Direct-To-Garment Printer Manufacturer Polyprint Announces The Creation Of Polyprint Iberia, In Valencia Spain

THESSALONIKI, Greece — November 17, 2021 — After more than 12 years of partnerships throughout the national territory, Polyprint is now taking a step forward and collaborating with a team of DTG industry experts to establish Polyprint Iberia, which will centralize the brand’s operations in Spain and in regions of Portugal (in collaboration with our existing dealer in the area). This joint venture between Polyprint and Polyprint Iberia is focused on addressing, not only the constantly growing demand for DTG products in these areas, but also on better serving current and future equipment users.

“Our presence in the Spanish market, since 2008, has helped numerous clients start and grow their garment decoration business successfully, relying on the latest DTG technological advances,” stated George Benglopoulos, Polyprint’s CEO. “Polyprint Iberia will allow us to have a closer relationship with our customers by creating an extensive network that will offer Polyprint products, high-quality educational services, ongoing support and short delivery times, anywhere within the peninsula.”

The creation of this new entity demonstrates Polyprint’s commitment to putting customers first by extending its reach. Polyprint’s strategic growth will offer the best possible service to TexJet® DTG printer, and to automatic PreTreater machine end-users. In addition, it will allow us to forge customer-focused business alliances that will streamline our local efficiency.

The Polyprint Iberia team is a highly qualified group of DTG industry professionals. Quique Torró will be heading this team, an experienced technician with extensive knowledge on Polyprint products. “I am really excited about the launch of Polyprint Iberia. We are committed to helping businesses advance by making the most of their DTG equipment. The Polyprint customer community will greatly benefit from this big step.” says Quique Torró.

Customers will be able to find an ecommerce site at www.polyprintiberia.com with the full catalogue of inks and consumables. Numerous guides, manuals and courses will be soon available, for customers to get the most out of Polyprint’s equipment.

Polyprint’s current dealer network will serve its customers as usual. Polyprint Iberia can be reached by email at: soporte@polyprintiberia.com and by phone at: +34 655 255 392.

Posted November 17, 2021

Source: Polyprint

Frankfurt am Main: Techtextil And Texprocess 2022: Discover Innovations Live Once Again

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany  — November 17, 2021 — Restart after the pandemic: Techtextil and Texprocess are once again set to bring together the technical textile and textile processing sectors at physical events in Frankfurt am Main from June 21-24, 2022. Trade visitors can look forward to numerous exhibitors and a broad spectrum of themes.

With around eight months still to go before the first editions since the corona pandemic of Techtextil, the leading international trade fair for textiles and nonwovens, and Texprocess, the leading international trade fair for processing textile and flexible materials, around 900 exhibitors from currently 45 countries, including the organizers of numerous joint stands, have already registered to take part in Frankfurt am Main.

The registration status is over 85 percent for Techtextil and over 70 percent for Texprocess based on the last events in 2019.

“The sector is in motion again and people have a great need to find out about the latest developments and see innovations live. Over the last one and a half years or more since the outbreak of the pandemic, companies have had faced a variety of new challenges. Many of the companies have undergone a complete restructuring and, simultaneously, launched a host of innovations. Now, they want to discuss them with an international audience of trade visitors,” said Olaf Schmidt, vice president, Textiles & Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt.

“Techtextil and Texprocess will provide a look ahead in June 2022. The distortions of the industry due to the pandemic and the commitment to sustainability are directing the focus even more toward flexible, digitally automated and sustainable production structures. Among other things, these will also be more regional than before,” said Elgar Straub, managing director, VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies. “Adapted technological solutions exist and are increasingly in demand. The high registration numbers show the need for exchange.”

Both trade fairs will be held as hybrid events with many supplementary digital services for exhibitors and visitors in addition to the live exhibition and program of events.

Sustainability as a key theme

From the UN Decade of Action, which calls for the implementation of sustainable development targets on a global level by 2030, to the EU Green Deal, which aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, or the Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (‘Lieferkettengesetz’) recently passed by the German government, which makes companies responsible for human-rights infringements in their supply chains, sustainability is a vital subject that is also driving the textile industry and to which, given its size and impact on people and nature, the sector can make a substantial contribution.

With Sustainability@Techtextil and Sustainability@Texprocess, the two leading fairs will put the spotlight in June 2022 on the sustainability concepts of the companies and organisations taking part. Expert discussions will supplement the subject. Moreover, a special category of the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards will honour outstanding achievements relating to sustainability in the sector.

New: area for international textile start-ups

Dynamic and multifarious: the textile sector is in motion and textile start‑ups are active in numerous future-oriented fields, such as 3D design, blockchain, e-commerce and sustainability. For the first time, Techtextil and Texprocess will introduce international start-ups for technical textiles and textile processing on a special area supplementing the popular ‘Young Innovative Companies from Germany’ area supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs, which spotlights companies based in Germany that have been on the market for a maximum of 10 years.

Additionally, young people in the textile sector can benefit from the Texprocess Campus with its presentations by universities and other institutes of higher education.

Focus on the denim industry at Texprocess

From cotton growing, via dyeing processes that conserve water, to finishing: the timelessness of denim fashion has not only given rise to a host of myths and facts revolving around sustainability but also to a multitude of innovations in the sector. With the Denim Future Factory (DFF), the denim industry will be a thematic focal point at Texprocess 2022.

Programme of events with forums and innovation awards

With the Techtextil and Texprocess Forums, visitors to both fairs can look forward to highly topical and multi-faceted insights into a wide variety of subjects throughout the two events. The Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards will also be given for outstanding new developments in the fields of technical textiles, nonwovens and functional apparel textiles, as well as technologies and methods for processing textiles and flexible materials, in 2022.

New layout and hygiene regulations

In 2022, Techtextil and Texprocess will be held for the first time in the western section of Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre with Halls 8, 9, 11 and 12. With regard to the applicable hygiene regulations, Messe Frankfurt maintains close contact with the relevant authorities in order to ensure the best possible protection of exhibitors and visitors at all times.

Techtextil and Texprocess from now on always in even years

With the postponement of the two fairs until 2022, both will change their cycle of events and shift permanently to even years. The new dates for the subsequent edition have also been set: 23 to 26 April 2024.

Registrations for the coming editions of Techtextil and Texprocess are still possible.

Posted November 17, 2021

Source: The Messe Frankfurt Group

Motion Industries Names John Watwood Vice President Of Operations Integration

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — November 16, 2021 — Motion Industries Inc. — a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions — is pleased to announce the promotion of John Watwood to vice president of Operations Integration, effective immediately.

Watwood moves to this position from vice president/group executive for the Southeast, to which he was promoted in 2019. In his new and expanded role, he will be responsible for Motion’s Distribution/Fulfillment network, Branch Operations Support and Enterprise Excellence. He will report to Joe Limbaugh, executive vice president of Supply Chain, Operations Support, Marketing, and Enterprise Excellence.

“John’s experience, aptitude and tenure make him uniquely qualified to lead in these important areas, and we are excited to have him on board,” Limbaugh said. “The transition process will begin immediately and will be complete by January 1. We look forward to seeing the impact of John’s influence.”

Watwood has more than 20 years of experience in various sales and operations roles in both manufacturing and distribution — including his employment with Motion Industries, which began in 2008. In addition, he played an integral role in the development and deployment of Motion’sProject Challenge, a pilot which transformed a traditional branch structure into a territory-based sales area supported by a local fulfillment center.

A graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (BS Industrial Distribution and Marketing), Watwood also earned an MBA at the University of North Alabama.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: Motion

Carhartt, Chipotle Team Up To Support Future Of Farming With New Collection, Film Premiere

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.  — November 16, 2021 — Chipotle Mexican Grill today unveiled a new film called “A Future Begins” created by Observatory, a sequel to Chipotle’s award-winning 2011 film “Back to the Start” featuring Willie Nelson’s cover of Coldplay’s “The Scientist.” “A Future Begins” premieres new music from GRAMMY AWARD®-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves who reimagined Coldplay’s “Fix You,” as the score to the film.

“A Future Begins” can be viewed in its entirety here: https://youtu.be/HnwzRmqbWwE.

Coldplay’s 2005 classic “Fix You” reimagined by Kacey Musgraves is available to stream or buy on all digital platforms now: https://Kacey.lnk.to/fixyou.

At a time where Americans are coming together for the holidays, Chipotle has unveiled a new stop motion animation, based on the true story of a Chipotle farmer, that champions a family farm’s remarkable revival. The production begins by depicting a farming family sending their child off to college. While the family battles to keep their farm intact, ultimately putting their land up for sale, the child struggles to discover his calling away at school. After a moment passes where his true duty becomes clear, the child returns to save the family farm by introducing new technology and sustainable growing techniques, which are inspired by current Chipotle suppliers and partners.

The Bigger Picture

The emotionally charged, short film creatively shines a light on the enormous challenges facing the U.S. farming industry today. Over the last five years, U.S. agriculture lost over 40 times more farmers than it gained*, challenging the future of small and midsized farms throughout the country. Chipotle, which sources more local produce than any other national restaurant brand, is committed to Cultivating a Better World by sourcing meat that is raised without sub-therapeutic antibiotics and growth hormones and supporting farms that treat their animals humanely and prioritize environmentally friendly farming practices.

“I truly believe in supporting family run businesses. I come from a family of small business owners myself where I’m from down in Texas,” said Musgraves. “I know that the American farm has faced a huge range of challenges over the last decade that threaten its survival, and the future of farming depends on supporting that next generation of young farmers. To be able to reimagine such a classic song while supporting an amazing cause with Chipotle really means a lot to me.”

In addition to creating “A Future Begins,” Chipotle is supporting farmers with the following initiatives.

Chipotle and the 2023 Farm Bill

The biggest barrier to entry for many aspiring young farmers is access to land. In the last decade alone, the U.S. has lost more than 20 million acres of farmland, a trend that continues at an average rate of 2 million acres per year**. As a response to this development, Chipotle is supporting the National Young Farmers Coalition and its movement to advocate for policy change in the 2023 Farm Bill that would facilitate equitable access to up to one million acres of land for the next generation of farmers.

To join the campaign and impact the 2023 Farm Bill, guests can visit: www.chipotle.com/farmers. Adding your name will help the National Young Farmers Coalition advocate for Congress to invest $2.5 billion toward securing access to up to one million acres for young farmers.

Through the brand’s real change feature, guests can also support the National Young Farmers Coalition by rounding up their order total to the next highest dollar amount on the Chipotle app or Chipotle.com through the end of November.

This program is in addition to Chipotle’s larger commitment of $5 million over the next five years to support the future of farming. Chipotle is helping farmers under the age of 40 who meet its Food with Integrity standards secure long-term contracts. In partnership with the National Young Farmers Coalition, the brand is also allocating money to fund an annual Seed Grant program, which will assist young farmers who are starting or building their farms.

“‘Back to the Start’ was an iconic moment in advertising almost a decade ago, serving as the brand’s first-ever national TV ad,” said Chris Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer at Chipotle. “While Chipotle’s values remain unchanged, the urgency behind our efforts to revitalize farming has only intensified. ‘A Future Begins’ opens the next chapter in our mission to make real change for the future of real food.”

Carhartt Collaboration

To commemorate the premiere of “A Future Begins,” Chipotle teamed up with Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand, for a pair of exclusive launches. The partnership highlights Chipotle and Carhartt’s shared commitment to the future of farming.

  • Limited Edition Pieces
    • Chipotle and Carhartt will be dropping a handful of limited edition pieces, including a custom apron, jacket, hat, and a variety of patches highlighting Chipotle’s mission to support the next generation of farmers. The line is scheduled to drop on November 19 at 9am PT/12pm ET on chipotlegoods.com. Profits from sales of these items will be donated to initiatives focused on supporting young farmers and making apparel and food more sustainable.
  • Shop the Look
    • Using some of its classic pieces, Carhartt has created four shoppable looks inspired by characters featured in “A Future Begins.” Fans can shop the looks now by visiting: www.carhartt.com/chipotle.

*SOURCE: USDA Farms, Land in Farms, and Livestock Operations – 2010 Summary and USDA Farms and Land in Farms – 2020 Summary

**SOURCE: Farm Progress

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) Provides Second Annual Update On $200 Million Commitment In Next-Generation Textile Fiber Innovation And Technology

SINGAPORE — November 16, 2021 — Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) has released its 2021 progress report on its commitment to invest $200 million in next-generation textile fiber innovation and technology over a ten-year period that started in 2019.

The annual report provides an update on the activities undertaken by RGE and its business groups (Sateri, APR, APRIL, Bracell) involved in the fashion value chain to advance its ambition towards closed-loop, circular and climate-positive cellulosic fibre.

Bey Soo Khiang, vice chairman, RGE said: “Our achievements this year underscore our commitment to continuous improvement in clean production and resource utilisation efficiency. We will continue to pursue manufacturing excellence and invest in best-in-class technologies for all our facilities as part of our commitment towards closed-loop and cleaner production.”

In 2021, Sateri achieved full compliance with the emission limits set out in the European Union Best Available Techniques Reference Document (EU-BAT BREF) for all of its five viscose mills in China, two years ahead of schedule. Bracell completed construction of the world’s largest and greenest new generation pulp mill in São Paulo which uses cutting-edge technology for fossil fuel-free generation.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to restrict travel and collaboration, RGE persisted in building upon existing partnerships, while entering into new agreements. Sateri strengthened its strategic collaboration with Infinited Fiber Company, participating in the company’s 30 million euro funding round, which attracted new and existing investors such as H&M Group, Adidas, BESTSELLER and Zalando.

New partnerships formed by RGE included a five-year textile recycling research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University Singapore, and a three-year strategic partnership with the Textile and Fashion Federation Singapore which seeks, among others goals, to advance research and innovation in circular economy approaches to fashion waste in Asia.

RGE’s in-house R&D team has made good progress in advancing its textile-to-textile project, focusing on producing quality viscose using recycled cotton textiles as feedstock.  To support plans to build a textile recycling facility in Indonesia, and as part of commercial feasibility analysis, studies examining the availability of textile waste and textile recycling landscapes in China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were completed.

Sateri remains on track in developing a product with 50-percent recycled content by 2023, and to reach 100 per cent by 2030. It also aims for 20 percent of its feedstock to contain alternative or recycled materials by 2025. In this similar vein, APR will source 20 percent of its feedstock from alternative or recycled materials by 2030.

RGE is the world’s largest viscose producer, through its business groups Sateri and APR, with strong presence in Asia where textile demand growth intersects with the textile production hub, giving the company a unique opportunity to lead change all across the industry.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: RGE Pte Ltd

GIS Appoints New Engineering Director

Steve Williamson

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — November 11, 2021 — GIS strengthens its executive management team with the appointment of Steve Williamson in the new position of engineering director. This role brings a high-level focus to the company’s future development roadmap and underlines the company’s core commitment to market-leading product design and continuous R&D.

Williamson has more than 25 years of related, highly technical experience in RF design and manufacturing, team leadership and project management; this includes strategic, senior roles at companies in the Cambridge area such as CRFS, Cambridge Consultants, Anritsu and Plextek. His passion for electronic design has informed design involvement throughout his career.

The GIS approach to developing tailored industrial inkjet software and datapath solutions and the challenges in delivering increasingly complex solutions for today’s marketplace were key elements in attracting Steve to join the company.

“My key focus at GIS is to strengthen our dynamic development environment as we grow, allowing customers to have rapid access to products and features built on our world-leading technology,” Williamson said. “With extensive experience in leadership of delivering designs from concept to production, I feel I can add value to support the company’s vision.”

Nick Geddes, managing director of GIS, commented: “Steve’s experience and leadership qualities fully align with the next exciting stage of growth at GIS.  His appointment will enable us to not only accelerate in this sector, but also continue to deliver the highest quality products.  He is a great addition to the executive team.”

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: GIS

International Achievement Award Winners Announced at IFAI Expo 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — November 11, 2021 — Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced the winners of the 2021 International Achievement Awards (IAA) at the Awards and Networking Breakfast at IFAI Expo 2021 on November 3 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. These awards recognize design excellence in specialty fabrics applications in seven major categories and 44 sub-categories.

This year marked the 75th Anniversary of the IAA’s recognizing truly spectacular and detailed work in the specialty fabrics and technical textiles industry. IFAI’s goal with the IAA’s is to promote awareness of the specialty fabrics used in thousands of products and applications in the rapidly growing, $130 billion-plus dollar global fabrics marketplace.

IFAI received a total of 223 entries from 14 countries in 44 categories for this year’s competition. Winners were selected based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function. Judges included industry experts, editors, architects, educators and design professionals.

The International Achievement Awards competition is sponsored by IFAI, a not-for-profit trade association with more than 1,600 member companies representing the international specialty fabrics and technical textiles marketplace.

Below are the seven major category winners.

Category: Advanced Textiles

J. Miller Canvas – Bicep Array Telescope Boot at South Pole in Antarctica

 

 

 

Category: Awnings & Canopies

Cobertens – Rooftop Hotel B

 

 

 

Category: Fabric Environments

Rainier Display – The Canyon at Sale Lake City Airport

 

 

 

Category: Fabric Structures

MakMax Australia – The Link, Chadstone

 

 

Category: Geosynthetics 

ACE Geosynthetics Inc. – Segmental Block Reinforced Structure Applied for the Highway Interchange Project

 

 

Category: Marine

Charlton’s Marine Canvas – Leopard 39

 

 

 

Category: Tent

Eventstar Structures – Casa De Crunch

 

 

 

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: IFAI

AATCC Announces Future Leaders Award Recipients

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — November 15, 2021 — The AATCC Future Leaders Award recognizes promising young professionals in the fields of textiles, apparel, and related material sciences, provides acknowledgement and recognition to enhance their careers, engages these young professionals in the work of the Association, and brings their insights and needs to the forefront. These young professionals are the future of our industry and the future leaders of AATCC.

Award recipients are determined by each AATCC Interest Group; the interest group may choose a maximum of two individuals to receive this award.

AATCC is proud to introduce you to this year’s recipients of the AATCC Future Leaders

Award recipients:

Chemical Applications Interest Group

Renuka Dhandapani is manager in Textile Chemistry Research at Cotton Inc., Cary, N.C. She received her bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology from Osmania University in Hyderabad, India in 2003, M.S. in Design and Merchandising from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO in 2007, and Ph.D. in Textile Sciences from the University of Georgia in 2013. As a student, she was the recipient of the AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant twice, in 2008 and 2010. She also was a winner of the AATCC Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Student Paper Competition in 2011. Renuka has been a member of the following test method committees since 2014: Garment Wet Processing Technology; Statistics Advisory; Home Laundering Technology; Evaluation of Materials & Products for End Use Performance; and Antimicrobial Activity. In 2016, she joined the Electronically Integrated Textiles Test Methods Committee. She also serves on the International Test Methods Committee and is chair of the Appearance Retention Test Methods Committee. She is a member of the Technical Committee on Research and an Associate Editor of the AATCC Journal of Research. She has authored or co-authored nine papers.

Brian Edwards is a senior development scientist at Eastman Chemical in Kingsport, Tenn. Prior to this, he was a Material Innovation Engineer at Patagonia. Brian earned his B.S. in Polymer & Color Chemistry in 2008, M.S. in Textile Chemistry in 2010, and Ph.D. in Fiber & Polymer Science in 2014 from NC State University in Raleigh, N.C. While at NC State, he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Brian has been a member of AATCC since 2016 and has attended several AATCC conferences and committee meetings.

Concept 2 Consumer© Interest Group

Stacy Chadwell is a Lab Services manager at Shawmut Corp. in Burlington, N.C. Prior to this, she worked at Intertek North America and Kayser-Roth Corporation. She graduated with her B.S. in Polymer and Color Chemistry from N.C. State University in 2009. While a student at N.C. State, she was a recipient of the AATCC Piedmont Section Scholarship; she also interned at AATCC, assisting in the lab. Stacy joined AATCC as a student member in 2009 and became a senior member in 2010. She currently serves on Home Laundering Technology; Dimensional Change; Evaluation of Materials & Products for End Use Performance; Colorfastness to Water; Thermal Regulation; and Electronically Integrated Textiles Test Method Committees. She has also served as secretary of the Concept 2 Consumer© Interest Group since 2017.

Alyssa McNamara is a research and development associate at Spoonflower; she has been with Spoonflower since 2013. As an undergraduate at NC State, Alyssa was an Anni Albers Scholar, who double majored, graduating in 2011 with a B.S. in Textile Technology and a B.S. in Art and Design. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Textiles Sustainability at NC State and, this fall, will participate in an Executive Education for Sustainable Leadership certification program from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Alyssa joined AATCC as a senior member in 2011. She is currently a member of the Young Professional Committee and is chair of the Printing Technology Research Committee.

Materials Interest Group

Chandler Maness is Senior Laboratory specialist in Advanced Creations and Testing at adidas in Portland, Ore. In 2014, he earned his B.S. in Polymer and Color Chemistry, and in 2017, his M.S in Textile Chemistry from, NC State. While an undergraduate student, he and two other authors published a paper in the in the International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials. He won first place in the 2017 AATCC Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Student Paper Competition. He was one of seven inventors who received a patent on creating a “Particulate Resistant Garment.” He joined AATCC in 2016 and attends AATCC committee meetings, conferences and participates in the Materials Interest Group.

Brian Shiels is a Service Line manager at ArcWear, a division of Kinectrics in Louisville, Ky. Prior to this, he worked with PBI Performance Products Inc. first, as Senior Development Engineer/Group Leader, and then as director of Quality Assurance. He also worked as a Research Assistant in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center at NC State University. Brian earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina in 2003 and M.S. in Textile Chemistry from N.C. State University in 2005. He became a member of AATCC in 2010. His professional experience includes development and testing of flame and thermal protective clothing and equipment, as well as quality management. He holds several patents for FR fabrics and PPE. In 2013, he joined and continues to participate in several AATCC test method research and administrative committees. He is recognized not only as a future leader, but also as a current leader because he has served in key roles with AATCC, ASTM D13 and F23, NFPA, and others. He is respected for his technical knowledge.

The Future Leaders Award

Nominees for the AATCC Future Leaders Award must be AATCC members who are 39 years old or younger and actively engaged in the greater textile or related industries. They must display leadership skills and have a history of service to AATCC or the greater textile and related industries. A key quality of successful candidates is a desire to become more involved with the objectives of AATCC: to increase expertise, encourage research, and establish channels for the interchange of professional knowledge. Nominees must agree to join the AATCC Young Professionals Committee and must participate, as their professional commitments allow, in the work of the committee.

The award includes a framed certificate signed by the AATCC president and the Interest Group (IG) chairs and a special pin. The award was presented at the Awards Luncheon during AATCC’s Textile Discovery Summit at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, N.C.,  November 18, 2021.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: AATCC

Intermix, Cotton Incorporated Launch You’ve Been Upgraded: The Cotton Collection

NEW YORK CITY — November 16, 2021 — Off the heels of their Intermix for Good Tour, today Intermix announced the launch of their cotton collection with Cotton Incorporated, available at www.intermixonline.com/cotton-collection. The curated edit features a chic mix of vacation silhouettes, each crafted from fashion’s most versatile natural fabric. With the upcoming holiday season and growing resort market, now is the time to embrace the everyday luxury in cotton clothes that look as great as they feel.

As part of the “You’ve Been Upgraded” campaign, a mobile trunk filled with resort and vacation looks from brands like Zimmermann, Isabel Marant, Cara Cara, Cult Gaia and more, will be traveling around Miami, Florida and landing at the Bal Harbour Shops ACCESS Suite, near the Intermix boutique from December 16-19. The travelling trunk will offer fashion lovers the opportunity to interact with the trunk and see first-hand the chic curated cotton collection.

“Intermix is committed to sourcing with more sustainable raw materials, and we’re so thrilled to be launching our cotton collection with Cotton Incorporated,” says Intermix CEO, Jyothi Rao. “With the holidays around the corner, our customers are excited for vacation and resort looks for their upcoming travels and know they can find the most coveted styles available only at Intermix. This curated cotton capsule mixes foundational and fun styles that will not only meet the needs for upcoming plans, whether it’s a honeymoon or beach vacation, but also make you feel good by getting dressed for a cause.”

“We are all ready to venture out and connect more with family, friends and celebrate life moments,” notes Marissa Barlin, director of brand partnerships for Cotton Incorporated. “Intermix’s cotton collection taps into what shoppers are seeking now – versatile styles for all occasions showcasing cotton’s natural comfort and sustainable quality, which means keeping the vacation vibes and memories going even after you return and wear them again, and again.”

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: Intermix

Stratasys Partners With ECCO To Innovate Footwear Manufacturing Using 3D Printing Technology

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn./REHOVOT, Israel  — November 15, 2021 — Stratasys Ltd., a supplier of polymer 3D printing solutions, today announced that Danish shoe manufacturer ECCO is using Stratasys Origin One® 3D printing technology to accelerate product development, allowing conceptual footwear samples to be reviewed early in the development cycle using 3D printed molds and lasts (mechanical forms shaped like a foot) with resin materials from Henkel Loctite.

Shoemaking is an incredibly manual process, but ECCO has worked to integrate innovative technologies into their shoemaking, allowing for increased automation and a more streamlined development process. One such innovation has been the Direct Injection Process (DIP). This process has given ECCO numerous benefits including an efficient and reliable method of securing the upper part of the shoe to the midsole.

To help further innovate shoemaking and the DIP, ECCO turned to additive manufacturing with the Origin One 3D printer using Stratasys’ proprietary P3™ technology. ECCO is using the printers in their Portugal and Denmark development facilities to 3D print molds and shoe lasts for development purposes that match the quality requirements of their CNC-machined aluminum counterparts. The molds and lasts, printed from a photopolymer from Henkel Loctite, are faster to produce, and the new process costs significantly less than CNC machining aluminum.

“Our innovative approach to footwear development and desire to put customer experience as a priority made additive manufacturing a logical next step in the evolution of our development process,” says Vice President of Research and Development at ECCO, Jakob Møller Hansen. “In our search to find the right partner, we tested a variety of 3D printers for surface quality, print speed, and accuracy. Among the printers we tested, the Stratasys Origin One was the 3D printer that best met our stringent requirements.”

“ECCO’s case is a great example of how the footwear industry is embracing additive manufacturing for functional shoe parts, which goes beyond typical applications like sport shoe cushioning,” says Chris Prucha, CTO of Production P3 for Stratasys and a co-founder of Origin. “We were able to collaborate with ECCO to provide a solution that allowed them to further innovate their processes and produce a quicker development workflow.”

Stratasys partnered with materials providers to test a variety of resins that would meet ECCO’s needs, choosing a formulation from Henkel’s Loctite 3D Printing that was formulated to meet the specific requirements of the DIP process. The combination of Stratasys Origin One 3D printing technology and custom Henkel materials has given ECCO the ability to create shoe molds that endure thousands of shots with zero visible degradation. Further, the quality of the shoe produced using additive manufacturing technology is on par with those produced using traditional CNC machined aluminum molds.

“Together with ECCO and Stratasys, we are on a journey to reshape the elements of footwear manufacturing with Loctite’s material innovation capabilities,” said Cindy Deekitwong, Global Head of Marketing, Henkel Adhesives’ Incubator Businesses. “With our ecosystem of partners in the market space, we are at the forefront of scaling additive manufacturing to its fullest.”

By 3D printing the DIP molds instead of machining them, a single pair of mold inserts can be printed overnight, significantly more cost-efficient than that of an in-house CNC machined pair of molds. This enables designers and developers to test functional shoes earlier in the development cycle, allowing product teams to confirm the fit and comfort of new styles. Further, branded customers can more easily place real production shoes, in more varieties, in the hands of their potential customers for feedback and pre-sale opportunities earlier in the shoemaking process. Finally, ECCO can now quickly produce mold inserts at the location that needs them, eliminating the need to ship heavy metal molds, reducing costs, and minimizing the risk of shipping delays or tariffs.

For the wider footwear industry that want to take advantage of 3D printed DIP tooling, ECCO has several flexible routes to market with the ability to assist with every aspect of footwear manufacturing and mold making including engineering, part production, or licensing of IP.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: Stratasys Ltd.

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