ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

LEONBERG, Germany — May 11, 2023 — BRÜCKNER, a supplier of customized machinery and lines, presents innovative and trend-setting highlights for textile finishing and coating at ITMA in Milan.

BRÜCKNER will show the next tenter generation POWER-FRAME SFP-4 with many new features: new electric/hydrogen-powered heating systems, intelligent software solutions for optimizing formulas, systems for heat-recovery and exhaust air purification, innovative application systems for chemicals, and newly developed machine concepts.

CO2 -free heating systems

The most important innovation of the BRÜCKNER dryer are without doubt the innovative heating systems. Driven by the energy crisis and the constant focus on energy-efficient solutions, new possibilities to combine different heating media like gas, steam, oil or electricity have been developed. In addition, BRÜCKNER also offers burners which can be operated with hydrogen in the future. These combination possibilities allow the textile finisher maximum flexibility in the choice of the energy carrier. Another exciting development are solutions for the purely electric heating of industrial ovens by means of heat pumps, which BRÜCKNER offers together with a partner. In the present situation and with a view to the future, these new types of heating offer decisive advantages: Green hydrogen and/or electricity reduce the dependence on fossil raw materials and contribute considerably to minimize the CO2 foot-print.

Smart Production Systems

Digital products and services are another highlight. On request, new lines are equipped with various intelligent assistance systems that support the machine operator in finding the optimum machine set-ting for each process. A special innovation is the new simulation tool ExperTex: with the help of artificial intelligence, the desired production process of drying or heat-setting is simulated on the computer. Different scenarios can then be compared with each other: Throughput times, energy consumption, CO2 footprint and production costs. This innovative system offers customers considerable added value, as it allows accurate pre-calculation of orders, opens up productivity gains and/or energy savings, and permits “right-first-time production” by means of pre-optimized formulas. Expert knowledge and years of experience in textile finishing are thus available at the push of a button. This tool and much more will be available to customers in the new myBrückner customer portal in the future. All important ma-chine information, access to digital services, and a service system will be bundled there and can be accessed at any time.

Heat-recovery and exhaust air purification systems

The new generation of ECO-HEAT heat-recovery and ECO-AIR exhaust air purification systems features a new type of intelligent control. Both types of lines can also be retrofitted at any time to older lines from various manufacturers in order to realize the best possible energy savings and solve existing exhaust air problems. All exhaust air treatment systems can be tested in advance at customers’ sites by means of laboratory systems in order to better assess utilization rate and efficiency.

Innovative systems for the application of chemicals

Of course, customers can inform themselves on the BRÜCKNER booth also about numerous further possibilities to save primary resources such as energy, water, chemicals and waste water. Here, for ex-ample, the minimum application unit ECO-COAT should be mentioned, a new type of padder with mini-mum preparation quantity or residual liquor, and a further developed coating unit OPTI-COAT 2in1, which combines the use of floating knife and knife-over-cylinder application in one system. With a high-precision coating cylinder and a perfectly ground coating knife, excellent results can be achieved for paste and foam coatings. In addition, the special design of the unit ensures optimum accessibility for cleaning and maintenance purposes.

New finishing machines

Another highlight is a completely new designed high-performance relaxation dryer POWER-DRY which can be heated CO2-free by means of a high-temperature heat pump. In order to show the variety of BRÜCKNER’s product portfolio and to illustrate technologies in a realistic and “tangible” way, many machine models will also be exhibited.

The total cost of ownership (TCO) is lower for BRÜCKNER’s lines than for other suppliers. This applies to all presented machines in the field of finishing of carpets, nonwovens and denim, migration- and crease-free continuous dyeing as well as in the versatile field of technical textiles and is supported by the technological advice of experienced experts.

Modernization / upgrading of existing lines

With regard to sustainability and resource conservation, BRÜCKNER’s After Sales team and the technology team offer numerous possibilities for modernization and technological e on site. It is not always necessary to invest in a new line, often the potential of older machines can be exploited quickly and efficiently by modifications and also by technological consulting. Noticeable improvements in productivity and energy efficiency can be achieved without longer downtimes.

Let yourself be inspired by these highlights! The BRÜCKNER team is looking forward to meet you personally and to talk about further innovations in hall 18, booth no. A101 – the way is worthwhile!

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

The Global Composites Industry Reunited At JEC World 2023 With A Dynamic And Forward-Thinking Spirit

PARIS — May 11, 2023 — JEC World 2023 closed its doors after three vibrant days of intense business activities, expertise and knowledge sharing, highlighting the innovation power of the composites industry as well as its contribution to a more sustainable world. The event welcomed 40,200+ professional visits from more than 106 countries, attending conferences, product and technology displays from 1,200 exhibitors. 26 national and regional pavilions set the stage for the leading countries and regions in the field of composites manufacturing.

JEC World, the must-attend business platform of the composites industry

In 2023, JEC World is back to its full strength and reaffirms its position as the leading event for the global composites industry. With frontiers reopened in every corner of the world, the event benefited from the increased attendance of high-level decision-makers from Asia and especially from India, Japan, South Korea and China.

As the only international event gathering the whole value chain of composites, JEC World brings together all key players from 106 countries, from raw materials producers to end-user parts and components manufacturers, worth over 105 billion USD in 2022. Gathering under one roof as many global companies as SMEs, the event also presented a selection of start-ups – among more than 150 scouted every year by the JEC team – resulting in a vivid environment for networking and business opportunities. Powered by a dedicated business meetings platform developed and optimized for the composites industry, the JEC business meetings program enabled over 7000 face-to-face meetings during the three days – an increase of 30% over 2022, demonstrating the dynamism of the industry.

JEC World, where innovation meets industry

With more than 600 product launches and announcements during this year’s show, JEC World remains the place to be to introduce new products to the global market.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognized 11 collaborative achievements, reflecting the industry’s dedication to providing new solutions for all application sectors of composites.

Finally, for its 6th edition, the JEC Composites Startup Booster competition, now firmly established as the best competition for startups in the advanced materials sector, rewarded 3 projects showing impressive market potential.

A large selection of equipment and machines in operation were particularly visible on the show floor, highlighting automated and robotized processes, including large-scale additive manufacturing technologies, making the JEC World experience unique in its kind.

JEC World, the festival of composites

JEC World is not only the trade show of the composites industry but over the last decades it has become a unique festival of composites, where visitors from beyond this industry and from various application sectors can be inspired and discover what composites can offer them. The must-visit JEC Innovation Planets have presented some of the most innovative and spectacular vehicles, vessels, design and industrial objects made of composites in the recent months. Many exhibitors have added to parts and components to this showcase, from flying cars, to eVTOLs and high-end sports cars.

Dedicated villages within the exhibition provided the opportunity to showcase key industry trends such as the Natural Fibers Village, mirroring the strong interest in bio-based raw materials, or the 3D Printing Village, highlighting the momentum of various additive manufacturing technologies.

JEC World, heading to a more sustainable world

JEC World’s conference program, once again, shone a light on THE topic that has been driving the industry for some years now: sustainability. Covering all aspects of sustainability within the composites value chain, the conference program underlined the essential role of composites in reducing CO2 emissions and energy consumption by lightweighting, but also in ensuring long lasting performance and durability, thanks to the unique properties of composites.

In parallel to the conference program, the exhibits and solutions presented by the exhibitors have shown the strong commitment of the whole composites industry to sustainability. At JEC World, the converging efforts of all stakeholders, heading towards a sustainable future, created a global statement and motivation source for the participants.

JEC World, the place to celebrate

JEC World was certainly a place to celebrate, and not only the 60th anniversary of the JEC non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting composite materials and their adoption since 1963. Many exhibiting companies also celebrated their anniversaries over the three days, some being involved in composites for more than 50 years. JEC World is the biggest opportunity for the composites community to gather with all its partners and honor the developments and successes that have taken place over the years.

Many joined this composites party: Ministers, Ambassadors and Official representatives from 16 countries visited the show as part of dedicated official delegation tours from the United States, Turkey, Taiwan, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Egypt and Spain, as well as the Land of Hessen, Baden Wurttemberg and a delegation from SAMPE Japan.

With all parts of the world represented at the show as well as all generations of composites actors, present and future – students were welcome to join a day dedicated to education and recruiting on April 27th – JEC World was an unmissable event to get inspired, celebrate the dynamism of the industry and a bright future to come! With confidence, 58% of the exhibition space has already been booked for the next edition that will take place from March 5th to 7th, 2024, hinting at another great time to come for composites enthusiasts. Exhibitors and attendees have expressed very positive feedback about the quality of the exhibition and the success, once again, of this pinnacle event of the industry.

JEC WORLD 2023 KEY FIGURES

  • 1,200 exhibitors
  • 26 Pavilions
  • 40,200+ professional visits
  • 7,100 business meetings
  • 80 parts and products showcased in two Innovation Planets
  • 11 JEC Innovation Awards winners
  • 3 Startup Booster winners

TOP 10 Countries

  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • United-Kingdom
  • Netherlands
  • Spain
  • Belgium
  • Korea
  • Turkiye
  • USA

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: JEC Group

NexTex Innovations Collaborates With SQUATWOLF On New High-Performance Gym Wear Collection

ATLANTA — May 11, 2023 — NexTex Innovations, an Atlanta-based textile technology developer that builds strategic partnerships with brands, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers to bring textile innovations to market, is proud to announce that emerging global gym wear brand, SQUATWOLF, has joined its growing roster of TDry™ Technology brand partners.

SQUATWOLF was established in Dubai, UAE, in 2016 with the vision of designing athletic apparel that offers both style and functionality to meet even the best athlete’s needs, which according to Wajdan Gul, the company’s CEO and co-founder, was unavailable at the time in the Middle East. Through a powerful marketing strategy that used trainers as micro-influencers to promote the brand on social media, SQUATWOLF has become the biggest gym gear brand in the Middle East and expanded on a global scale serving customers and athletes in 120+ countries.

“TDry outperforms traditional sweat-wicking fabrics in terms of better moisture management and faster drying rate,” said Gul. “Since it’s a fabric construction technology not dependent on wicking chemistry, TDry is more environmentally friendly than many traditional moisture-movement technologies. Sustainable innovation is a big part of SQUATWOLF’s ideology, and this marks a major achievement for our brand. We are excited about our partnership with NexTex and continuing to engineer innovative garments in the future, using insight to benefit our athletes.”

TDry technologies, featured in SQUATWOLF’s recent 360Lab collection for men and women, excel in moving moisture to the exterior of fabric, leaving the skin contact side dry. This is achieved through proprietary yarn selection, fabric construction, and processing techniques that result in diverse fabrics suitable for performance and everyday wear that unleash the potential for maximum comfort and performance.

“We are so impressed with how fast SQUATWOLF has emerged in the global athletic market, and equally as proud that our TDry technology past the team’s stringent lab and wear tests to feel confident it will benefit its customer’s workout experience,” said Chad Lawrence, CEO NexTex Innovations. “We are excited to further our collaboration to bring new products with the latest innovation to market”

SQUATWOLF’s TDry collection consist of T-shirts, tanks, tights and shorts for men, and T-shirts, leggings, and sports bras for women, which can be found online at www.squatwolf.com.

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: NexTex Innovations

Introducing Primaloft® Insulation With Ocean Bound Plastic

LATHAM, N.Y. — May 11, 2023 — PrimaLoft Inc., a global supplier of advanced material technology, takes another important step forward on its Relentlessly Responsible™ mission with the introduction of PrimaLoft® Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic. The latest innovation uses at-risk plastic collected near coastlines to create high-performance insulation, preventing plastic waste from reaching the ocean. Helly Hansen and Isbjörn of Sweden will be the first brands to use the new insulation in FW23 collections.

PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic is a high-performance insulation made from 100-percent post-consumer recycled content, with 60 percent of that recycled material coming from plastic bottles sourced within a 50 kilometer/30 miles radius of coastal areas. Sourcing at-risk plastic before it reaches the ocean preserves its ability to be made into high-quality PrimaLoft insulation, while preventing it from contaminating marine environments.

The process is certified by OceanCycle, a social enterprise focused on preventing ocean plastic pollution and improving livelihoods in coastal communities through certification and direct social interventions. OceanCycle certification provides independent, third-party verification that ensures the material’s proximity to coastlines, ethical sourcing, and end-to-end traceability — documented from collection through to manufacturing.

Turning ocean bound plastic into high performance PrimaLoft material

PrimaLoft’s Relentlessly Responsible™ mission is to elevate both performance and sustainability through innovation. “Our latest development is an important solution for both the environment and the recycling supply chain.” said Tara Maurer-Mackay, Senior Vice President, Product Strategy. “The quality of plastic quickly degrades once it’s exposed to the elements in ocean water, making it unusable for most recycling efforts. By capturing plastic waste before it can reach the ocean, we’re able to use the material to create products that offer our brand partners and consumers the best mix of performance and versatility with a reduced environmental impact.”

PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic features all the performance benefits PrimaLoft is renowned for, including lightweight thermal performance in both dry and wet conditions, convenient packability, and long-lasting durability.

Helly Hansen and Isbjörn of Sweden are early adopters

This Fall/Winter season 2023, Helly Hansen and Isbjörn of Sweden will be the first to debut styles using PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic.

Øyvind Vedvik, VP Ski, Sailing & R&D, Helly Hansen: “As a long-standing partner of PrimaLoft, we are proud to align on its goal to create products with a reduced environmental impact. Since our introduction of Ocean Bound material in shell jackets for Spring/Summer 2022, we have been eager to incorporate the material into additional collections. We are thrilled to introduce PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic to our ski category, allowing us to maintain our goal to provide professional grade gear to help people stay and feel alive, while supporting the positive environmental impact efforts of PrimaLoft and OceanCycle.”

Maria Frykman, CEO, Isbjörn of Sweden: “As a bluesign® system partner and a slow fashion circular company with bold net zero targets, we are committed to making our highly durable clothing range as sustainable as it can possibly be, without any compromise on the highest performance for kids and teens. Our ongoing partnership with PrimaLoft ensures we can meet our ambitious sustainability goals. Like PrimaLoft, the protection of our oceans is a high priority for us and being one of the first to use PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic fits perfectly with our exclusive online collection this winter season. We’ve even named our products with the new insulation after sea animals such as Sealion and Puffin.”

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: PrimaLoft, Inc.

Sun Chemical Releases Spring 2023 Regulatory Newsletter

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — May 11, 2023 — Sun Chemical has released its Spring 2023 Regulatory Newsletter for customers which can be downloaded at www.sunchemical.com/regulatory-newsletters.

“Sun Chemical is a recognized global voice and leader in guiding customers with the information they need to comply with all the latest regulatory updates,” said Gary Andrzejewski, Corporate vice president, Environmental Affairs, Sun Chemical. “As global regulations continue to evolve and change, we’re pleased to offer our regulatory newsletters to our customers as a resource to help them navigate these global and regional regulatory updates.”

The latest newsletter features details about the European Union General Court’s ruling about titanium dioxide and how it will affect the Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) regulation. The report also provides a wide variety of updates about food-contact materials on packaging, including inks, coatings and adhesives.

Here’s a list of some of the latest regulatory updates about food-contact materials featured in the newsletter:

  • Opinions about cobalt and restrictions on per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances under EU REACH and the Clean Water Act in the United States
  • Updated reporting requirements for manufacturers of products containing “priority control substances” in South Korea’s K-Reach Amendment
  • California’s intention to list glycidyl methacrylate as a carcinogen under Proposition 65
  • The first recommended changes to the U.S. cosmetics regulations since the passage of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938
  • Toy migration limits in Israel
  • The addition of 42 new compounds to China’s Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
  • Updated guidelines by Environment and Climate Change Canada to help companies adhere to Canada’s New Substances Notification regulations for chemicals and polymers
  • New restrictions of mineral oil-containing substances in Article 112 of the French Decree No. 2020-1725 on the “Fight Against Waste and the Circular Economy”
  • Possible amendments to Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) Resolution RDC 20/2007 and RDC 498/2021

As a global leader in sustainable, eco-efficient business practices, Sun Chemical strives to produce bio-renewable, recyclable and compostable products to help its customers meet regulations and reach sustainability goals. Sun Chemical’s annual Corporate Sustainability Report focuses on its commitment to new sustainable products and services to meet customer demand. The most recent report can be found at www.sunchemical.com/sustainability.

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group

Techtextil North America And Texprocess Americas 2023 Kick Off In Atlanta With Strong Business Momentum

ATLANTA — May 10, 2023 — Introducing market-leading innovations by more than 350 exhibitors from 30 countries, the unified edition of Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas opened doors in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center today. New brands, new innovations and new themes — the 2023 edition offers attendees more features than ever before and the opportunity to learn and experience industry advancements for three action-packed days.

The collocated exhibitions with robust education offerings brings key themes of advanced functional fabrics, reshoring, circularity, biocatalytic textiles, and bridging the skills gap and more through 40+ sessions. Alongside Industry’s leading brands such as Apex Mills, Fi-Tech Inc. Groz-Beckert, Juki America Inc. Kornit, McCoy Machinery Co. Inc, Mimaki, Milliken & Company MorganTecnica, Shima Seiki USA Inc and more, grabbing the spotlight this year are exhibitors in the Tech & Start-Up Zone which feature companies with innovative technologies, ideas, practical solutions, processes, and products that are revolutionary to the global technical textile and sewn product industries.

Innovation Award winners announced!

Shining light on the industry’s cutting-edge advancements many of which might go on to be revolutionary solutions that shape the future of sewn product industry, the Innovation Awards 2023 revealed the front-runners of innovative textile technologies. “We are happy to bring the Innovation Awards to the US editions of Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas which will enable and encourage new market developments and is a testament to the ingenuity and vision of the brands participating at these shows.” says Kristy Meade, Vice President of Technical Textiles & Technology Shows for Messe Frankfurt, Inc.

The award-winning developments represented in areas such as new technology, concept or applications and innovative sustainability approaches were presented to:

  1. New Concept Winner: Henderson Sewing Machine Co. Inc. and Matsuya R & D For the development of “The Intelligent Robot Sewing Machine with Digital Image Processing System”.
  2. New Technology Winner: SPEC and Svegea of Sweden for the development of “SVEGEA EC-450XF”
  3. New Application Winner: Pathfinder Cutting Technology for the Development of “FabricPro: Revolutionizing Fabric Spreading with Innovative Safety Features and Improved Operator Ergonomics”
  4. New Product Winner: Stratasys for the development of “Stratasys J850™ TechStyle™ direct-to-textile 3D printer”
  5. New Approaches on Sustainability & Circular Economy Winner: Henderson Sewing Machine Co. Inc. & Twine Solutions Ltd for the development of “Thread Digital Dyeing System TS-1800”
  6. New Technologies on Sustainability & Recycling Winner: Dürkopp Adler GmbH for the development of “M-TYPE DELTA e-con”
  7. New Technology & Digitalization winner: SEDDI For the development of “SEDDI Textura: Real Fabrics Digitized Brilliantly with AI”

“Through the Innovation Awards, our efforts are aligned towards bringing revolutionary solutions to the forefront of the industry and creating a market for new developments.” said Michael McDonald, President of SPESA “While the award-winning technologies will create market opportunities and boost business, the commitment to product excellence and market innovation that the award winners and everyone who submitted entries have shown is what will drive market impulses.” The winners of the Innovation Awards were officially announced at a Press Conference on the first day of the event.

Utilizing partnerships with academic programs, research institutions and industry associations, Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas have built an environment that encourages innovation through the sharing of ideas and collaboration among industry leaders with several features on the floor this year. Among the special features is the Career & Training Center that is witnessing high interest on the show floor. New technological advancements and evolving fashion trends demand constant skill training and for the very first time, SPESA launched a show-floor training that provides teaching methods for machine repair/maintenance to address the growing need for skilled workers in the sewn products industry. Curated by Merrow Sewing Machine Company and the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Centre (ISAIC), the training utilizes augmented reality (AR) tools to illustrate how these training methods can help scale the industry and support growth in the Americas and is witnessing a packed hall.

Also drawing industry professionals, new entrants and students to this center are new job openings posted by representatives from the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College that provide professional headshots and valuable resources for career development.

The 2023 edition also presents latest scientific developments and student insights on topics such as Textile-Infused 3D Printing, Enzymatic Separation of Textile Blends, Direct-to-Textile 3D Printing, Anti-bacterial coatings, Textile EMG Sensors and Controlled Drawing of Polycaprolactone-Based Nanofibers for Tissue Engineering Applications as part of The Student Research Poster Program.

Designed in collaboration with thought leaders and industry strategists from the Chicago Pattern Maker, Colorkarma, the NC State University, and the Hohenstein Institute, the TechTalks area is another highlight where presentations, demonstrations, and discussions covering groundbreaking technical advancements attracted attendees to join the discussion on the business of textiles and textile technologies and the future of manufacturing.

The buzz on the show floor confirmed that the exhibitions are a not to be missed event in the textile industry’s event calendar with networking continuing even after hours at the Opening Night Reception at the Mercedes Benz Stadium hosted by SPESA and Messe Frankfurt. The co-located exhibitions are open for two more days and allow industry professionals to view technological innovations live until May 12 at the Georgia World Congress Center. On-site registration is available.

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: Messe Frankfurt Inc.

Covationbio Announces Sustainability Commitments And Baselines With Its First Sustainability Report

NEWARK, Del. — May 11, 2023 — Less than one year after establishing itself as an independent company, CovationBio™ — a biomaterials company known for Sorona® polymer, Susterra® propanediol, and Zemea® propanediol — is releasing its first sustainability report, reinforcing its commitment to contribute to sustainability advancements in four key areas aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Areas of focus are Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Responsible Production and Consumption (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Commitment to Life on Land (SDG 15).

Based on a review of the company’s baseline performance in the four priority areas, the 2022 report offers a high-level assessment of CovationBio’s performance on safety, climate, circularity, and life on land, while laying the groundwork for actions that further support the company’s values and mission to make high-performance biobased materials accessible to all.

“Proactively releasing a sustainability report within the first seven months of establishing our new company is a huge milestone,” said CovationBio CEO Dr. Michael Saltzberg. “For more than 20 years and prior to the launch of CovationBio, we dedicated ourselves to the mission to become a world leader in providing sustainable and high-performance biomaterials solutions. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. This report carefully and transparently explains our sustainability commitments and our company’s and products’ progress towards those commitments.”

CovationBio is dedicated to making meaningful, measurable change. The report details the company’s status and progress in its first seven months and identifies opportunities for it to strengthen its sustainability efforts. A high level overview of the report follows:

Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)

In 2022, CovationBio maintained its focus on safety and completed its first seven months as a newly formed company with zero injuries requiring treatment beyond first aid among contract partners and CovationBio personnel. In the Process Safety Management (PSM) arena, the company had zero Tier I incidents. However, operations experienced Tier II events and environmental deviations. A cross-sectional group, which includes the Global Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team, is determining the root cause and contributing factors to such incidents with the goals of eliminating recurrence and achieving the zero incidents.

Responsible Production and Consumption (SDG 12)

CovationBio’s three product lines contain biobased material derived from annually renewable plant resources. BIO-PDO™ products, Susterra® propanediol and Zemea® propanediol, are 100% biobased and Sorona® polymer is 37% biobased. A cross-functional team is currently investigating the state of technology to create Sorona® polymer entirely from annually renewable and/or recycled resources. CovationBio is also actively updating the life cycle assessment (LCA) for Sorona® polymer, Susterra® propanediol, and Zemea® propanediol.

As of the end of 2022, all CovationBio sites sourced their electricity from the grid, and the local mixes include between 6.5% and 13.7% renewables. Manufacturing locations rely on traditional fossil resources for process energy requirements. Planning is underway to move towards a higher fraction of renewable electricity.

Climate Action (SDG 13)

CovationBio is creating a plan to reduce site direct emissions and the footprint of purchased energy.

From self-assessments, CovationBio reported a total of 94 thousand metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually from their production facilities and purchased electricity. The company has already implemented work-streams investigating low to zero GHG options for electricity and steam at the site to significantly reduce site GHG emissions. CovationBio is also committed to working with organizations such as the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) to support defossilizaton of the materials industry.

Commitment to Life on Land (SDG 15)

To promote the sustainable use of land-based resources, CovationBio announced a partnership with Truterra™ in 2022. This farmer-led program was established to improve stewardship of agricultural land in the United States. CovationBio has 49,904 acres of land in the United States enrolled with Truterra™, which is the land required to grow 100% of the corn feedstock used to make Susterra® propanediol, Zemea® propanediol, and Sorona® polymer. Truterra supports farmers in the adoption of agricultural practices that can improve soil health, increase crop yields, and decrease fertilizer use, among other key regenerative agricultural methods.

“We want to continue to improve our own sustainability position and that of the entire materials industry as we grow our business. This led us to thoughtfully integrate our sustainability program with our business strategy,” said CovationBio Sustainability Leader Lauren Johnson. “Although CovationBio is a new name in the world, our team—our people, our products—has been in the business of more sustainable materials for almost 20 years. Our products are designed to be biobased, sustainable, and scalable. This means we at CovationBio are not new to biomaterials, we are reinvigorated.”

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: Covationbio

Lenzing And Partners Launch Austria’s Largest Textile Recycling Project

Lenzing/Vienna/Pöchlarn/Växjö — May 11, 2023 — The Lenzing Group, a provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has taken another big step towards achieving a circular future in collaboration with several partners. Austrian companies and not-for-profit organizations, including Lenzing’s logistics and sorting partner ARA (Altstoff Recycling Austria AG), the textile service provider Salesianer Miettex and Caritas, as well as the Swedish pulp producer Södra have joined forces to collect used household and clothing textiles for reprocessing to produce pulp and, ultimately, new lyocell and viscose fibers.

In this pilot project, used textiles collected by Salesianer Miettex that are not suitable for reuse will be passed on to ARA, before being delivered to Caritas for sorting by hand at a recycling plant. The Caritas recycling facility provides secure employment to more than 70 people with disabilities. After the sorting process, the textiles will be delivered to Södra for recycling and processing to produce OnceMore® pulp. This method is a world first in the industrial recycling of textile waste made from blended fibers. Lenzing will then apply its innovative REFIBRA™ technology to produce new lyocell and viscose fibers.

“One company alone cannot solve the pressing problem of textile waste. Proactive partnerships such as these allow us to make progress and accomplish real systemic change,” says Sonja Zak, Head of Textile Sourcing & Cooperations at Lenzing Group. “We work hard to make our industries more sustainable and promote the transformation of the textile business model from linear to circular. Continued action across the whole sector will be necessary to facilitate this transition.”

“The EU’s action plan puts waste and secondary raw materials front and center to cement their role on the market. Thus, in the recycling business, it is vital to maintain a 360-degree view of all consumer products. ARA has been instrumental to the implementation of extended producer responsibility in Austria for 30 years. It therefore makes sense to incorporate this expertise into the textile sector. This means that in the future we will be recycling not only packaging, but as many products as possible, including textiles,” adds Martin Prieler, CEO of ARA.

Partnerships for systemic change

The transition to a truly circular economy requires collaboration between several parties. Lenzing represents only one part of the textile and nonwoven value chain and is reliant on the cooperation of partners across the whole chain. Partnerships and projects such as these help Lenzing to promote and accelerate systemic change.

Lenzing and Södra have been working together on textile recycling since 2021, making a crucial contribution to the promotion of circularity in the fashion industry. In the course of their cooperation, the companies plan to share their knowledge and jointly develop methods to facilitate the broader use of cellulose-based used textiles on an industrial scale. The further developed OnceMore® pulp will then be used for various purposes, including as a raw material for the production of Lenzing’s specialty fibers under the TENCEL™ brand fibers with REFIBRA™ technology. The aim is to reach an annual processing capacity of 50,000 tonnes of textile waste by 2027. “This collaboration is a great example of how we can join forces and connect the dots in the textile recycling value chain,” says Åsa Degerman, Manager OnceMore® of Södra.

In line with its circular economy vision, “We give waste a new life. Every day”, Lenzing is driving the industry towards achieving a fully-fledged circular economy by endeavoring to give waste a new life in all aspects of its core business. Lenzing has been developing future-proof innovations in recycling for years, including its REFIBRA™M and Eco Cycle technologies. Beside the use of pure dissolving wood pulp, these technologies enable the processing of a large proportion of recycling material that is derived from cutting scraps in cotton production and second-hand clothing.

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: The Lenzing Group

Sympatex And ColorDigital GmbH Cooperate

UNTERFÖHRING, Germany — May 11, 2023 — Sympatex, the inventor of the highly functional yet fully recyclable membrane, today announced it’s partnership with DMIx by ColorDigital GmbH, to enable more efficient workflows through digitalization.

The partnership will enable Sympatex to streamline it’s supply chain. ColorDigital’s collaborative solution DMIx® (Digital. Meta. Interaction.), helps improve efficiencies as well as reduce it’s environmental impact in the product creation process. By reducing the number of physical material samples produced and transported, digitalization reduces waste, CO2 emissions, and the amount of water and chemicals needed for dyeing.

“Sympatex’s value chain – our value chain for working with our partners is the most important progression. Going new ways together is the goal. With our partner ColorDigital and the corresponding tools, we offer the perfect “together” in all respects: – shortened paths through digital, future-oriented measures and processes – savings at all levels (product developments, process flows, delivery routes),” says Kim Scholze CSMO Sympatex.

“As early as this summer of 2023, we will provide parallel True Cost calculations for every product, which are automatically shown on the delivery bill and invoice — together with the DMIx tools, we believe this is the future of a more transparent and responsible business management – in the sense of an optimized partnership-based value chain,” added Scholze.

The innovative DMIx Software-as-a-Service solutions leverage the latest technologies to create a new digitized level of interaction and collaboration between brands and suppliers that promotes complete transparency and openness. All parties are able to move from physical to virtual collection development by sharing designs digitally in real time, applying technologies like digital color standards based on spectral color measurements and photorealisstic textures.

“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Sympatex to the DMIx platform and work with them on their digital journey. DMIx offers a seamless real-time digital interaction and connectivity to all relevant industry applications, stakeholders can transform from physical to virtual collection development.” Gerd Willschütz & Olaf Kölling, creators of DMIx and founders of ColorDigital GmbH.

The DMIx platform provides scientific color management, Digital Twin technology, human avatars and real-time master data solutions which are able to connect to all major design and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems. This not only saves cost and time, but also minimizes the environmental footprint in certain parts of the supply chain by controlling lab dip processes and mass production, reducing the large number of samples and prototypes traditionally used.

“Ensuring color accuracy throughout the phygital supply chain is critical for brands and suppliers to deliver consistent, high-quality pro-ducts. With DMIx’s end-to-end solution, Color Technology and Digital Twin Technology work seamlessly together to provide a single source of truth for color, size and appearance. DMIx’s physical-digital approach combines the best of the physical and digital worlds, enabling brands and suppliers to accelerate their product development cycles and bring products to market faster while reducing their environmental impact. ” says Gerd Willschütz, COO and co-founder of ColorDigital GmbH, the company behind DMIx.

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: Sympatex Technologies GmbH

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. (TAF): Regel™ Fiber Now Available With 75% Recycled Content

BANGKOK— May 11, 2023 — Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. (TAF), part of Aditya Birla Group, has recently launched a new variant of Regel™ fiber which contains 75-percent recycled content. Regel fiber was launched last year with 50-percentrecycled content and is the only GRS certified acrylic fiber in the world

Regel is a recycled acrylic fiber that offers a sustainable solution to the textile industry’s waste management challenges through an authentic and intimate chemical recycling process that delivers warmth, comfort and vibrant shades. The fiber has received GRS certification and is bluesign® APPROVED, ensuring that it meets stringent environmental and safety standards. A life cycle assessment (LCA) has revealed that garments made with Regel fiber have a significantly lower environmental impact that those made with virgin acrylic fiber.

“We have been committed to sustainability and constantly researching new ways to reduce textile waste and our environmental impact to a bare minimum. Regel is one of our sustainable and innovative products that demonstrates this commitment. Our efforts are further enhanced with the launch of Regel fibre with 75 percent recycled content, which is a significant improvement from the previous version that had 50 percent recycled content. This step unlocks the potential of Regel even further, showing our commitment to continuously improve our sustainable practices,” said Shesh Gupta, Unit head, TAF

“Using recycled materials is a key aspect of sustainability, and products are made from recycled materials are becoming popular among consumers. By increasing the recycled content of Regel from 50 percent to 75 percent will help meet consumers’ demands and provide them with sustainable options. Additionally, with higher recycled content in Regel will also allow manufacturers to create sustainable blends without compromising on quality or performance,” said Tuhin Kulshreshtha, head of Marketing, TAF.

Regel with 75-percent recycled content is available in staple fiber type, other types like tow and tops will be launched in due course of time.

Regel™ is a trademark of Thai Acrylic Fibre Co.,Ltd

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. (TAF), part of Aditya Birla Group

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