UGG Debuts Plant Power, A Collection Made With Carbon-Neutral, Plant-Based Materials

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — March 11, 2021 — Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® — a division of Deckers Brands — recognizes the importance of protecting the planet for future generations. Building on FEEL GOOD., the brand’s sustainability platform launched in October 2020 to articulate its long-term goals and commitment to people and the planet. To commemorate this important program, UGG proudly introduces the dual-gender Plant Power Collection. Addressing the issue of carbon emissions, a key driver of global warming that threatens our oceans, atmosphere, and overall way of life, the collection features three footwear styles thoughtfully crafted with carbon-neutral, plant-based materials.

“At UGG, we are committed to doing our part to combat climate change,” said Andrea O’Donnell, President, UGG & Koolaburra by UGG of Deckers Brands. “Our design team took inspiration from our iconic styles and created new silhouettes made from carbon-neutral, plant-based materials. The resulting Plant Power Collection tells a story about what is possible, and it is an exciting step in on our journey towards a more sustainable future.”

“Lenzing is proud to collaborate with UGG on their UGGplush™ technology using TENCEL™ branded Lyocell fibers,” said Robert van de Kerkhof, chief commercial officer, Lenzing AG. “Our sustainable wood-based fibers are an excellent choice for the environment, and a natural choice for products that require comfort and breathability. We are committed to supporting brands like UGG who have set sustainable commitments that support both people and the planet.”

Recreating the iconic look and feel of the UGG brand’s ever-popular fluff franchise, the Fluff Sugar Platform and Fluff Sugar Sandal feature eye-catching design elements, platform outsoles, and responsibly sourced materials. Derived from renewable sugarcane, the SugarSole™ foam outsole allows for reduced dependency on fossil fuels by replacing petroleum-based materials; sugarcane is a rainwater-dependent resource that removes CO2 from the atmosphere and does not require irrigation. The feeling of UGG comes from fluff made with plant-based TENCEL-branded lyocell fibers, made of wood pulp converted into regenerated cellulosic fibers sourced from responsibly harvested trees. The trees are grown in sustainably managed forests that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), two leading organizations promoting sustainable forest management.

The dual-gender Neumel Natural also adapts the iconic look and feel of the brand’s best-selling Neumel chukka with plant-based materials like cozy lining with TENCEL Lyocell. Its handcrafted, small-batch soles are made of LACTAE HEVEA® latex harvested from the Hevea rubber tree. The Neumel Natural’s upper is woven from an environmentally-preferred blend of 55-percent cotton and 45-percent hemp.

Future Intent

The Plant Power Collection is just the beginning. UGG is continually working to make its products better for both consumers and the planet by seeking and using innovative materials, and has targets to increase its use of recycled, repurposed, regenerated (plant-based), renewable (bio-based), and certified fibers by 35 percent by 2027.

The brand’s most used textile fiber is repurposed wool, which is harvested from signature Twinface sheepskin then woven into UGGpure™ proprietary technology. UGGpure is a more responsible material because it reduces the use of virgin wool, uses less water, less energy, and emits less CO2 when compared to virgin market wool.

UGG has also created UGGplush™, which combines the brand’s signature UGGpure wool with TENCEL Lyocell woven into a recycled polyester backing. The brand plans to increase the use of TENCEL Lyocell fiber as it furthers its commitment to continue to increase the use of more sustainable materials whenever possible.

Packaging

Through reduction and adaptation of its packaging, UGG has so far saved more than 1,716,603 trees. As an extension of its efforts to reduce excess packaging, UGG will ship styles from the Plant Power Collection in their own containers to eliminate further layers of postal packaging. Material information will be printed directly onto the FSC-certified tissue paper rather than an insert card, decreasing the total amount of paper used.

Posted March 11, 2021

Source: UGG

ORORO Donates Hundreds Of Heated Vests To CORE For COVID-19 Relief Efforts

LAS VEGAS — March 11, 2021 — ORORO Heated Apparel, in partnership with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), has donated hundreds of heated vests to the organization’s nationwide COVID-19 relief efforts, inclusive of providing vaccinations, testing and essential resource coordination.

CORE, co-founded by Sean Penn and Ann Lee, is a crisis relief nonprofit dedicated to providing support and essential resources to marginalized and vulnerable communities impacted by or vulnerable to crisis. Since March of 2020, the organization has been providing free COVID-19 relief services in the United States and Haiti, specifically targeting marginalized and vulnerable communities.

With the long hours and incredible volunteer effort being put into making COVID-19 testing and vaccines accessible to underserved communities, ORORO Heated Apparel wanted to give back to the CORE team, which consists of more than 1,800 staff and volunteers nationwide.

“Our devoted staff and volunteers have been working relentlessly to protect communities from COVID-19, and that includes enduring the elements. Rain or shine, heat wave or snowstorm, they’re fighting on the frontlines every day,” said CORE co-founder and CEO Ann Lee. “We’re immensely thankful to ORORO for providing our frontline staff with an added layer of comfort for their fearless work to fight the pandemic.”

Being affected by the pandemic as well, with warehouses experiencing shutdowns due to positive COVID-19 test results and a growing community trying to keep up with the “new normal”, ORORO recognized the fortitude it took to bring this accessible testing to vulnerable communities across the nation.

“Over the years, ORORO has made donations to local homeless shelters and communities affected by hurricanes and other natural disasters. We are proud to be partnering with CORE to provide warmth and comfort to their COVID testing and vaccination team,” said Mark H, ORORO co-founder. “It’s an honor being a part of CORE’s efforts to help the most vulnerable populations impacted by this pandemic.”

ORORO Heated Apparel’s heated vests have provided lasting warmth on-the-go for volunteers working long hours in the middle of winter. ORORO hopes to provide comfort and warmth in response to the peace of mind the CORE teams are bringing to those who have been overlooked, especially in this unprecedented time.

Posted March 11, 2021

Source: ORORO Heated Apparel

Motion Industries Announces Two Promotions To Executive Vice President

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — March 11, 2021 — Motion Industries Inc. — a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and provider of industrial technology solutions — is pleased to announce the promotion of James Howe to executive vice president – eCommerce, Sales Excellence, Strategic Pricing and Corporate Accounts; and Joe Limbaugh to executive vice president – Supply Chain, Operations Support, Marketing and Enterprise Excellence, effective April 1, 2021.

James Howe most recently served as senior vice president – eCommerce, Sales Excellence and Strategic Pricing throughout 2020, and as of January 1, 2021, took on the additional responsibilities of our Corporate Accounts group. He has been with Motion since 2002 and has held numerous field roles including group executive for the West Group. In the last couple of years, Howe has led the strategy and development of all aspects of Motion’s digital strategy, including the new Motion.com website released last year. He has also transformed Motion’s pricing strategy, delivering immediate and consistent impact across all aspects of the company’s business. As executive vice president, Howe will continue to lead in his respective areas, while also assisting in other strategic areas of the business and customer development.

Joe Limbaugh began his career with Motion in 1983 in Bourbonnais, Ill. During his time with Motion, Limbaugh has held numerous field and corporate positions, giving him a unique perspective on Motion and its customers. He most recently served as senior vice president, responsible for Motion’s procurement and inventory, distribution center operations and productivity, branch support, facilities and lease management, and marketing strategy. In 2018, Limbaugh led the renovation of Motion’s corporate campus, finishing the project on time and under budget in late 2019. In 2020, under his leadership and guidance, Motion installed the first “goods-to-person” automated retrieval systems in the Birmingham distribution center, resulting in a 540 percent productivity improvement. As executive vice president, Limbaugh will continue to lead strategic initiatives throughout the company to improve customer service levels and increase Motion’s productivity in an effort to create additional stakeholder value.

“With their expertise and substantial achievements, James and Joe are both proven, integral leaders and key to Motion’s success,” said Motion President Randy Breaux. “Both promotions are well-deserved, and we look forward to seeing continued Company success under their guidance.”

Posted March 11, 2021

Source: Motion Industries Inc.

Unifi Announces Fourth Annual REPREVE® Champions Of Sustainability Awards

GREENSBORO, N.C.  — March 11, 2021 — Unifi Inc. today announced the winners of its REPREVE Champions of Sustainability awards, which recognize brand, textile and retail partners that have demonstrated a true commitment to supporting a sustainable world. In its fourth year, a total of 93 companies are being recognized as REPREVE Champions of Sustainability, the most ever in the program’s history. This year, Walmart and H&M have each transformed more than a half billion bottles through their use of REPREVE, while VF Corp. and Levi Strauss & Co. have both now transformed more than 200 million bottles.

“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Unifi remains successful because of its customers,” said Unifi CEO Eddie Ingle. “With a nearly 20-percent increase in the number of winners from the previous year, our brand partners are demonstrating a steadfast commitment to sustainability. We want to thank them for their support for a more sustainable world during these unparalleled times.”

“The pandemic brought to light the fact that sustainability and taking steps towards a greener tomorrow are important now, more than ever,” said Jay Hertwig, senior vice president of Commercialization at Unifi.

REPREVE Champions of Sustainability will be awarded to 38 brand and retail partners that have transformed 10 million or more recycled plastic bottles and 55 textile partners that have transformed 50 million or more recycled plastic bottles through the use of REPREVE performance fibers. In addition to the 98 bottle-based awards, Unifi is also recognizing three special category award winners: REPREVE Newcomer, REPREVE Partners in Innovation and REPREVE Leading the Change.

“Odlo has shown a commitment to sustainability by switching to REPREVE within the last year and could not be more deserving of the Newcomer Award,” Hertwig added. “We chose Penti, a leading Turkish retailer as the recipient of the REPREVE Leading the Change award for its efforts to promote sustainability across its clothing line and stores. We hope these awards — and the program as a whole — inspire more brands and retailers to expand their sustainability goals by choosing REPREVE.”

REPREVE Champions of Sustainability

Brand & Retailer Bottle Awards

  • Aeropostale
  • Buff
  • Culp Home Fashions
  • Decathlon
  • Deckers
  • Ford
  • Gildan
  • Haggar
  • Hanesbrands
  • Haworth
  • H&M
  • Inditex
  • JCPenney
  • Jordache
  • Kate Spade New York
  • Levi Strauss
  • Lindex
  • Lovesac
  • Lucky Textiles
  • Momentum
  • Nike
  • Odlo
  • OKAIDI
  • Old Navy/Gap
  • Patagonia
  • Piping Hot
  • Polartec
  • PVH
  • Quiksilver
  • Target
  • Target Australia
  • Tesco
  • The North Face
  • Under Armour
  • VF Corporation
  • Volcom
  • Walmart
  • WSI

Textile Partner Bottle Awards

  • Anhui Xintiansi
  • Antex Knitting
  • AYM Syntex Limited Formerly
  • Billion Rise
  • Clarotex
  • Shanghai Challenge
  • Copen
  • Darlington
  • Dongguan Deyongjia
  • Duvaltex
  • Elevate Textiles
  • Material
  • Hamrick Mills
  • Handzhou Xiaoyuan
  • Hornwood Inc.
  • Intradeco
  • Inmobiliaria Apopa
  • Jiangyin Changjiang
  • Jiangyin Chulan
  • Jiangyin Fubo
  • Jiaxing Lichao
  • Kipas
  • Kucukcalik
  • MAS Fabrics
  • Merinos Hali San. VE TIC.A.S
  • Milliken & Company
  • Nanjing Haixinlining
  • Nantong Dafuhao
  • Ningbo Huayao
  • Ningbo Shnezhou
  • Pettenati
  • Pride Performance Fabrics
  • Saehan
  • Sage Automotive Interiors
  • Shandong Daiyin
  • Shandong Hongye
  • Shanghai Challenge Textile
  • Shuford Yarns LLC
  • Sichuan Jinhui
  • Snyder Enterprises Inc
  • Suzhou Yunmei
  • Swisstex Direct LLC
  • Sri Rejeki
  • Tah Tah Textile
  • Textufil S.A.
  • Texpasa USA LLC
  • Texhong
  • Tuntex
  • Valdese Weavers
  • Worldon
  • Wujiang Zhonglian
  • Wuxi Changjiang
  • Yuanwen
  • Zhangjiagang Tongfeng

Special Category Awards

REPREVE Newcomer

  • Odlo

REPREVE Leading the Change

  • Penti

Posted March 11, 2021

Source: Unifi Inc.

JEC Group Announces A New Online Event: JEC Composites Connect

PARIS — March 11, 2021 — JEC Group, dedicated to promoting composite materials, is introducing an all-new digital event series for the composites community — JEC Composites CONNECT. June 1-2, 2021, this first round-the-clock event will be the industry’s most significant event, hosting major industry players, enabling participants to discover the latest trends thanks to business conferences and get networking opportunities. This live-streamed event will also be the place to highlight innovation through competitions, awards ceremonies and keynote speeches.

JEC Composites CONNECT: A digital event to bring the composites community together

On June 1-2, JEC Composites CONNECT will be the meeting place for all things composites. Participants can access the free non-stop digital floor from 8:30 am on June 1 to 6 p.m. CEST on June 2. This first JEC Composites CONNECT will work as an online trade show, with digital stands for companies showcasing their latest products, from raw materials to composites parts manufacturers with various networking rooms, a meeting requests platform, and with a conference area to access live streaming content.

Composites innovation at the core

JEC Composites CONNECT will host outstanding keynote speakers and all the major JEC Composites competitions and awards promoting innovation, research teamwork, and entrepreneurship in the composites industry.

  • The JEC Composites Innovation Awards celebrate the most innovative composites projects and fruitful collaborations between different value chain players in 2021.
  • The 2021 JEC Composites Startup Booster competition, with live pitches and winners ceremony.
  • The JEC Composites Challenge, where Ph.Ds will present their research projects in front of the jury.

The Awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 2, with an opening keynote speech from inventor and genius entrepreneur Franky Zapata, a.k.a. ‘the Flying Man.’ As the CEO and founder of the company that bears his name, he became well-known for his famed crossing of the English Channel in August 2019 on his Flyboard® Air. He will reveal a brand new flying machine this year. His keynote speech will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the show

Posted March 11, 2021

Source: JEC Group

Oerlikon Barmag At The Polyurethanex Fair In Moscow

REMSCHEID, Germany — March 11, 2021 — Polyurethane (PUR) is conquering ever more areas of modern life — automobiles, furniture, shoes, medical technology and packaging. However, processing it is extremely complex and demands tailored solutions for the respective applications. Here, the Oerlikon Barmag precision metering pumps fulfill the very highest demands of the chemical industry — from highly accurate metering all the way through to greater durability and superior efficiency. Visitors to the Polyurethanex trade fair (Pavilion 1, Stand 1A03), being held in Moscow between March 30 and April 1, 2021, will now also be able to convince themselves.

As soft foams, PUR in car seats, furniture upholstery and footwear and, as rigid foams, in insulation materials for buildings and cooling units. Vehicle manufacturers use it to produce composite components, while virtually every industry deploys cast PUR elastomers to create cushioning elements, rollers and many other items. This flexible material harbors huge potential and industrial competition is correspondingly dynamic: in demand are tailored PUR processing solutions for highly-efficient, rapid-response and, above all, environmentally-friendly mass production.

GM and GA pumps series for challenging applications

Oerlikon Barmag has been catering to the growing requirements with its gear metering pumps for many decades now. At the Moscow trade fair, the Germany-based company will be presenting its GM and GA ranges, along with the corresponding components for the most diverse applications. These pumps also reliably master the most demanding processes in the chemicals, plastics and paints and lacquers industries. They are characterized by low-pulsation feeding of the conveying medium, which promotes more accurate metering.

High-speed pumping despite poor lubrication

One of the greatest challenges here is the highly-accurate metering of poorly-lubricating and abrasive media. The high-speed metering pump was developed especially for this: “It is beneficial above all in cases of chemical manufacturing processes that focus on aggressive acids”, emphasizes Thorsten Wagener, the sales expert responsible for industrial and chemical application pumps.

The main advantage of this high-speed pump is its sealed product space. The space that comes into contact with the media is therefore limited to the area around the gears. This extends the lifespan of the pump considerably.

Posted March 11, 2021

Source: Oerlikon

Teijin To Establish Teijin Frontier Knitting Co. Ltd

TOKYO — March 11, 2021 — Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced today that it will merge its subsidiary companies Teijin Modern Yarn Co. Ltd. and Shinwa Ltd. to develop, manufacture, sell and specially process yarns as Teijin Frontier Knitting Co. Ltd. on April 1.

The establishment of Teijin Frontier Knitting is meant to combine the variations of its two predecessors’ knitting machines with new development and quality-control capabilities for difficult products. It also is expected to strengthen global expansion of Teijin Frontier Group’s circular knitting business. In addition, Teijin Frontier Knitting will create next-generation materials in the special textured yarn field by integrating the unique technologies of its two predecessors while further strengthening development capabilities throughout Teijin Frontier Group. Furthermore, the new company will strengthen the launch of new products both in Japan and worldwide by leveraging its expertise in circular knitting that incorporate special textured yarn.

The Teijin Frontier Group, the world’s only business entity involved in the integrated manufacture and sales of fibers, has achieved steady performance in an uncertain global market thanks to its rich experience and the strengths of its comprehensive framework for producing yarns, fabrics and finished products. The group has continued to build up its business structure and basic technologies by strategically investing in five key fields: environment, infrastructure, healthcare, mobility and global apparel textiles, and also new businesses, as well as by steadily upgrading its operating efficiencies and market responsiveness.

Posted March 11, 2021

Source: Teijin Group

Hexion Announces Intent To Expand Portland, Ore., Site

COLUMBUS, Ohio — March 10, 2021 — As part of its broader investment plan to drive innovation and growth in its specialty product lines, Hexion Inc. intends to expand its Portland, Ore., manufacturing site. The company is beginning the permitting stages of a second automated manufacturing line to support its recently-launched ArmorBuilt fire-resistant wrap, a new product which greatly improves fire protection when applied to a substrate, such as wood utility poles. The first automated production line will come online at the end of the first quarter of 2021 and the second automated line is expected to start up around year-end 2021.

ArmorBuilt wrap is a proprietary wrap from Hexion that can be applied to either new or existing wood utility poles. Hexion has been providing high-performing adhesives for decades and has leveraged its expertise to develop a fire-retardant coating for more sustainable wooden utility poles that greatly improves their fire resistance. ArmorBuilt wrap has passed an industry approved wildfire simulation burn test for fire resistance.

“Our ArmorBuilt fire resistant wrap has been extremely well received by the utilities industry,” said Scott McIntyre, North American business director, Performance Adhesives. “The additional automated capacity will enable us to meet the strong demand for this fire-resistant mesh wrap that leverages Hexion’s innovative resin technology and ultimately helps mitigate the devastating impact of wildfires by protecting the critical utility infrastructure. Targeted investments like these, in partnership with our customers, are a key part of our global growth strategy that the company continues to execute against going forward.”

Hexion is working closely with one of the largest wood pole producers in North America to make ArmorBuilt wrap the specified solution for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to protect its utility pole infrastructure in wildfire prone areas. Hexion also continues to strategically expand its manufacturing capabilities for other adhesive applications around the globe, such as the expansion of its Brimbank, Australia, site.

Posted March 10, 2021

Source: Hexion Inc.

Elevate Textiles Furthers 2025 Sustainability Commitment Through Smartway® Transport Partnership

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — March 10, 2021 — Elevate Textiles is pleased to announce that it has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay® Transport Partnership as part of the company’s continued efforts to promote and further sustainability throughout its supply chain operations and in support of its portfolio brands American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components.

The Smartway Transport Partnership is an innovative, market-based collaboration between the EPA and industry designed to reduce carbon emissions in the freight transportation sector. The Partnership includes more than 3,000 members including manufacturers, freight shippers and freight logistics companies that share a commitment to assessing and improving the environmental and energy efficiency of moving goods across the United States.

“We are very pleased to join the efforts of the Smartway Partnership and actively participate in identifying ways to reduce our carbon emissions in the transportation of our fabric and thread products,” said Jimmy Summers, chief sustainability officer for Elevate. “Across our brands, we are committed to being a market leader and responsible manufacturer, and that includes the transportation of our goods through our own private fleet and outsourced resources. The actions of the Smartway Partnership very much align to Elevate’s goal to achieve an annual trajectory of 2.5-percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025.”

Developed jointly in early 2003 by the EPA and Charter Partners represented by industry stakeholders, environmental groups, American Trucking Associations, and Business for Social Responsibility, the Smartway innovative program was launched in 2004. Partners rely upon SmartWay tools and approaches to track and reduce emissions and fuel use from the movement of goods. Elevate is proud to be among the first textile manufacturers to join the Partnership and furthering its goals. The Partnership’s fuel savings to date are equivalent to eliminating annual energy use in over 20 million homes.

Posted March 10, 2021

Source: Elevate Textiles

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Increases Planned Production By Doubling Near-Term Spider Silk Production Schedule

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — March 10, 2021 — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has doubled its planned production volumes of its recombinant spider silk for the month of March.

Following the successful delivery of its first sample production run from its factory in Vietnam, the company has further accelerated its expansion by doubling planned near-term silk output. To support this expansion, the company has outlined plans to more than double the staff at its Prodigy Textiles subsidiary.

The silk resulting from this month’s operations is expected to begin filling existing material requests and contract deliverables to M the Movement, PL Kings. The company is actively working now to develop the first line of apparel based on the unique properties of spider silk.

“Last month our team at Prodigy Textiles set the stage with the delivery of the first production samples of our recombinant spider silk. This month that team is delivering on the promise of a cost-effective and commercially scalable spider silk production system,” said COO Jon Rice. “I am very excited for the opportunities ahead for Kraig as we prepare to bring our spider silk to market.”

The company seized the opportunity to expand near-term production of its eco-friendly spider silk when it was able to secure additional production inputs.

Posted March 10, 2021

Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc.

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