Lineapelle September 2023: Freudenberg Unveils Sustainable Microfiber Solution Made In The EU For Artificial Leather Applications

WEINHEIM, Germany — July 18, 2023 — Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will be presenting new applications for its European environmentally-friendly Evolon® microfiber technology for Fall/Winter 24/25 fashion and leather goods collections at the international trade fair for the leather industry. For the first time, these include innovative solutions for artificial leather applications suitable for the shoe, furniture and automotive industries. Freudenberg will be welcoming visitors to Booth D02-D04 in Hall 9 of the trade fair in Milan from September 19-21.

Evolon® sustainable microfiber coating substrates

Evolon microfiber fabrics are ideal coating substrates for artificial leather applications in the shoe, furniture and car industries. They are particularly suitable as a carrier material for PU and PVC coatings. Evolon microfiber materials have non-fraying edges, which makes converting easier and quicker. They contain 80-percent recycled PET from Freudenberg’s in-house bottle recycling plant. Furthermore, they are manufactured with no solvent and no chemical binder in the company’s Evolon plant located in Colmar, France. The plant is accredited according to OEKO-TEX STeP sustainability manufacturing certification and the DETOX TO ZERO criteria. European manufacturing offers logistic benefits to European customers through shorter supply chain and transport routes.

Reinforcement material for leather goods

Manufacturers of leather goods also benefit from Evolon microfiber when they use it as a reinforcement material for original leather. It is drapable and soft and provides optimal shaping support for leather. In addition, Evolon materials offer important sustainability advantages for the manufacturing of luxury leather bags, such as being 100-percent made in Europe, eco-friendly and socially-responsible production, and the use of recycled raw materials.

Posted: July 18, 2023

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH

EUROJERSEY – Footprint Report 2022: The Culture Of Sustainability

CARONNO PERTUSELLA, Italy — July 17, 2023 — The Footprint Report 2022 recounts EUROJERSEY’s commitment to sustainability: a well-established asset that represents the company’s DNA.

Sensitive® Fabrics, in fact, are among the most popular fabrics chosen by the leading brands in the sports, clothing, underwear and swimwear sectors, not only for their high aesthetic and functional characteristics, but also by virtue of the production processes with which they are made, aimed at mitigating environmental impacts.

A lot of ground has been covered by EUROJERSEY since it initiated a new culture of sustainability in 2007 with the introduction of the SensitivEcoSystem® program, a holistic vision with which it has sought to concretely reorganize every aspect of corporate life and the entire supply chain in relation to ESG issues.

First and foremost, thanks to the LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) methodologies used since 2009, PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) and OEF (Organisation Environmental Footprint) since 2014, EUROJERSEY can not only monitor and communicate the environmental impact of its processes in a thorough and transparent manner, but also identify opportunities and internal areas for improvement.

Referring to the 17 goals (SDG-Sustainable Development Goals) set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Company has identified three of them as most relevant to its activities: Goal 8 – the social and economic footprint of the program to foster lasting, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and decent work for all; Goal 12 – responsible production models; Goal 13 – the environmental footprint to combat climate change.

Even if, in fact, these 3 areas can be considered in direct or indirect correlation with all the other SDGs in the 2030 Agenda.

An important new feature of 2022 is EUROJERSEY’s Code of Ethics, the principles of which are set out in the Company’s Charter of Values: Integrity (compliance with laws and regulations, anti-corruption), Loyalty (respect for the individual), Ethics (honesty, transparency, protection of Privacy, Information and Intellectual Property), Social and Environmental Responsibility (safety and environment, administrative management).

Posted: July 18, 2023

Source: EUROJERSEY

Lenzing Introduces New Resource-Efficient  Dyeing Approach For TENCEL™ Lyocell Fibers

LENZING, Austria — July 17, 2023 — Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has introduced a new approach that covers yarn pre-treatment and knitting technique to achieve aesthetics that resemble the wash- down effects of traditional dyeing in ready-to-wear and knit garments. To address the pollution caused by dyeing and finishing in the textile industry, the new approach will significantly reduce environmental impact and is ideal for use on pre-treated fabrics and yarns made with TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers. The approach also complements the wet-processing and production facilities of fabric mills, bringing added benefits for value chain partners.

One-step dyeing process significantly reduces water and energy consumption 
In traditional dyeing, multiple washes using a significant amount of water, energy, dyes and chemicals may be required to achieve a designated shade of color. With the new approach, only one round of dyeing is required, reducing water, energy and chemical usage by up to 50 percent, 40 percent and 90 percent respectively1.

“As consumers become more conscious of the environmental footprint of their purchases, designers and manufacturers are seeking innovative ways to ensure that the materials and production processes deployed have a low environmental impact, while expanding design possibilities,” said Rex Mok, vice president of Fiber Technical Marketing and Development at Lenzing. “Our new approach can create wash-down aesthetics or vintage looks on any knit fabric without water-intensive bleaching processes. By overcoming the limitations of traditional dyeing, our new approach is a resource-efficient alternative that helps translate into greater sustainability and more competitive operational costs for fabric mills. We will continue to work with mill partners to drive wider adoption of the new approach and explore new applications within the textile value chain.”

Unleash unlimited design possibilities in knit apparel and denim-looking garments

With the new approach’s direct application to TENCEL Lyocell fibers or TENCEL Lyocell with REFIBRA™ technology, different shades of color, wash-down or fade-out effects can be customized. This makes it ideal to produce ready-to-wear, knit apparel and denim-looking garments in various color shades.

Enhance production efficiency and increase cost-savings for value chain partners

Existing regular, organic, or natural dyes used by yarn makers and fabric mills are compatible with the new approach. As yarn and fabric processed with the new approach do not leave dye residue on machines, the same machinery can be used continuously for the production of fabrics or garments of different colors. With machine down-time being minimized when changing color lots, production delays will be shortened, allowing yarn makers and fabric mills to save costs while enhancing production efficiency and sustainability.

1 ECOFAST™ Pure Sustainable Textile Treatment Application Manual, DOW, 2022

Posted: July 18, 2023

Source: Lenzing Group

J. Zimmer Maschinenbau: Pioneering Innovations

KUFSTEIN, Austria — July 17, 2023 — ITMA 2023 has brought Zimmer crowds of visitors, which was difficult to cope with at times. A clear sign that not only the omnipresent topic of sustainability, but innovative solutions for carpet and textile production are of great interest.

The introduction of the new COLARIS printer generation with up to 16 color groups was a highlight at the show. Not only the option for 16 colors but also the possibility to operate the printer with multiple ink families have been a novum presented. The next generation of COLARIS printers comes with the Seiko RC1536 printhead generation with lower energy consumption. The open ink system philosophy of ZIMMER AUSTRIA is continued as it offers the customer to choose from a wide range of certified ink suppliers which helps to reduce ink costs and be free from supply constraints. A newly designed ink circulation system without need for a vacuum ensures a stable print run and high-quality print results.

Automated imaging and computer-controlled processes, coupled with artificial intelligence, can open-up completely new directions for the textile processing value chain. The COLARIS-vision camera detection system is a concept that comes in two different versions:

COLARIS-vision I — Match Print to Cut includes an individual piece goods recognition and outline masking with automated computation of the print mask positioning and customization of the design.

COLARIS-vision II — Match to Print is a roll-to-roll print process with seamless detection of a pre-imaged fabric followed by a registered print. The system has an automated distortion compensation which ensures that the print is fitted precisely into the given structure on a web. The design can be fitted exactly despite of any weft-misalignment or shrinkage from fabric preparation in the pre-print process. Multitude applications have so far given textile producers absolute headaches but can be solved through this innovative technology. COLARIS-vision can be seen as a further step towards the automation of the textile printing process.

ZIMMER AUSTRIA, a global supplier in construction of customer-oriented solutions for textile and carpet printing systems can look back on a 150-years tradition. Experience, paired with visionary thinking and a team of developers from different disciplines stands for the innovative power as well as for the continuity of our company in terms of customer satisfaction. This is proven by the fact that our customers are our best advertising media. Machinery supply and services provided can be seen as a socio-technical system in which man and machine must be in balance to meet the highest quality requirements.

Accordingly, the service of supplied equipment by our specialists for mechanics and electronics as well as from our hardware and software departments are our focus. If required, we can also support our customers with product development through our ZIMMER AUSTRIA Digital Printing Technology Center. Further, ZIMMER Academy, the training center for our own employees offers training courses for customer staff. However, our greatest assets are our employees. Entrepreneurial thinking of all team members is encouraged by our management and contributes to the fact that employees see themselves as a part of the company and its success story.

ZIMMER AUSTRIA will be happy to welcome visitors in our premises including manufacturing site and the ZIMMER AUSTRIA Digital Technology Center on a prior appointment.

Posted: July 17, 2023

Source: J. Zimmer Maschinenbau GmbH

Carbon Rivers And Advanced American Technologies (AAT) Deliver Demonstration On ATT Ballistic School Door At Knoxville Facility

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — July 17, 2023 — Carbon Rivers — a company that develops and commercializes technologies such as second-generation polymer composites, graphene-based materials, advanced composites, and multi-functional composite coatings — demonstrated a ballistic school door technology at their facility in Knoxville, Tenn., last week.

Partnering with Advanced American technologies (AAT), a full-spectrum composite research, development, and manufacturing company with facilities in Knoxville and Huntsville, Ala., Carbon Rivers introduced its innovative AAT ballistic school doors designed to fortify and safeguard educational facilities. These doors, made with Carbon Rivers’ proprietary graphene material, provide exceptional strength and versatility for defense applications.

During an impressive demonstration, Carbon Rivers presented the protective capabilities of their product. As live rounds were fired, attendees had a firsthand opportunity to witness the doors’ remarkable ability to effectively halt bullets, ensuring the safety of individuals on the other side. The project’s primary objective is to safeguard all individuals within educational institutions from the threat of gunfire. Moreover, the lightweight design of their doors facilitates effortless installation and operation, empowering educational institutions to rapidly fortify security measures while maintaining accessibility for all.

The event drew prominent representatives from organizations such as the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Knoxville Firefighters, Oak Ridge School Systems, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee State Senate, and Homeland Security. Their collective commitment demonstrated a shared dedication to enhancing the safety of educational institutions in Tennessee.

David Morgan, chief strategy officer at Carbon Rivers, stated: “Carbon rivers and our partner AAT are excited to work within the state of Tennessee for a genuine solution for hardening schools with protective and ballistic materials. For the demo this morning we had an excellent group of attendees attend including the sheriff’s office, police officers, architects, the fire department, politicians, and other agencies. This is a fantastic opportunity to make schools more protective with a single focus on saving lives.”

Carbon Rivers proudly commercializes disruptive technologies and is excited to bring this remarkable addition to operation in the state of Tennessee.

Posted: July 17, 2023

Source: Carbon Rivers

Silver Jeans Co. Names Suzanne Silverstein New CEO

NEW YORK CITY — July 17, 2023 — Western Glove Works, parent company to Silver Jeans Co.™ and JAG® Jeans, a Canada-based brands known for producing quality denim, announces its brought on a new powerhouse CEO, Suzanne Silverstein.

Silverstein will serve as CEO of both Silver Jeans Co. and JAG Jeans and will take the reins from former CEO and founder, Michael Silver, on July 10. Silver will join the newly formed advisory board of directors for the company.

“I am thrilled to join the Silver Jeans and JAG team,” Silverstein said. “There is an incredible brand story, a seasoned and talented team, and most important to me, there is a passion for perfection with product. It’s a winning combination and I am very excited about the future of the brands.”

Silverstein joins the company with an impressive list of accolades and former positions, including her most recent role as group president of NYC Alliance. She served as president for the JS Group as well, overseeing brands such as Halston, ML Monique Lhuillier, and Amur. Additionally, she was president of both the 7 For All Mankind denim brand and Parker New York. Silverstein also has a strong retail background, with 13 years at Saks Incorporated, including 7 years at Saks Fifth Avenue leaving as the VP DMM overseeing Contemporary Sportswear, including premium denim.

“We are extremely excited to welcome Suzanne Silverstein to our ‘family of friends’ as the new CEO of Silver Jeans Co. and JAG Jeans,” Silver said. “She brings an enormous wealth of experience and success in her career that I am certain will enhance the brands in their growth and prosperity for the future.”

Silverstein is an apparel leader who brings a strong strategic approach to business. She is focused on ensuring that the sales, marketing and product teams work closely to deliver a product roadmap that is driven by the demand of the core customer and brings a deep understanding of the denim business from her tenure at 7 For All Mankind. As CEO, Silverstein will lead all aspects of Western Glove Works’ operations, directing growth strategies, driving profitability, and overseeing sales, product innovation, marketing, finance and supply chain.

Posted: July 17, 2023

Source: Silver Jeans Co.

ReCircled, Partners With Kaltex, Creating Circular Denim

NEW YORK CITY — July 17, 2023 — ReCircled LLC — a preprocessor for footwear, apparel, and accessories — and Kaltex USA — a denim producer in North America — have announced an exclusive partnership to complete the circle for the first fully vertical and transparent circular denim in the Western Hemisphere.

Kaltex, based in Mexico, was established over 100 years ago and is the largest fully vertical producers of denim, piece dye, apparel, and home products in North America. Facilities include mechanical recycling, spinning, dyeing, weaving and cutting/sewing/laundry facilities. With their own natural gas fired cogeneration energy plant and water treatment facilities, sustainability is at the heart of all Kaltex activities. Kaltex is RCS, ZDHC, Oeko Tex, and WRAP certified including several others.

ReCircled will administer Branded Take Back Programs, work with brands and retailers DCs on unsaleable items, sort by brand and prepare the denim for recycling. Once these products have been sorted, cleaned and detrimmed, they will move to Kaltex for recycling into new denim, completing the full circle.

This Textile-to-Textile process will provide brands and retailers, the ability to create Circular Denim with a turnkey system handled from beginning to end by ReCircled and Kaltex.

Scott Kuhlman, CEO of ReCircled said: “From the beginning we knew that collaboration was needed to build the systems that allow for recycling textiles at the highest level. With the system we now have in place, it’s finally a reality.”

Eric Goldstein, executive vice president, Kaltex Apparel said: “Kaltex has been recycling cotton for 15 years but now we are truly circular with the infrastructure to pick up cotton products from almost any place in the USA and transport to our facility where we are vertical from fiber to finished goods.” He went on to say, “This process is the first of its kind in the hemisphere, it’s transparent, sustainable with a very low carbon footprint, and truly circular.”

Posted: July 17, 2023

Source: ReCircled LLC

Glen Raven, Inc. Names Bret Kelley President Of Trivantage LLC

BURLINGTON, N.C. — July 17, 2023 — Glen Raven Inc., a supplier of performance fabrics, announced today that Bret Kelley will be the next president of its Trivantage distribution business following the retirement of Steve Ellington on January 1, 2024. Kelley and Ellington will work closely during the transition to provide customers and industry with continued support.

“Bret is laser-focused on solutions for Trivantage customers,” said Leib Oehmig, CEO of Glen Raven. “He demonstrates every day the power of relationships and puts the customer first and foremost in every decision. Bret’s vision and tireless energy will serve him well as the next president of Trivantage.”

Kelley has served as vice president of sales for Trivantage since 2014 and his career in the high-performance textile industry spans nearly 30 years. He joined Trivantage after 21 years with Highland Industries Inc., where he led sales and marketing efforts for technical fabrics in commercial, industrial and military applications.

“At Trivantage, we need to be where our customers are before they get there,” Kelley said. “Our partners are evolving at a rapid pace and we are committed to their success over the long term. My priority is to ensure customers can count on Trivantage for new product innovation, best-in-class service and a customer experience that is second to none.”

Ellington has made a significant contribution to the growth of Glen Raven’s global business during his 41-year career with the company. He served as president and general manager of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics and was instrumental in the acquisition of Dickson-Constant, which established Glen Raven as a global company. He also was instrumental in the formation of Trivantage, one of Glen Raven’s largest global subsidiaries, and has led the distribution and marketing services business since 2009.

Ellington said Kelley’s passion for serving customers and earning their trust will continue to transform how Trivantage serves its partners.

“Bret’s deep industry knowledge, strategic vision and customer-centric approach make him the ideal choice to lead Trivantage into its next phase of growth,” Ellington said. “He is a trusted advisor who is steadfast in his commitment to our industry and the customers we serve. I look forward to working with Bret in the months ahead to ensure our transition is seamless and provide the support our customers count on from Trivantage.”

Posted: July 17, 2023

Source: Glen Raven, Inc.

Cone Denim Introduces Noble’s Ionic+® Technology At Kingpins As Prelude To Fall 23 Retail Partner Launch

NEW YORK CITY — July 18, 2023 — Noble Biomaterials, a supplier of antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft surface applications, today announces its partnership with Cone Denim revealed at 2023 Kingpins Show in New York, July 19-20. The innovative denim fabric will be featured by Mack Weldon at retail this Fall.

Cone Denim developed a new denim fabric using Noble’s Ionic+® technology, which harnesses the power of positively charged silver ions permanently embedded in yarn fibers to inhibit the growth of bacteria and microbes on the surface of the fabric. Through this advanced technology, Cone has created sustainable protection for jeans that remain microbe and odor-free, thus reducing the need for frequent washing.

“Cone Denim is ahead of the curve offering a commercially ready denim using Ionic+ permanent mineral technology,” says Allon Cohne, chief marketing officer at Noble Biomaterials. “They came to us early on in anticipation of this trend and had a solution ready when market leaders like Mack Weldon called to include for Fall 2023. Ionic+ is well suited for the increased demand of fabric solutions that offer ‘wear more with reduced impact’ benefits.”

“We are excited Mack Weldon has partnered to bring the Ionic+ technology to market, merging the sustainable fabric manufacturing by Cone with the added benefit of sustainable garment care for the consumer,” says Kevin Reardon, senior vice president Commercial Strategy at Cone Denim.

Cone Denim’s fabric combined with Ionic+ technology was designed with sustainability at its core. The Ionic+ performance lasts the lifetime of the garment, resulting in fewer washes, reduced water consumption, and energy use. The denim is also dyed using one of Cone Denim’s Distilled Indigo (pre-reduced) shades, which offers additional water, energy, and chemical savings. Recent industry studies show forgoing even one wash and dry cycle can deliver significant upside in conserving water and energy. The denim industry is increasingly finding new ways to reduce water and energy consumption in textile production. Cone Denim and Ionic+ now offer the same concept of reduced resource consumption to the end user.

Posted: July 17, 2023

Source: Noble Biomaterials, Inc.

Gotli Labs Appoints Robert Tye As New COO

STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland — July 17, 2023 — Gotli Labs AG Industrial laundry staff, machinery and energy performance tracking solution provider has announced the appointment of Robert Tye as COO.

Tye will take primary responsibility for developing operational performance with a strategic focus to deliver against its priorities of performance, purpose, and culture.

“We are delighted to have Robert join us at Gotli Labs,” said Anne de Boer, co-founder, CEO and chairman. “As a startup company over the last 5 years, we’ve developed ‘GLOBE’ a unique and highly desirable monitoring and planning solution. Robert’s experience and broad skillset are now needed for our ambitious plans to build a business of significant scale at the right pace. We’re thrilled that he’ll be leading our operations in creating ongoing value for our clients and investors.”

Tye has worked in the industrial laundry sector for more
than three decades with leadership responsibilities covering
operations, logistics, technology, sales, marketing, projects,
and strategic planning. The past 16 years he focused on his passion for software with Gotli Labs Clover4 alliance partner ABS Laundry Business Solutions. Having strong operational leadership experience and expertise in process management he brings a wealth of knowledge to the Gotli Labs team.

Commenting on his appointment, Tye says: “I am excited to join Gotli Labs as COO and look forward to work closely with this talented team to achieve the company’s growth strategy, while also ensuring reliable and efficient operations to deliver and support the GLOBE solution to our current and future clients.”

Posted: July 17, 2023

Source: Gotli Labs AG

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