Solvay, Origin Materials To Develop Advanced Carbon-Negative Materials For Automotive Industry

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — April 20, 2021 — Origin Materials Inc., a carbon negative materials company, and Solvay, a global supplier of chemicals and materials, today announced a collaboration to develop and industrialize advanced materials built on the Origin Materials carbon-negative technology platform for applications in the automotive industry. In addition, Solvay has signed a multi-year capacity reservation agreement for carbon negative materials produced by Origin Materials to create a drop-in ready specialty polyamide, a polymer for internal combustion engine technology as well as e-mobility systems like e-motors and power electronics that can provide resistance to heat, toughness, corrosion, and operate at high voltages.

The companies believe the newly developed and industrialized materials will be in high demand from the automotive industry as it undertakes a massive global effort to decarbonize its supply chains in search of the “zero carbon” car. Solvay and Origin Materials aim to provide the automotive industry with drop-in ready materials solutions to enable the industry’s low-carbon transition.

The companies will work to rapidly develop and industrialize new products based on Origin Materials’ technology platform, leveraging Solvay’s leadership position as a provider of expertise and resources across global supply chains.

Origin Materials believes its patented technology platform, which turns inexpensive, sustainable wood residues into carbon-negative materials, will help to revolutionize the production of a wide range of end products, including clothing, textiles, plastics, packaging, car parts, tires, carpeting, toys, and more with a roughly $1 trillion addressable market.

In addition, Origin Materials’ technology platform is expected to provide stable pricing largely decoupled from the petroleum supply chain, which is exposed to more volatility than supply chains based on sustainable wood residues.

“We are thrilled that Solvay is becoming an Origin Materials Platform Partner,” said Origin Materials co-CEO Rich Riley. “The automotive industry is undertaking a massive transition to net zero. But electrification alone won’t be enough to get there. Without low-carbon and carbon negative solutions for materials, it simply isn’t possible to manufacture a zero-carbon car. By working together, Solvay and Origin Materials will help turn the automotive industry’s net zero ambitions into reality for countless brands. This collaboration is a significant step forward in our mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials.”

“The cooperation with Origin Materials is a new important element in our continuous commitment to sustainability which, together with our customers, is at the heart of our operations and growth strategy,” said Mike Finelli, President of Solvay Specialty Polymers. “Today carbon negative-materials can be added to the evolution of our sustainability roadmap, which already includes different actions from the integrated use of renewables to generate electricity in our plants to pursuing more sustainable products with bio-sourced monomers or recycled content.”

Posted April 20, 2021

Source: Origin Materials

Kohl’s Partners With Iconic Brand TOMMY HILFIGER

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — April 20, 2021 — Kohl’s announced today a new partnership to bring TOMMY HILFIGER men’s sportswear to more than 600 stores across the country, and an expanded assortment on Kohls.com this fall. Tommy Hilfiger, known for creating high-quality apparel that is globally recognized for its classic American cool style, will offer Kohl’s customers an assortment of timeless staples as well as seasonal styles from its men’s sportswear collection. Kohl’s will feature an elevated branded in-store and merchandise experience in nearly 100 stores that punctuates TOMMY HILFIGER’s iconic red, white and blue aesthetic and furthers Kohl’s modernized store experience.

“We are excited to partner with TOMMY HILFIGER, one of the world’s most recognizable designer lifestyle brands, to bring their iconic assortment of casual essentials to our 65 million customers nationwide,” said Doug Howe, Kohl’s chief merchandising officer. “Known for seamlessly blending premium styling, quality and value, the TOMMY HILFIGER brand brings consumers aspirational and accessible apparel designed for everyday wear. The addition of TOMMY HILFIGER further supports our continued work to evolve our brand portfolio to increase our relevancy with our loyal customers and bring new customers to Kohl’s.”

Taking inspiration from Americana heritage and pop culture, Tommy Hilfiger has become renowned for reinventing classic style through a fresh, youthful lens. The brand’s elevated and innovative designs offer consumers versatility and function that meet the needs of today’s lifestyle. Beginning this fall, Kohl’s customers will be able to shop TOMMY HILFIGER men’s sportswear.

The partnership leverages Kohl’s strong nationwide footprint and digital presence to expand Tommy Hilfiger’s connection with consumers across the U.S., engaging more deeply with domestic TOMMY HILFIGER fans — current and future — by offering rich, innovative digital content and retail experiences.

TOMMY HILFIGER joins a growing list of customer favorite brands at Kohl’s, including Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Eddie Bauer, Lands’ End, Sephora, and TOMS. Kohl’s continues to foster partnerships with key national brands that further accelerate the company’s position as the leading destination for the active and casual lifestyle supported by an unmatched portfolio of aspirational and accessible brands for the entire family.

Posted April 20, 2021

Source: Kohl’s

Kelheim Fibres joins the ZDHC “Roadmap to Zero” Program

KELHEIM, Germany — April 15, 2021 — The Bavarian viscose specialty fiber manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has joined the ZDHC program “Roadmap to Zero.”

The non-profit organization with more than 160 contributors worldwide has set itself the goal of completely eliminating harmful substances from the textile value chain. The ZDHC guidelines provide producers of Man-made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF) with uniform criteria for measuring indicators such as wastewater, air emissions and other process-related parameters. The measured data is independently monitored and published.

Kelheim Fibres, the world’s first EMAS-validated viscose fiber producer, sees its ZDHC contributorship as another building block on the road to even more sustainable fiber production. “We want to develop our industry with our know-how towards a greener future. Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and strategy. We fully support ZDHC’s vision of a widespread implementation of sustainably chemistry, driving innovations and best practices in textile, apparel and footwear industries to protect consumers workers and the environment,” said Craig Barker, CEO at Kelheim Fibres.

“ZDHC provides us with access to a range of best practices in chemical management and gives us the opportunity to network and learn from each other with like-minded industry partners. ZDHC’s collaborative approach will accelerate the shift to a more responsible industry and we want to contribute to that.”

Posted April 20, 2021

Source: Kelheim Fibres

Infinited Fiber Co. Plans To Build 220-Million-Euro Flagship Factory in Finland

ESPOO, Finland — April 20, 2021 — Circular fashion and textile technology group Infinited Fiber Co. is looking for a location in Finland to build a flagship factory to produce its unique, regenerated textile fibers for the global market. Infinited Fiber will decide on the location by September.

“This marks an exciting next phase for Infinited Fiber Company. We are seeing great demand for our circular Infinna™ textile fiber from global fashion brands. Setting up our own plant is a response to this demand. While technology licensing remains central to our long-term business strategy, this plant will speed up the availability of Infinna to the global fashion and textile market in the short- to medium-term,” said Infinited Fiber Co. Cofounder and CEO Petri Alava.

Infinited Fiber Co.’s technology turns cellulose-based raw materials, like cotton-rich textiles, used cardboard or rice or wheat straw, into Infinna, a unique, premium textile fiber with the natural, soft look and feel of cotton. Infinited Fiber Co. currently operates pilot facilities in the cities of Espoo and Valkeakoski, Finland, with a combined nominal capacity of 150 metric tons per annum. The planned flagship factory will have an annual capacity of 30,000 metric tons per annum and will use textile waste as feedstock.

“Finland has a long history of cellulose-based industries, excellent engineering capabilities and a strong drive to become a leader in circularity. We are currently considering several potential locations across Finland where the existing infrastructure is supportive of our plans,” Alava said.

The plant’s entire output is intended for export. Infinited Fiber Co. is currently negotiating offtake agreements with several global fashion and textile brands and believes agreements will be in place before the end of 2021, securing the factory’s entire output capacity for several years.

The total investments for setting up the flagship plant are estimated at around 220 million euros. Infinited Fiber Co. expects its currently ongoing evaluation into financing options for the plant to be completed soon. The plant is expected to be operational in 2024.

International technology group ANDRITZ will be a key supplier of the process equipment for the new plant.

“We are thrilled to work together with Infinited Fiber to create new, bio-based fibers for textiles from waste! We at Andritz see the recycling of textile waste as a new, very interesting application area for our equipment. Our versatile product portfolio has the suitable equipment for the mechanical and chemical treatment of textile waste. As a leading supplier to the pulp and paper industry, ANDRAndritzITZ can deliver large entities for our customers. Textile waste recycling is becoming mandatory in the EU from 2025 and we are keen to be involved in developing new bio-based fibers from textile waste and also from other cellulose-based materials,” says Kari Tuominen, president and CEO of Andritz Oy.

Finnish waste management company Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto Oy (LSJH), which is owned by 17 municipalities in South-West Finland, will supply raw material to Infinited Fiber Co.’s flagship plant from the full-scale textile waste refinement plant it is preparing in the Turku region of Finland. The plant will process all the end-of-life textiles of Finnish households in cooperation with other municipality-owned waste management companies.

“We sort the post-consumer textiles by material into various fiber classes using optical identification technology developed by LSJH and its partners. This ensures the quality of the raw material and the resulting fiber products. To create a sustainable value chain for textile recycling, we are happy to have an innovative business partner like Infinited Fiber Company to process the material further,” said Jukka Heikkilä, managing director for Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto.

More than 92 million metric tons of textile waste is produced globally every year with much of it ending up in landfills or incinerators. At the same time, textile fiber demand is increasing, with Textile Exchange estimating the global textile fiber market to grow 30 percent to 146 million metric tons by 2030 from 111 million metric tons in 2019. Infinited Fiber Co.’s circular fiber regeneration technology, which uses waste as its raw material, offers a solution both for capturing waste and reducing the industry’s burden on limited natural resources. Several major global fashion brands have made public commitments to using recycled textiles in their collections.

Posted April 20, 2021

Source: Infinited Fiber

Origin Materials, Primaloft Form Strategic Alliance To Develop Carbon-Negative Insulating Fiber For Outdoor Gear, Bedding, And Apparel

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif./LATHAM, N.Y — April 19, 2021 — Origin Materials Inc., a carbon negative materials company, and PrimaLoft today announced a strategic alliance to develop carbon-negative, insulating, high-performance fibers. The fibers will be used across a diverse array of end products, including insulating fiber for leading outdoor, fashion, and lifestyle brands, as well as home goods applications such as hypoallergenic insulated bedding.

PrimaLoft has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Origin Materials and the companies will work to rapidly develop and commercialize new products derived from Origin Materials’ platform. The collaboration will leverage the leadership position of PrimaLoft as a specialty producer of insulating fibers and filaments with over 900 global brand partners, including iconic brands like Patagonia, Stone Island, L.L. Bean, Lululemon, adidas and Nike, as well as a large global network of manufacturers that employ a wide array of textile processes to make its products, including extrusion, carding, spinning, finishing, weaving, knitting, dyeing, airlaid, meltblown, and other technologies.

With its brand building team, PR team, global sales organization, and brand partners, as well as its working relationships with the six largest global premium fiber manufacturers, PrimaLoft is well-positioned to partner with Origin Materials to provide the textile industry with novel carbon-negative material solutions. The collaboration will focus on developing fibers from carbon-negative PET and next-generation polymers produced with Origin Materials’ patented technology platform.

The collaboration builds on PrimaLoft’s “Relentlessly Responsible™” mission to elevate both performance and sustainability, through innovation. The platform includes PrimaLoft® Bio™, which was developed and launched into the market in late 2018 as an effort to battle microplastics in the ocean; PrimaLoft P.U.R.E.™, which provides materials manufactured with greater than 50-percent CO2 savings; and PrimaLoft’s post-consumer recycling initiative. The next frontier for the company is non-petroleum based raw materials, including products that biodegrade and other circular economy solutions.

Origin Materials believes its technology platform, which turns inexpensive, sustainable wood residues into carbon-negative materials, will help revolutionize the production of a wide range of end products, including clothing, textiles, plastics, packaging, car parts, tires, carpeting, toys, and more with a ~$1 trillion addressable market.

In addition, Origin Materials’ technology platform is expected to provide stable pricing largely de-coupled from the petroleum supply chain, which is exposed to more volatility than supply chains based on wood.

“We are thrilled to partner with PrimaLoft, a leader in sustainability and advanced, engineered insulating products for apparel, outdoor gear, and home goods. We have a shared vision for how materials can help the world transition to net zero carbon as soon as possible,” said Origin Materials co-CEO Rich Riley. “Together, we can develop innovative solutions that will bring tremendous value to PrimaLoft’s customers and result in a significant reduction of carbon emissions in the apparel, outdoor, and home goods sectors.”

“Partnering with Origin Materials, a company on the cutting edge of carbon negative materials, is a significant step in our Relentlessly Responsible mission,” said PrimaLoft President and CEO Mike Joyce. “Developing products that perform at the highest level while making the least impact on the environment is our ultimate goal. Working with Origin Materials to achieve those high-performance standards through non-petroleum based means is a huge stride forward. We’re excited to work together to bring new technologies to a variety of industries.”

Posted April 19, 2021

Source: Origin Materials

J.Crew Launches “Re-Imagined By J.Crew” Initiative To Enhance Sustainability Of Products And Supply Chain Operations

NEW YORK CITY — April 19, 2021 — J.Crew today announced the launch of “Re-imagined by J.Crew,” an initiative to realize specific corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability goals focused on products, supply chain, the planet and third-party partnerships.

Developed in support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, a universal language for corporate responsibility and framework for businesses to take action against the biggest challenges facing our world today, J.Crew’s new sustainability initiatives are intended to be a force for change in the retail landscape through enhanced responsible business practices, product innovation and industry partnerships.

“We know there are many areas of sustainability that are in our power to impact positively, including tackling issues deeper in our supply chain and supporting the industry’s transition to circularity,” said J.Crew Group CEO Libby Wadle. “By activating our employees, partnering with our stakeholders and listening to our customers, we are developing strategies to address the issues that will have the biggest impact on our products, supply chain and the apparel industry.”

As the J.Crew brand continues to evolve, its commitment to CSR, including supporting factory workers, reducing the brand’s environmental footprint and providing opportunities for associates to give back, remains a key priority. J.Crew’s Re-imagined goals to achieve sustainability include:

  • Fabrics, Re-imagined: By 2025, 100 percent of key fibers will be sustainably sourced, including 100 percent of cotton.
  • Factories, Re-imagined: By 2025, over 90 percent of J.Crew cashmere and chino collections will be produced in Fair Trade Certified™ facilities.
  • Operations, Re-imagined: By 2025, 100 percent of plastic and paper used for packaging will be sustainably sourced, which includes a commitment to eliminate virgin plastic from all packaging, and by 2030, J.Crew operations will be 100 percent carbon neutral.

To further its CSR efforts in line with its Re-imagined by J.Crew initiative, J.Crew is partnering with various groups to integrate sustainability plans to reduce its environmental impact. The brand is collaborating with supply chain partners to decrease its greenhouse gas impact throughout its global supply chain and has committed to setting a science-based target with the SBTi by the end of 2021, as well as participating in the CanopyStyle initiative, a collaboration of the fashion industry to help conserve the world’s remaining Ancient and Endangered Forests and forward innovative next generation solutions.

Earlier this year, J.Crew advanced its sustainability goals when it announced that 100 percent of all cashmere sweaters and nonapparel pieces from the Spring 2021 collection and onward would be produced using The Good Cashmere Standard® (GCS) certified cashmere. The GCS was developed by the Aid by Trade Foundation, a nonprofit organization aiming to improve the welfare of cashmere goats, the lives of farmers and farming communities, and the environment in which they live. Through its partnership with The GCS, J.Crew is not only able to guarantee a sustainable cashmere supply chain, but also provide full traceability for certified cashmere pieces. J.Crew also announced its partnership with the Sustainable Fibre Alliance to empower women herders in Mongolia to improve their economic and social standing.

Posted April 19, 2021

Source: J.Crew

YKK Launches Digital Showroom To Connect With Customers

TOKYO — April 19, 2021 — Zipper and fastening products manufacturer YKK has launched a digital showroom as a means to better engage with customers, virtually, regardless of time or location.

The concept behind the online showroom is “connection,” a play on YKK’s expertise as a manufacturer of fastening products. The space, modeled to look like YKK’s brick-and-mortar showroom in London, features six floors which are represented in the showroom’s logo, which also looks like a zipper. Each “floor” features a different theme:

  1. latest trends and automotive;
  2. sustainable products;
  3. fastening products for high-function applications like outdoor, backpacks, water protective, and luggage;
  4. fasteners for apparel in the categories of jeans, fashion, leather, and kidswear; and
  5. company information

There is also a floor for region-specific items, to be added later. Customers can view products through close-up photos, video, and catalogs and meet online with YKK representatives. The company also plans to host webinars and other learning opportunities using the platform.

YKK expects the digital showroom to be an incubator for innovation and creative design. YKK’s solutions-first approach already leverages the power of an extensive product and machinery portfolio, technical and engineering expertise and integrated production and supply systems in 72 countries and regions to solve complex fastening challenges for customers. The digital showroom not only showcases those capabilities alongside the latest YKK product designs, but also enables customers to interact with the YKK team to answer questions and solve design issues from the comfort of home.

“We launched the YKK Digital Showroom with the aim of connecting with our customers more than ever before,” said Hiroaki Otani, president, YKK Corp. “We hope that our customers will make use of it in conjunction with our face-to-face communication. To ensure that more customers around the world adopt YKK products, we will continue to promote digitalization in the value chain, including marketing, product planning and development, manufacturing, and sales, in pursuit of greater customer satisfaction.”

Posted April 19, 2021

Source: YKK

Bunzl Distribution Brings American Antiviral Technology To Mexico Retailers

HOUSTON — April 19, 2021 — Bunzl Distribution — a supplier of packaging, disposable supplies, and cleaning and safety products — has signed on as the distributor in Mexico for Acteev Protect™ masks, made in the United States by nylon manufacturer Ascend Performance Materials. A global distributor, Bunzl provides supplies to supermarkets, food processing plants, retailers and convenience stores in Mexico.

Bunzl will distribute the Acteev Protect Nonwoven Mask, a reusable general purpose mask that features powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties. Acteev technology embeds active zinc ions in a polymer matrix which destroys microbes, deactivates many viruses and eliminates bacteria and fungi.

Recent testing on Acteev fabric completed at the University of Cambridge has demonstrated that Acteev technology deactivates the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, with greater than 99.9 percent efficacy. Ascend has submitted several masks designs to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to obtain the appropriate regulatory clearances to make specific claims regarding the technology’s antiviral properties in the United States.

Carlos Green, Director General of Bunzl de México, says the company is pleased to bring products featuring better safety and protection to the Mexico market.

“Our customers are more focused than ever before on doing business safely, and Acteev masks offer an added level of protection in the workplace,” Green said. “We’re excited to offer our customers this premium product that provides some of the best protection available.”

In addition to antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial protection, the washable, reusable masks are lightweight, breathable and odor-fighting, making them comfortable to wear during a long shift at work or for outdoor workout.

“Workers in industrial settings, such as chemical and food processing plants, and convenience stores and other retail outlets deserve the right protection as they keep society and the economy moving in Mexico,” said Juan Toro, Ascend’s principal business development leader for Acteev in the Americas. “We are proud to partner with Bunzl to help deliver a reusable mask that provides both antiviral properties as well as an opportunity reduce the number of masks consumed, saving the companies money.”

Acteev Protect shows promise for use beyond masks, according to Ascend. The technology was originally developed for workout wear, and now the company is working textile applications ranging from gloves to scrubs to high-end athleisure.

Bunzl has more than 100 warehouses serving grocery, retail, cleaning and healthcare businesses in North America. With more than 6,500 employees and 400,000-plus supply items, their worldwide sales exceed $11 billion.

Posted April 19, 2021

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

Culp To Participate In Water Tower Research Fireside Chat Series

HIGH POINT, N.C. — April 19, 2021 — Culp Inc. today announced that Robert G. Culp, IV, the company’s president and CEO, will participate in the Water Tower Research Fireside Chat Series on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 1 p.m. ET. The event is open to the public, with registration information below.

Hosting Culp in the Fireside Chat will be Budd Bugatch, senior analyst for Water Tower Research. The 30-minute virtual discussion will focus on Culp’s leadership style and the company’s areas of strategic focus. The presentation will be webcast live and available for replay by visiting the Events page of the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at www.culp.com

Investors and other persons interested in participating in this event must register using the link below. Registration for the live event is limited but may be accessed any time for replay.

Register:

https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1455225&tp_key=bb5e55b496

Posted April 19, 2021

Source: Culp

ANDRITZ Receives Order For An Elliptical Cylinder Pre-Needler From Amarande, France

GRAZ, Austria — April 19, 2021 — International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Amarande SAS to supply an elliptical cylinder pre-needler for their plant in Lussac les Châteaux, France. This machine will process shoddy and natural fibers for the production of heavy felts. Installation and start-up of the machine are scheduled for the second quarter of 2021. The new needlepunch production line with the high-performance Andritz cylinder pre-needler will allow Amarande to offer high-quality products and thus open up new market opportunities.

Andritz offers a complete range of elliptical cylinder pre-needlers: PA.169, PA.2000 and PA.3000 — serving different weights, widths, speeds and punching capacity. Andritz cylinder pre-needlers have been produced since the 1960’s and have a large installed base worldwide. Over the years they have become a must for production of heavy products, special applications and also for demanding applications like automotive. They are a key success factor in enabling the subsequent needling machines to process heavy batts smoothly and control the progressive draft through the consolidation process.

Established in 1990, Amarande is an important French producer of nonwovens, specialized in the production of felt and wadding from recycled textile and natural fibers such as wool, cotton, hemp, flax and jute. The company operates in various markets such as furniture, green spaces, horticultural crops, and insulation.

Posted April 19, 2021

Source: ANDRITZ AG

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