Delta Apparel Appoints Patrick Bowman As Senior Director Of DTG2Go

DULUTH, Ga. — October 26, 2022 — Delta Apparel Inc. a provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, announced today the addition of Patrick Bowman as senior director of DTG2Go, its digital print business unit, effective October 17, 2022.

Matt Miller, Delta Group president, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Patrick to the team. Patrick’s experience in leading production across multiple locations in a fast-paced consumer digital printing business will be vital to the exciting growth of DTG2Go. Patrick will oversee and lead all operational aspects of the DTG2Go business unit and will be responsible for on-time, on-quality, and on-cost delivery of production targets.”

Bowman brings to the Delta Group extensive experience in driving process standardization, building and managing key performance indicators and staffing models, and designing training and machine maintenance programs. Prior to joining Delta Group, Bowman was vice president of Operations at Doxim (formerly Pinnacle Data Systems), a document technology solutions company that services the public and private sector by producing high-volume, time-sensitive direct mail to customers.

Bowman was also a captain in the United States Marine Corp, proudly serving six years of active duty, and since 2013, he continues to serve in numerous executive-level positions in the United States Marine Corp Reserve. Bowman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Economics and an Executive MBA from the University of Georgia.

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: Delta Apparel, Inc.

Nemo Nanomaterials Partners With Kafrit To Bring Nanomaterials To Multiple Industrial Markets

PETAH TIKVA, Israel — October 25, 2022 — Israeli startup Nemo Nanomaterials, which provides nanomaterial-based industrial additives that revolutionize a broad range of products, and Kafrit Industries (1993) Ltd. (Kafrit Group), a global masterbatch and compounds producer, have signed an agreement which combines investment by Kafrit in Nemo and collaboration of the companies in the field of nanomaterial-based concentrates.

The companies aim to join forces in marketing existing Nemo’s products, including masterbatches for electrical conductivity and EMI shielding in plastics, to the markets that Kafrit is active in, as well as in development of new products based on carbon nanomaterials.

Nemo Nanomaterials develops and manufactures game-changing industrial additives, designed to respond to the most pressing needs of the world’s leading industries. The industrial additives are based on Nemo’s patented Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNT) and other advanced carbon nanomaterials.

Nemo’s proprietary NemoBLEND additives allow new features and properties in thermoplastics and provide versatile functions and capabilities. Nemo’s technology weaves together base materials and advanced carbon nanomaterials such as SWCNT, evenly distributing them within the matrices. NemoBLEND is affordable and effective with ultra-low dosing. Nemo Nanomaterials technology can be applied to automotive, electronics, textile, construction, telecom, energy, alongside the aviation and aerospace sectors.

Alexander Zinigrad, Nemo’s CEO, stated: “The new collaboration combines Nemo’s unique technological capabilities and Kafrit’s manufacturing, marketing, and business development capabilities, unique market presence, and reputation. This move is of great importance, as it will allow the two companies to break into new markets and bring Nemo’s innovative products to a wide range of industrial customers over the world.”

Nadav Goldstein, vice president, Business Development and Innovation at Kafrit Group, noted: “Kafrit is continously looking for breakthrough technologies which create extraordinary value for our customers. Working together with innovative entrepreneurs such as the founders of Nemo Nanomaterials fits this strategy. We found a unique technology both in the process and in the additives produced by the company, and we are delighted to invest in Nemo. Together we will work for the future of the plastics industry.”

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: Nemo Nanomaterials

Lear Launches ReNewKnit™ Sueded Material — Made From 100-Percent Recycled Plastic Bottles And Is Fully Recyclable

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.  — October 26, 2022 — Lear Corp., a global automotive technology seating and e-systems company, today announced the company’s premium and fully recyclable ReNewKnit™ sueded material will launch in seating and door panel applications with a global automaker in 2024.

ReNewKnit is a Lear exclusive, first-to-market automotive textile that is fully recyclable at its end of life. Manufactured solely with recycled materials at Lear facilities using 100-percent renewable electricity, ReNewKnit further strengthens the company’s sustainable solutions technology portfolio while supporting our carbon reduction goals.

“At Lear, we are positioning our surface material offerings to what we believe is the future — a global circular economy where repurposed textiles can be infinitely recycled to become the ultimate raw material for sustainable manufacturing and design,” said Frank Orsini, Executive Vice President and President of Lear’s Seating business.

Composed of 100-percet recycled plastic bottles, ReNewKnit fibers are spun from polyester yarn and finished with a foam-free, recycled fleece backing that further reduces water and energy consumption in the manufacturing process.

The premium material challenges perceptions of reused and recycled textiles with a wide range of surfaces suitable for various interior applications and improved functionality.

“ReNewKnit aligns with the vision automakers have for offering a premium look and feel without sacrificing the sense of luxury and performance expected from a suede-like material,” Orsini said.

Developed by Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear, ReNewKnit will be manufactured at company facilities in the United Kingdom and Poland.

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: Lear Corp.

AlgiKnit Rebrands To Keel Labs, Supporting Company Mission As A Platform For Climate-Focused Material Solutions

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — October 26, 2022 — Today, Keel Labs™, formerly known as AlgiKnit, announced a full rebrand, created in collaboration with award-winning design firm, Pentagram, with a new name designed to reflect the company’s mission and capacity to support a sustainable future at scale. The announcement includes an official name for the company’s flagship product, Kelsun™, a seaweed-based yarn with a significantly lower environmental footprint than conventional fibers.

Founded as AlgiKnit in 2017, Keel Labs is a sustainable materials company addressing the highly polluting systems of textile production with aquaculture-based technologies. As Keel Labs, the company establishes itself as a platform for innovation, with future products that will broaden the potential of the ocean to accelerate the planet’s development towards a more sustainable world. Driven by the exploration of novel resources from the ocean, Keel Labs will function as a hub for the next generation of climate-focused solutions derived from nature.

“The name Keel Labs encompasses our vision of ever expanding horizons, of our commitment to innovation and opportunity,” said Keel Labs Co-founder and CEO Tessa Callaghan. “Our work begins with fiber but our responsibility does not end there. We are building a future in which sustainable materials harness the power of our oceans to span industries and applications, repairing humanity’s relationship with our natural ecosystems.”

Photograph: Ryan Duffin

Developed in collaboration with globally-recognized design firm Pentagram, Keel Labs’ new name, look and feel is now rolling out across all platforms and materials.

“Keel Labs brings dynamic innovation to bear on the vast challenges we face on this planet. Consequently, they deserved a brand that feels both energetic and enduring,” said Michael Bierut, partner at Pentagram. “The overall visual presentation is simple, clear and sustainable. Our visuals celebrate the beauty of the natural environment that provides both the starting point and the inspiration for Keel’s work.”

By definition, a keel is the structural spine of a ship, from the bow to the stern, functioning to create balance between the ocean and to keep a ship’s momentum moving forward. Choosing the term was an intentional nod to Keel Labs’ connection to the sea, as well as a symbolic reference to the company’s mission to serve as a leader in textiles, innovation, and sustainability overall.

“Our ultimate goal is to harness the potential of natural materials to transform the textile industry and the world,” said Co-founder and COO Aleks Gosiewski. “We’re looking to make waves with our products for a positive impact on the planet, and we also hope to inspire and encourage others in the space — a rising tide lifts all ships.”

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: Keel Labs

Egyptian Cotton Hub (ECH) Joins The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) As Corporate Member

ZURICH — October 26, 2022 — ECH is a subsidiary company of the Cotton & Textile Industries Holding Company (CTIHC) — followed by the Ministry of Public Business Sector. Egypt’s first public sector factories & companies were established in the 1920s. This then grew to a total of thirty-three factories. Each factory has a rich history and deep heritage, with more than a century of textile experience.

These factories have been merged into nine companies located across Egypt. ECH is the marketing and sales arm of CTIHC. The company manufacture a wide range of products covering everything from yarns to finished garments including medical cotton. Furthermore, it also owns two different brands NIT and MEHALLA to serve the wide range of customers with a variety of products.

The ITMF founded in 1904 is the international forum of the global textile value chain from fiber to finished products. Its members are from textile and apparel-producing countries representing approximately 90 percent of global production.

“By joining ITMF, Egyptian Cotton Hub (ECH) will join associations and companies from around the world that are active along the entire textile value chain. In today’s interconnected and fast-changing world ITMF’s unique international platform helps producers of fibers, textiles, garments, home textiles, textile machines, or textile chemicals as well as other organizations and companies affiliated with the textile industry to connect with people and companies alike. Such an exposure to industry peers helps to better understand the underlying dynamics in the industry and identify both challenges and opportunities. On the other hand, ITMF and all ITMF members will benefit from ECH’s unique expertise and experience both in Egypt and the region as well as around the world. The ITMF Annual Conference 2022 which was held in September 2022 in Davos, Switzerland, proved once more the importance of in-person meetings,” stated Dr. Christian Schindler, director general of ITMF.

Khaled Raafat, executive general manager of Egyptian Cotton Hub, said that: “In the last 20 years the world has become ever more complex and intertwined. Despite all the very useful digital tools which have emerged during the pandemic, we have also realized how important personal relations are. The ITMF offers an extraordinary platform for companies from around the world to connect with and to learn from each other. In addition, ITMF produces a wide range of informative publications, statistics, and surveys that help companies to better navigate through the ups and downs. ECH looks forward to being an active partner of ITMF.”

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

Mogul Is Investing In New Meltblown Nonwoven Line

BASPINAR-GAZIANTEP, Turkey — October 26, 2022 — Mogul recently started it’s seventh meltblown line — a new 1.6-meter-wide Reicofil line.

As one of key players in meltblown market, Mogul started three new meltblown lines since the pandemic era which are mainly designed to produce high efficiency mask and filter media.

As a major player for wipes and filtration media Mogul also supplies it’s range of meltblown and multilayer fabrics — mmm, sms, smm, for example — to medical, automotive insulation and building applications, as well as high efficiency masks.

The Reicofil meltblown system is equipped with technology for electrostatic charging and supplies high-quality filter material that ensures a high degree of separation, low pressure loss and a high storage capacity.

The plant brings an additional annual capacity of 550 tons for N95 material or 365 tons for N99 material to the market. The new line is capable of running PBT, TPU, PLA polymers besides PP.

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: Mogul Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş

Carhartt, Rumpl Launch Outdoor Collection Just In Time For Fall

DEARBORN, Mich. — October 26, 2022 — As fall weather brings on seasonal activities like camping, hiking and other outdoor excursions, premium workwear brand, Carhartt, has partnered with technical outdoor blanket brand, Rumpl to launch a new, limited-edition collection designed to fuel hardworking people with their next outdoor adventures comfortably.

United by a shared love for getting outside, the Carhartt x Rumpl collection remains true to each brand’s origins, featuring functional, lightweight, and durable products. The line offers a variety of rugged — yet comfortable — products for any outdoor occasion, including a first-of-its-kind poncho, a variety of blankets, a stuffable pillowcase and beverage blankets, all inspired by Carhartt and Rumpl’s iconic styles and colors.

“From jobsite to the great outdoors, Carhartt is synonymous with protecting people from the elements,” said Brian Spiro, strategic partnerships, and influencer marketing manager at Carhartt. “With shared values of developing gear built to work, built to last and designed to help people embrace adventure, the Rumpl collection underscores Carhartt’s commitment to versatility, sustainability and high-quality gear ready for whatever the outdoors bring.”

Rumpl, the leader in premium and technical blankets, strives to make blankets for everyone and everywhere. The new collection marks the first time Rumpl blankets will utilize Carhartt’s classic duck brown and unique camouflage designs.

“Rumpl is always on the lookout for iconic brands that align with our values of making premium outdoor gear and activewear for everyday life. Carhartt is exactly that,” says Wylie Robinson, founder and CEO at Rumpl. “Our hope with this new collection is to build off the heritage of the Carhartt brand and create a unique collection of products that our shared consumers can bring to their everyday outings, whether that’s tailgating with friends after a long day of work or warming up after a cold day fishing.”

The Carhartt x Rumpl collection includes:

  • NanoLoft Puffy Blanket (50th Anniversary Camo): Made with a proprietary synthetic alternative to down, the NanoLoft Puffy blanket traps warmth inside small pockets of air to efficiently preserve heat, regardless of conditions. Built for cold weather and rugged conditions, this limited-edition blanket features Carhartt’s heritage camo print straight of out the archives.
  • Original Puffy Blanket: Inspired by bright fluorescent colors in the field, the Original Puffy Blankets will keep users cozy whether braving the elements or cuddled up around the campfire.
  • Sherpa Puffy: The sherpa puffy is where tradition meets contemporary — Carhartt’s iconic brown with Rumpl’s new school attitude. Bringing Carhartt Sherpa Fleece lining paired with Rumpl’s 100 percent Post-Consumer Recycled, DWR treated Polyester ripstop, this blanket will keep users cozy after a long day at the job site or camp site.
  • The Beverage Blanket 6 Pack: Stuff drinks in the ultimate compressible beverage blanket with The Beverage Blanket 6 Pack. Cold beverages? Good. Cold hands? Bad. Once done wearing, hang the Beverage Blanket up using the attached snap.
  • Stuffable Pillowcase: The Stuffable Pillowcase is packable and lightweight to join you on any road trip, red eye, or thru-hike. Just stuff a jacket, hoodie, or whatever you find at the bottom of your pack for a choose-your-own-comfort instant pillow. The attached stuff sack lets you pack away your pillowcase, ensuring no nap gets left behind.
  • Sherpa Puffy Poncho: Designed to endure the elements, the Original Puffy Poncho is built with a 100 percent post-consumer recycled shell. The poncho features a Durable Water Repellent (DWR)-treated body, 5K laminated waterproof shoulders and a hood to keep users dry and stylish. Packed with a post-consumer recycled insulation and lined with Carhartt Sherpa fleece, this poncho will keep users cozy while enduring the elements.

The full Carhartt x Rumpl collection is available at Rumpl.com and in select Scheels and Dick’s Sporting Goods retail locations. Select pieces of the collection are available at Carhartt.com and in Carhartt retail stores.

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: Carhartt

Teijin Frontier’s Thai Subsidiary Launches Facility For Producing Functional Polyester Filaments

Water absorbing quick drying yarn cross-sectional transmission electron microscope image.

TOKYO — October 26, 2022 — Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced today that its core base for polyester fiber manufacturing, Teijin Polyester (Thailand) Ltd. (TPL), has launched a cutting-edge automated facility for the highly efficient production of polyester filaments. Operation began this month.

The new facility is equipped with multi-spindle spinning machines for polyester multifilament yarn and machines capable of adding functional agents. Teijin Frontier invested approximately one billion Japanese yen to construct the facility, which is expected to produce 1,500 tons of polyester filaments annually by the fiscal year ending in March 2024.

The facility will enhance the added value of TPL including through extra-efficient spinning and an automated process for the uniform drying of multifilament. TPL will effectively use the new facility to produce Teijin Frontier’s proprietary polyester filaments for apparel and interior applications, such as the Octa™ highly modified hollow-core fiber and a water-absorbing quick-drying yarn.

Octa™ highly modified hollow core fiber cross sectional transmission electron microscope image.

Teijin Frontier expects to expand the range and improve the functionality of its ECOPET® recycled polyester fibers by integrating the new facility with a separate facility that started operating at TPL in January to convert used plastic bottle flakes sourced in the Thai market into recycled polyester chips. The new facility accommodates various special polymers and recycled raw materials and additionally can add functional agents to raw yarn for the production of new types of functional polyester filaments.

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: The Teijin Group

Ocean State Innovations Announces It Is Now Selling ITW Military Products

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — October 26, 2022 — Textile provider Ocean State Innovations (OSI) have announced its new offering of ITW Military Products. ITW has been providing innovative products to the U.S. Military since 1853. Divisions such as Nexus, Fastex, and Military Products are known throughout the world for their history of quality and innovation.

Throughout the years, ITW’s breadth of engineered products has expanded exponentially. Now these products and associated technologies are being targeted at value added opportunities in the military and defense industries.

ITW Military Products produces engineered and innovative solutions that meet the needs of its customers.

OSI President Bryan Boulis said: “We are so proud that ITW has chosen Ocean State Innovations to be a reseller of ITW Military Products. Ocean State Innovations is committed to maintaining a large inventory and providing on time deliveries along with ITW quality to all our customers.”

Posted: October 25, 2022

Source: Ocean State Innovations

Results Of The 16th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey: Business Situation, Expectation Have Turned Negative

ZURICH — October21, 202 — The 16th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS, formerly known as ITMF Corona-Survey) shows deteriorating business situation and expectations in the global textile industry in September 2022. The indicators for order intake, order backlog, and capacity utilization rate also fell, globally.

According to the survey, the business situation was relatively worst in Asia, although improving. While all segments found themselves in negative situations, spinners’ situation have plunged to an unprecedented level. A positive sign for the future is that global expectations have stopped falling in September 2022, albeit staying in negative territory and therefore indicating difficult times ahead. Expectations have improved in South Asia, North & Central America, and Africa. Spinners have also better prospects for March 2023, globally, indicating potential relief.

Order intake fell further, in line with the weaker business situation. Companies in North & Central and especially in South America saw order intake increase while the Asian regions continued struggling with an unsatisfactory order situation. Order backlog fell on average across all regions. South America is an exception; both order intake and backlog increased. Only dyers/finishers and knitters/weavers experienced a small increase in order backlog. In all other segments order backlog fell. While capacity utilization rate dropped globally in Septembers 2022, it increased in South America’s. Fibre producers registered a steady decrease in capacity utilization rate and home textile producers seem to have reversed their downward trend.

Weakening demand, high raw material prices, high energy prices, and inflation are the four major concerns of the global textile industry for the next 6 months. The concern about transportation costs have fallen significantly. Concerns about geopolitics on the other hand have increased significantly in the past two months.

October 25, 2022

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