Kingspan Insulation To Invest $27 Million To Increase Production Capacity In Frederick County, Va.

RICHMOND, Va. — April 13, 2022 — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Kingspan Insulation LLC, a division of the Kingspan Group, the producer of advanced insulation and innovative building solutions, will invest $27 million to expand its operation at 200 Kingspan Way in Frederick County. Kingspan Insulation LLC manufactures energy efficiency and moisture management products for the residential and commercial construction industries. The company will increase production capacity by adding a new manufacturing facility for high-demand, ultra-high energy efficient OPTIM-R® vacuum insulated panels to further expand its footprint on the East Coast. The project will create 37 new jobs.

In keeping with Kingspan’s Planet Passionate initiative, a 10-year global sustainability program that aims to significantly reduce its environmental footprint, the expanded facility will incorporate a number of sustainability aspects, including: replacement of all removed trees; the use of translucent wall panels to incorporate natural lighting and allow for reduced energy usage; the use of PV Roofing for the maximum use of renewable energy toward the goal of net zero carbon emissions for all Winchester product facilities; and the use of recycled rainwater through a robust rainwater harvesting program.

“Kingspan Insulation has been a valued employer in Virginia for more than four decades, and we are proud to see the company reinvest in Frederick County,” said Governor Youngkin. “This great project is a win-win, as Kingspan will increase production capacity to expand its East Coast presence while also creating 37 high-quality jobs, tapping into the region’s workforce.”

“Virginia’s strong foundation for job growth is reinforced by Kingspan Insulation’s long-term success and expansion, demonstrating its confidence in our pro-business climate and talent,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “The company’s growth in Frederick County strengthens the local and regional economies and the Commonwealth’s advanced manufacturing sector, which continues to be a pillar in communities across Virginia.”

“Our Winchester plant first opened its doors in 1980 and has grown to become a critical manufacturing facility for Kingspan,” said Doug Crawford, managing director, Kingspan Insulation North America. “The Winchester plant’s consistent track record of strong performance coupled with the support of Frederick County and the Commonwealth of Virginia has given us the confidence to continually invest in this operation. We are eager to start constructing a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant to produce OPTIM-R® vacuum insulated panels; an ultra-high performance insulation solution that is revolutionizing how architects and engineers achieve stringent thermal requirements for the roofs of their construction projects.”

“We are pleased Kingspan Insulation has chosen to make another significant investment in Frederick County as part of its North American growth strategy,” said Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., chair of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors. “Advanced manufacturing continues to be the County’s largest employment sector because of the strength and innovation of companies like Kingspan.”

“The news that Kingspan Insulation is expanding in Frederick County is a positive development for Virginia’s economy,” said Stephen A. Edwards, CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority. “Kingspan sources raw materials from around the world for its manufacturing operation, and The Port of Virginia is pleased to play an integral role in its logistics supply chain. We look forward to helping Kingspan Insulation leverage the efficiency of this world-class port to help the company grow and prosper for years to come.”

“I am very pleased that Kingspan is continuing to invest in our community,” said Senator Jill Vogel. “Frederick County attracts and maintains high-quality employers and we are grateful for corporate partners, like Kingspan, that bring more jobs to our region.”

“Two years ago, Kingspan contacted me for help because overly-burdensome state regulations being proposed threatened Kingspan’s ability to produce its environmentally-friendly insulation,” said Delegate David A. LaRock. “We addressed that concern, and Kingspan has renewed confidence to invest in Virginia, creating energy-saving products and good-paying jobs. With energy prices rising, it is great to see Kingspan investing in the local community and innovating to manufacture materials for energy-efficient homes and other buildings.”

Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Kingspan Insulation LLC is a manufacturer offering high-performance insulation, building wraps, and pre-insulated HVAC ductwork. Kingspan XPS insulation and housewrap products are standards in the industry, while newer product lines are among the most thermally efficient and technologically advanced insulation materials available. Kingspan Insulation products are suitable for both new build and renovation in a variety of applications within both residential and non-residential buildings.

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Frederick County and The Port of Virginia to secure the project for Virginia. The Governor approved a performance-based grant of $550,000 from the Virginia Investment Performance Grant, an incentive that encourages continued capital investment by existing Virginia companies.

Posted: April 19, 2022

Source: Virginia Office of the Governor

Athleta Introduces Limited Edition Simone Biles Athleta Girl Collection

SAN FRANCISCO — April 19, 2022 — In celebration of the first year of partnership, and a shared mission of empowering the next generation of girls, Simone Biles and Athleta are launching Biles’ first signature collection of activewear for Athleta Girl. This limited-edition line is designed to help girls ages 6-12 feel inspired and confident whenever they wear it.

Biles spent the past year partnering with Athleta’s design team to cultivate a collection authentic to who she is as a person and athlete. Each style reflects her voice by incorporating the inspiring affirmations she tells herself every day. With a mix of matte and shine fabrics, chalk patterns inspired by the gym, and powerful optimistic colors, the collection evokes Biles’ grace, resilience, and strength, with iconic details for girls to wear and let their own light shine through.

“My inspiration behind this collection was to create clothing that is both cute and comfy and can be worn from school to practice while uplifting girls and encouraging them to chase their dreams,” Biles said. “It has been a longtime dream of mine to create an athletic line, and the opportunity to design this collection for Athleta Girl is so special to me. I want girls to feel inspired when they wear clothing in this collection, and for them to know that they can do anything they put their minds to.”

Athleta is launching its second major campaign with Biles that champions girls as changemakers, teammates, athletes, and activists. By continuing to reach girls where they are — whether together with friends, getting active outdoors, or in the metaverse — Athleta and Biles continue to show girls that they have the power to break barriers in sports and in life.

Athleta is the one of the only performance lifestyle brands to establish a celebrity partnership specifically in the Girls category, underscoring its commitment to the unique product category and brand differentiation.

Athleta Girl has become a powerful growth driver and key contributor to Athleta’s 2X Plan to reach $2B in net sales by 2023, propelled by Athleta Girl’s clear points of differentiation — multigenerational outfitting for moms and daughters, innovative product collaborations like the “Girl On-The-Go” Period Kit by Lola and the brand’s first-of-its kind partnership with Biles.

Biles’ first co-created product, a limited-edition “In Your Element Hoodie,” debuted last fall as the most-viewed item on Athleta.com within hours of its release.

“Since its launch in 2016, we’ve strategically scaled Athleta Girl into a powerhouse category for our brand and a key contributor to our plan to reach $2B in net sales by 2023,” said Mary Beth Laughton, president and chief executive officer of Athleta. “Simone is the perfect partner for us to help empower girls to find their inner strength in school, sports, and play and we’re thrilled to launch this Athleta Girl collection with her.”

Last year, Athleta joined forces with Biles in a groundbreaking partnership between brand and athlete. Athleta featured Biles as the lead in the brand’s summer ad campaign that recognized the importance of her family and community, supported Biles’ journey to and in Tokyo without hesitation, prioritized showing the woman behind the athlete through meaningful content on AthletaWell, the brand’s digital community platform, as well as Biles’ Gold Over America Tour featuring all-female gymnastics as title sponsor. The Athleta-Biles partnership continues to explore meaningful ways to empower and inspire girls, including a $50,000 donation to the Power of She Fund in association with Biles’ attendance at the 2021 Met Gala.

Athleta has rewritten the blueprint for partnerships, prioritizing authenticity and shared values that drive both business and impact, and supporting its partners as whole women, beyond their artistic or athletic achievements. Biles is part of a roster of powerful, like-minded partners including Allyson Felix and Alicia Keys who bring these values to life.

Posted: April 19, 2022

Source: Athleta

Origin Materials And LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Form Strategic Partnership To Bring Carbon Negative Materials To Perfumes And Cosmetics Industry

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. & PARIS — April 19, 2022 — Origin Materials Inc., a carbon negative materials company, and LVMH Beauty, a division of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the global leader in luxury products, today announced a strategic partnership to develop sustainable low-carbon footprint packaging for the perfumes and cosmetics industry.

As part of the strategic partnership, LVMH has signed a multi-year capacity reservation agreement with Origin Materials to purchase sustainable, carbon-negative PET (polyethylene terephthalate) for use in packaging for perfumes and cosmetics.

PET produced using Origin technology is functionally identical to petroleum-based PET, but with a dramatically lower carbon footprint since it is made from sustainable wood residues which capture carbon. Additionally, Origin PET is equally recyclable to fossil-based PET within the existing infrastructure, which is critical to creating a circular economy with a significantly reduced carbon footprint.

Origin aims to continue to work with LVMH Beauty on sustainable packaging solutions across its family of renowned brands, which includes Parfums Christian Dior, Parfums Givenchy, Guerlain and others. Origin’s technology can help LVMH Beauty Maisons reduce the carbon impact of their products while maintaining the premium aesthetics and zero-compromise performance that luxury customers expect.

“At LVMH, with our Life 360 program, we made the decision that our packaging will contain zero plastic from virgin fossil resources in a near future. Origin’s bioplastic technologies are playing a crucial role in helping LVMH achieve our sustainability targets without any compromise on quality. LVMH Beauty is happy to collaborate with Origin, supporting innovative technologies,” said Claude Martinez, Executive President & Managing Director LVMH Beauty.

“LVMH is a powerhouse of luxury brands, with a high standard of excellence for the environmental performance of its products,” said Origin Materials Co-CEO Rich Riley. “Our mission of enabling the world’s transition to sustainable materials as fast as possible is completely aligned with LVMH’s ambitious environmental initiatives. We look forward to helping LVMH reduce its carbon footprint and achieve its sustainability goals while continuing to deliver superior product experiences to its customers.”

Posted: April 19, 2022

Source: Origin Materials / LVMH

Gooten Welcomes Deborah Merrill To Its Board Of Directors

NEW YORK CITY — April 19, 2022 — Gooten, a technology company that empowers brands and retailers to reduce their reliance on inventory by leveraging on-demand production, announced today the appointment of Deborah Merrill, former president, Delta Group and CFO of Delta Apparel Inc., to its board of directors.

“We are extremely excited to welcome Deb to the Gooten Board,” said Maddy Alcala, president of Gooten. “She brings decades of experience and thoughtful leadership in the decorated apparel industry. Her sharp, strategic vision will be invaluable as we reimagine and expand Gooten’s reach in the on-demand retail markets.”

During Merrill’s tenure, Delta Apparel became a leading provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel. Seeing the transformation that digital had in other industries, Delta began offering on-demand decorated products in 2010 and quickly became a market leader in the direct-to-garment digital print and fulfillment industry, bringing innovation to the supply chain of its customers. Merrill held various strategic and leadership positions at Delta Apparel Inc. since 1998, including president of its Delta Group since 2015 and CFO since 2006. Merrill retired from Delta Apparel in early 2022, after 23 years of service improving the financial and operational performance of the business.

“I am excited to serve as a Board Member of Gooten, bringing my industry knowledge to how Gooten approaches on-demand order optimization through technology. The graphic apparel space is undergoing a digital paradigm shift, and I am excited to continue to bring my passion to a nimble technology company poised to further optimize this industry,” Merrill said.

As the newest member of the Gooten Board, Merrill will be instrumental in shaping the future of Gooten’s technology solutions as Gooten accelerates its mission of bringing retail-ready, on-demand production to the global stage.

Posted: April 19, 2022

Source: Gooten

Gerber Childrenswear Celebrates 40 Years Of The “True Original” Onesies® Bodysuits

90’s icon Danielle Fishel with the “Baby Meets World” Onesies® bodysuit inspired by her role as Topanga Lawrence in television show Boy Meets World.

GREENVILLE, S.C. — April 19, 2022 — Whether you’ve had a baby or been a baby in the last 40 years, chances are you’ve donned a Onesies® bodysuit by Gerber Childrenswear. Parents have consistently depended on the simple staple to change and dress their babies with comfort and ease. This year, the brand is celebrating its 40th anniversary of the one that started it all, the iconic Gerber Childrenswear’s Onesies brand bodysuit.

Loved by generations of parents, the Onesies brand bodysuit has become the baby clothing essential that parents rely upon more than any other item. Gerber Childrenswear is honoring the Onesies brand bodysuit by debuting two limited-time designs, “one of a kind” and “true original” prints, for a special price of $.40 each (limit one per customer) while quantities last. For each one purchased, Gerber Childrenswear will donate an assortment of Onesies brand bodysuits to Delivering Good, a nonprofit that provides families and individuals impacted by poverty and tragedy with new merchandise. Parents can get their $.40 Onesies bodysuit now at GerberChildrenswear.com.

“Onesies brand bodysuits are a staple that parents can count on when dressing their babies and it’s often one of the first items of clothing they’ll ever wear,” said Maria Montaño, president and CEO of Gerber Childrenswear. “Over the 40 years, the bodysuit design itself has hardly changed, which speaks to the quality and function of simple features like the expandable lap shoulder and snap closure for easy dressing. For the 40th year milestone, we really wanted to distinguish the timeless originality of the bodysuits with two limited-edition prints for a special low price of 40 cents to commemorate 40 years.”

Gerber Childrenswear is also launching a second special-edition decades pack dedicated to favorite trends and fads from the 1980’s, 1990’s, 2000’s and 2010’s. Each of the past four decades will have its own special print mimicking nostalgic styles from that time, from the “totally rad” style marking the 1980’s to the “#imsoextra” design for the 2010’s. While trends come and go, the Onesies brand bodysuit quality, function, and value provided to parents has remained the same.

To launch the pack, Gerber Childrenswear is partnering with 90’s icon Danielle Fishel, known for her role as Topanga Lawrence in Boy Meets World. Within the decades pack will be a one-of-a-kind Onesies brand bodysuit for the 90’s decade inspired by the beloved TV show and Fishel’s career: The “Baby Meets World” Onesies bodysuit. Parents, 90’s kids and fans can follow @DanielleFishel on Instagram where she will give 40 winners the chance to enter and win their own Onesies decades pack. The decades pack is available for purchase now while supplies last for $24.95 at GerberChildrenswear.com.

“Not only did I just have my second baby, but I happened to turn 40 this year too, so it feels like the perfect time to celebrate 40 years of the iconic Onesies brand bodysuit and be a part of the launch of the Onesies decades pack,” says Fishel. “It’s always so fun to relive nostalgia from decades past and I can’t believe that in the past 40 years I’ve gone from wearing Onesies to dressing my own baby in a Onesies inspired by a show and role I’m so proud of.”

The Onesies brand bodysuit was invented in 1982 by a Gerber Childrenswear merchandising manager as an easier, more efficient way for parents to keep baby’s tummy covered. Since then, Onesies has been trademarked by Gerber Childrenswear and the brand has continued to revolutionize baby clothes, offering an expansive collection of bodysuits, sleepwear, pants, caps, mittens, socks and more.

Posted: April 19, 2022

Source: Gerber Childrenswear

VEOCEL™ Delivers Its Promise Of Being A Responsible Natural Care Brand

LENZING, Austria — April 14, 2022 — The VEOCEL™ brand has been striving for sustainability in the face of the worsening impact of climate change on the planet and on people’s lives. This year, the VEOCEL brand will continue its efforts on delivering its promise of being a responsible natural care brand. In addition, the brand will also focus on the core commitments around care for the oceans, climate change, decarbonization and the future generations.

Paving the way for a net-zero nonwovens industry, the VEOCEL brand cares for the forests and develops innovative solutions that offer environmentally responsible raw materials to partners. For several years, the nonwovens industry had responded to its part on caring for the environment. VEOCEL’s partners have made move towards adopting the carbon neutral VEOCEL branded lyocell fibers to reduce their emission impact. The VEOCEL brand also works closely with industry organizations to ensure that the brand’s materials fulfil internationally recognized environmental production standards.

Looking ahead, the VEOCEL brand will keep innovating and raising standards to bring better and more sustainable solutions for everyday care products to build a better future.

Here is an overview of the latest VEOCEL brand stories:

  • Monique Buch appointed as Lenzing’s Vice President of Global Nonwovens Business and shares her role and vision for the industry

Lenzing has announced Monique Buch as the new Vice President Global Nonwovens Business. In a Q&A session, Monique shared her plans to reinforce VEOCEL’s promise to be “a responsible natural care brand” as it continues to explore the best ways to take care of its customers, partners and the environment.

  • Jürgen Eizinger elected to be part of the board members for INDA

Jürgen Eizinger, Senior Commercial Director, Nonwovens Business EU/AM/MEA, has been chosen to be part of the board members for INDA to bring the vision of the VEOCEL brand to the board and support the association in driving sustainability and circularity for the nonwovens industry.

  • VEOCEL brand partners with Suominen to champion carbon neutral nonwovens fabrics

Suominen, the global leading nonwovens supplier and manufacturer for wipes, is the first partner to adopt the industry’s first carbon neutral VEOCEL Lyocell fibers with a net-zero carbon footprint to reduce climate impact.

  • MTT wipes made of VEOCEL™ branded fibers are now IWSFG certified

Moist toilet tissue (MTT) wipes made from VEOCEL Lyocell fibers with Eco Disperse technology have passed the stringent guidelines of the International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG) and are deemed flushable, thus contributing to a healthier sewage system and helping to reduce water pollution.

  • VEOCEL awarded Outstanding Contribution Award for Sustainability at Sustainable Development in China Forum 2021

The VEOCEL brand was awarded the “2021 Outstanding Contribution Award for Sustainability” at the Sustainable Development in China Forum in recognition of its contribution to sustainability and efforts in achieving carbon neutrality in the nonwovens industry.

Posted: April 19, 2022

Source: VEOCEL™

Durst Group Installs 500th Durst Workflow Software At Customer Site

BRIXEN, Italy — April 19, 2022 — Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, announced the 500th customer installation of Durst Workflow Software. This milestone highlights Durst Group’s transformation from a press manufacturer to a solutions provider — “Pixel to Output” — in the digital printing industry. Founded in 2019, the Durst Software & Solutions Division now has more than 60 employees and has developed Durst Workflow, the most comprehensive software solution in the market that is also open to third-party providers, and successfully integrated it into its customers’ production.

Michael Deflorian, business unit manager, Durst Software & Solutions, explained: “We are proud that more than 500 customers from different sectors rely on our workflow solution. With the help of their feedback, we try to improve our products every day to offer the best software ecosystem for the digital printing industry.”

Durst Workflow is the high-end solution for fully automated management of prepress and production tasks. Originally developed to provide the highest print quality for Durst printing systems, it is now also available for third-party printing systems. The complete browser-based solution has a user-friendly interface that allows the entire PDF workflow to be fully automated. Durst Workflow integrates seamlessly with the customer’s existing software environment, enabling a higher level of automation than comparable stand-alone products. Thanks to preconfigured corrections, data preparation is faster and more efficient, and the integrated, powerful color engine guarantees exact color accuracy right from the start. With Durst Workflow, it is possible to print more while using less ink, thanks to predefined color saving profiles that can be applied with just one click.

Serge Clauss, product manager, Durst Software & Solutions, explained: “We develop software solutions that help our customers make their prepress and production processes more predictable and productive. Reaching 500 users with our Durst Workflow solution is a clear statement that we are meeting our customers’ expectations.”

Posted: April 19, 2022

Source: Durst Group

Haelixa Marks And Traces Sustainable Cotton From Costach And Creditex In Peru

ZURICH — April 19, 2022 — Under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) initiative to enhance transparency and traceability in the garment and footwear industry, Haelixa is now realising a pilot project with the Costach Cooperative and Peruvian textile company Creditex to give sustainable rural cotton producers in Peru more visibility in the value chain.

In 2019, UNECE and United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) have set up an initiative to drive transparency and traceability for sustainable value chains in the garment and footwear industry. The initiative is jointly implemented with the International Trade Centre (ITC) with financial support by the European Union. Haelixa is proud to be part of the group of experts that develops policy recommendations and traceability standards and conducts projects to set traceability benchmarks. With the support of the +Cotton Project, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) a pilot is being realized in this context to mark and trace the finest Pima cotton for Creditex directly at the gin in Piura, Peru. Haelixa’s DNA marker connects the actual lint cotton to the entry on a blockchain system provided by UNECE. The Haelixa technology ensures that the information about the product origin and the journey of the product along the value chain is always safely embedded into the product itself. The marked cotton will be used to make exclusive pajamas sets for Cat´s Pajamas. DNA traceability will enable the verification of the premium origin of Peruvian Pima cotton in the final garment produced using sustainable practices by family farmers associated with the Costach cooperative.

Costach is the main cooperative of cotton farmers in Peru. The cooperative consists of 5,200 family farmers in the Piura region, producing mostly extra long fiber of Pima Cotton. Since 2017, the +Cotton project has been supporting the farmers with training on sustainable practices and has been providing technical assistance for improved markets access.

Adriana Gregolin, regional coordinator of the +Cotton Project said: “FAO, together with the Brazilian Cooperation Agency and the Ministry of Rural Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) of Peru, is supporting the strengthening of capacities of family farmers that represent around 100 percent of producers in Peru. This includes addressing and supporting them with key issues such as digitalization and market access to improve the rural development with equity that is now also enhanced by the UNECE traceability initiative”.

Maria Teresa Pisani, project-lead at UNECE, highlighted: “Traceability and transparency are key to ensure that environmental, human rights and social risks are effectively identified and addressed in garment and footwear value chains, particularly upstream. We are delighted to have our partners’ trust and commitment to UN/CEFACT standards to track and trace sustainability performance of cotton products. Tracing products from field to shelf and beyond is a right step forward to transition towards more responsible consumers’ choices and sustainable and circular business models in the textile industry.”

Ricardo Yarleque, general manager of Costach, commented: “For COSTACH it is essential to participate in traceability initiatives that allow the inclusion and give visibility to the important role of small family farmers in the production of Peruvian cotton. Peruvian cotton fibre is one of the longest and finest in the world, of highest quality and produced sustainably. Because we understand that without farmers there is no life.”

Creditex is vertically integrated from cotton ginning to fine thread, up to the production of high quality apparel for international premium brands. The company takes social responsibility and environmental stewardship very seriously and therefore makes a strong partner for this project, empowering the cotton family farmers that hold the majority of cotton production in Peru.

Ricardo Dancuart, Creditex commercial manager for the Yarn Division, said: “Sustainability and traceability of the products are now very important both for the final customer as for our global environment. We are very interested in this new way to follow the fibre from the ginning to the garment, whilst we at the same time improve all the processes to reduce contamination and damage caused by the industry, producing better and more durable garments.”

Gediminas Mikutis, CTO and co-founder of Haelixa, said: “Physical traceability becomes a key element in creating awareness for the producers of the raw material and manufacturers that are at the beginning of the value chain as consumers want to know who made their garments and under which circumstances they have been produced. For brands traceability provides not only an important mechanism to support their sustainability claims, but is also a great starting point for storytelling, giving their partners in the supply chain a face and voice.”

Posted: April 19, 2022

Source: Haelixa AG

Techtextil North America Exhibitor Preview: Stäubli

TF Weaving System

PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland — April 14, 2022 — Technical fabrics are subject to the highest quality standards, so their production requires highly specialized equipment. Every step of the manufacturing process is crucial and must be carried out with the utmost precision. Techtextil North America represents a perfect opportunity to learn more about suitable production solutions, especially for weaving. As a leading supplier of innovative and forward-looking solutions for efficient weaving, Stäubli will be exhibiting at the German Pavilion, Booth 2041 in Hall B3. Come and meet the Stäubli team and find out more about the broad range of machinery designed especially for producing technical textiles.

When it comes to weaving technical fabrics, profitable and competitive mill operation requires high precision and optimized production speeds. Stäubli machinery provides both, as well as long-lasting durability, even with constant high-speed operation. Stäubli’s reputation for quality machinery is based on ingenious technologies developed through continual R&D, the use of top-quality materials, and comprehensive service before, during, and after the machinery installation.

One-piece woven (OPW), airbags, custom fabrics for lightweight construction, artificial grass– these are just a few of the many technical textiles being woven on Stäubli machinery. Techtextil North America is an ideal opportunity to draw fresh inspiration and step into the future. You’ll learn more about Stäubli weaving preparation solutions like the MAGMA tying machines and SAFIR automatic drawing-in machines as well as the renowned S3000/S3200 rotary dobbies, the LXXL and UNIVAL 100 Jacquard machines, and of course the TF weaving system.

MAGMA warp tying machine for technical yarns including PP tape

In close collaboration with its U.S.-based team, the Stäubli Textile division provides North American weaving mills with speedy support and a wide range of services, always with one key objective in mind: to keep customers agile and competitive in the challenging textile market. Weavers who want to optimize the productivity of their mill or who are planning to tackle a challenging weaving project are invited to schedule a talk with the Stäubli team at Techtextil North America in Atlanta.

Posted April 19, 2022

Source: Stäubli

Noble Biomaterials Partners With Hong Kong-Based Crystal International Group To Launch Wash Minus- Program In The United States

SCRANTON, PA. — April 7, 2022 — Noble Biomaterials announced today the U.S. launch of the Wash Minus- collection in partnership with Hong-Kong based Crystal International Group Ltd. Crystal Denim, the Crystal International division leading the collaboration, incorporates Noble’s new Ionic+® Durable antimicrobial solution into its denim products at the finishing stage to instill water conservation from cradle to grave.

Wash Minus- is designed to further educate consumers on the power of antimicrobials in effectively reducing water consumption. By applying the topical form of Noble’s Ionic+ to denim, the odor-eliminating ionized silver keeps the denim clean, reducing the need for frequent washing. This application helps conserve water, energy, and natural resources while increasing the life of the fabric. The denim collection adopts Crystal’s recycled and circular Second Life denim fabric and combines water-efficient machines and washing methods to reuse and recycle up to 80 percent of water. With the application of Ionic+ technology at the finishing stage of denim manufacturing, Wash Minus- aims to reduce the number of home laundries by 70 percent.

“Sustainability is always at the forefront of our minds when creating new innovative products. By working with Noble, we are excited to launch our “Wash Minus-” collection, which incorporates its new Ionic® technology to further expand our sustainable product range to our customers,” says Miles Lam, assistant general manager, Crystal Denim.

Crystal Denim is the first denim partner to launch Noble’s Ionic+ Durable antimicrobial solution. Noble, celebrating 25 years of its advanced antimicrobial system this year, partnered with renowned clothing manufacturer Crystal International because of its steadfast commitment to sustainability and culture of caring, “For the Greater Good”. Together, the companies will build off Noble’s long-standing reputation and Crystal’s game-changing vision to bring antimicrobial technologies to more consumers and reduce water consumption in the entire life cycle of denim products.

“Crystal Denim’s commitment to product excellence and making the world a better place is closely aligned with Noble’s vision and values, and we’re thrilled to be working with them to provide the most complete anti-microbial system on the planet,” said Joel Furey, Noble Biomaterials co-founder and chief commercial officer.

Noble has a history of groundbreaking innovation, from the first EPA-approved silver antimicrobial to the first silver technology in an FDA-approved medical device to the first antimicrobial on the International Space Station. The company is committed to pushing the barriers of material science with its proprietary silver-coating technology, which has been a cornerstone for building its partner portfolio.

Noble Biomaterials is a registered FDA medical device facility, an essential sole-source technology supplier to the US military, and a US EPA–registered antimicrobial manufacturer. Noble products are EPA, FIFRA, BPR, and CE conforming. As an EPA compliant partner, Noble Biomaterials takes very seriously any claims made to the consumers.

Posted April 19, 2022

Source: Noble Biomaterials

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