Call For Early Adopters Of Cellulosic Climate Positive HeiQ AeoniQ Yarn

ZÜRICH, Switzerland — October 26, 2021 — HeiQ announces a potential game-changer for the textile industry with the introduction of HeiQ AeoniQ — a high performance cellulose yarn based on a new fiber derived from carbon negative materials. This new fiber, which is derived from third generation cellulosic biopolymers, is advancing to pilot production prior to mass commercialization. The LYCRA Co. is first to join HeiQ as a development partner.

Whether it is cotton, wool or synthetic polymers, global textile production has a significant environmental impact with the industry responsible for more than 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and over 20 percent of wastewater worldwide1. Conventional cellulosic fiber production uses arable land during growth and has limited design versatility, while raw materials for fossil-based synthetic materials are finite. Existing methods to recycle textile fabrics and garments made with all fibers are, for the most part, still not at scale and most fibers — whether synthetic or natural — take many years to degrade in landfills or oceans, leading to environmental build up.

HeiQ AeoniQ cellulosic yarn made of climate positive raw materials

HeiQ AeoniQ yarns (Aeon: striving for eternal circularity) are made out of cellulosic biopolymers that during growth bind carbon from the atmosphere while generating oxygen. This high-performance yarn is positioned to potentially substitute synthetic filament yarns which constitute over 60% of global annual textile output of 108 million metric tons 2. Further, when compared to conventional cellulosic products, HeiQ AeoniQ yarns do not draw on arable land, pesticides or fertilizer in their production.

HeiQ AeoniQ yarns are designed for cradle-to-cradle circularity and can be recycled repeatedly while maintaining consistent fiber quality. The manufacturing process is expected to consume 99-percent less water than cotton yarns and HeiQ AeoniQ is designed to offer comparable performance properties to polyester, nylon and conventional regenerated cellulose yarns.

Inviting first adopters

HeiQ’s leading industry experts stand ready to deliver the first HeiQ AeoniQ yarns from the pilot production plant in Q2 2022. Given the outstanding qualities, the unique decarbonizing potential offered and outstanding ESG3 credentials, HeiQ is inviting a maximum of 20 sustainability-driven brand partners to be the first to market with products made of this game-changing future yarn.

The LYCRA Company as a primary development partner

HeiQ announces that The LYCRA Co., with its renowned collection of brands, global retail customer network and fabric innovation capabilities, will be a primary apparel development partner for HeiQ AeoniQ yarns with an exclusivity for stretch and performance fabrics. The LYCRA Co. has a complete range of certified, sustainable products and is continuously complementing this range via the development of new types of LYCRA® fiber. These fibers have the potential to be combined with HeiQ AeoniQ yarn to create unique decarbonizing and degradable elastic fabrics.

HeiQ Group Co-founder and CEO, Carlo Centonze stated: “Climate change needs new inventions. By bringing HeiQ AeoniQ yarn to the textile industry, we will reduce our dependence on oil-based fibers, help decarbonize our planet and reduce the impact of the industry on climate change. Our yarn is a versatile alternative to polyester, nylon, and even conventional cellulosics and therefore has huge industry transformation potential. By wearing clothes made of HeiQ AeoniQ consumers can act in support of reducing C02 in our atmosphere. Adoption by billions of people offers potential to bind hundreds of millions of tons of CO2 from the atmosphere. A battle worth the fight.”

The LYCRA Co. CEO Julien Born noted: “With our future company strategy centering on sustainable solutions for the textile industry, we are proud to partner with HeiQ in both the technical development and commercialization of this fiber. The industry is ready for innovations such as HeiQ AeoniQ, and by combining our capabilities with those of HeiQ, we are truly well positioned to learn quickly and maximize the huge potential of this new technology.”

Martin Gebert-Germ, a viscose filament yarn expert with 30 years of experience in the textile industry, stated, “This technology is the game changer for the whole textile industry.” Mr. Gebert-Germ, will join the newly-established HeiQ GmbH Austria as CEO and will be leading the HeiQ AeoniQ business from November 2021.

  1. The World Bank 2019
  2. Statista
  3. Environment, Social, Governance

Posted October 26, 2021

Source: HeiQ Materials AG

Carhartt Unites America’s Diverse Workforce With New Multi-Year “Fit For The Next Frontier” Campaign

DEARBORN, Mich. — October 26, 2021 — Since 1889, Carhartt has existed to serve and protect all hardworking people and those who built this country from the ground up. As the country faces a crossroads on the future of work and an unprecedented skilled labor shortage — with more than 3.2 million skilled trade jobs sitting open as of August 20211 — Carhartt is rallying America’s workforce and inspiring them to claim these job opportunities with its new Fit For The Next Frontier campaign.

Representing the next chapter in Carhartt’s storied history as America’s iconic workwear brand, the new multi-year campaign unites everyday workers from all walks of life through a shared vision of building a better world. The campaign comes to life in a new :60 brand video, “Fit For The Next Frontier,” which brings together real people who represent the patchwork of America in a cinematic “call to work.” Featuring 55 different types of tradespeople who are defining the next frontier in their industry – including a solar panel technician, farmer, carpenter, mechanic, arborist, and many more – the story is grounded in unity through the foundation of America.

“Since 1889, Carhartt’s story has always gone hand-in-hand with those building the next frontier of America,” said Brian Bennett, vice president of Creative & Executive Producer at Carhartt. “We exist to serve and protect all hardworking people, and right now, we need them more than ever.  That’s why for us, this isn’t just an ad, it’s a call to action. It’s an invitation to join the skilled trades and be a part of building our country’s future.”

While Fit For The Next Frontier is a rallying cry to workers, the same vision applies to the future of Carhartt gear. The campaign represents the continued evolution of Carhartt’s iconic styles to reflect a new frontier of versatility – making gear that’s fit for more sizes, lighter-weight, more flexible and more resistant to temperature extremes without sacrificing durability. Products like the reinvented SuperDux collection and the upcoming relaunch of the Force t-shirt in 2022 will continue to guide the company, ensuring the workwear is built to meet consumers’ ever-changing needs.

“Carhartt has been outfitting the men and women who have been leading our country into the next frontier for more than a century.” said Janet Ries, vice president of Marketing at Carhartt. “The goal of  this multi-year campaign is to shine a positive light on the skilled trades and remind Americans that it’s a rewarding and honorable path, inclusive of all people and grounded in community. Because to build a better future, we must first come together. At Carhartt, we believe this important work can be that common ground.”

The next chapter of Fit For The Next Frontier will continue in Spring 2022, when Carhartt will release a series of intimate fireside chats with key characters (many of whom are featured in the new brand video) that will spark a dialogue and highlight their perspectives on the future of work. In the meantime, the “Fit For The Next Frontier” video will be displayed across Carhartt’s website, owned social channels and paid media to reach the company’s key audiences.

Posted October 26, 2021

Source: Carhartt Inc.

Lectra Releases Zero-Buffer Cutting Solution For The Footwear Industry

PARIS — October 26, 2021 — Lectra has announced the launch of its latest cutting solution for the footwear industry: VectorFootwear iP6. Benefiting from the company’s 45 years of footwear manufacturing experience, the new addition to the VectorFootwear range combines breakthrough cutting equipment innovation and specially designed consumables to achieve zero-buffer cutting on a wide variety of athletic footwear materials.

This will enable manufacturers to achieve significant material savings. Each millimeter of buffer reduction translates to a one percent reduction in fabric consumption.

While die presses are used in many footwear production facilities, dies cannot provide the speed and flexibility necessary to manage the increasing array of styling in this market. Implementing a digital production process or expanding/improving an already existing one is key for footwear manufacturers that would like to become the supplier of choice for the world’s top athletic footwear brands.

Sustainability is also driving change in the footwear industry. Consumers’ purchasing choices reflect their growing concern for the well-being of the planet and the workers that produce their footwear.

Lectra developed VectorFootwear iP6 to help footwear manufacturers respond to consumers’ new buying behavior with a digital, Industry 4.0-compliant production process. The new solution was developed to cut a wide array of textiles traditionally used in the footwear industry (mesh, foam, etc.) as well as non-traditional, more sustainable textiles, such as recycled materials. Lectra’s R&D teams devoted three years to developing the technology required for zero-buffer cutting, which will enable footwear manufacturers to minimize material waste and adhere to brands’ and consumers’ increasingly strict sustainability requirements. Low power consumption technology and durable consumables made from recyclable plastic will also enable companies to minimize their carbon footprint.

VectorFootwear iP6’s integrated laser scanners ensure worker safety and adhere to the highest security standards, including the European Directives 2006/42/CE, 2014/35/UE, 2014/30/UE, as well as North American standards such as UL 2011 and CAN/CSA C22.2 #73-1953-R2013.

Laser scanners ensure worker safety and adhere to the highest security standards, including the European Directives 2006/42/CE, 2014/35/UE, 2014/30/UE, as well as North American standards such as UL 2011 and CAN/CSA C22.2 #73-1953-R2013

The use of continuous conveyor advance while cutting not only increases productivity but it also provides a smoother offload flow which ensures that bundlers aren’t overwhelmed with too many pieces at once.

Constant, real-time control of the cutting equipment is integral to VectorFootwear iP6’s ultraprecise cutting. The specially developed blades enable companies to achieve the highest quality standards for even the smallest pieces and the most complex shapes.

VectorFootwear customers can use Vector Dashboard, a cloud-based application, to monitor Vector equipment through daily key performance indicators and support continuous improvement initiatives. Thanks to centralized data, customers can identify key areas of improvement, focus on value-added activities and speed up the decision-making process.

“Lectra is committed to helping athletic footwear brands and manufacturers respond to a quickly changing industry. Our ongoing research investments are key in allowing us to develop sophisticated solutions that respond to our customers’ challenges, support their continuous improvement initiatives and help them improve their operational excellence. With VectorFootwear iP6, we provide our customers with the technology and expertise they need to meet their customers’ demands,” stated Céline Choussy, chief product officer.

Posted October 26, 2021

Source: Lectra

Crypton To Introduce Crypton® CELLIANT®:
The First Woven Upholstery Fabric With CELLIANT Infrared Technology For Commercial And Residential Design


BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — October 26, 2021 — The Crypton Companies (Crypton LLC and Nanotex LLC) has partnered with Hologenix® LLC, maker of CELLIANT® infrared technology. The two have collaborated to create a new textile innovation, Crypton® CELLIANT®, the first woven upholstery fabric with Celliant.

Celliant, ethically sourced minerals embedded into fibers, reflects natural body heat back to us as infrared energy. It has been clinically tested and proven to increase cellular oxygenation for improved energy, stronger performance, faster recovery, better sleep and overall enhanced wellbeing. With the tagline “easy care meets self-care,” the new Crypton Celliant fabric additionally offers Crypton’s legendary performance characteristics. These include moisture- resistance, stain-resistance, spill-repellence, odor-resistance and cleanability. Both Crypton’s contract fabrics and its Crypton Home lines will offer collections of this innovative blend of Crypton performance along with Celliant’s energy-enhancing properties, creating a new benchmark for performance fabrics in interior upholstery applications.

Crypton Celliant is exclusively woven at The Crypton Mills at Broad River, the firm’s own mill in Cliffside, N.C., and enhanced with performance technology in its research and manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, N.C., to the highest environmental standards. Like all Crypton products, Crypton Celliant is GREENGUARD® Gold Certified. Crypton Celliant will be introduced to market through distributors in early 2022.

Ground into a powder finer than a micron, Celliant thermo-reactive minerals are embedded into yarns that are woven into skillfully crafted Crypton fabrics. Celliant is not a coating that can rub off. Crypton Celliant provides durability and the beautiful soft hand that has made Crypton the leader in high-performance fabrics. Similarly, Crypton’s spill and stain resistant performance technology is permanently encapsulated in the fibers and can’t wash or wear off.

“As the category leader and innovator of performance technologies for contract and residential markets, we are proud to introduce Crypton Celliant and the enhanced performance properties it represents,” said Lance Keziah, CEO of the Crypton Companies. “This innovation also demonstrates our strong, ongoing commitment to American manufacturing. With the introduction of Celliant technology to our fabric offering, we have found a trusted performance partner in sync with our company values and sustainability mission.”

Said Seth Casden, co-founder and CEO of Hologenix, the materials science innovation leader, “We are excited to expand our brand partnerships into the first woven upholstery fabric on the market. Marrying high-performance textiles and our infrared technology that enhances human performance is a sure win for the end user. Working with the Crypton team has been a great experience.”

Posted October 26, 2021

Source: The Crypton Companies

Indorama Ventures Launches Its 10th Annual Sustainability Report Celebrating A Decade Of PET Recycling And Carbon Reduction Milestones

BANGKOK, Thailand — October 26, 2021 — Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a world-class sustainable chemical company, launches its 10th annual Sustainability Report and a video celebrating a decade of ambitious PET recycling and carbon reduction milestones. The company is committed to intensifying its drive towards ending plastic waste and a more circular economy in the decade ahead.

Since its first Sustainability Report in 2011, IVL has grown its sustainability initiatives through the 3Ps – People, Planet and Prosperity. From the baseline in 2013, the company achieved a 10% reduction in GHG intensity, 4% in energy intensity and 7% in water intensity. It also increased total waste diverted from landfill from 48% to 84% in 2020. Moreover, IVL’s global PET recycling capacity has improved almost 100 times from 3,576 tons per year in 2011 – the first entry of IVL to the PET recycling business – to more than 330,000 tons per year in the second quarter of 2021.

Celebrating 10 years of sustainability reporting

Throughout the decade, IVL has voluntarily adopted international standards for its sustainability reports to drive benefits for the environment, society and economy. The effort resulted in recognition by world-class sustainability ratings agencies such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI).

Recent Sustainability Reports have featured business cases and special situations such as COVID-19. In 2016, IVL was the first Thailand-based company to introduce an additional, shorter version of the report called the Sustainability Report Executive Summary. This year, IVL has made further improvements with an interactive approach, including links to videos and shortcuts to highlighted articles. As a global company operating in 33 countries, the report is available in 15 languages.

On track to recycle 50 billion bottles per year by 2025

In 2020 IVL recycled 10.1 billion PET bottles and is on track to recycle 50 billion bottles per year by 2025. The company’s global reach and leadership position as the world’s largest PET and recycled PET resin producer allow IVL to leverage a closed-loop system. In 2020 IVL invested in three additional recycling facilities and recently acquired CarbonLite’s recycling assets in Texas.

Mr Yash Lohia, IVL’s Chief Sustainability Officer, said: “One of the biggest challenges the planet faces today is the mismanagement of plastic waste. IVL’s ambition is to end PET plastic waste through recycling. We started our recycling journey in 2011 and in the decade since then we have recycled approximately 65 billion PET bottles. Our recycling initiatives will drive the circular economy and play an important role in our long-term sustainability ambition.”

Posted October 26, 2021

Source: Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL)

O-Zone, The Creative Side Of Ozone — The New Dimension Of Garment Finishing According To Tonello

SARCEDO, Italy— October 26, 2021 — Thinking outside the box and even denying its existence is our attitude, appreciated by customers and partners who believe in our dreams and share the same “lateral” and creative approach to technology and innovation.

This is why we are particularly excited to present O-Zone, a new garment finishing project signed by Tonello and developed together with our friends at Candiani Denim, a leading brand in the denim industry, also known as “the greenest mill in the Blue World”.

O-Zone, just presented at Kingpins 24, represents for us a new leap in quality and an important step in the growth of our range of ozone processes, which are born from direct experience, research and a deeper knowledge of technology. A background of know-how that is progressively imposing Tonello as an absolute reference point in this field.

First with ECOfree2, then with SaniCare and OBleach, now with O-Zone, we are defining the state of the art of ozone finishing and taking it to its maximum expression in every field of application: creation of special effects, garment sanitization, cleaning and reduction of water consumption, etc…

But what is O-Zone?

At first glance it is similar to a cabinet.

A special cabinet, however, inside which the garments are placed and treated, through an innovative, sustainable, responsible process.

A process that is also flexible, fast, safe and fully controllable by a touch screen that allows you to easily set all the desired parameters to obtain unique and customizable aesthetics, such as localized discoloration and lightening, sun-faded looks and degradé effects.

O-Zone is designed for small productions and is ideal for doing experiments and research directly on the garment, quickly verifying the result.

According to Candiani

“Tonello new O-Zone cabinet is the perfect demonstration on how research and collaboration between leading companies can result in true innovation, always driven by sustainability.

As Candiani Denim garment R&D department, we had the pleasure of collaboration on the birth, developing and tuning of this new technology.

Results are simply amazing, it’s a success achieved thanks to a shared vision, shared philosophy, and natural complementarity between our two companies.

We can say without any doubt that we opened the path to a new way ozone can be applied. In fact, O-Zone allows us to get completely new and sustainable washing effects and discolorations.

This project represent present and future of our philosophy and it will be a huge evolution of denim treatment.”

Yes, we agree: nothing like this has been seen before.

And the path to responsible innovation has only just begun!

Posted October 26, 2021

Source: Tonello S.r.l.

Navis TubeTex Announces Organizational Changes

LEXINGTON, N.C. — October 26, 2021 — Navis TubeTex continues to evolve and grow at a rapid pace as a leading manufacturer of finishing machinery for the global textile industry. The company has built a strong team of leaders who have set the foundation for its growth and success. It is with mixed emotion to announce the retirement of Craige Murray, executive vice president of Operations.

Murray spent 32 years with Navis TubeTex, progressing in responsibilities across operations and management. Reflecting on his career with the company, Murray said: “It has been a privilege to work alongside my colleagues at Navis Tubetex all these years with the common goal of serving our customers. I love this company and feel confident that with the new team in place, the best is still ahead.” Murray lives in Winston-Salem, N.C., with his wife Sonja. They have three daughters and two grandchildren.

Will Motchar, president and CEO, commented: “Craige has been a vital member of our management team. His efforts and leadership have contributed significantly to the success of this company. As a leader and mentor to many, he will be missed. Everyone here joins me in wishing him all the best in his retirement. He should be proud of his many accomplishments during his career at Navis TubeTex”.

Accordingly, Mark West has been promoted to executive vice president, Engineering and Operations. Mark has a wealth of knowledge and experience in engineering, operations, and technical services. With this promotion, he assumes additional responsibility for global Manufacturing and Supply Chain activities.

West joined Navis TubeTex in 1995 in the mechanical engineering team. He holds a number of patents in the field of textile machinery, with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Textile Engineering from NC State. Please join us in congratulating West on his accomplishments and promotion.

Posted October 26, 2021

Source: Navis TubeTex

Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Management Changes

SAN FRANCISCO — October 25, 2021 — Levi Strauss & Co. today announced a change of leadership in its commercial organization.

Sanjeev Mohanty, senior vice president and managing director of South Asia-Middle East and Africa for Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.), will become the senior vice president and managing director for U.S. and Canada — the company’s largest and most complex commercial operations cluster, spanning all brands and channels. Mohanty is a veteran retailer and apparel executive who has held roles with a number of global brands over the span of his career, including e-commerce conglomerate Global Fashion Group, fashion and lifestyle retailing company the Jay Gee Group, and the Benetton Group.

“During his tenure with the company, Sanjeev has proven himself to be a dynamic and growth-minded leader. He has strengthened our business and our teams in South Asia, where some of our most important markets are located, to deliver industry-leading results,” said Seth Ellison, executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Levi Strauss & Co. “We know he will bring his entrepreneurial spirit, passion for our brands, dedication to developing talent, and track record of executing amazing consumer experiences to his new role leading the U.S. and Canada.”

Posted October 25, 2021

Source: Levi Strauss & Co.

JCPenney Welcomes Marc Rosen As CEO

Rosen

LEWISVILLE, Texas — October 25, 2021 — JCPenney announced today the appointment of Marc Rosen as CEO, effective November 1, 2021. Stanley Shashoua, Simon’s chief investment officer, has been appointed as executive chairman of the board of directors after serving as interim CEO of JCPenney since January.

“Marc joins JCPenney following a year of focused work to stabilize the business, improve financials, and position the retailer for long-term success,” Shashoua said. “Working with the phenomenal and dedicated JCPenney team as CEO has been immensely rewarding, and I look forward to my next step as executive chairman. Marc’s significant e-commerce and retail experience with companies like Levi’s and Walmart makes him the perfect fit to lead the next chapter of the Company’s transformation as we work to better serve our customers.”

JCPenney has strengthened its omnichannel experience by meeting customers where they are with the brands they love and all the ways they want to shop. In the past year alone, JCPenney has strategically introduced and relaunched 16 private and exclusive national brands―six of which are entirely new private brands ― across all divisions. Notable portfolio additions include Ryegrass™, Linden Street™, Thereabouts™, Stylus™, and Juicy by Juicy Couture. JCPenney has also improved its digital and fulfillment capabilities and introduced JCPenney Beauty, the Company’s new hyper-inclusive beauty experience. These cumulative efforts are helping to win back customers and gain market share, resulting in current liquidity of $1.5 billion. JCPenney looks toward its 120th year of business in 2022 with operation of 670 stores nationwide and plans to continue building on the momentum established this year.

“I am humbled by the opportunity to lead this storied brand and build on the progress the JCPenney team has made under their new ownership group,” Rosen said. “I have spent my career focused on iconic American retailers and it has given me a unique perspective on the value of heritage brands. Joining at this milestone moment in the Company’s history, I am eager to propel the business into its next era and connect with our customers in new ways.”

Rosen brings more than 25 years of retail and e-commerce experience to the role, most recently serving as executive vice president and president of Levi Strauss Americas at Levi Strauss & Co., leading commercial operations for Levi’s®, Dockers®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™, and Denizen® brands across all channels. As leader of the company’s Digital Enterprise Office, he drove the digital strategy for one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies.

During his tenure at Levi Strauss & Co., Rosen held executive-level roles overseeing their direct-to-consumer business. In this position, he was responsible for leading the company’s global e-commerce and retail businesses, including 3,000 stores, resulting in transformational growth. Prior to Levi Strauss & Co., Rosen spent 14 years at Walmart Inc. in a variety of senior leadership functions, ultimately serving as senior vice president of global e-commerce. He began his career at Ernst & Young, providing strategic retail advisory services. Rosen currently serves on the Board of Directors of Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 notable chain restaurants worldwide.

Posted October 25, 2021

Source: JCPenney

Columbia Sportswear Appoints Andrew Burns As Vice President, Investor Relations And Strategic Planning

PORTLAND, Ore. — October 25, 2021 — Columbia Sportswear Co. today announced the promotion of Andrew Burns to vice president, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations.

Burns has been at Columbia Sportswear for more than three years leading the Investor Relations program. In his new role, he will take on leading strategic planning and initiative management in addition to his responsibilities for Investor Relations.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Andrew take on an expanded role,” said Jim Swanson, Executive Vice President, CFO. “His leadership, enterprise mindset and collaborative team-oriented approach position him for continued success.”

Posted October 25, 2021

Source: Columbia Sportswear Company

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