Arlington Capital Partners Closes the Acquisition of Triumph’s Composites Business, Forming Qarbon Aerospace

WASHINGTON — May 10, 2021 — Arlington Capital Partners, a Washington-area private equity firm, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Triumph Group Inc.’s composites business. Going forward, the business will operate independently as Qarbon Aerospace.

Qarbon Aerospace is a provider of large, complex structural components and assemblies such as fuselages, wings, flight control surfaces, and engine nacelles. The company operates nearly two million square feet of factory space across three facilities located in Red Oak, Texas, Milledgeville, Ga., and Rayong, Thailand. Qarbon Aerospace has vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities from component fabrication through large-scale assembly as well as proprietary thermoplastics technologies. The company has longstanding relationships with blue-chip OEM customers and a diversified product portfolio across a variety of successful commercial, defense, and business jet platforms.

Pete Wick, formerly executive vice president of Triumph Group who ran all of Triumph Aerospace Structures, will lead Qarbon Aerospace as CEO. Wick brings deep sector knowledge and an extensive network of relationships to the Company having spent nearly 30 years working in the aerospace and defense industry. While at Triumph, he was responsible for a greater than $2 billion revenue division spanning 34 manufacturing sites. Earlier in his career, he held a variety of leadership positions at GKN Aerospace, EADS Astrium, and General Dynamics.

“I am delighted to join the formation of Qarbon Aerospace at a critical inflection point for the company,” Wick said. “We have state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated employees, and an outstanding leadership team in place that will allow us to continue delivering the highest quality products to our customers. Arlington brings deep A&D experience, extensive resources, and a shared vision for the future that will be extremely valuable to the company.”

Peter Manos, a managing partner at Arlington, said, “Complex composite manufacturing has been a longstanding investment focus for Arlington. Qarbon Aerospace represents a global Tier 1 supplier with a rare technological competency and scale to manufacture a variety of very large, complex fabrications and assemblies across all structural sections of the aircraft and engine nacelles. The Company’s vertically integrated capabilities, advanced composite manufacturing techniques and proprietary thermoplastics technology position the Company to continue to win attractive work packages on next-generation programs.”

Henry Albers, a vice president at Arlington, said, “We are excited to partner with Pete and his team to create a leading, independent composites supplier. These facilities have exceptional manufacturing capabilities and a storied history of providing the highest quality components and assemblies for a diversified portfolio of strategically important commercial aerospace and defense platforms. We intend to continue investing in Qarbon Aerospace, both through organic initiatives and additional acquisitions, to accelerate the company’s growth and better serve our customers.”

Posted May 10, 2021

Source: Arlington Capital Partners

Ralph Lauren Launches New Partnership With Major League Baseball

NEW YORK CITY — May 10, 2021 — Ralph Lauren Corp. announces a partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB™), designing three special collections in collaboration with some of baseball’s most iconic teams. Celebrating the rich heritage of America’s favorite pastime, the first capsule will include the New York Yankees™, Los Angeles Dodgers™, Chicago Cubs™ and St. Louis Cardinals™. The collections will later expand to incorporate additional teams, including the Boston Red Sox™.

A lifelong baseball fan, Mr. Lauren has always been inspired by the authentic legacy of the national pastime. Growing up in the golden age of baseball in the Bronx, Mr. Lauren idolized iconic Yankees™ players like Mickey Mantle, and his love of sport has stayed with him throughout his life. In Fall 2018, the Yankees™ invited Mr. Lauren to throw a ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium™ in honor of the company’s 50th anniversary, and Ralph Lauren created a special limited-edition Yankees™ collection that sold out instantly.

This summer, the first multi-team capsule will feature Polo shirts, satin jackets that are inspired by what Mr. Lauren wore throwing out the first pitch, fleece sweatshirts and New Era caps in team colorways for adults and children. Additionally, classic Ralph Lauren colors have been integrated into the collection, such as red/navy and green/white for the Yankees™, green/blue for the Cubs™ and green/white for the Dodgers™ and Cardinals™, along with special team-themed Polo Bear Polo shirts and crewneck sweatshirts.

The partnership will come to life in unique ways, leading with a digital-first global campaign inspired by vintage baseball cards, accompanied by outdoor wallscapes and artist murals in key cities. Additionally, the Ralph’s Airstream will go on a cross-country tour, making stops in select locations from New York City to Chicago’s Gallagher Way, and will offer ballpark-themed food and beverage options.

The collections will be available for purchase on May 10th at specialty stores globally, Macy’s, Bloomingdales, the MLB™ Flagship Store (NYC), select MLB™ Club stadium shops, and select Ralph Lauren stores globally, as well as on RalphLauren.com, MLBShop.com and The Polo App.

Two additional capsules will be released for the upcoming Fall and Holiday seasons, each uniquely different and building on the excitement of the partnership as the season progresses.

The MLB™ partnership marks another addition to Ralph Lauren’s prestigious sporting partnership portfolio, including the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams; The Championships, Wimbledon; the US Open; the Australian Open; the PGA of America and the PGA Championship; the U.S. Ryder Cup team; the U.S. Open Golf Championship and the American Junior Golf Association.

Posted May 10, 2021

Source: Ralph Lauren Corporation

Trinseo Offers Recycled Polystyrene Via Dissolution Technology

BERWYN, Pa — May 10, 2021 — Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber recently commercialized its recycled polystyrene (PS) from dissolution technology and is offering a new material using this process — STYRON™ CO2RE™ 687DI30. This is the first of a series of recycled PS products that Trinseo intends to launch under the STYRON CO2RE brand in the coming years.

With this material/recycling method, post-consumer recycled (PCR) material is dissolved in a solvent followed by a series of purification steps to separate the polymer from additives and contaminants. The material is fed into a polymerization reactor train and the result is a PS polymer with 30 percent PCR content for use in applications including consumer electronics, packaging, and food contact applications if a functional barrier is present to ensure compliance.

According to Trinseo’s Plastics Circularity Manager Julien Renvoise, STYRON CO2RE 687DI30 Polystyrene supports a circular economy. “By reclaiming used plastic, we can make sure that a material that otherwise might have ended up as post-consumer waste not only is reused productively but contributes to sustainable manufacturing and a positive impact on the environment.”

To measure impact, Trinseo compared a general-purpose polystyrene produced with 100 percent fossil fuel with a batch made from 30 percent post-consumer recycled content in a lifecycle assessment and found a 15 percent reduction in CO2 emissions. In another study Trinseo found that performance properties remained similar. This includes transparency, a difficult property to achieve with recycled content.

Dissolution is a physical recycling approach for PS that preserves the molecular structure of the recyclate. Trinseo has been focused on finding ways to recycle PS due to the polymer’s unique capacity for full circularity including its intrinsic capability to be fully recycled into the constituent monomer.

Recycled PS is just one of Trinseo’s sustainable materials aimed at circularity. The company also is involved with depolymerization with technology provided by partner, Recycling Technologies, and plans to build a dedicated plant at its Tessenderlo, Belgium location. This will be one of two polystyrene recycling plants in Europe estimated to add a total of 30,000 tons of polystyrene feedstock into the European marketplace.

Posted May 10, 2021

Source: Trinseo

Triumph Group Completes Multisite Aerostructures Divestiture

BERWYN, Pa — May 10, 2021 — Triumph Group announced today the completion of sale for three of its Aerostructures sites to Arlington Capital Partners. The transaction was effective May 7, 2021 and includes the Triumph Composites business consisting of the Milledgeville, Georgia and Rayong Thailand operations, as well as its structures operations in Red Oak, Texas. Combined, the businesses encompass approximately 1.8 million square feet of factory space and employ approximately 900 people.

The Triumph Composites businesses provide structural and engine composite fabrications and assemblies across commercial, business jet, and defense platforms. The Red Oak operations specializes in the manufacture of large, complex composite and metallic structures such as wing, empennage, and fuselage assemblies.

Arlington Capital Partners plans to continue operations at all three locations under the business name Qarbon Aerospace and will maintain the leadership and employees currently supporting the business.

Triumph Group, Inc., headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aerospace and defense systems, components and structures. The company serves the global aviation industry, including original equipment manufacturers and the full spectrum of military and commercial aircraft operators.

Posted May 10, 2021

Source: Triumph Group

New 37.5® Technology Offering Enhances Biodegradation of Discarded Textiles

BOULDER, Colo. — May 10, 2021 — Cocona Labs, makers of 37.5 sustainable thermoregulation technology, have incorporated an additive that allows 37.5 fibers to biodegrade at enhanced rates once placed in landfill conditions.

Importantly, the new offering does not affect the comfort or performance that 37.5 Technology provides, giving clothing designers more freedom in balancing performance and sustainability.

The amount of waste from discarded textiles is at an all-time high, with very few end-of-life recycling options for fabrics.

  • In the US, only 15% of textile waste is recycled. Textiles make up 8% of all landfill waste. That’s 21 billion pounds of waste, or 70 pounds per person, per year.
  • In Europe, over half of discarded textiles end up in landfills, or are incinerated.

Enhanced Biodegradation

37.5 yarns are now available with an additive that is permanently embedded at the fiber level, enhancing the ability of microorganisms already present in landfills to bind to and break down the fibers, speeding up the natural degradation process.

Unlike other products on the market, this new additive does NOT simply cause the fibers to fracture into smaller pieces of microplastic that then remain unchanged. The fibers are actually converted into naturally occurring byproducts at the molecular level.

Modern, more efficient landfills are increasingly able to capture and reuse some of these byproducts as a renewable energy source.

Third party lab testing under ASTM D5511 shows almost complete breakdown of 37.5 staple fiber in two years in an accelerated landfill environment. In actual landfills, these yarns will now break down over decades, unlike standard polyester that will sit unchanged for centuries.1

1 Third party laboratory testing under ASTM D5511 (accelerated landfill environment) shows 78% biodegradation of 37.5 PET staple fiber in 726 days. Assessment of this data shows that 37.5 fibers are projected to break down 50-80% over the productive lifetime of the average U.S. landfill (80-100 years). The stated rate and extent of degradation will vary by landfill and fabric type and does not mean that the material will continue to degrade.

Posted May 10, 2021

Source: Cocona Labs

Sourcing Event Opens Summer Edition With New Location And New Concept — Texworld New York City, Apparel Sourcing New York City And Home Textiles Sourcing Collocated

NEW YORK CITY — May 10, 2021 — Following the success of two virtual editions, the east coast’s premier sourcing event will return in-person with a new sourcing concept in a brand new location. Unlike the typical trade show setting, no exhibitors will be physically present onsite. This approach to sourcing will take place at the Starrett-Lehigh Building.  Nestled in the chic neighborhood of West Chelsea, the stunning view of the New York Hudson River will be the backdrop for the 2021 Summer Edition of the New York Textiles Shows – Texworld New York City, Apparel Sourcing New York City and Home Textiles Sourcing this July 20-22. The three day event will immerse fabric buyers, designers, and textile professionals into a dynamic environment of sourcing, learning and networking.

“Continuing to evolve, we see the Sourcing Showroom as a bridge between the virtual platform and the fully physical event and look forward to introducing it at the Starrett-Lehigh Building,” stated Jennifer Bacon, Show Director, Fashion & Apparel, Messe Frankfurt Inc. “It’s been a challenging year for all of us in the textile sourcing arena, but through it all, our events have consistently been able to create opportunities for international suppliers to remain connected to their customers and we look forward to another successful venture this summer.”

Bridging the Gap

Acknowledging that a great deal of the international manufacturers are still facing challenges surrounding travel restrictions during these uncertain times led to the launch of the Sourcing Showroom. This innovative exhibition concept offers exhibitors the ability to showcase their textiles and finished goods without physically being present at the event. Buyers can return to sourcing, experiencing the latest fabrics, colors and trends, in-person, while still afforded the ability to communicate with participating exhibitors across the virtual platform through one-on-one chat capabilities.

Curated by New York-based trend agency, The Doneger Group, the Sourcing Showroom will be transformed into a modern gallery of textiles and finished apparel, highlighting the Autumn/Winter 20/22 trends. With textile and apparel experts on-hand, visitors will explore thousands of fabrics, apparel and accessories from global suppliers in more than 25+ countries, including India, Pakistan, Turkey, China, Portugal, Taiwan, Korea and more. Each textile will be equipped with a QR code directly linking the buyer to the exhibitor’s virtual space where an immediate conversation can be made with the supplier and a more detailed list of product information can be found.

Learning Continues

The incomparable educational programs, the Lenzing Seminar Series and Textile Talks will remain an integral part of the show, as well as the highly regarded Trend session with Kai Chow of The Doneger Group.  In an effort to support buyers and ensure a positive experience for both the in-person and virtual platforms, the education will be streamed live at the Starrett-Lehigh Building during show hours.

Back to Business

The changes to the location for this July event came only after several discussions with the Jacob K. Javits Center, and their current state as a mass vaccination center – an essential contribution to getting the city fully open and back to business. Texworld New York City has a long history with the facility and future plans still include utilizing this venue, even as the tradeshow begins a new business relationship with the Starrett-Lehigh Building.

“Remaining agile has always been an asset for Messe Frankfurt, and utilizing this skill allows us to the elevate our platforms to serve a global audience, stated Konstantin von Vieregge, President and CEO, Messe Frankfurt Inc. “We are pleased with the introduction of the new concept and the response from the industry and will continue to build bridges in supporting the textile community as we move forward together in business around the world.”

Returning to in-person and with a continued focus on the health and well-being of our visitors, vendors and staff, mask mandates and other safety policies will be instituted based on local, state and federal guidelines.  Stay informed and find a complete list of requirements on the official show website.

Registration for the Summer 2021 edition is open.  Follow us on our social platforms, or for additional details on any of these events, please visit us online.

Posted May 10, 2021

Source: Messe Frankfurt North America

Avient Launches GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomers With Antimicrobial Technology That Protects Against Microbial Growth

CLEVELAND— May 10, 2021 — Avient today announced the addition of three proprietary, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) formulations that contain antimicrobial additives to its GLS™ TPE portfolio. Tested in accordance with JIS Z2801 and ASTM G21-15 standards, these additives protect molded plastic parts by inhibiting bacterial growth (99.9 percent or more) and resisting fungal and mold growth.

In addition to potentially causing odor issues, these microrganisms can cause detrimental aesthetic and mechanical property changes to a finished plastic part. High-touch surfaces and applications are especially vulnerable. In response, Avient developed GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives, available as Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ grades. Potential applications include consumer electronics, personal care item grips, and automotive applications such as cup holder mats and HVAC seals.

GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives can help extend a product’s useful life, which results in a reduced need to replace it. Additional benefits include preserved surface integrity, increased durability, and minimized odors for a better consumer experience.

“Products can now be designed with TPEs that can help extend useful life by inhibiting microbial growth,” said Matt Mitchell, director, global marketing of Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient, “and these newly formulated materials also deliver the performance synonymous with our GLS brand of TPEs.”

Tested against common microbes, GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives are proven to protect finished parts from microbial growth on both textured and smooth surfaces. They are formulated with an EPA-registered antimicrobial from a trusted leader in microbial control solutions, Lonza LLC. This additive chemistry is the same one that has been used for decades in personal care products such as anti-dandruff shampoo.

GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives are commercially available in the United States and Asia. Additional antimicrobial-containing formulations are in development.

Posted May 10, 2021

Source: Avient Corporation

3M To Launch 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation, A Xerogel Technology Insulation For Textiles

ST. PAUL, Minn. — May 10, 2021 — As part of its growing textile insulation portfolio, 3M announced it will launch a new xerogel technology insulation in the coming months. Comprised of 60% post-consumer recycled material, the new 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation also showcases 3M’s ongoing commitment to developing sustainable textile solutions. Notable features for 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation include its:

  • Warmth under compression
  • Lightweight construction
  • Breathability
  • 60% post-consumer recycled content
  • Ease of application at mills.

Being more than 99% air, xerogel is a highly porous structure that can actually inhibit air circulation, making it an excellent thermal insulator. In order to apply this innovative material to apparel, 3M’s in-house researchers and engineers have developed a new formulation and composite that takes it a step further.

“Traditionally, when mills tried applying xerogel to textiles, they would run into some issues, including dusting and breakage,” said Mike Mandanas, Laboratory Manager for 3M. “3M science has addressed this and other hurdles.”

A key differentiator for 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation is its ease of application at the mill level due to its low dusting, flexibility, and minimal breakage.

The development of 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation also falls into 3M’s wider sustainability initiatives. Today, the company’s Minnesota-based headquarters is powered by 100% renewable electricity, with an aim of achieving 50% renewable electricity in all global locations by 2025. Earlier this year, 3M announced it is pledging $1 billion over the next 20 years to accelerate environmental goals, including:

  • Achieving carbon neutrality in operations by 2050, with a 50% reduction by 2030 (versus a baseline year of 2019)
  • Reducing water usage by 25% across all facilities by 2030 (versus 2019)
  • Reducing dependence on virgin fossil-based plastics by 125 million pounds by 2025.

In 1979, 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation launched as a thin, lightweight synthetic alternative to down. Since then, 3M’s portfolio of insulation has evolved, now with an emphasis on sustainability. Designed with 60% post-consumer recycled material, 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation stands besides other ethically minded products such as 3M™ Thinsulate™ 100% Recycled Featherless Insulation.

Posted May 10, 2021

Source: 3M

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 Exhibitor Preview: Uster Technologies AG

USTER, Switzerland — May 10, 2021 — The Uster 2021 product launch season is well under way: the new Quantum 4.0 yarn clearer introduced in March, followed in April by the Q-Bar 2. Alongside these innovations came new Quality Expert software, with the latest Mill Dashboard feature. Now, these major developments are ready to go live for the first time at ITMA Asia + CITME 2021 in Shanghai.

First, Uster took decisive steps to remove any uncertainties over event timings by releasing news of the Mill Dashboard through its official LinkedIn account on 5th of March, along with a promise of more innovations to come. The launch season continued, with the new yarn clearer and the innovative formation monitoring system being presented online, ahead of the upcoming ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition in China.

Capacitive and optical sensors in one

The brand-new Uster Quantum 4.0 yarn clearer offers the best of both sensor technologies – capacitive and optical – for intelligent yarn quality control and optimized profitability. Mills can now focus on meeting the fast-moving market challenges, instead of pondering technical options.

Spinners can now access full security in quality control, ensuring the best clearing mode is applied. The Quantum 4.0 generation enables this through a simple capacitive/optical switch. This allows greater flexibility in the yarn types which can be produced, while also dealing with factors such as humidity variations.

Using its unique Smart Duo technology, the Quantum 4.0 operates both sensor channels intelligently in tandem, through an innovation known as Cross Clearing. This locates and eliminates hidden defects by means of a double check, in which the main sensor’s signal is supported by the assistance sensor. This deals with issues such as unnoticed fluff events, which might otherwise cause breaks downstream.

Today’s market trends show strong demand for compact yarns. Here, spinners can trust Quantum 4.0 to tap this potential and deal with any quality issues. The density feature, for example, protects mills from substandard cops caused by ring spinning malfunctions such as blocked compacting zones, or twist problems. The Smart Duo has the advantage of monitoring yarn density continuously and after every splice.

As well as identifying issues at winding, defect prevention at source is now possible – a massive advantage provided by the clearer’s new Quantum Expert, included in the product offering. Thanks to many extra intelligent analytical features, the Uster Quantum Expert enhances process control and prevention of defects, through Total Contamination Control, Ring Spinning Optimization and the RSO 3D Value Module.

Fabric inspection: the right position

Q-Bar 2 is best described as a formation monitoring system, because of its ingenious positioning on the loom, directly at the interface of warp and weft threads. The impact on weaving is amazing: monitoring at the earliest possible stage allows rapid response as soon as a defect appears, avoiding long-running or repeating faults. Alarm and stop signals alert the operator to correct problems immediately. Early detection reduces second quality and material loss, as well as minimizing the need for post-production checks.

Weaving defects can have various root causes, so Uster Q-Bar 2 provides different algorithms to identify specific defects and their causes. This inbuilt knowledge can prevent defects within the weft insertion cycle. The detection position in the fabric formation zone means the warp is monitored even before it is traversed by the weft – a truly unique benefit. It allows detection of incorrect warp positions, missing warp, loose warp ends and even pattern irregularities.

Another important innovation is the control of weft irregularities. By monitoring each inserted weft in the formation area, Q-Bar 2 primes users to react to weft irregularities at the earliest possible stage. At this point, it can detect weft-related defects such as double picks, broken weft or slubs and loops.

First-quality production, to customer specifications, is the overall goal. That is especially important in demanding applications such as industrial and safety textiles. In apparel and home textiles too, it is vital to avoid seconds and minimize waste fabric. Independent of the fabric application, Uster Q-Bar 2 is a game-changer. For the first time, weavers can actually prevent weaving defects instead of only reacting to them.

Key people, key data

The introduction of the latest Mill Dashboard might seem like just another of many new features with Uster Quality Expert. But this one can bring significant changes for operators in spinning mills. The new version of the Mill Dashboard presents key data directly to key individuals in the spinning mill, so they can react rapidly to any quality deviations. It also ensures greater transparency on the shop floor.

The latest release of Uster Quality Expert is available for connection – and all key quality parameters from laboratory and in-line instruments can be displayed, targeted to individual needs and preferences.

Real and virtual worlds

In keeping with current trends and pandemic restrictions, Uster has also developed an effective home in the virtual world, with an online showroom to enhance in-person exhibition attendance. First of all, the new virtual showroom is exclusively open to customers who are advised to get in touch with their sales contact.

Ready to host visitors to ITMA Asia + CITME 2021, Uster will present a showcase of the latest innovations. The Quantum 4.0 is sure to be an attention-grabber: a demonstration of Quantum Expert will illustrate how customers can benefit from Quantum 4.0 and its related systems. The stylish design and the defect catalogue will trigger initial interest for Q-Bar 2 – what’s likely to be even more memorable is the demonstration of how well the smart indicator lights work to show up the positions of detected defects. Also on view will be a Mill Dashboard screen, along with the Value Modules and other features of Uster Quality Expert. Clever animations will provide a deep understanding of databased quality during yarn production.

Final insider tip: the twist measurement feature of Uster Tester 6 will be shown for the first time in Asia.

Posted May 10, 2021

Source: Uster Technologies AG

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 Exhibitor Preview: Santex Rimar Group

TRISSINO, Italy — May 7, 2021 — For fabric manufacturers, Santex Rimar Group is the favored one-stop supplier of machinery, meeting many production needs. The Group unites leading players in the world of textile machinery for weaving, finishing, technical textiles, and green technologies for water treatment and drying processes. Three of these well-known brands will show their novelties and flagship ranges with an impressive technology presentation at ITMA Asia + CITME 2021.

The exhibition in Shanghai is not only a great opportunity for the Group to present its innovations – but also to spread the news about the recently opened production site in Qingpu District, Shanghai on the 50th anniversary of Santex Rimar Shanghai, in November 2020. The modern and highly automated plant comprises three production halls, employing nearly 100 people. All the machines to be shown at ITMA Asia + CITME will be newly produced in China.

Ingenious solutions

The famous Santex brand in textile finishing has developed a novel air-flow technique for high-quality processing. The fabric is carried on a cushion of air, giving a softer handle and better shrinkage values.

The new Santaframe stenter features ingenious solutions for heated air distribution and exhaust. Its heating element is uniquely positioned, after the circulating air turbine (on the pressure side), in a sealed chamber above the fabric track. This avoids the risk of condensation dropping onto the fabric. Improved loading of the circulating and exhaust air with humidity results in less exhaust air than conventional stenter frames.

Further highlights of the new Santaframe include a built-in exhaust ducting device, an emergency standstill system and the choice of heating devices. The renowned Aero-Surf Nozzle System is still a key element, promoting softest handle, excellent shrinkage and uniform heat-setting.

At its original launch in the late 1990s, the Santaframe offered already unmatched performance and ground-breaking technology, which was widely appreciated by finishers.

Best investment choice for weavers

SMIT is a renowned producer of weaving machines, known for developing the world’s first flexible-ribbon weaving machine in 1958. Today, the Free Flight Ribbons System works without ribbon guide hooks, to ensure the ‘cleanest shed, and the 2FAST compact weaving machine offers many more technical innovations for competitive performance.

Top weavers fully appreciate the new patented grippers, with a reduced cross-section which guarantees top efficiency for every yarn type. Optimized shed geometry ensures perfect fabric construction and high efficiency at the greatest production rates. Further advantages come from the short mechanical transmission, ensuring highest running regularity, and low energy consumption. The high-efficiency brushless motor with permanent magnets delivers the highest power factor with lowest heat generation.

2FAST is a long-term investment that is built to last, with its ‘Robust Design’ methodology assuring long service life and minimum spare parts use. Its solid construction is based on a 20% increase in frame stiffness. Like all SMIT machines, its overall investment appeal combines innovation, productivity and versatility, for maximum competitiveness across a wide variety of applications.

Perfect for laminating

Cavitec gives fabric the final touch, with sophisticated machinery for coating, laminating, impregnation and prepreg. Finest laminating is provided by Cavimelt’s rotogravure system – actually a printing technique. Using the hot-melt process this textile laminating machine applies adhesive as dots or in predefined patterns, using an engraved roller, on film, web and textile substrates. Hot-melt technology offers many advantages over conventional coating and laminating processes. Its wide application range, flexibility and high production reliability means producers can choose from a large selection of adhesives and substrates.

The Cavimelt process is user-friendly, as well as sustainable, since it’s free of solvents and water and doesn’t need auxiliary equipment to evaporate exhaust air and any questionable emissions. Cavimelt is gentle to the environment, laminating with a soft touch and performing surface treatments to suit many application-specific requirements.

Welcome back: ITMA Asia + CITME

It will be the textile industry’s first face-to-face reunion in a very long time, so Santex Rimar Group is eagerly looking forward to welcoming visitors at ITMA Asia + CITME 2021. Santaframe, 2FAST and Cavimelt will be three of several highlights on the Santex Rimar display, located in hall 5 booth C34 in the finishing section, while SMIT will exhibit in the weaving zone in hall 3 booth D08. Visitors can expect to enter a world of fascinating technology at both booths, and interested parties may be able to arrange a visit to the Qingpu production site for even deeper insights.

Posted May 7, 2021

Source: Santex Rimar Group

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