AATCC Announces 2023 Student Chapter Award Winners

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — May 30, 2023 — Every year, the AATCC student chapters name a graduating senior to be recognized for their academic achievement and contribution to the chapter, school, and society. This year, AATCC presented each chapter award recipient with a certificate, copy of the book Color Vision and Technology, and an official AATCC graduation cord. Awardees are also presented with one free year of AATCC membership as they begin their career journey.

This year, the following schools have decided to present a senior with this award:

  • Fashion Institute of Technology – Rebecca Dillenberger
  • NED University of Engineering and Technology – Afifa Farooq
  • Oregon State University – Becca Ziegler
  • University of Delaware – Brianna O’Doherty
  • Virginia Tech – Kristine Vivanco

Fashion Institute of Technology

Rebecca Dillenberger is a student majoring in Textile Development & Marketing department at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

She received the Global Scholar Award to study abroad in Peru in the Winter 2023 International Trade Practicum program where she will focus her field work on the sustainability and economics of the Peruvian alpaca farming industry. She also received the President’s Sustainability Grant to expand FIT’s Natural Dye Garden in May of 2022. This grant was used to support better yield and growing practices to serve the hyper-local urban environment. Rebecca was awarded the Department of Student Life Executive Board Member of the Year Award for outstanding leadership in the AATCC FIT Chapter in May of 2022 and the James I. Spiegel Dean’s Award for outstanding merit in the TDM AAS program in May of 2021.

Rebecca has been working on revitalizing the natural dye garden on FIT campus’ rooftop. She has grown and harvested 11 species to 28 different species, including native NYC and pollinator types. She has worked to make this resource accessible to over 100 students across all majors and disciplines. She has hosted dyeing workshops and tours to demonstrate the importance of connecting process with product.

She is the President of the AATCC FIT Chapter, Student Government Senator for Textile Development and Marketing and Sustainability Committee member, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council member.

NED University of Engineering and Technology

Afifa Farooq will receive a degree of BS in Textile Sciences in Aug 2023. She stands among the top three students of her class out of 70 students. In the COVID-19 break, she took online certification classes in 3D printing software at the University of Illinois and sustainable fashion at the Copenhagen Business School in addition to her academic studies. She created a sustainable bag during her internship, using denim swatches that are typically thrown away. Afifa has always taken part in extracurricular activities without letting them interfere with her academic performance. During her academic career, she also worked for the community by planting trees and collecting garbage from the vicinity of the university.

Due to Afifa’s intense passion for creative work, she started her career with the AATCC NED student chapter in her first year as a member of the creativity team. Her dedication, good writing, and communication abilities helped her get the job of Head of Content in 2022. She provided content writing services as the Head of Content for Facebook posts on the AATCC NED chapter Facebook page. She used relevant keywords to boost the articles’ visibility on the page and prepared reports for organized events. Afifa was elected as Vice President of the Chapter in 2023. During her tenure as Vice President, she contributed to the design of the AATCC NED Chapter booth at the 5th International Textile Conference. She was also phenomenal in arranging the fundraising event for the Flood Victims of Pakistan, in which PKR 30,000 were collected by selling hand-made knitted/printed articles made by the students of Textile Engineering Department, NEDUET.

Oregon State University

Becca Ziegler will receive a BS in Apparel Design with a minor in Organizational Leadership from Oregon State University. She received the AATCC Western Regional Scholarship for two years along with four other scholarships. Becca also studied Fashion Design in Florence, Italy, with the Academia Italiana study abroad program. She had a summer internship as a Design Intern at the Children’s Place and recently completed an internship as a Digital Materials Specialist with Browzwear.  She is now a marketing intern for a local digital marketing and web design agency.

Becca is currently the AATCC Student Chapter President at Oregon State.  She brings a high level of organizational skills to this position. The combination of these skills along with her ease in making students feel welcome show in officers’ meetings, fashion show planning, committee assignments, and the full calendar of activities that keep the club thriving. She represents the AATCC chapter as a student club officer at College of Business events such as career fairs, leadership conferences, and student recruitment.

Becca also volunteers with Young Life as a student leader and is planning a service trip to the Dominican Republic during spring break.

University of Delaware

Brianna O’Doherty is a student majoring in fashion merchandising and management at the University of Delaware, with a deep interest in textiles. She has consistently investigated sustainable fabrics and processes through her projects in the two foundation textile classes, achieving high grades, placing her at the top of her class. Through her Certificate of Design & Creative Making program, and its ‘From Ideas to Action’ course, Brianna gained a detailed understanding of how to build a business from the ground up, and how to take something from an idea to industry practice. She plans to use what she learned in social entrepreneurship to influence the business decisions she will make in the future, whether it will be for her own company or a company she will work for, becoming the transformational type of leader that the fashion and textile industry needs.

As the Vice President of Fashion x Textiles at the AATCC student chapter at University of Delaware, Brianna has been involved in planning and organizing several member events, such as a macrame water bottle holder workshop, a clothing swap, etc. Her optimistic energy and cheerfulness have positively impacted the growing body of new student memberships.

Virginia Tech

Kristine Vivanco has shown significant dedication and achievement in both the academic and creative facets of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Major at Virginia Tech. Apart from being the Vice President of the AATCC chapter at Virginia Tech, she has also been a Teaching Assistant in textile courses and has conducted undergraduate research on consumer behavior. Kristine has experience in designing merchandise for the university as well as social media promotion for the 2023 Virginia Tech Fashion Show. She has maintained a high GPA through her hard work and eternal love for fashion.

As Vice President of the AATCC chapter, Kristine is an avid activity coordinator and organizer who values community and meaningful leadership. She has planned and supplied materials for her chapter to execute group activities related to textiles. She has also established interpersonal connections within her chapter to maintain enthusiasm and excitement toward learning and experimenting with textiles.

AATCC connects the global textile community to empower an innovative, informed, and sustainable future. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, AATCC has provided standards development, testing materials, educational resources, and professional networking to the global textile industry for more than a century.

Posted: May 30, 2023

Source: AATCC

Gold For Jowat SE: Innovative, Sustainable And Values-Driven

DETMOLD, Germany — May 30, 2023 — Jowat SE is recognized as Gold Standard winner of the Best Managed Companies Award for first time. For the fourth year running, the adhesive manufacturer from Detmold has been honored with the award for exceptional businesses.

Jowat SE has again been honored with the Best Managed Companies Award sponsored by Deloitte Private, the newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and the Federation of German Industries (BDI). For the successful family-owned enterprise, the Gold Standard validates the corporate strategy with a consistent focus on innovation, sustainability and values. “We are delighted to have been honored with the Best Managed Company title in 2023 again,” said Ralf Nitschke, member of the Board of Directors at Jowat SE, at the award ceremony in Düsseldorf on May 25, 2023.

As a competition and label denoting quality and excellence, the Best Managed Companies (BMC) program is designed to build a national and global ecosystem of exceptionally managed private businesses. The international orientation is a unique characteristic of this program. Best Managed Companies was established in the 1990s by Deloitte in Canada and has since been launched successfully in more than 45 countries.

Jowat regards itself as an innovation leader, particularly in the field of sustainability and will continue to further strengthen this role. Today, the “Jowat Green Adhesives” of the adhesives expert already supply a comprehensive portfolio of sustainable adhesives for most fields of application. Ralf Nitschke provides an insight into what the future will bring: “By the year 2025, at least 80 percent of Jowat’s product innovations will meet our sustainability requirements—this is our goal. In that context, we will significantly increase the sales volume of our Green Adhesives, which today are already setting benchmarks in terms of occupational safety, resource conservation and consumer protection.” From the point of view of Jowat’s Board of Directors, the successful combination of responsible sourcing practices and supply chains with more resource-saving production processes are the foundation of tomorrow’s sustainable products.

“Best managed companies such as Jowat are a strong and central pillar of our economy. They drive innovation while also pursuing a corporate governance geared to long-term success. These powerful businesses have earned the award because they think in generations, not in quarters,” adds Markus Seiz, head of the Best Managed Company program and director at Deloitte Private.

Posted: May 30, 2023

Source: Jowat SE

Multifunctional Flame Retardant Fabric With Comfort At Its Core By Carrington Textiles

ADLINGTON, UK — May 30, 2023 — Flamestat 250, a flame retardant fabric with antistatic properties developed by global manufacturer Carrington Textiles, is a product which main attribute is its lightweight features while maintaining the company’s usual high standard in protection and performance.

At a weight of 250gsm, and with a high cotton content in its composition, Flamestat 250 provides a soft handle for comfort to the wearer, while the polyester in it offers durability and strength.

Regarding the reasons that drove this development, R&D Manager, Kirsty White, explains: “We are able to adapt quickly to market requirements, and as we have been seeing a growing trend for wearer comfort which has transitioned from workwear to flame retardant fabrics, we created Flamestat 250. We also wanted to develop a lighter weight quality to complement our Flamestat 290 without impacting product performance.”

Flamestat 250 is the latest addition to the Flamestat family, industrially launderable and guaranteed to last the lifetime of the garment due to its robust construction. With 75% cotton, 24% polyester and 1% antistatic, this fabric’s flame retardancy is to the standards EN ISO 11612, EN ISO 14116 index 3 and EN ISO 11611; while its antistatic properties are to the EN 1149-3-5 standard.

Available in a range of colours that include high visibility yellow, black and navy, just to name a few, Flamestat 250 also provides electric arc and chemical splash protection to the EN 61482-1-2 and EN 13034 standards respectively.

Flamestat 250 is a perfect flame retardant fabric with antistatic for workwear jackets, trousers and coveralls in industries that require protection against flash fire and electrostatic discharge like electric vehicle manufacturing, oil and gas as well as engineering.

For more information about Flamestat 250, visit the Carrington Textiles’ website.

Posted: May 30, 2023

Source: Carrington Textiles Ltd.

Sympatex Uses Outdoor By ISPO For More Cooperation

UNTERFÖHRING, Germany — May 30, 2023 — From June 04 to 06, 2023, OutDoor by ISPO will offer an outdoor experience for three days at the MOC Event and Order Center in Munich. Sympatex will participate in the Sustainability Hub and in the Speakers Corner in Atrium 3.

For Sympatex, attitude and responsibility are decisive criteria. The brand is therefore supporting the Outdoor by ISPO trade fair. As a key to more cooperation, the company offers insights on the current topics of digitalization, value chain and recyclability in the Sustainability Hub and Speakers Corner (Monday, 05.06.2023 / 1.20 – 1.50 pm and 2.40 – 3.10pm).

“Sympatex, as an ingredient brand, is the perfect matchmaker, cooperation and knowledge transfer partner. It will be exciting to see at Outdoor by ISPO where Sympatex can provide further support in terms of trust in the value chain – digitalization plus sustainability is the key for further processes. Measuring true costs at all levels. We are very excited to see who will translate this into concrete measures on chemical management, carbon footprint calculation and dyeing processes,” says Kim Scholze CSMO Sympatex.

Sympatex’s collaborative approach is also evident at the Speaker Corner at Outdoor by ISPO (MOC Munich, Atrium 3). On Monday, 05.06.2023 from 2.40 – 3.10pm Kim Scholze, CSMO Sympatex and Michael Spitzbarth, founder and CEO bleed clothing talk about the current situation of bleed and the future of sustainable fashion. The discussion will be recorded and made available to everyone via Sympathy Lab.

“I am sure that at some point we will emerge from the valley and move in the right direction. The sustainable topic is the only future-proof one and that is why it is so important that we as brands, retailers and factories, as a green infrastructure, survive this crisis. We want to create awareness for this,” says Michael Spitzbarth, founder and CEO of bleed clothing.

In a second presentation, Sympatex and Accelerating Circularity Europe (ACPE) will share the stage (Monday, 1.20 – 1.50).

“The urgency of a PFAS ban has finally arrived. This is reflected in the industry-wide movement at brand, association and EU level. Now it’s time to take the next crucial step: making products recyclable. At Sympatex, we have been driving recyclability since 2016. Together with Accelerating Circularity Europe (ACPE), we will demonstrate what infrastructure is currently possible for textile collection systems and what steps we still need to take together,” says Dr. Rüdiger Fox, CEO Sympatex.

“Together with our project partners in the U.S. and Europe, we continue to drive the creation of new circular value chains and business models to transform used textiles into mainstream raw materials.”, says Petra Schwaiger, Accelerating Circularity Europe.

The most important event of the European outdoor industry will present itself to the trade audience from June 4 to 6, 2023, in a total of four halls, showrooms and atriums, as well as on the entire outdoor area of Motorworld opposite.

Guests Tickets for Outdoor by ISPO 2023 are available to all Sympatex partners via marketing@sympatex.com.

Posted: May 30, 2023

Source: Sympatex

Insempra And Fibers365 Announce Successful Testing Of Second-Generation Feedstock To Manufacture Fermentation-Based Products

MUNICH — May 25, 2023 — Insempra, a biology-powered company enabling businesses to make superior products with nature, and Fibers365, a company offering chemical-free processed fibers and substrates from annual plants, today announce that they are working together to develop and scale sustainable second-generation (2G) feedstock for the commercial production of fermentation-based ingredients.

2G feedstocks, also known as lignocellulosic feedstocks, are a key area of research and development in biotechnology as the industry is facing a growing need in the application of these in fermentation processes. Fast moving consumer good companies, for example, are demanding sustainably procured raw materials. By utilizing agricultural residues, 2G feedstock has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil-based and de-forestation-based ingredients and consumer products. Insempra has built a broad toolbox to use feedstocks derived from agricultural wastes and also upcoming intermediates originating from carbon capture methods.

The Fibers365 patented, modular, farm level Steam Fiber Plants allow the competitive extraction of functional cellulosic fibers, lignin and sugars from multi feedstock non-wood biomass. The sugars, currently used for the generation of biogas, can be further valorized by producing high-value products via fermentation for various industrial applications.

“By working together with Insempra, we are combining our unique 2G feedstock derived from agricultural side streams with the highly advanced fermentation technology platform needed to scale and make this sustainable feedstock accessible to broader applications.” said Stefan Radlmayr, Founder and Managing Partner of Fibers365.

One of the primary challenges with 2G feedstocks is the intrinsic material stability of lignocellulosic materials. Unlike first-generation feedstocks (e.g., those derived from beets, corn, sugarcane), which contain easily accessible sugars, lignocellulosic biomass is composed of complex structures that require pre-treatment and enzymatic hydrolysis to release the sugars. Developing efficient and cost-effective pre-treatment methods and robust enzymatic cocktails for biomass deconstruction is a key challenge in the adoption of 2G feedstocks at scale.

Insempra has successfully tested Fibers365’s 2G feedstock derived from agricultural waste streams (e.g., wheat straw) with its proprietary fermentation technology platform. Insempra is using this technology for the development of speciality lipids for application in the beauty and personal care as well as nutraceuticals and food industries. In addition to speciality lipids, Insempra is also working on the production of protein fibers and high-value functional ingredients with 2G feedstocks from agricultural waste.

“Using second-generation feedstocks in our manufacturing processes has always been one of our priorities as a biology-powered business. We are tremendously excited about the potential this technology not only has for our businesses, but for the whole industry.” said Jens Klein, CEO & Founder of Insempra.

By working together, Insempra and Fibers365 tackle the challenge of scaling and aim to maximize the potential of 2G feedstocks to support their mission to manufacture at scale in collaboration with nature, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and circular future.

Posted: May 29, 2023

Source: Insempra GmbH

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Laxmi Shuttleless Looms Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD, India — May 29, 2023 — Laxmilooms, a Shanghvi family-owned company is proud to launch their newest product, a cam-driven rapier loom (LHR 450) at ITMA 2023, Milan.

The Laxmi LHR 450 high-speed rapier loom is a state-of-the-art cam beat-up loom developed by Team LAXMI at their Ahmedabad plant under “Make in India” campaign for better sustainability and growth with indigenous manufacturing and in-house automation development of control cabinet for integrated and efficient performance of loom with easy access to operational parameters on a touch-panel and with a vision of integrating IOT 4.0 in the near future.

The Laxmi LHR 450 will be available in reed spaces from 180 cm to 380 cm with WIR of 1000 meter/minute, with suitable servo take-up & let-off (beam flange dia up to 1000 mm), with stepper motor driven 8-colour weft presenter, with pick-finding device, with independent leno motion and with energy-efficient motor, which makes it suitable for weaving light to heavy fabric.

With the introduction of Laxmi LHR 450, the company expects to have an excellent sales potential & many opportunities in various weaving markets across the globe. With the in-house development of machine & control cabinet and customization options, a customer can take advantage of varied and specialised weaving needs.

With LHR 450, Laxmilooms is also exploring new market openings for woven technical textiles.

Laxmilooms have earlier displayed their CMA Plus automatic pirn-change shuttle loom with unifil winder and autonomous quill operation at ITME 22 in India last year. The company is looking for new market openings for selvedge denim and technical textile fabric weaving.

CMA Plus automatic pirn-change loom is available in reed space of 120 cm to 220 cm with speed of 200 to 225 picks/min, with servo take-up & let-off (beam flange dia 800 mm).

Laxmilooms looks forward to meeting you @ ITMA 2023, Milan at our booth no C108 in Hall no 6 between 8 and 14 June 2023.

Posted: May 29, 2023

Source: Laxmi Shuttleless Looms Pvt Ltd

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Itema Group — Introducing The New EVO Range Of Weaving Technology

COLZATE, Italy — May 26, 2023 — Itema Group, the Italian global leading provider of advanced weaving solutions, participates at ITMA 2023 in Hall 6 – B105 with tangible and significant innovations for the weaving industry.

With a total of 12 Itema EVO weaving machines on show (7 in the Itema booth and 5 in the partners’ booth – Staübli, Van De Wiele, MEI, and Julibao), Itema confirms its attitude in exhibiting weaving machines running innovative, complex, and challenging fabrics to demonstrate its superior textile mastery. At ITMA 2023, Itema brings on stage sophisticated, diversified styles, designed in cooperation with leading textile companies – all Itema customers – such as ISKO, Mantero Seta, Drago Lanificio in Biella, Tessitura Marinoni, Frau Pérez Textiles, and Finsa Textil.

ITMA 2023 comes back in Milan, and Itema takes advantage of this prestigious stage to introduce its new EVO Weaving Range for the first time.
The new EVO weaving range features significant innovations designed to raise the bar in terms of textile mastery, eco-efficiency, performance, and easy weaving.

Ugo Ghilardi, Itema Group CEO comments: “The new Itema EVO Weaving Range answers to concrete weavers’ needs. Our vision is to offer to our worldwide customers tangible innovations that, based on the most advanced engineering principles, can improve their productivity, competitiveness on the market, and user experience.”

In fact, the new Itema EVO Weaving Range includes:

  • advanced solutions for the weft transfer to enhance versatility and machine performance
  • the new iSAVER® range which, following its undisputed market success in denim weaving, is now available in up to 6 colors and for many more fabrics, thus significantly increasing the applications of sustainable weaving
  • innovative digital software to enhance user experience and optimize textile production, such as iKNOW™ – the innovative tool that contains all the Itema textile experts’ know-how collected on the field over the years – and MyWeave™ the new, advanced mill monitoring system
  • optimization of key machine components to further improve machine performance, ensure the best possible machine accessibility, and reach unbeatable reliability while preserving the renowned compactness of the Itema weaving machines, which provides weavers with valuable additional space in the weaving floor to install more looms

New digital solutions, such as the brand-new Itema Customer Portal HelloItema, further enriches the visitors’ experience.

Moreover, besides the unmissable weaving innovations on stage, the Itema Group booth hosts all the Group companies and solutions.
In fact, the Itema Group companies Lamiflex® and Schoch® with their advanced accessories for weaving machinery have dedicated corners in the Itema Group booth, and Itema and previous brands’ OEM spare parts are exhibited, including upgrade kits to optimize machine performance and retrofit latest Itema innovations on existing looms. Itemalab®, the Itema advanced innovation hub, has a special environment inside the booth to boost the innovation mission of Itema.

In addition, the booth hosts the range of nylon and polyester yarns from RadiciGroup, a leading group in the production of textile solutions for numerous markets such as apparel, furnishings, and automotive. In particular, RadiciGroup presents products with a reduced environmental impact, both from recycling and made with raw materials of bio origin.

Itema Group will welcome visitors with a product line-up designed to confirm and demonstrate its dedication to innovation and the Made in Italy excellence in the weaving sector.

Make sure to visit the Itema Group booth at ITMA 2023, in Hall 6 – B105.

Posted: May 26, 2023

Source: Itema Group

Coloreel Reaches Milestone With Its 100th Patent, Strengthening Its Robust Patent Portfolio

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — May 26, 2023 — Coloreel has obtained its 100th patent, adding to its already substantial portfolio of worldwide patents for its innovative digital thread dyeing technology.

Coloreel’s technology allows any embroidery machine to instantly customize thread color during production. Paired with Coloreel, embroidery machines can access millions of precise colors in real time.

The company has in total 14 patent families which are active in 45 key countries. This comprehensive range of patents currently in use covering all essential aspects of Coloreel’s technology and products. The patents cover the current embroidery application, as well as potential future business areas like industrial sewing, knitting, and more.

Coloreel started around the idea to reduce waste, enable design freedom, and make embroidery production more efficient. With this latest achievement, Coloreel can ensure its ability to safeguard its unique position within the embroidery industry whilst it develops and expands its business globally.

“We are proud to have obtained worldwide patent protection for our Coloreel technology. These patents allow us to expand our presence, enter new markets, and shape the future of the embroidery industry. We look forward to the possibilities that lie ahead as we continue to innovate Coloreel’s technology and products.” Says Michael Almroth, VP Research & Development at Coloreel.

Posted: May 26, 2023

Source: Coloreel

New Brand Pinebury Utilizes Nuyarn® Merino For Their Spring/Summer Cycling And Active Outdoor Collection

PORTLAND, ME. — May 24, 2023 — A new challenger brand in the cycling and active outdoor market is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of their Spring/Summer Collection. Rooted in New England’s rich cycling and outdoor heritage, manufactured in the United States, the collection is built with the innovative Nuyarn® merino, a bike industry first in cycling jerseys and apparel.

Pinebury is an independent Maine brand that makes technical apparel domestically using natural fibers for individuals dedicated to pursuing outdoor adventures at any pace or path, in any type of weather. Pinebury gear is inspired by a love of four-season outdoor pursuits and all the activities that are natural to Maine coastlines, mountains and trails.

Pinebury’s Spring/Summer Collection presents a meticulously designed range of cycling and multi-sport apparel that harnesses the power of cutting-edge Nuyarn® technology. Nuyarn® drafts superfine merino wool with a high-performance nylon filament — this breeds ultra-lightweight and durable fabric. Because Nuyarn® is drafted and not “twisted”, it absorbs better in the vapor state, managing moisture more akin to as it does in its loftier fiber state (or on the sheep’s back), Nuyarn Merino is 5x faster drying, 8.8x more durable and has 85% more elasticity/stretch than conventional ring or core-spun merino (industry standard).

The Pinebury collection includes road and gravel cycling jerseys, high-performance short and long-sleeve multi-sport tops, socks and arm warmers, all tailored for optimal fit, freedom of movement, and breathability, seamlessly incorporating these qualities into their collection using Nuyarn® merino. In a departure from traditional gender categorization, Pinebury’s collection is non-gendered, allowing customers to choose based on their measurements for the best fit.

“Pinebury is dedicated to continuous innovation while staying true to the timeless relationship of outdoor sport and Maine’s rich sporting heritage, two elements that are greatly important to me. Tried and tested by a tight-knit community of year-round cyclists, runners and snow-sport obsessives, I feel confident that as our community grows, Pinebury apparel will reach “essential” status among those that value their time outdoors and the high quality gear that makes it all possible.” expressed Kyle Rancourt, Founder and President of Pinebury. “For our initial launch collection, Nuyarn emerged as the ideal natural materials partner, they are surpassing all other merino and natural fiber technologies in terms of performance and longevity. The potential of this technology is boundless and we are merely scratching the surface of what it can achieve. This is just the beginning for us.”

Posted: May 25, 2023

Source: Pinebury

Thermore Ecodown Fibers Ocean: From The Mountains To The Oceans

MILAN, Italy — May 25, 2023 — How can a product designed for mountain sports have a positive impact on our oceans? Everything on our wonderful planet is connected so here’s how the thermal insulation experts of Thermore are helping to make oceans cleaner. Thermore’s commitment to clean oceans has been a priority for quite some time. For instance, the use of microfibers was banned from all Thermore products as microfibers are known to pollute lakes and oceans as well as contaminate the food we eat.

Similarly, ocean bound plastics also constitute a big risk for our environment; they make up as much as 80% of plastic pollution in our oceans. This year, Thermore releases the first thermal insulation made from 100% ocean bound raw materials (PET bottles).

The new product is called Ecodown Fibers Ocean, it is extremely soft and highly resistant to clumping, just like all Ecodown Fibers. It is Ocean Cycle-certified and made at Thermore’s state-of-the-art production site in Hong Kong.

THERMORE ECODOWN FIBERS OCEAN – The soft touch

  • super silky touch
  • made from ocean bound plastics
  • unique multi-shape structure
  • highly resistant to clumping
  • animal free
  • 100% recycled from pet bottles

Based in Milan – Italy, Thermore is specialized in research, development, production and marketing of high quality thermal insulation for apparel. Through its global sales network and its productions in the Far East and in Europe, Thermore caters to the best brands in the outerwear industry. Thermore was the first company to launch a sustainable insulation in the 80s and is now highly concentrated on eco-friendly innovation, mostly using polyester fibers recycled from PET bottles.

Posted: May 25, 2023

Source: Thermore

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