Itema Exhibits The Itematech Weaving Solutions At Techtextil

COLZATE, Bergamo, Italy — June 20, 2022 — Itema, the leading Italian manufacturer of advanced weaving solutions, including weaving machines, spare parts, and integrated services, exhibits the most comprehensive weaving portfolio on the market to weave technical fabrics at Techtextil, from June 21st to 24th (Hall 12 – Booth A50) in Frankfurt, Germany.

In fact, always attentive to its Customers’ needs and to market trends, in 2019 Itema set up Itematechwith the aim to provide to technical fabrics producers a partner capable of satisfying their specific requirements by offering to its Customers cutting-edge technological innovations and customized solutions for technical fabrics and special applications.

Thanks to this forward-looking choice, Itematech offers nowadays the most complete weaving machines portfolio to weave technical fabrics, ranging from Negative and Positive rapier, to Monorapier for carbon fiber and fancy styles, Airjet and the legendary Projectile.

Itematech representatives will be on site to present in detail all the Itematech weaving solutions and the widest range of fabrics that it is possible to successfully weaving thanks to the Itematech technology.

Particularly, Techtextil is the perfect occasion to discover more about the new entries in the portfolio, that along with the rapier R9500-2, the airjet A9500-2 and the projectile P7300HP make up the range of Itematech weaving machines:

Unirap, the Itematech Monorapier Weaving Machines, combines the advantages of a positive rapier weft insertion with the gentle yarns’ treatment ensured by the free flight transfer, enabling complex and creative fabrics weaving with practically no limitations and maximum textile efficiency. UniRap is declined in two main machine versions, both reciprocally and easily upgradeable: UniRap P—designed to weave complex technical fabrics such as flat yarns up to 30mm—and UniRap G—mostly employed to weave specific technical textiles such as metallic or non-metallic (from carbon fiber to aramid and fiberglass) single threads up to 2mm in diameter. Ranging from refined lamè to high tenacity monofilament yarns, passing through bouclé yarns up to carbon, polyester and polypropylene tape, UniRap provides the possibility to weave sophisticated technical fabrics as well as innovative fashion styles.

Hercules Negative and Positive Rapier Weaving Machinehas been designed to excel in the weaving of technical textiles. One of a kind on the market, Hercules provides unbeatable textile flexibility thanks to its unique weft transfer system that enables the valuable possibility to easily and quickly switch from positive to negative rapiers, thus leading to unparalleled textile efficiency when handling the widest range of weft yarns counts, from 10 up to 48,000 dtex, in single or multiple weft insertions configurations.

Maxiplus Negative and Positive Rapier Weaving Machineeffective and flexible, it is the ideal technology to combine excellent machine performances with rapid return on investment. Capable to handle a wide range of yarns, the Maxiplus is an effective technology guaranteeing ease of use and weaving efficiency.

Trustable, skilled, and uniquely positioned in the market, Itematech is the ideal partner to identify the best weaving solution to weave the broadest range of technical textiles for applications such as Carpet Backing, Carbon Fibre, Heavy and Standard Coating Fabrics, Conveyor Belts and Filter Fabrics – including Bolting Cloth, Medical, Fiberglass, Agrotextile, Geotextile, Mesh Fabrics and many others.

Discover more about Itematech range of services and its unique technological offering to weave technical textiles by visiting Hall 12, Booth A50.

Posted: June 22, 2022

Source: Itema S.p.A.

Texprocess 2022: VDMA Solutions For Future Textile Processing

FRANKFURT, Germany— June 22, 2022 — The garment and textile processing industry meets for the first time after
the Corona-related break in Frankfurt at Texprocess, the leading trade fair for the sector, opening its
doors for four days on June 21, 2022. “Technology manufacturers have great expectations for the first
leading trade fair for the sector after such a long time”, said Elgar Straub, Managing Director of VDMA
 Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies at the VDMA TFL press conference at Texprocess.
”The current situation, with the after-effects of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, also poses major
challenges for the garment and textile processing industry. Here, at Texprocess, customers are looking
for solutions for more flexible, regional and sustainable production. Accordingly, hopes are high that
the necessary investments will also be made.”

At the VDMA TFL press conference, the member companies bierrebi SPA, Expert Systemtechnik GmbH
as well as Dürkopp Adler GmbH gave an exemplary overview of the innovations the companies had
made in the last three years. On the cutting machines of bierrebi, for example, more than 3 billion parts
for T-shirts and underwear are produced every year. Expert Systemtechnik, another manufacturer of
fully automatic 2D cutting systems, is presenting the flexibility in cutting with the 2nd generation of their
knife cutter, both for the textile and the leather sector. Dürkopp Adler shows how the sewing production
of tomorrow is mastered with flexible automation and on-demand production.

Industry records stable order intake and turnover

Orders and sales of German manufacturers of Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies continue
to be positive: in the period from May 2021 to April 2022, incoming orders increased by 66 percent in
real terms and sales also turned positive after two years with a 0.1 percent increase. German machinery
manufacturers were able to increase exports by 8 percent to 442 million euros in 2021. The most
important export markets from a German perspective were Poland, followed by the USA and France.

Exports of Italian technology manufacturers also recovered in 2021, increasing by 12 per cent to 271
million euros. The most important markets for Italian exports were the USA, China and Turkey. “The
stable incoming orders after the pandemic-related slumps give reason for hope,” said Straub.
”However, the as yet unforeseeable consequences of the war in Ukraine represent a major uncertainty
factor. In addition, there are still challenges in the form of rising raw material prices, massive delivery
delays for preliminary products, expensive and difficult transport conditions and the enormous increase
in energy costs. Despite the positive figures, there is still no relief in sight.”

VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies is the conceptual sponsor of Texprocess

Texprocess is the leading international trade fair for the processing of textile and flexible materials.
From June 21 to 24, 2022, for the sixth time, international exhibitors are presenting to trade visitors at
Texprocess their latest machinery, plant, processes and services for manufacturing garment as well as
textile and flexible materials. Techtextil, the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and
nonwovens, and Heimtextil, the international trade fair for home and contract textiles, is held parallel to
Texprocess.

Posted: June 22, 2022

Source: VDMA

Partnership For Sustainable Textiles Recognizes U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol As A Standard For Sustainable Cotton

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — June 13, 2022 — The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has been approved as a standard for sustainable cotton by Siegelklarheit, an initiative of the German Federal Government. By helping consumers to better understand environmental and social labels, Siegelklarheit wants to contribute to more sustainable purchasing decisions. U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol successfully passed Siegelklarheit´s assessment system. As a result, members of the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (PST) can use the Trust Protocol as another standard to calculate their share of sustainable cotton.

The Partnership for Sustainable Textiles was founded in October 2014, with the mission to improve social and ecological conditions within global textile supply chains. The Textiles Partnership orientates its work on the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and on international agreements and guidelines that define the principles of social, environmental, and economic sustainability and the framework for corporate responsibility.

“Members of the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles work together to achieve substantial social and ecological improvements in their global supply chains,” said Jürgen Janssen, head of the PST secretariat. “This also includes the production of raw materials and thus the cultivation and processing of cotton. In the Textiles Partnership, we advocate for transparent and traceable criteria in the certification of sustainable cotton. We are pleased that the Trust Protocol has successfully passed the audit by Siegelklarheit.”

The PST has developed an implementation framework and reporting format for corporate due diligence. In the context of this format PST member companies also indicate how much cotton they source and how much of it is sustainable or organic cotton, certified by recognized standards. Besides U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, these include Better Cotton standard, the Australian myBMP standard, Cotton made in Africa, Fairtrade Cotton and CottonConnect. The following standards apply to purchasing of organic cotton: the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the International Association of Natural Textile Industry (NATURTEXTIL IVN) standard, the Textile Exchange Organic Content Standard (OCS), the bioRe Social & Environmental Standard, and all the organic standards forming part of the IFOAM Family of Standards.

The Trust Protocol is the only system that provides quantifiable, verifiable goals and measurement and drives continuous improvement in six key sustainability metrics – land use, soil carbon, water management, soil loss, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency. It is also the world’s first sustainable cotton fiber to offer its members article-level supply chain transparency through the Protocol Consumption Management Solution.

“We are thrilled to have received this recognition of being a sustainable cotton standard by the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles and proud to have passed Siegelklarheit’s rigorous assessment,” said Dr. Gary Adams, president of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. “The Trust Protocol’s vision is to set a new standard in sustainable cotton production where full transparency is a reality and continuous improvement to reduce our environmental footprint is the central goal. We commit to ensuring the protection and preservation of the planet, using the most sustainable and responsible techniques.”

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, recognized by Textile Exchange and Forum for the Future, and part of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cotton 2025 Sustainable Cotton Challenge, Cotton 2040 and Cotton Up initiatives. It has also been recognized and published in the ITC Standards Map.

Posted: June 21, 2022

Source: The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Levi Strauss & Co. Names Amisha Jain To Lead South Asia-Middle East And Africa

SAN FRANCISCO — June 15, 2022 — Levi Strauss & Co. today announced the appointment of a new leader in its commercial organization. Amisha Jain has been named as the company’s new senior vice president and managing director of South Asia-Middle East and Africa (SAMEA).

She will be responsible for leading the company’s operations in SAMEA and ensuring that the geography continues to drive expansion and growth, contributing to the company’s success in Asia and around the globe.

Jain brings more than 20 years of experience across multiple industries including physical and digital retail, consumer goods and technology and a strong track record of leading profitable, sustainable growth and transformation initiatives in both multi-national and domestic companies in India to the company.

Most recently, Jain was the chief executive officer at Zivame, India’s number one intimate-wear brand and platform where she is known to be a transformational leader and a turnaround specialist. During her tenure there, she scaled the business nine times in three years before the business was acquired by Reliance Group in 2020.

Amisha has an MBA from INSEAD and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. She started her career as an engineer with Motorola Inc. and has held roles across multiple functions including sales, operations and strategy at organizations like McKinsey & Company, Nike and Arvind Group.

“We are thrilled to welcome such a dynamic, proven leader to the company,” said Seth Ellison, executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Levi Strauss & Co. “Amisha’s years leading digital and physical retail businesses, her track record of delivering results while connecting with consumers and her passion for innovation are a combination that will set our SAMEA cluster up for accelerated growth.”

“I am excited to join LS&Co. and the Levi’s® a brand—one that I have always admired as a consumer and a business leader. The team has had an incredible journey thus far, and I am delighted to be part of this passionate and high-performing group. Together we will strive to take the brand to even greater heights in the region,” said Amisha Jain, senior vice president and managing director of South Asia-Middle East and Africa (SAMEA), Levi Strauss & Co.

Jain fills this role following the transition of Sanjeev Mohanty in late 2021. Mohanty, the company’s previous senior vice president and managing director of SAMEA, is currently Levi Strauss & Co.’s senior vice president and managing director of the U.S. and Canada.

Posted: June 21, 2022

Source: Levi Strauss & Co.

U.S. Government Guidance Permits DNA Traceability And Isotopic Testing As Evidence Under Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

STONY BROOK, N.Y — June 21, 2022 — Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”), a leader in cell-free, enzymatic DNA production, has been increasing its engagement with all stakeholders in anticipation of the June 21, 2022, effective date of the “rebuttable presumption” standard under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) signed into law on December 23, 2021. Under the UFLPA, all imports that originate from China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) or otherwise use Uyghur or other minorities for forced labor in China, are excluded from entry into the U.S. by the Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

On June 17, DHS issued its much-anticipated Implementation Strategy (the “Strategy”) for the rebuttable presumption standard under the UFLPA. In this new report, DHS has, for the first time, identified DNA traceability and isotopic testing – both central components of Applied DNA’s CertainT® authenticity platform – as evidence that importers may present to potentially prove that items do not originate in XUAR or may have benefitted from forced labor.

The UFLPA seeks to insulate U.S. companies and consumers from complicity in forced labor practices in XUAR, which produces nearly 20% of global cotton1. Commercially available for almost a decade, Applied DNA’s CertainT® platform is a multi-layered textile traceability solution that offers proof of product origin, authenticity, and sustainability.

Catalyzed by the imminent implementation of the UFLPA, Applied DNA is acquiring DNA traceability and isotopic testing clients intent on establishing proof of origin to comply with the UFLPA in the near-term with the long-term objective of securing their global supply chains using CertainT. Louis Dreyfus Company B.V., the Company’s cotton merchant partner, recently received a request to ship the first quantities of traceable tagged cotton that is directly attributable to the UFLPA.

In GFY21, CPB used its forced labor authority to detain almost 1,500 shipments with a value of almost $500 million. The Biden Administration’s budget request for GFY23, which begins on October 1, 2022, calls for $70 million to implement the UFLPA, to hire 300 additional CBP inspectors, and screen 11.5 times as many shipments for forced labor violations as is being undertaken currently.

“CertainT is a 100% American solution that is unique in its ability to offer multiple traceability solutions, including DNA traceability and isotopic testing that are both cited (see page 49 in the link) in the Strategy. We believe that the high bar established by the UFLPA with its documentary and supply chain management requirements place a burden on importers that cannot be adequately met by fungible reporting frameworks, such as conventional paper- or electronic systems,” stated Dr. James A. Hayward, president, and CEO, Applied DNA.

“Coming on the heels of Customs and Border Protection’s budget request to fully implement the Strategy, we are pleased to see agreement at the regulatory level as a precursor to potentially broader industry adoption,” continued Dr. Hayward. “As a U.S.-based company, we applaud the imperative with which the Strategy is moving federal law towards action and, not only for its potential to be transformative to our supply chain security business, but also to deliver clear societal and ethical benefits to the American consumer. With the 2022 cotton ginning season soon upon us, we stand ready to deliver DNA-tagged American cotton to meet brand demand driven by the UFLPA.”

Andrew Samet, principal at trade consulting firm Sorini, Samet & Associates and textile lobbyist for Applied DNA, said, “It is clear from the new strategy document that Homeland Security officials and others in the U.S. government recognize that documentary traceability is insufficient. Technology solutions proving origin, such as DNA tagging and isotopic analysis, are for the first time being referenced and are the emerging framework both for authentication and enforcement – forced labor is a key driver for this secular change now officially underway.”

1 https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/uighur-labor-will-be-tough-to-avoid-in-cotton-supply-chains/586217/

Posted: June 21, 2022

Source: Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.

RUDOLF Celebrates Its 100th Birthday At TECHTEXTIL With Performance And Sustainability: 4 New Product Initiatives And 1 System Solution.

GERETSRIED, Germany — May 30, 2022 — In the year of its 100th birthday RUDOLF, the global provider of responsible specialty chemicals, sustainable solutions and services for the global textile industry will be at TECHTEXTIL to present its latest innovations and process solutions.

Since 1922, RUDOLF offers a wide portfolio of specialty chemicals aiming to increase innovation and sustainability along the entire value chain, from fiber to finish. “RUDOLF is reputed for some of its pioneering innovations, such as BIONIC-FINISH® ECO, fluorine-free durable water repellency for ultimate performance” says Dr. Gunther Duschek, Managing Director at RUDOLF. He adds: “100 years of history have taught us that the efforts of our R&D must also be aimed to set a direction for the entire industry”.

Over the past 18 months, RUDOLF has introduced a number of ground-breaking ingredient innovations and initiatives that fall under the umbrella wings of Aspirational Chemistry, an emerging generation of even more enlightened chemistry that moves the overall environmental bar to a much higher level.

Alongside its entire range of responsible chemistry, at TECHTEXTIL, RUDOLF will present 4 new product initiatives and 1 system solution. The Company will hold “Conscious Performance” short seminars at its booth to present them.

New product initiatives

BIO-LOGIC® – Performance products with bio-carbon at core. Textile functionality is ensured through natural, renewable raw materials that are neither chemically nor genetically modified and that are not competing as food, feed or fuel.

CYCLE-LOGIC® – A new path: the upcycling of post-consumer, disposable and non-returnable plastics into valuable textile chemistry. Recycled PET bottles are now raw material for the manufacturing of some of our textile auxiliaries without attacking new, virgin resources.

PRISTINE® – Hygiene and freshness from continuous R&D advances. RUDOLF’s new ingredient brand that groups all high-performing technologies for textile hygiene, protection and freshness.

BIONIC FINISH® ECO – An idea borrowed from Mother Nature. Based on proprietary dendrimer technology, RUDOLF presents an extended family of unique fluorine-free DWR formulations suited for different materials and designed for different applications and needs.

New system solution

ECO-LOGIC® – Two-steps process designed and managed by RUDOLF’s specialists in textile process chemistry. It simulates, analyses and measures the environmental impact of a given industrial textile process to then provide insights into the optimization of resources, costs and CO2 emissions..

“The innovations within Aspirational Chemistry are RUDOLF’s journey towards a better and more elevated future where the goals are very ambitious and are set in order to encourage us to try harder and achieve more”, says Dr. Oliver Kusterle, Managing Director at RUDOLF. He adds: “At TECHTEXTIL visitors will be able to discover how these ingredients are combined to create value in various end markets”

Posted: June 21, 2022

Source: RUDOLF GmbH

Darn Tough Vermont® Stretches Community Outreach

NORTHFIELD, VT — June 21, 2022 — Today, Darn Tough Vermont®, the fastest growing American manufacturer of performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, is excited to announce the launch of its Knit to Give Collection. The program will launch an online exclusive new sock style every quarter with all profits going to support neighbors in need via the Vermont Foodbank.

Knit to Give will feature styles created with overstock yarn, which is excess material from the knitting mills in Northfield and Waterbury, Vermont. Utilizing overstock yarn allows Darn Tough to give new life to these materials, taking a sustainable leap and turning socks into meals for the local community. Along with these quarterly releases, Darn Tough will continue its ongoing support of the Vermont Foodbank on Giving Tuesday each November.

“Our commitment to the state of Vermont and our local community is a huge part of who we are as a brand” said Ric Cabot, President and CEO of Darn Tough Vermont. “Knit to Give is the next step in both our sustainability efforts by allowing customers a way to directly support the community – bringing awareness to food insecurity.”

Darn Tough’s partnership with the Vermont Foodbank kicked off in 2003, with the company donating 266 lbs. of turkey to support the local community during the holidays. Taking it another step forward, in 2017, Darn Tough began offering 100% of their online proceeds from Giving Tuesday to the Foodbank, bringing them to a milestone of over 1,000,000 meals donated over the lifetime of their partnership in November 2021.

Posted: June 21, 2022

Source: Darn Tough Vermont

Spinnova Partners With imogo To Apply Resource-Efficient Dyeing With Sustainable SPINNOVA® Fabrics

HELSINKI — June 21, 2022 — The partnership between the two textile companies is a promising shift towards responsible textile value chains and proves that sustainability and durability can go hand in hand. The first products made from SPINNOVA® and dyed with imogo’s resource-efficient technology are planned to be launched later this year.

Climate-positive textile material company Spinnova is announcing a new partnership with a cleantech company imogo, known for its sustainable textile dyeing technology that minimises water, energy and chemical use. The two Nordic companies aim to apply imogo’s resource-efficient dyeing method to the first SPINNOVA® products later this year.

As a majority of the fashion industry’s emissions come from upstream processes like fibre production and dyeing textile materials, the partnership presents a promising shift in sustainable fashion production. SPINNOVA® is a climate positive textile fibre whose first commercial scale factory will save more CO2 emissions than it emits. SPINNOVA® production uses zero harmful chemicals and 99% less water than conventional cotton production. imogo’s patented technology is also highly resource efficient, decreasing energy, chemical and water use by over 90% and dye use by almost a third.

“We’re constantly exploring sustainable alternatives in textile processing to further reduce the environmental impact of the products we create. imogo has the potential to revolutionise the industry’s dyeing process, and has already proven that sustainability and durability go hand in hand. Combining our technologies, we can create a huge shift within the entire industry,” says Shahriare Mahmood, Chief Sustainability Officer of Spinnova.

In addition to being significantly more sustainable than conventional methods, Spinnova and imogo’s products do not compromise in performance. The colour – and its resistance to fading or bleeding – of items dyed with imogo’s technology has been found to be on the same level to the conventional dyeing methods. SPINNOVA® fibre is also a durable and versatile material with a natural feel, and has already been applied to products from high fashion to outdoor and everyday wear, as well as furniture and home decor.

“At imogo we are very excited about the partnership with Spinnova and the impact the combination of our technologies can have on the textile value chain. The uniquely sustainable combination will be an inspiration to the industry and clearly illustrate that, dramatically reduced environmental impact from the fashion industry is possible. Replacing obsolete technologies and materials with new innovative alternatives will be a cornerstone in building a new responsible textile industry that can be part of overcoming the crisis of global warming and the consequences of it,” adds Per Stenflo, CCO and Founding Partner of imogo.

The first product using Spinnova and imogo’s technologies are planned to be revealed later this year. The launch will be part of Spinnova’s commercialization journey. Spinnova’s first commercial-scale factory is expected to be completed in Finland at the end of this year. Together with its investor and joint venture partner Suzano, Spinnova aims to scale its global production to one million tonnes of sustainable fibre annually within the next 10-12 years – providing global fashion brands and retailers with a versatile and sustainable fibre at scale.

Posted: June 21, 2022

Source: SPINNOVA

3M Introduces 3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn, Enhancing Its Portfolio Of Textile Solutions For Mills And Apparel Brands

ST. PAUL, Minn. — June 21, 2022 — 3M introduces 3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn, adding to its ever-evolving product mix of textile solutions. The new product joins 3M’s other fabric-based innovations such as 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation and Scotchgard™ Protector. The yarn is specially crafted for the development of durable, moisture-managing fabrics, which in turn allows apparel manufacturers to create dual-action water-repellent/moisture-wicking activewear and flyknit shoes that can perform in demanding outdoor settings.

3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn is pretreated with Scotchgard™ Protector, 3M’s highly durable DWR. This inherently repellent yarn brings greater efficiency to fabric manufacturing and dyeing processes when compared to padding on repellent, with 3M in-house testing indicating it can:

  • Save time and cost on production
  • Increase throughput
  • Minimize water and chemical waste on fabric
  • Reduce chalk mark complaints
  • Deliver easy, uniform color treatment

Eliminate the need for wet finishes on fabric 
“With this new yarn, we’re helping mills overcome common challenges they face with regard to inconsistent treatment, namely investing extensive time and money in finding the right recipes for formulas for each fabric,” said Robert Polik, Senior Application Engineer at 3M. “Since conditions can differ from batch to batch, the mills typically obtain unstable outputs, but our treated yarn solves for this problem by simplifying the process and, in turn, providing greater ease and efficiency to fabric manufacturing.”

When held to the testing standards of the AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) and the ISO (International Organization for Standardization), 3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn received among the highest possible ratings for spray testing, anti-wicking, and flex- durability.

As part of 3M’s robust innovation pipeline, 3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn arrives on the heels of 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation. Launched in 2021, 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation has already won an ISPO Textrends 2023/24 Top Ten Award, a prestigious prize recognizing the latest textile innovations for sports and outdoor apparel. 
Xerogel is an ultralight solid that’s nearly 99% air, and due to its porous structure, it can inhibit air circulation, making it a natural thermal insulator. Developed primarily for boots and gloves, 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation retains warmth even under compression. In fact, it’s proven to be 20 times more breathable and nearly twice as weight efficient as original 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation designed for footwear. Comprised of 60% post-consumer recycled content, it stands alongside other 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation with sustainable features, including:

  • 3M™ Thinsulate™ 75% Recycled Featherless Insulation
  • 3M™ Thinsulate™ 78% Recycled Insulation
  • 3M™ Thinsulate™ 83% Recycled Insulation
  • 3M™ Thinsulate™ 100% Recycled Featherless Insulation

To date, all 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation products listed above have met the strict sustainability standards for textiles set forth by the bluesign® System, OEKO-TEX®, and The Global Recycled Standard (GRS).

By utilizing 3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn as well as 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation and Scotchgard™ Protector, mills can develop stable DWR textiles, innovative moisture-managing fabrics, and advanced water-repellent knits. In addition, brand specifiers can use them to create new lines of dual-action water-repellent/moisture-wicking activewear, innovative outdoor gear, and water-repellent flyknit footwear.

“We’re really excited about bringing 3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn to the market,” said Polik. “It’s an innovative solution that’ll open new doors for mills to develop new textiles and for global brands to create activewear and outdoor gear with robust, repellent performance.”

Recently, at Outdoor Retailer in Denver (June 9-11), 3M and its partner brand TLC—along with CORDURA®—hosted a seminar on the future of durable and sustainable textiles. This seminar delved into the importance of 3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn and 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation for today’s mills and apparel manufacturers.

Throughout 2022, you can discover more on 3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn, 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation, and ScotchgardTM Protector at other global events, including PERFORMANCE DAYS in Munich (November 3-4) and ISPO Munich (November 28-30).

More 3M textile-based innovations are projected for release at the end of 2022 and early 2023. For sales and/or further details, please contact Derek Wei (dwei1@mmm.com) or Totti Liang (tliang2@mmm.com).

Posted: June 21, 2022

Source: 3M

Careismatic Brands Announces The Appointment Of Girisha Chandraraj As CEO

CHATSWORTH, CA — June 21, 2022 — Careismatic Brands, the world’s largest manufacturer of medical apparel, announced today the appointment of Girisha Chandraraj to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This announcement marks an exciting moment for Careismatic Brands, as the company continues to strengthen its business through building an industry-leading executive team.

Prior to joining Careismatic Brands, Chandraraj served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Elite Sportswear, Chief Executive Officer of Marbles the Brainstore and Chief Digital Officer for Essendant. While at Marbles the Brainstore, Chandraraj helped transform the company by building its wholesale and ecommerce business. He is also a co-founder of predictive regulatory software company, RegVoyance, and previously served in executive roles at Blick Art Materials and Alpha Broder.

“Girisha brings strong financial acumen, deep analytical rigor and varied channel experience across the wholesale, B2B and B2C spaces to this new role, and I look forward to working with him to set and execute on our strategic business agenda,” said Michael Penner, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Chandraraj was selected by the Careismatic Brands Board of Directors following a thorough and rigorous search process. His strong digital credentials, marketing and business transformation experience set him apart and will position Careismatic Brands to reach its next evolution of growth.

“As an industry leader, Careismatic Brands has a strong and innovative portfolio,” said Chandraraj. “I am honored to be leading a company trusted by so many health workers.”

Posted: June 21, 2022

Source: Careismatic Brands, Inc.

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