BASF Supplies Asahi Kasei’s ROICA With Biomass Balanced Tetrahydrofuran

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany — October 11, 2023 — BASF is supplying biomass balanced tetrahydrofuran (THF BMB)2 to the ROICA Division of Asahi Kasei Corporation (Asahi Kasei), a multinational Japanese company. Asahi Kasei will use BASF’s THF BMB to produce its mass balance grade premium sustainable stretch fiber under the ROICA™ brand. This collaboration aims to support the launch of a new sustainable apparel collection by Asahi Kasei’s customers.

ROICA supplies its mass balance (MB) stretch fiber as an option for most of its portfolio products. The brand is making its debut in the market with MB stretch fibers and has already initiated discussions with several apparel manufacturers.

BASF’s THF BMB is recognized for its significant reduction in product carbon footprint compared to its standard grade of THF products. This is achieved by replacing a certain amount of fossil raw materials in the production with renewable feedstock in its Verbund setup. According to Asahi Kasei, utilizing BASF’s THF BMB can lead to an approximately 25-percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to its existing products. Additionally, by introducing its own mass balance approach and renewable energy in the production, Asahi Kasei aims to further reduce CO2 emissions of its products by approximately 25 percent, resulting in a total reduction of CO2 emissions by approximately 50 percent compared to Asahi Kasei’s existing products.1 Without the need of large investments or changes to the product’s formulation, BASF’s THF BMB drop-in solution3 ensures identical quality and properties as the standard product.

Choon Nga Phua, Director, Business Management Diols & Derivatives, Intermediates Asia Pacific, BASF, said, “We are excited about the progress we have made in our sustainability partnership with Asahi Kasei. We see a growing trend in the adoption of more sustainable raw materials in the global apparel market. As a pioneer in the development of the biomass balance approach, we will support our customers in accelerating the transition to a lower-carbon, circular bio-economy and help consumers make informed purchasing decisions about more sustainable products, thereby fashioning a more sustainable textile value chain.”

“As one of the global leaders in the development and manufacturing of innovative materials, we view this as another step in our efforts to bring our business pillar of originality and sustainability together,” said Takehiro Kamiyama, senior executive manager of ROICA Division, Life Innovation SBU, Asahi Kasei.

THF is a colorless, water-miscible liquid with an ether-like odor. In this case, THF is used to produce polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®), which is a raw material for the production of highly elastic spandex and elastane fibers. Furthermore, THF serves as an organic solvent with intermediate polarity for organic substances and is used as a reaction medium or starting material for various syntheses.

Asahi Kasei’s ROICA mass balance grade sustainable stretch fibers are powered by BASF’s THF BMB.

1Pursuant to Asahi Kasei, the reduction percentage is calculated using the average carbon footprint calculated for all ROICATM product result in fiscal 2019 (calculated in accordance with ISO 14067: raw materials for petrol-derived raw materials and electric power from Japanese power companies) and the carbon footprint value calculated using the mass balance approach using renewable energy certificates with some raw materials being biomass raw materials. The former is the denominator while the latter is numerator. The calculated value assumes the carbon footprint from the collection of raw materials to the shipment of products from Asahi Kasei’s plant. The emission intensity (CO2 emissions per activity), the source of the calculated value by Asahi Kasei, is cited from fiscal 2019 results for scope 1 (raw materials) and scope 2 (electric power and steam), and from IDEA ver. 2.3 provided by the Sustainable Management Promotion Organization and information from some suppliers for category 1 of scope 3 (raw materials/one company). In accordance with ISO 14067, the calculated value by Asahi Kasei deducts the CO2 absorbed by biomass during its growth. The calculated value by Asahi Kasei is based on the currently available data and is not a guaranteed value. Please understand that the calculated value may change depending on, for example, the improvement or upgrade of a process or technology or the revision of raw materials data or related laws. Claim made by Asahi Kasei at their own responsibility. BASF does not verify this nor does BASF endorse or bear responsibility for this.

2For a biomass balanced product, BASF replaces 100% of the fossil raw materials which are normally needed to produce the product with renewable feedstock in its Verbund production set- up. The renewable carbon content cannot be physically identified in the final product, but the renewable share is fully attributed to it. This chain of custody methodology is called biomass balance. To ensure transparency, compliance with recognized mass balance standards, such as REDcert2, is independently certified for each biomass balanced product of BASF. BASF’s THF BMB is certified by REDcert2.

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MASTER S.r.l.: Sustainably Produced Denim Of The FUTURE

MACHERIO, Italy — (October 11, 2023) — Denim is one of the most popular and utilized fabrics worldwide. Through the huge variety of styles, Denim is appealing all the generations thanks to the particular dyeing allowing always new fashion effects.

Unfortunately, among all the fabrics, Denim, in addition to this unique peculiarity, also holds the record of being the largest consumer of water and the most polluting, being partially responsible of well-known climate changes.

For these reasons, the world community of consumers hope that denim producers put more efforts to update their dyeing machines and to adopt new eco processes and everything else that may help to reduce not only water consumption, but, mainly, chemicals, for a more economical, versatile and, above all, sustainable production.

Concerning indigo and sulfur dyes dyeing for denim warps, Master has started since many years, first among all the machine producers, the path towards sustainability of processes.

During the last twenty years, Master, thanks to the research and experimentations with its own pilot plant, and thanks to the cooperation with established customers, which are among those well known for their highest reputation worldwide, has built 13 dyeing modules — installed in five dyeing lines in different mills — based on the innovative and ecological nitrogen technology (Pat.).

Achieved results have unanimously confirmed the exclusive advantages, including quality, economy and sustainability, assured by the new dyeing process, along with the possibility to develop new exclusive effects, not achievable on traditional dyeing machines.

The key point of this new technology is based on the fact that, thanks to nitrogen atmosphere, indigo reduction is full and perfect and the leuco particles have nanometric dimensions improving the dyeing performances.
This special leuco conditions brings to a better color fixation compared with traditional dyeing methods in air, assuring advantages in terms of fastness, intensity and brightness, giving the fabric a higher quality level.

Working in a sealed inert atmosphere, like it is with nitrogen, avoids the typical problems of the classic dyeing in normal air, allowing to reduce by more than the half the dye bath volume, the number of dips and, consequently, the skyers, resulting in a drastic reduction of consumption of caustic soda and hydrosulphite (up to 70 percent). Furthermore, the improved color fixation allows a significant saving in water for washing, which is, nowadays, another top and relevant issue.

Similarly, also in case of sulfur dyeing, especially black, a better dye stuff efficiency is evident and it can be visually estimated about +40 percent, compared with traditional dyeing methods. Furthermore, a much better fixation and brightness can be achieved if compared with results from traditional machines.

It is clear that this innovative dyeing system is the only one that can be considered actually “ecological” as it is the only one that directly brings to the reduction of dyeing bath volumes, the number of boxes and skyers with the consequent drastic cutting in dangerous chemicals, water and power.

Further, it is important to underline that this new dyeing system allows, in any case, to play with all those typical parameters — physical, chemical, mechanical and technical — of dyeing processes to achieve the desired final results.

Unfortunately, since the starting of their first introduction, these dyeing modules based on nitrogen technology have not spread as expected due to a few reasons, the first one, the lack of technical knowledge and the underestimation of the enormous advantages they were offering by the potential utilizers.

In fact, many producers, although sensitive to ecology, have believed that they could achieve the desired eco-targets by simply applying some devices to their machines, such as ultrasound, etc., which are, actually, only palliatives capable to bring limited improvements, but nothing that can allow the reduction of dangerous and polluting chemicals.

Even if this new modern and adequate nitrogen technology is available, analyzing today denim production situations it comes out very clear that, despite everyone making of ecological issues their banner, the majority, or rather almost all, of the denim on the market, is still dyed with the old classic method in open air, that is to say, anti- ecological.

Considering what above described, it is evident that, in the globalized environment we are working, it is not possible to continue in the same way we are today doing.
Denim producers have to face the imperative ecological and moral obligation to change their production mentality, to innovate/update their classic dyeing machinery to reduce the consumption of chemicals, water and power and to adopt everything necessary to offer ecological and sustainable products, achieving, by the way, cost reduction advantages.

Concerning ecology issues, among the most urgent worldwide, many consumers protection organization are asking for an international law, to be introduced as soon as possible, to impose the reduction of consumptions and the respect of regulations to protect health and the environment.
Of course, a transition period has to be considered, from the present technology to the one respecting the imposed ecological targets, so that no commercial problems can arise.

Well aware of these issues, Master, thanks to the passion for innovation and the unique experience achieved with the construction of approximately 80 dyeing ranges, and thanks to the availability of a pilot dyeing machine in its own laboratory, has carried out a number of studies, tests and experiments with the target to design a new dyeing machine, simple, economical and versatile, capable of dyeing both in air, as per traditional method, and in nitrogen atmosphere, as per new technology.

Thanks to the success of all these experiments, during ITMA 2023, Master has celebrated the 60 years of activity announcing the launch of two new machines with this extraordinary flexibility of dual-technology, both for slasher and rope dyeing systems.

These two new machines, when working in air as per traditional system, allow to replicate all the styles already running with the same characters, while working with nitrogen they bring the possibility to develop new exclusive and inedited styles with better quality, less costs and, above all, eco-sustainable.

These new machines are proudly identified by the prefix “CRAFTY” to re-confirm their operational geniality.
“Craftyflow” and “Craftyrope” (Pat.) are the most innovative dyeing ranges for indigo and sulphur dye for denim warps today available.

They are the result of long tests and experimentations aiming to transfer the concept of dyeing in nitrogen atmosphere of the original modules, complex and expensive, in a new simple and original dyeing box, versatile and more economical, that represents the future, even if maintaining the connection with tradition and the past.

These particular machines, thanks to the ingenious dual operating mode, depending on their configuration, can indifferently perform:

  • Indigo dyeing, as per traditional method in air, with all the box at full level and low concentration. These processes can be completed with bottoming, topping and sandwich dyeing using nitrogen technology with all the related advantages and with results never achieved before.
  • Indigo dyeing, in the new way, in nitrogen atmosphere and with all the box, same as per a), but at low dye bath level, that is to say only one/third of the regular total dye bath volume, with the advantage of multiplying by three the dye bath circulation and, thus, the contact dye bath-yarn, allowing color intensities aligned with the highest values.
  • Indigo dyeing, in the new ecological way, with nitrogen technology, using only the half of dyeing boxes, at low bath level and higher concentration, and only one/sixth of the traditional dye bath volume, achieving the following advantages:
    • 50 to 70% reduction in caustic soda and hydrosulphite consumption
    • 30% reduction of power consumption
    • In case of slasher machine, by-pass of half of dyeing boxes and related skyers, with consequent 50% reduction of yarn wastage at lot change
    • Thanks to dye bath reduction, the number of bath changes in boxes is multiplied by six, increasing the exchange bath/yarn and improving dyeing quality.
    • Possibility to produce new, original and exclusive styles, not achievable on standard machines
    • Sulphur dyeing without the necessity of steamer.

To be noted that there is absolutely no nitrogen consumption during the dyeing process, except for the initial filling.

As far as concern to investments, the new “CRAFTY”, compared with a traditional dyeing machine in air, even if in the most flexible and complete version, involves an extra cost that can be recovered in a very few months of production running.

Finally, aiming to make the easiest is possible the passage to more sustainable processes, Master has developed the possibility to transfer the advantages of nitrogen technology (as above described point c) also on already installed machines, both “slasher” and “rope”.

In general, this upgrade can be installed directly on site, and in the most simple and economical way, on rope dyeing machines, as, the typical construction of the dyeing boxes is not requiring their substitution but only an integration.

Posted: October 11, 2023

Source: MASTER S.r.l.

MAGIC New York Brought Hundreds Of Emerging And Top Established Brands Together With New Education And Sustainability Programs

NEW YORK CITY — September 26, 2023 — MAGIC New York, the biannual three-day fashion event showcasing young contemporary and modern sportswear styles, concluded on September 21. Over 400 brands showcased Spring/Summer ‘24 collections, attracting domestic and international retailers providing attendees with a curated lineup of must-see brands together under one roof to focus on discovery and education.

The fashion community continues to gather at MAGIC New York to discover brands and connect with the industry on an intimate level. The event offered a wide assortment of styles in apparel, footwear, accessories as well as home, gift and beauty. Over 30 percent of brands showcased for the first time in MAGIC New York as retailers look to incorporate inventory that is up to date with the latest trends. This season lounge sets, florals, bright layers, varsity jackets and denim were top trends for upcoming spring/summer and many brands incorporated unique perspectives into their designs. Cotton Candy LA, D’Amelio Footwear, Miou Muse, La Dame the Label, Latte Love, Lexbreezy Hawaii, Sanita Clogs and day + moon were among the recent additions to the NY brand line up.

This season MAGIC New York introduced educational programming which brought in industry experts to share perspectives on relevant topics covering size inclusivity, trend forecasting and sustainability. MAGIC keeps the fashion community in touch with the latest insights and innovations through these types of offerings to support retailers and brands in finding additional avenues to gain knowledge and engage with customers.

“MAGIC New York provides unparalleled value to our attendees including a robust lineup of brands that retailers can find only while walking the show floor. In addition to brand discovery, the newly launched education and sustainability initiatives allowed attendees to gain comprehensive insights into the entire industry, with topics covering size inclusivity, sustainability and trend forecasting,” said Jordan Rudow, vice president, MAGIC.

The first-ever MAGIC Verified Sustainable program offered brands the opportunity to participate in an evaluation and verification program that provided a ranking based on sustainability and social good practices. Brands enter the program to become ranked based on set environmental and ethical business standards provided by the UN, creating visibility into truly sustainable businesses and increasing transparency between brands, retailers and eventually consumers. Verified sustainable brands that hit all 17 of the UN’s sustainable goals in MAGIC included Mita Eyewear, Bee Bella Buzz, Sal Rosa and Soruka US.

“We recognize that we can make a significant impact when it comes to sustainability practices in the fashion industry,” Rudlow said. “This verification program was created to educate, support and guide brands and retailers on the process of becoming more sustainable and aware of environmental and ethical business practices. We anticipate the MAGIC Verified Sustainable program to grow season over season, as the fashion industry turns to trusted resources to deliver transparency to consumers.”

Thousands of retailers ranging from single specialty boutiques to big box department and chain stores were in attendance including Free People, Urban Outfitters, Tilly’s, South Moon Under, Apricot Lane, Macy’s, Dunes Resort, Gallery Jules, Bryand, Essex NYC and Beginning Boutique, shopping for next seasons collections and seeking out new lines and styles for Spring/Summer 2024.

SOURCING at MAGIC, co-located with MAGIC New York, hosted exhibiting manufacturers in apparel, footwear, accessories, fabric, trim and packaging such as Franky and Rick, Dolphin Apparel and Dynamic Sportswear. Tory Burch, Rag & Bone, Macy’s, Kenneth Cole and Away Travel were among buyers on the SOURCING show floor. The sustainability gallery in SOURCING at MAGIC featured fully verified brands that have shifted their business practices to meet all 17 sustainability standards, providing insight into brands eco-friendly practices, materials and processes used in the creation of garments.

Nest stop MAGIC Miami January 8-9, 2024, at the Miami Convention Center. To register, visit magicfashionevents.com.

Posted: October 11, 2023

Source: Informa Markets Fashion

Wyoming-Based Technical Outerwear Brand Stio Commits To Removing PFAS By 2025

JACKSON, Wyo.— October 10, 2023 — Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand headquartered in Jackson Hole, Wyo., announced today its commitment to removing PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluorinated chemicals or “forever chemicals,” from its line of technical apparel, footwear and accessories. With the launch of Stio’s Fall/Winter 2023-24 Collection, the brand is already making progress towards its goal with more than half of the current line made without the use of PFAS. Stio plans to completely transition away from using the chemicals by the launch of the next winter season in 2024-25.

Stio has adopted a number of newly developed technologies in order to meet this goal while still maintaining its products’ high standard for performance and durability. One of the larger efforts of the brand has been transitioning from C6 to C0 DWR treatments in all of its outerwear and apparel; this shift removes fluorocarbons (PFAS) from the formula and replaces them with less harmful ingredients, such as silicone. Upgraded styles with the new PFAS-free DWR treatments include Stio’s best-selling Environ, Hometown Down and Pinion Down programs, along with the brand’s all-new Figment Freeride Collection.

Stio has also partnered with GORE-TEX for the upcoming winter season to update its top-selling Doublecharge Insulated program with the new ePE membrane. This innovative technology provides best-in-class waterproof and windproof protection in a lightweight, breathable package that excludes the use of PFAS.

“As a brand rooted in our role as caretakers of the mountain life, sustainability is a driving force behind so many of the decisions we make at Stio. Our commitment to building our preferred materials program has led to years of research and testing in order to remove these harmful chemicals without having to sacrifice performance or durability,” said Sandy Flint, senior materials manager at Stio. “While this will be an ongoing effort for the brand, we are proud to now offer solutions without the use of PFAS and are excited to see what new technologies and textiles emerge within the industry in the years to come.”

By removing PFAS from the collection, Stio expands upon its commitment to the brand’s overall preferred materials adoption, which encompasses using more recycled, responsibly-sourced and organic materials in its product line. In 2022, the brand increased the total number of apparel styles within its preferred materials program from 82 to 125. The brand is also working to grow its circular commerce platform, Stio Second Turn™, to promote sustainability and mitigate waste and pollution. Furthermore, Stio has been a Climate Neutral-certified company since 2020.

Posted: October 11, 2023

Source: Stio®

Polartec Launches New Brand Ethos ‘Made To Go Beyond’

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — October 11, 2023 — Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand and the premium creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, unveils its new brand ethos, Made To Go Beyond. The new positioning and identity represent an evolution for the brand and forms the foundation for future communications from Polartec, reflecting and resonating with changing consumer values and market trends.

Eric Yung, Polartec managing director, said: “Polartec has evolved, and by updating its ethos and aligning it with contemporary values, we will be better positioned to connect with customers who prioritize sustainability and innovation in their purchasing decisions. Made To Go Beyond perfectly reflects how Polartec questions the norm and is brave enough to create change. It shows character, resilience, and a drive to face challenges head on because we care.”

With a history of pioneering innovations like synthetic fleece and Alpha insulation, Polartec has constantly challenged conventions with original products that deliver unique performance and benefits. As the first to make fleece from recycled content 30 years ago, the company continues to push the market with sustainable solutions for today’s environment.

Alessandro Perseo, Polartec marketing director, and driver of the campaign shared: “We’ve been working with UK-based creative agency Mynt, to help shape the future of the brand learning from our past. This ethos reflects Polartec’s relentless innovation, dedication to solving problems and drive to provide sustainable solutions for today’s challenging environment.”

The Made To Go Beyond campaign debuts this month across multiple channels including trade and consumer media, digital platforms, and a new brand video. Major activations are planned for the trade show season leading up to ISPO Munich in November.

“Polartec is Made To Go Beyond, it always has been,” Perseo added. “We are Polartec and together we will layer the future.”

Posted: October 11, 2023

Source: Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand

NILIT Raises The Sustainability Bar With Durable SENSIL® Toughtex

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel — October 10, 2023 — NILIT introduces SENSIL® Toughtex, the innovative premium nylon 6,6 yarn for protective apparel that is substantially more resilient and abrasion resistant than conventional nylon with less environmental impact, too. SENSIL Toughtex is manufactured according to NILIT’s Total Product Sustainability Program and can be enhanced with other SENSIL technologies such as WaterCare color-embedded nylon 6,6 for water savings, EcoCare recycled nylon 6,6, and ByNature for lower CO2 emissions.

“Consumers in occupations or activities that require serious protective clothing want all the technical features plus they want to make smarter choices for the planet,” said Michelle Lea, NILIT’s vice president, Global Marketing. “They will not compromise on comfort, function, or environmental footprint.”

SENSIL Toughtex yarn is specially engineered for lightweight, flexible durability for long lasting apparel that is significantly easier to wear. With fabric weights as low as 100 g/m2, performance apparel made with SENSIL Toughtex yarn provides outstanding defense in addition to being more comfortable and durable. From long-lasting workwear to protective apparel for biking, skateboarding, skiing, or other abrasion prone activities, these tenacious yarns have been proven to provide more tear strength and abrasion resistance than conventional nylon yarns. The yarn’s unparalleled durability and comfort benefits are also appropriate in other categories such as denim, socks, shoes, bags, activewear, outerwear, and gear.

Apparel products that meet the qualification standards for the SENSIL Certification Program have access to hangtags and consumer education materials to promote their commitment to both performance and sustainability.

SENSIL Toughtex is just one of NILIT’s innovations that comprise the industry’s largest portfolio of sustainable premium nylon 6,6 products for textiles and apparel. In addition to manufacturing process and product innovations, NILIT is committed to promoting sustainability throughout the global supply chain.

Posted: October 10, 2023

Source: NILIT

Lenzing And Kentaur To Develop Circular Workwear For The Culinary Sector

LENZING, Austria — October 10, 2023 — Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has collaborated with Denmark-based Kentaur, a global specialist in the manufacturing of innovative and functional workwear, to develop a pilot collection of chef uniforms centered around circularity, durability, and functionality. Aimed at reducing the usage of virgin raw materials in the workwear segment without reducing quality and comfort, the chef uniforms comprise 50 percent TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers with REFIBRA™ technology and 50 percent recycled polyester.

Alexandra Steger

“Our extended partnership with Kentaur marks a significant milestone in our efforts to transform the textile industry, including the workwear sector, into a circular model,” said Alexandra Steger, Business Development Workwear, Lenzing AG. “The pilot collection of chef uniforms with Kentaur is a great example of Lenzing’s circular solutions that combine circularity with functionality. The collection is not only made with quality fabrics of recycled materials which are the same high quality as virgin raw materials, but it comes with the added value of giving textile waste a second life. We are confident that the comfort and quality of the recycled materials in TENCEL Lyocell fibers with REFIBRA technology will also spread into other types of workwear, like healthcare and hospitality sectors.”

Commitment to circularity and durability in workwear

“At Kentaur, we aim to make workwear with a focus on sustainability available for everyone in the textile service industry. When customers buy from us, they can expect our products to be of high durability and are produced using a socially and environmentally responsible approach. Our partnership with Lenzing started in 2018 based on our shared value and mission to drive the circular transition of the workwear industry. Our latest collaboration in incorporating recycled cellulosic materials made with TENCEL Lyocell fibers with REFIBRA technology represents a key milestone in driving circularity for workwear as we demonstrate that using recycled content does not compromise on performance of the product,” said Christian Beirholm, chief commercial officer, Kentaur.

With a combination of 50-percent TENCEL Lyocell fibers with REFIBRA technology and 50-percent recycled polyester, Kentaur’s new pilot collection delivers unparalleled durability and comfort for workwear — with the added benefits of circularity and traceability. TENCEL branded lyocell fibers have a better footprint than generic lyocell fibers and Lenzing’s REFIBRA technology further reduces the impact of the workwear product with the incorporation of recycled content. TENCEL Lyocell fibers with REFIBRA technology are identifiable in yarns, fabrics, and final garments using Lenzing’s innovative Fiber Identification technology, which facilitates fiber traceability and enhances supply chain transparency at every stage of the production process.

Collaborative efforts to accelerate transition to a circular economy

With Lenzing’s ongoing efforts towards placing responsible practices at the heart of the industry, the collaboration on the chef uniforms showcases the commitment of Lenzing and Kentaur towards workwear circularity.

Kentaur has ambitions to take responsibility and play an active role in the circular transition of the textile and workwear segments. By taking a holistic approach on sustainability, Kentaur has set clear goals and ambitions in tackling social and environmental challenges of the supply chain and is committed to living up to that promise in their everyday business operation, product, and supply chain. The partnership with Lenzing has been valuable in enabling Kentaur to produce high quality and circular textile products which is a crucial part of their journey in driving the circular transition of the workwear segment.

At the upcoming A+A trade fair, October 24–27, 2023, Lenzing will be showcasing its latest portfolio of protective wear and workwear, including the new pilot collection of chef uniforms through the partnership with Kentaur.

Posted: October 10, 2023

Source: Lenzing Group

FUZE Technologies Proudly Launches “FUZE University” Global Distributor Summit

SALT LAKE CITY — October 10, 2023 — As rapid growth in demand for clean, chemical-free solutions for odor control and moisture management fuels expansion, FUZE Technologies is proud to support and educate partner brands with “FUZE University.” Launched this past September at their new headquarters in Salt Lake City, FUZE University will become a regular event.

Designed to be a week-long educational and networking opportunity for their rapidly growing base of mills, brands, and manufacturers, the summit brought together a global collective of FUZE partners from Asia, South America, and Europe.

“FUZE is a fantastic solution for brands and mills looking to increase apparel and textile performance while cutting down on their use of dangerous and polluting chemicals,” said Andrew Peterson, chief technology officer for FUZE Technologies. “With demand increasing rapidly, it became apparent that hosting our partner brands here in Salt Lake City was necessary to keep everyone up to speed on our latest tech and how best to leverage it.”

Brands and mills including Active Apparel Group, Global Shine Trading Co. Ltd, portance, Texwell Textile, WTS – World Textile Sourcing Inc., and FUZE Technologies Asia sent representatives to learn more about the technical aspects of the FUZE tech, while gaining powerful insights into best practices around marketing and brand adoption.

Applied as a light mist or via pad bath to a substantial number of materials — including textiles, hard surfaces, and even down insulation — FUZE leverages the natural antibacterial properties of silver particles to create a permanent treatment that fights odors, accelerates evaporation, and protects against UVA and UVB radiation.

Posted October 10, 2023

Source: FUZE

MS Printing Solutions and JK Group: Come See The Next Italian Innovation 
In Digital Print On Display at PRINTING UNITED EXPO Booth: C1647 and The Digital Apparel Zone: Booth C147 October 18-20, 2023- Atlanta, GA

COMO/VARESE, Italy — October 7, 2023 — Who said fashion and signage have nothing in common? Today both markets share many of the same demands. Quality, consistency, speed, and color have never been more critical. A competitive advantage is a must if you want to grow.

Now both markets will benefit from the future that machine learning and artificial intelligence will bring to digital printing. We invite you to see the future and how it will simplify optimization. It is built on the strong foundation of our legacy of innovation and quality that have made MS Printing Solutions and JK Group the corner stone of the fashion industry throughout the world today.

“We are so excited to put forward a full and competitive solution to help printers optimize the manufacturing process. A result achieved by sharing the specific expertise existing in Dover’s Operative companies for the benefit of our entire soft signage producing sector” says Roger Veenma -vice president, Sales and Marketing, Dover Industries Italy.

At Printed United our solution is based on the deep knowledge in digital printing of MS Printing Solution & JK Group brands to deliver outstanding prints, bright colors, and detail accuracy.

  • JP4 EVO 3.2 branded MS Printing is designed for both Paper and non-elastic fabric; equipped with 8 Industrial 600 DPI printing heads able to scale up to 8 color configurations to deliver outstanding prints, bright colors, and detail accuracy performing high productivity: up to 450 sqm/h. JP4 EVO 3.2 is durable and extremely easy to use with very limited maintenance. JP4 Evo is the ideal choice for the soft signage printing industry.
  • KIIAN DIGITAL K-ONE branded by JK Group, is a dye-sub ink for transfer printing available in 13 different colors. K-ONE enables first-class image quality and unparalleled color consistency, crucial to reproducing colors over time. What is more, Kiian Digital K-ONE achieved the ECO-PASSPORT certification (certificate nr 17EP00002) and thus the ZDHC MRSL 3.1 Conformity Level 3. This qualifies it for the Chemicals to Zero-Progressive program (CtZ-P), giving assurance of reduced risks to the AFIRM RSL in end products, improving confidence to brands that products delivered are safe.

The JK&MS printing solution at Printing United will be driven by Caldera software. Caldera is a comprehensive RIP software designed to improve productivity and color output. CALDERA RIP integrates seamlessly with JP4 Evo and Kiian Digital K-ONE, offering great flexibility and top performance. Come visit and see how Italian innovation can work for you! 
Furthermore, we invite you to visit the Apparel Zone (C147) to look our solutions at work. It will be a great occasion to discover the plenty opportunities of dye-sub digital printing.

Posted: October 10, 2023

Source: MS Printing Solutions and JK Group

ROICA™ By Asahi Kasei On Stage @Kingpins: Advanced Sustainable Stretch Solutions For Contemporary Denimwear

TOKYO — October 10, 2023 — ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei knows that value creation is the foundation of contemporary business, and today this can happen only meeting market demand for top-notch responsible innovations. That’s why ROICA™ strategy – for all its broad applications- is based on two key elements:

  1. A strong focus on R&D dedicated to deliver innovative solutions with lower impact on people and environment.
  2. A consolidation of partnerships along the whole supply chain through concrete collaborations with companies sharing the ROICA™ values.

Let’s introduce ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei advanced sustainable stretch solutions:

1. ROICA™ V550: the sustainable degradable yarn rewarded with a Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Material Health Certificate. It degrades under ISO 14855-1 tested by OWS decomposing into CO2 and water. ROICA™ V550 enables Asahi Kasei to deliver a contemporary, performing, certified, degradable and safe end of life innovation for denimwear.

2. ROICA™ EF (Chlorine resistance version): @Kingpins ROICA™ is also adding a new innovation to its advanced sustainable portfolio, fully dedicated to denim and swimwear application. In fact this yarn is made from 35% of in house pre-consumer waste and is able to offer better durability under chlorine conditions.

And now let’s introduce ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei leading partners for denimwear featuring iconic ROICA™V550 such as Artistic Milliners, Candiani Denim and Prosperity:

Earthcore collection by Artistic Milliners using ROICA™ V550

1. Artistic Milliners & ROICA™ V550 in its Earthcore Line: this line represents a platform where Artistic Milliners is focusing on using biodegradable/compostable materials where advanced degradable ROICA™ V550 represents their premium stretch ingredient able to align with the principle of circularity and aiming for zero waste. Earthcore fabrics are Ellen Mac Arthur Jeans Redesign-compliant and feature the company’s proprietary Crystal Clear 2.0 dyeing tech enabling salt-free Sulphur overdying.

2. Candiani Denim & ROICA™ V550 in the ReSolve collection: Blended with GOTS certified organic cotton/regenagri® certified regenerative cotton, it represents a real innovation and uniqueness, a step further toward a greener denim production. ReSolve can combine innovative fiber blends together with revolutionary dyeing and finishing technologies. And cherry on the cake, at Kingpins’ ROICA™ booth, in order to walk the talk, Candiani will display a selection of Closed jeans made with ReSolve denim fabrics. Closed is a contemporary fashion brand, rooted in denim since 1978. The jeans with ReSolve denim are part of A BETTER BLUE, Closed’s sustainable denim line that combines sustainable materials, eco-friendly dyeing methods and gentle washing techniques to create high-quality jeans that are sustainable from start to finish. This way, at least 50% of water, 65% of chemicals and 25% of electricity are saved in comparison to conventional denim production. Every pair of A BETTER BLUE jeans by Closed is made in Europe.

Closed outifts made with ReSolve
collection by Candiani Denim using
ROICA™ V550
Leave No Trace collection by Prosperity using ROICA™ V550

3. Prosperity Textile & ROICA™ V550 in its LEAVE NO TRACE line, a special collection dedicated to denim that on top of design and quality is taking care of our fundamental responsibility: the end of life of denim. For SS25 Prosperity Textile is introducing THE ONE as part of LEAVE NO TRACE. This unique fabric is made of recycled cotton and ROICA™ V550, designed to benefit universal design, combining authentic looks with comfort and circular features, offering a complete value proposition and taking the extra mile on the journey towards a better denim industry.

But after many words, we would like to invite you in Amsterdam at Kingpins to discover ROICA™ sustainable innovations and partnerships.

Posted October 10, 2023

Source: Asahi Kasei

 

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