In The Fast Lane: With The CableCorder CC5 At The Tire Technology Expo 2023

KEMPTEN, Germany — February 28, 2023 — Saurer Twisting Solutions is looking forward to welcoming customers and visitors at the 22nd Tire Technology Expo March 21-23, 2023, at their booth 4004 in Hall 20 and to showcase the innovative CableCorder CC5.
For the production of high-quality tire cord, the technology-leading CC5 scores with numerous innovations to keep Saurer customers as always in the fast lane.

Saurer’s technology experts continuously support customers worldwide in optimising yarn production and yarn quality. Saurer has always been committed to the further development of the textile industry and integrates high-end plant engineering with modern information technology to provide sophisticated solutions today for the challenges of tomorrow. The Saurer CableCorder for the production of high-quality tire cord has always been a recognized leader in the tire industry.

The latest generation of the CableCorder convinces users with decisive competitive advantages:

  • energy consumption reduced again;
  • smart spindle concept for energy saving;
  • modern quality control;
  • improved ergonomics;
  • flexible automation and digitisation solutions; and
  • integration of the CableCorder into Saurer Senses.

Energy, productivity, quality

Saurer has once again improved the patented energy-saving technology with new hardware and optimised software. The CableCorder CC5 is therefore more economical than ever. The optimised thread balloon diameter and reduced spindle gauge cut down space requirements and increase productivity. Online monitoring of the quality parameters ensures that our customers’ high demands on the tire cord are guaranteed at all times.

User-friendly and intelligently automated

New machine components and an optimum yarn path enable a high operation comfort and process reliability. Intelligent automation solutions increase the efficiency of package transport thanks to the use of modern automated guided vehicle (AGV) technology. The loading of the machine, the removal of the completed take-up packages as well as the supply of the downstream creels are supported by automation technology. 
In addition to the basic CC5 version, the CableCorder is also available in the CC5- TFO version for production of yarns in the two-for-one twisting process and as the CC5-3PLY version for production of symmetrical and asymmetrical 3-ply tire cord.

The CableCorder CC5-3PLY variant

The direct cabling machine for the production of symmetrical 3-ply tire cord as well as asymmetrical 2-ply and 3-ply hybrid twisted yarns has established itself very successfully in the market. Within a very short time after market launch, a large number of CC5-3PLY machines were delivered and commissioned in the world’s tire cord markets. In addition, the CC5-3PLY serves replacement investments of ring twisting machines that are still used today for the production of 3-ply tire cord and hybrid yarns.

The Saurer exhibition team is looking forward to welcoming customers and visitors at the Tire Technology Expo 2023 and informing them personally about the benefits of our CableCorder CC5.

Posted: March 9, 2023

Source: Saurer Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

Micro Plant Making Its Debut At Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2023

ATLANTA — March 9, 2023 — Exposition Development Company Inc. (ExpoDevCo) announced today, after a year of planning with exhibiting sponsors and supporters, that the Micro Plant will make its debut during the 2023 Furniture Manufacturing Expo taking place July 19-20, 2023, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, N.C. The Micro Plant consists of exhibiting sponsors and supporters all coming together to showcase their step in the process.

The Micro Plant will be an interactive journey that leads attendees around the show floor to follow each step involved in constructing a chair. At the final step, attendees can watch it all come together as experts assemble a completed chair. On the last day of the show, two of the chairs will be auctioned off, and all proceeds will go to a local organization dedicated to the furniture manufacturing industry.

“Zund reached out to us over a year ago with the Micro Plant idea. They wanted to create a step-by-step journey around the show floor that would let attendees experience each phase of constructing a chair and give them the opportunity to see, touch, and ask questions along the way. This is an excellent add on value feature for our attendees,” commented Show Director Lorie Gross.

Bill Richards, sales director at Zund America, added: “Going to tradeshows is often an experience that gives you a view of so many trees, but very little forest. The Micro Plant is based on a more holistic approach. We are excited at this opportunity to work with our fellow exhibitors to show how all the different components — including Zünd digital cutting solutions — fit together in the process of state-of-the-art furniture manufacturing.”

Exhibiting Sponsors include: BEA Fasteners; Crest Leather; Fil-Tec; Henderson Sewing Machine Company; Hickory Springs; National Upholstery Association; Quis Machinery; and Zund America.

Exhibiting Supporters include: Domenick’s Furniture Manufacturer; Lee’s Decorative Showcase / DADS Nails; and Leggett & Platt.

Posted: March 9, 2023

Source: Exposition Development Company, Inc. (ExpoDevCo)

NRF: Imports Expected to Slowly Climb, But Should Remain Below 2022 Levels Through Mid-Summer

WASHINGTON — March 8, 2023 — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to begin slowly climbing again this month after February saw one of the lowest levels since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

“There are many uncertainties about the economy, but we expect imports to show modest gains over the next several months,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “Growth is a positive sign, but levels are still far below normal and retailers will remain cautious as they work to keep inventories in line with consumer demand.”

“Retailers are maintaining reduced inventories in anticipation of rebuilding with new seasonal stock once they have a clearer take on expected levels of consumer spending,” Hackett Associates Founder Ben Hackett said. “While import volumes remain low, the tight labor market and strong wages are helping consumers absorb the impact of inflation and continue to spend.”

U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.81 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units — one 20-foot container or its equivalent — in January, the latest month for which final numbers are available. That was down 16.5 percent year over year but up 4.4 percent from December for the first month-over-month increase since last August.

Ports have not yet reported February numbers, but Global Port Tracker projected that the month dropped to 1.56 million TEU, down 13.6 percent from January and down an unusually large 26.2 percent from a year earlier. That would make it the slowest month since 1.53 million TEU in May 2020, when many factories in Asia and most U.S. stores were closed due to the pandemic. Since the beginning of the pandemic, only the 1.51 million TEU recorded in February 2020 and 1.37 million TEU in March 2020 have been lower.

Even without the impact of the pandemic, February is historically the slowest month of the year because of Lunar New Year factory shutdowns in Asia and retailers’ lull between the holiday season and spring shopping. In February 2022, the impact of Lunar New Year was mitigated by congestion at U.S. ports that kept a supply of vessels waiting to unload, resulting in an artificially large year-over-year comparison this February.

Beginning this month, imports are expected to climb at least through mid-summer but will nonetheless remain below last year’s levels. March is forecast at 1.74 million TEU, down 25.9 percent year over year; April at 1.87 million TEU, down 17.2 percent, and May at 1.92 million TEU, down 19.7 percent. June is forecast at 2 million TEU, the first time imports are expected to be that high since October but down 11.5 percent from last June. July is forecast at 2.13 million TEU, down 2.5 percent year over year.

The first half of 2023 is forecast at 10.9 million TEU, down 19.5 percent from the first half of 2022. Imports for 2022 totaled 25.5 million TEU, down 1.2 percent from the annual record of 25.8 million TEU set in 2021.

Global Port Tracker, which is produced for NRF by Hackett Associates, provides historical data and forecasts for the U.S. ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Port of Virginia, Charleston, Savannah, Port Everglades, Miami and Jacksonville on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast. The report is free to NRF retail members, and subscription information is available at NRF.com/PortTracker

Posted: March 8, 2023

Source: The National Retail Federation (NRF)

F. Schumacher & Co. Announces New Corporate Headquarters In NYC

NEW YORK CITY — March 8, 2023 — F. Schumacher & Co. (FS&CO), an interior design house whose rich history spans centuries, announced a new office in the heart of Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood in the historic Devlin building. Moving from Midtown Manhattan, FS&CO’s new office space reflects the company’s identity as a style-forward and innovation-driven design powerhouse.

FS&CO was founded and established in New York City in 1889 by Frenchman Frederic Schumacher and was a pioneer in the world of interior design, getting its start by bringing the art of French textiles to the United States. It is a sixth-generation family-owned company. Its new headquarters, located at 459 Broadway and Grand Street are in the landmarked Devlin building, constructed in 1861, the original home to the Devlin department store. The heritage and impressive history of the 459 Broadway building make it the perfect home for FS&CO’s new offices. In fact, F. Schumacher & Co.’s original office on lower Fifth Avenue was located in a similar era building.

Situated over four floors that are flooded with natural light, the new office space is a fluid, shared setup that is designed to inspire creative energy. The new space reflects the identity of the innovative design house and its collection of brands, including Schumacher, Patterson Flynn, Backdrop, and Frederic magazine. The office meets the needs of these rapidly expanding teams with increased meeting spaces, lounge areas with large library tables, and even a rooftop.

“This move is much needed and symbolic of FS&CO’s growth and evolution over the past few years,” said Timur Yumusaklar, CEO of the parent company, F. Schumacher & Co. “It made sense for FS&CO to make its home in a building that shares a celebrated 130+ year history, and we’re honored to continue a legacy that inspires us to provide forward-thinking designs to interior designers and design aficionados.”

“The space is a perfect marriage of American and European design, which speaks to our unique heritage: Frederic Schumacher came to NY from Paris bringing his passion for European decorative arts with him.  Although we think of ourselves as a quintessentially American company that has an ‘I can do anything’ American spirit, our European roots always come through.  In the new space, Cappellini and Cassina furniture from Italy is used throughout, along with pieces from the American brand Herman Miller.  And we’ve used our own brands’ fabrics and wallpapers that run the gamut, from French toiles to graphic abstracts from our American artist collaborators.  Dotted throughout are accessories from French makers like India Mahdavi and Non Sans Raison. The overall effect feels cool and sophisticated, modern but warm, and it doesn’t hurt that the ceilings are 12 feet high!”, says Dara Caponigro, FS&CO’s Chief Creative Officer who is spearheading the project with Stephanie Cano, Director of Space Planning.

Posted: March 8, 2023

Source: F. Schumacher & Co.

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: KARL MAYER GROUP

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — March 8, 2023 — Using headwind as tailwind, with the KARL MAYER GROUP’s solutions to ITMA, June 8-14, 2023, Fiera Milano, Hall 4 B119

“We cannot change the wind, but we can set the sails differently.” What the Greek philosopher and polymath Aristotle recognized nearly 2,500 years ago is more true today than ever.

Our times are stormy, but with the right changes, the headwind becomes a tailwind. “Master the Change – profitable, flexible, sustainable” is the motto for a successful future, also for the KARL MAYER GROUP and its customers.

In light of the upheavals in the wake of current events, the industry leader spoke with its customers from all sectors and branches about their concerns, priorities and goals. During the discussions, five questions emerged as strategically essential and urgent. At ITMA 2023 in Milan, the KARL MAYER GROUP will be presenting solutions and innovations in response to these customer questions.

How to be profitable with increasing cost pressure?

The costs for materials, energy and transport services are exploding and are significantly reducing profits. What can I do for my profitability?, many customers are asking themselves, and they have found what they are looking for at the KARL MAYER GROUP. The answers for warp preparation are provided above all by a compact warp sampling machine with an even smaller space requirement and, for warp knitting, by the fastest three-bar tricot machine on the market with new functionalities.

A warp knitting machine with magazine weft insertion for the production of technical textiles offers more efficiency by reducing weft yarn waste at high working width and speed.

In addition, digital solutions open up new ways to increase profitability. One example is KM.ON’s Digital Production Management System for the digitization of processes, which, among other things, creates more transparency on the shop floor for the analysis and optimization of production with production-specific key figures available on a dashboard. More added value in the flat knitting sector without additional process steps is made possible by a special robotic function STOLL-knitrobotic® by integrating for example electronic components directly into the knitted textile on the ADF machine of the knitelligence® generation.

How can I keep my business running despite a skills shortage?

A glance at the KM.ON dashboard also saves a tour of the machine park and thus personnel capacities – an important plus point in view of the global shortage of skilled workers. The KARL MAYER GROUP’s Care Solutions division also has fewer personnel requirements in mind. The Care X-Tend Package, for example, provides an annual machine health check and remote service to ensure high machine availability without the need for the customer’s personnel.

Constructive optimizations of the machine also ensure operation without the need for trained personnel. For example, the Spring Motion Assistant makes changing bars on HKS models child’s play, and patterns can be changed via the ON pattern drive by touch screen swipe, without the need to handle pattern discs. On the warp knitting machine with magazine weft insertion, a new electronic function ensures pattern changes without mechanical handling. Optimizations on the ADF models from STOLL also accelerate the machine-setting for pattern changes in flat knitting and facilitate the handling during maintenance.

In warp preparation, batch changes on indigo and sizing machines can be considerably simplified with an innovative automation solution. In addition to less operating effort, customers benefit from less waste and potential for errors.

How do I find new business opportunities (e.g. applications) with the existing cost pressure?

In view of rising costs, customers around the world are looking for new, lucrative business opportunities. The KARL MAYER GROUP also offers them support in this respect, for example with a double bar raschel machine that uses perfected jacquard technology to implement spacer designs with an unprecedented play of colors. The colorful 3D warp knitted fabrics offer particular potential for further applications in the apparel, furniture and automotive sectors.

A warp knitted net made of biobased materials for vertical greening shows how technical textiles can be used to master our environmental challenges and at the same time open up new fields of application. The warp knitted grid structure lowers the temperature, produces oxygen and binds CO2.

Sophisticated features for ADF models, which, among other things, enable the use of different STOLL technologies on one machine and thus more design variety, ensure new business in the flat knitting sector.

In addition, an innovative machine will be presented that combines various fabric technologies and thus completely new textile constructions.

How to manage the increasing pressure to be more sustainable?

Environmental protection and resource saving are important success factors for customers today. A tricot machine with a focus on energy management and with pattern data transfer from the cloud instead of the material- and transport-intensive use of pattern discs takes this development into account.

There are also sustainability optimizations in detail: a new function makes it possible to achieve considerable waste savings in weft yarn on the warp knitting with weft insertion, and on an ADF model from STOLL a package of targeted design changes resulted in lower energy consumption.

The denim industry is benefiting from an innovation that makes indigo dyeing twice cleaner and at the same time three times more efficient than conventional processes. This is based on the use of nitrogen (NOX) technology to control the chemical dyeing process.

Textile solutions, such as a composite made of natural fibers for boat building and a CO2-neutral and biodegradable knitwear produced by a STOLL knitting machine, will also ensure greater sustainability. In addition, KARL MAYER will show how the production of knitted fully-fashion articles can save waste.

More sustainability and at the same time economy can also be achieved through CREATE DESIGN. The new innovative design software for flat-knitted textiles offers an interface to any 3D software and thus the possibility to create realistic 3D renders that enormously reduce the need for physical patterns and thus material consumption.

How to react to market requirements fast and flexible?

Data transfer from the cloud and ON pattern drive not only make tricot machines more productive and sustainable, but above all more flexible. Never before have pattern changes been faster, customers been able to respond more quickly to changing demand trends, and process small order quantities more efficiently.

STOLL’s fully fashion production also promises multiple benefits: Fewer additional fabrication steps mean less waste and more speed in the implementation of new products.

In addition, the setup time on ADF models for pattern changes can be reduced with well thought-out constructive solutions and the design-to-market workflow in the flat knitting sector can be significantly shortened with CREATE DESIGN von KM.ON. Designers are able to simulate their designed textiles with the software at any time and become independent of the time- and resource-intensive development of physical samples.

With the various STOLL technologies such as knit and wear®, weave-in® or intarsia, the ADF machines are also true all-rounders. According to the motto “all articles on one machine”, various garments will be created on one and the same ADF model in front of the eyes of ITMA visitors in Milan.

Posted: March 8, 2023

Source: KARL MAYER GROUP

Nike Announces Senior Leadership Shifts To Drive Continued Future Growth

BEAVERTON, Ore. — March 7, 2023 — NIKE Inc. announced senior leadership changes today in support of its Consumer Direct Acceleration (CDA). CDA is a digitally empowered phase of NIKE’s strategy to unlock long-term growth and profitability, first announced in 2020.

Amy Montagne, currently vice president/general manager, APLA, will transition to lead the Women’s business as vice president/general manager, Women’s. Cathy Sparks, currently Vvice president Nike Direct, EMEA, will transition to lead the APLA geography as vice president/general manager, APLA. Whitney Malkiel, currently vice president/general manager Women’s, has decided to leave Nike.

“These changes will further build on our strengths and underscore our commitment to accelerate our women’s business, invest in our geographies, and further grow our top talent. We remain committed to transforming Nike faster to define the marketplace of the future and unlock the next phase of growth through CDA,” said Heidi O’Neill, president of Consumer and Marketplace.

“Whitney played a significant role in leading our women’s business over the last three years and in her more than 20 years at Nike. We thank her for her contributions and leadership to the company,” said O’Neill.

These changes are effective as of March 13.

Biographical information on leaders:

Montagne is an 18-year NIKE leader, most recently leading the Asia-Pacific Latin America geography. Previously she has held the roles of vice president of Global Men’s, vice president/general manager, Global Categories, vice president/general manager, Global Women’s and vice president/general manager, Global Merchandising. She has also held positions of increasing responsibility in North America, Running, Women’s Training and Sportswear. Prior to joining NIKE, Montagne held roles in allocation, planning and merchandising at Gap Inc., Mervyn’s and Walmart.

Cathy Sparks is a 25-year NIKE leader, most recently leading as vice president, Nike Direct, EMEA where she has led the execution of CDA with the growth of digital and Direct within an integrated Nike Sport Marketplace. Previously she has held the roles of VP/general manager Global Nike Direct Stores, vice president Nike Direct Retail Concepts, vice president NA Nike Stores, general manager Emerging Markets DTC and general manager Korea DTC. Cathy started at NikeTown Portland as a store athlete, and has held positions of increasing responsibility across four geographies and global resulting in deep experience in marketplace transformation and consumer-led growth through brand, product and experiences.

Posted: March 7, 2023

Source: NIKE, Inc.

Intertextile Apparel’s Strategic Zoning Promotes Sourcing Efficiency Across Global Product Range

HONG KONG — March 3, 2023 — The Chinese luxury goods market has been expanding in recent years, and this is reflected in the increased demand for high-end apparel — consumers buying top-quality attire, bespoke services and unique patterns are growing in number. With Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics — Spring Edition taking place from March 28-30, 2023, the fairground at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) will be strategically set up for worldwide exhibitors to meet this rising demand. The leading textile platform will feature a broad spectrum of products, grouped together in different zones to ensure a convenient sourcing experience and create more opportunities for collaboration.

SalonEurope, the hub for premier fabrics and accessories, will be hosting suppliers from Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Türkiye, Switzerland and the UK. Prestigious mills at the Italian Zone will feature their signature fabrics including cotton, man-made, functional and wool to cater for Chinese buyers’ demand for quality products. One exhibitor, leading jacket manufacturer Lanificio Di Pray SpA, will demonstrate how to combine high quality Italian wool fabric with natural, pure fibres such as cashmere, alpaca wool, yak wool, linen and silk.

Other exhibitors from Italy, as well as the UK, will display a wide range of luxury wool sourcing options for buyers at the Premium Wool Zone. In response to the ever-evolving market, suppliers will showcase innovative products in addition to traditional premium wool fabrics. One of this year’s exhibitors is Successori Reda SpA, the renowned manufacturer of sustainable Merino wool fabrics. Reda recently launched a new Merino fabric blended with cashmere, silk, and linen fibres and they are the first Italian textile company to receive a B Corp Certification.

Designers from Argentina, Denmark, Italy, Korea and the UK will present their creative textile prints and pattern collections at Verve for Design. Fusion CPH from Denmark will sell each of their unique designs exclusively, with clients to receive ready-for-production output files, saving them time and allowing them to place orders flexibly.

Besides being zoned by product, Intertextile Apparel’s many international exhibitors will be combined in different country and region pavilions, with several highlighted below:

The Japan Pavilion, a convergence of 37 companies who are known for quick delivery, small quantity orders and product availability, will be showcasing their high-quality fabrics made from man-made fibres, as well as natural fibres including cotton, wool and silk.

Over 20 Korea Pavilion members will exhibit a wide range of fabrics, including functional, eco-friendly, mixed woven, lace, polyester, wool, linen, cotton, digital print, silk, rayon and knitted. These materials are commonly used for ladies, casual, functional, sports and outdoor apparel.

Additionally, Korea Textile Center (KTC) will bring nine members to the fair, who will present functional fabrics, jacquards, polyester woven, and nylon spandex for outdoor, sportswear, ladieswear, and casualwear to buyers.

“Made in Taiwan” is associated with good quality, and 10 exhibitors at the Taiwan Pavilion will display a variety of products, from yarns and fibres (both regenerated and synthetic) to lace, embroidery and functional fabrics.

This season’s Hong Kong Pavilion, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will showcase their knitted fabrics and accessories such as reflective labelling, lace, ribbon and embroidery.

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2023 is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Centre. It will take place alongside the Spring Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, Yarn Expo Spring, CHIC and PH Value from 28 – 30 March at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

Posted: March 6, 2023

Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

Meridian Mill House Adds Mercerized Merino Wool Yarn, Top To Its Family Of Luxury Wool Products

VALDESE, N.C. — March 2, 2023 — This week at the Stitches West fiber craft show in Sacramento, Calif., Meridian Mill House will launch a new line of luxury yarns and wool top/roving, all made from Mercerized Merino wool. A new addition to its luxury wool offerings, the Mercerized Merino wool is grown, cleaned and spun in the USA.

Meridian Mill House will have samples on hand in its booth (#715) at the show, which takes place March 2-5 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento.

The new Mercerized Merino wool yarns are named after Lake Lure, a recreational landmark near Asheville, N.C., in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Lake Lure 100-percent mercerized wool yarns are available in three weights: Lake Lure Fingering (450 yards/100 grams); Lake Lure DK (270 yards/100 grams) and Lake Lure Worsted (215 yards/100 grams).

Mercerized wool has many unique qualities, including a super smooth hand similar to cashmere that is soft enough for garments worn directly against the skin. Other qualities include a stronger tensile strength than regular wool, noticeably increased brightness and luster, enhanced dyeability, and Mercerized wool can be laundered without worry. In addition, all of these characteristics are permanent to washing, dry cleaning and dyeing.

The versatility of mercerized merino wool makes it ideal for a wide range of new, value-added projects and products. The increased softness and brightness makes it the ideal fiber for blending with luxury fibers such as mohair, cashmere or silk.

Undyed yarn spun from the Meridian Mill House, which opened in 2020,  is available by the skein through the Meridian Mill House Yarn Shop in Ranlo, N.C., for craft dyers. It is also available through Meridian Specialty Yarn Group’s Valdese, N.C., yarn processing plant for apparel brands and manufacturers.

According to Hannah Everhart, sales representative for Meridian Mill House, “Quality and sustainability are increasingly  top of mind concerns for craft yarn dyers around the world and we are immensely proud to be one of the few mills that fully addresses both requirements.

Posted March 7, 2023

Source: Meridian Mill House

Texas Tech Professor Seshadri Ramkumar Recieves Honor From India-Based Fiber & Textile Organization

LUBBOCK, Texas — March 6, 2023 — Seshadri Ramkumar, a professor in the Department of Environmental Toxicology and The Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Texas Tech University, has been awarded a gold medal and honorary membership in Textile Association (India) (TAI).

Ramkumar is being recognized for a lifetime of contributions and service in helping lead the growth of the textiles sector in India. Through approximately 20 years of work, he helped India strengthen its place in the textile sector to the point where it was self-reliant in personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier in his career, he was named a TAI honorary fellow.

“I wholeheartedly thank the Textile Association (India) and the South India Unit of TAI as well as many others who have helped me achieve this recognition,” Ramkumar said. “It is humbling to receive the prestigious honor from the world’s largest professional association in the field, given the galaxy of earlier awardees such as Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, who is recognized as the father of the Indian space sector.

“It is gratifying to note that the work we are doing at Texas Tech is impacting globally and connecting professionals for the betterment of lives.”

Honorary membership is the organization’s highest honor and is awarded to people who have been significant contributors to expanding the nation’s textile industry within the country and internationally. Ramkumar is the first honorary member selected since 2015. The TAI comprises more than 26,000 members and dates to 1939.

The award was presented during the organization’s World Textile Conference-3, which was held February 25 in Ahmedabad, India. Ramkumar received the honor from Bhupendrabhai Patel, chief minister of the state of Gujarat in India. He joins a select group that includes other significant industry leaders such as Padmabhushan awardee Kasthuri Sreenivasan, the founding director of the South India Textile Research Association.

Posted March 7, 2023

Source: Texas Tech

Meryl Fabrics® Launches Sustainability Education Initiative

CONGLETON, England — March 7, 2023 — As a pioneer in hi-tech sustainable materials and owners of the first in-house circular economy offering in textiles, Meryl Fabrics® is keen to support future generations in making a difference by introducing Meryl Education Programmes.

The initiative, piloted successfully with forward thinking education provider Abbey College Manchester, involves an in-person presentation from Meryl Fabrics into the extent of which textile production is adversely impacting the environment, and sharing their insight into the latest technologies designed to mitigate future harm.

As part of a soft launch for Meryl Education Programmes, Peter Broom, Meryl Fabrics® co-founder and technical innovator, enjoyed visiting Abbey College Manchester, and presenting to A level and GCSE students across three very relevant subject areas: Textiles, Environmental Science and Business.

This latest move follows hot on the heels of Meryl Fabrics chalking up in 2022 some 11 winner and finalist trophies presented by international and UK bodies in recognition of their firm’s major achievements in achieving sustainability with textile innovation, including Winner of the Circular and Recycling Award at the National Sustainability Awards 2022 and Winner of the Industry Award for Sustainability at the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide Ltd (PCIAW®) and Winner of the Sustainability Award at the Med-Tech Innovation Awards 2022.

Broome commented: “The last two years has seen us cover a lot of ground in imparting our knowledge on revolutionizing the way in which textiles are manufactured, to eliminate microplastic shedding and reduce the overall environmental impact of professional clothing by closing the loop. However, much of this has been industry focused.

“For real, sustainable change to take place, we must capture the attention, hearts and minds of the industry leaders of tomorrow by supporting students keen to make a real difference, such as the individuals we were lucky enough to meet at Abbey College Manchester.”

“Following on from this and the highly positive feedback we have received, we are now eager to share our insights with more educational establishments on a phased basis.”

Commenting on the session, Chloe McLaughlin, teacher of Physics, Science Enrichment Lead and head of House at Abbey College Manchester, said: “We are very grateful to Peter and Kevin for taking the time out of their busy schedules to present to our students during the afternoon enrichment session. They delivered a highly insightful and engaging presentation, piquing the interest of our students keen to explore this incredibly important topic further.”

Driven by problem solving, Meryl Fabrics uses Nylstar Hydrogen bonding technology to enhance the molecular structure of fibers; seal-in microplastics within the yarn and improve the durability of garments. Their continual innovation in Meryl® Eco Dye offers a waterless dyeing process, saving thousands of liters of water during manufacture of fabric as they re-engineer the present of apparel. Meryl Fabrics seeks to replace cotton with its exceptionally soft touch fabrics that feature natural stretch and moisture management properties that are designed to be recycled and offer other businesses a fully circular model in one place.

Posted March 7, 2023

Source: Meryl Fabrics

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