Swedish Textile Machinery Transforming Dyeing And Finishing At ITMA 2023

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Two members of TMAS — the Swedish textile machinery association — are at the forefront of a brand-backed revolution in replacing water and energy-intensive technologies for the dyeing and finishing processes that will take centre stage at this year’s ITMA exhibition in Milan from June 8-14.

“There are currently an estimated 90,000 jet dyeing machines in operation worldwide and between 60 and 70 percent of them are outdated to a factor of two-to-three in terms of the savings in energy, water and dyes and finishes that can be made — even with the latest conventional systems,” said TMAS secretary general Therese Premler-Andersson. “That productivity gap is considerably higher when considering the latest highly-digitised and precise non-contact spray systems for these processes that have been introduced to the market by TMAS companies Baldwin and imogo in the past few years.”

Baldwin’s TexCoat G4

Outstanding, production “tested and approved” spray technology

Baldwin’s TexCoat G4, a non-contact spray technology for textile finishing and remoistening engineered and manufactured in Sweden, not only reduces water, chemicals and energy consumption, but also provides the flexibility to adapt to a customer’s requirements in terms of single and double-sided finishing applications.

It is designed to allow a controlled and optimal coverage of the exact amount of finish chemistry for reaching specific characteristics of the fabric through a combination of precision valve technology coupled with optimized software algorithms to ensure accurate and even finishing coverage with virtually no waste.

TexCoat G4 can reduce water consumption by as much as 50 percent compared to traditional padding application processes. In today’s world of volatile energy prices, imagine cutting gas and electricity costs by 35 to 50 percent. Productivity is also increased by 50 percent because of the lower wet pick up which allows for higher line speeds. Putting it simply, for replacing every 2-3 pads with a TexCoat G4 is equal to adding the productivity of an additional finishing line at a fraction of the cost, with no additional floor space and no added labor.

“Traditional textile finishing by padding is a wasteful, antiquated process,” said Rick Stanford, Baldwin’s vice president of global business development. “High pick-ups drive high energy consumption and frequent bath changes generate a lot of avoidable chemical waste. Brands and mills are thankfully now starting to see environmental and economic benefits with the help of our non-contact precision spray systems. These systems increase product quality, improve mill profitability and deliver quantifiable sustainability benefits.”

imogo’s Dye-Max spray dyeing technolog

True sustainability potential

Similar impressive savings can also now be made in textile dyeing with imogo’s Dye-Max spray dyeing technology.

It can slash the use of fresh water, wastewater, energy and chemicals by as much as 90 percent compared to conventional jet dyeing systems as a result of an extremely low liquor ratio of 0.6-0.8 liters per kilo of fabric. At the same time, considerably fewer auxiliary chemicals are required to start with.

The application unit of the Dye-Max consists of a closed chamber containing a series of high speed digitally controlled valves with precision nozzles for accurate and consistent coverage.

Fast changeovers with virtually no waste together with a high production speed enable a high productivity and unmatched production flexibility.

At ITMA 2023 the proven Mini-Max laboratory unit — used alongside Dye-Max installations for pre-determining application volumes and color matching for Right First Time dyeing — will demonstrate the principles of imogo’s technology.

The huge potential of Dye-Max has been quickly recognized by brands seeking solutions to their sustainability targets and an industrial-scale installation is currently being commissioned. Further details will be announced prior to ITMA 2023.

“It’s fantastic that all of this innovation is taking place in Europe based on established know-how and forward thinking,” Premler-Andersson noted. “Spray application technologies are a perfect illustration of how new digital technologies can lead to more sustainable production, in this case by replacing water-intensive processes with the highly precise and controlled application of dyes and chemistries as vapour.

“TMAS members — backed by Swedish brands and advanced research institutes — are playing an active part in pushing forward new concepts that work. Digitalization now goes hand in hand with sustainability for the textile industry’s future.”

Posted: April 5, 2023

Source: TMAS – The Swedish Textile Machinery Association

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Preparing Response To U.S. Department Of Defense Request For Information On Domestic Biomanufacturing Of Spider Silk

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — April 5, 2023 — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., the biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of spider silk, announces today that it is preparing a response to the United States Air Force under the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) program. In its efforts to strengthen the U.S. bio-industrial manufacturing capabilities, the U.S. Government is seeking input from industry to identify target areas for governmental investment.

Under the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act and through executive order, the Secretary of Defense has been authorized to “incentives the expansion of domestic, flexible industrial biomanufacturing capacity for a wide range of materials.” Biosynthetic fibers such as spider silk were specifically identified as a material/technology of interest under this directive.

Kraig Labs is preparing a detailed response for submission to the U.S. Air Force by its April 19 deadline. While this request for information does not guarantee a subsequent request for proposal or that funding will be available, it does signify the importance that materials, such as spider silk, can play both economically and defensively.

“We are very pleased to see the renewed support and interest from the Department of Defense (DoD) to strength the U.S. industry supply base for bio-engineering and bio-manufactured materials,” said company COO Jon Rice. “I believe that Kraig Labs is and will remain a key player in our domestic biomanufacturing capabilities, and we welcome the opportunity to bring the DoD up to date with our progress and the opportunities that lie ahead.”

Posted: April 5, 2023

Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

The 2023 Southeast Designers And Architect Of The Year (SEDY) Awards Finalists

ATLANTA — April 5, 2023 — The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) is thrilled to announce this year’s finalists for the 2023 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards (SEDY). The 26 finalists represent the most creative and innovative minds in the business across the fields of residential design, contract design and architecture. Entries were received from across the Southeast, spanning nine states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The featured finalists were selected by an esteemed panel of top industry professionals including VERANDA Editor-in-Chief Steele Marcoux, Ike Baker Velten founder John Ike and award-winning designer, Jean Liu, principal at Jean Liu Design, LLC.

The 2023 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards return to ADAC’s spring market, DESIGN ADAC, co-sponsored by VERANDA, taking place April 18-20, where winners will be announced at a private awards gala on Thursday, April 20. All are welcome to join ADAC and VERANDA to meet and celebrate the 2023 finalists at R HUGHES in Suite 320 at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. Media interested in attending the finalists meet-and-greet can RSVP to rsvp@360media.net.

“This year, we are thrilled to have a record-breaking number of first-time finalists,” said Katie Miner, general manager of ADAC. “As the Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards continue to grow, I’m both proud and thrilled at the amazing talent we have and continue to discover throughout the Southeast. It truly is a wonderful celebration for design in the region.”

The 2023 Finalists for Residential, Contract and Architecture include:

Residential Design Finalists

  • Alecia Stevens Interiors | Charleston, S.C.
  • Atelier Davis | Atlanta
  • Brad Ramsey Interiors | Nashville, Tenn.
  • Christy Dillard Kratzer of CDK Interior Design | Atlanta
  • David Frazier | West Point, Ga.
  • Lathem Gordon & Cate Dunning of GordonDunning | Atlanta
  • Jason Arnold Interiors | Nashville, TN
  • Kristin Kong of K Kong Designs | Atlanta
  • Laura W. Jenkins Interiors | Atlanta
  • Lauren DeLoach Interiors | Atlanta
  • Melanie Turner Interiors | Atlanta
  • William Peace of Peace Design | Atlanta
  • Bronwyn Ford of Pursley Dixon Ford Interior Design | Charlotte, N.C.
  • Rachel Halvorson Designs | Nashville
  • Shirlene Brooks of Re:View Design | Franklin, N.C.
  • Robin Rains Interior Design | Nashville
  • Aliesha Porto of Stevie Interiors | Milton, Ga.

Contract Design Finalists

  • Harris Interiors | Atlanta
  • William Peace of Peace Design | Atlanta
  • Smith Hanes Studio | Atlanta
  • Square Feet Studio | Atlanta

Architecture Finalists

  • Chris Reebals of Christopher Architecture & Interiors | Birmingham, Ala.
  • Herlong Architects | Sullivan’s Island, S.C.
  • Historical Concepts | Atlanta
  • Richard & Lynielle Long of Long & Long Design, Inc. | Homewood, Ala.
  • Pursley Dixon Architecture | Charlotte
  • Summerour Architects | Atlanta

“We’re extremely grateful to this year‘s incredible panel of judges. Their job selecting the 2023 finalists amongst all the wonderfully creative and qualified submissions was a daunting exercise,” added Miner. “We can’t thank them enough for their expertise, participation, leadership and guidance.”

About the 2023 SEDY Judges Panel

John Ike, Ike Baker Velten, Founder
John Ike has been practicing architecture and design for more than four decades. Ike’s design aesthetic is influenced by his traveling such as the legacy and regional inflections he sees on these trips, particularly the Italian and Scandinavian precedents. Ike’s first job was working for Robert A.M. Stern, under whom he had studied for his Master of Architecture degree at the Graduate School of Architecture at Columbia University. He received his Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry from Colorado College. He later co-founded Ike Kligerman Barkley in 1989 and remained with the firm until its closure in 2022. During his time with Ike Kligerman Barkley, he published two books with Monacelli Press, ‘Houses” and “The New Shingled House.” The firm received numerous awards ranging from the AIA New York Chapter Award, the DDB Stars of Design Award, the ICAA Julia Morgan Award, and the ICAA Stanford White Award, as well as being in the AD100 and Elle Decor A-List. Ike will release his third book in May 2023 titled “9 Houses / 9 Stories” (Vendome) which explores and celebrates the inextricable bond between the architect and those who implement his vision, a give-and-take that results in singularly designed residences. Ike is interested in interior design and collaborated on the glass furniture line Chroma D with photographer Irene Mamiye. In his spare time, he works on his mid-century modern residences in New Jersey and San Diego and his loft in Oddfellows Hall, a historic 19th-century ceremonial lodge in Brooklin, Maine.

Jean Liu, Jean Liu Design LLC
Jean Liu Design, LLC was established in 2007 as a full-service interior design firm, specializing in high-end residential and commercial projects. Since then, the firm has grown to become a party of five, all of whom would do almost anything for a pretty picture – of interiors, that is. They are a group of design aficionados whose talent, experience, and training make us uniquely qualified to work alongside clients, builders, and architects on all aspects of interior design, whether it is new construction, historical renovation, space planning, furniture sourcing, or staging. Known for creating modern, edited, comfortable, and inspired spaces that help their clients translate their vision and lifestyle into a place they can call home. Their work has been featured in House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Town & Country, Architectural Digest, and The Wall Street Journal.

Steele Marcoux, Veranda Editor-in Chief
Steele Marcoux’s design education started during her childhood in Atlanta, where she spent many afternoons with her artist mother browsing through galleries, antiques stores, and fabric showrooms. After graduating from Williams College, where Marcoux studied art history and played on the varsity tennis team, she worked in Washington, DC as a reporter before returning to the South to pursue a Master of Arts in American history at the University of Alabama. She is a veteran of the shelter publishing industry, having served as editor of Coastal Living, Executive Editor and Style Director of Country Living, and Design Editor at Southern Living and Coastal Living. Marcoux serves on the board of directors for the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham, where she lives with her husband, two sons, and dog Sawyer.

Posted: April 5, 2023

Source: The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC)

Hyosung Showcases Eco-Friendly Denim Solutions At Kingpins Amsterdam

SEOUL — April 5, 2023 — As consumers demand more eco-friendly products, denim is being held to higher environmental standards. To meet this challenge, Hyosung has developed many customized sustainable textile solutions that it will present to the denim community during Kingpins Amsterdam, April 12-13, at Sugar City, stand 42.

According to Hyosung, it’s important to provide the value chain with a complete offering of textile solutions when it comes to sustainability as the apparel industry has not quite decided which sustainable path it wants to follow — whether it’s recycled, bio-based, recyclable — or something else coming along on the horizon.

“While the industry is deciding which sustainable route to go, we are in a very strong position in that we can offer solutions across many of these categories, said Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, Hyosung Global Marketing director – Textiles. “We are looking forward to joining the wonderful community at Kingpins Amsterdam and sharing all we can do to help them with their sustainable denim needs.”

At Kingpins, Hyosung will focus on the following sustainable denim solutions:

creora® bio-based spandex – for jeans made with renewable resources

In 2022, Hyosung was the first global developer to commercial bio-based spandex into the apparel market. Both USDA and SGS certified, creora® bio-based spandex, is made with 30 percent renewable resources — and according to a recent third-party life cycle assessment (LCA), the manufacture of creora bio-based spandex reduces water use by 50 precent compared to the production of regular elastane. Hyosung will offer creora bio-based spandex made with 70 percent renewable resources the second half of this year.

creora® regen spandex – for jeans made with 100% recycled materials

Hyosung’s 3rd party-certified creora regen spandex made of 100-percent reclaimed waste, is the missing puzzle piece that allows denim brands to claim their jeans are fully made from recycled materials.

creora® 3D Max spandex – for recyclable jeans

As circularity is top of mind, denim brands and retailers are closely monitoring separation technologies and recyclable materials. For example, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign project is helping denim brands and mills with guidelines to make products that are durable, traceable, recyclable, and made with safe materials and processes. According to the Jeans Redesign’s guidelines, only under 2 percent of synthetic fibers is a denim fabric is allowed for a garment to be recycled. Hyosung’s creora 3D Max elastane uniquely enables denim brands to design and develop jeans that align with these guidelines as the fiber delivers high-performance stretch and recovery with a very small portion of spandex content allowing the garment to be recycled.

“Overtime, we hope the industry will decide one sustainable path, but until then, we believe offering our customers a range of solutions is the way to go,” said Whitmarsh-Knight.

Posted: April 5, 2023

Source: Hyosung

Asahi Kasei’s Production Facility For Dinamica® Acquires Certification Regarding Use Of Power 100-Percent Derived From Renewable Energy

DÜSSELDORF, Germany/NEW YORK CITY/TOKYO — April 4, 2023 —  Asahi Kasei’s production facility for Dinamica® microfiber resembling suede at its Nonwovens Plant in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan, has acquired the first Certificate of Renewable Energy Use, utilizing Hitachi’s Powered by RE system, which visualizes the usage of renewable energy. The certification, acquired on March 8, 2023, ensures that the production facility for Dinamica is powered by 100-percent renewable energy.

Today, companies are making efforts to become carbon neutral throughout the value chain to realize a sustainable society, resulting in demand for high-value-added products and services that are made using 100-percent renewable energy. Dinamica is a microfiber resembling suede with a 3-layer structure* produced with Asahi Kasei’s proprietary manufacturing process. Having excellent texture and versatile design, it is widely used in various applications around the world such as automotive interiors, furniture, IT accessories, clothing, and industrial materials. Asahi Kasei has proactively reduced the CO2 emissions from the manufacture of Dinamica® as part of its effort to become carbon neutral by 2050.

Hitachi developed Powered by RE in 2021 as a system to visualize how much renewable energy is used at individual facilities and services, with the aim of realizing a decarbonized society. In 2022, Hitachi launched the Powered by RE Certification Committee, a general incorporated association jointly with Art & Ecology, Inc. that certifies 100% renewable energy use at each production line, equipment and services to contribute to further expansion of renewable energy use. The Certificate of Renewable Energy Use issued by the Powered by RE Certification Committee ensures that electricity used by individual production lines, facilities, and services is 100-percent derived from renewable energy. The certification acquired for Dinamica has been based on data from the energy management system of its production facility at the Nonwovens Plant, verifying that 100 percent of the power used is derived from renewable energy. This certification allows Asahi Kasei to claim  to its customers that it is contributing to measures against global warming through the provision of products from the certified production lines.

Asahi Kasei aims to realize carbon neutral and sustainable society from the perspective of “Care for Earth” and is focusing on initiatives such as the use of biomass raw materials, recycled raw materials, renewable energy, etc. The Asahi Kasei Group continues to meet the expectations of society and its customers by proactively cooperating with its stakeholders while further promoting the provision of products and services with such characteristics based on its medium-term management plan for fiscal 2024 focused on the theme “Be a Trailblazer.” Hitachi drives its Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society with data and technology, and continues to provide digital solutions, such as Powered by RE, to help realize a decarbonized society. In addition, by widely promoting certification of renewable energy use through the Powered by RE Certification Committee, Hitachi will contribute to businesses’ adoption of renewable energy.

 * Dinamica® consists of three layers of face, inner scrim, and backing, with the microfiber layers intertwined with each other in three dimensions. The inner scrim layer improves dimensional stability and strength. Being immersed in a water-based polyurethane gives the material a rich elastic texture.

Posted April 4, 2023

Source: Asahi Kasei

Freudenberg Launches 100-Percent rTPE Base Content Interlining Series

WEINHEIM, Germany — March 29, 2023 —Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg)  is expanding its Super Elastic Interlinings Range with the introduction of the a 100-percent recycled thermoplastic elastomers (rTPE) base content interlining series. In recognition of the growing use of elastic interlinings in apparel and building on the principles of Freudenberg Performance Materials´ Apparel’s House of Sustainability, these new products speak for Freudenberg’s ongoing dedication to high-quality and sustainable solutions, with responsible products in every season.

The new, 100-percent rTPE base content interlinings are offered in 40-90 g/m2 weights, with wide applicability — from lightweight knit fabrics with applications in leggings and sports bras to elastic woven fabrics that require medium-to-heavy weights, such as denim, maternity clothes, or casual wear. Sustainable without compromising on quality, the new interlinings offer exceptional elasticity and retain excellent recovery capabilities.

In addition to the newly-launched 100-percent rTPE base content interlinings, Freudenberg also offers interlinings from the XB and UE Series. The XB Series are nonwoven interlinings, available in 40-72 g/m2 weights, offering a soft hand feel and light-to-medium weight options with high wash durability. These interlinings can be used across sportswear and fashion segments in areas such as cuffs and the waistbands of leggings.

The UE Series is available in 153-220 g/m2 weights, offering high elasticity, good recovery, and strong support. Furthermore, the mesh structure ensures excellent breathability, with application to garments like sports bras.

Freudenberg offers a complete range of super elastic interlinings to the market and delivers greater possibilities in active and casual styling — from the soft-to-the-touch, light-to-medium weight, and durable XB Series and the exceptional elasticity and recovery of the 100-percent rTPE base content additions, to the mesh structure of the UE Series that offers both strong support and breathability.

Responsible products in every season

Freudenberg Performance Materials´ Apparel’s House of Sustainability is a major initiative designed to assist customers in enhancing the sustainability of their garment products and building towards a more sustainable future. Offering the latest innovations and solutions from its House of Sustainability that combine functional and environmental benefits, Freudenberg supports sustainable garments for people and the planet through all manufacturing seasons.

Launched for the summer manufacturing season, the 100-percent rTPE base content interlinings reduce the need for virgin materials in apparel while also reducing the demand for the extractive practices necessary to produce such materials. Furthermore, the use of recycled components reduces materials in landfills and oceans, in consideration of full-garment lifecycle management.

Through ongoing technological and operational development, Freudenberg will continue to generate new solutions that are better for customers and the environment.

Posted April 4, 2023

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials

 

 

 

 

INX International Makes Investment In Gooten

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. —March 29, 2023 — INX International Ink Co. announced today it has completed an investment agreement in Gooten, a technology and fulfillment company with U.S. headquarters in New York City. This deal will help Gooten expand its print-on-demand manufacturing network and capabilities globally while enabling INX to accelerate its strategy in digital printing.

This is the first investment announced since INX established its $50 million INX Venture Capital investment program in May 2022, with the intent of furthering collaboration with technology and materials science startups that are relevant to the printing inks and coatings value chain.

Gooten is a globally distributed company that operates a smart supply chain for brands wanting to utilize on-demand manufacturing. The company does so by combining proprietary technology and operational expertise with a worldwide network of 30+ best-in-class manufacturing partners. Gooten’s digital infrastructure enables automated order fulfillment for eCommerce businesses, retailers, and global merchandise companies to scale production in an on-demand, inventory-free environment.

“We are excited to welcome INX as an investor in Gooten,” said Brian Rainey, CEO at Gooten. “As a globally recognized leader in high performance printing inks and coatings, INX’s investment in Gooten recognizes our shared commitment to sustainability, quality, and excellence in everything we do. With the support of INX, we are excited to continue driving innovation, expanding our reach, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and partners through Gooten’s sustainable, on-demand fulfillment model.”

Shane Bertsch, INX vice president of Strategic Planning and Innovation, anticipates being able to develop products and invest more resources in the direct-to-object (DTO) segment through the Gooten relationship.

“We see Gooten as a catalyst for enabling sustainable, on-demand manufacturing across several categories of interest for INX,” Bertsch said. “We are eager to partner with the Gooten team to bring high quality digital printing solutions and services to our customers and partners.”

Posted April 4, 2023

Source: INX International Ink Co.

Seventy-Five Years Of VLIESELINE®: The Must-Have Interlining For All Professional Tailors And Sewing Enthusiasts Celebrates Its Jubilee

WEINHEIM, Germany — March 30, 2023 — No one sees it but almost everyone’s wearing it: VLIESELINE®, the multipurpose interlining fabric, adds stability, shape and warmth to almost every garment. Now, this groundbreaking material is celebrating its 75th jubilee, providing the perfect excuse for Weinheim-based Freudenberg to look back on an extraordinary success story.

Born out of necessity, now a brand leader in Europe

Freudenberg’s iso-elastic nonwoven interlining — developed by Dr Carl-Ludwig Nottebohm — not only revolutionized the textile industry but also transformed the work of sewing enthusiasts and fashion houses. The invention was given the brand name VLIESELINE and soon proved itself as a multipurpose and indispensable sewing accessory, which led to it being dubbed The wonder under in the company’s in-house magazine in 1954. And VLIESELINE lived up to its auspicious name. The material was initially developed as a substitute fabric and produced for the first time in 1948. It began its rise to fame in the fifties and sixties and, in its own way, contributed to the economic boom. From then on, this nonwoven fabric from Weinheim fascinated the trade press, theatrical costumers, fashion houses and designers, even featuring on numerous couture catwalks. After an economic dip in the seventies, VLIESELINE returned as strong as ever in the years that followed.

A finger on the pulse of social media and sustainability

Offering an optimal fit, stylish effects and a cosy warmth, VLIESELINE products lend a certain something to custom accessories, garments and creative handicrafts. The motto Be creative with VLIESELINE reflects the brand’s strong position in the creative and handmade sector. This is demonstrated by a wide-ranging assortment of brand communications. VLIESELINE can be found online at www.vlieseline.com and on social networks such as Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. The brand also has a presence at numerous trade fairs, such as Handarbeit und Hobby (h+h), to be held in Cologne, Germany, March 31-April 2, 2023. VLIESELINE® also has its finger on the pulse when it comes to sustainability — with products made from natural fibres such as soy, bamboo and cotton, nonwoven fabrics made from up to 100 percent recycled materials such as PET bottles and environmentally friendly production processes.

Posted April 4, 2023

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials

Better Cotton Strengthens Ties With Tajikistan

LONDON — March 31, 2023 — Better Cotton has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tajikistan’s Ministry of Agriculture to reinforce the pair’s partnership and further support the production of more sustainable cotton across the Central Asian nation.

The MoU was signed by Better Cotton’s Director of Fundraising, Rebecca Owen, and Tajikistan’s Minister of Agriculture, His Excellency Qurbon Khakimzoda, at this week’s Tajikistan Investment and Development Forum, in London.

With increased collaboration, the pair will prioritize the expansion of more sustainable cotton production, with a focus on both environmental and social outcomes. Notably, improving the quality of cotton fiber, farmer well-being and overall agricultural sustainability are in scope.

To achieve this, the MoU establishes that Better Cotton and the ministry will develop a strategic roadmap for more sustainable cotton production in Tajikistan, according to the Better Cotton Standard System, considering the requirements of the global market.

The collaboration will see both parties conduct outreach and awareness activities across the country to promote the benefits of more sustainable growing practices, whilst the adoption of practical innovations will be explored to determine how domestic farmers can improve.

Fundamental to this shift will be the availability and allocation of financial resources. As such, Better Cotton will work with the ministry to identify new sources of funding and investment that can unlock new opportunities across the country’s cotton sector.

Better Cotton’s program in Tajikistan has already shown results. In the 2019-2020 cotton season, synthetic fertilizer use among Better Cotton Farmers was 62-percent lower than Comparison Farmers, whilst yields were 15-percent higher.

Rebecca Owen, director of Fundraising, Better Cotton, said: “This MoU is the start of a strategic roadmap to expand sustainable cotton production in Tajikistan – creating opportunities to improve the livelihoods, well-being and market access for cotton farming communities.”

Posted April 4, 2023

Source: Better Cotton

Patterson Flynn Announces Peter Touma As New President

Peter Touma

NEW YORK CITY — March 31, 2023 — Patterson Flynn is pleased to announce that Peter Touma joined the company as its new president, effective March 1, 2023. Touma comes to Patterson Flynn from Bain & Co., a management consultancy.

While at Bain & Co., Peter primarily worked with clients in the Consumer Product and Retail sectors based out of New York. He also spent time in Milan, where he worked with European clients in the Fashion and Luxury goods sectors. Originally from Sweden, Touma came to the United States for graduate school and has spent his whole professional career based out of New York.

Touma stated: “I’m very excited to join an organization that’s invested in forging deep relationships with its valued designers and partner with them to create the most beautiful projects for their clients. The combination of a best-in-class team and unique design sensibility is what sets Patterson Flynn apart and I’m thrilled to join the team and take the business to new heights.”

In his new role, Touma will be partnering with Patterson Flynn’s Creative Director, Pamela Marshall, to continue to grow the company. According to Timur Yumusaklar, F. Schumacher & Co.’s CEO, “Peter’s transition to President of Patterson Flynn is already seamless, and we are confident that he will serve as a wonderful leader. I am excited for the next era of Patterson Flynn under Peter’s leadership, and I anticipate continued growth and success.”

Posted April 4, 2023

Source: Patterson Flynn

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