Distinguishing Nylon 6 From Nylon 6,6 At The Push Of A Button: trinamiX Adds New Application For Plastic Sorting To Its Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany  — March 4, 2021 — trinamiX, a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, now supports the reliable differentiation between nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 with its Mobile Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy Solution. Within seconds, plastic waste from the two nylons can be sorted using a handy measuring device as part of trinamiX’s solution. With this new application, trinamiX is responding to customer wishes and expands its broad offering for plastic sorting.

Nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 belong to the most sought-after engineering plastics. Thanks to their robustness, they are suitable for a wide range of applications — from fishing nets to resilient components. Since nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 have similar properties, they are used interchangeably in numerous applications — and it is virtually impossible to distinguish them with the naked eye. At the same time, the separation of nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 has gained traction in recent years in light of growing requirements within the recycling industry. As a result, the production of high-quality single-grade plastic recyclates — including nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 — is becoming increasingly lucrative.

“For many recycling companies, sorting PA6 and PA66 previously involved a cumbersome analysis process – and, therefore, proved often times neither profitable nor feasible,” explained Adrian Vogel, manager, Sales and Business Development Spectroscopy Solutions at trinamiX. “With our new application, recycling companies can quickly determine the polyamide type and process the waste streams accordingly.”

Besides the recycling industry, plastics processing companies who rely on nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 in their products also benefit from trinamiX’s new application. They are now enabled to perform a clean separation of PA6 and PA66 production rejects or waste. In-house recycling processes can thus be geared towards an optimized and more efficient use of valuable resources.

In addition to distinguishing nylon 6 and nylon 6,6, trinamiX Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution can already identify all common plastics — from classic polyolefins such as PE and PP, to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and engineering plastics such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). Recycling companies as well as manufacturers, traders and processors of goods made from recyclate benefit from a flexible and mobile solution that offers user-oriented applications for the sorting of plastic components and packaging materials.

Launched last year, trinamiX’s solution combines robust hardware with intelligent data analysis and a mobile app. NIR spectroscopy is a proven technology that trinamiX has integrated into a portable format for on-site analysis. In doing so, trinamiX relies on cloud-based data processing, which ensures continuous development of the solution — there is no need to replace hardware. This way, trinamiX can continuously develop new applications and react flexibly to new challenges in the field of plastic sorting – while working closely together with customers as in the case of its new nylon 6/nylon 6,6 application.

Posted March 4, 2021

Source: trinamiX GmbH / BASF

Sensitive® Fabrics By EUROJERSEY powered by LYCRA® SPORT Present “Free Up The Vibes”

Sensitive® Fabrics with LYCRA® Sport certification, tapings by Framis Italia

CARONNO PERTUSELLA, Italy — March 4, 2021 — With “Free Up The Vibes”, Sensitive® Fabrics by EUROJERSEY puts the spotlight on the multiple performances of activewear garments that caress the silhouette and facilitate every movement, without forgetting the more glamorous aspects of outfits that are far too cool to be worn only for working out.

Designed to satisfy the highest standards of the sports world, Sensitive Fabrics with Lycra® SPORT technology have proved to be the perfect solution for today’s luxury activewear. Lifestyles have changed and formal dress has given way to clothes that are styled to suit the wearer’s body shape, needs and desires. An emerging trend that is fully reflected in the collections of the most innovative fashion brands, which have identified a perfect partner in the offering of Sensitive Fabrics, certified with cutting edge Lycra Sport technology.

Patented by EUROJERSEY, Sensitive Fabrics is an all-Italian product of excellence, characterized by an exclusive textile construction, a high percentage of Lycra elastic fiber and a unique offering of weight variants, prints and finishing processes. Lycra Sport certification, widely known and appreciated by sportswear brands, applies an exclusive scientific method for rating fabric performance, based on a combination of Comfort, Power and Energy indicators. A valuable technology, also for the most innovative fashion creations.

Posted March 4, 2021

Source: EUROJERSEY

Hohenstein: Digital Material Libraries With Physical Swatch Books Will Accelerate 3D Design

BÖNNIGHEIM, Germany — March 4, 2021 — Textile testing partner Hohenstein will now help 3D designers and fabric suppliers create libraries of accurately digitized materials with a physical swatch book add on. The material parameters, based on Hohenstein’s universal translator approach, include data needed for consistent simulation across digital design platforms. The optional swatch book, which specifies the inputs for specific platforms, allows designers to see and feel the fabric samples they are using.

“Accurate digital material parameters are often neglected but have a huge impact on realistic simulation and fit,” said Simone Morlock, head of Hohenstein’s Digital Fitting Lab. “We also recognize the value in getting your hands on the material. Even if the process is digital, these products are still being designed by — and for — humans.”

The new service addresses the challenges caused by lack of standardization, where each 3D program requires different parameters, uses different names and units and recommends different testing kits. Hohenstein’s universal translator approach was developed during an internal research project to standardize material digitization. It analyzed the different requirements, data formats, units and results of the various 3D apparel design systems. After narrowing the test parameters to five essential textile-physical tests, the laboratory created a conversion that ensures consistent visualization and behavior across the different systems.

Precise digital material parameters are the key to the successful use of 3D technologies for visualization and technical fit prototyping. Designers will access digitized materials that correlate exactly to the fabrics they have chosen. The swatch books can be customized by brands or suppliers to match specific collections. With the increased adoption of digital design, suppliers are under pressure to make their fabrics available in all digital formats. For suppliers wanting to reach these digital designers, ensuring their fabric is represented accurately, no matter what platform the customer is using, will be crucial.

In laboratory procedures specially adapted for 3D simulation, the Hohenstein experts determine the material’s physical characteristics: weight, thickness, bending stiffness, elongation and crease volume and shape. The results are exported into the various file formats of the 3D simulation systems so that the digital material parameters are available in the appropriate file format for each customer. On request, Hohenstein can include texture data and 3D fabric images for visualization of specific drape behavior.

With consistent data, digital prototypes can be created that accelerate design, sourcing and approval processes and require significantly less material when making real samples for production. As an accredited laboratory for the comprehensive testing of textiles, Hohenstein combines many years of expertise in traditional garment fit development with digital technologies. In addition, the Hohenstein Academy offers numerous workshops on pattern development and 3D fitting.

Posted March 4, 2021

Source: Hohenstein

Gerber Technology Sets Up Fashion Industry For Success With New Releases Of Key Software Solutions

NEW YORK CITY — March 4, 2021 — Today, Gerber Technology announced new releases of its key software solutions, AccuMark® 2D and 3D, AccuPlan™, AccuNest™ and YuniquePLM®. Gerber has worked closely with its customers on each of these new releases to ensure fashion and apparel companies have the support they need to recover from the global pandemic and transform their business to meet the challenges ahead for 2021. According to McKinsey, The State of Fashion 2021 report, the pandemic has increased the demand for digital transformation, which is why Gerber’s latest releases are focused on better integration and more automation from design to production. With the AccuMark Product Family, February 2021 edition and YuniquePLM version 8.11, fashion companies will be able to easily transition to a demand-led model while improving remote collaboration and overall working conditions.

“We are committed to being the partner the industry needs which is why we work closely with our customers on every release,” said Melissa Rogers, senior vice president and general manager for Software at Gerber. “The fashion industry is facing a challenging time as they recover from the pandemic and look to the challenges that are ahead. We really wanted to make sure that they have the solutions and support they need to keep their doors open and build a foundation for a successful future.”

The latest release of the AccuMark family of products is heavily focused on better integration with tools its customers are already using and ease of use. AccuMark February 2021 will include additional partnerships to strengthen the end-to-end process and offer improved online help with more video content that will ensure users are getting the most out of their software. The release will play a key role in helping fashion companies improve material utilization, gain better insight into jobs and increase transparency across the entire workflow.

AccuMark February 2021 will improve both the mass production and on-demand workflows. On the on-demand side, users can expect an improved product development workflow that will include higher quality visuals which will allow more details to be shared with designers.

For mass production, the process from nesting to production planning is now entirely automated allowing for increased time and material savings, reduced errors and more transparency. Users will also have new cut plan strategies that will allow them to increase production.

“AccuMark improves our daily workflow from trying new design options and pattern manipulation to reducing samples and material costs,” said Jeffery Diduch, senior vice president of Design at Hickey Freeman. “The Gerber team has been incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, helping us understand the best way to use AccuMark every day as well as finding ways to improve the tools and features we use to ensure our future success.”

“After working with 3D as much as I have this year, I honestly can’t live without it,” said Lisa Lowell of LNS CAD Services. “I have much more confidence in the patterns that I produce because I have the ability to put them on the Avatar first and see how it’s all going to go together. From a patternmaking standpoint, this is really a powerful tool to make sure it’s going to fit first.”

Gerber has also released a new version of their cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) solution, YuniquePLM. The new release will empower remote work and make collaboration easier. The latest release includes several new features that will enhance the Adobe® Illustrator® plugin Image & Style App, improve navigation and make it easy to remain productive no matter where you are in the world. YuniquePLM provides regular, free updates and allows users to get up and running quickly with little to no IT support.

Posted March 4, 2021

Source: Gerber Technology

Creazioni Digitali Implements Kornit Presto S With Softener Solution For Versatile, High-Capacity Fashion Production On Demand

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — March 4, 2021 — Kornit Digital announced Italy-based Creazioni Digitali, a printing service provider to some of the most prominent names in high-end fashion, is installing the Kornit Presto S with Softener Solution for rapid, pigment-based production on demand involving multiple fabric types in any quantity.

In addition to sublimation and acid and reactive dyes, Creazioni Digitali was the first textile provider to bring pigment printing to Italian fashion houses. In addition to providing more eco-friendly production processes, a shift towards pigment-based production is key to their expansion and industrial plans for 2021 to 2025.

Print-on-demand business models and pigment-based production are both effective means of reducing water use, and empowering fashion brands to align with international sustainability imperatives.

“We believe eco-friendly, pigment-based printing offers a wealth of possibilities for high fashion, and selected the Kornit Presto S based on its ability to deliver brilliant, high-quality imagery using the broadest color gamut, without need for pre- and post-treatments,” says Roberto Lucini, Owner and CEO of Creazioni Digitali. “We intend to grow our business as brands see what this technology can do, with the old calculations of quality versus responsible production practices giving way to a new landscape in which you can truly have both. This installation is one of more to come.”

“Creazioni Digitali is a recognized leader and innovator in Como, arguably the epicenter of the modern fashion world,” says Chris Govier, KDEU managing director. “They’ve established that sustainable, durable pigment impressions provide a genuine path forward for that most demanding of retail markets, and Kornit is proud to be their technology provider on the new frontier. Regardless of the fabric involved, the products they’ll be empowered to offer will look outstanding, feel right, and maintain their character, while buyers can rest assured they meet the highest possible standards for safety and sustainability.”

Posted March 4, 2021

Source: Kornit Digital

Earvin “Magic” Johnson Appointed To Fanatics Board Of Directors

DENVER — March 3, 2021 — Fanatics, supplier of licensed sports merchandise, today announced the appointment of Earvin “Magic” Johnson to its board of directors. One of the most decorated professional basketball players in history, off the court Johnson has built a successful entrepreneurial portfolio in sports, business and technology. Johnson joins Mindy Grossman, CEO of WW International, and Jerry Storch, founder and CEO of Storch Advisors and veteran retail executive, as Fanatics’ independent board members.

Fanatics is changing the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through an innovative, tech-infused approach to making and selling fan gear in today’s on-demand, mobile-first culture. Combining cutting-edge technology with an agile production and supply chain, Fanatics pioneered a vertical commerce business model that allows the company to better serve its 300-plus partners and the growing real-time expectations of leagues, teams, fans and retailers worldwide to ensure the broadest assortment is available online, in stadiums or on-site at major sporting events.

“It’s an honor to be invited to join the Fanatics Board of Directors. I’ve been impressed with the evolution of the company and its ability to transform the industry over the past several years,” said Johnson. “I am eager to be a part of its future growth and innovation that will continue across multiple sectors.”

Johnson, a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, was a three-time NBA MVP and led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA championships throughout his career. Johnson is the chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, an investment conglomerate that provides high-quality products and services focusing primarily on ethnically diverse and underserved urban communities. In 2012, he became co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and holds ownership stakes in the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club, and eSports franchise Team Liquid. From 1998 to 2010, Johnson’s company owned more than 100 Starbucks stores as he helped expand the coffee chain throughout urban America.

“Magic’s success in business rivals that of his success on the basketball court, and we are incredibly excited to have him join our team and help propel Fanatics forward,” said Fanatics Executive Chairman Michael Rubin. “He’s an NBA legend and a titan in the business world, but more importantly he recognizes and leverages his platform to advance diversity and inclusion across all business sectors. He will provide invaluable direction as Fanatics continues to play a leadership role in reimagining the entire licensed sports industry.”

The Lansing native is constantly evolving and remaining relevant in a dynamic digital age by broadening his scope into infrastructure and technology. Through a newly formed fund, Johnson is investing millions of dollars on infrastructure improvement in the United States. He is also one of the leading investors in a number of minority-owned technology companies that include Uncharted Power, an award-winning power and data infrastructure technology company; Jopwell, a diversity and hiring recruiting platform; and ShotTracker, a company that makes wearable technology for basketball players that helps track player and ball movement.

Posted March 3, 2021

Source: Fanatics

VF Corp. Appoints Susie Mulder As Global Brand President, Timberland®

Susie Mulder

DENVER — March 3, 2021 — VF Corp. — a global supplier of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories — today announced the appointment of Susie Mulder as global brand president, Timberland®. She begins in her new role on April 5 and will report to VF’s Chairman, President and CEO Steve Rendle. She will also serve on VF’s Executive Leadership Team.

Mulder will be responsible for driving the Timberland brand’s core strategic priorities related to product diversification across footwear and apparel, and a consumer-led, retail-centric, digital-first approach. She will build on the brand’s new eco-innovation franchises while also ensuring continued success within the Timberland PRO® business.

Mulder joins the Timberland brand from clothing brand NIC+ZOE where she served as CEO since April 2012. During her tenure as CEO, Mulder guided NIC+ZOE’s continued revenue growth through expansion into new points of distribution in the United States and internationally, and launched the brand’s direct-to-consumer efforts via e-commerce and its owned stores.

Before serving as CEO of NIC+ZOE, Mulder was a partner at global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company where she was a leader in the global retail and consumer goods practice for 15 years.

“We conducted a very thoughtful and extensive search to find the ideal person to lead our iconic Timberland brand globally, and we found that person in Susie,” Rendle said. “She brings a broad mix of experience in apparel, retail and consumer strategies, all of which is complemented by her strong leadership skills and passion for people and active lifestyles. We look forward to working with Susie as we build on the Timberland brand’s rich heritage and its recent momentum as it continues to evolve and diversify its go-to-market skills with new and innovative product, consumer-oriented stories and compelling brand experiences.”

Mulder has deep experience in corporate boardrooms. She is currently a board member at the Kraft Heinz Co. where she serves on the Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees. She is also a board member of Sally Beauty Holdings where she serves on the executive committee and other committees. In addition, Mulder is a member of the Philanthropic Board of Advisors for the Boston Children’s Hospital.

“I’m thrilled to join VF and have the opportunity to help lead the Timberland brand into the future,” Mulder said. “I’ve been both a fan and a consumer of the brand since moving to New England over 25 years ago. During that time, I’ve come to admire the brand not only for its great products, but also its clear commitment to environmental and social responsibility. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves alongside the global Timberland® community and get to work.”

Originally from Montréal, Canada, Mulder is a graduate of McGill University’s Faculty of Management where she was a University Scholar. She also holds an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School.

Mulder will partner closely with Martino Scabbia Guerrini, VF’s president of the EMEA Region, to manage this transition of leadership. Scabbia Guerrini has served as the Timberland brand’s interim brand president for the past 14 months, in addition to his EMEA responsibilities.

Posted March 3, 2021

Source: VF Corp.

HSUS Applauds Congressional Action On Domestic PPE Production

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — March 3, 2021 — Health Supply US (HSUS) applauds the bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives that publicly support policies requiring that the United States purchases personal protective equipment (PPE) from fully domestic sources.

“We thank Reps. Patrick McHenry, Bill Pascrell, and Drew Ferguson for their bipartisan recognition that investing in a domestic medical supply chain is a matter of national security,” said HSUS CEO Christopher Garcia. “These efforts are a crucial next step to ensuring the United States has a dependable supply chain for vital medical supplies. Just as U.S. policy ensures a steady supply of steel and critical minerals, access to vital PPE is a necessity to combat a variety of health and national security emergencies. Our mission from day one has been to help this country achieve self-sufficiency and reduce our dependence on imports for crucial medical supplies.”

Representatives Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ-09) introduced the American PPE Supply Chain Integrity Act which would require the government to purchase PPE such as surgical masks, surgical and isolation gowns, head and foot coverings, and other vital equipment where 100 percent of a product is grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.

Representative Drew Ferguson (R-GA-3) wrote a letter urging President Joe Biden to require all PPE be made in the United States as part of an effort to avoid ongoing shortages. Ferguson’s letter states that domestic PPE supply and textile manufacturers “have demonstrated the ability to meet the nation’s demand in the most difficult of times,” and the Congressman encouraged the Biden administration to “consider using this untapped domestic potential for a reliable source of supplies moving forward.”

As a domestic PPE manufacturer, HSUS has manufactured more than eight million American-made gowns for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). Produced at nine facilities across the country, the gowns contribute to the current fight against COVID-19 and future national security needs. The supply also serves to reduce the drastic shortages caused by supply chain disruptions for China-made PPE earlier in the pandemic.

“HSUS is ready for more,” Garcia said. “With demonstrated shortages of PPE throughout the country, it is essential that we keep the momentum going to ensure that we as a nation are prepared for both current and future emergencies — while ensuring that these communities maintain good manufacturing jobs.”

HSUS has invested millions of dollars in research and development, equipment, materials, and labor to manufacture these essential medical supplies. More importantly, these investments represent the company’s commitment to establishing a fully domestic supply chain that avoids China and other non-market economies that utilize inhumane labor conditions or pose national security risks.

“American businesses like a fight, and we can compete against anyone,” Garcia added. “However, without proper investments in our domestic manufacturing capabilities, it’s nearly impossible to compete against unfair Chinese business practices.”

Nine facilities across the country were extensively refitted to facilitate the production of isolation gowns that meet the stringent quality and safety standards established by the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and federal government. HSUS is a minority-owned business, and is proud that six of the facility partners include minority or women-owned businesses. HSUS operations directly or indirectly supported more than 5,000 good paying American jobs.

Posted March 3, 2021

Source: Health Supply US LLC (HSUS)

HanesBrands Names Jane Newman Chief Design Officer, Global Innerwear

Jane Newman

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — March 3, 2021 — HanesBrands, a global marketer of branded everyday apparel, today announced that Jane Newman has been named chief design officer, global innerwear.

Newman will lead design for the company’s global innerwear organization, which was recently created to leverage design, innovation and consumer insights around the world. She will be responsible for delivering innovative products across HBI’s innerwear brands, including Hanes, Bonds, Maidenform, DIM, Bali, Playtex, Bras N Things and Berlei.

“Transforming the organization to leverage our strengths, ensure focus and build global brands is key to our Full Potential plan,” said Steve Bratspies, HanesBrands CEO. “Jane’s leadership has been instrumental in driving growth in Australasia. Her experience and consumer focus will enable us to unlock the enormous growth opportunities of our U.S. innerwear brands.”

Newman, who will be based in New York City, will report to Joe Cavaliere, group president, global innerwear.

“Jane brings vast knowledge of the global consumer landscape and innerwear category, as well as an outstanding record of product innovation and design that attracts younger consumers,” Cavaliere said. “She has also been extremely successful in embedding sustainability into product design, which is something we are deeply committed to as a company. I’m thrilled to have Jane leading design for our global innerwear team and look forward to working with her as we build our brands.”

Newman brings three decades of experience leading design, product development and innovation to her new role. She joined the company in 2004 as head of design for Bonds. She has since held other positions, including Hanes Australasia’s creative director, a role in which she led the design, product development, research and development and quality assurance teams.

Newman holds a bachelor’s degree in design, fashion and textiles from the University of Technology in Sydney.

Posted March 3, 2021

Source: HanesBrands

Walmart Announces $350 Billion Commitment To U.S. Manufacturing, Supporting More Than 750,000 American Jobs

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — March 3, 2021 — Today, Walmart is announcing a strengthened commitment to American jobs and communities, with a goal of investing $350 billion in the future of U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years. The retailer estimates that this spend will support more than 750,000 new American jobs.1

In 2013, Walmart made a commitment to invest $250 billion in products made, grown, or assembled in America. Walmart is on track to deliver on that commitment — and expand on it with today’s announcement.

“U.S. manufacturing really matters,” said John Furner, president and CEO, Walmart U.S., who made the announcement at Techtronic Industries (TTI) in Anderson, S.C. “It matters to our suppliers, to entrepreneurs and to the environment. It matters to our customers — more than 85 percent of which have said it’s important for us to carry products made or assembled in the U.S. And most of all, because of the jobs it brings, it matters to American communities and the people who live in them.”

Walmart has identified six priority categories on which to focus its investment: textiles; plastics; small electrical appliances; food processing; pharmaceutical and medical supplies; and Goods Not For Resale (GNFR).

The impact of this commitment goes beyond products and jobs. It could result in an estimated reduction of as much as 100 million metric tons of CO2 emissions avoided by sourcing closer to customers,2 as well as an increase in spending with diverse suppliers based in the United States.

In addition, Walmart will launch a new concept called “American Lighthouses,” with the goal of supporting U.S. manufacturing in a sustainable, long-term way. The retailer plans to unite key stakeholders in specific regions of the country to identify and overcome barriers to U.S. production. These Lighthouses will bring together participants from the supplier community, including manufacturers and NGOs, as well as others from academia, government, and local economic development groups.

Walmart’s announcement drew bipartisan support from federal officials who represent states that are home to Walmart suppliers.

“It is an honor to have Walmart’s CEO John Furner launch the company’s 10-year investment from TTI’s Anderson, South Carolina, facility,” said U.S. Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina. “I am passionate about bolstering the American supply chain and creating more high-paying jobs in South Carolina and for folks all across the country. Congratulations and thank you to Walmart for the great impact you will continue to make on our nation’s economy.”

“I want to congratulate Walmart on increasing its commitment to U.S. manufacturing,” said U.S. Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, home to Zenith Home Corp./Maytex manufacturing. “Zenith/Maytex manufactures and assembles home fashion products we can see on store shelves in our local Walmart, and the company has been able to strengthen its operations with help from the Delaware Manufacturing Extension partnership. We’re proud that Zenith’s story of investing in the U.S. is one today’s announcement aspires to replicate across the country.”

1 Per Boston Consulting Group using data from the Economic Policy Institute and Bureau of Labor statistics.

2 Calculated based on total spend of $350B from FY21 – FY31. Sources: Environmental Defense Fund, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (NCTAD). Boston Consulting Group analysis.

Posted March 3, 2021

Source: Walmart Inc.

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