Standard Fiber Partners With weaveRIGHT® Technology For Exclusive License In Home And Hospitality Markets

BURLINGAME, Calif. — May 19, 2022 — Standard Fiber, a supplier to the home textile and hospitality markets, has signed an agreement with weaveRIGHT® Technology enabling the company exclusive rights to develop and distribute bath products made with the technology to the home retail and hospitality markets.

Developed by home textile veteran, Matthew Dalton, who was challenged by QVC to reinvent the towel in 2018, weaveRIGHT Technology is a patented weaving process that unites 100-percent cotton loops with performance fibers in the ground of the towel.  This innovative technique enhances absorbency, accelerates drying time, and provides an additional level of durability. The fast-drying time inhibits the growth of bacteria, therefore towels made with this proprietary weaving technology are inherently anti-microbial and eco-friendly.

“With our new weaving technology, we really do feel we met the challenge of reinventing the towel,” said Dalton, owner, weaveRIGHT Home. “We are excited about our partnership with Standard Fiber who lead in delivering quality and innovation in the bedding and bath category.”

“We are delighted that weaveRIGHT has granted us the exclusive license of its truly groundbreaking technology,” said Chad Altbaier, CCO, Standard Fiber. “Aligning with this patented technology will bring our retail and hospitality partners many benefits consumers are looking for today — a compelling blend of performance and luxury, grounded in our @sustainovation philosophy”

Posted: May 19, 2022

Source: Standard Fiber

PrintFactory Expands To North America Amid Sustained, Rapid Growth

AARLE-RIXTEL, the Netherlands — May 19, 2022 — In order to serve its North American clients, PrintFactory, a supplier of large format printing software and services, announced today that it will open up an office in Atlanta, Ga., to expand its global network. The announcement comes at a time when the company’s global installed base has exceeded 10,000 users, representing the largest expansion in the company’s history.

PrintFactory’s suite of award-winning RIP-based workflow software has been, and will continue to be, available in the U.S. and Canada since 2011 through its valued partner and distributor GMG Americas.

Erik Strik, CEO of PrintFactory, said: “As we continue to use technology to simplify the wide-format printing process, today marks another milestone. It is our pleasure to acknowledge the great work done by our partner GMG Americas to date, and to continue that work together. Our rapidly growing installed base in North America requires a stronger presence in the region in order to service it. We will now provide local support to our Distributor (GMG Americas) dealers and customers in the US and Canada from our PrintFactory USA Atlanta office.”

Joseph Varone, president of GMG Americas, commented: “We’re pleased to see this additional investment from PrintFactory in the region as this move will further ensure excellence in customer support, which better aligns with the time zone requirements.”

Simon Landau, global director of Strategic Projects, will lead the PrintFactory USA Sales effort, assisted by Vio Moutia, Customer Success manager. Michelle Bodary, a former GMG employee, will lead the PrintFactory USA Customer Support team.

Due to its availability on every continent, round-the-clock support and offered in 20 languages, PrintFactory is the only truly independent Large Format Print software company in the world. The PrintFactory workflow software offers OEMs and End-Users an extensive set of features, more than any of its competitors. With its innovative cloud platform, LFPs can set their own individual preferences (including language) without having to order separate versions via dongle, and their SaaS per printer model allows them to have unlimited users. Standard print markets and industrial scale operations can both benefit from this RIP workflow.

“Many well-known printers are shipped globally with PrintFactory workflow software today,” Strik said. “We work closely with manufacturers to make sure printers have the drivers, features, and software tools they need to solve simple, everyday problems.”

Meet the PrintFactory USA Team at Printing United Expo – Booth C4929 in Las Vegas, 19-21 October 2022.

Posted: May 19, 2022

Source: PrintFactory

Picanol To Present Its Latest Weaving Innovations At The ITM 2022 Fair

IEPER, Belgium — May 19, 2022 — The ITM 2022 fair is being held at the TÜYAP Fair Convention & Congress Center in Istanbul from June 14 – 18, 2022. Picanol will be showcasing its latest technology in Hall 2, Booth 219. ITM is the first major textile machinery fair where Picanol’s latest developments, which were released at the end of 2021, will be shown to a live audience. Not only will four machines from the Connect generation be on display at the Picanol booth but the new and fully digital platform PicConnect will also be demonstrated. With these innovations, Picanol has once again confirmed its leading role among weaving machine manufacturers.

“With our strong presence at this exhibition, we want to make a clear statement on the importance of this market for Picanol. Our team is really excited and looking forward to explaining how our innovations will ensure we continue to grow together with the Turkish textile industry and our customers in particular,” explained Kurt Lamkowski, manager, Worldwide Sales.

On the occasion of the ITM fair, Picanol will also highlight its recently launched PicConnect platform. PicConnect offers Picanol customers a wide range of features, from industrial IoT to service-related applications. This includes, for example, the new webshop for Picanol Original Quality Parts, which is called PartsLine. Therefore, PicConnect truly is a “must-have” for all our customers. “Going a step further and connecting Picanol weaving machines to PicConnect will allow our customers to leverage the full extent of the machine possibilities. The brand-new functionalities, such as the applications for energy and production monitoring, the file management system, and the style administration application can be discovered at www.picanol.be/machines-features/picconnect,” continues Mr. Lamkowski.

Details of the Picanol weaving machines that will be on display at ITM Istanbul:

  1. OptiMax-i Connect-4-R-220 Fancy denim
The digital loom! A machine that is driven by data, relying on smart performance, with sustainability always in mind.

Warp: Co Ne 20/1
Density: 32 ends/cm

Drawing in width: 210 cm Weft: Co/El Ne 18/1 – 78 den

Density: 22 picks/cm

Highlighted features: BlueTouch display • Guided Gripper (GC) • Electronic Right Gripper Opener (ERGO) Quick Style Change (QSC) • EcoFill 4C • Climate monitoring • Tension Display (TED)

Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation

Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use • AutoSens • Gripper tape monitoring

Optimization package: Power monitoring • Gripper stroke measurement • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation

  1. OptiMax-i Connect-8-R-360 Curtain
Enabling home textiles to be woven without compromise. Available in Free Flight up to T-380, allowing ultimate weft versatility in combination with delicate warps, with e-Leno for perfect selvedges.

Warp: Pes 68f24 den
Density: 30 ends/cm

Drawing in width: 340 cm
Weft: Pes 68f24 den + Pes 20 den + Pes 150 den + Pes 300 den + fancy Ne 1.8

Density: 25 picks/cm

Highlighted features: BlueTouch display • Free Flight (VB) • e-Leno • Smart signal lights BlueBox electronic platform • SmartEye • SmartCut

Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation

Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use • AutoSens • Gripper tape monitoring

Optimization package: Power monitoring • Gripper stroke measurement • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation

  1. TerryMax-i Connect-8-R-260 Terry towel
The benchmark for terry weaving. No limitations in design, combining maximum performance with ultimate versatility.

Warp: Ground: Co Ne 24/2 – Pile: Co Ne 20/2 Density: 23 ends/cm

Drawing in width: 253 cm
Weft: Co Ne 14/1 + Chenille Ne 2.4 + PP 300 den Density: 20-144 picks/cm

Highlighted features: Pneumatic pile backrest • Pile formation system • Pile monitoring • BlueTouch display Needle roll control • Guided Gripper (GCv) • Mechanical filling cutter

Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation

Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use • AutoSens • Gripper tape monitoring

  1. OmniPlus-i Connect-4-D-220 Double face
Airjet machine equipped with SmartShed. This is Picanol’s direct-driven shedding motion and it combines the best of both worlds: performance, flexibility, and energy efficiency.

Warp: Pes/El 75f72 den
Density: 60 ends/cm

Drawing in width: 200 cm Weft: Pes/El 75f72 den

Density: 40 picks/cm

Highlighted features: BlueTouch display • SmartShed • Electronic Selvedge System (ELSY Plus) BlueBox electronic platform • Blue22 EasySet prewinders • PosiJet

Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation

Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use

Smart savings package: Power monitoring • AirMaster with integrated air consumption meter • Adaptive Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus)

Automation package: Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus) • Prewinder Switch-Off (PSO) • AutoSpeed • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation

  1. An additional OptiMax-i-12-J-190 will be presented at the Bonas booth (Hall 2, Booth 215A).

Posted: May 19, 2022

Source: Picanol

Techtextil North America 2022 Exhibitor Preview: Uster Solution For Flawless Fibers And Quality Webs In Drylaid Nonwovens

USTER, Switzerland — May 17, 2022 — In medical, hygienic and cosmetic applications flawless end-products are essential. And that means contamination in the fiber raw material is not allowed. Uster Jossi Vision Shield N is the solution. It works right at the start, within the process line, eliminating even the tiniest unwanted particles and protecting nonwovens manufacturers from damaging claims.

Three big upcoming events are ideal platforms for Uster to present its quality assurance solutions for nonwovens, as well as spinners: Techtextil North America in May, Techtextil Germany and ITM in Turkey in June.

Optimization in fiber processes

Raw fibers from bales are opened and blended in the blowroom before carding, and this stage can significantly influence the quality of the end-product in drylaid nonwovens. Installing an Uster fiber cleaner in the line ensures highest level of control over contamination in the carded fleece – and consequently the end product.

The risk of contamination, such as small pieces of plastic, reaching the card is that it will be shredded into minute particles and then be incorporated into the material at web bonding. This kind of contamination would be disastrous in a hygiene or cosmetic application which comes into contact with sensitive human skin. With Uster Jossi Vision Shield N integrated in their fiber processing line, nonwovens producers can avoid that risk.

Uster Jossi Vision Shield N uses imaging spectroscope technology to identify contamination in a fraction of a second, instantly removing it from the mass of good fiber material. Detection works across a much greater wavelength than conventional camera systems, so that contamination as small as a single hair and in the lightest colors is pinpointed.

Proven contamination control for bleached cotton

Uster Technologies has built experience and technological know-how over nearly three decades of fiber cleaning in spinning. Contamination is unwelcome in yarn, just as it is in fleece! Worldwide, 5,000 installations of Jossi Vision Shield fiber cleaning systems in spinning mills underline Uster’s success in ensuring contamination-free spun yarn.

The same expertise also works for bleached cotton. Producers of items for cosmetic, medical and baby care can meet the required zero-tolerance demand for any contamination fragments larger than 1 mm.

For best results in contamination detection, Uster Jossi Vision Shield N is integrated right after the opener in the blowroom. At this stage in fiber preparation, detection is enhanced, since the fiber tufts are open, preventing any small contaminants being hidden inside them.

Once identified, the contaminations are automatically ejected by the system, preventing contamination of the web. Some waste here is inevitable, but Uster Jossi Vision Shield N controls this by continuously measuring the speed at which the fiber tufts pass through. It then uses precision valves to time each ejection perfectly, so that only the unwanted contaminant is removed, with an absolute minimum of ‘good’ fiber being lost.

Fitting every line

Uster Jossi Vision Shield N is the result of surveys, close collaboration with international nonwovens companies and countless hours of field tests. Installation is easy, since the fiber cleaner’s slim design fits perfectly into existing lines. The system readily copes with the pace of standard production environments – up to a capacity of 2,000 kg per hour.

Uster ensures that the system is seamlessly integrated into production lines, adapting the position of the fiber feed and the main components with the imaging spectroscopes, for optimum results. Customers can choose between widths of 1,600 and 1,200 mm, with specific solutions available for challenging environments and with any type of material. Stainless steel inserts, in areas which come into contact with the fibers, guarantee unmatched durability.

The future-oriented graphical user interface gives a quick overview of running performance in real-time, on a large high-resolution touchscreen, showing the most relevant data at a glance. User-friendly, quick and intuitive navigation makes data handling easy.

Challenge the experts

Managing quality with Uster Jossi Vision Shield N at the fiber preparation stage gives manufacturers the total confidence that only contamination-controlled products are delivered. Uster is ready to meet this challenge for the nonwoven community. Expert first-hand information will be available at Techtextil North America, on the Uster booth 2823. The invitation also extends to Techtextil in Frankfurt and ITM in Istanbul.

Posted: May 19, 2022

Source: Uster Technologies

Top Weighted Blanket Brand Tranquility Named 2022 Good Housekeeping Bedding Award Winner

DUQUESNE, Pa. — May 17, 2022 — Tranquility, America’s No. 1 selling weighted blanket brand, announced today its Temperature Balancing Weighted Blanket has been selected as a winner for Good Housekeeping’s 2022 Best Bedding Awards.

Experts agree that adults should get at least seven hours of sleep each night*, but research** suggests one in three U.S. adults don’t, which can negatively impact health, including various chronic conditions. Tranquility Weighted Blankets utilize Deep Touch Pressure (DTP) which mimics the feeling of being held or hugged, creating a calming experience. That deep calming pressure can help users fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and wake feeling more well rested.

Tranquility has amassed thousands of 4- and 5-star reviews, which has helped it claim the title of America’s No. 1 weighted blanket.***

“We are excited to receive this Best Bedding Award from a trusted source,” said Patrick Seiffert, with American Textile Company, the makers of Tranquility. “Sleep is something many of us struggle with, but we want people to understand there are solutions available. Tranquility Weighted Blankets can truly help people who have difficulty sleeping and we’re honored Good Housekeeping has recognized that.”

Tranquility Temperature Balancing Weighted Blankets use a special polymer that reacts dynamically to temperature to keep you cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cool. This style also features a removable, machine-washable cover allowing the inner blanket to stay fresh and clean longer. The Tranquility Temperature Balancing Weighted Blanket is available in 15lbs and 20lbs options and can be found online and in-store at Target.

Check out Tranquility and the other winners in the June 2022 issue of Good Housekeeping, on newsstands now, or visit tranquilitybedding.com and goodhousekeeping.com for more information.

*According to the CDC, Sleep Foundation and numerous peer-reviewed observational studies.

**The survey was fielded online to a sample size of 1,103 US adults (18+) between September 15-16, 2021. The figures have been weighed to be representative of all US adults.

***According to leading market research firm The NPD Group.

Posted: May 19, 2022

Source: Tranquility Weighted Blankets

Koenig & Bauer Durst Expands Portfolio With Delta SPC 130 Flexline Eco+ Industrial Production Press

WÜRZBURG, Germany— May 17, 2022 — Koenig & Bauer Durst has used its latest SPC Open House to announce a new addition to its product portfolio with the unveiling of the Delta SPC 130 FlexLine Eco+ industrial production press for run lengths from one to millions of square meters. The entry-level, compact model will offer corrugated converters a new route into digital packaging or will enhance their current capabilities.

The Delta SPC 130 FlexLine Eco+ press, using water-based, food-safe, sustainable inks, will offer an impressive price performance ratio for converters with media sizes up to 1.3 metres by 2.8 metres. This new press will be fully upgradeable to the Delta SPC FlexLine Automatic press. Sales start now. Based on its established, market-proven Delta SPC 130 FlexLine Automatic press, the new machine will be addressing converters with volumes of between 4 million and 8 million square metres  a year. It also includes a compact drying system.

With more than 60 guests at the SPC Open House at the Durst Innovation Center East in Lienz, Austria, in May, Koenig & Bauer Durst also announced the introduction of Dynamic Nozzle Management (DNM). This tool will significantly reduce the printhead maintenance across its Delta SPC 130 product portfolio, which will be another boost for customers’ productivity.

DNM will become part of the standard package for the Delta SPC 130 portfolio, including the new Eco+ model, and will further reduce the maintenance cycles of the Koenig & Bauer Durst’s industry acclaimed, long-lasting printheads. The tool identifies nozzle clogging and can then be programmed to manage the level of ink being jetted from the head. It ensures that high-quality production is always maintained.

Matthias Krautgasser, Koenig & Bauer Durst’s Delta SPC 130 Product Manager, said: “We have already implemented our automated non-contact cleaning system – DNM will further increase uptime and productivity of our Delta SPC 130 product lineup.  DNM is another tool in our parcel of advanced technologies which will give our customers even more confidence in these challenging times. The DNM will be fitted to all new products, including the Delta SPC 130 FlexLine Eco+ model that will be available from next year. It can also be upgraded to existing customer machines.

“Many of the corrugated converters we are in discussion with have run lengths of between 4-8 million sq/m per year, so the new Koenig & Bauer Durst Delta SPC 130 Eco+ will be perfect for them, with the capability to upgrade to the SPC 130 FlexLine Automatic press later.”

Robert Stabler, Managing Director, Koenig & Bauer Durst, said: “Raw material shortages, cost pressures and mitigation strategies continue to be high on the agenda for customers. Coupled with brand owners demanding that new production methods are reliable, compliant and cost effective, we are confident that our complete product portfolio, including the new Eco+ press from Koenig & Bauer Durst, will meet the rapidly changing requirements. It was clear from discussions at our SPC Open House that converters increasingly need to have the capabilities and competencies to mass customize without any compromise on quality, and all at an effective total cost of ownership, which we provide.”

Posted: May 19, 2022

Source: Koenig & Bauer Durst

Felix Schoeller Group At FESPA In Berlin

OSNABRÜCK, Germany— May 16, 2022 — The Felix Schoeller Group will be presenting numerous further developments, exciting live applications and the expansion of its diverse product portfolio at the FESPA Global Print Expo from May 31 to June 3, 2022, in Berlin (Booth A24, Hall 4.2). For the speciality paper manufacturer from Osnabrück, Europe’s leading trade fair for screen and digital printing, large format printing and textile printing is all about “Facing the future with strong partnerships”.

“Even during the pandemic, we worked in partnership with our customers and developed products together, and we will show some of the results in Berlin,” says Jörg Borker. For the General Manager Felix Schoeller Digital Media EMEA, FESPA is an important step towards normality, with more face-to-face contacts again. “Together with our customers, we want to look positively ahead and strengthen what has made us successful for more than 125 years. In addition to the exchange of knowledge, aspects of sustainability and innovative thinking, closeness to our customers has always been decisive for our product solutions.” Speaking of closeness: Not far away during the trade fair is the exhibition for the Felix Schoeller Photo Award in the Willy-Brandt-Haus in Berlin (http://www.felix-schoeller-photoaward.com). As part of the international photo competition for professional photographers and young professionals, the German Peace Prize for Photography was awarded for the second time in 2021.

S-RACE® Tacky 100 and S-RACE® Photo Panel Pro 120: dye sublimation paper for sportswear and large format metal prints

A highlight at the Felix Schoeller Group booth is the live sublimation with the latest dye sublimation paper from the diverse S-RACE® series (https://www.s-race.com/de). Customers and trade visitors can see the incomparably fast drying of the print and experience the impressive results on site. S-RACE® Tacky 100 is the fastest drying tacky paper, ideal for use in sportswear made from elastic textiles, such as in cycling or swimwear. The dye sublimation paper impresses with its optimal adhesion to all types of polyester textiles, excellent line sharpness and exceptionally consistent results.

Visitors can also convince themselves of professional solutions in the field of large-format metal prints. In collaboration with Universal Woods and their ChromaLuxe® brand, the Felix Schoeller Group has developed the S-RACE® Photo Panel Pro 120 for professional large format printers. The result is high-quality prints with vibrant colours and deep blacks. The special coating of the paper ensures that the sublimation does not break at the edges. “The S-RACE® Photo Panel Pro 120 is a good example of how a successful partnership works,” says Borker.

Expansion of the product portfolio: New TRANSFER film with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification

FESPA is the kick-off for the new TRANSFER film (https://digital-media.felix-schoeller.com/produkte/transferfilme), which can also be experienced live on-site during application. The Felix Schoeller Group’s first transfer film combines efficiency in production with central sustainability aspects and is a first step on the way to a new transfer film portfolio. It comes from joint development with an experienced partner in the industry, Bleher Folientechnik. The optimized product structure of the biaxially oriented PET transfer is free of formaldehyde and chromium and certified according to the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, so it can also be used for sensitive textiles such as children’s clothing. The special coating enables both hot and cold peel applications and is optimised against antistatic. The transfer film is suitable for use in all screen-printing processes with plastisol inks and is now available as TRANSFER film from the Felix Schoeller Group and as optimont® TRM6 from Bleher.

Speciality papers for large format printing

In addition to the new developments in the areas of dye sublimation paper and transfer films, the Felix Schoeller Group will be presenting its large variety of speciality papers for large format printing in Berlin. Papers that can be experienced include photo papers from the ULTRA series which, with a wide variety of surfaces, meet all the requirements for pin-sharp details with high colour consistency and a large colour space for water-based inkjet printing. Furthermore, a selection of the SLP rc papers for guaranteed excellent printing results for solvent, latex and UV systems will be shown.

Posted: May 19, 2022

Source: Felix Schoeller Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Moygashel Linens Unlocks Growth In Home Furnishings And Upholstery Markets

ULSTER, Northern Ireland — May 16, 2022 — Ulster Weavers has unveiled its new-look upholstery fabric finishes through its furnishing fabric brand Moygashel Linens.

Responding to consumers’ lifestyle shifts with the home seen as a sanctuary, Moygashel Linens has launched a new antique wash finish. This creates a more relaxed and cosy linen collection meeting the growing demand from millennials for comfortable, on trend and sustainable furnishings.

The U.K. furniture market is forecast to grow at a CAGR (Compound Average Growth Rate) of nearly 7.1 percent between 2014 and 2030, which is also bolstering the demand for upholstery fabric across the United Kingdom and Europe. Increasing environmental concerns, coupled with the consumer shift to use sustainable products is further expected to increase the demand for natural fibers, thereby driving growth in the market and increasing demand for Moygashel Linens collections.

Spring Summer 2022/23 trends also highlight great opportunities for Prepared for Print (PFP) fabrics as consumers invest in their own customizable designs on fabric for a range of home furnishing products. Increase in demand for 3D printing technologies and constantly changing fashion trends is continuing to drive growth of digital textile printing within the UK and European markets.

Business Development Manager Andy Wilson said: “Moygashel Linens is steeped in linen heritage and intently focused on innovation which ensures we harness the speed and flexibility required to the supply international drapery and upholstery markets.”

He says the ability to supply a stock supported and cut-length service with no minimum order across an ever-expanding range of fabrics can unlock growth for furniture manufacturers and upholstery firms.

“Moygashel Linens is one of the only companies to offer such a service. What this means is that coupled with our market insight and product innovations we can support customers in interior design, upholstery and furniture manufacturing to adapt to shifting consumer trends with more flexibility than ever before while reducing the burden of maintaining high inventory levels.”

Founded in 1795, Moygashel Linens has an unrivaled reputation for quality fabrics, based on exacting standards and unparalleled market experience. Its furnishing fabric collection fuses classic and contemporary colors and textures to create a versatile and superior range of luxury fabrics for both the drapery and upholstery markets.

Posted: May 19, 2022

Source: Ulster Weavers

Lenzing Boosts Circularity And Traceability Through Collaboration With UTEXBEL

LENZING, Austria— May 17, 2022 — Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has joined hands with Belgium-based UTEXBEL, a vertically integrated textile group and leader in Protective Wear and Workwear fabrics, to provide uniform for security personnel of the Belgian Federal Public Service for Justice (FPS Justice), using TENCEL™ branded fibers with REFIBRA™ technology and recycled polyester.

The collaboration with Lenzing will enable UTEXBEL to provide 80,000 prison personnel shirts for FPS Justice security guards using fabric with Tencel branded lyocell fibers with Refibra technology. This represents a significant milestone for Lenzing, as it is the first time Tencel Lyocell fibers with Refibra technology has been used to produce garments for the public sector.

Bringing circularity and traceability to public procurement

Lenzing’s pioneering Refibra technology involves upcycling cotton scraps from garment production and combining them with wood pulp to produce new virgin Tencel Lyocell fibers with Refibra technology. The fibers are identifiable in yarns, fabrics and final garments, owing to Lenzing’s innovative fiber identification technology. This technology enables full traceability of the fiber and is designed to confirm fiber origin, adding to the supply chain transparency of the final product.

“We’re delighted to extend our partnership with UTEXBEL to bring circularity and traceability to public procurement. The EU has been pushing strongly for responsible design and use of raw materials in textiles, so it is exciting to see that this has reached the public sector with FPS Justice. While we rely on private sector 
consumers to adopt a personal sense of responsibility, the authorities can make a strong impact by mandating sustainability in public tenders,” said Alexandra Steger, Business Development Workwear, Lenzing AG. “By utilizing Tencel Lyocell fibers with Refibra technology, UXTEBEL is able to reduce the use of new resources and create Workwear products that are more sustainable yet durable and comfortable at the same time,” Steger added.

“We see sustainability as a key priority and are working on several cooperative projects with our partners in the fields of sustainable development, quality and logistics,” said Henk Vandendriessche, Area manager at UTEXBEL. “We are proud to partner with Lenzing on a collaboration which represents a milestone in advocating sustainability in public procurement as we continue to develop, produce and offer the best yarns and fabrics to cater for all needs, respecting the environment and the well-being of both the workers and the end-users.”

Commitment to creating solutions through industry partnerships

Implementing sustainability in public procurement is still at an early stage. While tenders in the past focused strongly on performance and price, sustainability and traceability are becoming a priority driven by recent European legislations. Lenzing has always been committed to promoting sustainability and delivering value to its customers through innovative fiber solutions. To play a more prominent role in supporting the development of the Workwear industry, Lenzing will continue to collaborate with partners and organizations that support similar goals and care for the environment in the same way.

Posted: May 19, 2022

Source: Lenzing Group

IFAI Selects Advanced Textiles Association As New Name

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — May 17, 2022 — Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has chosen a new name, the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), effective June 1.

The name change was approved in April with 85.6 percent of association members casting their votes to do so. Per our bylaws, a two-thirds affirmative vote of those returning ballots is needed for approval. The results were audited by Clifton Larson Allen.

“This is an exciting time for our great association,” said IFAI Chairman Amy Bircher. “President and CEO Steve Schiffman and his staff have worked hard to meet the needs of our members in finding a name that reflects the vision for our future while still honoring the past and recognizing the importance of our history.”

The new name, Advanced Textiles Association, reflects the evolving textile industry and is designed to position the association to meet the needs of its members and the industry as a whole. IFAI’s Board of Directors, staff and industry partners have been researching the IFAI brand for over a year, with the goal of ensuring the association is well-positioned for the future.

“There has been discussion about a name change for several years at the Board of Directors level,” said President and CEO Steve Schiffman. “We wanted a name that is more inclusive, easier to remember, and reflects advances in and the future of all the industries we currently serve and will serve in the future.”

That market research and discussion with members found the need for a new brand. After more than 40 years as IFAI, the updated name not only speaks to those core markets, but also reflects the fact that members are working in markets that may not be readily identified as “industrial fabrics.” We are working on rebranding to match our new name and we are excited to share it with the industry soon!

Visit and bookmark our new website URL Textiles.org on June 1, www.ifai.com will continue to be accessible during the transition to www.Textiles.org. Check back for updates on the launch of our new brand.

Posted May 17, 2022

Source: IFAI

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