Durst P5 TEX iSUB — A Milestone For Sublimation Printing

BRESSANONE, Ital — April 29, 2021 — Durst, manufacturer of innovative digital printing systems and software solutions, is setting a milestone in the field of sublimation printing with the launch of the P5 TEX iSUB. The abbreviation iSUB stands for “inline sublimation.” This eliminates individual work steps, resulting in a significant increase in quality and efficiency for the user.

The soft signage market is experiencing enormous growth rates in all areas of application – from visual communication and decor to textile clothing. In the period from 2017 to 2023, the sales volume will increase by more than 60 percent, according to a forecast by Keypoint Intelligence. Converted to absolute figures, the market will grow globally from around $19.2 billion in 2019 to $31.4 billion (2023).

A number of trends can be pinpointed for this continued growth, which clearly speak in favor of the soft signage market. These include environmental friendliness through the use of water-based, odorless inks. Other user benefits include cost efficiency in logistics and low ink consumption, as well as fast project implementation and a wide range of applications. “Durst has been active in the soft signage market since 2010, and we have been able to place over 250 systems from the Rhotex series on the market worldwide,” emphasized Christian Harder, vice president, Sales, Durst Group AG.

Integrated inline fixation

In tune with these trends in the soft signage market, Durst has developed the P5 TEX iSUB, which is based on the successful P5 platform with a maximum print width of 3.3 meters. At the heart of the Durst P5 TEX iSUB is the integrated inline fusing for direct printing on polyester fabrics. The advantages of this one-step process are obvious, explains Andrea Riccardi, Head of Product Management, Durst Group AG: “No investment and no floor space is required for a calender. The Durst P5 TEX iSUB is operated by only one operator, and the process acceleration also increases our customers’ ability to deliver.” Whereby the P5 TEX iSUB is not limited to direct printing, but transfer papers can also be printed and further processed in the usual way. It is precisely the combination of both processes in one system that gives users enormous flexibility.

Innovation iSUB – contactless fixing technology

The Sublifix dye sublimation ink developed by Durst delivers vivid colors, even on difficult media such as blackback or backlit for light boxes or flags. A unique feature of the P5 Text iSUB is its innovative contactless fusing. The iSUB contactless technology ensures color consistency as well as sharpness of detail in images and text, also blurring or bleeding of color is virtually eliminated.

A wide range of applications can be implemented with the P5 TEX iSUB. One example is decorative fabrics with strong, brilliant colors and exact reproduction of details. Another are flags that show good print on both sides of the material even without external calendaring. Blackback applications as well as colorful light boxes round out the spectrum while retaining the soft-touch feel. In all these applications, the Durst RIP plays a central role, ensuring consistent color across all media.

The maximum print speed is 383 m2/hour when the 330 cm print format is fully utilized, inspiring the efficient implementation of all these application examples. Access to two rolls via the Multiroll option makes changing materials much easier in practice. In addition, the Dualroll option allows two rolls with a width of 1.6 meters to be printed. Another outstanding feature of the Durst P5 TEX is the integrated finishing unit, which can be used to sew and stitch media.

Test under practical conditions

The Durst P5 TEX iSUB is currently undergoing field testing at the Italian ABS Group, which has a long-standing partnership with the Durst Group and has been working with a Rhotex 500 and Rhotex 325 for many years. In conjunction with the Durst P5 TEX iSUB, ABS Group benefits from the flexibility and significant process acceleration. “The Durst P5 TEX iSUB will also prove its reliability in 24/7 operation and deliver a significant increase in quality to our customers,” said Andrea Riccardi. The ABS Group management also gives a very positive assessment of the Durst Analytics tool, the data from which is used to network the P5 TEX iSUB with the ERP software developed in-house and thus optimize production planning and individual processes.

“The P5 TEX iSUB combines efficiency, quality and productivity at the highest level. At Durst, we are convinced that our solution will give a significant boost to the soft signage market,” Harder assured.

Posted May 4, 2021

Source: Durst Group

Green Fiber Tranforms More Than 2 Billion PET Bottles Each Year Into Sustainable Fiber Solutions

BUCHAREST, România — April 29, 2021 — Staying true to its mantra of “what lived once, will live again,” Green Fiber, part of the wider Green Group family, has become a player in the growing circular economy by announcing the business is now transforming more than 2 billion polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles each year into sustainable polyester staple fiber products for an array of industries.

Working in tandem with its sister company Green Tech, a PET recycler in Europe, Green Fiber closes the circular loop by creating sustainable fibers recycled from PET bottles into polyester staple fibers which produce an impressive 50-percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, compared to virgin fiber material alternatives.

With an increased focus worldwide by businesses on reducing their carbon footprint and promoting a more sustainable image, Green Fiber’s 100-percent recycled products have never been more important as they now offer a diverse range of industries, such as hygiene and healthcare, automotive, engineering and construction, and home textiles, the opportunity to confidently state they are firmly committed to reducing their carbon footprints.

An example of Green Fiber’s products having a significant environmental impact on an industry is the automotive sector. The company’s fibers are used throughout the interior of cars and with various commitments made by car manufacturers to become more environmentally friendly and sustainable, using Green Fiber products is no longer a nice to have but an act of responsibility due to the significant reduction in CO2 emissions compared to virgin polyester fiber alternatives.

Alina Elena Genes, general manager of Green Fiber, commented: “As part of our regenerative role of both producer and recycler, we are proud to recycle over 2 billion PET bottles a year which are then transformed into sustainable fibers for an array of
crucial industries. Furthermore, as we are the largest producer of 100-percent PET recycled fibers in Europe with a range of products emitting 50-percent less in C02 emissions compared to virgin fiber alternatives, we believe it’s now essential for sustainable businesses to use our fibers if they are serious in reducing their carbon footprints.”

Posted May 4, 2021

Source: Green Fiber

3DLOOK Announces Appointment Of Paul Schaut To Board of Directors

SAN MATEO, Calif. —  April 29, 2021 — 3DLOOK today announced that Paul Schaut has joined its board of directors. A technology pioneer with more than two decades of experience leading and serving as an outside director on the boards of companies in the e-commerce sector, Schaut will focus on supporting 3DLOOK’s explosive growth as the company enables mass customization of consumer apparel products based on human body data in the fashion retail and uniform sectors.

“Paul is a strong, experienced leader who has been driving innovation in e-commerce since the pre-dot-com bubble times,” said Vadim Rogovskiy, CEO and co-founder of 3DLOOK. “We’ve seen exceptional growth over the past year, with our business increasing nearly sixfold as leading brands have accelerated digitization to offer a more personal, contactless shopping experience driven by data intelligence, and we’re confident that Paul’s expertise and strategic mindset will help us build on that momentum and achieve our most ambitious goals.”

Schaut is an accomplished CEO and a board director with an exceptional grasp of how to leverage technology to disrupt marketplaces and gain competitive advantage. He has successfully helmed eight companies as CEO or interim CEO and has served on the boards of 21 companies in total. As board director of Fluid Inc., a leader in emotive and conversational e-commerce, Schaut assisted in securing funding from Goldman Sachs and the eventual sale to both IBM and Astound Commerce. Earlier in his career, he helped publicly held Open Market, an early e-commerce innovator, establish and execute its successful sales, marketing and business development strategies as well as Engage – the first behavioral profiling company which he took public and grew to a high market cap of $12b leading a team of 1800 people.  Schaut holds a BS in Business from San Jose State University and has worked with the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and served on the Massachusetts High Technology Council. He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).

“3DLOOK is driving the next phase in the evolution of e-commerce, where product fit is not determined by generic standards created by retailers, but is instead personalized based on each consumer’s unique body data,” Schaut said. “I have been fortunate over my career to have gained significant experience with companies that offer disruptive new concepts and 3DLOOK’s technology is cutting edge. I’m extremely pleased to join the company’s board and to work with this exceptional team as they execute their vision and enable customization at scale across retail categories.”

3DLOOK’s mobile camera–based solutions provide personalized fit and size recommendations for online shoppers and body data intelligence that brands can use to create better-fitting clothes. The technology uses a patented combination of computer vision and 3D statistical modeling to instantly measure the human body using just two photos. Brands that use 3DLOOK’s solutions have seen 30-percent decreases in return rates, while increasing conversion by four times year over year.

Earlier this year, the company announced its Series A round of $6,5M funding, led by Almaz Capital. 3DLOOK counts more than 100 customers worldwide, including leading global fashion retailers Tailored Brands and 1822 Denim.

Posted May 4, 2021

Source: 3DLOOK

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and TextileGenesis™ Announce Collaboration

MEMPHIS, TENN — April 29, 2021 — The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a new science-based sustainability program that collects robust farm-level data against six key sustainability metrics, is pleased to announce that it is further enhancing the value of its program by delivering unparalleled supply chain transparency through its Protocol Credit Management System (PCMS). Recognizing the growing importance of increased supply chain visibility to brand and retail members, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is joining the TextileGenesis™ platform as the world’s first sustainable cotton fiber to offer full transparency across the supply chain on the platform.

“Today, having a holistic view of every step throughout the supply chain is imperative for brands and retailers,” said Dr. Gary Adams, president of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. “We are proud to announce our collaboration with TextileGenesis to address this need as the Trust Protocol aims to set a new standard for more sustainable and trackable cotton production.”

In combination with the existing Protocol Platform, developed by Memphis-based technology partner The Seam LLC., the TextileGenesis platform will allow the PCMS to record and verify the movement of U.S. cotton fiber through the entire process by capturing and verifying article level transactions between the multiple participants along the complete supply chain. Upon receipt of their finished products, Trust Protocol brand and retail members will be able to claim Protocol Credits, digital tokens equivalent to the physical cotton produced under the program, and make corresponding claims related to the environmental metrics and sustainable practices adopted by participating Trust Protocol growers.

“We have engineered our platform to leverage the latest technology and industry-specific best-practices, with a heavy emphasis on strong data methodologies,” said Amit Gautam, CEO and founder of TextileGenesis. “Collaborating with the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, with its clear focus on robust data and the strength of its verification practices, creates a powerful solution for brands and retailers worldwide in their search for more sustainable fibers and enhanced visibility in their supply chains.”

The collaboration will result in initial pilot trials with selected brands and mills in early June 2021, with full deployment of the PCMS envisioned for early 2022.

The Trust Protocol has welcomed more than 300 brand, retailer, mill and manufacturer members since its launch in 2020. It is included on the Textile Exchange’s list of 36 preferred fibers and materials that more than 170 participating brands and retailers can select from as part of Textile Exchange’s Material Change Index program. The Trust Protocol also is working to align with existing standards in the cotton industry and is part of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, the Forum for the Future Cotton 2040, and the CottonUp guide.

Posted May 4, 2021

Source: U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Confluent Medical Announces Strategic Investment In The Electrospinning Company

Fully automated process of attaching biomedical textiles to heart valve frames

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — May 4, 2021, 2021 — Confluent Medical Technologies Inc. announced today a strategic investment in The Electrospinning Co. Ltd. . Electrospinning, a U.K.-based company, has developed a proprietary electrospinning process that will expand the design options utilized in the structural heart market and fully automate the process of attaching biomedical textiles to heart valve frames.

Implant designs for the fast-growing, transcatheter structural heart market primarily utilize a custom textile that is sutured to a high-performance Nitinol metal frame. Confluent’s Nitinol and biomedical textile expertise, in combination with Electrospinning’s leadership in electrospun nanofiber biomaterials, expands the design options that Confluent customers can utilize in the structural heart market. Additionally, the application of the textile to the valve frame will be fully automated, simplifying the manufacturing process.

“The investment in Electrospinning reinforces Confluent’s strategy of Applying Materials Science to MedTech Innovation,” said Dean Schauer, CEO and president of Confluent Medical. “This partnership creates an opportunity for our two companies to facilitate further expansion of innovative structural heart products on behalf of our customers.”

Posted May 4, 2021

Source: Confluent Medical Technologies Inc.

TenCate Protective Fabrics Welcomes Maria Gallahue-Worl As CEO

UNION CITY, Ga. — May 4, 2021, 2021 — The Supervisory Board of TenCate Protective Fabrics is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Gallahue-Worl as CEO.

Having served in a wide spectrum of roles — from engineering, to manufacturing, to market development, to business management — Gallahue-Worl’s wealth of experience informs her unique command of the specialty and advanced materials value chain. She joins TenCate Protective Fabrics after a 21-year tenure with Solvay SA, most recently in the role of executive vice president, head of Strategic Growth.

“We have full confidence in Maria’s capabilities to successfully lead the company and drive the team forward in our mission to develop a winning strategy and create value,” said Kees Verhaar, chairman of the Supervisory Board, TenCate Protective Fabrics.

Based in the Atlanta area, Gallahue-Worl will fulfill her role as CEO from the company’s global headquarters in Union City, Ga.

Posted May 4, 2021

Source: TenCate Protective Fabrics

DuPont Rebrands Silicone Masterbatches For Thermoplastics As MULTIBASE™ Products

WILMINGTON, Del. — April 29, 2021 — DuPont Mobility & Materials today announced that it has rebranded its full portfolio of silicone masterbatches for thermoplastics as MULTIBASE™ products. The new brand took effect this month and applies to all legacy Dow Corning silicone-based masterbatch products.

This initiative builds on the global brand awareness of MULTIBASE, a highly respected Dow Corning company with a 20-year history of supplying high-performance silicone masterbatch technologies that are used worldwide to enhance, extend and reinforce the overall performance of thermoplastic materials. These materials are also well-suited for use in a broad range of key industries, including packaging, automotive, wire and cable, fiber, consumer and industrial.

The MULTIBASE brand name will be used for all future DuPont silicone masterbatches as they are developed and commercialized. The brand change does not affect the formulation, properties or quality of these industry-leading products. DuPont will continue to manufacture the same high-quality silicone masterbatches using the same processes and applying the same rigorous standards as before.

“As market trends, competition, regulations and applications evolve, polymer manufacturers often face new challenges in tailoring their materials to address these changing needs,” said Jacek Madry, global business leader – Hytrel®, MULTIBASE, Vamac®, DuPont. “Our MULTIBASE silicone-based additives offer many options for extending properties, enhancing processing and reinforcing materials. They also deliver unique attributes that can help customers address regulatory requirements; reduce energy use; and improve the function, aesthetics, quality and durability of end products.”

The most recent masterbatch product to be introduced was MULTIBASE AMB-12235 masterbatch for multilayer polyethylene (PE) blown film. This masterbatch combines an anti-block agent with a compatible, permanent slip additive to improve film processing and ensure consistent quality.

Future DuPont MULTIBASE products will align with key market trends such as extending the lifespan of end-use applications, optimizing manufacturing to reduce energy consumption and scrap generation, and reducing formulation complexity to promote recyclability.

Posted May 4, 2021

Source: DuPont Mobility & Materials

ADOLFO DOMÍNGUEZ’s New Campaign, DRESS LIKE A TREE, Proposes Reconciling Fashion With Nature

LENZING, Austria — May 4, 2021, 2021 — The premium fashion brand ADOLFO DOMÍNGUEZ has launched its new campaign, DRESS LIKE A TREE, which focuses on the design of garments created with TENCEL™ Lyocell, a fiber derived from the renewable raw material, wood, which both respects the planet and goes gentle on the skin.

The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world. In Spain, the textile sector generates more than 900,000 tons of waste and only 10 percent of this waste is recovered. The remainder is burnt leading to the emission of polluting gases.

Faced with this situation, the Dress Like A Tree campaign claims a return to our origins and proposes a reconciliation with nature. To this end, it is embracing the use of Tencel as a fiber of the future.

“Wearing it is a manifesto”, is the motto of the Adolfo Domínguez campaign. The latter highlights the value of a fiber of natural origin that does not require intensive cultivation, like cotton does. Growing cotton takes up only 2.4 percent of the world’s arable land, but consumes 16 percent of all insecticides. At the same time, fibers of natural origin do not have the enormous environmental impact of polyester, which requires large amounts of oil for its manufacture and releases microplastics that end up in the sea.

Adolfo Domínguez’s commitment to sustainability

The Spanish premium fashion brand is committed to more environmentally friendly consumption. With campaigns such as Be Older, Think – Then Buy or Repeat More – Need Less, Adolfo Domínguez invites society to reflect on how we use our clothing.

In 2010, the brand developed and introduced a Manifesto for Animal Welfare and has not included fur in its garments for a decade. Since 2012, it has had a line of vegan handbags, which are among the brand’s bestsellers.

With the addition of Tiziana Dominguez as the Creative Director in 2019, the company is returning to its artistic roots. After years of absence, it is once again putting in an appearance on catwalks with a new agenda: non-professional models and delocalized fashion shows. Local production has been given a boost thanks to limited collections that experiment with avant-garde design, and the company is working intensively to include a growing number of sustainable fabrics in its collections.

Now, with the Dress Like A Tree campaign, Adolfo Domínguez is taking another brave step to satisfy today’s consumer who is increasingly aware and demands that brands’ commitment to sustainability has to be real. In this sense, the traceability of the Tencel fiber guarantees the end consumer that the origin of the material used in the garments is truly environmentally friendly.

A fiber that cares for the environment and the skin

Tencel fibers — the flagship brand of the Austrian multinational Lenzing Group — are extracted from wood from sustainably managed forests. The fibers are produced using a unique closed-loop system that recovers and reuses the solvents used thus minimizing the environmental impact of production.

In addition to FSC® certification — which guarantees sustainable forest management — Tencel fibers have also been certified as biodegradable and compostable in industrial, domestic, soil and marine conditions, so they can be completely returned to nature without harming the environment.

On the other hand, Tencel fibers are very versatile and stand out among cellulose fibers due to their higher strength. Fabrics made with these fibers maintain their colour intensity after repeated washing. They have a soft hand and ensure comfort for sensitive skin.

Through moisture management, Tencel fibers promote the body’s natural thermal regulation. Derived from natural material, the fiber’s microscopic fibrils are structured to regulate moisture release, which contributes to the breathability of the fabric and results in greater absorption than with cotton.

Other advantages of Tencel fibers are that they blend well with other materials, do not shrink and provide a soft drape and wearability.

Partners for a greener future

In Lenzing, Adolfo Domínguez has found a partner well known for its sustainability. One which has added value to its strategy of transforming consumer habits towards a more environmentally-friendly fashion, which firmly believes in concepts such as timelessness, durability and slow fashion.

Based in Austria and with numerous sites around the world, Lenzing collaborates with the most prestigious fashion brands. It helps to create value for their business and products which take the needs and perspectives of consumers into account, thus expanding the area of action from B2B to B2C.

Lenzing plays a key role in doing much more than just supplying fibers. All of its business customers — spinners, weavers, mills, dyers and converters, but also fashion brands and retailers — see Lenzing as a reliable and committed partner because it understands their needs, shares its knowledge and makes plans for the future together with them.

Lenzing’s Director of Business Development in Spain, Susanna Pérez, is satisfied with the Dress Like A Tree campaign and explains that, “at this time of uncertainty, it is an honour and a pleasure to share the road with a team with the sensitivity and know-how of Adolfo Domínguez”. She also highlights its “excellence in comfort, elegance and technical innovation and its care when it comes to the treatment of sustainable materials such as Tencel”.

Posted May 4, 2021

Source: The Lenzing Group

New Research Collaboration To Advance Data On Winding Capability For Composite Parts

WINCHAM, England — May 4, 2021 — A collaboration between two of the United Kingdom’s leading experts in textile machinery has been launched to demonstrate the capability of new winding technology used in the manufacture of composite parts.

The Northwest Composites Centre (NWCC), which is part of the University of Manchester’s Department of Materials, and composites technology company Cygnet Texkimp announced the major new research project to benchmark Cygnet Texkimp’s Multi Axis Winder (MAW) and 3D Winder technologies against their two closest alternative technologies, braiding and traditional filament winding.

The research will be undertaken by the NCCEF, the commercial arm of the Northwest Composites Centre which provides independent, accredited testing and qualifying services to the aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, marine and wind energy industries, including all major primes and Tier 1 and 2 suppliers.

The project will demonstrate the damage tolerance and impact resistance of composite parts manufactured using Cygnet Texkimp’s MAW and 3D Winder technologies compared to parts created using braiding and conventional filament winding.

The 3D Winder is a robot-mounted, multi-axis, high-speed winding machine. Launched in 2018, it is the first winding technology of its kind capable of laying down very high volumes of fibre quickly and accurately to manufacture complex, curved composite components that are strong and repeatable.

The Multi Axis Winder (MAW) was launched in January 2021 and uses rotating rings to lay down large volumes of material at high speed around a static mandrel. This technology is a development of the 3D Winder but has been optimised for throughput and designed to manufacture long, straight, continuous composite parts with angles and slight curves, including aircraft wing spars, crash protection structures, fuel pipes, tubes, masts and other profiles.

The NWCC has been awarded funding and resources from The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Impact Acceleration Account to carry out and showcase the results of its work.

“The Multi Axis Winder and the 3D Winder are both very new and innovative technologies,” explained Dr. Yan Liu, R&D Specialist at Cygnet Texkimp.

“Engaging the rigour of a respected, external testing body will help us to gather valuable data and demonstrate their uses and benefits to the industry with the aim of accelerating their adoption.

“We are confident that they offer unparalleled levels of speed and throughput at reduced capital cost; what the NWCC research will also show us is where these techniques sit in the process hierarchy in terms of the strength and impact resistance of the finished part.”

The project will be led by Professor Potluri, director of the NWCC. Researchers will take a range of composite parts manufactured on the MAW, 3D Winder, a braider and a conventional filament winder and carry out a series of tests, including four-point bending, impact, and bending after impact testing, to investigate how strength and damage tolerance are affected by the manufacturing technique.

“Using science to investigate and compare manufacturing techniques is increasingly important as composites manufacturers and end-users look for better and more efficient ways to create high performance materials and parts,” Professor Potluri said.

“Trials like these are extremely useful not only to validate new technology but to give commercial customers the insights to select the right technology for their business.

“The main purpose of our research is to quantify how structural performance and damage tolerance can be maximised depending on the method of manufacture employed.”

This is the second time the two organizations have worked together. In 2018 they took part in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership, which focused on a 9-axis winding concept first developed by Professor Potluri. That technology was further developed and commercialized by Cygnet Texkimp to create the 3D Winder.

“The University has a key role to play at the interface between academia and industry, supporting the commercialization of innovative concepts that have the potential to transform manufacturing,” Professor Potluri said.

“Combining our knowledge and resources with those of a world-class company like Cygnet Texkimp means that together our work can have a real and positive impact on the industry.”

Cygnet Texkimp CEO Luke Vardy will present findings from the research project as part of the Composites World Tech Days: Composites in the Hydrogen Economy, exploring the role of 3D Winding technology in the manufacture of hydrogen storage tanks, on May 18, 2021.

Posted May 4, 2021

Source: Cygnet Texkimp

Kaylee Smith Joins Mehler Engineered Products

Smith

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Mehler Engineered Products, Martinsville, Va., is pleased to announce that Kaylee Smith has joined the company as regional sales manager North America. Smith will focus on Specialty Fabric accounts in North America from the company’s Hlinsko, Czech Republic, and Landim, Portuga,l weaving facilities.

Smith earned her degree in 2017 from North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles in Textile & Product Engineering with a minor in Material Science & Engineering.

Posted May 4, 2021

Source: Mehler Engineered Products

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