Hot Chillys Reveals Brand Refresh & New Sustainable Packaging

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — September 20, 2022 — Hot Chillys, the classic brand that has been delivering performance base layers and winter accessories to outfit the whole family since 1985, has revealed a modern new look and significant sustainability improvements.

The legacy brand continues to deliver trusted performance and comfort base layers for everybody in the family, ensuring “no buns left behind”. The rebrand embodies Hot Chillys’ unique position in the base layer marketplace—they keep it fun, lighthearted and relatable without compromising on the industry-leading performance and comfort. Hot Chillys remains true to its roots of developing base layers to keep everyone warm, dry and comfortable so you forget you’re even wearing them and focus on enjoying your adventure. As they say at Hot Chillys, ‘if you’re not having fun, it’s just not worth it.’”

“Many of our customers have been adventuring in our base layers since their earliest childhood memory on the slopes 30 years ago, and now they are suiting up their own kids to carry on the tradition of having fun together outside,” said Steve Lee, Senior VP of Sales at Hot Chillys. “This brand refresh meets our customers where they are today without compromising on the quality, innovation and technical engineering that has made us the leading purveyor of performance winter apparel for over three decades.”

Additionally, in an effort to continue to keep the outdoor adventures going for generations to come, Hot Chillys has also made some drastic updates when it comes to its commitment to sustainability. One major area of improvement in this arena is with regard to Hot Chillys packaging. New for this year, Hot Chillys’ iconic can that the base layers are packaged in is fully recyclable, including the aluminum lid. The brand has also completely eliminated the use of poly bags in packaged products, uses only fully recyclable paperboard in all packaging and has switched over to soy-based inks.

Many of the packaging improvements were not only developed for the end user, but with the retailer in mind. The iconic can features improved operability for ease in opening and resealing. The elimination of poly bags also streamlines the ease of looking at products and replacing them in the box. An improved access hole on the packaging promotes handfeel of the product and revamped visibility and clarity in labeling the features, sizing and icons on the package streamlines the Hot Chillys experience for consumers while shopping at retail. Lastly, the new packaging features the same dimensions as the original packaging so as to not disrupt the retail footprint or display.

“We are so proud of this new, reusable packaging and its impact, that we’re committed to replacing any existing packaging that is currently on the floor,” said Lee. “To date, we have repackaged over 40,000 products currently at retail with the new packaging to improve the experience for our retailer’s customers.”

Hot Chillys has a 37-year legacy of putting its retailers first, which is one reason they have grown to trust and rely on the brand for its quality, consistency and stability. The pandemic era was no different. Hot Chillys was able to meet market demands during a tumultuous time: to have inventory and address retailer needs for a clearer, better defined product—reliable and on the shelf. Hot Chillys took the opportunity sparked by a global issue to look at ways to improve its brand holistically, which inspired the rebrand and sustainability focus. As a result, Hot Chillys’ business doubled from 2020-2021 and is projected to continue +50% growth in 2022.

Posted: September 20, 2022

Source: Hot Chillys

Lion Brand Yarn Company Opens State-Of-The-Art Distribution Center In The Broe Group’s Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub 

SAVANNAH, GA — September 14, 2022 — Lion Brand Yarn Company opened their new state-of-the-art 314,000 sq. ft., Class A distribution facility at 1008 Gateway Parkway, Rincon, GA, in Broe Group’s Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub, on Wednesday, September 14 with a YARN-cutting ceremony.

“We are excited to see this project come to fruition as Lion Brand enters the next chapter of an incredible journey and to be a part of the rapidly growing Savannah area distribution network,” said Lion Brand Yarn President and CEO Chris Mills. “This new large single facility, complete with state-of-the-art technology, better positions us to meet the increased demand for our products and to provide a more efficient product flow to our customers at a time where high customer fill rates and service levels are critically important.”

The YARN-cutting ceremony included members of the Blumenthal family ownership and Lion Brand, executives, associates, and representatives from the Broe Real Estate Group, JLL, Evans General Contractors, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, and other local organizations.

Lion Brand Yarn is a cutting-edge, fifth-generation, family-owned business and one of the leading innovative knitting and craft yarn marketers in the United States. Since 1878, Lion Brand has inspired and educated knitters and crocheters.

“We are thankful that for nearly 145 years, our dedicated and talented Lion Brand teams and associates based in our multiple northeast distribution centers have created comfort, connectivity, color, and care for makers around the world,” said David Blumenthal, Lion Brand Chairman of the Board. “And we are excited that this new state-of-the-art facility, with our team of experienced northeast and new local associates, positions us to meet maker needs for the next 145 years!”

“We welcome Lion Brand Yarn to Savannah Gateway and Effingham County,” said Sean Fitzsimmons, Broe Real Estate Group Senior Vice President. “The park’s multi-modal transportation efficiencies and proximity to the Port of Savannah create the ideal environment for fast and efficient import and export operations.”

“Lion Brand Yarn’s operations in Georgia are a testament to our state’s ability to attract high-quality companies with high-quality jobs,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson.

Lion Brand Yarn’s new facility brings the park development to 1.3 million sq. ft., with an additional 1.125 million sq. ft. under construction. To keep pace with sustained park demand and unprecedented growth at the Port of Savannah, another 790,000 sq. ft. building and 335,000 sq. ft. building are in active development. The speculative facilities and several million square feet in planning provide rail-served and non-rail options for distributors and assembly operations.

“We are proud to welcome Lion Brand Yarn, a beloved family-owned business and respected brand, to the Savannah Gateway and Effingham County community,” added Fitzsimmons.

Posted: September 20, 2022

Source: The Broe Group

Unique Waxed Cotton Finishing With New Monforts Montex Finishing Line

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — September 20, 2022 — Monforts has installed and commissioned a new Montex finishing range at the Baltic Works of Halley Stevensons in Dundee, Scotland, to further boost the weatherproofing specialist’s highly flexible operations.

The range, with a working width of two metres, was built at the Montex assembly plant in Austria and consists of a Montex®Coat coating unit in knife execution for paste and foam coating and a Montex 8500 6F stenter.

Unique know-how

Founded in 1864, Halley Stevensons has amassed unique technical know-how and manufacturing experience in the art of waxed cotton for weatherproofed fabrics and is able to provide international orders in custom colours and finishes to very low minimum quantities where required. The company exports worldwide and its premium brand customers include Belstaff, Barbours, Filson and J.Crew.

“Our team of skilled technicians is constantly striving to develop and refine new and existing products in terms of colour, handle and performance and we regularly design and build our own bespoke machinery to give us optimum manufacturing capabilities,” says Managing Director James Campbell.

The new range draws on all of the latest advances and technical expertise of Monforts gained from countless installations around the world, allowing Halley Stevensons to pigment dye, direct coat and pad apply finishes and offering more scope for R&D.

Lifeblood

“R&D is the lifeblood of our business,” says Campbell. “The precise process control functions of the line give our technicians confidence to make new products as well as finely tuning the energy requirements of existing products. We love the fact that we can record the energy used on each production batch and use this for continual improvements and efficiency savings. The touchscreen software is visual and easy to use, moving from one screen to another to check the various parameters of processing.”

The range has replaced one of the company’s older stenter/coating lines and has already enabled Halley Stevensons to recreate various products with lower coating applications at higher speeds than was previously possible.

“Many refinements have been made to the Montex®Coat in the past few years, resulting in higher coating accuracy and the resulting quality of the treated fabrics,” says Monforts engineer for textile technologies Alexander Fitz, who has been working with Halley Stevensons on commissioning of the range and new product trials. “Monforts is the only manufacturer to offer completely integrated coating lines from a single source and the coating machine is tailored to the subsequent Montex drying technology – with all the benefits resulting from fully integrated plc control.”

“Since we last purchased a stenter, the advancement of the technology on the Montex has been vast, especially in burner and air extraction,” adds Campbell. “The machine is also very robust – especially the chains, which need very little lubrication and will last us a long time. We have been pleasantly surprised how quickly we can move from say, a 100gsm fabric to a 600gsm fabric, with no requirement to adjust tensions.”

Sailcloth heritage

Waxed cotton was originally developed by sailors in the early 15th century when Scottish North Sea herring fleets began treating flax sailcloth with fish oils and grease in an attempt to waterproof their sails. Remnants of these sails were used by the sailors as capes to withstand the high winds and sea spray.

By the mid 1850s, sailcloth was being treated with linseed oil, but while initially highly effective, it would yellow and stiffen through weathering over time and eventually lose its waterproofing qualities.

In the years that followed, various treatments were applied to cottons in an attempt to find the most effective weatherproofing solution, and the combination of densely-woven cotton impregnated with a paraffin waxed coating proved most successful. For over 150 years, Halley Stevensons created many different variations of both woven constructions and finishing treatments and now supplies thousands of metres of waxed cotton every year, with each roll produced to custom specifications.

Durability

“The beauty of waxed cotton is its durability and longevity,” says Campbell. “The fabrics are breathable, with the wax adjusting to ambient temperatures to be softer and more breathable in warm weather and stiffer and more wind proof in cold conditions.”

While traditional waxes are petroleum or paraffin based, Halley Stevensons has always been comfortable about using a waste product from industry and reusing it to make products that last a lifetime.

“We are always exploring different finishing techniques and one of our most popular finishes is our hybrid aero – an emulsified blend of waxes,” Campbell says. “This fabric is water repellent but has little wax in the mixture so the handle is much drier to touch than the traditional wet waxes.”

The company has also recently launched a new 100% plant-based wax – Ever Wax Olive – consisting of a blend of olive oil, rape seed and castor bean with comparable water repellence to petroleum and a far better rating than other natural waxes which have come before it.

Benchmark

“The high tradition of skills and fabric innovation imposed by our original guildsmen is still our benchmark standard of honest workmanship today,” Campbell concludes “We use responsibly sourced cotton fabrics and processes that are gentle to the product and low impact to the environment. Our dyeing methods use very low levels of water and our waxes are simply heated up for application and cooled down to store when not in use, meaning no waste discharges. Now, with this new Monforts line, we are also achieving running speeds two-to-three times faster than with the older stenter, combined with less gas usage. It’s proved a great partnership.”

Posted: September 20, 2022

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

Borealis Appoints Jonatas Melo As Vice President Performance Materials

VIENNA, Austria — September 20, 2022 — Borealis announces the appointment of Jonatas Melo as Vice President Performance Materials effective August 1, 2022. In this position he will be responsible for driving the Infrastructure and Consumer Products businesses globally in line with Borealis’ circular ambitions.

Before joining Borealis in 2011, Jonatas Melo held several positions at Cosan and ExxonMobil in Brazil, South America. At Borealis he started in Business Finance, then moved to roles in Supply Chain Management and Business Optimisation in Vienna, Austria. In 2013, Jonatas Melo moved to Borouge, where he held Vice President roles in Supply Chain Management, Strategy and Commercial functions both in the UAE and in Singapore. Most recently, he held the position of Senior Vice President Asia South in Borouge.

Jonatas Melo holds an MBA from IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of São Paulo, Brazil.

“We warmly welcome Jonatas Melo back to Borealis. He is an international leader with solid experience in increasing performance and driving change in multinational companies,” says Lucrèce Foufopoulos, Executive Vice President Polyolefins, Circular Economy and Innovations & Technology. “We look forward to jointly realising our ambitions to further accelerate the Borealis Polyolefins transformation to a carbon-neutral, advanced and circular growth business.”

Posted: September 20, 2022

Source: Borealis

Almost Half Million Dutch Soldiers To Wear Camouflage Fabric Developed In The UK

ADLINGTON, United Kingdom — September 20, 2022 — Pincroft, the largest textile dyer, printer and finisher in the United Kingdom, developed a new camouflage pattern for the Dutch Ministry of Defence as part of their Defensie Materieel Organisatie’s (DMO) ‘STRONG’ programme that aims to supply combat clothing and equipment to all military personnel part of the Royal Netherlands Navy, Army, Air Force and Marechaussee.

Pincroft followed the guidelines of the new Netherlands Fractal Pattern (NFP) to create an eight-colour camouflage design that provides high levels of disruption to give soldiers better concealment when needed.

As part of the Pincroft’s team developing the camouflage pattern, Chris Durkin, explains: “The more colours are added to the design, the more disruption is created offering a greater degree of concealment. Our experience in Infrared Reflective Technology (IRR) and military printing has allowed us the opportunity to produce a product that we are very proud of”.

The fabric itself was created by global workwear textile manufacturer, Carrington Textiles, specifically following the Dutch MoD’s requirements on comfort and protection. The result is a lightweight yet durable textile of 210gsm with a composition of 50% cotton, 50% high tenacity nylon and Ripstop for added strength.

The high cotton content of the fabric creates a uniform that’s comfortable to wear due to its softness to the touch, and breathability, as well as providing moisture wicking properties, key elements for the tough conditions soldiers work in. The addition of high tenacity nylon to the fabric, provides added strength and durability, with the Ripstop properties of the fabric offering tear resistance.

The Dutch MoD’s DMO reported: “The 43 Gemechaniseerde Brigade of the Koninklijke Landmacht in Havelte was the first to receive the new interim combat clothing. The soldiers received the basic coats and trousers in the new camouflage pattern. This is the start of the large-scale issue to the entire armed forces! So far we are very proud with the results.”

Around 480,000 trousers and jackets will be delivered to officers from the Royal Netherlands Navy, Army, Air Force and Marechaussee, during a uniform roll out part of the Dutch MoD’s ‘STRONG’ programme that aims to equip the armed forces in the next 18 months with versatile uniforms and equipment that are adjustable according to the assignment. The pack also includes a raincoat, combat shirt and baseball cap.

The new NFP camouflage pattern is being manufactured in a green or woodland style for the Army, Air Force, Marechaussee and Marines, while the Navy receives a blue or marine style design.

Carrington Textiles Sales Director, Paul Farrel, added: “We were honoured to receive from the Dutch MoD a regimental plaque to commemorate the launch of their new uniform and recognise the work we’ve done in developing this new fabric and print.

This milestone marked the beginning of the issuance of a new uniform to the Dutch armed forces. Congratulations to the DMO’s KPU company for all their hard work and immense achievements, and to everyone at Pincroft and Carrington Textiles for playing a key role in the delivery of this transformational uniform!”.

Posted: September 20, 2022

Source: Pincroft

Rieter Expands Service Footprint In Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

WINTERTHUR, Switzerland — September 20, 2022 — Rieter is moving its Kahramanmaraş service station to a larger location covering 2 000 m2 in a bid to broaden its offering and strengthen its market position in Turkey. The station will house one of the region’s largest test- spinning facilities and provide know-how in sustainable yarn manufacturing.

The comprehensive portfolio covers both mechanical and electronic services, including the revision of gear units, servomotor adjustments, and suction drums. The station will also offer preventive maintenance and mill optimization. The service offering spans the entire Rieter product portfolio, including the automatic winding machine Autoconer X6. In addition, highly trained experts will help customers unlock the full potential of Rieter technology so they can better capture opportunities in the fast-moving textile markets.

Highlights of the Kahramanmaraş Service Station include the setup of a fully automatic rotor spinning machine R 70 and the winding machine Autoconer X6. Three-quarters of the 2 000 m2 service space is reserved for functional activities, which will feature one of the region’s largest test-spinning facilities. Customers can run yarn comparison tests and analyze the impact of different technology parts so they can optimize machine setups. In-depth yarn trials and access to Rieter textile technology expertise will allow customers to cater more effectively to the dynamic demands of textile brands regarding performance, quality and sustainability, such as recycling applications.

The Kahramanmaraş service station is strategically located at the heart of the region’s textile industry, with a large proportion of Rieter’s installed base located within a radius of around 200 kilometers. Turkey is a textile powerhouse, currently ranking fifth in global exports and poised for additional growth. The country’s industry is also implementing a green action plan to help it meet the growing demand for sustainable textiles, especially from Europe.

Rico Randegger, Head of Business Group After Sales, says: “Customer centricity is a priority for us and the opening of the Kahramanmaraş service station is an important milestone. We are moving closer to our customers so we can help them seize growth opportunities faster and more effectively.”

Ali Özsamsun, Managing Director Rieter in Turkey, says: “The sole measure of success is the competitiveness of our customers. We support customers throughout the lifetime of their products and systems so they can unlock the full potential of Rieter technology and win in the market.”

The new service station starts operations in September 2022 and will accelerate the growth of the company’s three stations in Turkey. Rieter has been operating service stations in Turkey since 2005 with a presence in the country dating back to the 1990s.

Posted: September 20, 2022

Source: Rieter Management AG

International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Awards 2022

ZÜRICH, Switzerland — September 20, 2022 — At the ITMF Annual Conference 2022 which was held in Davos, Switzerland and was co-hosted by Swiss Textiles and Swiss Textile Machinery, ITMF presented for the first time the so called ITMF Awards. The ITMF Awards 2022 were granted in two categories, namely “Sustainability & Innovation” and “International Cooperation”.

The objective of the ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award is to recognize sustainable and innovative achievements in the textile industry with focus on innovation, design, development, and production under the strictest standards of sustainability and respect for the environment.

In 2022 the ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award was presented to the following companies and organizations from different regions from around the world (alphabetical order):

  1. Cathay Biotech Inc. with Donghua University (China)
  2. Far Eastern New Century Corporation (Chinese Taipei)
  3. Gama Recycle Sustainable Technologies Inc. (Türkiye)
  4. Grupo Malwee (Brazil)
  5. Lenzing AG (Austria)
  6. Mahmood Group (Pakistan)
  7. PSG College of Technology (India)
  8. Recover – Circular Fashion for All (Spain)
  9. Sedo Engineering (Switzerland)
  10. The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (Hong Kong, China)

The objective of the ITMF International Cooperation Award is to recognize progress in the area of international collaboration in the textile industry according to the values of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

In 2022 the ITMF International Cooperation Award was presented to the following companies and organizations from different regions from around the world (alphabetical order):

  1. Bossa (Türkiye)
  2. Coloro (China)
  3. Ekoten Tekstil & Smartex.ai (Türkiye)
  4. Euratex (Belgium)
  5. Säntis Textiles (Singapore) & Kipas Textiles (Türkiye)
  6. STAR-NETWORK
  7. Texfor (Spain)
  8. Wiser Globe (Türkiye)

More information under ITMF Awards: https://www.itmf.org/awards/itmf-awards-2022

Posted: September 20, 2022

Source: International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

GANT Commissions Artist Nadia Lee Cohen For Its GANT X Wrangler Collaboration Campaign

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — September 20, 2022 — American sportswear brand GANT is proud to have commissioned the multi-talented British artist Nadia Lee Cohen, to direct, photograph and star in its campaign for its collaboration with Wrangler®, one of America’s most recognized denim labels, the GANT x Wrangler Collection.

Heavily inspired by Americana and Britain, Nadia Lee Cohen is internationally recognized for her saturated, surreal dreamscape imagery that explores the paradoxical standoff between strength and fragility. In the GANT x Wrangler campaign, Lee Cohen plays with the camp side of the collection, portraying herself as a whip and lasso rearing rodeo star in a series of still and video self-portraits, alongside model Momo Ndiaye.

“Having Nadia Lee Cohen shoot and art direct the GANT x Wrangler campaign in a series of self-portraits really brought it all home. I think her way of capturing the essence of American culture; in all its glory and gloom alike, is unrivaled. She’s one of the most exciting artists of our time and we’re honored to have her on board for this project. On top of that, she’s also a sweetheart and an absolute delight to work with,” says GANT Creative Director, Christopher Bastin.

“I’m so happy to be a part of this special merging between GANT and Wrangler. The collection has just enough equal parts from both brands to create a perfectly glamorous take on traditional Western wear. My dad learned English from watching old Westerns and they’d always be on the TV as a child. Being subjected to those desolate technicolor backdrops and leathery sun-soaked skin was probably the catalyst behind my love of cinema and Western culture. I wanted to approach the films and still images like traditional Hollywood screen tests and really project a sense of artifice within the setting and poses,” explains Nadia Lee Cohen.

The collaboration features a 30-piece capsule collection featuring jeans, apparel and accessories for men and women, which explores the intersection of East Coast preppy and Western denim. Standout pieces include bootcut jeans with collegiate patches, a varsity jacket with a western embroidered motif and a faux-fur lined denim jacket.

“The western lifestyle is what inspired the Wrangler brand, there has always been a fashion side to it,” says Holly Wheeler, vice president of global brand marketing at Wrangler. “Leaning into the fashion-forward side of the brand by connecting with GANT helps bring a charming side to our authentic western roots. We’re excited to add prep into our cowboy culture.”

The limited collection will be sold in GANT and Wrangler channels worldwide starting September 15, 2022.

Posted: September 20, 2022

Source: GANT

TENCEL™ Modal Fiber With Indigo Color Technology Won 2022 ITMF Award For Sustainability And Innovation

LENZING, Austria — September 20, 2022 — Lenzing, supplier of sustainably produced specialty fibers, has been recognized in The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)’s ITMF Awards 2022 for its unwavering commitment towards paving sustainable practices for the denim industry. Paving a clear path towards a more sustainable denim industry, TENCEL™ Modal fiber with Indigo Color technology was presented with the award for Sustainability and Innovation at the ITMF Annual Conference today in Davos, Switzerland.

First launched in 2021, TENCEL™ Modal fiber with Indigo Color technology has been established as the foremost fiber solution to address the demand for more eco-responsible fiber alternatives among denim brands and retailers. The new technology incorporates indigo pigment directly into TENCEL™ branded modal fibers using a one-step, spun-dyeing process. Such process delivers superior color fastness relative to conventional indigo dyeing. Compared with traditional rope-dyed indigo yarns, the production of TENCEL™ Modal fiber with Indigo Color technology saves around 99% of water and electricity, 80% of chemicals and even 100% of heat energy, significantly reducing the ecological footprint of denim products.

“At Lenzing, sustainability and innovation are key drivers of our business, and it is truly an honor to be recognized by industry players and the ITMF Awards. Through a blend of eco-responsible materials and pioneering technology, we created a new benchmark for the denim industry with TENCEL™ Modal with Indigo Color technology. We will continue to innovate our fiber offerings to address the rising demand for eco-responsible alternatives. With each fiber innovation, we are one step closer to reducing environmental impact of our textile industry ecosystem,” said Florian Heubrandner, Vice President Global Textiles Business at Lenzing AG.

TENCEL™ Modal with Indigo Color technology fibers offer virtually endless possibilities, from denim to outerwear, active attire and footwear. Without the worry about harmful chemicals, the new fibers can even open up applications for indigo in baby items, such as clothing and sheets.

“While we continue to explore different washes, effects and fiber blends, we are open for innovation and what can be done. Beyond the denim market there are already commercial programs in knitwear. With so many great minds and new ideas out in the market, this is an excellent opportunity to experiment with something new and lower the environmental footprint,” said Tricia Carey, Director of Global Business Development Denim and Americas, Lenzing AG.

To date, TENCEL™ Modal with Indigo technology has been designated BioPreferred® by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and was certified with the EU Ecolabel.

Posted: September 20, 2022

Source: The Lenzing Group

Berry Global Builds Recycling Ecosystem To Provide Nonwovens Customers With Recycled Content

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — September 21, 2022 — Berry Global Group, Inc. announces the formation of a closed-loop recycling ecosystem to supply post-industrial recycled materials into the manufacturing of its Endura™ spunbond and meltblown nonwovens product line. Berry Global leverages its sustainability leadership, providing nonwovens customers with outlet for pre-consumer recycled plastic waste. Products under the Endura product line are recognized under the SCS Recycled Content Certification, which measures the percentage of recycled content for the purpose of making an accurate claim in the marketplace, allowing customers the ability to include the SCS logo on-pack.

In an effort to reduce waste, Berry began the manufacturing of Endura products through recycling the Company’s post-industrial waste from its operations. The Company has added to its Endura product line through the additions of Endura Scrubby and Endura Meltblown.

Endura nonwovens provide 90% recycled content

Berry introduced the closed-loop recycling ecosystem earlier this year with manufacturing spanning six of its existing European locations. Through the ecosystem, Berry supplies customers with nonwoven materials, receives post-industrial waste from the conversion processes of its customers, and lastly incorporates the recycled content into Berry’s Endura nonwovens line. Within the Endura line, Berry offers spunbond products containing up to 90% recycled content for use in applications such as disinfectant wipes, home and bedding, roofing, and carpet tiles.

“Customers look to Berry for help in reaching their sustainability goals. Through our size and scale, we have the unique ability to invest and commercialize innovative, sustainable solutions to increase recycled content, reduce emissions, and promote circularity,” said Achim Schalk, EVP/GM Health, Hygiene, and Specialties EMEIA for Berry Global.

Closed-loop recycling reduces CO2eq emissions

Through the introduction of the Endura collection and recycling scheme for spunbound materials, Berry aims to increase the availability of post-industrial recycled materials, reducing dependence on virgin polymers. Increasing the circularity of its nonwovens products, Berry further increases its access to valuable recycled plastic. The use of post-industrial materials results in a 70% reduction of CO2eq emissions1 during the manufacturing process, per kilogram versus virgin materials. This reduction in CO2eq emissions directly impacts Berry’s Science Based Target to reduce absolute scope 1+2 emissions 25% from 2019.

Within the Endura ecosystem, Berry collaborates with customers to collect and repelletize nonwovens waste from customer operations. In turn, the material collected reenters the product stream in the form of new nonwovens materials for customers.

1This calculation has not been externally reviewed for compliance with ISO 14040/44 Standard and Guideline. Material GHG savings are estimated based solely on resin production according to “Cradle to Gate LCI of nine plastic resins and four PU precursors” Franklin and Associates.

Posted: September 20, 2022

Source: Berry Global Group; Inc.

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