Bemis Associates Hosting “Barely There Bonding” Webinar To Provide Tips On Bonding For Intimate Apparel — March 17th

SHIRLEY, Mass. — March 15, 2021 — Bemis Associates Inc. — a manufacturer of thermoplastic films, tapes, and adhesives for bonding — is hosting a webinar on how to construct intimate apparel with bonding, titled ‘Barely There Bonding’ on March 17, 2021. There will be 2 sessions in which participants can choose to attend.

The one-hour webinar will feature insights and tips on how intimate apparel designers and engineers can incorporate bonding into their performance intimates as well as information on basics applications with some video demonstrations.

Bemis experts will identify the critical factors for constructing with adhesive and showcase diverse bonding applications pertaining specifically to the intimates marketplace. Participants will gain knowledge on a variety of application ideas from hidden seam finishes to how bonding can provide stability and smooth support as well as how they can use adhesive to create decorative elements.

“We’re pleased to share our staff’s expertise with our customers and partners,” said Scott Wood, director of product and marketing. “The last few webinars we’ve hosted attracted hundreds of viewers which tells us there’s a need for us to continue providing this helpful information,” Wood said.

To register for one of the live sessions, click here: https://t.co/18OatHiHDu?amp=1

Posted March 15, 2021

Source: Bemis Associates Inc.

Concept III Launches New Digital Content Series Showcasing Its Partners’ Achievements

RED BANK, N.J. — March 15, 2021 — Concept III — a supplier of sustainable textile-based product solutions — has launched a digital video series highlighting individual partners, focusing on each company’s latest fabric developments and sustainability initiatives. The series kicks off with a video on its partner Dry-Tex, a Shanghai-based mill dedicated to responsible manufacturing practices.

“Due to ongoing global restrictions on travel, we’ve employed exciting, new strategies to keep our customers, our partners, and the industry engaged with one another,” said Chris Parkes of Concept III. “And we want to make it clear that our commitment to them hasn’t wavered. This is a very hands-on business, and since we can’t meet face-to-face right now, we had to get creative in how we meet our obligations to everyone we serve, and these videos signify just one more way we’re doing that.”

Concept III notes the video series also seeks to keep their customers in-the-know with regard to industry trends and innovations that could have gone overlooked in 2020.

“There’s been a lot happening at Dry-Tex that many of our customers haven’t been able to see first-hand,” said Andy Dong, president of Dry-Tex. “With these digital videos, Concept III came up with a great solution to show the world what we’ve been up to. And it just shows they always have our back, especially when we need it most.”

The Dry-Tex video can now be accessed at Concept III’s LinkedIn page. The next video, scheduled to be released in the coming months, will focus on Taipei-based Kingwhale.

Posted March 15, 2021

Source: Concept III

Herculite Products Hires Geoff Nichols As Manager Of Business Development

EMIGSVILLE, Pa. — March 15, 2021 — Herculite Products Inc., a manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics, is pleased to announce that Geoff Nichols has been hired as manager of Business Development.

Nichols comes to Herculite with many years of successful sales, business development and manufacturing experience in lamination, extrusion and printing industries. Nichols has been a highly effective in developing and launching innovative products for a wide range of markets; including, signage, label, and reinforced membranes. Nichols attended Rochester Institute of Technology and earned a degree in Science, and has held positions in quality, engineering, sales, and plant management.

Nichols is an avid supporter of our industries customers, suppliers, and governing bodies that maintain, transform, and enhance all aspects of the products that are utilized in the reinforced membrane markets.

Posted March 15, 2021

Source: Herculite Products Inc.

The North Face, HD® Wool Insulation Partner For The New Heritage Collection

SHIPLEY, England — March 15, 2021 — In its commitment to reduce environmental impact by including more natural, renewable materials into its product offering, The North Face has partnered with HD® Wool Insulation to introduce a sustainable alternative to man-made and down insulation for the new Heritage collection.

Made for adventurers in and out of the city, the spring Heritage collection features the men’s and women’s Rokstoker jacket and men’s Gilet vest made with HD Wool Insulation, and behind the classic styling of these garments is a modern sustainable story.

HD Wool Insulation is 100-percent natural, renewable, and highly durable. Furthering its excellent temperature regulating and moisture management properties, HD Wool Insulation is actively supporting farmers to start the ReGenerative Agricultural process by having their land subjected to an annual Ecological Outcome Verification set forth by the Savory Institute to show progress in Land to Market objectives. The wool that is used to make HD Wool Insulation is fully traceable back to the farm upon which it is grown.

“We are thrilled to partner with such an iconic brand that shares our passion for sustainability and care for the earth,” said Jo Dawson, CEO, H. Dawson and HD Wool insulation. “We take sustainability very seriously and we see ourselves, and consumers, as custodians of shepherd’s wool, which when managed well can aid in the reverse of climate change”

According to Sustainable Brands research, consumers today want brands to meet their sustainability needs whilst still providing the style, comfort and performance they expect from them. Pillars of these sustainability concerns include land use, soil carbon, water management, soil loss, greenhouse gas emissions and emergency efficiency.

In 2019, Sky Ocean Ventures, a £25 million impact-investment fund committed to accelerating young companies and entrepreneurs who are developing ideas that can help eliminate plastic pollution, invested in HD Wool Insulation, recognizing that its product can be used as a replacement to synthetic polyester insulation, which can shed microplastics that pollute our oceans and rivers.

Posted March 15, 2021

Source: HD® Wool Insulation

Science Based Targets Initiative Approves YKK’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Targets

TOKYO — March 15, 2021 — YKK Corp.’s emissions reduction targets have been approved by the independent Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement — limiting global warming to well-below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.

With the goal of being carbon neutral by 2050, YKK’s target submission for scope 11 and 22 emissions is a reduction of absolute emissions 50 percent by 2030 from a 2018 base year. This exceeds the minimum ambition for 1.5°C pathway defined by the Absolute Contraction approach and is therefore considered ambitious by SBTi. Furthermore, YKK’s target submission for scope 33 emissions is a reduction of absolute emissions 30 percent by 2030 from a 2018 base year, which also exceeds the minimum ambition defined by the Absolute Contraction approach and thus is ambitious.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting and independently assesses companies’ targets. YKK is currently the only zipper manufacturer to have its emissions reduction targets approved by SBTi.

The certification by SBTi is just one more way that YKK is demonstrating its long-term commitment to protecting the environment. YKK released its Environmental Charter in 1994 which proclaimed “harmony with the environment” as being the highest priority of its business activities. That same year, YKK launched the NATULON® zipper, its first zipper to be made with recycled material.

Since that time YKK has continued to lead both through its commitments to sustainable action and developing more environmentally-friendly products. In March 2020 YKK signed the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, which sets the goal for the fashion industry of 30 percent aggregate reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. YKK confirmed that commitment in October 2020, with the release of its Sustainability Vision 2050, the company’s roadmap for addressing climate change, material resources, water resources, chemical management and human rights, and aligned its efforts with ten UN SDGs. The story of the Sustainability Vision is told through the company’s Sustainability Journal, which was published in February 2021.

On the product front, YKK has innovated with its GreenRise™ zipper, which uses plant-based polyester, achieving a 30-percent reduction in petroleum usage, and its NATULON Ocean Sourced™ zipper, which is made from ocean bound plastic waste.

“YKK aims to be a company that grows sustainably with society,” said Hiroaki Otani, president, YKK Corp. “That is why we have set ‘Better products at a lower cost and greater speed, more sustainably’ as our motto for the next four years. At the core of all our business activities is the ‘Cycle of Goodness’ corporate philosophy, which expresses YKK’s spirit of prospering together with all stakeholders. I believe this concept includes sustainability. YKK’s most precious stakeholders are nature and the environment.”

1 Scope 1: Direct GHG emissions occur from sources that are owned or controlled by the company, for example, emissions from combustion in owned or controlled boilers, furnaces, vehicles, etc.; emissions from chemical production in owned or controlled process equipment.

2 Scope 2: Indirect greenhouse gas emissions from consumption of purchased electricity, heat or steam.

3 Scope 3: Other indirect emissions, such as the extraction and production of purchased materials and fuels, transport-related activities in vehicles not owned or controlled by the reporting entity, electricity-related activities (e.g. T&D losses) not covered in Scope 2, outsourced activities, waste disposal, etc.

Posted March 15, 2021

Source: YKK

Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Brand Reveals What Is Next As The Fashion Industry Enters A Bold New Phase Of Sustainability

LENZING, Austria — March 15, 2021 — For many years, the fashion industry observed the
profound impact of climate change on the world’s environment. Now, as consumer preferences shift toward sustainability, 2021 will be a pivotal year for the fashion industry as emerging technologies lay the foundation for a more sustainable future.

During this crucial time, Florian Heubrandner, Vice President Global Textiles Business at Lenzing, reveals the top three sustainability trends impacting the fashion landscape in 2021.

  1. Debunking myths and assuming responsibility

Consumers continue to seek ways to become better informed and make eco-conscious purchases. As a result, eco-friendly brands are creating products that consumers can feel comfortable in purchasing. In addition, brands are also publishing their environmental credentials and eco-friendly initiatives to help consumers keep them accountable for their progress toward sustainability. Eco-conscious brands are actively driving sustainable changes as compared to some fast fashion and luxury brands who are lagging behind or still distancing themselves from the conversation.

The 2021 Fossil Fashion Report revealed many consumers remain unaware that cheap fibers like polyester are found in over half of all textiles and account for 530 million tonnes of carbon emissions, indicating brands must continue raising awareness, and decreasing their reliance on cheap synthetics.

  1. Recycling initiatives lacking, but slow fashion on the rise

The rise of fast fashion has correlated with the widespread availability of cut-price fossil-fuel-based fibers like polyester. Polyester is incredibly energy-exhaustive to produce — equating to six times the carbon emissions of cotton, according to the 2021 Fossil Fashion Report.

The report also revealed polyester production alone in 2015 was responsible for over 700 million tons of carbon emissions and efforts to recycle these items remain lacking. Currently, just 1 percent of clothing is recycled and even when using recycled polyester, raw materials used are often plastic bottles, not textiles.

These are worrying figures; however, the global health crisis has pressed reset on the world’s appetite for fast fashion. Many conscious consumers are opting out of fast fashion in favour of ‘slow fashion’ where fewer clothes are consumed and are expected to last far longer.

  1. Innovation will drive the industry’s carbon-zero vision

An urgent need to rethink the industry’s carbon output has encouraged brands to double down on efforts to innovate, increasing demand for alternatives to synthetics, like sustainable plant-based fibers which provide comfort and durability alongside sustainability guarantees.

These innovations also include the development of ground-breaking circularity-minded processes to reuse water and solvents during production. While some emissions remain unavoidable at present, these innovations will also assist with a large-scale push away from impactful production practices in the years to come.

By reducing the environmental impact of garments at the production stage, carbon emissions will be drastically reduced throughout its lifestyle and costly investments in recycling technology can occur in a phased approach that is workable for the entire industry.

The industry’s call to arms

To make a carbon-free future a reality, brands must increase awareness about the environmental burden that fibers like polyester place on the environment. Additionally, brands must urgently implement alternatives to cheap synthetics and further promote and support sustainable production processes. The changes brands make now will pave the way for a brighter future.

The TENCEL™ brand remains committed to sustainability-oriented innovation. With the introduction of next- generation carbon-zero TENCEL branded lyocell and modal fibers and Lenzing’s ambitious carbon-zero vision for 2050. This core focus will see new industry leading innovations announced throughout 2021 to support the fashion and textiles industry throughout its journey toward complete sustainability.

Posted March 15, 2021

Source: Lenzing Group

ANDRITZ Receives Order For A Needlepunch Line From Pureko, Poland

Needleloom with integrated Zeta drafter

GRAZ, Austria — March 15, 2021 — International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Pureko Sp. z o.o. to supply a needlepunch line for their plant in Myszków, Poland. The line will process recycling fibers from garment waste for the production of technical felts dedicated to furniture and geotextile applications. The final products will have fabric weights ranging from 300 to 500 grams per square meter, and the production capacity will be up to 750 kilograms per hour. Installation and start-up are scheduled for the third quarter of 2021.

The Andritz scope of supply includes a complete neXline needlepunch eXcelle line — from web forming to needling — as well as engineering and Andritz’s recently launched scanning gauge.

This is the second Andritz line to be supplied to Pureko, thus demonstrating the strong partnership between both companies. Three years ago, Pureko invested in a new, modern plant supplied by Andritz Asselin-Thibeau to produce fluffy nonwovens used in the furniture, textile, and clothing industries. The new line will enable Pureko to continue its ongoing growth.

Founded in 2009, Pureko is one of the most important producers of nonwovens in Poland. The company’s nonwoven products are mainly used for wadding; they are free of chemicals, do not involve any health hazards, and are hypoallergenic. Pureko’s products carry top certificates such as INTERTEK, FIRA, OEKO-TEX, and the National Institute of Hygiene.

Posted March 15, 2021

Source: ANDRITZ

In Memoriam Johannes Zimmer, September 20, 1930-February 20, 2021

Johannes Zimmer

KLAGENFURT/GURNITZ, Austria — March 12, 2021 — Johannes Zimmer was born on September 20, 1930, in Warnsdorf, Bohemia, as Sudeten German/Austrian. His father and grandfather were reputable makers of textile machinery in the Warnsdorf factory with its own foundry for the base frame of textile roller printing machines.

After WWII in 1945 the family was expelled and came to Bad Gastein, Kuftsein and Vienna Austria through existing family ties. The family business was then re-started in Kufstein, at a very small scale

In 1958 Johannes moved to Klagenfurt to extend the Kufstein based company. In 1960 the company built a new factory building and grew into a leading company with more than 1,000 associates.

This company has endured the test of time and developed into a modern textile printing machine manufacturing company. The company’s plants in Klagenfurt and Kufstein combined have now several hundred associates. Until the end Johannes called himself an entrepreneur.

Religion, and his deep relationship with Jesus Christ were always one of the most integral aspects of his way of life. The most important thing for him was the love of the neighbor. Anybody was able to approach him to ask for help. He would always find a way to assist and support.

From his first marriage with Claude in 1955 sprung three children — Roland, Johannes and Desiree. He remarried to Elisabeth and had David. With his third wife Catherine, Jonathan was born.

Johannes is also survived by his grandchildren Sabrina, Daniel, Martin, Heidi, Felix, Julia and Heinrich. His first great-grandchild is expected in April 2021.

Johannes was not an ordinary man. He didn’t appreciate superficial opinions and talk. Truth and justice were his benchmark, which he applied to himself and others. To the best of his knowledge, he would stand for his notions, always ready to go all the way. But ultimately, he was always considerate and affectionate. He was always aware that the free will of humans given by God, and love to each other were the greatest gifts of all.

With growing age his commitment for Christianity became more important to him. He began to write books based on Christian literature. He founded the book-publishing house “pro GE”, meaning Divine Evolution, to produce and distribute his and other books in the same spirit.

Johannes especially loved nature and God’s natural order. He loved the area around Gurnitz/Ebenthal, the beautiful peaceful church and its small cemetery. He spent many times talking walks in the surrounding forests. His wish was to find his final resting place right in this spot.

Posted March 12, 2021

Source: Zimmer Austria Inc.

New Private Label, Specialty Athleisure Brand, FLX, Now Available At Kohl’s

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — March 11, 2021 — Kohl’s today announced the availability of its first private label, specialty athleisure brand, FLX, in more than 300 Kohl’s stores and online at Kohls.com. FLX is a modern, sustainably-focused brand for both women and men featuring size-inclusive, stylish active and casual separates made with high-quality performance fabrics and functional details. FLX balances smart, relevant style with functional performance, comfort and sustainability, making it the perfect choice for whatever the day holds.

“As consumers continue to gravitate toward active and casual offerings, we saw an opportunity to introduce a private label athleisure brand to offer fashion-forward, high-quality products at a great value to our 65 million customers nationwide,” said Doug Howe, Kohl’s chief merchandising officer. “Our teams were focused on building a brand driven by style, performance and comfort, and sustainability, and we are excited to debut FLX, which marries these components seamlessly for our customers. The addition of FLX demonstrates our continued commitment to growing our active business and evolving our brand portfolio to meet the needs of today’s consumer.”

The FLX collection, featuring both core items and a rotation of seasonally relevant merchandise, is rooted in the following core tenants:

Style: FLX is designed to meet the active and athleisure needs of both women and men with an emphasis on the themes of active and outdoor, travel and leisure, and urban and commuter. The size-inclusive assortment, featuring plus size and big and tall, offers customers premium active and casual apparel – including leggings, joggers, tees, and sweatshirts – as well as trendy commuter styles such as dresses, button downs, blazers, and jackets.

Performance and Comfort: All FLX products are made with high-quality performance fabrics and functional details, including Affirmation and Ascent fabrics that offer built in stretch and compression, along with performance wool blend that integrates UPF, wicking and comfort stretch.

Sustainability: Designed with sustainability at its core, the entire FLX collection was made using sustainable methods and materials in every product including sustainably sourced materials such as BCI cotton, recycled polyester, recycled nylon, cleaner solutions like BlueSign Certified Fabric, and organic cotton.

The launch of FLX is the latest step in Kohl’s execution of its new strategic framework to become the most trusted retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle and the company’s continued effort to grow its Active category from 20 percent to at least 30 percent of its business. FLX complements Kohl’s existing private and national brand portfolio, which includes active and outdoor brands including Nike, Under Armour, adidas, Champion, Columbia, and Eddie Bauer, and casual brands such as Lands’ End, Levi’s and Sonoma Goods for Life.

Posted March 11, 2021

Source: Kohl’s

BendShape Quartz™: Industry’s First Clear Mask To Meet ASTM Level 3 Surgical Mask Standards

NEW YORK CITY — March 11, 2021 — BendShape Mask™ is proud to announce the launch of the industry’s first transparent, sealed surgical mask that meets the full ASTM level 3 standard called Quartz ASTM3 Disposable Surgical Mask. Following the success of BendShape’s first line of transparent masks, the team of highly skilled American engineers created the upgraded second generation mask to be the first transparent surgical mask with multiple sizes for a better fit, comfort, and seal. As the first sealed, transparent mask to offer greater than or equal to 98 percent bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) and greater than or equal to 98 percent particle filtration efficiency (PFE), Quartz is a leader in the market.

“Quartz was built by a team of U.S. material scientists, chemists, and textile engineers to lead the transparent mask market with the highest bi-directional filtration performance and the largest clear window in a sealed mask,” said BendShape Mask CEO Steven Sanders. “To maximize Quartz’s impact on everyday lives, Quartz leverages unique premium materials and manufacturing processes to address mass market needs and to align with medical norms for disposal and usage.”

Why it matters: Quartz ASTM3 Disposable Surgical Mask is life changing for professionals and everyday people who need a sealed ASTM3 mask that enables transparent communication. This impact is especially true for emergency rooms, teachers, dentists, pediatricians, audiologists, labor and delivery, speech therapists, pain management specialists, the deaf community, and hospital admittance.

“Quartz is the first clear mask that meets the needs of my full work day from patient consultations to surgery,” said Dr. Guido O. Sarnachiaro, DDS, who is part of the renowned SDNY Dental team and teaches at New York University College of Dentistry. “The large, clear window allows me to emotionally connect with patients and to communicate more effectively with colleagues while masked during procedures.”

In order for these communities to operate safely, a sealed ASTM level 3 surgical mask that enables transparent communication, shared facial expression, lip reading, and quick facial  identification is needed. BendShape knew addressing this challenge required a mask shaped not just to tightly seal but also to sit off someone’s face, which maximizes breathability while reducing muffling of communication.

“The combination of having both the ability to see the mouth working and the best PPE (protection) is critical,” said 28-year speech pathologist Tim Mackesey, CCC-SLP, BCS-F. “BendShape Quartz ASTM3 mask meets the criteria for me.”

The BendShape team also saw the requirement for a transparent surgical mask to come in multiple sizes — large, medium, small, and extra-small — to enable a better, more secure fit against the face during speech and facial expressions.

“When you use a standard cloth mask, or even N95 mask, you find that as you talk it moves up and down very frequently and you have to touch it to readjust. The BendShape Mask stays in place on your face. This may not be the last virus we face; it may not be the end of us wearing masks in the future. So, you want to have a product that can last for years to come,” said Sollis Assistant Medical Director Dr. Avi Ravilla. “I think BendShape was more focused on creating a product not only physicians and healthcare workers would like to use, but also a product the general public would like to use and something that could be used for years to come.”

The BendShape team’s mission is not only to respond to the needs brought on by the pandemic, but to make protective masks “invisible” in our society through leading edge science. “Every surgical mask should be ‘invisible’ in terms of its impact on communication, identity, comfort, and our environment,” said BendShape Mask COO Dr. James Holbery. “Quartz harnesses leading edge science to bring that disruption of ‘invisibility’ to mass medicine.”

Quartz ASTM3 Disposable Surgical Mask is available to be pre-ordered now and will start shipping in April, 2021. Quartz masks are available in ear loop or head strap options, and are made of US premium non-skin-irritating and non-sensitizing materials.

Quartz ASTM3 is a disposable surgical mask authorized only for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of the emergency use of medical devices during the COVID-19 outbreak, under section 564(b)(1) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1) unless the authorization is terminated or revoked sooner.

Posted March 11, 2021

Source: BendShape Mask

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