Garment 10 Corp. JSC (Vietnam) Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

ZURICH — November 30, 2022 — Established in 1946 in Viet Bac (northern region of Vietnam), Garco 10 initially focused on making military uniforms. Today, Garco 10 is one of the largest enterprises in Vietnam’s apparel and textile industry with a total of 19 factories. They manufacture and export nearly 30 million garments per year.

Founded in 1904, the ITMF is the international forum of the global textile value chain for producers of fiber to finished products. Its members are from textile and apparel-producing countries representing approximately 90 percent of global production.

Than Duc Viet, CEO of Garment 10 Corporation said that “being part of an international forum like ITMF that represents the entire textile value chain — from fiber to finished goods — is very valuable. Having access to an international network like ITMF provides Garco 10 access to companies and people from around the world in a cooperative environment. Furthermore, it is important to follow and to be part of the discussions about trends and initiatives in our industry. The publications, reports and surveys that ITMF produces are helping us to better understand the underlying dynamics in our industry”.

“We are delighted that Garco 10 is joining ITMF as a Corporate Member. Garco 10 is a leading producer and exporter of garments in Vietnam. Becoming part of the ITMF family will be mutually beneficial as it will provide an additional perspective on Vietnam for members of ITMF as it will provide Garco 10 with insights of other markets. The global textile and apparel industry is constantly undergoing structural changes — sometimes slower and sometimes faster. Currently, the changes and dynamics are unprecedented and therefore an international forum for exchange and discussion is providing added value ”, stated Dr. Christian Schindler, director general of ITMF.

Posted: November 30, 2022

Source: International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Hits Production Milestone And Increases Capacity To Meet Growing Demand

LENZING, Austria — November 30, 2022 — Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, is celebrating a key milestone as the production of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibers reaches over 300,000 tons since the brand’s inception in 2017.

“As we celebrate our milestone of over 300,000 tons produced, we look forward to achieving even higher capacity in 2023 with the addition of a new site for LENZING ECOVERO fiber production,” said Caroline Ledl, head of Product Management Textiles at Lenzing. “With the increase in LENZING ECOVERO capacity, our value chain partners and brands can benefit from better fiber availability to support their sustainability targets at a very competitive cost. Through efficient supply chains and the support of our teams around the world, brands can keep the additional cost for transitioning from conventional viscose to eco-responsible viscose within a very small range.”

The rise of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ from sustainability niche to market standard

Lenzing uses sustainably managed wood sources and renewable electricity to produce LENZING ECOVERO fibers. The company’s sustainability efforts are widely recognized in the industry, as it took the top spot in Canopy’s 2022 Hot Button Ranking and Report which examined the performance of viscose producers in protecting endangered forests. With production capacity in Austria, China and soon in Indonesia, LENZING ECOVERO is expanding its footprint across the world. This increase in production capacity comes at a timely moment as demand for eco-responsible fibers continues to rise, driven by the growing preference for sustainability from consumers and brands alike.

This year, more than 500 brands have certified their products with Lenzing. Brands including Orta and Farm Rio have proudly communicated their sustainability commitments by highlighting their use of LENZING ECOVERO fibers in promotion campaigns. Other renowned brands which have used LENZING ECOVERO fibers in their collections include European fashion powerhouses Massimo Dutti, Lacoste, ba&sh, Zara, Mango, Tom Tailor and Lindex, denim brands American Eagle, Levi’s and Tommy Hilfiger, retail giants Kmart Australia, Target Australia, and Marks & Spencer, as well as brands such as Guess, Forever New, Shona Joy, Myntra, Calzedonia, Trenery, Arnhem, ELK, Mambo Australia and Mambo Surf De Luxe.

“When we first launched the LENZING ECOVERO brand, there were only a few suppliers and brands who started their sustainable viscose journey with us. Five years later, LENZING ECOVERO fibers are now available through hundreds of yarn spinners in all major textile markets and have found their way into countless brand collections,” said Harold Weghorst, vice president of Global Marketing and Branding at Lenzing AG. “More and more brands choose LENZING ECOVERO not only for its strong sustainability credentials, but for the traceability and transparency we stand for. As concerns about greenwashing across the value chain continue to grow, it is increasingly important for brands to be able to confidently make their good choices visible.”

A backbone for transparency in the supply chain, Lenzing’s innovative Fiber Identification technology enables LENZING ECOVERO fibers to be identifiable in the fabric and in the final product, providing brands with full traceability and protection from counterfeiting. New initiatives to make the technology more accessible and impactful will be rolled out in 2023.

Posted: November 30, 2022

Source: Lenzing Group

Trützschler And Valérius 360: A Breakthrough For Recycled Yarn

MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany — November 30, 2022 — Valérius 360 wanted to make a sustainable, circular approach possible in the fashion industry. But it needed a partner with the power to make this green dream a reality. Working together with Trützschler, a pioneering collaborative project has now achieved high-quality recycled yarn — opening up massive potential to drive measurable progress toward a circular and sustainable textile industry.

Valérius 360 was founded in Portugal in 2017. It produces yarn by recycling waste from its own spinning and knitting processes — which keeps more material in the economic cycle for longer, cutting down waste and making an important contribution to sustainability. Recently, its experts launched a new project with the ambitious aim of increasing the quality of yarn made from recycled waste fiber. But processing recycled fibers is tricky in many ways. Reopening textiles down to the tuft, for example, leads to a reduction in the fiber quality.

Trützschler has innovative technologies and significant experience that support spinners with applications that involve recycled waste fibers. Our experts have a deep understanding of the decisive role that fiber and spinning preparation stages play in the quality of the final yarn. In partnership with Valérius 360, we explored the possibilities to make their project a success.

Testing at the Trützschler Technical Center

The team from Valérius 360 wanted to find ways of improving the processes for yarns made from 50-percent recycled and 50-percent virgin cotton. In particular, it was seeking ways to reduce thick and thin spots, which disturb the appearance of the textile surface.

At the Trützschler Technical Center in Mönchengladbach, we conducted special trials that showed that using a direct spinning process for this application delivers much better results than a process with a draw frame passage for rotor yarns.

In direct spinning, the sliver from the card is directly drawn in the draw frame which is integrated in the can stock. This involves one less process step than using an autoleveller draw frame, while also saving space and giving staff more time for other operations.

Direct spinning showed a clear capacity to reduce the number of faults in the yarn. As a result, the yarn breaks were 30-percent lower and the Total IPI 38-percent lower. The direct spinning process also has a positive effect on energy consumption: Compared to the process with a draw frame passage, for a medium plant size, a savings potential of 5 percent is achieved with direct spinning. At an energy price of 0.2 €/kW, the savings amount to over 5,000 € per year.

On-site support from Trützschler Customer Service

The team from Valérius 360 also received in-house training from the Trützschler Customer Service department. Together, they analyzed and significantly improved the process at the Valérius 360 production site. This helped to bring yarns made from recycled raw materials up to the required level of the 50 percent Usterstatistics. This is the reference level for yarns made from virgin raw materials. Accordingly, 50 percent of all yarn producers with raw cotton for rotor yarns and comparable yarn counts produce a poorer quality.

Trützschler is deeply committed to supporting its customers on the journey to a more sustainable textile industry. This case study shows how customers can improve the processing of recycled materials by using preparation systems from Trützschler. This includes plant concepts for fiber preparation, such as T-Blend or the TC 19iR. It also includes concepts for spinning preparation like direct spinning with the unique IDF from Trützschler. These innovative systems help customers to maximize the full potential of the material they are processing — because quality is decided in the preparation stage!

“We believe that right now the fashion industry is in a position to actively play a pioneering role in restoring the environment and thus restoring humanity, and we want to make our contribution to that,” said Patrícia Ferreira, CEO of Valérius Hub. “We are very grateful for the great support that Trützschler has given and continues to give us at all levels — from machine configuration through to product development, assembly and customer service”, added Miklós Pál Nagy, Manager at Valérius 360.

Posted: November 30, 2022

Source: TRÜTZSCHLER GROUP

ITMA 2023 Launches Online Visitor Registration

BRUSSELS — November 30, 2022 — The ITMA 2023 online visitor registration platform is open for registration. Visitors can enjoy early bird rates until May 7, 2023, when they buy badges online at www.itma.com.

A one-day badge costs 40 euros, and a seven-day badge is 80 euros. Students can visit the exhibition from June 10-14, 2023, at a special rate of 25 euros for a 5-day badge. ITMA 2023 supporting organization members can also enjoy a special group rate. To-date, the exhibition has garnered the support of more than 140 trade and professional associations.

Visitors can register for ITMA conferences and forums, and request an invitation letter when ordering their badge if they require a visa to enter Italy.

In addition, visitors will be able to access ITMAconnect, the newly-launched online platform from 8 March 2023 to plan their exhibition visit. They will be able to explore exhibitors’ digital spaces and make appointments for stand visits at the exhibition in Milan.

Overwhelming response from exhibitors

ITMA 2023 is set to make a strong presentation in Milan with over 1,570 exhibitors from 42 countries. Currently, exhibition space is almost sold out. Over 100 companies are still on the wait list, hoping to get exhibit space in ITMA.  Response has been enthusiastic as many major industry names take bigger stand space at the exhibition. The full list of exhibitors is available on www.itma.com.

Ernesto Maurer, president of CEMATEX (European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers), the show owner of ITMA 2023, said: “Despite various challenges, ITMA 2023 has the unstinting support of leading textile machinery manufacturers and other solution providers. Space bookings have surpassed ITMA 2019’s net exhibition space of 114,550 square meters. All the halls have been fully booked and there are only pockets of space left.

“We are also pleasantly surprised that a number of exhibitors have taken up larger stand surface. On average, we see more than 10 percent increase in the space booked by exhibitors. Despite the current uncertainties, an important agenda of our exhibitors is engagement with future prospects and be ready when the global economy strengthens. Many of our members are gearing up to launch their new or improved innovations at ITMA 2023, especially helping textile manufacturers to be more sustainable.”

Expectations are high for best-in-class solutions in the sustainable innovation space across the textile value chain that will be showcased at next year’s exhibition. The halls featuring the finishing, weaving and nonwovens, and spinning and winding sectors were fully booked since the close of space application, according to ITMA Services, organizer of ITMA 2023.

Ardent exhibitors who have been participating at ITMA include the Saurer Group which will be making a huge presence on the show floor in the spinning sector. Pia Terasa, the group’s vice president of marketing & communications said, “ITMA 2023 allows us to show the latest innovations supporting the textile industry’s transition towards a circular economy.”

“As a company with a long tradition, our focus has always been on enabling our customers to face the changing challenges along the textile value chain. We started early to focus on energy efficiency, raw material utilization and intelligent automation,” she added, giving a sneak preview of the group’s innovations to be launched at ITMA 2023.

Besides Saurer, other exhibitors taking big stands include Epson, Groz-Beckert, Karl Mayer Stoll, Lonati, Muratec, Oerlikon, Pai Lung, Picanol, Reggiani Macchine, Rieter, Savio, Staubli, Trützschler and Vandewiele.

Start-Up Valley

A total of 38 companies from 15 countries applied for the Start-Up Valley grant given by CEMATEX. Sixteen applicants have been selected for the grant. The list of successful applicants is available on the ITMA 2023 website.

The Start-Up Valley is a new initiative by CEMATEX to showcase young enterprises with game-changing solutions for the textile and garment industry. Successful applicants have been awarded a CEMATEX grant to exhibit at ITMA 2023.

ITMA 2023, the world’s largest international textile and garment technology exhibition, will be held at Fiera Milano Rho, Milan from 8 to 14 June 2023.

Posted: November 30, 2022

Source: The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) / ITMA Services

INDA Names MaryJo Lilly Market Intelligence Leader

CARY, N.C. — November 30, 2022 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named MaryJo Lilly as its new Market Intelligence Leader. Lilly brings more than 20 years of nonwovens & engineered materials expertise with a strong background in the disposable, medical and specialty materials industries.

Before starting a consulting firm two years ago, Lilly was regional commercial director of North America for Tredegar Film Products and before that, spent more than a decade as vice president of sales at Berry Global in the Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division growing the personal care and medical markets.

Additionally, Lilly’s leadership experience includes global business director at Clopay Plastic Products and director of sales and marketing for Absorbent Materials at Rayonier Performance Fibers. Lilly holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.

With her strong industry knowledge and extensive network, Lilly will develop, issue and present meaningful reports, presentations and data to support INDA, member decision-making and the industry. She will, through collaboration with market participants and subject matter experts, develop and maintain relevant industry statistics, reports and surveys on the North American and worldwide markets by major segments and processing technologies.

“MaryJo is well-respected within our industry and brings a wealth of relevant experience and contacts in key nonwovens market segments,” said Tony Fragnito, INDA president. “Delivering market insights to our members for well-informed decision-making is one of INDA’s key value propositions. MaryJo will enhance our value and relevance in this industry service. We are delighted to have her join INDA in this vital role.”

Posted: November 30, 2022

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Hi-Tech Crochet: EUROJERSEY And CIFRA Together For A New Beachwear Concept

CARONNO PERTUSELLA, Italy — November 30, 2022 — The collaboration between EUROJERSEY, with its patented Sensitive® Fabrics representing the style and creativity of Made in Italy in the field of warp-knitted technical fabrics, and Cifra, a benchmark company in Warp Knit Seamless technology, introduces a revolutionary new feature to the beachwear world: it is “HI-TECH CROCHET”, an idea that combines the performance and uniqueness of WKS technology with the unmistakable style of Sensitive® Fabrics.

Swimwear designed on two layers: the first, soft and enveloping on the skin, thanks to the qualities of Sensitive® Fabrics, the second, a seamless 3D jacquard fabric. A combination that gives depth and two-dimensionality to the garment, almost a work of art in perfect balance between solids and voids, between highlights and transparencies, between harmonies and contrasts.

Posted: November 30, 2022

Source: EUROJERSEY

Zero-Waste Textile Producer Launches Upcycling Project

SOUTHAMPTON, England — November 25, 2022 — Kingly Ltd. is one of only 52 GOTS-certified sock producers in the world. It also is the first zero-waste textile company that creates sustainable products for the promotional industry. The company just introduced its “Upcycling project” which intends to retrieve textile waste not for recycling but for using it to create new products.

“One of earth’s biggest polluters is the textile and apparel industry and its environmentally detrimental activities that are contributing to the declining health of our planet,” said Rob Armour, CEO and founder of Kingly. “Recognizing that we are at an important crossroad, my team and I are dedicated to providing the best sustainable earth-friendly products.

“We are proud to announce a new initiative we call ‘The Kingly Upcycling Project’. The mission is to inspire and educate people on upcycling and repurposed design and how to do it on a larger scale.”

Production produces waste

During the manufacture of socks, small factory offcuts are produced. They’re a mixture of cotton, nylon, Lycra, elastane, and materials like polyester, polypropylene, and other fibers. It is impossible for these offcuts to be recycled as there is no way one can separate the different fibers. For this reason, they would normally go to landfill.

Offcut waste is now retained and re-used

However, based on their commitment to a better, cleaner environment, and in line with our ISO 14001 Environmental Policy, at Kingly, waste fibers are now retained. The leftover fibers find a new life as stuffing for printed pillowcases and for furniture.

Resource preservation

The demand for sustainable alternatives to the most popular textile merchandise products is raising. Kingly already help giants like Google, Samsung and Coca-Cola reduce their environmental footprint and save vital resources. Until the end of October 2022, Kingly’s clients have saved astonishing 25 075 314 litres of water by choosing their award-winning upcycled socks in compostable bags as corporate gifts. Moreover, 93 592 kW/h of energy have been saved, the carbon footprint has been minimized by 38 397 kg, and the company has prevented 4 235 m2 from turning into landfill.

A case study from 2021 shows that Kingly has helped Google save more than 24 million liters of water with a single order of socks. In addition, energy consumption has been reduced by 90.168 KWh and the process prevented the use of 1,826 kg of pollutants. Kingly has also partnered with the developers of Polygiene, a technology that enables textiles to stay fresher for long, to reduce the frequency of washing and allow further resource savings.

Kingly’s upcycled cotton socks in compostable bags and GOTS organic cotton socks have just been shortlisted for the BPMA’s Product Awards 2022-2023.

November 29, 2022

Source: Kingly

 

Richard French Named President Of Mannington Commercial

CALHOUN, Ga. — November 28, 2022 — Mannington Commercial, a leading manufacturer of commercial flooring products crafted with purpose, is announcing Richard French as its new president, effective today. He replaces Tom Pendley, who was promoted to COO of Mannington Commercial’s parent company, Mannington Mills, last month.

A veteran of the floor covering industry his entire career, French was most recently the senior vice president and chief commercial officer at Bentley Mills. Before joining Bentley Mills, French spent more than 20 years at Interface serving in a variety of leadership roles before becoming the company’s vice president of sales for the Americas. French began his career at Milliken.

“Richard will be a tremendous asset to our Commercial business team,” said Pendley. “He is a proven leader with deep experience and knowledge of the floor covering industry and the various commercial market segments we serve. Richard’s enthusiasm and character are an excellent fit for the Mannington organization, and we look forward to a successful future under his leadership.”

“It’s exciting to be joining an organization such as Mannington Commercial, which has such an exceptional reputation within the floor covering industry and among the architect and design community,” said French. “I’m looking forward to working with the entire organization to build on the values, the culture and the assets that are in place to drive even greater value for our customers.”

French graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and has completed an executive program in organizational leadership at the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business. He and his wife Leanne live in Atlanta and have two sons.

Posted November 29, 2022

Source: Mannington Commercial

Darn Tough Vermont Fosters Social Responsibility By Providing Food For Families

NORTHFIELD, Vt. — November 28, 2022 — Darn Tough Vermont® continues its dedicated, 19-year long relationship with the Vermont Foodbank, aiming to tackle food insecurity in Vermont and helping those families in need. The relationship began in 2003 and the brand has since donated more than 1 million meals to hungry Vermonters. In 2017 Darn Tough started to donate 100 percent of its online proceeds from Giving Tuesday to the Vermont Foodbank and 2022 was no different.

“We embrace social responsibility and showing up for each other,” said Ric Cabot, Darn Tough Vermont president and CEO. “It’s hard to see people in our communities’ struggle year after year, which is why we wanted to step it up a notch this year with Knit to Give. Knit to Give will help raise awareness for the Vermont Foodbank outside of just donating meals with the purpose of giving back –— no matter what.”

Seeking to have more of an influence, the brand launched Knit to Give in 2022, a limited-edition sock program that releases new sock styles that feature designs unique to this program and will only be available for purchase on darntough.com. All profits from the Knit to Give collection go directly to the Vermont Foodbank, so customers can be assured both their feet and hearts are warm.

One in three families face food insecurity in Vermont which is why Knit to Give is driven to build on their contributions to the Vermont Food Bank outside of donating meals.

Many Americans are struggling to put food on their tables that are rooted from many economic uncertainties influenced by COVID and record high inflation. According to Feeding America, 53 million people turned to food banks and community programs in 2021.

The Vermont Foodbank is the state’s largest hunger-relief organization, providing nourishing food to neighbors experiencing hunger through a network of more than 300 community partners — food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, after-school programs, schools, and hospitals.

Posted November 29, 2022

Source: Darn Tough

UNIFI, Makers Of REPREVE®, Announces Major Expansion Of Textile Takeback™

GREENSBORO, N.C. — November 28, 2022 — Today, Unifi Inc., maker of REPREVE®, announced a major expansion of its innovative Textile Takeback™ program. The initiative is designed to collect and recycle polyester-based fabric waste, including both pre- and post-consumer fabrics, and transform it into REPREVE – a recycled performance fiber that powers top brands and sustainable goods worldwide.

With millions of tons of textile waste discarded each year, Textile Takeback aims to transform the industry’s take-make-waste model by providing a sustainable way to recycle landfill-bound textiles and create new products. Through UNIFI’s proprietary process, the Company transforms dyed and undyed polyester-based textile discards into recycled resin through an innovative material conversion process. The recycled resin is then converted into REPREVE fiber, or it may be blended with recycled bottle material to achieve desired specifications. The material then begins its life cycle again and avoids a trip to the landfill. By focusing on sustainable solutions that create a closed-loop circular system, Textile Takeback from UNIFI serves as an actionable step towards addressing the industry’s waste footprint.

“UNIFI has always seen sustainability as a movement — not a moment,” said Eddie Ingle, CEO of UNIFI. “We are thrilled to expand Textile Takeback to provide our partners with a sustainable solution that helps to create a more circular supply chain for all.”

As an industry leader and legacy company, UNIFI has championed sustainable innovation since 1971. As the makers of REPREVE, UNIFI has transformed more than 35 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new apparel, footwear, home goods, and other consumer products. Initially piloted in 2011, Textile Takeback will include an expanded global footprint and product application scope, making a sustainable solution for waste accessible to partners at scale.

“Finding new ways to help our partners meet their sustainability goals is always top of mind,” said Meredith Boyd, senior vice president of Technology, Innovation & Sustainability of UNIFI. “By expanding our Textile Takeback initiative, we are one step closer to shaping a future where waste is the exception, not the rule.”

Posted: November 29, 2022

Source: Unifi Inc.

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