BOBINGEN, Germany — July 6, 2021 — After a challenging 2020 for Trevira CS®, a year in which the coronavirus crisis put pressure on the contract market, in particular on the hotel and event sector, and also on the cruise shipping industry, the market is starting to show some signs of improvement. Numerous new developments, in particular by Trevira CS Club members, are showing the way forward in the “post-Covid” era and are seizing upon the trends that have emerged since the crisis began.

Trevira CS Club members 2021

In 2021, Trevira continues with the successful Trevira CS Club concept. The 2020 Gold and Silver members saw their status carried over to 2021. Accordingly, the Trevira CS Club 2021 consists of the following members:

Trevira CS Gold members

Yarn Producers: Fil Man Made Group S.r.l., Ilcat by Lei Tsu s.r.l., Selvafil S.A., Spinnerei Lampertsmühle GmbH, Torcitura Fibre Sintetiche S.p.A., Torcitura Padana S.p.A.

Fabric Manufacturers: Dina Vanelli Tekstil San. Ve Tic. A.S., Engelbert E. Stieger AG, FIDIVI Tessitura Vergnano S.p.A., Gabriel A/S, Gaudium B.V., Gebrüder Munzert GmbH & Co. KG, Lodetex S.p.A., P.I.F. S.A., PUGI R.G. S.R.L., Schmitz Textiles GmbH + Co. KG, SVENSSON, Tessitura Mario Ghioldi & C. s.r.l, Verotex AG, Vescom Textiles GmbH

Textile Editors / Wholesalers: Artimo Textiles B.V., Création Baumann AG, Coulisse B.V., Gerriets GmbH, JAB Josef Anstoetz KG, Kvadrat A/S, Panaz Ltd, Rubelli S.p.A.

Trevira CS Silver members

Yarn Producers: Hoftex GmbH, Tintoria Sala s.r.l., Vlnap a.s.

Fabric Manufacturers: Alois Tessitura Serica s.r.l., Ambience Home Textiles, Benaud Créations S.A., Chamatex SAS, Delius GmbH, DHJ Weisters Ltd, E. Boselli & C. S.p.A., G-TEX S.r.l., Gebrüder Colsman GmbH & Co. KG, Gustavo de Negri & ZA. MA. s.r.l., Hohmann GmbH & Co. KG, Mario Sirtori S.p.A., Mattes & Ammann GmbH & Co. KG, Morton Young and Borland Ltd, Pongs Technical Textiles GmbH, Regina Baumann GmbH, Rothböck Textiles GmbH, Spandauer Velours GmbH & Co. KG, Stotz & Co. AG, Swisstulle AG, TF Création S.A.S., van Clewe Sun Protection GmbH, Velener Textil GmbH, Wintex S.r.l., Yanar Tekstil

Textile Editors / Wholesaler: 4Spaces Textiles, Créations Métaphores, Kinnasand GmbH, Lelièvre S.A.S., Mottura S.p.A., Sahco GmbH, Skopos Fabrics Ltd., SoFarSoNear S.n.c., Tapicerías Gancedo S.A., Zimmer + Rohde GmbH

New Trevira CS collections: innovative, functional, sustainable … and flame retardant

Although the coronavirus pandemic had a negative effect on individual business sectors, it also has the potential to open up new market opportunities for flame retardant Trevira CS fabrics in the long run. The increase in people working from home and the longer and more frequent stay within one’s own home have led to a change in perspective in terms of the relevance of interior design. The design of the living space has undergone a revaluation so that end users now possibly attach more importance to a nicer decor.

Sustainability, durability, high quality, and the desire for safe products that contain little to no harmful substances are often the defining criteria for selecting a new textile interior. The colour range of the new Trevira CS developments is directed specifically towards this trend and often comes across as discreet and close to nature. After Trevira CS products have found their way more and more into private homes, the new Trevira CS collections include numerous attractive textiles not only for the contract sector but also for the residential sector.

Posted September 8, 2021

Source: Trevira GmbH

BRUSSELS — September 6, 2021 — A sector alliance that was formed to tackle issues relating to microplastics has completed the next phase of its project to develop a harmonized industry standard for the supply chain. The Cross Industry Agreement (CIA) has revealed the results of a fiber fragmentation trial that has been carried out in advance of establishing a CEN Standard (from the European Committee for Standardization). Once confirmed, the standard will also become an ISO standard under the Vienna Agreement, providing apparel manufacturers and policy makers with a vital tool as part of wider work to reduce microfibre shedding into the environment.

In 2018, five industry organizations agreed to join forces to proactively tackle the issue of microplastics, and signed the Cross Industry Agreement. The initial signatories were European industry associations that represent the European and global value chains of garments and their associated maintenance – the International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products (A.I.S.E.), European Man-Made Fibres Association (CIRFS), European Outdoor Group (EOG), EURATEX the European apparel and textile industry confederation, and the Federation of the European Sporting goods Industry (FESI). Together, the five organisations understood that the very first step to enable global action around the topic, was to agree a harmonised test method which would allow the collection and comparison of globally generated data, to aid the identification of solutions. Details of what the CIA involves can be found at https://euratex.eu/cia.

The microfibre shedding test method was developed thanks to the joint efforts and cooperation of experts from 28 European, American and Asian organizations; the result was handed over to CEN in 2020. Since then, representatives from the CIA have been working with CEN to fine tune details in order to meet the requirements for a CEN Standard. To verify the reproducibility of the method, the partners have carried out a round robin trial (RRT)[1] to determine if the method could be replicated in different laboratories and produce similar results. 10 organisations participated in the RRT, which was co-ordinated by the CIA, sending fabric samples to all of the laboratories involved and then collecting and analysing the data.

The results from the RRT show statistically significant consistency, both within and between participating laboratories, which demonstrates that the method is both repeatable in the same setting and reproducible in other laboratories.

The CIA has submitted the results of the RRT to CEN, with the intention that the CEN Standard is confirmed in the near future. Once that has happened, it will be promoted throughout the apparel industry and will become a key tool for researchers, businesses and governments as they accelerate efforts to reduce microfibre shedding associated with garment production.

Jan Robinson, scientific and regulatory affairs director at A.I.S.E., commented: “A.I.S.E. is delighted to see the harmonized method developed by the Cross Industry Agreement progressing towards a European standard.  This will provide a robust and recognised basis for a wide range of research, to characterize microplastic releases from textiles and to test potential solutions from industry partners on all sides.”

Frédéric Van Houte, director general of CIRFS, adds: “The standardized test method will be a major step forward. Not only will it help to correctly assess microplastics shedding from textiles, but it will also allow the industry to explore measures to reduce it.”

Dr. Katy Stevens, head of CSR and sustainability at the EOG, added: “A standardised test method has for a long time been the missing puzzle piece that has prevented significant progress in this area. We are delighted that the standard will soon be available to enable the industry to progress in both understanding, and mitigating the shedding of microfibres from textiles.”

Mauro Scalia, director sustainable businesses at EURATEX, commented: “With the Cross Industry Agreement, industry and researchers have now accomplished a lot to shed light on microplastic release from textiles. EURATEX looks forward for the next phase: we need to find feasible and enforceable solutions to tackle such a global issue and use sustainable textiles in the EU.”

Jérome Pero, secretary general of FESI, commented: “Our members have been impatiently waiting for a standardized test method for microplastics shedding from textiles which will shed light on microplastics emissions. Thanks to the efficient and collaborative efforts of the Cross Industry Agreement and the research community this will soon become a reality, allowing companies and policy makers to make relevant choices to ultimately tackle microplastics emissions.”

Posted September 7, 2021

Source: EURATEX

WIELSBEKE, Belgium — September 7, 2021 – B.I.G. YARNS is proud to announce the attainment of a FM Global ‘Highly Protected Risk’ Achievement Award (HPR Award) for its yarn production facility in Komen, Belgium.

The HPR Award is assigned by insurer FM Global, Beaulieu International Group’s insurance partner of the past five years in its on-going dedication to property loss prevention. A worldwide team of engineers focuses on providing assistance and protection of B.I.G.’s assets, helping the group to achieve a higher level of risk protection. The FM Global assessment considers implementation of measures to protect against fire, natural hazard, mechanical breakdown of machinery and also cyber risks. The local team worked diligently over the last five years to implement all the FM Global recommendations.

Emmanuel Colchen, general manager, B.I.G. YARNS, commented: “Achieving the prestigious HPR Award recognizes the commitment of the teams at B.I.G. YARNS and the wider Beaulieu International Group to proactive risk management and contingency planning to ensure the safety and protection of our workplaces. Safeguarding property is a key element in enabling us to provide business continuity for our customers in demanding sectors like automotive, commercial contract and residential flooring.”

B.I.G. YARNS’ Komen production facility is the fifth plant at B.I.G. to receive HPR status — the highest level a plant can achieve for fire risk prevention and protection.

The Yarns division of Beaulieu International Group achieved HPR status for its other European site in Comines, France, in 2017.

Posted September 7, 2021

Source: B.I.G.