Grafimax Celebrates 30 Years In The Market With An Installation Of Durst Tau Technology In Brazil

BRIXEN, Italy — August 31, 2022 — Based in Blumenau, the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, Grafimax migrated to the label segment looking for new opportunities and chose the Durst Tau 330 RSC technology to produce labels in small and medium runs.

Blumenau is known throughout Brazil as one of the cities with the greatest Germanic influence in its culture and history. The city has strong European characteristics, enchanting visitors with its architecture, gastronomy, nature, industry, technology hub, cold beer and parties. In recent decades, the region has become an area of intense and diversified industrial activity — perhaps one of the most thriving in South America, housing national and multinational companies from different segments.

It’s in this rich region that Grafimax has been working prominently in the label market. The print shop, which celebrates three decades in the market this year, started its activities in the traditional typography segment, gradually moving into offset printing and, more recently, investing heavily in the labels and tags market, in which it has has obtained remarkable results.

“We understood that there were many opportunities in the labels segment. Furthermore, it was a market where we could add more value to our service through special finishes, such as cold foil, lamination, screen printing varnish, among others. As we are in a heavily industrial area, there was demand,” said Elimar Reinhold, founder of Grafimax.

The success in the labels market, mainly serving companies in the beverage, toys, food and plastic sector, made Grafimax expand its production park, investing in conventional flexography equipment. However, with the growing demand for smaller print runs and special applications (such as customization), there was open the opportunity to invest in digital technology.

“We researched several brands doing quality tests. The equipment offered good quality, but Durst differentiated itself,” says Elimar, explaining the reasons for investing in the Durst Tau 330 RSC, the first in the southern region of Brazil. “It is equipment that will not only allow us to meet this volume of medium and small print runs with quality, but will also give us the security to expand the segments into areas where we still do not have much volume, such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, among others.”

Along with the Tau 330 RSC, the company also invested in a laser cutting system to streamline production.

In addition, Elimar highlights Durst’s structure in Brazil as an important decision factor in the investment. “In addition to the commercial team, Durst has a solid structure in the country, with a stock of parts, consumables, a technical team and a technological center for printhead repairs,” he said.

Meet the Durst Group team on Booth 3105 at Labelexpo Americas 2022, in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, US, from September 13-15. See the Tau 330 RSC & Tau RSCi with flexo printing units live in action.

Posted: August 31, 2022

Source: Durst Group

Carrington Textiles To Bring UL Certified FR Fabrics To The American Market

ADLINGTON, United Kingdom— August 31, 2022 — Global workwear textile manufacturer, Carrington Textiles, has announced its participation at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress and Expo to take place in San Diego in September, where the company will be showcasing its range of flame resistant fabrics with the NFPA 2112 and UL accreditations.

The news come after the manufacturer’s recent participation at the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD) awards in the US, where it obtained the ‘Innovation Award’ for the development of the fabrics with a polyester that biodegrades, Hawksbill and Orca.

Flame resistant fabrics for workwear like Flameshield 230 and 280, popular for their lightweight yet durable properties, as well as the products from the company’s Flametuff (220AS, 250AS and 330AS) and Flametougher (280AS) families, all certified with the NFPA 2112 and UL standards, are Carrington Textiles’ main focus for the event.

Paul Farrell, sales director, explained: “Getting involved in events like the NSC is of importance for us while we keep expanding our reach beyond Europe where we are established as leading workwear textile manufacturer. And what a better way than bringing with us some of our best flame resistant fabrics that are already certified by the North American safety certification UL”.

Carrington Textiles’ will be exhibiting at the San Diego Convention Center, September 19-21, in booth 5043.

Posted: August 31, 2022

Source: Carrington Textiles

Green Theme Technologies’ EMPEL™ Delivers Footwear Protection

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — August 24, 2022 — Green Theme Technologies Inc (GTT), a provider of waterless and PFAS-free textile finishes, provides high performance, best in class solutions to keep footwear dry. As PFAS bans accelerate across dozens of states and in several European countries, GTT is the only brand able to exceed current performance standards while eliminating PFAS from footwear production.

“Green Theme Technology is at the forefront of apparel, footwear, and textile innovation, not just because they are utilizing better chemistry, but because of how they are applying it,” said John Frazier, senior technical director with the Hohenstein Institute. “GTT’s EMPEL is applied using a waterless and PFAS-free technology that drives the chemistry into the fabric increasing the performance and durability. GTT’s EMPEL has also worked with Hohenstein to attain OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certification.”

Recently tested and certified as PFAS-free by Bureau Veritas, EMPEL uses no “forever chemicals” in their chemistry, yet still achieves the best water repellent and anti-wicking fabric protection available.

Shoes protect the wearer from the wet, dirty ground and therefore demand exceptional performance and durability. Independent testing reveals that GTT’s new anti-wicking tech for shoes outperforms current industry standards for dryness, durability and stain protection, beating all current C6 and C0 treatments.

GTT is currently working with several global footwear brands in the sport and outdoor markets who are seeking superior anti-wicking, stain protection and sustainable performance. Internal evaluation by these brands is delivering outstanding results and footwear featuring the EMPEL anti-wicking tech will be available to the public in 2023.

Posted August 30, 2022

Source: Green Theme Technologies

Fruit Of The Loom® And Recover™ Launch Affordable And Sustainable T-Shirt Collection

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — August 30, 2022 — Fruit of the Loom, maker of the iconic FRUIT OF THE LOOM® branded apparel, is partnering with materials science company, Recover Textile Systems S.L., maker of Recover™ fiber, to release a new collection of classic, unisex T-shirts beginning today.

With inclusive sizing and responsibly sourced fabric and material, each sustainably designed T-shirt is made with 20-percent Recover best-in-class recycled cotton fiber and is available in eight colors. Each shirt is priced at $15. The limited-edition collection will be available for purchase starting August 30 on Fruit.com and Amazon, while supplies last.

The new Recover cotton T-shirt collection is one of the many ways Fruit of the Loom is delivering against their goal to “increase sustainable sourcing across key materials” as outlined in the company’s global sustainability plan, Fruitful Futures™. The plan documents specific commitments across three key pillars — People-Centric, Planet-Conscious and Product Authenticity.

“This collection is the latest way Fruit of the Loom is producing more sustainable products across the entire business. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers and marketers of casual wear, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact across the total value chain,” said Mercedes Lopez, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility at Fruit of the Loom.

The partnership with Recover and the use of their cotton enables the company to offer a circular sustainable program that utilizes textile production waste to create high-quality recycled cotton fiber. Recover’s proprietary recycled cotton fiber is one of the lowest-impact fibers available in the market, significantly reducing the carbon and water footprint of the apparel produced with the fiber. By partnering with Recover, Fruit of the Loom continues to demonstrate its innovation and commitment to sustainability.

“We’re delighted to collaborate with Fruit of the Loom in order to accelerate the adoption of sustainable initiatives within the casual wear segment. The universality of the collection perfectly fits with the values of the Recover brand to achieve circular fashion for all,” said Boris Mercier, senior vice president of Marketing at Recover.

Posted: August 30, 2022

Source: Fruit of the Loom

Chico’s FAS, Inc. Appoints Leana Less As Senior Vice President Of Marketing

FORT MYERS, Fla. — August 30, 2022 — Chico’s FAS Inc. today announced the appointment of former Aveda and Coca-Cola Company executive Leana Less as senior vice president of marketing.

A seasoned global marketing leader with 27 years of progressive marketing experience across several category verticals ranging from beauty and CPG, to tech and personal care, Less is now turning her attention to women’s and intimate wear. Drawing upon her robust experience, Less will lead marketing efforts for all three Chico’s FAS brands and outlets — Chico’s®, White House Black Market® (WHBM) and Soma® — as well as drive customer acquisition, spearhead the Chico’s, WHBM and Soma loyalty programs, and all other end-to-end marketing responsibilities at Chico’s FAS.

Less most recently worked as head of Consumer Marketing at Aveda, a subsidiary business of Estée Lauder, where she helped drive significant e-commerce growth, contributing to the brand’s overall expansion efforts. Prior to that role, she served as  vice president of Global Connections and Media at Coca-Cola Company where she crafted a five-year transformation using digital as an enabler for growth. She also managed global agency relationships across the corporation, including 700 agency partners spanning 200 countries.

Less also held a number of roles in the South African advertising industry, most notably as director and Board member at Mediacom Africa, where she oversaw new business development and was a key account lead for a portfolio of CPG accounts including Coca-Cola Sub-Saharan Africa, Procter & Gamble and Nokia South Africa.

Chico’s FAS CEO and President Molly Langenstein said: “Leana is an exceptional marketing leader whose diverse global experience in consumer engagement, strategic vision and digital expertise will support driving our 3 year growth strategy and our 4 pillars of being customer led, product obsessed, digital-first and operationally excellent.”

Less shared: “I am delighted to be joining this women-led organization. I love what the brands stand for and I am looking forward to working closely with Molly and the dynamic team at Chico’s FAS.”

Posted: August 30, 2022

Source: Chico’s FAS Inc.

Kravet®, CELLIANT® and Crypton® Home Introduce Wellness Textures

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — August 30, 2022 — In a post-pandemic world, the design industry is abuzz about incorporating wellness into interiors. There’s even a new kind of room emerging:  the wellness room. But now, any room can be a wellness room, as Crypton Home Fabric, Celliant and Kravet have announced their exclusive collaboration on a luxury upholstery fabric line that can actually contribute to wellness in the home. Celliant technology works by reflecting a user’s natural body heat back to them as infrared energy, which can improve cellular oxygenation and local circulation. Wellness benefits range from faster recovery times to improved sleep and increased energy. The Wellness Textures collection featuring Crypton Home Celliant technology is only at Kravet. Daniel Kravet, vice president of sales for his family’s firm, explained: “Both interior designers and their clients expect the very best in all aspects of their life, and we know they are interested in creating spaces designed for relaxation, rejuvenation and recharging.”

With this textile innovation, any piece of upholstered furniture can have the potential for providing health benefits. The three powerhouse brands in this collaboration envision a home where movie nights, work-from-home days and even napping can all be opportunities to boost wellness, where simply sitting down or curling up doubles as a means of self-care. “It’s astonishing that something as seemingly innocuous as upholstery fabric can actively, positively impact wellness,” said Crypton CEO Lance Keziah. “We think people who care about health and wellbeing but don’t have a ton of time to spend on self-care will embrace this technology as a way to have it all.”

Three years in the making, this is the first and only woven residential fabric to combine these two complementary technologies. Crypton performance allows fabrics to be spill repellent, stain resistant, odor resistant and the textiles have extremely high endurance. Celliant, ethically sourced minerals embedded into fibers, is clinically tested and proven to increase cellular oxygenation for improved energy, stronger performance, quicker recovery and enhanced wellbeing. By allowing the discreet incorporation of infrared technology into everyday life, and combining it with stain protection and ultimate cleanability, this thoughtful collection of soft, inviting upholstery fabrics hits a sweet spot in the marketplace, expressed in its tagline: Where easy care meets self-care.

The collaboration started with Crypton and Hologenix, the company that developed and patented Celliant. “With the introduction of CELLIANT technology to our fabric offering, we have found a trusted performance partner in sync with our company values and sustainability mission.” Said Keziah. “Kravet and Crypton’s collection of Wellness Textures represents an important first for us — the first woven residential fabric infused with our CELLIANT® infrared technology,” said Seth Casden, co-founder and CEO of Hologenix, the materials science innovator.  “The collection takes wellness to a new level and new standards of beauty and function.”

Once the technologies were successfully married, Crypton turned to long-time brand partner Kravet to create styles, colors and textures that would appeal to the luxury residential design market. “Oftentimes I feel there is a misconception that if a product has additional performance qualities and traits, you have to sacrifice style or beauty,” notes Daniel Kravet. “With this Crypton Celliant collection, it’s just as visually appealing as everything else we offer at Kravet and feels just as good as it looks.”

The Wellness Textures include Serenity Now, a soft, textural chenille; Namaste Bouclé, a bouclé chenille with a delightful teddy-bear hand; Wash Away, a textured weave with a subtle nod to linen and Healing Touch, a chevron tweed look. The color palette comprises warm and cool neutrals along with blues and greens and, of course, white.

“We knew that we could work with Kravet to create styles, textures, and colors that would appeal to the luxury residential market,” Keziah says. “Like us, they like to be first to market with thoughtful products that offer designers and their clients a beautiful aesthetic and real-world performance.”

Both the Celliant and the Crypton technologies are permanently embedded in the fibers of the Wellness Textures line and can never wash or wear away. Wellness Textures are woven in North Carolina at Crypton’s own mill. Like all Crypton Home Fabrics, they are GREENGUARD® Gold certified for sustainability. Learn more about this fabric breakthrough HERE.

The collection is in Kravet Showrooms nationwide and design professionals can also explore all 38 items in the collection on Kravet’s website.

Posted August 30, 2022

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Robot Sales Hit Record High In North America For Third-Straight Quarter

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — August 29, 2022 —For the third-straight quarter, robot sales in North America hit a record high, driven by a resurgence in sales to automotive companies and an ongoing need to manage increasing demand to automate logistics for e-commerce. According to the Association for Advancing Automation, of the 12,305 robots sold in Q2 2022, 59 percent of the orders came from the automotive industry with the remaining orders from non-automotive companies largely in the food & consumer goods industry, which saw a 13-percent increase in unit orders over the same period, April through June, in 2021.

“While automotive entities have long been the front-runner in deploying robotics and automation, the last few years have seen food & consumer goods, life sciences and other industries grow at even higher rates,” said A3 President Jeff Burnstein. “While this quarter shows a marked shift back to historic norms with more robots going to automotive than to any other industry, the continued growth of robotics in food & consumer goods companies especially demonstrates the ongoing need to automate warehouse logistics for handling the exploding growth of e-commerce. We’re excited to share the latest on robots in the logistics space at our upcoming Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Week in Boston in October.”

The 12,305 units sold in Q2 2022 is 25 percent more than sold in the same period in 2021 and 6% more than sold in the first quarter of 2022, which saw 11,595 robots sold. The Q2 2022 value of $585 million is the second best quarter ever for revenue, down 9 percent from the previous record quarter — Q1 2022, which saw $646 million in revenue. When combined with 2022’s first quarter results, the previous record, the North American robotics market is off to its best start ever, with 23,903 robots ordered at a value of $1.249 billion. The market grew 26 percent and 29 percent for units ordered and revenue, respectively, over 2021.

A record fourth quarter in 2021 resulted in the strongest year ever for North American robot sales, with 39,708 units sold at a value of $2 billion, and 2022 is on pace for another record year. Alex Shikany, vice president – Membership & Business Intelligence, A3, will discuss the end-of-year numbers in detail at the next A3 Business Forum in January.

“The larger trend towards robots being used to benefit more companies in North America continues,” Burnstein added. “This makes it critical to educate system integrators and users now about how to deploy robots while keeping workers safe. Our International Safety Robotics Conference (ISRC) will specifically address the most up-to-date safety standards, providing the best practices and use cases that will help all companies safely succeed with automation.”

Register for A3’s Educational Conference Now

In addition to ISRC, scheduled for September 27-29 in Columbus, Ohio, A3 will hold the Artificial Intelligence & Smart Automation Conference, a one-day event to help those interested start their journey to unlock the power of AI, with discussions on data strategy, advances in AI robotics and machine vision, and AI-powered optimization and prediction. The conference will take place September 29, also in Columbus.

AMR & Logistics Week, scheduled for October 10-13 in Boston, will be co-located with The Vision Show, designed to provide the right solution providers, the right technology, and the right expertise to implement vision and imaging systems.

A3’s Business Forum, January 16-18, 2023, in Orlando, Florida, an annual networking event for robotics, vision & imaging, motion control & motors, and artificial intelligence industry professionals, will be followed by The Automate Show (May 22-25, 2023, in Detroit), the largest and most inspiring showcase of automation in North America.

Posted: August 29, 2022

Source: The Association for Advancing Automation (A3)

LA Swimwear Announces Production Capability For Plus Size And Bra Size Swimwear

LOS ANGELES— August 29, 2022 — LA Swimwear Production is announcing its plus size and bra sized swimwear production for swimwear brand startups. LA Swimwear Production is able to assist with tech packs, fabric sourcing, sampling and mass production for USA based startup and in market brands and retailers.

LA Swimwear Production can assist from sketch to product and can assist with product costing and bulk productions. Plus size swimwear is a booming market that LA Swimwear Production is able to fit for. With expert pattern makers, graders and and technical designers that can assist from start to finish.

Posted: August 29, 2022

Source: LA Swimwear Pro

Bank And Vogue’s Steven Bethell Joins Accelerating Circularity’s Board Of Directors

Steven Bethell

CAMPBELL HALL, N.Y. — August 29, 2022 — Accelerating Circularity is pleased to announce that Steven Bethell of Bank and Vogue has joined the organization’s board of directors. Bethell brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table as a 25 year veteran of the sustainable textile industry, and the founder of a group of companies that specialize in secondhand wholesale, vintage retail, and innovations in sustainable fashion: Bank and Vogue, Beyond Retro, and BVH Services.

Bethell’s parent company, Bank and Vogue, is the largest full-service broker of used goods in North America. The group’s retail arm is Beyond Retro, which is a leading vintage fashion powerhouse in Europe. BVH Services is the group’s innovation hub, which works to spearhead and develop groundbreaking innovations across the fashion field, specifically centered around sustainability.

Bethell and his companies are motivated by the belief that used clothing is not waste but a solution towards addressing the “crisis of stuff,” a core value that aligns exactly with Accelerating Circularity’s mission to “Put textiles to good use.”

“Accelerating Circularity is doing just that. Implementing circular systems to eliminate textile waste with an emphasis on collaboration is what it’s all about. I’m incredibly excited to join Accelerating Circularity as a Board Director and look forward to a promising future for our work, industry, and planet,” Bethell shared.

Bethell joins a board of other influential players of the sustainable apparel industry; Board members include Accelerating Circularity’s founder Karla Magruder as president; Director of Global Business Development Denim and Americas at Lenzing Group, Tricia Carey, as secretary; Head of Product Change at Ikano Bank in Sweden, Edward Denes, as treasurer, as well as Director of Product Sustainability at Gap Inc., Alice Hartley; Chief of Staff at NYC Department of Sanitation Bureau of Recycling and Sustainability, Kate Kitchner; and President and CEO of Coyuchi, Eileen Mockus, as directors.

Each member is a seasoned executive in their respective fields and offers a diverse background of expertise to Accelerating Circularity, including brand experience, post consumer and post industrial fiber, municipal waste, and finance. Bethell’s background in second hand retail will continue to expand this group’s diverse background and further broaden the board’s insight into how the industry problems Accelerating Circularity is aiming to solve can be addressed.

Accelerating Circularity is grateful for the addition of Bethell to the team, and excited about the direction his background will bring to the organization.

Posted: August 29, 2022

Source: Accelerating Circularity

Vienna Textile Lab, Kering Material Innovation Lab And ALBINI_next, Collaborating Towards More Sustainable Practices In The Fashion Industry

VIENNA, Austria — August 29, 2022 — The world of textiles is changing; the demand for more sustainable production methods, with less environmental impact are becoming increasingly important for retailers, brands, and producers. In order to transform and improve the textile industry towards becoming less environmentally harmful, new clean technologies and processes are required.

ALBINI_next, the Albini Group innovation hub, and Vienna Textile Lab are excited to announce their collaboration project in which they explore together the possibility of employing microbial colours for dyeing applications on cotton and other natural fibers. The objective of this joint project is to develop a more sustainable dyeing method to color textile products. This initiative is one of the projects supported by Kering Material Innovation Lab.

“Our innovation hub is the starting point for reaching innovation’s new frontiers, which is possible only collaborating with realities such as Kering and Vienna Textile Lab. Together we can reach incredibly high levels of innovation and sustainability, as we are doing with the transformation of microbial colors into new innovative dyes, a more sustainable alternative to conventional synthetic colors. It is a long process: it takes time and effort, but together we will achieve unprecedented results” stated Stefano Albini, Albini president.

Working in this exciting project together with ALBINI_next and Kering Material Innovation Lab opens new opportunities for the innovator Vienna Textile Lab. “The renaissance of biodegradable, nontoxic and natural dyes has come as we see a growing number of sustainable fashion brands and consumer sentiment impacting the sector,” says Karin Fleck, CEO and founder of Vienna Textile Lab. “We see ourselves as an “enabler” for all these different sustainability goals. Working together with strong industry partners like Kering and Albini helps us to understand how our microbial dyes behave on different fabrics. We learn so much through our close cooperation and can therefore bring our manufacturing method better and faster to an industrial level”.

Posted: August 29, 2022

Source: Vienna Textile Lab

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