Under Armour And Stephen Curry Launch Curry Brand

BALTIMORE — December 1, 2020 — Under Armour Inc., in partnership with three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry, announced the creation and launch of the Curry Brand, a purpose-led performance brand with a mission to ensure every young person has equitable access to sport.

Under Armour has long been committed to making athletes better, both on and off the court. But in order to be better, athletes need the opportunity in the first place. Currently, only 22 percent of kids growing up in low-income households are participating in youth sports1 — an issue that Under Armour and Stephen Curry are aiming to impact with the creation of Curry Brand. Because of this, the two are deepening their partnership with a purpose-led performance brand created to provide opportunity and access for the next generation of young athletes worldwide.

“Through the community work I’ve done with Under Armour for over a decade, I’ve learned that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not,” said Stephen Curry. “All of our work together has been dedicated to creating a more equal playing field that closes the gap between those two areas. Through Curry Brand, along with the work of Ayesha and my foundation Eat.Learn.Play., I now have a long term plan to continue to address the barriers to sport that often hinder and limit a child’s potential for greatness.”

Curry Brand will work to provide solutions to ensure every young person has equitable access to sport, focusing on partnerships that will provide opportunity for youth sports in under-resourced communities. This commitment will provide apparel and equipment, create safe places to play while ensuring that all coaches are engaged in professional development.

The Curry Brand is embarking on this journey starting in Oakland by committing to Oakland Unified School District to bring the joy of the game of basketball to each middle school, as well as partner with Positive Coaching Alliance to provide professional development for every youth sports coach in the Oakland Unified School District as well as Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development. As Curry Brand develops its impact model and builds its portfolio of partners, it is committed to helping more than 100,000 young athletes by 2025.

“Now more than ever, sport is an increasingly important aspect of our communities, and the fact that some young people never get the opportunity to participate is a problem,” said Patrik Frisk, CEO of Under Armour. “This problem, however, is something Under Armour and Stephen Curry felt that we could confidently work to solve together, so with our shared values in mind, we created Curry Brand to do just that.”

Curry Brand will feature footwear, apparel, and accessories across multiple categories including basketball and golf, with continued category expansion in future seasons such as running and women’s. Curry Brand apparel and accessories are available for purchase now at currybrand.com, with performance basketball footwear releasing globally on December 11.

1The Aspen Institute – State of Play 2020 Report

Posted December 1, 2020

Source: Under Armour, Inc.

MISSION®, With Partner And NFL Champion Drew Brees, Donate $1 Million Of Face Covers To The YMCA To Support Communities In Need Nationwide

HAWTHORNE, N.Y — December 1, 2020 — MISSION®, innovators of temperature-regulating textile technologies, along with Partner and NFL Champion, Drew Brees, today announced it will donate $1 million of MISSION Gaiters to the YMCA to provide much-needed face covers to communities in need across the United States.

True to its name, MISSION has been giving back throughout the pandemic, and is not slowing down. The company donated 1 million meals through Feeding America and over $250,000 of MISSION Cooling Gear to help the Gulf Coast front-line workers clean up after the Hurricanes in the brutal heat; and is now announcing its latest giveback by donating $1 million of MISSION Gaiters to the YMCA to provide face covers for under-served communities across the country.

Throughout the pandemic, the YMCA has worked to meet the needs of the more than 10,000 communities it serves across the United States, providing childcare for children of first responders and essential workers, feeding children and families in need, sheltering at-risk populations, conducting wellness checks on isolated seniors and creating safe, supportive environments for school-aged children who are learning virtually.

“As a Partner in MISSION, I am honored to collaborate with the YMCA to donate $1 million of MISSION Gaiters to support these communities in need across the United States,” said Drew Brees, MISSION Partner and NFL Champion.

“The Y is responding to the most pressing social needs of our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, just as we have done throughout our history,” said Kevin Washington, president and CEO of YMCA of the USA. “We are very grateful to MISSION and Drew Brees for making this generous donation and supporting the vital work of the Y during this incredibly difficult time for our communities.”

“Contributing to the commitment of the YMCA to strengthen communities is very important to us and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity and ability to make this $1M donation of MISSION Gaiters to those communities who need them most,” said Chris Valletta, Co-Founder & General Manager of MISSION. “The University of Georgia and Virginia Tech have both tested gaiters, and both found that they perform remarkably well in serving as a face cover — so much so, they found that multi-layer gaiters can block more than 95 percent of respiratory droplets. Additionally, the CDC just updated its guidance for how to wear a gaiter, instructing consumers to use one with 2-layers or fold-up a single layer to create 2-layers.”

To further advance the YMCA’s efforts, MISSION will donate 50 percent of sales from exclusive “YMCA Give Back Kits” available at MISSION.com.  These kits will not only help provide financial support to the YMCA, they will also be offered to customers at a 50 percent discount.

Posted December 1, 2020

Source: MISSION®

DuPont Biomaterials Sponsors Fashion Program At Central Saint Martins

WILMINGTON, Del.  — November 30, 2020 — DuPont Biomaterials announces its sponsorship of the fashion undergraduate BA Fashion Design program at Central Saint Martins (CSM) in London. Renowned for its fashion curriculum, Central Saint Martins is among the best fashion schools worldwide and considered one of the most prestigious, spawning some of the greatest fashion designers in the past few decades. More than 100 students of different pathways related to the apparel industry will receive partially bio-based Sorona® fabrics to create their first fashion design for the school’s annual White Show.

At CSM, students are encouraged to pursue innovative, creative ideas and unconventional thoughts. The White Show gives the students an opportunity to focus on the shapes and silhouettes of their fashion designs, rather than patterns and color. Thus, only white fabrics provided by Sorona will be used for the prototypes of the designs. The project includes each step of the design process, from the first sketch to the sewing of the final prototype and culminating with the organization and execution of the fashion show.

To signify the launch of this experience, an introductory lesson taught by Hao Ding, business manager – EMEA for DuPont Biomaterials, will share the specifics and performance attributes of Sorona fabrics with students. Of particular interest will be the its stretchability, recovery and wrinkle-resistance that enable freedom in design and range of application. Sorona is also a sustainable solution, being made from 37-percent renewable plant-based ingredients.

“At CSM we are very keen for the students to learn about circularity in fashion and manufacturers who are developing sustainable fabrics and methods of producing them. Therefore the BA Fashion course is extremely grateful to Sorona for collaborating with us and enabling the students to work with their fabrics produced from renewable plant-based ingredients using processing methods that have less impact on the environment and can be recycled later on. Having this opportunity as first years will have a lasting impact and encourage the students to inform themselves and make responsible choices moving forward in their creative practice,” said Sarah Gresty, BA Fashion Course leader at the Central Saint Martins, a part of the University of the Arts London.

“It’s such an honor to collaborate with Central Saint Martins to help educate students on developing sustainable fashion and embedding a sustainability mindset into their design process. For the ‘White Show’, we specifically developed non-dyed fabrics with the objective of minimizing the environmental impact. Education is crucial for the development of sustainability. As a leader in the textile industry, we are more than happy to share our knowledge and experience, and to encourage and inspire the students to create more sustainable, beautiful clothes,” said Hao Ding.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, this year’s final White Show, devised and produced by BA Fashion Communication: Fashion Communication and Promotion students, will be held without the usual audience of professionals from the fashion industry.

Posted November 30, 2020

Source: DuPont Biomaterials

JEC Group: New Market Survey On The Impact Of COVID In The Composites Industry Released

PARIS — November 30, 2020 — The ongoing epidemic of COVID-19 that has been affecting the world’s economy since last winter has had a tremendous impact on many major industries, including aerospace and automotive, at the heart of the composites industry. Although the outlooks seem uncertain for the latter, the composites industry has remained resilient and shows strong adaptability during this crisis. Thus, JEC Group mandated Explori, an audience listening platform, to perform a survey* among 1,500 international respondents in May and October 2020 to evaluate the impact of COVID 19 on their company. Many industrials are looking forward to the future with much optimism. Here are some takeaways.

1 out of every 2 companies remains optimistic about the future.

A very resilient and robust industry although an economic downturn

On a global scale, the composites industry has resisted much the impact of COVID 19

  • 64 percent of companies are operating at 76 to 99 percent of their capacity showing a positive sign of recovery post-COVID 19.
  • Half of the respondents have shown concerns over business opportunities. The crisis has pushed them to reinvent themselves shortly to support production capacities and avoid downturns.
  • Only 25 percent express concerns regarding innovation and R&D. Their main objective is to turn to more investment in R&D to innovate in the future.

Change of supply chain strategy to avoid relying on external providers

The survey revealed that 50 percent of the respondents changed materials suppliers to cope with supply chain issues. Many have changed their foreign providers to turn to local ones to avoid supply chain delays, and 70 percent plan to remain on the same path in the future.

Also, 25 percent of the companies have switched their production to manufacture healthcare production in May, 30 percent of them will continue in the long run showing a growing interest in this sector.

Future perspectives and problematics

  • 1 out of two companies are optimistic about the evolution of the situation within the next 18 months; this is consistent across regions, companies’ types, and sizes
  • 50 percent of respondents considered entering a new activity sector. Sustainability and renewable energies being main ones.
  • Renewable energy, Sports and health sector, Marine, Building, Railway, and Defense are considered to be in the top 5 new sectors to enter in the future.
  • 50 percent consider that innovation is critical to enter new markets and new manufacturing processes. Innovation sources via universities and startups will remain stable whatever the region.
  • The top 3 Innovation drivers are reducing cost, competition concerns, and new customers’ needs.
  • For composite part manufacturers, the top 3 innovation drivers would be production cost reduction, competition, and also applying for scientific advances

Full survey available upon request.

Posted November 30, 2020

Source: JEC Group

Monforts Customer Kipaş Has Been Selected As The Sole Denim Manufacturing Partner In The €6.7 Million European Union-Funded New Cotton Project Involving The International Brands Adidas And H&M

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — November 30, 2020 — Monforts customer Kipaş has been selected as the sole denim manufacturing partner in the 6.7 million euro European Union-funded New Cotton Project, involving the brands adidas and H&M, working in a consortium with suppliers, innovators and research institutes.

Kipaş, based in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, is currently installing its third Monforts Montex stenter along with a third Monfortex compressive shrinkage system in a combined configuration dedicated to denim production.

This follows the successful installation and commissioning of the second Montex and Monfortex lines at the Kahramanmaraş plant in 2018, which Kipaş Vice Chairman of the Board Ahmet Öksüz said had immediately exceeded expectations.

“We performed a very thorough technical investigation based on the latest Industry 4.0 analysis before the purchase, to determine what we needed, and the Monforts technology met all our requirements,” he said, in an interview with Textilegence magazine. “The Monfortex is equipped with a variety of features not found on classical shrinkage machines and the production can be monitored from beginning to end. It also exceeded our expectations in energy cost savings.”

Kipaş subsequently received a special certificate from Monforts in recognition of its exceptional utilization of the technology to its full potential.

Kipaş Vice Chairman of the Board Ahmet Öksüz (center) receives the certificate of excellence for machine utilization from Monforts Regional Representative Thomas Päffgen (left) and Ahmet Ciliç CEO of Neotek, the Monforts service partner in Turkey

The latest Montex tenter now being installed at Kipaş is a 12-chamber unit with a working width of 2 meters featuring all of the latest automation features. The Monfortex unit, also with a working width of 2 meters, is in a double rubber configuration, comprising two compressive shrinkage units and two felt calenders in line. This allows the heat setting of elastane fibers and the residual shrinkage of the denim to be carried out simultaneously, for a significant increase in production speeds.

“Around 90 to 95 percent of denim fabric production now contains elastane fibers and the Monforts system has allowed us to simultaneously increase our production and quality in this respect,” Öksüz said.

Regenerated cotton

For the next three years within the New Cotton Project, Kipaş will manufacture denim fabrics based on the cellulose-based fibers of Infinited Fiber Co. of Finland, made from post-consumer textile waste that has been collected, sorted and regenerated.

The patented technology of Infinited, which is leading the consortium of 12 companies, turns cellulose-rich textile waste into fibers that look and feel like cotton.

“We are very excited and proud to lead this project which is breaking new ground when it comes to making circularity in the textile industry a reality,” said Infinited Cofounder and CEO Petri Alava. “The enthusiasm and commitment with which the entire consortium has come together to work towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for fashion is truly inspiring.”

Take-back programs

Adidas and H&M will establish take-back programs to collect the clothing that is produced, to determine the next phase in their lifecycle. Clothing that can no longer be worn will be returned to Infinited, for regeneration into new fibers, further contributing to a circular economy in which textiles never go to waste, but instead are reused, recycled or turned into new garments.

The aim is to prove that circular, sustainable fashion can be achieved today, and to act as an inspiration and stepping stone to further, even bigger circular initiatives by the industry going forward.

The European Union has identified the high potential for circularity within the textile industry, while simultaneously highlighting the urgent need for the development of technologies to produce and design sustainable and circular bio-based materials. Making sustainable products commonplace, reducing waste and leading global efforts on circularity are outlined in the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan.

Fashion brands produce nearly twice as many clothes today as they did 20 years ago and demand is expected to continue growing. At the same time, the equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or burned every second. Most of the textile industry’s environmental problems relate to the raw materials used by the industry — cotton, fossil-based fibers such as polyester, and viscose as the most common man-made cellulosic fiber, are all associated with serious environmental concerns.

Posted November 30, 2020

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

CaptiGen Announces Enhanced Covid-19 Testing — Development Of CaptiSwab

PHILADELPHIA — November 25, 2020 — CaptiGen LLC is pleased to announce the development of CaptiSwab — sterile, individually wrapped, knitted textile swabs for the collection of clinical samples for microbial detection through standard culture, RT-PCR, and next-generation sequencing (NGS).

Engineered to increase the yield of microbial genomic sampling, CaptiSwab features a large, double-layered, knitted fabric head designed to improve absorption and provide a better command of extraction from the device. CaptiSwab has been validated for SARS-CoV-2 detection through an approved RT-PCR assay and has a proven lower Limit of Detection (LoD) compared to standard oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs on the market. CaptiSwab has been validated for a 36-hour dry hold at room temperature. In a head to head pain study, 30 out of 32 patients preferred CaptiSwab over nasopharyngeal swabbing. CaptiSwab has been validated to the M40-A2 standard for Quality Control of Microbiological Transport.

Additionally, the CaptiGen™ Environmental Collection Kit was developed to support molecular diagnostic test systems. The self-contained kit was designed to easily swab flat surfaces, high traffic, and high touch areas where viruses and pathogens can be detected. CaptiGen ensures that costly cleaning protocols are measured for effectiveness and to verify opportunities for improvement.

“Companies worldwide have implemented rigorous cleaning processes at great cost and with no standard for validation,” said Jaclyn Feula, vice president, ME&T. “CaptiGen will allow users to promote and validate their cleaning process.”

CaptiGen was founded under the leadership of Parvizi Surgical Innovation LLC (PSI), an emerging healthcare company in Philadelphia. PSI has more than 80 members, including world-renowned orthopedic surgeons, clinicians, business leaders and scientists.

“PSI is focused on improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infection. This focus is supported through a robust basic-science and clinical research initiative,” said Dr. Javad Parvizi, CEO of PSI. “These clinical studies will help support the improvement of patient outcomes and surgical care.”

PSI fosters the growth of new technologies through research and development. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Javad Parvizi, our purpose is to advance healthcare for both the patient and provider with the collective knowledge of devoted clinicians, world-class surgeons, business leaders, and scientists. PSI strives to better patients’ lives through licensing, funding, partnering, and innovative development.

Posted November 26, 2020

Source: Parvizi Surgical Innovation

Maddox Defense Wins Bid To Provide Reliable Quality PPE For The U.S. Government

SAN DIEGO — November 25, 2020 — Maddox Defense is proud to be awarded a one-year contract by the Defense Logistics Agency, to provide disposable gowns for the Strategic National Stockpile under the Department of Health and Human Services’ management.

This contract is worth potentially $1.2 billion combined between the eight successful companies.

Contract work includes the supply of 73 million isolation gowns through January 2021 to support the U.S. government’s COVID-19 response efforts.

Maddox Defense founder, Jason Maddox said, “We are proud to be a solution that drives the production of textiles in the United States and reduces the dependency on foreign sources for critical personal protective items.”

COO of Maddox Defense Anni Hernandez added, “While we have been in the business of delivering medical supplies for many years, as part of the plan laid out in our winning bid, we have shown how we plan to ramp up our manufacturing which will include hiring approximately 3,000 Americans and expanding our warehouse operations across the United States.”

The first delivery milestones have already been met.

Posted November 26, 2020

Source: Maddox Defense

Durst Will Launch P5 350 HS Printer At Firework Of Innovations Virtual Event

BRIXEN, Italy — November 26, 2020 — Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, is launching the newest family member of its highly-successful P5 technology platform for the large format printing market. The P5 350 HS new high performance printer will be unveiled in a virtual presentation at the Customer Experience Center Durst’s headquarters in Brixen, Italy, on December 3 at 16.00 CET. Register – https://www.durst-group.com/firework.

The Durst P5 350 HS model — combined with the Durst Automat, a new solution for a fully automated printing workflow from Durst Software — will make production processes far more efficient for customers and provide an easy management of mixed print environments.

The virtual event, “Firework of Innovations”, will also have a focus on the Durst Habitat System with UVC-R Technology, launched in August, to improve the quality of life in a new normality in a coronavirus world. The innovative air disinfection system combines air exchange and UV rays together and effectively reduces infectious air and therefore the viral load indoors.

Christian Harder, Durst Group’s Global Sales Director, Graphics Segment, said: “With around 100 units already shipped all over the world, we are really excited to be launching our latest family member, the P5 350 HS. Those joining us for the virtual presentations will be amazed at the flexibility, speed and efficiency of this new printer.”

Posted November 26, 2020

Source: Durst

Oerlikon Barmag: Modernized AS H 32 And AS H 38 Yarn Suction Devices – Manual Lever Now Even More Ergonomic

REMSCHEID, Germany — November 26, 2020 — Finer adjustment of the yarn suction force, lower compressed air consumption for the same yarn tension, smooth, ergonomic compressed-air valve — all promises fulfilled by the modernized AS H 32 and AS H 38 yarn suction devices.

Also known as hand injectors, these yarn suction devices are standard components of all spinning positions. The AS H 32- and AS H 38-series high-performance hand injectors are superior to those of other manufacturers, above all as a result of their lower compressed air consumption for the same yarn tension. This is made possible due to the higher yarn suction forces, particularly in the case of the AS H 38 series. In addition to this, string-up without ‘ramp-up’ is possible in certain applications. Also new is a smoother, more ergonomic compressed-air valve, which makes deploying the yarn suction devices more comfortable for users. Furthermore, the required yarn suction force can be adjusted more finely.

The new ‘high-performance devices’ have been designed for applications that require a particularly high suction performance. For several months now, they have been successfully operating in pilot projects within the context of a BCF yarn application in Europe and a tape yarn system located in the US.

Posted November 26, 2020

Source: Oerlikon

New Partner Inner Fashion And Polygiene Launch Underwear And Facemasks For Pierre Cardin And Valentino Rudy

MALMÖ, Sweden — November 26, 2020 — Polygiene presents its new partner Inner Fashion from Thailand, a renowned producer and distributor of men’s inner- and underwear from the brands Pierre Cardin and Valentino Rudy. The launch will include several styles treated with Polygiene Stays Fresh technology. With a yearly forecast of 300,000 pieces. Additionally, facemasks for Pierre Cardin with Polygiene ViralOff® will be launched in December.

The products will be distributed via a number of leading department stores, around 60 shop in shop around the country, as well as on online platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, JD Central and Wemall.“We continuously want to develop our products to create a positive perception toward the customers and make them feel that they receive the promised benefits and services. We also focus on sustainability by trying to reduce the environmental footprint from the garments. That’s why Polygiene is our answer!” says Sureeporn Tawankanjana, managing director, Inner fashion.

“Our Stays Fresh solutions have shown a strong growth in South Asia as well as in the new market Thailand, this last year. We are looking forward to a long-term partnership and increasing volumes with Inner Fashion. They see the benefit of using both our Stays Fresh solutions that fit the underwear segment very well, as well as our successful Polygiene ViralOff antimicrobial technology that is a perfect fit for the Pierre Cardin facemask — all products with the benefit of lasting longer as well”, concluded Ulrika Björk CEO Polygiene.

Posted November 26, 2020

Source: Polygiene

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