Israeli Distributor Sorpol Ltd. Brings American Antiviral Technology To Israel

HOUSTON — January 19, 2021 — Sorpol Ltd., an importer and distributor of industrial raw materials in Israel, has launched a website to sell Acteev Protect™ masks, made in the United States by polyamide manufacturer Ascend Performance Materials. The two companies also plan to partner in the distribution of Acteev surgical masks, N95 respirators, nonwoven media and textile fabrics as they become available.

Laboratory tests have demonstrated Acteev fabric effective at deactivating 99.9 percent of the viruses SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, and H1N1, a flu virus. Acteev technology also eliminates bacteria and fungi.

Ofer Soreq, Sorpol’s marketing director, said the Acteev Protect line fits in neatly with the mission of the company, which was founded by his grandfather 90 years ago.

“Our customers are looking for high-value ‘smart textiles’ — products with special features, like innovative protective technology and a sustainable footprint, that can help keep them safe and help them return to the lives they enjoyed before the pandemic,” he said. “People deserve a better quality of mask protection than what is offered by the mass-produced disposable polypropylene masks.”

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 99.9 percent efficacy on contact. 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.

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 workouts.

“Masks don’t work if you wear them around your chin,” Soreq said. “Acteev Protect masks are so light, comfortable and fresh that they can be worn for hours without interfering with your activities or irritating your face.”

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 on textile applications ranging from gloves to scrubs to high-end athleisure.

“Until now, antifungal and antibacterial materials were too expensive for textiles used in upholstery, outdoor gear, sports gear and the like,” Soreq said. “But you want to go on a 20-day trek and not have your gear smell like a dead animal. We believe Acteev Protect can make that happen.”

Acteev Protect masks are available in small quantities for consumers and as bulk orders in Sorpol’s online shop at sorpol.co.il in Hebrew or sorpolprotect.com in English.

Posted January 19, 2021

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

Addressing Pandemic-Induced Demand For Enhanced Cleanability, Culp Releases Two New Product Lines

HIGH POINT, N.C. — January 19, 2021 — Always innovating, Culp Inc. has recently released two new upholstery fabric products — LiveSmart Ultra™ and LiveSmart Barrier Plus™. These new fabrics are timely additions to Culp’s successful line of performance fabrics which already includes LiveSmart®, LiveSmart Evolve®, and LiveSmart Outdoor®.

“With the current pandemic, keeping your home clean and protecting your fabrics from the growth of mold, mildew, and odor-causing bacteria has become even more important,” explains Tammy Buckner, senior vice president of Marketing and Design. “LiveSmart Ultra offers the stain fighting protection of our LiveSmart fabric, protecting your fabrics by blocking both water and oil based stains from penetrating through the fabric into cushions.  With the addition of a permanently bonded silver ion based antimicrobial technology*, it also continually works to eliminate mold, mildew, and odor-causing bacteria that comes in contact with the fabric, giving your furniture a deeper clean.”

LiveSmart Barrier Plus fabric takes the performance and antimicrobial protection even further. LiveSmart Barrier Plus fabrics are encapsulated in a water repellent, stain resistant finish to protect and surround each fiber. An integrated moisture barrier safely seals the fabric, taking it from water repellent to waterproof. With its nano-based stain resistance plus complete moisture barrier, the fabric is easy to clean, and repels and locks out stains and spills, preventing seepage into underlying furniture fibers and foams. LiveSmart Barrier Plus fabric is the perfect solution for dining chairs, nursery rockers, medical lift chairs, and any other high-use furniture that requires extra protection.

Confirming Culp’s continual focus on both innovation and fashion, Buckner said, “We were already utilizing antimicrobial technology in our contract and hospitality lines to protect the fabric against mold, mildew, and odor-causing microbes, so adding it into our residential fabrics was an easy transition. We believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice soft and luxurious fabrics for the sake of performance in any environment. Our new lines are offered in the latest designer choices and in a wide array of colors, patterns and styles for your home. This new technology will help preserve your design vision easily and affordably while also delivering lasting performance you can count on.”

*Anti-microbial properties protect fabric against mold, mildew, and odor-causing bacteria but do not protect against viruses or other germs.

Posted January 19, 2021

Source: Culp, Inc.

Textile-To-Textile Circular Systems Trials Awarded Grant Accelerating Circularity Receives $1.2 Million

CAMPBELL HALL, N.Y. — January 19, 2021 — The Walmart Foundation awarded Accelerating Circularity a grant of $1.2 million for circular textile-to-textile systems trials using spent textiles generated on the East Coast of the United States.

Accelerating Circularity’s 2020 research on spent textiles, collectors, sorters, preprocessors and recyclers showed opportunities and gaps. We will create links through multi-party collaborations as part of newly identified circular models.

The grant has been awarded to validate circular systems models through trials, which aim to move spent textiles through the key nodes of circular systems: collecting, sorting, preprocessing, and chemical and mechanical recycling through fiber, fabric and garment making and — to close the loop — brands and retailers. Accelerating Circularity is collaborating with product digitization pioneers Eon, leveraging their CircularID™ Protocol to support the implementation of circular product passports. Validated systems can help with the uptake of new circular business models and employment opportunities for each of these new or expanding businesses.

Circular systems success requires industry wide collaborations. We have already engaged industry organizations and individual companies throughout the supply network, and we will recruit new participants who recognize that working together is essential through open calls. Connection at each step from collecting spent textiles to demand is the key to success.

Open calls will include:

  • Brands and retailers who want to offer circular products to their customers;
  • Cut & sew manufacturers who can make circular products; and
  • Others who have technologies and processes that will support circular systems.

Posted January 19, 2021

Source: Accelerating Circularity 


A Legacy Forged In Fabrics: Carrington Textiles And Pincroft Celebrate 130 Years Of UK Manufacturing

ADLINGTON, England — January 18, 2021 — Based in Lancashire, the birthplace of British textiles, Carrington Textiles and Pincroft are celebrating in 2021 their 130th anniversary, a great milestone for one of Europe’s largest fully integrated textile processing and finishing operations.

The story of the company dates back to the 19th century when Benjamin Davies from Adlington and brother in law James Eckersley from Duxbury after buying together the Huyton Bleachworks in 1848, started operation of the Pincroft Dyeing and Printing company for bleaching and finishing of fabrics in 1891. Davies and Eckersley were experienced businessmen and fabric bleachers and back in April 1885 they had invented a ‘washing and rinsing machine’ used in bleachworks with a more efficient use of energy and water.

Fast forward a century and in 1998 after joining forces with Carrington Textiles, the companies have seen a considerable increase in turnover from 50 million euros in 1999 to 104 million euros in 2019, as well as growing their export business extensively breaking into new geographical markets including Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Investment and development have been a key factor for the success of the textile giants, with over 45 euros million invested in new machinery, processes, laboratories, warehousing and sustainable energy projects.

This in turn has driven Carrington Textiles and Pincroft into becoming one of the largest suppliers of workwear, flame retardant, waterproof, defense and sustainable fabrics to some of the biggest companies in the world with increased production of over 15 million meters in 1999 to 55 million meters in 2019.

Achieving the highest standards

By enhancing fabric performance through continuous development in advanced technologies that are carefully implemented with respect to the environment as a priority, both companies have achieved standards including ISO 50001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for energy, quality and environmental management respectively.

Other important certifications also include Oeko Tex that certifies fabrics meet human-ecological requirements, and Bluesign that sets and controls standards for environmentally friendly and safe production.

Proud legacy

Carrington Textiles and Pincroft have not only supplied millions of meters of fabric to armed forces around the world including the U.K.’s and Dutch Ministries of Defence, the Finnish and Estonian armies and the Royal Oman Police, but also have been a key player during the coronavirus pandemic by supplying more than 4 million meters (and counting) of specialized fabric to the healthcare sector in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.

Helping the community is also a key part of both companies, that’s why in the last 5 years alone over £100,000 have been given to support sports clubs and individuals, hospices, youth centres and students.

John Vareldzis, group CEO, said: “Celebrating 130 years in textile manufacturing is not only a testament to our contributions to the UK’s textile movement since the late 1800s, but also to  our commitment to continue providing the best quality workwear fabrics.”

Carrington Textiles and Pincroft as part of their 130 anniversary celebrations have created a distinctive logo to mark the occasion featuring the British Union Jack to represent their proud British legacy and will be sharing historical facts monthly on their website and social media.

Posted January 18, 2021

Source: Carrington Textiles

unspun Genesis Jeans Harness Eon Technology In New Model For Circular Denim 

NEW YORK CITY — January 14, 2021 — unspun, the 3D body scan jeans company named one of TIME magazine’s “Best Inventions of 2019” and Popular Science magazine’s “Best of What’s New 2020,” has launched Genesis, its most sustainable pair of jeans yet.

Producing a single pair of jeans today requires an immense amount of water and energy, and produces a significant amount of pollution. Developed as part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign program, the jeans solve for these challenges by combining the unspun company’s inventory-free systems of production with pioneering globally available best-in-class materials like Resortecs® smart stitch threads (which can be heated and dissolved to make recycling more feasible) and a scannable QR Code to provide customers circular care instructions, and share key circularity data with resellers and recyclers.

Powered by Eon’s Internet of Things platform for connected products, a scannable QR code integrated into each pair of Genesis jeans makes it possible to track the origins and record the life of the garment, ensuring the product and its materials can be identified and authenticated for resale and recycling from one life cycle to the next. The QR code also creates an opportunity to engage with and support customers by delivering information about product care, resale and recycling. Each product is digitized in alignment with Eon’s CircularID™ Protocol, ensuring the product carries all the information essential to inform resale (i.e. product name, original price, etc,)  and recycling (i.e, material content, chemicals, etc).

Because the capacity to recycle denim at scale is critical to unlocking a new circular model for denim at scale, unspun’s new Genesis jeans are also a powerful demonstration of how the capacity of innovative systems design, leading-edge materials and emerging technology can be harnessed to create garments that not only advance reductions in water, energy pollution and waste but also enable the tracking, identification and channeling of garments around the circular supply chain in a continuous lifecycle.

“By digitizing every pair of Genesis jeans using Eon’s Internet of Things technology to connect each garment to customers, resellers and recyclers, unspun is moving circular denim from a theory and a concept to a fully enabled system,” said Natasha Franck, Eon founder and CEO. “In the same way unspun pioneered 3D body scanning technology to make an inventory-free production system reality, leveraging Eon’s connected products platform makes tracking, authenticating, managing and even monetizing garments from one lifecycle to the next a globally scalable proposition and an exciting reality.”

“Unspun’s innovative solutions to meet the Jeans Redesign Guidelines to ensure that jeans are durable, recyclable, contain safe inputs and can be easily traceable, demonstrates the power of collaboration across the fashion industry,” said Laura Balmond, Make Fashion Circular Programme Manager – Ellen MacArthur Foundation. “This is an exciting step forward towards circular design for fashion.”

“At unspun, technology is part of our DNA. From the mobile phone scanning technology that enables us to make custom fitted jeans unique to each customer, to the high tech Resortecs smart stitch threads that facilitate the circular capacity of our new Genesis jeans, we intentionally design-in materials and systems that ensure our jeans are better fitting, better looking and simply better because they are sustainable. With the launch of our Genesis jeans featuring a scannable CircularID™ data powered by the Eon connected products platform, we are thrilled to establish a new model for circular denim. We hope Genesis serves as a showcase for how all players across the supply chain can work together to bring more sustainable product to market, advancing the fashion industry further towards the goal of a fully circular model that operates in harmony with our planet,” said Annika Visser, unspun Operations Lead.

Resortecs smart stitching threads are designed to facilitate denim recycling by making garment disassembly faster and easier. The threads can be heated and dissolved, making it easier to separate and sort a range of textiles and finishes, from denim to buttons and zippers.

The CircularID™ Protocol developed by Eon in partnership with leading global fashion brands and industry is the global language for connected products. Eon’s platform supports the communication and data exchange between brands and circular partners using the CircularID protocol.

Posted January 18, 2021

Source: Eon

Prolight + Sound, Heimtextil, Techtextil And Texprocess Postponed Until 2022; International Consumer Goods Show Cancelled

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — January 18, 2021 — Back in September 2020, a decision was reached by Messe Frankfurt and the industries involved to forgo any physical events at our home base in the first quarter of 2021. Now, following close consultation with customers, it has become necessary to postpone the international physical trade fairs planned for April and May — Prolight + Sound, the International Consumer Goods Show, Heimtextil, Techtextil and Texprocess — as a result of the regulations and travel restrictions that have been imposed.

There is currently no end to the pandemic in sight. Events are effectively banned in Germany, and ongoing international travel restrictions mean that it is impossible to make any trade fair plans for April or May 2021. “The coronavirus pandemic has taken centre-stage, and our plans have not escaped its impact. In light of the current situation, it would not be possible for us to satisfy our customers’ requirements for international trade fairs in April or May,” said Detlef Braun, member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt.

That is why Messe Frankfurt has decided, following close consultation with its customers and partners, to postpone the hybrid Prolight + Sound event planned for April and the three textile fairs Heimtextil, Techtextil and Texprocess scheduled for May, and to cancel the International Consumer Goods Show scheduled for April. An annual spring event is essential for the trend-based order cycles in the entertainment, technology, consumer goods and textile industries, which means that postponing these events until the second half of the year would not serve the interests of exhibitors. In addition, this is the time when industry participants normally shift their preparations into high gear — logistics lead time that is particularly essential for exhibitors at Techtextil and Texprocess, some of whom need to bring machinery to Frankfurt for their presentations. As a result of the current situation and ongoing travel restrictions, exhibitors are faced with huge uncertainties regarding who will be allowed to be present and their customer contacts, making it extremely difficult to commit to trade fair participation. It simply is not possible at present to offer any planning certainty for investments in trade fair presentations for April or May.

Focus on digital formats

Due to the fact that physical events are not possible, Messe Frankfurt has created numerous digital offerings for its customers. Consumer Goods Digital Day on April 20, 2021, for example, offer customers the opportunity to get together at a digital location where they can engage in dialogue and obtain information. The content of the Digital Day will be focused on ways in which retailers can help their businesses, particularly since it has not been possible to hold any international flagship fairs in Frankfurt featuring the relevant presentation possibilities and supporting programs since Ambiente 2020. This content will be supplemented by the opportunities presented by Nextrade, the first order and data management portal for the home and living sector. Nextrade also offers attractive possibilities for manufacturers of finished home and household textiles to present their products, as well as a frequently used channel through which they can promote business with retailers and traders. Additional digital information and content offerings are already being planned for Heimtextil, Techtextil, Texprocess and Prolight + Sound.

“The ongoing shutdown of retailers in our visitor countries has made relevant up-to-date information and solutions essential, and we are satisfying this demand with our digital offerings during this volatile time,” Braun. “As you know, we are also continuing to do everything in our power to make safe and successful trade fairs possible, because nothing can take the place of face-to-face encounters.”

As a result, Heimtextil will now take place from January 11-14, 2022, followed by Christmasworld from January 28 to February 1, 2022, and Paperworld and Creativeworld from January 29 to February 1, 2022. Ambiente will be opening its doors from February 11-15, 2022, in its customary slot, followed by Prolight + Sound from April 26-29, 2022. Techtextil and Texprocess will then take place in the second quarter of 2022.

Posted January 18, 2021

Source: Messe Frankfurt

Correct Craft To Open Supreme Boats Manufacturing Facility In Valdosta, Create 90 Jobs

ATLANTA — January 13, 2021 — Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Correct Craft, a leader in building tournament inboard, freshwater fishing, utility and recreational boats, will invest more than $1.7 million in opening a manufacturing facility in Valdosta, delivering 90 jobs to Lowndes County. Correct Craft’s Valdosta facility will produce wakeboarding and wake surfing boats under its Supreme Boats brand.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Correct Craft and Supreme Boats to the family of outstanding manufacturers that call Georgia home. Boating and water sports play a vital role in our tourism industry in Georgia and, along with other important industry sectors, help create opportunity in our communities,” said Governor Kemp. “As the No. 1 State for Business, our strong workforce training and education programs continue to help us attract solid manufacturing jobs for hardworking Georgians. We are excited to see this project take root in Valdosta and the surrounding region, as we continue our mission to stimulate economic growth in rural Georgia.”

Established in 1925, Correct Craft has emerged as an international leader in the marine industry and owns several watercraft and recreational sports brands, including Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Bryant boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, Watershed Innovation, and watersports park operation Aktion Parks.

“We are very excited about the growth opportunity this new Supreme Boats factory in Georgia brings to both of our brands. It will give the Supreme brand a phenomenal opportunity for accelerated growth with its own production facility,” said Paul Singer, president of Centurion & Supreme Boats. “Thank you to the State of Georgia for their support in this expansion project. We are very excited about the growth opportunities it presents to our valued dealer partners.”

Correct Craft’s Supreme Boats advanced manufacturing facility will open in an existing 165,000-square-foot space located at 601 Gil Harbin Industrial Boulevard in Valdosta. The company’s expansion to Georgia will bring 90 jobs to the southern region of the state, including careers in production, management, administration, and maintenance. Individuals interested in opportunities with Correct Craft are encouraged to visit careers.smartrecruiters.com/CorrectCraft/centurion-and-supreme for additional information.

“We are excited to welcome Correct Craft to our community,” said Valdosta Mayor Scott Matheson. “I appreciate the efforts and collaboration by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority and the State of Georgia’s Department of Economic Development to bring this new industry into our community while using an existing facility in the Azalea City Industrial Park. We are confident that our community’s infrastructure and dedicated workforce will contribute to the success and future longevity of Correct Craft.”

Project Manager Jamon Williams represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Commerce division on this competitive project in partnership with the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority, Georgia EMC, and Georgia Quick Start.

“Correct Craft has been building high quality watercraft for nearly 100 years, and it is particularly gratifying to welcome them to our family of Georgia companies. We have worked with our partners at the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority to find the right occupant for this building, and a company with the culture, quality, and reputation of Correct Craft will make a great community partner,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Outdoor recreational and leisure activities have only increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is exciting to see these industries continue to grow and provide jobs to Georgians during this crisis. I’m grateful to our local partners in Valdosta and across South Georgia for their partnership, and I look forward to fostering a long-term relationship with Correct Craft and Supreme Boats.”

Posted January 15, 2021

Source: Georgia Office of the Governor

Governor Northam Announces Flooring Manufacturer Mohawk Industries To Expand Operation In Carroll County, Virginia

RICHMOND Va. — January 14, 2021 — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Mohawk Industries Inc., a global manufacturer of residential and commercial flooring products, will invest $22.5 million to expand its operation in Carroll County. The company will add 19,000 square feet to its facility at 351 Floyd Pike in Hillsville and install new extrusion and loom equipment to increase production speed. Virginia successfully competed with other states for the project, which will retain 75 existing jobs and create 35 new jobs.

“We are proud that a global industry leader like Mohawk continues to expand its footprint in Virginia,” said Governor Northam. “The advanced manufacturing industry remains the backbone of the economy in many regions across the Commonwealth, and we thank Mohawk for contributing to this important sector and creating high-quality jobs in Carroll County, especially at such a critical time in our economic recovery.”

Mohawk Industries is a global flooring manufacturer that creates products for residential and commercial spaces. The company’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, and vinyl flooring. Mohawk’s brands include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, Karastan, IVC, Marazzi, Mohawk, Pergo, Quick-Step, and Unilin. Over the past two decades, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, and the United States.

Mohawk employs more than 900 Virginians. The company’s Hillsville facility manufactures carpet-backing from 100 percent recycled post-consumer materials, which is then used to manufacture commercial carpet at its Rockbridge County facility as well as other Mohawk carpet manufacturing locations across the Southeast.

“Mohawk Industries is an important employer in Virginia, and the company’s decision to reinvest in its Carroll County operation demonstrates confidence in our business climate and workforce,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball. “Manufacturers benefit from our competitive operating costs, strategic location, and our skilled talent pool and we appreciate the company’s decision to expand its operations in the Commonwealth. We congratulate Mohawk Industries on its success in Carroll County, and look forward to our continued partnership.”

“Mohawk operates manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states, and we are grateful to the government teams that work with us to create good jobs and provide opportunities for our people,” said Todd Shail, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing at Mohawk Industries. “Virginia’s state and local governments are committed to a climate where businesses can thrive, and the quality of Virginia’s workforce is a tremendous advantage to any employer.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Carroll County and Virginia’s Industrial Advancement Alliance (VIAA) to secure the project for the Commonwealth. Governor Northam approved an $80,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Carroll County with the project. Mohawk Industries is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

“Mohawk Industries is an integral part of the Carroll County community,” said Carroll County Economic Development Authority and Board of Supervisors Chairs Larry Edwards and Dr. Tom Littrell. “We are pleased that Mohawk Industries chose Carroll County over several other locations for its expansion. This expansion provides 35 new high-paying jobs and over $20 million in new investment into our local economy. We are proud to be part of Mohawk Industries’ future.”

“I want to congratulate Mohawk Industries for its continued growth and success and am very pleased for the opportunity they will bring to Carroll County,” said Delegate Jeffrey Campbell. “This expansion will provide a much-needed economic boost to our citizens by bringing new job opportunities and capital investment during what otherwise has proven to be one of the most challenging economic periods in modern U.S. history. I am additionally grateful to VEDP, VIAA, and Carroll County’s economic development officials for their vital assistance in bringing this to a reality.”

Posted January 15, 2021

Source: Virginia Office of the Governor

Groundbreaking COVID-19 Air Disinfection Is Here As APJeT Achieves Complete ‘Kill’ Of Surrogate Human Coronavirus With Its Patent Pending Air Plasma Technology

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — January 12, 2021 — As the pandemic surges, APJeT® Inc., an advanced technology company located in Research Triangle Park/Morrisville, N.C., today announced that its atmospheric plasma technology is now a reality for disinfecting circulated air and surfaces against COVID-19. Having achieved 100-percent “kill” rates on a human coronavirus surrogate, APJeT, has developed four systems for the application of its technology: an air disinfection device (the COVIDINATOR™) for integration into existing and new HVAC systems, a stand-alone air disinfection system, a “wand” for treating surfaces and a “kill box” for article disinfection. The company will introduce its new-tech air plasma disinfection systems to the market this quarter.

“Achieving a complete ‘kill’, the 100-percent elimination of the coronavirus, in enclosed spaces is a big step forward for human safety and returning life to normal for travelers, office-workers, and movie-goers,” said APJeT CEO Bentley Park.

APJeT’s patented air disinfection system can be easily incorporated into existing and new HVAC systems in community spaces, large and small, effectively disinfecting the air.

APJeT expects that its air and surface disinfection technology will be widely used in hospitals, offices, schools and in the airline, cruise, and hotel industries, which have been among the hardest hit by the current pandemic.

Independent testing at ResInnova Laboratories, proved APJeT’s plasma surface disinfection “wand” to achieve a complete “kill” on a human coronavirus (a COVID-19 surrogate) when applied for only 90 seconds. In comparison, other widely used methods such as UV-c light or bipolar ionization only achieve 99.9 percent (3-log) kill rate.

APJeT systems not only achieve higher kill rates, but also work much faster, are safer, use less energy and produce less ozone.

“The incremental difference in APJeT achieving a 100 percent ‘kill’ rate means that people are 1,000 times less likely to become infected when air plasma technology is applied versus the most advanced technology that’s currently available. It’s game-changing.” added Park.

APJeT’s plasma air disinfection device, the ‘COVIDINATOR™, was tested and certified results confirm a complete elimination, or “total kill”, in one pass of room-circulated air. The outside lab tested air disinfection rates using Staphylococcus Epidermidis as a surrogate bacteria for MRSA, which is listed on the EPA’s website as being more difficult to eliminate than coronaviruses.

APJeT’s plasma disinfection systems use a patent-pending cold plasma technology that breakdown the oxygen (O2) and nitrogen (N2) molecules in air into individual atoms. When these atoms recombine with the moisture in air, they create what are known as ‘reactive species’, that destroy viruses, bacteria and fungi.

Posted January 15, 2021

Source: APJeT® Inc.

Carbios Significantly Strengthened Its International Patent Portfolio

CLERMONT-FERRAND, France — January 13, 2021 — Carbios, a company pioneering new bio-industrial solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile polymers, significantly strengthened its international patent portfolio for the year 2020.

Since its creation, Carbios has secured and strengthened its Intellectual Property portfolio by protecting its key innovations in research and industrial development. At the end of 2020, Carbios held 38 patent families worldwide, 18 of which protect its recycling process as well as the associated proprietary PET-degrading enzymes.

In 2020, the company’s portfolio was enriched by four new patent families on new PET enzymes, significantly consolidating the company’s pioneering position in the identification, development and optimization of degrading enzymes. “2020 was a year of great news for Carbios! After the scientific recognition of our enzymatic PET recycling technology by the prestigious journal Nature, the issuance of these international patents validates the innovative and significant character of our technology and thus confirms our technological advance in the development of sustainable solutions for the management of plastics and textiles lifecycle.” said Lise Lucchesi, Intellectual Property director of Carbios.

Eleven patents were granted (including seven in the United States), on all of the Company’s projects in 2020, bringing the total number of granted patents in Carbios’ portfolio to 33. Two patents in particular have been granted in the United States on the PET enzymes described in the journal Nature. At the same time, Carbios completed the coverage of its historical family of patents on its enzymatic PET recycling process with new grants in Canada, China and India (in addition to the grants already obtained in the United States, Europe and Japan).

Carbios’ expansive portfolio is an indication of its role as a global leader in the field of PET recycling. By protecting the Company’s IP, Carbios is securing its current and future industrial partners a strategic, and competitive advantage in key markets.

Prof. Dr. Uwe T. Bornscheuer, who is a member of Carbios’ Scientific Committee, said: “I am delighted by the major breakthroughs achieved in the development of the first highly efficient enzymatic recycling process, which has been developed by Carbios and its partners. This innovation is now further underlined by the granted patents. I am convinced these achievements and inventions represent an excellent basis for the creation of a circular economy for the widely used polyester PET.”

Posted January 15, 2021

Source: Carbios

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