Bemis Associates Announces Acquisition Of France-Based Manufacturing Company Protechnic

SHIRLEY, Mass. — May 12, 2022 — Bemis Associates — bonding innovation and design partner to the world’s leading technical, performance, luxury, and lifestyle brands and a manufacturer of thermoplastic films, tapes, and adhesives for bonding — announced today that it has acquired France-based manufacturing company Protechnic.

Bemis and Protechnic have complementary products and technology as well as a strong alignment in their corporate values and culture. Protechnic’s focus on global growth and innovation aligns with Bemis’ business strategy of product portfolio and manufacturing footprint expansion. “This acquisition will allow Bemis to produce new and exciting products globally, specifically in the US, Europe and Asia where we have key manufacturing facilities,” said Mike Johansen, President, Bemis Associates.  Additionally, it will allow Bemis to introduce Protechnic products to the apparel, industrial and consumer electronics markets on an international scale.

Protechnic’s CEO Emmanuel Roll said “By leveraging Bemis’ global footprint and Protechnic’s innovative products, we are confident we will accelerate the growth of the business around the world to better serve our customers in every region.”

The decision to acquire Protechnic was not purely market driven. Bemis CEO Steve Howard explains that the quality of Protechnic’s leadership, commitment to developing their people and their company values were key aspects that attracted Bemis to acquiring them because they align perfectly with the Bemis Way. “Our mission is to ‘Improve Peoples Lives’. These have always been more than words to us. We believe in Protechnic’s management team and that they hold these same values,” said Howard.

Protechnic has a very aggressive sustainability program. They have developed bio-based adhesives and continue to improve internal operations to eliminate waste into landfills which is directly in line with Bemis’ commitment to sustainability and environmental programs.

Protechnic will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bemis and will maintain their name, brand and leadership structure.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Bemis Associates Inc.

Lectra: Integrating The Value Chain Through Advanced Technology Solutions, Showcased At Texprocess 2022

NEW YORK CITY — May 12, 2022 — Lectra is taking into account the drastic change in the pace of how consumers are shopping across industries such as fashion, furniture, technical textiles, and transportation interiors. More than ever before consumers are expecting quality products with quick turnaround times and the added touch of customization and personalization.

This month, at Texprocess in Atlanta, Georgia in booth #1347, Lectra will showcase its industry-leading, AI analytics to 2D/3D design and production solutions to support on-demand bespoke and mass production processes. Lectra will be demonstrating how digitalization and Industry 4.0 can help brands, retailers and manufacturers integrate their value stream to meet consumer demands whether they are producing products on-demand or in mass production. These solutions lead to companies saving time and money and reducing overall waste. Lectra will also host an exclusive Open House at their IATC (International Advanced Technology Center) where they will be demonstrating a full experience of their latest technology solutions.

Lectra is pioneering the entire manufacturing process by providing its customers with a full suite of cutting-edge solutions that increase creativity, productivity, and efficiency. They will be sharing their best-in-class technologies since becoming Stronger Together. Lectra has a strong roadmap for both Lectra and Gerber solutions and will unveil their strategy at Texprocess.

“The textile and apparel industries in North America have experienced an unprecedented shift in the past several months; the pandemic, unseen logistics, and supply chain disruptions while at the same time shifting from producing seasonal collections to more direct-to-consumer and ongoing new production models,” explained Ketty Pillet, vice president, Marketing. “To survive and thrive only those who transition to a digitalized process can successfully keep their margin, and collaborate virtually and efficiently in order to anticipate what needs to be produced, how and at what price. At Texprocess, Lectra will discuss its strategy and strong roadmap which aims to support and help the industry successfully transition and reach new heights of success for its consumers.”

Lectra will be exhibiting a unique digital experience showcasing the industry-leading, integrated industry 4.0 solution that seamlessly takes you from market analysis, based on the most powerful AI solution on the market, to 2D/3D CAD design, and plan to pre-production. They will present a number of their integrated technologies including the latest releases of Retviews, YuniquePLM® Product Lifecycle Management software, and AccuMark® and Modaris interoperability.

In addition to their booth, Lectra will also be celebrating their win of the New Product Sneak Peek award, for their product Retviews. In the last few years, there has been a dramatic shift towards e-commerce, social media, and even livestreamed selling, which has caused brands, retailers, and manufacturers to rethink the way they sell, develop and manufacture their collections in a new direct-to-consumer approach. Retviews, by Lectra, analyzes the market with information needed to ensure the right products go to market, at the right time and for the right cost, The platform monitors more than 5,000 brands globally in real-time, curating the data onto the Retviews platform allowing users to easily filter down however they want and visualize it through easy-to-digest reports. The ultimate AI-powered solution for all players in the market from Retailers, Wholesalers, Manufacturers, and even Marketplaces.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Lectra

Hybrid Software Group Showcases Digital Inkjet Solutions At FESPA

CAMBRIDGE, England — May 12, 2022 — Hybrid Software Group is exhibiting at FESPA (Berlin, 31 May – 3 June, Hall 25, Stand B50) to showcase solutions for the digital production of textiles, packaging, décor, wide format and specialty graphics.

The stand will feature a demonstration of the SmartDFE (digital front end), a full software and hardware stack that delivers mass customisation at mass production prices by adding the power of inkjet printing into the smart factory.  It is the first product co-developed by companies in the Hybrid Software Group: ColorLogic GmbH, iC3D, HYBRID Software, Global Graphics Software, Meteor Inkjet and Xitron.

The stand will also showcase solutions from Global Graphics Software, developers of the Harlequin RIP®, ScreenPro™ and PrintFlat™, and Meteor Inkjet, a leading supplier of industrial inkjet printhead electronics, software, tools and services.

Smart DFE is designed to be part of a fully automated manufacturing solution, supporting Industry 4.0 telematics and MIS integration. It brings together in one powerful solution the creation of optimized print-ready PDF files; workflow and job automation to connect with enterprise IT systems; RIPping; screening; optimized image quality; and, via Harlequin Direct™, it drives the print data directly to the printheads at blistering speeds through Meteor software and electronics.

SmartDFE meets the need for fully variable data, gives complete control of the print workflow, and provides valuable information for QA and inspection, press maintenance, and stock control. Its Smart Media Manager™ tunes the press for optimum print quality through the generation of smart media definitions, including ICC profiles for specific ink types and media using technology from ColorLogic GmbH.

Meteor Inkjet will showcase their portfolio of industrial solutions for graphics, signage, décor, packaging and textile applications including the world’s largest range of drive electronics for all major industrial inkjet printheads; ready-to-use Digital Front Ends; Software Development Kits allowing bespoke printers to be built from the ground up; and a complete suite of tools and services to support OEMs in the design and optimisation of print systems.

Hybrid Software Group CEO Mike Rottenborn said: “With the expansion of Hybrid Software Group we are unique in the industry as the only supplier of all core technologies, software and electronics, required for inkjet printing. Our SmartDFE enables manufacturers of digital printers or digital printing sub-systems to sell into highly automated manufacturing settings and helps their customers embrace initiatives like Industry 4.0.

“SmartDFE relies on tight, high-speed integration, communication and control between components from the job creation all the way to the printheads. It enables our customer to collect detailed data from each printing device and the wider factory and uses that data to predict and control the press for high efficiency print manufacturing.”

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Hybrid Software Group PLC

ITM 2022 Exhibitor Preview: KARL MAYER Group

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — May 12, 2022 — KARL MAYER Group is looking forward to its exhibitor participation at the ITM, 14-18.06.2022, in Istanbul, Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre, Stand 714 A in Hall 7

The preparations for ITM are in full swing, also at the KARL MAYER Group. The innovative world market leader is looking forward with great expectations to its participation in the important machine building fair for the textile and apparel industry, which will be held from 14 to 18 June 2022 at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre in Istanbul.

“This is the first industry gathering in a long time. My customers and I are really looking forward to meeting face to face again and exchanging ideas about the market,” said Bastian Fritsch, Senior Sales Manager at the KARL MAYER Group.

The global player will be on Stand 714 A in Hall 7 to show the machines, textile developments, digital solutions, and aftersales and service offerings that it is using to support Turkish textile manufacturers on their growth and modernization course. For the first time on the KARL MAYER stand at the ITM: the new STOLL Business Unit, which represents the Group’s expertise in flat knitting.

Setting trends with warp knitting in the apparel sector

Guests from the warp knitting sector can look forward to an innovation in the field of four-bar high-performance tricot machines on the KARL MAYER stand. The HKS 4-M ON with electronic guide bar control is coming in a new guise and with KAMCOS® 2, and above all offers even more possibilities in patterning by linking it to k.innovation CORE and other features. The machine will be shown in a working width of 268″ and is predestined for the outerwear market.

In addition, an exclusive trend area with fabrics and applications invites visitors to come up with new ideas and experience textiles. The exhibits – chic curtains, furniture and living room accessories with velour covers, as well as terry fabrics for body care, wellness and cleaning – offer inspiration for the home and household textile sector. For the fashion sector, there will be insights into the equally creative and diverse world of clothing made from knitted fabrics. Highlights include new articles with crinkle looks from high-performance tricot machines, elastic fabrics with an extra portion of power from the new HKS 2-SE PLUS, and trendy RASCHELTRONIC®, Seamless and Powernet fabrics.

Most extensive product range and digital innovations for flat knits

New to the STOLL range and ready for its launch is the CMS 503 ki, the highly productive and economical machine for customers focusing on a wide range of fully fashion applications. STOLL’s entry-level model for this volume segment, the BMS 52 ki, is ideally suited to classic knit fabrics of basic construction and will be presented at ITM in two different gauges: in E14/12 and E3,5.2. The gauge E3,5.2 is predestined for the coarser look currently in demand and complements the gauges already launched in 2021 for finer knits.

A total of seven selected machine exhibits represent the range of modern STOLL flat knitting machines. The ADF 830-24ki KW W E10.2 will be presented in Istanbul as a prime example of the high art of flat knitting. This all-in-one machine masters even very fine knit & wear articles, and implements every conceivable knitting technique.

Another plus point is that all machines can be networked and integrated into automated processes according to individual customer requirements.

STOLL’s software solutions are combined under knitelligence®. There is also something new here: The powerful knitwear design software k.innovation CREATE DESIGN and the patterning software k.innovation CREATE PLUS will be presented on the Turkish market for the first time.

More efficiency and less environmental impact in warp preparation with trendsetter solutions

For ITM visitors from the Warp Preparation sector, KARL MAYER will have visual and information material for the top themes of denim, sizing and sample warping in its trade fair luggage.

GREENDYE presents an environmentally friendly indigo dyeing process that relies on nitrogen technology and, thus, significantly reduces chemical consumption. In addition, water can be saved in the washing process thanks to the unique dye fixation.

In sizing, the PROSIZE® sets industry standards in terms of maximizing weaving efficiency and minimizing costs and environmental impact with an innovative application process. The use of sizing agents alone can be reduced by up to 10%. Further reductions are possible in energy consumption and wastewater volumes.

For the production of stencil and shorter production warps, the MULTI-MATIC® warp sampling machine is unbeatably flexible and efficient. The basis for its unique performance is above all an automated color change and leasing process at maximum production speed, patterning with up to 128 individually controlled yarn guides and a maximum working width of 3,600 mm.

Digitize production with KM.ON solutions

KM.ON wants to help its customers enter the world of smart manufacturing and, thus, raise their business to a completely new level through innovation and increased efficiency. To this end, KARL MAYER’s software start-up is developing digital solutions and will be presenting them as a highlight at the group’s stand at ITM.

k.management dashoard ensures reliable monitoring of networked machines. The smart tool provides near-time data from production and, thus, an important overview of key figures for planning upcoming tasks and available capacities, anytime and anywhere.

In addition to monitoring, KM.ON focuses on patterning. For flexible, simple design implementation, the young company has developed k.innovation CORE. Simply log in with any Internet-enabled device, select a machine, enter the lappings for the individual ground guide bars, create the pattern file with just a few clicks and send it to the KM.ON cloud! Before production starts, the lapping file only needs to be selected on the machine’s user interface. In addition, the web-based software offers collaboration options for faster development processes.

In addition, KM.ON is working on a solution from the k.quality category based on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The aim is the intelligent detection of fabric defects through automatic quality monitoring and a machine stop within seconds in the event of an error. This enables greater efficiency and sustainability through less waste in production. In addition, constant textile quality enhances customer relation.

The innovation is more accurate and detects faults faster than many other offerings for this sector through the use of AI.

Building and refurbishing more efficiently with technical warp-knitted fabrics

In the Technical Textiles sector, KARL MAYER presents innovative textile solutions for infrastructure and construction. In particular, weft knitted fabrics for use as plaster grids, the implementation of roofing systems and the reinforcement of roadways ensure greater efficiency in new construction and renovations worldwide, and are selling very well. For the production of the grid structures, for example from glass or basalt fibers, the WEFTTRONIC® II G weft knitting machine has been in high demand for several years. This highly efficient model can replace up to 25 weaving machines, thus, saving personnel and space. Promising discussions are also expected in Istanbul, especially regarding the WEFTTRONIC® II G.

More room for core business with Care Solutions

To provide the customer with maximum support for their individual needs in their everyday work, the KARL MAYR Group has now also combined its extensive support services to form package solutions. The new Care Solutions packages offer various services at corresponding prices. General contents include remote services, machine monitoring via dashboard, machine health checks in line with an inspection log, sharing expert knowledge and managing spare parts efficiently. One package series also takes into account a goodwill extension for selected machine components.

The online products included within the scope of the packages can be used quickly and easily via a corresponding platform. The booking is made per machine on the basis of an annual period with subsequent renewal option One prerequisite is that the machine must be networked. The new packages complement the well-known products of the portfolio in the aftersales area. Among the most popular are the WEBSHOP SPARE PARTS and the courses offered by global KARL MAYER Academies.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: KARL MAYER Gruppe

SGS Launches Light Sensitive Fabric Test To Boost Greener Production Of Denim Fashion Products

GENEVA — May 12, 2022 — SGS, a testing, inspection and certification company, has joined forces with technology manufacturer Jeanologia to launch a new service for fashion retailers, manufacturers and brand owners looking to minimize the environmental impact of denim textile production.

The Advanced Light Sensitive Fabric Test is an exclusive service from SGS, which uses ground-breaking technology developed by Jeanologia. In expanding its global textile testing capability with Advanced Light Sensitive Fabric Test, SGS is responding to the growing use of laser technology to drastically reduce the industry’s environmental impact and drive efficiency.

Laser marking significantly reduces both water consumption and the use of toxic and chemical substances. In addition, it brings efficiencies via reduced costs and more consistent finishes within the end product.

An Advanced Light Sensitive Test from SGS measures the suitability of denim fabrics for laser marking, based on their sensitivity to light, and provides an objective score of a fabric’s quality through the global Advanced Light Sensitive 100 mark system. It provides an accurate measurement of how a denim fabric reacts to laser processing and which fabrics are best suited to achieving fashionable finishes (natural and vintage) with a low environmental impact.

Yvonne Tse, vice president, Global Softlines said: “We are proud to launch this service which supports the sustainable production of fashion textiles. We are seeing how laser marking is transforming the industry bysignificantly reducing water wastage and the use of toxic chemical substances during production. For those manufacturers looking to take advantage of more eco-friendly technology, Advanced Light Sensitive test can be a vital step in that process.”

Jeanologia, based in Spain, develops innovative technologies for the textile industry.

Enrique Silla, CEO at Jeanologia, said: “Our mission is to change the industry and make it more ethical, ecoefficient and sustainable. To do this, not only do we need to change the sourcing model, but to bring in new method and techniques for analysis and standardization. All stakeholders need to be facing the same direction.”

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: SGS

13th ITMF Corona-Survey: Business Situation And Expectations Still Positive But Visibly Weaker

ZURICH — May 12, 2022 — In the second half of March 2022, the ITMF conducted the 13th ITMF Corona-Survey among more than 220 companies around the world in all segments along the textile value chain. For the sixth time since May 2021, companies were asked the same set of questions about their 1) business situation, 2) business expectation, 3) order intake, 4) order backlog, and 5) capacity utilization rate. In addition, they were asked about their main concerns and whether and to what extent they can pass on recent costs increases.

On average across all regions and all segments, the business situation in March 2022 (see Graph 1) remains in positive territory with +14 percentage points (pp). Nevertheless, this is well below the +26pp in November 2021 and the +18pp in January 2022. That a relative high number of companies (43 percent) judge their situation as satisfactory shows that demand remains strong despite the many challenges companies are facing on the supply side like delayed deliveries and higher production costs.

When it comes to the business expectations in six months’ time, the global textile value chain remains optimistic but stands on a much weaker foundation (see Graph 2). Since September 2021 the balance between more favorable and less favorable business expectations has fallen from +32pp to +7pp. This is a clear indication that the textile value chain has passed the tip of a strong business cycle in the 4th quarter of 2021. Whether we will see a broader albeit slower economic growth in the future will depend very much on whether disrupted global supply chains will be rebalanced and how the Russian war in Ukraine will develop in the coming months.

A look at the different regions reveals that the business situation is in positive territory in all regions except for East Asia and Africa where the balance between good and bad business situation is negative. The expectations on the other hand vary strongly. In North, South America and Africa companies anticipate a more favorable business, while in all other regions the balance between more and less favorable is negative.

As for the different segments the downstream segments — weavers/knitters, finishers/printers, and garment and home textile producers — are generally struggling more than the upstream segments — fiber producers, spinners, and textile machinery producers. This is especially true when it comes to passing on higher costs.

The order intake has fallen from a high level of +38pp in November 2021 to +12pp in March 2022. This reflects the weaker business situation. Likewise, also order intake expectations deteriorated in March 2022 from +34pp in January to +22pp in March 2022.

Since July 2021 order backlog rose from 2.3 to 3.1 months. The expectations for order backlog remain unchanged at 2.9 months. The capacity utilization rate stays at around 80 percent. The expectations are unchanged given the persistent supply chain bottlenecks.

Higher costs for raw materials, energy, and transportation are the main concerns for companies. Weaker demand is another worry though not (yet) a dominant one. On average across the supply chain companies can only pass on 40 percent of the additional costs.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

Huntsman Textile Effects Revolutionizes Trichromatic Dyeing With Patented Blue Dye

SINGAPORE — May 12, 2022 — Huntsman Textile Effects has introduced NOVACRON® Atlantic EC-NC, the industry’s first blue element that delivers chlorine- and nitrogen oxide (NOx)-fastness alongside lightfastness for textiles, ensuring garments look as good as new for longer.

“Leading global brands are increasingly demanding textiles that won’t fade when exposed to chlorine during home or commercial laundering or to gas fading (NOx). Huntsman’s new NOVACRON Atlantic EC-NC is a true milestone in the history of blue dye development. Based on a patented dye molecule, it gives mills and brands a trouble-free way to produce more sustainable, long-lasting textile products,” said Dhirendra Gautam, Senior Director, Global Market Strategy and Innovation, Huntsman Textile Effects.

The breakthrough NOVACRON Atlantic EC-NC blue element completes Huntsman Textile Effects’ Non-Contrasting Concept and addresses the challenges faced by mills to deliver:

  • Improved light-, perspiration- and chlorine-fastness. Ideal for the production of light-medium shades of towels and bedding and T-shirts, shirts and trousers, the dye meets the most stringent home laundering program requirements of US and Japanese brands, and also performs well in other markets where chlorine is added to water supplies.
  • High NOx resistance. NOx present in the air makes textile products more susceptible to fading during transportation, storage and retail display. The high NOx resistance of NOVACRON Atlantic EC-NC enables mills and brands to achieve positive differentiation with textiles that are less likely to fade.
  • Outstanding operational excellence. With unique application properties for both exhaust and pad processes, and outstanding compatibility with all other trichromatic dyes, NOVACRON Atlantic EC-NC is a breakthrough in right first-time production.

The innovative IP-protected NOVACRON Atlantic EC-NC dye is also a great addition to the successful NOVACRON NC concept for earth tone colors. The earth tones — from sand to brown, olive, beige, khaki and grey — are popular in casual wear and sports apparel, as well as for home and hospitality textile products such as furnishing, towels and bedding.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Huntsman Textile Effects

Carrington Textiles Receives JOSCAR Accreditation

ADLINGTON, England — May 12, 2022 — Global workwear textile manufacturer Carrington Textiles has announced the company’s recent JOSCAR accreditation which works as a compliance system for suppliers to the defence, aerospace and security industry.

The ‘Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register’ (JOSCAR) is a collaborative tool used to act as a single source for pre-qualification and compliance information. Membership is designed to improve efficiency of both the supplier and buyer communities by ensuring that companies only use products and solutions of the highest quality and that comply with best practices.

Carrington Textiles Sales Director Paul Farrell, said: “Holding this accreditation will make the process of trading in these sectors easier. We’ve been a long serving supplier to many armed forces and believe that the JOSCAR accreditation will benefit our future trading relationships in the industry”.

With decades of expertise in the defence industry Carrington Textiles develops defence fabrics for combat uniforms and equipment with flame retardant and waterproof options; as well as offering MultiCam® patterns.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Carrington Textiles

Borealis And Reclay Group Form New Joint Entity, Recelerate, To Make Plastic Circularity A Reality

VIENNA, Austria — May 12, 2022 — Together, Borealis — one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals and fertilizers — and the Reclay Group, international experts in environmental and material recovery management — announce the beginning of a new, jointly-founded entity, Recelerate GmbH. The new organization’s mission is to redesign the critical steps of the plastics sorting and recycling system for LWP to speed up circularity, born from a need to meet the rising market demand for high-quality recyclates for use in high-end plastic applications.

A new positive force, creating a stronger link where it matters most

Recelerate will play a critical connector role in the plastic value chain, connecting downstream and upstream expertise to rethink how LWP waste is managed, sorted, processed, and recycled. The new entity will be powered by Reclay Group’s strength in the area of extended producer responsibility schemes (EPR) and Borealis’ focus on growth of a more circular plastic model, powered in part by its proprietary recycling technology Borcycle™.

This combination will enable a macro view approach to identify opportunities to add value and invest where it matters, to ensure more and more plastic waste from LWP is able to stay within the value chain.

In the spirit of circularity, Recelerate will bring all round benefits

For Reclay, Recelerate will help grow the reach, scale and impact of EPR; for Borealis, it will open up supply of post-consumer plastic waste to be recycled with its Borcycle recycling technology; for customers and consumers, it means greater access to high quality recycled materials. Recelerate will connect critical partners in the plastic value chain; closing the gap, and accelerating the growth and scaling of circular plastics.

“In line with our integrated approach toward more circular plastics, Recelerate will enable significant progress in waste feedstock optimisation. Together with our partners, we are committed to reinventing the plastics system for more sustainable living,” explained Lucrèce Foufopoulos, Borealis executive vice president, Polyolefins, Innovation & Technology and Circular Economy Solutions.

“We’re excited to begin Recelerate’s journey to unlock greater plastic circularity through rethinking and reshaping sorting and recycling”, says Raffael A. Fruscio, owner and managing director of the Reclay Group. “This is an important moment to build on existing strengths and get some momentum in creating smart, successful, sustainable models that more and more businesses, regions and communities can benefit from. Together we will ensure that valuable material is kept in the cycle”.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Borealis AG

Polygiene’s Aim Is Set For Full Coverage Odor Control In Forloh Hunting Apparel

MALMÖ, Sweden — May 12, 2022 — Forloh’s new Insect Shield® apparel is best in class for warm weather adventures — combines fabric technologies and design in innovative new summer collection. The 100-percent made-in-America technical outdoor brand, is proud to introduce new, lightweight Insect Shield shirts and pants that deliver unprecedented comfort and protection in the most innovative garments ever designed for outdoor enthusiasts.

“We have added value to the innovative and “100-percent made-in-America” brand Forloh for a number of years and we are looking forward to share paths for many years to come. The warm weather apparel of Forloh integrates Polygiene’s combination technologies, Polygiene BioStatic™ and Polygiene OdorCrunch™ which give full coverage odor control — something that is crucial in hunting,” said Ulrika Björk, CEO, Polygiene.

FORLOH has introduced new, lightweight Insect Shield shirts and pants that deliver comfort and protection in innovative garments designed for outdoor enthusiasts. FORLOH’s new Insect Shield SolAir UPF Hooded Long Sleeve Shirt and Lightweight Pants are expertly engineered to combat the harmful rays of the sun and biting insects, while keeping the wearer cool, dry and odor-free.

Entirely made in the United States, FORLOH is the first to combine these technologies in the new warm-weather apparel line:

  • Insect Shield®: Odorless and safe, it provides effective, long-lasting and convenient insect protection.
  • brrr Pro®: Cooling minerals keep skin temperature 3.5F degrees cooler while promoting hyper wicking by expanding the wicking properties of the fabric by more than 700 percent.
  • UPF 900+: A world-leading rating that keeps the harmful rays of the sun off the skin.
  • Polygiene® Stay Fresh: Premium scent control that fights odor-causing bacteria.
  • Polygiene® Odor Crunch: Converts external odor molecules into carbon dioxide and expels them from the garment.

Available in three colors and in six sizes (Small-3XL), the lightweight Insect Shield SolAir UPF Hooded Long Sleeve Shirt($99) is equally at home on the saltwater flats as it is on a hiking trail. A Polyester and Spandex blend, it features a 4-way stretch for increased mobility and comfort. Women’s specific cuts are coming in June 2022. 

Exceedingly comfortable and highly durable, Insect Shield SolAir Pants ($159) can handle days on the water or deep in the woods with equal ease. Available in waist sizes 28-44, they feature articulated knees, a gusseted crotch and smartly placed pockets for unparalleled functionality. Women’s specific cuts are coming in June 2022. 

”These are, by far, the most technologically advanced shirts and pants you can wear while taking part in your favorite outdoor pursuit,” said Andy Techmanski, CEO and founder of FORLOH. “While we expand our reach beyond hunting and fishing, these two pieces deliver on our promise to manufacture premium and versatile apparel here in the U.S. that exceeds the demands of our customers and their adventures.”

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Polygiene

1...659660661...2,629Page 660 of 2,629

Sponsors

Breaking News

Load more

Digital Issue

2026 Quarterly Issue Number I

View Latest Digital Issue

FEATURED ARTICLES

© Copyright 2017 Textile Industries Media Group, LLC.