INDITEX Recognizes TVE ESCALE Among The Best Washing Technologies

ARTEIXO, Spain— April 24, 2023 — Inditex recognizes HYDRA, the semi-continuous process machine patented by TVE ESCALE, as the best option for high-performance textile pre-treatment and washing. HYDRA combines continuous line technology with discontinuous methodology. It combines various washing techniques such as vacuum, submerged suction, and counterflow to get the best results. All this autonomously and automatically.

Despite being semi-continuous, HYDRA offers the same performance as continuous processes. All this occupies less space and with a lower initial investment. The most important thing, as INDITEX points out, is its ability to save up to a total of 26 percent of water, 17 percent of electricity, and 23 percent of steam during the entire finishing process.

Another of its advantages is the capacity to process fabric rolls of up to 1,600 millimeters in diameter, which surpasses any discontinuous machine on the market. On the other hand, compared to continuous machines, HYDRA offers greater versatility, flexibility, and resource savings.

HYDRA will show up in hall 14 booth C103 at ITMA 2023 Milan, Italy.

Posted: April 24, 2023

Source: Inditex

SGS Upgrade To Softlines Laboratories Gains ZDHC Foundation Approval For Level 1, 2 And 3 MRSL V3.0 Certification

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — April 24, 2023 — SGS, a testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce that the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation has approved six of its laboratories to operate as ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) certification bodies for conformance to Levels 1, 2 and 3 of MRSL v3.0.

The announcement follows the upgrade of six laboratories in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Taiwan, Chennai, Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong. Significantly, it means SGS is now the only ZDHC Foundation recognized company operating in Taiwan, Chennai, Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong approved to Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Yvonne Tse, Vice President, Global Softlines, SGS said: “The acceptance of our laboratories in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Taiwan, Chennai, Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong for Level 3 conformance assessment and certification is part of a long-term strategy of expansion in our sustainability services capabilities for the fashion industry. This includes the future upgrading of other facilities and the provision of holistic solutions to help businesses to achieve their zero discharge goals.”

The ZDHC Foundation is an industry-led collaboration committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals from textile and footwear supply chains. The first MRSL was published in 2014, with its companion document, MRSL Conformance Guidance, issued in 2017. It provides brands and suppliers with a single, harmonized list of chemical substances that are banned from intentional use during manufacturing and related processes. In November 2022, V3.0 of the MRSL and V2.0 of the MRSL Conformance Guidance were released by the ZDHC Foundation. MRSL V3.1 was published in March 2023.

MRSL V3.0 conformance certification is a simple and effective way for manufacturers and brands to demonstrate their commitment to zero discharge in complex supply chains that often rely on multiple different chemical formulations. It responds to the increasing awareness amongst consumers and regulators of the negative impact the manufacture of textiles and footwear is having on the environment.

SGS Chemical MRSL V3.0 conformance certification

SGS offers a simple and effective process for verifying the compliance of supplied chemical formulations with the criteria for ZDHC MRSL Levels 1, 2 or 3 through laboratory testing, document review and on-site assessment.

Posted: April 24, 2023

Source: SGS

Trelleborg Announces MMI Textiles As TACTWEAR™ HANK Distributor

RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. — April 21, 2023 — Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics operation announced today the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with MMI Textiles for TACTWEAR™ High Abrasion Neoprene Kevlar® (HANK).

MMI Textiles will offer TACTWEAR HANK in a variety of weights, colors, and quantities, effective immediately. This partnership will enable Trelleborg to better serve a broader range of customers in a more responsive manner.

Purpose-built TACTWEAR HANK is formulated to meet the demands of law enforcement, first responders, defense, and extreme recreational activities and sports. The rubber-based coated material boasts excellent abrasion resistance and is flexible, flame resistant, waterproof, laser cuttable in well-ventilated areas, and is manufactured in the United States to meet Berry compliance standards.

“We’re excited to expand the availability of TACTWEAR HANK to the marketplace. It’s an extremely versatile material that we’ve seen customers use in a variety of end applications that require uncompromising performance in tough conditions, including modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE), tactical climbing harnesses, durable backpacks and pouches, reinforced protective clothing, ballistic helmet and shield covers, and heavy-duty Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) systems,” said Karli Wolf, Business Development manager for Government & Defense at Trelleborg.

The distribution agreement expands the already-established partnership between MMI Textiles and Trelleborg. MMI Textiles began offering MultiCam® Printed Narrow TACTWEAR HANK in 2022 through an exclusive partnership with Mikan Printing.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics after successfully launching the Printed Narrow HANK product line. Our team is ready to provide great service and committed to growing the TACTWEAR HANK brand of products that Trelleborg offers to our vast array of markets and customers,” said Amy Bircher, CEO and ounder of MMI Textiles.

Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics has provided MMI Textiles with comprehensive education and training on the product, positioning the distributor as an expert on TACTWEAR HANK.

“At MMI Textiles, we offer various options for our end customers. This enhanced collaboration with Trelleborg will solidify our commitment as we grow our product offering. Building these positive relationships in business is one of the most important foundations in our joint success,” said Joey Smith, director of Business Development of MMI Textiles.

To learn more about Trelleborg’s TACTWEAR product line, please visit TactwearDefense.com or MMITextiles.com.

Posted: April 24, 2023

Source: Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics and Trelleborg Group

Safety At Heart: H.O.T. Evolutions Instructors Receive Donation Of Gear From Fire-Dex

MEDINA, Ohio — April 24, 2023 — Fire-Dex, an supplier of high-performance firefighting gear, is proud to announce the donation of protective garments to Hands-on Training (H.O.T.) Evolutions instructors at the 2023 FDIC International Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

H.O.T. Evolutions is a premier training program designed to help firefighters build the competencies required for the modern fireground. Fire-Dex’s annual donation enables instructors to comfortably train firefighters on essential skills and to stay protected head-to-toe during practical exercises.

Fire-Dex has supported the H.O.T. program since 2016, donating more than 400 sets of garments to instructors over seven years. For the 2023 FDIC conference, Fire-Dex is providing 32 sets of TECGEN51 Fatigues personalized with the H.O.T. Evolutions logo.

“TECGEN51 Fatigues provide our instructors with a great option in lightweight PPE,” said David Rhodes, education director for FDIC. “The heavy-duty, rugged, fatigue-style gear provides great protection and flexibility, reduces heat stress, and is very easy to pack and transport.”

Not Your Typical Gear

Fire-Dex TECGEN51 Fatigues are designed for calls that don’t require interior structural firefighting gear. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports over 1.3 million “fire” calls in 2021 as opposed to more than 35 million “non-fire” calls including EMS, false alarm, hazardous material and other emergency conditions. Wearing alternative PPE for non-fire calls can increase the service life of structural gear and lessen the risk of cross-contamination among crew members potentially exposed to carcinogens.

Dual-certified to NFPA 1951 (technical rescue) and 1977 (wildland firefighting), TECGEN51 Fatigues provide high levels of thermal protection and breathability to reduce physical strain and heat stress on the wearer. This combination of benefits allows H.O.T. instructors to leave their turnout gear at home when traveling to the FDIC conference.

Not Your Typical Training

H.O.T. Evolutions courses cover the latest technology and techniques in the fire service. More than a routine training event, the program is instructed by key industry players who bridge the gap between hands-on skills and those developed in the classroom. With Fire-Dex gear, H.O.T. instructors have found the right fit for helping participants become better firefighters.

“We have a long-standing history of partnering with FDIC International to support and protect the brave men and women in service around the world,” said Jenny Surovey, vice president of marketing for Fire-Dex. “The H.O.T. Evolutions group can rest assured that they have the best gear to safely and confidently lead their demonstrations.”

Fire-Dex is a team of fiercely passionate and driven professionals dedicated to creating the most advanced designs that achieve the highest standards of flame resistance, the most comfortable fit and the best value. At FDIC International, attendees can see the same gear that H.O.T. instructors use in the Fire-Dex booth (#1945).

Posted: April 24, 2023

Source: Fire-Dex

Q-Lab New Product Updates

WESTLAKE, Ohio — April 17, 2023 — Q-Lab is pleased to announce that all of its weathering and corrosion testers now feature “Gen 4” main controllers, with full-color touchscreen displays that can be operated in 17 different languages.

Originally launched in 2020 for most of Q-Lab’s Q-SUN xenon arc and QUV accelerated weathering testers, and Q-FOG corrosion test chambers, the updated control interface is now being expanded to its most budget-friendly tester options.

In addition to the color touchscreen(s) and multiple language capabilities, the new controllers feature:

  • A simple, intuitive user interface with straightforward programming;
  • Direct compatibility with Q-Lab’s inexpensive Universal Calibration smart sensors;
  • Multi-colored LED indicator, for tester status at a glance;
  • Single-screen mode, for maximum tester uptime;
  • On-screen VIRTUAL STRIPCHART™ monitoring of test parameters; and
  • Free software updates and diagnostic features via USB.

In addition to Gen 4 controllers, all of Q-Lab’s Q-SUN xenon arc tester models now also deliver extended lamp life (up to 3000 hours at typical irradiance levels), and even higher maximum irradiance levels than ever before.

Finally, Q-Lab is pleased to announce that its QCT condensation tester (a.k.a. The Original Cleveland Cabinet™) has also been recently upgraded to include a Gen 4 controller. In addition, the QCT tester now has an optional accessory that allows it to perform both one-sided and fully-enclosed condensation, according to ASTM D4585 and ISO 6270-1 and -2.

The reimagined QCT tester provides the same reliable test performance that has made it the gold standard for testing paint since 1965, in thousands of labs around the world. It is the simplest, most reliable, and easiest-to-use condensation tester available.

Q-Lab – We Make Testing Simple.

Posted: April 24, 2023

Source: Q-Lab Corp.

ProTact By Haartz™ Now Available For Tactical Applications

ACTON, Mass. — April 24, 2023 — The Haartz Corp., a producer of highly engineered and uniquely designed textile materials, recently announced ProTact by Haartz™ — a new range of coated fabric products for use in tactical applications.

ProTact is a multi-layer textile laminated together to form a superior product with all the qualities required for tactical vests worn by military, law enforcement, SWAT teams and other first responders. ProTact is compliant with the Berry Amendment.

“We understand the importance of strong, durable fabrics when used in high-stress environments. Our analysis has shown ProTact by Haartz offers a high tensile strength and proven durability when tested against flex and fatigue, fabric fraying, high-temperature laundering and high-temperature and humidity endurance testing,” stated Samit Sadavarte, director, business development – new markets at Haartz. “Our development of premier-quality material is drawn from decades of developing flexible fabric laminates and a deep understanding of application-specific performance requirements through our long history as a trusted supplier to the world’s largest automakers.”

ProTact laminates are compatible with high-energy laser ablation cutting processes which offer a lighter weight and more versatile replacement to the widely used Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system. Laser ablation avoids the risk of fabric tearing and allows for attachment points to be placed anywhere on the fabric, offering flexibility for applying the webbing feature in more sizes, shapes and locations. The laser cutting process also makes it easier for the wearer to adjust their ballistic load carrier and to remove ballistic plates when they are not needed.

A broad range of colors and prints are available, including solid colors using solution-dyed nylon fiber technology and multi-colored prints that can be adapted to conform to multiple common camo patterns. ProTact is available for large scale manufacturers and smaller individual companies in the United States and Europe in standard material constructions of 500x500d, 500x1000d and 1000x1000d yarn structures.

Posted: April 24, 2023

Source: The Haartz Corporation

Dovetail Workwear & CORDURA® Brand Receive NAUMD Innovation Award

PORTLAND, Ore. — April 19, 2023 — Dovetail Workwear — the exclusively women’s workwear apparel company based in Portland, Ore. — and CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics are excited to announce today the joint accolade for the Ready Set Cargo Pant comprised of CORDURA NYCO Fabric for winning the 2023 Innovation Award in the fabric category from the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD). The Innovation Awards annually celebrates industry excellence among companies in the Uniform, Image Apparel, Workwear, and Public Safety Equipment industries.

“This is what leveling the playing field for women on the job site looks like. We know that when she has uniform options that fit and perform, there’s nothing that can stop her. For us at Dovetail Workwear, raising the bar starts with fabric innovation. The perfect combination of lightweight, breathability, and strength of this fabric creates built-in versatility for different working conditions,” said Sara DeLuca, co-founder at Dovetail Workwear.

Dovetail Workwear’s new Ready, Set Cargo Pant — a reimagined and stylish multi-pocketed micro ripstop pant designed with intuitive functionality for tough jobs among emergency medical technicians (EMTs), tactical teams, transportation specialists, outdoor adventurers, and beyond — is the third product collaboration with CORDURA Advanced Fabrics, and in partnership with Sapphire Finishing Mills Ltd. The pants are sewn in the same facility that mills the fabric; a process that involves a 90-percent women-powered workforce. Sapphire Finishing Mills Ltd. weaves together innovative technologies and traditional craftsmanship, with a robust women’s empowerment program and a wraparound approach to sustainability.

The Ready Set Cargo is a classic example of Dovetail Workwear’s exemplary design and production process, in partnership with CORDURA Advanced Fabrics and Sapphire Finishing Mills Ltd., where women are involved every step of the way.

“We worked closely together, pooling ideas, and combining our strengths with both Dovetail and its consumers. This third Dovetail Workwear x CORDURA Advanced Fabrics product launch is yet again a testament to innovation through collaboration which has resulted in building durable relationships and products designed to withstand the test of time,” explained Cindy McNaull, CORDURA brand business development director. “Whether hiking up a mountain to rescue a fallen climber, teaching survival tactics in an outdoor school, or handling airline cargo in rural Alaska – the women who tested Dovetail’s new Ready Set Cargo need serious pants that stand up to the job.  This latest Sapphire Finishing Mills Ltd. CORDURA NYCO Fabric innovation offers ultimate endurance and lasting comfort.”

Responsibly made, the Ready Set Cargo is not just beautifully sewn for optimal function and flattering fit but are virtually indestructible. Originally designed as a rugged, lightweight comfort solution for military combat uniforms, durable CORDURA NYCO Fabric is engineered with an intimate blend of INVISTA T420 nylon 6,6 staple fiber and delivers enhanced abrasion and tear resistance, ‘No Melt No Drip**’ performance and 3-5x slower flame spread* versus equivalent weight polyester/cotton.   CORDURA NYCO Fabric has a mission to create a new generation of durable, yet even lighter weight fabrics.

*Flame Spread rate as measured according to ISO 6941. 

**No Melt, No Drip Performance based on ASTM 6413.

Posted: April 24, 2023

Source: Dovetail Workwear

Chargeurs PCC Strengthens Management With The Appointment Of Three Executives

PARIS — April 24, 2023 — Chargeurs PCC, manufacturer of interlinings and internal components for apparel, expands its headcount with three new executive appointments. With a view to strengthening its leadership in the most cutting-edge solutions in the green and technology fields, Chargeurs PCC inserted three managers: Azzurra Pasta, in the role of chief marketing officer; Eric Ducoin, in the role of chief CSR Officer; and Riccardo Cossu, in of general manager and vice president, Commercial & Business Development of Senfa – unit of Chargeurs PCC, offering innovative solutions of coating technical textiles.

“Thanks to their skills and significant international experience in the areas of marketing, ESG, sales and business development, Azzurra, Eric and Riccardo will make a valuable contribution to the strategy of Chargeurs PCC, participating in the growth of the business globally, enhancing its maximum potential innovative approach in areas that are increasingly crucial for dealing with the dynamics of today’s markets,” commented Gianluca Tanzi, chairman and CEO, Chargeurs PCC.

The three new appointments are part of the process started with the inclusion of Gianluca Tanzi, aimed at confirming the positioning of Chargeurs PCC as a pioneer in the most innovative and sustainable solutions for the production and distribution of interlinings and internal components of garments.

Azzurra Pasta

Pasta boasts more than 17 years of experience in marketing and communication. She has always worked internationally primarily in the fashion world, as well as in the hospitality one, with brands such as Brooks Brothers — as EMEA Marketing and Communications director — Tod’s Group — as International Marketing manager — as well as Domina Hotel Group, Sonia Rykiel, Valtur. She has also been a consultant for Mediterranean Hotels Management & Consulting and MooRER, a luxury outerwear brand.

Eric Ducoin

With a degree in Energy and a master’s in business management, Ducoin works on the first version of the Fairtrade standards (FLO) by implementing alternative proposals that allow him to be recognized by many organic cotton players. In 2011, he became an advisory board member of Textile Exchange and established its international network through collaborations with brands such as Patagonia, Nike, Gap. Following the growing market demand, in 2018 he became a consultant for various companies. For the last two years he has been working on a platform for integration and traceability. He has also collaborated with the French government as an advisor in the law on waste and circularity (AGEC).

Riccardo Cossu

Cossu began his career in 2000 in Johnson & Johnson Corp. as sales manager Italy, for the Ethicon Business Unit. In 2006 he moved to the United Kingdom where he took over the EMEA sales management of Avery Dennison Corp., contributing to the international expansion of the fabrics and labels business. In 2015 he joined Framis Italia as Global commercial director to support the managerial transformation process and lead the geographical expansion with a particular focus on Luxury and Sportswear brands globally. In recent months he held the role of managing director IP – The Bubble Experience in the polypropylene market for printing, packaging and the automotive industry.

Posted: April 24, 2023

Source: Chargeurs PCC

Discuss The New Green Power With Monforts At ITMA 2023

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — April 24, 2023 — At ITMA 2023 in Milan from June 8-14 this year, Monforts is organizing two free-to-attend seminars and discussions on the potential of green hydrogen as a new energy source for textile finishing, drying and related processes.

The seminars will take place at the company’s stand B106 in Hall 18 on Friday June 9 at 11 a.m., and Monday June 12, also at 11 a.m., and all are welcome.

Monforts is currently leading a consortium of industrial partners and universities in the three-year WasserSTOFF project, launched in November 2022, that is exploring all aspects of this exciting and fast-rising new industrial energy option.

The target of the government-funded project is to establish to what extent hydrogen can be used in the future as an alternative heating source for textile finishing processes. This will first involve tests on laboratory equipment together with associated partners and the results will then be transferred to a tenter frame at the Monforts Advanced Technology Center (ATC).

“Everybody knows that textile finishing is a high energy consuming process,” said Monforts Managing Director Gunnar Meyer.”To make this process more efficient, Monforts already offers several solutions, but as a technology leader we are also rising to the challenge of exploring alternative heating options to be ready for the future.”

Purity

To be considered “green”, hydrogen must be produced using a zero-carbon process that is powered by renewable energy sources such as wind or solar. Currently, the cleanest method of hydrogen production is electrolysis, using an electrically-powered electrolyzer to separate water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. The purity of the hydrogen is also important, and impurities must be removed via a separation process.

“Despite all its advantages, there are obstacles to overcome on the way to widespread, economically-feasible green hydrogen use,” explained Monforts Textile Technologies Engineer Jonas Beisel. “Until there are widely available, reliable and economical sources of this clean power, the cost of producing it will remain prohibitive. The infrastructure is not yet there, and hydrogen also has a tendency to make steel brittle and subject to fracture, which is something that requires further investigation in both its transportation and use in industrial processing.

“Green energy’s potential as a clean fuel source is tremendous, but there is much we need to explore when considering its use in the textile finishing processes carried out globally on our industry-leading Montex tenter dryers and other machines.”

At its Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Monforts will be carrying out intensive tests and trials to assess the reliability of both processes and final products when different natural gas and hydrogen mixtures — up to 100 percent green hydrogen — are employed. The results will be closely analyzed by the consortium partners because there are many parameters that at this stage remain unknown.

The aim, Beisel added, is to both reduce CO2 emissions and — following the rising prices and industry turbulence experienced by manufacturers over the past year or so — to further reduce a dependency on natural gas.

The three-year WasserSTOFF project is sponsored by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, and with Monforts at the helm brings together industrial partners Pleva and NTB Nova Textil, with academic input from the Hochschule Niederrhein and the Technical University of Freiberg.

Invitation

“Do come and visit us during ITMA, to discuss not just hydrogen, but all options for reducing the costs of energy, as well as water and finishing chemicals usage,” said Monforts marketing manager Nicole Croonenbroek. “The current focus of the industry is very much on cleaner processes to meet the commitments on sustainability made by the major fashion brands and we have developed many useful solutions for helping our customers meet new market demands since the last ITMA in 2019, which we’re looking forward to discussing with you.”

Posted: April 24, 2023

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

Results Of The 19th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey: Business Situation Is Still Gloomy While Expectations Are Booming

ZURICH — April 19, 2023 — The global business situation in the textile industry has been negative since June 2022 and is still deteriorating (see Graph 1). Companies around the world and across all segments face a “perfect storm”-scenario with high production costs and relatively low demand. At the same time, companies’ expectation for the business climate in 6 months-time have been improving since November 2022. It is unclear if this growing optimism about the mid-term future is due to a believe that the situation cannot get much worse or anticipation for a well-founded economic normalization.

Order intake has also steadily decreased since November 2021, mostly in line with the trend in the business situation. The rate of decline has nevertheless slowed down in March 2023, likely due to weak demand. “Weakening demand” has indeed been rated the major concern in the global textile value chain since July 2022 and its importance has even grown in the last survey. Inflation remains the second major concern worldwide.

The expected improvements for the second half of 2023 are supported by a relatively low level of order cancellations and stabilizing inventory levels. 53 percent of respondents to the 19th GTIS recorded no order cancellations during the last 4 months (down from 58 percent last January). The phenomenon is stronger in South America and touches spinners and weavers relatively more. 58 percent of respondents also rated inventory levels as average. The number of companies reporting high inventory levels is greater in Asia and Europe. Among segments, it is the highest for home textile producers.

Posted: April 19, 2023

Source: International Textile Manufacturers Federation  (ITMF)

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