Green Theme Technologies (GTT) Breaks New Ground, Adds Stain Protection To Its Growing Empel® PFC-Free Water Repellent Textile Treatment Offering

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — November 10, 2021 — Green Theme Technologies Inc., a global supplier of innovative and sustainable textile finishing, announced that new third-party testing shows the brand’s EMPEL platform provides robust stain release and creates a protective PFC-free treatment that outperforms other currently available options.

GTT launched the EMPEL platform in 2018 with the goal of eliminating toxic perflurocarbons (PFCs)  from textile processing. In addition to being highly sustainable, EMPEL delivers the highest water repellency and longest lasting protection available.

The EMPEL Stain Release product encapsulates each fiber inside a yarn with a molecular protective polymer, which creates a barrier preventing stains from sticking to fabrics.

According to GTT VP Martin Flora, “The purpose of the EMPEL stain release is to extend the usable life cycle of any fabric treated with EMPEL, to reduce the amount of energy needed to launder fabrics, and to protect the fabric from common deep penetrating stains that typically ruin the appearance of furniture, upholstery and apparel.”

Tested by OEKO-TEX, the chemistry is certified safe and PFC-free. From outdoor furniture to children’s products such car seats and strollers, GTT’s stain protection has numerous applications across industries and around the globe.

The six-month trials conducted in the GTT lab in Albuquerque will move EMPEL forward as an extremely viable option for mills to apply stain and oil protection to many types of fabrics. The goal is to protect fabrics for easier cleaning at lower temperatures. Stains, such as ketchup, red wine, salad dressing, suntan oil, and motor oil, were applied on poly and acrylic fabrics commonly used in upholstery and outdoor furniture. Researchers let the stain sit for 24 hours, then brushed off the residue. The sample was then placed in a test washing machine and run for a single cycle in cold water. The results are rated using the ASTM standard.

Empel stain release is currently undergoing trials with select furniture brands.

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: Green Theme Technologies Inc.

Soorty Launches Newest Denim Laundry Innovation: ZERO STONE

KARACHI, Pakistan — November 10, 2021 — Soorty, a Pakistan-based vertically integrated denim company, has announced its newest innovation, ZERO STONE, a future-proof innovation that will revolutionize the traditional stonewash in the denim laundry. ZERO STONE offers several environmental and social advantages in the denim world, such as minimal use of natural resources, positive effluent discharge, increase in the speed of production permitting usage of lower laser power & prevention of fabric tearing during laundry.

For years, Soorty has invested in disruptive technologies and developed environmentally and socially conscious denim laundry systems that help in reducing the use of water, chemicals, and energy. It places a strong focus on planet protection, human value, and commitment to its worker’s health and safety. Soorty creates a wide variety of sustainable washes, from traditional vintage washes to unique & innovative fashion styles with a sustainable mindset.

Say Goodbye To Stones In the Laundry

ZERO STONE is the newest pillar of Soorty’s Smart Laundry system that helps achieve the stonewash appearance in denim garments without using the conventional pumice stones. This new method allows savings of resources like water, energy & chemical. With traditional stonewash, the pumice stones and denim garments are put together in an industrial washing machine where garments are repeatedly pounded and beaten in a tumbler. Which eventually gives jeans a vintage and worn look on a freshly made garment.

ZERO STONE replicates the visuals of traditionally made garments but reduces the use of water and implements a positive effluent discharge rather than the emission of hazardous chemicals. Further minimizing the use of natural resources, the innovation transforms sustainable garment manufacturing at scale.

With this technology, enchanted wash effects are achieved at the lowest 1:1 liquor ratio. In comparison to the conventional stone wash, ZERO STONE consumes 43-percent less water, 18-percent less energy, 19-percent less chemical, and 5-percent less worker impact per garment. This means a great amount of water, chemicals & stones that are used in the traditional stonewash process are now saved.

Denim laundries have a critical role in water pollution & depletion of natural resources. Soorty is committed to sustainable garment production at scale for denim garments that look & feel fashionable while respecting our planet by using its resources smartly. Soorty defines themselves as engineers at heart with a need to be restorative by design. Innovation is radical responsibility & we are crafting our future with this consciousness, step by step, every single day. Soorty is dedicated to becoming the world’s most responsible denim producer at scale.

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: Soorty Enterprises (Pvt.) Ltd.

Proposed Geosynthetics Standard Will Aid In Road And Pavement Design

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — November 10, 2021 — ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee (D35) is developing a proposed standard that will help provide engineers with specific information for components necessary for road and pavement design.

The proposed standard (WK70888) outlines a commonly used test to characterize the performance of geosynthetics for roadway applications. Specifically, it describes the use of the cyclic plate load (CPL) test to evaluate the performance of geosynthetic reinforced pavements. While CPL tests have been used for the past 20 years, there is currently no standard for conducting such tests to characterize performance of geosynthetics. The test method covered in the proposed standard will help establish procedures that will ensure CPL tests are performed in a proper and unified manner.

According to ASTM International member Eli Cuelho, the proposed standard will be most useful to engineers seeking to incorporate geosynthetics into road designs and need performance information based on reliable standardized tests.

“Geosynthetics are often used to improve the performance of roads,” Cuelho said. “However, due to complexities associated with individual products and the range of geosynthetic applications, performance characterization of geosynthetics has not been unified. Therefore, empirical methods are relied upon to provide performance information that can be used by engineers to design geosynthetic-reinforced roads.”

This effort directly relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #9 on industry, innovation, and infrastructure; and #11 on sustainable cities and communities.

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: ASTM International

Pantone Expands Digital Color Platform, Pantone Connect, To Integrate Live Collaboration Tools And Flexibility For The New Hybrid Work Environment

CARLSTADT, N.J. — November 10, 2021 — Pantone LLC today announced the latest version of Pantone Connect, a digital platform for designers that streamlines their color decision-making and communication. The platform, which provides access to all 15,000 Pantone Colors available in the cloud, has added features that will provide opportunities for designers across the world to have a holistic tool that will allow creation of digital mood boards, palettes and enable live collaboration within teams, clients and partners throughout the design workflow globally.

The Pantone Connect platform, first launched in April 2020 and then in June 2020 with the Pantone Color Match Card, has evolved to the rapidly changing needs of the designer; specifically to adapt to a new creative and working environment that has merged physical and digital like never before due to the pandemic. Pantone worked closely with designers across industries to understand the nuances of the designer’s new workflow, updating the product to best match their needs. As a result, Pantone has streamlined the platform to be an all-in-one digital tool, where designers can easily integrate color through the entire design process from start to finish. The platform is available in the Adobe Extension Marketplace for use in Adobe Creative Cloud software, App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) for your smartphone, and as a web application in a web browser.

“Pantone’s process for product design is very personal. We like to get in the trenches with the design community to understand how our tools can better help their process from inspiration to creation,” said Jung Sin, global director, Digital Product Management at Pantone. “With this newest iteration of Pantone Connect, we believe we created a unique tool that has evolved to how designers naturally work, and we are excited to continue adapting and updating our tools to accommodate that.”

The Pantone Connect new features include:

  • Mood board function. Allows users to upload digital photos of inspiration on the platform and automatically match it back to the nearest Pantone Color Equivalent.
  • Palette creation. Allows designers to create and store palettes securely and allows users to see how palettes will be perceived by people with common color blindness and how palettes will look against light & dark backgrounds for contrast
  • Collaboration tools. Allows designers to share palette info with people across the design workflow and work together with teams, clients, printers, and brands to reach a shared vision and definitive color consensus.

This latest announcement builds upon the company’s continued strategy to diversify its products and offerings for a fully integrated customer experience that connects consumers digital habits with the need to connect with the physical world. To help lead this strategy into the future, Pantone has tapped digital design veteran, Elley Cheng, to serve as the new general manager of Pantone. Elley joins Pantone with over 20 years’ experience in strategy, operations, and finance at technology and digital media companies from Shutterstock, where she was responsible for the company’s eCommerce channel as well almost a decade in Adobe serving in corporate development roles and strategic partnerships.

“Now more than ever, we rely on digital communication to get inspiration and collaborate with one another. In order to better serve our customers and fans, our focus is set on expanding our portfolio of digital services to better support designers on their day-to-day journey, from getting inspiration from social media to ensuring accurate physical reproduction of their work,” said Elley Cheng, vice president and general manager of Pantone. “Pantone Connect is the newest product that exemplifies this focus and I am extremely excited to work with the team to build toward a more digital future.”

To formally introduce the product, Pantone Connect will hold a virtual event on November 16th that will feature designers across industries to discuss color in the design process. Register for the event online.

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: Pantone

Microban® International Announces A New Range Of Antiviral Technologies

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — November 10, 2021 — Microban International — a global supplier of antimicrobial solutions, odor control and residual sanitization/disinfection solutions — is pleased to announce a new range of antiviral technologies that are proven to reduce viral loading on products and surfaces. Microban has long been a trusted partner in a wide range of sectors — from consumer and healthcare to industrial and construction — and this announcement adds to the versatility of the company’s technology portfolio.

Microban® technology can be incorporated into various materials during manufacturing, becoming part of the product’s structure to provide inherent and enduring protection from microbes. Recent data demonstrates that new antiviral technologies from Microban conform to both ISO 18184 — which assesses the antiviral performance of treated textile products, such as woven and knitted fabrics, fibers, yarns, and braids — and ISO 21702, which measures activity in treated plastics and other non-porous surfaces. Thorough testing was performed to evaluate the efficacy of each product type against many viruses, including bacteriophage Phi6, an important surrogate virus for SARS-CoV-2. The results showed that articles treated with these technologies can now benefit from reduced viral loading* by up to 99 percent.

Antiviral technologies from Microban inhibit the viruses’ ability to remain viable on surfaces. The modes of action vary, disrupting the structure of either the outer protein coat — to prevent viruses from recognizing or binding to host cells — or nucleic acid payload, to prevent viral replication. This gives manufacturers a valuable product feature and provides consumers with added peace of mind.

Michael Ruby, president of Microban International, explained: “We are excited with the latest results confirming the antiviral activity of our new technologies. Assessing antiviral efficacy in treated products to a standard that meets the complex regulatory landscape is an arduous process, but we have been confident throughout that our innovative solutions conformed to the rigorous ISO standards. Our world-class research team and global in-house regulatory department worked diligently to ensure that the technology is recognized as effective and compliant across various markets, to support partners with their claims and give customers even greater confidence in products protected with Microban antiviral technology.”

Following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a monumental upsurge in demand for antiviral technology in products, and it is readily acknowledged that Microban was not the first in the industry to make antiviral claims. Instead, the company invested a considerable amount of time and resources to ensure that its antiviral technologies were not only scientifically proven to be effective in reducing viral loading on surfaces and products, but that they could also be used in a regulatory compliant manner by brands and manufacturers across a variety of territories and product types. Microban is committed to being a reliable and trusted industry leader, and its unrivalled regulatory expertise can help to ensure that partners are aware of the implications that antiviral claims can have on their product types in the countries where they are being sold.

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: Microban® International

VDMA Technology Webtalk: Augmented Reality In The Textile Industry

FRANKFURT — November 10, 2021 — The next VDMA technology webtalk is scheduled for November 18 (2:00 – 3:30 pm CET) and will focus on Augmented Reality in the textile industry.

Industrial service processes often require a lot of travelling for experts and technicians to support customers, partners and colleagues with technical issues on textile machinery in production. Skilled workers are limited, and their time is too valuable for them to travel long distances for every service call. AR technology, remote support and standardized work instructions create the possibility to enable humans, machines and processes to interact efficiently, thereby deliver innovative services. This is the background of the VDMA’s next technology webtalk with the title “The beginning of the remote age. Augmented Reality powered processes in the textile industry”.

The speakers and their topics at a glance:

Arash Rezaey, Aachen University (ITA): AR/VR in the textile industry: What is possible and what is relevant?

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR & VR) offer new options for visualisation and interaction. Could these options be beneficial in industrial applications? How can an AR/VR system be developed? (www.ita.rwth-aachen.de)

Martin Plutz and Nikhil Venkateshan, company oculavis: Empowering People with Augmented Reality

This presentation briefly shows how with the integration of new collaboration forms into industrial processes, services are more resilient, travel costs are reduced, machine downtimes are minimized and new digital business models in service for textile machinery manufacturers are made possible. (https://oculavis.de/en/home/)

Veit Straubinger, SCHWING Technologies: SCHWING Technologies relies on remote service

The plant manufacturer offers customers virtual commissioning, maintenance or training worldwide. There is usually a short time between making an appointment and commissioning or servicing of the thermal cleaning systems. Repairs are carried out within hours. In addition to commissioning, maintenance and repairs, the new online customer service for the company’s systems also includes training, acceptance and other services. When selecting the software, Schwing focuses above all on German and certified quality, tested servers and GDPR-compliant data security.

After the presentations, the experts will be available to answer the participants’ questions.

Registration is possible via this link (no participation fee):

https://en.industryarena.com/vdma-textile-machinery/webinar/1373899383

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: VDMA

Quinn Houser Joins Organic Dyes & Pigments As A Business Development Representative – Mid-Atlantic

Quinn Houser

LINCOLN, R.I. — November 9, 2021 — Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC (ORCO) is pleased to announce that Quinn Houser has joined Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC as a Business Development Representative. Houser’s territory will include accounts throughout the Mid-Atlantic States.

Houser comes to ORCO from Stoner Inc. — a manufacturer of specialty lubricants, cleaning and auto care products — holding positions in Technical Service, R&D and Process Engineering. He holds a BS degree in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University and is also currently completing his MBA from Temple University. Houser’s customer facing background in product development/market introduction and technical service/support will be solid additions to the ORCO Commercial Team.

Houser is based out of Lancaster, Pa., where he resides with his family, wife Erin and 7-month-old son Augustine.

Posted November 9, 2021

Source: Organic Dyes & Pigments

AATCC Announces Olney Medal Recipient

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — November 9, 2021 — J. Vincent Edwards is recognized with the AATCC Olney Medal Award for his substantial work in the design and implementation of cotton for acute and chronic wound care.

Edwards graduated Summa cum Laude with a BA in chemistry from the University of Louisville in 1976 and a PhD in Bio-Organic Chemistry in 1984. After graduating, he went to work with the Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a research chemist, researching the structure and synthesis of proteins and peptides. In 1987, he joined Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals as a senior associate scientist. In 1994, he joined GeneMedicine Inc. as a senior scientist and in 1997, Edwards went back to the SRRC-USDA as a Research Chemist, Lead Scientist.

Achievements

For almost 25 years, Edwards’ research in the areas of cotton, hygiene, and wound healing has led to significant understanding and treatment of infection and pain caused by chronic wounds. Research that he began in 1997 led to the development of a protease-inhibitor, cotton-based wound dressing that served as a model in wound dressing development. At the center of the pathology is human neutrophil elastase (HNE), which is perhaps the most destructive protease in the body.

Edwards was able to develop controlled release protease inhibitors useful as a treatment modality for chronic wounds. He was the first to demonstrate the kinetic profile, dose response, and fiber release properties of an HNE fiber-inhibitor dressing formulation applied to human chronic wound fluid. He led a team of wound healing scientists and physicians to evaluate elastase inhibition of the modified wound dressings. His findings would assist the more than 5 million people who suffer from chronic wounds. The first paper he wrote on this research was the main subject of discussion at a Gordon Conference on Tissue Repair & Regeneration in June 1999 and played a role in wound care companies developing protease sequestrant dressings.

Edwards has published 78 peer-reviewed papers, and over 30 additional papers, proceedings, and presentations. He has edited two books and five book chapters. Edwards and his co-workers have been issued nine US patents.

Professional Organization Affiliations

Edwards has been a very active member of the American Chemical Society, Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division, where he served as chair from 2007 through 2008. He served as program chair from 2005 through 2006, awards chair from 1999 through 2004, and nominations chair in 2013. He also served on the poster committee of the Wound Healing Society in 2003 and 2013.

Honors & Recognition

Edwards was recognized by the SRRC with the Early Career Scientist Award in 1986 and the Outstanding Contributor to EEO in 1987. Also, in 1987, he was awarded a fellowship by the Office of Economic and Cooperative Development, Department of Organic Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden to perform glycopeptide research. In 1990, he was recognized with the Marion Merrill Dow Inc. Bicentennial Inventor Award.

Edwards received the Employee of the Year Award for Technology Transfer Adoption, from the SRRC in 2001, 2005, and 2014 and the Excellent Paper Award for “Performance of Bioactive Molecules on Cotton and Other Textiles” in 2006.

He was recognized as Outstanding Scientist at the SRRC in 2008 and Division Fellow of Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division from the American Chemical Society (ACS) in 2013. He received the SRRC Mid-South Technology Transfer Award for “The Development of Greige Cotton Nonwoven Fabrics for Disposable Diapers” in 2014, and the Federal Laboratory Consortium Southeast Region, Excellence in Technology Transfer Award for “Greige Cotton Nonwoven Fabrics for Disposable Diapers” also in 2014.

Edwards received the SRRC award for National Technology Transfer for “Cotton Battlefield Dressing Technology” in 2019. Edwards was recognized with the 2020 Secretary Honor Award given by Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. Along with this award, he also earned a place in the President’s Gears of Government Hall of Winners, USDA, for developing “a nonwoven cotton gauze that is 33% lighter and 63% more absorbent than standard gauzes made of bleached processed cotton. Edward’s product also triggers blood clotting more quickly, sheds fewer fibers, and releases small amounts of hydrogen peroxide to help mobilize wound-healing cells at the injury site.”

The Olney Medal

Established in 1944 in honor of Louis Atwell Olney, the founder and first president of AATCC, the Olney Medal recognizes outstanding achievement in textile or polymer chemistry or other fields of chemistry of major importance to textile science. The award consists of a gold medal, a scroll, and an honorarium.

Presentation of the medal each year is a highlight of AATCC’s annual conference. This year, the conference, the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit, will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, from November 16-18, 2021. The Association will present the Olney Medal at the Awards Luncheon on November 18, 2021.

Edwards will deliver the traditional Olney Medal Address on November 18 at 8:15 a.m.

The title of his talk is “Bioactive Design in a Sensor Driven World: A Case for Cotton.”

Posted November 9, 2021

Source: AATCC

Canada Goose Achieves Responsible Down Certification

TORONTO — November 9, 2021 — Today, Canada Goose announced that it has achieved certification under the Responsible Down Standard (RDS). With this accreditation, the brand joins other Responsible Down Certified global manufacturers who embrace sustainability and animal welfare. The RDS is an international, voluntary program that monitors the chain of custody for certified materials and ensures that RDS down standards are maintained throughout the entire supply chain.

“We are driven by our purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm,” said Dani Reiss, president and CEO, Canada Goose. “With today’s announcement, we have reached yet another milestone in the journey to deliver on our purpose, months ahead of schedule.”

Recognized globally by consumers and across the textile industry, RDS provides a common set of expectations and aligns with Canada Goose’s focus on manufacturing best-in-class products that epitomize sustainable innovation. As a certified member, Canada Goose will continue to actively participate in the RDS Global Working Group, governed by the Textile Exchange, to ensure that the RDS continues to evolve and reflect best practices in the industry.

“The Responsible Down Standard is a global standard for best practice in down production,” said La Rhea Pepper, CEO, Textile Exchange. “The RDS helps ensure duck and goose welfare is protected at the farm level and then tracks that material all throughout the supply chain. We’re thrilled to see Canada Goose achieve this high standard.”

This accomplishment strengthens the brand’s dedication to sustainability, continually working toward and building upon its Sustainable Impact Strategy. Canada Goose reaffirms this through its purpose platform, HUMANATURE, which unites its sustainability and values-based initiatives, underscoring its commitment to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. Canada Goose’s goals are ambitious with aggressive timelines in order to create impact and drive change. Those goals include achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2025; aiming for 90 per cent of Canada Goose fabrics to receive bluesign® approval for responsible and sustainable practices by 2025; and transitioning 90 percent of its materials to Preferred Fibres and Materials (PFMs), which are sustainable alternatives to conventional materials, by 2025.

Posted November 9, 2021

Source: Canada Goose

Noble Biomaterials’ Circuitex Shielding Technology Protects Against Directed Energy Attacks

SCRANTON, Pa. — November 9, 2021 — Noble Biomaterials, creator of conductive energy textiles and advanced antimicrobial systems, announces today that its Circuitex fabric and foam technologies are proven to reflect high-frequency energy waves similar to those suspected in Havana Syndrome attacks and produced by directed-energy weapons (DEW).

In response to the growing threat of Havana Syndrome to U.S. diplomatic and military personnel around the world, Noble Biomaterials has developed passive and active mitigation systems that have the ability to counter devastating directed energy attacks in fixed and mobile locations. Circuitex Shielding Fabrics utilize proprietary material technology that scatters and shields energy waves by reducing power of the waves by up to 100dB. This level of protection, deployable within soft and hard surface applications, is far above industry standards and is currently utilized by the United States Military and Department of State.

Circuitex shielding technology allows for unmatched consistency and performance across a broad range of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is highly effective from 30 MHz through 30 GHz, demonstrating attenuation values between 30 dB (99.9 percent) and 90 dB (99.9999999 percent).

Circuitex Conductive Material from Noble Biomaterials

“Circuitex is proven effective in mission-critical military and aerospace applications,” said Joel Furey, founder and chief commercial officer at Noble Biomaterials. “Noble Biomaterials has spent years developing multi-spectral energy management systems for security and protection. Whether the objective is to transfer or shield energy, our portfolio of products is uniquely suited to deal with the challenges of directed energy.”

Circuitex is offered as fiber, fabric, and foam and can be used in soft or hard surfaces for fixed and mobile applications. Commercial products include apparel fabrics, tents, shelters, tapes, wallpapers, and medical devices. Circuitex was developed for solutions in EMI/RFI shielding, thermal and electrical conductivity, IR signature, biometric monitoring, and static control.

Noble Biomaterials is a registered FDA medical device facility, an essential sole-source technology supplier of medical components to the U.S. military, and a U.S. EPA–registered antimicrobial manufacturer. Noble products are EPA, FIFRA, BPR, and CE conforming.

Posted November 9, 2021

Source: Noble Biomaterials Inc.

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