Precision Textiles Unveils PurLoft, A Quilted FR Solution Made With Renewable Fiber

TOTOWA, N.J. — February 9, 2022 — As part of its ongoing commitment to develop sustainable products that meet the needs of its customers, Precision Textiles a leading supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive and healthcare industries, has launched a new product called PurLoft to help manufacturers meet consumer demand for natural, more sustainable mattresses.

PurLoft is an environmentally friendly alternative to 100 percent synthetic high loft fire barriers for bedding products. It is offered in varying weights and made with renewable wool fibers, which are naturally flame retardant. Incorporating wool directly under the sleep surface offers a high-performance, sustainable alternative that is not only FR compliant, but also creates air pockets, which act as natural insulators to help regulate body temperature. PurLoft also offers superior moisture management as well as odor and allergen protection. In addition, the naturally crimped wool fiber helps products retain shape longer, making it more durable.

“We have always been at the forefront of sustainability. Our R&D team continues to work with that goal in mind and they have once again developed an innovative solution, backed by service and quality, to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the environment with products that help meet our customer’s needs,” said Scott Tesser, CEO of Precision Textiles.

“The inherent flame retardant properties of wool make it a very effective, eco-friendly solution for an FR barrier product,” said Keith Martin, vice president of Precision Textiles. “Wool helps transfer moisture away from the body. Unlike many man-made fibers where perspiration build up can become a breeding ground for bacteria, wool’s natural breathability reduces the risk of the mattress taking on unpleasant body odors. We not only developed a more natural FR solution, but also a more comfortable sleep experience.”

The product is patent pending and available now.

Posted: February 9, 2022

Source: Precision Textiles

Meryl Medical Celebrates Its ISO Certification

CONGLETON, United Kingdom — February 2, 2022 — Meryl Medical, the hi-tech, pioneering, textile manufacturer that produces environmentally sustainable fabrics, has been awarded the much-coveted ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized standard that ensures that the business products and services meet the needs of their customers and prospects through an effective quality management system.

The company’s achievement of an ISO 9001:2015 accreditation demonstrates their commitment to continually improving their products and services to the benefit to the customers.

To become ISO 9001:2015 compliant, the Meryl Medical teams, which are based across the UK and Europe, have undergone the extensive audits and processes, including the further development of a full quality management system, business-wide documentation reviews, process audits, assessments, policies and addressing of non-conformances.

ISO is one of the most rigorous and well-regarded standards in the world. The audits were carried out by Interface NRM, who are a leading provider of UKAS and ASI accredited certification services and were presented with their certificate at the end of January 2022.

Gaining ISO 9001:2015 reinforces the company’s dedication and focus on creating industry-leading products and services, measured against global benchmarks of industry excellence and making the textiles industry more environmentally friendly.

Meryl Medical Director Kevin Simpson said: “The achievement of our ISO 9001:2015 certification is fantastic news and I’d like to thank the team for making it happen.  We have shown our dedication to business improvement and displayed our passion to give our customers complete assurance in our products and processes against the highest quality standards.  We are fully dedicated to constant improvement and now that we have achieved our accreditation, we are fully focused on maintaining an ISO 9001:2015 accredited standard throughout our business and the suppliers we work with.”

This latest move follows on from a series of other key developments by Meryl Medical, including the strengthening of its international presence with the opening of a design and operations hub in Germany. The new center, located near Frankfurt, Germany, offers Meryl Medical a major gateway for the supply of its quality, sustainable fabric into European markets, and the rest of the world, whilst working closer with German-based recycling facilities to fill the circular economy.

All Meryl Medical products are treated with a permanent antiviral-effect, antibacterial and anti-fungal technology co-developed alongside their virology partner, HeiQ. HeiQ helps improve the lives of billions of people by adding functionalities to all kinds of materials through scientific research, specialty materials manufacturing and consumer ingredient branding.

Posted February 8, 2022

Source: Meryl Medical

Wacker Uses Biomethanol In The Manufacture Of Silicone-Based Textile Softeners

MUNICH, Germany — February 2, 2022 — The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER is now applying its resource-efficient silicones production concept to the manufacture of textile softeners. With immediate effect, three functional silicone fluids are available as “eco” products: WETSOFT  eco LV 810, WACKER  FINISH eco WR 1100 LV and WACKER  FINISH eco WR 1300 LV. Instead of fossil methanol, WACKER uses plant-based methanol for the manufacture of these products. The method, which is based on the biomass balance method used in production, has now been certified by T V Nord according to the REDcert  standard.

Functional silicone fluids have a decades-long successful track record as softeners in the treatment of fibers, yarns or textile fabrics. They anchor to the fiber surface, forming silicone segment loops, which reduce the friction between the fibers, making textiles feel soft and fluffy. This also improves their care, wearing and processing properties.

The most important starting materials for silicone manufacture, and therefore for manufacturing textile softeners, are silicon and methanol. Methanol is first converted to methyl chloride, and then reacted with elemental silicon in the Müller-Rochow process to form a mixture of different methylchlorosilanes, which are important starting materials for silicone production. In this process, WACKER uses both petrochemical and plant-based methanol. The ratio in the methanol mix can be exactly calculated for each product by means of the biomass balance.

WACKER now also uses this approach for its silicone textile softeners WETSOFT  eco 810 LV, WACKER  FINISH eco WR 1100 LV and WACKER  FINISH eco WR 1300 LV. The methanol required for production — exclusively certified biomethanol from straw, grass cuttings or other plant residues — is determined using a biomass balance method. The organic raw materials used for functionalizing the silicone polymers, such as polyether, are also offset with corresponding amounts as specified in the REDcert  standard. This ensures that all of the silicone fluids in the eco portfolio are based entirely on methanol derived from renewable plant sources. The method and the raw materials used are checked each year as part of an external recertification.

Eco and fossil-based products differ only in the way that the methanol component is manufactured. The structure and product properties are otherwise identical. For formulation of the ready-to-use textile auxiliaries, eco products are emulsified in water and mixed with other active substances, just like standard grades. They can be applied by the padder or exhaust process as usual.

  • WETSOFT  eco 810 LV is a self-dispersing polyether-aminofunctional silicone fluid with reduced volatiles content. The fluid provides textiles with the soft hand that is typical of silicones, without affecting their absorbency. WETSOFT  eco 810 LV is therefore particularly well suited for treating towels, underwear and T-shirts.
  • WACKER  FINISH eco WR 1100 LV and WACKER  FINISH eco WR 1300 LV are made of polydimethylsiloxanes with amino side groups and reactive chain ends. In addition to their outstanding effect as softeners, they also offer a certain amount of protection against moisture and stains — a major advantage for pants, shirts or table linen. WACKER  FINISH eco WR 1100 LV is particularly well suited for treatment of synthetic or mixed fabrics. WACKER  FINISH eco WR 1300 LV is ideal for viscose or for natural fibers such as cotton or wool.

Posted February 8, 2022

Source: Wacker

Essity, Maker Of The Tork Brand, Expands Portfolio With Acquisition Of Legacy Converting Inc.

PHILADELPHIA —  February 2, 2022 — Essity, a global hygiene and health company, today announced the acquisition of Legacy Converting Inc., a U.S.-based cleaning and wiping company and manufacturer of the EPA-regulated Everwipe™ brand of disinfecting and wiping products.

Legacy Converting was founded in 2004 and manufactures roll and folded wipes in a variety of formats including pop-up canister, bucket and resealable packs. The company services customers in the Public Interest, Commercial and Healthcare market segments via the Industrial and Office supply sales channels. Legacy Converting is based in New Jersey.

The acquisition will strengthen the Tork product portfolio and will provide significant benefits to Essity’s North American customers. With an expanded professional hygiene offering and a more profound surface cleaning and disinfecting expertise, it will be easier to fulfill customers’ sustainable hygiene needs through one partner — Essity.

“As the maker of the global leading Tork professional hygiene brand, we are committed to offering customers a full suite of innovative sustainable hygiene products and services. The acquisition of Legacy Converting, Inc. strengthens our wiping and cleaning product expertise and offering and is a step in our expansion of this product area,” said Don Lewis, president, Professional Hygiene, Essity.

“Both Essity and Legacy share common values related to sustainability, customer service and innovation, so we are excited to bring Legacy on board as a complement to our Tork brand of professional hygiene products and services,” Lewis added.

“Legacy has worked hard to build a world class manufacturing operation, team and brand from the ground up. Joining forces with Essity allows us to continue to execute on our mission on a global scale. Essity is truly a world class organization; we couldn’t be more excited to be aligning with them to deliver amazing products and customer experiences to our partners,” said Jason Slosberg, M.D., co-founder/vice president, Operations, Legacy Converting.

“We have developed Everwipe into a highly respected brand in North America and we are proud to join with Essity, maker of the global leading Tork brand, to extend our reach and value to customers,” said Darren Slosberg, co-founder/vice president, sales, Legacy Converting.

Essity offers complete hygiene solutions through the Tork brand, including toilet paper, paper hand towels, napkins, hand soap, hand sanitizers, dispensers and wiping and cleaning products. Tork also offers digital solutions, such as Internet of Things sensor technology that enables data-driven cleaning.

Legacy Converting Inc. was advised by Sax Capital Advisors.

Posted February 8, 2022

Source: Essity

Gen 2 Carbon Appoints Tim King Technical Sales Consultant

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COSELEY, UK — February 8, 2022 — As part of Gen 2 Carbon’s strategic plan to develop markets in both the UK and overseas, the company’s first appointment of 2022 sees Tim King join as Technical Sales consultant. With a broad experience of composites in multiple sectors, King comes to Gen 2 Carbon from MTAG Composites. His previous roles within the composites industry include project engineering, innovation, project development and technical sales.

As an early advocate of recycled nonwoven carbon fiber, TKingim worked on the R&D to vacuum infuse the nonwoven material into a commercially viable product having successfully substituted glass fiber-based infusion products with Gen 2 Carbon’s 100-percent carbon product. King also led the RS Electric Boats’ ‘Pulse 63’ project which now incorporates the same 100-percent carbon fiber material within the zero-emission electric RIB.

Using his manufacturing process, application knowledge and sales acumen, King hopes to develop considerable uptake of the materials manufactured by Gen 2 Carbon into several key sectors in the UK and global composites market. Supporting existing commercial functions, King aims to capitalize on the exceptional developments the business has made since its transition from ELG Carbon Fibre, helping to secure the future of recycled carbon fiber products as a staple material in the world of composites manufacturing and beyond.

Posted February 8, 2022

Source: Gen 2 Carbon

Somnus Mattress International LLC Establishing Operations In Cherokee County, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — February 8, 2022 — Somnus Mattress International LLC, a manufacturer of hybrid memory foam mattresses, today announced plans to establish operations in Cherokee County.  The company’s $13 million investment will create 55 new jobs.

Somnus Mattress International LLC produces multi-layer mattresses that combine memory foam with an innerspring system. The mattresses are compressible and roll packable, which leads to more efficient shipping.

Located at 210 Henson Road in Blacksburg, Somnus Mattress International LLC’s Cherokee County operations will manufacture mattresses to serve clients across the United States.

Operations are expected to be online in March 2022. Individuals interested in joining the Somnus Mattress International LLC team should email joe.hassan@westgatehome.com.

“Somnus Mattress International LLC is excited to open its new mattress factory in Blacksburg, South Carolina,” said Somnus Mattress International LLC Managing Partner David Li. “We choose South Carolina for our expansion project because of the business-friendly environment and its skilled workforce. We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship and will definitely consider South Carolina for all future projects.”

“South Carolina has proven itself to be an ideal place for businesses to grow, and Somnus Mattress International LLC’s new operations in Cherokee County are further testament to that,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “We welcome Somnus Mattress International LLC to South Carolina and look forward to their success as they grow to serve their U.S. customers.”

“Today, we celebrate yet another economic win in South Carolina. Somnus Mattress International LLC’s operations in Cherokee County, along with the $13 million investment and 55 new jobs they are creating, will make a big impact in the local community. Congratulations and welcome to South Carolina,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.

“This is another win for Cherokee County!” said Cherokee County Council Chairman Tim Spencer. “We are excited that Somnus Mattress International LLC has decided to locate in Blacksburg. We are looking forward to working with the management team to ensure their continued success.”

Posted: February 8, 2022

Source: South Carolina Office of the Governor

JCPenney Launches The Mutual Weave™ Lifestyle Brand For Men

LEWISVILLE, Texas — February 8, 2022 — Today, JCPenney re-energizes men’s casualwear with Mutual Weave™, a thoughtfully crafted lifestyle brand inspired by one of America’s most loved and versatile staples – jeans.

Men will appreciate the simplicity of achieving laidback everyday looks at a great value. Mutual Weave apparel is defined by:

  • Sturdy construction with denim that feels—but never looks—lived-in;
  • Purposeful yet uncomplicated details that create the perfect finishing touch;
  • Durable, quality materials that give men just the right fit throughout every wear;
  • Vintage-inspired washes that are both trendy and timeless; and
  • Inclusive range of fits and sizes so every guy can build a wardrobe of go-to casualwear.

The Mutual Weave brand was developed by JCPenney designers with a vision to create lifestyle pieces that felt custom but were built for any activity. The resulting lineup bridges contemporary and traditional looks, helps men express their style in an approachable way and displays the extra care put into the brand of casualwear from head to toe.

Look-Good, Feel-Good Brand for Every Man

JCPenney is democratizing denim and casualwear with the Mutual Weave brand. Men of every size, fit and ability can enjoy the brand’s workwear-inspired designs paired with long-lasting essentials. Denim, tees, button-downs, knits, casual jackets and shoes are available in sizes from XS-5XLT, including in adaptive styles.

The Mutual Weave brand adds to JCPenney’s already expansive collection of brands designed with inclusivity in mind. J. Ferrar®, Stafford® and St. John’s Bay® offer adaptive and big & tall options for men, while Stylus® also offers big & tall sizing. Additional adaptive for young men can be found in Arizona Jean Co.®

Fitting Addition to the Men’s Private Brand Portfolio

The JCPenney men’s department is a one-stop destination, featuring both sought-after national names and distinct labels available exclusively at JCPenney. The Mutual Weave brand is part of the growing portfolio of quality private brands and rounds out JCPenney-designed offerings across men’s categories.

“Customers turn to JCPenney and our collection of private brands for great quality and value to meet their varied needs, from business formal suiting to workout clothes,” said Michelle Wlazlo, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, JCPenney. “We introduced the Mutual Weave brand to meet men’s expectations for well-made casualwear crafted for every day and any adventure.”

Customers can now shop the Mutual Weave brand exclusively on jcp.com and in 600 JCPenney locations, with expansion to all stores planned this year.

Posted: February 8, 2022

Source: JCPenney

Trinseo Chemical Recycling Plant On Track

BERWYN, Pa. — February 7, 2022 — Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders announced that plans for a world-class chemical recycling plant in Europe are progressing rapidly. In late 2021, Trinseo contracted with global technology provider Synova and global engineering services company Worley, and is currently working on an engineering package and preparing Trinseo’ s Tessenderlo, Belgium site for recycling operations.

Trinseo is targeting to begin construction by the end of 2022. The plant will be dedicated to recycled polystyrene (rPS), meeting increased demand for the material as brand owners seek sustainable options. It will process 15 kilotons of rPS flakes annually that will be converted into high quality recycled styrene to enable further production of polystyrene (PS) and/or a styrene derivative including Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN).

PS is one of the most widely used plastics and can be fully circular. Due to its simple chemistry, it can be converted to its monomer yielding a material with identical properties as its fossil equivalent.

“Trinseo chose Synova and Worley to move forward with because of their leadership in their respective areas, the efficiency and maturity of their technologies and approaches, and high-quality output,” said Francesca Reverberi, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer. “Both, also, have a very strong commitment to sustainability and this alignment was critical for us as we continue our journey and goal of delivering sustainable material solutions, while maintaining high quality and performance.”

Synova is a provider of leading technology for the recycling of mixed plastic waste. The technology has been invented by TNO, an independent Dutch research organization, and features a highly efficient process to covert waste into high value products, while improving the carbon dioxide footprint.

Worley delivers project and asset services for the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors around the world. The company provides expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction, as well as consulting services. Every day, its 48,000-strong team helps customers get one step closer to solving our planet’s toughest issues such as climate change, the energy transition, digital transformation, and how we can deliver a more sustainable world.

The construction of the Tessenderlo recycling facility is part of Trinseo’ s commitment to circularity in plastics. As a major producer of PS, the company’s focus on polystyrene’s sustainability has allowed Trinseo to support its customers’ sustainability objectives, develop technologies that can be applied broadly, and impact the future of the plastics industry.

Besides being a founding member of Styrenics Circular Solutions and an active member of over 60 industry and trade associations globally, regionally and locally, Trinseo has been an advocate for mass balance processes, essential to providing sustainable plastics solutions. The company recently announced an offtake agreement for recycled styrene with recycler Indaver, the acquisition of recycler Heathland B.V., and the introduction of bio-attributed PS, ABS and SAN.

Posted: February 8, 2022

Source: Trinseo

Ashley Goldsmith, Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer Of Workday, Elected To Kontoor Brands Board Of Directors

GREENSBORO, N.C. — February 7, 2022 — The Board of Directors of Kontoor Brands Inc. — a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio led by two of the world’s most iconic consumer brands, Wrangler® and Lee® — has named Ashley Goldsmith, executive vice president and chief people officer of Workday Inc., as a director, effective immediately.

“We’re pleased to welcome Ashley to Kontoor’s Board of Directors,” said Scott Baxter, president, CEO & chair of the board, Kontoor Brands. “Ashley is a seasoned HR leader with a passion for developing top talent and cultivating value-led, performance-driven organizations. As Kontoor enters its next phase of growth, her perspectives and experiences with global organizations and deep knowledge of building winning employee value propositions will be excellent assets to Kontoor and our Board.”

Goldsmith will serve on the Talent and Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees of Kontoor’s board of directors.

Goldsmith, 49, has served as executive vice president and chief people officer of Workday Inc., since 2013. Prior to joining Workday, she spent three years with Polycom Inc., serving as executive vice president and chief human resources officer, leading the company through a high growth phase. Previously, she spent three years at Ventana Medical Systems, a division of the Roche Group, as senior vice president, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Environmental Health & Safety. From 1995 to 2007, she served in a number of leadership positions with increasing responsibility with The Home Depot, most recently serving as vice president, Human Resources, Northern Division. Goldsmith began her career at Great-West Life & Annuity.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Vanderbilt University, a master’s degree in human resources development from Georgia State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University.

Posted: February 8, 2022

Source: Kontoor Brands Inc.

Parachute Introduces First Collection Made From Organic Cotton

LOS ANGELES — February 8, 2022 — Parachute, a multi-category lifestyle brand that makes you feel at home, today launched the company’s first Organic Cotton Collection. Almost all of the products in the 22-piece collection are Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS®) certified. The collection is a reflection of Parachute’s commitment to a more responsible supply chain, while offering premium quality, natural fiber home essentials.

The Organic Collection will feature sheeting, duvet covers, quilts, throws, bath towels, a robe and loungewear — made by expert craftspeople from around the world using the softest, sustainably grown, organic cotton. Pieces in the collection that are GOTS certified ensure that the entire supply chain, from cotton gin to finished product, meets stringent ecological and social criteria set by the GOTS organization and that harmful chemicals and dyes are not used. GOTS is considered the gold standard for organic cotton certification.

“Sustainability is the key to solving many of the challenges we face today. I launched Parachute eight years ago with Oeko-Tex certified bedding, meaning that it’s undergone careful testing for harmful substances, because I believe in the importance of doing our part to reduce our impact on people and the planet. I’m excited that we are continuing to evolve our sustainability practices with our new Organic Collection. It’s soft, beautiful and made with the utmost care,” said Ariel Kaye, founder and CEO of Parachute. “We consistently strive to grow and evolve with our community and protect our environment, and we’re ready to take these commitments to the next level.”

The initial assortment will feature seven new color hues, all inspired by nature: reed, willow, bisque, sand, flax, pebble and white. The full collection will be available to shop both online, at parachutehome.com, and in Parachute retail stores across the U.S. starting February 8 and in Canada starting February 15.

The release of this new collection is one of several sustainability commitments that Parachute announced in January, furthering its ongoing efforts to use more responsible, sustainable operations that benefit people and the planet. These commitments include the adoption of additional material certifications, a goal to become Climate Neutral Certified by Earth Day 2022, and the launch of the company’s first-ever circular program, the Recycled Down Pillow.

“Our goal continues to be offering customers best-in-class products that reinforce the integrity of our brand,” said Kaye. “We will continue to expand our use of organic cotton as we deepen our dedication to a more sustainable supply chain. We are committed to taking care of the home, our people and the planet, and we can’t wait to share more.”

Posted: February 8, 2022

Source: Parachute

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