Datacolor® Introduces CloudQC Viewer, A SaaS Color Quality Control Application

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — October 19, 2021 — Datacolor®, a global leader in color management solutions, announced today the beta release of CloudQC Viewer, a SaaS color quality control (QC) application designed to assist color professionals with the evaluation of digital color samples from anywhere, at any time.

The CloudQC Viewer application is part of Datacolor’s digital cloud platform. It is a simple, user friendly, on-demand QC application for anyone looking to evaluate color digitally. This release can import QTX files, display color patches and colorimetric data, and allow collaboration on evaluation results. Future releases will include features like data storage and device connectivity.

“COVID-19 accelerated the need for a more flexible way to manage color, increasing demand for digitalization and the ability to work remotely,” said Albert Busch, president and CEO, Datacolor. “To meet the changing needs of color professionals, we decided to design an easy-to-use, cloud-based quality control solution enabling users to evaluate and manage color accurately from anywhere, at any time. We are excited to bring CloudQC Viewer to the market today. This beta version will be free, and we are eager to gather user feedback to further develop this application in line with customer needs.”

The CloudQC Viewer gives color generalists including users who have no digital color management processes in place, the freedom and ability to work wherever their color evaluation job takes them, whether at home, in the office or on the road.

“I could start using the CloudQC immediately for lap dip evaluations. It will speed communication with my internal teams,” said Amber Ross, Quality Assurance Specialist at Cintas, a Datacolor customer. “Sharing digital files instead of printouts will improve the process and reduce carbon footprint.”

Posted October 19, 2021

Source: Datacolor

INDEX™20 Exhibitor Preview: Trevira

BOBINGEN, Germany — October 19, 2021 — Polyester fiber specialist Trevira GmbH from Bobingen is presenting in Geneva its comprehensive program of products for the wide range of technologies and applications in the nonwovens sector. Besides new sustainable products and customized fresh developments, the focus is on further developing and optimising existing fibre types servicing this important segment.

Sustainable biobased and biodegradable solutions with the biopolymers PLA/PBS

As there is a growing demand for more environmentally friendly products and a necessity for new primary raw materials and solutions, Trevira develops sustainable solutions based on biopolymers like PLA (polylactic acid). This biopolymer is made from plant material and offers many possible applications. Furthermore, PLA is biodegradable under industrial compostable conditions. We are offering mono and bicomponent fibers in PLA. A new offering in biopolymer fibers is a siliconized PLA hollow fiber for use in fillings.

Due to the increased need for fibers with additional functionalities and to the use of fresh combinations of raw materials, capacities in bicomponent fibers have been expanded. Trevira has taken up the challenge and excels at offering bicomponent fibers incorporating not only polyester but also sustainable raw materials like PLA and PBS to develop high-performance fibers and end products in close cooperation with its partners. All our bicomponent fibers are antimony-free.

A new offering in the portfolio are bicomponent fibers based on PLA and PBS (polybutylene succinate). Both biopolymers offer an exceptional technological opportunity since they have outstanding properties in terms of environmental care and sustainability whilst rendering the required functions. Equally to PLA, PBS is recyclable and up to 100-percent biodegradable under industrial conditions.

Sustainable biodegradable solutions with modified polyester fibres

Another approach to more sustainable products are modified virgin and recycled polyester fibers that become biodegradable through an additive solution. The additive is permanently and uniformly embedded in the matrix of the fiber, so it never washes off.

When the fibers go to landfills, they are exposed to moisture, oxygen, and microbes (bacteria). The additive provides little spots within the polymer that the bacteria can attach itself to, and it then starts breaking down the polymer chain. This is basically polymer degradation, which is the reverse process of making the polymer. These biodegradable fibers are available as mono and bicomponent fibers.

Pre- and post-consumer-recycled fibers

The recycling of precious raw materials and waste products is important for Trevira. Through recycling, we express our commitment to the environment. We have several different strategies to fullfil this commitment while ensuring we can continue to offer our customers products that need not fear comparison with products made from primary materials when it comes to quality and performance.

Pre-consumer-recycling: feedstock recycling of waste products

When polyester fibres are manufactured, the process inevitably results in some residual waste. But this residual waste is actually a precious resource that can be recycled for further use. To ensure that we work in a way that consumes the least possible resources, we aim to feed our residual waste back into the production process wherever possible. Our agglomeration plant in Bobingen takes a variety of residual waste from our manufacturing sites and those of our customers, and transforms it into serviceable raw materials. The agglomeration facility can process both standard fibres and those with special functionalities. The processed recyclates retain the same characteristics as the original products and are equally high-performing. They have been awarded GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification.

Post-consumer-recycling: fibres from recycled PET bottles

The recycling of PET bottles is an important contribution to environmental sustainability. Trevira processes bottle flake regranulate into fibers. Our portfolio of fibers from recycled materials contains standard fibers but also fibers with flame retardant or low-pill functionalities. GRS certification has been obtained for these products. New investments are planned at our site Bobingen to expand capacities for recycled fibers

Optimized fiber types

In response to customer demand in terms of product functions and material properties, the comprehensive product range for airlaid applications is being continuously enhanced. This also applies to special fibers for the carding sector and shortcut types for the paper industry, where the focus is on improving dispersion. For this industry, we have a new micro short cut fiber in our portfolio: 0.6 dtex and 5 mm cut.

For both, the polyester and the PLA program, Trevira has also developed modified fibers for the hygiene sector (e.g. for wet wipes), where these stand out due to their particularly soft handle.

Emphasis is also being placed on finishes for fibers that must meet food industry standards, likewise on antimony-free polyester fibers, the aim here being to enhance product safety. Trevira has the ISEGA certificate for specific fibre types in applications with hot water filtration (coffee and tea filters) as well as packaging materials with food contact. As well as our bicomponent portfolio, all our standard (virgin) and flame retardant fibers are antimony-free.

At Index 2021 Trevira will again participate in a joint presentation with sister companies from the Indorama Ventures parent group, a repeat of the procedure followed at the last events in 2014 and 2017.

Posted October 19, 2021

Source: Trevira GmbH

Lenzing Diversifies Denim Offering With Launch Of New Matte TENCEL™ Branded Lyocell Fibers

LENZING, Austria — October 19, 2021 — The Lenzing Group is expanding its sustainable offering for the denim industry with the introduction of matte TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers. The new fiber type is specially designed to scatter light and permanently diminish sheen in denim applications, further enabling versatility of indigo-dyed denim fabrics.

“As a leader in fiber production, we work closely with our customers and mill partners to address their product needs. Our partners wanted the option to choose denim fabrics that are less shiny, and we listened,” said Tricia Carey, director of Global Business Development Denim and Americas, Lenzing AG. “By implementing an innovative production process to create matte TENCEL Lyocell fibers, we are setting a new standard for indigo applications.”

Enhancing the look of denim with eco-friendly credentials

While fashion trends come and go, denim products are items that will always be a closet staple. Brands are continually seeking to launch new denim collections that will suit their consumers’ fashion style as well as achieve greater sustainability. Lenzing is at the forefront of advocating for complete sustainability by using raw materials of botanic origin and biodegradable cellulosic fibers.

Combining functionality with aesthetics, the introduction of matte TENCEL Lyocell fibers increases versatility in denim designs whilst reducing the ecological footprint of the resulting fabric and garment. Made with a resource efficient closed-loop production process, the new fiber type maintains all the comfort benefits of standard TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers to bring next-to-skin smoothness while giving dark indigo dye fabrics a deep and lusterless appearance.

In collaboration with global mill partners, Advance Denim (China), Artistic Fabric Mills Pvt. Ltd (Pakistan), Arvind Limited (India), Kipas Denim (Turkey), KG Denim Limited (India), Panther Denim/ Tat Fung (China) and Textil Santanderina (Spain), Lenzing is proud to launch the new matte TENCELTM branded lyocell fibers at the Kingpins Digital Show.

Increasing transparency to achieve denim sustainability

Lenzing takes full accountability of its production processes by providing physical identification for every TENCEL branded fiber with its fiber identification technology. The new matte TENCEL Lyocell fibers are fully traceable using this technology, assuring both brands and consumers that the raw materials it uses originate from responsible resources. In the long run, this will help improve the overall sustainability of the denim industry thanks to informed decision-making by all parties.

Posted October 19, 2021

Source: The Lenzing Group

Teijin Frontier’s Thai Subsidiary Launches New Facility For Producing Recycled Polyester Chips

TOKYO — October 19, 2021 — Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced today that its core base for polyester fiber manufacturing, Teijin Polyester (Thailand) Ltd. (TPL), will launch a facility to convert used domestically-produced plastic bottles into recycled polyester chips for the production of high-quality polyester filament. The facility will start operating in January 2022 and is expected produce 7,000 tons of recycled polyester chips annually by fiscal 2025.

Teijin Frontier will install cleaning equipment and the latest repelletizing machine for removing foreign substances from the recycled PET bottles before they are molded into chips. TPL will use Teijin Frontier’s proprietary quality-control technologies in its comprehensive system for turning Thai plastic bottles into recycled polyester chips for the production of polyester filament. The raw yarn produced at TPL will be used in Teijin Frontier’s ECOPET® recycled filament yarn.

Products made with recycled materials have been growing in recent years due to increasing environmental awareness. In addition, the demand for recycled polyester filaments as well as staple polyester fibers has increased significantly. To date, Teijin Frontier has been procuring recycled raw materials to meet these growing demands. In the interim, the company has been seeking recycled-polyester raw material suppliers that could help the company both to eliminate high-impact long-distance transportation and to optimize its resource-cycling operations. Despite its best efforts, however, the company eventually determined that it would not be possible to secure stable, high-quality bottle flakes in the vicinity of Thailand, where Teijin Frontier’s main plants are located.

Teijin Frontier, guided by its THINK ECO® environmental initiative, is striving to improve its environmental value, including by developing environmentally friendly materials and products for applications ranging from clothing to industrial materials. Going forward, Teijin Frontier will continue to promote the recycling of used PET bottles in Thailand, where the company has been operating for more than 50 years, ultimately to help realize a more sustainable world.

Posted October 19, 2021

Source: Teijin Group

Hexion Expands Portland, Ore., Site With Specialty Production Line

COLUMBUS, Ohio — October 18, 2021 — Following two successful expansions of its Portland, Ore., manufacturing site, Hexion Inc. has produced enough ArmorBuilt™ Wildfire Shield product to stretch from approximately Portland, Ore. to San Diego.

To meet the continued strong demand, Hexion recently expanded its Portland manufacturing site to support its ArmorBuilt Wildfire Shield product. The latest capacity addition to the Portland site came online in third quarter of 2021 after an earlier expansion in the first quarter of 2021.

Hexion’s ArmorBuilt Wildfire Shield offers a durable, fire mitigation safeguard for securing critical infrastructure. The state-of-the-art smart material that is triggered by heat protects a renewably sourced power infrastructure — wooden utility poles — while substantially minimizing the cost of disruption and repair. ArmorBuilt has also passed an industry approved wildfire simulation burn test for fire resistance. With its insulating and self-healing properties, ArmorBuilt provides a safe and reliable burn-prevention material for a variety of industries that are potentially affected by fires, including wildfires.

“We are pleased to have such strong market acceptance of this much-needed product that focuses on protecting critical infrastructure from fires,” said Sanjeev Rastogi, senior vice president, Global Resins. “Initially we’ve focused on addressing the need of extending the lifespan of wooden utility poles. We believe our ArmorBuilt wrap can provide safety and performance for a variety of industries. For example, we expect that ArmorBuilt can play a critical role in fire hardening protection for other critical infrastructure, as well as several residential and commercial applications.”

Posted October 18, 2021

Source: Hexion Inc.

Intermix Announces Intermix For Good Tour And Collaboration With Cotton Incorporated’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ Program

NEW YORK CITY — October 14, 2021 — Today, Intermix announced the launch of its Intermix for Good Tour, a nationwide sustainability effort that combines reducing waste through denim recycling and bringing communities together through giving back.

In support of its goal to create a more sustainable future, Intermix is collaborating with Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program to collect denim made from cotton, which can be recycled to create something new. Customers can receive 20 percent off a new denim purchase by bringing an old pair of jeans into any INTERMIX boutique and they will be recycled through Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green program.

Additionally, the Intermix for Good Tour will be partnering with three denim brands, Re/Done, Retrofete and AGOLDE for a beach and community clean up in cities across the United States.

  • Intermix x Re/Done – Venice Beach, Calif. – October 17 at 10 a.m.
  • Intermix x Retrofete – South Beach, Fla. – October 23 at 11 a.m.
  • Intermix x AGOLDE – Battery Park, NYC – October 30 at 10 a.m.

“Intermix is committed to incorporating more eco-friendly practices in our business, and we’re thrilled to be working with Cotton Incorporated’s Blue Jeans Go Green denim recycling program for our Intermix for Good Tour,” said Intermix CEO Jyothi Rao. “We have always been a destination for the best pair of denim, and with this initiative, we’re extending the lifecycle of your pair of jeans and proving that style and sustainability can co-exist. And as part of our Intermix for Good Tour we’ll be hosting beach and city cleanups with our brand partners who are committed to the cause, forming a community working to create a more sustainable future.”

“Cotton Incorporated is excited to have Intermix join in recycling denim through our Blue Jeans Go Green program this fall,” said Andrea Samber, director, Brand Partnerships at Cotton Incorporated. “Intermix connotes an authority on fashion while placing a priority on sustainability, demonstrated through their commitment to natural fibers and collaborations that make a positive impact on the environment. We are thrilled to have consumers help transform their old, worn denim into something new as part of the ‘The Intermix for Good Tour’.”

Posted October 18, 2021

Source: Intermix

REVOLVE And Recover™ Launch Sustainable Denim Collection With Lovers And Friends

LOS ANGELES — October 14, 2021 — Global fashion retailer REVOLVE has partnered with Recover™, leading producer in recycled cotton fiber, to introduce a sustainable denim collection with REVOLVE-owned brand Lovers and Friends.

Recover is a textile fiber producer that has been pioneering sustainable materials and recycling since 1947. The company recycles post-industrial and post-consumer cotton waste, replacing the need to cultivate cotton, dramatically reducing water waste, limiting the use of dyes through its RColorBlend system, and reducing textile landfill waste.

Launched today, the range features 14 styles of jeans, each produced with a minimum of 15-percent Recover recycled cotton fiber made from post-consumer denim.

The pairing of the valuable resources Recover provides with Lovers and Friends underscores Revolve’s commitment to sustainable fashion, and leading the change towards a more circular, and enduring fashion system.

“Revolve has a responsibility to contribute positively to the longevity of our industry and ecosystem, and for us, this process begins at home. We have worked with thousands of brands and suppliers, and Recover is unparalleled in its expertise and long-term focus. We are proud to partner with this multi-generation, family-owned business to deliver the strongest messaging and product to our consumers with one of our most recognizable owned brands, Lovers and Friends,” said Michael Mente, co-CEO and co-founder REVOLVE Group.

“It is great to launch this sustainable collection today with such an iconic American brand and denim product. By incorporating Recover´s lowest-impact, highest-quality recycled fiber into the Lovers and Friends denim line we have created a strong collaboration that is helping to bring sustainable fashion closer to the consumer. Recover™ aims to scale its recycled cotton fiber production to help more brands meet their sustainable goals and achieve circular fashion for all,” said Alfredo Ferre, Recover CEO.

Recover has already supplied its recycled cotton and cotton blend fibers to illustrious brands such as Wrangler, H&M Group, Tommy Hilfiger, G-Star, The North Face, Billabong and Primark among many others during its rich history.

“Recover is building a strong ingredient brand, with the mission to dramatically enhance the environmental value of the garment for the final customer. We’ve taken special care in the way we inform them about the impact of this collection in collaboration with REVOLVE. The hang tag includes a QR code that leads to more information about the environmental savings, such as water, and compares them to day-to-day activities, like the number of showers, to make them more understandable,” said Boris Mercier, marketing director, Recover

By adding Revolve and Lovers and Friends to its portfolio, Recover moves one step closer to achieving its mission of “circular fashion for all”.

Price Range: $128-$158.

Posted October 18, 2021

Source: Recover™

Milliken & Company Acquires Encapsys LLC — Patented Inventor Of Microencapsulation

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — October 18, 2021 — Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science expertise, has formally acquired microencapsulation technology company Encapsys LLC from the Cypress Performance Group LLC. The transaction officially closed October 18, 2021.

“Moving the needle on sustainability requires big thinking and powerful collaborations. We’re thrilled to welcome Encapsys to Milliken,” said Halsey Cook, president and CEO, Milliken & Company. “Encapsys’s expertise coupled with our ability to scale will propel our efforts to deliver sustainable innovations for our customers.”

“Encapsys brings a unique combination of innovation, science and technology to the Milliken team,” added Cindy Boiter, executive vice president and president of Milliken’s Chemical Business. “Enhancing our portfolio of specialty chemicals with global reach, this acquisition will accelerate sustainable solutions for the markets and customers we serve.”

As Encapsys integrates into Milliken, daily operations will continue without interruption, including relationships with existing suppliers and customers.

Headquartered in Appleton, Wis., Encapsys offers microencapsulation technologies, which put a uniform polymeric shell around a core material at the micron level to create capsules. Microencapsulation has applications across industries and helps companies achieve more sustainable products by advancing responsible consumption and efficient delivery of active materials.

“Encapsys associates are excited to become a member of the Milliken team and welcome a world-class organization to Northeast Wisconsin,” stated Mary Goggans, president of Encapsys. “Our culture and values are a perfect fit, and we look forward to leveraging Milliken’s global capabilities to accelerate innovation and growth.”

Milliken was represented by legal advisor Jones Day and financial advisor J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. BofA Securities, Inc. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC acted as financial advisors, and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP acted as legal advisor to Encapsys.

Posted October 18, 2021

Source: Milliken & Company

INDEX™20 Exhibitor Preview: Avgol

BANGKOK — October 18, 2021 — Avgol®, an Indorama Ventures company and manufacturer of high performance nonwoven fabric solutions, will be showcasing its latest work in biotransformation technology for polyolefin fibers and nonwoven fabrics at this year’s Index™ 20 exhibition.

Located on Booth 2119, Avgol will be discussing the global challenge of eliminating incineration, landfill, dumping and, in particular, fugitive material pollution from non-woven products.

Nick Carter, vice president, Nonwovens Marketing at Avgol, comments: “Working with our sister companies in Indorama, we have established our vision of innovating together for circular evolution. Our first major project is now addressing the need to achieve full biodegradation of our materials to help solve the issue of waste plastics that find their way into the environment.

“At Index 20, we will be sharing insight to our research and development strategy addressing the degradation performance of our products and the path forward for the industry in terms of the use of new bio-colorants, biosurfactants and new technologies. Of course, we will be demonstrating our latest Forward Innovative Thinking (FIT™) range of hygiene materials too, including natureFIT™.”

natureFIT™ is the newest innovation in the Avgol technology platform designed to imbue  nonwoven fabrics with additional qualities and benefits that anticipate the shifting demands of the consumer-led retail space. The suite of fabric solutions is focused on replacing elements of spun melt fabric design, where possible, with natural alternatives. The advanced technology affords product designers a significant reduction in polymer consumption to reduce environmental impact while simultaneously enhancing softness and conformability.

Posted October 18, 2021

Source: Avgol®

INDEX™20 Exhibitor Preview: RadiciGroup

BERGAMO, Italy — October 18, 2021 — RadiciGroup’s nonwoven innovations are on display at the INDEX trade fair (stand 2629), to be held from October 19-22, 2021, in Geneva, Switzerland. Active in the spun bond production business for more than 30 years with the dylar® product line, the Group is introducing Respunsible®, a reduced environmental impact spunbond made from recycled polypropylene, and radimelt™, the brand name for the Group’s line of meltblown nonwovens and composite materials (e.g., SMS).

“Compared to the last edition of the fair,” said Enrico Buriani, CEO of the RadiciGroup Nonwovens Business Line, “we are introducing new products that, on the one hand, satisfy the ever-increasing demand for sustainability coming from our target markets, and, on the other hand, meet the need for local European industries to manufacture meltblown nonwoven, a material with extremely high filtering properties, until recently mostly imported from Asia. Additionally, during the pandemic, we set out to use our dylar as the main component of protective gowns for medical use. Starting from scratch and in record time, we set up a local supply chain for the production of personal protective equipment that is still going strong today and has led to the creation of a new business. In short, today we are at INDEX with a much more varied offering, which, I am proud to say, once again demonstrates the resilience of our Group.”

Respunsible is a spunbond made from recycled polypropylene, a material appreciated for its excellent chemical properties and its versatility. Its high technical performance makes it suitable for any application, even the most demanding ones in terms of resistance and duration. Through recycling and recovery, production scraps are converted into polymers and then into spunbond, eliminating the need for additional virgin raw materials.

The company has received certification through International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS (ISCC PLUS) and can thus produce spunbond from ISCC-certified materials.

Radimelt is the brand name identifying the Group’s meltblown nonwovens, materials used for the manufacture of protective face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE). This nonwoven fabric has excellent filtration performance even for microscopic particles, such as viruses, and ensures breathability and protection. In 2020, the Group made a sizeable investment in a new technologically advanced meltblown production line. The machinery is very versatile and can produce products endowed with special technical characteristics, not only from polypropylene but also other polymers, such as polyester, polyamide and TPU polymers, products that find application in the medical and filtration sectors.

“At the fair, we are exhibiting samples of our main products,” Buriani concluded. “But, above all, we will be a tour customers disposal, ready to work together to come up with tailor-made solutions that meet specific requirements, both in terms of product quality and performance and in terms of sustainability, the circular economy and a reduction in environmental impact. Our production site is certified according to the ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001standards and is 100-percent powered by green energy from the Group hydroelectric plants.”

Posted October 18, 2021

Source: RADICIGROUP

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