U.S. Cotton Growers Can Now Apply for the Climate Smart Cotton Program

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — June 27, 2023 — U.S. cotton growers can apply now through September 1, 2023, for the Climate Smart Cotton Program, a five-year initiative led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. The program aims to measure and improve the carbon footprint of the U.S. cotton industry while building on the four pillars of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices. Participating growers will receive technical and financial support as well as other benefits that can enhance their operations, profitability and environmental stewardship.

Applications will be approved on a first-come first-served basis. To be eligible growers must first complete enrollment in the Trust Protocol by September 1, 2023, and upload their 2023 bales by March 1, 2024. Growers are encouraged to get started today to secure a spot in the program and maximize benefits.

The program’s goals are to:

  • Provide technical and financial assistance to U.S. cotton farmers;
  • Advance adoption of CSA practices on 1.2 million U.S. cotton acres ;
  • Produce 4.2 million bales of Climate Smart Cotton™ over five years;
  • Enroll 1,650 U.S. cotton farmers, including 330 farmers from historically underserved communities; and
  • Reduce CO2e emissions by 1.14M metric tons.

“The U.S. cotton industry has long focused on continuous improvement and the launch of the Trust Protocol in 2020 provided the opportunity to prove and measure our sustainability  outcomes,” said  Dr.  Gary Adams, president of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. “The Climate Smart Cotton Program takes our industry to the next step utilizing the Trust Protocol’s foundational reputation and our program partners’ expertise so that growers can learn, grow and explore new opportunities for reducing climate impacts, as well as resources to aid with implementation.”  ​

The Climate Smart Cotton Program brings together leaders and partners from supply chain outreach, academia and sustainability. Program partners include Cotton Council International, Cotton Incorporated, the Soil Health Institute, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Agricenter International, Alabama A&M University and North Carolina A&T State University.

Growers can apply for the Climate Smart Cotton Program and enroll in the Trust Protocol at www.TrustUSCotton.org. For a step-by-step video on how to enroll, growers can click here. For assistance email info@trustuscotton.org.

Posted June 27, 2023

Source: U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Results Of A New Antibacterial Technology From DeBogy Molecular That Reduces Bacteria And Deadly Infection In Medical Implants Reported In The Journal Of Orthopedic Research

FARMINGTON, Conn. — June 27, 2023 — DeBogy Molecular Inc., a biotech startup that specializes in antimicrobial surface modification, today announced that the study results of its antibacterial compound on medical implants have been published in the prestigious Journal of Orthopedic Research. The study affirms the effectiveness and safety of the DeBogy technology to kill dangerous bacteria that proliferates on the surface of a medical implant following surgery.

Surgical site infections resulting from bacterial biofilm on the surface of a medical implant represent one of the most serious complications that can follow orthopedic surgery or the implantation of a medical device. Implant-related infections account for over half of the 2 million healthcare-associated infections annually in the United States, at a cost of over $27 billion dollars.

The Journal of Orthopedic Research reports on a landmark in vivo study that shows bacterial biofilm in animals using DeBogy-treated implants was reduced by 99.9 percent versus the control group, seven days following surgery. Infection in the surrounding tissue in animals using DeBogy-treated implants was reduced by 99.8 percent. Overall, the animals with DeBogy-treated implants were found to be healthier vs the control group, with measurable decreases in inflammation, fibrosis, vascularization and necrosis.

“The promise of a new antibacterial technology that can fight infection without antibiotics, chemicals, or temporary coatings is truly transformational,” said Wayne Gattinella, CEO of DeBogy Molecular. “The possibilities of the DeBogy platform to improve the quality of life and reduce the cost of care for millions of people are enormous.”

“The DeBogy technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we prevent and treat surgical site infection,” said Dr Houssam Bouloussa, spine surgeon and cofounder, DeBogy Molecular. “With more than 15 years of development behind us, we are extremely proud to have our proprietary innovation recognized in the Journal of Orthopedic Research.”

The report is published in the June 2023 issue of the Journal of Orthopedic Research. The Journal of Orthopedic Research is a peer-reviewed medical publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). The journal is the forum for the rapid publication of high quality reports of new information on the full spectrum of orthopedic research, including life sciences, engineering, translational and clinical studies.

Posted: June 27, 2023

Source: DeBogy Molecular Inc

Kodak Expands Advanced Materials And Chemicals Offering With Textile Test Facility

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — June 27, 2023 — Kodak announces the opening of its Textile Test Facility, which will provide a comprehensive range of testing services to textile developers, manufacturers and academic institutions to assess specific properties and performance attributes of fabrics. The offering leverages Kodak’s infrastructure and expertise in advanced materials and chemicals and is an extension of the company’s recent initiative in manufacturing light-blocking fabrics under the KODALUX brand name. The textile test facility is located in the company’s Eastman Business Park in Rochester, N.Y.

The new testing facility is ISO certified for providing NFPA 701 Fire Retardancy Testing for textile products. In addition, the facility will provide testing for Color Fastness, Light Blocking or Room Darkening, Tensile and Tear Testing, Stiffness Testing for objective characterization of hand/drape properties and Abrasion Testing. Testing procedures are based on established ASTM and or AATCC methodologies.

“Our new service makes it easy for customers in the textile industry to access most sophisticated fabric testing procedures,” said Terry Taber, Kodak’s chief technical officer and senior vice president, Advanced Materials & Chemicals. “Customers can rely on Kodak for the highest quality testing to help them meet the most exacting standards. Looking forward, we are committed to expanding the scope of this initiative with additional test resources to meet customer needs.”

Inquiries and requests should be sent to Kodalux@kodak.com

Kodak and Kodalux are trademarks of Kodak.

Posted: June 27, 2023

Source: Kodak

Hyosung Presents New Fishtale Collaboration With Hung Yen And Additional Sustainable Textile Solutions At Interfilière Paris

SEOUL, South Korea — June 27, 2023 — With intimate apparel, swim and loungewear brands demanding innovation in earth-friendly materials and embracing trends such as inclusivity, functionality, and timeless femininity, Hyosung is looking forward to presenting its extensive offering of sustainable textile solutions at Interfilière Paris Hall 5.2, booth J71, Porte de Versailles this July 2-4th.

A FishTale Story –A swimwear innovation developed to protect our oceans

Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing and Hyosung have joined together in an exclusive partnership to deliver a successful sustainable textile innovation — N850 FishTale — a swimwear fabric made from an 80/20 blend of Hyosung regen® ocean 100-percent post-consumer nylon made from discarded fishing nets, and RCS-certified 100-percent recycled creora® regen spandex.

FishTale fabric contributes to cleaning our oceans by collecting discarded fishing nets and turning them into regen ocean recycled nylon. According to an independent third party Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the manufacture of regen ocean reduces CO2 emissions by 73 percent, fossil resource use by 75.7 percent, and water consumption by 98.6 percent as compared to conventional nylon. Hyosung’s creora regen spandex is the first 100-percent recycled spandex made reclaimed waste saving valuable non-renewable resources being extracted from the earth.

“Hung Yen K&D, pioneers in sustainable fabrics, has been giving life to high-quality, recycled fabrics for swimwear applications — which represent 95 percent of our core business — since 2017,” said Claudia Anselmi, Hung Yen general director. “We, along with our strategic long-term partner, Hyosung, are proud to launch N850 FishTale as another steppingstone on our path of durable, sustainable raw materials.”

“As a complete sustainable textile solution provider committed to helping our partners across the entire value chain solve complex material matters, we are delighted to partner with our friends at Hung Yen K&D in bringing this this latest innovation to life,” said Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, Global Marketing director – Textiles.

Continuous Textile Innovation – sustainable solutions meeting demand for inclusivity, functionality, and femininity

According to Hyosung, the intimate apparel market is going through an exciting time as brands have become more accepting of long-lasting eco-friendly materials. While recycled fibers and fabrics among intimate brands is the primary sustainable option of choice, bio-based fibers are emerging as a blend with natural fibers such as cotton, silk, and modal. With regards to functionality features such as soft stretch, cooling, and breathability with sustainability are required.

The company also noted that intimate brands are leading the way in diversity and inclusivity by offering undergarments that are gender fluid, offer a broad range of skin tones and sizes, and embrace body positivity.

Women also want their undergarments to have a touch of femininity and glamour. With the return of socializing and dressing up, lingerie is becoming a bit fancier again with paired-back simplicity, see-through and sheer mesh fabrics, and lace.

To meet these trends, Hyosung will present the following fiber innovations at the show.

  • creora bio-based spandex: USDA and SGS-certified spandex made with 30-percent renewable resource
  • creora EasyFlex spandex: soft stretch spandex, which lends to more flexible fit and simplified sizing.
  • creora color+ spandex: acid/reactive dyeable spandex for deeper all over color without grin-through.
  • regen askin, regen aqua-x: multi-function, 100-percent recycled polyester and nylon yarns delivering cooling rapid absorption and quick-drying benefits.

Hyosung will also introduce a broad assortment of fabrics and concept garments developed by its Fashion Design Center to help product developers and designers conceive garments made with its innovative yarns.

Posted: June 27, 2023

Source: Hyosung

Avient Achieves Reexamination Certificate For Dyneema® Cut-Resistant Yarn Patent

CLEVELAND — June 27, 2023 — Avient is pleased to announce the issuance of the reexamination certificate for the principal patent applicable to Dyneema® Diamond Technology for cut-resistant yarn in the United States. The certificate confirms the patentability of 73 claims as amended or newly added in U.S. Patent No. 8,302,374, entitled “Cut Resistant Yarn, A Process for Producing the Yarn and Products Containing the Yarn.”

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables high-performance material solutions for customers across various sectors, including personal protective equipment, sports equipment, and industrial applications.  The recently issued certificate reinforces the strength and uniqueness of the patented technology, bolsters Avient’s intellectual property portfolio including the Dyneema brand, and empowers Avient to continue leading the industry in high-performance materials for consumer and professional protection.

“I’m delighted to share this milestone achievement with our valued partners, stakeholders, and customers,” commented Marcio Manique, global business director, Consumer & Professional Protection for Dyneema at Avient. “The reexamination certificate serves as a testament to the ingenuity of our cut-resistant yarn technology and the robustness of its patent protection. We look forward to leveraging this development to further enhance our offerings and deliver exceptional protective solutions to our customers.”

Dyneema Diamond Technology offers unmatched cut resistance, lightweight performance, and exceptional strength as part of a vast product portfolio of breakthrough material solutions.

Posted: June 27, 2023

Source: Avient Corporation

ERCA: REVECOL® Responsible Innovation And Making A Difference In The Textile Industry

GRASSOBBIO, Italy — June 27, 2023 — ERCA successfully showcased their latest product during the recent ITMA 2023 exhibition, taking the opportunity to share with ITMA visitors the journey that stood behind the creation of REVECOL®.

Thanks to the high tech and pioneering manufacturing process, REVECOL transforms critical waste materials — exhausted vegetable oils — into a line of innovative and responsible chemical auxiliaries destined for the entire textile industry and its various applications, offering unique characteristics: circular DNA, certification, safety, high performance, competitivity and applicability on any type of textile fiber, whether virgin or recycled.

Two of the industry’s best-known brands, Patagonia® and trim supplier YKK teamed up with ERCA to deploy REVECOL in their manufacturing process. This unique alliance was presented to ITMA visitors as an example of what the industry can achieve through collaborative practices.

Now, however, it’s time to share REVECOL by ERCA’s responsible innovation with a wider audience in order to make a genuine difference.

The process of sharing REVECOL with the
industry really started with the announcement of
ERCA’s partnership with Patagonia and YKK
 and deepened during the inspiring in person
session Upcycling Minds Think Alike moderated by
 Giusy Bettoni, CEO and founder, C.L.A.S.S. 
(Creativity, Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy), and which saw the participation of Matt Swartz, Color and Material Quality manager of Patagonia, Fabio Locatelli, head of ERCA, Textile Specialties Business Unit and Mike Maekawa, Sales and Business Development manager, YKK Vietnam.

During the talk, each participant spoke about how the partnership will benefit the industry at large.

“Through thoughtful consideration we designed our approach and conversion to REVECOL LV-TS to have an outsized impact from the start. The real success is seeing this go beyond Patagonia® products and spread across supply chain partners, brands and consumers. This is one domino to fall in how we do business to save our home planet,” Swartz noted.

“We are thrilled to be part of this unique three-way collaboration, exemplifying how true upcycling on a mass-production scale is made possible at the center of garment manufacturing. We look forward to the expansion of REVECOL across the entire textile industry,” Maekawa said.

“One of the most rewarding achievements is not only to see that REVECOL® can really make a difference, but that leading companies are teaming up with us to utilize it in products that bring the message of sustainability to the end consumer,” Locatelli added.

Responsible innovations like REVECOL find success when they are embraced and adopted by other industry players. Success is measured by how widely the market utilizes these advancements and what their ultimate impact on the environment is. It is vitally important that new sustainable products and technologies are used on a large scale, otherwise, true change hasn’t taken place and tangible benefits cannot be measured.

So, now is the perfect time to share REVECOL, a next generation advancement, across the market as a whole and to as many end consumers as possible.

After all, when it comes to sustainability, the key to success is in strategic partnerships and sharing advancements within the industry, with an eye to expanding it on a mass scale.

REVECOL® is a trademark of E.R.C.A. ESPERIENZE RICERCHE CHIMICHE APPLICATE S.P.A.

Posted: June 27, 2023

Source: ERCA SPA

BASF Venture Capital Invests In Startup DePoly SA

MANNHEIM, Germany — June 27, 2023 — BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC), the corporate venture company of the BASF Group, announced today an investment in the Swiss startup DePoly SA (DePoly), a sustainable plastic solutions provider developing a unique chemical recycling technology. Founded in 2020, the company has developed a chemical recycling technology that converts mixed post-consumer and post-industrial polyester plastic waste streams, as well as polyester-containing fabrics and fibers, back into their precursors at virgin-grade quality. This process is energy efficient — operating at room temperature and standard pressure, without the need for pre-sorting, pre-washing, or removal of contaminant materials. For BVC this investment underlines BASF’s ongoing commitment to developing sustainable solutions for a circular economy.

BVC co-led DePoly’s 12.3 million Swiss franc seed financing round along with Wingman Ventures, with the participation of Beiersdorf, Infinity Recycling, CIECH Ventures, Angel Invest, and others. The proceeds of the financing round will enable DePoly to accelerate the scale-up and development of its depolymerization process, leading to the building of a demonstration plant expected to be operational in 2024.

Plastics are an essential part of everyday life. But only about 10 percent are recycled, with the majority going to incineration or landfill. As brand owners increasingly aim for higher recycled content rates in their products, the demand for advanced recycling technologies is expected to grow. DePoly offers a unique solution to address this need.

“Our technology has the potential to fundamentally change the lifecycle of PET plastics and reinforce the global efforts in tackling the climate challenge. We are thrilled to have BASF Venture Capital and other strategic investors in this round supporting us in implementing our solution on a larger scale,” said Samantha Anderson, CEO and co-founder of DePoly.

BASF aims to move toward a more Circular Economy by increasingly using recycled and renewable feedstocks, shaping new material cycles and creating new business models. BASF is therefore running a Circular Economy Program. By the year 2030, the company aims to double its sales generated with solutions for the circular economy to 17 billion euros. One example for these efforts is BASF’s ChemCycling® business. The investment in DePoly is another commitment towards supporting this goal.

“To truly implement the circular plastics economy, we must transform our business practices, and that requires collaborative efforts from various stakeholders. DePoly’s technology offers a promising solution to address the global plastic waste challenge and concurrently support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions related to the production of virgin plastics. We are excited to support their mission to create a more sustainable future,” said Markus Solibieda, managing director at BASF Venture Capital.

Posted: June 27, 2023

Source: BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC)

Milliken & Company Launches New CRM System Built On Salesforce

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — June 26, 2023 — Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company successfully launched an enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) solution, Spark, last month, built on the foundation of Salesforce and with the help of Salesforce partner eVerge. Milliken’s Spark represents a new strategic enabler for the company as part of its ongoing digital transformation efforts.

More than 100 Milliken team members collaborated with eVerge Group to envision and implement the Spark platform, built on Salesforce technology. The project converted seven independent CRM systems within Milliken into a single enterprise solution. Spark offers more than 30 integrations with other systems, including SAP, and currently has 1,200 Milliken users across its corporate entity and four business divisions.

“Milliken’s Spark platform, built on Salesforce technology, represents our company’s largest agile implementation to date, and my sincerest congratulations go to this team for making it happen,” says David Smart, Milliken’s chief financial officer and chief information officer. “With their efforts, Milliken is future ready with a CRM solution that combines automation and best-in-class technology to serve our entire organization.”

Milliken partnered with award-winning technology consulting firm and Salesforce partner eVerge Group to execute the Spark project. eVerge Group worked alongside Milliken associates from the U.S., India and the U.K. to complete the first fully remote, enterprise-wide implementation with minimal business impacts. Using Salesforce as the backbone system, Milliken and eVerge Group tailored that platform with both standard and custom applications.

“eVerge Group was excited to partner with Milliken on the Spark project,” shared Mayank Srivastava, vice president of Architecture and Solutions for eVerge Group. “Our team specializes in advanced, technology-driven solutions, complementing the Milliken implementation team throughout the project timeline. Together, we were able to bring a strong, data-driven platform to the table to enable future success for Milliken.”

“We are confident that Spark is the solution that will shape and support the Milliken customer experience for years to come,” adds Danna Vetter, Milliken’s chief marketing officer. “It’s one more way we will impact our customer experience to drive meaningful growth.”

Salesforce and others are among the trademarks of Salesforce Inc.

Posted: June 26, 2023

Source: Milliken & Company

Midland Apparel Acquires Southern Point Co.

COLUMBUS, Ga.— June 26, 2023 — Midland Apparel LLC announces today the acquisition of the Southern Point Co. brand from Southern Point Co. LLC and its owner Brent Howell. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Howell founded Southern Point Co. in 2009. The brand quickly became popular throughout the Southeast and is well known for its classic, timeless designs and its distinct logo featuring a German Shorthair Pointer. After growing the company and surviving the COVID pandemic, Howell elected to sell the brand to a group of successful and experienced entrepreneurs.

Midland Apparel LLC was founded by three high school friends, brothers Keith and Greg Paul, and Scott Danford, all from Columbus, Ga. The Paul brothers are veterans of the solid waste and hauling business, having sold their bio-solid waste business in 2019. Danford is an apparel industry veteran, having held various positions at Realtree Outdoors since 2002. After successfully launching High Pines Outfitters, an outdoor lifestyle store, in Columbus in late 2022, the trio began to explore launching their own apparel brand. During their exploration, they learned about the Southern Point Co. opportunity and successfully closed on the transaction earlier this year.

“We are very excited about this acquisition,” said Scott Danford, president of Midland Apparel. “We believe that Southern Point Co. is a very distinctive lifestyle brand and that we have a strategy that will enable us to further differentiate ourselves from the competition. We have big plans for the brand.”

“When I founded Southern Point Co., I could not find a Southern lifestyle brand that made high-quality products that stood out from the crowd,” Howell said. “We have been successful in growing the brand through hard work and determination. When I met Keith, Greg, and Scott, I felt they shared my vision and possessed the business acumen and financial strength to take Southern Point Co. to a new level. They have asked me to continue to help them with product design which I am happy to do. I think the future is very bright for Southern Point Co.”

Howell will continue on with the Southern Point Co. brand serving as a consultant and product designer.

Posted: June 26, 2023

Source: Midland Apparel LLC

Kelheim Fibres: Change In Management Team

(left to right): Mark von der Becke, Dr. Dr. Marina Crnoja-Cosic and Matthew North

KELHEIM, Germany — June 26, 2023 — After nearly 30 years with the company, Matthew North, commercial director at renowned viscose specialty fiber manufacturer Kelheim Fibres, will retire on July 1, 2023. Throughout his long and successful career, he has played a significant role in transforming Kelheim Fibres from a supplier of standard fibers to the European textile industry into a supplier of predominantly customized specialty fibers for the hygiene, specialty paper, and textile industries.

Craig Barker, CEO of Kelheim Fibres, said: “On behalf of the entire team, I would like to express our gratitude to Matthew for his outstanding work over the past decades. His wealth of experience, calm nature, and British humor will be greatly missed. We wish him all the best for his exciting new chapter in life. At the same time, we wish Mark von der Becke and Dr. Marina Crnoja-Cosic much success in the new responsibilities they have now assumed.”

Mark von der Becke will assume the position of sales director and become part of the management team at Kelheim Fibres. The 48-year-old brings extensive experience in sales, marketing, and key account management. He has held various leadership positions in renowned companies such as Hoechst, Clariant, and DS Smith in Germany, Switzerland, and China. He is known for successfully developing and implementing strategy and change programs.

Dr. Marina Crnoja-Cosic, who has been serving as director of New Business Development and a member of the management team at Kelheim Fibres since 2020, will take on the responsibility for marketing and communications. She has already proven herself as a dedicated and competent leader and will now drive the further development of the marketing strategy and communication with customers and partners.

Posted: June 26, 2023

Source: Kelheim Fibres GmbH


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