Circular Economy At Kelheim Fibres: Examples Of Innovation From Raw Material, Product Design And All The Way To End Of Life

KELHEIM, Germany — August 26, 2021 — A sustainable product is a mosaic of many individual building blocks — Kelheim Fibres GmbH, the world’s first viscose fiber producer with an EMAS-certified environmental management system, is constantly working to further improve every single one of these building blocks.

The innovative viscose special fibers from Kelheim can be functionalized as required — this often saves further processing steps (such as dyeing or coating) and thus also energy, water and chemicals.

At the end of their product life, fibers from Kelheim are completely biodegradable in a short time (according to OECD Test 301 B) and thus contribute to the preservation of valuable habitats.

Now Kelheim Fibres is taking a step further: the fiber specialist is working on the development of alternative raw materials, such as recycled cellulose as well as other cellulosic feedstocks for the production of its viscose fibers. One approach to closing the product loop in the textile sector is the use of pulp produced from recycled post-consumer waste materials.

Kelheim Fibres offers its customers innovative viscose fibers made exclusively from certified wood from sustainably managed forests for the production of plastic-free and biodegradable end products.

In production, Kelheim Fibres focuses on conserving resources by minimizing emissions and waste. This happens through closed-loop recovery systems as well as a highly efficient energy generation and the energy-efficient operation of the plants.

Find out more in the lecture by Dr Roland Scholz, Project Manager Fibre and Application Development at Kelheim Fibres, on Wednesday, September 15, at 5.50 p.m., in Hall B of the 60th Dornbirn GFC WEBINAR WEEK.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Kelheim Fibres

EU-BAT Compliance Confirmed For All Sateri Viscose Fiber Mills; Achievement Ahead Of Schedule

SHANGHAI — August 26, 2021 — All of Sateri’s five viscose mills in China are now fully compliant with the emission limits set out in the European Union Best Available Techniques Reference Document (EU-BAT BREF) on Polymers, following recent verification of Sateri Jiangsu and Sateri China mills.

Verified by independent consultant Sustainable Textile Solutions (STS), a division of BluWin Ltd. (UK), the parameters assessed included resource utility efficiency, wastewater discharge and air emission.

Allen Zhang, president of Sateri, said: “Sateri Jiangsu was established in 2019 following an acquisition while Sateri China was built in the same year. We had aimed to have both mills meet EU-BAT’s recommended emission levels by 2023. To achieve this two years ahead of schedule underscores our continuous efforts in process improvement and control of pollutant emissions, and resource utilization efficiency. We will continue to pursue manufacturing excellence and invest in best-in-class technologies for all our mills — existing, acquired, and newly constructed ones — as part of our Vision 2030 commitment towards closed-loop and cleaner production.”

Chen Xinwei, chairman of China Chemical Fiber Industry Association, said: “China’s regenerated cellulose fibre industry has been progressing steadily in recent years. As a major viscose manufacturer, Sateri has demonstrated leadership in bench-marking itself against advanced domestic and international standards, focusing on low-carbon development, energy-saving and emission-reduction technology, and cleaner production to advance sustainable development, as well as enhance the company’s competitiveness. All other players in the industry should be encouraged to follow suit.”: “Congratulations to Sateri on achieving EU-BAT compliance for all its viscose mills. This is a commendable feat, especially in the quick environmental sustainability turnaround of its mill in Jiangsu, which was an old mill acquired only two years ago. The achievement sets a benchmark for the industry, and is a testament to Sateri’s position as a leading viscose producer.”

Sateri is a member of the RGE group of companies; Sateri’s other three mills — Sateri Fujian, Sateri Jiujiang and Sateri China (Jiangxi) — had attained EU-BAT compliance in 2020.

Reference: Sateri EU-BAT Assessment Reports.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Sateri

INDEX™20 Exhibitor Preview: emtec Electronic

LEIPZIG, Germany — August 27, 2021 — Studies indicate that the way a fabric feels to the touch — i.e. its handfeel — strongly influences a consumer’s decision to buy. Traditionally, manufacturers of textiles and nonwovens use handpanels comprised of individual judges to assess a material’s haptic properties. This can be a time-consuming process and is often influenced by several external factors, since the human sense of touch is a complex and inherently subjective experience.

In contrast, the Tactile Sensation Analyzer from emtec Electronic presents a unique approach: a sound analysis in two different frequency areas determines a material’s softness and roughness. Parameters such as stiffness, plasticity, hysteresis and elasticity are then measured with a deformation measurement, i.e. how much a product deforms under a certain load and how well it recovers after deformation. Specific algorithms can combine these individually measured parameters into so-called handfeel values, which correlate very well with the human tactile sensation.

Independent evaluations from the industry designed to test the functionality and efficacy of the TSA device have consistently found the results to be highly comparable to the results of physical tests and handpanels. A study on the handfeel of jersey fabrics, for example, published in the Journal of Fashion Technology and Textile Engineering, states the “TSA ranking of softness and smoothness corresponded to the rankings by other direct physical methods as well as with human handfeel,” adding that the assessments yielded “promising results” validating the use of the TSA technology to measure haptic parameters in textiles and nonwovens.

Emtec Electronic will further illustrate the benefits and uses of the TSA in the Innovation Lab and in a presentation on October 19, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in Room “R” of the INDEX Lab at the convention location in Geneva.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Emtec Electronic

Sattler Outdura® Shows OVATION 4 Collection In New Showroom At The Casual Market Chicago

HUDSON, N.C. — August 26, 2021 —  Sattler Outdura is known in the industry for its solution-dyed acrylic woven outdoor fabrics. At this years’ Casual Market Chicago Outdura is showing its OVATION 4 collection of textured and patterned fabrics in its new showroom, 15-101, on September 21-23, 2021. In addition to fabrics, on display in the showroom will be inspiration boards by three top interior designers illustrating imaginative ways to use Outdura fabrics to show different perspectives on using all-weather textiles. And, as an added plus, the Outdura design team from the Sattler Outdura corporate headquarters in Graz, Austria, and Hudson, N.C., will be in the showroom answering questions and sharing their expertise.

“We have received many favorable comments from manufacturers and designers who have previewed our OVATION 4 collection of jacquards, dobbies and stripe fabrics,” commented Uli Tombuelt, Sattler Outdura USA CEO and director of sales casual furniture division. “The Ovation 4 collection builds on our strengths with seven new patterns blending with eleven existing patterns comprising 103 total fabrics and six color stories that relate to an appreciation of nature. We capture starry nights, morning skies, garden spots, tawny sunsets, warm winters and lastly, a night out. We have also added OVATION 4 to our cut-yardage program to accommodate smaller custom orders.”

The designer inspiration boards on display in the Outdura showroom reveal the creative visions of Vicky Serany from Southern Studio Interior Design in North Carolina, Lisa Kahn from Lisa Kahn Designs in Florida and Jeanne Chung from Cozy Stylish Chic in California. “It was interesting to see how interior designers from three distinctly different areas of the country uniquely applied our fabrics to their lifestyle projects. We hope that these design boards will serve as an inspiration to others, giving manufacturers, retailers and our designer clients a fresh sense of how Outdura fabrics can be creatively utilized,” Tombuelt added.

The Sattler Outdura management and design teams from Austria and North Carolina will be in the Outdura Casual Market Chicago showroom sharing their creative knowledge on September 21-­23. Mariia Elizarova, designer from Austria, along with the Hudson team are responsible for the design of a wide array of fashion and base cloths available throughout the Outdura collections. They welcome the opportunity to review the line and current trends with showroom visitors during the Casual Market.

Outdura is made in the historic Hudson Cotton Mill in Hudson, N.C. Perfect for use outdoors or in, their fabrics have color pigments that penetrate through the fiber, not just sit on the surface. They are not only UV fade resistant after 1500 hours of testing but also stain, water, mold, and mildew resistant. Cleaning is a breeze with soap and water or a bleach solution for stubborn stains.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Sattler Outdura

 

 

 

Three Summer Fabric Trends: Pindler Shares Top Fabric Ideas To Try This Season

MOORPARK, Calif. — August 19, 2021 — The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer and the design trends of spring are giving way to new summer aesthetics. Both indoors and outdoors, choosing the right fabrics is vital to creating the perfect summery setting. Curious which fabrics will be must-haves this season? The design team at Pindler, an industry-leader and international wholesaler of decorative fabrics, predicts that cleanable materials, crisp patterns and daring colors will be in high demand

Clean

Relaxing summer days — whether they’re spent outside, by the pool, or indoors — are a lot more carefree with the peace of mind that performance fabrics bring. Fabrics with a superior soil and stain finish, and outstanding cleanability, make it easy to indulge in messy summer treats and activities without the worry of permanent stains. Whether they’re protecting the couch from popsicle drips or keeping the outdoor furniture looking good as new through countless water balloon fights, performance fabrics make summer more fun. Although the warmer months are a great time to implement cleanable fabrics into your home, they make life simpler all year round.

Crisp

Classic design never really goes out of style, and it’s continuing to have a resurgence. Traditional patterns and color palettes are getting a crisp and clean update, as people are yearning to bring timeless design back into their homes. Sunny days filled with classic stripes, checks and plaids are in the forecast! These playful patterns add an element of fun to indoor and outdoor spaces, making them the perfect way to add a summery vibe to any design concept.

Color

There’s no better time than summer to add a splash of color, whether it’s inside the home or in the backyard. Try daring color choices that draw inspiration from florals, favorite vacation destinations or pretty much anything under the sun. Bright and saturated color brings new life and energy to personal spaces, matching the excitement and childlike wonder the season brings.

Ready to try some or all of these summer fabric trends? Pindler has an extensive collection of cleanable indoor/outdoor fabrics, as well as recent fresh and fun additions to its Easy Clean line. In addition, the company has been consistently introducing countless colorful designs and classic, crisp patterns in timeless cotton and linen constructions.

All of these fabrics are available online or at Pindler’s 16 corporate showrooms and nine agent showrooms across the United States, as well as two agent showrooms in Canada.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Pindler

Create Your Own Designs With Beaver Paper’s New Fashionwalls Printable Fabric Wallpaper

ATLANTA, GA — August 31, 2021 — Beaver Paper Group, a manufacturer of sublimation media, is proud to debut their new TexStyles® FashionWalls, which is a unique new line of printable fabric wall coverings that allows customers to create their own designs to fit any environment.

FashionWalls is durable, washable and abrasion resistant. It stands up to washing and scrubbing with minimal to no staining. Tested under industry standards, FashionWalls has one of the highest ratings for stain resistance in its category.

Made of 100% knit polyester, TexStyles® FashionWalls is easy to use and comes in two versions, dye- sublimation and latex/UV. Available in widths up to 126 inches, FashionWalls will transform any room with its vivid color reproductions. Its natural white point offers consistent and reliable color prints from production lot to production lot. FashionWalls produces the richest photographic quality imagery available.

“The new FashionWalls line of printable wall coverings empowers everyday consumers to create the environment they desire,” said Jeff Mills, TexStyles® Product Manager at Beaver Paper Group.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Beaver Paper Group

Arkema Acquires Ashland’s Performance Adhesives And Reaches A New Milestone In The Group’s 2024 Ambition

COLOMBES, France  — August 31, 2021 — “We are very happy and proud of this move. In a context of strong earnings growth following the recent divestment of PMMA and the start of the strategic review of Fluorogases, the acquisition of Ashland’s adhesives business is a fantastic opportunity to reinforce the Group’s presence in the US and to accelerate Bostik’s growth. With an excellent business which holds leading positions in many high-growth segments and a high level of profitability, this project fully aligns with the Group’s targeted acquisition strategy.

Ashland’s adhesives will constitute a new technological platform for our adhesives and the synergies are particularly high given the geographical and application complementarities with Bostik and our Coating Solutions platform. The cultures of the teams are very close, focused on customer centricity and sustainable innovation. We look forward to welcoming Ashland’s high-caliber management team and to partner together for this highly value creative deal.”, stated Thierry Le Hénaff, the Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

A major step in Bostik’s strong long term growth ambition

With estimated sales of around US$ 360 million (1) and an estimated EBITDA at a very high level of around US$95 million (1) in 2021, Ashland offers a portfolio of high performance adhesive solutions in high-value-added industrial applications.

With its large range of key technologies and well-known brands, Ashland Performance Adhesives is a key player in pressure-sensitive adhesives in the United States, operating in high-growth applications, in particular in decorative, protection, and signage films for automotive and buildings. Combined with Bostik’s and the Coating Solutions segment’s sustainable and high performance solutions, its range will represent one of the most complete offering in the pressure sensitive adhesives sector.

Ashland also holds significant positions in structural adhesives in the United States, in particular in segments such as wood bonding for construction, composites and transportation. This will allow Bostik to complement its positions and to benefit from fast-growing demand driven by major sustainable trends.

Finally, Ashland Performance Adhesives offers a wide range of adhesives for flexible packaging, addressing growing demand for more sustainable products. Thanks to Ashland’s positioning in North America, Bostik will complete its geographic presence in flexible lamination, becoming one of the world’s key players in this sector.

Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business, which employs approximately 330 people and operates 6 production plants, mainly in North America, has enjoyed sustained growth in recent years and has significant growth potential in Europe and Asia. Combined with Arkema’s global positioning, the excellent technological, geographic and commercial complementarities of this acquisition will enable Bostik to expand its offering and position itself as a major player in high performance industrial adhesives.

This acquisition also allows to upgrade the 2024 profitability target for Arkema’s Adhesive Solutions segment, which now aims for an EBITDA margin above 17%, among the very best in the industry, with sales of over €3 billion.

A strongly value-creative project, perfectly in line with Arkema’s 2024 ambition

This project offers significant pre-tax synergies estimated at over US$ 45 million, which will be progressively implemented over the next 5 years. They will focus on the commercial development of globalized solutions in high-growth segments, procurement synergies through our acrylics business and industrial optimizations.

Given these synergies and the anticipated growth over the next few years, the enterprise value/EBITDA multiple will be reduced to 8.7 times in 2026 after taking account of the tax benefits linked to the structure of the transaction, which are estimated at more than US$200 million.

This deal will be financed fully in cash, and the level of net debt including hybrid bonds on closing will remain tightly controlled at 1.9x the 2021 pro forma EBITDA (2), in line with the Group’s objective to maintain this ratio below 2.

Furthermore, this business represents a high EBITDA-to-cash conversion rate, above the Group’s long-term targets, given the tight control of working capital and limited capital intensity.

Within the first year of integration this deal will have an accretive impact on net earnings per share and the accretive impact will reach €1 per share by 2026.

This proposed acquisition is fully in line with the Group’s strategy and ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player by 2024 generating sales of at least €10 billion with an EBITDA margin of around 17% and improved resilience. It is a major step in strengthening Arkema’s Adhesive Solutions segment.

The project is subject to the approval of the antitrust authorities in the countries concerned. Relevant legal information and consultation process involving employee representative bodies will be performed before closing.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Arkema

Orion Engineered Carbons Initiates Construction Of Second Plant In China

HOUSTON — August 30, 2021 — Orion Engineered Carbons today began constructing its second plant in China for specialty and high-performance carbon black, expanding the chemical company’s production capacity in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

Carbon black, available as powder or beads, is commonly used in tires, textile fibers, coatings, batteries and numerous other everyday goods. It tints or colorizes as well as reinforces products, conducts electricity and provides UV protection, among many other uses across a wide range of applications and end markets.

Orion’s new facility in Huaibei in the eastern province of Anhui is expected to be completed late next year and to begin operating in 2023.

With a targeted initial production capacity of 65 to 70 kilotons per year, the plant will be able to make a variety of carbon black for specialty and high-end rubber grades.

“The strongest growth in demand for carbon black in the coming years is widely projected to be in Asia,” said Corning F. Painter, chief executive officer at Orion. “This new site in China will enable us to better supply our customers and strengthen our position as a leading global supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black.”

The new site complements Orion’s first Chinese plant, built in 1994 in Qingdao in the eastern province of Shandong, as well as Orion’s production site in Yeosu, South Korea.

An innovator in sustainability, Orion will equip the plant to convert its waste heat to steam that will be sold to the local industrial park.

Posted August 30, 2021

Source: Orion Engineered Carbons

Pusan University Researchers Develop “Super-Flexible” Electroluminescent Devices

BUSAN, South Korea — August 30, 2021 — ‘Super-flexible’ material appears to be an absolute necessity for wearable electronics of the future. Of all the scientists working on developing this material, researchers from Pusan University have achieved success in developing one like never before, which is not only super stretchable, but also deformable, according to a study published in Advanced Materials.

The future will be colored by ‘bend-at-will’ light sources. A successful research study by a group of South Korean material scientists has proven that this future is not far away. As shown in a recent study published in Advanced Materials, this group from Pusan University has developed a super stretchable, deformable, and durable material through the application of mechanically reinforced ionogel conductors. The research paper, which was made available online on May 13, 2021, and was published in Volume 33, and Issue 25 of the journal on June 24, 2021, elaborates how this material can be applied in a ‘super-flexible’ alternating current electroluminescent device.

Speaking about the development of the novel material, Professor Jinhwan Yoon (ORCID id: 0000-0003-1638-2704), who is also one of the corresponding authors of the study, remarked: “We developed stretchable and durable conductive ionogels with a double-network (DN) structure, which is achieved by combining stretchable soft polymer network with stress-resistive hard polymer network.” Professor Yoon and his team highlights that the developed material shows high mechanical robustness and good electrical conductivity against extreme elongation for the developed ionogels.

Furthermore, the researchers went a step further, and successfully demonstrated the operation of ‘super-flexible’ electroluminescent devices fabricated with developed ionogel. Notably, the device functioned even with an extremely large mechanical elongation of up to 1200%, and various deformation such as bending, rolling, and twisting. In addition, the developed devices also display stable luminescence over 1,000 stretch/release cycles or at temperatures as harsh as 200°C, unlike any of its predecessors.

With such a breakthrough advancement in “super-flexible” electroluminescent material, Professor Yoon is hopeful about potential applications, stating “We believe that the future of current electronics would be deformable and stretchable beyond simply flexible and bendable for wearable application. With the soft electrode platform we developed, it is expected that more development on wearable electronics can be boosted, thereby people can wear lots of unprecedented devices enabling them to monitor their motion and health condition, display the information etc.” Indeed, the study has yielded a futuristic ‘super-material’!

Posted August 30, 2021

Source: Pusan National University

Korean Safety Glove Manufacturer Summit Corp. Obtains Overseas Certification

SEONGNAM-SI, South Korea — August 30, 2021 — Summit Corp., a Korea-based safety glove manufacturer, announced that it has acquired EN certification for three styles of leather safety gloves and will accelerate overseas exports.

The certified products are QU-18K, QU-15P, and QU-15, all of which are safety gloves with enhanced durability by using natural cowhide with water-repellent function for the entire hand. They can be used for various purposes such as rescue, first aid, suppression, and driving, etc.

They are removable easily due to integration of the outer and lining, and have ergonomic patterns to make it feel good about the wearing. Also, rappelling can be done by applying an extra layer of cowhide on the palm. In addition, they have passed the standard of hazardous substance of leather, and abrasion resistance of over 15,000 times.

For the QU-18K, it has an insert, a functional polyurethane that enables perfect waterproofing, and a knuckle protector attached on the back of the hand. QU-18K has the best performance out of three gloves. The QU-15P and QU-15 have pads attached on the back of the hand, and the QU-15P includes an insert just like the QU-18K, too.

Since its establishment in 2005, Summit has grown based on its accumulated experiences in glove manufacturing.

By focusing on research and development of more specialized firefighting and safety gloves beyond the scope of existing sports gloves, Summit has obtained a patent related to waterproof glove manufacturing and KFI certification for firefighting gloves and hoods. With those, the brand of Summit, Salvare, has been recognized as the best firefighting glove and hood brand.

In addition, Summit developed a protective glove made of PBI fabric with excellent fire-retardancy performance and received high praise at Korean Firefighting Fair.

Summit established a research institute in 2018 to make efforts and to develop the best products with the goal of customer safety.

Summit CEO Chung Eun-young said: “Based on the success of the Korean market, Summit Corporation has acquired EN certification for three safety gloves this year, and is expanding our business overseas with excellent gloves at competitive prices. We will always do our best to develop and provide better ones for the safety of firefighters by constantly moving forward.”

Posted August 30, 2021

Source: Summit Corp.

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