UTİB Prepares Assertively For The Largest Exhibition LA Textile Show

LOS ANGELES — September 27, 2021 — Bursa-based Uludağ Textile Exporters’ Association (UTİB), reaccelerated participation to international fairs. UTİB, which continued its promotional activities with digital events during periods, when the pandemic was intense around the World, accelerated physical participation along with normalization.

UTİB, organizing a national participation of 13 companies at LA Textile Show to be organized between September 29th and October 1st in Los Angeles, in the US, the largest market of the World, will also introduce Turkish culture and exhibitor companies to visitors, as well as textile products with the event booth and the electronic catalog it will prepare.

UTİB Event Booth will introduce Turkish Culture to Visitors

UTİB Chair of the Board of Directors Pınar Taşdelen Engin, pointing out that the companies to participate in the fair to be organized at California Market Center, will have an important opportunity to establish new networks as well as to meet with their existing customers, said: “The US is one of the indispensable markets for our sector. Therefore, we have prepared for the fair, which we attach utmost importance to, by joining forces with our union and our companies. Our purpose is to tell our prospective customers about Turkish culture as well as promotion of Turkish textile products. We will introduce design power of Turkey, production and service quality on the basis of zero problem to business people, designers and producers coming from all over the World.”

Turkish textile products increase their share in the US Market

UTİB Chair Pınar Taşdelen Engin, noting that the US is the most important textile and read-to-wear garment consumer in the World, stated that the share of Turkish textile and read-to-wear garment exporters in the U.S. market increase every year. Engin said: “Turkey has 3.1 percent share in textile and 1 percent share in ready-to-wear garments in the U.S. market. Turkey, the seventh largest supplier in the World and the second largest supplier in the European Union, needs a bigger share here. China, Canada, the Republic of Korea, India and Mexico occupy the first places in the U.S. We are in the ninth place. We continue our efforts nonstop, to achieve the goal of being among the first three suppliers of the U.S. market. Given our position in R&D, technology and innovation, it is not difficult at all. We also continue the promotional works intensively. We will take the place we deserve in the U.S. Market in a short span of time.”

Posted September 27, 2021

Source: Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association (UTIB)

JUKI Launches New ShuHaRi App And E-Learning Solutions

MIAMI, Fla. — September 27, 2021 — JUKI America Inc., a supplier of sewing technology for 75 years, is pleased to announce the launch of its new ShuHaRi app and e-learning solutions. The free ShuHaRi app was designed to help JUKI sewing machine operators with daily maintenance of their machines, with step-by-step instructions available directly on their smartphones. The paid e-learning program was created to educate individuals and groups in the sewing industry with different modules on training a sewing machine operator or management in sewing machine plants.

“The garment and manufacturing industries were amongst the hardest hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the shortage of qualified technicians and teachers in these fields has been a huge burden,” said Sebastian Vasquez, Juki America Manager. “If there is a silver lining to our current situation, it is that we are now in a new digital age, where machine maintenance is as simple as opening an app, and education is as easy as taking online courses. That is why we are pleased to offer the new ShuHaRi app and e-learning solutions for sewing machines operators and plant managers throughout the Americas.”

ShuHaRi – Mastering the Basics of JUKI Sewing Machine Maintenance

JUKI’s new ShuHaRi app is a free inspection support system designed for the effective use of JUKI sewing machines and the support of factory personnel. The app offers a step-by-step learning process, derivative of the Japanese meaning of “Shu Ha Ri,” which translates to keeping (Shu), applying (Ha), and developing (Ri) the basics.

ShuHaRi app users can access daily, 3-month, and 6-month inspection modules, which all record the name of the inspector as well as the inspection results. Users can also register replacement parts to be ordered for their JUKI machines directly from the app, which will be sent directly to their factory’s purchasing department, making maintenance and upkeep as streamlined as possible.

Ultimately, ShuHaRi aims to reduce the load on technicians and ensure factories are buying genuine parts to ensure the longevity of their JUKI machines.

E-learning – Educating Sewing Machine Operators and Factory Managers

JUKI’s new e-learning program offers online learning modules for sewing machine operators and training managers in garment and textile plants—regardless of whether or not they own a JUKI. The program provides hands-on sewing exercises to teach novice and beginner operators about different sewing techniques, as well as the operations and management side of sewing and garment plants.

Users can choose between individual learning management style or group style courses. Students learn via video modules, and are tested on their understanding of the subject matter after each module is completed. Course modules include:

  • Apparel industry and apparel production flow;
  • Basic knowledge of sewing machines, needles and threads;
  • Operation and adjustment of Lockstitch Sewing Machine;
  • Practice of lockstitch sewing machine based on operation standards;
  • Using and adjusting the overlock sewing machine; and
  • Basic knowledge of sewing – Lockstitching Course.

To apply to download the ShuHaRi app, fill out the form at https://www.juki.co.jp/industrial_e/service_e/shuhari/form.php.

To apply for the e-learning courses, fill out the form at https://www.juki.co.jp/industrial_e/service_e/elearning/form.php.

Posted September 27, 2021

Source: JUKI America Inc.

Applied DNA Receives Purchase Orders Totaling $1.6 Million To Tag Textile Fibers

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — September 27, 2021 — Applied DNA Sciences Inc., a manufacturer of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based DNA and nucleic acid-based technologies, today announced that it received purchase orders from a textile customer totaling $1.6 million to supply molecular taggant to tag textile fibers. The company expects to ship the majority of the total value of the purchase orders during the current quarter ending September 30, 2021, with the balance expected to be shipped in the subsequent quarter.

Concurrently, the company announced that it is progressing textile projects — cotton, man-made cellulosic fibers, recycled polyester, leather, down and feather, and specialty coatings — with leading apparel brands that, if successful and adopted by said brands and their suppliers, would represent new commercial opportunities for Applied DNA in fiscal 2022. These projects include textiles of multiple fibers with customer operations in the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia.

The molecular taggant, a key component to CertainT®, the company’s traceability system, serves as a unique identifier that can be tested for its presence as the tagged material travels throughout virtually any global supply chain. CertainT for textiles is proven at a commercial scale, which is essential to brands and manufacturers with diversified supply chains that require scale, flexibility, and traceability.

“We are pleased to see demand for tagged textiles approaching pre-pandemic levels,” said MeiLin Wan, vice president of Textile Sales at Applied DNA. “The pandemic has forced textile brands and their suppliers to reimagine their supply chain models to prioritize sustainability, brand protection, and supply chain traceability. Having spent the pandemic positioning CertainT as the means through which to accelerate their traceability investments, we believe that the projects before us represent the future of textile supply chain traceability.”

Added Dr. James A. Hayward, president and CEO of Applied DNA, “The shock waves created by the pandemic, together with newly expanded government regulations that require greater proof of product provenance, have created an urgent need for supply chain traceability that can only be addressed, we believe, through a holistic approach that marries secure technologies and systems to deliver true end-to-end traceability. With CertainT, brands and their suppliers can deliver on their brand promise from fiber to finished goods utilizing a platform that is proven at commercial scale across three continents. Unlike our competitors, we believe CertainT provides cost-effective supply chain traceability that can withstand the scrutiny of government agencies and judicial court systems. CertainT is the trust that brands and their suppliers seek and that which their customers demand and deserve.”

Posted September 27, 2021

Source: Applied DNA Sciences Inc.

FRX Polymers Announces Appointment Of Industry Veteran Dr. Mike Goode To Chief Commercial Officer’s Post

Dr. Mike Goode

CHELMSFORD, Mass. — September 27, 2021 — FRX Polymers Inc., a global supplier of polymeric halogen-free flame retardant solutions, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Dr. Mike Goode as chief commercial officer. The appointment — announced by Marc-André Lebel, president and CEO of FRX Polymers — bolsters the company’s leadership team as it ramps up commercial activities for its breakthrough line of polymeric halogen-free flame retardant (FR) products.

Goode will have direct overall responsibility for sales, marketing, application development, and research activities within FRX Polymers, and will report to Lebel.

“We’re thrilled to announce this important leadership appointment as FRX Polymers hits an inflection point for accelerated growth of its unique non-halogen polymeric flame retardants for a range of markets,” Lebel said. “We’re excited to be able to attract someone of Mike’s stature to help us expertly manage and direct our technical and marketing resources through this growth phase.” Lebel said Goode brings a wealth of commercial and technical knowledge and experience in the flame retardant business, and an in-depth understanding of regulatory matters, and has a keen interest in sustainable chemistry which is so vital today in flame retardant additives.

Goode has worked in phosphorus-based flame retardants and fire-resistant chemicals for 28 years. “I look forward to joining FRX’s dynamic team and playing a key role in the commercial success of this groundbreaking FR technology,” Goode said. “Our global strategic plan is to marshal our technical and marketing resources with the goal of delivering exponential growth for our unique FR products.”

Specifically, Goode envisions a strong potential to grow FRX Polymers’ sustainability footprint in the area of flame retardant additives for high-performance applications in textiles, electronics, automotive, medical, and coatings.

Most recently, Goode was vice president of sales and marketing for ICL Industrial Products’ bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants businesses in the Americas for 13 years. Previously, he worked at Chemtura in several commercial and technical roles including vice president of research, development, and technology, and vice president of marketing for Polymer Additives. Goode earned his undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees from Oxford University, U.K., and began his career at ICI working in textile dyes as well as additives for plastics and coatings.

Lebel said Goode has worked extensively on sustainable chemistry and has known FRX Polymers from its early days, advising on applications and the first toxicology testing of the company’s patented key monomer.

FRX’s patented Nofia® branded products have already made major inroads in a range of end uses and have the potential to disrupt the fire-retardant supply chain. Nofia products’ unique properties coupled with an outstanding sustainability profile allow them to be used as a replacement for many of today’s sustainability challenged FR additives. The recognized advantages of the Nofia range have caught the attention of numerous companies and these non-halogen products are being applied by best-in-class multinationals across plastics, textiles, and consumer electronics supply chains.

Nofia phosphonates are produced using sustainable green chemistry principles such as a solvent-free production process, no waste by-products, and near 100-percent atom efficiency. FRX Polymers’ portfolio includes an extensive and growing patent estate. To date, the company has more than 100 granted applications. The company has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the EPA’s Environmental Merit Award, the Belgium Business Award for the Environment, and the Flanders Investment of the Year Award. FRX Polymers was also recognized six times on the Global Cleantech 100 list.

Posted September 27, 2021

Source: FRX Polymers Inc.

Carhartt Launches New SuperDux™ Collection For Hardworking People Who Love The Rugged Outdoors

DEARBORN, Mich.— September 27, 2021 — Over the past 18 months there has been an increasing number of people finding their way back to the land, spending more time outdoors, discovering new passions and re-igniting old ones. Which is why Carhartt brought back its SuperDux™ line of versatile outerwear that’s born from work and built for play.

Introduced by Hamilton Carhartt’s son, Wylie Carhartt, the original SuperDux line was launched in 1930 and featured a variety of waterproof products for hunters and fishermen alike. Today, this highly functional gear — including a variety of jackets, vests and bibs for both men and women — is perfect for fishing, hiking, camping or any outdoor excursion. The SuperDux line truly represents the intersection of classic Carhartt durability and technical outdoor performance.

“Carhartt has been building outdoor gear for hardworking people since 1930,” said Alex Guerrero, senior vice president, general manager, Global Product at Carhartt. “With our newly updated SuperDux line, consumers get a one-of-a-kind combination of fabric and features that offer the versatility and functionality for the outdoors, but grounded in the durability they expect from our brand.”

Each piece in the new SuperDux line features Carhartt’s Rugged Flex®, Rain Defender® and Wind Fighter® technology — making it built to stretch and move with you, and adding an extra layer of protection against outdoor elements. The gear also features the look of traditional duck with either a lighter nylon fabric (35-percent weight reduction) with 3M Thinsulate™ for warmth without added weight or a unique, nylon stretch shell laminated with a dense Sherpa to keep warm while offering a softer touch.

The Carhartt SuperDux collection includes:

  • Relaxed Fit Insulated Traditional Coat (Men’s and Women’s);
  • Sherpa-Lined Detroit Jacket (Men’s);
  • Relaxed Fit Sherpa-Lined Active Jac (Men’s); and
  • Relaxed Fit Sherpa-Lined Jacket (Women’s).

All jackets feature storm cuffs for added protection, an adjustable drop-tail hem for a custom fit and coverage and a variety of secure pockets.

  • Relaxed Fit Sherpa Lined Vest (Men’s); and
  • Relaxed Fit Insulated Bib Overall (Men’s and Women’s).

Bib Overalls feature a Sherpa-lined top, Thinsulate down the leg, and CORDURA® reinforced kick panels for maximum wear and tear protection. The women’s bib overall also includes a zippered drop seat.

Posted September 27, 2021

Source: Carhartt Inc.

Sustainable Apparel Coalition And Higg Welcome Tommy Hilfiger As The Newest Brand Partner To Launch Sustainability Profiles

SAN FRANCISCO/AMSTERDAM — September 27, 2021 — Today, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), a global multi-stakeholder nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry, along with its technology partner Higg, have welcomed Tommy Hilfiger as the latest brand partner to launch the Higg Index Sustainability Profiles. The profiles, which feature data-backed environmental claims, provide customers with unprecedented visibility into a product’s impact and deliver a unified approach for transparency in the fashion industry.

Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp, will be adding Higg Index Sustainability Profiles to a selection of their products as part of a pilot program in partnership with Amazon, the SAC and Higg. The pilot, featuring 247 products, will run for six weeks on Tommy Hilfiger’s owned EU ecomm. The products will also be added to Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly program. In line with Tommy Hilifger’s vision to create fashion that wastes nothing and welcomes all, this pilot marks a definitive step in the brand’s journey to communicate more transparently with its customers.

“The SAC is proud to welcome Tommy Hilfiger as the newest brand partner to join the Higg Index transparency program. This marks a major milestone in the brand’s sustainability journey and we are thrilled to collaborate with them. We look forward to working with the team as we continue to expand the program to include environmental and social impact providing a consistent way for brands, retailers, and manufacturers to share sustainability performance information with their customers. Sharing this information is necessary to help customers  make better and more informed decisions and drive transparency at scale.” said Amina Razvi, executive director of the SAC.

Transparency is critical to driving systemic change for a healthier planet and overcoming greenwashing, which continues to be a serious problem in the fashion industry. As public interest in sustainability grows, consumers and governments are demanding greater accountability and transparency from brands. France, for example, recently passed a bill that will require businesses to feature carbon labels on their products, setting the expectation that businesses take responsibility for their environmental impacts, starting with disclosure.

“Real, tangible change in the fashion industry cannot be accomplished alone. Our belief has always been that industry partnership and collaboration is essential to creating the future of fashion that we all very much want to see. We are proud to be a partner of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and excited to pilot the Higg Index Sustainability Profile on our European ecommerce sites, to support our consumers on their journey to shop more sustainably. Transparency is essential in our vision to create fashion that Wastes Nothing and Welcomes All and we’re excited to expand this program in the coming seasons,” said Esther Verburg, executive vice president, Sustainability, Business & Innovation, Tommy Hilfiger Global.

“Tommy Hilfiger is setting a great example for the fashion industry through its commitment to transparency,” said Higg CEO Jason Kibbey. “By using contextualized data to back up sustainability claims, it’s taking an important step to provide greater visibility into the environmental impact of its products while also strengthening its relationship with customers.”

“This new approach to transparency from the SAC community is a long awaited and brave initiative that could provide the systemic change the industry has needed to make for some years. As with all new initiatives, the SAC Transparency Programme is not perfect, but the foundations are there for the programme to be ground-breaking. But to achieve its potential, SAC needs to clearly define the 10 year roadmap for the programme and act with confidence to deliver to that roadmap,” said Dr. Mark Summer, a lecturer in Sustainable Fashion, University of Leeds, United Kingdom.

The SAC and Higg launched the first phase of the transparency program, starting with a product’s material environmental impacts, in May, with Amazon, H&M and Norrona as the first brand partners to participate. By 2023, the program will expand to incorporate social data from facilities, becoming the first holistic system for communicating sustainability performance across a product’s lifecycle.

After spending a decade developing and launching the groundbreaking suite of Higg Index tools, offering credible sustainability data, the SAC believes using a common language and leveraging consistent, systematic measurement is critical for improved performance at scale. While the Higg Index tools continue to evolve with the latest science and technology, the tools are currently the most comprehensive and widely adopted value chain sustainability measurement tools in the industry. As a result, the Higg Index sets a solid foundation to unlock transparency at scale and spur collective action towards industry transformation.

Posted September 27, 2021

Source: The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC)/Higg

Solvay Expanding Operations In Greenville County, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C.  — September 17, 2021 — Solvay, an advanced materials and specialty chemicals provider, today announced the completion of an expansion to its current operations in Greenville County. The expansion will create 30 new jobs.

Located at 7139 Augusta Road in Piedmont, Solvay’s expansion includes the recently acquired Cytec Engineered Materials and increases the company’s capacity to meet growing demand.

With the project now complete, Solvay is working toward qualifying products to meet customer-specific requirements. Individuals interested in joining the Solvay team should visit the company’s careers webpage.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded Greenville County a $200,000 Set-Aside grant to assist with site preparation.

“The thermoplastic composites solutions that will be manufactured in our Greenville facility will help our energy, aerospace and automotive customers achieve better environmental responsibility and affordability by offering more lightweight solutions that deliver superior performance,”  said Solvay President of Growth Platforms Mike Finelli

“Solvay’s expansion is yet another example of the unparalleled success companies are finding in South Carolina,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “We thank Solvay for their continued partnership with our state and look forward to their future growth in Greenville County and beyond.”

“South Carolina has a rich history in the chemical production sector, and today’s announcement by Solvay shows that this industry continues to flourish in the Palmetto State,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “We congratulate Solvay on this expansion and thank them for their commitment to South Carolina.”

“We’re pleased that Solvay is once again expanding operations in Greenville County,” said Greenville County Council Chairman and Greenville Area Development Corporation Board Member Willis Meadows. “Solvay is a leader in our business community and a world-class manufacturer, and we appreciate their investment here. Their decision is an important affirmation of our continued focus on advanced manufacturing and on supporting existing industry.”

Posted September 24, 2021

Source: South Carolina Office of the Governor

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai Visits Milliken & Company And American & Efird In Visit Highlighting U.S. Textile Industry

WASHINGTON — September 23, 2021 — Milliken & Company and American & Efird (A&E) hosted United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai in two separate visits to the companies’ state-of-the-art textile manufacturing facilities today, marking an unprecedented visit to the heart of the U.S. textile industry in the Carolinas by the nation’s top trade chief.

Ambassador Tai’s visit comes at a pivotal time for the U.S. textile supply chain, which produced $64 billion in output in 2020 and employed nearly 530,000 workers. The industry has been at the forefront of a domestic production chain manufacturing over a billion personal protective equipment (PPE) items during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ambassador’s visit to Milliken included a tour of the company’s Magnolia plant in Blacksburg, S.C., and a round table discussion highlighting the important role women contribute to textiles, the critical need for policies supporting a domestic supply chain, and the significant impact of the sector to the U.S. economy. Milliken is one of the largest textile companies in the U.S., employing more than 6,000 associates domestically and an additional 1,350 associates globally. Milliken’s Textile Business alone employs 2,500 people across eight counties in South Carolina and is the fourth largest manufacturing employer in the Upstate.

“Milliken is honored to host Ambassador Tai at our Magnolia plant to discuss not only the invaluable contributions we make every day to our community and our nation, but also the importance of sound trade policies that bolster domestic production and the co-production chains we have built, in particular with our Western Hemisphere trading partners,” said Chad McAllister, executive vice president of Milliken & Company and president, Textile Business. “To have Ambassador Tai on-site at one of our U.S. facilities is an opportunity to showcase our breadth of innovation in the industry and our passionate team of American workers who help our business succeed. We are fortunate and thankful for Ambassador Tai’s leadership as well as her commitment to understanding the challenges and opportunities of our industry.”

U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai thanked the industry and said, “I want to thank NCTO for organizing this event. As United States Trade Representative, I am committed to helping all of your companies build on the success by finding market opportunities and helping reach new customers. I want to ensure that our trade policy matches the innovation and changes happening in the textiles industry. With your help, we can continue addressing critical issues. In doing so, we will help the textiles industry maintain its competitive edge and ensure it remains a global standard-bearer in the years to come.”

On the second leg of her trip, Ambassador Tai visited American & Efird’s manufacturing facility in Mount Holly, N.C. American & Efird operates as part of Elevate Textiles and its global portfolio of advanced products and distinguished textile brands, including A&E, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components, and representing more than 500 years of textile manufacturing knowledge.

During the visit, U.S. textile executives spanning the fiber, yarn, fabric, and finished product textile and apparel industry participated in a round table with the Ambassador at which they discussed the competitiveness of the domestic industry, outlined priority issues in Washington, such as the importance of the Western Hemisphere co-production chain and ways to jointly support domestic supply chains through Buy American and Berry Amendment policies that help onshore production, spur investment, maintain the safety and security of our armed forces and generate new jobs.

“It was an honor hosting Ambassador Tai at our manufacturing facility in Mount Holly, employing 380 valued associates and just 2 miles from where the company started 130 years ago,” said Sim Skinner, CEO of Elevate Textiles. “A&E maintains a significant manufacturing footprint in the Carolinas with 1,200 total associates, and we contribute significantly to our local community and the entire manufacturing base in the United States, touching every aspect of life, from the threads in Superbowl footballs to flags on the moon and most recently, to the very PPE products protecting our frontline heroes and fellow Americans against COVID-19 and the Space X suits that are orbiting Earth right now.  We had an engaging discussion with the Ambassador on our company’s and industry’s innovation and competitiveness, and on the policy priorities that we believe will help ensure our competitiveness and long-term investment in the domestic textile industry.”

National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas said: “We want to sincerely thank Ambassador Tai for visiting Milliken and American & Efird today. Her leadership in the international trade policy arena and her understanding of the unique challenges confronting domestic manufacturers and U.S. workers under the international trade system is unparalleled. The U.S. textile industry is one of the most dynamic, innovative industries in the U.S. economy and our co-production chain with our Western Hemisphere trade partners is essential. Trade policies are essential to this manufacturing sector and workforce. We look forward to working closely with the Ambassador and her office to advance policies that bolster domestic production.

“We are grateful to Ambassador Tai for participating in an engaging and substantive discussion with industry leaders today on a whole host of policies, ranging from the importance of Buy American and Berry Amendment government procurement policies to maintaining strong rules of origins in free trade agreements to the need to address larger systemic trade issues with China.”

Posted September 23, 2021

Source: The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

Introducing Juicy By Juicy Couture: Launching Exclusively At JCPenney

LEWISVILLE, Texas — September 23, 2021 — JCPenney today announced the launch of Juicy by Juicy Couture, a new brand expansion from Juicy Couture, the athleisure brand created from the off-duty celebrity lifestyle. Bringing accessible, casual luxury to JCPenney, Juicy by Juicy Couture offers women’s and kid’s apparel, shoes, sleepwear, watches, and accessories rooted in the brand’s bold LA-inspired style. The new women’s collection — featuring a unique spin on the brand’s signature track suit — is now available in 500 JCPenney stores and online at jcp.com/juicybyjuicy.

“We are thrilled to unveil Juicy by Juicy Couture and offer our customer a new, glamorous lifestyle brand to shop,” said Michelle Wlazlo, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, JCPenney. “At the heart of JCPenney, we stand for quality, value, and style, and promise inclusive and affordable fashion for our customers. The launch of Juicy by Juicy Couture delivers on that promise and highlights the diverse style offered only at JCPenney.”

“For more than two decades, Juicy Couture has brought iconic LA style and attitude to consumers around the world,” said Jarrod Weber, group president lifestyle, chief brand officer, Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of the Juicy Couture brand. “Juicy by Juicy Couture combines distinctive design elements and styling that pay homage to the brand’s unique ethos. This launch marks an exciting era in fashion for Juicy at JCPenney and we are extending the brand to a new fanbase.”

Juicy by Juicy Couture launches just in time for the fall season as fashionable and cozy loungewear continue to reign supreme. From joggers and leggings to cropped sweatshirts and hoodies, the collection features bold colors, prints, patterns, and track silhouettes for everyday comfort. The inclusive collection for women is available from XS-3X to showcase her bold spirit and coveted style. The women’s assortment launches in select stores and online on Sept. 23, with expansion in baby and kid’s apparel, women’s and kid’s sleepwear, footwear, home, and accessories throughout 2021 and gift sets just in time for the holidays.

Posted September 23, 2021

Source: JCPenney

Health Supply US Completes Deliveries Of American Made Medical Gowns To Strategic National Stockpile, Pledges Continued Investments In Domestic Manufacturing

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — September 23, 2021 — Health Supply US (HSUS), a U.S.-based manufacturer of medical devices and supplies, has completed final deliveries of 100-percent American-made medical gowns to help replenish the Strategic National Stockpile, the company announced Thursday.

HSUS successfully delivered more than 8.7 million domestically produced medical isolation gowns over the past 12 months in response to the nation’s demand for critical medical supplies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During peak production, HSUS created and supported thousands of jobs across five states. Nearly 85 percent of the manufacturing jobs were held by women and people of color.

“Our American workers and factories stand ready to continue producing critically-needed medical gowns right here in the United States,” said Aaron Petrosky, executive vice president of HSUS. “We’ve proven through American ingenuity and innovation that the United States can still compete in the global marketplace. Indeed, the future can be made in America — by all of America — if we commit to continue investing in our domestic industrial base.”

In September 2020, the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, awarded HSUS nine prime contracts worth a total of $194 million after a rigorous open and unrestricted competition. The contract terms and conditions required 100-percent of the end item’s materials and components must be manufactured in the United States, in compliance with the Berry Amendment.

Amid supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 peak, HSUS committed to restoring domestic manufacturing capabilities by investing millions of dollars in equipment, facilities, workforce training, and research and development in the United States. In partnership with Dow Inc. and Gerber Technology (now a Lectra Company), HSUS developed new, highly efficient methods to significantly increase the throughput of its production lines. To ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory standards, HSUS completed full product safety testing, government-led facility inspections, and QA/QC audits at each of its domestic manufacturing locations.

“In anticipation of the current contemplated changes to the Buy American Act in 2021, which we are following closely, we pledge our resources and continued commitment to supporting our nation’s efforts to revitalize our domestic industrial base, in order to secure a diverse and resilient public health supply chain,” Petrosky said.

Posted September 23, 2021

Source: Health Supply US (HSUS)

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