World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference 2023 Breaks Attendance Records

CARY, N.C. — July 21, 2023 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the successful conclusion of the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, July 17-20, Atlanta. More than 495 senior-level leaders convened for new intelligence, connections, and business, which was a record turnout for the WOW event.

The 17th edition of WOW featured almost 60 tabletop exhibits, 26 presentations, and two pre-conference webinars. The program introduced Lightning Talks, “supersized elevator speeches” covering new trends, products, and ideas, and a 1.5-day revised WIPES Academy training course. WOW also featured a mentorship program for participants new to the wipes industry.

The WOW speakers shared their expert insights in these key topics:

  • Inflation, Supply Chain Issues, Capacity/Demand Balance;
  • Plastic Policy: Closing the Intention-Action Gap;
  • Sustainability and Manufacturing Practices;
  • Consumer Market Data and Trends;
  • Wipes Advancements;
  • Transparency in the Supply Chain; and
  • Regulation, Innovation, Standards & Education in Flushability.

“WOW addressed the key issues facing the wipes industry. Participants acquired actionable intelligence to assist in their strategic planning for the coming year and beyond,” said Tony Fragnito, INDA President. “Once again, we saw a strong showing of innovative products on display in the tabletop exhibits and from the Award Finalists’ presentations,” Fragnito added.

World of Wipes Innovation Award®

The winner of the World of Wipes Innovation Award was the Nonwoven Wipe Using Biotransformation Technology developed by Indorama Ventures and Polymateria. This innovative 100-percent polypropylene spunlace wipe utilizes advanced biotransformation technology, meeting the BSI PAS 9017 specification. The wipe is compatible with mechanical recycling however, in the event it becomes fugitive, and exposed to heat, sunlight, air and moisture, will transform into a harmless, bioavailable wax at its end-of-life, returning safely to nature without leaving behind microplastics or toxins. This polypropylene wipe represents a significant leap towards eco-friendly, sustainable nonwoven hygiene products.

Preceding the WOW Conference was the updated 1.5-day WIPES Academy led by Heidi Beatty, CEO Crown Abbey LLC, and Dr. Paul Davies, consultant, Crown Abbey, LLC. This course featured a new focus on the essentials of wet wipes construction and ingredients. Participants learned how to bring nonwovens, lotions, and packaging together to launch a successful product.

INDA announced that WOW 2024 will be held June 17-20, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information, visit www.worldofwipes.org.

Posted: July 21, 2023

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

AATCC: New Funding Available For Textile Research

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — July 20, 2023 — The AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Program provides financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing textile-related projects. Students may submit proposals now for funding to be awarded January 2024. Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2023, at 5:00 PM CST to be considered.

The application is a simple three-page form including a description of the proposed project and the student’s resume. An advisor’s letter of support is encouraged but not required.

Priority is given to research related to test method development, evaluation of textile performance in actual use situations, and correlations between these two. Grants range from $500 to $4,000. Grant recipients may also request an additional reimbursement of up to $500 for travel and/or registration to present the research project at a technical conference. Additional guidelines, application, and submission details are available on the AATCC Foundation webpage.

Submit research proposals by October 15

www.aatcc.org/grants

The Research Support Program is chaired by Yiqi Yang of University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Funding decisions are made by a panel of academic and industry professionals from across the textile industry.

Previously selected projects have ranged from tissue engineering to digital printing. Emmy Hsiung, a 2023 grant recipient from Cornell University, reported that the funding helped her investigate medical textiles and determine that chitosan/carvacrol nanofibers can be spun onto cotton for improved thermal stability and fast release of carvacrol. She plans to submit her findings for publication in the AATCC Journal of Research.

Posted: July 21, 2023

Source: AATCC Foundation Inc

PrimaLoft Is Evolving The Performance Of Its Active Insulation Range

LATHAM, N.Y.  — July 20, 2023 — Originally launched in 2018, PrimaLoft Active Evolve is a line of insulating fabrics that is designed to evolve performance, design, and sustainability. Combining the lightweight warmth of insulation with the breathability of fabric, this technology is developed to perform in a wide range of activities, regardless of intensity or season. From striding through a challenging cross country ski tour, to working up a sweat hiking to the next peak, PrimaLoft Active Evolve keeps you in your comfort zone – even when you’re pushing yourself out of it.

PrimaLoft Active Evolve, known for its exceptional breathability, moisture management, and stretch capabilities, has garnered widespread attention and adoption within the outdoor and lifestyle apparel industry. In response to this growing momentum, PrimaLoft is expanding its product offerings by adding four new Active Evolve styles, reaffirming its commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers.

Several products in the Active Evolve line can be used as a next-to-skin fabric. This enables brands to forego liner fabrics, which means heat and moisture are more efficiently managed, breathability is supported, and user comfort is maintained. In addition to achieving optimal performance during aerobic activity, this yields a wider utility and year-round use, all while using less overall material, reducing footprint and waste. Products within the Active Evolve line are made from up to 100% post-consumer recycled content, including three of the four new styles.

“This product series was designed to evolve with you,” stated Tara Maurer-Mackay, senior vice president of product strategy at PrimaLoft. “PrimaLoft Active Evolve’s breathability provides a thermoregulating system that maintains comfort and elevates performance year-round for any activity.”

Last winter, Sitka showcased Active Evolve in their Ambient collection of technical hunting apparel. In developing its three Ambient jacket styles for hunters, including both men and women, Sitka designers were challenged with finding an insulation that was durable, packable, and most importantly, adaptable to changing weather conditions and levels of activity.

“Sitka’s Ambient collection featuring PrimaLoft Active Evolve is a product that functions very well across a range of pursuits,” said John Barklow, Sitka’s Senior Product Line manager. “These pieces are highly breathable during aerobic activity and provide critical warmth once you have slowed your pace. The Ambient jacket and hoody are made to move with you and provide comfort across a variety of temperature ranges and activity levels.”

The endurance sports specialist Löffler will integrate PrimaLoft® Active Evolve in their cross-country skiing collection this winter season. The Austrian brand is known for its high-quality clothing combining responsibility, quality, and innovation. As official clothing partner of the Austrian Nordic Ski Teams, their garments need to function on the highest level.

“PrimaLoft Active is particularly suitable for high-level sports clothing where versatile insulation is required,” said Stefan Gögele, head of product management at Löffler. “This material offers the perfect combination of breathability, moisture transport and thermal performance. At the same time, it is wonderfully compressible and also sustainable using recycled content. This makes it an ideal partner for our cross-country skiing, biking and ski touring jackets.”

With more than a dozen brand adoptions thus far, PrimaLoft Active Evolve’s adaptability for the user, range of use across activities, and seasonal timing, is quickly making this one of the most versatile products in the PrimaLoft portfolio. For Fall/Winter 2023-2024, key partner brands beside Sitka and Löffler will include CP Company, Eddie Bauer, Endura, Martini Sportswear, OMM, Quiksilver, Ziener and more.

Posted: July 21, 2023

Source: PrimaLoft

MycoWorks Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary With New Reishi™ Products And A Performance Breakthrough

PARIS — July 20, 2023 — Today, biomaterials technology company MycoWorks announced three Reishi™ products and is unveiling performance breakthroughs in this material made using Fine Mycelium™. Founded in 2013, MycoWorks is marking its tenth anniversary this year with the launches of Reishi Doux, Reishi Natural, and Reishi Pebble. Each exceeds performance levels required  by the luxury industry and behave similarly to that of some animal leathers. These will soon be produced at the world’s first commercial-scale Fine Mycelium factory in Union, S.C.

Unparalleled Quality

“This is a breakthrough for the luxury industry,” said Thibault Schockert, CEO of luxury leather goods factory Cuir du Vaudreuil. “This improvement gives us the opportunity to introduce an entirely new category to our business,” referring to the latest Reishi material produced by MycoWorks that incorporates new breakthroughs in both Fine Mycelium fermentation and in mycelium tanning.

These milestones are the culmination of three decades of pioneering mycelium materials, beginning in the 1990s with the world’s first demonstrations of mycelium’s structural capabilities by MycoWorks co-founder Phil Ross. Prototypes of MycoWorks’ Fine Mycelium leather-like material were first unveiled in 2016, featuring both durability and softness but relatively low tensile strength. After achieving luxury-level performance over years of improvements, recent breakthroughs bring Reishi to yet another level of sensual and technical performance. Data on Reishi including softness, durability, flexibility, finish adhesion, tear strength, abrasion resistance, homogeneity and more are shown below, with additional data available upon request.

“Heritage-level quality can only be achieved with long-term dedication to discovery, paired with a commitment to craft and the transmission of deep expertise,” observed MycoWorks board member and former CEO of Hermès, Patrick Thomas. “MycoWorks’ Fine Mycelium platform is built on these principles, bringing together artisanal mastery with a rigorous approach to material innovation in a scalable way.”

Fine Mycelium As A Biomaterial, Not Merely An Ingredient

“The strength of our unique Fine Mycelium platform is evidenced by the new levels of performance we have achieved in the first half of this year in partnership with our European tannery partners,” said Bill Morris, MycoWorks vice president of Product Management, “and our current product has surprised and delighted our brand partners, who have witnessed its evolution. Our latest material not only has Fine Mycelium’s signature natural feel, but adds to it new levels of technical performance.”

MycoWorks’ brand partners include Hermès, General Motors, Ligne Roset, Heron Preston, Nick Fouquet, and others yet to be announced. “It took a lot of development, innovation, and patience to reach this milestone,” said Matt Scullin, MycoWorks CEO, “and the excitement around creating with this material is palpable within MycoWorks and at our partners.” With these new Reishi articles, MycoWorks and its brand partners are excited to enter commercialization cycles — with some, such as Nick Fouquet and others, new styles and products Made With Reishi.

MycoWorks’ Fine Mycelium platform is powerful in its tunability, and as a true, grown biomaterial sheet — rather than an added mycelium ingredient as found in other “mushroom leather”. MycoWorks’ process is unique in its ability to endlessly enable improvement. The recent quality advances were achieved by utilizing a combination of enhanced growth conditions plus a fundamentally new, patent-pending tanning approach that MycoWorks developed in-house. Because of the uniqueness of the Fine Mycelium process, every advance marks a differentiator between MycoWorks’ technology platform and that of other biomaterial companies.

“While most plant- or mycelium-based alternative materials use plastic to meet baseline performance standards, MycoWorks has spent ten years taking no shortcuts, in order to achieve the biotech innovations behind our proprietary process,” Scullin said. “Operating vertically — owning our entire technology stack, rather than licensing and outsourcing — has given us the depth of expertise required to bring a new material to market.”

Meeting luxury’s standards for material performance without the use of plastics means Fine Mycelium stands out in a field of alternatives that depend on polyurethane (PU) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) films, fillers, or backings to provide strength and durability.

“What MycoWorks has achieved with mycelium is truly unique in the history of materials,” said MycoWorks vice president of Technology Development Maud Ohler, “and while our product applications today follow standards for leather, this is just the starting point. Fine Mycelium is so much more. We are proud of our recent data and excited to scale production in South Carolina.”

Posted: July 21, 2023

Source: MycoWorks

Rieter Recorded A Significant Increase In Sales In The First Half Of 2023

WINTERTHUR, Switzerland — July 20, 2023 — In the first half of 2023, Rieter recorded a significant increase in sales of 22.2 percent to 758.2 million Swiss francs ($837 million), despite some cancellations or postponements of deliveries as a result of the earthquake in Türkiye. Cyclical market downturns in the individual market segments, which were already apparent in the second half of 2022, led to an order intake of 325 million Swiss francs ($376 million) (-62.6%) in the reporting period, lower than in the corresponding period of the previous year.

At the EBIT level, Rieter posted a profit of 25.2 million Swiss francs ($29 million) in the first half of 2023, compared with a loss of 10.2 million Swiss francs ($11.8 million) in the same period of the previous year. This positive result is attributable to the increased sales and higher gross profit as a percentage of sales of 23.9 percent (first half of 2022: 21.0 percent).

The group is planning a “Next Level” performance program aimed at strengthening sales excellence, sharpening customer focus, improving cost efficiency in production and optimizing fixed cost structures. By taking these measures, Rieter intends to create the basis for providing an even more agile response to the cyclical machinery business. The initiatives planned in this context are expected to incur one-off restructuring costs of around 45 million to 50 million Swiss francs ($52 million to $57.8 million) in the second half of 2023.

Sales

In the first half of 2023, Rieter posted sales of 758.2 million Swiss francs ($877 million) (first half of 2022: 620.6 million Swiss francs or $718 million). This corresponds to an increase of 22.2 percent, despite the fact that deliveries for Turkey had to be postponed or cancelled, mainly in the Business Group Machines & Systems.

Order Intake and Order Backlog

Order intake in the first half of 2023 was 325 million Swiss francs ($376 million) (first half of 2022: 869.4 million ($1,005 million). As expected, demand thus weakened significantly from the high level of the corresponding previous year period.

Order intake in almost all regions was characterized by the reluctance to invest in new machines. Only in China did order intake increase due to investments by spinning mills in improving their local competitiveness. In addition, some customers held back pending investment decisions and waited for the innovations presented at ITMA in Milan in June 2023. At the same time, demand for consumables, wear & tear and spare parts declined due to the global market downturn.

On June 30, 2023, the company had a high order backlog of around 1,100 million Swiss francs ($1,272 million) (June 30, 2022: around 2,100 million Swiss francs ($2,428 million). This therefore extends into the year 2024. As in the previous year, cancellations in the reporting period were around 5 percent of the order backlog, also impacted by the effects of the severe earthquake in Turkey.

EBIT, Net Profit and Free Cash Flow

In the first half of 2023, Rieter posted a profit of 25.2 million Swiss francs ($29.1 million) at the EBIT level, with an EBIT margin of 3.3 percent (first half of 2022: loss of -10.2 million Swiss francs (-$11.8 million)) and a net profit of 13.3 million Swiss francs ($15.4 million) (first half of 2022: loss of -25.2 million Swiss francs (-$29.1 milion).

Free cash flow in the first half of 2023 was 10.0 million Swiss francs ($11.6 million) (first half of 2022: -57.1 million ($66 million)), which reflected the positive trend in operating profit. Net working capital remained at a high level.

“Next Level” performance program planned

The challenging market situation over the past two years was marked by severe disruptions in the global supply chain in conjunction with rising material, energy, labor, and production costs. The current global demand for textile products remains at a low level. To increase long-term value for customers, employees, and shareholders, Rieter, as technology leader, is planning a performance program called “Next Level”.

The goal of the program is to strengthen sales excellence, sharpen customer focus, improve cost efficiency in production and optimize fixed cost structures. The one-time cost of the program is anticipated to be around 45 to 50 million Swiss francs ($52 million to $57.8 million) , which will have an impact on the second half of 2023. Most of the program initiatives will be implemented before the end of 2023 with a view to achieving an expected impact from as early as 2024. With these measures Rieter is aiming to reduce operating costs by some 80 million Swiss francs ($92.5 million) per year.

The program includes provisions for the net reduction of around 300 positions throughout the Group in relation to overhead functions. The possibility of further market- and volume-related adjustments in the order of 400 to 600 positions cannot be excluded. At the end of June 2023, Rieter had a global workforce of 5,555 employees.

The consultation processes with the employee representatives are expected to begin in the near future. Rieter will provide information about the outcome at the appropriate time.

The Rieter Board of Directors and the Group Executive Committee are confident that the planned strategic and operational measures will lay the foundations for the profitable and sustainable development of the Group.

Rieter site, Winterthur

As communicated on July 10, 2023, Rieter sold the land at Klosterstrasse in Winterthur (Switzerland), which was no longer required for operations, to the company Allreal, Glattpark (Switzerland). The company is acquiring the land with a total area of around 75,000 square meters. The agreed sales price is 96.0 million Swiss francs ($111 million). Transfer of ownership is expected to take place in the fall of 2023 after fulfillment of the legally and contractually stipulated completion conditions. Rieter anticipates a positive impact on EBIT of around 70 million to 75 million Swiss francs ($81 million to $87 million). The new Rieter CAMPUS is not part of this transaction.

Syndicated loan

The Rieter Group has transferred the bilaterally committed credit lines in the amount of 250 million Swiss francs ($289 million) into a syndicated loan in the same amount. With this transaction, Rieter sustainably strengthens its financing security. The term of the loan is three years.

ITMA 2023

The textile exhibition ITMA in Milan in June 2023 was a resounding success for Rieter. The company showcased innovations in ring and air-jet spinning, as well as in fiber and spinning preparation. The products for increased automation and digitization of spinning mills and solutions in the area of recycling and sustainability were also very well received by customers. The reservation lists for all new machines were fully booked within a few days.

Outlook

Given the economic situation and the ongoing cyclical market weakness, Rieter continues to expect below-average demand for new equipment in the coming months. A revival is not expected until the fourth quarter of 2023 at the earliest. Rieter also believes that demand for consumables, wear & tear and spare parts will not recover until later in 2023.

For the full year 2023, Rieter expects an EBIT margin of around 5 to 7 percent (including positive special effects of less than 2%) and sales at the previous year’s level of around 1.5 billion Swiss francs ($1.7 billion).

Posted: July 21, 2023

Source: Rieter

TSG Finishing Amplifies Its Chemical Compound Offerings: A Fusion of Tradition, Innovation And Technical Excellence

HICKORY, N.C. — July 17, 2023 — TSG Finishing LLC is thrilled to announce the strategic expansion of its chemical compound sales. The move brings more than a century’s worth of specialized chemical and coating knowledge directly to its clients, empowering them with superior solutions tailored to their precise requirements.

With an acute understanding of synthetic latex polymers such as acrylic, SBR, vinyl, polyurethane, and many more, TSG Finishing integrates raw materials from a wide range of manufacturers to create custom formulations. Their expertise extends to C6 and C0 DWR’s, flame retardants, and antimicrobials, as well as a host of non-standard products such as liquid absorption and stiffeners.

CEO Brian Rosenstein emphasized: “Our expansion into chemical compound sales underscores our commitment to fostering scientific rigor, innovation, and technical excellence within our clientele’s coating processes. Our custom formulations and compounds are meticulously crafted to meet each client’s unique needs, promising to elevate their respective operations to new heights.”

While TSG Finishing’s offerings have historically catered to the residential and contract upholstery markets, the company also possesses the capabilities to design coatings for a myriad of end-uses, including construction materials, filtration, PPE and geotextiles.

“Our compounds are validated in our R&D laboratory to ensure the highest quality,” Rosenstein added. “As coaters ourselves, we provide robust technical support, both remotely and in-person, assisting our clients in achieving optimal performance from our compounds.”

Posted July 18, 2023

Source: TSG Finishing

3D Orthogonally Woven 3DMAT Quartz Materials Developed By Bally Ribbon Mills And NASA Ames Research Center Named NASA Government Invention Of The Year

BALLY, Pa. — July 18, 2023 — Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, announces the 3D Orthogonally woven 3DMAT Quartz Material for the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) compression pads, developed through their partnership with NASA, has been named the 2023 NASA Government Invention of the Year. The award demonstrates NASA Ames Research Center’s commitment to cutting edge leadership and technology development for the nation. BRM and NASA efforts are a great example of NASA partnering with an American small business with a unique specialized technological capability that will further current and future exploration plans.

Compression pads serve as the interface between the crew module and service module of the Orion MPCV and carry the structural loads generated during launch, space operation, pyroshock separation of the two modules. The compression pads also serve as ablative TPS withstanding the high heating of earth reentry. 3DMAT leverages NASA’s investment in woven materials for the Orion compression pads that combines the weaving of quartz yarns with resin transfer molding.

The 3DMAT technology has helped BRM introduce 3D orthogonal woven materials to a range of new applications.

Posted July 18, 2023

Source: Bally Ribbon Mills

 

Lelio Gavazza Appointed CEO Of TOM FORD FASHION

MILAN, Italy — July 18, 2023 — Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (Zegna Group), today announced the appointment of Lelio Gavazza to the newly created position of CEO, TOM FORD FASHION, effective September 18, 2023.

Gavazza will report directly to Ermenegildo “Gildo” Zegna, chairman and CEO of Zegna Group, and he will be part of the Senior Management of the Group.

As CEO of TOM FORD FASHION, Gavazza will be responsible for the end-to-end of the TOM FORD FASHION business, from collection development to merchandising, through production as well as retail and wholesale distribution.

Zegna commented: “Lelio’s track record of strong global leadership brings outstanding luxury expertise to TOM FORD FASHION across retail management, wholesale distribution, marketing, digital and key markets, including China. I have personally known and appreciated Lelio for many years, and I’m confident that his world-class business acumen, deep international experience, and leadership skills will prove invaluable in the development of the TOM FORD FASHION business globally.”

Gavazza will work closely with Guillaume Jesel, president and CEO, TOM FORD, ensuring the alignment of fashion with the holistic luxury strategy for the brand.

“I am delighted to welcome Lelio Gavazza as CEO, TOM FORD FASHION. The Estée Lauder Companies and TOM FORD have had an exceptional and longstanding relationship with Gildo Zegna and the Zegna Group. We look forward to working closely with Gildo, Lelio, and their teams to take TOM FORD FASHION to its next level in global luxury,” said Guillaume Jesel.

Gavazza brings more than twenty years of experience in global luxury and luxury distribution to his role as CEO, TOM FORD FASHION. He joins the company from LVMH Group, where he is currently Executive Vice President, Sales & Retail at Bulgari. During his time at Bulgari, and prior to his current role, Gavazza held a series of key regional leadership roles, including Managing Director of Greater China, and Managing Director, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Lelio Gavazza said: “I am honored to join Zegna Group as its CEO of TOM FORD FASHION and look forward to working with Gildo Zegna and partnering with Guillaume Jesel to continue to foster the growth of TOM FORD at the pinnacle of luxury fashion.”

Posted: July 18, 2023

Source: Ermenegildo Zegna Group

CORDURA® NYCO Fabric And CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric Uniform & Equipment Solutions Take Center Stage At IDEF ‘23

KENNESAW, Ga. — July 18, 2023 — Set to propel and underscore its commitment to best-in-class solution-dyed nylon 6,6 fiber technology innovation as well as developing the durable, long-lasting fabric solutions of tomorrow; INVISTA’s CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics will focus on responsible uniform solutions, and military and tactical equipment,  tailored to the Turkey, Europe, Middle East and Africa markets at this year’s IDEF International Defence Industry Fair, July 25-28. Join the Cordura team at booth #845B.

The Cordura Advanced Fabrics comprehensive, global, head-to-toe military, tactical and law enforcement portfolio will showcase:

  • Cordura NYCO Fabric has a 3-5x slower flame spread versus polyester/cotton alternatives.* 50/50 Cordura NYCO Fabric outperformed heavier weight Poly/Cotton Military fabrics in Abrasion Resistance testing.**
  • Cordura NYCO Extreme Fabric made with INVISTA T420HT – the strongest nylon 6,6 staple fiber Cordura has ever produced.
  • Cordura TrueLock™ Fabric Solution Dyed Nylon 6,6 (SDN) provides unparalleled lot-to-lot color consistency plus long-lasting color durability and Stewardship benefits; available in a palate of 7 military colors.

Also on display will be a full collection of lightweight, breathable, quick dry, head-to-toe mission critical performance fabrics including Cordura Classic Fabric.

The Cordura Advanced Fabrics global military, law enforcement and tactical applications include: Combat Uniforms, Ballistic Vests, Packs, Load Carriage Equipment, Webbing and Trims, Footwear, Base Layer, Combat Shirts, Headwear, Seat Covers and many more.

Erik Walker Cordura Global Military Segment leader explains:

“Throughout our 55-year brand journey, we’ve worked to establish a foundation built on durable and long-lasting fiber technologies, including our legacy of solution dyed, high-performance nylon 6,6 offerings. As we advance on this journey, we continue to invest and expand our capabilities to include solutions that are not only durable but lead down the path to using fewer resources to make the products our customers value.  We continue listening to the demands of the market; identifying unmet needs, solving problems, and utilizing innovation to create cutting-edge solutions to meet the ever changing needs of global militaries and law enforcement.“

Erdal Merttürk Cordura Business Manager Turkey, Middle East & Africa added:

“At Cordura brand we know life in law enforcement, military or with a tactical unit can be demanding. So, we develop fabrics specifically designed for combat uniforms. Engineered to be comfortable even in the most challenging conditions; fabrics that are tough, versatile and engineered to excel in the field. With Cordura NYCO Fabric Extreme which offers durable yet lightweight fabrics for hot weather conditions, we continue to push the boundaries of durable fabric development to meet the physical and environmental demands of combat and tactical life.”

More about Cordura brand innovations in focus at IDEF:

Cordura NYCO Fabric — Comfort of cotton with enhanced durability

Originally designed as a rugged, lightweight comfort solution for military combat uniforms, durable Cordura NYCO Fabric is engineered with an intimate blend of INVISTA T420 nylon 6,6 staple fiber and cotton delivering enhanced abrasion and tear resistance, No Melt No Drip*** performance and 3-5x slower flame spread* versus internally tested equivalent weight polyester/cotton.

Cordura NYCO Fabric Extreme — For decades, a part of the CORDURA® mission has been to support members of the military by using some of the world’s most durable fabrics. CORDURA® NYCO Fabric Extreme based on INVISTA T420HT high tenacity fiber technology has a mission to create a new generation of durable, yet even lighter weight fabrics. Strong, rugged fabrics like CORDURA® NYCO Extreme Fabricare specifically designed for hot weather combat uniforms, and are an excellent alternative to NYCO Mil-Spec fabric.

Cordura TrueLock™ Fabric — Responsible fabrics with locked-in color

Cordura TrueLock™ Fabric is engineered with high-tenacity nylon 6,6 multi-filament fiber that locks in the color at the molten polymer extrusion level to create deep, durable color throughout the entire fiber structure. Cordura TrueLock Fabric has excellent color fastness, resists color loss after UV exposure and long-lasting color vibrancy.  Color consistency is crucial when pairing fabric with other materials such as webbing to create military and law enforcement gear.  Additionally, compared to conventional level acid piece dyeing, the process used to make Cordura TrueLock Fabric uses less water, energy and emits fewer greenhouse gases****.

Cordura TrueLock Fabric is available in Desert Sand, Tan-499, Coyote-498, Ranger Green, Camo Green-483, Wolf Gray and Black. End-uses include bags, load carriage, and reinforcements as well as use in responsible  webbings and trims.

*Flame Spread rate as measured according to ISO 6941.

**ISO 12947-2 (woolen abradant, 12 kPa) after 5 home laundering cycles at 60°C

***No Melt, No Drip Performance based on ASTM 6413.

****2013 LCA study based on the average comparison of conventional level acid Piece Dyeing to SDN at 3 independent/3rd party dyeing and finishing mills. 

Posted: July 18, 2023

Source: INVISTA

Sun Chemical Receives Silver Rating For Sustainability From EcoVadis

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — July 18, 2023 — Sun Chemical received a silver rating for its sustainability efforts across all business units and regions from EcoVadis, the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings.

The silver rating places Sun Chemical in the top 25 percent of rated companies within its business sector and was earned through EcoVadis’ assessment in four categories — environment, ethics, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement.

“Recognition from EcoVadis is an exciting milestone in Sun Chemical’s journey toward sustainability,” said Mike Simoni, Global Sustainability director, Sun Chemical. “This award is a strong reflection of our dedication to improving eco-efficiency and providing industry advancements in sustainability as we work with DIC Corporation toward our goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.”

The silver rating is evidence of the ongoing efficacy of Sun Chemical’s comprehensive sustainability initiatives which are organized into the three pillars of sustainable operations, collaborative sustainability initiatives, and sustainable products and services.

Sun Chemical’s holistic sustainability initiatives consider both upstream and downstream environmental impacts. Using its ‘5R framework’ of Reuse, Reduce, Renew, Recycle, and Redesign as a guide, Sun Chemical has made operational and technological developments to reduce carbon footprint, conserve virgin resources, and minimize waste. This approach positions Sun Chemical as a leader in sustainable business practices and solutions across the inks, pigments, coatings, and adhesives industries.

Recognized globally as the most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, EcoVadis has rated more than 100,000 companies based on the incorporation of sustainability and corporate social responsibility into their businesses. Comprising over 200 categories in 175 countries, the EcoVadis rating method utilizes global sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Standard.

Posted: July 18, 2023

Source: Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group

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