O-Zone, The Creative Side Of Ozone — The New Dimension Of Garment Finishing According To Tonello

SARCEDO, Italy— October 26, 2021 — Thinking outside the box and even denying its existence is our attitude, appreciated by customers and partners who believe in our dreams and share the same “lateral” and creative approach to technology and innovation.

This is why we are particularly excited to present O-Zone, a new garment finishing project signed by Tonello and developed together with our friends at Candiani Denim, a leading brand in the denim industry, also known as “the greenest mill in the Blue World”.

O-Zone, just presented at Kingpins 24, represents for us a new leap in quality and an important step in the growth of our range of ozone processes, which are born from direct experience, research and a deeper knowledge of technology. A background of know-how that is progressively imposing Tonello as an absolute reference point in this field.

First with ECOfree2, then with SaniCare and OBleach, now with O-Zone, we are defining the state of the art of ozone finishing and taking it to its maximum expression in every field of application: creation of special effects, garment sanitization, cleaning and reduction of water consumption, etc…

But what is O-Zone?

At first glance it is similar to a cabinet.

A special cabinet, however, inside which the garments are placed and treated, through an innovative, sustainable, responsible process.

A process that is also flexible, fast, safe and fully controllable by a touch screen that allows you to easily set all the desired parameters to obtain unique and customizable aesthetics, such as localized discoloration and lightening, sun-faded looks and degradé effects.

O-Zone is designed for small productions and is ideal for doing experiments and research directly on the garment, quickly verifying the result.

According to Candiani

“Tonello new O-Zone cabinet is the perfect demonstration on how research and collaboration between leading companies can result in true innovation, always driven by sustainability.

As Candiani Denim garment R&D department, we had the pleasure of collaboration on the birth, developing and tuning of this new technology.

Results are simply amazing, it’s a success achieved thanks to a shared vision, shared philosophy, and natural complementarity between our two companies.

We can say without any doubt that we opened the path to a new way ozone can be applied. In fact, O-Zone allows us to get completely new and sustainable washing effects and discolorations.

This project represent present and future of our philosophy and it will be a huge evolution of denim treatment.”

Yes, we agree: nothing like this has been seen before.

And the path to responsible innovation has only just begun!

Posted October 26, 2021

Source: Tonello S.r.l.

Navis TubeTex Announces Organizational Changes

LEXINGTON, N.C. — October 26, 2021 — Navis TubeTex continues to evolve and grow at a rapid pace as a leading manufacturer of finishing machinery for the global textile industry. The company has built a strong team of leaders who have set the foundation for its growth and success. It is with mixed emotion to announce the retirement of Craige Murray, executive vice president of Operations.

Murray spent 32 years with Navis TubeTex, progressing in responsibilities across operations and management. Reflecting on his career with the company, Murray said: “It has been a privilege to work alongside my colleagues at Navis Tubetex all these years with the common goal of serving our customers. I love this company and feel confident that with the new team in place, the best is still ahead.” Murray lives in Winston-Salem, N.C., with his wife Sonja. They have three daughters and two grandchildren.

Will Motchar, president and CEO, commented: “Craige has been a vital member of our management team. His efforts and leadership have contributed significantly to the success of this company. As a leader and mentor to many, he will be missed. Everyone here joins me in wishing him all the best in his retirement. He should be proud of his many accomplishments during his career at Navis TubeTex”.

Accordingly, Mark West has been promoted to executive vice president, Engineering and Operations. Mark has a wealth of knowledge and experience in engineering, operations, and technical services. With this promotion, he assumes additional responsibility for global Manufacturing and Supply Chain activities.

West joined Navis TubeTex in 1995 in the mechanical engineering team. He holds a number of patents in the field of textile machinery, with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Textile Engineering from NC State. Please join us in congratulating West on his accomplishments and promotion.

Posted October 26, 2021

Source: Navis TubeTex

Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Management Changes

SAN FRANCISCO — October 25, 2021 — Levi Strauss & Co. today announced a change of leadership in its commercial organization.

Sanjeev Mohanty, senior vice president and managing director of South Asia-Middle East and Africa for Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.), will become the senior vice president and managing director for U.S. and Canada — the company’s largest and most complex commercial operations cluster, spanning all brands and channels. Mohanty is a veteran retailer and apparel executive who has held roles with a number of global brands over the span of his career, including e-commerce conglomerate Global Fashion Group, fashion and lifestyle retailing company the Jay Gee Group, and the Benetton Group.

“During his tenure with the company, Sanjeev has proven himself to be a dynamic and growth-minded leader. He has strengthened our business and our teams in South Asia, where some of our most important markets are located, to deliver industry-leading results,” said Seth Ellison, executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Levi Strauss & Co. “We know he will bring his entrepreneurial spirit, passion for our brands, dedication to developing talent, and track record of executing amazing consumer experiences to his new role leading the U.S. and Canada.”

Posted October 25, 2021

Source: Levi Strauss & Co.

JCPenney Welcomes Marc Rosen As CEO

Rosen

LEWISVILLE, Texas — October 25, 2021 — JCPenney announced today the appointment of Marc Rosen as CEO, effective November 1, 2021. Stanley Shashoua, Simon’s chief investment officer, has been appointed as executive chairman of the board of directors after serving as interim CEO of JCPenney since January.

“Marc joins JCPenney following a year of focused work to stabilize the business, improve financials, and position the retailer for long-term success,” Shashoua said. “Working with the phenomenal and dedicated JCPenney team as CEO has been immensely rewarding, and I look forward to my next step as executive chairman. Marc’s significant e-commerce and retail experience with companies like Levi’s and Walmart makes him the perfect fit to lead the next chapter of the Company’s transformation as we work to better serve our customers.”

JCPenney has strengthened its omnichannel experience by meeting customers where they are with the brands they love and all the ways they want to shop. In the past year alone, JCPenney has strategically introduced and relaunched 16 private and exclusive national brands―six of which are entirely new private brands ― across all divisions. Notable portfolio additions include Ryegrass™, Linden Street™, Thereabouts™, Stylus™, and Juicy by Juicy Couture. JCPenney has also improved its digital and fulfillment capabilities and introduced JCPenney Beauty, the Company’s new hyper-inclusive beauty experience. These cumulative efforts are helping to win back customers and gain market share, resulting in current liquidity of $1.5 billion. JCPenney looks toward its 120th year of business in 2022 with operation of 670 stores nationwide and plans to continue building on the momentum established this year.

“I am humbled by the opportunity to lead this storied brand and build on the progress the JCPenney team has made under their new ownership group,” Rosen said. “I have spent my career focused on iconic American retailers and it has given me a unique perspective on the value of heritage brands. Joining at this milestone moment in the Company’s history, I am eager to propel the business into its next era and connect with our customers in new ways.”

Rosen brings more than 25 years of retail and e-commerce experience to the role, most recently serving as executive vice president and president of Levi Strauss Americas at Levi Strauss & Co., leading commercial operations for Levi’s®, Dockers®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™, and Denizen® brands across all channels. As leader of the company’s Digital Enterprise Office, he drove the digital strategy for one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies.

During his tenure at Levi Strauss & Co., Rosen held executive-level roles overseeing their direct-to-consumer business. In this position, he was responsible for leading the company’s global e-commerce and retail businesses, including 3,000 stores, resulting in transformational growth. Prior to Levi Strauss & Co., Rosen spent 14 years at Walmart Inc. in a variety of senior leadership functions, ultimately serving as senior vice president of global e-commerce. He began his career at Ernst & Young, providing strategic retail advisory services. Rosen currently serves on the Board of Directors of Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 notable chain restaurants worldwide.

Posted October 25, 2021

Source: JCPenney

Columbia Sportswear Appoints Andrew Burns As Vice President, Investor Relations And Strategic Planning

PORTLAND, Ore. — October 25, 2021 — Columbia Sportswear Co. today announced the promotion of Andrew Burns to vice president, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations.

Burns has been at Columbia Sportswear for more than three years leading the Investor Relations program. In his new role, he will take on leading strategic planning and initiative management in addition to his responsibilities for Investor Relations.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Andrew take on an expanded role,” said Jim Swanson, Executive Vice President, CFO. “His leadership, enterprise mindset and collaborative team-oriented approach position him for continued success.”

Posted October 25, 2021

Source: Columbia Sportswear Company

Cosmo Speciality Chemicals–Textile Division, Introduces LOTOSIL BHB Silicone Softener Range

NEW DELHI — October 25, 2021 — Cosmo Speciality Chemicals has developed a fifth-generation silicone softener ”LOTOSIL BHB” range which can be applied to any substrate including cotton, polyester and blends. These are hydrophobic and based on block silicone chemistry.

Speaking on this initiative, Anil Gaikwad, business head, Cosmo Speciality Chemicals said: “We thrive on creating unique goods, and to promote meaningful innovation for the textile industry, allowing us to bring new solutions to a wider audience at a faster speed.

“We have also developed Silicone softeners for a set of four products in LOTOSIL BHB” range which gives excellent inner softness with soft bouncy feel stable to shear force, high liquor TDS temperature, and variation in pH. It is a hydrophobic softener based on block silicon chemistry.”

Silicone softeners increase the quality of textile materials, particularly their handling. The term “handle” refers to the mechanical behavior of fabrics that have been subjected to low pressures similar to those experienced during garment production and usage. It is critical in this day and age for everyone, from youngsters to the elderly, regardless of gender, to have a soft feel and be amazed by the lightness and bulkiness of materials. In this day and age, comfort is a requirement of society.

There are four set of products in this range — LOTOSIL BHB1, LOTOSIL BHB, LOTOSIL BHB2L and LOTOSIL BHB2P

Pankaj Poddar, group CEO of Cosmo Films Ltd., said “At Cosmo, we pride ourselves on being specialized and niche in its offerings. Thus, innovation is comes as part of our DNA, driven by the consumer needs and backed by strong tech infrastructure”.

The basic feature of LOTOSIL BHB ranges include excellent inner softness coupled with surface smoothness, exhibits soft and bouncy handle, exhibits stability to shear forces, high liquor TDS and temperature, and variation in pH.

The substrate of this 5th generation Silicone softener can be overdyed without stripping after being finished with LOTOSIL BHB ranges, is easily miscible with water in all proportions, and is very effective on Knits and Woven. The product is also easily miscible with water in all proportions, suitable by exhaust and Pad application techniques apart from being compliant to GOTS.

Posted October 25, 2021

Source: Cosmo Speciality Chemicals

The Swedish Textile Machinery Association Showcases Sustainable Finishing Technologies

The TexCoat G4 wastes no chemistry during color, fabric or chemistry changeovers, and only the required chemistry volume is applied to the fabric.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — October 25, 2021 — Members of TMAS — the Swedish textile machinery association — are proving instrumental in pioneering new sustainable processes for the dyeing, finishing and decoration of textiles.

The wasteful processes involved in these manufacturing stages are only one component in the development of viable circular supply chains for textiles that are now being aggressively established in Sweden.

At the recent Conference on Sustainable Finishing of Textiles, held across three separate afternoons on September 30, October 1 and October 7, delegates heard that Sweden will introduce extended producer responsibility (EPR) for waste textiles and clothing at the beginning of 2022, ahead of the adoption of a similar European Union-wide EPR system in 2025.

In Sweden, this is already leading to the establishment of advanced digital sorting and recycling infrastructure and from a brand perspective, H&M now leads the field in both addressing circularity from its suppliers and minimizing its own waste.

New fibers

Swedish companies are also active in the development of new fibers derived from waste clothing, building on the country’s legacy leadership in pulp and paper production.

At the Sustainable Finishing of Textiles Conference, however, it was said that all of the environmental gains made by such sustainable new fibers can potentially be cancelled out in the further processing they are subjected to — and especially in resource-intensive conventional dyeing, finishing and decoration.

TMAS members Baldwin Technology and Coloreel have both developed solutions to address this issue.

TexCoat G4

During the conference, Baldwin’s VP of Global Business Development Rick Stanford explained that his company’s TexCoat G4 non-contact spray technology significantly reduces water, chemistry and energy consumption in the finishing process. It consistently and uniformly sprays chemistry across a fabric surface and applies it only where needed, on one or both sides.

“Customers can expect no bath contamination during the finishing process, as well as minimal downtime during changeovers, which are made easy with recipe management that includes automated chemistry and coverage selection,” he said.

The TexCoat G4 also wastes no chemistry during color, fabric or chemistry changeovers, and because only the required chemistry volume is applied to the fabric, wet pick-up levels can be reduced by up to 50 percent — leading to 50-percent less water and energy consumption compared to conventional finishing processes. Furthermore, several customers are combining TexCoat Spray and back-coating in series prior to the stenter. This simplifies the production process from two steps to one, delivering both drying savings and productivity increases.

Coloreel’s technology enables the high-quality and instant coloring of a textile thread on-demand.

Instant coloring

Coloreel’s CEO Mattias Nordin outlined the benefits of his company’s technology which enables the high-quality and instant coloring of a textile thread on-demand and can be paired with any existing embroidery machine without modification. This enables unique effects like shades and gradient to be achieved in an embroidery for the first time.

“Our technology is now commercialized and we are scaling up our business gloablly,” Nordin said. “The foundation of the company was based on the idea that there were millions of varieties of thread reels out there, many of which would become obsolete and turned into waste and that it would be simpler to dye the thread as you use it. That’s what we have achieved.”

Based on a CMYK ink system, Coloreel’s advanced rapid coloring software and high-speed drive technology allow a single needle to carry out what previously required multiples of them to do – and with much more consistent stitch quality,

In addition, existing thread dyeing plants can add a single solid color to a thread, but by instantly coloring a white base thread during production, Coloreel enables complete freedom to create unique embroideries without any limitations in the use of colors. Color changes along the thread can either be made rapidly from one solid color to another, or gradually, to make smooth transitions or any coloring effect desired.

This provides big benefits when it comes to sustainability. There is a significant reduction in wasted inks, while water usage is minimized, and production speeds are increased. The technology allows set-up and lead times to be reduced as well as significant flexibility in production quantities, while eliminating the need for large thread inventories.

“Our system is allowing customers to achieve color effects that have never been seen before — and at a new level of efficiency,” Nordin said.

“It’s great to see TMAS members playing a pioneering part in what is now shaping up to be a vital rethinking of the textile supply chain here in Scandinavia,” added TMAS Secretary General Therese Premler-Andersson. “All of these ideas are now gaining momentum and likely to be adopted throughout the world. A more circular and sustainable industry will be the result, to the benefit of everyone.”

Posted October 25, 2021

Source: TMAS – The Swedish Textile Machinery Association

Sun Chemical Affirms Commitment To Sustainable Textile Printing With The Launch Of Xennia® Pearl Pigment Inks

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — October 25, 2021 — Sun Chemical has launched Xennia® Pearl pigment inks for high-speed industrial applications during Innovate 2021 Textile Innovation Week.

The range, which includes inks for both mid-viscosity and high-viscosity printheads, has been developed following a careful assessment of the market and specific customer needs, particularly the requirement for high fastness, multi-substrate compatibility, consistent color, and outstanding print performance.

As well as addressing core market needs in terms of performance, the range also underlines Sun Chemical’s commitment to sustainability in the textiles industry — offering textile printers a way to significantly reduce water use and chemical waste. Based on proprietary pigments and resins, the inks will support the key application areas of fashion and home textiles — two sectors which are rapidly embracing digital pigment printing, both for the flexibility it offers, and for the huge sustainability benefits it brings.

Additionally, Xennia Pearl inks offer the key benefit of increased fastness performance on polyester and cotton-polyester blends, opening up digital pigment printing to high demand applications typically using the higher water and energy consuming direct disperse technology.

The new offering is part of Sun Chemical’s wider range of water-based inkjet inks for textiles, which includes reactive, sublimation, pigment and acid dye inks, under the Xennia® and ElvaJet® brands. These inks were acquired from Sensient Imaging in 2020 and Sun Chemical is pleased to be extending the range.

“The textile printing industry is moving towards pigmented solutions for simpler workflow, reduced waste and less reliance on water, so this ink is ideally suited to support that shift,” said Pete Saunders, Global Director-Digital Business, Sun Chemical. “The Xennia® brand is already an established and respected name in the market, but now with the inkjet expertise and R&D capability of Sun Chemical behind it, the benefits to customers are set to grow even further.”

Posted October 25, 2021

Source: Sun Chemical Corp.

Marc Austein Joins Glen Raven As Vice President Of Corporate Development

Austein

BURLINGTON, N.C. — October 25, 2021 — Glen Raven Inc. is pleased to announce that Marc Austein has joined the company as vice president of corporate development. As a member of Glen Raven’s executive leadership team, Austein will work closely with Glen Raven leadership to identify and implement growth strategies for the company, including new acquisitions and partnerships for Glen Raven’s global business.

“We’re doubling down on our commitment to future growth through significant investments to enhance our operations and by hiring top talent like Marc. He brings to Glen Raven great passion, smart thinking and solid experience, and we’re thrilled to have him join our team and help us continue to grow the company,” said Leib Oehmig, Glen Raven Inc. CEO.

Prior to joining Glen Raven, Austein served as a senior director of strategy and corporate development at Tyson Foods, overseeing strategic planning and key initiatives for the company’s $9 billion Prepared Foods Segment. Previously, he spent 10 years developing and executing growth strategies for leading consumer-facing companies as a member of The Cambridge Group’s leadership team.

“Glen Raven has a strong legacy and a bright future. I’ve already seen the commitment and energy, and leadership has demonstrated they are willing to make significant investments to ensure the company reaches its growth potential,” Austein said.

Austein’s hiring comes on the heels of Glen Raven’s recent announcements to invest more than $250 million to significantly expand the company’s global capacity and support its focus on sustainable manufacturing.

Austein earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and his Master of Business Administration, with honors, from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Posted October 25, 2021

Source: Glen Raven Inc.

Hygienix™ 2021 Builds Momentum For In-Person Conference In Arizona

CARY, N.C.— October 25, 2021 — With enthusiastic participant registration and continued strong growth projected in absorbent hygiene & personal care markets, excitement is building for the seventh edition of Hygienix as it returns as an in-person event just weeks away, November 15-18, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

INDA reports that more than 300 participants have signed up to attend the conference with participation expected to approach pre-pandemic levels in the 500 range. Registration for Hygienix 2021 and tabletop display reservations remain open.

According to newly released market forecasts published by INDA and EDANA in the Global Nonwoven Markets Report: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook, 2020-2025, absorbent hygiene — the single largest nonwoven end‐use category — is expected to continue its more than 20 percent growth over the next four years, creating market opportunities in this thriving area.

Hygienix Innovation Award Finalists

Among the conference highlights will be the selection of the Hygienix Innovation Award™. The three finalists are all tapping into key trends that are driving growth in this segment — innovation and sustainability — with products that promote health and a healthy environment.

The INDA/EDANA Global Nonwovens Markets Report found that “product innovation has been and will continue to be a driver in absorbent hygiene products, specifically the quest for discrete products that are thinner, quiet and odorless.”

Award finalists making presentations on Nov. 16 at 4:30 p.m. include:

  • Expandable Core Wrap from Curt G. Joa Inc. – Chris Nelson, business development manager, will provide an overview of this new patent-pending expandable core wrap design that allows the core to expand within the containment wrap as the product is insulted, regardless of the blended fluff and Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) ratio. The expandable wrap enables higher SAP cores, resulting in thinner, more absorbent hygiene products. Core materials stay contained within the wrap, reducing leakage risk, decreasing skin irritation, and improving skin health. The expandable core wrap design is available for product cores with and without channels.
  • GlatPure™ Back Sheet from Glatfelter – Dr. Vishal Bansal, vice president, Innovation, will share how this product differs from most back sheets in today’s market that are made from plastic film and nonwovens such as Polyethylene (PE). Unlike materials that are comprised of fossil-fuel-based raw materials, the GlatPure™ back sheet is produced from natural fibers, resulting in the ability to be fully compostable and compliant with the European Single-Use Plastics Directive. This barrier sheet layer used in diaper, incontinence and feminine care products secures against leakage and provides reliable protection while remaining comfortable and discreet.
  • Kudos Diapers from Kudos – According to Kudos Founder and CEO Amrita Saigal, a typical baby spends over 22,000 hours in diapers before potty training, making the material that touches their skin matter. Kudos is the first and only disposable diaper where baby’s bottom touches 100 percent doctor-recommended, carbon-negative, sensitive-skin-friendly cotton all day versus fossil-fuel-derived plastic. Kudos are four times more plant-based than the leading disposable diaper and their patent-pending DoubleDryTM tech builds in twice the absorption layers.

After seeing the products and hearing the finalist’s presentations, Hygienix participants will vote for this year’s Hygienix Innovation Award™ winner. The winner will be announced by INDA President Dave Rousse on Nov. 18, at 11 a.m.

The Hygienix conference program will focus on compelling topics including New Options for a Responsible End-of-Life; Product and Process Innovation in Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHPs); Haptics: Four Approaches to Assessing Feel, and E-Hygiene Advancements; Absorbent Hygiene Products Market Stats, Trends and Policy Insights; Feminine Care: Challenges to the Status Quo; and New Approaches and Unmet Needs in Baby and Incontinence AHPs.

The conference will also feature two nonwovens workshops, a welcome reception and opportunities for 60 tabletop displays with receptions. For the full program and latest speaker lineup, see the Hygienix website. Tabletop display reservations are still available and can be reserved by visiting Hygienix Tabletop Information.

Posted October 25, 2021

Source: INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

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