New Crobialcoat™ Antimicrobial Coating Fights Both Corrosion And Bacteria- Leveraging The Power Of Protectaclear® And Microban® For Common High-Touch Surfaces

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — February 23, 2021 — Everbrite Coatings officially announced the release of its newest product, CrobialCoat: a durable, clear coating that provides long lasting product protection on most surfaces from rust, salt damage, tarnish, corrosion and oxidation — as well as offering built-in antimicrobial technology specifically designed for highly polished or matte metals, ceramics, hard plastics, or hardwoods and keeps coated surfaces cleaner by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Part of an ever-growing line of coatings and protective sealants, CrobialCoat is not sold in retail stores, but is available for direct worldwide consumer purchase from Everbrite online distributors.

CrobialCoat: With ProtectaClear and Microban

“Although the recent pandemic has highlighted the importance of keeping our vulnerable populations safe from unchecked viral spread, it’s become all-too-easy to forget about the host of average germs and microbes that still plague us,” said Everbrite President Teresa Sedmak. “That’s why we’re so pleased to introduce CrobialCoat as a useful tool in this fight. With one coating, it is effective product protection against the growth of damaging bacteria protection against basic microbial growth. You just apply it and know that the surface is protected and the protection will not wash off. It’s really that easy.”

CrobialCoat can be used in both home and commercial settings and is ideal for use in high-touch environments where cleanliness is of special importance, like schools, hospitals, dining and hospitality venues, or restrooms. CrobialCoat’s main features include:

  • ProtectaClear: A tough, durable coating that protects metal surfaces from a variety of problems including tarnish, rust and even fingerprints. ProtectaClear is perfect for railings, door handles, stainless steel grills, sinks and countertops – giving each a freshly polished look with a crystal clear, invisible coating.
  • Microban Antimicrobial Technology: A trusted industry technology that inhibits microbial growth and also hinders proliferation of mold and mildew. Microban disrupts the metabolism of contaminating microbes, preventing their reproduction and colonization.
  • Long lasting and highly adhesive, CrobialCoat will not wash off, offering protection that lasts for the life of the coating.
  • Highly salt resistant for marine and ocean locales. Prevents rust, verdigris, corrosion, and other types of metal degradation resulting from prolonged environmental exposure.
  • Reduces odors and saves time and money by keeping public areas cleaner for a longer duration.

CrobialCoat is intended for use on a large variety of surfaces, including handles, light switches, handicap access push plates, railings, turnstiles, sinks, faucets, elevators, button panels, lockers, bathroom and kitchen hardware, restroom stalls, counters, and any other high-touch surfaces.

Bacteria can thrive on nearly any surface, doubling their number every 20 minutes. This growth can cause staining, unpleasant odors and textures, and deterioration of surfaces, impacting the durability and aesthetics of metals, plastic, and wood. Once microbes begin growing unchecked, constant cleaning is needed to keep that growth under control. The best weapon against any microbial growth is prevention. Lab studies have proven CrobialCoat to significantly reduce the growth of microbes and help surfaces stay 99% cleaner than unprotected surfaces.

Posted February 24, 2021

Source: Everbrite Coatings

Welspun India Reaches Digital Transformation Milestone With STYCHECO And BeProduct

NEW YORK CITY — February 23, 2021 — Welspun India has embarked on the next phase of its comprehensive digitization journey, working with digital innovation and technology implementation firm STYCHECO (Stitch-Co) to deploy the BeProduct platform and to revitalize its international design, development, and production processes.

Welspun India is part of the Welspun Group.  With more than 25,000 employees, a presence in more than 50 countries, and a “farm-to-shelf” model of vertical integration that runs from design to drop shipping. Welspun has a broad product footprint covering bed, bath and flooring categories. In textiles, Welspun produces under license for household names in Asia, Europe, and North America, delivers to major global retailers, and oversees cutting-edge manufacturing worldwide.

To manage this complexity, the Welspun Group has embarked on a company-wide digital transformation project that spans from sales and marketing to sourcing. Welspun’s partnership with STYCHECHO and BeProduct quickly became a vital part of that digital transformation for its textile business, as Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer Christopher Mooney explains:

“Our objective was to serve our customers better by transitioning all of our data, systems, processes, and people — across the entire value chain — to digital. It was therefore essential to us not only to find a new common IT platform, but to create secure, sustainable ways of working that would allow our design teams in New York to collaborate with their colleagues in India. From that point of view, Welspun’s digital transformation initiative relied on us finding the right technology, but also the right technical and cultural implementation partner. I’m thrilled that we found STYCHECO; with their assistance our digital transformation and growth goals are now in reach.”

“As digital transformation strategies go, Welspun’s is one of the boldest we have ever seen,” added Darioush Nikpour, Founder of STYCHECO. “The scope and the scale of the digitization is gigantic, which is why we were thrilled to be able to step in and assist the Welspun team with defining, executing, and building on their ideas for digitization.

“The goal of the CEO of Welspun, Dipali Goenka, was to connect with their customers and consumers through the collaboration with technology. The STYCHECO team cannot wait to continue its work with Welspun — helping an inspiring business to achieve digital transformation on a truly global scale.”

Posted February 24, 2021

Source: STYCHECO

Sorona® Unveils New Brand Website And Customer Portal

WILMINGTON, Del. — February 24, 2021 — Today, Sorona® unveiled its new website including refreshed iconography and photography in celebration of its Common Thread Fabric Certification program and apparel sub-brands—Agile, Aura, Luxe, Profile, Revive. The new website also includes a dedicated Customer Portal where partners can access brand assets showcasing their commitment to using the sustainably-made fiber.

Inspired by the plant-based element of Sorona polymer, the new sub-brand iconography borrows from nature utilizing hyper-detailed images of various flora that emulate the performance capabilities of Sorona in fabrics. Visitors to the website may also notice fashion forward, apparel-in-action shots, too, captured by award-winning photographer Stan Musilek.

The refreshed Sorona® website is the result of a collaboration between Addis, an integrated creative partner for progressive brands such as MightyLeaf and Kashi; OneMagnify performance marketing company specializing in strategic digital, brand, and customer experience communications; and TYPOConsult, a Copenhagen-based, full-service web consultancy company. In addition to the new iconography and sub-brand pages, the site also has dedicated sections for Sorona faux fur, Sorona for carpets, and a Customer Portal.

Now in its 21st year, Sorona is the revolutionary 37-percent bio-based polymer, offering spinners, mills, and brands a high-quality, eco-efficient fiber that adds softness, durability, and stretch to fabrics without sacrificing performance. Sorona is used in various apparel applications including athleisure and athletic wear, insulation, swimwear, outerwear, suiting, faux fur, and can also be found in Mohawk SmartStrand® carpet.

When used as an alternative to nylon 6, Sorona® is created using 30-percent less energy and releasing 63-percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions. When compared to the production of nylon 6,6, Sorona uses 40-percent less energy and releases 56-percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

Sorona is a USDA certified bio-based product with an OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certification.

“We are so excited to launch our new website, which signals the natural evolution of our brand messaging and vision. We believe in transparency and traceability throughout the value chain and celebrating the sub-brands through this innovative creative execution felt like an exciting next step,” said Alexa Raab, Global Brand and Communications leader – Sorona.

Posted February 24, 2021

Source: DuPont Biomaterials 

The Montex®Coat Ticks All The Right Boxes For Coating Success In 2021

Jürgen Hanel, Monforts head of Technical Textiles

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — February 24, 2021 — Flexibility, product uniformity and automation are the keys to success for coating businesses in today’s rapidly-changing technical textiles industry, explained Jürgen Hanel, Monforts head of Technical Textiles, at the recent 1st World Congress on Textile Coating.

Introducing the latest Montex®Coat magnetic roller coating option to virtual delegates from around the world at the conference organized by International Newsletters, Hanel explained why this technology makes perfect sense now

“The magnetic roller system allows a wide range of coatings and finishes to be carried out, while being easy to handle for operators and much easier to clean at the end of the process,” he said. “It provides textile finishers with an expanded range of options due to the fully-adjustable positioning of the magnet within the roller and with four different magnet positions possible, can be set to operate both as a direct coating system and as an indirect coater.”

With traditional dip coating systems, he added, as well as with many standard knife coating technologies, there is always a difference in the tension between the centre and the edges of the wide width fabrics being treated – and hence the amount of pressure with which the coating is applied. With the use of a magnetic roller, equal pressure is applied across the full width of the fabric, with consistent results even at wide widths of more than 2.4 meters. In addition, adjusting the roller surface, rather than changing the coating formulation to match the required add-on and viscosity for each coating effect required, leads to much higher output from the line.

Cleaner and less wasteful

The contribution of such flexible and resource-saving new technologies to a cleaner and less wasteful textile industry was a key theme at the congress — held virtually across the four afternoons of February 11, 12, 18 and 19 — as was digitalization and the many advantages it is providing.

“A typical integrated Monforts coating line is automated from the inlet feed to the winder,” Hanel told delegates. “Adjustments can also be made simply and easily from the touchscreen and with the new hand-held remote controller which has recently been introduced for the MontexCoat unit.”

Manual adjustment, he added, is time consuming and needs the attention of an experienced operator or the reproducibility will not be accurate between coating operations. The adjustment by motors allows each coating to be stored and downloaded again for 100 percent reproducibility.

The motors can be fully controlled from the touchscreen and all necessary adjustments carried out remotely, making switching from one process to another extremely quick and easy.

The accuracy that is now being demanded by today’s most exacting customers is met with an optional carbon fiber roller — especially in dealing with the winding tension required in the processing of materials such as prepregs for composites and other heavyweight fabrics. Typical applications for the MontexCoat include the finishing of tents and awnings, black-out roller blinds and sail cloth, automotive interior fabrics and medical disposables. Full PVC coatings, pigment dyeing or minimal application surface and low penetration treatments can all be accommodated.

“The World Congress on Textile Coating was characterized by some very stimulating presentations and forums between the speakers and a global audience of textile specialists,” Jürgen Hanel concluded. “It truly reflected the high level of positive changes now taking place in not just textile coating, but the entire textile industry. I look forward to the next edition, which hopefully will be a face-to-face event for even deeper level discussions and debate.”

Posted February 24, 2021

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

Elevate Textiles Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition: Elevate Brands A&E, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann And Safety Component Participate

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — February 23, 2021 — Elevate Textiles announces that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to include its brands American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components. Elevate joins more than 250 global brands, retailers, and manufacturers, as well as government, non-profit environmental organizations, and academic institutions, which are collectively committed to improving supply chain sustainability in the apparel, footwear, and textile industry.

“Elevate and its brands share a long-standing commitment to being a leader in the development of sustainable products,” said Jimmy Summers, chief sustainability officer. “We work with many partners to continuously identify and lead various initiatives, and we are pleased to add the Sustainable Apparel Coalition to the industry initiatives in which we take part. By joining SAC, we are further committing to implement the Higg suite of tools in our supply chain, and to be a part of further developments and expansion of the use of the tools in the industry. We look forward to many opportunities to drive increased sustainability through meaningful collaborations across the textile and apparel industries.”

In its relationship with SAC, Elevate will contribute both data and resources to support the Higg Index, a tool which Elevate brands have been using since 2014, including the more recent addition of independently verified self-audits. The Higg Index is an indicator-based suite of tools that measures sustainability performance and drives supply chain transparency and decision making that enables suppliers, manufacturers, brands, and retailers to better evaluate materials, products, facilities, and processes based on environmental performance, social labor practices, and product design choices.

As part of Elevate’s commitment to positively impact the people and natural environments associated with its operations and supply chain, Elevate established its 2025 Sustainability Goals focused on sustainably sourced fibers, reduced water consumption and reduction in greenhouse gases. The company has also joined with other industry leaders as a signatory to the UN Global Compact, upholding the highest principles and working in support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Additionally Elevate contributes towards many other efforts including the ZDHC Programme, UN CEO Water Mandate and has committed to set GHG reduction targets as a part of the Science Based Targets Initiative.

“We welcome the addition of Elevate Textiles to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and look forward to its participation in this industry-wide effort in sustainability,” SAC Executive Director Amina Razvi said. “Having Elevate and each of its top textile brands as part of the Coalition widens the scope of our impact within the industry and accelerates the change we’re making towards responsible industry actions.”

Posted February 24, 2021

Source: Elevate Textiles

Beaver Paper Group Rebrands Legacy Cut & Sew Products

ATLANTA — February 23, 2021 — Beaver Paper Group, a member of Koehler Paper, announced the rebranding of its legacy sewn paper products to TexSewn™ family of Cut and Sew Papers.

By streamlining and reimagining its sewn paper category, Beaver Paper Group will be able to appeal to a broader customer base and support growth across new market channels. This change will provide customers with a total paper solution from the designing and cutting process to the final printing and transfer process.

“Our new rebrand is helping drive us to the future with a total solution package and a more consistent brand experience.” said Tobias Sternbeck, CEO of Beaver Paper Group. “We’re offering a one-stop-shop for our customer’s sewn products and sublimation transfer needs.”

Along with new branding comes renewed commitment and investment in the future of the TexSewn family of products. Beaver Paper Group has added a new two-in-one perforator to their plant floor. This will allow timely production and delivery of its most popular kraft papers as well as secure its position in the sewn products market.

Posted February 24, 2021

Source: Beaver Paper Group

Timmer Restructures The Vacuum Lifting Technology Segments And Launches Further-Developed Product Line tim®LIFT

NEUENKIRCHEN, Germany — February 22, 2021 — Restructuring in the vacuum lifting technology segment: The existing Timmer GmbH product portfolio has been extensively further developed and is now available in a new design as the tim®LIFT product family. The timLIFT products are significantly more ergonomic and quieter in operation. Moreover, customers benefit from faster delivery times, thanks to the lean processes, and the extended service offering from project planning to aftersales. In addition, Timmer is providing additional capacity for onsite product demonstrations at the customers’ facilities. timLIFT includes three model ranges: quickLIFT (one-hand operation up to 50 kg), lightLIFT (two-hand operation up to 50 kg) and heavyLIFT (two-hand operation up to 270 kg).

“Our solutions are primarily lifting aids for employees that take the strain off the back, and thus they are an important part of a plant’s occupational health and safety. They not only help reduce absences due to illness, they also play a crucial role in employee recruitment and employee loyalty given the growing awareness of the advantages of healthy working environments”, pointed out Timo Determann, product specialist at Timmer. The restructuring of the hose lifters is a result of the continuous optimisation process of our own product portfolio. In this regard, further development, as well as long-term expansion of the entire vacuum lifting technology segment, are consistently in line with customer needs. To gain a precise picture of the requirements and desires in the plants, Timmer conducted an extensive market analysis and multiple customer surveys.

The new timLIFT product family meets the desires for greater ergonomics and lower noise emissions through key optimisations in the product design. “A lot of technological know-how and experience has been incorporated in the development, so that we can offer our customers products that are even more viable for the future”, stated Determann.

Customers are getting hose lifters that are not only convenient and easy to operate, they also reduce noise emissions by as much as 30 percent. Thanks to in-house production Timmer streamlines its process chains and is working even more closely with its suppliers. This considerably reduces delivery times.

“Thanks to faster delivery of our hose lifters, we offer our customers the possibility of compensating for illness-related effects — for example when an employee can no longer execute lifting tasks on his own,” emphasised Determann.

Service expansion and customer-specific special solutions

As part of the restructuring Timmer is expanding its service capacity and thus is reducing the response time for customer inquiries. A fixed contact person is available to the customer from project inception until delivery. In addition, Timmer offers extensive aftersales services. Along with maintenance of our own systems and external systems, this also includes assistance for all relevant safety tests. Moreover, the company is expanding its vehicle fleet for product demonstrations, so that customers can flexibly test the devices in their own company facilities.

Among the great advantages offered by Timmer are customer-specific special vacuum lifting technology solutions, such as rotary pallet lifters or systems for particularly heavy loads weighing more than 5 tonnes. Through the restructuring, this area will also be significantly strengthened and expanded so that specific solutions can be implemented more quickly. Determann emphasises the high flexibility and solution competence of the company: “Basically we are only limited by the laws of physics — everything else we can map in our own design.”

Posted February 24, 2021

Source: Timmer GmbH

YKK Highlights Sustainability With Digital Spring/Summer 2022 Showcase

LONDON — February 23, 2021 — YKK will present its collection digitally, in response to the ongoing global pandemic. The format will include new features such as a 3D and color options simulator, alongside virtual previews, and online presentations.

At the heart of the YKK spring/summer 2022 collection is an offering of sustainable solutions: Natulon®, AcroPlating® and Vislon® Nylon tackling the ecological footprint issue in a very concrete manner.

“We are designing materials and manufacturing processes, not just colours and shapes,” explained Saki Uesugi from the Products Innovation Team, YKK Italia S.p.A. “While keeping the appearance familiar, we are building various technologies to realise them with more sustainable materials and manufacturing methods.”

YKK Vislon® Nylon, the first recycling friendly zip

As we know now, recycling is neither simple nor cheap, and a zip is a complicated accessory, made up of multiple elements that are difficult to separate. Furthermore, the zip itself is not easily separated from a garment.

For easier recycling YKK is now offering a mono-plastic material zipper, Vislon Nylon: due to the almost entirely polyamide structure, the zip can be easily recycled together with the Nylon garment on which it is sewn, without the need for prior removal.

AcroPlating®: Snaps and Buttons with an environmental friendly finish

AcroPlating snaps and buttons use a new and exclusive YKK plating technology. Studies in partnership with Peterson Projects and Solutions has shown a “significant reduction in the environmental impact,” compared with any conventional plating. The environmental benefits with AcroPlating include the significant reduction in the use of chemical consumption, GHG emissions, sludge generation, thermal energy and water use.

The AcroPlating Snap and Buttons are available in six different color variations and are suitable for all market segments, thanks to their strong resistance to corrosion and dry cleaning.

Natulon®

The Natulon series aims to reduce the use of petroleum-derived materials, emission of greenhouse gases, and disposal of plastic waste by using recycled polyester yarn for the tape material.

Alongside NATULON Ocean Sourced® and GreenRise® a partially plant-based zipper, these three options are all part of YKK’s commitment to sustainability through facilitating the recovery of materials and help reduce the consumption of virgin raw materials to limit the use of precious resources.

Posted February 24, 2021

Source: YKK Europe

AATCC Introduces Skew & Shrinkage Template

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — February 23, 2021 — Efficient fabric quality control testing requires the proper tools. AATCC now offers the Skew & Shrinkage Template for use in measuring the dimensional change of fabrics. Designed in metric units, this user-friendly scale provides a measuring experience with versatility in fabric and garment measurement.

Measure Shrinkage

When fabrics are expected to undergo repeated laundering, evaluating the shrinkage or growth is key in acceptance testing. Using the Skew & Shrinkage Template, lab technicians can perform  AATCC TM135, Test Method for Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering  to measure shrinkage of fabrics in length and width directions.

The Skew & Shrinkage Template can be used to measure shrinkage in garments using AATCC TM150, Test Method for Dimensional Changes of Garments after Home Laundering.

Percent Shrinkage Scale

A precise percent shrinkage scale is featured on the bottom of the scale for direct calculation.

Measure Skew

Skew happens in garments when a fabric twists from its original state. AATCC TM179, Test Method for Skew Change in Fabrics After Home Laundering, is the industry preferred method for determining the change in skew. Using the Skew & Shrinkage template provides a purpose-made tool for marking and measuring.

Universal Measuring Tools

In addition to performing these specialized AATCC methods, lab personnel can use this template for general measurements. Featured on the sides of the dimensional template are built-in utility rulers in both metric and standard units.

BONUS: Indelible Marking Pen Included

For the first ten orders of the Skew & Shrinkage Templates, a complimentary AATCC indelible marking pen is included for precise marking of the fabrics for testing! Place your order today to take advantage of this valuable offer.

Product Name: 68377A: Skew & Shrinkage Template

Product Description and Link: https://members.aatcc.org/store/skew-and-shrinkage/3215/

Posted February 23, 2021

Source: AATCC

 

Benji Bagwell Joins Textile Division At Milliken & Company, Named Vice President Of Specialty Interiors 

Benji Bagwell

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — February 23, 2021 — Milliken & Company is pleased to announce that Benji Bagwell has been hired as vice president of sales and marketing for the specialty interiors business within the Textile Division. Joining the company from UltraFabrics, Bagwell is now responsible for leading the specialty interiors business growth strategy and alignment with Division initiatives.

“Benji’s career visibility into multiple business functions combined with his commercial and residential contract fabric expertise and their applications make him an invaluable asset to our Division’s leadership team and our specialty interiors business,” said Chad McAllister, executive vice president of Milliken & Company and president of the Textile Division.

With 25 years of industry experience through leadership roles at Glen Raven and UltraFabrics, Bagwell brings a diverse perspective and wealth of knowledge across manufacturing, business development, business operations and environmental initiatives.

Bagwell received his B.S in Textile Engineering from Clemson University and holds patents in Australia, Europe and the United States.

Posted February 23, 2021

Source: Milliken & Company

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