Texstyle Expands Solar Screen Fabric Offerings

STAMFORD, Conn. — October 13, 2021 — Rollease Acmeda has released two new roller shade fabrics, Kleenscreen featuring Sanitized® and X-Weave 10% through auxiliary fabric brand Texstyle.

The Kleenscreen fabric collection features eight modern colors — Pure White, Barely, Alloy, Canyon, Ash, Raven, Graphite, Black — with three openness factors — 1%, 3%, and 5% — in two widths — 98″ and 118″. Kleenscreen features Sanitized, a unique antimicrobial hygiene function that inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew on fabrics. This enhances the performance and life span of the shades.

The X-Weave 10% addition is an expansion of the existing X-Weave collection and is available in the same eight colors as the 5% collection. The new collection provides another view through option for greater visibility, or view through, while still maintaining the same great features the X-Weave has to offer.

These solar screen fabrics support a reduction in solar transmission and glare while preserving view through and providing privacy.

Both fabrics have NFPA-701 classification, are fragrance-free and have supporting Health Product Declarations and Greenguard and Greenguard Gold certifications. Both fabrics are in stock and available now.

Posted October 13, 2021

Source: Rollease Acmeda

Unifi Champions Sustainability At Fall Furniture Market

GREENSBORO, N.C.  — October 13, 2021 — Unifi Inc. is helping to make the home furnishings industry become more sustainable. Company leaders are hosting and taking part in three panel discussions (described below) during this year’s High Point Fall Furniture Market as part of the “Sustainability Stories” series by the High Point Market Authority (HPMA). The REPREVE® Mobile Tour will also be at Furniture Market from October 15 to 19, demonstrating, through an interactive experience, how Unifi’s technology transforms plastic bottles into fibers used in furniture and other consumer goods.

“As furniture brands continue to make more sustainable choices in their product designs, we support and empower their transition to more responsible sourcing,” said Jay Hertwig, senior vice president of commercialization at Unifi. “Partnering with the HPMA and having a presence at the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world is a natural fit for Unifi and REPREVE. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight leading brands who are already using REPREVE and further the awareness of sustainability in various applications.”

The Big Shift: Why Circular Design is the Way of the Future

The next generation of consumers is more mindful about the environment and climate change than ever before, and there is great demand for the furnishings industry to shift from the linear make-take-toss lifecycle into more circular and sustainable practices. Chad Bolick, Unifi’s vice president of global key accounts, will join other panelists for a discussion about replacing the end-of-life concept with upcycling, shifting toward renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, eliminating the use of toxic chemicals, and aiming to eliminate waste.

3 Distinct Views – One Eco-Focused Goal

Rachel Bradley, Unifi brand sales manager, will lead a panel where participants will discuss their eco-friendly lifestyle perspectives, tips for shopping sustainably, and favorite Furniture Market sustainable sources. Participants will also share their unique views on sustainable products on display during the “Sustainability Stories” program.

Eco-Friendly Manufacturing: A look behind the scenes

Hertwig is participating in a panel featuring updates from Unifi and other manufacturers who will share insights on how they create sustainable products and source sustainably.

“The industry is becoming increasingly more aware of the value and importance of sustainable practices,” said Tom Conley, president and CEO of HPMA. “Through our “Sustainability Stories” activation at Center Stage during Fall Market, we aim to highlight those who have embraced an eco-friendly focus and provide an opportunity for discovery and education so the industry can continue to make strides towards a more sustainable future.”

Posted October 13, 2021

Source: Unifi Inc.

Ralph Lauren And Dow Open-Source New Process To Transform How The Fashion Industry Dyes Cotton

MIDLAND, Mich./NEW YORK CITY — October 13, 2021 — Dow and Ralph Lauren Corp. today released a detailed manual on how to dye cotton more sustainably and more effectively than ever before using ECOFAST™ Pure Sustainable Textile Treatment. With this manual, Ralph Lauren and Dow are open-sourcing this improved dyeing process to encourage adoption in the textile industry and help standardize a more sustainable and efficient cotton dyeing system for positive environmental impact.

The co-developed, step-by-step manual details how to use ECOFAST Pure, a cationic cotton treatment developed by Dow, with existing dyeing equipment. Ralph Lauren, the first brand to use ECOFAST Pure, partnered with Dow to optimize and implement the technology in its cotton dyeing operations as part of its new Color on Demand platform.

Conventional fabric dyeing processes require trillions of liters of water each year, generating roughly 20 percent of the world’s wastewater.1,2 Pretreating fabric with ECOFAST Pure helps significantly reduce the amount of water, chemicals and energy needed to color cotton, by enabling up to 90-percent less process chemicals, 50-percent less water, 50-percent less dyes and 40-percent less energy without sacrificing color or quality.3

“As fashion supply chains look to recover from impacts of the pandemic, there is a critical window to build more sustainable practices into production processes,” said Mary Draves, chief sustainability officer at Dow. “By collaborating today to scale a less resource intensive dyeing process, we can help address pressing challenges, like climate change and water resiliency, in the long-term.”

“If we want to protect our planet for the next generation, we have to create scalable solutions that have never been considered before. This requires deep and sometimes unexpected collaboration and a willingness to break down the barriers of exclusivity,” said Halide Alagöz, chief product & sustainability officer at Ralph Lauren. “We are proud to have partnered with Dow on this innovation and to share it openly with our industry, with the hope that it will help transform how we preserve and use water in our global supply chains.”

Ralph Lauren began integrating Color on Demand into its supply chain earlier this year and first launched product utilizing ECOFAST Pure as part of the company’s Team USA collection for the Olympic & Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Designed to help address water scarcity and pollution caused by cotton dyeing, Color on Demand is a multi-phased system with a clear ambition to deliver over time the world’s first scalable zero wastewater cotton dyeing system. By 2025, the brand aims to use the Color on Demand platform to dye more than 80 percent of its solid cotton products.

Posted October 13, 2021

Source: Dow / Ralph Lauren Corporation

DyStar Releases 2020-2021 Integrated Sustainability Report

SINGAPORE — October 13, 2021 — DyStar is pleased to announce the release of its eleventh annual Sustainability Performance Report. The report is written in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option, while using the Integrated Reporting <IR> framework to communicate how DyStar drives value creation across multiple stakeholder groups in six capital categories, namely financial, manufactured, intellectual, natural, human capital and social capital.

In FY2020, COVID-19 has continued to present its challenges, such as the shortage of raw materials and rising freight costs. Gloomy global demand has also resulted in some raw and product material wastage in production plants worldwide, leading to increased non-hazardous waste output for FY2020. DyStar recognizes these global factors in play and will continue to make active efforts within the organization’s capability to reduce its environmental footprint in the years ahead.

The Group has set its sight on achieving the 2025 sustainability target of reducing its production footprint by 30 percent from 2011 levels for every ton of production. “We will continue to innovate and develop a wide range of products and processes that improve environmental performance and reduce carbon footprint across our value chain,” said Xu Yalin, executive board director of DyStar Group.

Eric Hopmann, CEO of DyStar Group, added: “We are also developing various projects in anticipation of future demands from customers as well as adopting more environmentally friendly technologies and improve our workflows and processes. Some of our projects include traceability programs, adopting renewable energy technologies, and digitalizing our business processes.” Understanding the importance of collaborative efforts to drive sustainability across the value chain, DyStar seeks to continually support industrial innovations and develop strategic partnerships to work towards becoming a sustainable and trusted leader in the industry.

As part of our commitment to environmental sustainability, only an e-magazine and a PDF version will be made available for download from www.DyStar.com/sustainability-reports/

Posted October 13, 2021

Source: DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd

Walmart US, Walmart Canada, and Sam’s Club US Join Canopy to Help Forests “Live Better”

VANCOUVER, Canada — October 6, 2021 – Today, Walmart US, Walmart Canada, Sam’s Club US, and international environmental not-for-profit Canopy are making a truly unbe-leaf-able announcement. To help protect forests all around the world, the three industry heavyweights have joined Canopy’s CanopyStyle initiative and announced a 2025 goal to ensure none of the man-made cellulosic fabrics for their Private Brand apparel and soft home textile products come at the expense of the world’s Ancient and Endangered Forests.

Most people don’t know that every year, more than 200 million trees are cut down to make fashion fabrics like viscose and rayon. Many of these trees come from the world’s most vital forest ecosystems — forests essential for sequestering carbon, preserving biodiversity, and protecting us against possible pandemics. By joining the CanopyStyle initiative, Walmart US, Walmart Canada, and Sam’s Club US are requiring their suppliers to end sourcing from Ancient and Endangered Forests for all of their Private Brand apparel and soft home textile products, and encouraging suppliers to spur the use of lower impact alternative fiber sources, such as fabrics made from recycled textiles or agricultural residues instead of climate-critical endangered forests.

“Walmart is thrilled to be adding CanopyStyle to our Private Brand textiles sustainability work,” said Denise Incandela, executive vice president, Apparel and Private Brands, Walmart US. “We are focused on making product supply chains more regenerative, working in harmony with nature to protect, restore and sustainably use our natural resources. We know our work with Canopy is a step in the right direction as we aim to effectively leverage our sourcing as a force to protect forests, and we look forward to bringing more sustainably sourced textiles to our customers.”

“Walmart joining CanopyStyle is a game-changer. Their global reach and influence on supply chains is second to none,” said Nicole Rycroft, Canopy’s executive director. “Their commitment will turbocharge the transformation of the viscose supply chain to protect forests and draw Next Generation Solutions to the market at scale.”

“Canada is home to some of the most vital forests on the planet, which we are committed to protecting and restoring. Everyday decisions like choosing clothing and textiles made from more-sustainably-sourced fibers are an important step in the journey to a more sustainable future,” said Kieran Shanahan, chief merchandising officer, Walmart Canada. “As part of our commitment to becoming a regenerative company, we’re proud to join Canopy on this initiative to protect the forests that stretch across our country and bring more sustainable choices to our customers.”

“At Sam’s Club we’re looking forward to working with Canopy and our colleagues at Walmart US and Walmart Canada to put our collective scale behind this work and help drive greater impact,” said Stephanie Reibling, senior vice president of Home, Apparel, Tires & Seasonal at Sam’s Club US. “We are confident that with Canopy’s viscose supply chain expertise and our purchasing influence, we will be able to delight our Members with access to more forest-friendly clothing and home textiles.”

Walmart US, Walmart Canada, and Sam’s Club US have a joint CanopyStyle goal, which will require suppliers to ensure that by 2025, none of  the man-made cellulosic fibers used in Private Brand apparel and soft home textile products — including rayon/viscose, modal, lyocell, acetate, and trademarked versions — are sourced from Ancient or Endangered Forests, or from endangered species’ habitats or other controversial sources, as defined by Canopy’s tools and reports.

In addition to the above requirements, all Walmart US, Sam’s Club US, and Walmart Canada Private Brand apparel and soft home suppliers of products that contain man-made cellulosic fibers will be strongly encouraged to:

  • Support recycled and alternative Next Generation fibers (such as recycled textiles or agricultural residues) where cost, quality, and availability allow; and
  • Show a preference for sourcing FSC-certified materials if virgin wood fiber continues to be used, where  available with quantities, performance characteristics and prices that meet our suppliers’ needs.

The CanopyStyle initiative now represents 455 brands, worth $791 billion USD in annual revenue. All are united in transforming unsustainable supply chains, catalyzing circular alternatives at scale, and conserving vital forest ecosystems all over the world.

Posted October 12, 2021

Source: Walmart

AATCC Time Capsule Celebrates Local And Global Textiles

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — October 6, 2021 — All are welcome to attend the burial of a time capsule at the AATCC Technical Center in Research Triangle Park, N.C., on November 19, 2021. The capsule will contain items relevant to the modern global textile industry and be reopened in 50 years. A time capsule buried in 1964 will also be opened this year as part of AATCC’s 100th anniversary celebration. Objects from the 1964 capsule will be on display along with various historic and contemporary exhibits at the Technical Center.

The time capsule burial is the culmination of a Week of Celebration November 15-19, 2021. Events earlier in the week include AATCC research committee meetings and the Textile Discovery Summit, with technical presentations, networking opportunities, and an awards luncheon. Activities are open to all and there is no cost to attend committee meetings or the time capsule burial. There is a fee for other Summit events. More information on all Week of Celebration activities is available at www.aatcc.org/100th.

Schedule

A brief tour of the AATCC Technical Center will begin promptly at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021. AATCC is celebrating 100 years of serving the textile industry and more than 50 years at the heart of Research Triangle Park.

After the tour, attendees will join AATCC officers, members, and staff to witness the burial of the time capsule. Festivities will conclude by 10 a.m.

Interested parties should register in advance to allow preparation for all guests. Register for the Textile Discovery Summit (https://aatcc.org/summit/) and select the free Tour Only pass or email AATCC Marketing Specialist Julia Mackey (julia@aatcc.org) by November 8.

Time Capsule Contents

The new time capsule includes a diverse collection of artifacts contributed by corporate and individual members of AATCC. There are, of course, several cloth face coverings representing the importance of textiles during a global pandemic. A tea towel with a 2021 calendar highlights the art and science of digital textile printing while marking the year of burial. Other objects celebrate both the history and the future of textiles and of the AATCC organization. A video preview of some items is available online at www.aatcc.org/100th.

Posted October 12, 2021

Source: AATCC

 

GoCustom Clothing Adopts Kornit Avalanche HD6, KornitX Workflow Platform For Digitized Production Efficiency On Demand 

DUESSELDORF, Germany — October 7, 2021 — Kornit Digital announced today that U.K.-based GoCustom Clothing has installed the Kornit Avalanche HD6 system for on-demand, direct-to-garment (DTG) digtal production. This installment coincides with GoCustom Clothing’s implementation of the KornitX platform, which provides a streamlined end-to-end workflow between the brand’s online customer stores and their production floor.

A family-run business since its founding in 1994, GoCustom Clothing offers print and embroidery services, and began by providing workwear for local businesses before branching out to school hoodies and uniforms. As their e-commerce business grew and orders became more diverse, GoCustom Clothing determined it was best to add digital DTG production capabilities, which could accommodate both orders of 1,000-plus pieces and single pieces. GoCustom originally invested in a Kornit Storm system for on-demand production, before upgrading to a Kornit Avalanche HD6 for increased capacity.

Kornit Avalanche HD6 can digitally produce numerous apparel types without considerable setup time.  Pallets can be changed quickly to handle different sizes and applications, versus the costly and time-consuming processes associated with screen printing operations. Furthermore, digitizing operations with KornitX,  Kornit’s operating system for on-demand sustainable fashion, means increased control and management of the end-to-end fulfillment process, from front-end steps including design, order management, and virtual catalog to smart routing of orders, production, packaging, and shipping.

“Kornit’s system is the best system we found, giving us the capability we need with its overall quality, speed, throughput, and sustainability,” said Hamish Eccles, digital marketing director at GoCustom Clothing. “The KornitX workflow operating system allows us to connect directly with our customers and take small orders, which are then processed very simply. Through our Shopify application, if somebody is running a Shopify store, they can simply use our app, and immediately design products directly within Shopify, which would then come through to our system via KornitX, where we would then print and ship the product.”

“The Kornit Avalanche HD6 provided us the quality and definition we were looking for by producing extrememly fine detail on these full-color prints,” added Tom Mason, GoCustom Clothing’s sales director. “You can really push the limits in terms of volume with the machine, and can run jobs you couldn’t just do before.”

“Kornit’s differentiated technology offers true end-to-end digitization of the production experience, so businesses like GoCustom Clothing can provide consumers unlimited design possibilities, in any quantity, and fulfill them faster than ever,” said Chris Govier, Kornit Digital Europe, Middle East, and Africa managing director. “By eliminating inventory concerns and producing any number of pieces whenever the demand or opportunity is required, our customers, like GoCustom Clothing, become more agile, profitable, and sustainable.”

Posted October 12, 2021

Source: Kornit

AFA Thanks Attendees And Participants Of 2021 FloorTek Expo

DALTON, Ga. — October 12, 2021 — On September 14 and 15, AFA was proud to host the Southeast’s biggest flooring industry expo, FloorTek, at the Dalton Convention Center. In 1979, American Floorcovering Alliance began to assist professionals in the carpet industry, promoting their products and providing members with cost-saving programs necessary for industry growth, and has been hosting the annual FloorTek Expo for nearly 30 years now. We were so pleased to be able to safely hold the event this year, despite the climate the COVID pandemic has created.

Since its inception, the FloorTek Expo has evolved to feature the most progressive flooring industry showcases in the United States, with more than 60 technology-pioneering companies for 2021. Although numbers were down overall for this year’s event, our exhibitors still relished the opportunity to showcase their new products and tech to eager expo attendees.

This year, AFA also partnered with local colleges to put on the portion of the event known as Future Connections, a unique networking opportunity for FloorTek Expo attendees. Future Connections served as not only an exciting opportunity for those in the job market and those looking to hire, but for the industry as a whole to position itself as a viable and attractive career path for the next generation of employees.

This year AFA hosted a golf tournament in conjunction with the Expo, the FloorTek Open 2021. The golf tournament served as both a fun kickoff for the event, and a unique fundraising opportunity. All proceeds from the tournament went toward the inaugural 2021 AFA FloorTek Open Scholarship Fund.

The Expo gets better and better annually, with the addition of new components to make the experience even richer and more rewarding for all those involved. AFA and partners are already looking forward to FloorTek 2022, and making preparations to ensure it is the best year yet.

Posted October 12, 2021

Source: AFA

Arkema To Build new Bio-Based Polyamide 11 Powders Plant In China

COLOMBES, France — October 11, 2021 — In parallel with its major project to increase global capacity of bio-based polyamide 11 by 50 percent in Singapore, Arkema announces the construction of a polyamide 11 powders plant on its Changshu platform in China, scheduled to come on stream in the first quarter of 2023. This investment will further support the growing demand for advanced bio-circular materials in Asia.

Rilsan® polyamide 11 powders, currently produced in France entirely from renewable castor beans, are recognized worldwide for their superior properties and performance in terms of toughness, durability, lightweight and processing versatility. They are used in very demanding applications and provide innovative solutions for fast- growing markets driven by megatrends such as durable home appliances, energy-efficient transport, and advanced additive manufacturing (3D printing) primarily for consumer, industrial, and aerospace markets.

Beyond the bio-based nature of the powder, this project will also contribute to Arkema’s ambitious sustainability commitments by using highly efficient manufacturing processes and by being physically closer to the new amino 11 plant in Singapore.

“We are very excited about this expansion”, said Erwoan Pezron, senior vice president, High Performance Polymers. “There is strong and growing demand in Asia across all of our key powders markets and this added capacity will enable us to supply the region from within the region.”

This expansion goes hand in hand with the Group’s major polyamide 11 plant currently under construction in Singapore, which is on track to start production mid-2022, and is included in the 450-million-euro exceptional capital expenditure envelope dedicated to polyamide expansion in Asia.

Posted October 12, 2021

Source: Arkema

Scott Bader To Invest $16 Million In A New Production Site In North Carolina

MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — October 11, 2021 — Global chemical company Scott Bader has acquired a new facility in North Carolina as it strives to meet growing domestic and global demand for its market leading structural adhesives and gel coats.

The investment sees the acquisition of a 110,000-square-foot industrial unit on a 15-acre site in Mocksville, N.C., which with further investment will be developed into a state-of- the-art gel coat and structural adhesives manufacturing facility. This will be the company’s second North American manufacturing site; the new development is expected to create 27 new jobs locally, with 21 in manufacturing and the other roles shared across HR, R&D, commercial support and applications.

The new premises was specifically selected to tap into the State’s growing advanced manufacturing sector. The facility will be built with modern design principles and operate to GMP conditions, manufacturing a range of innovative Scott Bader products. The plant aims to be fully operational by Q1 2023.

Commenting on Scott Bader’s investment in the area, Terry Bralley, president
of the Davie County Economic Development Commission, said: “We’re delighted a company with the pedigree of Scott Bader has chosen our county to invest in and expand their offering nationally and overseas. The new infrastructure will be a great addition to the area and the creation of 27 immediate new jobs is a real economic boost. I hope Scott Bader and our region mutually benefit from one another for many years to come.”

Commenting on the latest expansion plans, Art Murphy, sales director for Scott Bader North America said: “This latest investment makes clear our commitment to the North American market, as well as to our global growth strategy. It comes as we also invest $2 million in Canada. We now have the additional capacity we need to be more responsive to customer needs and leverage the interest in our primer-less structural adhesives — amplifying the success we’ve already had with the portfolio. ”

Scott Bader’s international presence now totals seven manufacturing sites, 17 offices and two joint ventures worldwide, with future expansion plans firmly focused on establishing its innovative composite and adhesive products in North America and Asia.

In keeping with Scott Bader’s 2036 vision to steer towards sustainable growth, while increasing its global footprint — environmental impact has been a key consideration throughout the North Carolina development and will remain central to the investments in its new site. Investing in people and technology to ensure both the build and ongoing operations are as efficient as possible.

Posted October 12, 2021

Source: Scott Bader

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