CORDURA® re/cor™ Recycled Nylon 6,6 Accepted Onto Material ConneXion

KENNESAW, Ga. — September 13, 2022 — Marking another milestone in the CORDURA® re/cor™ Recycled Nylon 6,6 (RN66) platform launch, Material ConneXion, a material insights company, has accepted the CORDURA re/cor RN66 collection that features ten new CORDURA re/cor RN66 fabrics onto its platform.  The award-winning fabrics, including new CORDURA re/cor RN66 footwear styles will be showcased through both online and physical Material ConneXion libraries in Bangkok, Daegu, Milan, Skövde, Tokyo and its headquarters in New York City. This nomination underscores the CORDURA brand focus on urging the industry to ‘Expect More, Waste Less’ and spotlights authorized long-standing CORDURA mill partners Dong Jin and Tiong Liong Corp. (TLC).

In addition to recognizing eight innovative CORDURA re/cor RN66 styles targeted at the bag/pack, reinforcements and outerwear market from Dong Jin Corp., the featured collection includes two new styles from Tiong Liong Corp., highlighting the debut of the CORDURA re/cor RN66 fabric collection into the footwear space.

“We are honored that these fabrics have been selected for inclusion in such a leading innovative, sustainable materials driven global platform”, said Cindy McNaull, CORDURA brand business development director. “Between Material ConneXion’s extensive international showrooms and the easy accessibility of its online database, designers will have quick and convenient insight into our latest CORDURA re/cor RN66 innovations. The Material ConneXion online platform, Material Insights, is the perfect complement to our award-winning CORDURA Fabric Finder digital resource.”

The expansion of CORDURA re/cor RN66 fabric adoption into the footwear space marks a strong first phase of INVISTA Performance Materials Recycled Nylon 66 launch. This latest addition to the Material ConneXion library compliments the ISPO Textrends 2022 and Performance Days / Functional Fabric Fair award wins for the new CORDURA re/cor RN66 platform.

Dr. Gayatri Keskar, vice president of Research for Material ConneXion added: “Including CORDURA re/cor RN66 allows us to expand our portfolio and offer a wider variety of sustainable, durable, cross-functional fabrics to our audience. Thanks to CORDURA re/cor RN66, brands no longer need to choose between sustainability and performance, thus enabling easier market adoption. And consumers can keep enjoying the high-quality products they like at a lower environmental footprint.”

Tiong Liong Industrial Co. Ltd. (TLC) has been developing functional and environmentally friendly composite footwear materials for over four decades. Throughout this time, it has been committed to making the brand more innovative and sustainable. This year brings the addition of CORDURA re/cor RN66 into their eco-friendly processing techniques and smart manufacturing, marking the first foray into the Footwear Space for the CORDURA re/cor RN66 fabric portfolio.

Flora Tang, Tiong Liong project manager commented: “We are proud to support the footwear market expansion of CORDURA re/cor RN66. To get started, we developed two versions of CORDURA re/cor RN66 rip-stop wovens: four-way stretch and non-stretch. Fabric styles include CFINT001 100-percent RN66; and CFLNT001 85-percent RN66 + 15-percent Spandex. CORDURA re/cor RN66 fabric technology gives us the ultimate combination of sustainability and strength.”

Currently available in more than 30 unique combinations of weave and on-trend colors, Dong Jin’s CORDURA re/cor RN66 collection is durable, responsible and innovated to last. In terms of quantifiable benefits versus virgin nylon 6,6, the production of CORDURA re/cor RN66 produces 83-percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions, consumes 82-percent less energy, and uses 57-percent less water. CORDURA re/cor RN66 is made from 100-percent pre-consumer material that is 100-percent GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified. The CORDURA brand ethos can be summed up in the belief that “Sustainability Begins With Products That Last™, and this latest development challenges the throwaway mentality within the footwear industry.

According to Richard Kim, senior sales manager, Dong Jin International: “As a long-standing partner with INVISTA, we were honored to collaborate with them on the development of CORDURA re/cor RN66 fabrics. Together we were able to rapidly accelerate innovation working collaboratively to iterate, develop, and test alongside our valuable brand partners to bring this exciting new durable, responsible recycled nylon 6,6 platform to the market, including early adoptions with Supreme, Black Ember, and Mystery Ranch.”

Posted: September 30, 2022

Source: INVISTA

SPANX Promotes Kim Jones To CEO, Expands Executive Team To Support Rapid Growth

Kim Jones

ATLANTA — September 30, 2022 — SPANX LLC, the mission-driven womenswear brand founded by Sara Blakely, today announced that Kim Jones has been promoted to CEO, effective immediately. A company veteran, Jones most recently served as president and CFO, and in her new role, will oversee the company’s corporate strategy and global operations. With more than two decades of experience providing strategic leadership to high-growth companies, Jones has a 15-year tenure with the brand and was named president in 2018. Prior to SPANX, she was the CEO at Sweetwater Brewing Co. and, earlier in her career, she held finance positions at Ernst & Young, The Coca-Cola Co. and EarthLink.

“I’m thrilled to announce Kim as CEO of SPANX,” said Sara Blakely, founder and executive chairwoman of SPANX. “Kim has worked for SPANX for 15 years and, in addition to serving as CFO and President, she has been instrumental in the company’s growth from startup to the category-defining, digital-first apparel brand it is today. Her love and deep understanding for the brand and the customer make her the perfect fit (no pun-intended) for the job.”

Jones worked alongside Blakely to secure SPANX’s first outside investment in 2021, when it was acquired by funds managed by Blackstone, a leading global investment firm, to accelerate the company’s already rapid digital transformation, expand its global footprint and fuel new product innovation. Additional investors included iconic female entrepreneurs Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Whitney Wolfe Herd, as well as female-founded investment funds G9 Ventures, founded by Amy Griffin, and Able Partners.

“Kim is one of those right brain, left brain leaders. She has a deep understanding of the operating side of the business and financial disciplines and has great instinct for the customer. I’ve learned so much from her over the past 15 years and have loved having her as a thought partner. I’m excited about the growth ahead, and I’m confident she is the right leader to take SPANX to the next level,” Blakely said.

“I am honored that Sara, Blackstone and our Board have placed their trust in me in this incredibly exciting new chapter in the company’s growth journey,” Jones said. “I am so proud to lead this class of executives that is joining our already exceptional team of leaders. Our customers know us for best-in-class products, but what they may not realize is that we have a best-in-class team behind it all. With these appointments, we are doubling down on our commitment to the customer experience, fueling our growth trajectory and ensuring we have top talent to support the company’s long-term vision. I look forward stepping into this new role and am so excited about the opportunity that’s ahead for SPANX.”

Additional Senior Leadership Appointments

Caroline “Cricket” Whitton has been promoted to president and will continue in her role as chief growth officer. Since joining SPANX in 2017, Whitton has led the brand’s digital transformation earning 9X growth during her five-year tenure at the brand. She has 15 years of experience driving digital growth for top retailers including Wayfair and Design Within Reach. In her role as president, she will oversee revenue and growth efforts globally including e-commerce, wholesale, growth marketing, international, digital product innovation and customer experience.

Misha Nonoo has been appointed as chief brand officer. She joins SPANX having served as CEO and creative director for her eponymous women’s ready-to-wear line since its founding in 2011. Her business continues to run under separate management. Given her 15 years of experience working in the fashion sector, Nonoo will be responsible for shaping the creative vision and strategy for the company going forward. She will leverage her fashion expertise and deep industry knowledge to accelerate the growth of the brand globally, bringing a fresh point of view to the legacy of SPANX. Nonoo is known as an innovator in the fashion sustainability space and was a finalist in the 2013 Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund. She has also been named to the Forbes’ 30 Under 30 In Art & Style list and to Crain’s New York Business’ 40 under 40 in 2015.

Martin Elliott has been appointed as CFO, overseeing all financial functions at the company. He joined SPANX from MGA Entertainment, a global manufacturer of toys and entertainment products, where he drove profitable growth and corporate development initiatives, in addition to guiding business strategy, in his role as CFO. Elliott brings more than 25 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, M&A and operational control and reporting, including as a strategic and business planning executive at Mattel Inc. and The Walt Disney Co.

Coco Lu has been appointed as chief people officer overseeing all talent and human resource functions at the company. She began her career at Philips Electronics and Unilever and joins SPANX after a 15-year tenure with The Coca-Cola Co., serving most recently as global human resources director for its Technical, Innovation and Supply Chain function. In her role as chief people officer, Lu will oversee end to end people strategy and solutions to enable the business has right capability, right talent, right culture and right organization to achieve the growth potential of the team and talent.

Nonoo, Elliott and Lu join Chief Information Officer Keith Miller, Chief Creative Officer Lisa Kulson, Chief Merchandising Officer Kiana Miree, and President Cricket Whitton, on the executive team reporting to Jones. The appointments build upon the additions of Miree and Kulson to the senior leadership team within the last year. Miree joined SPANX in 2016 and has led the company’s category expansion into apparel and activewear, leveraging its technology and decades of expertise in comfort and flattering fit to deliver the SPANX magic in new categories, including denim and the best-selling Perfect Collection. Kulson joined the company in 2021 and is transforming what functional fashion means for the consumer. With over two decades of design experience, she brings an elevated, sensible perspective to the brand’s ready-to-wear category. This month, SPANX debuted its first-ever dresses as part of the collection: The Perfect Sheath Dress, The Perfect A-Line 3/4 Sleeve Dress and The Perfect Fit & Flare Dress.

Posted: September 30, 2022

Source: SPANX LLC

Alkegen Launching Trio Of New High Efficiency Filtration Products For Air, Liquid And Molecular Applications

IRVING, Texas — September 30, 2022 — Alkegen, a specialty materials platform that provides high performance materials used in advanced applications, announced they will be launching three new High Efficiency Filtration (HEF) products during their exhibition at the upcoming World Filtration Congress in San Diego, Calif. These are the first new filtration products launched under the Alkegen brand name since the merger of Lydall and Unifrax last October.

“This trio of HEF media — one for air, one for liquid, one for molecular applications — represents the first wave of advanced materials developed and released under our new Alkegen filtration product development team. These launches combine Lydall’s well-known filtration and manufacturing expertise with Unifrax’s proven, rapid innovation capabilities,” said Paul Vallis, President of the Filtration & Catalysis Group. “This is the first of many innovations we expect to deliver as our portfolio evolves to meet the continuous demand for ever-higher efficiency and reduced energy consumption.”

TriboStatiX™

Alkegen’s new air filtration media, TriboStatiX™, is a MERV 13 high performance pleat media manufactured on a new best-in-class asset. The media provides lower initial resistance, reducing the amount of energy required in the HVAC unit and lowering overall operating costs. TriboStatiX improves indoor air quality through consistent filtration performance and high dirt holding capacity, providing longer service life and reduced energy demand.

“With TriboStatiX, customers can expect high performance with longer service life,” said John Albert Global Growth Leader. “This means changing out filters less frequently for a more sustainable solution.”

LyPore® MB

Alkegen’s new line of meltblown liquid filtration media, LyPore® MB, is designed to meet the most critical application requirements, while providing high filtration efficiency, low-pressure drop and excellent dirt holding capacity. Available in Polypropylene and PBT, single layer or composite and calendered to meet the most complex liquid filtration challenges. Chosen for such applications as food and beverage and lube oil, incorporating Lypore MB into your filter design improves filtration efficiency and extends filter life resulting in a higher performing finished filter and lower total cost for the end user.

“In addition to our expanded portfolio of available grades, our talented research and development team routinely customizes LyPore MB to meet specific customer needs,” said Aaron Frost, Growth Leader.

LydAir® GP

Alkegen’s new molecular filtration media, LydAir GP, offer superior performance with expanded capabilities. State of the art manufacturing facilitates exceptional uniformity and layering of a wide range of functional adsorbents including activated carbon and ion exchange resins. Additionally particulate filter media can be laminated in line providing a combination media for both molecular and particle filtration. LydAir GP offers 20%-30% better performance per specific gram of media, which results in higher efficiency and product performance that can be engineered to meet specific application demands.

Behzan Shoar, platform manager, will be presenting the Multi-sorbent Gas Absorption Media, LydAir GP at the World Filtration Congress on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Alkegen’s Filtration Experts will be available to discuss these innovative materials and more during the World Filtration Congress in San Diego, Calif., October 5-8, in booth #101.

Posted: September 30, 2022

Source: Alkegen

Madewell Is First Brand To Launch Denim With ISKO Fabrics That Are bluesign® APPROVED

BURSA, Turkey — September 30, 2022 — In a textile industry where sustainability is a top priority, Madewell, ISKO, and bluesign® have come together for a strategic collaboration. Madewell has created the first ever denim style using bluesign APPROVED ISKO fabrics, prioritizing sustainability in the production of a pair of women’s denim jeans. The Cali Demi-Boot Jeans, retailing for $138 USD launches today on Madewell.com.

The jeans are made with ISKO’s fabrics that are dyed and finished with bluesign APPROVED chemical products and produced in a resource-conserving way with a minimum impact on people and the environment. ISKO’s Reform™ technology, one of the denim ingredient brand’s most successful patented stretch innovations, has obtained bluesign APPROVED status, a uniquely challenging feat for a denim mill to accomplish. Among the many benefits that this fabric technology offers are freedom of movement, a slimmer, smoother, and more streamlined appearance, and an incomparable holding power allowing the jeans to keep their shape and never bag out. The bluesign APPROVED label is awarded only to the bluesign SYSTEM PARTNER manufacturers that meet the strict safety and environmental requirements of the bluesign CRITERIA such as ensuring production sites are safe for workers, reducing CO2e emissions and water consumption, as well as avoiding hazardous substances in production among many others.

Daniel Rufenacht, CEO of Bluesign commented: “This collaboration, between two of the denim industry’s heavyweights, coupled with our bluesign System for eliminating hazardous chemicals and reducing environmental impacts, demonstrates that the solutions to develop a high-quality, more sustainable, and accessible priced product is possible within the fashion industry at scale. We are thrilled to see this collaboration come to life and look forward to seeing more Madewell products using bluesign APPROVED ISKO materials in the future.”

Attaining the right certifications becomes an extremely important matter, a differentiating and almost defining aspect that can take a business to the next level. This is certainly true for ISKO whose commitment to the preservation of our planet frames every decision it makes, now and for the long term. With the purpose to create more sustainable products without sacrificing functionality, quality and design, the global company made the decision to strive for one of the hardest sustainability credentials to achieve, by one of the most accredited independent authorities in the world: bluesign.

“At ISKO, we believe that future-focused innovation empowers and improves our industry and enhances the value of our partnerships. This is evident in our achievements with bluesign, in which our collaborations continuously help to lower the fashion industry’s impact on climate change. Now, together with Madewell, we have collectively delivered to the market a world’s first in sustainable denim innovation. Being a global leader in the industry, ISKO has the power to drive and accelerate change, and so we can confidently say that we will achieve our shared vision for a cleaner, safer, and more transparent supply chain,” said Fatih Konukoglu – CEO, ISKO.

Madewell is proud to be the first brand in the world to launch a denim product made with ISKO fabrics that are bluesign APPROVED. And it is just a step in the brand’s journey towards achieving their ambitious sustainability goals, including 100-percent sustainable fibers by 2025.

Posted: September 30, 2022

Source: ISKO

Dow And Public-Private Cooperation Pave The Way For A Sustainable Fashion Industry In Ethiopia

HORGEN, Switzerland — September 29, 2022 — Dow supported a three-year cooperation project with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Dutch ZDHC Foundation to develop more sustainable manufacturing processes within the fast-growing fashion industry in Ethiopia. Through education, training programs and business consultancy capabilities, the project successfully paved the way for improved sustainable chemical and waste management practices along the textile value chain.

The textile industry is one of the key growth sectors in Ethiopia. In recent years, the country has attracted foreign investments for new textile and garment manufacturing facilities and several international brands and retailers have shifted their textile and garment sourcing to Ethiopia.

“Ethiopia has the potential to become one of the leading textile and apparel hubs in Africa. Alongisde this growth, there are opportunities to improve chemical management and prevent water pollution,” said project leader Maimuma Hussein, Dow Industrial Solutions.

“We believe that through industry collaboration and best practice knowledge sharing we can support the textile value chain in implementing more sustainable chemical and waste management practices and make a positive social, environmental, and economic impact in Ethiopia,” adds Cicelia van Rooi, sales director, Dow Industrial Solutions Middle East, Africa & India and Managing Director, Dow Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Value Chain Collaboration

The scope of the project was twofold, involving academia and industry stakeholders. First, the project team worked with the Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX), part of the Bahir Dar University, to implement a technical training program for lecturers and develop a new Chemical Management curriculum for undergraduate students. The Ministry of Education in Ethiopia approved the curriculum and adopted it as a national program of studies.

The second project pillar focused on building awareness and capabilities of factory management and workers across the textile supply chain to implement and maintain an effective sustainable chemical management system based on industry best-practice guidelines from ZDHC. To enable a continued and cost-effective support to local businesses and industry professionals, sustainable chemical management consultancy capabilities were set-up through a network of trained local consultants. These companies are now listed as ZDHC Approved Training Providers and can provide the official ZDHC training programmes to the Ethiopian markets.

The project was able to establish sustainable structures for training in the environmentally and ecologically responsible disposal of chemicals and waste. The first 100 university students already completed the e-learning curriculum, and managers and operators from 20 textile factories were trained and kick-started the implementation of improved chemical management system processes. As the project ends, the network of seven qualified chemical management consultants will continue to support businesses and industry professionals with ongoing training and on-site consultancy. All materials developed in the project will remain available to the educational institutions for their further use.

“We gladly worked with Dow and GIZ on this project as it directly supports our ‘Roadmap to Zero Programme,’ aimed at leading the fashion industry to eliminate harmful chemicals from its global supply chain by building the foundation for more sustainable manufacturing,” said Klaas Nuttbohm, Implementation Director of ZDHC Foundation. “Working together with local stakeholders paved the way to improved sustainable chemical and waste management practices being implemented in Ethiopia.”

Project Funding

The three-year project was co-funded by Dow’s program designates corporate contributions toward projects designed to help address social This competitive grant problems through our technology and expertise. Funding proposals come directly from Dow employees worldwide, tapping into their unique skills, business knowledge, and diversity of locations and experiences.

Dow and GIZ have been working together within the framework of the develoPPP funding programme, which GIZ implements on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). In the cooperation project, the public and private partners bundled their expertise and financial contributions and worked closely together in all steps from project planning to the development and implementation of the trainings and awareness-raising activities.

Posted: September 30, 2022

Source: Dow Europe GmbH

Durst Announces Winners Of RSC Label Masters Awards

BRIXEN, Italy— September 27, 2022 — The winners of this year’s Durst’s RSC Label Master Awards were officially revealed for the first time during Labelexpo Americas in Chicago from September 13-15, where insights on the new Tau RSC platform, its printing technologies, ink systems, software and important developments were provided.

Durst Group showcased the highly successful and globally placed Tau RSC technology. In addition to spotlighting its ecosystem of printers and software, Durst presented the awards to the winners by the machinery. Visitors received deep insights into the award winners from experts.

Martin Leitner, Durst’s Product manager for Label & Flexible Packaging, said: “The Tau RSC is a true game changer for us as a company and for all our customers. With that in mind, we challenged them to take part in the Durst RSC Label Masters awards. There were an impressive number of entries. They were all truly inspiring, making it a difficult task for the judges to choose the winners.”

This year, the judges consisted of international representatives of the industry:

  • David Pittman – Editor, Digital Labels & Packaging;
  • Vladimir Tyulpin – Avery Dennison, Global Segment Digitaldruck;
  • Matthew Burton – Sales Director AB Graphic International;
  • Christian Ring & Bernhard Zölch – Owner Design Agencie Die guten Agenten; and
  • Durst Team – Label & Flexible Packaging.

China’s Shandong Golden Realm Industrial captured the RSC Combination Print category for its Cloisonne label with ancient enamelling technique), RS Druk was runner-up and Color Press, third. The 100 percent RSC Print category winner was Shanghai Yingcai Printing of China, for its Flying Crane – Embroidery Label entry. Runner-up was Clever Systemtechnik, with The Label Makers in third place. Nanning Jiecheng Label won with Longevity Spring in the category Innovation. Shandong Golden Realm and RS Druk respectively were second and third.

“Since the Durst Tau RSC platform was launched just over five years ago, we have achieved over 300 installations worldwide in less than five years. This demonstrates that our printing solutions have been very well received by the market. We are looking forward to the future despite these uncertain times for everybody,” Leitner concluded.

Posted: September 30, 2022

Source: Durst

BASF Offers Neopentyl Glycol And Propionic Acid With Product Carbon Footprint Of Zero

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany— September 30, 2022 — BASF for the first time offers neopentyl glycol (NPG) and propionic acid (PA) with a cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF)1 of zero2. Produced at BASF’s Ludwigshafen Verbund site, Germany, the products are available globally as “NPG ZeroPCF” and “PA ZeroPCF.” BASF achieves the zero PCF for NPG and PA by using renewable raw materials in its unique Verbund production system via its biomass balance (BMB) approach. For NPG, BASF additionally uses renewable energy for production.

NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF are “drop-in” solutions: They are identical in quality and properties to the standard products, allowing customers to use them in their production without the need for adjustments to their existing processes. In this way, customers can simply and efficiently reduce emissions from purchased goods or services (Scope 3) and increase the share of renewable raw materials in the value chain, thus contributing to the shift to a circular economy.

Biomass balance approach with waste-based renewable raw materials

BASF manufactures NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF in its integrated Verbund production system applying its BMB approach. For this, BASF feeds renewable raw materials into its Verbund in the very first steps of chemical production and attributes a corresponding share of the renewable raw materials to specific sales products by means of a certified mass balance method. The renewable raw material used is waste-based. BASF’s biomass balanced products are certified according to recognized standards like either REDcert2 or ISCC plus.3 In the production of NPG ZeroPCF, BASF additionally uses renewable energies via Renewable Energy Certificates.

The PCF comprises the total greenhouse gas emissions that occur until the product leaves the BASF factory gate for the customer, from the extraction of resources through manufacturing of precursors to the making of the final chemical product itself. On its journey to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, BASF is the first large chemical company to make the individual carbon footprints of all its sales products available to its customers.

NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF certified Carbon Neutral by the Carbon Trust

BASF has achieved Carbon Neutral certification from global climate change consultancy the Carbon Trust for its NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF. The Carbon Trust certifies products as Carbon Neutral that are either carbon neutral through temporary natural upstream carbon sinks like plants4 or through carbon credits purchased by the manufacturing company. BASF achieves the cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint of zero for NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF without purchasing carbon credits.5 The certification will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Neopentyl glycol with broad application fields

An essential field of NPG application is powder coatings, especially for the construction and automotive industries as well as for household appliances. Besides emitting minimal to zero volatile organic compounds (VOC), the coatings process with powder coatings also reduces processing times and energy requirements. By applying NPG ZeroPCF, the carbon footprint of the powder coating resins can be reduced significantly. This can help manufacturers in the construction, automotive, white goods and furniture industries to achieve their upstream Scope 3 CO2 emission reduction targets.

Due to its high chemical and thermal stability, the versatile polyalcohol NPG has proven itself in many further applications, in particular as a building block for the production of polyester and alkyd resins for various coatings and plastics. Other areas of application for NPG include the manufacture of lubricants, plasticizers and pharmaceuticals: It is used as a building block in the synthesis of, for example, hormones, cardiovascular drugs and painkillers. With decades of expertise, BASF is today among the leading NPG producers globally.

Wide range of uses for propionic acid

For decades, BASF customers have been utilizing PA, which is fully biodegradable, as a mold inhibitor for the preservation of food and feed grains. In this application PA offers economic and ecological benefits over preservation through drying or storage in airtight silos. Other application areas of PA include the production of crop protection agents, flavors and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, solvents and thermoplastics. With decades of expertise, BASF is among the leading PA producers globally.

1 BASF’s product carbon footprint (PCF) calculations follow the requirements and guidance given by ISO 14067:2018. In a methodology review, TÜV Rheinland has certified that the PCF methodology SCOTT developed and used by BASF SE for calculating the PCFs of BASF products is scientifically- based, is in accordance with ISO 14067:2018, and reflects the state of the art (ID-Nr. 0000080389; BASF SE – Certipedia).

2 The product carbon footprint (PCF) of NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF is zero in a cradle-to-gate assessment, taking into account all product-related greenhouse gas emissions and the biogenic uptake of the renewable raw materials used in the value chain and attributed to the products via a certified mass balance approach. The calculation does not include downstream value chain emissions such as transportation emissions from factory gate to customer, emissions from further processing and the end-of-life emissions (e.g., from waste treatment).

3 REDcert2 and ISCC plus are standards for the use of sustainable biomass as raw material in the chemical industry. Regarding BASF’s biomass balance approach, certification according to these standards confirms that the biomass used is sustainable and has been fed into the production Verbund in the required amount. It also confirms that the sustainable biomass has been correctly attributed to the corresponding sales products. The certifications are awarded on the basis of on-site audits conducted by independent auditors.

4 A carbon sink is a natural or artificial system that extracts more CO2 from the atmosphere than it releases into it. Plants are an example of a natural carbon sink, as they remove CO2 from the atmosphere through photosynthesis (biogenic uptake). The raw materials used in BASF’s biomass balance approach are plant-based and the biogenic uptake is accounted for in the calculation of the cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint.

5 To achieve carbon neutrality for NPG ZeroPCF and PA ZeroPCF in relation to their complete product life cycle (cradle-to-grave), all downstream value chain emissions have to be offset by the respective actors in the value chain, e.g., by purchasing carbon credits.

Posted: September 30, 2022

Source: BASF SE

Reflective Apparel Introduces WildSpark™, Athletic-Inspired Reflective Uniforms That Keeps Employees Safe Both On And Off The Clock 

MARIETTA, Ga. — September 29, 2022 — Reflective Apparel, known for making people visible with its robust line of ANSI safety workwear, introduces WildSpark™, high-visibility workwear and uniforms designed be visible and comfortable on the job, while being stylish after work.

WildSpark performance apparel can be used in situations where American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety standards are not required, but visibility still needs to be a focus. High visibility is important in any environment where there is heavy equipment, moving vehicles or low visibility. This includes not only workplace environments, but also after-hours safety.

“We believe that everyone should be visible and safe at all times, not just on the job,” said Scott A. Corrao, president of Reflective Apparel. “People should be visible at work, as well as when they walk to the bus stop, ride their bike, or walk their dog after work. In my 25 plus years in the safety industry, I’ve seen employers encourage their employees to use hearing, eye and respiratory protection whenever it is needed, not just at work. Safety awareness shouldn’t stop at the job site.”

WildSpark high-visibility workwear has reflective properties that are discrete in the daylight, but provide high-vis retro-reflectivity in low-light situations. With the added features of UPF50+, moisture wicking and anti-microbial technologies, employees can transition from work to personal activities without feeling like they are in workwear.

The high visibility and reflective properties of WildSpark garments allow people to “Be Safe and Be Seen” while at work or play. These patent pending reflective designs are strategically incorporated onto the fabric.

“Until you shine light on a WildSpark garment, you would assume it was just fashionable, performance apparel,” said Becky Keith, vice president of sales for Reflective Apparel. “Once a headlight hits the garment, the retro-reflective properties are immediately apparent, making the wearer highly visible even in extremely low light situations.”

More than 7,000 pedestrians in the United States were killed in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). That equates to one death every 75 minutes. Reflective Apparel hopes to help reduce this number by making people more visible.

“Our philosophy is, as long as you are going to wear performance apparel, it should be reflective as well,” Corrao said. “Reflective gear doesn’t have to call attention to you when it isn’t wanted. We now have a solution to be comfortable, stylish and visible, all at the same time.”

Wildspark will be available wholesale, through Reflective Apparel’s network of distributors.

Posted: September 29, 2022

Source: Reflective Apparel

Sonobond Ultrasonics Now Part Of Inductotherm Group: New Website, Brand Logo And Increased Resources The Company Can Now Provide Its Customers

WEST CHESTER, Pa. — September 29, 2022 — Janet Devine, president of Sonobond Ultrasonics Inc., announced today that becoming part of the Inductotherm Group will now provide its customers with increased resources and benefits. Although Sonobond has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Inductotherm Group’s parent company for more than 30 years, Sonobond and its customers will now have greater access to advanced power supply technologies, global service resources, and expanded supply chain resources.

The launch of Sonobond’s new website is the first of many positive changes for the company. According to Devine, “our new brand logo and website represent a lot more than a new design. They signify our direct connection to more than 40 companies that offer advanced technology and manufacturing resources that will enhance our ability to deliver the innovative products our customers have come to rely on.”

Devine continued: “we wanted to take advantage of all the advantages and benefits Inductotherm Group provides for our customers, as quickly as possible, so transitioning our marketing materials to our new ‘Inductotherm’ look will continue after our new website has launched.”

Posted: September 29, 2022

Source: Sonobond Ultrasonics Inc.

New Hand and Touch Feel Standard for Textile Industry

ROCK HILL, S.C. — September 29, 2022 — FZ/T 01166-2022: “Textile Fabric Touch Determination and Evaluation Method: Multi-Index Integration Method” Standard Releases October 1, 2022.

The first textile industry standard that specifies how to test and evaluate the hand of textiles via a multi-index instrument is set to be released on October 1. SDL Atlas is pleased to offer the FTT® Fabric Touch Tester which meets the requirements of this new standard.

The standard includes: rules on the scope of applying the test method, definitions of the primary physical indicators, the testing principle and main parameters of testing instruments, the sample preparation and test procedures, the calculation formula of the result, rules on the subjective evaluation method, and provides the modeling procedure and reference example for the readers who have the need to establish their own evaluation model.

“Hand feel has continued to be difficult to communicate just as color was decades ago,” says SDL Atlas President Chuck Lane. “This new standard now provides a common method for the industry to speak the same language regarding hand feel. The FTT is a key component in communicating this traditionally objective measurement, just as the spectrophotometer does the same for color.”

Dr. Junyan Hu, chief technology officer, Best Pacific International Holdings Ltd. said, In a historic day, the standard “Textile Fabric Touch Determination and Evaluation Method Multi-index Integration Method” (FZ/T 01166-2022) has been officially implemented. The formal implementation of this standard will take a new step in the objective measurement of the subjective feeling of contact between fabric and skin, and will help the evaluation and quality control of subjective feelings in both the virtual world and in the real world.”

The new FZ/T 01166-2022 standard can be purchased beginning October 1, 2022, from the China Quality Standards Publishing and Media Co., Ltd. website: http://webstore.spc.net.cn.

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 29, 2022

Source: SDL Atlas, LLC

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