ITMA 2023 Exhibition Space Fully Booked

BRUSSELS — February 14, 2023 — The stage is set for ITMA 2023 to host a highly anticipated showcase of trendsetting textile and garment technologies when it opens in Milan on June 8. Exhibition space grossing 220,000 square meters of the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center is fully booked.

Charles Beauduin, chairman of ITMA Services, said: “Since the last ITMA exhibition in Barcelona in 2019, the world has changed drastically due to the coronavirus pandemic and geopolitical situation. Despite various disruptions, we are glad that space in ITMA 2023 is fully booked. Companies are buoyant about the outlook of the market with most borders now fully open.”

The upcoming exhibition will feature more than 1,600 exhibitors from 44 countries and a list of 100 companies are still waiting to be allocated space in their preferred sectors. There is a total of 20 product sectors covering the entire textile and garment manufacturing value chain, including textile composites.

Ernesto Maurer, president of CEMATEX, said: “Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; the industry has to move faster to adopt the sustainability agenda to secure the future of their business. During the pandemic, many of our members channeled their resources into R&D activities. ITMA 2023 is perfectly timed to offer our exhibitors an opportunity to showcase these new products and cutting-edge technology. If and when R&D is paired with sustainability efforts, this will be the formula for success.

“Our visitors can look forward to ITMA 2023 to preview the latest innovation. We hope that textile and garment manufacturers, brands and retailers will take this opportunity to meet at ITMA to source and collaborate with leading members of the textile industry. In addition, they can also gain insights into industry trends and developments at various complementary events.”

Innovator Xchange

ITMA 2023 will be accompanied by several activities spotlighting industry innovation. Among the highlights is the Innovator Xchange which offers participants unique opportunities to gain insights from the winners and finalists of the ITMA Award, as well as exhibitors and industry experts.

An industry expert has been invited for each of the four featured topics: automation and digital future, advanced materials, sustainability and circularity, and innovative technologies. The invited speakers are:

  • German Garcia Ibañez, head of Sustainable Raw Materials Circularity, Inditex (Sustainability & Circularity);
  • Dr. Jesse S. Jur, director of Ecosystem Technology, Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (Innovative Technologies);
  • Kevin McCoy, vice president made, New Balance Athletics (Automation & Digital Future); and
  • Parikshit Goswami, professor of Technical Textiles, The University of Huddersfield (Advanced Materials).

The Innovator Xchange will be held from June 9-13. Other highlights held alongside ITMA 2023, are the ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award, Innovation Video Showcase, ITMA forums and partner events. For more information on the above events, please visit https://itma.com/events.

Online ITMA 2023 visitor registration is open. Visitors can enjoy early bird badge rates until May 7, 2023, when they register online. With the badge, they will be able to access the ITMAconnect platform from 8 March 2023 to plan their exhibition visit. Visitors can explore exhibitors’ digital spaces, chat and make appointments for stand visits.

Posted February 14, 2023

Source: ITMA Services

Coloreel Expands Reach In United Kingdom With New Distributor Agreements

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — February 14, 2023 — Coloreel has announced the expansion of its distributor network in the United Kingdom by securing agreements with two new distributors, Amaya Sales UK and Stocks, in addition to its existing partnership with AJS Embroidery Services.

This growth of Coloreel’s distributor network, combined with the appointment of Stephen McKenzie as the new sales director for the United Kingdom & Ireland, showcases Coloreel’s commitment to increasing its presence in the U.K. market.

McKenzie joins Coloreel with a wealth of experience in sales and sourcing. He has held leadership positions at prominent retail groups such as BESTSELLER (Jack Jones and Vera Moda), Bench, and Penn Sports (Wilson).

“We are thrilled to be working with Amaya and Stocks, along with our strong partnership with AJS Embroidery Services,” said McKenzie. “This will help us bring our innovative technology to more customers in the UK, and our partnerships with these three industry leaders will allow us to better serve the on demand and premium fashion markets.”

Julian Wright, sales director at Amaya, added: “At Amaya, we strive to offer innovative solutions for our customers’ production needs. Coloreel’s instant thread colouring technology simplifies the embroidery process and makes it more adaptable to the on-demand model. By offering Coloreel, our customers can now offer high-quality embroideries with unlimited colour options to their end consumers.”

Andrew Stocks, director of Stocks, said: “Coloreel and its unlimited colour embroidery technology provide our customers with new opportunities to grow their business like never before. Our largest customer already has Coloreel units installed, and we have received enquiries from big-name brands eager to feature products embroidered with Coloreel technology on the high street.”

Tony Dorsey, managing director of AJS Embroidery Services, said: “We are proud to be a long-standing partner of Coloreel in the UK and to have witnessed its development and adoption. We believe Coloreel’s on-demand capabilities will allow it to become the standard solution for production in our industry.”

Posted February 14, 2023

Source: Coloreel

Evonik Partners With AMSilk To Manufacture Sustainable Silk Proteins

ESSEN, Germany — February 14, 2023 — Evonik has entered into an agreement with the German biotech company AMSilk to produce industrial quantities of innovative, sustainable silk proteins. The silk can be used in a broad range of applications including high-quality fashion, smart materials in automotives, and medical devices. Materials produced with the silk proteins balance optimal performance with minimal environmental impact. Evonik is producing the silk at its contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) precision fermentation site in Slovakia.

“Working with a partner who puts sustainability at the heart of their business is in perfect alignment with our goals at Evonik. We are delighted to partner with AMSilk to bring smart biotech silk materials to industries worldwide,” said Thomas Riermeier, head of the Health Care business line at Evonik.

With more than three decades of experience as a reliable fermentation partner to companies working on advanced food ingredients, pharmaceuticals and other innovators, Evonik’s Health Care business plays a key role in the company’s life sciences division, Nutrition & Care. The division is guided by a vision driven by sustainability, providing solutions that achieve the highest functionality while closing carbon loops and preserving biodiversity.

“With Evonik, we have one of the most competent and renowned players for producing silk protein at our side. As we continue to improve our process, Evonik is not only the perfect industrial partner, but also as a strategic partner with whom we can scale up industrial production even beyond Europe,” says Klaus Kjeldal, Chief Production Officer at AMSilk GmbH.

AMSilk is the world’s first industrial supplier of smart biotech materials by applying an outstanding technology platform based on silk proteins. AMSilk turns man-made proteins into silk formulations including fiber, hydrogels and silk powder for applications in the textile industry as well as for medical devices and consumer goods. All AMSilk materials are created with an end of life in mind, being completely vegan, biodegradable, and using renewable plant-based carbon, with no microplastics.

Evonik draws on its expertise in fermentation, including strain development, process optimization and large-scale manufacturing, to help innovators industrialize their disruptive technologies in promising markets such as advanced foods or nature-identical materials. With a total fermentation capacity of over 4,000 m³ spanning a network of global sites in the U.S., Europe and Asia, Evonik is well-positioned to support a wide range of projects regardless of scale and complexity.

Posted February 14, 2023

Source: Evonik

Rocky Brands Names Sarah O’Connor CFO

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — February 13, 2023 — Rocky Brands Inc. today announced that Sarah O’Connor will soon join the company’s leadership team as senior vice president, CFO and treasurer. O’Connor brings more than 15 years of corporate finance experience to the role, including work with public retail and manufacturing organizations.

Prior to joining Rocky Brands, O’Connor served as director, and later as vice president of Financial Planning & Analysis and Treasurer at MedVet. MedVet is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and operates 35 specialty and emergency hospitals and emergency care centers for pets in 17 states. Before her time at MedVet, O’Connor held the role of Treasury lead at Columbia Pipeline Group ahead of its acquisition in 2016. Previously, she held various Finance and Treasury roles at L Brands, the former parent company to leading retail brands including Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works.

“I am pleased to welcome Sarah to the leadership team as our new CFO and Treasurer,” said Jason Brooks, chairman of the board and CEO. “Sarah’s broad financial experience, public company background in retail and manufacturing, and excellent leadership qualities will ensure that Rocky Brands continues to be well positioned for the future.”

O’Connor will officially join the company in mid-March. At that time Tom Robertson, who has served as the company’s CFO and treasurer since March 2017, will formally make his transition into the newly created role of COO.

“Sarah is an excellent addition to our organization and I look forward to working closely with her as we transition the CFO role in the coming months,” said Robertson. “Her expertise and insight will prove valuable to our leadership team as we move into the next phase of profitable growth at Rocky Brands.”

Posted: February 13, 2023

Source: Rocky Brands, Inc.

PANGAIA And Evrnu Release The NuCycl® Denim Jacket Made Entirely From Textile Waste

NEW YORK CITY — February 13, 2023 — This Thursday, February 16, materials Science Brand PANGAIA will release its latest innovation through PANGAIA Lab. Made from textile innovations company Evrnu’s NuCycl®, the RENU jacket marks a pivotal moment in the brand’s journey of material innovation as it’s the company’s first denim product made entirely from cotton textile waste.

PANGAIA Lab is the discovery platform within PANGAIA, bringing advanced technology to lifestyle goods, making it possible for people to wear the future, now. The partnership with Evrnu was born through a mutual mission to find replacements for high resource fibers such as cotton, and to harness the value of materials already in circulation, rather than fossil fuel, animal-derived, or virgin fibers.

“Evrnu represents the very best of innovation, in the space of recycled fibers. We have been on a long journey together as partners and we are delighted to be bringing out our first product together, demonstrating the extraordinary potential for superior quality from recycling technologies,” said Dr. Amanda Parkes, chief innovation officer.

EVRNU’s NuCycl® Technology

EVRNU’s NuCycl is a fiber created from pre- and post-consumer textile waste. It is up to  four times stronger than other cellulosic fibers including cotton and most MMCF and can be recycled up to five times without loss in performance or quality. Using NuCycl helps divert textile waste away from landfill and incineration and reduces the industry’s reliance on cotton, MMCF, nylon, and polyester.

Unlike mechanically recycled cotton, NuCycl does not need to be blended with any virgin fiber and allows more recycling cycles, making it a significantly less resource intensive alternative to cotton or polyester.

“We are thrilled to partner with PANGAIA which shares our drive to unlock the future of materials and technology for the fashion industry,” said Stacy Flynn, Evrnu CEO and co-founder. “Our mission is to help brands create clothing out of recycled materials that are not only of the highest quality but can also continue to be recycled. We are delighted by the growing market demand for NuCycl.”

The RENU jacket is part of the PANGAIA modern wardrobe — with an oversized fit, it is intended to be styled over a hoodie. With this limited launch, PANGAIA’s signature material textblock is replaced with the edition number of the jacket.

Posted: February 13, 2023

Source: PANGAIA / Evrnu

Freudenberg Performance Materials To Present Extended Range Of Solutions For The Composites Industry At JEC 2023 In Paris

Enka Fusion

WEINHEIM, Germany — February 13, 2023 — Freudenberg Performance Materials will present surfacing veils and core materials for lightweight fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) parts at JEC in Paris, France. Freudenberg will also be showcasing Enka® Solutions flow media and spacers for efficient vacuum infusion, resin transfer and foam injection molding processes for applications in the composites industry, etc. at the international composites show. The leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles looks forward to welcoming visitors at the Baden-Württemberg International booth (booth Q71) in Hall 6 from April 25-27, 2023.

Freudenberg’s solutions for the FRP industry include a variety of glass, PAN and PET nonwovens, as well as core materials for the production of lightweight fiber reinforced plastic parts. These products are designed for anti-corrosion coatings in piping and tank construction, smooth UV resistant surfaces for facade panels, and other applications for a diverse range of end products. Products made from fiber reinforced plastics must be equipped with surfacing veils to provide abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, smooth surfaces and mechanical strength. Freudenberg offers high-tech nonwovens that can meet these challenges.

Enka Channel

Enka® Solutions additions to portfolio

Enka Solutions products are characterized by their typical 3D entangled polymeric filament structures. Thanks to this unique structure, they are exceptionally suitable as flow media and spacers when producing composite materials. Readily available solutions for VARTM, SRIM and foam molding processes ensure the high performance of small- and large-scale complex fiber reinforced plastic parts at low cost and in one pass.

Enka Solutions flow media enable high-speed and reliable resin or foam flows throughout the composite part. Applied as a spacer in foam injection molding processes, they push the reinforcement matting and the composite skin against the mold and hold them in place during the process, allowing for a full wetting out of glass fiber and skin.

Enka Solutions has been part of Freudenberg Performance Materials since 2020.

Posted: February 13, 2023

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg)

KARL MAYER’s New 3D Printing System: Highly-Productive Mass Production Process For Tailor-Made Products

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — February 13, 2023 — The combination of new technologies such as additive manufacturing with the traditional procedures used in the textile industry offers numerous potentials for product development and hence new market opportunities. The KARL MAYER GROUP has recognized this and has developed a technological solution for combining warp knitted textile manufacturing with 3D printing. The innovation combines the warp knitting machine with the 3D printing system in a homogenous process according to the roll-to-roll principle. The result is maximum flexibility and efficiency in manufacturing customized products.

“3D printing allows us to completely rethink our whole approach to textile product design. The world of sportswear is already showing us what is possible. Mass-produced articles complete with 3D-printed branding and functional elements are already firmly established in this domain,” noted Michael Kieren from Karl Mayer’s New Business Development team. In addition, the carbon footprint of newly developed products is good, since savings are made on material and energy-intensive working steps.

The new 3D inline printer really makes the most of its advantages, particularly when manufacturing prototypes and equipping of textile products with reinforced areas as well as design or function elements for additional benefits.

Flowing process management

With the new 3D printing solution, the textile is printed directly after it has been manufactured on the warp knitting machine. This involves the machine directly communicating with the printer’s pattern system to enable targeted control. The inline printing head can be moved quickly to every necessary manufacturing position. It is mounted on an H-gantry and can be moved in all directions in space at a speed of 5 meters per second. A camera system and a pattern recognition software ensure highest precision during positioning of the printing head on the 2×1 meter printing field.

The current printer version processes polyurethane and silicone without heat. The materials generally used in textile finishing are applied at a printing speed equivalent to a textile production of 85 square meters per hour with a warp knitting machine working width of 138 inches.

Particularly advantages for the sports, shoes and automotive sectors

The new 3D printing system from Karl Mayer combines the high productivity of warp knitting machines with the outstanding flexibility of additive manufacturing, thus offering the opportunity to cut production steps. The complexity of the machine handling is also reduced through a simple pattern system.

Thanks to these advantages, the innovation is particularly suitable for customizing products. Through direct printing onto the fabric, large quantities of textile articles can be decorated with logos, brand designations or team names. Above all, the far greater flexibility in terms of design opens up completely new opportunities for successfully responding to increasing customer needs for individualization.

In the sport sector, where high demands are placed on product performance, the new 3D printing system is once again ahead of the field. For instance, partial reinforcements such as kinesio tapes or support areas for muscles and for stabilizing movement can easily be integrated in functional sport outfits. Shoes also benefit from the opportunity of being designed to be wear-resistant in areas which are under the most stress. Other opportunities are customized designs right through to 4D-printed shoes cloths — for instance through 3D-printed spacer textiles — and efficient production “on demand”.

The automotive sector, known for its high production efficiency, is likely to be particularly interested in Karl Mayer’s efficient 3D printing system because of the few working steps required, for example, to integrate reinforcements into door panels, roof liners and seats. Designs, team logos and company names can be applied easily and accurately for use in automotive interiors. Apart from these conventional uses, future-oriented implementations are also conceivable, such as the integration of switches in textile structures, the use of textiles for control purposes and protective covers for electronic components.

Putting into practice

KARL MAYER has already tested the new 3D printing table with its development partner, Bielefeld University of Applied Science, for the production of shoe cloths. “Here, even more than in other areas, a very wide variety of applications is required. The 3D printing table is ideal for this,” Kieren concluded.

The prototype is now ready and was presented at the Techtextil 2022 trade fair in Frankfurt am Main. The innovation was also a highlight at the 5th Additive Manufacturing Meeting, which was held in November 2022 on the Karl Mayer company premises. The organiser of the annual meeting of experts is the Textilforschungsinstitut Thüringen-Vogtland e.V. (Thüringen-Vogtland Textile Research Institute) (TITV Greiz). “We are now trying to establish the procedure in practice together with potential users,” Kieren said, explaining the next steps being taken.

Posted: February 13, 2023

Source: KARL MAYER GROUP

Cotton Council International Elects 2023 Officers

CCI officers elected for 2023 (left to right): Carlo Bocardo, Carlos Garcia, Steve Dyer, John King, Lee Cromley and Bruce Atherley.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — February 10, 2023 — Steve Dyer, a Cordova, Tenn., merchant, will serve as Cotton Council International’s (CCI) president for 2023. CCI is the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) export promotion arm and carries out programs in 50 plus countries under the COTTON USA™ trademark. Dyer and other CCI officers were elected at CCI’s board meeting held as part of the NCC’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas.

A NCC delegate, Dyer currently serves on its Public Relations & International Market Development Committee and is a director of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, the U.S. cotton industry’s sustainability initiative. He previously has been a CCI director and currently serves on several CCI committees.

“CCI’s objective is clear: increase long-term demand for U.S. cotton,” Dyer said. “In 2022, CCI held 40 events in 12 of the biggest cotton-importing countries and had nearly 5,000 participants who said they expect to purchase $4.9 billion worth of U.S. cotton. As CCI president in 2023, I look forward to taking part in these U.S. cotton demand-building events and continuing the successful momentum.”

Dyer, who received his B.S. in Business Administration and Management from the Citadel, is manager of ProCot Cooperative and Global Head of Cotton Marketing at Louis Dreyfus Co., a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods with activities that span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Dreyfus also helps feed and clothe some 500 million people annually by originating, processing and transporting some 80 million tons of products.

Other CCI officers elected are chairman, Carlos C. Garcia, a cooperative official, Lubbock, Texas; first vice president, J. Lee Cromley, a producer, Brooklet, Ga.; second vice president, Carlo Bocardo, a cooperative official, Bakersfield, Calif.; secretary, Gary Adams, Cordova, Tenn.; and assistant secretary, Bruce Atherley, Washington, D.C. Newly elected as CCI treasurer was John C. King, III, a merchant from Helena, Ark.

Elected as CCI directors were Aaron Pena, a Harlingen, Texas, cottonseed handler; Gene Seale, a Pima, Ariz., ginner; Neeraj Rana, a Cordova, Tenn., merchant; Nick Kastle, a Corcoran, Calif., merchant; Wesley Rentz, a Greenville, S.C., merchant; and Matt Dunbar, a Hopkins, Minn., merchant.

Re-elected as 2023 CCI directors were: PRODUCERS – Philip F. Edwards, III, Smithfield, Va.; Barry W. Evans, Kress, Texas; John F. Lindamood, Tiptonville, Tenn.; Richard Gaona, Roby, Texas; Matthew R. (Matt) Hyneman, Jonesboro, Ark.; Neal Isbell, Muscle Shoals, Ala.; and Paul (Paco) Ollerton, Casa Grande, Ariz.; GINNER – George G. LaCour, Jr., Morganza, La; MERCHANT – Beau Stephenson, Richardson, Texas; COOPERATIVES – Frederick Barrier, Greenwood, Miss.; Donald A. Robinson, Garner, N.C.; and Kevin Brinkley, Lubbock, Texas; WAREHOUSEMAN – Vance C. Shoaf, Milan, Tenn.; and MANUFACTURERS – Robin Perkins, Sanford, N.C.; and James Martin, Gastonia, N.C.

Posted: February 13, 2023

Source: Cotton Council International (CCI)

Atlas Copco Inaugurates Dedicated Production Line For Electric Portable Air Compressor In Belgium

ROCK HILL, S.C. — February 13, 2023 — Atlas Copco is investing in the future by inaugurating its first production line dedicated to the assembly of low carbon electric compressors. Based in Antwerp, Belgium, the new assembly line has cut lead times for the E-Air VSD units by half.

Atlas Copco’s electric mobile compressor range has gained considerable momentum since its release in 2019. Designed to deliver a cost-effective and low carbon compressed air solution in even the toughest applications, the E-Air is in demand across the construction, oil and gas, and mining sectors. Responding to the unprecedented growth of consumer interest in clean energy tech, Atlas Copco has invested in the extra capacity to optimise its output of the E-Air mobile compressors. The new production line — which is itself powered by green electricity, including extensive solar panels on site — has more than doubled daily production capacity of the E-Air at the facility.

Cutting lifetime carbon emissions

During a research project in 2021, Atlas Copco quantified and confirmed that the majority of emissions derive not at the time of manufacture, but from the lifetime use of its products. As a consequence, the company decided to tackle this in-use carbon footprint by increasing the accessibility of electric portable compressed air solutions. The extended production of the electric units will positively impact machine availability and time-to-market, thereby accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future.

Posted: February 13, 2023

Source: Atlas Copco

Navis TubeTex Receives The North Carolina Governor’s Award For Excellence

LEXINGTON, N.C. — February 8, 2023 — The Governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, has recognized Navis TubeTex with the Governor’s Award for Excellence. This award is given each year to recognize one North Carolina company that has made significant contributions in the effort to increase North Carolina exports. Navis TubeTex has worked with Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina for more than 10 years with exhibition cooperation in many of the world’s textile centers with Senior International Trade Manager Glenn Jackman.

The Award was presented at the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh. President and CEO William Motchar and Senior Director – International Sales Jeffrey Dixon were present to receive the award on behalf of Navis TubeTex.

Navis TubeTex is a supplier of finishing machinery for the global textile industry. Based in Lexington, N.C., Navis TubeTex designs, engineers, and manufactures machinery for the global knit, woven, nonwoven, technical and geotextile industries. Navis TubeTex has customers in over 65 countries.

Posted: February 13, 2023

Source: Navis TubeTex

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