2023 Polartec Apex Award Winners Announced: Celebrating Winners Going Beyond To Uncover The Unexpected And Discover Original

SPARTANBURG, SC — November 6, 2023 — Polartec®, a Milliken™ & Company brand, and premium creator of innovative and more sustainable textile solutions, is excited to announce the winners of the 2023 Polartec Apex Awards. The annual design awards celebrate the brands and designers who embody the ethos, Made To Go Beyond. The winning garments — selected from hundreds of entries designed to enhance the lives of those who wear them — exemplify the pinnacle of durability and functionality across sport, lifestyle, and performance categories.

The Polartec Apex Awards spotlight innovative designs that look beyond the existing and create authentic products. The 2023 winners are:

Indyeva Satu Polartec® Isothermal Skirt – With its sleek style and Polartec Thermal Pro™ fabric, the Satu Isothermal Skirt makes a fashionable yet functional travel companion for outdoor adventures. The technical skirt fabric offers exceptional durability, pill resistance, and warmth without weight. The Thermal Pro innovative insulation material makes this skirt an ideal choice for chilly conditions while maintaining a lightweight, stylish look.

Judges’ Verdict: Indyeva’s Satu Isothermal Skirt shows creative use of technical fabrics, expanding choices for the female outdoor enthusiast without renouncing style.

Santini Cycling Adapt Multi — Santini is the first cycling brand in the market to introduce the recently upgraded Polartec Power Shield™ with Biolon™ Nylon plant-based membrane. The Adapt Multi Jacket is a versatile, weatherproof cycling jacket that provides a jersey-like fit and feel, offering thermal balance in diverse climates thanks to the Power Shield breathable and waterproof fabric. The full inventory of Adapt Multi Jackets made from plant-based Power Shield will be available starting from Fall 2024.

Judges’ Verdict: Santini’s iconic Adapt Multi couples intelligent design and next generation plant-based weather protection fabric with no compromise.

Spoonflower Polartec® Fleece – Spoonflower offers Polartec 200 Series Fleece fabric by the yard, digitally printed on-demand in the United States using water-based inks. This high-loft, pill-resistant, durable fleece can be printed with the customer’s own surface design or one selected from over 1 million designs by independent artists available in Spoonflower’s Marketplace. Spoonflower requires no minimum purchase, allowing customers to order only the quantity necessary for any at-home sewing project or business needs. Polartec’s 200 Series Fleece is easy to sew, making it an optimal choice for both DIY and business customers.

Judges’ Verdict: We loved the Print-On-Demand aspect of Spoonflower. No over-production, just creative, bespoke fabric offering responsibly sourced, cozy comfort.

Nike ACG Wolf Lichen Caps – Just the ticket for cool weather, the lightweight Polartec Alpha™ mid-layer delivers the versatility needed for wherever the day may go. Roomy enough to fit over a base layer, but still comfortable under a jacket or vest, its stretchy knit Polartec Alpha fabric feels ultra-soft and airy, helping regulate body heat and drying quickly.

Judges’ Verdict: Nike ACG produces sport specific products with appeal and this hoodie ticks all the wearability boxes, plus it uses recycled content.

Trangoworld TRX2 Hybrid LT Pro Jacket – A technical mid-layer jacket designed for demanding outdoor and mountain activities, the Trangoworld TRX2 Hybrid LT Pro Jacket uses Polartec Alpha, a superior insulation system for extreme temperature variations, combined with Polartec Power Air™ revolutionary knit construction that encapsulates air to retain warmth, while reducing microfiber shedding to produce a technical garment for high performance activities.

Judges’ Verdict: Trangoworld used multiple sustainable Polartec® fabrics cleverly placed for an enhanced mountain experience.

Millet Trilogy MXP Power Wool™ Suit – This full suit made of Polartec Power Wool™ blend has been developed together with Millet’s top athletes to offer an insulating first layer for use when ascending the highest peaks and exploring extreme cold destinations. Polartec Power Wool utilizes a hybrid design with a soft, odor reducing, merino wool base and a highly durable synthetic exterior. The advanced knit construction places each distinct fiber where it maximizes its highest potential, making a perfect base layer for outdoor excursions.

Judges’ Verdict: All-in-ones are trending for a reason — no cold spots. A sport specific base layer offering continuous protection for high altitude activities where reliable warmth is crucial.

Senchi Designs Alpha 60 Hoodie – The Alpha 60 Hoodie is the lightest, most breathable, and packable active insulation fleece on the market. A go-to minimalist fleece that offers a simple and efficient design without bulk or unnecessary additions. The essential mid-layer offers everything an adventurer needs and nothing they don’t. Optimal for high-output activities in warmer conditions, or a perfect supplemental piece for added warmth for cooler temps. The Polartec Alpha fabric provides an ultralight, high warmth-to-weight ratio with natural moisture-resistance for incredibly fast drying.

Judges’ Verdict: A hoodie that’s thought of everything: made from recycled content fabric, it’s light, warm, and packable. We loved this unique multipurpose jacket.

Acronym J117-HL – The J117-HL hoodie sets new standards in physical comfort, support, and adaptability. Key to this approach is the equal parts technical and sensual Polartec High Loft™ fabric, a semi-mesh fleece with remarkable thermal properties. It is cozy and elastic, yet also lightweight and compressible, featuring the greatest warmth to weight ratio of all Polartec fleece fabric technologies, ideal for use both when stationary and in motion.

Judges’ Verdict: Acronym’s J117 strikes a great balance between style and function. We loved this very wearable approach to keeping the wearer cozy whether in the city or in the mountains.

rabbit Fuel n’ Fly 4”— Stay incredibly dry in rabbit’s Fuel n’ Fly 4” shorts made with Polartec Power Dry™ and Fresh Face™ technologies. Incorporating two Polartec innovations, the impressive moisture-wicking fabric features a metal-free, mint-based deodorizing solution in the liner for comfort and odor control. The bluesign® certified mint extract oil used in Fresh Face is easily renewable, highly sustainable, and biodegradable. The performance liner is built with an elastic waistband maintaining comfort on long runs.

Judges’ Verdict: Performance lined shorts have a place in any discerning runner’s closet. Using the latest Polartec technologies, this is an outside-the-box solution to an age-old issue.

Mountain Martial Arts, MMA Polartec Power Grid Zip Hoodie 2 — Crafted with Polartec Power Grid™ fabric, this cozy full-zip hoodie delivers exceptional warmth, making it an ideal companion for various outdoor pursuits. The innovative Power Grid pattern not only enhances breathability but also provides superior flexibility, ensuring freedom of movement during intense activities. Designed with the needs of outdoor enthusiasts in mind, the hoodie’s Polartec Power Grid fabric effectively wicks moisture away, keeping you dry and comfortable even during the most demanding physical endeavors.

Judges’ Verdict: We loved this Mountain Martial Arts hoodie for its technical attributes and stylish appeal. A likely staple in the discerning outdoor/urban warrior’s closet.

Ciesse Piumini Race Jacket — The Ciesse Piumini Race Jacket, an anorak-style windbreaker designed for adaptability in diverse climates, stands as a pinnacle of performance and sustainability. Constructed of Polartec Power Shield fabric featuring a certified plant-based membrane derived from 48 percent non-food and non-GMO vegetable biomaterials, ensures both breathability and water-repellency while reducing the impacts on the environment. With laser-cut Ciesse Piumini logos and internal heat-taping accentuating the advanced capabilities of Polartec Power Shield, this limited-edition jacket exemplifies a perfect synthesis of cutting-edge technology, functionality, and environmental consciousness in outerwear.

Judges’ Verdict: We loved the modern aesthetic of this race jacket that uses the latest Power ShieldTM weather protection fabric with plant-based contents.

Arc’teryx Kyanite Crew Neck Pullover Women’s — Versatile, comfortable, efficient. The Kyanite is the layer you grab for chilly climbs, snowy ski days, cool hikes, and to cut the cold when you roll out of your sleeping bag after a night under the stars. This award-winning product, crafted with Polartec Power Stretch Pro, is designed to provide a comfortable, relaxed fit with unrestricted freedom of movement, thanks to its four-way stretch fabric and abrasion-resistant nylon face. Inside, the garment is brushed for thermal efficiency and outstanding softness. Worn as a mid-layer or standalone piece, the Kyanite is an easy choice for any mountain adventure.

Judges’ Verdict: In the quest to keep our gear going for longer, Arc’Teryx has employed an iconic Polartec fabric and incorporated it into a well-loved design for apparel that you’ll want to last.

Each 2023 Apex Awards winner is recognized as a forward-thinking product partner who embodies Polartec’s innovation and inspires others to go beyond through each brand’s designs. Each winner receives a coveted Malden Wizard trophy in celebration of their winning designs, in addition to joint marketing support. The Apex Awards also feature a “People’s Choice” contender – voted on by the public via Polartec social media platforms – and will be announced in the coming weeks.

Posted: November 6, 2023

Source: Polartec®, a Milliken™ & Company brand

Lectra Hosts 2023 Ideation Fashiontech Conference: Celebrating 50 Years Of Innovation

NEW YORK — November 6, 2023 — Lectra, a provider of technology solutions accelerating the transition to Industry 4.0 for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, today announced their annual ideation conference will take place on November 16 at the Lectra Innovation Center in New York City. Ideation has become a flagship event for the fashion industry where top brands, retailers and manufacturers in fashion come together to discuss and showcase how technology is shaping the industry.

Ideation 2023 will announce the latest innovation releases and dive into the future of technology that is helping fashion leaders navigate today’s landscape and prepare for the future. Lectra has been on the forefront of the industries digital transformation for 50 years, providing solutions that can streamline manufacturing during times of heightened demand. Lectra’s solutions are also helping companies meet the sustainability and traceability demands that have been an increasing focus of consumers.

“As the fashion industry undergoes a digital transformation with the widespread adoption of Industry 4.0 solutions, we are proud to see our customers driving change and fully embracing our connected solutions – currently setting new industry standards when it comes to sustainability, traceability and manufacturing,” said Leonard Marano, Lectra’s President, Americas. “Ideation creates a place for leaders to come together and talk through current trends and the future in fashion technology — making this year’s conference a must-attend event.”

Lectra will showcase a number of solutions that are not only accelerating customers’ transition to Industry 4.0, but having a positive impact on society and the environment. In addition, the launch of AccuMark V16.1 and YuniquePLM V9.8 will be announced. Other solutions that will be showcased include Kubix, which manages all the product data, from sketch to storefront with embedded fashion PLM, fashion PIM and DAM capabilities; Retviews, an automated competitive benchmarking platform that enables customers to analyze assortments, pricing and product positioning; Fashion On Demand, a made-to-order manufacturing solution, lessening excess stock by manufacturing only after order reception; and Textile Genesis, traceability software that allows fashion brands and sustainable textile producers to fully digitally map their fabrics.

This year’s keynote titled ‘Retail Reshaped Through Key Industry Trends,’ will be delivered by Coresight Research founder and CEO Deborah Weinswig. In addition, there will be a wide variety of roundtables featuring industry thought leaders, ‘Ask the Experts’ breakout rooms and a live runway show followed by a customer appreciation reception. Other industry leaders in attendance include Liza Amlani, founder of Retail Strategy Group, Amit Gautam, founder of Textile Genesis, Steve Lamar, president and CEO at AAFA, Will Duncan, executive director at SEAMS and Andre West, Director of The Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE).

Lectra will also be celebrating 50 years of innovation, passion and transformation at this year’s ideation conference. Lectra has substantially contributed to the Industry 4.0 revolution with boldness and passion by providing best-in-class technologies.

To learn more about ideation and to register, please visit: https://www.lectra.com/en/events-webinars/ideation-2023-rebuilding-the-industrys-future-together#agenda

Posted: November 6, 2023

Source: Lectra

Brenntag Receives Certification By TÜV Rheinland For Product Carbon Footprint Data Calculation Method

ESSEN, Germany — November 6, 2023 — Brenntag is providing customers with comprehensive Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data since December 2022. The unique PCF service called “CO2Xplorer” is part of Brenntag’s sustainability strategy to promote and enhance transparency about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to drive reductions across the entire supply chain.

Moreover, after a systematic approach review by the independent external party TÜV Rheinland, a certification of the calculation method has been achieved. The certification confirms that the Brenntag’s PCF methodology approach meets the requirements of the internationally recognized standard ISO 14067:2018 and the Together for Sustainability (TfS) PCF Guideline.

Dr. Andreas Kicherer, vice president, Sustainability, Brenntag Group, said: “Our concept of providing extensive Product Carbon Footprint data for our product portfolio provides our customers highly valuable transparency into how much GHG emissions are associated with a product along its entire life cycle. And the TÜV Rheinland certification clearly underlines the credibility of our calculation procedure.”

At the end of 2022, the 47 member companies of the chemical industry initiative TfS agreed on a uniform global standard for calculating their PCFs. Brenntag calculates the PCF data according to that standard, considering the different stages of the supply chain. Therewith, Brenntag makes emission reduction opportunities transparent, not only in relation to the manufacturing of the products, but also in relation to logistics and transport. We offer our business partners the opportunity to assess the products and services they buy from us even better and thus effectively support them in achieving their sustainability goals. And Brenntag is the first global chemical distribution company to align its PCF calculation tool with the TfS rules. Starting from November 2023, Brenntag customers will receive all PCFs and a TfS-compliant report including the new TÜV declaration.

Posted: November 6, 2023

Source: Brenntag SE

KARL MAYER GROUP: Showing What Pioneering Technologies For Warp Knitting Look Like At A Product Show During ITMA ASIA

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — November 6, 2023 — High-tech solutions can be used to build up an advantage over competitors, especially in times of economic downturn. The KARL MAYER GROUP will be showing what pioneering technologies for warp knitting look like at a product show during ITMA ASIA, + CITME November 19-23, 2023, at its site in Changzhou City.

The machines of the performance presentations are as diverse as the visitors they are intended to address, but they all have one goal: to offer answers to the challenges of our time. The innovations are primarily concerned with sustainability, new business fields, flexibility and productivity.

“In the field of tricot machines, our complete product range demonstrates strength. In Changzhou City, we are launching two performance-optimized mid-range machines at once. In addition, we are presenting established products with performance focuses that should be extremely interesting for our guests,” said Kay Hilbert. The Product Owner Global Tricot Machines at KARL MAYER and his team are expecting guests from China, Turkey and India in particular.

The most flexible and fastest four-bar TM machine on the market

In the four-bar machine segment, a new TM 4 EL replaces the previous mid-range alternative to the HKS 4-M ON for the premium segment. This newcomer has been equipped with KARL MAYER’s CFRP technology and is therefore up to 30% faster than its predecessor. In addition, the product portfolio is right. The TM 4 EL produces a large proportion of all common articles – from elastic to non-elastic – and, thanks to EL pattern drives, offers maximum flexibility for a wide range of applications. The product range includes fabrics for upholstery, sportswear, footwear, the interior of automobiles and homes, and apparel. In particular, chic seersucker articles are bringing the machine with the excellent price-performance ratio into the focus of trend-conscious fashion manufacturers. A TM 4 EL, 210″, in E 28 will be on show at the Product Show at KARL MAYER (CHINA).

HKS 3-M ON

Three-bar HKS with new energy feature for the cost and environmentally conscious

The three-bar tricot machine show includes an HKS 3-M ON, 300″ with an energy saving feature that already caused a stir at ITMA 2023 in Milan. With the new Energy Data Ready option, the power consumption of the tricot machines can be determined and monitored. The ENERGY MONITORING SYSTEM software, which is scheduled to go into series production early next year, uses the potential offered by real-time energy data to optimize energy management. Benefits for customers include unique transparency on energy consumption, carbon footprint and costs. Cost calculations and the identification of consumption can also be used to optimize the energy efficiency of production. A prototype of the solution will be presented at KARL MAYER (CHINA) in November.

TM 2-NET

Highspeed machine for net articles

The range of two-bar tricot machines has been extended by the new TM 2-NET. This highly productive, economical machine focuses on demanding net applications and is around 20% faster than the latest generation TM 2 counterpart. Especially when comparing the output of fine tulle articles, the newcomer also performs significantly better than equivalent machines on the market. Other benefits include top product quality and extremely stable machine operation.

HKS 2 SE

Two-bar HKS with bestseller qualities

Not a premiere machine but a bestseller is the HKS 2-SE, which will also be presented in Changzhou City. The special machine for the production of elastic fabrics has been ordered this year, particularly in China, for the production of supple, lightweight articles for sun-protective clothing. The goods impress with their high quality and can be produced extremely efficiently. A speed of 4,400 min-1 makes the HKS 2-SE the machine of choice when it comes to producing high-quality apparel, sportswear and lingerie articles. At KARL MAYR (CHINA), an HKS 2-SE, 134″ in E 40 will be on display. The high gauge is in particular demand in the Chinese market, but in combination with the high machine performance it is only offered by KARL MAYER.

Digital game changer solutions for production management

Other highlights of the Prodct Show will come from the field of digital solutions. KM.ON, the KARL MAYER GROUP’s digital company, will be presenting Digital Production Management (DPM) and CORE.

DPM provides visibility into production using the power of the Internet of Things (IdD) and advanced analytics. Production managers receive production-specific key figures in real time. Insights into factory operations can be used to identify patterns – such as the occurrence of repetitive machine operation errors – optimally allocate resources, and make data-driven decisions to increase efficiency. Real-time monitoring and analytics go hand-in-hand with DPM’s potential to manage operations. From creating items and work orders to simplifying production scheduling, DPM centralizes and optimizes every aspect of the production process.

CORE is a web-based design tool. It includes a versatile lapping editor for tricot machines and ensures direct and secure transfer of pattern data to the machine, which is networked to KM.ON’s secure cloud, from anywhere and at any time. In this way, CORE helps to shorten time-to-market.

Next-level support solutions with easy access

In addition to high-tech machines, KARL MAYER offers its customers “best in class” after-sales support with professional spare parts supply, expert knowledge, and a selection of online service offerings. The new customer portal myKM.ON provides easy access to the individual solutions, including a machine dashboard, an overview of all spare parts orders from the last 30 days, and access to the tried-and-tested WEBSHOP SPARE PARTS, to the services offered by the KARL MAYER Academy, and to my TEXTILE NEWS – a specialist portal for the industry. In addition, a new ticket system ensures maximum transparency and efficiency for service inquiries. During the product show, the features of myKM.ON can be tried out and discussed with KARL MAYER’s Care Solutions specialists.

Interested parties are asked to register.

Posted: November 6, 2023

Source: The KARL MAYER GROUP

 

Texworld Los Angeles and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles 2024 Edition Dates Revealed

LOS ANGELES — November 1, 2023 — Texworld Los Angeles and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles, the celebrated fashion textile and apparel sourcing platforms, are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated dates for their 2024 edition.

Following the triumphant debut in 2023, Texworld Los Angeles and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles are gearing up for another impactful event.

The collocated sourcing event will return to the California Market Center (CMC), taking place on August 13-14, 2024, offering industry leaders, designers, and buyers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest trends, innovative materials, and sustainable practices.

As the fashion industry continuously evolves, Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles are committed to providing a platform that keeps pace with these changes. Just like the debut event, the 2024 edition will feature an extensive range of fashion textiles, apparel, accessories, local sourcing resources, and more from countries including Korea, Peru, China, USA, India, Turkey, and more.

Attendees can once again look forward to engaging seminars and panel discussions led by top industry experts, as well as an inspiring F/W 24/25 trend display, curated by NYC-based agency, Doneger | TOBE.

Esteemed show partners, Printsource, Lenzing Fibers, and CCPIT-TEX will also return and provide a unique and enriching dimension to the event in 2024. Their continued involvement reinforces our collective responsibility towards innovation, sustainability and education, and global connection.

The topic of sustainability will also undergo a re-shape at Texworld events as we align our activities with those of the textile trade shows within Messe Frankfurt´s Texpertise Network. Under the new communicative umbrella ´Texpertise Econogy´, Texworld Los Angeles will provide advanced orientation on sustainability for buyers. More information regarding the new initiative to come.

“Texworld Los Angeles and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles were envisioned to elevate the textile and fashion landscape on the West Coast. We were delighted with the turnout and the positive feedback received from participants. The event’s success underscores the importance of such platforms in fostering innovation, sustainable practices, and global collaborations,” stated Jennifer Bacon, VP of Fashion + Apparel, Messe Frankfurt.

Posted: November 6, 2023

Source: Messe Frankfurt

ITMF Awards 2023 Presented At The ITMF Annual Conference 2023 In Keqiao, China

KEQIAO, China — November 6, 2023 — At the ITMF Annual Conference 2023 which was held from November 4-6, 2023, in Keqiao, China and co-hosted by the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the Shaoxing Municipal People’s Government, ITMF presented for the second time the ITMF Awards in the categories “Sustainability & Innovation” and “International Cooperation”.

The objective of the ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award is to recognize sustainable and innovative achievements in the textile industry with focus on innovation, design, development, and production under the strictest standards of sustainability and respect for the environment.

The objective of the ITMF International Cooperation Award is to recognize progress in the area of international collaboration in the textile industry according to the values of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also illustrates how collaboration efforts across borders and segments create win-win-situations.

An international jury has selected the following winners of the ITMF Awards 2023 (alphabetical order):

ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award 2023

  • Qingdao Jifa Group (China) Project: Supercritical CO2 Assisted Dyeing of Polyester
  • Qingdao University (China) Project: Marine Bio-Based Fibres
  • Universitat Politechnica de Catalonia (Spain) Project: Upcycling Fibres of Clothing & Textile Waste to Building Materials
  • UPM Biorefining (Germany) Project: The Future of Fabrics with Renewable Materials – How UPM and VAUDE Think Beyond Recycling
  • Winner Medical (China) Project: Biodegradable Nanofiber Masks

ITMF International Cooperation Award 2023

  • Kelheim Fibres (Germany) & Santoni (Italy) Project: Advanced Machine Technology Meets Performance Viscose Fibres
  • Lenzing (Austria) & Södra (Sweden) Project: Enabling the Circular Textile Industry Together
  • Magnolab (Italy) Project: Setting up a Textile Innovation District
  • Satori (Germany) Project: B2B E-commerce – Accelerating International Growth for Fabric Mills
  • Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STAR Network Asia) Project: Improving Purchasing Practices

For more information about the ITMF Awards 2023 go to: www.itmf.org/awards/itmf-awards-2023

Posted: November 6, 2023

Source: International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

Jeanologia Transforms Denim Design With The Newest Version Of eDesigner

VALENCIA, Spain — November 6, 2023 — Jeanologia, a Spanish company in the development of eco-efficient technologies, is boosting digitalization in eco-design with a new version of its eDesigner software.

Since its development in 2020, this innovative software for the digital creation of jeans has situated itself as the creative and eco-efficient technological alternative to traditional denim design, shaping the future of garment finishing.

The perfect editor for denim design

The new version of eDesigner offers a more intuitive user interface, as well as tools specific to jean design, providing a unique design experience. Worth highlighting is the “Trace” tool, which uses artificial intelligence to generate hyper-realistic designs from a single image.

It also features the possibility of working with digitized fabrics, thus enhancing hyperrealism with high-definition renders to ensure that the design seen on the screen is what will be obtained in production: “What you see is what you get”

Access to Jeanologia’s know-how

eDesigner also provides designers with a valuable source of inspiration and expertise through its Lightbrary, which gives users access to an extensive gallery of laser designs, vintage designs, wash effects, textures, tear and fray gallery, as well as a “Discover” section with trends and inspirational designs.

Jeanologia thus will share its know-how with designers, who will be able to create things from scratch or build on previous designs as a starting point for new creations.

Digital wash

The new eDesigner takes digitization to the next level, enabling the digital creation of patterns and garments and in doing so, reduces physical samples by 80 percent. This not only means significant savings in terms of resources, but also a substantial reduction in the carbon footprint generated by the transportation of samples.

The user can create digital cufflinks, combining digital patterns (eFit) with digital fabrics (eFabric), and partake in a truly authentic experience, as he or she will be able to analyze the results of wash applications on the fabrics.

All these innovations make it possible to shorten product development times by months, eliminating significant sample quantities and the now-unnecessary costs of shipping them around the world.

The perfect partner for the digitization of the development process

eDesigner acts as a fluid and agile two-way communication channel that connects laser designers with wash developers and brands with manufacturers. In this way, it speeds up the production and marketing of collections.

Once the design is finalized and the collection approved, the tool provides final digital files, which can be sent to production centers around the world to be converted into actual jean production.

As Jeanologia’s Marketing Director, Carmen Silla, explained: “Thanks to this tool we’ll enable infinite iterations at zero cost and impact, while standardizing formats and communication. We’ll improve production processes by making them more efficient and accelerate time-to-market, since we go from design, to sample and approval in a very short time.”

More than simply software, eDesigner is an eco-efficient digital transformation tool, destined to revolutionize the textile industry and contribute to its transformation into a more competitive, productive and sustainable industry.

Posted: November 6, 2023

Source: Jeanologia

Lenzing And Södra Win ITMF Award For Their Pioneering Cooperation In Textile Recycling

LENZING, Austria/VÄXJÖ, Sweden/KEQIAO, China — November 6, 2023 — The Lenzing Group, supplier of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, and the Swedish pulp producer Södra have received the ITMF Award 2023 in the category “International Cooperation” for their joint achievements in textile recycling and circular economy. The award was presented at the ITMF Annual Conference in Keqiao, China, on November 6, 2023.

The ITMF Award 2023 is given by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) to recognize outstanding achievements and merits in the textile sector in two categories: ”Sustainability & Innovation“ and ”International Cooperation“. Since 2021, the two pioneers have been joining forces in textile recycling, making a decisive contribution to promoting the circular economy in the fashion industry. As part of the cooperation, the companies intend to share their knowledge with each other and jointly develop processes to enable the wider use of cellulose-based used textiles on a commercial scale.

“We are very proud to have won this prestigious award together with our partner Södra. I see this as recognition for our joint work, but also as a mandate to continue working on our vision of creating a circular economy for textiles and reducing the negative impact of the textile industry on the environment,” said Stephan Sielaff, CEO of the Lenzing Group.

The OnceMore® pulp from Södra, which was jointly developed further by Södra and Lenzing, is subsequently used, among other things, as a raw material for the production of Lenzing fibers with REFIBRA™ technology. The OnceMore process makes it possible to process and recycle a blend of cotton and polyester.

“This award is proof of our successful collaboration with Lenzing and our shared ability to develop innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. We look forward to further advancing our collaboration and bringing about real change in the textile industry,” said Lotta Lyrå, president and CEO of Södra.

ITMF paid particular tribute to the joint LIFE TREATS project (Textile Recycling in Europe AT Scale)1,which was supported by an EU grant of 10 million euros under the LIFE 20222 program and aims to build a large-scale plant at Södra’s Mörrum site in Sweden.

“The unique across-the-border and long-term cooperation between Lenzing and Södra is a true role model and important for the circular economy transition in the textile industry. A goal that can only be reached by extensive cooperation among the value chain actors,” says Christian Schindler, ITMF Director General.

1 Project 101113614 — LIFE22-ENV-SE-TREATS

2 https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/programmes/life_en

Posted: November 6, 2023

Source: The Lenzing Group

Winners Of The ITMF Start-Up Award 2023

KEQIAO, China — November 6, 2023 — At the ITMF Annual Conference 2023 which concluded today in Keqiao, China and was co-hosted by the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and Shaoxing Municipal People’s Government, the ITMF Start-up Awards were granted for the second time.

The objective of the ITMF Start-up Awards is to bring together start-ups with innovative product and/or service innovations with well-established companies from the textile value chain.

In 2023, the ITMF Start-up Awards were granted to six start-ups. Next to an innovative business idea, the criteria applied by an international expert jury comprised aspects like criteria for business propositions, criteria related to sustainability, recyclability, or digitalization as well qualitative efficiency.

The winners presented their business ideas in a special “Start-up Session” during the ITMF Annual Conference 2023.

The winners of the ITMF Start-up Award 2023 are (in alphabetical order):

CarboScreen, Germany — Presentation: CarboScreen – Online Monitoring of Carbon Fiber Manufacturing

Cebiotex S.L., Spain — Presentation: Biocompatible and Biodegradable Implant Matrix

Colorifix, England — Presentation: Biological Dyeing: How Is It Greener?

Rheiazymes AG, Switzerland — Presentation: Molecular Bio-Recycling preserving high-value polymers

Shaoxing Qian Yong Textile Co., China — Presentation: Exploration and Practice of SMEs in Textile Digital Printing Industry

TreeToTextile AB, Sweden — Presentation: A New Biobased Fiber with Low Climate Impact

For more information about ITMF go to https://www.itmf.org/

Posted: November 6, 2023

Source: International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

DeRUCCI Launches First Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Smart Mattress

DONGGUAN, China — November 3, 2023 — The DeRUCCI Group, a public company and sleep technology brand, launched today the DeRUCCI T11 Pro Smart Mattress, an Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) intelligent sleep solution.

Based on extensive sleep/health research conducted by DeRUCCI with international universities and institutions, the DeRUCCI T11 Pro Smart Mattress is the first smart mattress that instantly adjusts to the individual’s health for optimal sleep; actually warning the user about potential health issues before they are aware of them.

Connects to IoT Home Appliances for a Smart Bedroom

Designed by human-machine engineering, the T11 Pro Smart Mattress features patented AI technologies with 23 flexible sleep/health AI sensors that automatically track subtle changes in position, body temperature, heart rate, and health; with 18 flexible support airbags that instantly respond and support the user’s position and body movements. The DeRUCCI smart mattress employs big data based on 1.08 billion pieces of sleep data, AI software algorithms, smart software/hardware adjustments, and sleep monitoring; and connects to other AIoT home appliances to control the bedroom’s smart thermostat, air conditioner, aromatherapy, air purifier, sleep-enhancing lighting, meditation products, sleep aids, and other IoT devices.

Patented AI Algorithm Provides Real-Time Adjustments Independently on Both Sides of Mattress for Couples

A first of its kind, the DeRUCCI patented Tidal algorithm simultaneously adapts and customizes to each user’s various individual sleeping positions and makes real-time adjustments to perfectly match height, shape, and body areas, such as shoulders, back, waist, hips, and legs. Leveraging the company’s research in ergonomics, AI, and big data; and analyzing factors, such as BMI, sleeping positions, pressure distribution, height, and firmness, DeRUCCI’s AI algorithm enables the mattress to adapt to pressure curves during sleep for a more than 40% improvement in spinal health. DeRUCCI’s AI technology analyzes and makes real-time adjustments independently on both sides of the mattress for couples without interfering with the other person, allowing the bed to adapt to an individual’s needs and care.

Tracks Physiological Indicators

The T11 Pro Smart Mattress tracks and records physiological indicators, such as heart rate and respiration with accuracy levels matching medical equipment standards, reaching a testing rate of 95 perent. It also calculates sleep stages with an accuracy rate of 93.4 percent when compared to PSG (Polysomnography) sleep studies. The smart mattress scientifically evaluates sleep quality and sleep health effectiveness, reducing tossing and turning for a deep sleep that can enhance immunity, providing quantifiable sleep data for consumers. The mattress also offers far-infrared graphene thermal warmth for warm feet ensuring a more comfortable sleep during the cold winter months.

The DeRUCCI T11 Pro Smart Mattress Features:

  • Adaptive Adjustments: adapts to different force curves from bone structure to muscle state with instant adjustments designed not to disturb a partner.
  • Air Support Unit & Algorithm Controls: Piezoelectric ceramic sensors control rubber-sensing airbags and support materials, such as springs, foam, and latex. The airbag’s height and firmness are also adjusted for position and smoothness.
  • AI Sleep Monitoring & Reports: analyzes changes in users’ physiological parameters monitoring sleep with reports on sleep quality, making it easier to reach deep sleep. Provides personalized sleep consultations and recommendations with sleep medicine companies to optimize sleep, exercise, and diet, especially important for elderly care and specialized sports.
  • Graphene Far-infrared Heat: provides smart temperature controls with graphene far-infrared heat of up to 40°C (104°F) with temperature safety functions for intelligent adjustments and intelligent sleep assistance.
  • AI Sleep Health Warnings: analyzes users’ disease data, along with geographic location, age, and sleep monitoring metrics to provide early chronic disease warnings.
    • Smart Sleep App: personalized AI sleep consultant employing ChatGPT-style intelligent Q&A to address sleep-related questions, such as how many hours adults should sleep each day and the benefits of deep sleep.
  • AIoT Connections: combines sleep monitoring results with the ability to control other IoT home appliances to create a smart bedroom.
  • Disease Risk Warnings: uses AI and big data technology to analyze a user’s potential chronic disease data, combining a user’s geographical location, age, and sleep monitoring indicators.
  • Temperature Regulation: uses 10 layers of graphene heating technology to adjust the temperature of the mattress to harness the far infrared (FIR) capabilities of graphene.
  • Snoring Intervention: monitors snoring, adjusting the smart bed to slowly rise and fall to reduce snoring and improve sleep.

Availability

The DeRUCCI T11 Pro AIoT Smart Mattress is available immediately in China and in the U.S. in Q3 2024, priced at $8,250.

Posted: November 3, 2023

Source: The DeRUCCI Group

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