Ralph Lauren Unveils First-To-Market Product Innovation With The RLX CLARUS® Polo, Exclusively At The Australian Open 2022

NEW YORK CITY/MELBOURNE, Australia — January 13, 2022 — Ralph Lauren announces the debut of the RLX CLARUS® Polo Shirt exclusively at the 2022 Australian Open Tennis Tournament, showcasing the Company’s latest work in groundbreaking product innovation and sustainability.

“Ralph Lauren is known for timelessness — and for more than 50 years being timeless has meant both leaning into our heritage and fostering pioneering innovation. With the introduction of the RLX CLARUS Polo Shirt, we are using our most iconic product as a canvas to launch an industry-changing and scalable textile technology — a high-performance apparel product that is created with natural fibers for the first time. We’re proud to build on the brand’s legacy of signature and authentic style, reinvented for the future,” said David Lauren, chief branding and innovation officer.

Made with the world’s first high-performance cotton fabric, the RLX CLARUS Polo Shirt utilizes a first-to-market patented platform to transform virgin and recycled cotton in ways that were never before possible. The technology creates enhanced cotton fibers with high-performance attributes, like quick-drying and moisture management, while still retaining the comfort and breathability of cotton. The resulting material performs similarly to plastic-based synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon, that use petroleum-based fossil fuels to achieve performance benefits. The textile innovation was developed by Natural Fiber Welding Inc. (NFW), a leading sustainable material science startup.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Ralph Lauren. Through this collaboration, we are paving the way for complete circularity with resulting materials that perform similarly to plastic-based synthetic fabrics,” said Luke Haverhals, CEO at NFW. “We are pioneering an entirely new system that simultaneously enables all-natural performance fabrics while reducing waste and eliminating the need for synthetic plastics.”

Ralph Lauren is committed to investing in the infrastructure and technologies to develop and scale a circular apparel economy — helping to ensure that clothes and materials can live on. As part of this, in August 2020, Ralph Lauren announced a minority investment in NFW to help scale its patented process and develop first-of-its-kind performance apparel made from natural, sustainable materials. Through this investment, Ralph Lauren looks to expand its use of recycled cotton, helping to advance the company’s progress toward sustainably sourcing 100 percent of its key materials, including cotton, by 2025 and integrating zero-waste principles across its business. Over time, the partnership will enable Ralph Lauren to replace and reduce its reliance on non-biodegradable synthetics, such as polyester and nylon, while scaling the use of more sustainable and recycled materials.

Ralph Lauren has a track record and clear commitments to scale sustainability — from delivering innovation that supports circularity to creating more sustainable manufacturing processes. Recently-launched initiatives include: Color on Demand, a revolutionary dyeing platform that transforms how the fashion industry colors cotton; The Lauren Look, the Company’s first subscription apparel rental initiative that has the potential to reduce clothing waste by expanding the lifespan of apparel; The Earth Polo, crafted from thread derived entirely from recycled plastic bottles and dyed in an innovative process that uses zero water; and a continued focus on expanding the Company’s Manufacturing-on-Demand model through the Create-Your-Own (CYO) program. For more information, please visit https://corporate.ralphlauren.com/citizenship-and-sustainability.

During the 2022 Australian Open Tournament, Ralph Lauren will host an exhibition tennis clinic with a tennis legend Sam Groth, and Josh Cavallo, professional Australian football player and avid tennis fan. Groth and Cavallo will wear the new RLX CLARUS Polo Shirt during the clinic, demonstrating its superior performance qualities during the height of the Australian summer heat.

“I’ve been a longtime fan of Ralph Lauren — they’re a classic brand with incredible style and are always pushing boundaries to make really innovative, new products,” said professional Australian football player Josh Cavallo. “As a professional athlete who trains every day, it’s incredible to be able to wear a 100-percent cotton shirt that is stylish, has superior performance qualities and keeps me comfortable even on the hottest of days — all made with a sustainable spirit.”

The RLX CLARUS Polo Shirt will make its exclusive debut at the 2022 Australian Open, before rolling out global distribution. Additional styles and colors, as well as women’s apparel, will be available in the coming weeks.

Posted: January 14, 2022

Source: Ralph Lauren Corp.

Columbia Sportswear Company Names Jim Beeman Vice President, U.S. Sales, Columbia Brand

Jim Beeman

PORTLAND, Ore. — January 12, 2022 — Columbia Sportswear Co. — an innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment — today announced it has named Jim Beeman as vice president, U.S. Sales, for the Columbia brand.

In this role, Beeman will report to Tim Sheerin, senior vice president, Global Wholesale, Columbia brand. U.S. Wholesale is a core business for the Columbia brand, and Beeman brings a wealth of leadership experience in that area.

“Jim has led multiple teams at Nike and driven significant growth in support of large integrated wholesale partnerships, driven category brand marketing and retail brand marketing, as well as territory-based teams across wholesale, digital and direct,” Sheerin said.

“We could not be happier to have a leader of Jim’s caliber join Columbia Sportswear,” said Joe Boyle, president, Columbia Brand. “We’re excited to have his energy and enthusiasm for the outdoor industry at the Columbia brand.”

Posted: January 14, 2022

Source: Columbia Sportswear Company

International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Awards 2022 Extension of Deadline until April 30th, 2022

ZÜRICH, Switzerland — January 14, 2022 — Due to uncertain and unpredictable international travel and event restrictions related by the new Covid-19 variant “Omicron,” the ITMF Annual Conference 2022 was postponed from April to September 2022.

As a result, it was decided that the deadline for applications for the two ITMF Awards 2022 — “Sustainability & Innovation” and “International Cooperation” — was extended from January 29 to April 30, 2022.

All relevant information about the ITMF Awards 2022 can be found on the following website: https://www.itmf.org/awards/itmf-awards-2022

ITMF is an international forum for the world’s textile and related industries founded in 1904. ITMF members are associations and companies covering the entire textile value chain — producers of fibers, textile machinery, chemicals, textiles, apparel, and home textiles. The membership is from more than 40 countries and is representing around 90 percent of global production.

Posted: January 14, 2022

Source: International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

Indorama Ventures Wins “Best Sustainability-Linked Transaction & Best ESG-Linked Financing Deal Of The Year” By Alpha Southeast Asia

BANGKOK, Thailand — January 14, 2022 — Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL), a global sustainable chemical company, was awarded “Best Sustainability-Linked Transaction & Best ESG-Linked Financing Deal of the Year” for its THB 10 billion Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) issued in November 2021.

The award was announced at the 15th Best Deal & Solution Awards 2021 by Alpha Southeast Asia, an institutional publication focused on investment in Southeast Asia. This recognition marks IVL’s commitment to sustainable growth and ESG performance as a global leader in the chemical industry.

Yash Lohia, Chairman of ESG Council at Indorama Ventures, said: “This award reflects our long-standing commitment to sustainability and creating opportunities for investors to take part in the positive transformation of the chemical industry. This award confirms that financial markets value our ambitious sustainability and ESG efforts towards a more sustainable future.”

IVL’s THB 10 billion issuance sets a new benchmark as the largest SLB transaction in Thailand and the first offered to both institutions and high-net-worth investors. The financial instrument is linked to the company’s sustainability goals of reducing GHG emissions intensity by 10% by 2025, increasing recycling of PET bale input to 750,000 tons per year by 2025, and achieving 25% renewable electricity consumption in 2030.

Siddiq Bazarwala, Publisher, Alpha Southeast Asia, said, “Launched in the midst of challenging market conditions, Indorama Ventures’ THB10,000 million Sustainability-Linked Bond is a milestone transaction for Thailand’s burgeoning bond market. As a strong credit, the overwhelming response to one of ASEAN’s most innovative Socially Responsible Investment bond issues will serve as an important blueprint for other borrowers.”

IVL appointed Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Krungthai Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, and the Bangkok branch of HSBC as as arrangers and bookrunners for the green transaction.

Posted: January 14, 2022

Source: Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL)

The Textile Drying Profit Center Of The KARL MAYER Group Ended The Year 2021 With A Milestone — Annual Production Of 1,000 Drying Cylinders

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany— January 13, 2022 — In 2016, KAR MAYER ROTAL entered into the construction of the steam-heated drying cylinders for its denim and sizing lines as well as the third party business. Shortly thereafter, annual production skyrocketed. In 2018, almost 800 drying cylinders came from Mezzolombardo, and on December 16, 2021, the 1,000 mark was cracked. “1,000 cylinders per year has been a magical goal and constant drive for us since 2018 at the latest, even in times of strict lockdowns,” said Karl-Heinz Vaassen. The head of the Textile Drying Profit Center at KARL MAYER ROTAL and his team have continuously developed their know-how and invested in targeted automation upgrades in order to achieve the output leap. These measures have eliminated bottlenecks in the production chain and accelerated time-consuming production steps.

The company’s drying cylinders become bestsellers thanks to uncompromisingly high quality and safety coupled with an unbeatable price-performance ratio. Thanks to a special calibration process, they exhibit absolutely round shapes and uniform wall thicknesses, thus, ensuring extremely homogeneous heat transfer. An anti-adhesive coating developed in-house also makes universal use possible for a wide variety of applications. The coating is durable and meets all the requirements of the EU chemicals regulation REACH. On the basis of these performance-optimized drying cylinders, the energy efficiency of the overall cylinder dryer system can be purposefully optimized for specific applications. “Sustainability is not a marketing phrase for us, but a commitment we take seriously,” says the resourceful mechanical engineer. “Contact us, we are here for you!”

Posted: January 13, 2022

Source: KARL MAYER Gruppe

Spinnova Joins The UN Global Compact

JYVÄSKYLÄ, Finland — January 13, 2022 — The sustainable textile material company Spinnova has become a signatory of the United Nation’s Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

The United Nations Global Compact promotes the ecological, social, and economic responsibility of companies and non-business organizations. The initiative requires commitment to the UNGC’s ten universally accepted principles and calls for action in support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

By signing the UNGC letter of commitment, Spinnova commits to sustainable principles and improvement in human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
- Our sustainable fibre innovation supports several of the Sustainable Development Goals, and committing to the compact’s principles on a concrete level comes naturally for us. It’s an honor to make this pledge and stand alongside the United Nations and the community around it, comments Spinnova’s CEO and co-founder Janne Poranen.

The commitment means Spinnova integrates the UN Global Compact and its principles to its strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations, and engages in collaborative projects that advance the broader development goals of the UN, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals. To support public accountability and transparency, Spinnova also commits to reporting on its progress within one year of joining the compact, and annually thereafter according to the UN Global Compact Communication on Progress policy.

The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest sustainability initiative with more than 14,000 companies and over 3,000 non-business organizations in over 160 countries. There are 165 Finnish participants in the UNGC.

Posted: January 13, 2022

Source: Spinnova

HeiQ Launches World’s First Dual Action Textile Cooling Technology

ZÜRICH, Switzerland — January 13, 2022 — HeiQ announces the launch of a new dual action textile cooling technology, HeiQ Cool, the world’s first textile technology to deliver both instant contact cooling and continuous evaporative cooling.

Addressing the importance of body temperature control, whereby both overheating and feeling chilly are problematic, HeiQ Cool powered fabrics constantly regulate the skin temperature with a dual cooling capability. In a first step, melting energy absorption delivers instant contact cooling before the first sign of sweat and delays the build-up of heat, followed by a vaporizing energy action that mimics the skin’s thermal regulating system by providing continuous evaporative cooling as long as the body is hot and sweaty. Suitable for all fabrics, the initial launch focuses on home textiles, especially sleeping products such as mattress ticking, pillows and bed linen because of its clear benefit to help users get a good night’s sleep. It cools before the first sign of sweat, delays the build-up of heat and continuously regulates the temperature. Instantly cool to the touch, the components synergistically recharge the surface layer ensuring a consistently cool, dry and comfortable body climate.

USDA certified biobased dual action cooling textile technology

The biobased vegetable oil-derived thermo-functional polymer absorbs heat energy, giving an instant cooling sensation. If the body continues to heat up, perspiration is generated and the patented hydro-functional polymer transports moisture away together with the heat, creating a continuous cooling effect that stops once cooling is complete. The combination of a hydro-functional polymer with biobased vegetable oil-derived thermo-functional polymer formulation of HeiQ Cool contains more than 50 percent USDA® certified biobased content. It is also OEKO-TEX class 1 suited and meets most brand RSL (restricted substances list) requirements.

HeiQ Chief Marketing Officer Hoi Kwan Lam said: “Since the pandemic started, consumers are investing more in enhancing the comfort of their homes. We spend one third of our time sleeping, which is why it is important that we invest in products that give us a good night of sleep. Indeed, research conducted by Cotton Inc in 2017, showed that 55% of consumers are looking for thermoregulation functions in their bedding products. In recent years, consumers show a strong desire for more functional and sustainable products. Not only is the HeiQ Cool treatment based on more sustainable components than anything you will find on the market, the fact that it helps to efficiently balance your temperature probably means you can cut down on the energy consumption for the air conditioner!”

HeiQ Co-founder and CEO Carlo Centonze said: “I am extremely pleased that our mission to improve the lives of billions has made a big step in the right direction with the launch of HeiQ Cool. It is further testimony to our philosophy that innovation is the only way forward and that sustainable technologies are within reach if we set our minds and hearts to achieving them. I trust that consumers now have the means to getting a good night’s sleep and going about their sports and lives in greater comfort.”

Get more insights LIVE – HeiQ Cool Webinar

Participate in the webinar and benefit from the knowledge exchange and the opportunity to ask Lee Howarth, VP Strategic Marketing Textiles at HeiQ, and Raquel Vaz Vieira, CEO of HeiQ Iberia, direct questions during the Q&A session. Register for the webinar with the links below:

January 19, 9:00-9:45 CET: Register here.

January 19, 17:00-17:45 CET: Register here.

Posted: January 13, 2022

Source: HeiQ Materials AG

Blur Uses Kornit Digital For Scalability, Operational Versatility, 24-Hour Production

Duesseldorf, Germany — January 13, 2022 — Kornit Digital Ltd. announced today that Portugal-based textile specialist Blur has installed the Kornit Presto S with Softener solution for sustainable, single-step direct-to-fabric production of multiple fabrics in any quantity. The print services provider, which supports the production needs of high fashion brands has previously installed multiple Kornit Atlas and Avalanche systems for industrial-scale digital direct-to-garment (DTG) production on demand.

Using Kornit’s efficient, eco-conscious, proprietary technology and consumables, Blur provides rapid fulfillment of orders ranging from a single piece to mass production, with an average order of about 500 items. Since implementing the Kornit Presto S, the system has been in operation day and night, producing samples during normal business hours and fulfilling diverse incoming orders overnight.

Mariano Dias, CEO at Blur, believes Kornit technology empowers his business to adapt quickly to the constantly evolving needs of his clients, which include both larger established brands seeking large quantities and ambitious designers seeking to build a brand with limited risk or investment. In many cases, they are fulfilling different types of designs for clients serving both Europe and North American markets.

“The quality is just outstanding, and some clients only want to print with Kornit technology,” Dias said. “We are extremely happy with Kornit’s collaboration, and our printers are working perfectly around the clock. Any textile printing company looking to move into fashion and work with famous brands will need both roll-to-roll and DTG capabilities. Our recommendation for success is to buy the Kornit Atlas and Kornit Presto printers.”

He added that Blur’s success with its current Kornit systems, as well as increased demand for sustainably-produced textiles, has the business considering the addition of a second Kornit Presto S to accommodate additional volumes.

“As with many of our customers, Blur was built around more traditional textile operations — in their case embroidery — before discovering the vast potential for growth and versatility offered by quick, efficient, digital production on demand,” said Chris Govier, Kornit Digital Europe, Middle East, and Africa president. “Whether you’re serving an internationally-known fashion house looking for more agile fulfillment and simpler supply chains, or the independent creator hoping to bring unique inspirations to life, Kornit’s product portfolio offers continuous opportunities to answer market needs, create new markets, and scale upwards under any conditions.”

Posted: January 13, 2022

Source: Kornit Digital

Hohenstein Joins Texbase Connect

BOZEMAN, Montana/BOENNIGHEIM, Germany — January 13, 2022 — Texbase Inc., a cloud-based data management platform for the textile and consumer product industries, announces a collaboration with the global textile testing partner Hohenstein.

As a Texbase Lab Connect partner, Hohenstein customers can collaborate, send test requests and receive test reports within Texbase Connect. In addition, data export files for digitized materials can be attached to their specific materials in the system. “Texbase has facilitated an improved workflow for our brand customers. Adding this system to our earlier OEKO-TEX® CertLink project gives our partners easy access to the data they need — in one location — instead of having to manage multiple emails,” said Ben Mead, managing director, Hohenstein Institute America.

Hohenstein is a provider of textile testing, specializing in applied research and development around the human-textile-environment interaction. Its lab testing determines compliance with legal requirements, standards, international specifications and internal quality guidelines. Hohenstein validates performance and safety claims through standard and customized testing and certifications.

“The addition of a respected lab like Hohenstein to the Texbase universe of lab partners is so exciting!” said Marci Yamasaki, Strategic Business Development, Texbase. “The ability for our customers to send and receive testing information with Hohenstein for all aspects of testing is validation of the power of the Texbase system.”

Hohenstein and Texbase will both be exhibiting at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer/Snow Show January 26-28, 2022.

Posted: January 13, 2022

Source: Hohenstein

Borealis And Reclay Group Establish A Unique Strategic Partnership To Tackle The Challenge Of Plastic Packaging Waste And Its Recycling

VIENNA, Austria — January 13, 2022 — Borealis, a provider of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals and fertilizers, and the Reclay Group, international experts in environmental and material recovery management, announce that they have joined forces to satisfy increasing market demand for the supply of recyclate material for use in high-end plastic applications. This unique partnership will optimize the recycling value chain starting with Germany, one of the largest European recycling markets. The partnership further accelerates the transition to plastics circularity by enabling customers and other value chain partners to meet their own sustainability targets.

New partnership capitalizes on strengths of downstream and upstream recycling expertise

The new agreement provides Borealis with access to a secure and steady supply of feedstock in the form of lightweight packaging (LWP) waste collected by Reclay’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme in Germany. The plastic packaging waste is then processed at Borealis’ own state-of-the-art recycling plants, thus extending the range of applications for which recycled plastics can be used. This in turn enables value chain partners, customers, and brand owners to meet recycling quotas and increase the volume of plastic recyclate used in products and applications.

“The reliable supply of high-quality recyclate is a prerequisite for a functioning circular economy,” explained Lucrèce Foufopoulos, Borealis executive vice president Polyolefins, Innovation & Technology and Circular Economy Solutions. “Working together with the Reclay Group is a strategic step towards value chain integration in securing plastic waste feedstock and improving recyclability. This will enable our customers and partners to achieve their circularity goals and reduce their overall carbon footprint, and at the same time underpins our Borealis journey towards more sustainable living.”

“We are proud to be working in partnership with an innovative and globally recognised company in the chemical industry moving into the future,” said Raffael A. Fruscio, owner and managing director of the Reclay Group. “Borealis has state-of-the-art processes in the field of advanced recycling; we’ll jointly be setting a new standard in plastic recycling.”

Posted: January 13, 2022

Source: Borealis

1...769770771...2,672Page 770 of 2,672

Sponsors

Breaking News

Load more

Digital Issue

2026 Quarterly Issue III

View Latest Digital Issue

FEATURED ARTICLES

© Copyright 2017 Textile Industries Media Group, LLC.