INDA and EDANA Jointly Publish The Global Nonwoven Markets Report

CARY, N.C./BRUSSELS — November 18, 2021 — A new report published by two nonwoven trade associations forecasts strong market demand for nonwovens materials through the next five years, according to the joint publication from EDANA and INDA’s Global Nonwoven Markets Report, A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook, 2020–2025.

This is the seventh edition of the Global Nonwoven Markets Report, formerly titled Worldwide Outlook for the Nonwovens Industry, and is available for purchase from both INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and EDANA, the International Association Serving the Nonwovens and Related Industries.

This comprehensive report provides in-depth information and analysis of the global nonwoven macro drivers, supply and demand, and regional trade. Among the highlights of the report:

  • In the historical period (2010–2020) production increased 6.2-percent annually, led by growth in the spunlaid processes and drylaid hydroentanglement.
  • China led the growth in production, adding an additional 4.7 million tonnes from the end of 2010 through to the end of 2020, representing a 11.5-percent annual growth rate.
  • Across the nonwoven end use segments, the wipes, filtration, medical segments expanded at the fastest rates, given the industry’s rapid response to provide materials that keep the surfaces we touch clean, protect the air we breathe, and provide a barrier to keep our bodies safe.

“The worldwide nonwovens industry’s prospects are excellent and it remains an exciting industry in which to be involved,” said the report’s co-authors Jacques Prigneaux, Market Analysis and Economic Affairs Director at EDANA and Brad Kalil, director of Market Intelligence & Economic Insights at INDA.

The report includes detailed regional information and forecasts on production, technology and investment requirements for North America, Greater Europe, Asia and the South America region. The report further features regional views of economic growth, population, product by end use, and trade flows. Other key topics include raw material usage and a detailed appendix.

“As strategic partners, INDA and EDANA are committed to promoting the sustained growth of the nonwovens industry. This report provides the industry’s best estimates on future demand by the key nonwoven segments and it is predicated on sound macro-economic analysis,” said INDA President Dave Rousse. “This Global Nonwoven Markets Report is an essential planning resource for all those involved in global strategic planning for nonwovens throughout the supply chain.”

“With the remarkable growth and global success of nonwovens, both industry insiders among our member companies and outsiders, from financial analysts to potential investors, require more than ever reliable sources of market information as well as forward-looking data. This new report issued by our two leading nonwovens industry associations builds on decades of experience, and of close observation and direct data collection from hundreds of companies,” said EDANA General Manager Pierre Wiertz. “Produced by the industry for the industry, this is therefore a unique tool and a more legitimate and reliable source of data than any other report about nonwovens.”

The report is available for purchase now and delivery starting on September 30, 2021. For more information or to purchase, contact:

INDA:
Cindy Garcia, cgarcia@inda.org, (919) 459-3711, or visit https://imisw.inda.org/store/searchresults.aspx?categoryid=2

EDANA:
Jacques Prigneaux, Market Analysis and Economic Affairs Director, +32 2740 1818, jacques.prigneaux@edana.org, or visit https://www.edana.org/publications/statistics-nonwovens-report

Posted November 18, 2021

Source: EDANA and INDA

Indorama Ventures Included In The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) For The Fifth Consecutive Year

BANGKOK, Thailand — November 18, 2021 — Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL), a global sustainable chemical company, announced its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the third and fifth consecutive year respectively. The successive years of DJSI inclusion reflect IVL’s strong commitment to sustainability with globally recognized industry best-in-class practices.

This year, 139 chemical companies were selected from more than 11,000 companies from 61 industries and about 5,300 companies eligible for S&P Global ESG indices. IVL ranked in the 97th percentile with full scores in the areas of environmental and social compliance, enabling policies through industry associations, human rights protections in the workplace and value chain, and sustainable water management including forecasting potential water related risks in operations.

Yash Lohia, chief sustainability officer at Indorama Ventures, said: “As a global leader, this is an important milestone in our operations as we transform the chemical industry. Our inclusion in the DJSI for the fifth year running is a tribute to how IVL’s operations are contributing to a more sustainable future. Our strategy includes focusing on climate action, aligning with the world’s net zero ambitions, strengthening the circular economy and PET recycling with our ambitious targets, and enhancing shared value with our stakeholders.”

Manjit Jus, global head of ESG Research at S&P Global, said: “We congratulate Indorama Ventures for being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for DJSI World and DJSI Emerging Markets. A DJSI distinction is a reflection of being a sustainability leader in your industry. The record number of companies participating in the 2021 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment is testament to the growing movement for ESG disclosure and transparency.”

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) are a global benchmark for sustainability-driven companies, evaluating material governance & economic, environmental and social factors. Listed companies are considered best-in-class in their industries for sustainability achievements at a global level. For more detail on Corporate Sustainability Assessment, please visit spglobal.com

Posted November 18, 2021

Source: Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL)

Arkema Announces A New Advanced Bio-Circular Medical Polymer For The Manufacture Of Surgical Tools And Medical Devices

COLOMBES, France — November 17, 2021 — With a proven legacy in high performance materials for medical applications, Arkema now announces the launch of a new high rigidity Advanced Bio-Circular polyamide 11 medical polymer intended to replace metal and traditional polymers in demanding medical applications.

The new polymer offers a combination of features in terms of physical performance, lightweight and sustainability. More and more, medical device manufacturers are demanding the best of both worlds, especially in terms of their drive toward improved CSR (corporate social responsibility) and climate change impact:

  • Biocompatibility;
  • 
As high performing as metal;
  • 
Easy to process;
  • 
Lightweight;
  • 
Allowing for a perfect finish;
  • 
High resistance to aggressive chemical agents and repeated sterilization cycles;
  • >98% Bio-based carbon – with a climate change impact that is typically 40 to 50% lower than competitive fossil based alternatives; Strong reduction in depletion of natural resources (fossil fuels); and
  • 
Recyclable – especially as part of Arkema’s closed loop and open loop Virtucycle® recycling program.

Arkema’s Advanced Bio-Circular (ABC) materials have a long, proven legacy in some of the world’s most demanding applications. These bio-based, recyclable polymers are derived from Arkema’s flagship amino 11 chemistry, which in turn, is derived from the oil of the renewable castor bean. Castor beans do not compete directly with the food chain and do not cause deforestation.

Formulated with a high content (65 percent) of glass fibers, the new Rilsan® MED polyamide 11 grade displays a tensile modulus of 18.5GPa, making it an ideal candidate to replace metal for the production of highly demanding surgical tools. The new grade also requires low mold temperatures and injection pressures. Those properties helped early adopters to switch materials easily and to decrease their cycle times significantly whilst maintaining component integrity.

Furthermore, this new material exhibits excellent resistance to gamma, steam, ETO and e-beam sterilization, opening new doors and opportunities for the development of sustainable reusable surgical tools and for the replacement of petroleum based polymers.

The biocompatibility of this new product has been successfully assessed according to USP Class VI, ISO 10993-4, ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10 standards.

“We have found in this new product an ideal material for our surgical tools, easier to process than the PARA (Polyarylamide) we were using before. Its bio-based nature has given us a real advantage to answer our customer’s drive towards more sustainable materials.” said Mark Jessup, Managing Director at Surgical Dynamics, one of the early adopters of this new Rilsan® MED.

This new polymer is available worldwide and is sold by Arkema’s High Performance Polymers medical distributors.

Posted November 17, 2021

Source: Arkema

National Council Of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Welcomes Biden Administration’s New And Transparent Buy American Waiver Process

WASHINGTON — November 17, 2021 — National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement today welcoming the Biden administration’s launch of new database and waiver process for government contract solicitations made under the Buy American Act.

National Council of Textile Organizations President and CEO Kim Glas issued the following statement:

“The U.S. textile industry sincerely thanks the Biden Administration for developing a transparent waiver process for government procurement under the Buy American Act, which will effectively allow U.S. companies competing for government contracts to review submissions for waivers under the Buy American law.

We also want to acknowledge the incredible work that Celeste Drake, the administration’s Made in America Director, has completed on this effort.

This new process will require federal agencies to enter proposed non-availability waivers into a digital portal for review by the Made in America Office (housed within the Office of Management and Budget), before an agency can grant a waiver to foreign entities bidding for a government contract. It will be an extremely helpful tool that will provide transparency to the solicitation process and give U.S. textile companies and the larger public the ability to provide feedback on proposed waivers, as well as completed waivers. (Proposed waivers will be posted and available for review on the MadeInAmerica.gov website. The process for reviewing waivers will be progressively implemented throughout all federal agencies, beginning with smaller government agencies on Jan. 1, 2022.)

The U.S. textile industry has been a staunch, long-term supporter of buy American rules for federal procurement. From the standpoint of U.S. national security, it is essential that America have vibrant manufacturing supply chains that can rapidly and effectively respond to critical demands in times of crisis. Whether it is from a military defense perspective or in relation to a healthcare emergency, such as the current COVID pandemic, the U.S. should never be reliant on offshore sources for vital materials needed to keep our citizens and nation safe.

Buy American rules help incentivize domestic production while stimulating more investment in U.S. manufacturing. But the current law has a waiver mechanism that allows the federal government to purchase goods made by major global competitors in the textile and apparel sector when a mission-critical product is not made in the United States or available at a reasonable cost.

The U.S. textile industry will continue to press for policy changes that close the loopholes that have undermined our U.S. domestic industrial base and its workforce. For example, NCTO welcomed the administration’s previous proposal to increase domestic content rules for federal government purchases under Buy American rules, announced in late July.

Now, the administration’s new waiver process and database will provide more transparency in the U.S. government procurement process, which will only stand to benefit U.S. textile companies, who can use the information to better understand potential business opportunities and work to provide American-made products.

We believe it is critical that taxpayer dollars are used to invest in American manufacturing and our workforce. This new process is a positive step in supporting our industries and workers.”

Posted November 17, 2021

Source: National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

Nufabrx Ranked Number No. 2 In Pharmaceuticals, No. 8 Fastest-Growing Company In North America On The 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

CONOVER, N.C. — November 17, 2021 — Nufabrx, a supplier of HealthWear™, with the patented technology of embedding medications directly into clothing, today announced it ranked No. 8 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 27th year. Nufabrx grew 22,957 percent during this period and landed the top spot in the Southeast and No. 2 Nationally in the Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Sector.

Nufabrx’s CEO Jordan Schindler credits the team’s constant desire to innovate and think outside the box, with the company’s 22,957-percent revenue growth. He said: “Clearly consumers, retailers and partners alike are excited about the idea of simplified health and wellness simply through the everyday clothing that we wear. Instead of having to apply a cream, take a pill or stick on a patch, getting dressed in the morning is the ideal way to solve for patient compliance and improve well-being.”

“Each year the Technology Fast 500 shines a light on leading innovators in technology and this year is no exception,” said Paul Silverglate, vice chair, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology sector leader. “In the face of innumerable challenges resulting from the pandemic, the best and brightest were able to pivot, reinvent and transform and grow. We celebrate the winning organizations and especially the talented employees driving their success.”

“The pandemic has underscored the urgent need for tech solutions in a variety of areas across health care, fintech, energy tech, entertainment, to name a few, so reliance on innovators like the winners of the Technology Fast 500 is more important than ever,” said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte’s audit & assurance practice. “These companies are not only at the cutting edge, transforming the way we do business, but most importantly, recognize the strategic importance of ongoing innovation, especially in the ever-changing world of technology.”

Overall, 2021 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 212 percent to 87,037 percent from 2017 to 2020, with median growth of 521 percent. Nufabrx ranked #1 in North Carolina, #1 in the Southeast, and #2 Nationally in the Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical sector.

Posted November 17, 2021

Source: Nufabrx (Textile-Based Delivery Inc.)

Mass. Manufacturing Innovation Initiative: Baker-Polito Administration Awards $2.3 Million In Manufacturing Innovation Funds

LOWELL, Mass. — November 17, 2021 — Yesterday, the Baker-Polito Administration announced a new $2.3 million grant to Lowell-based composites manufacturer Specialty Materials Inc., an award from the Commonwealth’s Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2). The award will support the expansion of Specialty’s production of its boron-based composite materials, materials widely used in aerospace, sporting goods, and industrial applications to strengthen products. The M2I2 grant will support a project that will nearly triple the size of the Specialty Material’s manufacturing capability, adding an additional 75 employees and $6 million per year of spending in Massachusetts.

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Specialty Materials executives and leaders from the Center for Advanced Manufacturing at the MassTech Collaborative, the organization that manages the M2I2 program, for the announcement of the award at Specialty’s facility in Lowell. As part of today’s visit, the Lt. Governor joined state and local officials to tour the company’s manufacturing floor, to highlight boron-based materials used in high-tech aerospace platforms including the F-15 fighter, the Blackhawk Sea Stallion helicopter, and NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, as well as recreational products including fishing rods made by the R.L. Winston Rod Co.

“Massachusetts is a hub for innovation in a wide range of sectors, including aerospace and defense,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Through the M2I2 program, and by working with cutting-edge companies like Specialty Materials, we’re ensuring that advanced manufacturers in Massachusetts have the support they need to grow their business and expand their workforce.”

“Lowell has been a center for manufacturing innovation for decades and that tradition continues through companies like Specialty Materials,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We’re honored to support this small, woman-owned business, providing key capital support that will help them increase production and create jobs in the Merrimack Valley.”

The project will expand the production capacity needed to support growing business lines focused on the aerospace, satellite, hypersonics, nuclear, and sporting goods segments. This expansion will provide a broader economic impact on the state, further supporting Specialty’s current Massachusetts-based customers, in addition to the continued purchases with Mass.-based businesses.

“It is an incredible honor to be awarded this grant from M2I2,” said Monica Rommel, CEO of Specialty Materials. “The M2I2 grant allows us to not only expand the work we are already doing, but to have an even greater impact on the broader community and the state that we live and work in. Our composites are state-of-the-art and help companies create more innovative, safe, high-performing products. We are proud to be able to bring on more team members with the skills and passion we need to do our work better, continue to innovate and make a greater impact on our community.”

“Lowell is our home, and we are excited to become an even bigger economic driver in the community with the help of M2I2 and the Center for Advanced Manufacturing,” Rommel added.

“Seeing this manufacturing process first-hand highlights how critical these boron-based materials are to strengthen their customers’ products,” said Christine Nolan, Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing. “Specialty is not only unique to Massachusetts, but a singular supplier of these types of materials nationally and globally. This business growth will necessitate the need for more well-trained workers, which our Center is also focused on through the M2I2 program and efforts like the DoD-funded MassBridge project.”

The Baker-Polito Administration has committed more than $100 million in funding to the M2I2 effort, which allows the Commonwealth to co-invest in projects supported by the national Manufacturing USA initiative, helping promote innovation and job growth across the state. Specialty Materials has also received support from the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) national manufacturing institute based in Cambridge.

“AFFOA is excited by the expanded boron fiber manufacturing capabilities enabled by this grant, positioning Specialty Materials as a global leader for multi-functional fiber and composites development for critical defense and commercial needs,” said Dr. Alexander (Sasha) M. Stolyarov, CEO of AFFOA.

The award to Specialty Materials brings the total amount invested from the M2I2 effort to more than $70 million, boosting advanced manufacturing projects throughout Massachusetts, supporting critical R&D infrastructure, and workforce training programs. The Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) co-manage the M2I2 effort.

“Specialty Materials is a remarkably innovative company that has succeeded in leveraging the resources available in Lowell to thrive and grow in the city,” said City Manager Eileen Donoghue. “The company is an outstanding example of the kind of advanced manufacturing opportunities that exist in Lowell. I am confident that they will put the support received through the M2I2 program to effective use in expanding their positive impact on our local economy.”

According to Manufacturing in Massachusetts, 10 percent of the Commonwealth’s total economic output is tied to manufacturing, and Massachusetts companies exported $26 billion in manufactured goods in 2016 alone. Roughly 250,000 employees work in the Commonwealth’s manufacturing sector, comprising 7.8 percent of the total workforce in the state.

Posted November 17, 2021

Source: Mass. Center for Advanced Manufacturing at MassTech

WIRKsam – Shaping Economic Change In The Rhenish Textile And Coal Region With AI

AACHEN, Germany — November 17, 2021 — Shaping economic change in the Rhenish textile and coal region together with artificial intelligence (AI) — this is the goal of the WIRKsam competence centre launched at the beginning of November. The joint project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is researching innovative forms of work to secure employment, create attractive jobs and strengthen regional companies.

With a focus on the strengths of the Rhenish — a region and a former government district in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate — mining area, WIRKsam is to establish itself as a central point of contact and align various scientific institutions and their research specifically to the challenges of the regional working world. Funded by the BMBF with 14 million euros over five years, the project is fundamentally about transferring scientific findings into company practice and into the wider society. After the funding phase, the centre of excellence will continue to work independently.

Prospects: Attractive jobs in the lignite mining region

The region on the left bank of the Rhine is not only a lignite mining area, but also a historically grown textile region where technical textiles are produced today, for example for medical technology or plant and vehicle construction. This offers valuable future prospects for the employees affected by the lignite phase-out.

Against this background, the aim of the WIRKsam centre of excellence is to research the extensive possibilities of artificial intelligence for shaping the future world of work and to transfer them to companies. AI applications are used to develop innovative work and process flows to create attractive workplaces and increase the competitiveness of local companies.

Together: business and science

The special feature: research institutions and companies from the Rhenish textile industry and related sectors work together in the center of excellence. Research partners are the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University and the Institute for Mobile Autonomous Systems and Cognitive Robotics (MASCOR) of FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, headed by ifaa – Institut für angewandte Arbeitswissenschaft e.V. (Institute for Applied Work Science).

Nine regional companies are involved so far; more will join. AI applications are being developed and exemplarily implemented for their respective needs. In this way, the diverse potentials of AI for work design are being tested and qualification requirements derived. These results will not only increase the global competitiveness of the textile industry and other sectors; they will also secure jobs and make an important contribution to overcoming structural change in the Rhenish lignite mining area.

WIRKsam is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research as part of the funding measure “Regional Competence Centres for Labour Research” and is supervised by the Karlsruhe Project Management Agency (PTKA) (funding code: 02L19C600). The WIRKsam competence centre will be based in Hürth, Germany, on the edge of the Rhenish mining area as soon as the conversion work on the former TV studios on the Euronova campus is completed.

Posted November 17, 2021

Source: ITA – Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University

U.S. Polyester Textured Yarn Producers Applaud U.S. International Trade Commission’s Final Unanimous Affirmative Injury Determination On Imports Of Polyester Textured Yarn From Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, And Vietnam

WASHINGTON — November 16, 2021 — On November 16, 2021, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) reached a unanimous affirmative decision in the final injury investigation on imports of polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam (subject imports).

The lead counsel for the domestic industry, Paul Rosenthal of Kelley, Drye & Warren LLP, commented: “The Commission’s decision gives new hope for the domestic producers and their workers as fair pricing will be restored to the market. The industry is grateful for the work of the Commissioners and staff, and looks forward to rehiring workers to serve their customers.”

As a result of the USITC’s final affirmative determination, which is expected to be published in early December, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping duty (AD) orders covering the subject imports. The AD orders are expected to be published by the end of December 2021. The orders will put into place the Commerce Department’s final dumping rates that were published on October 25, 2021. The rates are as follows:

Polyester Textured Yarn Imports from Indonesia
Producer/Exporter Dumping Rate (%)
PT. Asia Pacific Fibers Tbk 26.07
PT Polyfin Canggih 26.07
Mutu Gading 7.47
All Others 7.47
Polyester Textured Yarn Imports from Malaysia
Producer/Exporter Dumping Rate (%)
Recron (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. 8.50
All Others 8.50
Polyester Textured Yarn Imports from Thailand
Producer/Exporter Dumping Rate (%)
Jong Stit Co., Ltd. 56.08
Sunflag Thailand Ltd. 14.47
All Others 14.47
Polyester Textured Yarn Imports from Vietnam
Producer/Exporter Dumping Rate (%)
Century Synthetic Fiber Corporation 2.58
Nam Viet Produce Polyester Co., Ltd. 22.36
Vietnam-wide/All Others Rate 22.36

 

Based on today’s affirmative vote, importers must post cash deposits for each shipment of the subject imports, as indicated in the chart above.  Importers’ liability could increase or decrease depending on the extent of dumping the Commerce Department finds when it conducts a review of the level of dumping, which is expected to take place in 2023.

Andritz

In October 2020, two major U.S. synthetic yarn producers — Unifi Manufacturing Inc. and Nan Ya Plastics Corp., America — filed petitions with the Commerce Department and the USITC alleging that dumped imports of polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam were causing material injury to the domestic industry.  The Commerce Department initiated the investigations in November 2020, and the USITC preliminarily determined in December 2020 that imports from the four countries are causing injury to the U.S. domestic industry.  As noted above, in October 2021, the Commerce Department calculated final AD cash deposit rates.

Imports of polyester textured yarn from China and India are currently subject to significant double- and triple-digit AD and countervailing duties as a result of prior investigations that concluded in January 2020.

The product covered by the investigation, polyester textured yarn, is synthetic multifilament yarn that is manufactured from polyester (polyethylene terephthalate). Polyester textured yarn is produced through a texturing process, which imparts special properties to the filaments of the yarn, including stretch, bulk, strength, moisture absorption, insulation, and the appearance of a natural fiber.  This scope includes all forms of polyester textured yarn, regardless of surface texture or appearance, yarn density and thickness (as measured in denier), number of filaments, number of plies, finish (luster), cross section, color, dye method, texturing method, or packing method (such as spindles, tubes, or beams). Polyester textured yarn is used in many applications including apparel, automotive, furniture, bedding, carpet, fabric, and socks.

The petitioning companies are represented by Kelley Drye & Warren LLP.

Posted November 17, 2021

Source: U.S. Polyester Textured Yarn Producers

Precision Textiles Will Open New Factory In Phoenix To Better Serve Customers In Western United States

TOTOWA, N.J. — November 17, 2021 — Precision Textiles has signed a lease for a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center at 711 South 47th St. in Phoenix, Ariz., that will serve its customers throughout the western U.S. The company will employ 35 at the facility, which is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2022.

The lease signing comes on the heels of the company’s opening of its 170,000 square-foot manufacturing plant in Troy, N.C., in September and brings the total number of domestic manufacturing plants to three, including the company’s New Jersey headquarters. The facility will produce all of the company’s bedding product lines, further expanding its volume of high loft quilting fiber and needle-punch nonwovens in the United States to keep pace with its strong sales growth.

“Demand for our products is high in the bedding industry, which has fueled our expansion. The Arizona facility is close in proximity to many of our customers, which was a primary factor in the choice for this location. Not only will it enable us to be more responsive to our partners in the western region, but it will also allow us to reduce shipping time and deliver product to them more efficiently,” said Scott Tesser, CEO of Precision Textiles.

Posted November 17, 2021

Source: Precision Textiles

Dimension-Polyant Introduces Sustainable X-Pac® Fabric Collection

PUTNAM, Conn. — November 17, 2021 — Dimension-Polyant, the world’s largest sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac® lightweight, durable and 100-percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags has launched its new RX line of sustainable fabrics, which are certified cradle-to-gate climate neutral and carry the company’s cleenTEC® seal.

Ready to tackle the outdoor elements, X-Pac RX 3-layer laminates are made with a 100 percent post-consumer polyester face fabric and X-PLY® reinforcement. The recycled polyester fiber is made from discarded PET bottles sourced in the United States.  As with all X-Pac materials, the RX laminates are made in Dimension-Polyant’s Putnam, Conn., facility, which is 100-percent climate neutral.

“Every detail was thought through and accounted for when making our sustainable collection of RX fabrics,” said Taylor North, head of Technical Fabrics, Dimension-Polyant. “It was critical that our RX recycled material came from domestically-sourced recycled PET to align with the domestic manufacture in our climate neutral facility to help minimize our environmental impact. We are proud to have attained the cradle-to-gate climate neutral certificate for our RX fabric line, which we believe is the first and only climate-neutral laminate made for packs.”

X-Pac RX 3-layer laminates feature its distinguishable X-PLY fiber reinforcement technology for an innovative three-layer construction that’s rugged, flexible and 100-percent waterproof. A lighter-weight polyester film backing provides a sleek, technical appearance.

Built for the long haul, the RX fabric collection includes:

  • RX15: Lightweight 150 denier face fabric for rapid ascent packs, pouches or as a great liner for a technical pack.
  • RX30: A 300 denier face fabric that features the most balanced construction for performance outdoor or urban applications.
  • RX36: Highly technical face fabric blending the performance of the 300 denier fiber and durability of 600 denier fabric. Great for day packs, frame bags and travel bags.

Dimension-Polyant’s Putnam, Conn., and Kempen, Germany, production facilities have been 100 percent climate-neutral since early 2021. Carbon emissions have been recorded within the DIN ISO 50001 framework and significantly reduced through the use of green electricity, green gas and other measures. All remaining emissions are being reduced by our climate offset program in corporation with ClimatePartner and its Plastic Free Oceans climate protection project.

Dimension-Polyant minimizes its environmental impact by producing the highest quality and long-lasting materials to help keep products out of the landfill. To help consumers identify its eco-friendly materials, Dimension-Polyant developed its cleenTEC seal. Materials carrying the cleenTEC seal are guaranteed climate neutral and include recycled or bio-based components.

“We are really excited about our new RX line as feedback from brand partners has been very positive,” North said. “The RX fabric line is the first of many eco-friendly pack materials on our journey to further developing sustainable and durable material solutions to help brands build the best packs possible.”

Posted November 17, 2021

Source: Dimension-Polyant

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