Wilson Sporting Goods Unveils Premium Sportswear Line

CHICAGO — May 24, 2021 — Making a play from court to everyday life, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. introduces, Wilson Sportswear, a new apparel line that aims to empower every human to live like an athlete. The apparel line, now available in the U.S. and China, signals the evolution of Wilson into its next phase as a household athletic lifestyle brand.

As part of the strategy driving this evolution, Wilson will merge the intersection of sport, fashion and culture. Tapping its roster of athletes and sport heritage for inspiration, Wilson will also collaborate with notable partners that drive and shape culture as we know it today.

“For more than a century, Wilson has been designing equipment to the specifications required by the world’s greatest athletes,” said Gordon Devin, president of Wilson Sportswear. “We are excited to extend our craftsmanship, history and heritage to apparel. As athletes continue to redefine themselves, Wilson is redefining the athletes’ uniform, coupling the premium performance expected from Wilson with fresh styles inspired by athletes.”

New Wilson Sportswear items are expected to drop bi-weekly, with special collaborations planned around key moments in sport culture. The line includes an array of premium crafted sets for men and women including French Terry Hookups and Woven Warmups.

The Starting Lineup from Wilson Sportswear is sold exclusively at Wilson.com in the United States, and via WeChat and other leading brand sites in China. Later this year, Wilson will continue its lifestyle expansion with the opening of its first-ever retail locations in the key markets of Chicago, New York, Beijing, Shanghai and more — in which consumers will be able to immerse themselves in the world of sport and interact with the Wilson collection of Sportswear and Sporting Equipment first-hand.

With the launch of Wilson Sportswear, Wilson is also extending its Advisory Staff network — comprised of more than 10,000 professional athletes, coaches and teaching pros — to include a select group of esteemed luminaries who intersect sport culture in unique ways.

“The Wilson Advisory Staff is a dynamic group of athletes, creatives and entrepreneurs who are greatly influencing sports and culture today. It’s such an honor to be included,” said Wilson Advisory Staff member Phillip Leyesa. “It’s incredible to see Wilson not only respect my craft as an artist but value my opinion as a creative, to add a refreshing spin on athleisure with the new Wilson Sportswear collection. The styles are modern, versatile and can easily take anyone from the field to everyday life.”

Other Wilson Sportswear Advisory Staff members include Beija Velez, designer, stylist and model; Kelley James, musician; Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City; and more.

Posted May 24, 2021

Source: Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

Techtextil India: First Hybrid Edition Moves To November 2021 

MUMBAI — May 24, 2021 — India’s Techtextil India trade fair in technical textiles, nonwovens and composites, originally scheduled in September 2021, has now been postponed to November 25-27, 2021. On account of the developments around the current Covid-19 situation and its relative impact on the safety, well-being and continuance of business, Messe Frankfurt India has taken this decision in consultation with industry stakeholders.

Even as companies look forward to economic revival, the continued difficulties posed by the pandemic makes it necessary for industries to recover, plan and prepare before they can get down to business. The organizers feel that moving the show ahead will allow this additional time and is a necessary step that will in-turn create a healthy business environment when the industry can finally come together.

Raj Manek, executive director and board member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd., said: “We are glad to have the support from the industry and our exhibitors whose interests are at the centre of this decision. Exhibitors, just like organisers, are working around undefined parameters which require adequate planning flexibility. We are all committed to putting up a great show!”

Elaborating on working together with venue and service providers to align safety measures, he further added: “Right now, our focus is on the well-being of our exhibitors, visitors, employees and all stakeholders and we pray for everyone to be safe and in good health. In the coming months, our efforts will be strongly focused on meeting the safety imperatives and working in co-operation with venue authorities and service providers to implement a comprehensive safety concept, aligned with government guidelines.”

Technical Textile sector remains future focused

Proving its growing importance in these critical times, technical textiles emerged as a power sector with advanced solutions in protective textiles, antiviral and air-purifying furnishing fabrics and home textile products, anti-microbial coating among others.

During the critical stages of lockdown when global trade came to a grinding halt, the medical textile industry proved its resilience in meeting demand for protective textiles while also providing a much-needed boost to the economy. From being a primary importer of PPE kits to becoming its “second largest producer” in just two months, India had exported over 20 million PPE kits and more than 40 million N-95 respirators around the globe including countries such as the US, the UK, the UAE, Slovenia and Senegal, by the end of 2020. Even in these challenging times, the industry remains future-focused and prepared to meet vital demand for med-tech, agri-tech, geo-tech, sports-tech, and infra-tech, home tech among others.

A key exhibition in the business calendar, Techtextil India will continue its critical role in highlighting solutions and innovations that are need of the hour across twelve key application areas. With a comprehensive safety concept under the ‘MFISafeConnect’ standards, Techtextil India will open its doors from November 25-27, 2021, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre Mumbai. This will be the first-ever hybrid edition as the trade fair will be held as a physical expo in conjunction with its online event on the same dates.

Posted May 24, 2021

Source: Messe Frankfurt India

NCTO: Industry And Union Coalition Releases Statement In Support For Domestic Procurement Policies For PPE In The U.S. Innovation And Competition Act (USICA)

WASHINGTON — May 24, 2021 — A broad coalition of industry organizations and labor unions, representing a broad spectrum of manufacturers and workers who stepped up to make essential personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, sent a letter today to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) expressing strong support for the inclusion of robust domestic procurement policies for PPE in the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) currently being considered by the Senate.

“Specifically, we urge you to ensure broad government coverage for domestic PPE procurement by extending rules for PPE procurement substantially similar to the Berry Amendment to the federal government’s largest buyers of these products, including the Departments of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and Defense,” the coalition states in the letter.

“We thank you for including such a provision in Section 4153 of the USICA, which is substantially similar to the bipartisan Make PPE in America Act (S.1306) introduced earlier this year by Senators [Gary] Peters and [Rob] Portman,” the coalition writes.  “As you consider legislation to respond to the legacy of manufacturing and technology offshoring to China, provisions like Section 4153 are vital to reduce U.S. dependency on China for vital medical supplies.”

“Last spring when our national PPE crisis was on the nightly news showing workers wearing garbage bags as gowns and reusing N95 masks, our severe overreliance on China for PPE revealed the undeniable fact that the lack of U.S. production of PPE is a threat to our national security and the public health of the American people,” the letter states.

However, “despite PPE shortages and supply chain disruptions, American workers stepped in to fill an enormous void. As a result of its sweat and ingenuity, U.S. manufacturing produced over a billion critical PPE items such as face masks, isolation gowns, and testing kit swabs for health care and frontline workers, as well as the American people. … For the first time in years, America makes PPE again,” the coalition added.

“For this trend to continue, however, the coalition stresses that “the emergent U.S. PPE industry needs the purchasing certainty that long-term government contracts can provide.”

“We need a strong, vibrant, redundant wholly U.S. PPE supply chain to help protect us from the next public health crisis. We urge you to ensure that the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act extends domestic purchasing requirements for PPE to the four critical departments with the largest federal purchasing power for these products—DHS, HHS, VA, and DoD.”

See the coalition’s full letter here.

The statement was signed by the following organizations:

  • AFL-CIO;
  • Alliance for American Manufacturing;
  • American Apparel and Footwear Association;
  • American Iron and Steel Institute;
  • American Sheep Institute;
  • Coalition for a Prosperous America;
  • Georgia Association of Manufacturers;
  • INDA: Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry;
  • Narrow Fabrics Institute;
  • National Council of Textile Organizations;
  • Parachute Industry Association;
  • Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network;
  • SEAMS: Association of the U.S. Sewn Products Industry;
  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU);
  • Steel Manufacturers Association;
  • U.S. Industrial Fabrics Institute;
  • United States Footwear Manufacturers Association;
  • United Steelworkers;
  • Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition; and
  • Workers United.

Posted May 24, 2021

Source: NCTO, National Council of Textile Organizations

INDA Launches Updated Nonwoven Material Sampler & Guide With 124 Materials To Feel

CARY, N.C. — May 24, 2021 — Professionals in nonwovens and engineered materials will now have the latest nonwoven material options at their fingertips with the launch of INDA’s Nonwoven Material Sampler & Guide, a unique educational and technical resource with 124 material samples to touch and compare.

Updated, in its sixth edition, this valuable educational tool presents the latest innovations, processes, and types of materials now available to professionals involved in developing, specifying, designing,  purchasing and processing nonwovens.

The guide can be purchased from INDA here  https://imisw.inda.org/store/detail.aspx?id=MATERIAL21 .

The 178-page publication contains more than double the material swatches from the prior Sampler as well as educational content on the nonwoven processes and 38 illustrations.

“We are pleased to release the newest and more comprehensive edition of the Nonwoven Material Sampler & Guide that serves as a valuable visual and tactile tool for discussions and comparisons of nonwoven materials,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president. “Using this educational resource will help project teams evaluate material solutions for their needs, make more informed decisions, and bring new products to market faster and more efficiently.”

Guide Details

The insightful guide details nonwoven processes and definitions, typical end-uses, and processing steps and benefits, making it ideal for both industry newcomers and more experienced professionals in product development, engineering, design, sales and marketing.

It also provides an overview of the markets, products, processes, web formation, bonding technologies, weights/grams per square meter (gsm), raw materials, and bonding methods in an easy-to-digest overview format.

Project teams using the Sampler & Guide can easily examine the different web formations, bonding techniques, fibers/resins used, and basis weights, to understand the differences between each of these unique materials. The samples included in the book are representative of the nonwoven industry processes in a wide range of weights/gsms from 4 gsm to 1700 gsm.

This critical tool covers the following five areas:

  • Nonwovens – Markets and products, process, web formation overview, and bonding methods overview
  • Staple Fiber – Drylaid (needlepunch, stitchbond, hydroentanglement, thermal bond, chemical bond) wetlaid, and airlaid short fiber
  • Resin – Spunlaid (spunbond, meltblown, spunmelt, and other spunlaid processes)
  • Other materials – nonwoven composites and industry supporting materials
  • Appendices – list of contributors, table of materials, nonwoven definitions, and end-use classifications

More than 40 leading manufacturers collaborated with INDA in providing samples. INDA is grateful to the following companies for their participation: 3M; Ahlstrom-Munksjö; Americo Manufacturing; ANCI, Inc.; Avgol Nonwovens; Berry Global; Cerex Advanced Fabrics; Devan; DuPont; Fiber Dynamics (Fitesa); Fibertex Nonwovens; Fi-Tech; Fitesa; Foss Performance Materials, a division of AstenJohnson Nonwovens; Freudenberg Performance Materials; Georgia-Pacific; Glatfelter; Graver Technologies; HDK Industries; Hollingsworth & Vose; ITW Pro Brands; Jacob Holm; Kappler; Kimberly-Clark; Low & Bonar, a Freudenberg Performance Materials Company; McAirlaid’s; MeltBlown Technologies; Milliken Nonwovens; Norafin Americas; PFNonwovens; Propex Global; Sandler Nonwoven Corporation; Shalag Nonwovens; Shaw Nonwovens; Southern Felt Company, Lydall Industrial Filtration, a division of Lydall; Suominen; SWM International; Technical Fibre Products; TENOWO; Tietex International; and U.S. Cotton.

Posted May 24, 2021

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 Exhibitor Preview: Italian Textile Machinery

MILAN — May 21, 2021 — 66 Italian textile machinery manufacturers will participate in the upcoming ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020, which will take place in Shanghai at the National Exhibition and Convention Center from June 12 to 16, 2021. Of these, 21 manufacturers will be presenting their technology offerings within National Sector Groups organized by ACIMIT, the Italian Association of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, and the Italian Trade Agency. With an occupied area of about 3,200 square meters, Italy is among the main exhibiting Countries attending the event, as it has been the case in the previous editions. ITMA ASIA + CITME is, then, a first step towards normality for many companies in the sector, after more than a year in which even the exhibition activity has stopped.

Asia represents the main destination for Italian textile machinery manufacturers. In 2020 38% of Italian textile machines exports went to Asia. Moreover, China is an absolutely important market for Italian companies: the first in Asia and the second worldwide behind only Turkey. In 2020 Italian machinery exports to China accounted for 14% of Italian exports in the sector (over 190 million euros). The main destinations in the area also include Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

“The outlook for the Asian market remains positive, despite the fact that demand for machinery slowed considerably during 2020 due to the pandemic, says ACIMIT President Alessandro Zucchi. China, before many other Countries, has resumed its path of economic growth. In the textile sector, investments have never stopped. On the Chinese market, therefore, there is no lack of opportunities and I believe that ITMA ASIA + CITME will confirm expectations of a recovery in demand”.

Unfortunately, the health emergency still causes limitations for the full mobility abroad of the companies’ staff, both commercial and technical, and not only the Italian ones, thus preventing a greater participation in this edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME. Zucchi concludes: “Waiting for a return to a situation of normality with a more numerous collective attendance at the trade fairs, I am convinced that the Italian manufacturers exhibiting in Shanghai will be able to testify to the high level of innovation achieved by the Made in Italy offer, proposing some technological innovations, especially in terms of sustainability and digitalization of the textile production process”.

Mr. Massimiliano Tremiterra, Trade Commissioner of Italian Trade Agency Shanghai Office, commented that Italian cutting-edge technology can contribute greatly in terms of innovation and development of the flourishing Chinese textile industry. In Eastern China, there are the top three Provinces for textile and garment industry: Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Fujian, that along with the Provinces Guangdong and Shandong reach around 80% of the industry’s production capability. Italy remains one of the leading suppliers of textile machinery in China: for cleaning, dyeing and finishing machines, knitting, stitch-bond, lace and auxiliary machinery. With its high-tech and eco-friendly manufacturers, Italy is one of the most important players in the textile machinery industry. The Italian textile machinery industry focus on sustainability and innovation, in line with the keystones of the Chinese 14th five-years plan and the Made in China 2025 plan. This is also the reason why China has become an even more important market for Italian exports. It is the right time for the two countries to start a new round of trade and speed up the joint construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.

Posted May 23, 2021

Source: ACIMIT

Baldwin Showcases Innovations For Corrugated Flexo Printers At ConneXion

ST. LOUIS — May 20, 2021 — Baldwin Technology Co. Inc. will showcase its key innovative technologies for optimized corrugated high-graphics package printing at the ConneXion virtual expo, taking place from June 1-8. In Baldwin’s virtual exhibit, visitors will experience fully automated flexo plate-cleaning systems, an energy-efficient IR (infrared) drying solution and LED-UV curing systems, all of which increase print quality and productivity, with operator safety and sustainability in mind.

The FlexoCleanerBrush™ is Baldwin’s flagship solution to enhance print quality and improve worker safety in corrugated printing. It automatically removes dust and contamination from the plate in seconds during production, without stopping the press, and it produces virtually no waste. It also performs full end-of-job plate cleaning and drying in fewer than four minutes, enabling increased uptime and sustainability. Because the FlexoCleanerBrush is fully automatic and spans the entire width of the plate cylinder, it improves safety by eliminating routine operator contact with the machine, and reduces the risk of operator contact with wash agents and cylinder nip injuries.

The FlexoCleanPick™ system is an industry-leading innovation designed to automatically remove hickeys — typically caused by paper fibers, dust and ink contamination, and other causes of printing defects — from the plate during the print run without stopping the press or requiring operator skin contact with wash agents. The system lightly touches the plate with a dry microfiber cloth to remove the hickey-causing particles, enhancing print quality and productivity without any waste.

The FlexoDry2™ is a fully integrated IR drying system, specifically developed for corrugated flexo printing presses, that reduces energy consumption by up to 30 percent over standard IR dryers via the use of patented Diamond IR™ lamps. The system delivers dramatically improved drying results through a unique optical design that produces higher intensity for enhanced color definition, reducing or eliminating marking altogether, allowing for high-speed and full-confidence printing.

A new generation of LED-UV technology — designed by AMS Spectral UV, a Baldwin Technology company, for wide-format flexo corrugated box printing — represents the latest in solid-state LED curing innovations and offers more than a 50 percent reduction in power consumption, compared to traditional UV systems, in an ultra-compact lamphead that fits at the end of the press or between printing units. Flexo inks, coatings and varnishes specifically formulated to cure when exposed to LED-UV light can provide a high-value decorative solution for brand owners, offering offset-like quality and vibrant color, as well as full-gloss, spot and matte coating effects on a wide range of corrugated stocks, with the added ability to enhance lower-cost papers. In addition, the LED-UV system can increase the throughput of the machine over water-based aqueous coatings that may require slower press speeds to dry conventionally. Baldwin’s LED-UV technology is lightweight and designed for the demanding requirements of corrugated printing with instant on/off, minimal heat, zero ozone and zone-width switching to further reduce energy consumption.

Posted May 20, 2021

Source: Baldwin Technology Co. Inc.

Continuous Composites Receives $750,000 Phase II SBIR Contract From The Department Of Defense

Single component, organically integrated wing spar and rib configuration

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — May 20, 2021 — Accelerating change while increasing complexity, unpredictability, and mass, a primary objective of the United States Air Force Science and Technology Strategy, is hampered by aerospace composite manufacturing techniques which require significant manufacturing time by a skilled workforce. Continuous Composites’ CF3D® technology is an automated manufacturing solution that significantly reduces cost, weight, and lead-time while opening new capabilities for complex structural solutions. Its unique capabilities to introduce low-cost, topology optimized structures directly align with Low-Cost Attritable Aircraft Technology/Platform (LCAAT/P) initiatives.

The primary technical objectives of this contract are to fabricate an organically integrated wing spar and rib configuration into a single component, resulting in a completely unitized wing frame. The design for the topology optimized wing structure will be generated using a disruptive AI software solution, Generative Design, in collaboration with the Advanced Structural Concepts division in the Aerospace Systems Directorate of AFRL. Design inputs include CF3D’s print capabilities combined with the mechanical properties of high-performance thermoset resins and continuous carbon fiber. The CF3D printed, unitized frame will be assembled with composite wing skins resulting in a full-scale wing structure for an unmanned aircraft. A static wing test will be performed by AFRL to evaluate performance and Continuous Composites will document process data that will be compared to more traditional fabrication and assembly processes.

The $750,000 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract will leverage CF3D as an automated commercial process providing a responsive solution to unpredictable manufacturing surge requirements within the DoD. This demonstration will showcase the emerging capabilities of CF3D by reimagining aerostructures while using a low-cost, fully automated manufacturing technology to print a monolithic composite component. This application demonstrates CF3D with its advanced material solutions developed in collaboration with their materials partner Arkema.

“A Direct to Phase II program provides us the opportunity to collaborate with this innovative team and their disruptive manufacturing technology to further develop CF3D’s capabilities for mission readiness,” said Craig Neslen, AFRL/RXMS LCAAT Manufacturing Lead. “We are committed to evaluating and maturing Continuous Composites’ technology for advanced aerostructures which will enable us to meet the challenging manufacturing demands of the DoD.”

“We are honored to receive this Phase II SBIR Contract directly through the Department of Defense,” says Tyler Alvarado, CEO of Continuous Composites. “The AFRL is a long-standing customer who recognized early the disruptive capabilities of CF3D. Through this contract and others, we are committed to transforming DoD Operational Capabilities.”

Posted May 20, 2021

Source: Continuous Composites

YUMS Announces Brand Relaunch With Fashion-Forward Streetwear Collection

DALLAS — May 20, 2021 — YUMS — a fashion-forward footwear and accessories brand known for bold colors, fabrics and patterns that are designed to inspire self-expression and creativity — is relaunching it signature Sweet Series sneaker collection. Sensing the world could use a dose of joy, YUMS believes it’s now time to reinvigorate that sensational happiness. YUMS’ highly anticipated reemergence satisfies its hungry fan base with its signature flavor-inspired sneakers with matching headwear.

YUMS, an acronym for “You Understand My Style,” was originally founded in 2007 legendary street artist, Tex Moton. As the designer and Chief Creative Officer of YUMS, Tex reimagined how the brand thought about collections, designs and product development by including unexpected details, like graffiti art on the soles of the shoes that can be seen through translucent bottoms. He drew inspiration from his favorite foods and snacks to conceptualize YUMS’ signature style, and his use of lively colors, rich fabrics, and clean design lines changed the way people connect with sneakers.

The brand found immediate traction with streetwear enthusiasts, celebrities, boutiques, and major retailers across the country who flocked to Tex’s original artwork. Originally introduced in 2007, YUMS shoes quickly rose in cultural popularity. Behemoth NIKE took notice, filed suit against the smaller YUMS in 2009, and sparked a multi-year legal battle that resembled a modern-day David vs Goliath battle. As a result of the case’s outcome, YUMS is re-launching its signature Sweet Series sneakers, made possible by the Supreme Court’s decision in Already, LLC d/b/a YUMS v. NIKE Inc., 568 U.S. 85 (2013), and Nike’s first-ever covenant not to sue, which NIKE Inc. issued to YUMS, and the Supreme Court applied.

“This moment has been a long time coming, and we couldn’t be more excited,” Tex said. “During a pivotal moment in society where nostalgia provides a sense of relief, YUMS is a true testament to what is possible for small businesses and creators. Our flavorful designs are made to inspire all who wear them, and are the secret ingredients to the streetwear industry’s recipe for success.”

YUMS’ newest streetwear collection includes four limited-edition flavor-inspired sneaker designs featuring Tex’s legendary original artwork along with matching headwear. Drawing inspiration from the fashion industry’s most-loved trends along with a few special ingredients, each sneaker design features a high-quality leather upper, rubber sole, signature transparent sole art inlay, and includes an extra pair of contrast color laces. Following YUMS’ dedication to self-expression and inclusivity, the colorful collection is available in unisex shoe sizes ranging from 5 to 13 with price points ranging from $100-$125. Each style is part of a limited-edition drop with more recipes to come soon out of the oven.

  • Sugar (priced at $100): As you can see with these classic sneakers, sugar is the main ingredient for all things sweet! This everyday silhouette is pure and white as the driven snow to offer a simple yet stylish look.
  • Cupcake (priced at $100): Probably the most iconic snack cake YUMS has ever made, the Cupcake design has been a classic staple since 2007. Featuring a striking black colorway, this fan favorite is now back on the shelves and ready to take you and your feet on your next big adventure.
  • Rainbow Sherbet (priced at $125): The Rainbow Sherbet design is an explosion of flavors and colors combined with the smoothness of sherbet. Featuring a blend of colorful patterns, these kicks are ready to take your style and flavor pallet to the next level.
  • Mixed Berry Tart (priced at $125): A very berry medley of textures, colors and flavors make up the filling for this tasty pastry treat. Featuring a bright splash of reds, pinks and blues, The Mixed Berry Tart sneakers are just as sweet as they sound.

YUMS’ four new sneaker designs and matching hats are available for purchase now via its ecommerce website.

Posted May 20, 2021

Source: YUMS

JEC Composites Connect: Exclusive And Innovative Content Not To Be Missed

PARIS — May 19, 2021 — On June 1-2, 2021, JEC Composites Connect, the first round-the-clock digital event of the composites industry, will host significant industry players, enabling participants to discover their latest innovations. More than 1,000 companies from all the composites value chain spanning 46 countries will participate, network, and present their latest products on their digital booths.

Many exhibitors have already submitted their press releases, exclusively available for the press, at JEC Composites Connect website: www.jeccomposites-connect.events/exhibitors-press-releases/. In addition, most of them will reveal their most recent launches during the event.

Composites industry innovation will also be celebrated at the JEC Composites Awards ceremony on Wednesday, June 2 at 2:30 pm CEST. During this ceremony, the winner of the JEC Startup Booster, and the JEC Composites Challenge will also be revealed.

The list of twenty-one finalist companies of the JEC Composites Innovation Awards (broken down into seven categories: Aerospace; Automotive & road transportation — exterior; Automotive & road transportation — structural; Building, Construction & Infrastructure; Design, Equipment & Machinery and Sustainability) is available here.

Posted May 20, 2021

Source: JEC Group

IDEA®  The Triennial Event For Nonwovens & Engineered Fabrics Spotlights Post-Pandemic Global Trends And Market Intelligence For 2022 Conference Program

CARY, N.C. — May 20, 2021 — INDA, the Association for the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, highlights global and regional insights from industry thought leaders on the future of nonwoven and engineered materials supply, production capacity and demand at the triennial IDEA® conference program March 28-31, 2022, in Miami Beach, Fla.

The conference program will address the pandemic impacts on the global nonwoven supply chain and recovery for China, South America, Asia, North America, and Europe from a diverse group of presenters from Fitesa, INDA, EDANA, China Nonwovens and Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA), and Asia Nonwoven Fabrics Association (ANFA).

IDEA22 is the World’s Preeminent Event for Nonwovens & Engineered Fabrics and expected to attract more than 6,500 senior-level delegates and more than 500 exhibitors from myriad industry sectors, including absorbent hygiene, wipes, filtration, medical/surgical products including personal protective equipment, home & office furnishings, transportation, geosynthetics and building construction sectors from over 60 countries.

The 2022 event marks the 21st anniversary of IDEA, with the show originating in 1971. Exhibition and registration details are available here.

Other Highlights

IDEA® Achievement Awards will honor brilliant innovations in the nonwovens and engineered materials industry across six categories on March 29, 2022. INDA in partnership with Nonwovens Industry magazine will jointly present the awards with emcee hosts Dave Rousse, president of INDA, and Rod Zilenziger, president/owner of Rodman Media Corp.

The IDEA®22 Achievement Awards categories include:

  • IDEA® Sustainability Advancement Award;
  • IDEA® Equipment Achievement Award — Best New Equipment Introduction;
  • IDEA® Roll Goods Achievement Award — Best new roll goods introduction;
  • IDEA® Raw Material Achievement Award — Best new fiber/raw material introduction;
  • IDEA® Short-Live Product Achievement Award — Best new disposable product using engineered fabrics; and
  • IDEA® Long-Life Product Achievement Award — Best new durable product using engineered fabrics.

Visit  https://www.inda.org/awards/IDEA-Achievement-Award.html for full details.

IDEA will also offer a series of short course training opportunities called “Nonwoven Essentials,” led by industry experts. Courses include: The basics of nonwovens, industrial wipes, consumer wipes, absorbent hygiene cores, and patent searching. 
Each course provides a detailed overview designed to give newcomers basic skills or to enhance their knowledge about patents for new business strategies, for details visit: https://www.ideashow.org/training.html

As part of the registration fee, conference and short course participants also receive an exposition hall pass to connect with exhibitors showcasing their latest innovations and technologies on the IDEA show floor.

For full details about the conference, short courses, or to register, visit www.ideashow.org

Posted May 20, 2021

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

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