American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) Floortek Open Scholarship Presented To Dalton State College Student

DALTON, Ga — November 24, 2021 — Ivan Espitia, a Bachelor of Science, Chemistry student with an Industry concentration, wrote the winning essay about Amcor Plastics that won him $1,500 toward his education at Dalton State College. The scholarship was provided by the American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) that recently held the FloorTek Open Golf Tournament, in conjunction with its annual FloorTek Expo trade show, to raise funds to gift the next rising star in floor manufacturing, process, operations, engineering or science.

“Part of our mission at AFA is to encourage the best and the brightest to enter a career in floorcovering,” commented AFA executive director Stephanie Manis. “AFA members and FloorTek Expo exhibitors and attendees help make this effort possible.”

The AFA FloorTek Expo is an annual showcase for manufacturers, software developers and logistics specialists that serve the U.S. and global flooring industry. The FloorTek Open Golf Tournament is becoming a popular event during the Expo. The 2022 AFA FloorTek Expo is scheduled for the fall of 2022.

“We appreciate the efforts of the AFA and FloorTek to promote the technical side of the flooring business,” said Dr. Randall Griffus, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, Dalton State College. “AFA is the kind of partner the flooring industry needs to grow and continue its innovation.”

Posted November 24, 2021

Source: American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA)

Enviu, CAIF, And IKEA Foundation Partner To Build New Textile Waste Management Infrastructure In India

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands — November 24, 2021 — Enviu, Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF), and IKEA Foundation have partnered to set the ground for building a new circular textile waste model in India that will help recover and reclaim value from textiles waste while unlocking green jobs for the waste workers who are one of the most vulnerable and underserved communities. The textile and apparel industry creates huge amounts of waste and pollution, equal to the oil industry. India is one of the world’s largest textile producers and importers of used clothing, but lacks an infrastructure to deal with textile waste, leaving an estimated 4 million informal waste workers trapped in low-income, unreliable jobs. Enviu and CAIF will, together, build capacities and skills amongst these waste workers, and build successful circular enterprises to reclaim value from textile waste.

The IKEA Foundation is funding the initial and seeding phase of the five-year project, which will be implemented as a joint initiative of Enviu and CAIF. The five-year project has taken on the ambitious mission of creating more than 5000 green jobs while saving at least 20 million kilos of textiles waste from ending up in landfills by 2026.

In the first phase of this ambitious program, Enviu and CAIF will be seeking partnerships with manufacturers, brands and innovators to scale and replicate solutions to manage textiles waste; as well as NGO’s and other civil society actors to build skills and capacities amongst the waste workers in India.

Vivek Singh, Head of Portfolio – Employment and Entrepreneurship, IKEA Foundation “The IKEA Foundation has always worked toward supporting people living in underserved communities to afford a better life. There is huge potential in the textile waste sector not only to become more sustainable but also to create better livelihoods for a large number of people at the bottom of the pyramid. We believe that green and circular entrepreneurship in India’s textile waste sector offers an opportunity for vulnerable workers to lift themselves out of poverty while protecting the planet. That’s why we are happy to be part of this initiative.”

Venkat Kotamaraju – Director, CAIF “At CAIF, we are driven by a singular purpose of helping build a planet and people positive textiles and apparel industry and for this, we have set for ourselves an ambitious mission of building the ecosystem and capabilities that will help shift circular economy from the margins to the mainstream. The scale and scope of the problems being addressed by the textiles and apparel industry globally demands an active investment into and setting up of ecosystem models and mechanisms that will make “circularity within reach” and “de-risks the participation” of the value chain stakeholders in a circular economy. This program, in partnership with The IKEA Foundation and Enviu, lays a strong foundation for realizing our vision for zero-leakage of textiles waste into the environment and helping decarbonize the industry’s footprint. More importantly it helps shape the narrative of leaving no one behind on the path towards progress. We are delighted to be partnering with the IKEA Foundation and Enviu on this ambitious program.

Ankie Van Wersch, CEO, Enviu “We believe building impact-driven companies that prove and showcase it is possible is key to achieving a new normal: a textile industry that serves people and planet. Enviu’s top-down impact-driven venture building approach, combined with CAIF’s bottom-up ecosystem building amongst waste workers is a winning combination, maximizing impact. We look at the obstacles to change in the textile industry and fill in the gaps with new ventures, while CAIF starts from the capabilities of the waste workers. The ventures we build create income for the waste workers. I have seen the impact our circular ventures create on families firsthand. They can execute their profession with pride and bring stability to their family.”

Posted November 24, 2021

Source: Enviu

Matt van Aalderen To Strengthen The Texo Trade Services Team As International Sales Manager

MOORDRECHT, The Netherlands — November 24, 2021 — Texo Trade Services (TTS), the expert in transfer print media and printable textiles, is growing, and internationally too. In order to further optimise its added value, service and quality for existing and potential customers abroad, TTS has recruited Matte van Aalderen (48) as International Sales Manager.

Customer-specific sales strategy

Van Aalderen comes to us from Trendiy, a company that supplies window decorations to the retail sector. He worked at Trendiy for 11 years, and was Sales Manager Northern Europe for the past seven years. He led the sales team in this role, and was responsible for commercial policy, representing the interests of customers such as Gamma, Brico, Leen Bakker and Karwei. He and his team developed a specific category vision for each formula that enabled increased sales with these customers in the window decoration category, based on growth drivers. Van Aalderen is now putting this knowledge and expertise to work for current and future TTS customers.

The added value of collaboration

Matte van Aalderen: “Our TTS sales team puts the customer first. We consult with them to find the optimal combination of products and services to enable them to do their job as effectively and thoroughly as possible. Being able to meet these specific customer needs with our national and international customers really energises me! Product and price are not the only important elements – excellent service and a good collaborative structure between the customer and our colleagues are also essential. At TTS, we align our customers’ plans and needs carefully so that we can join forces from warehouse to finance, in order to contribute as effectively as possible. This specific market requires a specific approach and expertise, and the same goes for the differences and needs of the international market. Our current customers are already aware of our added value, and I’m looking forward to discussing it with those companies that are yet to become TTS customers.”

Posted November 24, 2021

Source: Texo Trade Services (TTS)

Livinguard Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Medical Scrubs With EPA Registered Textile That Kills 99.99% Of Bacteria

SAN JOSE, Calif. — November 23, 2021— Livinguard, the Swiss-based international supplier of self-disinfecting hygiene technology, announced today it has launched an apparel line of permanent self-disinfecting scrubs, underscrubs, and lab coats utilizing its EPA-registered bacteria-killing textile. Livinguard scrubs, that continuously self-disinfect throughout the day, will set a new standard of hygienic performance for healthcare workers. The technology is also tested for hypoallergenic skin sensitivities and is wash durable to maintain performance.

Scrubs buyers, who have been limited to comfort and fashion features, can today add the third and most important dimension, self-disinfection. Now, and in a post-pandemic world, healthcare professionals are looking for advanced hygienic solutions to keep themselves, their family, and their patients more protected.

Livinguard EPA registration was announced earlier this year with a promise to transform categories. “We are excited to quickly deploy our bacteria-killing technology and launch the most advanced scrubs available to healthcare workers,” said Sanjeev Swamy, Livinguard’s Founder and CEO. “Livinguard scrubs will play an important role in controlling and reducing bacteria levels in health care settings. We are thrilled at the opportunity to partner with clinics, hospital systems, medical associations, and companies committed to employing the highest hygienic standards for the greater well-being of their employees, their patients, and their customers.”

Livinguard scrubs are also feature-packed with comfort and fit. These competitively priced scrubs offer super soft and sensible fashion for healthcare environments. They come in a wide range of sizes and colors and have numerous pockets (some hidden) for medical tools, equipment, and personal items.

For information about Livinguard and its ground-breaking technologies please visit www.livinguard.com. To find Livinguard scrubs and other hygienic products please visit shop.livinguard.com. Follow @livinguardtech on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated on how the company is working towards protecting the health and well-being of millions with the power of permanent disinfection.

Posted November 23, 2021

Source: Livinguard AG

YY Nation Launches With The Lowest Carbon Footprint Sneaker In The World

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — November 22, 2021— YY Nation, a new sustainable shoe brand from New Zealand, is launching in the U.S. with its eco-friendly Legacy Footwear Collection, which includes the world’s lowest carbon footprint sneaker. Following three years of intensive research and development, YY Nation’s Nimbo shoe, made from bamboo and algae, has the industry’s smallest carbon footprint of 5.45kg CO2e (ISO 14067 Certified), which has three times fewer carbon emissions than conventional sneakers.

The entire Legacy Footwear Collection has a carbon footprint ranging from 5.45kg CO2 emissions to 8.15kg CO2 emissions per shoe, which is 42% to 61% lower than conventional sneaker emissions of 14kg CO2. YY Nation shoes are Zero Carbon Certified1 and projected to be carbon negative in 2022. The carbon footprint of all YY Nation shoes have been independently double certified by thinkstep-anz2 and Ekos™3.

“We are on a journey to make the world’s most sustainable shoes,” said YY Nation Founding Director Jeremy Bank. “While we’re off to a good start, good is not enough. These are the worst shoes we’ll ever make in terms of carbon footprint but are a leading sustainable option. It feels great to be making a difference, we just want to keep doing better. With today’s launch, YY Nation is committing to a carbon negative future that combines rigorous sustainability standards with incredible design and comfort.”

Not only are YY Nations shoes some of the lowest carbon footprint sneakers in the industry, they’re also stylish, comfortable and incredibly durable.

Different by design

Made from a combination of carefully selected, sustainable materials like wool, bamboo, pineapple husk, recycled post-consumer plastic, algae and sugarcane, all elements of a YY Nation shoe are designed to be reused and repurposed to minimize waste, with a long-term goal of being 100% sustainable.

Materials include:

  • Merino wool. The ultra-fine Merino wool upper is soft, breathable, temperature-regulating, and moisture-wicking to maintain all day comfort. The wool is ethically sourced and traceable from New Zealand growers.
  • Woven bamboo/nylon mesh The woven 70% bamboo/30% nylon mesh upper resists moisture to keep feet cool and dry through any weather conditions, and has natural antibacterial properties. The bamboo is grown in ethical, OEKO-TEK® certified and sustainable forests, and the nylon thread is made from recycled plastic bottles.
  • Pineapple Leather: A natural textile made from waste pineapple leaf fiber, pineapple leather was developed as a sustainable alternative to mass produced animal leather. Pineapple leaves are the waste products of the pineapple industry and are typically burnt, producing massive amounts of pollution and carbon emissions. By turning them into “leather” for YY Nation shoes, it’s not only a sustainable, vegan alternative to leather, but supports a whole new revenue stream for pineapple farmers.
  • Sugarcane: When pressed, liquid from sugarcane is turned into bioethanol that becomes the base for soft, durable, flexible white soles, replacing harmful oil-based petrochemicals. YY Nation sugarcane soles are considered carbon negative, making your shoes not only light to wear but also light on the planet.
  • Algae: Algae is the fastest growing plant on Earth. In recent years, there’s been an uncontrollable rise in algae due to an increase in human activity, leading to runoff of fertilizers that choke our waterways. By using algae, YY Nation shoes help clean waterways and purify the air. With every sole, YY Nation clears 24 liters of water and cleans 49 cubic feet of air.

“Every component of the Legacy Footwear Collection, from the soles to the laces to the packaging, is made with sustainable, natural or waste materials that would otherwise be landfill-bound,” said Bank. “We are conscious of how we bring things into the world but more careful of what we leave behind. We are proud to come from Aotearoa, New Zealand. We grew up enjoying nature as our playground, which is why we’re serious about protecting our land and oceans.”

Wonder made wearable

The Legacy Footwear Collection is launching with four styles available in 12 colors (color options vary by style). The uppers are available in soft, breathable certified Merino wool or woven bamboo/nylon mesh, the laces are made from post consumer waste recycled plastics and the outsoles feature either sugarcane or algae combined with recycled rubber – a combination that can withstand any environment. YY Nation shoes retail from $98 to $128 and are available in whole and half sizes ranging from men’s sizes 3.5 – 15 and women’s sizes 5 – 13.

The Legacy Footwear Collection includes:

  • The Alto: This versatile high-top boot is the perfect casual footwear for all occasions and all-terrain, pairing perfectly with athleisure and streetwear. It is available in light and soft bamboo or Merino wool.
  • The Cirro: This standard lace-up shoe is a must-have for everyday adventures. Available in fun and classic colors, from the playful rose quartz and vibrant spectra yellow to traditional all black, the Cirro is available in light and soft bamboo or Merino wool.
  • The Nimbo: A slip-on shoe featuring a sleek and functional design perfect for everyday casual wear. The Nimbo is available in various fun and fresh colors, including aqua and tangerine.
  • The Strato: The skateboard-style Strato is streetwear essential with a nod to 90s nostalgia and is as comfortable as versatile.

The YY Nation Legacy Footwear Collection is sold exclusively at www.yynation.com.

Posted November 23, 2021

Source: YY Nation

Neiman Marcus Group Announces Key Executive Appointments To Execute Growth Roadmap And Culture Work

DALLAS — November 22, 2021— Neiman Marcus Group (“NMG” or the “Company”) has reimagined the pillars of its culture to reflect a more modern growth mindset, infusing in its Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Belonging work. To support these initiatives, NMG is announcing three executive appointments and role expansions to support the integrated luxury retailer’s continued transformation.

“Finding and developing key talent at NMG is critical to support our growth,” said Geoffroy van Raemdonck, Chief Executive Officer, Neiman Marcus Group. “Having the right leaders in place to lead the strategy, provide governance over our culture, and amplify all of this great work through communications will ensure our organization continues to strategically transform for the better, the NMG|Way, to deliver profitable and sustainable growth.”

Natalie Lockhart has been named Senior Vice President, Strategy & Execution, responsible for coordinating all aspects of the luxury retailer’s growth roadmap. In this role, Lockhart now serves as a member of NMG’s Group Leadership Team and leads the newly created Growth Execution Office, which coordinates the strategy and execution of the program and initiatives that support the company’s growth work. This team is comprised of three functions – Corporate Strategy to drive analytics to support strategic decisions, Execution Management to lead the roll-out of this work and drive implementation across the organization, and Change Enablement to develop a change strategy and amplify key initiatives.

As NMG continues to take action to support this growth, it is focused on ensuring the work is done in the right way aligning with the integrated luxury retailer’s culture, NMG|Way. Chris Demuth has been elevated to Senior Vice President, People Services, ESG, Belonging & Corporate Philanthropy. In this expanded role, she will provide governance over the company’s culture alongside Eric Severson, Executive Vice President, Chief People & Belonging Officer. The investments the company is making in ESG and Belonging are key components of NMG|Way. NMG has partnerships with Textile Exchange, Give Back Box, and FASHIONPHILE to support its increased focus on sustainable products and services. The company is also beginning to advance workplace equality by aligning its practices with external standards like Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, which it participated in for the first time earlier this year.

To amplify the initiatives that support NMG’s growth roadmap and its NMG|Way culture, Tiffin Jernstedt has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer. Jernstedt officially joins NMG with over 15 years of experience leading global fashion and lifestyle brands communications. She previously served in leadership roles at PVH, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren. Jernstedt will report to van Raemdonck and Severson and will join the organization’s Group Leadership Team. She will be fully embedded in all aspects of the business to storytell NMG’s company initiatives, engage associates, shape NMG|Way, and amplify the organization’s external reputation to key stakeholders.

“I am confident that with these three leaders and their impressive backgrounds and experience, we will achieve the goals outlined in our growth roadmap and make life extraordinary for our customers and associates,” said Eric Severson, Chief People & Belonging Officer, Neiman Marcus Group. “Our NMG|Way culture will drive this work and serve as the standard we hold ourselves to achieve our goals the right way.”

These women are powerful examples of the luxury retailer’s majority-women-led organization. Women represent the majority of the Company’s Board of Directors and over 50 percent of leaders SVP and above, 59 percent of VPs and above, and 69 percent of all corporate and store employees.

Posted November 23, 2021

Source: Neiman Marcus Holding Company, Inc.

Mahlo: Two Heads Of Subsidiaries Celebrate Anniversaries

SAAL An Der Donau — November 16, 2021 — At the subsidiaries of the German Mahlo GmbH + Co KG, two branch managers are celebrating anniversaries this year. Alan Lavore, CEO of Mahlo America Inc., has been with the machine builder for 25 years. Michel Bruni, CEO of Mahlo Italia, has been part of the Mahlo family for 40 years.

Bruni

Bruni began his career at Mahlo in 1981 as a service technician in the French branch Mahlo Ouest. Just one year later, he moved to Mahlo Italia, where he was appointed branch manager in 1996. He still holds this position today. Bruni is also sales manager for the Benelux countries, the Maghreb countries and Madagascar. The Mahlo Italia CEO’s recipe for success includes expertise paired with experience and passion. To remain loyal to a company for so many years also testifies to a special relationship. “Then as now, I work with a dynamic and committed team. We also have a very good relationship with the employees of the parent company in Germany,” Bruni said.

Lavore

The culture and integrity with which business is conducted in the family-owned company were among the reasons why Mahlo America Inc. CEO Alan Lavore has also been with Mahlo for 25 years. “I just love working with all the great people at Mahlo,” he said. Lavore joined Mahlo in 1996 as a territory sales manager and took over as CEO in 2005. During this time, he drove the company’s expansion from a textile specialist to a supplier for various production sectors such as film, paper, coating and converting or nonwovens.

At Mahlo’s headquarters in Saal an der Donau, Bavaria, they are very happy to have constant, experienced and appreciated leaders like Bruni and Lavore. Company CEO Rainer Mestermann, said: “Both branch managers are regarded as institutions by their customers and internally at Mahlo. Their excellent reputation in the Mahlo world and our business success in the sales territories they serve is the result of their competence, experience, and passion. We thank them for their many years of cooperation and wish them continued success.”

Posted November 23, 2021

Source: Mahlo

Michelman Expands Its Surface Modification Solutions For Technical Textiles

CINCINNATI — November 18, 2021 — Michelman now helps improve the performance and functional behavior of technical textiles in applications including construction, ballistic, medical and hygiene, automotive, filtration media, pre-preg, and consumer products.

Unyte® is Michelman’s brand of versatile family of water-based technologies that help achieve advanced form and function in both woven and nonwoven materials used in the design of technical textiles and pre-preg fabrics. These solutions enhance textile products’ performance by improving adhesion, binding, slip, processability, and chemical & heat resistance.

  • Unyte Bind offers multiple solutions that improve fiber-to-fiber adhesion.
  • Unyte Heat solutions provide heat resistance during primary and secondary processing and impart heat resistance in end-use applications.
  • Unyte Glide increases lubricity and slip and facilitates tow spreading of fibers in technical textile production. This grade of products is also used as oversizing to improve release, drape, and fabric processability.
  • Unyte Grip promotes the adhesion between fibers and polymeric matrices, helping to improve various functional or mechanical properties.
  • Unyte Slip helps prevent fabrics, nonwovens, and pre-pregs that need to be stacked or rolled without sticking together.
  • Unyte Resist products are designed to provide excellent wet-out and moisture/chemical resistance to fabrics, wovens, and nonwovens.

“Our proven expertise in formulating water-based surface treatments, including sizing, binders, and film formers, strengthened by our understanding of end-use applications, provides technical textile manufacturers a set of sustainable solutions offering various functionalities that can be applied at the fiber level or as an overtreatment to the textile,” explained Jared Stonecash, global marketing manager for Fibers & Composites.

Posted November 23, 2021

Source: Michelman

ARISE IIP, FibreTrace Partner To Create Africa’s First Fully Traceable Cotton Supply Chain

SINGAPORE — November 18, 2021 — ARISE IIP, pan-African developer and operator of world-class industrial parks, and FibreTrace announced today a new pilot program enabling spinner-to-garment traceability for ARISE IIP’s highly anticipated Republic of Benin spinning facilities at the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ).

A groundbreaking achievement for the fast-emerging African textile sector, the partnership between FibreTrace® and ARISE IIP will bring full traceability to the first of their kind, vertically integrated mills in the Republic of Benin to trace, verify and audit the lifecycle of their garments from spinning mills to stores, sharing the journey of Benin premium cotton with end consumers.

The partnership between ARISE IIP and FibreTrace® will position Benin at the forefront of textile innovation and technology, improving visibility, resilience, securing economic competitiveness, and creating a thriving value chain for African agriculture as the country is expected to have 98,000 tons lint cotton processing capacity per annum by the end of 2023.

Smallholder farmers are estimated to produce around 30 percent of total crop output globally, making them the foundation of global agriculture and the food sector. The program will make its debut in the Fall of 2022 when GDIZ spinning, fabric and garment production facilities are anticipated to start operations.

Given FibreTrace’s success in other cotton growing regions, it is anticipated that this technology will be adopted at scale across all textile processing sites and facilities in Benin and across the African sub-continent. The technology will provide transparency and true custody of supply chain solutions for brands and suppliers across the globe working with African manufacturers and supporting the growth of best practices in agriculture on the continent.

To guarantee the traceability of the cotton, FibreTrace embeds luminescent pigments on the fiber at the spinning mill. The pigments, indestructible throughout the entire textile processing cycle, can be read and tracked at every stage of the supply chain, and each audit is recorded on the blockchain making the information secured, accessible and irrefutable.

The events of COP26 and rising pressure from governments, legislative bodies and consumers for brands and retailers to commit to greater climate action and take full accountability for their sustainability progress, have made clear that transparency and traceability are essential to leading dialogue and meaningful change for the global textile industry.

“ARISE IIP will now be able to guarantee the sustainability of the premium cotton transformed on its industrial platforms across Africa thanks to the technology deployed by FibreTrace,” said Gagan Gupta, founder and CEO ARISE IIP. “Across all its industrial parks, ARISE IIP ambitions to lead the way towards the sustainable transformation of local resources, where every stage of production is transparent for the benefit of local farmers and the end consumer.”

“We’re truly excited about this partnership because it is the first step in making African grown cotton more visible to the global textile industry, and affords these farmers, who dedicate their land and livelihoods to growing this fiber, the opportunity to take a more prevalent role,” said Shannon Mercer, CEO, FibreTrace. “We look forward to the day that the primary impact data from African farmers is combined with traceability to showcase Africa’s contribution to a better future for the textile industry.”

Posted November 23, 2021

Source: FibreTrace

Freudenberg Performance Materials’ Building & Construction Division Announces Further Price Increase For Roofing Carriers

NOVEDRATE, Italy — November 22, 2021 — Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic era, the global economy has been facing the most severe challenges in the supply chain ever seen. This has led to significant increases in logistic and raw materials costs.

This unprecedented situation has not been improving in the last months and, despite all the efforts to mitigate the problem, it has been even deteriorating also due to the increases in energy costs.

“The current situation forces us to further adjust our prices and apply an increase of 11 percent starting from January 1st, 2022” affirmed Federico Pallini, general manager of the Global Business Division Building & Construction “Our top priority is to continue being a reliable supplier for our customers in the present difficult circumstances. It is our responsibility to secure raw materials and energy supplies at any price to guarantee the continuity of our services to confirm our long-term commitment towards our customers”.

Posted November 23, 2021

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials

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