The Symmetry Makes The Difference — Symm-Net À La Chantilly For Clothing

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — February 2, 2023 — With clarity and balance in mind, KARL MAYER’s textile specialists have developed a lace last year that is characterized by an extremely precise and distinct appearance. The intricate look is created by a filigree pattern and the utmost symmetry of the design elements. Accordingly, the name of this innovation is Symm-Net.

Counter-lapping pattern for more clarity

The new MJ 92/1 B multibar jacquard raschel machine is used to produce Symm-Net. Equipped with a split threaded jacquard bar, this newcomer can work both equal- and counter-lapped patterns, and also has two ground bars at the back operating counter-lapped to complete the symmetry. The possibilities of this set-up were exploited in initial samples last year, where Symm-Net was launched in an elastomeric galloon targeted at lingerie. Here a counter-lapping jacquard movement combined with the two counter-lapped elastane bars created a successful symmetry. Several of the newcomer machines have already been ordered to date.

Rigid Symm-net patterns with fine jacquard structures

Just in time for the start of the year, KARL MAYER pushed ahead with its Symm-Net developments. Lace expert Jamie Heather created a rigid cross-band galloon for outerwear, relying on a delicate Chantilly-style design. “The advantages of Symm-net are particularly evident in designs with small holes and fine mesh structures,” explains the expert. Lightweight lace and in particular Chantilly stylings are now growing in demand, sums up Jamie Heather after his visit to Interfilière in Paris in January. Many manufacturers showed complex designs, clip patterns and classic Chantilly looks in new ways at the leading trade fair. Fine designs incorporating metallic yarns were especially popular.

For the new Symm-Net lace, Jamie Heather has used typical Chantilly yarns – polyamide and 15% cotton for the gimps. The Lace is made as a cross band flounce on the MJ 92/1 B. This means the lace is delivered in three meter strips and is separated by hand. “The fabrics show how symmetrical Chantilly can be, and symmetry is Symm-Net’s strength,” says the lace expert, explaining his design approach.

Further developments are underway

The new rigid Symm-Net patterns bring pizzazz to garments such as collars, cuffs or inserts, and also attracted attention at Interfilière. “The customers to whom I showed the lace were immediately struck by the visual clarity of the fine mesh structures,” says Jamie Heather.

Encouraged by the positive response, he is already working on further Symm-Net developments, including several clip patterns.

Posted: February 2, 2023

Source: KARL MAYER GROUP

D-90 Before The JEC World 2023 Composites Show

PARIS — February 2, 2023 — After the exceptional 2022 edition, JEC World, the international trade show dedicated to composite materials, their manufacturing technologies and application markets, will take place in Paris from April 25-27, 2023. As frontiers reopen, key players from the four corners of the world return to this unmissable event, and with all application sectors seeking sustainable technologies, JEC World 2023 is expected to be the biggest event ever, welcoming the entire community in a spirit of innovation, business and networking.

JEC World will welcome more than 1,200 exhibitors and more than 36,000 professional visits in 2023, including Asian key players from China, India and Japan to name a few. Exhibition space is already 95 percent booked. The whole value chain will gather in Paris for this festival of composites: a source of inspiration for all professionals who wish to tackle sustainability challenges and develop lighter, smarter and more durable composite solutions. The JEC Composites Innovation Planets and the hundreds of products launched by exhibitors will present the latest achievements.

A program for the entire value chain, showcasing the technologies and trends of the future

Each year, JEC World designs an insightful conference program allowing participants to address the main challenges and key trends shaping the future of the composites industry. From highlighting new composites markets around the world to analysing new materials, products and processes, our expertly curated program invites executives and engineers across the value chain to share their insights. Keynotes and roundtables will cover key topics ranging from lightweighting engineering structures, hydrogen, airplane of the future to new materials, recycling, fostering a circular economy.

The three-day conference program is available here: https://www.jec-world.events/program

Encouraging and recognizing excellence – The JEC Composites Innovation Awards

Over the last 25 years, the JEC Composites Innovation Program has involved more than 1,900 companies worldwide. 214 companies and 527 partners have been awarded for the excellence of their collaborative projects. The 2023 winners will be announced on March 2nd during a dedicated ceremony, and JEC World will offer attendees three days to meet the winning companies and their partners.

In order for industry decision-makers to make the most of the three days of the show, JEC World provides an effective business meeting program. More than 4,000 meetings organized by JEC took place in 2022, giving participants the opportunity to strengthen their market profile, get involved in new programs, and meet new business partners.

This year once again, Paris will be the capital of the composites and advanced materials for a week with SAMPE Europe 2023 Summit on April 24, and JEC World from April 25-27.

Posted: February 2, 2023

Source: JEC Group

Marine Fabricators Association Announces Marine Fabrication Excellence Award Winners

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — February 2, 2023 — Sponsored by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), the Fabrication Excellence Awards contest is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. The entries are judged by a panel of certified marine professionals. Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Achievement Awards are given in each category.

Winners were selected based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function. Recipients of the “Award of Excellence”, “Outstanding Achievement Award” and “Award of Distinction” were also all recognized at the conference. Winning projects will receive recognition in press releases, features in Marine Fabricator magazine, an award plaque and permission to use the Fabrication Excellence winning logo in business and promotional pieces.

For this year’s competition, the MFA received a total of 91 entries from marine fabricators in 10 categories including; powerboat soft and rigid enclosures, hybrid enclosures, transformations (before and after), sailboat dodgers and biminis, travel covers, tops, interior and exterior upholstery and uniquely different. Judges included industry experts and certified professionals.

The Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards competition is sponsored by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), a not-for-profit trade association with more than 1,600 member companies representing the international specialty fabrics and technical textiles marketplace.

Outstanding Achievement

  • Boatman Marine Canvas
    • Project Name: Mission Possible
    • Category: Travel / Full Covers
  • Canvas Designers
    • Project Name: 360 degree View Ready for Alaska
    • Category: Hybrid Enclosures —Sailboat & Powerboat
  • Bootssattlerei Hallier
    • Project Name: Sea Ray 210 SPX
    • Category: Travel / Full Covers
  • BayView Canvas
    • Project Name: Look Ma, no Seams!
    • Category: Powerboat—Rigid Enclosures
  • Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas
    • Project Name:  Christmas in July
    • Category: Uniquely Different
  • In Stitches Customs
    • Project Name:  Unicorn
    • Category: Uniquely Different
  • In Stitches Customes
    • Project Name: Koru—New Life
    • Category: Transformation (Before &After)
  • Bootssattlerei Hallier
    • Project Name: Beeitz Backdecker
    • Category: Powerboat—Soft Enclosures
  • Chicago Marine Canvas
    • Project Name: Under Arch Frame Conversion
    • Category: Transformations (Before & After)
  • Yachtsman’s Canvas
    • Project Name: Jeanneau 50 DS Overhaul
    • Category: Transformations (Before & After)
  • Oyster Creek Canvas
    • Project Name: Gunkholing Glory
    • Category: Hybrid Enclosures —Sailboat & Powerboat
  • Boatman Marine Canvas
    • Project Name: Shady Diamonds
    • Category: Tops and Sunflys
  • Charlton’s Marine Canvas
    • Project Name: Game Changer
    • Category: Tops and Sunflys
  • BayView Canvas
    • Project Name: Contrast is the Spice of Life!
    • Category: Sailboats Dodgers & Biminis
  • Canvas Services
    • Project Name: Sportfishing Flybridge Enclosure
    • Category: Powerboat—Rigid Enclosures
  • Chicago Marine Canvas
    • Project Name: A Stripped Affare
    • Category: Powerboat—Soft Enclosures
  • In Stitches Customes
    • Project Name: Purrfection Fast Cat
    • Category: Marine Exterior Upholstery
  • Kustom Canvas & Vinyl
    • Project Name: Cabo
    • Category: Marine Interior Upholstery
  • Lake Shore Boat Top Company
    • Project Name: Quilted Chris Craft
    • Category: Marine Exterior Upholstery
  • Yachtsman’s Canvas
    • Project Name: Melding Classic and Modern Design
    • Category: Sailboats Dodgers & Biminis

Award of Excellence

  • Bootssattlerei Hallier
    • Project Name: Cobalt 2005
    • Category: Powerboat—Soft Enclosures
  • Canvas Designers
    • Project Name: Say “No Way” to Spray
    • Category: Uniquely Different
  • Charlton’s Marine Canvas
    • Project Name: Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge
    • Category: Hybrid Enclosures —Sailboat & Powerboat
  • Oyster Marine Canvas
    • Project Name: Meridian Magic
    • Category: Powerboat–Rigid Enclosures
  • Chicago Marine Canvas
    • Project Name: No Fasteners, No Problem
    • Category: Travel/Full Covers
  • Precision Custom Canvas Inc.
    • Project Name: Azimut Adjustment, Part 2
    • Category: Marine Interior Upholstery
  • Boatman Marine Canvas
    • Project Name: Black Flame
    • Category: Marine Exterior Upholstery
  • Canvas Designers
    • Project Name: Sunny Sunseeker Facelift
    • Category: Transformation (Before & After)
  • Gemini Marine Products
    • Project Name: Dodger & Bimini with Large Solar Array
    • Category: Sailboats Dodgers & Biminis
  • Precision Custom Canvas Inc.
    • Project Name: Leave Your Umbrella at Home!
    • Category: Tops and Sunflys

Posted: February 2, 2023

Source: Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) a division of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA)

Scott Bader Partners With SAFIC-ALCAN For The Distribution Of Texipol® And Texicryl® Across France

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, England— February 2, 2023 — Scott Bader France is pleased to announce a new partnership with SAFIC-ALCAN Sas, effective immediately, for the distribution of Texipol rheology modifiers and Texicryl acrylic dispersions across France.

SAFIC-ALCAN will distribute Scott Bader’s acrylic polymers and inverse emulsions for paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, construction and other industrial formulations except textiles.

Mark Stanion, business manager for Functional Polymers at Scott Bader, said: “We have partnered with SAFIC-ALCAN to offer our French customers a comprehensive range of easily available market leading products alongside excellent technical support and industry knowledge. We look forward to working alongside the talented team at SAFIC-ALCAN.”

“Our companies partnered last year to work together in Turkey, and we are delighted to already extend this partnership to the French market” added Jean-Marie SCHMUCK, Business Development director Coatings & Construction at SAFIC-ALCAN. “Specialty dispersions and rheology modifiers from Scott Bader represent a great addition to our portfolio of environmentally friendly solutions”.

Posted: February 2, 2023

Source: Scott Bader Company Ltd.

Veritas Capital Completes Acquisition Of Wood Mackenzie

NEW YORK & LONDON — February 2, 2023 — Veritas Capital, an investor at the intersection of technology and government, today announced that an affiliate of Veritas has completed the purchase of Wood Mackenzie from Verisk.

Wood Mackenzie has provided quality data, analytics, and insights used to power the energy, renewables, and natural resources industry for nearly 50 years. The Wood Mackenzie Lens© platform enables world class analytics and insights to drive critical decision making for the company’s longstanding clients that operate at the leading edge of the rapidly evolving energy sector. Wood Mackenzie operates at the nexus of current energy industry tailwinds, offering clients leading energy data and analytics with the bold purpose of transforming the way the planet is powered.  The acquired company will be led by Mark Brinin, who has been promoted from co-president to CEO. Joe Levesque has been appointed as president and COO.

“We are excited to embark on the next chapter for Wood Mackenzie in partnership with Veritas,” Brinin said. “To be returning to our roots as a standalone company and partnering with a firm with Veritas’ track record places us in a unique and enviable peer group. In Veritas, we have found a strategic partner that will enable us to realize greater value for our customers, both in mature markets we have served for the last five decades, as well as in the evolving power and renewables sector which is currently driving the global energy transition.”

Veritas brings deep sector knowledge and operational expertise to Wood Mackenzie. As a premier investor in technology and technology-enabled companies that provide critical products, software, and services to government and commercial customers worldwide, Veritas will assist Wood Mackenzie as it continues to play a critical role in accelerating the global transition to a more sustainable future.

“We are excited to welcome Wood Mackenzie to the Veritas portfolio and partner with the team to drive its next phase of growth,” said Ramzi Musallam, CEO and managing partner of Veritas. “Building on its decades of leadership and innovation in the energy industry, Wood Mackenzie is well positioned to expand and enhance the critical insights provided to its growing customer base across the entire energy and renewables value chain.”

Morgan Stanley acted as financial advisors and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as legal counsel to Verisk in connection with the transaction. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP served as legal counsel to Veritas.

Posted: February 2, 2023

Source: Veritas Capital

Matt Dunbar Appointed To President Of Cargill’s Cotton Business

Matt Dunbar

MINNEAPOLIS — February 2, 2023 — Matt Dunbar has been named president of Cargill’s cotton business within the company’s North American agricultural supply chain effective March 1. Dunbar will be responsible for driving Cargill’s end-to-end strategy in the cotton space.

Dunbar has more than 14 years of experience in the financial industry, with a focus on commodity risk management, leading customer relationships, sales strategy and team development. He joined Cargill in 2008 and has held multiple positions with Cargill Risk Management, where he has managed teams in Latin America, EMEA and North America. He earned his undergraduate degree from Boston College and an MBA at the University of St. Thomas.

“It’s a huge honor to have been appointed Cotton Managing Director at Cargill. I‘m very excited to be moving to Memphis and working with the team. I strongly believe that together we will continue driving even more value for our customers on both ends of the supply chain,” shared Dunbar.

Posted: February 2, 2023

Source: Cargill

WPT Nonwovens Shakes Hands With Trützschler Nonwovens On A Line For Technical Nonwovens

EGELSBACH, Germany — February 2, 2023 — WPT Nonwovens, Beaver Dam, Ky., has invested in a new thermobonding line for filter media. Trützschler Nonwovens teamed up with Schott & Meissner to deliver a state-of- the-art, high-capacity line including the T-BLEND fiber preparation system, two TWF-NC roller cards and Schott & Meissner’s high-speed “Speedliner” belt oven.

Air conditioning systems are not only an integral part of many buildings all over the world. They are vital components in cars, trucks, planes and other. Home and Vehicle Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems often rely on thermo- or through-air bonded nonwovens for air filtering.

WPT Nonwovens is a specialist not only for filtration media but also for nonwovens used in the medical, hygiene and industrial sectors. The company started its business in 2008 and quickly became a trusted supplier of spunbonded, needle-punched, wet-laid and carded nonwovens.

To enable further growth, WPT Nonwovens now decided to invest in a new through-air bonding line. The Trützschler machinery has been selected to ensure reliable fiber preparation and web forming processes for various special, technically demanding filtration media. The proximity and excellent relationship to Trützschler USA finally convinced WPT Nonwovens to shake hands with Trützschler Nonwovens.

The start-up of the through-air bonding line is planned for Q3 2023. Trützschler Nonwovens is proud to support WPT Nonwovens in supplying technical nonwovens to a demanding market

Posted: February 2, 2023

Source: Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH

ITMF’s Cotton Contamination Survey Number 16/2022 Reveals Decreasing Levels Of Contamination And Stickiness

ZURICH — February 1, 2023 — “ITMF’s Cotton Contamination Survey 2022 shows that the level of contamination of raw cotton by foreign matters and stickiness have decreased compared to 2019. At the same time the appearance of seed-coat fragments remained the same. The survey also reveals significant differences between cotton varieties.”

These are the main conclusions from the “Cotton Contamination Survey n°16/2022” which has just been released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). This edition covers 104 spinning mills located in 21 countries which evaluated 78 different cotton growths.

Contamination – decrease

The level of cottons moderately or seriously contaminated as perceived by the spinning mills from around the world dropped from 25 percent in 2019 to 22 percent in 2022. A closer look at the extent of the contamination shows that 6 percent of all cotton evaluated were seriously contaminated by some sort of foreign matter whereas 16 percent were only moderately contaminated. As the summary data are arithmetic averages of the different contaminants, the extent of contamination is fully illustrated by the results for the individual contaminants. They range from 5 percent of all cottons processed being moderately or seriously contaminated by “tar” to 43 percent of them being moderately or seriously contaminated by “organic matter”, i.e. leaves, feathers, paper, leather, etc. Other serious contaminants are “strings made of plastic film” (31 percent), “fabrics made of plastic film” (39 percent), “strings made of woven plastic” (30 percent) as well as “Inorganic matter – sand/dust” (29 percent). The 10 most contaminated cotton descriptions considered for the survey originated in India (India-Others, MCU-5, DCH, Shankar-4/6, J-34), Pakistan (NAIB, MNH93), Afghanistan, Togo and Tanzania (Coastal). The 10 least contaminated raw cottons were produced in Spain, China (Anhui, Shandong), Australia, U.S.A. (Memphis Territory, Pima, Arizona, South-Eastern) and Mexico (Juarez).

Stickiness – decrease

The presence of sticky cotton as perceived by the spinning mills has been decreasing for almost 10 years (i.e. 23 percent in 2013 vs. 12 percent in 2022) and remains at the lowest level since 1989. The 10 descriptions that were most affected by stickiness originated from Afghanistan, the U.S.A. (Pima, Arizona), Tajikistan (Medium Staples), Cameroon, Brazil, Argentina, India (DCH), Sudan (Barakat) and Zimbabwe. On the other end of the range, cottons from Pakistan (MNH93), China (Shandong, Anhui, Hebei), Greece, South Africa, Mozambique, Sudan (Sudan-Others), the U.S.A. (Memphis Territory) and Uganda were not or hardly affected by stickiness.

Seed-coat fragments – stagnation

The appearance of seed-coat fragments in cotton growths remains an issue for spinners around the world. Some 33 percent of all cotton growths consumed contained moderate or significant amounts of seed-coat fragments (same as 2019). The 10 origins most affected by seed-coat fragments are Afghanistan, Pakistan (MNH93, NAIB), India (MCU-5, DCH, Shankar-4/6), Tanzania (Coastal), Egypt (Egypt-Other), Türkiye (Türkiye-Other), and Togo. The 10 cotton growth with the least presence of seed-coat fragments are Sudan (Sudan-Other, Barakat), Cameroon, Australia, Greece, Spain, China (Shandong, Hebei, Anhui), and Mexico (Mexico-Other).

Posted: February 2, 2023

Source: International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

Polygiene Presents At Première Vision Paris Trade Show

MALMÖ, Sweden — Febraury 2, 2023 — This February, Polygiene® will present its innovative, eco-conscious lifestyle and fashion technologies at the prestigious Première Vision Paris event. A three-day, biannual trade show for fashion professionals, PV Paris brings together more than 1,200 exhibitors and 23,000 professional visitors from around the globe.

Showcasing cutting-edge materials, manufacturing processes, and fashion trends, the event emphasizes creativity and innovation, making it the ideal match for Polygiene® products. The influential show will feature talks with international experts, inspirational forums detailing seasonal highlights, and nine distinct exhibition categories.

Running February 7-9, 2023, at the Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte, PV Paris is an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of several core Polygiene® products.

Polygiene OdorCrunch™ is an eco-friendly solution that addresses the issue of lingering odors on fabric and clothing. Using natural silica particles, it surrounds, cracks, and releases the molecules responsible for malodors, eliminating them in the process.

Polygiene StayFresh™ is embedded in textiles to keep your fabrics fresher for longer. By inhibiting the growth of bacteria, the technology stops smells at the source and ensures you can wear more and wash less. As more fashion and lifestyle brands move from short-lived consumables to long-life durables, Polygiene StayFresh will play a crucial role in the transition.

Polygiene VeriMaster™ is a safe, non-toxic anti-counterfeit technology that guarantees the authenticity of your products and protects your brand. Locked into an item’s base structure, Polygiene VeriMaster uses unique marker additives and a specified VeriMaster detection unit to identify your products accurately and authenticity.

Emphasizing the role fashion and textile manufacturing must play in creating a more sustainable future, PV Paris aims to highlight more environmentally aware manufacturing and sourcing processes. While taking steps to reduce its own environmental footprint, the show also promotes industry-leading eco-innovators through its Smart Creation initiative.

“The Première Vision Paris trade show is a fantastic opportunity to bring ground-breaking Polygiene products to an informed and influential audience who are already thinking deeply about greater sustainability,” shared Ulrika Björk, CEO at Polygiene. “The event’s focus on innovation and eco-friendly product development complements our commitment to more Mindful Living™. We are extremely excited to contribute to this highly regarded show and encourage positive change in the industry.”

Posted: February 2, 2023

Source: Polygiene Group™

Edwards Lifesciences Awards Secant Group 2022 Supplier Of The Year

TELFORD, Pa. — Febraury 1, 2023 — Secant Group, an innovator in the design, development, and manufacture of implantable medical textile components for medical devices, has been named 2022 Supplier of the Year by Edwards Lifesciences, the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care and surgical monitoring.

“We’re thrilled to receive this prestigious award from Edwards Lifesciences. This is a testament to Secant’s rigorous quality standards and multidisciplinary teamwork that enables Edwards Lifesciences to advance their innovative, life-saving devices with our implantable textile solutions. We’re proud to be a long-serving partner of Edwards and look forward to collaborating with them on new solutions for years to come,” said Karen West, CEO, Solesis, parent company of Secant Group.

In 2022, Secant Group was also the first-ever supplier awarded Gold Status by Edwards Lifesciences.

“Achieving the highest possible supplier status demonstrates Secant Group’s deep commitment to serving customers with nimble, quality-driven capabilities and continuous improvement initiatives, all designed to consistently fulfill customer needs,” said Jeff Robertson, COO of Solesis, and president, Secant Group.

Posted: February 1, 2023

Source: Solesis parent company of Secant Group

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