DiloGroup: Praises Successful INDEX Exhibition

EBERBACH, Germany — November 4, 2021 — DiloGroup would like to thank all customers and interested parties for visiting the Dilo booth in Geneva. Despite the existing worldwide Covid, we were able to welcome a great number of well-known faces as well as meet new contacts, among them the most important nonwovens producers from across the world in all application areas: hygiene and lightweight nonwovens, technical textiles and needled nonwovens including geotextiles, filter media and automotive. The interest in using resource saving plant engineering, energy saving and the processing of natural fibres remains.

Dilo presented its latest developments in industry 4.0. Systematic plant monitoring and analysis of machine data allows simplified operation and more effective production. This smart system was illustrated with the aid of live analysis of the performance, quality and availability parameters of the production lines in our Textile Research Centre. The new production systems Hyperpunch Alpha, HyperTex and 3D-Lofter were explained with the aid of videos which led to a very positive responsive from the many different producers which are interested in running trials at the Dilo Textile Research Centre to further explore these subjects. These highlights and further new developments were the basis for fruitful technical discussions.

Posted November 4, 2021

Source: Oskar Dilo Maschinenfabrik KG

Thirty-Third Conference For Global Brands, Retailers, & Service Providers To Cover Trade Policy, Transportation Trends, Conscious Fashion, & More

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — November 4, 2021 — The U.S. fashion industry will convene virtually November 9-10, 2021, for the 2021 Virtual Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference. Hosted by the U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) and American Import Shippers Association (AISA), the event will bring together fashion brands, retailers, importers, and service providers working in compliance, logistics, sourcing, supply chain management, government relations, and corporate social responsibility to discuss the latest updates on trade policy, transportation, and compliance, as well as other hot topics.

Day one will focus on policy updates and will feature speakers from the Biden Administration. Key presentations include:

  • A keynote by the Office of Trade Executive Assistant Commissioner AnnMarie Highsmith from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • A panel with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials discussing How the Ports and the AFT Center Operate and Impact your Customs Experience
  • An update on textile policy from Bill Jackson, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Textiles
  • A fireside chat with the Labor Department’s Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs, Thea Lee.

Day two will focus on challenges facing the fashion industry, including the supply chain crisis. Confirmed speakers include Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Deputy Executive Director and COO for the Port of Long Beach, Sam Ruda, Director of the Port Department for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Robert Krieger, President of Krieger Worldwide. Closing out the Conference will be a keynote panel featuring five PwC speakers addressing supply chain resilience and introducing The New Equation at PwC. The complete agenda is available here.

The event will be hosted through our conference mobile platform. Watch live conference sessions, interact with other conference attendees, and meet with virtual exhibitors. Learn more about the conference and our speaker line-up on our conference website.

If you would like to cover the event please contact sgauzens@usfashionindustry.com by 12:00pm eastern on Monday, November 8 to receive your registration. All press must be registered in advance and will receive a log-in to the conference mobile platform. Note that some speakers are off-the-record although they will be available to respond to media questions after their presentation.

Posted November 4, 2021

Source: The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)

Keep Up With The Latest In Weathering Science And Technology With The New Atlas® Weathering Blog

MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. — November 4, 2021 — The pace of technological development can make it very hard to stay up to date. A new blog service from Atlas can help you stay ahead of the curve with timely content covering trends in material testing, technological advancements, and instrumentation testing methods.

“Keeping current is crucial to staying competitive”, said Andreas Riedl, Atlas director of marketing. “That’s why we created the Atlas Weathering Blog. We’re committed to sharing our expertise in the areas of weathering and material durability testing, not just with our customers but with everyone who can benefit.”

Initial blog articles include:

  • Testing the durability of materials exposed to UVC radiation and a free tool for estimating the appropriate test duration.
  • Durability testing issues in the booming wearable electronics industry
  • Measuring sample surface temperatures while on test – a critical issue in photo-degradation and weathering testing.

The Atlas Weathering Blog is the newest addition to the Knowledge Center on the Atlas website, which offers a calendar of free online seminars, recorded educational presentations, webcasts, data, tools, and a brand new library of Technical Guides.

Posted November 4, 2021

Source: Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH

Picanol Launches New Connect Generation Airjet And Rapier Weaving Machines

IEPER, Belgium — November 4, 2021 — Picanol has introduced its latest generation of airjet and rapier weaving machines, which have been called the “Connect” generation. These new generation weaving machines focus on connectivity and an increased level of data availability. With this new generation, Picanol is launching several new functionalities such as a digitalized Gripper stroke setting, Gripper tape monitoring, Climate control, Shed angle measurement, and fully integrated Power monitoring.

“Following the successful launch of our digital platform PicConnect earlier this month, we have now released a new generation of weaving machines, which are known as the Connect generation. Our Connect generation weaving machines can provide the correct data and are loaded with new and never-before-seen functionalities. This is clear proof that for Picanol “Driven by Data” is not just a slogan but a commitment. Not only have these innovations allowed us to make big improvements when it comes to our four design principles – Smart Performance, Sustainability Inside, Intuitive Control, and, of course, Driven by Data – but when combined with our new digital platform they will allow you to amplify your own intuition,” commented Johan Verstraete, vice president, Weaving Machines.

From now on, the range of Picanol weaving machines will have the “Connect” suffix. For the airjet weaving machines, this means: OmniPlus-i Connect and TerryPlus-i Connect, while for the rapier weaving machines, this means: OptiMax-i Connect and TerryMax-i Connect. These new machines are built around Picanol’s four main design principles:

Smart Performance

On the OptiMax-i Connect, Picanol has introduced a lubrication monitoring sensor in combination with a temperature sensor. The combined data they provide allow the user to make sure the gripper tapes are in optimal condition for maximum performance. As an option, a gripper stroke measurement sensor is also available. This not only dramatically simplifies the setting of the gripper stroke, but also enables the user to realize higher machine speeds when weaving reduced widths — a pure extra output combined with more user-friendliness: a double win!

Sustainability Inside

Even though it was 25 years ago that the Sumo Drive concept was launched, it remains the most powerful, versatile and energy friendly machine drive available. And it has been even further optimized. It features an optimized sheet metal package for lower energy consumption, optimized oil cooling circuit for a better performance and a built-in temperature monitoring. Moreover, the Connect machines can be equipped with a Power monitoring module, which allows the user to keep track of the power consumption of each machine over time. Every Connect machine also has a built-in ambient temperature and humidity sensor, which will help to optimize the climate control in the weaving shed at the lowest cost. And as raw material is the biggest cost factor, each machine can also be equipped with raw material use monitoring.

Driven by Data

As the machine has more sensors than ever before, it also generates more data. To enable a fast reaction to all these sensor data, the BlueBox control unit has been further optimized: better heat management guarantees short reaction cycles combined with the long lifetime of components. To have a good view of all of the data generated, a special sensor dashboard screen is available in the BlueTouch display: with a simple touch of the screen, the current and historical power consumption, temperature, humidity, material consumption, and — on the OmniPlus-i Connect — also the air consumption, can be monitored. The BlueTouch display is now also equipped with an Action center, an electronic logbook where all actions such as maintenance interventions can be logged or scheduled beforehand. The machine manual is now available on the BlueTouch display, and with the context- based help function the help pages related to the operation the user wants to perform appear with one touch of his/her fingertip. The built-in web browser even allows the user even to consult, for example, tutorial videos on the web to guide them through a setting procedure.

Intuitive Control

The Connect generation was designed to focus on what really matters: weave the highest possible grade A fabrics at minimal costs. A large set of tools have been installed to facilitate this goal. One of the most remarkable ones is the Harness frame stroke measurement — until recently, it was only available on the revolutionary SmartShed, but it is now also available on the cambox and dobby machines. Combined with the shed visualization and simulation, it offers a quantum leap in terms of optimizing the user’s shed settings without losing any time or taking any risks. The colors of the programmable Smart signal lights with stop timing functionality are now repeated around the push buttons, allowing even better visibility and the prioritization of interventions by the weaver. A full- fledged Access control system not only limits the access to certain pages and settings depending on the user, but also allows a tailored dashboard to be established for each user profile.

It is also clear that in combination with the new digital platform PicConnect, the Connect machines will help you to jump immediately to the next level of weaving that we call “the era of intuitive weaving”.

Posted November 4, 2021

Source: Picanol NV

Lee® And Pendleton® Announce First Collaboration

GREENSBORO, N.C. — November 2, 2021 — Two heritage American brands announce the launch of their first collaboration. Lee®, the iconic apparel brand known for its timeless style, and Pendleton Woolen Mills, the family-owned lifestyle brand rooted in the Pacific Northwest, have partnered on a curated capsule that celebrates American craftsmanship.

This limited-edition drop reimagines essentials from the brands’ almost 300 years of combined apparel experience. Original Lee styles such as the Lee 101™ Jean, Union-Alls® and Storm Rider® Jacket have been remixed with exclusively designed Pendleton® patterns. Each legacy pattern has been reimagined in new colorways with fabric produced in the United States.

Adding to the capsule’s uniqueness, the jeans are crafted and sewn in Greensboro, N.C. These styles feature some of the last remaining American selvedge denim from Cone Denim’s White Oak Mill, which closed in 2017. Woven on vintage Draper shuttle looms that only produced 100 yards a day, the fabric is another thread in this capsule’s link to American textile history.

“Pendleton’s use of beautiful color and pattern has always been a source of inspiration. Working together is a dream come true,” said Betty Madden, vice-president of global design, Lee. “We’ve taken a fresh design approach and incorporated Cone Mills’ selvedge denim to make this collection heirloom quality with stunning craftsmanship. I’m thrilled with this collaboration.”

“Working with Lee was a perfect pairing for Pendleton. Their authentic American heritage brand echoes Pendleton’s dedication to quality, design and textile innovation,” said Peter Bishop, executive vice president of merchandise and design, Pendleton. “With so many years of combined craftsmanship and expertise, we’re excited to see this unique apparel and blanket collection come to life.”

The collection includes men’s and women’s jeans, shirts, jackets and Union-Alls, as well as a limited-edition woolen blanket made of an exclusive Pendleton stripe design. Prices range from $175 to $400. The collection will be available beginning November 2nd on Lee and Pendleton’s websites, and later that month in select Pendleton® retailers and independent boutiques. For more information, visit https://www.lee.com/pendleton.html.

Posted November 3, 2021

Source: Lee®, a Kontoor Brands brand / Pendleton Woolen Mills

Serta Simmons Bedding Names Shelley Huff CEO

Shelley Huff

DORAVILLE, Ga.  — November 3, 2021 — Serta Simmons Bedding LLC (SSB), one of North America’s largest sleep companies, announced today that Shelley Huff, COO of SSB and CEO of Tuft & Needle, has been named CEO of SSB, effective December 1, 2021. Huff succeeds David Swift, who will retire from his post after serving as chairman of the board of directors of Dawn Holdings Inc., SSB’s parent company, since 2013 and as chairman and CEO since 2019. Huff will also join the board of directors of Dawn Holdings Inc. on December 1.

“When I stepped into the CEO role two and a half years ago, I had a clear objective — to set the foundation for the company’s transformation from a heritage mattress business into a digital-first, consumer-centric sleep company,” Swift said. “One key focus was on ensuring we had the right people in place to drive the business forward and, from day one, Shelley has been a critical addition to the team. Her outstanding track record and deep expertise in omnichannel retail, as well as her consumer-centric and team-first approach, is unmatched. She is uniquely qualified to lead Serta Simmons Bedding into the future.”

“It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead the Serta Simmons Bedding team into the next phase of our company’s transformation,” Huff said. “Dave has put in place the critical building blocks to set the company up for growth. With this foundation, in addition to our unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovation, portfolio of power brands, top retail and supplier partners, and most importantly, incredible talent across the organization, we are well-positioned to become the trusted authority on sleep.”

In conjunction with Huff assuming the role of CEO, the company has appointed David Porter as non-executive chairman of the board. Porter is a retail executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience at companies including Walmart, DreamWorks Animation and Microsoft, where he currently serves as corporate vice president responsible for the company’s direct-to-consumer global retail business.

“It is an honor to join the Dawn Holdings Board at this dynamic time in the industry, as consumers increasingly prioritize sleep and wellness,” said Porter. “I look forward to partnering with Shelley, her leadership team and the existing board as the addressable market grows and consumer expectations evolve in the sleep industry.”

Huff joined SSB in July 2020 as executive vice president of Direct-to-Consumer of SSB and CEO of Tuft & Needle and was promoted to COO in April 2021. She came to SSB from Hayneedle.com, a Walmart-owned online home furnishings destination, where she served as president and CEO. Prior to that, Huff held a variety of leadership roles within Walmart’s U.S. division and at Walmart eCommerce, including serving as the vice president of Operations at Walmart eCommerce, general manager of Home and Apparel at Walmart.com and vice president of Housewares at Walmart U.S. Huff is chair of the University of Arizona Alumni Association Governing Board, where she is an advisor to the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing and the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and her master’s degree from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.

Posted November 3, 2021

Source: Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (SSB)

Xinhua Silk Road: E. China’s Jiangyin Shows Strong Momentum Of Emerging Industries — Investment Of 136.3 Billion Yuan

BEIJING — November 3, 2021 — A total of 182 projects involving investment of 136.3 billion yuan, were signed at the 3rd Development Conference and 2021 Jiangyin Symposium on Economic and Trade Cooperation held on last Saturday in Jiangyin city, east China’s Jiangsu province.

Contracted projects during the conference cover fields such as new energy, integrated circuits, high-end equipment, biomedicine, intelligent manufacturing and etc. Of the total projects, 36 were foreign-invested ones with a total investment of 9.1 billion US dollars, which injected strong momentum of innovation and development in Jiangyin’s strategic emerging industries.

Besides, Jiangyin signed a total of 16 funds of various types, with a total scale of 58.8 billion yuan. Among them, the five-billion Jiangyin Xiake Emerging Industry Development Fund was jointly initiated and established by Jiangyin governments at all levels, Heilan Group and other investment entities. It will explore mixed ownership of capital management and advance the digital and intelligent transformation of manufacturing industry.

Currently, around its three hundred billion-level industries advantages including high-end textiles and garments, new petrochemical materials, and new metal materials, Jiangyin has actively promoted the growth of strategic emerging industries and take the lead in deploying future industries including 5G communications, intelligent manufacturing and cultural tourism.

This year, Jiangyin has set up a 200 million yuan talent science and technology innovation fund, which is used to support strategic emerging fields development.

Jiangyin owns 3 national-level technology business incubators, 1 technology business accelerator, and 6 mass innovation spaces. It is accelerating construction of Sunan National Innovation Park and the Yangtze River Delta (Jiangyin) Digital Innovation Port.

Specifically, Jiangyin High-tech Industrial Development Zone, as the core area of Sunan National Innovation Park, is also China’s second national high-tech zone located in a county-level city.

Posted November 3, 2021

Source: Xinhua Silk Road

Piana Technology’s Nonwovens Business Achieves Textile Exchange’s Recycled Claim Standard Certification

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — November 3, 2021 — Piana Technology, a 439-year-old textile company known for innovations within the fiber and nonwoven textiles markets, has achieved certification to the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) in its Piana Nonwovens facilities. The RCS is an internationally recognized standard that verifies recycled content and tracks it throughout the supply chain to the final product.

Developed by Textile Exchange, a global non-profit organization advancing preferred fibers and materials, RCS certification has increased the use of recycled content across the textile industry. A recycled content claim may only be made for materials that have been recovered or otherwise diverted from the solid waste stream. The certification process requires partners to meet standard compliance at each stage of the supply chain, beginning with the raw material (or recycling) suppliers and ending with the final seller in a business-to-business transaction.

“This RCS certification is a great step forward in Piana Technology’s overarching goal to achieve sustainability in our materials and the circularity of our products. We will now have peace of mind knowing that the materials we source have fewer impacts than their conventional counterparts, pushing us forward in our sustainability mission. By reaching RCS certification, Piana Nonwovens joins a growing group of environmentally responsible organizations on the path to sustainability,” said Piana Technology’s Sustainability Manager Michael Savarie.

The newly certified facilities in Cartersville, Ga., and San Luis, Ariz., are qualified to receive, produce, and sell RCS products that adhere to the standards’ strict requirements. This allows for the integration of recycled inputs into the ecologically sound manufacturing practices and operations at Piana Nonwovens.

Posted November 3, 2021

Source: Piana Technology

Indorama Ventures Issues THB 10 Billion Sustainability-Linked Bond Driving Climate Action And Sustainable Production

BANGKOK, Thailand — November 3, 2021 — Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical company, today issued a THB 10 billion triple-tranche Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), showcasing the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainable growth. It is the largest SLB issued in Thailand and the first offered to both institutions and high-net-worth investors.

The bond is part of IVL’s financing strategy across a range of instruments linked to the company’s sustainability targets. It is aligned with internationally accepted standards including International Capital Markets Association’s (ICMA) Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles and the Loan Market Association’s (LMA) Sustainability Linked Loan Principles.

The SLB is linked to IVL’s performance of reducing GHG emissions intensity by 10% by 2025 (from a 2020 base), increasing recycling of PET bale input to 750,000 tons per year by 2025, and achieving 25% renewable electricity consumption in 2030.

The triple-tranche structure includes 5-, 7-, and 10.5-year tenors, offering coupons of 2.48%, 3.00% and 3.60% per year respectively, targeting asset managers, commercial banks, insurance companies, cooperatives and high-net-worth individuals. With the orderbook peaking at over THB 17.8 billion due to strong interest in the sustainability-linked instrument, oversubscription was around 3x over the planned issuance amount of THB 6 billion with a green shoe option of THB 4 billion. In view of the strong orderbook from the investors, the company decided to exercise the green shoe option and increased the issuance to THB 10 billion, setting a new benchmark as the largest SLB transaction in Thailand. IVL appointed Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Krungthai Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Bangkok Branch as arrangers and bookrunners for the transaction.

On 23 September 2021, the bond was assigned an AA- rating and a “stable” outlook by TRIS Rating following a strong recovery of petrochemicals and derivatives and IVL’s growing profitability.

Under the terms, all tranches must purchase Energy Attribute Certificates (EAC) or voluntary carbon offsets in the event of failure to meet the sustainability performance targets (SPT). The testing dates for tenors with a maturity of 5 and 7 years are 31 December 2025, and 31 December 2030 for the 10.5-year tenor. SPT performance will be independently verified upon the testing dates.Proceeds for the issuance will be used to finance IVL’s corporate working capital and refinance existing debt.

Yash Lohia, Chief Sustainability Officer at Indorama Ventures (IVL), said, “This bond reflects our clear commitment to sustainability and creates incentives for the company and our stakeholders. It is an important step in our work to optimize the IVL’s capital structure and give investors an opportunity to contribute to the positive transformation of the chemical industry. With the success of this bond issuance, investors have made their position on the climate action clear as they shift capital to align their portfolios with carbon neutral targets. Today’s sustainability-linked bond is proof that the financial markets value our ambitious sustainability effort and we look forward to working together for a more sustainable industry”.

Thiti Tantikulanan, Capital Markets Business Division Head at Kasikorn Bank (KBank), said, “KBank is pleased to be able to work with IVL on this exciting transaction, which marks an important development in sustainability for the Thai capital market. SLBs are new to Thai investors but the instrument creates the right incentives for issuers and investors. This SLB offers a greater variety of features than the simple coupon adjustment commonly seen in the market. The additional covenants to purchase Energy Attribute Certificates (EAC) or voluntary carbon offsets contributes to ESG goals and provides innovation to the market. The overwhelming investor response to the issuance is testimony to their confidence in IVL and interest in sustainability.”

In recent years, IVL secured loans linked to improvements in the company’s sustainability performance as a global leader in environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration. These included Thailand’s first Green Loan of USD 200 million and EUR 200 million from Japan’s Mizuho Bank, Thailand’s first cross-border Sustainability-Linked Ninja Loan worth USD 225 million from 16 institutions in Japan and a Blue Loan of USD 300 million arranged by International Finance Corporation and funded by Asian Development Bank and DEG.

Posted November 3, 2021

Source: Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL)

The LYCRA Co. Launches Online Customer Portal, Driving Digital Transformation For The Apparel Industry

WILMINGTON, DEL. – November 2, 2021 – The LYCRA Co., a global leader in developing innovative solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, today announced the launch of their LYCRA ONE™ Online Network Exchange. The new online customer portal empowers brands, retailers, and garment makers to connect to a global network of mills all in one convenient platform focused around the science of comfort, fit and performance.

Prior to the pandemic, there was already a need in the marketplace for a digital experience allowing brands and retailers to connect with mills and manufacturers in a virtual capacity without losing the inherent advantages of an in-person connection. Through the LYCRA ONE portal, users can source innovative fiber solutions using the digital fabric library. Users can also directly connect with mills to begin or expand on business relationships, learn about capabilities, and view product catalogs.

“The Lycra Co. has a rich legacy of innovation and we must embrace digital transformation. The launch of the LYCRA ONE™ portal leverages our connectivity across the apparel and personal care value chains and offers a one-stop seamless solution to rapidly move our customers’ ideas from concept to launch,” said The Lycra Co. CEO Julien Born.

LYCRA ONE™ features a knowledge center where users can access exclusive content such as webinars, white papers, and videos covering new fiber technologies, industry trends, marketing, sustainability, and more. These resources help educate users on maximizing the value of The Lycra Co. and its innovative solutions to deliver products that can meet their consumers’ needs and provide inspiration for new ideas.

Customers will discover innovative marketing and merchandising solutions through the LYCRA ONE™ portal, including brand assets and garment hang tags. Additionally, requests can be submitted for trademark license agreements and fiber certifications that help to reinforce the quality of products backed by the power of the LYCRA® brand.

Posted November 2, 2021

Source: The Lycra Co.

 

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