SubMFG Installs Epson Dye-Sublimation And DTG Printers For Increased Business Productivity And Efficiency

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. — April 19, 2023 — As a high-demand, technology-focused cut-and-sew warehouse, SubMFG was looking to improve their in-house technology for a more efficient process. After attending industry trade shows to learn about the latest technology, SubMFG selected and installed the Epson SureColor® F10070 and SureColor F10070Hproduction dye-sublimation printers and multiple SureColor F3070 direct-to-garment (DTG) printers as turnkey solutions to produce their signature apparel offerings. As a result, SubMFG has experienced increased business productivity and output efficiency, further increasing their in-house capabilities and output capacity.

Located in San Diego, Calif., SubMFG is a full cut-and-sew house, doing everything from scratch. SubMFG resells products to ASI companies and resellers, depending on the client, as well as helping with OEM manufacturing for clients. “We like to think of ourselves as a technology company, not just a textile company,” said Jeremy DeBoer, general manager, SubMFG. “Technology in the last 10 years has completely changed our business, and when we were introduced to the SureColor F-Series dye-sublimation, it was exactly what we were looking for.”

SubMFG has been producing quality sublimated products for over 19 years, allowing DeBoer to see the history of where technology has been. “Previously, within the sublimation business you really had to buy everything third party,” he said. “The Epson dye-sub printers are a complete solution. We’ve found it’s a lot easier to keep them running on a regular basis and the efficiency is much better than what we had before.”

Since installing the SureColor dye-sublimation printers, the SubMFG team has benefited from the production-focused features designed for round-the-clock productivity. “The great thing about having two of the SureColor F-Series printers is you can run the exact same job on both printers and get the same consistency. Our color values are almost identical to one another on both printers,” continued DeBoer.

“Dye-sublimation technology is advancing rapidly, and the SureColor F-Series production printers are designed for high-production manufacturers such as SubMFG,” said Tim Check, senior product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America Inc. “It’s great to hear how two SureColor F-Series production printers can really streamline an entire manufacturing process.”

Since installing the SureColor F10070 and F10070H, SubMFG has added DTG printing to their in-house capabilities, installing multiple SureColor F3070 DTG printers. “Our quality really matters to us. Whether it’s DTG or dye-sublimation, we want the best quality we can produce,” concluded DeBoer.

Posted April 25, 2023

Source: Epson

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Loepfe

WETZIKON, Switzerland — April 20, 2023 — At ITMA 2023 in Milan, Loepfe is taking a new approach and inviting visitors to witness firsthand the remarkable advantages Loepfe users experience with its cutting-edge sensor technology.

Profitable, efficient and easy with a high-quality output — that is what Loepfe stands for. But how does it make it happen?

Textile Corner
Loepfe will demonstrate how its sensors keep yarn producers ahead of the competition by showcasing impressive achievements from Loepfe users in the Textile Corner.

Loepfe specialists will demonstrate how unique sensor technologies detect the smallest deviation in yarns, while clever software evaluates the signals to maximize quality and machine efficiency. Field study results, fabric examples and much more will be available for visitors to kick off exciting discussions.

Loepfe provides solutions for producers that need quality yarns at maximum machine efficiency. With the market’s most advanced yarn monitoring systems, producers can reduce costs and waste, increase efficiency, and enjoy ease of use.

Clever yarn clearing
Loepfe focuses on the needs of producers and turns quality control into profitability through groundbreaking technology and clever software. Loepfe will showcase its market leading YarnMaster® PRISMA and YarnMaster ZENIT+ technologies, both of which lead in technology, performance, and proven reliability for all applications in winding.

A special highlight at ITMA will be the newly launched PRISMA Autoclearing functions, which provide the perfect solution for ease of use in yarn clearing. PRISMA Autoclearing offers the most effortless yarn clearing experience on the market. Visitors can also test the full range of functions of the associated MillMaster® TOP data system, including trend analysis, planning boards for winding machine scheduling, clearer-assistant for cut forecasts, and more.

In the open-end sector, Loepfe will present our world renowned and well proven YarnMaster EOS. This rotor yarn clearer is known for meeting the spinner’s requirement for consistent yarn quality and maximum machine efficiency.

Loepfe’s offerings extend beyond the spinning sector, including the WeftMaster® CUT-iT for thermal fabric cutting and the all-rounder sensor WeftMaster FALCON-i. The FALCON-i is known for zero-defect manufacturing, regardless of color, conductive materials, monofilament, or multifilament yarns.

Meet the team
Finally, visitors are invited to meet the Loepfe team, which has recently expanded with independent local business units in Turkey, India and China within the Vandewiele Group structure. Sales agents and service partners are now officially Loepfe colleagues, and they will be available at the Loepfe booth B205d in Hall 3 for interesting exchanges.

Posted April 25, 2023

Freudenberg Launches First Biodegradable Fusible Cotton Shirt Interlining Range 46xx

WEINHEIM, Germany — April 20, 2023 — Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel  has reached another milestone in the development of sustainable textile solutions: A biodegradable fusible cotton shirt interlinings range 46xx. With this innovation, the world’s leading specialist in woven, knitted, weft and nonwoven interlinings reduces its impact on the environment and supports customers in achieving their own sustainability objectives. In Asia, the series is marketed under the name 42xx series.

Approved biodegradability and non-toxicity by Hohenstein Laboratories

The new Freudenberg fusible interlinings for shirts and blouses have been developed in such a way that they are harmless to people and the environment at the end of their life cycle. Germany’s independent Hohenstein Laboratories performed biodegradation tests on the 46xx series, based on the Hohenstein method which draws on DIN EN ISO 11721-2:2003 and EN ISO 846, and approved it as biodegradable and ecotoxicologically harmless. The tests by Hohenstein showed no negative effects on either the germination of garden cress nor on earthworms in the acute toxicity test.

Energy-saving interlining

The new biodegradable shirt interlinings also show great potential for energy saving, as the fusing can be performed at a low temperature. Concretely, this means that the resulting temperature between the upper fabric and the shirt interlining during fusing is only 127°C which is significantly lower than the commonly used temperature of 143°C. Certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Class II for successfully testing for no harmful substances, the shirt interlinings are washable at up to 40°C and resistant to dry cleaning. Freudenberg further proved in washing and degradability tests that the interlining is superior to conventional products in terms of quality. In addition, it has also passed all ecological-toxicological tests and is a perfect end-of-life cycle solution.

With this unique product range, the company makes its contribution to a more sustainable world, reducing its impact on the environment as well as supporting customers in achieving their own sustainability objectives.

Product details and availability

The products in range 46xx are available in Europe in the color white and the following weight classes: 4605 (90g/m2), 4616 (150g/m2) and 4618 (55g/m2). The adhesive of the interlinings consists of a 100-percent degradable bio-polymer. The shirt interlinings are ideal for reinforcing shirt and blouse collars, cuffs and plackets used in fashion, leisure and business clothing. The biodegradable, non-toxic interlinings are particularly important for labels with an ecologically sustainable claim.

Posted April 25, 2023

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials

Xaar Invests In State-Of-The-Art Cleanroom To Drive Manufacturing & Energy Efficiencies

CAMBRIDGE, England — April 20, 2023 — Xaar, an inkjet printing technology group, has invested approximately £1.2 million in its printhead manufacturing facilities, as the business continues to focus on improving its operational and energy efficiency.

The end of the highly planned 10-week project not only provides Xaar with the latest smart factory manufacturing for its inkjet printheads but delivers significant sustainability benefits to the group, with a rapid payback on the investment expected.

Through setting up a digital twin of its cleanroom, workflows have been dramatically improved, reducing waste and inefficiencies. In addition, by installing smart meters, Xaar is also able to track energy usage every five minutes enabling the business to identify and eliminate any areas of energy wastage with analysis of this data.

Maintaining the temperature and air handling in cleanroom areas is extremely energy intensive and by reorganizing the space from four cleanroom-controlled areas to three, and separating off part of its footprint, Xaar expects to reduce energy usage by up to 40 per cent, while gaining 18 per cent extra space for future developments.

Environment is one of four key pillars within Xaar’s Sustainability Roadmap, which launched in 2022, and the improvements made during the cleanroom shut down, has also seen the fitting of efficient LED lighting and new production machines.

With the recent launch of the Aquinox, Xaar’s water-based printhead in November last year, the company has been keen to increase its production yields to fullfil the increased demand, and the streamlined manufacturing flow now provides this.

Paul Shepherd, head of Engineering at Xaar, said: “This project has major outcomes from a sustainability and manufacturing perspective, through enabling us to intelligently manage our production.

“Our flexible cleanroom and upgraded equipment and services, will save significantly on our energy consumption at Huntingdon, while continuing to ensure we provide the industrial inkjet printheads our growing global customer base demands.”

Posted April 25, 2023

Source: Xaar

Better Cotton Updates Field-Level Principles & Criteria

LONDON — April 20, 2023 — Better Cotton, a cotton sustainability initiative, has revised its Principles & Criteria (P&C) to ensure it remains an effective tool to drive continuous improvement and deliver sustainability impact at field-level.

The P&C define the organization’s approach to more sustainable cotton production and establish the requirements farmers must comply with to attain a license and sell their cotton as ‘Better Cotton’. At present, more than two million farmers worldwide — from large to smallholder operations — hold a license.

The revised Principles cover Management, Natural Resources, Crop Protection, Fibre Quality, Decent Work, and Smallholder Livelihoods, as well as the two cross-cutting priorities of Gender Equality and Climate Change.

The latest revision was finalized in February following extensive consultations to ensure it best reflects the organization’s latest focus areas, including its 2030 Strategy, whilst aligning with global trends towards more sustainable agricultural value chains and market regulations. Refined in compliance with the codes of good practice from ISEAL, a leading authority on sustainability standards, Version 3.0 (v.3.0) will become effective for licensing starting in the 2024/25 season.

In practice, the revised P&C will embrace a farmer-centric approach and serve as a more locally relevant standard that addresses the environmental, social and economic matters most pertinent to cotton production today. It has been reframed to plug key gaps and remove duplicative requirements, learning from previous iterations and the experiences of users.

To accelerate environmental improvements, P&C revisions will ensure the responsible use, conservation and enhancement of natural resources by championing regenerative agricultural practices, more sustainable crop protection methods and effective water use.

From a social standpoint, the revised standard will place stronger onus on driving impact and promoting well-being in farming communities, supported by more robust requirements surrounding Decent Work and Gender Equality, in addition to the inclusion of a new principle: Smallholder Livelihoods.

What’s more, a new subsection on climate change will offer guidance for farmers on how to best to adapt to field-level challenges and highlight the best available, region-specific measures.

Alan McClay, CEO, Better Cotton, said: “After an 18-month review process, we’re confident that the revised principles will help cotton growing communities continue to deliver improvements at field-level. With a practice-oriented focus, our standard strengthens requirements across both environmental and social topics, and even goes further to encompass farmer livelihoods for the first time. We’re grateful to the many stakeholders that supported this latest revision, it’s with their support that we can ensure the P&C is effective across our industry.”

Joky Francois, lead on Gender, Rainforest Alliance, said: “I experienced the review process of the Decent Work & Gender working group as a highly participatory and constructive process with ample space to include insights and experiences from different kinds of stakeholders. This has led to revised principles that are not only clear, related to the context and practical but also in line with international standards and principles. As such, they will be a great support to cotton growers to identify and address labour and gender issues and improve working conditions and livelihood of the people involved in cotton production in a sustainable way.”

Posted April 25, 2023

Source: Better Cotton

Cogeneration Technology Installed At Orion’s Plant In Louisiana

HOUSTON — April 20, 2023 — Orion Engineered Carbons, a specialty chemicals company, announced today that cogeneration technology that produces renewable energy has been installed at its Ivanhoe plant in the southern U.S. state of Louisiana, making the facility more efficient, reliable and sustainable.

The cogeneration system, which includes a steam turbine generator, uses the waste steam from the carbon black plant’s production process and converts it to electricity. The energy can be used to power the facility as well as be exported to the local grid.

“The new technology will reduce our reliance on the grid, which should result in less downtime at the plant and more consistent production,” Orion CEO Corning Painter said. “This is especially important in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S., where severe weather can pose a threat to the power supply. With this cogeneration system, we expect to be better able to continue safely operating and producing the products our customers need.”

Another anticipated benefit of the technology is improved equipment reliability. Any power failure can shut down the plant suddenly, causing fatigue and degradation with carbon black production equipment, which requires significant cool-down and warm-up periods.

Similar cogeneration technology is used at many of Orion’s plants worldwide.

This is the second significant upgrade at the Ivanhoe plant in the last three years. In late 2021, Orion installed air emissions control technology that captures pollutants and converts them to sulfuric acid, commonly used in a wide range of products — from fertilizers and glue to dyes and car batteries. The project was a major milestone in Orion’s commitment to developing circular solutions for its waste streams.

Posted April 25, 2023

Source: Orion Engineered Carbon

DyStar Announces Restructuring Plan For Ludwigshafen Plant Facility

SINGAPORE — April 21, 2023 — DyStar, a specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation, announces the plan to restructure its Ludwigshafen facility located in Germany. The strategic decision is made by the company in response to changing business conditions and market shifts.

Xu Yalin, managing director, and president of DyStar Group, said: “This is an important strategic move for DyStar. We will focus on developing key emerging markets, which have been shifting over a decade. In the wake of higher energy costs and inflation, DyStar is determined to further improve cost efficiency and drive sustainable productivity as we continue to deliver the highest quality of innovative products that support the global supply chain.”

Eric Hopmann, chief commercial officer of DyStar Group, said: “The restructuring of this facility will be carried out in a phased manner. DyStar will diversify the production activity out of Europe and start with the reduction of manpower as a consequence. DyStar’s customers can be further assured of undisrupted supply, hence their production should not be affected as we will work closely to meet their specific requirements.”

The facility has been an integral part of DyStar’s global network. DyStar inherited this facility from our founders who started the Indigo research and manufacturing more than 125 years ago.

We understand the change will impact our employees, customers and suppliers. We want to assure you that we are committed to treating all affected parties with due respect and dignity throughout the restructuring process.

We thank all our employees for their loyalty and dedicated service, and we are committed to providing them with all necessary support, including severance packages. DyStar will also work with local authorities and Human Resources to support our affected employees and their families during this period.

DyStar will reach out to all esteemed customers and suppliers shortly. It is also our priority to fulfill all outstanding commitments and to discuss any issues related to the restructuring agenda, as well as opportunities to leverage on future plans.

DyStar Group remains committed to our customers and will continue to serve them through our other facilities in our global network. We value the trust and support of our customers, suppliers, and the local community, and we are committed to maintaining these relationships.

Posted April 25, 2023

Source: DyStar

CELLUN – a fiber composite made from biopolymers

Starting materials for the production of sustainable composites. Photo: DITF

DENKENDORF, Germany — April 21, 2023 — In collaboration with the project partners CG TEC, Cordenka, ElringKlinger, Fiber Engineering and Technikum Laubholz, the DITF are developing a new fiber composite material (CELLUN) with reinforcing fibers made of cellulose. The matrix of the material is a thermoplastic cellulose derivative that can be processed using industrial processing methods such as hot pressing or pultrusion. CELLUN made from renewable biopolymers enables the replacement of glass or carbon fibers in the production of industrial molded parts.

Organosheets are increasingly being used within the fast-growing segment of lightweight fiber composite construction. Organosheets are pre-consolidated semi-finished sheet products with a matrix of thermoplastics and various reinforcing fibers in a wide variety of textile designs. The thermoplastic matrix allows the organosheets to be processed using industry-established “fast” processes such as hot pressing, thermoforming, injection molding with organosheet inserts, or pultrusion. The processes produce highly recyclable, highly functionalized components with reproducible quality.

The textile reinforcement of organosheets consists mainly of glass, carbon, basalt or aramid fibers. These fibers have high stiffnesses and tensile strengths, but are energy-intensive to manufacture and recycle and can only be recycled in an increasingly low-grade condition.

In contrast, the CELLUN composite developed at DITF is a much more sustainable alternative. For the production of CELLUN, the reinforcing component is combined from non-fusible cellulose fibers as well as thermoplastic derivatized cellulose fibers as matrix to form a hybrid roving. The cellulosic reinforcing fibers used are regenerated fibers from the company Cordenka and the HighPerCell® cellulose fibers developed at DITF.

CELLUN is now being further developed to industrial maturity as part of a joint project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK). The tasks of the DITF in the CELLUN joint project are primarily the production of suitable cellulose-based reinforcing fibers and the embedding of the fibers in the thermoplastic cellulose derivative matrix. The material is further processed in the in-house pilot plants into technical hybrid rovings and hybrid textiles. Using pultrusion and thermoforming processes or injection molding, molded parts can finally be produced that illustrate the technical application possibilities of the new material.

Hybrid textile produced from a hybrid yarn. Photo: DITF

In the further course of the project, the focus will be on the complete recycling of the CELLUN material after the end of life (EOL). Two different approaches are being researched for this purpose. On the one hand, it is possible to thermally reshape CELLUN molded parts without any loss of quality. A second possible approach is to chemically separate the CELLUN material into its individual components again. These can then be used again 100% as new starting materials.

The novel CELLUN materials will offer a real advantage in the market for semi-finished technical products as an environmentally friendly, resource-conserving and cost-effective alternative to established composites in the lightweight construction and automotive sectors. By using renewable biopolymers, CELLUN will make a significant contribution to environmental and climate protection: on the one hand, conventional crude oil-based plastics can be substituted, and on the other hand, CELLUN reinforcement and matrix fibers can be produced with only low energy input and from natural raw materials.

Posted April 25, 2023

Source: DITF

LIVSN Designs Launches Century Jacket On Kickstarter

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — April 25, 2023 — LIVSN Designs, an outdoor apparel brand focused on creating durable outdoor clothing for those who value experiences more than stuff, today announces the Kickstarter launchof its new Century Jacket, a durable, high-performance, craftsman style jacket tailored for everyday use in a wide range of conditions.

The Century Jacket stands out based on the combination of cut, comfort, performance and materials. Each textile was specifically selected for the piece, including the exterior shell made from fully organic Ventile®, a unique cotton weave first introduced during WWII to keep pilots warm and dry. To produce Ventile, organic, sustainably-grown cotton is used to make extra-long staple cotton yarn, grown in limited quantities across the globe, and the fabric offers a luxurious handfeel while being incredibly durable. Inside, the Century Jacket features lightweight HD® Wool insulation, a natural and renewable product that offers breathability, odor-resistance, and moisture management. The insulation in the Century is designed to make it an optimal piece for four-season wear, neither too bulky nor too light. Finally, the liner is 100-percent pure silk, which provides unmatched comfort while also being antimicrobial and moisture wicking.

“The Century Jacket was incredibly enjoyable to design and create, and we’re honored to be launching it on Kickstarter, the community that started everything for us,” said LIVSN Founder Andrew Gibbs-Dabney. “We’ve had a lot of requests to expand our range of products, and like our product design approach we also want growth to be methodical. Kickstarter gives us the ability to reconnect with the community while also gauging the broader market interest for the Century Jacket, a high-end, premium product.”

The Century Jacket is available in Olive Green and Black Navy and in size S-XXL.

Textiles:

  • Ventile organic cotton shell — water resistant, windproof, breathable, durable;
  • HD Wool Insulation — natural temperature regulation, anti-bacterial, renewable, ethical, traceable; and
  • Silk liner — moisture wicking, anti-bacterial, smooth to the touch.

Design Elements:

  • Articulated shoulders;
  • Articulated elbows;
  • Two chest pockets;
  • Two handwarmer pockets;
  • Two inside pockets;
  • YKK zippers;
  • Adjustable cuff; and
  • Ventilated underarms.

LIVSN has had three prior Kickstarter launches, all funded successfully, and all products delivered to backers on schedule. With the anticipated successful funding of the campaign, the Century Jacket is expected to be delivered to Kickstarter backers in Winter 2023.

Posted April 25, 2023

Source: LIVSN

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Launches Redesigned Website 

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — April 25, 2023 — Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) recently launched a newly redesigned website that went live on April 18, 2023, giving visitors a more dynamic user experience. In addition to providing users a website with an intuitive and inviting layout, ATA has increased the overall speed and responsiveness of networking, and resources.

“We are excited to launch the newly redesigned website as part of ATA’s strategic initiative to reach and provide value to a broader audience, as well as a better connection for members to the resources they need. The website is the most likely way that industry professionals will first connect or interact with the association,” said Steve Schiffman, president and CEO of ATA.

ATA’s newly redesigned website, Textiles.org, is a dynamic portal that provides the industry with an immediate connection to member programs, peers, education, sourcing resources and much more. The site was developed in the most advanced and secure web platform available to ensure the best user experience and provide data privacy to all members/users including creating more user-friendly account creation and membership management.

This launch comes after last year’s rebranding from Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) to ATA, a change that was made to be more inclusive of the markets the association serves.

Navigation and User Flow

One of the primary goals of the website redesign was to create a more intuitive navigation menu. We received feedback from members, industry stakeholders and non-members alike that highlighted the need to improve the site’s usability, information hierarchy, and organizational structure. We accomplished this by creating a global menu, comprised of the top eight most relevant aspects of ATA. This allows the user the option to dig deep into something, while also providing quick access to get back to the main pages. The next set of relevant links/pages were also placed in the global navigation, but do not draw as much attention. And lastly, the footer section of the website contains links to almost every single page we have created.

Vibrant New Design

The website stays consistent with new brand guidelines of ATA; featuring bright colors, large titles, and clean layouts. A prominent use of icons paired with titles and subtitles offers a simple visual aid in certain areas. Strategically placed tabs, dropdowns, and buttons serve specific purposes ranging from organizational needs to easy navigation. The new website is designed to be easy to use as well as visually appealing.

Posted April 25, 2023

Source: ATA

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