Mayer & Cie. Improves Position In Turkey

Mayer & Cie’s Relanit 3.2 HS. In Turkey, the machine is synonymous with single jersey fabric.

Mayer & Cie. reports it has above average, increasing market share in Turkey

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In pandemic year 2020, circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. (MCT) has further improved its position in Turkey. The country continues to be one of the company’s strongest and most consistent sales markets. Even in difficult years, the manufacturer and its longstanding Turkish representative Mayer Mümessillik have achieved positive results. The reasons for this year’s success, as Mayer & Cie. sees it, are the transfer of production to locations close to Europe, Turkey’s state-of-the-art machinery and the increase in demand for comfortable clothing that is suitable as home office wear.

Turkish market is a growth market despite corona setback

“Compared to 2019, we anticipate a growth in the Turkish market even though the corona situation was a serious setback in the second quarter of 2020,” said Stefan Bühler, Mayer & Cie.’s regional sales manager for Turkey.

Mayer & Cie. got off to a strong start on the Bosporus in the first quarter of 2020 with additional positive effects until mid-March. This was due to a desire for production locations close to Europe. In the second quarter, during the lockdown, demand largely ground to a halt. Government measures helped to cushion the downturn.

Ahmet M. Öğretmen, general manager of MCT’s Turkish sales partner Mayer Mümessillik, noted: “In the second quarter, GDP was down by about 10 percent, so we got off lightly.”

Since July 2020, orders for Mayer & Cie. circular knitting machines have bounced back again. Ahmet M. Öğretmen sees an interplay of reasons for this recovery. The main reason, he said, is the low exchange rate of the Turkish lira, which has boosted exports of ready-made textiles. The Turkish daily Hürriyet reports, with reference to the Turkish state news agency, 11 percent year-on-year growth in August 2020. The most important export markets, the newspaper says, are Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain. Between them, they account for around half of exports totaling 1.27 billion euros. “This demand
must be fulfilled,” Öğretmen says. “That leads to investment in machinery by manufacturers.”

Relanit Is Synonymous With Single Jersey

The machines of choice for Turkish knitwear manufacturers are regularly Mayer & Cie. machines. The long-established German firm’s share of the Turkish market is substantially higher than in other markets. The manufacturer’s position is particularly strong in the market for plain single jersey fabrics, with the Relanit 3.2 HS being the machine of choice. It achieves an extraordinarily high level of productivity, especially in processing elastomer yarns. It also handles a wide range of yarns reliably.

Machine head of the D4 2.2 II, a very popular interlock machine by Mayer & Cie.

“Interlock Is Mayer & Cie.”

Mayer & Cie. is a specialist in the second major circular knitting discipline, rib and interlock fabrics. “Interlock is Mayer & Cie.,” says Ahmet M. Öğretmen, putting it in a nutshell. The machines used for double jersey fabrics are the OV 3.2 QCe, the D4 2.2 II and the D4 3.2 II. The OV 3.2 QCe knits interlock, 8-lock structures, spacers and fine gauge with 3.2 systems. The D4 2.2 II is another stalwart for rib, 8-lock and interlock. The 8-lock D4 3.2 II is the machine of choice for firms that want to manufacture structures such as piqué, Punto di Roma or thermal in addition to interlock.

Detailed view of a MBF 3.2. The machine producing three-thread fleece stands for comfortable home
office wear and has seen a further increase in popularity.

The MBF 3.2 is another top seller in Turkey. A three-thread fleece machine, it knits fabrics for sports and leisurewear such as hoodies and is very much in keeping with the trend in home office year 2020. “Comfortable clothing is circular knitted,” says Ahmet M. Öğretmen, “and we benefit from that of course.”

State-Of-The-Art Machine Parks Are In Turkey

Another advantage is the modernity of the Turkish machine park, which is doubly attractive in view of Turkey’s weak currency. “In the past 10 to 20 years there has been very heavy investment in high-quality machines,” said Mayer Mümessillik General Manager Öğretmen. “As a consequence we have the world’s youngest and most up-to-date production facilities.”

Combined with geographical proximity to the main export markets in Europe that should prove a growth driver in the years ahead — and keep demand for Mayer & Cie. machines brisk and high.

November 2020

Bally Ribbon Mills Innovates With New Series Of Advanced Textile Products For Electronic Transmission Data, Manufacturing Automation And Industrial Design

Bally Ribbon Mills offers E-WEBBINGS® conductive narrow fabrics

Offerings include advanced woven webbings used in parachutes, safety harnesses, and protective equipment.

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Bally Ribbon Mills — a company specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics — announced its newest line of advanced textile products to increase part functionality and utility. As companies demand higher durability and product differentiation, BRM has innovated with its E-WEBBINGS® and TPCM™ thermoplastic materials. Both products offer superior features, including lighter weight, specific strength, durability, stability, abrasion resistance, and sustainability, according to the company.

BRM’s advanced textile products are ideal for electronic transmission data, energy storage, and manufacturing automation. Working with companies that include NASA, Tier 1 Defense suppliers, as well as directly with the Department of Defense (Army, Air Force), BRM has developed advanced textiles used in parachutes, safety harnesses, personal protective equipment, and chemically resistant webbing. BRM is in accordance with safety standards, specifications and certifications, including ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485, ISO14000, NFPA, ASTM, ANSI, *UL, and CSA.

E-WEBBINGS are conductive narrow fabrics, enabling the electronic transmission of data sensations — including light, noise, vibrations and heat — and power that can be stored or used to actuate/transform objects. Unique conductive fibers can be woven in conjunction with other fibers and can be used in embedded sensors in both wearable and integral technology, including the Internet of Things.

Bally Ribbon Mills’ TPCM™ composite material are 2D and 3D thermoplastic structures.

TPCM thermoplastic composite materials are 2D or 3D-woven, thermoplastic structures for incorporation into composite parts produced within varied, continually-evolving molding processes. The woven structural shapes are used in hybrid composite structures used in numerous industries, including aerospace/aviation, automotive/transportation, defense, architecture/infrastructure, marine and sports/recreation.

BRM customizes weave designs to modify performance properties, offering expert capabilities for custom options and configurations to optimize designs. BRM’s laboratories consider application details, width, tensile strength, elongation, color, quantity, and other special requirement with customized advanced textile products.

November 2020

Governor Ivey Announces HomTex Inc. Plans Expansion Creating More Than 300 Jobs in Black Belt

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — November 23, 2020 — Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that HomTex Inc. received $10,572,100 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to expand operations to Selma to develop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). A family-owned and certified minority-owned business headquartered in Cullman County, the new Dallas County manufacturing location will create 300 to 325 new jobs.

“HomTex has made Alabama proud by stepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic to shift their production to create critical PPE supplies,” Governor Ivey said. “Their ability to be flexible in order to remain operational is the exact intent of the CARES Act funds. I appreciate their commitment to the economy and Alabama workers by providing needed jobs in Dallas County and thank HomTex for being a great corporate partner with the state of Alabama.”

In a partnership with the state of Alabama and Wallace Community College in Selma, HomTex will establish an operation to produce General Purpose and FDA approved Level 1, 2 and 3 Surgical Masks and N95 masks. Wallace Community College will offer apprenticeship programs that will allow students to help make masks for their region and beyond.

“The coronavirus pandemic has clearly demonstrated that our country needs a dependable domestic production pipeline for PPE, and Cullman-based HomTex has stepped up to fill a  portion of that critical need,” said Greg Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “With its expansion in Cullman and its new growth plans in Selma, HomTex is helping to make Alabama a U.S. hub for the production of PPE. In addition, the company’s new Selma operation will provide an economic boost for the Black Belt region and advance our strategic goal of providing opportunities in Alabama’s rural communities.”

HomTex, Inc. was founded in 1987 by Jerry Wootten in Vinemont and now has its headquarters in Cullman. In addition to its Vinemont and Cullman locations, HomTex has production and distribution facilities in Sylva, N.C.; Belton, S.C.; and Leoma, Tenn.

“We are very honored to be the recipient of COVID-19 Relief Funds from the state of Alabama,” President and CFO of HomTex Jeremy Wootten said. “This second operation will make HomTex one of the largest face masks manufacturers in the USA, and we are proud to be manufacturing these products in Cullman and Selma. We very much appreciate the support from Governor Ivey, the State Senators and everyone who made the factory in Selma a reality.”

During the COVID-19 pandemic, HomTex shifted production at the Cullman plant from bed linens to disposable medical grade masks as well as reusable, washable cotton masks. The manufacturer of DreamFit sheets, HomTex sells directly to furniture and mattress stores as well as national retail chains, specialty stores, gift stores and E-commerce.

This fall, HomTex secured a contract to provide protective face masks to the federal agency responsible for the operation of the U.S. Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C.

Officials in Cullman and Dallas counties welcomed the company’s expansion plans.

“Through this pandemic, we have seen the need for bringing supply chain manufacturing back to America. The only way to make these expansions happen is by working together.  The partnerships that made this project a reality include: Governor Ivey and her cabinet; the Cullman-Selma partnership; the Economic Development Committee in the Senate working across the aisle; and, Wallace State Selma and Wallace State Hanceville working as one to provide training,” state Senator Garlan Gudger said. “Alabama is proving that partnerships are the key to creating a better future for our state and the nation.”

“I must first thank God for these 320 new jobs in the Black Belt of Alabama.  I am so appreciative of Governor’s Ivey’s decision and work to make this happen for the people of the Black Belt. It is a major step in our goal to help people help themselves out of poverty in Senator Singleton’s and my district,” state Senator Malika Sanders-Fortier said. “I am humbled by the bi-partisanship cooperation that made this all possible. This is how we build the Beloved Community. I believe this is a first step that can breathe new hope into the people of the Black Belt for much more economic development to come.”

Alabama received approximately $1.9 billion of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding to respond to and mitigate COVID-19. Alabama Act 2020-199 designated up to $300 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to be used to support citizens, businesses, and non-profit and faith-based organizations of the state directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted November 24, 2020

Source: The Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

Hanes Donates Nearly 1.3 Million Face Masks And Pairs Of Socks In 2020 To Support The Homeless During The COVID-19 Pandemic

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — November 24, 2020 — Imagine trying to protect yourself, your children, your family against COVID-19 while living without shelter or the basic necessities of life.

During 2020, Hanes has supported nearly 400 organizations fighting homelessness in all 50 states, along with Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The brand has:

  • Donated more than 1 million masks, enabling those experiencing homelessness access to public resources and facilities while helping to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
  • Provided nearly 300,000 pairs of socks, which help keep feet clean, comfortable and healthy for people who walk an average of 10 miles per day. Since the program’s inception in 2009, Hanes has provided more than 3 million pairs of socks — one of the items relief agencies request most.
  • Partnered with Rainier Fruit Company for the third “Pears for Pairs” campaign — currently running in United Supermarkets, Harris Teeter and Wegmans locations across the country — on a program that donates a portion of the proceeds from bulk and bagged pear sales to purchase socks. In 2019, the campaign resulted in 25,000 pairs of socks being distributed to four nonprofits serving those living homeless.
  • Continued its 11-year partnership with Invisible People and its founder and homeless advocate, Mark Horvath, to distribute socks and raise awareness about homelessness in the United States and around the world.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for us all, but this year has been exceptionally rough for people experiencing homelessness,” Horvath said. “The economic impact and lack of affordable housing continues to significantly increase homeless numbers, while homeless shelters have had to reduce capacity and are faced with more need yet fewer resources to help.

And the outlook is grim as dropping temperatures and the flu season are added to the mix.

“Invisible People is proud to partner with Hanes to make a difference through product donations and by encouraging people to support their local homeless services,” he continued. “Now more than ever, our homeless population needs support — and there is something that everyone can do to help.”

The needs vary from community to community. For example, The Road Home in Salt Lake City is requesting hats, gloves and snow boots, while Roof Above in Charlotte, N.C., is asking for towels and blankets. Merideth Spriggs, founder and chief kindness officer for CARIDAD in Las Vegas, notes the importance of community support.

“Due to quarantine restrictions, the homeless are not able to get their basic needs met — they might not have a mask, they may not be able to get to water sources, or they might have a cup that they can’t refill because of the new restrictions,” Spriggs said. “Just be aware of that and if you see a homeless person, share the love. Giving them something as simple as a bottle of water can change, or, quite honestly, save somebody’s life.”

Sidney Falken, chief branding officer for HanesBrands, said: “We know that product donations are very meaningful to those experiencing homelessness, and we are honored to help. It takes all of us to help support our communities, and we urge everyone to try to do their part to make a difference.”

Learn more about homelessness, how COVID-19 is impacting those living homeless, the organizations Hanes is partnering with and how everyone can make difference in the lives of those who need it most on Hanes For Good (www.HanesForGood.com). The new site is dedicated to the brand’s social purpose activities.

Posted November 24, 2020

Source: Hanes

 

Cone Denim Introduces Newest Community Collection Fabric Supporting Efforts To End The Global Water Crisis

GREENSBORO, N.C. — November 18, 2020 — Cone Denim® is proud to launch its newest Cone Community Collection fabric in support of efforts to end the global water crisis and increase access to clean water around the world. Cone will donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of its water-inspired Clean Water selvage denim to Water.org, an international nonprofit organization that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world with access to safe water and sanitation.

“Access to clean, potable water should be a basic human right and Cone is excited to introduce its newest Cone Community denim designed to help bring more awareness to this global crisis,” said Steve Maggard, president, Cone Denim. “Water is a precious resource and Cone remains committed to responsible water hygiene and conservation efforts. I am excited by our team’s efforts to drive sustainable innovation and produce denim in a way that uses less water and fewer chemicals, minimizing environmental impact and returning cleaner water back into the environment.”

Featuring a teal selvage I.d. for water conservation awareness, Cone’s Clean Water denim is made from OCS-certified 100% organic cotton with comfort stretch and dyed using Distilled Indigo, the cleanest on the market and part of Cone’s eco-friendly dye technologies. Sustainability and conservation remain a core focus that drives Cone’s development and production of new denims with significant reductions in water consumption, chemicals and energy used throughout the process.

Maggard continued: “Our Cone Community Collection denims are fueled by the spirit of collaboration. From passionate discussions across our design team, to partnerships with our sister brand American & Efird to supply the teal I.d. yarn to selecting Water.org to receive donations from the sale of our Clean Water denim, our goal is to inspire and empower people through dialogue, collaboration and action to raise awareness for key social issues.”

Water.org is an international nonprofit organization that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world by providing families access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, the organization has pioneered market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis for over 25 years.

Many countries do not have access to safe water, resulting in many diseases and deaths amongst those living in underprivileged parts of the world. 785 million people — about 1 in 9 — lack access to safe water and, tragically, nearly 1 million people die each year from water, sanitation or hygiene-related issues.

Cone’s Clean Water denim was recently launched as part of Cone Denim’s Spring/Summer ’22 collection. Visit conedenim.com to learn more about Cone’s newest Collections.

Posted November 24, 2020

Source: Cone Denim

DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Planned Leadership Succession

PITTSBURGH — November 24, 2020 — DICK’S Sporting Goods Inc., a U.S.-based, omni-channel sporting goods retailer, today announced that Edward W. Stack, chairman and CEO, will assume the role of executive chairman and continue as chief merchant on February 1, 2021. He also will oversee key strategic growth initiatives for the company.

Stack has served as chairman and CEO of DICK’S since he and his siblings bought his father’s two small sporting goods stores in upstate New York in 1984. Under his leadership and predominantly through organic growth, DICK’S has become the industry leader, with more than 850 stores and nearly $9 billion in annual revenue. Stack has driven DICK’S omni-channel strategy and investments in logistics and technology, which in 2020 have helped the company’s eCommerce business approach $2 billion in revenue.

The company also announced today that its board of directors unanimously elected Lauren R. Hobart, the current president of DICK’S, as president and CEO, also effective February 1, 2021. Hobart’s appointment is an important step in the company’s long-term succession plan undertaken by the board and Stack.

Stack said: “This is the perfect time for this transition. We have the best management team in the company’s history, and the investments we have made in our people, our stores, and our communities are paying off. I look forward to continuing to lead merchandising, product development and several strategic growth initiatives while supporting Lauren as a trusted advisor. She has proven herself to be a capable, innovative and respected leader who has helped drive our business and our culture.”

“Leading the company that Ed built is truly a privilege and an honor,” Hobart said. “For nearly 10 years, I have witnessed first-hand his commitment to DICK’S values, to our teammates, customers and the communities we serve. I am fortunate to have Ed as a mentor and look forward to leading the company into this next phase of growth with Ed and our senior management team.”

Hobart continued, “I also want to thank the board and our 45,000 passionate and dedicated teammates who are so pivotal to our success. I am excited to work closely with them and with other members of the DICK’S family to continue to advance the business and make a meaningful impact on our communities as we look to the future.”

Lawrence Schorr, lead independent director of DICK’S, said: “Ed’s vision, values and leadership have built a company of which we are all proud, and DICK’S is well-positioned for growth. This transition process has been in the works for several years with two primary objectives: Ed’s continued involvement in key areas of the business; and a smooth transition of leadership to a capable and prepared new CEO. Lauren is a valued and forward-thinking leader who has played a vital role in DICK’S success. She embodies all that DICK’S stands for, and the board is confident that Ed and Lauren will continue on this successful journey and drive long-term shareholder value.”

Hobart brings more than 25 years of finance, consumer and retail experience and spent 14 years at PepsiCo in various leadership roles before she joined DICK’S as Chief Marketing Officer in 2011. She was appointed president in 2017 and joined the board of directors the following year. Since joining DICK’S, Hobart has revamped the company’s marketing efforts and helped drive its robust eCommerce strategy, among other substantive growth initiatives. She has enhanced the company’s exceptional customer service offering and improved the omni-channel customer experience.

In addition to leading the company through the health and economic crises this year, Stack and Hobart have together championed the company’s support of youth sports through its groundbreaking Sports Matter initiative. DICK’S and the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation have provided more than $100 million in grants and sponsorships since 2014 to enable more than one million kids the opportunity to play and to raise awareness and address the issue of underfunded youth sports programs nationwide.

DICK’S also reported its third quarter 2020 earnings today. The company looks forward to addressing the leadership transition on its earnings call today at 10 a.m. ET.

Posted November 24, 2020

Source: DICK’S Sporting Goods Inc.

MadaLuxe Group Launches Licensing Division; Steven Barbery Promoted To Newly Created Role Of President Of Licensing And Timepieces

NEW YORK CITY – November 23, 2020 — MadaLuxe Group announced today that it has launched a licensing arm that will be led by Steven Barbery, who has been promoted from senior vice president of Timepieces to the newly created role of president of Licensing and Timepieces. The group’s licensing division will focus on acquiring the worldwide exclusive licensing rights for all fashion categories from leading global luxury brands.

“Steven Barbery has continually proven his skill and vision by building our timepieces business to its current position as the largest distributor of luxury fashion Swiss Made watches in North America,” said Adam Freede, CEO of MadaLuxe Group. “He has been promoted to this new role to continue leading that growth and to oversee all operations of our MadaLuxe licensing arm in addition to MadaLuxeTime.com, our full-price e-commerce channel for timepieces, which will grow into a multicategory full-line business. We’re extremely confident in his ability to advance our business as we continue to expand into new categories and areas of operation.”

Barbery joined MadaLuxe in 2017 to establish a watch division when the company acquired the exclusive distribution rights for Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo and Versus Versace watches. He created a distribution strategy that paralleled the parent brands’ strategies and expanded distribution into Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and other fine and luxury watch stores. In 2019, MadaLuxe acquired the North America distribution rights for Fendi Timepieces. Prior to joining MadaLuxe, Barbery served as VP of Luxury Brands at Fossil, Inc., for Burberry, Michele and Zodiac watches globally. Before that, he served as Fossil’s VP of Retail Sales for North America and launched Tom Ford for Marcolin Eyewear during his tenure in the role. He holds a BS in Business from Washington and Lee University.

The launch of the licensing arm is MadaLuxe’s most recent move to expand and evolve its business. In September, the company launched SLS Journey, an investment arm led by the group’s co-founder, Sandy Sholl. The investment division focuses on high-potential emerging companies that sit at the intersection of wellness, beauty, fashion and technology and that align with MadaLuxe’s vision in the luxury sector.

Posted November 24, 2020

Source: MadaLuxe

Tonello Presents THE Laser, A New Laser Line For Denim

SARCEDO, Italy — November 23, 2020 — The big turning point that the denim world has been waiting for has finally arrived: after a long period of research, refinement, and fine tuning, Tonello is launching THE Laser on the market, the range that is destined to represent the new benchmark for the entire sector.

THE Laser, the absolute Laser

A new software, a totally reinvented process. Design and quality finally together, to offer more productivity, flexibility, speed, accuracy, and repeatability.

Overall dimensions reduced by as much as a third; possibility of working a continuous cycle, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; incredible software performance and uncompromising quality: for combining technology and creativity, and pushing them beyond every limit.

These are just a few of THE Laser pluses, presented last Wednesday at the Tonello live-web event. THE Laser is much more than a new line of machines: it is another (R)evolution signed Tonello, a radical paradigm shift that will result in a better and more efficient way of working.

In other words, Tonello has reinvented the Laser, changed the rules of the game, and nothing will ever be the same again.

THE Laser, the range

Lab, Table, Table & Mannequin, Conveyor: these are the magnificent 4 components of the most complete Laser range ever, to meet all production, creative, and logistic needs.

THE Laser Lab: the most compact, smart, and cool laser in the range. It is characterized not only by its compactness, but also by its easy installation, maintenance, and handling, as well as by the options for it being placed in either shops or in production contexts, depending on the power and, therefore, the speed.

THE Laser Table: is the new Tonello proposal for table work.
Compact in its total volume, but with a larger work area, it is easy to use and allows you to operate either on the entire surface of the table, or alternating processes in two distinct areas. This allows fast, flexible, and alternating production of the garments.

THE Laser Table & Mannequin: radically changes the approach to “table + mannequin” technology. It integrates the innovative features of the Laser Table with the new oblique mannequin, which reduces the overall dimensions of the machine and allows for improved performance of the fully automatic and super-rapid change between the two working modes. The mannequin can also be marked at a full 360 degrees.

THE Laser Conveyor: machine for continuous processing on conveyor belt or traditional fixed table. It allows non-stop laser processing and garment unloading. Ideal for T-shirts and knitwear, it is also particularly flexible for laser cutting jeans.

Co-stars of the range are the absolute latest developments CREA and B.O.P.

CREA is a software conceived and developed by designers for designers, smart, intuitive, and user-friendly. Its infinite creative tools allow you to easily modify a design in an instant, directly “on the machine”, and to go directly to production.

B.O.P. or Be On Point, is a “one touch” automatic positioning system for design, which does not require particular operator accuracy or precision. This increases the quality and repeatability of marking, while significantly reducing execution times.

Posted November 24, 2020

Source: Tonello

Pacific Teaze, CMCBrands Announce Alliance

ST. LOUIS — November 23, 2020 — Today, CMCBrands and Pacific Teaze announced a new strategic brand partnership that includes shared logistics, distribution and merchandising.

This cooperation focuses on leveraging strategic operational efficiencies to spur further growth of both organizations. Pacific Teaze will continue to run as a separate division of CMCBrands, based in its current Northridge, Calif., headquarters.

CMCBrands, known by the market as California Manufacturing Co. for many decades, is a leading manufacturer of men’s and women’s apparel. CMCBrands is focused on designing multi-tiered priced apparel with a classic Americana appeal. Pacific Teaze specializes in both branded (Stillwater Supply Co.), as well as custom production of outerwear, sportswear and activewear.

“Pacific Teaze is very excited to partner with CMC Brands,” stated Jacob Shalit, owner and founder of Pacific Teaze. “I have known the CMCBrands owners for many years and think we will be a great fit in their brand portfolio, as our brand offerings complement one another quite well.”

“Pacific Teaze, and their label Stillwater Supply Co., will join brands; Dakota Grizzly, Canyon Guide Outfitters and Rural Cloth within the CMCBrands management group. We have over 75 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution and a passion for American apparel that reflects our own textile roots in the Midwest. This acquisition will enhance service for existing and new customers by providing merchandising, sourcing, and sales support from Jacob Shalit and his team, “said CMCBrands co-owner and CEO Ellen Brin.

Posted November 24, 2020

Source: CMCBrands/Pacific Teaze

LyondellBasell Supports Sustained Need For Face Masks By Launching European MFR 1500 Grade

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands —  November 24, 2020 — LyondellBasell — a plastics, chemicals and refining company — announced today the introduction of the new Moplen HP560Z, a Melt Flow Rate (MFR) 1500 grade for melt-blown nonwoven applications. The company reports it is the first to offer this type of high-fluidity polypropylene grade in Europe. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our societies around the world. The continued availability of medical and safety equipment, especially face masks, is still primordial to safeguard and protect communities. While the majority of MFR 1500 grades for melt-blown non-woven applications have so far mainly been produced in Asian countries, European demand has seen an increase with the growing number of regional production entities for protective equipment. A swift regional solution for a high-end medical grade was therefore needed.

In order to support this sustained high need for face masks and their local production in Europe, LyondellBasell has commercialized a new innovative polypropylene MFR 1500 grade, Moplen HP560Z. The very high fluidity of this grade allows the creation of face masks with the best filtration level providing the highest protection efficiency possible.
An additional advantage of the Moplen HP560Z grade is that it has been tailored specifically for the newest small-scale melt-blown non-woven machines, which are now widely used for face mask production in Europe.

“LyondellBasell is known for finding solutions to challenges it faces, and the rapid development of Moplen HP560Z is evidence of our ability to meet our customer’s needs in the European market,” says Jochem Meijknecht, marketing manager at LyondellBasell. “It is exciting to be the first company to offer a MFR 1500 grade made in Europe.”

Posted November 24, 2020

Source: LyondellBasell

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