NEMO Introduces 100-Percent Recyclable Sleeping Bag

DOVER, N.H. — April 24, 2023 — NEMO — an award-winning, independent designer of outdoor gear and accessories built to improve the adventure experience — has created its first recyclable sleeping bag with the updated Forte™ Men’s and Women’s 20F/35F series. It is also the first product in NEMO’s Endless Promise™series, which represents a key step toward the brand’s goal to cut emissions intensity in half by 2030. With this new collection, NEMO is taking responsibility for the entire life cycle of each product. Every Endless Promise item is designed to be repairable, resellable, and — most crucially — recyclable to keep it out of the landfill.

To make an immediate impact with this collection, NEMO took its existing top-selling, 3-season Spoon™ shape synthetic sleeping bag and redesigned it using just a single material family. Now 100-percent recyclable, the 2023 Forte is a standout in sustainability as well as comfort and performance.

  • The Classic Spoon™ shape continues to be a game changer for side sleepers, offering more room at the shoulders and knees for a less-constricted feel.
  • Upgraded Thermo Gill™ vents feature a new multistage zipper system that dramatically increases the usable temperature range of the bag and allows for fine-tuning of comfort.
  • Oversized Blanket Fold™ insulated draft collar provides comfort and temperature regulation.
  • Integrated pillow pocket perfectly fits NEMO’s Fillo™ pillow or extra clothes.
  • Full-length double-slider YKK zipper with plow makes getting in and out a breeze.
  • A material suite including: Recycled liner; bluesign® approved shell fabric; and Zerofiber™ PCR insulation (made from 100-percent post-consumer recycled materials) that packs down small while maintaining loft and warmth, even when wet.

Endless Promise is NEMO’s commitment to reduce resource consumption and keep gear out of the landfill. All Endless Promise products are painstakingly designed to be mono-polymer in order to be easily, fully recyclable at the end of their usable life. The new line of Forte bags can be sent to NEMO for resale or recycling; customers will receive a NEMO gift card for the resale value if the bag is in good enough condition for a new owner or, if the bag has reached the end of its adventures, a $20 NEMO gift card as thanks for recycling. NEMO has partnered with Unifi, a leading textile recycler, to turn spent Fortes into Repreve® polyester yarns so each Endless Promise product can live on, endlessly, as a new item.

“From the start, NEMO has produced only products that deserve their place in the world by being truly different and better than what already exists,” said NEMO CEO and founder, Cam Brensinger. “We do this because we’re hyper-aware of the resources required — and waste created — by manufacturing. In our earliest years, we introduced the “Ditto” program, which upcycled production samples and manufacturing rejects turned into (now, highly coveted) wallets and totes. In 2009, we also launched the first recycled fabric tent with bamboo poles. With our Endless Promise Collection, we’re not just being mindful, we’re taking 100 percent responsibility for our products, long after they’re sold.”

The updated Forte Men’s and Women’s bags are available on NEMO’s site now and will be at retailers worldwide in June 2023.

NEMO has also just published its first annual Sustainability Report recapping the brand’s efforts in 2022 towards its goal of cutting its emissions intensity in half by 2030. Through key areas — Design & Innovation, Responsible Sourcing, Carbon Accountability, Advocacy for People and the Planet, and Corporate Governance — NEMO is using Science Based Targets to reach its goal and create products that are not only better for the planet, but superior in performance.

Posted: April 25, 2023

Source: NEMO

Motion Industries Names New Senior Vice President And CFO

Cummings

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — April 24, 2023 — Motion Industries Inc. — a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and provider of industrial technology solutions — is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Cummings to senior vice president and CFO, effective immediately.

Cummings graduated from the University of Alabama at
 Birmingham in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in accounting.
 He began his career with Ernst & Young in 2006. In 2011, he
 moved from public accounting to industry, joining Walter
 Energy as its Internal Audit Manager. He joined Motion in
2012 as AVP of Corporate Compliance. Since then, he held 
the position of U.S. Controller from 2014-2019, before becoming vice president of Financial Planning & Analysis, until he was asked to serve as interim CFO after Greg Cook, Motion’s previous CFO, moved to the U.S. Automotive Group at Genuine Parts Company (GPC).

“Patrick will become a vital part of the Motion executive team, leading Motion to achieve our financial goals in the coming years,” said Randy Breaux, Motion’s president. “His promotion is well deserved. It makes me extremely proud and happy that after a nationwide search, the Motion candidates proved to be the ‘best in class,’ which says a lot about Motion, our succession planning/process and our teammates.”

Cummings will report directly to Breaux. He will also work closely with Bert Nappier, executive vice president and CFO of GPC, and the CFOs of the other GPC business units worldwide.

Posted: April 25, 2023

Source: Motion

Designtex Appoints New Vice President Of Marketing

Reich

NEW YORK CITY — April 24, 2023 — Designtex is excited to announce that Oriana Reich has been named vice president of marketing effective April 17, 2023. As a creative leader and brand builder that works at the intersection of culture, design and commerce, Oriana joins the team with extensive experience leading creative marketing strategy implementation around brand identity, image, product communications and narrative-building. With much of her career spent abroad, she delights in connecting a global community of creative talent to solve challenges with compelling and imaginative brand campaigns that reach customers where they are and prepare them for the future.

After collaborating with Designtex over the past year and a half guiding a new brand narrative and providing creative direction for product launches and the new website, Reich will now join the team full time with responsibilities that include: managing and setting the direction for internal/external creative, marketing and go-to market strategies; developing engaging marketing, branding, digital, content and social media strategies, communication and customer experiences; accelerating and amplifying the Designtex brand strategy and branded initiatives across all platforms.

Reich is a native New Yorker and completed her undergraduate degree in Arts & Design at Central Saint Martins College (University of the Arts) in London. She lived in Hong Kong for 13 years where she led marketing efforts at an international architecture firm and subsequently established her own branding and design studio serving as creative partner and strategic collaborator to clients in the architecture, fashion, retail, wellness, property and hospitality sectors. Upon her return to the United States, she held leadership roles at Shaw Contract, the most recent as brand director responsible for a global brand transformation, product go-to-market strategies and creative direction.

Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Reich on her new journey!

Posted: April 25, 2023

Source: Designtex

Bradshaw Taylor Welcomes Emily Mckissock As Director Of US Sales For ARTILECT And Sherpa Adventure Gear

McKissock

OAKHAM, England — April 24, 2023 — Bradshaw Taylor — an outdoor, country and lifestyle company that brings dynamic brands to market across the United Kingdom, Europe and United States — today announces that Emily McKissock has joined the company as director of U.S. Sales for ARTILECT and Sherpa Adventure Gear. McKissock will oversee all aspects of sales and distribution in the US for the two brands.

A proven sales executive, McKissock brings more than 12 years of experience building and scaling retail and apparel businesses, creating and managing key relationships and partnerships, and leading and motivating teams. McKissock’s experience includes executive sales roles at Marmot, ExOfficio, Purist, and Specialized Bicycle Components, among other companies.

“We are extremely excited to have Emily join the Bradshaw Taylor team and to be supporting ARTILECT and Sherpa Adventure Gear,” said Sonia Prior, sales director. “I have no doubt that her experience and relationships will allow us to build our brands with our retail partners and further introduce and begin to establish the Bradshaw Taylor business in the market.”

“It’s an honor to join the Bradshaw Taylor team and to be able to focus on two innovative brands that have the combination of proven products and high-growth potential,” McKissock said. “There’s a lot of passion and a team that clearly cares about building long-term retail and industry relationships.”

Sherpa Adventure Gear was founded in 2003 by Tashi Sherpa, as a living memorial to the unsung heroes of Mt. Everest. Sherpa Adventure Gear seeks to honour the legendary high-altitude climbers by creating adventure gear that earns their praises, whilst focusing on providing economic and social stability to the people of Nepal through steady employment, quality working conditions and educational opportunities, recently celebrating achieving the purchase of 1 million school days for the children of Nepal. After years of partnering with the brand for European distribution, Bradshaw Taylor acquired Sherpa in 2020.

Founded by Trent Bush and Corry Taylor in 2019, ARTILECT is an apparel studio focused on elevating human performance in any environment and creating technical apparel systems that anticipate consumer needs from the inside out. To accomplish this, ARTILECT uses field-proven technologies in fabrics and construction and works directly with the world’s most innovative suppliers to push limits and set new standards in performance and sustainability.

Posted: April 25, 2023

Source: Bradshaw Taylor

Porcher Industries In Partnership With The Global Leader In Flax Fiber Production, Terre de Lin

BADINERES, France — April 25, 2023 — A pioneer in technical textiles and high-performance thermoplastic composites, Porcher Industries strengthens its partnership with Terre de Lin, the global leader in flax fiber production, based in Normandy (France). This non-exclusive technical and commercial cooperation aims to develop sales of flax fiber based reinforcements for thermoplastic composites implemented by thermocompression.

The new POLYPREG FLAX/TP thermoplastic composite reinforcements woven by Porcher Industries from these flax rovings, combined with the chemical expertise of Porcher Industries, constitute lightweight bio-reinforcements for making parts with a semi-structural appearance by ultra-fast thermocompression with infinite visual appearances.

TDL Technique, a subsidiary of Terre de Lin, is currently developing flax/thermoplastic rovings, aiming to bring increased productivity to the use of flax fiber in composites and better manage the end of life for recycling.

This environmentally conscious range is the answer to increasing designer demands for composite parts that are simultaneously modern, attractive, durable, and immediately recognizable as natural. By developing this type of solution, Porcher Industries wishes to contribute positively in the fields of 3 of its clients in the context of their GHG (greenhouse gas) evaluation. That’s what Porcher Industries has done with POLYPREG FLAX/TP and its subtly apparent flax fibers.

Pascal Joubert des Ouches, marketing director of Porcher Industries stated: “This partnership allows Porcher Industries to guarantee very large volumes for top vehicle and aeronautics suppliers, as well as sports brands seeking this high performance thermoplastic material with a lower environmental impact and which is easily recyclable”.

Posted: April 25, 2023

Source: Porcher Industries

Herculite® Products Announces GREENGUARD Gold Certification For Products

EMIGSVILLE, Pa. — April 25, 2023 — Herculite Products Inc., an innovator and manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, is pleased to announce that three of its high-performance flexible composites have earned GREENGUARD Gold Certification. The entire assortment of Weather-Chek® awning fabrics, Sure-Chek Linen® healthcare curtain fabrics and Architent® Starfree Blackout tent fabrics have now completed the rigorous process to achieve this certification.

Recognized and referenced by more than 400 codes, rating systems, and procurement policies worldwide, UL’s GREENGUARD Certification Program requires that products meet some of the world’s most rigorous standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor environments. The UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification Standard includes health-based criteria for additional chemicals and requires lower total VOC emissions levels to ensure that products are acceptable for use in environments such as schools and healthcare facilities.

“Herculite has long been an innovator in manufacturing safe fabrics for use in sensitive environments, having launched the Sure-Chek healthcare fabrics over 60 years ago. While our products have always been safe for indoor use, GREENGUARD Certification provides rigorous third-party certification to ensure that they are helping to create healthier indoor environments,” said Herculite’s President and CEO Peter McKernan.

These three product lines represent an initial wave of certification by Herculite as part of our commitment to manufacturing textiles designed to create healthy, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing user-focused environments.

Posted: April 25, 2023

Source: Herculite Products Inc.

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Thirty Members Of The British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) In Attendance

MANCHESTER, England — April 25, 2023 — “Sustainability, circularity and Industry 4.0 have been the primary themes coming from the market for some time now and our members have responded with innovations spanning the entire supply chain — from fibers to finishing — and with a specific emphasis in many cases on improved software and digitised control solutions,” said BTMA CEO Jason Kent.

Fibres

On the fibers front, Leeds-based Fibre Extrusion Technology (FET) moved into 2023 with a record order book and its globally-installed multifilament, monofilament and nonwoven systems have now been employed by customers to process more than 40 separate polymers.

“The research projects we have collaborated in have become increasingly challenging in terms of technical specifications and this is enabling us to constantly expand the installations we can offer,” says FET managing director Richard Slack. “Following the surge in interest in our spunbond and meltblown technologies over the past few years — many of them to address the PPE shortages during the Covid-19 pamdemic — we are now seeing a lot of interest from the market in bio-based polymers produced from biomass feedstocks.”

FET’s newly-opened £1.5 million Fibre Development Centre will enable the company, which is at stand A101 in Hall 1 at ITMA 2023, to further accelerate new fiber trials and product R&D.

Meanwhile, Bradford-based Tatham (Hall 10, stand C212) is currently fielding a lot of inquiries for its established machinery for the processing of natural staple fibers — and most notably, its technologies for the decortication, fiber opening and fabric forming of hemp.

“There has been an explosion in the interest in hemp production, from farmers through to fiber production, and a wide range of new potential end-uses are being explored,” said Tatham Director Tim Porrit. “We look forward to discussing options with any companies looking to enter this field or expand their existing capabilities in Milan.”

Fabrics and composites

Since making its debut at ITMA 2019, Huddersfield-based Optima 3D (Hall 6, stand A213) has installed a significant number of its new 3D weaving machines that drew such interest in Barcelona four years ago.

The company’s looms offer many advanced features over conventional weaving machines, particularly in versatility, as a result of the comprehensive use of digital control systems allowing rapid parameter and sequence changes, coupled with an innovative shuttle system.

“Our aim from the start was to look at 3D weaving machine technology with a fresh pair of eyes and produce a machine that is simply better by design and delivers real benefits to our customers,” said Managing Director Steve Cooper. “The key interest in this technology has been in producing new structures from expensive fibers such as carbon into workable structures, as the essential reinforcements for composites.”

Composites production has also been a major area of development for Northwich-based Cygnet Texkimp (Hall 3, stand A107) which has developed an extensive portfolio of technologies for handling fibers and yarns like carbon and glass. The company’s latest launch is a multi roll stack developed within the £40 million UK Ascend program led by Tier-1 aerospace supplier GKN Aerospace. The stack enables high performance prepreg and towpreg materials to be manufactured more efficiently and sustainably without compromising the accuracy of the product, speed, or consistency.

“This space-saving machine offers a way to manufacture towpreg and prepreg materials quickly and accurately while delivering considerable cost and energy benefits,” explained Graeme Jones, wide web product director at Cygnet Texkimp. “It is a more sustainable and cost-effective way to process prepregs which offers the potential for them to be used more widely in high-volume and mainstream applications.”

Leeds-based Roaches International also works closely with the composites sector, supplying a range of autoclave and thermosetting technologies, in addition to its wide range of well-known textile performance testing instruments that are used by many leading fashion brands. Roaches will be highlighting its design and built of innovative machines which integrate into existing manufacturing plants, such as the latest vertical IR (infrared) bonding and chemical application line which can process narrow width yarns or textiles at up to 600 meters per minute on as many as six lanes. Roaches will have its largest stand at ITMA to date this year, at E302 in Hall 4.

Finishing

Cambridge-headquartered Alchemie Technology (Hall 7, stand D308) is the latest fast-rising company to join the BTMA.

“With our Endeavour, waterless, low energy dyeing and Novara, low energy textile finishing technologies, we are disrupting manufacturing processes that are responsible for over 3% of global CO2 emissions and 20% of global water pollution,” says Alchemie founder and CEO Dr. Alan Hudd. “Our solutions both dramatically reduce the environmental impact and the cost of dyeing and finishing, which has proven to be a compelling combination.”

Influence

“These are just a few examples of the textile machinery innovation that’s coming out of the UK right now,” Kent concluded. “It’s very exciting to see the accumulated know-how of our member companies continuing to exert a significant influence in advanced industries such as aerospace and automotive, while leaving no stone unturned in promoting environmental best practices through adapting to the latest demands of the market. BTMA companies have a lot more to unveil at ITMA 2023 and everyone is looking forward to fruitful demonstrations and discussions in Milan.”

Founded in 1940, the British Textile Machinery Association actively promotes British textile machinery manufacturers and their products to the world. The non-profit organization acts as a bridge between its members and the increasingly diverse industries within the textile manufacturing sector.

Posted: April 25, 2023

Source: The British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA)

ANDRITZ to supply two high-speed hygiene converting lines to Predo, Türkiye  

GRAZ, Austria — April 25, 2023 — International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Predo Health Products Inc, Türkiye, for delivery of two high-speed hygiene converting lines to produce adult open diapers and feminine sanitary napkins. With this investment, Predo is entering the growing adult and femcare market. The company already operates four baby diaper lines from ANDRITZ.

Ibrahim Uygur, owner of Predo, said: “We have again placed our confidence in ANDRITZ as we are very satisfied with the installed lines and the first-class service. Especially during the difficult times we recently faced in Türkiye due to the earthquake, ANDRITZ supported us with perfect service. This enabled us to maintain our production level and serve our customers in time.”

The two state-of-the-art lines are designed for high-speed production and contain the most advanced forming technology for absorbent core and SAP (superabsorbent polymers) dosing. Based on their flexibility and user-friendly configuration, Predo will be able to produce a wide range of different product compositions and sizes. In addition, the lines are designed for zero waste production. This will enable Predo to produce high-performing products with a sustainable approach.

The lines will be installed in Predo’s factory in Gaziantep, with start-up scheduled for the first half of 2024.

Predo is one of the leading manufacturers of baby care products and is expanding its business to other hygiene sectors. The company exports to 55 countries across the globe and scores with high quality production and constant developments.

Posted April 25, 2023

Source: Andritz

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Crealet Introduces A New Narrow Weaving Warp Tension Control System

WALD, Switzerland — April 25, 2023 — A new fully-automated solution for electronic warp feeding of narrow fabrics is being presented for the first time at ITMA 2023 by Crealet, the Swiss world leader in the field. The new KAST ERC system is designed to offer best results in quality, productivity and profitability.

Crealet’s mission is to empower high-performance weaving with a consistent high-quality level. Minimum faults can only be achieved with optimum warp feeding. Its warp supply options — for beams or creels — focus on the key areas of maintaining constant warp tension and reducing thread breaks. The new KAST ERC (Electronic Rope Control) solution builds on Crealet’s unrivalled expertise and innovative know-how to raise productivity and optimize automation for narrow fabric weavers through ingenious tensioning concepts.

Enabling best narrow weaving through technology

The key to the innovation is the realization that the warp beam does not need to be driven, as the warp tension is sufficient. So the beam needs only to be braked to maintain correct tension. Until now, this was often accomplished with weight-loaded rope brakes. However, this meant the weights had to be changed as the beam diameter reduced. To avoid this unproductive task while also keeping warp tension constant from full to empty beam, the fully-automatic KAST ERC solution was developed.

With KAST ERC, warp tension is monitored with load cells or alternatively with indicative distance sensors. The control unit shows either the tension or the position of the pendulum. Many functions of the established Crealet BLDC control unit — highly appreciated by customers — were additionally adopted for this control method.

In fact, the BLDC was the Crealet highlight at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona. Specially developed for narrow weaving, this control met highest demands for precision and dynamics, with its capability to adapt quickly to customer and product requirements. Future-oriented advantages included reproducibility of production data, traceability of the production and process data, fabric data storage, and network capability. Together, these features brought the ability to drive the digital transformation in narrow weaving.

Seeing is believing

The KAST ERC was engineered to achieve increased fabric quality and productivity. The new warp tension control for ribbon weaving machines offers even more advantages — such as reducing labor costs by simplifying warp tension adjustment and facilitating repeatability.

Visitors at ITMA 2023 can see the KAST ERC in action at the Crealet booth (B306 in hall 6). The new warp tension control system is connected to a Jakob Müller MD narrow fabric loom for producing slings, luggage belts, lashing straps and other medium-heavy belt applications.

Crealet experts at the show will welcome detailed questions about KAST ERC. The comparison of the actual and setpoint tension values can be seen on the display of the ERC control. Weavers will be convinced that the constant changing of tensioning weights and controls are no longer necessary with Crealet’s latest innovation.

Crealet looks forward to welcoming visitors at ITMA from June 8 to 14 and sharing knowledge and experience. It’s also the chance to meet new Crealet CEO Andreas Wirz and see former CEO Walter Wirz for a chat.

The profitable option

For solutions to the multiple requirements of modern warp feeding, Crealet is the ideal partner. If an existing system needs uprating, all the warp tension control systems from its portfolio can be supplied as retrofits. Even the new KAST ERC is the ideal upgrade for both new and older machines. Crealet solutions offer real competitive advantages – and its expert personnel has the know-how and experience to optimize machine efficiency and fabric quality for customers.

A real extra value is Crealet’s commitment to devise specialized solutions for every customer, tailored to each individual business. As the world leader in electronic warp feeding systems for both wide and narrow fabric weaving, Crealet offers a strong foundation for the success of their systems, thanks to strategic partnerships with top technology providers since 2003. “It’s our mission to enable customers to realize their creative ideas now and in future,” says Crealet CEO Andreas Wirz.

Posted: April 25, 2023

Source: Crealet AG

Techtextil North America 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Michelman

CINCINNATI, Ohio — April 25, 2023 — Michelman, a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, will spotlight its formulated surface treatment capabilities at Techtextil North America 2023. With its Unyte® brand of water-based emulsions as the foundation, Michelman develops formulated systems designed to meet specific application requirements.

Unyte is a versatile family of water-based technologies used by technical textile and pre-preg fabric manufacturers to improve processing and performance attributes such as adhesion, binding, chemical and heat resistance, water resistance, water repellency, print receptivity, and anti-blocking. This suite of products is sourced and manufactured in the USA and is suitable for woven and nonwoven materials. It can be used in industries and applications including military, ballistics, medical, automotive, construction fabrics, and upholstery.

Steve Bassetti, Michelman’s director, Global Marketing, noted: “We offer a variety of Unyte formulations, and each can be tailored to meet specific requirements. For example, we regularly work with technical textile manufacturers who are trying to eliminate Substances of Concern (SoCs) such as formaldehyde, fluorine, and PFAS from their products without sacrificing performance and processability. Formulations are tested, retested, and customized using various raw materials to help them reach their ultimate goals. As a company whose mission is Innovating a Sustainable Future, we take pride in helping our customers eliminate these substances. It’s beneficial to all when we can help customers reduce their environmental impact.”

Michelman will exhibit in booth #2411 at Techtextil North America 2023. The show will take place May 10-12, 2023, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Posted: April 25, 2023

Source: Michelman

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