Bleeding Edge EnSys Develops Advanced Polymer Armors For Explosives And Ballistic Threats

SULLIVAN, Mo. — September 17, 2021 — Research and development company Bleeding Edge EnSys LLC creates advanced impact and wear resistant polymers for the defense and transportation industry.

Bleeding Edge has created a series of customized urethane composite materials capable of resisting the blasts from an IED and M19 landmine, as well as a polymer transparent armor that is ballistic resistant and passes the FEMA F5 tornado impact test.

“We’ve created polymers for high wear and high impact applications such as track pads on the Abrams M1 battle tanks, landmine detonation wheels, Humvee underbody IED armor, and unique transparent bullet resistant windows. Urethanes are usually lighter weight and more versatile to design with than rubber and other plastics or glass used in armoring,” explained George Sturmon, founder of Bleeding Edge. “Our Humvee underbody blast panel was tested against an IED, as well as an M19 landmine, then shot with 3 rounds of NATO 5.56 AP with no penetration. The panel was only 2.3” thick and weighed 23 lbs/sqft (10.43 kg/sqft). Our NIJ Level III-A transparent armor stops 9mm, .357 Mag, and .44 Mag handgun rounds, in a single 1.5” thick sheet, weighing 8.19lbs/sqft (3.71kg/sqft).”

George originally founded ATRO Engineered Systems in 1984, growing it into a multimillion-dollar company. “In the 80’s we looked into urethanes because of their unique properties that could be customized to fit a wide range of applications while far outlasting rubber components,” Sturmon said. “We had major success using them in heavy truck suspensions.” ATRO has recently been acquired along with Steer King, George’s other startup that manufactured high wear steering components for commercial trucks.

Today, the team at Bleeding Edge are testing new applications for ruggedized polymers and armor composites, including a ballistic security door to protect schools from high caliber rounds and tornados. Currently Bleeding Edge is creating optically clear polymer transparent armor. The unique polymer materials can be made in nearly any shape or size, enabling new applications for security, storm safety, military, automotive, and architectural engineering.

Posted September 17, 2021

Source: Bleeding Edge EnSys LLC

Denim Icon Wrangler® Launches Global “For The Ride Of Life” Campaign Inspired By The Resilience And Optimism Of The Cowboy Spirit

GREENSBORO, N.C. — September 16, 2021 — Wrangler®, a global icon in jeanswear and casual apparel, today announced its fall/winter 2021 advertising campaign, “For the Ride of Life,” which celebrates everyday people pursuing new adventures with energy and optimism. Inspired by the resilience it takes to see challenges as opportunities and leave nothing on the table, the campaign is styled by Hollywood’s sought-after Heidi Bivens and serves as a springboard for a heightened level of western-inspired fashion and culture that is more relevant worldwide than ever before. The integrated “For the Ride of Life” campaign will launch with broadcast commercials across cable and network TV the week of September 13.

“As we continue to draw inspiration from the resilience of those around us, there’s no better time to announce our ‘For the Ride of Life’ campaign showcasing people from all walks of life getting out there and enjoying their ride,” said Holly Wheeler, vice president of global brand marketing at Wrangler. “For nearly three-quarters of a century, the Wrangler brand has fearlessly strived for a confident outlook no matter what obstacles stand in our way. We hope this campaign encourages fans of the brand to have courage, take charge and keep pushing forward through the cowboy spirit within all of us as we look to the future.”

“For the Ride of Life” is anchored by an inspirational campaign film narrated by rising country music star and long-time friend of the brand, Orville Peck. The film features a diverse array of real people following their passions, from a rap crew to a roller girl gang; an eSports player, skateboarder and cowgirl; to young families and an older couple starting a new life together. The result is a celebration of those who live with optimism, joy and courage, no matter where their ride of life may lead.

“Heritage brands like Wrangler with an authentic story behind them are an important and riveting part of history and continue to shape the world around us today,” said international fashion stylist and editor, Heidi Bivens, who styled the campaign. “Wrangler style has always been associated with action and energy. Iconic images fill my mind: a rodeo girl working with her horse, a musician on an arena stage at a sold-out show, a cowpoke steering cattle on a desert plain. The brand has a western mystique that feels authentic, and to capture the genuine essence of this campaign, I accentuated the natural style and aesthetic of real, everyday people.”

The campaign is representative of Wrangler’s continued evolution as a brand balancing dedication to western heritage with strategic growth that is true to its roots. In recent years, Wrangler has expanded its focus to include a broader base of consumers fueled by category expansions in outdoor and female, and geographic expansion with the launch of the Wrangler brand in China. With its 75th anniversary in 2022, the Wrangler brand will launch a year-long celebration, honoring its longstanding presence in music, fashion and rodeo while also celebrating the courage, optimism and triumph of western culture.

The “For the Ride of Life” campaign developed in partnership with New York-based creative agency, YARD NYC, will launch in North America and Europe this fall and will be introduced in other regions of the world in the coming months.

Posted September 17, 2021

Source: Wrangler®, of Kontoor Brands

SARS-Cov-2, Influenza A Inactivated By Zinc-Embedded Nylon Fabric

HOUSTON — September 17, 2021 — An international team of scientists and engineers from the University of Cambridge, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, ResInnova Labs and Ascend Performance Materials has found that a nylon fabric embedded with zinc ions successfully inactivated 99-percent of the viruses that cause COVID-19 and the common flu.

Face masks, protective clothing and filters are used to slow the spread of viruses. But poor-quality masks can harbor active viruses from infected wearers, posing a transmission risk.

“A major challenge is absorption and inactivation,” said Dr. Vikram Gopal, co-senior author and chief technology officer at Ascend Performance Materials. “Respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, and the flu, are transmitted through droplets and aerosols. Polypropylene, the material in commonly used disposable masks, is a hydrophobic plastic and does not absorb moisture. Instead, the viruses can sit on the surface of the mask, posing a transmission risk when the mask is handled.”

Cotton also has problems, Dr. Gopal said. “Cotton effectively absorbs moisture, but it doesn’t inactivate the virus — again, posing a transmission risk,” he said.

In the paper published in ACS Applied Materials Interfaces, the researchers described how a fabric made of nylon 6,6 embedded with active zinc ions absorbed virus-containing moisture droplets and effectively inactivated the particles. The fabric produced a 2-log, or 99 percent, reduction of virus particles in one hour.

The research team also was able to demonstrate that nylon with active zinc ions remains stable over time, keeping its virus-inactivating properties after 50 washes.

“The study shows how nylon textile fabric with zinc outperforms the widely used cotton and polypropylene materials at virus absorption and inactivation,” Dr. Gopal said.

The findings have significant implications for future development of PPE according to Dr. Gopal.

“Pathogen-free PPE does more than just cut down the risk of transmitting the virus,” Gopal said. “By making PPE washable and reusable, you reduce the need for single-use products, keeping hundreds of millions of masks out of landfills.”

Posted September 17, 2021

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

Chico’s FAS Appoints Patrick J. Guido As CFO

FORT MYERS, Fla. — September 17, 2021 — Chico’s FAS Inc. today announced that Patrick J. Guido has been appointed CFO of the company, effective September 20, 2021, and will report directly to Molly Langenstein, CEO and president of Chico’s FAS.

Guido has more than 20 years of finance and operations experience and has held numerous executive leadership roles at premier retail and consumer companies. He most recently served as senior vice president and CFO at Asbury Automotive Group Inc., one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the United States. In this role, he helped support continued growth and financial strength during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also contributing to the development and implementation of the long-term strategic plan.

Prior to this position, Guido served as executive vice president and CFO of lululemon athletica inc., a multinational designer, distributor and retailer of healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel and accessories. In this role, he provided financial oversight and business analytics during a historic growth period at the company, which resulted in a significant increase in aggregate revenue, strong EPS growth and substantial increase in share price over two years.

“PJ is a highly accomplished finance executive with deep knowledge of the retail industry and a proven track record guiding companies through significant growth periods,” Langenstein said. “We are excited about the growth of our company. I am pleased to welcome PJ to the Chico’s FAS team.”

“I am incredibly excited to join the Chico’s FAS team and leverage my industry experience to continue strengthening the Company’s financial and operational performance,” Guido said. “I look forward to partnering with Molly and the rest of the team to continue capitalizing on Chico’s FAS’ impressive momentum in its return to sustainable, profitable growth.”

In connection with Guido’s appointment, David Oliver, who has served as interim CFO since February 2020, has been reappointed to his prior role of senior vice president Finance – controller and chief accounting officer.

Langenstein further commented: “On behalf of the Board and management team, I want to thank David for his leadership and many contributions over these past 18 months. We greatly value and appreciate David’s stalwart leadership and guidance during this critical period in our company and look forward to continuing to benefit from his talent and financial expertise.”

Posted September 17, 2021

Source: Chico’s FAS Inc.

Sunlighten And Hologenix Enhance Sauna Experience With CELLIANT-Infused Luxury Cotton Accessories And Heater Covers

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — September 17, 2021 — Infrared light helps the human body naturally, and people are looking to harness the benefits everywhere they can. Infrared isn’t just a trend, it’s becoming an important wellness tool, helping people feel better through myriad health benefits, including heart health, circulation, detoxification, anti-aging, longevity, immunity and muscle recovery. Sunlighten®, the global leader in infrared saunas and portable light therapies, has partnered with Hologenix®, the creators of CELLIANT® infrared responsive textiles found in numerous performance, recovery and sleepwear brands, to further enhance the sauna experience.

“At Sunlighten, we are continually looking to innovate, and the addition of Celliant is another step toward enhancing and extending our sauna experience,” said Aaron Zack, Sunlighten co-founder and CEO.

Fabric infused with Celliant now covers Sunlighten’s infrared heaters in all its sauna cabins to maximize every detail of infrared available. In addition, Sunlighten is introducing its new luxury cotton accessories infused with Celliant for those who want to expand the health benefits of infrared and/or enjoy a spa-like experience. The dual-purpose fabric provides added health benefits, as well as comfort, luxury, and practicality both inside and outside the sauna – it epitomizes “Plush Performance.”

The new Sunlighten Celliant-infused accessories work with the infrared heat of its saunas to amplify the benefits even more. The Sauna Linen Collection consists of a Celliant/cotton hand towel, bath towel, robe and body wrap, perfect for use in the sauna or just for every day. Celliant’s natural, ethically sourced minerals embedded into yarns transform body heat into full-spectrum infrared energy and return it to the body safely and naturally. Celliant promotes local circulation and cell oxygenation in healthy individuals while keeping the user dry and at the perfect temperature. This results in stronger performance, faster recovery and better sleep.

The only sauna company to offer branded accessories, Sunlighten’s line creates a resort feeling with spa-level luxury and is plush, densely woven and has a heavy 760-gram weight. Sauna cushion covers, sauna throw pillow covers and Solo®System SoloPad® covers will also be available soon.

“These luxurious accessories appeal to sauna customers who place a high value on maximizing their time and making the most of their investment,” said Zack. “Our Celliant-infused fabric works with the sauna’s heat and the body’s natural energy to refuel the body. No other company has more effective infrared, ensuring the infrared penetration into the body for all healing benefits. As soon as I read about Celliant technology, I knew it was perfect for our saunas and accessories.”

Hologenix Co-Founder and CEO Seth Casden said, “This is a natural partnership for us. Sunlighten infrared saunas and our Celliant infrared performance technology working in tandem to maximize health and wellness. The Celliant/cotton blend fabric is also the perfect combination of luxurious comfort and our revolutionary infrared technology.”

Posted September 17, 2021

Source: Sunlighten/Hologenix, LLC

Chemical Product Carbon Footprints: BASF, iPoint Join Forces

REUTLINGEN, Germany — September 16, 2021 — iPoint and chemical company BASF are collaborating to offer a software for the standardized calculation of product-related CO₂ emissions. Chemical and process companies can now use the iPoint Product Sustainability life cycle analysis (LCA) software for industry-specific Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations and reports across the whole supply chain, using a standardized way to collect and interpret data based on BASF’s methodological expertise. This lays the foundation for a Digital Product Passport as demanded in the “European Green Deal” and the “European Union’s Circular Economy Action Plan” for chemical products.

The chemical industry is committed to reaching the goal of carbon neutrality until 2050. In Germany for example, the sector already managed to reduce its emissions by 48 percent from 1990 to 2017. But reaching climate neutrality requires further efforts. Above all, transparency is required as a sound basis for decision-making, making cradle-to-gate PCF data a necessity for the industry. Since existing standards can be interpreted and applied in different ways, BASF has created a proprietary digital solution with a standardized and automated PCF calculation approach specific to its sector and had this solution certified by TÜV Rheinland. To level the playing field in the industry as far as possible, BASF shares this digital solution and its underlying method with IT partners such as iPoint and thus makes it available for all interested industry players.

“iPoint’s extensive experience of over 20 years in providing digital solutions for product sustainability and our ability to support Digital Product Passports, combined with the industry-specific standards established by BASF, means that companies in the chemical and process sector will benefit from a highly reliable and accurate PCF solution that is recognized by one of the industry’s biggest players”, emphasizes Joerg Walden, CEO and founder of iPoint-systems. “We are excited to support the chemical industry on its way to carbon neutrality through this cooperation.”

“By working together with iPoint, we can establish a standardized approach to calculating and reporting PCFs in our industry,” states Alessandro Pistillo, Director Digital Strategic Projects at BASF. “Chemical companies can more easily achieve their climate and sustainability goals through transparency regarding their product carbon footprints.”

Posted September 17, 2021

Source: iPoint-systems gmbh 

Indian Tufropes To Develop Unique Pentamerous Technology Based On Truetzschler Nonwovens’ And Voith’s CP Equipment

EGELSBACH, Germany — September 16, 2021 — Indian Tufropes is partnering with Truetzschler Nonwovens and Voith to install its unique pentamerous technology. The company’s first nonwovens production line will be capable to produce five different eco-friendly, hydroentangled products.

Truetzschler Nonwovens and Voith are thrilled to be the technology partner for Tufropes’ (patent pending) unique nonwoven line based on pentamerous technology. The new installation relies heavily on Truetzschler/Voith core components for wet-laying, carding and hydroentangling. Proprietary refinements will allow Tufropes to produce any possible hydroentangled nonwoven material, including bio-degradable, natural fibre, eco-friendly high-performance nonwovens. Globally this would be a first industrial-scale pentamerous technology-based nonwoven project. Based in Gujarat, India, the line is expected to be commissioned next year.

India has a huge potential concerning hygiene-related nonwoven products. Wet and dry wipes lift hygienic standards in baby and body care. Since all these products are single-use items, the need for environmental-friendly products cannot be doubted.

Founded in 1992, Tufropes today is a leader in providing high quality and technologically superior rope and netting solutions. Known for its emphasis on quality and safety, Tufropes’ rope and netting solutions are used in a wide array of industries such as aquaculture, marine, safety, sports, shipping and defense.

Targeting the nearly untapped market of locally made, disposable nonwoven products, Tufropes decided to embark on the journey of establishing a progressive and sustainable nonwoven production line with pentamerous technologies. Truetzschler/Voith’s carded/pulp (CP) technology combines a cost-effective, wet-laid pulp layer and a carded web layer from cellulosic fibres.

The management team at Tufropes opted for Truetzschler Nonwovens and Voith for good reason to supply machinery and be the technology partners in this new project.

“The team of Truetzschler and Voith stands out due to extensive experience with the wet-laid/hydroentangled d nonwoven technology. Several wet-laying/spunlacing plants and their CP line at a European customer is running at full capacity. Besides profound knowledge, expertise and running solutions, the local set-up of both companies in India convinced us. We wanted to invest in a unique and progressive technology and we are pleased to have found the best partners in Truetzschler and Voith to realise our first step into a new business field,” said Tufropes’ Madhav Goel, promoter/director.

Tufropes new production will deliver fully functional, affordable and 100-percent bio-degradable nonwovens. “A special advantage of our CP nonwovens technology is the very consistent distribution of stock suspension for highly flat profiles,” explained Oliver Crasser, sales manager Inclined Wire Solutions at Voith Paper. “The NCT high-speed card delivers a carded web into the manufacturing process. It offers additional flexibility in web forming and end products.”, adds Christian Maennich, Area Sales Manager at Truetzschler Nonwovens. A.T.E’s Product Head for Nonwovens, Rupali Chitnis, closely works together with Truetzschler Nonwovens. She is excited: “Truetzschler and Voith implement a customer-oriented, tailor-made solution that guarantees an efficient and sustainable nonwoven manufacturing process. This project will equip Tufropes to manufacture superior quality, eco-friendly nonwoven products for the mass market. A perfect solution for India.”

Posted September 17, 2021

Source: Truetzschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH / The Voith Group

400: Transforming The Global Fashion Supply Chain To Save Forests, Fast

VANCOUVER — September 16, 2021 — This week, international environmental organization Canopy released an astonishing number — 400. The number refers to the over four hundred brands and retailers that are now part of CanopyStyle: a game-changing fashion and forest conservation initiative that is transforming the fashion industry’s viscose supply chain. More than 200 million trees are cut down every year to produce fashion fabrics like viscose and rayon. Many of these originate from the world’s most important and carbon-rich forest ecosystems. CanopyStyle is galvanizing the fashion sector to change that.

In just the past few months, the initiative has added global heavyweights LVMH and its 75 luxury Maisons, sportswear brand Puma, Chinese logistics titan Li & Fung, Indian megabrand FlipKart, and Indian fashion leader House of Anita Dongre. Just days ago, 14 more brands became the newest CanopyStyle partners. Almost 200 of these new brand partners have joined CanopyStyle in the past 18-months, indicating the growing urgency to find climate solutions.

“CanopyStyle is transforming the viscose supply chain in real time with our 400 brand partners leading the charge. This is exactly the pace and scale of change that we need to see across all supply chains,” said Nicole Rycroft, Canopy’s executive director. “We’re confident that with the ‘CanopyStyle 400’ we can make the next decade one of solutions and preservation of the world’s forests. There is urgent work to be done.”

“As one of the first partners of CanopyStyle, Inditex is proud to see that more and more organizations join this important endeavour to leverage ever greater environmental gains for the benefit of our climate and species. This collective and pre-competitive effort is bringing a great value to protect the environment at a global scale,” said Luis Coloma, head of Environmental Sustainability at Inditex.

“Being a signatory to CanopyStyle has allowed us to take real action that aligns with our policies, and positions us alongside 400 of our peers who also advocate for forest conservation around the globe and inspire us to keep pushing in this direction,” said fashion designer Mara Hoffman.

The initiative is already making a real world impact. To date, producers responsible for 90 percent of global viscose supply have developed commitments to stop sourcing from the world’s Ancient and Endangered Forests in response to the CanopyStyle initiative. Fifty-two percent of global production is now documented to Canopy’s “green shirt” criteria — these viscose manufacturers have taken action to be at low risk for sourcing from Ancient and Endangered Forests. As a result of CanopyStyle, several major global producers are now manufacturing man-made cellulosic fiber (MMCF) with low-impact alternative fiber such as recycled — the most significant production shift in this supply chain over the past 50 years.

Posted September 16, 2021

Source: Canopy

It’s Time To Experience Print – Mimaki To Bring New Innovations And Application Opportunities To FESPA 2021

AMSTERDAM — September 16, 2021 — Mimaki Europe, manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, will showcase its broad portfolio of digital print technologies at FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 from October, 12-15, 2021, at RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Stand: 1-F45. Taking full advantage of the first in-person FESPA event since the COVID-19 pandemic, the company will premiere live demonstrations of its most recently announced innovations, while also inspiring visitors with outstanding applications produced by customers. As FESPA 2021 will take place ‘on home soil’ for Mimaki Europe, visitors will also have the unique opportunity to visit its Amsterdam Experience Centre and tour Mimaki’s entire 3D and textile portfolio with one-to-one demonstrations from Mimaki’s expert team.

Proudly announcing that “the real print experience is back”, Mimaki is committed to bringing the print community back together with all possible COVID-safety measures in place. On the stand, customers can immerse themselves in technology from Mimaki’s latest product portfolio, including brand-new releases such as the high-volume UV flatbed printer, the JFX600-2513, the high-speed, high-quality UJF Series printers, and the full-color desktop 3D printer, the 3DUJ-2207. Mimaki will also celebrate its customers and partners in an interactive exhibit of success stories and application examples from its print ambassadors.

“We are thrilled to invite customers to join us in-person at FESPA this year. As well as being packed with cutting-edge technologies, inspiring customer stories and plenty of buzz and excitement, the show, and our booth, will be a safe and COVID-compliant set-up. We have done everything to ensure visitors can enjoy the event safely, such as integrating additional online content to avoid unnecessary crowding and physical contact.” Danna Drion, General Manager Marketing, from Mimaki Europe explains. “FESPA 2021 is the optimal chance for the industry to join forces and reinvigorate business with new technologies and applications. For such a visual and vibrant industry to have been apart for so long, this year will be centred around the full print experience, something you can only truly enjoy in-person. As such, our theme is “Experience Print”, and what better place to do it for the first time in almost 2 years than at FESPA!”

With so many ground-breaking technologies yet to be seen at a physical event, the Mimaki stand is sure to be an extraordinary experience. The JFX600-2513 LED-UV large-format flatbed inkjet printer, designed to address the high-volume UV market, will be among the new solutions to have its tradeshow debut this FESPA. Engineered for high speeds and high productivity, the new model offers print service providers a broader variety of applications thanks to a wider range of ink types and increased media flexibility.

Announced just this month, the UJF-7151 plusII and the UJF-MkII e Series will also take centre stage on the Mimaki stand. Designed for seamless and reliable high-speed production, the UJF-7151 plusII allows for faster print speeds of up to 190% compared to the previous UJF-7151 plus model. The printer is capable of handling high-quality print jigs and ideal for accurate industrial printing of heavy media, such as wood, metal, and glass.

Representative of Mimaki’s varied portfolio and yet another brand-new product, the Mimaki 3DUJ-2207 will also make its debut. This easily scalable, desktop 3D solution is designed to open the full color, 3D printing door to those who previously felt the benefits of 3D printing were out of reach.

Visitors are also sure to savour the chance to finally see Mimaki’s renowned “100 Series” in action. Launched during the height of the pandemic as cost-effective, business-enhancing solutions, these printers are designed to meet current market challenges and enable users to drive success despite market uncertainty. With high productivity and reliability, as well as extreme flexibility to diversify an application range, these highly competitive price-performance printers have already been added to print operations in all sectors.

Posted September 16, 2021

Source: Mimaki

Tamil Nadu Government Signs Up For Techtextil India 2021 To Push Technical Textile Investments Into The State

MUMBAI — September 16, 2021 — In a bid to strengthen indigenous production through the state and attract investors, the nodal agency for investment promotion and facilitation for the Government of Tamil Nadu – Guidance has signed up for Techtextil India 2021 – the leading International Trade Fair for Technical Textiles and Nonwovens. The TN Government will be promoting technical textile policies through both physical and virtual segments of the hybrid fair, enabling investors to set up integrated facilities. Leading technical textile players from Tamil Nadu and across the nation confirm participation for the three-day business event.

As one of the first major business events in India for the technical textile sector since the pandemic, Techtextil India 2021 will reunite the industry to present a strong showcase of technical textile technologies crucial for the development of India across industries such as healthcare, agriculture, construction, infrastructure, sports, apparel etc. The first hybrid edition will take place from November 25-27, 2021, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.

Announcing a close co-operation with Messe Frankfurt India for the 2021 edition, the Government of Tamil Nadu further shared that it will be promoting textile policies and highlighting investment prospects at the trade fair in a bid to attract companies and investors to the state. Ms  Pooja Kulkarni IAS MD & CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu said: “While there are several inherent advantages for the growth of technical textiles in Tamil Nadu specifically, many raw materials used in the production of sanitary products, artificial ligaments, seat belt webbings, airbags are still heavily imported. In this context, the Techtextil India Forum can help us reduce import dependency and bring investments in R&D, manufacturing, innovation by partnering with global technical textiles companies.

Technical textile players from Tamil Nadu such as Cyber Textiles India Pvt Ltd, Jayashree Spun Bond, Lenzing Ag India, Liester Technologies, Loyal Textile Mills Ltd, Milltex Engineers Pvt Ltd, Superfil Products Pvt Ltd, Uster Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd have also confirmed their participation for this key business event. Highlighting the state’s expertise in technical textiles, Ms Kulkarni added: “The strengths of TN are in agro-tech, build-tech, indu-tech and medi-tech. With the largest automobile and auto-component cluster in India, Tamil Nadu’s automobile ecosystem is well poised to attract high value high technology Mobiltech investment. Similarly, with 50% of India’s textile mills in Tamil Nadu and complementary clusters of knitting, weaving and medical devices manufacturing in Coimbatore, and Tiruppur, the region provides immense opportunities for Meditech investments. Manufacturing in India can be a win-win arrangement for manufacturers as investments in Tamil Nadu will provide access to the burgeoning market as well.”

Commenting on the developments on the Indian edition of the trade fair, Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, shared: “We are glad to join hands with Guidance Tamil Nadu and strongly believe that the support of a State Partner can have significant influence on the development of the technical textile sector in terms of manufacturing collaborations and localisation in India. With the 2021 edition, we hope to generate strong upward momentum for the Indian market.”

Pegged at $19 billion, the Indian market for technical textiles is growing at a CAGR of 12 percent, three times faster than the global growth rate indicating strong export opportunities. The recent budget announcement of Government of Tamil Nadu takes into account infrastructure development for the textile sector with a greater focus on upcoming technical textile parks in Karur and Virudhunagar. The two centres for excellence for Meditech and Indutech at the South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) and PSG College of Technology respectively, provides a fillip to spur R&D and innovation in TN.

Covering the most demanding application areas, the trade fair is known to attract buyers from the fields of agriculture, automotive, building, clothing and protective clothing, environmental protection, geo-technology, housing and home, medical science, packaging and sports among others. Besides leading players from the state of Tamil Nadu, technical textile companies across the country such as Park Non Woven Pvt Ltd, Weavetech Engineers, A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Sarex Chemicals, Suntech Geotextile Pvt Ltd, Khosla Profile Pvt Ltd have also confirmed their participation for 2021 edition and will be seen showcasing their latest solutions in key application areas. The three-day business event will also include a series of digital symposiums to present a global outlook on the technical textile trends, current industry debate on sustainability and digitalization as well as opportunities for the Indian technical textile players in the global arena.

Posted September 16, 2021

Source: Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd,

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