Lenzing Appointed To Board Of Governors At Nonwovens Association EDANA

Jürgen Eizinger, vice president of the Global Nonwovens Business at Lenzing

LENZING, Austria — July 6, 2021 — Lenzing Group is set to play an even more prominent role in supporting the sustainable development of the nonwovens industry going forward. Jürgen Eizinger, vice president of the Global Nonwovens Business at Lenzing, was appointed to the board of governors of the industry association EDANA (European Disposables and Nonwovens Association) in June 2021.

Lenzing has been investing in the development of sustainable innovation for many years and supports the implementation of numerous sustainability and climate targets, most notably the ambitious goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality throughout the group by 2050. Thanks to the company’s new role at EDANA, the leading association for the nonwovens industry comprising more than 300 members worldwide, the whole sector will derive greater benefit from Lenzing’s expertise according to Robert van de Kerkhof, member of the managing board at Lenzing: “Lenzing has developed significant expertise over recent decades as one of the pioneers in the entire sector and, by leveraging this role, will remain highly involved in the systemic transition to a circular economy in future.”

Active member for 40 years

Lenzing has been a longstanding member of EDANA since 1980. EDANA’s vision is to provide global leadership in creating an environment that is beneficial to the sustainable and profitable growth of the nonwovens, engineered fabrics and related industries. It provides a comprehensive portfolio of services, as well as information and data geared towards promoting the sustainable development of the industry’s objectives and performance.

“Thanks to our membership, as well as gaining the support of experts from various fields, we are in a position to influence the issues and challenges facing the nonwovens industry across the whole supply chain. We can now also make a sustainable contribution in Lenzing’s capacity as a raw material supplier,” explained Eizinger in an initial statement.

#ItsInOurHands – campaign for greater awareness and transparency

Lenzing has always been committed to promoting issues such as sustainability and the responsible treatment of raw materials. Since the launch of its environmental campaign #ItsInOurHands in late 2019 via the VEOCEL™ fiber brand, the company has been supporting a movement to enhance awareness and transparency regarding materials used in wet wipes. The online platform provides extensive data and information as well as interviews with experts on this issue. The aim is to raise awareness among consumers, while enabling the industry to access alternatives to fossil-based plastics.

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: Lenzing

Nonwovenn Appoints Sustainability Director To Deliver Innovative Sustainable Solutions And Drive Growth

SOMERSET, England — July 6, 2021 — Award-winning England-based technical fabric manufacturer Nonwovenn is pleased to announce the appointment of Prabhat Mishra as sustainability director, effective August 2020.

With more than 20 years of diverse experience across FMCG, Food, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Packaging innovation, Sustainability, ESG and CSR, Prabhat drives the next level sustainability agenda internally at Nonwovenn, whilst collaborating externally to support the circular economy.

Prabhat is well-known in the sustainability arena. He is a Fellow of IOM3, Chartered Scientist, Master of Plastics Engineering & Management, alongside participating in iconic industry events as a keynote speaker etc., globally, he joins Nonwovenn from Johnson & Johnson, France, where he worked as Global Sustainability director.

On his appointment, Prabhat commented: “I am delighted to join Nonwovenn. Sustainability is frequently positioned at the top of board agendas, but rarely on the board. To be exclusively responsible for sustainability and seated on the main board, demonstrates how committed Nonwovenn is to the cause, and our aim to be carbon neutral by 2030.”

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: Nonwovenn

YKK Signs Licensing Agreement With Green Theme Technologies For Water-Free and Non-Toxic EMPEL Technology

TOKYO — July 6, 2021 — YKK, a global leader in zippers and fastening products, announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Green Theme Technologies (GTT) to use their water-free and non-toxic EMPEL™ water protection technology on zippers.

GTT operates at the leading edge of sustainable performance textile finishes, and its PFC-free EMPEL platform is one of the best performing dry fabric finish in the world, now being utilized on zippers for the first time. The adoption of GTT’s EMPEL water protection technology is in keeping with YKK’s Sustainability Vision 2050 action plan to reduce water and chemical usage through innovative new technologies.

“While YKK is known for strong internal research and development, we are always looking for innovative new technologies to complement our own,” said Terry Tsukumo, vice president of YKK Global Marketing Group. “GTT’s EMPEL technology offers extremely durable water protection with unparalleled performance, without the use of harmful chemicals.”

According to GTT’s Martin Flora, “Support from YKK comes at a critical time when major clothing brands and textile mills have to step forward to make a change for the future of the planet.”

YKK has a long history of zipper innovation with its slide fasteners being used on everything from commercial fishing nets to space suits. As a leader in product sustainability, YKK launched the NATULON® zipper — the first zipper to be made with recycled material — in 1994. Since that time YKK has developed an expansive portfolio of eco-friendly products such as GreenRise® the first zipper to use plant-based polyester, and NATULON® Ocean Sourced® zipper, made from ocean bound plastic waste.

“The EMPEL technology will allow us to create a new generation of water protective zippers that perform better, have better flexibility, and are more sustainable,” said Mike Maekawa, Category Manager, YKK Global Marketing Group. “It is game changing technology for high performance zippers.”

GTT launched the EMPEL platform in 2018 and began with the goal of eliminating toxic PFCs. In addition to being highly sustainable, EMPEL treatment ranks among the highest water repellency and longest lasting protection available. GTT and YKK plan to collaborate with leading premium brands on the best quality and performance zippers on the market.

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: YKK

Carbios Strengthens Its Board Of Directors And Executive Committee

CLERMONT-FERRAND, France — July 5, 2021 — Carbios, a company pioneering new enzymatic solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile polymers, announced today the nomination of Mieke Jacobs, Vincent Kamel, BOLD, Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development and Michelin Ventures to its board of directors, and the nomination of Lise Lucchesi and Vanina Varlamoff to its executive committee.

The appointments of Mieke Jacobs and Vincent Kamel further strengthen Carbios’ board of directors. Their strategic vision, as well as their deep knowledge of the polymers and recycling industry, will support Carbios as it expands and industrializes.

Previously observers on the board of directors, BOLD, Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development represented by Laurent Schmitt, and Michelin Ventures, represented by Nicolas Seeboth, also joined the company’s board of directors as new members. Following Carbios’ last capital increase1, these two funds respectively hold 5.91 percent and 4.36 percent of the Company’s capital2.

In parallel, Carbios’ CEO Jean-Claude Lumaret appointed Lucchesi, Carbios’ Intellectual Property director and Varlamoff, Carbios’ Legal Affairs and Human Resources director, to the executive committee. There they join Martin Stephan, deputy CEO, Alain Marty, chief scientific officer, and Kader Hidra, CFO. Their combined expertise will help support Carbios’ ambitions and the successful execution of its industrial deployment priorities.

This new structure, which became effective on July 1, 2021, aims to contribute to the implementation of the company’s overall strategy.

“At this exciting time in our industrial growth, I am delighted that Lise and Vanina have been appointed to Carbios’ executive committee,” Lumaret noted. “Our company is approaching a significant phase, and their knowledge and experience are significant and valuable assets to our executive team. The nomination of Mieke and Vincent, as well as BOLD and Michelin Ventures, to Carbios’ board of directors, will also have a major influence in bolstering Carbios’ move to industrialization. I would like to express my gratitude to the outgoing Board members, Pascal Juery and Godefroy Motte, for their structuring role and assistance during the phases of Carbios’ early development.”

Nominations

Board of Directors

Mieke Jacobs holds a master’s degree in Economics/Engineering from the University of Leuven in Belgium and the University of Bilbao in Spain. Based in Belgium, Mieke has more than 20 years of industrial experience, including global roles in managing operations, supply chain, HR and large change management in Du Pont de Nemours and has been involved in several of the strategic shifts within the company. Since 2017, Mieke is active as an independent executive team facilitator, senior advisor to executive teams and transformational faculty and coach. Her work is focused on strategic change, value protection and value creation. She is also a thought leader, published author and teaches transformational programs.

Vincent Kamel is an engineer from École Centrale de Lyon, with more than 35 years’ experience within the polymer and chemical industry (Rhone-Poulenc, Rhodia, Solvay) in France and abroad (China, Korea, Brazil). Vincent has held leading positions such as Managing Director of the Solvay Polyamide Division, Director of Coatis Business Unit and Asia Director for Engineering plastics. He has acquired an in-depth knowledge of regulatory, industrial and commercial aspects related to recycling topics.

Executive Committee

Lise Lucchesi is a biotechnology engineer, holding the CEIPI diploma (Center for International Intellectual Property Studies) and a Specialized master’s in Biotechnology Business Management. After a few years as a market analyst in a green chemistry company, Lise joined Carbios in 2012 as Market Analyst Manager, and then moved to become the Intellectual Property & Contracts Manager. Today, as the Intellectual Property Director of Carbios, she is in charge of the management of the Company’s patents and trademarks portfolio. She also holds responsibility for contracts involving intellectual property rights (license, research collaborations and services, etc.)

Vanina Varlamoff is a lawyer, graduated from Paris’ Bar School. After spending few years as a lawyer in Paris, mainly in the fields of Intellectual Property rights protection and communication law, Vanina joined Carbios in 2017 as Legal Manager. Now Director of Legal Affairs and Human Resources, she is mainly in charge of analyzing and drafting strategic contracts. She also supervises the Human Resources department of the Company.

Posted July 5, 2021

Source: Carbios

RadiciGroup Participating In Milano Unica: Product Sustainability The Key Word For The Relaunch Of The Fashion Textiles Sector

BERGAMO, Italy — July 5, 2021 — The return of RadiciGroup Advanced Textile Solutions to the trade fair circuit after months of lockdown starts with Milano Unica taking place July 7-6 at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibitions district.

The group has decided to focus on fashion textiles–one of the sectors hit the hardest by the pandemic and to exhibit its portfolio of low environmental impact yarn. Without a doubt, the fashion textiles market has to place its stakes on sustainability to become a leading player in the revival and change under the banner of the circular economy.

The RadiciGroup stand is located in the Innovation Area of TexClubTec, the technical and performance textiles section of Sistema Moda Italia, and is showcasing all the Group’s most innovative and sustainable yarn solutions for the textiles world: from Renycle®, yarn made from recycled nylon 6, to Repetable®, polyester yarn originating from the recovery of PET bottles, and the Biofeel® range, including all the products from renewable sources (PET, PA and PLA).

“We are participating in Milano Unica because we want to show visitors and allow them to touch and feel that product sustainability, aesthetics, creativity and performance are characteristics that can coexist in fashion or sport garments,” stressed Marco De Silvestri, sales and marketing director of RadiciGroup Advanced Textile Solutions – Apparel & Technical. “We are upstream players in the supply chain with thorough knowledge of materials and we are ready to work together with fashion brands to research solutions for the future: beautiful, innovative and environmentally friendly”.

In the Innovation Area, a Bio-Materials Forum has been set up, where RadiciGroup will dress a female manikin in garments made using yarn from the Biofeel PET range.

Additionally, RadiciGroup is taking part in Milano Unica’s Tendenze and Sustainability Forum in the Sustainable Creative Samples section, where it is presenting 7 fabrics created with its innovative green yarn.

Renycle is a RadiciGroup product made of recycled nylon 6, a high-value material with excellent resistance, dyeability, softness and versatility. Through virtuous processes of recovery and recycling, nylon scraps are transformed into polymers and, subsequently, high-performance yarn, without the need for virgin material. Preliminary internal measurements have shown that, compared to yarn made of virgin nylon polymer, Renycle generates energy savings of more than 87 percent and water savings of 90 percent, while yielding the same quality performance. Furthermore, CO2 emissions are reduced by almost 90 percent.

Repetable is the Group’s new polyester yarn obtained from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles through a process that allows for achieving a reduction in CO2emissions (-45 percent) and lower consumption of water (-90 percent) and energy (-60 percent). Repetable comprises a wide range of versatile and sustainable high-performance polyester fibers, with a great selection of additives and colors for applications in a variety of sectors, such as apparel, automotive and furnishings.

Biofeel is the RadiciGroup range of bio-based yarn, originating primarily from renewable sources. The yarn offers sustainability and performance at the same time, due to the fact that it contains a natural material and also features the resistance, comfort and dyeability typical of yarn made of fossil-source materials.

“We have also joined the virtual marketplace e-Milano Unica Connect,” De Silvestri concluded. “Starting on 8 July, buyers, designers and operators in the sector can find our product offering and contacts online in order to evaluate custom projects to develop together embracing the concepts of sustainability and the circular economy. Indeed, we believe that, in the fashion industry, teamwork among firms is becoming more and more essential to enable transferring the added value of products made in Europe to the final customer.”

Posted July 5, 2021

Source: RADICIGROUP

ShanghaiTex 2021 & TexTech Galaxy Capture Post-Covid Opportunities With Innovations 

SHANGHAI — July 5, 2021 — The 20th International Exhibition on Textile Industry — ShanghaiTex 2021 — will be grandly held on November 23-26, 2021, at Shanghai (Pudong) New International Expo Centre. It is expected to gather a number of global leading textile and fashion suppliers to showcase a range of intelligent textile technology, innovative health and green technology, inspiring the future for the textile and fashion industry.

Envisioning Textile Intelligence for Sustainable Futures, Focusing on Three Major Panels

The global pandemic has brought upon intense challenges to the textile and fashion industry. ShanghaiTex 2021 and its strategic partner Textech Galaxy have gathered together to grasp the new business opportunities in the post-covid new era. Focusing on the 3 major industry highlights – HEALTHCARE, GREEN & RECYCLE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, a raft of exhibitions and concurrent events will be organized for promoting high-growth sectors and creating a dynamic platform for the industry.

Healthcare

Textile is an inevitable part of the healthcare sector. Excellent functions and innovation are required in the field of healthcare textiles. Healthy and steady growth is seen in this field.

Green & Recycle

Sustainability has become a buzzword and megatrend in the textile and fashion industry. Consumers are shifting their purchasing decisions to create a cleaner environment through the clothes they wear.

Artificial Intelligence

Over the last two decades, with the great advancement of computer technology, academic research in artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in fashion and textile supply chain have been becoming a very hot topic and have received greater attention from both academics and industrialists.

Adapting To Post-COVID Era By Integrating New Innovations & New Mode

In order to achieve success in the post-covid new era, it is important to realize the new era and new direction while adapting to the new environment with new mode. Aiming at encouraging new innovations in the industry, ShanghaiTex 2021 plans to organize Textech Designer Match and WTTDC 2021 for designers, brands and manufactures all over the worlds to exchange ideas on design, raising the innovative values of the global textile industry.

Furthermore, the 3rd Artificial Intelligence on Fashion & Textile International Conference (AIFT 2021) will be grandly held on 24-25 November 2021 at the Shanghai (Pudong) New International Expo Centre. Following the huge success of the AIFT 2018 in Hong Kong and the AIFT 2019 in Shanghai, this year’s AIFT 2021 will once again set the stage in Shanghai and bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners to discuss and explore visionary theories and applied intelligence topics in fashion and textiles use, forging a strong partnership working towards a shared vision.

More details will be announced on ShanghaiTex 2021 show website, AIFT 2021 official website and social media platforms. Stay tuned for latest updates. See you on 23-26 November 2021!

Posted July 5, 2021

Source: Adsale Exhibition Services Limited

Cosmo Speciality Chemicals Launches COSMOTEX AVB For The Textile Industry

NEW DELHI — July 5, 2021 — Cosmo Speciality Chemicals, a 100-percent subsidiary of Cosmo Films Ltd., has launched COSMOTEX AVB, containing a new antiviral and antibacterial agent that is effective against the human Coronavirus (229 E, ISO 18184) and suitable for all types of textiles including garments, home furnishing, and bed linens. Tested at Biotech Testing Services, Mumbai, COSMOTEX AVB kills 99.9 percent pathogens and remains active against pathogens even up to 50 washes and keeping the environment hygienic and safe from foreign living objects.

Biodegradable and eco-friendly, the agent is free from silver technology, safe to use, compatible with detergents, and does not hamper the color fastness of fabrics. COSMOTEX AVB absorbs each fiber of the cloth and ruptures the cell wall of the pathogens. With no adverse effects on the quality of fabrics like strength, it can be applied to textiles with detergents or after washing with the rinsing cycle.

With this new innovation in hand, Anil Gaikwad, business head, Cosmo Specialty Chemicals said: “In the current scenario, viruses and bacteria are taking the lives of people at a rapid rate. With the help of our team, at Cosmo Specialty Chemicals, we have created a product which not only ensures the hygiene of your textiles but also kills 99.9 percent of the bacteria and viruses present in them.”

A 2 to 5 percent dose for exhaust application and 20-50 gpl for continuous application are the recommended dosages of COSMOTEX AVB.

Posted July 5, 2021

Source: Cosmo Speciality Chemicals

Turkish Textile Company Elif Iplik Selects BRÜCKNER Tenter

Hayri Taşdemir, general manager of the Elif Iplik Group

LEONBERG, Germany — July 5, 2021— Turkey-based textile company Elif Iplik was founded in 1999. In the beginning, the focus was on the yarn production and the trade of textile raw material, later it added its own knitting mill. The Elif Iplik Group has continued to grow and develop and is now one of the pioneers of the Turkish textile industry.

In 2017, the company expanded by building its own dyeing and finishing facility. With daily production of about 40 tons of fabric required investment in many new machines from the start up. The Germany-based textile machinery manufacturer BRÜCKNER was in strong competition with local manufacturers from the very beginning. Due to the considerable investment volume, Elif Iplik decided for only two tenters by Brückner and for two further tenters by a local manufacturer.

Since 2018, the dyeing and the finishing are successfully in operation and the new lines are all producing directly side by side, so Elif Iplik has a direct comparison of the two tenter manufacturers, which will prove to be very important for them later on.

Elif Iplik has long been active and successful not only in Turkey, but now exports to many European countries such as Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Poland and Great Britain. There are also more and more customers for the company in international markets such as Russia, Brazil, Argentina or North African countries such as Tunisia, Morocco or Algeria. As a result, production capacities have to be constantly adjusted, most recently at the end of 2020 for a additional 10 tons of textile production per day. Thus, the acquisition of a tenter was once again on the agenda.

During the last two to three years, Elif Iplik had enough time to compare the Brückner lines with the other two local machines, especially with regard to quality, energy efficiency, user-friendliness, maintenance and productivity. Despite a certain price difference, they clearly decided to buy another Brückner line. The advantages offered by a Brückner machine are obvious: Both Brückner staff and colleagues of the Turkish Brückner agency INTER TEKSTIL were constantly at the customer’s side from the very beginning and supported him throughout with words and deeds. During the commissioning of the lines, the complete operating team at Elif Iplik was extensively trained and various types of training for the operation of the line were carried out. Afterwards Brückner regularly supported the customer with regard to cleaning and maintenance and gave technological tips for the optimum setting of the machine parameters. With the Brückner tenter frames Elif Iplik can save energy costs, run more production in less time and the high fabric quality also convinced them in the end. All these factors justify the investment in a more expensive machine, in the long run this is definitely the more favorable decision.

Hayri Taşdemir, general manager of the Elif Iplik Group, wants to remain successful with his company in the long term. “The most important thing for us is the large production capacity, high quality of goods and flexibility,” Taşdemir said. “The customers’ requirements are changing constantly, we have to be able to react to them immediately in order to remain competitive. With Brückner and Inter Tekstil we have definitely chosen the right partners!”

Basically, it is part of the philosophy of Brückner and also of Inter Tekstil to develop a lasting partnership with customers that will be maintained for years. Only in this way can mutual trust develop and in the end this contributes to the success of all parties involved. True to this motto, Brückner and Inter Tekstil have been successful in Turkey for more than 40 years and many long-lasting friendships with customers have developed.

Beyond the measurable advantages of the lines, the name Brückner stands of course also for innovative strength, market leadership and technological know-how. Together with customers Brückner regularly works on new products and offers solutions for niche products and special applications. Also for Elif Iplik there are interesting approaches in this field. The company is basically open for new product developments and optimization of the machines, because you can only exist and be successful as a company if you constantly develop yourself and your products.

Posted July 5, 2021

Source: Brückner Trockentechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Healthcare Hygiene Certification Renewal To Crescent Laundry

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 2, 2021— Crescent Laundry has again achieved Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification. The designation reflects commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

Crescent has been in healthcare laundry service for over 35 years, with current management who has over 85 years in the industry. The company promotes its facility among the most modern, automated processing plants in the Midwest. Equipment redundancy is emphasized for all major systems, including a backup generator capable of powering our entire production facility. The maintenance team includes a chief engineer and trained mechanics, recognizing downtime is not an option..

The laundry was last certified in 2017. Recertification confirms the organization’s continuing dedication to infection prevention, compliance with recognized industry standards and processing healthcare textiles using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, a focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation. The independent, third-party inspection must also confirm essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected;
  • Managers understand regulatory requirements;
  • OSHA-compliant; and
  • Physical plant operates effectively.

To achieve certification initially, laundries pass three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean Healthcare textiles and zero presence of yeast, mold and harmful bacteria. They also must pass a facility inspection. To maintain their certification, they must pass quarterly testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained. Re-inspection occurs every two to three years.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for hospitals, surgery centers, medical offices, nursing homes and other medical facilities.

Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification acknowledges laundries’ effectiveness in protecting healthcare operations by verifying quality control procedures in linen, uniform and facility services operations related to the handling of textiles containing blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Certified laundries use processes, chemicals and BMPs acknowledged by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American National Standards Institute and others. Introduced in 2012, Hygienically Clean Healthcare brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for healthcare linens and garments used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

Objective experts in epidemiology, infection control, nursing and other healthcare professions work with Hygienically Clean launderers to ensure the certification continues to enforce the highest standards for producing clean healthcare textiles.

“Congratulations to Crescent Laundry on their recertification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their ongoing commitment to infection prevention and that their laundry facilities take every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted July 2, 2021

Source: TRSA

VF Corp. Completes The Sale Of The Occupational Portion Of Its Work Segment

DENVER — June 28, 2021— VF Corp. — a global supplier of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories — today announced that it has completed the sale of the occupational portion of its Work segment to a subsidiary of Redwood Capital Investments LLC, a diversified holding company.

The occupational workwear portion of VF’s Work segment includes the following brands: Red Kap®, VF Solutions®, Bulwark®, Workrite®, Walls®, Terra®, Kodiak®, Work Authority® and Horace Small®.

The sale does not include the Dickies® and Timberland PRO® brands.

The announcement follows the April 28, 2021, news release in which VF announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement regarding the sale of this business. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Posted July 1, 2021

Source: VF Corporation

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