JCPenney Expands Stylus™ Brand To Men’s Apparel And Accessories

PLANO, Texas — June 3, 2021 — JCPenney announced today the expansion of its Stylus™ private brand to include men’s apparel and accessories, complementing the women’s apparel assortment that successfully launched last fall. The styleisure™ brand extends beyond athleisure or activewear with versatile pieces that customers crave in their multifaceted day. Promoting equal parts style and comfort, the men’s Stylus collection includes quality T-shirts, polos, jogger pants, chinos, hoodies, bomber jackets, and shoes that can be easily mixed and matched for an effortless, put together look. The new collection is available exclusively at JCPenney in 551 of its 672 stores and on jcp.com, beginning June 3.

“As our customers begin to establish new routines for work and life, the all-day versatility of the Stylus collection delivers on comfort without sacrificing style,” said Michelle Wlazlo, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. “Quality fabrics, thoughtful design, and modern fits make for effortless dressing from dawn to dusk.”

Ultra-soft fabrics made with pima cotton yarn, wrinkle-resistant and anti-pilling technology, and stretch wovens that move with you, give the Stylus brand its easy appeal. Purposeful details like clean design lines, perfectly placed pockets, quality construction, and a modern color palette allow customers to look and feel their best on-the-go. The men’s Stylus line is sized for all guys with fits ranging from S to 5XLT.

Following the Xersion® activewear relaunch earlier this year, the Stylus line is the next step in redefining the private brand assortment in the men’s portfolio. Expect more newness throughout the year as JCPenney continues to add new national and private brands to better serve the evolving needs of our customer.

Posted June 3, 2021

Source: JCPenney

PVH Corp. Announces Leadership Updates

NEW YORK CITY — June 2, 2021 — PVH Corp. announced today two leadership updates to its global organization, alongside announcing strong first-quarter earnings for 2021 above guidance and raising full-year outlook.

Mike Shaffer and Cheryl Abel-Hodges, who have both played important roles in shaping PVH’s strong foundation, will be leaving PVH in the coming months.

Shaffer, COO/CFO, will be leaving in September to pursue other opportunities. An external search is underway for a successor CFO, and Shaffer will help to ensure a seamless transition.

Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH, commented: “Mike has played an important role in shaping the direction of PVH over his 30 plus-year career with the company. As COO and CFO, he helped to expand our brands, including the acquisitions of Tommy Hilfiger in 2010 and Warnaco in 2013, as well as driving investments in infrastructure and operational capabilities. Mike has also been a strong proponent of our commitment to our industry leadership in aligning corporate responsibility, supply chain and technology.”

Shaffer commented: “I have had a long and wonderful career with PVH, working with the most talented people in the industry. I know that I am leaving the company in a strong position, having navigated through the complexities of the last year, and now driving forward with an accelerated recovery. I am very proud of the PVH team and wish them every success in the future.”

Abel-Hodges will be stepping down as CEO of Calvin Klein and moving to an advisory position with effect from July 1 through February 2022. Trish Donnelly, CEO, PVH Americas, who has had oversight of Calvin Klein, will take full global leadership responsibility for the business.

Larsson commented: “I want to thank Cheryl for her partnership and passion for this brand, and for everything she has done over her almost 15-year career with PVH. As well as her role with Calvin Klein, Cheryl made an impact on many areas of the company, including overseeing PVH’s innovative underwear platform, which harnesses the collective power and best practices from across the company’s iconic portfolio of brands.”

Abel-Hodges commented: “I have loved being part of the PVH family and working with the Calvin Klein brand for the last six years. PVH has provided me with many opportunities to grow as a leader, to work with fantastic people and to be a connector across its businesses. I couldn’t be prouder of the work we’ve done as a team to navigate the events of last year and emerge as a stronger company, well positioned for the future.”

Larsson concluded: “On behalf of the entire team at PVH, we thank Mike and Cheryl for their many contributions. We wish them all the very best in their next endeavors.”

Posted June 3, 2021

Source: PVH Corp.

Cintas Corp. Climbs 31 Places On 2021 Fortune 500 List

MASON, Ohio — June 3, 2021 — For the fourth consecutive year, Cintas Corp. has been named to the prestigious Fortune 500, climbing 31 spots to rank at No. 410 on the 2021 list.

The annual list, compiled and maintained by Fortune magazine, ranks American companies by annual revenues. With sales of more than $7.09 billion in its 2020 fiscal year, which ended May 31, 2020, Cintas jumped from its ranking of No. 441 one year ago. First named to the Fortune 500 in 2018 with revenues of $6.48 billion, Cintas has continued its steady growth year over year.

“Our employee-partners helped us meet the challenges of the past year head-on, and also continued to provide exemplary service and valued products to the many businesses that count on us to help them get Ready for the Workday®,” said Todd Schneider, president and CEO. “It’s always an honor to be recognized among the most successful and respected companies, and we’re continuously striving to improve how we serve businesses.”

As the COVID-19 pandemic began significantly impacting North America during Cintas’ fiscal 2020 fourth quarter, increased demand for critical supplies and services — including soaps, disinfecting solutions, hand sanitizers and cleaning supplies — created strains and shortages in global supply chains. An essential business, Cintas re-committed itself to being a reliable source of these and other high-quality products and services that helped their more than one million customers continue to be Ready™ to serve their own customers.

Among Cintas’ recent offerings is the Total Clean Program™, created to support customers in a comprehensive and innovative way, helping them provide a cleaner, safer environment for their employees and customers.

With its corporate headquarters based in Mason, Ohio, Cintas has approximately 40,000 employee-partners across North America.

Posted June 3, 2021

Source: Cintas Corporation

NOWOtex GmbH Has Acquired A High-Performance Meltblown System With ecuTEC+ Electro-Charging Unit From Oerlikon Nonwoven

NEUMÜNSTER, Germany — June 3, 2021 — Oerlikon Nonwoven has commissioned a further high-performance meltblown system with ecuTEC+ electro-charging unit at NOWOtex GmbH & Co. KG in Eichenzell, Germany. The Hesse-based company specializes in needled nonwovens and — with the new system — now also has meltblown nonwoven manufacturing capacities, allowing NOWOtex to expand its product portfolio. As of now, the company is producing polypropylene filter nonwovens, which are particularly suitable for protective masks. The coronavirus pandemic has not only increased demand for protective masks, the domestic manufacture of these products is now also be promoted and supported by the German Government.

Using the new meltblown system, NOWOtex will in future be manufacturing first-class filter nonwovens that can be used to produce up to 600 million operating room filter masks or 300 million highly-effective FFP2 masks per year. The system has been optimally equipped with the ecuTEC+ electrocharging unit for the production of mask nonwovens. “Thanks to the excellent collaboration, the system has been operating under stable production conditions for several weeks now, with optimum nonwoven quality of the very highest standards,” summarized Vincent Bach, managing director of NOWOtex.

And the system is also ideal for manufacturing other high-end filtration nonwovens for industrial applications. “The Oerlikon Nonwoven system offers us maximum flexibility, allowing us to not just manufacture nonwovens for masks. Demand is huge and, thanks to the meltblown system, we have been able to launch our new NOWOmelt product range. This is providing our clients with an even broader range of innovative nonwovens,” Bach explained, talking about the investment in the new Oerlikon Nonwoven system.

Dr. Ingo Mählmann, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing Oerlikon Nonwoven, added: “Many systems exclusively designed for mask nonwoven production were commissioned during the pandemic. In contrast, we are focusing on sustainability. Our meltblown systems have been designed in such a way that they can be converted for other applications — both quickly and without great expense. This means that our customers are well-equipped for future requirements.”

Posted June 3, 2021

Source: Oerlikon

COTTON NEWS: Sustainable Shopping Post Pandemic

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World of Wipes® International Conference To Deliver Latest Insights On Sustainability, COVID-19 Consumer Wipes Buying Trends And More

CARY, N.C. — June 2, 2021 — INDA is gearing up for its live World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference in Atlanta in July with a dynamic program focused on delivering timely consumer insights and material science developments to help participants grow their wipes businesses post-pandemic.

As travel and in-person events return, the industry association is looking forward to welcoming attendees to WOW 2021 for face-to-face program content, training, meetings, tabletop exhibits and networking. With less than two months to go, anticipation is mounting for the event July 12-15 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and registration is open.

Emerging from COVID-19, the conference will provide wipes product managers, converters, buyers and suppliers with the latest research and insights from experts on how to move ahead and seize future opportunities.

“We are entering a new era in wipes driven by new directions in sustainability, new markets opening up after the pandemic and new legislation,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president. “WOW 2021 will help industry players chart their future course as we move into the ‘next’ normal.”

Sustainability will be a key theme of WOW 2021 with sessions focused on such relevant topics as plastic-free trends, biodegradable wipes, fossil fuel-based fiber reduction, single-use plastics and more. Presentations include Wipes and the Growing Plastics Debate, Sustainable Packaging and Dispensing for Wipes, and Nonwovens Substrates for More Sustainable Wipes.

COVID, Cleaning and Consumers

With cleaning, sanitizing and safety being at the forefront during the pandemic, experts will tackle what the latest trends mean for the wipes market, particularly with the increased importance of disinfecting wipes in providing protection and consumer confidence in shared spaces.

Among the program highlights is an exciting session on COVID-19 Impact on Wipes Consumption and Cleaning Habits featuring the following speakers and topics:

  • Consumer Wipes Usage During the COVID-19 Pandemic and What the ‘Next Normal’ May Look Like – Christopher Dresselhuys, business director, North American Retail Wipes, Rockline Industries will present research and survey results on changing consumer wipe buying behaviors.
  • Wipes, Cleaning and COVID: What Have We Learned Through the Pandemic? – Brian Sansoni, senior vice president, Communications, Outreach and Membership, The American Cleaning Institute will discuss ACI’s 2021 National Cleaning Survey and talk about how the pandemic may change consumers’ views and future use of cleaning products.
  • Challenges and Tough Decisions in Pandemic Response – Jason White, associate research fellow, The Clorox Co. will share the company’s response to increased demand for disinfecting products that created supply issues, requiring quick decision making by Clorox to maximize the availability of these products to help consumers protect themselves during the pandemic.

In other relevant WOW 2021 sessions, experts will dive deep into Trends in the Wipes Markets and Among Consumers with these not-to-be-missed presentations:

  • Understanding the State of the Nonwovens Wipes Industry and a Market Gone Mad – Brad Kalil, director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA will present a pre-pandemic view of the nonwovens markets, the current state, and a look into the future.
  • I&K Cleaning Wipes: Market Statistics and End User Insights – Laura Mahecha, Industry manager, I&I Cleaning Products, Kline & Company will share insights on the Industrial and Institutional (I&I) cleaning products market.
  • Consumer Wipes: Look at the Post-COVID World – Svetlana Uduslivaia, head of Research, Euromonitor International will reveal an updated forecast for consumer wipes globally, the latest innovation trends across wipes categories and the latest retail channel dynamic.
  • Growth and Demand of Canister Wipes Converting Lines in the U.S. and Around the Globe – Jay Roth, director of Sales, Elsner Engineering Works, Inc. will share insights on how the COVID crisis has impacted the business of converters and co-packers.

WOW 2021 will also feature the WIPES Academy training; three days of cutting-edge conference program content; two days of tabletop displays; presentation of the World of Wipes Innovation Award® and the INDA Lifetime Technical Achievement Award; plus, a welcome reception and a myriad of other networking and socializing opportunities. For the full program details and speaker line-up, visit the WOW 2021 website.

Posted June 2, 2021

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Durak Tekstil Embroidery Threads Add Value To Every Textile

BURSA, Turkey — June 2, 2021 — Durak Tekstil, a Turkey-based industrial sewing and embroidery thread manufacturer, responds to the increasing demands of the textile industry through its production facilities in Bursa and China. Durak Tekstil has a rich product portfolio for embroidered applications, which has expanded rapidly in recent years, and has become a preferred manufacturer for all industrial applications with its efficient and high-performance yarns resistant to production and usage conditions. Several technical features — such as water-repellence, anti-static, late flammability, anti-bacterial, silicone-free structure, for example — are expanding the usage areas of Durak Tekstil embroidery threads.

With 50-years of experience, Durak Tekstil produces industrial embroidery threads from natural, man-made, and recycled fibers through intensive R&D. Among company’s embroidery threads with high customer satisfaction, Poly-Soft®, Visco®, Duramatt® and Durakril® branded threads stand out. While these yarns increase the performance of the machines with their special lubrication processes, they reach lower breakage rates much better than their competitors. With their technical superiority, rich colour gamut and special structures in different thicknesses, these embroidery threads add value to fabric surfaces and the final textile product. Durak Tekstil offers advantages to textile manufacturers beyond its competitors with its price-performance rates in embroidery threads.

High performance embroidery applications with Durak Poly-Soft® threads

Durak Tekstil’s high performance focused Durak Poly-Soft embroidery threads are produced from 100-percent polyester raw material. Thanks to special finishing and lubrications, these threads guarantee trouble-free operation even on the most advanced high-speed embroidery machines. With their trilobal structure, these threads reflect more light and have a brighter appearance compared to their counterparts. Poly-Soft embroidery threads, offered in five different thicknesses, prevent ruptures with their high strength properties. The product makes designs in vivid and bright colors possible, and offers textile manufacturers 480 color options. Black, white, red, and navy blue stand out among the most preferred colors of the series.

Exhibiting a successful performance even in the thinnest fabrics, Poly-Soft threads create smooth-looking stitches and patterns. Poly-Soft yarns offer textile manufacturers the opportunity for optimum flexibility and high-quality products. Poly-Soft embroidery threads have a high resistance to many chemicals and outdoor weather conditions and are widely used in the textile industry for garments, hats, labels, leather products, shoes, workwear, furniture, home textiles, bags, stone/chemical washed products and used in outdoor items. Poly-Soft also provides manufacturers with a significant cost advantage compared to natural fibers.

In addition, there are five more yarn types with recycled, water-repellent, anti-static, multi-coloured and chemical flame-retardant properties in the Poly-Soft product line.

New maximum limit for softness and comfort with Durak Visco®

High quality flush embroidery thread Durak Visco is preferred for vibrant and bright colored works thanks to its natural structure. With its extra softness, the yarn is an excellent option for applications that touch the human skin and has five different thicknesses. Visco® can create even the finest details in fine thread size 60, and creates voluminous looks with thick threads in numbers 40 and 30. With 480 colour options, this embroidery thread reflects the light perfectly thanks to its natural structure and enables a brighter appearance in patterns. Durak Visco yarns offer a high resistance to washing and perspiration, while reaching low breaking rates thanks to their special finishing processes. This means a great advantage to textile manufacturers in terms of productivity and product quality.

Addressing textile manufacturers looking for an alternative solution to polyester, Durak Visco® yarns can be used in ready-to-wear, home textiles, shirts, hats, leather products and labels as well as underwear. Oeko-Tex Standard-100, Class 1 certified Visco series also includes Durak Visco Multicolor threads developed for high quality colored embroidery applications.

Colourful embroideries that do not fade in the sun with Durak Duramatt®

Made of 100-percent matte polyester, Durak Duramatt embroidery thread is in an unrivaled position with its nearly three times light fastness compared to other polyester embroidery threads. Produced with dyestuffs specially developed for the embroidery industry, the yarn has permanent colors that do not fade easily. Thanks to its longevity in color, Duramatt is an attractive option especially for surface and accessory applications that are exposed to sunlight for longer time. Like other Durak Tekstil embroidery threads, Duramatt has a structure that increases machine and embroidery performance and has a price advantage.

Widely preferred due to its matt appearance, Durak Duramatt embroidery thread has a wide application area; denim clothing, workwear, shirts, leather products, suits, women’s wear, underwear, marine clothing, automotive, furniture, sportswear and outdoor textiles. This embroidery thread, which is suitable for vegan use, gives its users reliability and comfort with its Oeko-Tex certificate.

Embroidery in 100% acrylic strength with DURAK Durakril®

Produced from 100-percent acrylic fiber as an alternative to wool, DURAK Durakril embroidery threads were developed for very special-purpose applications. This embroidery thread has a matte, hairy/wool-like look and full volume structure, also shows high performance in decorative and overlock applications. Having a great cost advantage compared to wool, DURAK Durakril embroidery threads are produced in thickness number 12, which enables it to create chenille embroidery as well as general embroidery applications. DURAK Durakril embroidery threads are available in 105 colors, and are preferred for matt-looking and voluminous applications.

Highly resistant to natural and chemical conditions, DURAK Durakril yarns are not affected by the bleaching process, micro-organisms such as mildew and rot, washing and dry cleaning.

Posted June 2, 2021

Source: Durak Tekstil

OURA Introduces High-Tech Alta Towel

LOS ANGELES — June 2, 2021 — OURA, known for infusing high-tech solutions into everyday products, announces its latest wellness-promoting antimicrobial lifestyle product, the Alta towel. Engineered with CottonX, a proprietary fiber and textile technology, Alta eliminates bacteria, mold and musty aromas by self-sterilizing and killing bacteria on contact. Purchase of these cutting-edge towels also supports children in need, with a portion of proceeds set aside to grant the wishes of childhood cancer patients.

“Most people are familiar with the smell of an old musty towel, but most are not aware that these odors — no matter how faint — are caused by mold and bacteria that love to grow on moist, damp fibers,” said Keane Veran, co-founder and CEO of OURA. “OURA designed the Alta towel to protect individuals by killing microbes before they get a chance to grow, providing a clean, fresh feeling after every single use. We are proud to provide a better solution for consumers and are passionate about our work as advocates for healthier choices and promoters of overall wellbeing.”

The Alta towel’s CottonX technology is antimicrobial, compliments of copper-infused fibers that self-sterilize and deodorize by breaking down odor-causing molecules and killing 99 percent of bacteria and mold. The technology relies on pure copper oxide permanently embedded into every 100 percent long-staple cotton of these new towels — ensuring they maintain efficacy over the test of time even after more than 100 washes.

Super absorbent densely packed cotton fibers wick away moisture instantly and are ultra-plush with a soft, luxurious feel that is ideal for those with sensitive skin. Plus, they are hypoallergenic, eco-friendly and crafted to last. The unique properties of the Alta towel have also been scientifically proven to promote skin health and elasticity.

Available in two colors, Nimbus and Horizon, the Alta towel can be purchased at www.ouragami.org.

Posted June 2, 2021

Source: OURA

FLOR Celebrates 10 Years Of Blending Sustainability And Beautiful Design With Aquafil’s ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon

ATLANTA — June 2, 2021 — FLOR® — a high-end area rug brand for homes, offices, and every space in between — today commemorates 10 years of area rugs featuring Aquafil’s ECONYL® regenerated nylon that blend beautiful design, smart functionality, and environmental responsibility into all the spaces people live. The premium design brand began using Econyl nylon in 2011 and was the first flooring company to begin using recycled nylon in its products. Today, Econyl regenerated nylon, a sought-after responsible solution for well-known fashion and interiors brands, is featured in most FLOR area rugs, rather than brand-new nylon that uses new resources.

Econyl is made from 100-percent waste — fishing nets, textile scraps, old carpet, etc. — that would otherwise pollute the Earth. The regenerated nylon performs the same as virgin nylon and can be recycled, recreated, and remolded infinitely. Not only a waste solution, Econyl reduces the global impact of nylon by up to 90 percent compared with the material produced from oil.

“Aquafil and FLOR began working together ten years ago, all thanks to a shared interest in creating responsibly sourced products,” said Giulio Bonazzi, chairman and CEO at Aquafil. “Our efforts to create a circular supply chain led to the development of Econyl in 2011 and, even in those early days, FLOR fully embraced our vision and became one of the first companies to embrace sustainable design before it was commonplace. That same year, they began to convert their existing products to our yarn system, creating beautiful area rugs that integrate environmental responsibility into all the spaces people live. This is aligned with the brand’s efforts to continually reduce the carbon footprint of its products, which we’ve supported over the last decade.”

FLOR’s use of regenerated nylon in its carpet tile is a key part of its efforts to lower the carbon footprint of its products. Recently, the company introduced its new backing, CQuestTMGB, which is made of post-consumer recycled content from carpet tiles, bio-based additives, and pre-consumer recycled materials, which are net carbon negative. With its combined new backing and yarn made from regenerated nylon, FLOR offers area rugs that look beautiful while being good for the planet.

“As a longstanding Aquafil collaborator, we at FLOR are honored to celebrate ten years of including Econyl regenerated nylon in our beautiful, smart, and responsible area rugs,” said James Pope, general manager of FLOR. “Our sustainability journey is woven into who we are — like the yarn in our rugs — and with thoughtfully sourced materials and a commitment to lower our carbon footprint, our products are designed with our customers and the Earth in mind.”

Posted June 2, 2021

Source: FLOR

Nextel 312 Ceramic Fibers And Textiles From 3M No Longer Subject To Export License Requirements

ST. PAUL, Minn. — June 2, 2021 — 3M — a producer of technical high-temperature, continuous aluminum oxide fibers — has announced that 3M Nextel 312 ceramic fibers and textiles have been released from export license requirements under the U.S. Commerce Control List (CCL), export control classification number (ECCN) 1C010.c.

A final rule published March 29, 2021, by the U.S. Department of Commerce removes export license requirements for Nextel 312 products, including Nextel 312 fibers, rovings, yarns, sewing threads, tapes, sleevings and fabrics.

Nextel 312 products can perform at higher operating temperatures compared to other high-temperature textile materials such as aramids, quartz or glass. Tested to withstand continuous use temperatures of up to 2192°F (1200°C), the Nextel 312 products are now available globally, reducing previous barriers that slowed down global customer adoption.

3M has also added capacity for all Nextel fiber grades over the past couple of years to better respond to the needs of existing customers and serve new customers in various industries and applications around the globe.

Posted June 2, 2021

Source: 3M

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