World of Wipes® International Conference Expected To Draw More Than 400 Attendees July 12-15 In Atlanta

CARY, N.C. — June 21, 2021 — As business activity emerges with renewed enthusiasm post-pandemic, more than 400 attendees are expected to attend the World of Wipes® International Conference July 12-15, 2021, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis with more than 50 tabletop exhibits at the two evening receptions.

In a sign of the industry’s strong desire to return to business in-person, INDA is anticipating a full show for a dynamic interactive experience with wipes industry professionals at WOW 2021. With less than a month to go, more than 350 wipes professionals have already registered and registration remains open.

“We are pleased to open our doors for WOW 2021 and have our wipes professionals gather once again for face-to-face business, educational program content and social interactions,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president. “INDA is looking forward to welcoming industry friends to re-engage and bringing attendees together to forge new relationships.”

The three-day conference will deliver the latest insights and material science developments in key areas for business growth in this vital market with themes focused on sustainability issues, the impact of COVID-19 on consumer wipes, regulatory trends, flushability and more.

In addition to the strong conference content, at least 50 companies will exhibit their products and services during two evenings of one-and-a-half-hour tabletop exhibitions with networking receptions.

WOW 2021 Highlights

July 12 – The learning gets started with the separate one-and-a-half-day WIPES Academy led by Chris Plotz, INDA director of Education and Technical Affairs, providing critical training on research, development and manufacturing of wipes. WOW 2021 will officially kick off with an evening welcome reception in the Marriott’s Imperial Foyer.

July 13 – WOW attendees are greeted by INDA’s President Rousse. The compelling conference program gets underway with the following sessions:

  • Wipes and the Growing Plastics Debate – Moderated by Janet O’Regan, director, Nonwovens Marketing, Cotton Incorporated, this timely topic will be covered in two sessions. First, Anna Gergely, director, EHS Regulatory, Steptoe & Johnson LLC will speak on Recent Developments Under the European Union (EU) Green Deal and Plastics Strategy and provide an update on the impact of the pandemic. Gil Stevens, EDANA’s External Relations and Sustainability director will speak on the European Single-Use Plastic Directive. Jean Francois De Gruttola,business development director, Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Lenzing Fibers Inc., will look at the aftermath of the E.U. Single-Use Plastics (SUP) directive.
    • In the second part, an update on the Canadian plastic policy will be presented by Karyn Schmidt, senior director, Chemical Regulation, Regulatory and Technical Affairs, American Chemistry Council (ACC). The latest legislative developments in the U.S. will be discussed by Andrew Hackman, principal lobbyist, Serlin Haley.
  • Government Affairs Update – Facilitated by O’Regan, Jessica Franken, INDA’s director of Government Affairs, will present Policy Update: 2020 Was a Mess. What’s Next in 2021?
  • The Confusing World of Regulations Impacting the Disinfecting and Sanitizing Wipes – Both sessions will be moderated by Jeff Slosman, president, National Wiper Alliance Inc. Tony Herber, principal regulatory consultant/assistant federal team manager, Scientific & Regulatory Consultants, Inc. will bring his expertise on the FDA and EPA regulations and confusion with Canadian rules. Andrea Mojica, vice president, Regulatory Affairs, Antimicrobial Products and Cleaning Products Association (HCPA), will discuss Emerging Pathogens, Disinfection Versus Soap and Water, and Manufacturers’ Concerns. Matthew Schiering, chief marketing officer, Contec Inc. will talk about food contact wipes.
    • Part two will feature John Hebert, branch chief, Environmental Protection Agency, on COVID-19’s Impact on the EPA’s Labeling and Claims Rules; and David Steinberg, president, Steinberg & Associates, on Antiseptics – The Past, the Present and the Future.
    • Next on the compelling WOW agenda will be presentations by the three finalists for the World of Wipes Innovation Award® — Kimberly-Clark Scott Sanitizing Wipes, Lenzing™ Lyocell Skin fibers and Shark VACMOP™ as well as the presentation of the INDA Lifetime Achievement Award. The day will conclude with tabletop displays from 50 companies and a reception.

July 14 – Industry-leading experts will present on thought-provoking topics related to wipes trends, innovations, sustainable packaging and the impact of COVID-19 during this packed second day. Among the not-to-be-missed sessions are:

  • Trends in the Wipes Market and Among Consumers – Jonathan Layer, business development manager Americas, Birla Cellulose/Multifibres and Yarns (USA) Inc. will moderate. Speakers include Brad Kalil, INDA director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, on Understanding the State of the Nonwovens Wipes Industry and a Market Gone Mad; and Laura Mahecha, industry manager, I&I Cleaning Products, Kline & Company will discuss I&K Cleaning Wipes: Market Statistics and End User Insights. Also, Svetlana Uduslivaia, head of Research, Euromonitor International, will explore Consumer Wipes: Look at the Post-COVID World and Jay Roth, director of Sales, Elsner Engineering Works Inc., will speak on Growth and Demand of Canister Wipes Converting Lines in the U.S. and Around the Globe.
  • Innovation in Wet Wipe Preservatives – Moderated by Robert Johnson, principal, Smith, Johnson & Associates, this session will feature presentations on Wipes Don’t Go Moldy… Do They? by Heidi Beatty, CEO, Crown Abbey LLC and Unveiling Wet Wipes Preservation: New Findings on Microbial Risks and Novel Preservative Solution Created by Rational Design presented by Dr. Paul Salama, CTO and head of Innovation, Sharon Laboratories.
  • COVID-19 Impact on Wipes Consumption and Cleaning Habits – Roth of Elsner Engineering Works will lead the discussion. Experts presenting are Christopher Dresselhuys, business director, North American Retail Wipes, Rockline Industries, on Consumer Wipes Usage During the COVID-19 Pandemic and What the ‘Next Normal’ May Look Like; and Brian Sansoni, senior vice president, Communications, Outreach and Membership, The American Cleaning Institute, on Wipes, Cleaning and COVID: What Have We Learned Through the Pandemic? Also, Jason White, research fellow, The Clorox Company, will share the company’s challenges and tough decisions in its pandemic response.
  • Sustainable Packaging and Dispensing for Wipes – John Poccia, president, Poccia Consulting LLC, is the moderator. Topics are Creating Value Through Dispensing by Douglas Kretchmer, CEO The Green Edge Inc.; and Sustainability Impacts Across the Value Chain of Wipes Packaging by John Wilson, director, Marketing and Sustainability, Amcor Flexibles North America. Speaking on Sustainable Packaging Options for Wet Wipes will be James Harvey, director of Market and Product Development, ColorMasters LLC, and Carl Cucuzza, president/managing partner, Teknoweb NA LLC.
    • The full day of insightful and relevant programming will wrap up with tabletop displays and a reception.

July 15 – Sustainability will be a headliner for this third day as well as the presentation of INDA’s prestigious award for innovation.

  • Nonwoven Substrates for More Sustainable Wipes – This in-depth session will be led by Dr. Kyra Dorsey, Product Development Manager, Suominen. Discussing Sustainable Solutions for Wipes will be Dr. Vishal Bansal, vice president, Innovation, Glatfelter, and Silke Brand-Kirsch, vice president, Marketing and Business Development, Glatfelter. Plastic Free Wipes – A Natural Concept will be tackled by Richard Knowlson, principal, RPK Consulting, and Cotton Inc.’s O’Regan. Among the other compelling issues that will be covered are Hemp Fibers in Nonwovens – Ready for The Big Time? by Paul Latten, director of Research and Development and New Business, Southeast Nonwovens Inc.; Sustainable Hygiene Products and Single-use Items – Are there Eco-friendly Alternatives? by Lothar Kaierle, vice president Sales Nonwovens, American Truetzschler Inc.  Also, Sustainable Wipes Based on Synthetic Substrates by Dr. Piyush Thakre, research scientist, Dow Inc.
  • Flushable Wipes: Loved by Consumers, Wrongly Accused by Utilities – INDA’s Rousse will lead this session and speak on Flushable Wipes: Some Rays of Light Emerging. Also featured will be Franken of the association talking about State Flushability Developments. Lara Wyss, president, Responsible Flushing Alliance, will tackle the question of to flush or not to flush and present on FlushSmart Responsible Flushing Alliance’s public education campaign.
    • WOW 2021 will conclude with the exciting announcement of the World of Wipes Innovation Award® by Dave Rousse.

In addition to the live component, a conference recording will be available on demand two weeks after the event. INDA maintains its commitment to adhering to all CDC protocols and guidelines for a safe event. For the full event details, visit the WOW website (https://www.worldofwipes.org/)

Posted June 21, 2021

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

The New Ecodown® Fibers Genius — The Swiss Army Knife Of Free Fiber Products

MILAN, Italy — June 21, 2021 — Ecodown® Fibers Genius is the next step into making free fibers a
 global platform for apparel. When used in a garment, Ecodown® Fibers Genius allows the fibers to intertwine, thus creating an even and stable layer of insulation. This specially engineered structure of fibers minimizes cold spots and clumping. A technology so powerful, it will turn any skeptic into a free fiber enthusiast.

Thermore researchers defined it as a hybrid between free fibers and rolled insulation, bridging the gap between the two products.

And that’s not all: this revolutionary construction also boosts durability and makes it super easy to use — it can be blown in baffles, panels, and even hand stuffed! It can also be used with custom patterns and squares (plaid construction).

But it doesn’t end there. Ecodown® Fibers Genius ages like a fine wine: it’s the only free fiber solution so durable that it becomes up to 10-percent warmer after washing.

It’s the Swiss army knife of free fiber products and allows for
unlimited designs!

Posted June 21, 2021

Source: Thermore

Cleanliness Launches Antimicrobial Home Textile Products With Amicor™

BANGKOK, Thailand — June 17, 2021 — Cleanliness, a new brand operating under Shadong Cleanliness Bio-technology Co. Ltd., has launched a range of antimicrobial home textile products using Amicor™ fibre*. Amicor is a specialty anti-microbial fiber from Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd (Aditya Birla Group), which has been tested according to ISO 18184:2019 against SARS-Covid-2 virus (COVID-19) and has shown to reduce the number of infective virus particles by 99 percent in only 18 seconds.

Cleanliness is a new brand established in 2019 under the company called “Shadong Cleanliness Bio-technology Co. Ltd., which is currently selling online marketing places: Taobao and Alibaba. They focus on research & development of antimicrobial products along with the concepts of health promotion.

“The world is facing an unprecedented crisis with Covid-19 resulting in people being forced to spend a lot of time at home and sleep in their own beds every night,” said Mr. Bi, a Cleanliness spokesman. “Infrequent cleaning of bedsheets and pillowcases result in a good habitat for bacteria, fungi and viruses that could lead to a whole host of health problems. Not only do we care about hygiene in the bedroom but we also care about our consumers’ sleep hygiene. We are committed to innovate our products using Amicor fiber that comes with antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral capabilities to provide our consumers with assurance of optimal freshness and hygiene for our home textile products.”

“There is a sudden rise in demand for fabrics with antimicrobial properties that prevent the growth of virus or bacteria due to Covid-19 pandemic, we are excited to be part of Cleanliness home textile products. We are confident that, with the proven performance of Amicor against a vast array of bacteria, viruses and fungi, it can bring a lot of value in towards wellness and improving the hygiene in home textile products,” said Ashwini Chotani, chief marketing officer, TAF.

*Amicor™ is a trademark of Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd.

Posted June 18, 2021

Source: Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd.

Norfolk® Appoints Mccaffrey Sales And Marketing As Canadian Sales Agency

MONTREAL — June 17, 2021 — Norfolk®, emerging leader in the high-quality technical sock market, has appointed McCaffrey Sales and Marketing as the sole representing sales agency for the Norfolk® brand in Canada.

McCaffrey Sales and Marketing has worked with retailers across Canada, with more than 100 years of combined sock selling experience in the market, priding itself on delivering high-quality, robust and reliable products with exceptional service.

Marty McCaffrey, managing director of McCaffrey Sales and Marketing, commented: “As the demand grows for Canadian-based brands, with a focus on the Canadian consumer, Canadian operations and inventory available to ship immediately and in the future, when the opportunity arose to begin working with Norfolk to complete its penetration in Canada and help broaden the product offering, we leapt at the chance to become an agent. We are really excited by the wide range of product that will allow us to expand to new markets.”

Mario Maher, Norfolk North American managing partner, added: “We look forward to developing a strong relationship with the McCaffrey Sales and Marketing team to accelerate territory expansion of Norfolk in Canada. Their combined experience in the sock industry as well as the flawless reputation of their reps will allow the brand to expand in Canada while maintaining the level of service the Norfolk retailer is accustomed to.”

Posted June 18, 2021

Source: Norfolk®

Datacolor® Expands High-Efficiency Benchtop Spectrophotometer Series With Spectro 1000X/700V

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — June 2, 2021 — Datacolor®, a global supplier of color management solutions, announced today two new models of close-tolerance benchtop spectrophotometers designed for high efficiency and confidence in color formulation and quality control.

The economical Spectro 700V vertical configuration enables customers to measure greater variety of samples. The Spectro 1000X with its upward-facing aperture is ideal for liquid, paste, powder and granular samples. Both models allow users to enjoy greater confidence in their color measurements thanks to its ability to capture the temperature of samples measured. This is an essential new quality control feature for those who work with materials that need be within certain temperature ranges to assure accurate color measurement.

Posted June 18, 2021

Source: Datacolor

Green Theme Technologies Raises $3.5 Million At First Close Of Series B Financing

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — June 18, 2021 — Green Theme Technologies (GTT), creator of sustainable solutions for the textile and fashion industries, is proud to announce the first close of its series B financing.

After a successful Series A round, GTT hit its goal of $3.5 million at the first close of series B. Funds raised will be used to grow GTT’s sustainable and performance-driven platform technologies (including the water-free EMPEL™ textile finishing process), hire new employees, and support licensing partners.

“We are pleased with our fundraising performance and will use the Series B funding to further develop and commercialize our platform technologies, including a durable water repellent (DWR) finish and our water-free dye (WFD) product,” said Jordan Clancy, CFO with GTT. “Within the next six months we will double our headcount in New Mexico, expanding our team to support commercialization, licensees, and accelerate revenue growth.”

Notable investors in the series B round include Phoenix Venture Partners and Safer Made, both of whom invest in sustainably focused inventions, platforms and companies taking an active role in creating a green future for our planet.

The textile and fashion industries are the second biggest water polluters on Earth and Green Theme’s business model intends to change that. By replacing traditional water-based wet finishing processes currently used to apply water repellents, dyes, and more with the clean, efficient, and water-free EMPEL process, GTT and their licensing partners are directly reducing the amount of water pollution in the world. The result is cleaner, better performing, and more sustainable textile products.

Posted June 18, 2021

Source: Green Theme Technologies Inc.

Delta Galil, adidas Announce License Agreement For Men’s And Women’s Underwear Collections

TEL AVIV, Israel — June 18, 2021 — adidas and Delta Galil Industries Ltd. — a global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children — today announced a global licensing agreement that will see Delta Galil design, manufacture and distribute men’s and women’s underwear collections under adidas’ Badge of Sport and Originals labels. Launching for Spring 2022, the new men’s and women’s collections will be available in the APAC, EMEA, Europe and Latin America regions, with the women’s collections also launching in North America.

“We are honored to partner with adidas, a global leader in the sporting goods industry, to launch these new collections,” said Victoria Vandagriff, president of D2 Brands at Delta Galil. “Innovation is core to the DNA of both adidas and Delta Galil and we look forward to leveraging that shared strength and focus through this collaboration. This license marks a meaningful addition to Delta Galil’s portfolio of licensed and proprietary brands.”

The new collections will feature innovative fabrics and proprietary knitting technology that offer improved flexibility for the perfect fit. Both the men’s and women’s lines will be made with a unique blend of cotton and eco-friendly Tencel and incorporate Refibra™, a revolutionary textile solution for recycling cotton waste that was developed in partnership with Lenzing for go-anywhere, do-anything comfort.

The Badge of Sport collection will be sold through adidas’ DTC channels, department stores and sporting goods retailers. The Originals collection will be distributed through adidas’ DTC channels, premium department stores and select fashion retailers

Posted June 18, 2021

Source: Delta Galil Industries

Antimicrobial Finishes Emerge As A Strong Avenue For Textile Chemical Manufacturers

NEW DELHI, India — June 18, 2021 — “The future of textile chemical segment looks promising. Year-on-year the application of textile chemicals have continued to evolve and expand into different textile sectors. The recent development in antimicrobials has played a key part in augmenting the durability of textiles, garments and providing stronger protection against contaminants,” said Raj Manek, executive director and board member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd.

From pre-treatment of textiles to the finishing, chemicals are vital for fabricating textile materials for a vast variety of uses. Home furnishing and apparel textiles in particular, have been key contributors to demand for textile chemicals in India over the years. However, since the past few quarters there has been a dynamic shift in demand for textile chemicals due to the pandemic.

“The demand for apparel and home furnishing industry have been hard hit as consumers are buying less of these items. On the contrary there has been a vertical rise in the demand for oil & water repellents and anti-viral coatings for producing PPE kits, face masks and for various medical textiles,” shared Dr. Sanket Valia, senior general manager, Business Development, Sarex Chemicals Ltd.

Increasing attention towards health, safety and hygiene has brought a serious limelight on antimicrobial finishes. Much recently, Sarex has developed two antimicrobial agents, Saraguard-5700 and Saraguard-FL, which are applied on functional clothing like PPE kits as well as commonly used products such as surgical fabrics, drapes, bed linens in order to provide durability and protection from pathogens, viruses and bacteria.

Going forward, the treatment of antimicrobial finishes on other textile products including industrial, home textile and apparels will be instrumental in reducing the risk of infection and cross-contamination as we go about our daily lives. Apart from providing protection against contaminants, textiles treated with antimicrobial ingredients are also known to increase the shelf life of products by preventing bacterial colonization, thus further augmenting their significance.

“Year-on-year the application of textile chemicals have continued to evolve and expand into different textile sectors. The recent development in antimicrobials have played a key part in augmenting the durability of textiles and providing stronger protection against contaminants. The future of textile chemical segment looks promising and through the platform of Techtexil India, Messe Frankfurt India will aid industry players to explore new business opportunities and further expand their potential,” Manek shared.

Techtexil India, as a one-stop exhibition for technical textiles will continue to host businesses across its various application areas including med-tech, agri-tech, geo-tech, sports-tech, infra-tech, and home-tech.

With the first hybrid edition of Techtextil India slated on November 25-27, 2021, Messe Frankfurt India will aim at reuniting technical textile players to explore new opportunities and grow together as a unified segment.

Posted June 18, 2021

Source: Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd.

Huafon Microfiber Orders Three High Capacity Needling Lines Lines From DiloGroup For Its New Plant In China

EBERBACH, Germany — June 18, 2021 — Huafon Microfiber Co. Ltd. has placed orders for three complete, state-of-the-art high capacity needling lines with DiloGroup for its new plant in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, China.

All these lines consist of DiloTemafa high capacity blending systems, DiloSpinnbau special card feeding systems and high capacity carding machines, DiloMachines high speed crosslappers with special air-guide system for the best layering performance, as well as numerous DiloMachines needlelooms with Hyperpunch technology. The Twinflow-system provides a homogeneous flock mat while “Webguide” and 3-apron-layering system result in an excellent web quality with precise web edges. All lines are equipped with CV1 system for the best end product uniformity.

The lines will be shipped to Huafon in 2021.

Huafon Microfiber was established in 2002 and is now one of the biggest producers of artificial leather made from sea-island fibre worldwide. The main applications of these high quality artificial leathers are shoe, automotive, glove, bag, sofa etc.

DiloGroup supplied the first complete needling line to Huafon in Jinshan, China, in 2003 and up to now Huafon has ordered more than twenty needling lines.

Posted June 18, 2021

Source: DiloGroup

NOVO Paris’ Dubois, Pa., Laundry Again Earns Healthcare Hygiene Certification

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — June 18, 2021 — Paris Healthcare Laundry Services, a division of NOVO Health Services, has again achieved Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification at its flagship Dubois, Pa., location. 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.

Dubois is home to the Paris chain, which also includes facilities in Ravenna, Ohio, and Williamsport, Pa. The company is known for data sharing with customers that controls their costs by providing them with cost per adjusted patient day information, comprehensive performance data and real-time tracking. Service are provided to hospitals, non-acute care, surgical centers and long-term care. In January 2020, Paris merged with NOVO, Atlanta, Ga., bringing together two regional healthcare laundry leaders to form a strong and sustainable company that can continue to grow.

The Dubois 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 NOVO Paris 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 June 18, 2021

Source: TRSA

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