Kohinoor Textile Mills Relies On YarnMaster® PRISMA Technology

Muhammad Irfan (left, left image), general manager of the Gujar Khan plant; and M. Jahanzaib Baloch, general manager of the Rawalpindi plant (left, right image); both pictured with Martin Bace, service manager, Loepfe.

Pakistan-based Kohinoor Textile Mills selected Loepfe’s YarnMaster® PRISMA for a recent plant upgrade.

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Perfection for compact yarns. The general managers of Kohinoor Textile Mills Ltd. (KTML), Pakistan, know exactly what they need for their business and are again relying on the latest Loepfe technology for a new level in yarn quality with increased profitability.

Muhammad Irfan, general manager of the Gujar Khan plant, and M. Jahanzaib Baloch, general manager of the Rawalpindi plant, lead a successful textile business in Pakistan. They operate nine units with 180,000 spindles, covering the complete range of coarse and fine count yarn from natural and man-made fibers. KTML is known for its consistent yarn quality. The focus on satisfied customers has proven itself and is continued meticulously. Customer satisfaction is achieved, among other things, through the constant integration of the latest technologies.

A total of 5,500 Loepfe yarn clearers are integrated into the spinning process, with the first 1,112 winding units now being replaced with the new yarn clearer generation, YarnMaster PRISMA. The motives are clear.

Irfan commented: “Loepfe yarn clearers have helped us to improve our yarn appearance and customer satisfaction. We are delighted to continue our relationship with Loepfe by installing YarnMaster PRISMA on our lines — and, in fact, we are already seeing the benefits of this new leading-edge sensor technology.”

With PRISMA, KTML achieves a new level in yarn quality while increasing profitability. This is accomplished through the unique four-sensor technology combined with the intelligent clearing algorithm. Especially important for KTML and its mainly compact ring yarn production are the additional fine classes of SFI/D and OffCount clearing. The refined matrices simplify the settings and provide flexibility to adapt the clearing curve to all market needs. Thereby the compact spinners are given the best yarn structure overview of their produced yarn.

Umair Mansoor, service manager, Service Traders (Pvt) Ltd. Pakistan, and Martin Bace, service manager, Loepfe

KTML uses the unique feature based on the continuous monitoring length of 80 meters for SFI/D clearing and 50 meters for OffCount clearing. Removing long faults in one piece delivers significant advantages:

  • Increased machine efficiency due to less splice cycles and immediate alarm of bad bobbins after the first few meters;
  • Increasing yarn quality due to complete removal of long faults; and
  • Certainty in yarn quality since no remnants of longer faults are processed further. As this is the case with other yarn clearer models which are cutting longer faults on their set curve and therefore slicing faults into pieces.

Baloch added: “KTML is a vertically integrated set up producing yarn for its own requirement and selling in the local market at the same time. Finished goods are sold to world-famous brands in the U.S. and Europe. Quality is ensured in each and every step. The export market is very sensitive to contamination. To achieve this objective Loepfe and Service traders are our partners for decades. PRISMA is an excellent product made it possible to optimize at the deepest levels. There is a world full of opportunities in a single sensing head. For us, Loepfe is a brand we trust on.

“Immediate and professional support in all matters is a pillar of Loepfe customer care. If our customers are satisfied. Then so are we.”

May 2022

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. (TAF) Launches Regel™ Recycled Acrylic Fiber

BANGKOK, Thailand — May 4, 2022 — Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. (TAF), part of Aditya Birla Group, has launched a recycled acrylic fiber. The new fiber, branded Regel™, is made by recycling acrylic waste and has already received the Global Recycled Standards (GRS) certification.

TAF has developed this fiber as a result of growing demand of sustainable fashion products from global consumers, brands and retailers. Waste accumulation and its management is one of the key sustainability challenges of the industry and therefore recycling preconsumer, post-consumer and in-process waste to make new products is one of the most preferred and prevalent ways to reduce the environment impact.

“Regel is a unique innovation as it is one of the first successful commercialization of acrylic fibre produced by recycling the waste. The idea for Regel was conceptualized from our interaction with key fashion retailers who are looking to replace the conventional fibers with materials that have a better sustainability index. It took us almost 1.5 years of extensive R&D to formulate the process and technology for recycling acrylic waste,” said Thomas Varghese, Business head – Textiles, Aditya Birla Group.

Regel fiber is composed of 50-percent recycled waste and 50-percent virgin polymer, with potential to go even higher on the recycled component.

“The unique part of Regel technology is that it ensures the homogeneous mixing of both recycled and virgin polymer, while maintaining the quality and other functional benefits of acrylic fiber like warmth, comfort and vibrant shades. This is a key advantage of Regel fiber over other techniques like mechanical shredding where there is a limitation on content, quality and color selection as the behavior and properties of Regel fiber is exactly same as fresh acrylic fibrer,” added Siddhartha Chakrabarti, chief research & technology officer, TAF.

Regel fiber is commercially available and produced at TAF’s acrylic fibre plant in Saraburi.

Posted: May 4, 2022

Source: Thai Acrylic Fibre Co., Ltd.

New Name For Society Of Dyers And Colourists’ Program Of Educational Courses

BRADFORD, England — April 27, 2022 — The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has announced a new all-encompassing name for its suite of educational opportunities ahead of its autumn enrollment 2022.

Courses leading to globally recognized qualifications will now be collectively known as Textile Coloration Science and Technology reflecting the SDC’s quest to educate the changing world in the science of color.

This umbrella name covers the Foundation Textile Coloration Certificate (FTCC), Textile Coloration Certificate (TCC) and the honors-degree equivalent level 6 Associateship of the SDC (ASDC) which retain their own, specific qualification names.

Employers and their candidates are now urged to register to start studying for FTCC and TCC in September, and ASDC in October, before applications close on Thursday, June 30, for FTCC and TCC, and Sunday, July 31, for ASDC.

Dr. Graham Clayton, chief executive of the SDC, said: “As a forward-thinking organization, we wanted to emphasis the unique product identity of our educational opportunities. Textile Coloration Science and Technology is a two-part name that describes exactly what we are offering employers and employees in our international industry. Textile Coloration signifies the subject or field of study. Science and Technology describes the overarching knowledge and skill-based learning topics on which the qualification is centered.”

The SDC aims for the new name to become instantly recognizable as the succession of courses and qualifications that combine to provide the world’s go-to stamp of authority in colour education — and open the door to the unique, professional award status of Chartered Colourist (CCol).

Teaching and assessment for all SDC courses is online, meaning that learners can join from anywhere in the world — and be part of a like-minded peer group of professionals from diverse locations, bringing global experiences.

Course fees for the ASDC are less than half of those for a conventional university degree course and this technical, sector-specific qualification is often a pivotal point for graduates who go on to enjoy international careers thanks to their in-demand skills and know-how.

Typically employers cover course fees as part of their corporate personal development offerings but students can be self-funding. Bursaries are available from the SDC to offer financial help.

The Worshipful Company of Dyers works with the SDC to cover up to 60 percent of fees for U.K. companies putting forward employees for FTCC and TCC qualifications, under the Future Dyers’ Fund.

Posted May 3, 2022

Source: Society of Dyers and Colorists

Mannington Commercial Introduces Revealed Collection

CALHOUN, Ga., May 2, 2022 — Mannington Commercial introduces the Revealed Collection, a modular carpet collection that offers three styles featuring rich colors with layered details that blend artistically to create unexpected moments of contrast.

“Commercial designers can use the Revealed Collection to create sophisticated designs with rich color nuances and depth of texture that give the illusion of movement in the space,” said Roby Isaac, Vice President of Commercial Design at Mannington Commercial. “Our hope is the Revealed Collection will spark creativity to achieve fresh designs with modular carpet.”

Revealed is inspired by the artifacts and rare fossils discovered deep within the earth’s terrain during excavation. The linear and arched bands of texture shift intermittently in hue and intensity to form a dynamic illusion of movement.

The Revealed collection is available in three patterns each with a unique design contrast.  Uncover features organic ripples and curves balanced by striations.  Unmask is reminiscent of a stony surface where abrasions from the passage of time interrupt linear movement.  Unveil includes soft gradations of color that underlie quiet linearity.

All three products in the collection are available in 12” x 36” modular tiles and nine colors.  Revealed can be installed vertically, horizontally or in a herringbone pattern.

The Revealed Collection features type 6,6 nylon providing enhanced cleanability, performance and appearance retention. The Infinity® 2 Modular backing is built to withstand aggressive wet cleanings, and the Collection was specifically designed for use in severe environments with rigorous foot traffic, such as public areas, lobbies, and dining facilities as well as transportation service areas such as airports.

Mannington Commercial is committed to helping customers reduce the negative impact projects can have on climate and health by improving operations and offsetting the embodied carbon in all new and refreshed products by 105 percent.  The Infinity 2 Modular backing also contains recycled content and is certified NSF/ANSI 140 Gold and CRI Green Label Plus and may contribute to LEED credits. In addition, a product-specific Type III Environmental Product Declaration and a published Health Product Declaration are available. The collection boasts a limited lifetime wear and backing warranty, limited 15-year XGUARD® Stain Resistance warranty and limited 15-year ColorSafe® Bleach Resistance warranty.

Posted May 3, 2022

Source: Mannington Commercial

Sanitized Launches New Biocide-Free Product For Durable, Odor-Free Textiles, Ideal For All Application Processes

BURGDORF, Switzerland — May 3, 2022 — SANITIZED AG, the specialist for hygiene function in textiles, is expanding its Sanitized® Odorex™ portfolio for odor-neutralizing technologies. The new OX20 product is usable on cotton, viscose, or man-made fibers. It does not contain any biocides, it is highly wash-resistant, and it can be combined well with other effects.

Early on, SANITIZED identified the market need for textiles with an odor-neutralizing effect. Sanitized Odorex is the product of several years of experience with environmentally friendly textile treatments. SANITIZED focuses heavily on the causes of, the production of, and the fighting of unpleasant sweat odor in textiles. The basis for the newly introduced biocide-free OX20 product is a metal-free polymer that neutralizes odors. It meets market requirements regarding wash-resistance with excellent results after up to 50 household washes. “We are convinced that biocide-free solutions that fight sweat odor are on their way to becoming the new market standard. And this fact mainly applies to outdoor, sports, and workwear,” remarked Urs Zihlmann, product manager of Textile Additives at SANITIZED AG.

Versatile and highly cost-efficient

The new product can be applied in extraction, pad, and spray. It can be used on all common substrates and is compatible with other textile effects. These properties increase the flexibility and efficiency during product design, and they reduce production costs. As the first such technology worldwide, OX20 can be applied to synthetics in the dye bath.

Feel and wearing comfort

Binders and particle systems negatively affect the textile’s feel and moisture management. OX20 is a particle-free product with a long-lasting effect that does not change how the textile feels, nor does it affect the textile’s moisture management.

“Sanitized Odorex is the technology of the future that makes odor-free textile products a reality. It meets industry standards as well as consumer standards regarding durability and sustainability,” Zihlmann explained. “Since it is a biocide-free system, OX20 is not subject to any regulatory restrictions. The textile industry greatly appreciates this property,” he adds.

Posted May 3, 2022

Source: Sanitized AG

American Apparel & Footwear Association Announces New Events And Programming Leadership

WASHINGTON — May 2, 2022 — An 11-year industry veteran, Corinne Suder, will lead AAFA’s Events and Programming Department as vice president effective June 13. Suder, a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), brings along 25 years of association meeting planning experience to the role as she advances from senior director at AAFA.

Suder will preside over a portfolio of several dozen annual events and webinars. Each of AAFA’s programs are built to align with AAFA’s Strategic Plan across the priorities of Brand Protection; Supply Chain & Sourcing; Trade, Logistics, & Manufacturing. AAFA approaches all programming through the lens of purpose-driven leadership in a manner that supports each member’s ability to build and sustain inclusive and diverse cultures, meet and advance ESG goals, and draw upon the latest technology. The department will continue to accelerate priorities and engage members through collaborative meetings, webinars, and a hybrid calendar of virtual and in-person content.

Susan Lapetina departs AAFA after 23 years of enhancing its global reach and harnessing essential revenue for AAFA to establish itself as the foremost association representing the apparel and footwear industry. Her last day as senior vice president with the association will be June 10.

“We are deeply indebted to Susan’s vision and commitment in establishing the association’s world-renowned education programming and special events portfolios. Her outsized contributions are cherished,” said AAFA President and CEO Steve Lamar. “Corinne will carry on this legacy with an equally insatiable appetite to serve members, and vision to lead AAFA programming forward, and an enthusiasm that is unmatched.”

“As a strategic leader at AAFA, it has been an honor to support the industry, its business, and staff the world over,” said Lapetina. “I am thrilled to see Corinne Suder advance — who I have had the pleasure to work with for 11 years, and whose passion for bringing out industry together and delivering content beyond the borders of Washington to the global audience will continue to advance this inspiring industry.”

“I am inspired both by the commitment to leadership that Susan has modeled, and this opportunity,” Suder said. “I look forward to accelerating our reach and advancing membership engagement.”

Suder advances to AAFA’s Senior Leadership alongside Steve Lamar, president and CEO; Nate Herman, senior vice president – Policy; Maureen Storch, senior vice president – Membership; Natalie LaBella, vice president – Communications and Marketing; and Agata Borradori, vice president – Finance.

Posted May 3, 2022

Source: AAFA

DuPont™ Kevlar®, Nomex® And Tyvek® To Run On Renewable Energy

WILMINGTON, Del. — April 22, 2022 — DuPont today announced that its iconic and trusted brands — Kevlar®, Nomex® and Tyvek® — will be produced using renewable electricity in its operations. DuPont achieved this milestone by purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs) earlier this month to match the energy consumed in its 2022 operations and is committed to additional purchases annually. This underscores the company’s commitment to achieving its renewable energy goal and acting on climate stewardship as part of its 2030 Sustainability Goals.

“At DuPont, we believe urgent action is needed to address the climate crisis impacting our global communities, and that’s why we’re so proud that the most trusted names that protect people worldwide are now doing even more to protect the planet” said Leland Weaver, president, DuPont Water & Protection. “Procuring renewable energy credits is a key milestone in our sustainability journey and we remain committed to energy efficiency in our global operations. We understand the importance of delivering sustainable innovations for our customers, value chain partners, employees and society.”

As part of DuPont’s sustainability strategy, the company’s Acting on Climate goal seeks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 30 percent and source 60 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources and credits by 2030, and to deliver carbon neutral operations by 2050. DuPont will report progress against its goals when it publishes its 2022 Sustainability Report in early May.

DuPont is a member of RE100, a global environmental initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, which brings together companies committed to shifting the electricity used globally in its operations to renewable energy. In 2021, the company also signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. The VPPA project is scheduled to commence operations in 2023 and is expected to deliver approximately 528,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of wind-generated renewable electricity annually to the local grid. This is equivalent to approximately 25 percent of the company’s total electricity needs today.

Posted: May 3, 2022

Source: DuPont

Milliken & Company Statement On Russian Sanctions

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — April 10, 2022 — At Milliken & Company, we are compelled to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the appalling human suffering it has caused. We condemn violence and stand with all institutions and individuals calling for peace. We recently donated to the International Committee of the Red Cross for humanitarian aid and relief efforts in Ukraine and will continue to review how we can best support Ukraine moving forward.

Our sales into Russia are less than 1 percent of our total business. We continue to curtail our activities as the conflict has escalated. We do not have manufacturing operations or make any capital investments in Russia. Milliken fully supports and complies with the economic and financial sanctions implemented against Russia.

We have a responsibility to continue to supply essential ingredients to our customers who provide daily necessities such as safe food packaging and basic hygiene, health, and personal care items. We will always strive to act with integrity, a value core to our business, and to support our global community.

Posted: May 3, 2022

Source: Milliken & Company

Baldwin’s AMS Spectral UV To Showcase Next-Generation UV And LED-UV Industrial Curing Lineup At RadTech

ST. LOUIS — May 3, 2022 — AMS Spectral UV, a Baldwin Technology company and manufacturer of UV and LED-UV curing solutions, will showcase its latest industrial curing lineup at RadTech (booth 95), which is taking place May 9-12 in Orlando, Fla.

Taking center stage, the patented XP Quatro Series™ LED-UV curing module is the company’s latest evolution for high-speed, high-performance LED-UV curing of inks, coatings and adhesives. Manufactured in the United States, and built using quality materials and the world’s most powerful LED architecture, the XP Quatro Series is designed to withstand nonstop use in tough conditions and high-productivity environments that require a rugged, resilient curing module.

With two large LED-UV arrays, the XP Quatro Series delivers double the available power of a standard LED solution at a lower cost than two individual lamps, while operating at top industrial speeds — and driving increased productivity and profitability. Unique to the XP Quatro Series is its ability to emit two different wavelengths from the same head, so with deep, layered substrates, the longer wavelengths can penetrate further, and in applications that require simultaneous powerful surface curing, the shorter waves can achieve this at the same time. Additionally, in applications with dual chemistry on one substrate, both can be perfectly cured simultaneously.

“When producers are ready to make use of the highest LED-UV doses to scale up their manufacturing lines and increase them to the highest speeds, we should be the first company they call,” said Jonathan Fore, commercial lead for Baldwin’s AMS Spectral UV. “Our new XP Quatro is like putting curing afterburners on your production line.”

AMS Spectral UV pioneered an all-LED curing solution for high-performance printing and converting, and is a world leader in the market, with an installed base of more LED systems on offset litho and flexo presses globally than any other provider. This Baldwin Technology company has quickly risen to prominence among the world’s leading industrial curing equipment manufacturers, with applications ranging from electronics and medical devices to EV automotive and consumer goods.

By focusing on everything from research and development through engineering and production, the team of experts at Baldwin’s AMS Spectral UV can customize solutions to suit every application. The company’s comprehensive products and services include conventional UV, LED-UV, UV lamps, infrared, test-lab facilities and application engineering services. To further support the industrial manufacturing sector, Baldwin’s AMS Spectral UV bolstered its sales team with two new hires in North America for outside sales and sales engineering to mirror its team already dedicated to the industrial market segment in Europe.

“We’ve been a power player in curing for the print industry for a generation,” Fore said. “And, with our investments in the most powerful new products, and with our new team members, we are committed to growing in the industrial space. We may be the biggest and best UV and LED-UV company many manufacturers have never considered. We’re showing at RadTech to change that.”

Posted: May 3, 2022

Source: Baldwin Technology Company Inc.

James Heal Director’s Promotion At Group Level

HALIFAX, England — May 3, 2022 — Having been part of the James Heal team for more than 25 years, Neil Pryke has been promoted to the position of managing director of PPT Group UK, a role in which will cover not only James Heal, but also partner brand Mecmesin located in West Sussex.

An engineering company based in historic textile mills in Halifax, James Heal designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art textiles testing solutions, with 80 percent of its products being exported around the world.

Having joined the company’s Innovation department as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Pryke worked his way up to become Operations and Innovation director, and manager of the Halifax site. He was a major player in setting up and developing manufacturing facilities and operations in Halifax, and the creation and development of instruments such as the best-selling Titan CRE tensile tester.

Vitally to the company’s continued success, Pryke was instrumental in developing the James Heal brand, working with the Design Council in 2011. Together they created the most visually appealing product range, with a focus on user-centered design, quickly setting James Heal on a course to become market leader.

This wealth of talent, knowledge and experience in engineering, innovation and design will be invaluable as the Mecmesin product range develops. Pryke said of his promotion: “I am absolutely delighted to be starting my new role as MD across the PPT Group brands in the UK, continuing to develop new and innovative solutions at James Heal, and excited to work with our colleagues at Mecmesin, bringing my experience to another part of our global group of brands.”

Established in 1872, James Heal is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and is a globally known brand in the textiles industry.

Posted: May 3, 2022

Source: James Heal

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