Brown, Rubio, Blumenauer, Dunn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Protect Ohio Businesses From Unfair Trade Regulations

WASHINGTON — June 15, 2023 — Today, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.-3) and Neal Dunn (R-Fla.-2) introduced the Import Security and Fairness Act, which would close a key loophole that foreign companies exploit to avoid paying duties and fees to unfairly compete with Ohio businesses.

Right now, packages under $800 in valuation are exempted from U.S. duties, taxes, and fees. The number of packages using this loophole to avoid duties has exploded in recent years, to more than two million packages per day. Competitors will often split large shipments into many small packages to cheat the rules and evade the duties they owe, gaining an unfair competitive advantage.

Brown’s bipartisan, bicameral legislation would ensure low-value shipments from non-market economies, such as China, are no longer exempt from paying any duties, taxes, or fees to the U.S. Government.

“Our trade laws can only protect Ohio workers and Ohio businesses if they aren’t riddled with loopholes. This loophole is essentially a backdoor way for competitors like China to ship goods into the U.S. without paying the tariffs and other taxes and fees they owe,” said Senator Brown. “Ohio workers should not be forced to compete with foreign competitors that cheat. Our bill would stop Chinese companies from abusing our trade laws to undermine Ohio businesses and their workers.”

“China exploits our capital markets and uses slave labor to undercut American businesses,” said Senator Rubio. “It is bad for our country to let China flood our country with duty-free packages using the de minimis exception. The Import Security and Fairness Act will close this loophole and take another critical step to stop China from cheating on trade.”

“The de minimis loophole is a threat to American competitiveness, consumer safety, and basic human rights,” said Representative Earl Blumenauer. “It is used by primarily Chinese companies to ship over two million packages a day into the United States. It puts American businesses at a competitive disadvantage while flooding American consumers with undoubtedly harmful products. There is virtually no way to tell whether packages that come in under the de minimis limit contain products made with forced labor, intellectual property theft, or are otherwise dangerous. It is time to close this loophole once and for all.”

“The de minimis $800 threshold is the highest in the world and is undermining U.S. manufacturers and U.S. workers. It is unfair, it cannot be regulated, and it’s full of fraud. Our de minimis program represents a unilateral disarmament of our customs enforcement and laws,” said Anderson Warlick, CEO of Parkdale Mills, which operates U.S. Cotton in Cleveland.

“We applaud Senator Brown’s leadership in the Senate in introducing this important bill, which would effectively prohibit China and Russia from exploiting the Section 321 de minimis mechanism in U.S. trade law,” said National Council of Textile Organizations President and CEO Kim Glas. “This gaping loophole allows more than 2 million shipments a day to enter the U.S. market duty-free and largely uninspected, which in turn severely undermines the competitiveness of U.S. textile manufacturers and workers, as well as our Western Hemisphere trade partners. It also endangers American consumers by allowing tainted products like those made with forced labor and counterfeits to land on our doorsteps. We look forward to continuing to work with Senator Brown and Senator Rubio on their legislation to address this serious problem.”

Since 1938, the de minimis provision in U.S. trade law has allowed low-value packages to enter the U.S. through simplified import processes and without paying any duties, taxes, or fees to the U.S. government. However, the government has continually raised this limit throughout the years, with the current limit being set at $800 in 2016. This has resulted in a severe increase of e-commerce packages entering the U.S. that are just under this $800 limit in order to take advantage of de minimis provisions.

Currently, over 2 million packages enter the U.S. each day under de minimis provisions. Due to looser regulations on de minimis packages, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Consumer Product Safety Commission have raised concerns about these packages allowing unsafe and illicit imports into the United States, including goods made with forced labor. These imports also gain a significant competitive advantage over similar, U.S.-made products as they do not have to pay duties, taxes, and fees at the border — especially if they come from countries with markets fueled by government intervention.

Posted: June 15, 2023

Source: National Council of Textile Organizations

Oscar Chandler & Co. Inc., Collaborates With Covation Biomaterials LLC To Add Sorona® Polymer To Its Portfolio 

NEWARK, Del. — June 14, 2023 — Covation Biomaterials LLC (CovationBio), a global biomaterials company today announces its newest innovation in collaboration with Oscar Chandler & Co. Inc., a company with decades of experience serving mills in North and Central America. The collaboration delivers Sorona® polymer treated with a specialized dyeing process to the knitting world. Together, the teams will work to target new applications such as socks, sweaters, and tape fabrics to deliver a two-way and four-way stretch enabled by the Sorona polymer, which can be used as a spandex replacement in some applications.

This cooperation also combines the rich tradition of innovation from CovationBio with a long history of customer relationships that Oscar Chandler & Co. Inc., has demonstrated in the North and Central American regions.

Oscar Chandler & Co. Inc. will now offer a yarn that combines exceptional stretch and recovery, comfort, moisture management, luxurious drape, and a superior hand feel. Targeting their mill partners, this offering expands the future of sustainable textiles for use in casual fashion applications in the region, streamlining the method for dyeing Sorona polymer and reducing the processing time for colored stretch fabrics made with Sorona polymer.

Sorona polymer, made from 37 percent annually renewable plant-based ingredients, offers a high-performing, responsibly sourced material option. Fibers made with Sorona polymer are currently used in various apparel applications, including athleisure and athletic wear, insulation, swimwear, outerwear, suiting, faux fur, and more. Sorona polymer is a USDA Certified Biobased Product, has earned Class 1 certification as an OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 product and is bluesign approved.

“At Oscar Chandler & Co. Inc., we have a long history of bringing innovative yarns to the industry in North and Central America. We have dealt with both natural and synthetic fibers and are happy to add Sorona polymer to our portfolio. Our customers are always looking for new innovations that deliver clear value to the end user and we strongly believe that this offering is one where the end user will immediately be able to perceive its excellent value,” added Sridhar Suddala, senior associate, Oscar Chandler & Co. Inc.

“Oscar Chandler & Co. Inc., stands for trust and commitment. We have been in this business for several decades and honestly, we have not seen anything like the Sorona polymer. We are excited to bring this yarn in dyed format to customers in North and Central America. We are confident the Sorona® polymer will be a breakthrough innovation in the Americas,” said Mark Freedson, president, Oscar Chandler & Co. Inc.

“Garments containing monomaterial — or materials of the same kind — are a key growing trend in the textile industry globally. We are excited to work with the Oscar Chandler & Co. Inc., team and their network in North and Central America to be able to reach a wider range of mills,” said Binita Bhuta, vice president, Sustainability and Marketing, CovationBio.

Posted: June 15, 2023

Source: Covation Biomaterials LLC

The Global Filtration Industry Will Connect At FiltXPO™ 2023

CARY, N.C. — June 15, 2023 — INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced that registration is open for FiltXPO™ 2023, October 10-12, 2023, Navy Pier, Chicago. More than 130 exhibitors from the filtration supply chain will showcase their solutions, technologies, and innovations to over 1,200 global professionals. FiltXPO will also feature a three-day technical program covering new technology, products, and research.

Exhibit stand reservations have been brisk, exceeding the prior two editions of FiltXPO. “We are pleased to see the strong interest in exhibiting at FiltXPO. It speaks to the strength of the industry and that filtration products continue to evolve for clean air and water, as well as safer food, beverages, and biopharmaceuticals,” said Joe Tessari, associate director of Exhibit Sales.

“Filtration professionals come to FiltXPO to gain competitive market intelligence, find innovations for their products, and get their technical questions answered by the experts,” said Matt O’Sickey, INDA director of Education & Technical Affairs. “For anyone with filtration business in North America, FiltXPO is the place to be to grow that business,” he continued.

An important part of the FiltXPO event is the 1.5-day Filter Media Training Course. Participants will learn about the physics of filtration, how nonwoven media is designed and used in air and liquid filtration, the latest market trends, which applications have unmet needs, as well as testing standards. Registration is open for this course via the INDA website: www.inda.org/training

For more information on registering or exhibiting, visit: www.filtxpo.com

Posted: June 15, 2023

Source: INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Introducing Paka Essentials: Comfortable, Non-Toxic Underwear

Los Angeles — June 15, 2023 — Paka, an alpaca-based apparel company renowned for its dedication to utilizing natural materials and pioneering products, is thrilled to announce the launch of its revolutionary men’s and women’s underwear line, Paka Essentials. This groundbreaking collection inspires consumers to “Sync Into Nature.” Meticulously crafted from the finest alpaca fiber, Paka Essentials redefines the standards of comfort and durability, while also providing a safe and non-toxic alternative to conventional undergarments.

At the core of the Essentials collection lies a harmonious fusion of royal alpaca, eucalyptus pulp, and organic pima cotton. These exceptional natural materials synergistically combine to offer consumers an unparalleled level of breathability, softness, and durability that surpasses the toxic alternatives present in the market.

Understanding the Dangers of Toxic Underwear

Often overlooked, the fabric of your underwear plays a crucial role in your well-being. With direct contact on your most sensitive areas, it’s imperative to consider the potential risks associated with synthetic fabrics, particularly those made with polyester (oil). Not only do these materials often contain toxins originating from the production process, but they also trap heat and moisture, leading to potential irritation. The possibility of absorbing these toxic compounds into your body demands a more conscientious choice when it comes to selecting underwear.

Paka’s Essentials: A Safe, Comfortable, and Non-Toxic Alternative

Paka’s innovative alpaca-based fibers are meticulously engineered to wick away moisture and facilitate rapid drying, offering an unparalleled dryness and breathability experience for both men and women. By choosing Paka Essentials, consumers can confidently embrace an organic and OEKO-TEX Certified undergarment option that eliminates exposure to harmful chemicals while providing unparalleled comfort, flexibility, and peace of mind.

News Consumers Need to Know

Scientific studies have demonstrated the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in various consumer products since the late 1930s. Much of the underwear market, among other everyday items, often contains these substances to confer water, oil, or heat resistance. However, recent research has unveiled a concerning link between environmental chemicals, which may be present in synthetic underwear, and significant negative impacts on fertility. The genital area, being one of the most sensitive parts of the human body, exhibits high susceptibility to chemical absorption. Common chemicals to which the genital area may be exposed when using conventional fabrics include, heavy metals, harsh petroleum scours, flame retardants, formaldehyde, ammonia, and chemical dyes. Exposure to these chemicals has been associated with difficulties in both male and female fertility. Recent studies (below) have shown that some underwear currently on the market contains carcinogens and other toxins that negatively impact hormonal health.

Posted: June 15, 2023

Source: Paka

A First For Stibo Complete In Collaboration With Antalis And Vanguard Europe

BRIXEN, Italy— June 15, 2023 — Stibo Complete, one of northern Europe’s largest and longest-established graphic companies, has been announced as the world’s first customer of Vanguard’s VK3220T-HS high production LED UV digital flatbed printer with 15 printheads. The deal with Vanguard Europe in collaboration with local partner Antalis will ‘significantly increase’ sales and provide up to 70-percent higher output, as well as cut down on outsourcing.

The VK3220T-HS, first launched in a world premiere at FESPA in May, has been installed at the Stibo Complete headquarters in Horsens, Denmark. Employing 500 people and with three factories in Denmark and two in Sweden, Stibo Complete’s configuration comprises three rows of CMYK and three white printheads.

“I have tested different brands in the flatbed market, and the Vanguard VK3220T-HS came out strong in all tests – quality, productivity and on the drying characteristics at high output,” said Henrik Mølgaard, production manager at Stibo Complete. “With between 45% and 70% higher output in the flatbed segment than today, it gives us the opportunity to significantly increase sales of flatbed products and at the same time reduce the use of external suppliers.

“Stibo Complete has utilized Antalis services for many years, they are a serious supplier and are developing a similar reputation for many products within large-format printing. Vanguard was not known to Stibo Complete beforehand, but with the print tests we made and the fact that Durst is behind Vanguard, we were not nervous at all about starting a collaboration.”

Digital is seen as a significant growth market by Stibo Complete. The company has its roots in the traditional printing industry and has undergone considerable transformation. Today, Stibo Complete describes itself as the ‘leading graphical supermarket in Scandinavia’. It is owned by the Stibo Foundation.

Søren Henriksen, CEO of Stibo Complete, said: “Over the years, customers have experienced new needs, and Stibo has been allowed to create the solutions. An investment in this market-leading digital technology from Vanguard gives us even more peace of mind to concentrate on the customers and on delivering the right opportunities. We are delighted. It makes a lot of sense – both for our customers and for our business.”

Yiannis Apostolidis, Business Development director of Vanguard Europe, said: “With a demo machine also installed in the Antalis plant in Vejle, this provides easy local access for local print service providers to witness at first hand the many benefits of our multi award-winning printers. All are built with market-leading technology, which is why they consistently excel in product testing. Backed by our comprehensive sales and service support, Vanguard is earning a reputation as the printer of choice in industrial UV digital flatbed markets. We really value our collaboration with Antalis and Stibo Complete in Denmark.”

Formed in late 2021, Vanguard Europe is the European subsidiary of Vanguard Digital Printing Systems Corp., which has its global headquarters in Lawrenceville, Ga. The company has its European base in Brixen, Italy, near to parent company Durst Group’s global headquarters from where it coordinates a distribution and service network through resellers, distributors, and other partners, as well as assembling the machines. Vanguard Europe serves flatbed and UV production industrial markets.

Posted: June 15, 2023

Source: Vanguard Europe

Online The “Alchemies” Of The 60th Filo Edition

BIELLA, Italy— June 14, 2023 — “Alchemies” – the video including the creative proposals by Gianni Bologna for the 60th edition of Filo – are available online on Filo’s website, from today onwards.

Filo’s creative proposals, carried out by Gianni Bologna (Responsible for Filo’s creativity and style), are characterized by unique features in the textile panorama, since they are focused on products and manufacturing processes. Due to a precise choice, for some editions, they have been proposed exclusively online. “Alchemies”, inspiring the 60th edition of Filo, and presented through a particularly evocative video, have been developed starting from a general theme developed across three textile interpretations: Eco-Bio-Techno, Japanese-African, and Fantasy Baroque.

Paolo Monfermoso, Responsible for Filo, declares: “Creative proposals realised today are intended to inspire an edition representing an important result for Filo: the 60th edition, that is to say the 30th anniversary of our Exhibition. In recent years, textile industry has not been stagnant and from one edition to the other, Filo has reflected the ongoing changes belonging to this industry as the increasingly attention to sustainability and traceability, as well as quality. On the contrary, the idea of creative proposals, once named ‘trends’, has remained unchanged; indeed, from the very beginning, Filo’s style proposals have been focused on the dialogue with exhibitors first, and then, during the Exhibition, on the one with visitors. That’s why Filo is not addressing a single season, since our textile themes represent a continuum evolving over time, through inspirations deriving from an overall vision of this current and future industry.”

Mr. Monfermoso adds: “Thank to this setting up, the presentation of the ‘Dialoghi Creativi” is one of the most awaited and appreciated events, not just by Filo’s exhibitors, but also by all professionals working in the textile and apparel industry. For this reason, for some editions, we have decided to make them available to the audience using digital channels, ensuring that they will be disseminated as widely as possible, covering distances, boundaries and time’s limits: any professional working in textile industry can freely choose when to watch our ‘Dialoghi Creativi’, having the opportunity to study them and being inspired whenever he/she wishes, simply visiting Filo’s website.”.

Gianni Bologna explains the contents of “Alchemies” in this way: ““The “Alchemies” we are hinting at are not the “hybridizations” about which so much has been said, but rather the creation of combinations representing somehow the general aesthetic lines that can be found in those countries which are thousands of kilometer apart or belong to different ages, which are divided by huge time distance, but which bring some characteristics typical of a secret common heritage that still survive.”

The 60th Filo edition will be held in September, the 20th and 21st at Allianz MiCo in Milan.

Posted: June 15, 2023

Source: Filo

Techtextil India Gives Impetus To India’s Medical Textile Revolution By Hosting A Special Zone Of SITRA’s Meditex

MUMBAI, India — June 15, 2023 — On the side-lines of the three-day fair, Techtextil India’s 2023 edition scheduled from 12th –14th September, will be hosting SITRA’s Expo on Medical Textiles called MEDITEX™2023 – an exclusive pavilion that focuses on medical textiles with live demonstrations and high-growth application areas offering a global platform for business opportunities.

Medical textiles are fabrics that are used in the healthcare industry for a variety of purposes ranging from maintenance of hygiene, prevention/control of infection to saving the life of critically ill patients. In recent years, the demand for medical textiles has been growing in India due to rise in geriatric population, accidents and life style diseases. Besides, various initiatives of governments, increased awareness about hygiene, medical tourism and advancements in textile technology are driving the growth of medical textile industry in India. According to a report published by Ministry of Textiles on the Indian Technical Textiles market, the market potential of medical textiles market at 5 percent is valued approximately at $1.125 billion in the year 2021-22.

SITRA is a world-renowned Textile Research Association, sponsored by the industry and supported by the Ministry of Textiles (MoT), with the contribution to the textile industry for more than 65 years. Its Centre of Excellence for Medical Textiles, established by MoT in 2008, has been organising MEDITEX — an International Medical Textile Expo cum Conference in 2014 and 2018 respectively. This exclusive fair for medical textiles has been offering a global platform for business opportunities in the varied application of medical textiles which has witnessed a good participation from the industry. For 2023, the expo will be held as a part of Messe Frankfurt India’s Techtextil India 2023.

Commenting on the developments, Raj Manek, executive director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd, shared: “We are elated to host Meditex alongside Techtextil India. We are positive that through this pavilion we will be a part of the rising medical tourism industry. Medical textiles being one of the categories of technical textiles and with its scope and growth opportunities promisingly scaling up, this collaboration will mean a boon to the industry visitors to have a glance of entire innovations not only in technical textiles but also in medical textiles”.

Dr. Prakash Vasudevan, director of SITRA, said: Realization of potential of Medical textiles by the industries has increased multiple times after the outbreak of COVID-19 and now the industry is showing interest to invest on the manufacturing/R&D/raw materials, etc., in different segments of medical textiles. A common platform where manufacturers can exhibit new products/technologies that would help the industry to expand business opportunities is essential to make the industry viable and growth oriented. Toward the above, SITRA is glad to be associated with Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, Mumbai in organizing its 3rd series of conference cum exhibition on Meditex.

Target topics based seminars, supported by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India would also be held concurrently along with the exhibition wherein the speakers would be discussing about current and evolving technologies in medical textiles. Stakeholders and visitors to the conference as well as the exhibition would get to witness and benefit from world class, state-of-the-art medical textiles products/machineries and technologies.

We invite all stakeholders to make use of this opportunity to increase their business opportunities by getting to know about recent developments in medical textiles.

Heading for its ninth edition, Techtextil India will continue to play a key role in overall development of this vibrant industry.

Posted: June 15, 2023

Source: Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd.

Hologenix CEO And Cofounder Seth Casden Empowers Intellectual Success Inside The Company And Out

LOS ANGELES — June 14, 2023 — Seth Casden, CEO and co-founder of Hologenix®, the materials science company whose product CELLIANT® enhances textile-based products with bio-responsive properties, is not only committed to empowering his employees with intellectual success but future generations as well. The company he leads is focused on innovation and technology and funds employees in continued learning and skill development, but Casden also reaches beyond the corporate sphere to support education and exploration.

“I started my career in private equity, but my education and interests lie at the intersection of technology, sports, health and wellness. This led me to the natural blend of IR-generating minerals that would become CELLIANT and the founding of Hologenix,” Casden said. “I want future generations to be able to realize their potential, and to have a thirst for innovation and a dedication to making the world a better place.”

To date, the tech entrepreneur, industry thought leader, triathlete and world traveler has endowed a teaching chair, delivered an inspiring commencement address, provided scholarship funds and sponsored a groundbreaking expedition to the Galápagos to develop a blueprint for protecting marine ecosystems across the planet.

The Dr. William Turner Levy Endowment at his alma mater, Viewpoint School, in Calabasas, Calif., was established by Casden in 2017 and honors the late provost and longtime teacher who inspired generations for a lifetime of learning. It recognizes a faculty member every two years for their exemplary work with students. In addition to the stipend for the honorary teaching chair, the endowment provides resources for the Dr. Levy Chair to offer students a memorable experience that might not otherwise be possible. This is in keeping with Dr. Levy’s belief in the importance of going out in the world and experiencing life as he had done as an educator, author and confidant of luminaries such as Eleanor Roosevelt, T.S. Eliot and Frank Capra. Last year, Casden delivered the commencement address at Viewpoint, where he encouraged students to develop resilience and to take ownership of their happiness.

Having traveled to almost every part of the globe for athletic pursuits and business (he met a key early investor in Hologenix while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro), Casden’s commitment to environmental conservation is evidenced by his support of the international team of explorers and scientists working in the Galápagos to protect marine life.

Other causes Casden champions include Plan International USA, which supports children and young women in overcoming oppression and gender inequality, and the ASLEAD Institute, committed to developing leadership skills within family, church, community, local government and Kenya as a whole. He has also sought opportunities to travel and volunteer at charitable organizations in Sri Lanka that serve a girls’ orphanage, a special needs school and an assisted living home.

Similar to his dedication to Hologenix and bringing health and wellness benefits to people worldwide through bio-responsive textiles that emit infrared energy, Casden wants to empower the next generation with the education and skills to navigate the future and preserve the environment.

Posted: June 14, 2023

Source: Hologenix, LLC

Albany International Enters Definitive Agreement To Acquire Heimbach Group For 153 Million Euros

ROCHESTER, N.H. — June 14, 2023 — Albany International Corp. announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Heimbach Group, a supplier of paper machine clothing, in an all cash transaction valued at approximately 153 million euros, including the assumption of 21 million euros net debt. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Albany Board of Directors and Heimbach’s shareholders. It is expected to close in the second half of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Albany will fund the transaction with cash held outside the United States.

Headquartered in Düren, Germany, Heimbach is a global supplier of paper machine clothing for the production of all grades of paper and cardboard on all machine types as well as high-tech textile products used in a variety of sectors, such as the food processing, chemicals, construction materials and automotive industries. The company has approximately 1,200 employees and nine production facilities across Germany, China, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Belgium and Italy. Heimbach had 2022 annual revenue of approximately 161 million euros.

“The acquisition of Heimbach is an exciting opportunity to create significant value for our shareholders as well as for our customers as the partner of choice,” said Bill Higgins, president and CEO of Albany. “With Heimbach, we gain increased scale and complementary technology, while broadening our geographic footprint to efficiently serve markets in Europe and Asia. This transaction also provides an opportunity to leverage Albany’s expertise to drive meaningful margin expansion in Heimbach’s operations and cash flows that can be reinvested in high-growth areas of the Company. We look forward to working with the Heimbach team and welcoming them to Albany.”

Marco Esper, CEO of Heimbach Group, said: “In Albany International, we found a like-minded partner who shares our commitment to best-in-class customer service and advancing modern paper production. Together, we will leverage our collective product and technology portfolios to become an even better provider to our customers. I am incredibly proud of everything that Heimbach and our team have accomplished and look forward to working closely with Albany’s leadership to reach even greater success.”

“Heimbach is a solid addition to our company,” said Daniel Halftermeyer, president of Albany’s Machine Clothing business. “Their operations are an excellent complement to Albany’s existing network of forward-deployed manufacturing assets. Together, we look forward to providing our customers with even more value in terms of logistics, delivery capability, advice and service quality.”

Strategic and Financial Benefits

  • Enhances Albany’s Scale and Geographic Footprint: Heimbach’s strength in central European markets is an excellent fit with Albany’s northern European presence. Heimbach also brings additional production capacity in Asia, enhancing Albany’s ability to serve clients throughout the region.
  • Provides Complementary Technology: In addition to its broad offerings in paper machine clothing, Heimbach brings technologies that support Albany’s differentiation and ability to provide customers with optimized, application-specific solutions.
  • Leverages Albany’s Industry-Leading Operating Expertise to Drive Margin Expansion: Albany has identified numerous supply chain, logistics, insourcing and other operational opportunities that it expects will provide significant margin expansion in Heimbach’s operations.
  • Provides Attractive Financial Returns: The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Albany’s earnings per share and cash flow beginning in year two.

Albany has published a slide presentation in connection with today’s announcement which can be found on the Company’s investor relations website at investors.albint.com.

Posted: June 14, 2023

Source: Albany International Corp.

CORDURA® And Partner Mills Offer One-Stop-Shop At Summer OR 2023 Show

KENNESAW, Ga. — June 14, 2023 — CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics will showcase latest CORDURA re/cor™ RN66, CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric Solution Dyed Nylon 6,6 (SDN), and CORDURA NYCO Fabric, woven and knit, all under one roof with mill partners Atextile, Dong Jin, Ekoten, LeeJo and Sapphire Finishing Mills Ltd. at the Summer Outdoor Retailer 2023 Show.  Join the Cordura team in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 19-21, booth 30063-SO for a one-stop shopping experience of more than 750 certified Cordura fabrics on display. Ask the team about the Cordura Fabric Finder  where you can efficiently navigate, explore and order samples.

  • Cordura TrueLock™ Fabric Solution Dyed Nylon 6,6 (SDN) provides unparalleled lot-to-lot color consistency plus long-lasting color durability and Stewardship benefits; now available in Navy Blue for a total of 8 colorways.
  • Cordura re/cor™ RN66 — The brand’s latest fabric made from 100 percent post-industrial nylon 6,6 fiber material that is Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified. In terms of quantifiable benefits versus Virgin Nylon 6,6, the production of CORDURA re/cor™ RN66 uses less water, energy and creates fewer greenhouse gases.*
  • Cordura NYCO Fabric — Comfort of cotton with enhanced durability 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 cotton delivering enhanced abrasion and tear resistance. Additionally, the latest stretch versions of Cordura NYCO Fabric will be available for sampling.

Also on display will be: the new Adventure Travel Pack from CamelBak® made from ultra-tough, 100-percent Cordura re/cor™Recycled Nylon 6,6, (RN66) high-tenacity nylon fabric and 100-percent Cordura re/cor™ Recycled Nylon 6 (RN6) liner material; the award-winning Dovetail Ready Set Cargo pant; the exciting Dior by Mystery Ranch Summer 2023 Men’s Collection Galligator Backpack featuring Cordura re/cor RN66 fabric technology; and the latest Timberland and Timberland Pro apparel featuring multiple Cordura Advanced Fabric technologies.  Additionally, Cordura will share an exclusive preview of the Cordura NYCO Fabric x Nishat Fire lsland 1960-70’s inspired collection that focuses on active lifestyle, resort, street, and workwear silhouettes for men and women. The capsule collection features light yet strong ‘performance natural’ constructions including INVISTA nylon 6,6 staple fiber blends with hemp, Tencel®, and organic cotton.

More about the partner mills at the Summer OR 2023 Show CORDURA® booth:

Atextile

Having worked together for the last 5 years focusing on a wide array of applications including Workwear, Outerwear, Motorcycle, and most recently Footwear; Atextile and Cordura Advanced Fabrics continue to push durable boundaries in the following showcase applications at Summer OR 2023:

  • Cordura Naturalle Fabric featuring Event® membrane technology for enhanced Water Vapor Permeability
  • Cordura Naturalle Fabric — both in 4-way stretch 40 and 70d with basis weights ranging from 100g-300 gsm suitable  for sport, outdoor and workwear, plus 2/3-layer breathable fabrics
  • New Cordura Naturalle Fabric heavy weight, stretch fluorescent/black constructions along with polyester Jacquard woven fabrics for footwear (300, 600, 900d options).
  • Cordura re/cor RN66 available in 500D and 1000D constructions.

Iris Tan, export sale manager at Atextile commented: “We are honored to have been a Cordura brand partner mill since 2018, and are excited to continue to expand our innovative offerings in both the Workwear and Outdoor Apparel markets.  Our Cordura fabrics have been engineered to pass both Oeko-tex Grade 1 and GRS certificates (for Cordura re/cor) beginning in 2023.  Additionally, over 90 percent of Atextile Cordura fabrics meet PFAS free requirements. It will be a special year to attend Summer OR Show 2023 in the same space as the Cordura team and with fellow mills, for the first time.”

Dong Jin

Dong Jin has been a long-standing partner with INVISTA and has created numerous cutting-edge woven developments for Outdoor, Bags/Packs, Sports, Military/Tactical, and Workwear. Dong Jin was also the first early adoptor of Cordura re/cor RN66 and has more than 30 fabric constructions to choose from in the collection. Additionally, the specialist manufacturing company offers Cordura re/cor RN6 liners that can be combined with Cordura re/cor RN66 base fabrics.

Dong Jin’s innovative line of Cordura Advanced Fabrics for Summer OR 2023 Show include:

  • New Cordura re/cor RN66 developments, including  420D DOBBY, 500D Ripstop, and 210D HD constructions, plus Stretch 500D Cordura re/cor RN66 for reinforcements and stretch paneling.
  • Cordura Truelock™ Fabric -500D and 1000D Solution-Dyed Black Cordura Truelock Fabric for Workwear applications.
  • Cordura Classic –  500D Cordura 3X3M RIP4 WAY Stretch fabric for Workwear and 420D Cordura re/cor  RN6 DOUBLE DIAMOND (5 X 10 construction) fabric for Outdoor Backpack end-use.

Fred Min, senior manager at Dong Jin said: “Dong Jin is widely used in both virgin Cordura Classic Fabric and Cordura Lite Fabric, plus the latest Cordura re/cor RN66 innovations. We successfully supply goods to international Workwear, Outdoor, and Military applications. Recent adoptions of Cordura re/cor RN66 include leading brands such as BACH, CamelBak, and Mystery Ranch.”

Ekoten

Among Ekoten’s fabrics targeting both Activewear and Technical markets are Cordura NYCO Knit, Cordura Naturalle Knit, and Cordura Combat Wool™ Knit. Within each collection is a wide array of constructions that differ by fiber composition and performance characteristics. For example, Cordura NYCO Knit offers lightweight, softened strength and abrasion resistance, while Cordura Naturalle Knit brings stretch and comfort, tear resistance, and enhanced abrasion resistance.

The latest Cordura Advanced Fabrics innovations that Ekoten will be highlighting at Summer OR23 include:

  • Cordura re/cor RN6 jersey knit
  • Premium performance bottom weight fabrics or athleisure and active sports
  • Four-way stretch and shape recovery ultra-fine gauge knit series for yoga, outdoor and cycling
  • Exclusive designs, compact fabric structures with special jacquard knitting technology

Buket DegirmencI, Ekoten Athletic Product sales manager, commented: “I am incredibly proud of our responsible development vision. Our vast array of Cordura Advanced Fabric knit constructions are the product of our latest R&D studies. The qualities that you generally see as weaving in the market have been transformed into a new product group in the field of knitting. We’ve created an innovative line using Cordura Naturalle Knit technology  for use in circular jacquard applications, along with recycled, sustainable approaches for performance t-shirt and legging programs. For Sportswear, we aim to provide our customers with a responsible range of exclusive performance-wear/new generation fabrics. We have a wide collection made with specialty yarns, and INVISTA is one of our important partner fiber suppliers.”

LeeJo

A premier global fabric supplier, LEEJO Textile specializes in fabrics encompassing products in the field of Outdoor, Bags/Packs, Sports, Tactical, Workwear and Motorcycle.

Latest  Cordura Advanced Fabrics innovations to be highlighted by LeeJo at Summer OR 2023 Show include:

  • Cordura TrueLock Fabric
  • Cordura re/cor RN66
  • Cordura HOLLOFIL® AIR
  • Cordura Fabric technologies with Bio-based PU coating

JH Choi, general manager at LeeJo said  “It’s a great honor to have been such a long-standing preferred mill partner with Cordura Advanced Fabrics. Together with INVISTA, we have been able to bring durable, innovation solutions to leading brands such as Timberland, Timbuk2, Filson, and Vans to name just a few.”

Sapphire Finishing Mills Ltd. (SFML)

Sapphire Finishing Mills Ltd. and Cordura Advanced Fabrics will display the award-winning ‘Ready Set Cargo’ pant from Dovetail Workwear, a partnership that is a testament to innovation through collaboration and has resulted in building durable relationships and a product designed to withstand the test of time.

Latest Cordura Advanced Fabric innovations to be highlighted by Sapphire Finishing Mills Ltd. at Summer OR 2023 Show include:

  • Cordura NYCO Fabric capsule collection
  • Latest innovations in Work Wear, Casual Wear, Tactical Wear and Outdoor
  • An all-inclusive line of CORDURA® NYCO Fabric that transcends the lines between multiple segments and underscores today’s cross-over lifestyle trend

Sapphire Finishing Mills Ltd. Senior Merchandiser Alishba Shabbir explained: “Sapphire Finishing Mills Limited and Cordura Advanced Fabrics are long-standing partners with a focus on innovation, quality, durability, versatility, and sustainability. Our synergy has yielded remarkable textile solutions that leveraged the latest in Cordura NYCO Fabric technology and SFML’s specialized product development proficiency. We look forward to our continued partnership, enabling us to keep pushing the boundaries of creativity, adding value, and delivering excellence to our customers.”

CORDURA® NYCO Fabric – Comfort of cotton with enhanced durability

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 cotton delivering enhanced abrasion and tear resistance, ‘No Melt No Drip** performance and 3-5x slower flame spread*** versus equivalent weight polyester/cotton. Cordura NYCO Fabric Extreme based on INVISTA T420HT high tenacity fiber technology has a mission to create a new generation of durable, yet even lighter weight fabrics.

CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric – Responsible fabrics with locked-in color

Cordura TrueLock Fabric is engineered with high-tenacity nylon 6,6 multi-filament fiber that locks in the color at the molten polymer extrusion level to create deep, durable color throughout the entire fiber structure. Cordura TrueLock Fabric has excellent color fastness, UV-fade and abrasion resistance, extended UV strength stability, and long-lasting color vibrancy. Color consistency is crucial when pairing fabric with other materials such as webbing and trims to create products for Outdoor, Workwear, and Military/Tactical applications. Additionally, compared to conventional level acid piece dyeing, the process used to make Cordura TrueLock Fabric uses less water, energy and emits fewer greenhouse gases****.

CORDURA re/cor™ RN66 — ‘Expect More, Waste Less’

The new recycled nylon 6,6 (RN66) collection is ‘durable, responsible and innovated to last.’ Cordura re/cor RN66 fabric is made from 100 percent post-industrial fiber material that is GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified and can be produced in a full range of colors and constructions.

*Comparing greenhouse gas emissions, consumption rates of energy and water for production of virgin N66 fiber as quantified in a 2018 LCA to that for production of RN66 pellet and fiber.

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

***Flame Spread rate as measured according to ISO 6941.

****2013 LCA study based on the average comparison of conventional level acid Piece Dyeing to SDN at 3 independent/3rd party dyeing and finishing mills.

Posted: June 14, 2023

Source: INVISTA

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