Harley-Davidson Appoints Erica Bullard As Senior Vice President, Apparel & Licensing, And Louise Goldin As Creative Director

MILWAUKEE/NEW YORK CITY — February 2, 2022 — Harley-Davidson Inc. today announces the appointment of Erica Bullard as senior vice president of Apparel & Licensing and Louise Goldin as creative director.

“As one of the most iconic brands in the world, the potential to grow our overall Apparel and Licensing business is significant and is one of the core pillars of our Hardwire strategy. We’re excited to have Erica and Louise join the team as we increase our focus on growing Harley-Davidson’s business, drawing from our 119-year heritage as one of the most desirable lifestyle brands that defines moto-culture in America and around the world,” said Jochen Zeitz, chairman, president and CEO, Harley-Davidson.

Today’s announcement sees the strategic renaming of Harley-Davidson’s General Merchandise (GM) function to Apparel & Licensing (A&L). This newly created function will leverage Harley-Davidson’s recently opened creative studio in Tribeca, NYC, in addition to Harley-Davidson’s established design studio and archive in Milwaukee.

“Erica brings decades of experience from within the apparel industry, with a demonstrable track record of leading and growing businesses and strategic regions,” Zeitz noted.

In this newly created role, reporting into Zeitz, Bullard will lead the global apparel and licensing business for the Harley-Davidson brand. Bullard joins Harley-Davidson from global sportswear brand NIKE Inc., having worked for over 20 years in various senior roles and business units across the company.

“There are few brands as iconic as Harley-Davidson, a brand built on a unique combination of authenticity, adventure and self-expression. I am excited to extend the brand through apparel and invite new and existing consumers around the globe to the Harley-Davidson community,” Bullard said.

“Louise is a true creative with a proven track record in designing and building some of the world’s most desirable brands. I’m excited to see Louise’s creative interpretation of Harley-Davidson’s apparel heritage,” Zeitz said.

Goldin will head the new studio and design teams in New York and Milwaukee, bringing her expertise in applying advanced technology and functionality to the intersection of modern lifestyle design and fit-for-purpose apparel at Harley-Davidson.

“I feel a deep connection between Harley-Davidson’s design language and my own DNA as a designer,” Goldin said. “I’m inspired by the unique combination of engineering, functionality, craftsmanship and soul that lies at the heart of Harley’s iconic heritage and brand aesthetic. My goal is to work that spirit and purpose into new pieces that will carry the brand forward into the future.”

Posted: February 2, 2022

Source: Harley-Davidson Inc.

Texon Boosts Sustainability Credentials With Additional GRS Certifications

PRATO, Italy — February 2, 2022 — Texon has set the tone for its 2022 sustainability programme by kick-starting the year with news that it has secured further Global Recycling Standard (GRS) certifications. Texon’s Prato, Italy; Hong Kong, SAR China; and Taichung, Taiwan, facilities are celebrating achieving GRS status for specific product lines and processing steps used in the manufacture and distribution of sustainable material solutions for footwear, accessories, and functional apparel.

GRS is an international voluntary standard that confirms that textile manufacturers meet the needs of companies looking to verify the recycled content of their products. The GRS standard also provides companies with assurances that responsible social, environmental, and chemical practices are used throughout the production of any materials they are looking to purchase.

Texon’s Hong Kong office achieved the certification for trading, while Texon’s Taichung branch successfully registered for both exporting and importing. In addition to Texon’s Prato site registering for trading and warehousing, revolutionary woven fabrics such as ProWeave have also been certified as complying with the GRS standard.

To achieve GRS status, Texon’s sites underwent rigorous inspections and assessments from GRS officers. The auditors confirmed that all listed processing steps and activities correspond with the criteria set out in the GRS standard for certified products.

Boyd Mulder, group NPDI, Sustainability and Marketing director at Texon said: “We have a proud heritage and a strong track record for quality, innovation and sustainability at Texon. Many of the world’s best-known brands rely on our material solutions to create more sustainable products that consumers desire, without compromising performance. We are continually striving for better – and to do more with less. Achieving the GRS standard at our Hong Kong, Taichung and Prato sites reinforces that message to the wider world and is another important step in our continuing journey to zero waste.”

Texon’s ambition is zero waste by 2025. As part of this goal, Texon has four key objectives:

  • To reduce its carbon footprint by 50 percent;
  • To reduce its use of virgin materials by 50 percent;
  • To ensure 90 percent of its waste is recyclable or reusable; and
  • To reduce its water use and water waste by 20 percent.

The latest certifications add to Texon’s existing GRS accreditations, with the company’s Dongguan site in China securing GRS status back in 2020. Texon also continues to work towards new environmental accreditations that keep the business accountable. This includes setting further 2022 GRS goals for sites in Vietnam and the UK. Find out more about Texon’s sustainability journey online, or email zerofootprint@texon.com to discuss the company’s latest sustainable innovations.

Posted: February 2, 2022

Source: Texon

Microban® International Teams Up With Rifra Masterbatches

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — February 2, 2022 — Microban International is proud to announce a new distributor agreement with Rifra Masterbatches, a global player in the production of tailor-made additives — such as color or various complexes — used to process plastic products. The two companies share a goal of providing novel masterbatches with antimicrobial properties, to be able to offer their injection, blow molding, extrusion and compounding customers more choice in solutions.

Rifra Masterbatches has provided various additives to the packaging, building, medical device, E&E, and toy industries for over 40 years and, from its very earliest origins, has thrived on the philosophy of addressing the needs of its customers. The company has recognized an increasing interest in including antimicrobial technologies into plastics — especially in the heightened awareness of the current COVID-19 pandemic — and welcomes the opportunity to work with Microban, a leading expert in the field, to address this unmet need.

Antimicrobials have always been of interest for manufacturing companies, but adding them into products can be challenging and is fraught with regulatory loopholes. Microban has a wealth of expertise in incorporating built-in antimicrobial protection into a vast array of products, and has a similar customer-focused approach to Rifra. The partnership will begin as a distributor agreement, but both parties look forward to exploring further opportunities for the co-development of unique additive products which will combine features and simplify formulations.

Giorgio Rimini, director of Business Development for Europe at Microban, said: “We are particularly excited about partnering with Rifra Masterbatches. It is a global player in the plastic additives field with an extremely bright future, and we look forward to discovering some really exciting prospects on the horizon together.”

Elisabetta Rampa, general manager at Rifra Masterbatches, added: “Most masterbatch producers have decided to avoid an antimicrobial product portfolio because of the challenges associated with formulation and regulatory requirements. However, we wanted to address the needs of our customers, and have chosen to work with Microban, the global leader in the field, to achieve this goal.”

Posted: February 2, 2022

Source: Microban International

Huntsman Textile Effects Launches Water Conservation Project In India

SINGAPORE — February 2, 2022 — Huntsman Textile Effects has successfully implemented a water conservation process to improve water efficiency and reduce net water usage at its Baroda facility, which is located in the western region of India. The initiative undertaken at the plant aims to save around 76 kiloliters of Reverse Osmosis water per day by modifying the phase sequence in the pH measurement program.

Water is used extensively throughout textile processing operations. The amount of water used varies widely in the industry, depending on specific processes operated at the plant, equipment used, and policies concerning water use. This conservation project at the Baroda Plant will have a potential savings of Rs 10 crore or $146,000 a year for the organization.

Speaking on the development, Mark Devaney, vice president, Manufacturing and Operations Excellence, Huntsman Textile Effects said, “At Huntsman, we recognize the important role we play in creating a more sustainable future and are committed to the well-being of the communities where we operate, and the protection of the environment. We are continually looking for ways to improve the environmental footprint of our manufacturing sites and have been implementing numerous projects in recent years to reduce our water usage.”

“The team has done a detailed assessment of the pH analysis process in dye vessels, mapping the existing water usage and potential conservation method. After a brief study and several brainstorming sessions, we were able to adjust the phase sequence, resulting in conservation of Reverse Osmosis water by almost 76 kilo liters of water per day.” said Kavishwar Kalambe, Site Director, Huntsman Textile Effects. “This project directly contributes to Huntsman’s Horizon 2025 goals to reduce net water usage at facilities in water-stressed regions,” he added.

Posted: February 2, 2022

Source: Huntsman Textile Effects

 

Introducing Motion Automation Intelligence: MotionAi Offers Tech-Savvy, Methodical Approach To Custom Needs

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — February 2, 2022 — Motion Industries Inc. — a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions — is pleased to announce the formation of its automation business brand: Motion Automation Intelligence (MotionAi).

Comprising its highly specialized value-add engineering divisions — including AMMC, Axis, Braas, F&L, Integro, Kaman Automation and Numatic Engineering — MotionAi is a hi-tech automation solutions provider for industrial automation and emerging automation technologies with locations across the United States. Focused disciplines are robotics, motion control, machine vision, digital networking/IIoT, industrial framing, pneumatics and custom mechatronic systems. Industries served include semiconductor, pharmaceutical, medical, logistics, automotive and aerospace (along with many others) while applying the highest quality products and services with its engineered systems.

“We approach each opportunity as consultants, then engineer the best solutions based on our customers’ unique needs,” said Aurelio Banda, Motion’s Group vice president of Automation. “We partner closely with suppliers and customers on automation applications and product development projects to create a vital supplier-customer link. Our services range from the most simple to quite comprehensive, and there is a unique depth of talent in our group that succeeds across disciplines.”

The MotionAi team comprises the best of the best,” said Motion’s President Randy Breaux. “Their top-level expertise provides each customer with the most effective solutions to meet business demands. Automation is the present and future, and we are excited to formally launch this new initiative and offer the latest innovations.”

The new website featuring MotionAi’s full capabilities can be explored at ai.motion.com.

Posted: February 2, 2022

Source: Motion Industries Inc.

Pure White CELLIANT From Hologenix Wins Prestigious ISPO Textrends Award

LOS ANGELES — February 1, 2022 — Hologenix® is pleased to announce that its newest innovation — pure white CELLIANT® — is a Top Ten winner in the Fibers & Insulation Category of ISPO Textrends Fall/Winter 2023-24. Twice a year, ISPO recognizes innovative fabrics and components that are used to manufacture sports apparel. It’s no surprise that this innovation, whereby Celliant infrared technology can be embedded in fibers and for those fibers to be pure white, has achieved this honor. Pure white expands the potential applications of Celliant to crisp white performance and athleisure apparel, athletic uniforms and jerseys, towels, bedding, baby clothes, medical apparel and more, while maintaining its well-known wellness benefits. Pure white is the foundation that makes delicate pastel fabrics, as well as any color, possible.

Pure white Celliant still captures and converts body heat into infrared energy, increasing local circulation, aiding in temperature regulation and promoting stronger performance, faster recovery and better sleep. Pure white Celliant is also still made from ethically sourced minerals from the earth and is available in nylon, polyester and recycled polyester fibers, while retaining the natural characteristics of the polymer.

This award follows on the heels of the 2022-23 ISPO Textrends Awards finalist selection of Celliant viscose in the Fibers and Insulations category, which features Celliant embedded into plant-based fibers.  “We are honored to achieve this recognition from ISPO for our pure white Celliant,” said Courtney OKeefe, chief supply chain officer for Hologenix. “This new formulation took years of work to achieve and is a testament to the dedication and talent of our global research team. We are also very proud to be able to state that we now have two ISPO-recognized fibers.”

Posted: February 1, 2022

Source: Hologenix LLC

Green Theme Technologies Provides 100-Percent PFOA/PFOS-Free Water-Repellent Treatment To Apparel Brands And Textile Mills

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — January 27, 2022 — Green Theme Technologies Inc. (GTT) is launching into 2022 with a series of clean new products based on its dry-finishing EMPEL® platform. EMPEL currently delivers high performance water repellent DWR, anti-wicking and stain release treatment properties, outperforming C6 fluorocarbon options. Recent independent tests conducted by Bureau Veritas prove that EMPEL™ uses no PFOA/PFOS in its chemistry to achieve the best water repellent fabric protection.

Performance apparel brands such as Black Diamond, TREW Gear, Stoney Creek, and Artilect are currently producing apparel products that use EMPEL.  Several household brands will join the list in 2022 as they complete their field and in-house testing.

“Since we opened for business in 2017, we’ve been gaining momentum and we anticipate 2022 will be a year of strong growth,” said GTT’s CEO David Andreas. “Thanks to our existing brand partners, consumers are choosing gear treated with EMPEL because it protects them from the elements better, lasts longer (than C6 options), and the chemistry is PFOA/PFOS free”.

As more brands set environmental goals for themselves, they are increasingly looking to supply chain partners to help hit those goals. GTT’s EMPEL platform represents the gold standard for environmentally friendly tech.

Posted February 1, 2022

Source: Green Theme Technologies

James Heal Goes Direct In Germany

HALIFAX, England — January 31, 2022 — James Heal has announced that from February 1, 2022, it is selling and supporting its range of precision textile testing instruments directly in Germany.

The brand will be sold via James Heal’s parent company PPT GmbH & Co. KG, based in Mönchengladbach and Freiburg.

PPT GmbH & Co. KG are dedicated to customer satisfaction and its well-known and highly respected James Heal brand name, identity and logo will be retained; but most importantly, the support, services and products their customers receive will remain exactly the same.  As well as the provision of test instruments the company will also supply customers with world class test materials and continue to provide a high-quality calibration service.

James Heal, who is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2022, will also immediately bring two new products in their Performance Testing range to the German market.

The AirPro Air Permeability Tester, used to measure the resistance of the flow of air through products including performance apparel, medical textiles, PPE, infant products such as bedding, nonwovens and geotextiles. As well as the innovative HydroView Hydrostatic Head Tester for testing the water resistance of fabrics used in medical, apparel, geotextiles and nonwovens sectors — from protective gloves, diving dry suits, winter sports apparel, to fishing waders, roofing, tenting and ground sheets.

“We are pleased to say the key James Heal contacts from Carl von Gehlen, James Heal’s original agent are all transferring across to PPT GmbH & Co. KG and will now be able to take full advantage of the scale and infrastructure the group already has in the territory,” said John Page, PPT Group managing director, “Germany is recognized as a growing market and a key specifier in the textile industry, so with James Heals’ unrivaled pedigree and reputation this was an investment opportunity that could not be missed.”

Posted February 1, 2022

Source: PPT Group

Creative Brands Acquires Bella il Fiore

PHOENIX — January 27, 2022 — Creative Brands of Phoenix, Ariz., has acquired the Bella il Fiore Company of Tulsa, Okla.

Bella il Fiore was founded in 2000 and is a family owned and operated company focused on providing exceptional sleep, spa and beauty textiles to the specialty gift, spa, and wellness markets.

For more than 20 years, Bella il Fiore has solidified its position as the market leader in pajamas, sleep masks, robes, spa raps and headbands along with beauty, face and skin accessories. What once started as a body care line with just five products has now flourished into a collection of over 200 products that are helping empower women to become the best version of themselves. Bella is proud to encourage every woman to create an affordable, spa-like experience at home. The Bella team has had huge success in leading a brand that encourages self-care with signature style, a good night’s sleep, and an elevated beauty routine.

“We are very pleased to have a new strategic partner who will share our vision for Bella and help us grow our business in the future. This team is well versed with the needs of our industry and can help strengthen our marketing position in women’s sleepwear products across all channels of distribution,” said Suzanne Maniss. “With their resources, and the help of their field sales force, telemarketing staff and sophisticated web presence, we firmly believe Bella il Fiore will continue to grow profitably and offer our customers the highest quality products and superior customer service that our industry has come to expect.”

Creative Brands, founded in 1948, is a distribution, importing and manufacturing firm with six distinct catalogs selling to an assortment of retailers across the country.

Recent acquisitions include Santa Barbara Design Studio, Slant Collections, 47th & Main, Stephan Baby, Heartfelt and Face Two Face Designs in the gift industry in addition to their Faithworks brand that distributes inspirational products to the Christian retail channel.

Paul DiGiovanni, president of Creative Brands, said, “We are thrilled to be a part of this wonderful Bella il Fiore brand. The Maniss family have combined vision and hard work to build this unique women’s gift and spa brand and we look forward to offering this exclusive grouping of quality products to our new combined customer base.”

Creative Brands is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBC Group headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., with manufacturing facilities, a call center, and a distribution center in Lewisburg, Tenn.

Posted: February 1, 2022

Source: Creative Brands

Ocean State Innovations Announces Appointment Of Geoff Senko As Senior Vice President Of Sales

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — February 1, 2022 — Ocean State Innovations (OSI), a textile provider, announced today the appointment of Geoff Senko as senior vice president of sales. Senko joins OSI with more than 10 years of textile experience. Most recently he held the position of National Account Manager for MMI Textiles and served on the Military Board of IFAI, the SEAMS Board, and was chair of the SEAMS Military Committee. Senko will be responsible for guiding sales strategy and efforts throughout North America and globally for OSI while supporting the overall success for customers in various market segments.

“I am excited to have Geoff join the team as we continue to be a force in the global textile industry. Geoff’s sales leadership and extensive expertise in the industry make him an ideal addition to our company,” said Edward Ricci, CEO and co-owner of OSI.

Ben Galpen, co-owner of OSI, added, “We pride ourselves in our textile solutions expertise, Geoff not only brings us further textile solutions but is customer relationship driven, a trait we welcome at OSI.”

Posted: February 1, 2022

Source: Praesidian Capital

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