lines for the carpet industry. For more than 70 years customers around the globe have been working with BRÜCKNER lines for coating, drying and finishing a wide variety of floor coverings.
Numerous lines for the production and finishing of carpets and textile floor coverings are in operation worldwide. In recent years, a wide range of lines have been supplied for finishing tufted and woven carpets, as well as thermofusion ovens for needle felt and back coating lines for artificial turf.
BRÜCKNER lines offer the right unit for every process. Whether full bath impregnation for aqueous media, one-sided full-surface or dot application of latex and acrylate pastes, foam or paste application via various roller and knife blade systems for backing consolidation, application of laminating adhesive for a secondary backing and laminating units for wet laminating of the secondary back — BRÜCKNER has the right solution for every technology.
In addition to the application units, the portfolio naturally also includes corresponding drying systems. These include, for example, the SPLIT-FLOW dryers or the thermofusion ovens from the SUPRA-FLOW product line, which are also used for drying and heat-setting after digital printing or dyeing. The DUO-THERM dryer has been specially developed for drying coated floor coverings. It is particularly suitable for thermal treatment processes that require temperature separation between the upper and lower air.
Line with DUO-THERM dryer for back coating of artificial turf
Like all BRÜCKNER lines, the DUO-THERM dryer can be heated with different media: direct or indirect gas heating, thermal oil heating, steam heating in low- or high-pressure versions, electric heating or hybrid versions. A recently delivered BRÜCKNER line for drying recyclable floor coverings was equipped with a completely electrically heated DUO-THERM dryer. By operating the dryer with green electricity, the carpet manufacturer now has the option of CO2-neutral production of fully recyclable floor coverings.
Electrically heated DUO-THERM dryer for CO2-neutral drying of tufted carpets
The development of sustainable and efficient products is a fundamental focus for BRÜCKNER. This is primarily about minimizing the CO2 footprint, reducing resources and protecting the environment. This also includes heat recovery and exhaust air purification systems from the ECO product family, which are available in various sizes and different combinations. They can be supplied for new machines as well as retrofitted to existing lines from a wide range of manufacturers. Depending on the process and type of fabric, the ECO products contribute to a significant reduction in emissions and an increase in energy efficiency. Replacing dryers in existing lines can also contribute to a significant increase in efficiency and productivity.
SARASOTA, Fla. — January 10, 2024 — SA International (SAi), a provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing, textile and CNC machining industries, has announced the promotion of both Bobby Cagle as its new North America sales director and of Katherine Magee to the position of senior manager of Customer Experience.
The two promotions serve to represent SAi’s commitment to providing an excellent customer experience and to drive growth and innovation in the signmaking and digital printing industries.
Bobby Cagle, SAi’s new North America Sales Director
Prior to his latest appointment, Cagle was East Coast Channel sales manager, a role he assumed upon joining SAi in October 2019. With more than 12 years of experience as an Account Manager, Cagle is well-versed in the industry. In his new position, he will be based in Charlotte, N.C., and will oversee the sales of SAi’s Flexi signmaking software and EnRoute CAD/CAM design software throughout North America. This will see him manage Channel Sales Managers and collaborate closely with resellers and manufacturers to expand SAi’s market presence.
Cagle’s main objective is to maintain both Flexi and EnRoute’s position as the preferred software solutions in the printing, cutting, and routing markets by working with manufacturers and resellers to constantly develop the software to their specific needs.
Katherine Magee, SAi Senior Manager of Customer Experience
In another positive move, Magee has been promoted to senior manager of Customer Experience for North America. Magee joined SAi in 2020, having previously accumulated more than 15 years of experience in roles including other sales positions. Her transition to SAi saw her first assume the role of Customer Service Manager, where she managed the Customer Service, Inside Sales Team, and Orders Department.
In her new position, based in Salt Lake City, Magee will oversee the Technical Support, Customer Service, Inside Sales Teams, and Orders Department for North America. Her responsibilities will include maintaining the ticketing system, handling customer escalations, and advancing customer satisfaction.
When asked what attracted her to SAi, Magee expressed her admiration for SAi: “The company has the ideal combination of being an international company with the close-knit feel of a family-run business. I have received warmth and support from the entire company – a key factor in my decision to join SAi and to continue working here.”
Magee has set several objectives for her new role, centering on enhancing systems to improve productivity and customer satisfaction: “I am fully committed to creating a better experience for SAi’s customers across all departments. This will be achieved by conducting internal quarterly training sessions, updating and maintaining internal and external help guides, and creating a cloud-based file system to share accurate and up-to-date documentation across multiple teams.
Commenting on the new appointments, Mikki Webb, President and CEO, SAi, says: “We continue to grow as a company and the promotions of both Bobby and Katherine symbolize our dedication to constantly explore ways of improving processes as well as recognize the hard work and dedication of our employees.”
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — January 10, 2024 — Thanks to Naia™ from Eastman’s innovative efforts, environmentally conscious consumers will be able to sleep increasingly peaceful dreams in their beds, as bedding and fill made with Naia Renew make bedlinens, pillows and duvets sustainable from the inside out. Waking up is also not so hard if you start the day with supremely soft towels made with Naia Renew: quick drying and fresher longer, sustainable without compromising on quality.
Naia™ Loungewear Bedding
Together, we make circularity a reality.
Eastman’s Naia Renew team believes in the power of innovation. That’s why collaborators are so important to make sustainable, circular solutions possible for the home textiles industry. WestPoint Home®, North Home, Huafang, Alkaram, and Ozanteks Tekstil San. ve Tic. A.S. are just some of the worldwide partners that at Heimtextil 2024 showcase soft, quick-drying towels and sustainable bedding that’s silky and gentle on the skin, made possible through Naia Renew staple fiber and the patented molecular recycling technology behind it.
Create value from waste.
Produced from 60 percent sustainably sourced wood pulp and 40 percent certified waste materials*, Naia Renew staple fiber is available at scale and can be blended with other sustainable fibers. Eastman transforms waste materials that are difficult to recycle — which would otherwise not have an end- of-life option — into biodegradable fibers through its patented carbon renewal technology. This is one of Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies that breaks materials down into basic molecular building blocks, assuring end materials are indistinguishable from those made from traditional sources in quality, performance, or appearance. The recycling process supports a circular economy — making the most of natural resources by creating end-of-life solutions for waste to reduce, reuse and recycle materials. This keeps waste out of landfills and incinerators while reducing carbon footprints and preserving natural resources, the carbon footprint of Naia Renew fiber is measurably reduced over its life cycle**, and — even though the fibers are made with hard-to-recycle materials — Naia Renew is certified biodegradable and compostable.
Sustainability is everyone’s responsibility.
Plus, Eastman’s process prioritizes safe and environmentally sound use of chemicals and sustainable wood pulp sourcing. Naia provides its partners with full transparency and responsibility from tree to fiber, being FSC and PEFC certified, supporting the reforestation projects with SOS Mata Atlantica in Brazil, and having recently been awarded once again the Canopy Dark Green Shirt as per Canopy Hot Button 2023 with 30 buttons.
Naia Renew has always had a strong sustainability and circularity story, and Eastman’s bold sustainability goals include having 50 percent of all its product made with Naia Renew by 2025. The company also aims to lower the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of the current Naia portfolio by 40 percent by 2030. Circularity is the cornerstone of this mission. “With Eastman’s molecular recycling technology, we’re solving a problem with waste, plastics, stuff that cannot be mechanically recycled and that would otherwise be probably destined for landfill and incineration,” said Chad Doub, global segment market manager, casual wear & home, Eastman.
*Naia™ Renew recycled content is achieved by allocation of recycled waste material using GRS certified mass balance process.
** As compared to conventional Naia™ products. LCA third-party reviewed by Quantis. The current REC holdings for Naia™ Renew are wind.
PUTNAM, Conn. — January 10, 2024 — Responding to increased demand among tactical operators, first responders and shooting sports enthusiasts for higher quality, performance materials to safeguard their valuable tactical equipment in transit and in the field, Dimension-Polyant — a producer of sailcloth and manufacturer of X-Pac® lightweight, durable and waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags — is set to present its new X-Pac Tactical Fabrics made with Tyra Technology® to esteemed brands in the tactical and shooting sports industry at the Supplier Showcase in booth 51441, January 22-23, 2024 during SHOT Show week in Las Vegas.
Tyra Technology by Dimension-Polyant is the pinnacle of spread filament fiber efficiency, delivering exceptionally lightweight, incredibly strong laminates. Tyra Technology expertly aligns and orients each filament, maximizing their contribution to load carrying, tear resistance, and puncture toughness. The result cuts out excess weight and increases performance, boosting tear and tensile strength over conventional materials. Whether it’s for high-performance sails, rugged outdoor equipment, or demanding tactical uses, Tyra Technology® redefines the benchmarks for weight, strength, and durability.
Born from X-Pac’s legacy on the world’s most challenging peaks and longest trails, X-Pac Tactical Fabrics are lightweight, durable, and waterproof — the ideal choice for professional operators. At the forefront of innovation, these fabrics offer peak performance in the harshest environments. Leveraging a proprietary lamination technology, X-Pac Tactical Fabrics combine trusted face fabrics and innovative fiber reinforcement; specifically designed for the demanding missions. This unique construction enhances the equipment’s functionality and longevity.
“We designed our X-Pac Tactical Fabrics for advanced operators who need to go further, faster, and more efficiently,” said Taylor North, head of Technical Fabrics, Dimension-Polyant. “Our intention with this laminate collection was to create a high-performance carrying solution that exceeds expectations — where lightweight meets durability, and innovation meets reliability.”
According to North, one of the distinct advantages of X-Pac Tactical Fabrics is that they are available in Berry Amendment compliant configurations and showcase Dimension-Polyant’s commitment to US-based sourcing and production. “This compliance not only supports domestic manufacturing but also underscores our dedication to delivering quality products that meet the stringent standards set by professionals in the field,” added North.
Highlighted at the Suppliers Showcase will be the following X-Pac Tactical Fabrics.
X50 Tactical: X50 Tactical combines the renowned durability of 500d Cordura coupled with gold aramid X-PLY reinforcement. The result is a tremendous strength, lightweight agility, and superior durability for the ultimate professional operator. Available in Black, Stealth Grey, Coyote Brown, Ranger Green, Khaki, and Woodland Camouflage.
X50 Camouflage: Our rugged X50 features a 500d Cordura face fabric in traditional Multicam® pattern for a highly abrasion-resistant, waterproof, high-performance laminate fabric. Available in Multicam® Black, Multicam® Alpine, Multicam® Tropic, and Black.
XPT Manta: Engineered with a 500d Cordura face fabric, Tyra Technology core and 200d backer, this fabric shifts the paradigm, providing exceptional strength and stability in a compact, thin laminate. Ideal for structural packs, plate carriers, or MOLLE panels, XPT Manta laser cuts beautifully and ensures unmatched performance in the most demanding scenarios. Available in Black, and Coyote.
“The Supplier Showcase has been a terrific show for us, and we look forward to exhibiting again this year,” said North. “We look forward to sharing our latest innovations with many brands and retailers who are passionate about shooting sports along with raising further awareness of X-Pac among attendees at the show.”
CHENNAI, India — January 11, 2024 — GHCL Textiles Ltd. — a manufacturer and supplier of 100-percent combed cotton compact ring spun yarns, cotton open-end yarns, 100 -percent synthetic and blend ring spun yarns, Vortex yarns and TFO yarns — signed an MOU with the Government of Tamil Nadu for an investment of Rs.535 crores on at the just concluded Global Investors Meet 2024. The MoU was signed in the presence of Honorable Chief Minister M K Stalin, senior ministers, and officials of the Government of Tamil Nadu. GHCL Textiles was represented by Mr.R.Balakrishnan, CEO and Mr.N.Rajagopal, Sr.GM (Technical).
