61st Dornbirn GFC Global Fiber Congress: 2nd Dornbirn GFC Innovation Days September 14-16, 2022, Dornbirn Austria

VIENNA, Austria — August 23, 2022 — Up to now, more than 200 different companies and institutes are represented and we expect well over 400 participants from all over the world at the congress in Dornbirn — a great success!

Customer obsession is our main goal. Therefore, we decided to offer an online on demand package on top with recorded lectures and panels which will be open for access for two weeks after the congress.

A great offer for everyone who can`t make it this time! However, the full Dornbirn experience including

  • high scientific content of the lectures – opportunity to contact the presenter on the spot;
  • personal meetings with the community – even use of our dedicated deep dive rooms;
  • networking & gaining business opportunities – active match making supported by organizer;
  • Lecturer`s evening;
  • Mayoress` evening and the fashion show with musical accompaniment; and
  • the great Dornbirn atmosphere at the special area “Lake of Constance” including 
the outstanding buffets with Austrian products is only possible on site.

Top level Keynote speakers on the Opening Day

Board Members of Lenzing and Indorama, the biggest global players in the fiber industry, the CEO of Paboco, the most innovative company in the packaging industry and a highly reputated professor from Oxford University will open the congress. Further, top companies from the digital sector, like ServiceNow and PwC will show us how they will support the industry for a sustainable future.

Key topics will be innovation, sustainability & circular economy and the final panel discussion

“CEO Panel: The urgent need for co-operation between Established Industry Players and Young Emerging Companies” with the above leaders will show us the way forward.

100 expert lectures from industry, universities and research institutes

Top lectures on latest innovations will take place in parallel in 3 lecture halls.

15 pitches of young growing companies and idea generators

A dedicated lecture area will provide all necessities for young companies to present their innovations and business models to the relevant parties. An active matchmaking is granted as Dornbirn GFC, RWTH Aachen, PwC, Vagabond and other collaborators will accompany the young companies on their journey of success.

Exhibition area and Innovation Hub: 20 established exhibitors and about 15 young innovative companies are using their booths as contact points & advertising spaces.

Dornbirn GFC 2022 Topics

  • Fiber Innovations;
  • Sustainability, Circular Economy & Recycling;
  • Smart Functional Surface;
  • Nonwovens; and
  • Apparel & Sports.

Thanks to our ambitious partners and sponsors, we are able to attract a global audience. This will foster the global exchange of ideas and innovations in the fiber industry and along the value chain of textiles and nonwovens and well into the packaging industry.

We are looking forward to welcoming you soon. Please join us and register: www.dornbirn-gfc.com

Posted: August 23, 2022

Source: Austrian Fibers Institute

Standard Fiber Expands Operations With New Las Vegas Filling Facility And Distribution Center

BURLINGAME, Calif. — August 17, 2022 — In response to ongoing customer requests to provide onshoring and nearshoring resources for its freight-sensitive bedding products, Standard Fiber — innovator and supplier to the home, hospitality, and pet textile industries — has built a new filling facility and distribution center in Henderson, Nev., less than 20 miles from the company’s new showroom, which opened last month in the Las Vegas Market Center.

Standard Fiber’s 126,000-square-foot facility, which is built with the latest and most innovative manufacturing equipment providing high-speed, digitally-controlled blending capabilities of up to three ingredients across different types of polyester and foam, will focus on filling and distributing higher-end blown polyester and foam filled pet beds, sleep pillows, as well as maternity and other specialty shaped pillows.

“Our number one priority is the success of our customers, who depend upon our innovative products, lower costs and faster fulfillment to optimize their inventories,” said Sandy Gray, Standard Fiber CEO. “We recognized that many of our customers have challenges with relying solely on Asian manufacturing for their bulkier filled bedding production. So, we’re thrilled to bring the next expansion of our global textile manufacturing network home to the United States for our partners who will benefit from our new localized capabilities.”

Standard Fiber’s new facility is strategically located to serve the large Las Vegas-based hospitality market where its customers can benefit from local production and speedier product delivery.

The company also emphasized its ability to collaborate with industry partners who only have east coast-based filling operations, so they are able to optimize time and cost-savings benefits by leveraging Standard Fiber’s new west coast fulfillment capabilities.

Posted August 23, 2022

Source: Standard Fiber

INDA Announces The 2022 RISE® Innovation Award Finalists: Innovations In Recycling And Sustainability

CARY, N.C. — August 23, 2022 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the three finalists that will present their innovative material science solutions as they compete for the prestigious RISE® Innovation Award during the 12th edition of the Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference (RISE®) to be held in person September 27-28, 2022, at North Carolina State University.  The award recognizes novel innovations within and on the periphery of the nonwovens industry that creatively use next-level science and engineering principles to solve material challenges and expand the usage of nonwovens and engineered fabrics.

Meet your Finalists for the 2022 RISE® Innovation Award:

Cat Litter Made from Recycled Nappies – DiaperRecycle

DiaperRecycle has developed technology to recycle used diapers into cat litter. The aim of the company is to make an environmental impact and decrease the climate changing emissions of diaper waste. They’re diverting used diapers (used in households and businesses such as elder care) from landfill, separating the plastic and fiber and making cat litter. The plastic is prepared for recycling by plastics recyclers. The cat litter product is made by DiaperRecycle from the super absorbent fiber of diapers; it’s highly absorbent and flushable.

Biodegradable Diaper Components – Gottlieb Binder GmbH & Co. KG

Together, Avgol and Binder take on the challenge of disposable absorbent articles for the good of future generations and came up with sustainable diaper components. The technologies used are based on biotransformation technology, which makes it possible to achieve more sustainable products by supporting recycling and providing an alternative route for non-recyclable/fugitive waste management.

sero® hemp fibers – Bast Fibre Technologies Inc.

Bast Fibre Technologies’ sero® hemp fibers offer the nonwoven industry an all-natural substitute for plastic fibers. From dedicated European- and US-based production facilities, BFT transforms raw bast fibers into premium natural fibers for applications ranging from single-use and durable wipes to industrial applications. Suitable for minority or majority blends, sero hemp combines easily with standard nonwoven fibers to produce fabrics that meet the industry requirements for strength, uniformity, and processing efficiency.

RISE® conference attendees, technology scouts and product developers in the nonwoven/engineered fabrics industry seeking new developments to advance their businesses, will electronically vote for the recipient of the 2022 RISE Innovation Award. The winner will be announced Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Technical experts on INDA’s Technical Advisory Board selected three finalists from among 12 nominations.  The 22-member board of technical professionals is represented by companies such as Absorbent Hygiene Insights LLC, Attindas Hygiene Partners, Berry Global, Cotton Incorporated, Crown Abbey, LLC, The DAK Group, Fi-Tech, Inc. Freudenberg Performance Materials, Glatfelter Sontara Old Hickory, Inc., Lenzing Fibers, Inc., Natureworks LLC, Nice-Pak Products, Inc./PDI, Nonwovens by Design, Norafin (Americas) Inc., The Nonwovens Institute at North Carolina State University, Poccia Consulting, LLC, The Procter & Gamble Company, RKW North America, Inc., Rockline Industries, Smith, Johnson & Associates, Suominen Corporation, and Texas Tech University.

In 2021, the RISE® Innovation Award was presented to Canopy for its Canopy Respirator.

“The RISE Conference recognizes and promotes innovation across the nonwoven and engineered material industry. Technology leaders will share invaluable information on innovative new approaches and concepts to resolve material science challenges. For any technical leader, technology scout or new product innovator, RISE is an event not to be missed,” said Tony Fragnito, INDA’s President.

The conference program will cover relevant and timely topics including: Creating a Circular Industry, Advancements in Sustainable Inputs in PLA, Developments in Natural Fibers I and II, Sustainable Inputs in Fibers and Biofibers, Sustainable Inputs from Waste Products, and Economic Insights and Market Intelligence.

The full program can be viewed here: https://www.riseconf.net/conference.php

For registration details, visit https://www.riseconf.net/

Posted August 23, 2022

Alkegen Announces Plans To Increase Micro-Fine Glass Fiber Capacity To Support Growing Battery And Filtration Demand

BUFFALO, N.Y. — August 22, 2022 — Alkegen — a specialty materials platform that provides high performance materials used in advanced applications including filtration media, battery technologies, high-temperature insulation and fire protection — today announced expansion efforts aimed at increasing its total micro-fine glass fiber (MFGF) manufacturing capacity by 30 percent.

“Our advanced micro-fine glass fibers are critical components in many of the world’s most innovative products, from medical devices to battery packs for electric vehicles,” said John Dandolph, president and CEO, Alkegen. “These latest investments reflect Alkegen’s ongoing commitment to our partners in the fiber technology space, increasing supply in anticipation of future demand as we continue to develop compelling new specialty applications for these advanced glass fiber chemistries.”

Alkegen plans to accelerate enhanced MFGF capacity by adding a total of eight manufacturing lines in its facility in Bahrain and 22 lines to its U.S.-based facility located in Summerville, S.C. The company also plans to expand and improve MFGF capacity and operations in China, including doubling its current rotary capacity in the region.

“Our MFGF expansion in Bahrain, Summerville, S.C., and Songyuan, China keeps Alkegen positioned globally as the best option for customers that value quality and security of supply,” said Chris McPhillips, general manager of MFGF, Alkegen. “The addition of over 30 manufacturing lines will not only help alleviate some of the supply chain strains we’ve seen over the first half of the year, they will ensure that Alkegen continues to address growing demand for MFGF in rapidly-growing industry sectors like batteries, High End Air and Liquid Filtration, and Medical Testing Media.”

Posted: August 22, 2022

Source: Alkegen

INDOCHINO Debuts Women’s Suiting And Reaches One Million Suits Sold

VANCOUVER — August 19, 2022 — Today, custom apparel company INDOCHINO launched its expansion into women’s suiting. In the 15 years since launch, INDOCHINO has built and honed a proprietary system for producing best-in-class made to measure apparel, providing the necessary expertise to drive this new category. Powered by strong, sustained growth throughout 2022, INDOCHINO will also reach the milestone of selling its one millionth suit later this month.

The year 2022 has proven to be INDOCHINO’s strongest year to date, driven by a renewed interest in tailored clothing as consumers return to the office, weddings and other events, as well as the brand’s continued physical retail expansion. Showrooms and in-person measurement sessions are a cornerstone of the brand’s success with net orders from physical retail locations up 87 percent this year.

Without an equivalent made to measure option available in the women’s apparel market, female customers have long turned to INDOCHINO. Until now, the brand has worked with them to adjust and customize products based on their existing men’s silhouettes. With this expansion, INDOCHINO will now offer a new women’s base pattern, developed over the past year. This will further streamline the measurement and fitting process, as well as accommodating diverse body shapes and silhouette trends. Personalization is a core element of INDOCHINO’s success, and the addition of this new silhouette will better allow customers of all genders to create a made to measure suit that fits their style preferences and identity. The silhouette will be offered in all of INDOCHINO’s fabric options, and with all of the stylistic customization options that have become hallmarks of the brand’s shopping experience.

“We have suited up countless consumers over the years, helping them find their ideal fit and feel confident for their biggest moments,” said Drew Green, CEO of INDOCHINO. “We have increasingly heard from women visiting our showrooms that they are impressed by the attention to detail and level of personalization our appointments offer, and that they wish there was a made to measure option specifically catered to them. We are proud to now provide that solution in a more robust way, and look forward to more women experiencing INDOCHINO for themselves.”

The pilot program for women’s suiting is now available at 8 showrooms across the US and Canada, including locations in Vancouver, Toronto, New York City, Seattle, and Bellevue, with plans to expand to additional showrooms in 2023.

As with all INDOCHINO garments, each item in the collection is customizable and made to measure. Custom suits from $449 and separates from $99.

Posted: August 22, 2022

Source: INDOCHINO

Global Sae-A Group Completes Construction Of The Second Spinning Mill In Costa Rica

Woong-ki Kim, the chairman of Global Sae-A Group gave a speech at the completion ceremony for its second spinning mill in Coris, Cartago.

SEOUL and CORIS, Costa Rica — August 19, 2022 — Global Sae-A Group, a yarn manufacturer and one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturers based in Korea, held the building completion ceremony for its second spinning mill in Coris, Cartago, in the presence of President Rodrigo Chaves, Vice-Minister of Foreign Trade Jimena Chinchilla, CINDE’s CEO Eric Scharf, and Korean Ambassador Jin Hae Kim.

The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves Robes, who attended the completion ceremony, said in his congratulatory message, “The Global Sae-A Group, which operates factories in over 40 countries around the world, invested in Costa Rica in 2015 and in the seven years since, they have created hundreds of jobs. They have contributed greatly, not only to our Cartago family, but also towards Costa Rica’s development.

Sae-A started business in Costa Rica in 2015 in order to produce quality yarn. Currently, the company has 400 employees and plans to hire at least 200 more over the next few months. This expansion is due to the completion of the new spinning mill, the second of Sae-A’s three factories in Costa Rica. Its third factory is already under construction, and the company plans to build more factories in the country in the future.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for its completion of second spinning mill in Coris, Cartago. (left to right): Sang Soon Han, James Ha, Jimena Chinchilla, Jin Hae Kim, President Rodrigo Chaves, Chairman of Global Sae-A Group Woong-ki Kim, Soo-nam Kim, KM Kim, and Eric Scharf

“We decided to invest in Costa Rica seven years ago because of its political and social stability, along with its excellent talent availability. We believe that it was a successful investment,” said Sang Soon Han Sr., president of Sae-A Spinning. “This second factory is part of our USD 150 million investment plan for Costa Rica, which includes the third factory. The construction for the third factory has already begun and it will be completed by the end of 2023. The second factory introduced a storm water reuse system, and was built as an eco-friendly building and certified as LEED Silver by USGBC. Furthermore, we hope to continue to grow in Costa Rica by constructing a recycled yarn manufacturing factory as well as our fourth factory, in line with the global sustainability trends.”

Founded in 1986, Sae-A Trading, a subsidiary of Global Sae-A Group, has become one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturers and exporters. Currently, 60,000 associates at 40 factories in the CAFTA countries and ten countries in Asia manufacture more than 2.6 million articles of clothing every day with yarn supplied by Sae-A Spinning.

Sae-A Spinning manufactures yarn every day with its cutting-edge technology and the productive labor and talent of Costa Ricans. The yarn is sent to sewing factories to produce finished products for famous fashion brands in the US and Europe.

CINDE’s Managing Director Jorge Sequeira congratulated Sae-A on its impressive growth in Costa Rica. “The company is one of the success stories of our strategy to invest in new regions, as well as a great opportunity to attract investment in other parts of Costa Rica in line with the trends of nearshoring and friendshoring that seek a market close to primarily North America, or its allies with political, social and economic stability.”

The establishment and operation of Sae-A Spinning in Costa Rica is an important milestone for the company as it has become the first company to perform vertical integration in the apparel manufacturing industry for all production processes, from spinning to weaving, dyeing, and sewing. Currently, the company produces 18 million kilograms of yarn per year.

Global Sae-A Group, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is the world’s largest apparel exporter and manufacturer, with over 60,000 associates across 10 countries, 24 offices and 40 factories worldwide.

Posted: August 22, 2022

Source: Global Sae-A Group

Bluestar Alliance Announces CHF Industries As Brookstone Licensee For Home Textiles And Soft Goods Including Heated Blankets And Heated Throws

William Shatner wrapped in Brookstone’s heated blanket –“Out of this World”

NEW YORK CITY — August 22, 2022 — Bluestar Alliance LLC has entered into a license agreement with CHF Industries for Home Textiles and Soft Goods for Brookstone.

CHF Industries, recognized as a leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of consumer home goods and textiles will expand the Brookstone home category, developing Brookstone branded heated blankets and heated throws, air mattresses and air beds, bedding, robes, towels and additional home goods.

Brookstone has a successful history in the home category especially with heated blankets and heated throws. The newly formed partnership with CHF Industries will continue to support and expand Brookstone’s commitment to innovation in the category. CHF Industries design and sourcing abilities will ensure that the high quality standards that Brookstone commands is globally upheld.

Brookstone is an iconic American brand, founded over 50 years ago in New Hampshire. Today it is a highly recognized brand which develops and offers quality and innovative merchandise. Brookstone product is currently distributed through a multi-channel platform of retail, wholesale, catalog and E-commerce. The company has leveraged the success of its breakthrough products in entertainment, wellness, home and travel to become a true lifestyle brand and a household name.

“CHF Industries will develop products that promote the Brookstone legacy of quality and innovation, utilizing best in class materials and technology, while expanding the home category of solution-oriented products that help ‘Do Life Better’. We look forward to the advancement in design and technology of the Brookstone home products especially for the heated blankets and throws,” noted Joey Gabbay, CEO at Bluestar Alliance.

“With over 90 years of experience in making home products and being recognized for their integrity and craft, this partnership will continue our commitment to providing innovative product of the highest quality uniting two iconic brands, CHF Industries and Brookstone,” commented Bluestar Alliance COO, Ralph Gindi.

“Together CHF and Brookstone are heating up the home space with new and innovative products to enhance people’s lives,” stated Spencer Foley, president and CEO at CHF Industries.

Posted: August 22, 2022

Source: Bluestar Alliance LLC

U.S. Educational Institutions Partner With Honduran University To Educate And Train Thousands Of Students For Textile Jobs As Nearshoring And Onshoring Drives Historic Investments And Job Growth

WASHINGTON — August 22, 2022 — North Carolina educational institutions are joining forces with a key Honduran university to educate and train thousands of students for the next generation textile workforce to meet a rising tide of nearshoring and onshoring in Honduras, Central America and the United States.

With backing from the U.S. Department of State, North Carolina State University, Gaston College, and Catawba Valley Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Honduran-based Central American Technological University (UNITEC) today at a signing ceremony at Gaston College in Dallas, N.C.

High-level U.S. and Honduran government officials, including: Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment; Jennifer Knight, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles, Consumer Goods and Materials at the U.S. Department of Commerce; and Hector Zelaya, private secretary to Honduran President Xiomara Castro, participated in a roundtable discussion with textile executives and educational leaders as well as today’s MOU signing ceremony.

The U.S. Department of State issued a statement of public support today for the MOU and the unique collaboration between the U.S. and Honduran institutions.

The groundbreaking initiative will launch a series of educational workforce development programs, ranging from training and certificate programs to undergraduate and graduate degrees, in textile-related areas of study.

The partnership comes at a defining moment for the U.S., Honduras and Central America, which are seeing historical levels of investment in textile and apparel production stemming from a global supply chain crisis that has driven a significant shift in sourcing out of Asia to the U.S. and the region. Nearly $1 billion of historic textile and apparel investment is anticipated in the U.S. and Central America this year alone. And this partnership also creates an educational pathway to economic opportunity in Honduras and the region that not only creates a skilled and resilient workforce but can also help to address the root causes of irregular migration.

Current growth projections indicate a need for more than 10,000 new skilled workers in the textile industry in Honduras alone over the next five years. In order to meet these needs, educational programming is needed at all levels.

The U.S. and this region are inextricably linked through a textile and apparel co-production chain under the U.S.-Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) that has generated $12.6 billion in annual two-way trade in the sector and supports 1 million workers in the U.S. and the region.

North Carolina plays a central role in this co-production chain. It is the second largest state for textile employment nationally with over 36,000 workers, and the state’s $2.7 billion in textile-related exports leads the nation. The Northern Triangle, including Honduras, is a major export destination for U.S. yarns and fabrics that come back as finished items under the U.S.-CAFTA-DR trade agreement.

In addition to participating in the signing ceremony and the earlier industry roundtable, Under Secretary Fernandez, Deputy Assistant Secretary Knight and Secretary Zelaya toured two of Gildan’s yarn-spinning facilities in Salisbury, N.C., a leading apparel manufacturer that has invested over $700 million since 2013 across its network of yarn-spinning facilities in the United States.

“The MOU signed today is a win on so many levels. Firstly, it is a win for U.S. textile manufacturers who operate in both the U.S. and Central America as they build more resilient and economically and environmentally sustainable supply chains. Secondly, it’s a win for the Wilson College of Textiles and NC State in advancing its land-grant mission to support economic prosperity and provide transformative opportunities for people of all ages in North Carolina and beyond in collaboration with our community college partners and now UNITEC in Honduras,” said David Hinks, Dean of the Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University. “Together we will train the next generation of textile workers, leaders and academics in this critical production chain. These workforce programs will have a ripple effect throughout Central America, the region and the United States, spurring job growth and more investment, and not just in textiles and apparel. Hundreds of our industry partners that work with our college closely are looking to re-engineer their supply chains out of China to the United States and Central America. This new partnership will provide a near seamless educational and training pathway to building an even stronger textile and apparel co-production chain between the U.S. and CAFTA-DR countries, which collectively supports 1.1 million workers.”

“This is an incredible opportunity to build a partnership and bridge between U.S. educational institutions and UNITEC. Through this collaboration, we will develop education and workforce training programs that will support the vibrant textile and apparel co-production chain between Honduras and the United States,” said Dr. John Hauser, President of Gaston College. “The time is now to invest in the future of the textile and apparel industries, and Gaston College and Catawba Valley Community College look forward to playing a key role in training textile operators to support the impressive growth and investment in this critical sector.”

“By signing this academic MOU, we bring education and industry together between two economies with a strong history of success in the textile industry. This is a great example of creating valuable partnerships aimed at developing the workforce to be more competitive to operate in a global market,” said Dr. Marlon Brevé-Reyes, UNITEC Rector.

Under Secretary Fernandez said, “The United States is very supportive of the academic partnership announced here today which will lead to increased opportunities in co-production and will benefit both the United States and Central America. Investment in workforce and adherence to strong labor standards and good labor practices are essential to creating sustainable and resilient supply chains.”

“President Xiomara Castro welcomes today’s announcement and is actively engaged in creating a good investment climate in Honduras. The MOU signed today will help provide economic opportunities to textile workers in our country and strengthen our ties,” said Secretary Zelaya.

“As we work to create more sustainable and resilient global supply chains, this sector is in a window of opportunity,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary Knight. “The innovations that U.S. and Central American textile and apparel companies create to reduce environmental impact and increase transparency across their supply chains can set them apart from global competitors, and today’s workforce development initiative is a key element in turning this vision into reality.”

National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas stated, “This partnership demonstrates the critical need for education and training programs for the next generation of academics and textile employees to meet head-on the global sourcing shift that has been driving production out of Asia to Honduras, the entire CAFTA-DR region and the United States. Collaboration on this scale will support our critical co-production chain in the CAFTA-DR region and further enhance investments for the years to come. U.S. and Honduran government support for this private sector collaboration is crucial. We sincerely appreciate the statement of support issued by the State Department, as well as the participation in today’s events by Under Secretary Fernandez, Deputy Assistant Secretary Knight and Secretary Zelaya. It’s important these efforts are supported and funded in order to help expand growth opportunities in the U.S. and Central American textile and apparel production efforts. This is an exciting time for our industry.”

Posted: August 22, 2022

Source: National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

CHT USA Expands Focus On Performance Textiles In The Americas

RICHMOND, Va. — August 17, 2022 — CHT USA brings a fresh approach for brands and retailers to incorporate high performance properties into performance apparel and outerwear designs while also meeting the sustainability goals for today’s eco-conscious consumers. CHT provides a full suite of innovation effects that can be engineered to create unique and sustainable performance textiles. Through collaborative partnerships and engineering expertise, CHT works with customers to develop innovative, responsible fabrics that balance business needs while meeting price and sustainability requirements.

CHT has extended its global presence with the expansion of CHT USA’s textile operations in Richmond, Va. The investment in CHT USA will facilitate easier collaboration with apparel brands and fabric mills in the Americas. CHT has hired textile industry veteran executive, Craig White, to lead the sales and marketing of CHT’s brand sales initiatives including the sustainable BeSo® ECO products.

CHT’s BeSo ECO collection offers the best solutions for customers to meet high performance standards with a reduced environmental impact through optimized production processes in support of a carbon neutral future. The BeSo ECO system allows companies to tailor-make ecologically responsible textile effects for use on a variety of materials that result in high quality fabrics to address multiple performance requirements that are personalized for each customer’s needs.

BeSo ECO products are approved by bluesign and GOTS, designed to meet industry standards including the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard, and are suitable for Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 and ZDHC.

The BeSo ECO collection of technologies offers infinite possibilities to create highly differentiated textiles with performance properties and functionalities:

  • BeSoCOOL ECO boosts moisture transport and fast evaporation;
  • BeSoACTIVE ECO efficiently absorbs moisture and transports it to the outside of the fabric where it quickly evaporates;
  • BeSoSTRETCH ECO provides outstanding all-direction stretch with full recovery;
  • BeSoDRY ECO water repellent finish offers long term protection from the elements and water-based stains;
  • BeSoSMOOTH ECO significantly reduces the impact of every day wear;
  • BeSoSOFT ECO instills the perfect level of softness;
  • BeSoFREE ECO empowers water-based screenprinting;
  • BeSoWELL ECO provides the ultimate in skin-friendly treatments and next-to-skin comfort; and
  • BeSoRESPONSIBLE ECO empowers resource-efficient manufacturing.

The CHT USA office is ready to help brands, retailers, and mills with their product development needs.

Posted: August 18, 2022

Source: CHT USA

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Expands Operational Footprint In Vietnam

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — August 17, 2022 — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., the biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of spider silk, announces that the company has now been granted a business license to begin operations in Lam Dong Province.

The newly established business license and facility in Lam Dong Province are part of the company’s expansion into the Vietnamese highlands, the center of silk production in Vietnam. The highlands of Lam Dong Province offer temperate climates ideal for silkworm rearing and ready access to the cocoon and silk spinning facilities currently producing several hundred metric tons of mundane silk per year.

In June, management from Kraig Labs traveled to Lam Dong for meetings with officials from the Lam Dong Agro-Forestry Research Experiment Center (LAREC) to assess the opportunities to expand silk production into the province and to tour the regional support infrastructure. The LAREC operates as the authority in Vietnamese sericulture, maintaining 47 unique species of Vietnamese silkworms. The LAREC has developed multiple varieties of mulberry, including S7-CB, which has doubled production yields, from about 25-30 metric tons of foliage per hectare, for standard mulberry, to 50-60 tons of foliage per hectare, for the S7-CB mulberry strains. Kraig Labs planted with S7-CB mulberry at its facilities in Quang Nam, which has resulted in similar improvements.

The company’s Vietnamese headquarters will remain in Quang Nam at its breeding and production center. This facility was recently featured as part of the Company’s behind-the-scenes video series, www.kraiglabs.com/videos. The Quang Nam facility is designed to produce and supply all of the Company’s proprietary silkworm eggs for in-house and 3rd party contract manufacturing.

“Lam Dong is the center of silk production in Vietnam. We are pleased to report that, with the granting of this business license, Kraig Labs and our specialized spider silk silkworm technologies are now being woven into the proud history and bright future of Vietnamese sericulture,” said company COO Jon Rice.

Posted: August 18, 2022

Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc.

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