KARL MAYER Sells Its First Indigo Dyeing Line In Argentinian Market

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — September 8, 2022 — KARL MAYER has placed its first PRODYE®-S on the Argentinian market. The premiere unit for indigo dyeing went to ENOD S.A., based in La Rioja. It is part of an investment project with which the company of the national CLADD group has expanded its existing plant with a new 10,000-square-meter warehouse and built a new production hall for weaving. The project is of overarching scope. The expenditure, worth $36 million, has created around 330 direct jobs and set a sign.

ENOD is one of the companies that did not get discouraged by the economic policies during the short four-year interregnum of Mauricio Macri. As recently as 2019, the Ministry of Production recommended that domestic textile producers relocate their manufacturing to Vietnam and China and re-import the goods produced under their own brand. ENOD has stayed. The manufacturer took risks and invested.

The importance of his expansion step is shown by the prominent line-up of speakers during the celebrations for the inauguration of the new operating units. President Alberto Fernández was among those who attended the event on June 30, 2022.

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ENOD’s new weaving mill was created by investing in a property of the ARISCO factory recovered from the provincial government. In addition to the capacities for the production of woven garment fabrics, it includes an indigo dyeing plant. The plant technology required for denim warp preparation was ordered from KARL MAYER. The renowned textile machinery manufacturer supplied a PROSIZE® sizing machine and its PRODYE-S® indigo dyeing machine to La Rioja. The two bestsellers in the denim sector convinced with their excellent price-performance ratio. “We are pleased to be able to contribute with our technology to the market expansion of our customer and to the strengthening of the national economy,” said Stefano Agazzi, the denim specialist of the KARL MAYER Group. With the new state-of-the-art capacities, denim can be produced in the country itself, so it no longer has to be imported. The 102 weaving machines are expected to produce 1.4 million meters of fabric per month, and 1 million meters of fabric will be dyed in the dyeing plant.

The CLADD Group comprises eight industrial companies and has the largest production capacities in Argentina. Its business areas include all stages of textile manufacturing — from spinning and fabric production to finishing, including printing and dyeing. The dyeing plant alone dyes approximately 2.7 million kg of fabric per month. CLADD has been in the textile business for more than 44 years. The group’s strengths are delivery in record time and meeting the highest market demands.

Posted: September 8, 2022

Source: KARL MAYER Group

Doug Hartman Joins Specialty Chemical Company Mayzo Inc. As Director Of Sales And Customer Care

SUWANEE, Ga. — September 8, 2022 — Specialty chemical company Mayzo Inc. recently welcomed Doug Hartman to the executive team as director of Sales and Customer Care. Hartman replaces Eduardo Padilla in this role, following Padilla’s promotion to president of Mayzo Inc. in 2021.

Hartman brings more than 20 years of experience with chemicals, coatings, inks, and resins, including management of several different functional areas internationally.  His most recent position was Global Business director for a specialty chemical producer with revenues in the 2-billion-euro range. Hartman also has top-notch educational credentials, earning his Master of Business Administration in Finance/Strategic Management from The Wharton School and his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from The College of William & Mary.

“Doug is the kind of versatile executive who will accelerate our momentum as Mayzo continues to scale up,” stated Eduardo Padilla, president. “His overall goal is to uphold the agile service our customers have come to expect from Mayzo, while expanding our market leadership.”

Mayzo is excited for Hartman to make a positive impact both externally and internally. He is recognized externally as an industry expert with a service mindset, who can anticipate customer needs and extend the company’s outreach. Internally, he has the management skills to build on Mayzo’s intrinsic strength of tight cross-functional teamwork. Hartman will also add to the company’s technical knowledge base for coatings, resins, and adhesives to enhance products for these markets.

Posted: September 8, 2022

Source: Mayzo Inc.

Monforts: Focus On Machines For High-Performance At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2022

The Montex 8500 XXL stenter system for the production of technical fabrics in widths of up to 6.8 meters.

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — September 8, 2022 — Monforts will highlight its technologies for special technical textile applications at this year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME which takes place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, from November 20-24.

From its headquarters in Mönchengladbach, Germany — home also to the Advanced Technology Center which offers customers and potential customers the opportunity to carry out extensive trials in real production conditions — to its Montex factory in St Stephan, Austria, where special machines have been manufactured for more than 35 years, Monforts continues to stake its reputation on a commitment to being always helpful, accurate, fast and reliable.

Gunnar Meyer: “This year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME is a must-attend event.”

“Diversification is the key in today’s competitive textile market and we can provide modern and future-oriented range configurations and technologies from a single source to allow our customers to produce unique and highly-differentiated new products,” said Gunnar Meyer, Monforts area sales manager for China.

One special development is the Montex 8500 XXL tenter system for the production of technical fabrics in widths of up to 6.8 metres. Among the products made on this system are treated nonwovens for the geotextiles and filter media markets, tarpaulins, advertising banners, black-out curtains, membranes and many more.

On Montex©Coat coating lines, meanwhile, the possibilities range from the single-sided application of finishing agents for outdoor clothing and adding functionality to home textiles, to the creation of materials for sophisticated lightweight construction and automotive and aerospace components.

“Many more applications are possible, such as the overdyeing of denim, the creation of double-face coated materials, fabrics awnings, tents and medical drapes and the pre-treatment of substrates for digital printing,” Meyer explained. “A range of different doctor blades and their combinations can be supplied to meet individual requirements, including air knife, roller knife, foam, screen and magnetic roller coating. The latter option is recommended for lines with working widths of over 2.4 meters.”

A range of different doctor blades and their combinations can be supplied with the Montex©Coat system.

In addition, Monforts can provide the necessary explosion-proof  ranges for solvent-based coatings and high temperature processes up to 320°C, such as the PTFE coating of nonwoven filter material. These lines are equipped with special burners, tenter chains, and insulation.

“Despite all the difficulties faced by everyone since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, China has remained the number one destination for textile machinery worldwide, making this year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME a must-attend event,” Meyer concluded.

Posted: September 8, 2022

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

Carnegie Fabrics Expands Critically Acclaimed Biobased Xorel® Collection With Four Bespoke Patterns

NEW YORK CITY  — September 8, 2022 — Carnegie Fabrics, a supplier of sustainable textiles and space management solutions for building interiors, today announced it has expanded its line of critically-acclaimed plant-based fabrics, Biobased Xorel®, with four new bespoke patterns designed specifically for the hospitality industry. From the beginning, Carnegie’s proprietary Xorel yarn elevated the playing field by offering a sustainable alternative to vinyl textile products without negative environmental consequences. Beautiful inside and out, Xorel stands the test of time through its aesthetics and high-performance characteristics.

Paying homage to nostalgia, heritage, and a designer’s love for the details, the abundant surface texture of the newly released Biobased Xorel patterns is created through the tailored combination of twisted multicolor Xorel yarns and organic weave structures. Expertly crafted, this emphasis on dynamic texture creates visually interesting surfaces that remain prevalent even as one gets further away from the material. The collection pulls inspiration from the tactile facades of 11th-century architecture, manor houses, and the classic wool and tweed textiles that have passed through their halls. The color palette for the new additions features timeless complex neutrals that allow designers to pair them with other Xorel items in the line, allowing them to adapt to any space without sacrificing beauty for affordability. Additionally, with superior cleanability, Xorel wall coverings provide value and longevity for a complete hospitality or workplace design solution.

“For more than 40 years, Carnegie’s Xorel brand has delivered exacting performance and stunning beauty, with its reputation for sustainability and quality only growing in 2013 with the introduction of Biobased Xorel,” said Carnegie Fabrics CEO Gordon Boggis. “The continued evolution of this collection demonstrates our dedication to designing durable, cleanable, and colorfast solutions without compromising on positive environmental contributions.”

Biobased Xorel is resourced from rapidly renewable sugarcane and has a significantly lower environmental footprint than fossil fuel-derived products. Constructed of 100-percent polyethylene, each addition to the collection is made with 25- to 50-percent biobased content, all PVC-free. Sugarcane production has lower carbon emission rates than many other biobased sources, such as beet or corn. For each ton of sugarcane used to produce Biobased Xorel, 2.5 tons of carbon is captured and sequestered. Biobased Xorel is stain-resistant, colorfast, antibacterial, durable, and non-absorbent. Its proprietary Xorel yarn is free of chlorine, plasticizers, heavy metals, toxic dyes, and ozone-depleting chemicals with zero added finishes, coatings, or chemistry required to perform.

Biobased Xorel is Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver and Gold and SCS Indoor Advantage™ Gold certified. The material is OK biobased verified by TUV Austria, is a USDA Certified Biobased Product, and contributes to LEED-CI (Commercial Interiors) categories for rapidly renewable content, indoor air quality, material transparency, and material optimization.

The new patterns include:

Ashford

Provides a subtle statement with bold possibilities. Made up of a faint botanical pattern that flows up and interlaces with a cross-hatching textural weave structure, Ashford evokes a climbing ivy aesthetic.

Windsor

The Windsor pattern is meant to be tactile and textural to elevate the designer’s toolbox with beauty and complexity to enhance any space. Windsor offers a versatile and dimensional tonal structure that creates an extremely textural, solid consistency.

Dover

Dover’s appeal lies in its more linear, silk-like appearance that is crafted with purpose. With random striations, wallcoverings with this pattern have a silky look with a very subtle herringbone weave structure.

Galway

The design gives a delightful play on pattern and texture that is reminiscent of a classic wool suit. With an effortless dimensional herringbone pattern, Galway layers within a crosshatching weave structure.

Posted: September 8, 2022

Source: Carnegie Fabrics 

Haartz Partners With Green Theme Technologies To Accelerate PFAS-Free And Waterless Textile Finishing In The USA

ACTON, Mass. — September 8, 2022 — The Haartz Corp., a global supplier of highly engineered and uniquely designed textile materials, and Green Theme Technologies Inc. (GTT), a supplier of waterless and PFAS-free textile finishing, today announced a partnership to revolutionize how textiles are finished in the United States. The first of its kind in the North American market, GTT’s PFAS-free and waterless EMPEL™ textile finishing platform eliminates harmful chemicals from all levels of textile finishing without the use of water, all while providing best-in-class performance.

Developed by GTT, the EMPEL platform can apply a wide variety of finishes, including Durable Water Repellent, Anti-Wicking, Durable Stain Release and more to an almost limitless number of textiles. EMPEL uses sustainable “clean chemistry” to eliminate contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during the textile manufacturing process through a waterless process.

“Haartz is the perfect partner for GTT,” said Martin Flora, vice president of Business Development for GTT. “They are world leaders in scaling finished fabric technologies through world-class manufacturing and testing facilities. With their various product categories, including apparel, furniture and automotive, our partnership brings textile innovation to North America and helps drive a positive and sizable environmental impact.”

Independent tests conducted by Bureau Veritas and Okeotex confirm EMPEL uses a nontoxic and water-free hydrocarbon monomer solution that is polymerized when applied to fabrics, wrapping each individual yarn with a high-performance finish. Testing reveals EMPEL outperforms existing C0 and C6 fluorocarbon water repellent options, producing a protective finish that lasts.

As PFAS bans accelerate across the country and around the world, forward thinking brands like Haartz are taking the lead to adopt high performance and sustainable solutions.

Performance apparel brands such as Black Diamond, TREW Gear, Stoney Creek, and Artilect are currently selling apparel products that use EMPEL. Haartz holds the only US license for the EMPEL process and plans to scale production with several household brands.

“EMPEL presents endless possibilities for the future of textile manufacturing, with applications ranging from clothing to furniture and beyond,” said Matt Williams, vice president, Global Automotive Exteriors & New Markets at Haartz. “We continually push our manufacturing boundaries to bring the cleanest, highest performance products to market. Just as we have done throughout our long history serving automotive markets, we’re approaching this unique problem with a unique sustainable solution and we’re looking forward to bringing this new enhanced technology with a lower carbon footprint to US manufacturing.”

Posted: September 8, 2022

Source: The Haartz Corporation/Green Theme Technologies, (GTT)

Coloreel Appoints Elin Wengström As The New Vice President Of Marketing

Elin Wengström

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — September 8, 2022 — Coloreel is known for a technology that modernizes digital embroidery. By digitizing and streamlining an otherwise rather complicated process, Coloreel offers a completely new way of using embroidery for the textile and fashion industry. The technology enables both accurate color reproduction and creative effects, such as gradients and textures not possible to produce before.

Coloreel has now appointed Elin Wengström as its new vice president of marketing. Wengström joins Coloreel with more than 20 years of experience in leading positions within branding, marketing and communications. Her most recent role was as marketing director at Stora Enso Wood Products, and she has previously worked for brands such as Daily Sports, Geberit, Statoil (now Circle K), BMW and Swedbank — both as an employee and as a brand strategy consultant.

Torbjörn Bäck, CEO Coloreel, commented: “I am very happy to welcome Elin Wengström to Coloreel. She will be important in our work to build the Coloreel brand, and she will play a crucial role in our international expansion. With her combined experience and competence, I am convinced that she can lead our marketing successfully.”

Elin Wengström, VP Marketing Coloreel, commented: “I am thrilled to be able to build a brand around a world-unique and patented product, which can truly revolutionize an entire industry in a sustainable way. Building a strong brand is always a team effort, and I look forward to developing Coloreel together with my colleagues. We will focus on increasing awareness of our pioneering technology to create a solid foundation for global growth.”

Elin Wengström joined Coloreel as vice president, marketing in mid-August and will be based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Posted: September 8, 2022

Source: Coloreel

Schumacher Opens Its First Concept Showroom In Nashville

NEW YORK CITY — September 8, 2022 — Schumacher, the venerable American design house, announces the opening of its first showroom in Nashville, Tenn., on October 17. It will include a traditional to-the-trade showroom experience exclusively for interior designers as well as a separate luxury boutique for designers and design aficionados alike to source smaller items.

Schumacher chose Nashville for its rapidly growing art & design community; becoming the next hub for interior designers and like-minded individuals with an interest in entertaining, living in beautiful spaces, and self-expression. Located at 609 Merritt Ave in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, this freestanding showroom will be the first Schumacher location since it moved from its own standalone building at 201 E 56th St to the Design & Decoration Building in New York City in May of 1998. Schumacher is joining other to-the-trade companies like Holly Hunt, Janus et Cie and Stark who have moved to street-level spaces.

“Nashville is filled with such incredible design talent. We feel it’s our job to bring those talents closer to the growing audience of design lovers and to educate people on just how much interior designers can improve their lives,” said Timur Yumusaklar, CEO of Schumacher’s parent company, F. Schumacher & Co. “At Schumacher, we believe that good design can have an immensely positive impact on our emotional wellbeing and that it can allow us to be better selves — calmer, more centered, happier, more energized.”

“The bright and easy-to-shop showroom will feature Schumacher fabrics, wallpapers and trims. Conceptualized with designers in mind, the light-filled space includes large worktables for scheming projects and meeting with clients,” says Dara Caponigro, Schumacher’s creative director. “We’re creating a serene but stimulating environment where we hope designers will feel energized and inspired. We want designers to be able to use the space as a resource and a meeting place outside their offices whenever they have the need.”

The boutique will sell antiques, unique home accessories, and gifts including pillows, throws, rugs, baskets, coffee table books, photography, art, tabletop items, and handmade ceramics — many of which are made by local Nashville artisans and others that are procured from artists around the world. Monthly educational and inspirational events will be held to bring together Nashville-area design lovers along with fun activities including flower arranging classes, trunk shows, book signings, and workshops for interior designers.

Two of Schumacher’s sister brands will also have a presence: Backdrop, the indie paint and wallpaper brand, will have an independent shop within the store. Customers will also have access to Freddie, the designer network that supports interior designers in growing their business and connects them with potential new clients. Shoppers can browse Freddie’s online platform to see the work of its extensive group of designers while having the opportunity to access these designers and other tastemakers through in-store events.

Posted: September 8, 2022

Source: Schumacher

San Francisco 49ers Name Avery Dennison As Team’s Official Cutting-Edge Embellishment Partner

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — September 8, 2022 — The San Francisco 49ers and Avery Dennison, a global leader in materials science and solutions that connect the physical and digital worlds, today announced an exclusive partnership that will provide the Faithful with new fan engagement avenues via digitally-connected clothing technology. As part of the announcement, Avery Dennison has become the official cutting-edge embellishment partner of the 49ers and will introduce digital connectivity into select 49ers Fanatics merchandise in the form of smart embellishments and digital labels. This deal also marks the first major foray into American Football for Embelex, Avery Dennison’s solution for on-garment branding that provides digitally-connected and sustainable options for personalization.

Highlighting both brands’ and their reputations for innovation, members of the Faithful will soon be able to purchase customizable 49ers merchandise and unlock digital content all at the same time. Avery Dennison’s revolutionary smart embellishments and digital labeling technology can be scanned using a smartphone camera, enriching the fan experience and accessing exclusive content unavailable anywhere else online. This innovative merchandise will be exclusive to the 49ers Team Store presented by Visa at Levi’s® Stadium.

“No matter where you travel, there’s always a good chance you will see someone wearing 49ers merchandise,” said 49ers VP of corporate partnerships Kevin Hilton. “Avery Dennison will strengthen our already powerful retail business by opening a new world of possibility through technology. We look forward to collaborating on ideas that can serve as a blueprint for global sports franchises seeking ways to interact with their fans in this digital age.”

On October 23, 2022, the 49ers will host the Kansas City Chiefs for a Super Bowl LIV rematch at Levi’s Stadium. In celebration on the team’s annual alumni weekend, the 49ers will honor newly inducted Pro Football Hall of Famer and 49ers legend Bryant Young at halftime. Avery Dennison plans to honor Young by digitally enabling a special edition garment that provides exclusive opportunities to those who purchase.

“It’s fantastic to see the 49ers surprising and inspiring the Faithful with this cutting-edge clothing technology. Digitally-connected teamwear is a fantastic way to engage with fans, giving them dynamic ways to learn, share on social media, and interact with the teams they love. A new era of digital fan engagement is emerging, and sports wear provides the perfect gateway to build ongoing dialogue with fans beyond the stadium,” said Michael Barton, senior vice president and general manager, Apparel Solutions, RBIS, Avery Dennison.

“We’ve been supplying Embelex to some of the biggest names in sports for over 20 years, including the English Premier League and Major League Soccer,” continued Barton. “From national teams, to major tournaments, to fanwear, we are highly tuned to the sports sector, supporting both big franchises and grassroots communities.”

A second line of digitally-connected merchandise will be released later this season. Avery Dennison will also open an Embelex personalization station inside the 49ers Team Store in 2023.

Avery Dennison is the first new 49ers partner whose rights extend to the UK, one of the team’s international home marketing areas (IHMA). Both brands will maintain a constant focus on growing the Faithful abroad through new retail experiences. The 49ers obtained marketing rights in the U.K. and Mexico last December as part of the NFL’s IHMA program.

Posted: September 8, 2022

Source: Avery Dennison Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS)

Best Practice Examples On Trend Management And Open Innovation: Kelheim Fibres At The Global Fiber Congress 2022 In Dornbirn

KELHEIM, Germany— September 8, 2022 — Shorter product life cycles and rapid technological progress are changing our product landscape at an ever-faster pace. The ability to anticipate future changes and to proactively shape the change — instead of running to keep up with it – is therefore an increasingly decisive competitive factor for modern companies. Trends are considered to be important indicators of impending change.

Kelheim Fibres, a viscose fiber producer, stands out in the industry not least for its innovative strength, as evidenced by numerous awards such as the Techtextil Innovation Award 2022 in the “New Concept” category. At this year’s Global Fiber Congress Dornbirn, Innovation Manager Ilka Kaczmarek will give an insight into the innovation management of the Bavarian fibre experts in her presentation: “Trend Management meets Open Innovation: Best Practice Examples from Kelheim”. Ilka Kaczmarek will show how successful product solutions were developed in a short time by focusing on customer needs and working closely with partners along the value chain.

Natalie Wunder, project manager at Kelheim Fibres, will explain one of these examples in detail in her presentation “Development of Menstruation Pants using Speciality Viscose Fibres”. Based on the current trend and the desire of end customers for reusable products, Kelheim Fibres was able to develop a washable and thus reusable, yet bio-based solution for feminine hygiene products.

In addition to the presentations, the Kelheim Fibres team is also looking forward to exchange ideas and inspirations at their information stand at the Dornbirn GFC.

Posted: September 8, 2022

Source: Kelheim Fibres GmbH

Mitsui USA, PurThread Partner To Offer Expansion Of PurThread’s Technology In Asia

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — September 8, 2022 — Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.) Inc. and PurThread Technologies Inc. have announced an expanded partnership to bring PurThread’s patented permanent antimicrobial yarns combined with recycled polymers to production and distribution of textiles and soft goods in Asia.

As the current global pandemic evolves to be more endemic, consumers and businesses alike seek forward-looking solutions to reduce exposure to pathogens that can cause odor and other problems, while simultaneously keeping sustainability at the forefront of their efforts. Developed with manufacturers and product designers in mind, PurThread’s innovative fibers and yarns embed a patented combination of natural silver and copper salts to enhance its partners’ products with unsurpassed antimicrobial capability, durability, and freshness without any special handling requirements. Adding this technology to a recycled polymer stream creates a unique combination that reflects Mitsui USA’s strong commitment to the development and market introduction of state-of-the- art technologies in functional textiles.

“We are thrilled to expand the offering of PurThread’s antimicrobial yarn by now making it in Asia with recycled polymers,” said Lisa T. Grimes, president and CEO of PurThread. “Customers have wanted not only the antimicrobial strength of PurThread but they also want sustainability, so we’re pleased to announce PurThread’s availability in recycled polymers. While PurThread has been, and continues to be, produced in the U.S., we want to meet our partners’ needs with sourcing available in Asia.”

Ikuya Hagiri, General Manager of Mitsui USA’s Fashion & Textile Department added: “We are extremely pleased to be expanding our collaboration of offering PurThread’s advanced antimicrobial technology in a recycled yarn alongside Mitsui’s extensive network in the functional textile industry. We believe that by meeting our customers’ needs for a permanent antimicrobial textile solution, combined with a well- known leader in technical yarn production, we will continue to meet the needs of our global customers.”

Posted: September 8, 2022

Source: PurThread Technologies Inc.

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