Balena Steps Out with 100-Percent Biodegradable Footwear

TEL AVIV, Israel and MILAN — December 7, 2022 — Balena, the material science company aiming at transforming the fashion industry, today announced the debut of its eco-chic BioCir Slides — made using its proprietary, 100-percent biodegradable plastic — developed to help the fashion industry put an end to unsustainable amounts of plastic waste and kickstart biodegradable plastic use in shoes and other clothing. Balena’s BioCir™ — a fully moldable, biodegradable elastomer — provides a viable alternative to the polluting plastic materials currently used by fashion brands for clothing and footwear.

To demonstrate the exciting potential of this unique technology, Balena has debuted its fully compostable slides for both men and women, designed and manufactured in Italy and made entirely of BioCir, by dropping the first thousand pairs in the company’s hometown, Tel Aviv. These BioCir Slides — colored and scented using natural cinnamon — are already being worn by fans of fashion and comfort throughout the city, putting their feet first towards a greener future.

As part of the debut, Balena has also introduced a fully circular system — BioCycling™ — that facilitates the disposal and complete biodegradation of its BioCir slides in an industrial compost environment. Once a customer has finished using the slides, instead of tossing them into the garbage on their way to a landfill, they can instead return them to designated take-back spots throughout the city where they are collected for full biodegradation at a local industrial compost facility. This model, aimed at reducing fashion’s contribution to plastic waste, can be replicated around the world.

The world’s addiction to fast fashion has resulted in staggering volumes of clothing and footwear waste generated each year — an estimated 92 million tons of textile waste is created annually worldwide and just 12 percent of the material used for clothing is recycled. Balena is on a mission to change this by creating a fully circular model that relies on the power of composting to lower fashion’s footprint on the global environment.

Balena’s proprietary BioCir 100-percent compostable plastic is durable, flexible, soft, and smooth, which makes it the perfect alternative to current polluting shoe materials while allowing brands to develop footwear identical in look and feel to their current products. The biodegradable material can be treated like any other and used in regular injection molding processes as well as 3D printing, with the limitless manufacturing opportunities that these afford. It can be integrated into regular manufacturing processes with ease and replicated at scale globally, reducing a significant barrier to entry for manufacturers. Balena’s groundbreaking slides are the ultimate proof-of-concept demonstrating the durability, utility, and comfort of BioCir.

“The global fashion industry is one of the world’s biggest polluters. At Balena, our goal is to help turn this around,” said David Roubach, founder and CEO of Balena. “We’re doing this by creating our own viable biodegradable plastic alternatives and fully circular systems that can be easily scaled, and copied and pasted across the globe. We hope our BioCir footwear shows the world that there is a real alternative: Fashion can be fabulous, functional and Earth-friendly. We’re proud to be the company opening the door for any fashion brand to start stepping into a more circular future.”

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: Balena

The National Retail Federation (NRF): Imports Winding Down As Holiday Season Nears Finish Line

WASHINGTON — December 7, 2022 — With most holiday merchandise already on retailers’ shelves or in their warehouses, December cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should be significantly below records set earlier this year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

“Retailers are in the middle of the annual holiday frenzy but ports are headed into their winter lull after one of the busiest and most challenging years we’ve ever seen,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “We’ve dodged a rail strike and the retail supply chain should be able to easily handle the remaining weeks of the holiday season. But it’s time to settle on a labor contract for West Coast ports and address other supply chain issues that remain so the lull doesn’t become the calm before a storm.”

President Biden last week signed legislation imposing a labor agreement on freight railroads and unions, averting a potentially catastrophic strike that could have come this week. But members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have been working without a contract since their previous agreement with the Pacific Maritime Association expired on July 1. Worries about potential West Coast disruption led many retailers to bring in cargo early this spring, and also prompted a shift to East Coast and Gulf Coast ports that have witnessed record volumes as a result.

Monthly cargo numbers repeatedly broke previous records this spring before hitting a new all-time high of 2.4 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units – one 20-foot container or its equivalent – in May. But volume has fallen since and Hackett Associates Founder Ben Hackett said current lower imports are the result of retailers balancing inventory built up earlier against slowing consumer demand and expectations for 2023.

“Key indicators point the way to a robust economy,” Hackett said, referring to recent increases in retail sales, employment and gross domestic product despite high inflation and interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. “Yet the volume of imported container cargo at the ports we cover has declined, and the next six months will see further declines to a level not seen for some time.”

U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 2 million TEU in October, the latest month for which final numbers are available. That was down 1.3% from September and down 9.3% from October 2021.

Ports have not yet reported November’s numbers, but Global Port Tracker projected the month at 1.85 million TEU, down 12.3% year over year. That would be the lowest since 1.87 million TEU in February 2021. December is forecast at 1.94 million TEU, down 7.2% year over year.

Those numbers would bring 2022 to 25.81 million TEU, down just 0.1% from last year’s annual record of 25.84 million TEU.

January 2023 is forecast at 1.97 million TEU, down 8.8% from January 2022. February is forecast at 1.67 million TEU, the lowest since 1.61 million TEU in June 2020 and a 20.9% drop from last year, when backed-up cargo kept congested ports busy. March is forecast at 1.91 million TEU, down 18.6% year-over-year, and April is forecast at 1.95 million, down 13.8%.

Global Port Tracker, which is produced for NRF by Hackett Associates, provides historical data and forecasts for the U.S. ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Port of Virginia, Charleston, Savannah, Port Everglades, Miami and Jacksonville on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast. The report is free to NRF retail members, and subscription information is available at NRF.com/PortTracker

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: The National Retail Federation (NRF)

2023 AATCC Textile Discovery Summit Dates Announced

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — December 7, 2022 — The 2023 AATCC Textile Discovery Summit is returning to Greenville, S.C.! Join colleagues September 12-14 for all the presentations, breakout sessions, awards, exhibits, competitions, and networking. The event will include a special session on personal protective equipment (PPE) innovation, featuring researchers from the NC170 group with projects sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture. Save the dates! This is a “must attend” event for 2023.

AATCC Textile Discovery Summit

September 12-14, 2023

Hyatt Regency, Greenville, S.C.

Call for Presentations

If you’re interested in presenting at the Summit, submit an abstract by January 17, 2023. Oral and poster presentations are welcome.

www.aatcc.org/aatcc-events/summit/

Students have an additional opportunity to participate by entering the Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition. Entries are due May 15, 2023 and the top 5 finalists will present their work at the Summit.

www.aatcc.org/gradpaper/

Stay Tuned!

Watch the AATCC website and media for updates as plans come together for the 2023 AATCC Textile Discovery Summit! Exhibitor and sponsor opportunities will be available soon. Sessions, speakers, and scheduled will be announced over the next few months. Subscribe for Summit and other industry news at www.aatcc.org/subscribe.

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: AATCC

John Hrdlick To Retire From Ink Producer INX, Bryce Kristo To Be Promoted As President And CEO

John Hrdlick

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — December 7, 2022 — Following a 49-year career in the industry, John Hrdlick has announced his retirement as president and CEO of INX International Ink Co., effective April 30, 2023. At that time, Bryce Kristo will be promoted and serve as the new president and CEO.

Hrdlick was elevated to his current title in April 2018 when Rick Clendenning retired. Kristo was promoted at the same time to executive vice president and has worked at INX since 1991. The two will work together the next several months to ensure a smooth transition.

“I am honored that SAKATA INX and INX have trusted me to serve as president and CEO, especially since I followed Rick Clendenning. He was a strong force and leader in our company and industry for so many years,” Hrdlick said.

“I could not have achieved what I did without the many dedicated co-workers that I’ve been blessed to work alongside. They are the core reason for the success of our company. I am confident with Bryce transitioning into my role and the changes we agreed to move forward with the past few years, INX is positioned for continued growth and success.”

Bryce Kristo

Kristo became familiar with SAKATA INX while working in public accounting at KPMG. In his 31 years at INX, he has worked with and at the executive management level learning and impacting every facet of the company’s financial and operations culture to prepare him for this next challenge.

“The last 31 years have been a tremendous learning and growth experience,” Kristo said. “INX has given me the opportunity to contribute to the company’s success from its inception as a newly acquired entity of SAKATA INX, to the present. I have had the great pleasure to learn from many long-term co-workers about the business, and I look forward to applying that knowledge and helping others to lead the company into the future.”

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: INX International Ink Co.

Atlas Copco Compressors Launches New TCA Water Chiller Range With Four New Versions

ROCK HILL, S.C. — December 6, 2022 — Atlas Copco announces the launch of its new TCA water chiller range featuring four new versions. With its patented adiabatic pre-cooling system and a free-cooling section, the four-model TCA55-215 plug and play industrial water chiller range offers cooling capacities from 55 to 228 kW and a host of unique features designed for optimum energy efficiency and complete operational safety, as well as for easy and cost-effective installation and maintenance. Reliable and robust, the chillers feature proven scroll compressors in a twin circuit configuration, air-cooled microchannel condensers, and an integrated hydraulic module.

Energy efficient by design

The TCA55 to 215A process chiller range comes in four configurations, comprising TCA-A, TCA-AF, TCA-AD and TCA-AP variants. The A models provide industrial robust construction and operational reliability while both the AF and AP versions feature the option of free cooling (using colder ambient air to perform cooling). With the advanced adiabatic pre-cooling capability of both the AD and AP chiller units, it is possible to achieve the highest level of energy efficiency for process operations. That can mean a reduction of electricity consumption by up to 40 percent compared to non-free-cooling units, and cooling capacity boosted by up to 17 percent.

In addition, all four TCA variants include the option of a built-in hydraulic circuit with integrated buffer tank and single or double pumps, for primary/back up, which operate across cooling systems requiring resistance of 42 or 72 psi working pressures. The inclusion of a shell and tube evaporator makes it possible to effectively use these chillers reliably for a wide range of industrial process applications.

Thanks to the rugged and reliable construction with IP54 protected components, TCA55-215 series chillers can be installed primarily in outdoor locations. This optimizes cooling water distribution and provides the opportunity to benefit from cold winter air temperatures to gain efficiency for the chiller variants with AF/AD/AP configurations.

Unprecedented control and connectivity

Drawing on years of experience and knowledge of air compressor controllers, the TCA55-215 range is equipped with an Elektronikon® Mk5 Touch controller and a regulation system designed to maximize the chiller’s performance under a variety of climatic conditions. The Elektronikon Touch controller also provides an opportunity to regulate inlet or outlet hydraulic circuit water temperature within a predefined band with a state-of-the-art level of precision.

Another feature which the TCA chillers have adopted from air compressor design is the Atlas Copco SMARTLINK cloud-based monitoring system, which brings unique, Industry 4.0 enabled features to the industrial cooling market. SMARTLINK enables online monitoring of the chiller unit’s main working parameters, gives early warnings of any problems or upcoming maintenance needs, and makes recommendations for optimization and energy efficiency.

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: Atlas Copco Compressors LLC

India ITME Exhibitor Preview: Marzoli

BRESCIA, Italy — December 7, 2022 — Marzoli – a Camozzi Group company and supplier of complete spinning lines, components and digitalized solutions that optimize the performance in the spinning process, will exhibit at India ITME (Hall 11 – Booth C17), Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, December 8th-13, 2022.

India is playing a key role in the present global textile scenario and continues to be the enabling ground for the textile machinery manufacturers. We launched our branch, Marzoli India, more than 10 years ago with the aim of providing outstanding value to the market, and during ITME we will announce our 2025 strategic roadmap for the market.

Marzoli’s roadmap has the ambitious goal to shape the future of the Indian textile industry, focusing on 6 strategic pillars:

“Made in India”. Thanks to the assembly of machinery and systems in our plant in Coimbatore, we are increasing the production capacity for the whole product portfolio. By the end of 2023 we will achieve the full increment of 40%. A well-proven supply chain with international and local partners and a local stock of spare parts have been established to maintain the highest quality standards on the product and service. Well-trained and skilled engineers in Marzoli India guarantee the finest assembly of our machines complying with Marzoli Group’s well-proven procedures and a team of engineers support our customers on the market with commitment, starting from the internal assembling, factory testing, erection and final set up, creating a direct connection and flow of technical competences, delivering passion and the over 170 years of Marzoli textile culture.

Digitalization and AI. The long-term vision and innovative Digital journey, that Marzoli and Camozzi Group have designed in 2010, have made it possible to develop the first A.I. enabling platform dedicated to the textile industry. Our Digi4spin centre based in Marzoli India will support the customer through advanced remote services and training activities. Digi4spin will sustain the corporate’s organization for accelerating the digital transformation processes and culture through a specialized academy. As well as promote the adoption of A.I. technologies in the industry

Automation. More than 170 years of textile technology and optimization of the spinning process result in a strong commitment towards automation of production lines and processes. We firmly believe Automation, directly connected with Digitization and AI, constitute the enabling platform necessary to standardize quality, improve performances and productivity. The capability to fit an advanced automation system to the existing ecosystem, improving workplace conditions, workers engagement, while reducing wearing and alienating tasks, is a tailor made approach which Marzoli is going to deliver and promote through Marzoli India

Italian design. Being a brand that represents the Italian design excellence in the textile machinery sector means creating unique tailor-made solutions designed on customer needs which combine innovation and tradition, creativity and accuracy, reliability and out of the box approach, distinctive traits of the Italian culture. Innovation: in the development of new products and processes from a sustainable and digital point of view. Tradition: to fully take advantage of the experience and competences and transform them into a well-established know-how.

Customized engineering services. We want to address the needs of our customers with tailored solutions. We want to do this by intercepting and understanding the emerging trends, working in close contact with customers, research institutes, competence centers and technological suppliers to create value through a careful activity of engineering and networking. We want Marzoli India to be an open house for our customers, where different ecosystems can meet and share ideas to create disruptive concepts and solutions.

Circular economy. Make circular economy real, in the textile industry, is our vision. Our

mission: the development of circular technologies and processes to carefully balance economic and environmental sustainability. Marzoli India circularity program is aimed at promoting a supply chain alliance able to realize full industrial projects for the regeneration of valuable fibers from post-industrial and post-consumer fabrics.

“Differentiate ourselves to differentiate your business.” This is our mission and our everyday commitment.

Marzoli has spent the last ten years concentrating its efforts on research and innovation in order to develop an exclusive textile engineering concept that consists of four distinct, interconnected, and complementary technological areas:

– Spinning technology

– Digital textile

– Nonwoven solutions

– Circular technologies

The phrase “Textile Engineering” – incorporated in the Marzoli’s logo – perfectly expresses this ability to innovate and work in close contact with customers, supporting them to create value, providing the know-how able to support the customer throughout all phases of the process: from feasibility and preliminary studies to plant construction, line start-up, optimisation, management and subsequent commissioning. Added to this: staff training and organisation of maintenance activities; turnkey solutions and support in financing activities; business plan development; automation level analysis and project management.

This approach makes Marzoli the global partner for the textile industry of the future.

SPINNING TECHNOLOGY

Marzoli is one of the leading manufacturers of complete lines for opening, preparation and spinning of natural, synthetic and technical fibers.

At ITME, Marzoli will display the roving frame technology FT-D, which is pushing the limits of the performance: wide flexibility, high productivity, quality, space savings, power savings, full integration into any kind of spinning sections. High degree of automation and digital integration.

During the event there will be also the possibility to discover more about:

CMX: the new state-of-the-art combing technology which, with 10 combing heads, guarantees a level of productivity 25% higher than the previous model, along with energy savings equal to 20% kWh/kg. C701: The innovative and advanced card designed to be flexible for all types of fibers. With a carding area of 3.74 sqm this card grants a superior trade-off between quality and productivity. Integrated Spinning Technology: the concept of a full mechanical and logical integration of every machine of the spinning unit. These solutions disclose all their potential in terms of superior flexibility and efficiency, supported, for the first time in textile industry, by the technological paradigms of M2M and M2H.

DIGITAL TEXTILE

Another strength is its expertise in developing the most advanced digital technologies: at ITME, Marzoli will present 5 solutions for a fully digitalized spinning mill.

Marzoli (Marzoli Remote Maintenance): the world’s first AI based platform able to analyse Big Data generated by machinery processes and also to continuously monitor mission critical operations. This ensures a reduction of machine downtime, a longer useful life of parts, and more timely and effective maintenance.

Alongside this, integrated management can be enabled by YarNet, highly innovative software, through which users can easily manage the entire spinning process directly from their PC. With it, every machine in a plant can be monitored with ease – a real value-added technology for customers aiming to maximise productivity and profitability.

Brain Box: the patented Marzoli software with an integrated APP, based on AI technologies, which significantly improves plant performance. Tests confirm that Brain Box can generate a 5.5% increase in productivity, an 8% increase in efficiency, and 1.5% in energy savings.

TAOMAPP: the innovative approach to cotton analysis in which the trash level inside the cotton is accurately determined through photographs taken by a smartphone. It is based on ultra-high resolution image recognition techniques and quantifies the results on the Marzoli Trash Index. You just need to download the app, start the analysis and get the benefits.

Trash Analyzer: the tool that analyses cotton trash content to optimise machinery set-up. It can be applied wherever there is a flow of material in a pipeline. During ITME it will be possible to see first-hand this advanced technology

These 5 solutions, constantly monitoring machines and process performance, allows to make intelligent and informed decisions, based on constantly updated information. Each of these decisions is a further step to increase the flexibility and customization and to reach the highest level of efficiency and productivity to become more valuable on the market.

NONWOVEN

With its deep experience and technological knowledge in fibre preparation and through an established network of partnerships, Marzoli is uniquely qualified in the implementation of nonwoven plants for the following range of applications: wipes, medical-surgical, disposable and filtration products.

CIRCULAR TECHNOLOGY

Since 2012, Marzoli has focused on continuous innovation in the mechanical regeneration of textile fibres. Its know-how focuses on the transformation of post industrial and post consumer textile waste, creating high-value recycled fiber to be process with ring spinning tecnology.

“For Marzoli, developing and adopting green technologies means carefully balancing business needs with environmental sustainability. Circularity through fabrics regeneration is creating a synergetic value chain that benefits all stakeholders” explains Cristian Locatelli, Marzoli General Manager

Established in 1851 and part of the Textile Division of Camozzi Group since 1999, Marzoli is one of the major worldwide brands in the textile sector and a unique European manufacturer of complete machine lines for the opening, preparation and spinning of short-staple fiber.

From bale openers to ring spinning frames, Marzoli offers advanced technology for completely automated spinning mills. Through its global sales and service network, its expertise with each type of fiber and its application, as well as its experience of the entire manufacturing process, Marzoli represents a skilled and reliable partner.

Synergies with the digital capabilities of the Camozzi Group have enabled the development of software solutions that enable informed and optimized management of the spinning process.

Established in 1964, the Italian Camozzi Group is a global leader in the production of components and systems for high-tech industrial automation in the manufacturing, life science, robotics and mechatronics sectors. The Camozzi Group also produces specialist machine tools and provides expert additive manufacturing solutions for the aeronautics, space and energy industries. It operates across a variety of additional sectors from textiles machinery to raw materials processing, including composites, titanium and aluminium.

Continuous research and technological development are the basis of the Group’s corporate strategy and, combined with the use of IIOT digital solutions as well as our commitment to social responsibility, form the core principles that inspire the entire Group.

The Camozzi Group is represented in 78 countries worldwide, has 38 branches, 2956 employees, 5 operating divisions and 25 production sites.

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: Marzoli – A Camozzi Group Company

TENCEL™ And RCGD Global Bring Eco-Couture To The Spotlight At The World Premiere Of “AVATAR: The Way Of Water”

LENZING, Austria — December 7, 2022 — Lenzing’s flagship textile brand, TENCEL™, joined forces with RCGD Global once again to spotlight eco-couture on the red carpet of the “AVATAR: The Way of Water” premiere. Dressed in sustainable bespoke outfits made from TENCEL branded fibers and TENCEL LUXE filament yarn, Suzy Amis Cameron and James Cameron represented RCGD Global on the red carpet, following the organization’s newly launched sustainable style guide.

“TENCEL has a long-standing partnership with RCGD Global to promote eco-couture at the Oscars. We are proud to extend the collaboration to other red carpets and further promote the adoption of sustainable materials in luxury fashion and beyond. Red carpet events does not only reach a wider audience, they are also great platforms to demonstrate that fashion can be sustainable. Through leading by example, together, we can propel the fashion and textile industry towards a more sustainable and circular future,” said Harold Weghorst, global vice president of Marketing and Branding at Lenzing AG.

“We are once again delighted to collaborate with TENCEL on another momentous occasion for RCGD Global. Avatar II is a film close to our hearts and one with such an important sustainable message. For our first ever red-carpet moment beyond the Oscars, we wanted to shine a light on fabric innovations and showcase eco-conscious fashion in a way the mirrored the films core theme,” said Samata Pattinson, CEO at RCGD Global.

Suzy Amis Cameron stunned in an ethical and eco-responsible custom-made Vivienne Westwood gown made from a luxurious navy fabric that featured TENCEL branded lyocell fibers. The gown presents a draped bodice and an elegant train that delicately cascades from the shoulder to the ground.

At the event, James Cameron wore a beautiful timeless Huntsman black tuxedo, made from TENCEL Lyocell fibers.

RCGD Global and TENCEL continue their partnership to showcase occasion wear using materials made of cellulose-based botanic materials or recycled materials to drive circular economy in fashion. To qualify as an RCGD Global ecoconscious garment, each piece must be made from sustainable materials -including organic, recycled or repurposed fibers. Derived from sustainably sourced natural raw material wood, TENCEL Lyocell fibers are fully biodegradable and compostable. The fibers are also produced in an award-winning closed-loop process that maximizes resource efficiency with low environmental impact. Apart from its strong sustainability profile, TENCEL Lyocell fibers are known to be naturally soft and smooth to the touch and breathable, providing the wearer with long-lasting comfort. The fibers also give the end fabric a luxurious sheen and high drapability.

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft

Lenzing And Renewcell Sign Large-Scale Supply Agreement Further Closing The Loop In Fashion

LENZING, Austria and STOCKHOLM, Sweden — December 6, 2022 — The Lenzing Group, supplier of sustainably produced specialty fibers, and Renewcell, the Swedish textile-to-textile recycling pioneer, have today signed a multi-year supply agreement to accelerate the transition of the textile industry from a linear to a circular business model. The agreement contains the sale of 80,000 to 100,000 tonnes of Renewcell’s 100 per cent recycled textile Circulose® dissolving pulp to Lenzing over a five-year period, for use in the production of cellulosic fibers for fashion and other textile applications.

“The textile industry must change. By signing the agreement with Swedish textile-to-textile recycling company Renewcell, Lenzing is able to further integrate recycling and accelerate the transition of the textile industry from linear to circular. As champions of sustainability, we know that moving towards a circular economy is vital to address the enormous textile waste challenges of the industry”, says Christian Skilich, chief pulp officer of the Lenzing Group.

“Lenzing is a major player in our industry, with an inspiring track record of path-breaking technical excellence and sustainability leadership. Our new partnership fits perfectly into Renewcell’s strategy to accelerate the scale-up of circular materials by collaborating with fashion’s most important players. We are more than pleased to join forces with Lenzing with the shared goal of making fashion circular,” said Patrik Lundström, CEO of Renewcell, in a comment on the agreement.

Canopy, a not-for-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting forests, species, and climate, welcomes the agreement between Lenzing and Renewcell. “Accelerating the transition to low-impact, circular production is the challenge of the decade for the fashion industry. That is why this partnership between Renewcell and Lenzing is so refreshing – it will bring low-carbon Next Gen solutions to market at scale,” exclaimed Nicole Rycroft, Executive Director of Canopy. “With the climate and biodiversity clocks ticking, the race to circularity is one we need all companies to win.”

With its REFIBRA™ and Eco Cycle technologies, Lenzing offers solutions for transforming the textile and nonwovens industries towards a circular economy. It is an essential part of Lenzing’s corporate strategy and ambitious sustainability targets to become a true champion of circularity and to offer TENCEL™ and LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded specialty textile fibers with up to 50 percent post-consumer recycled content on a commercial scale by 2025. To reach this goal Lenzing partners with recycling pioneers like Renewcell.

Circulose originates 100 per cent from textile waste, like old jeans and production scraps, and turns into dissolving pulp. It transforms textile waste and production scrap into new high-quality textile products.

Posted: December 6, 2022

Source: Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft / Renewcell

Loepfe Brothers Ltd. Expand Globally Creating Local Business Units In China, India And Turkey

WETZIKON, Switzerland — December 6, 2022 — The integration of trusted service partners strengthens relationships with local customers and creates opportunities to collaborate on future product development.

As part of its ongoing commitment to customer-centricity, Loepfe Brothers Ltd. has announced its expansion into China, India and Turkey. The strategic integration of key service partners creates dedicated business units that can provide a local service to customers, while drawing on the international support within the Vandewiele group.

Decades spent as trusted service partners ensures continuity and stability for clients during the integration period, with experienced and knowledgeable staff continuing to provide customer service and technical support. Further, clients will have the opportunity to impact the company’s future product portfolio more directly. Direct feedback will lead to clients being a key part of solution testing and development, and to products being more closely aligned to their needs.

These strategic moves have been undertaken as part of Loepfe’s long-term goal to provide more direct operational and strategic support to customers in the key markets, Turkey, India and China. The Loepfe business units remain independent within the Vandewiele structure.

Jürg Schneider, head of Sales & Service at Loepfe Brothers Ltd., said: “By being much closer to our customers, we’re able to offer even more effective local installation, training and troubleshooting services. We want to thank our integrated service partners, who have successfully served our customers in key markets for years, for the smooth integration process. Every member of staff will continue to play an integral part in this transition, ensuring stability for our customers.”

Dr. Ralph Mennicke, CEO of Loepfe Brothers Ltd., stated: “This strategic move reinforces our commitment to the three markets, Turkey, India and China. Our teams on the ground will provide product updates, upgrades and trainings, while collecting invaluable customer feedback. We warmly welcome each individual within our new business units to the Loepfe family. Their expertise and local insight are key to the success of Loepfe and play an essential part in our ongoing transformation.”

Posted: December 6, 2022

Source: Loepfe Brothers Ltd.

Trident Ltd. (India) Joins International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) As Corporate Member

ZURICH — December 6, 2022 — The group began with a solitary unit making high-quality yarn. However, in due course, the group catapulted itself to become the largest manufacturer of terry towels and one of the largest integrated home textile manufacturers in the world. From Punjab the company is supplying to the homes of millions of customers across 100 countries.

In the meantime, Trident has also diversified beyond home textile products by successfully diversifying into paper, chemicals, energy, and more.

Abhishek Gupta, chief strategic marketing, said: “Joining an international industry platform like ITMF is offering access to the various statistics, reports, webinars, and meetings that help explain the short- and long-term dynamics of the global textile industry. Furthermore, having the opportunity to attend the exclusive ITMF Annual Conferences is another important aspect. In today’s world meeting industry colleagues on a personal level in an atmosphere of trust and respect is invaluable. ITMF offers both, concrete data and facts about the global textile industry as well as personal relations within this industry across countries and segments.”

Dr. Christian Schindler, director general of ITMF, stated that: “it is an enrichment for ITMF and its members that a company like Trident joins ITMF as a Corporate Member. Trident is one of the leading producers of home textiles in the world supplying retailers and brands around the world. Therefore, the company provides an important international perspective on many issues ranging from sustainable production to social compliance. Joining ITMF offers Trident a network of international companies covering the entire textile value chain that will help to better understand and navigate the changing business environment.”

Posted: December 6, 2022

Source: International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

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