Freudenberg Establishes Apparel Technical Solution Center – Asia To Expand Innovation Capabilities

WIENHEIM, Germany & Nantong, China — September 6, 2022 — Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Apparel Technical Solution Center – Asia at its Nantong factory in China to expand the company’s innovation capabilities. With floor space of 900 square meters, the new center offers unparalleled technical expertise and innovations to apparel customers from nearly all apparel segments in Asia and around the world.

New capabilities with the Apparel Technical Solution Center – Asia

Committed to bringing enhanced technical support and services tailored to customers’ needs, the dedicated Apparel Technical Solution Center – Asia (ATSC) is equipped with cutting-edge technology. This includes a wide variety of fusing and bonding machines, laser and ultrasonic cutters, specialized sewing machines for sportswear applications, fiber filling machines for insulation applications, and washing and dry-cleaning machines that meet GB and AATCC standards.

The ATSC offers unparalleled technical know-how to help customers design complex apparel solutions. In particular, it furthers Freudenberg’s dedication to joint innovations with sportswear customers and to finding technical solutions for performance applications.

Jonathan Oh, senior vice president & general manager of Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel, said: “Our new Apparel Technical Solution Center – Asia in Nantong represents Freudenberg’s continued commitment to offering the best in innovation and quality. As we continue to improve service offerings, the Nantong factory as an important R&D and technical hub will advance the ongoing development of a robust supply chain with high-quality, innovative products for our customers in Asia and around the world.”

Further innovation at the Nantong factory

The factory was moved to the Nantong Economic and Technological Development Area to meet increased production demand with state-of-the-art technological capabilities. Covering an area of nearly 50,000 square meters with cotton interlining, bi-elastic fusible interlining, and preformed materials production lines, the new site went into operation in 2021.

Dedicated to continuously improving production quality, the new factory also includes an innovative online defect detection system. This system enables defect information to be captured in real time and sent to operators for immediate adjustments, increasing the rate of A-grade bi-elastic interlinings and shirt interlinings. Furthermore, the online weft density automatic adjustment system helps improve the stability of the drying process and the quality of semi-finished products.

Freudenberg will continue to provide customers with excellent products and solutions, while advancing the development of the industry through innovation.

Posted September 6, 2022

Source: Freudenberg

NATIVA™ Launches The First Regenerative Agriculture Program In The United States In Partnership With Shaniko Wool Co.

NEW YORK CITY — September 6, 2022 — NATIVA™ — a global pioneer in fully traceable, sustainable Merino wool — today announced the U.S. launch of the NATIVA Regenerative Agriculture Program (NATIVA Regen), in partnership with Shaniko Wool Co. NATIVA Regen, the first regenerative wool program to be launched in the United States, is designed to improve soil and water quality and protect biodiversity while helping brands reduce their carbon footprint and reach their sustainability targets.

Brands that create garments with wool produced under the NATIVA Regen program will be committing to supporting regenerative farming practices as well as farmers and communities. Brands and farmers participating in the program will be able to claim a double NATIVA/Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certification that guarantees sustainable practices from farm to finished garment. Backed by blockchain technology, the certification proves brands’ commitment to transparency.

“We are thrilled to expand our NATIVA Regen program to the U.S. in partnership with Shaniko Wool Company as part of our global commitment to innovation and sustainability,” said Federico Paullier, CEO of Chargeurs Luxury Fibers. “We look forward to welcoming U.S.-based farmers and brands to the program and supporting them as they transition to regenerative practices that improve soil and water quality while promoting an overall healthier habitat that restores natural biodiversity at the farm level.”

Shaniko Wool Co. is an Oregon-based farm group overseeing nine farms across four states and was the first U.S. wool producer to receive the Textile Exchange’s RWS certification. As a participant in the groundbreaking NATIVA Regen program, the company has received the first dual NATIVA-RWS sustainability certification issued in the United States.

NATIVA parent company Chargeurs is the operator of Chargeurs Wool USA, the only wool-processing facility in the United States. With the launch of the NATIVA Regen program in the U.S., Chargeurs is able to manage both the sourcing and initial processing of traceable, certified NATIVA wool in the country and ensure brands can take advantage of the low-carbon benefits associated with local production in the USA.

NATIVA Regen, a robust system with a triple impact, is based on scientific research and backed by data. It protects the land by improving soil quality, safeguards animals by ensuring their healthy keeping, and supports farmers and local communities by improving their livelihoods. These multidisciplinary efforts result in better water quality and increased CO2 capturing levels. Through NATIVA Regen, NATIVA collaborates closely with farmers worldwide, including in Australia, Uruguay, Argentina and, now, the U.S., as well as with leading research institutes, universities and environmental sustainability pioneers such as Quantis. Current NATIVA wool brand partners in the U.S. include Madewell and Reformation.

Posted September 6, 2022

Source: Nativa

Vortex Plus Allows For Testing Up To 50 Complete Wash Cycles Without An Operator Present

ROCK HILL, S.C. — September 6, 2022 — SDL Atlas introduces the Vortex Plus, the same instrument trusted by major manufacturers and retailers in the sportswear and apparel industries for their AATCC wash testing, now with an automatic liquid detergent dispenser. The instrument is designed to serve the needs of customers that need to simulate the multiple washes that occur in the lifespan of a fabric or garment.

The Vortex Plus holds over 2 liters of detergent which it can automatically dispense for up to 50 repeated wash cycles without operator intervention. The dosing of detergent through the liquid dispenser is fully programmable by the operator, as is all other aspects of the wash cycle such as Bath Temperature, Water Volume, Agitation (Speed & Time), Spin (Speed & Time), and Rinse Volume.

This new instrument performs all of the same functions of the Vortex M6 and meets AATCC wash testing requirements.

The Vortex M6 and Vortex Plus are the only commercial grade top loading washing instruments engineered specifically for laboratory use for meeting global testing standards. The instruments provide programable precision via a user friendly, multi-language (English, Spanish and Chinese) full color touch screen controller that can manage custom cycles with duration up to 100 hours. Both the Vortex M6 and Vortex Plus can be calibrated to ISO 17025 requirements and adjusted back into compliance easily by qualified personnel.

Committed to providing customers confidence in standard based testing, SDL Atlas has offices and experts in the United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and China, plus agents serving over 100 countries, SDL Atlas is ready to support its customers with instruments, consumables, and services anywhere in the world.

Posted September 6, 2022

Source: SDL Atlas

Burgeoning ORIGIN USA Advances Manufacturing With Real-time Solution

GREENVILLE, S.C. — September 6, 2022 — IPE and TexTempo, experts in production management, incentive payroll, and quality control solutions for fashion, furniture, and industrial sewn products manufacturers, announce that ORIGIN USA is upgrading its legacy production systems to IPE’s latest IP-Realtime™ Shop Floor Control (SFC) solution at its Asheboro, N.C., manufacturing operation. The producer of durable fitness apparel, jeans, boots, uniforms and accessories expects the new system to provide executives, production leaders and teams with the real-time visibility and control they need to make better-informed decisions and optimize productivity.

Origin NC COO Jason Gaddy explained: “The pandemic exposed the many issues of reliance on global supply chains. We have acquired two North Carolina-based manufacturing businesses in the past year to rebuild a reliable, highly productive USA supply chain for the sewn products Americans want and need. We are now reshoring orders and jobs that moved offshore over the years. But instead of doing things the old way, we are creating a culture of inclusion and belonging and equipping our people with the tools they need to be their best. At Origin USA, our people come first.”

Origin’s North Carolina operation currently employs some three hundred (300) team members and plans to grow to five hundred (500) over the next twenty-four (24) months. The company has combined facilities from its 2021/22 acquisitions of the Wells Apparel and Fox Apparel (Texas Jeans) companies into a single manufacturing facility. Legacy batch (processed daily) production systems used in these facilities are now being phased out in favor of the always-on IP-Realtime solution.

Gaddy continued: “The original batch systems were used primarily to manage the incentive-based payroll tasks of the sewing operations. While IP-Realtime also handles payroll, it promises to provide tremendous value beyond payroll. We plan to use it in all areas of our operation, starting with the fabric cutting room all the way through to finishing and packing.”

The IP-Realtime solution combines the use of standard, off-the-shelf tablet computers positioned at each workstation or team to collect information on and timestamp every production activity. IPE’s custom Android app displays productivity, work pacing and training tools, and product and construction details for production workers and teams. Production leaders rely on always up-to-date information on production flow, downtime, quality, and other key performance indicators to react and pivot as needed to ensure proper line balance and uninterrupted order deliveries. Executives and remote stakeholders use convenient dashboards on mobile devices to monitor factory operations.

“We are pleased with the opportunity to play a role in Origin USA’s success and support their commitment to bringing work back to the U.S.A.,” said IPE Managing Partner Brad Mikes. “We applaud them for recognizing the importance of equipping their workforce with the real-time information and tools they need to achieve world-class manufacturing performance. As an innovator in our industry, Origin USA continuously exhibits a forward-thinking approach that sets an example that other companies can follow.”

Posted September 6, 2022

Source: IPE

BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ Collaborates With The Fashion Impact Fund To Launch ‘Circularity Solutionist’ Podcast Special Series

NEW YORK CITY — September 6, 2022 — BLUE CAST by TENCEL™, a podcast series created on Carved in Blue by the TENCEL™ denim team sharing in-depth talks to the denim community at large, and the Fashion Impact Fund, a charitable fund supporting women changemakers to accelerate the fashion industry’s transition to an ecosystem that values people and planet, have collaborated on a special edition four-part podcast series named ‘Circular Solutionist’ to raise the awareness of women’s involvement in driving systems change to reduce, reuse and recycle.

The series follows after the launch of Solutionist in March 2022 which supported the theme of Women’s History Month “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope”. Each week for the month of October, Circular Solutionist will spotlight the innovative solutions led by women advocating for a new paradigm in the fashion sector – one that leads towards a fair and resilient world.  Circular Solutionist will feature women in the fashion and denim industry who are making an impact in forging a new path, those who are connecting their life’s work to planet, people and prosperity and giving us hope towards a positive change. The series will highlight Brittany Dickinson from Goodwill, Costanza Gomez from Sortile, Estefanía Angel Villanueva from Banqu and Nin Castle from Reverse Resources.

Tricia Carey, Director of Global Business Development, Lenzing shares: “The textile and fashion industry is poised for an evolution which is led by determined and curious leaders around the world.  The women interviewed in the Circular Solutionist podcast represent the spirit and drive to impact circular solutions while keeping people in the center of this change.  It was inspiring to speak with each person and learn their inner motivation.”

Kerry Bannigan, Executive Director, Fashion Impact Fund, adds: “Our continued partnership with BLUE CAST by TENCEL drives our mission to support content that centers the voices and amplifies the leadership of women transforming fashion for people and planet. The featured women in this series are committed to advancing fashion initiatives that reimagine the future with solutions for a sustainable world.”

Circularity Solutionist on BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ will be released on October 5th, 2022 and available on itunes or Spotify.  All episodes are listed on https://carvedinblue.tencel.com/podcast/

Oct 5 – Episode 1 Brittany Dickinson from Goodwill (USA)

Oct 12 – Episode 2 Costanza Gomez from Sortile (USA)

Oct 19 – Episode 3 Estefanía Angel Villanueva from Banqu (Colombia)

Oct 26 – Episode 4 Nin Castle from Reverse Resources (UK)

Posted September 6, 2022

Source: Fashion Impact Fund

Tractor Supply And Carhartt Launch Exclusive Collection Supporting Skilled Trade Jobs

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — September 1, 2022 — Tractor Supply Co., the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, the Tractor Supply Company Foundation and Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand, today announced the second year of the “Support the Trades” line to further help close the country’s skilled trades gap.

Support the Trades merchandise is exclusively available in Tractor Supply stores and at TractorSupply.com. Designed by Carhartt, the 2022 collection features short- and long-sleeve shirts in a variety of colors and three different hats. New this year, the line includes styles and fits made just for women. For every item sold, a portion of the proceeds are donated to SkillsUSA, a nonprofit that serves middle-school, high-school and college/post-secondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. Tractor Supply Company, the Tractor Supply Company Foundation and Carhartt have each committed to a $50,000 donation for a total of $150,000.

There is an urgent need for skilled workers in the United States due to a shortage of a qualified workforce. A recent Korn Ferry study reports the current talent shortage could create 85 million unfilled jobs and close to $8.5 trillion in unrealized revenues if unaddressed by 2030. Another study done by the Manufacturing Institute projects there will be 2 million unfilled manufacturing jobs open over the next 10 years.

“Along with our partners Carhartt and SkillsUSA, Tractor Supply is committed to helping close the trade skills gap,” said Jeff Rietveld, vice president, Divisional Merchandise manager at Tractor Supply. “By purchasing the exclusive Support the Trades merchandise, our customers are able to join with us to further the training of tomorrow’s workforce.”

SkillsUSA partners with students, teachers and industry professionals to build America’s skilled workforce. Their proven framework provides students with workplace and technical skills grounded in academics, as well as valuable industry connections. Its curriculum covers 130 job categories, creating a pipeline of talented entry-level workers. With the donation from the Support the Trades campaign, SkillsUSA can expand its reach and offer its training capabilities to even more students.

“We are thrilled and grateful to continue this incredibly rewarding partnership with Tractor Supply and Carhartt,” said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis. “The Support the Trades campaign reflects the respect and dignity the skilled trades deserve nationwide, and it will empower so many young people to develop the personal and professional skills necessary to become champions at work and leaders for life.”

“We are inspired by the work SkillsUSA is doing to strengthen the workforce and proud to be working alongside Tractor Supply to support those efforts,” said Janet Ries, vice president of marketing at Carhartt. “We are committed to building a better world and excited to support those interested in a rewarding career in the skilled trades.”

In 2021, Tractor Supply and Carhartt launched the Support the Trades exclusive collection, and each committed a $50,000 donation benefiting SkillsUSA.

Posted: September 5, 2022

Source: Tractor Supply Company

TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer Onsite At AATCC Textile Discovery Summit Digitally Captures The Way Fabric Feels

LEIPZIG, Germany — September 4, 2022 — What if you could quickly and objectively determine the haptics of textiles and nonwovens, digitize the findings, and use the results to compare remote samples or reproduce the results using locally sourced materials? The TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer paves the way for this possibility by delivering reliable results that correspond very closely with the results from traditional hand-panel testing methods. During the Summit, emtec Global Marketing and Business Development Manager Alexander Gruener will be onsite to provide a hands-on demonstration and explain the measuring principle behind the device.

“Similar to the human hand, the TSA is able to detect minuscule variations in a fabric’s surface and judge whether the object is soft or hard, smooth or rough, stiff or flexible,” Gruener explained. “But unlike the human hand, the TSA is also able to differentiate between haptic parameters and precisely measure these differences. Human perception is only able to arrive at an overall impression of softness, the so-called handfeel.”

The traditional method for determining softness has long been based on the results of hand-panel testing, in which touch experts rank samples and calculate an average over several rankings. This method is usually time-consuming, and the individual results often vary widely. In contrast, the TSA has proven its potential as a portable, reliable substitute in that its results consistently correlate with hand-panel results, yet it fits inside a suitcase.

The AATCC Textile Discovery Summit is an annual, multi-day event featuring educational presentations from industry leaders and academic experts, interactive networking receptions, a showroom for innovative products and processes, information on the latest trends in textiles, and more. emtec Electronic will participate as exhibitor, and will give TSA insights during the Boxed Lunch-Exhibitor Summit Session on October 5th at University/Glenwaters at the Hilton University Place in Charlotte.

Posted: September 5, 2022

Source: emtec Electronic GmbH

Arkema Finalizes The Acquisition Of Polimeros Especiales, A Leading Waterborne Acrylic Resin Producer In Mexico

COLOMBES, France — September 1, 2022 — On September 1, 2022, Arkema finalized the acquisition of Polimeros Especiales, strengthening the group’s offering in solvent-free solutions and its position in this fast growing region.

Polimeros Especiales is a well-established Mexico-based company producing high-performance waterborne resins for a broad range of applications in markets such as architectural and decorative paints, textiles, pressure sensitive adhesives and construction. It is a key manufacturer of emulsions in the region, achieving sales of around US$40 million in 2021 and employing 230 people.

As part of Arkema’s Coating Solutions segment, Polimeros Especiales will strengthen the Group’s position in high-growth markets, drive the development of further sustainable innovations together with Arkema’s other key solvent-free technologies, and reinforce its presence in the Americas market.

“We are very happy to welcome the talented team from Polimeros Especiales into Arkema. This company offers leading and complementary solutions in many diverse markets which will bring scale to Arkema’s solvent-free offering and advanced technologies,” said Richard Jenkins, senior vice president, Arkema Coating Solutions.

“Arkema’s vision and strategy embrace sustainability as a central aspect, and Polimeros Especiales shares this commitment to help our customers achieving their sustainable development goals. Our team is excited to join Arkema and contribute to developing and producing more sustainable solutions” said the director of Polimeros Especiales.

Posted: September 2, 2022

Source: Arkema

Recypur Successfully Starts Up A Complete Airlay Line Delivered By ANDRITZ For Its Mill In L’Alcúdia, Spain

GRAZ, Austria — September 2, 2022 — Recypur Eco S.L. in L’Alcúdia, Spain, has successfully started up a complete airlay line delivered, installed and commissioned by international technology group ANDRITZ.

The airlay line is designed for recycling of post-industrial and post-consumer foam and was developed specifically for the bedding and furniture industry, with material heights reaching 20 cm and densities of up to 120 kg/m3. Experimental tests carried out together with experts from Andritz Laroche led to the conclusion that the mechanical method for recycling polyurethane is the most versatile and reliable.

With a capacity of 1.2 t/h, this airlay line enables Recypur to supply new mattresses made of industrial & post-consumer foam waste from old mattresses. This well proven process allows to reduce the environmental impact, increase self-sufficiency and eventually reduce the use of polyurethane.

Such a set-up also allows multiple functional materials to be incorporated into the blend, such as flame-retardant, conductive and insulating fibers, among others. Thanks to this tailored approach, Recypur is now able to expand its diversification, innovation and reputation on the Spanish market.

The scope of supply includes a blending line with five feeders, an Exel 1500 for fine opening, an Airlay Flexiloft+ with 2.20 m working width, a recycling machine and an oven.

Airlay lines strongly support the circular economy and are part of Andritz’s comprehensive product portfolio of sustainable solutions that help customers achieve their own sustainability goals in terms of climate and environmental protection.

Tomás Zamora, innovation director, Recypur, comments: “The treatment of waste being a major stake, we knew that we could rely on Andritz’s high level of expertise. They have fully supported our R&D team in their technical center by using 100 percent of the foam coming from end-of-life mattresses and sofas. Thanks to this state-of-the-art new equipment, we have succeeded in finding the exact required solution for the mechanical recycling of mattresses. Now 250 kg of CO2 are saved for each ton manufactured by our company as compared to manufacturing with virgin polyurethane”.

Recypur, based in the Spanish province of Valencia, is part of DELAX, a Spanish group specialized in manufacturing and commercialization of innovative beds and mattresses. This company is the first Spanish manufacturer of recycled flexible polyurethane foam cores from post-consumer foam waste.

Posted: September 2, 2022

Source: ANDRITZ AG

Champion Reminds The World That Hoodies Are Still The Real Deal, More Than 80 Years After Inventing Them For The Sidelines

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — September 1, 2022 — Today, Champion Athleticwear, makers of authentic athletic apparel since 1919, is celebrating its place in sports history as the inventor of the world’s first hoodie. As the originator and as the brand who carries the standard of excellence within the hoodie category, Champion is launching the “Be Your Own” campaign as an ode to the hoodie.

The integrated marketing campaign is a movement to solidify Champion’s place in the athleticwear category as the original, and only, real hoodie that exists. This campaign showcases Champion hoodies as a wearable statement of comfort, style, and confidence.

In the 1930s, Champion made one update to its core product that would forever cement the brand in sportswear and fashion history — the addition of the hood. The hoodie was developed for athletes to wear on the sidelines, protecting them against the elements so they could perform at their best. Since then, Champion has continued to deliver hoodie solutions rooted in athleticism that translate to different arenas of life — the court and the field, classrooms, streets, main stage and more.

“Champion is proud of our sports heritage, and we want everyone to know that our signature “C” logo is not only the mark of a Champion, but has a deep-rooted history of creating and innovating hoodie fashion,” said John Shumate, vice president of Global Marketing, Champion. “While Champion invented the hoodie, our fans reinvent it every day. The new “Be Your Own” campaign shines the spotlight on consumers who play by their own rules and sport their own unique hoodie styles.”

Creating something as iconic as the hoodie wasn’t enough for Champion. As the experts in athleticwear, the brand continued to lean into innovations that solved issues on and off the field. From sustainably sourcing American grown cotton, to using cold water wash fabrics to reduce energy usage, Champion has kept pushing to reign supreme. After over 80 years of perfecting the hoodie, the current Champion portfolio offers an unmatched range in various silhouettes, fabrics, graphics and colors to give everyone stylish and comfortable solutions for any occasion, including:

  • Reverse Weave: The Heavyweight Icon — The first of its kind, the legendary Reverse Weave is cut on the cross-grain to resist vertical shrinkage and to maintain the integrity of the construction play after play. The hoodie that started it all features signature ribbed stretch side panels for mobility, durable double-needle construction and a double-layer hood that stands the test of time.
  • Classic Fleece: Colorful Statement Style — A cotton blend made from a portion of recycled polyester fibers in a mix of bold colors and graphics with a soft-brushed interior for stylish warmth without the extra weight.
  • Powerblend Fleece: Year-round Powerhouse — Champion’s midweight, exceptionally soft cotton/polyester blend that’s crafted with extra stitch details, a double-layer hood with metal grommets, soft back neck tape, and hand-warming pouch pocket for warmth and durability. Resistant to shrinkage and pilling for the perfect fit with comfort that always stays true and won’t weigh you down.

Since inception, the Champion hoodie has transcended beyond the field and become a staple in sports, style and culture. In 2017, the Reverse Weave hoodie was recognized by MoMA as one of the 111 items that have shaped the history of fashion, further confirming Champion’s impact across the nation. The “Be Your Own” campaign was created in partnership with advertising agency Energy BBDO to remind the world about the influence of Champion hoodies, on style and culture through the lens of everyday champions. The new campaign spotlights fan favorite hoodies in playful content that will appear in linear TV spots, online and streaming video, in-store displays and across social platforms.

To learn more about the hoodies featured in the “Be Your Own” campaign, please visit champion.com.

Posted: September 1, 2022

Source: Champion,a brand of HanesBrands

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