INDA Releases 2022 Nonwovens Supply Report

CARY, N.C. — May 23, 2022 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, announces publication of the ninth edition of the annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report for its members.

Based on extensive research, producer surveys and interviews with industry leaders, the report provides an overall view of North American supply, including the key metrics of capacity, production and operating rates, in addition to regional trade, through the year 2021. The 75-page report contains 36 figures and 11 tables.

“One of INDA’s key services is to provide valuable data and actionable industry information to enhance decision making in our capital-intensive industry. This report is the most complete and accurate portrayal for both rolled goods for sale and also material produced for internal consumption in North America. It also presents the industry operating rates in key areas. This is the essential metric on supply/demand balance essential for strategic planning and business investment decisions,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president.

The report — and the quarterly INDA Market Pulse and monthly Price Trends Summary — are provided to the nearly 400 INDA member companies and associates as part of their membership. The data gathered for this annual report serves as the foundation for the both the biannual Global Nonwoven Market Report published in September of 2021 and the biannual North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook, which will be updated and published this fall.

Findings from this year’s Supply Report include:

  • North American capacity continues to increase with investments being made across all the processes and for a variety of end-uses. Production output exceeded that of new capacity, resulting in the industry’s nameplate capacity utilization increasing year-over-year, for the fourth consecutive year.
  • In 2021, capacity of nonwovens in North America reached 5.540 million tonnes, an increase from the previous year of 1.8% (net growth of 98,300 tonnes) and an improvement over the previous year’s pandemic-impacted growth rate of 0.5%.
  • The industry was able to quickly react to the demand for electrostatically charged fine-fiber meltblown used in the manufacture of respirators and pleated face masks. Twenty-two meltblown lines were added in 2020, resulting in 7.2% year-over-year growth rate for meltblown. In 2021, another 12 lines were added, resulting in 8.5% annual growth over 2020.
  • North American imports, in tonnage, increased 1.6% in 2021 as exports decreased 6.0%. Imports were led by China accounting for 39% of the imports into North America followed by India (14%) and Germany (9%). Even with the significant shifts in North American trade dynamics, nonwovens tend to stay where they are produced, with the net trade balance (imports less exports, 422,100 tonnes) accounting for less than ten percent of the region’s capacity

“This is a great time to be in nonwovens,” said Brad Kalil, director of Market Intelligence & Economic Insights, INDA, “and will continue to be so, as demand, and correspondingly localized supply to meet that demand, continues to increase. The nonwovens industry has responded to the pandemic and will continue 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 industry has responded by investing in new assets to ensure the steady flow of these needed materials. Across the two-year period, 2020 and 2021, the nonwovens industry has publicly announced capacity investments of $203 million. For this year and next for the industry has announced capacity investments of $686 million starting up in North America.”

Posted: May 23, 2022

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry

Hyosung Presents Its Ocean Protection Initiative At The 2022 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

SEOUL, South Korea — May 23, 2022 — According to the WWF, at least 10 percent of marine litter is estimated to be made up of fishing waste, which means that between 500,000 and 1 million tons of fishing gear are entering the ocean every year.

Hyosung is turning ocean trash into treasure with its Ocean Protection Initiative, which it will highlight at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market taking place June 9-11, 2022, in Denver, Colo. The initiative begins with the development of Hyosung’s MIPAN regen ocean nylon and regen ocean polyester, both made with ocean waste.

MIPAN regen ocean is GRS certified, 100-percent recycled nylon made from discarded fishing nets and other reclaimed nylon waste. Hyosung conducts an extensive collection, chemical recycling and creation process in order to produce exceptional-quality yarn that meets brands’ expectations.

Hyosung’s regen ocean 100-percent recycled polyester fiber is made from ocean plastic, which is Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) certified. This certification was created by Zero Plastic Oceans to transparently certify that plastic waste is correctly collected and managed. MIPAN regen ocean will receive OBP certification the first quarter of 2023.

“Cleaning up our oceans is of critical importance to Hyosung and many of our brand partners”, said Mike Simko, Hyosung Global marketing director-Textiles. “Our ocean-based recycled fiber offering will allow brands to develop eco-friendly products that align with their sustainability needs, and also help provide them with a meaningful story their consumers can connect with.”

Continuous Innovation

At the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, Hyosung also will present a broad assortment of fabrics and concept garments developed by its Fashion Design Center (FDC) to help product developers and designers conceive garments made with its innovative yarns. These fibers include:

  • creora regen: GRS certified, 100-percent recycled spandex;
  • creora bio-based: spandex made with 30-percent renewable resource;
  • MIPAN regen robic: 100-percent recycled high-tenacity nylon;
  • xanadu: a mechanical-stretch fiber made from a blend of PET and corn-based materials; and
  • regen xanadu: made with a blend of recycled post-consumer PET and corn-based materials.

“Through a recent brand partner survey, we’ve learned that most have individual sustainability priorities,” Simko said. “We are fortunate to have a broad portfolio of sustainable solutions to meet brands’ diverse needs.”

You can find Hyosung at ORSM booth # 49046-UL.

Posted: May 23, 2022

Source: Hyosung

Techtextil 2022 Exhibitor Preview: ANDRITZ

GRAZ, Austria — May 20, 2022 — International technology group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, from June 21 to 24 (hall 12, booth B99). The broad ANDRITZ product portfolio covers state-of-the-art nonwovens and textile production technologies, such as air-through bonding, airlay, needlepunch, spunlace, spunbond, wetlaid/WetlaceTM, converting, textile finishing, recycling, and natural fiber processing. For Techtextil, special focus lies on technologies for textile recycling, needlepunch, airlay, wetlaid glass fibers and textile calendering.

Andritz Textile Recycling Technologies Based On Tearing

With the acquisition of ANDRITZ Laroche SAS, ANDRITZ has expanded its product portfolio to include airlay and recycling technology as well as bast fiber processing technologies. Complete recycling lines for post-consumer and industrial textile waste to produce fibers for re-spinning and/or nonwoven end-uses are one focus of this product range. Customer awareness and regulations are forcing clothing brands to recycle their textile waste in their own products. Recycled fibers can also be used in the nonwovens industry for various applications, for example in the automotive industry, for insulation, mattresses, and furniture felts.

ANDRITZ Laroche offers a complete process range of tearing lines from 50 up to 3,000 kg/h, which can be used for almost all types of pre/post-consumer textile waste. The aim is to preserve the character of the original fibers, for example cotton, by maximizing fiber length, strength and feel.

The EXEL and JUMBO EXEL tearing machines from ANDRITZ are user-friendly and equipped with tailor-made automated solutions to remove the non-textile parts from post-consumer waste and unsold items. The EXEL tearing machine has a production capacity of 400 to 800 kg/h depending on the raw material for spinning quality.

The JUMBO EXEL tearing machine has a high production capacity of 600 to 1,200 kg/h depending on the raw material for spinning quality. This technology enables complex industrial waste to be processed into fibers such as trunk liners, door trims, floor and dash pads, and various needlepunched felts. A team of experts assists ANDRITZ customers in conducting customer-specific trials at the state-of-the-art technical center of ANDRITZ Laroche, in Cours, France.

Cutting-Edge Solutions For Durable Applications

The use of nonwovens in the automotive sector has increased dramatically in recent years. Based on decades of experience, ANDRITZ develops cost-efficient and reliable turnkey needlepunch and airlay lines.

The recent boom in the market for durable nonwoven products led ANDRITZ to develop its PA3000 elliptical pre-cylinder to meet the demand for higher capacities and lighter products. This state-of-the-art equipment consists of an optimized pre-needleloom cylinder for the production of light webs and provides greater speed and width. The lack of friction between the web and the rolls provides a perfect appearance. In addition, the automotive industry is shifting its focus to green technologies, and this has a direct impact on the properties of nonwoven parts in vehicles. Thanks to the ANDRITZ needlepunch processes and web profiling, manufacturers can provide the most suitable fabrics for this industry’s requirements and maximize ROI.

Another focus is the ProWin™ technology for profile weight correction in the needlepunch industry. This device is used to optimize processes, provide a faster return on investment, and save raw materials. The unit combines the well-known systems ProWid and ProDyn, enabling even better performance. ProWin minimizes the level of instantaneous acceleration as well as the maximum internal speed. As a result, the same machine can run faster with less mechanical stress. ANDRITZ will also be presenting its ProWin technology at the VDMA spotlight talk, to be held at 10:30 am on June 21 at the VDMA booth and which will also be live-streamed.

Moreover, the airlay technology also plays a major role in durable nonwovens, such as in the automotive industry, building insulation, carpet underfelt, the mattress industry, and furniture applications. This process includes blending, metering, opening, the airlay process and finally, mat consolidation, by needling, thermobonding, a combination of both, or by spunlacing. ANDRITZ offers three different types of airlay: Airlay Flexiloft, Airlay Flexiloft+, and Airlay Resinfelt.

ANDRITZ Airlay Flexiloft and Airlay Flexiloft+ have been designed to form mats from all types of fibers, from short, recycled fibers to long and coarse natural fibers, and from blends with non-fibrous components, such as plastic, foam, wood chips, and many more. Used fibers and blends within different weight ranges can be processed on these lines, depending on the line configuration. Line widths range from 1.5 m up to 4 m. Airlay Resinfelt has been designed for thermoforming processes in the automotive and appliance industries. Manufacturers can offer weight ranges from 500 to 2,500 gsm over 2.4 m working width. Airlay Resinfelt retains the advantages of true air-forming technology and is especially designed to add resins to the mat, which is then semi-cured in a steam oven.

Customers are welcome to conduct trials together with our experts and compare the different options available in the technical center for needlepunch processes at ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau in Elbeuf, France, and/or on the airlay pilot line at ANDRITZ Laroche in Cours, France.

Complete Wetlaid Systems For Glass Fiber

Nonwoven end products based on glass fibers can be found almost everywhere – in ceiling tiles, cushion vinyl flooring, insulation, wallpaper and surface coverings, geotextiles, batteries, and, of course, roofing materials, as well as in many other applications. The market for glass-fiber mats is growing due to an increasing amount of construction and civil engineering work worldwide as well as the great variety of applications for this material. ANDRITZ offers a complete wetlaid production line, from low to high volume, to produce glass-fiber mats — the ANDRITZ neXline wetlaid. Different types of lines are available depending on the capacity level. However, they all comprise stock preparation, wetlaid forming, binder application, flat dryer, and winder and are perfectly matched to the customers’ needs.

The entire ANDRITZ Nonwoven team is looking forward to welcoming customers in person to its booth B99 in hall 12 and online in the “ANDRITZ Teleport” virtual booth.

Posted: May 23, 2022

Source: ANDRITZ GROUP

Pantone Partners With Web3-Centered Technology Company Spatial Labs (sLABS) To Standardize Colors In The Metaverse

CARLSTADT, N.J. — May 20, 2022 — Pantone, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, today announced a strategic partnership with Spatial Labs (sLABS) for their first-ever wearable hardware product, LNQ.

The blockchain-enabled technology, coined by sLABS as “the wearable internet,” was founded by digital architect and visionary Iddris Sandu and is backed by investment firm Marcy Venture Partners (MVP), co-founded by Shawn Carter (JAY-Z), Jay Brown, and Larry Marcus.

Acting as an entry point into the metaverse, LNQ will further enhance users’ experiences in Web3 and foster connectivity through the intersection of technology, sustainability, culture, and fashion. sLABS will unveil the product via live stream and in-person at the official launch event hosted at NeueHouse in Los Angeles this weekend alongside its official partners, including color authority Pantone, music streaming service Tidal, sustainable footwear company ALES GREY, web3 platform Polygon, and several other brands committed to exploring the metaverse and web3 ecosystem.

“We recognized a gap in the Web3 industry and took this as an opportunity to develop hardware that would equip users and creatives with the tools they need to create, engage, and share with their communities while bridging the physical and digital worlds like never before,” said Iddris Sandu, founder of sLABS and LNQ. “There are no words to describe how truly proud we are of the LNQ Enabled Hardware we’ve created and are excited for both our community and users to experience this world with us and our partners.”

The partnership between sLABS and Pantone spans digital and physical integrations and will kick-off at the Los Angeles launch event on May 21st with an interactive activation from Pantone and an address from Elley Cheng, general manager and vice president of Pantone. Additionally, Pantone’s SkinTone Guide will be included in the LNQ application for users to develop their metaverse characters, known as Auras. Pantone and sLABS will also be collaborating on a limited-edition clothing release, with more details to be announced at a later date.

Supplementary to these integrations, Pantone also collaborated with sLABS to formulate a collection of six colors that reflected the brand’s distinct identity. Rooted in connectivity and inspired by nature and biomimicry, the collection comprises a cosmic blue (PANTONE 2728 C), playful pink coral (PANTONE 709 C), faded lilac (PANTONE 2107 C), grounding burnt orange (PANTONE 17-1449), dramatic charcoal black (PANTONE 19-4104), and a quiet creamy beige (PANTONE 13-0400). Together, the colors which evoke feelings of optimism, comfort, and confidence set a strong foundation as we continue to look to and design for the future. “Ultimately, the goal was to curate a selection of colors that could serve as physical touchpoints in a virtual world; colors that could live comfortably in a commercial fashion environment while still retaining a curated element and approach. Finding colors whose universal appeal could work and blur across gender norms and rules was critical, as was the desire for these colors to display a timeless and ageless quality,” said Laurie Pressman, vice president of Pantone Color Institute.

The partnership is yet another extension of Pantone’s exploration of color across physical and digital properties like the metaverse. Pantone’s most recent exploration into the metaverse includes projects with multidisciplinary artist Polygon1993, involving the release of nine unique NFTs inspired by Color of the Year, PANTONE® 17-3938 Very Peri. Additionally, Pantone has restructured some of its products to enhance the design communities’ workflow, including the launch of Pantone Connect, which officially launched in September 2021 and helps designers seamlessly work within this new hybrid environment.

“As we continue to explore the interoperability of physical and digital design within our products and services, it is important for us to work with partners who can provide real-world examples of how this digital future could be applied in practical ways. We are excited to partner with sLABS and leverage our products and solutions to further our mission to help the changing needs and workflow of our design community,” Cheng said. “We are just at the beginning of this exploration, and we look forward to what will be a long-term partnership with sLABS and our future in color accuracy and design solutions across all different mediums.”

The launch event of LNQ and the strategic partners will be discussed in detail n May 21, 2022, via a live stream and in-person at NeueHouse in Los Angeles, California. For more details and updates, please visit slabs.one and thewearableinternet.com and follow @lnq.io, and @spatial_labs on Instagram.

Posted: May 23, 2022

Source: Pantone

Mimaki Announces The Release Of Pure Clear Ink “MH-110PCL” For 3D Printing

SUWANEE, Ga. — May 20, 2022 — Mimaki USA, a manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, announces the release of the Pure Clear ink MH-110PCL. Intended for use with the Mimaki 3DUJ-553 full color 3D printer. The new Pure Clear ink MH-110PCL will be available beginning May 2022.

Responding to customer demand, the newly developed pure clear ink MH-110PCL negates the yellowish tint evident in the previous MH-100CL clear ink, enabling more transparent modeling. The ink delivers truly clear output as intended by designers and architects, which is expected to be used in product design for home appliances and cosmetics and design mock-ups and verification for industrial products. It is also suitable for medical and architectural models requiring visualization to confirm internal structures.

As with the conventional MH-100CL clear ink, the pure clear MH-110PCL ink is not only limited to just clear output. It can also be combined with color inks (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) to reproduce translucent color effects. Accordingly, the Mimaki 3D printer 3DUJ-553, featuring the “full-color modeling capability with more than 10 million colors,” allows for use in designs emphasizing a broader range of colors and visuals than ever before with the addition of the clear and translucent color expressions enabled by the transparent pure clear ink MH-110PCL.

MH-110PCL will be available in 4.8 L capacity ink bottles.

Features

Pure clear ink expressing glass/acrylic-like transparency

The noticeable yellowish tint of the conventional clear ink “MH-100CL” has been negated, allowing for the creation of more transparent modeled objects. Transparency is not lost even when the thickness of the modeling object is increased. Furthermore, designs with colored representation within transparent modeled objects are now represented with crisp expressions with MH-110PCL.

Applications And Fields Of Use

Possible applications for the combination of Mimaki UV-curable full-color 3D inkjet printer 3DUJ-553 and Pure Clear ink MH-110PCL include product design prototyping, medical and architectural fields, and 3DCG design modeling.

Product Design

MH-110PCL is ideal for expressing transparent parts required in product design and other fields. In addition to transparent expression using clear ink individually, translucent color (transparent with added color) output combining clear ink and color ink expands the range of design expression.

Medical Modeling

Full-color 3D printing is suitable for the creation of color-coded organ models. Translucent color (transparent with added color) expressions can also visualize the interior of organs, which is useful in practical medical models.

Architectural Modeling

Partial transparency, such as the representation of glass windows and transparent exteriors, is a convenient means of showing the internal structure of models. This effect is difficult to achieve with handcrafted models or plaster-based 3D printer outputs. Partial transparency can be applied to architectural models, combining the exterior and interior structures.

3DCG Design

In 3DCG design, transparent components are helpful in expressing objects aloft. Applications such as elaborate 3D designs encased in clear protective components are also feasible with MH-110PCL.

*3D data by Olaf Diegel of Creative Design and Additive Manufacturing Lab of University of Auckland

Supported printer

Pure Clear Ink “MH-110PCL” is only compatible with the Mimaki 3DUJ-553 full color 3D printer . For the initial installation of MH-110PCL, the optional product (OPT-J0510: PCL support kit) and the replacement by a Mimaki service personnel are required.

Posted: May 23, 2022

Source: Mimaki USA

KM.ON Acquires Cloud Technology From The Company Digitale Strickmanufaktur As Part Of An Asset Deal

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — May 20, 2022 — KM.ON innovates and digitalizes the textile value chain with its offerings. The software company of the KARL MAYER Group is continuously developing new digital solutions to improve the customer experience, reduce complexity in our customers’ day-to-day business and ultimately make their business more profitable.

Recently, the potential and capacities for this were significantly expanded. On April 28, 2022, KM.ON acquired the cloud technology developed by Digitale Strickmanufaktur (Digital Knitting Factory), thus, expanding its portfolio of cloud solutions for textiles. In addition, the team of the Krefeld-based start-up was integrated into the KM.ON team. Together, they will continue to launch innovative textile solutions.

“We are very pleased that our technology has been taken over by the KARL MAYER Group and can thus be made available to a very large customer base even faster in the future. Our solution fits in very well with KM.ON’s approach of offering new solutions on the market via the cloud,” said Christian Zarbl from Digitale Strickmanufaktur.

With the newly acquired cloud solutions, flat knitting machines from STOLL can be networked with the cloud. Customers can thus take advantage of further digital offerings, for example to transfer their individualized products directly to the machine and produce them without any administrative effort. This eliminates the need to manually individualize the knitting file.

The cloud solution developed can also play a role in industrial-style on-demand manufacturing in the future. More and more products are being ordered directly via online stores, e.g. from major brands or sporting goods manufacturers. With cloud technology, the order can be routed directly to connected production facilities and the goods manufactured and shipped to the customer without detours. This saves on warehousing costs and reduces cost-intensive markdowns. In addition, there are fewer climate-damaging emissions because the product can be transported directly from the producer to the buyer. The latest acquisition enables KM.ON to make the most of opportunities arising from future scenarios such as these.

“By acquiring the cloud solution of Digitale Strickmanufaktur, we are ensuring that we are prepared for significant future topics such as on-demand manufacturing, mass customization and automated regional production,” said Max Kürig, CEO of KM.ON.

Posted: May 23, 2022

Source: KARL MAYER Gruppe

More New Markets For Carrington Textiles As Sales Team Keeps Expanding

Ashcroft

ADLINGTON, United Kingdom — May 23, 2022 — Carrington Textiles — a global supplier in the manufacture of workwear, flame retardant, defense, waterproof and sustainable fabrics — has announced the further expansion of its sales team with the addition of Andrew Ashcroft as International Business Development manager.

The news comes after the company revealed the hiring of a new head of Sales for Northern and Eastern Europe earlier this year, as part of the textile manufacturer’s global growth plan.

With a degree in Manufacturing Management and an MBA, Ashcroft has a wealth of experience in the textile industry, with his most recent roles including Regional sales manager in the Middle East for TenCate Protective Fabrics, and Arc Flash Garment Consultant and Regional general manager for VF Imagewear in Dubai.

Ashcroft said: “It’s terrific to be part of the Carrington Textiles team at this stage in my career. I am looking forward to using my international business experience to help the company grow in all areas of the fabric industry. With the wealth of experience and expertise within the company I am sure I will improve my textile knowledge and hope to add to the history of this legend in textiles”.

Carrington Textiles Sales Director, Paul Farrell, added: “We are excited to welcome Andrew to the business. As we continue to focus on the development of new and existing customers in markets outside of Europe, Andrew will play a key role in helping us deliver those sales. His deep knowledge of the Middle Eastern market, will be vital for that.”

Posted: May 23, 2022

Source: Carrington Textiles Ltd.

International Apparel Federation (IAF) And International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Develop The Standards Convergence Initiative (SCI)

ZEIST, The Netherlands & ZÜRICH, Switzerland — May 20, 2022 — The Standard Convergence Initiative (SCI) is an initiative of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) with the aim of having third party and brand/ retailer proprietary standards align across four key areas to help combat growing audit fatigue in the textile and footwear sector.

Preventable and tragic incidences and reported prevalence of forced/child labor have highlighted the urgent need to improve working conditions in the global textile and footwear sector. In an effort to mitigate the situation, third party and brand/retailer proprietary standards have proliferated and subsequently, manufacturers and suppliers find themselves facing multiple audits for standards that differ only slightly.

The drain on resources caused by numerous compliance mechanisms can take away from the resources necessary to act on improving working conditions. Multi-stakeholder initiatives such as the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) are already tackling the issue of audit fatigue. To complement these efforts and to further alleviate the unnecessary burden, standard bodies should consider aligning their standards where feasible to do so, and brands/ retailers should consider dropping their proprietary standards in favour of more streamlined third-party standards.

With the help of the Standards Map of the International Trade Center (ITC) the SCI has just released preliminary results of assessing to what degree standards are prepared to converge across four key areas. The preliminary results assess six prominent standards operating in the textile and footwear sector, specifically: amfori BSCI, Fair Labor Association (FLA), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Made in Green by Oeko-Tex, SA8000 and WRAP. The report with the results is available publicly here: https://www.standard-convergence-initiative.org/#reports

Standards that initially show a high preparedness for convergence and, subsequently, work toward increased convergence, will be promoted on the SCI website. It is hoped that once standard bodies understand where they are on the spectrum of convergence, they will be encouraged to work toward a common goal of increased alignment across certain standard requirements, quality assurance processes and oversight methodologies.

Posted: May 20, 2022

Source: Intl. Apparel Federation (IAF) / Intl. Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

TREW Launches Nuyarn Merino T-Shirt Line

PORTLAND, Ore. — May 20, 2022 — TREW has recently unveiled its brand new product collection of Nuyarn merino wool tees.

TREW’s Nuyarn merino T-shirt collection is a collaborative effort between the design team at TREW and their beloved customer base, with countless conversations and extensive community polling taking place over the past two years. With the help of customer input, TREW has dialed in a product line that hits all of the marks for customers — from colors and designs, to fit, sizing, and features — all built upon the impressive technology behind New Zealand merino wool company, Nuyarn.

Nuyarn uses a revolutionary, twist-free technique in spinning wool to better harness merino wool’s natural attributes, resulting in the world’s first performance wool. When compared to Traditional ringspun merino wool, Nuyarn Merino:

  • 35-percent more volume and aeration;
  • 5x faster drying;
  • 85-percent more elasticity;
  • 35-percent more thermal retention;
  • 35-percent more resistant to air;
  • 50-percent greater burst strength;
  • 8.8x more resistant to abrasion; and
  • 120 percent stronger seams.

Nuyarn’s benefits create an incredible material that is supremely comfortable, extremely durable, and ready for anything. TREW and Nuyarn have worked together in the past, previously launching three separate iterations of wool products between 2015 and 2018. With a long hiatus due to supply chain obstacles over the past few years, both companies are equally excited to embark on a new chapter together with this first launch of the new and improved TREW Nuyarn merino collection.

“Our customers rely on us to create products that will last, there simply isn’t another merino wool on the market with the longevity and performance of Nuyarn,” said Chris Pew, CEO. “Not to mention, thanks to some amazing new designs and a collaboration with our customers, this is the best looking collection of merino t-shirts that we’ve ever released.”

While the Nuyarn merino collection currently consists of three t-shirt designs in 8 different colors and various different designs, TREW promises to launch even more Nuyarn products — including base layers to pair with its renowned outerwear — as Fall approaches.

Posted: May 20, 2022

Source: TREW

Cone Denim Launches Newest Community Collection Denim Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month

GREENSBORO, N.C. — May 19, 2022 — Cone Denim® is excited to launch its Mental Health Awareness Selvage Denim in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. This is the newest fabric within the Cone® Community Collection, a series of fabrics designed to support various causes and organizations that align with the values of Cone Denim. Cone will donate a portion of sales related to the newest selvage to the Child Mind Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and their families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

“Cone is thrilled to be able to use its platform to make a positive impact,” said Cone Denim President Steve Maggard. “Everyone knows someone who has been affected by mental health challenges. Increasing awareness of the importance of child mental health and the resources available is more crucial than ever. We are excited to partner with the Child Mind Institute and support their efforts to give children and families the help they need.” He added, “We are always exploring new partnerships in an effort to support our customers and employees while also raising awareness and money towards significant social concerns of our time.”

This new Cone Community fabric is designed in an iconic Cone Denim 80’s-inspired construction in a bright Distilled Indigo™ shade with a green selvage ID to represent mental health awareness. This denim construction is engineered to be versatile for size, fit, and gender. Denim can be a very personal and even sentimental part of anyone’s wardrobe. It is Cone’s hope and inspiration to create fabrics such as the Mental Health Awareness selvage with meaning and purpose in mind as a way to deliver impactful messaging. Cone Denim has been committed to creating collections that support individual causes since 2019, with this newest green selvage being the fourth launch in the Cone Community Collection.

Cone launched its Breast Cancer Awareness Collection with a nod to pink, partnering with the Alight Program, which provides financial, educational, and emotional support to women and families navigating diagnosis and treatment. Secondly, Cone released its Pride Selvage Community Collection, incorporating the rainbow colors of the pride flag and donating proceeds to the HRC Human Rights Campaign, a group that focuses on achieving equality for the LGBTQ+ community. Cone also created Clean Water selvage denim, a water-inspired design supporting efforts to end the global water crisis around the world. Proceeds benefit Water.org, a nonprofit organization that has transformed millions of lives by providing access to clean water. Cone’s commitment to minimize its water usage and lower environmental impact align well with Water.org and expand well beyond its Clean Water selvage fabrics.

Contact your Cone Denim representative or visit conedenim.com to learn more about this newest Mental Health Awareness denim and the rest of the brand’s Community Collections. Learn more about the Child Mind Institute at childmind.org.

Posted: May 20, 2022

Source: Cone Denim

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