Nestl Bedding Launches Saniwoven Hypoallergenic Sheets With Antimicrobial Technology

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — November 3, 2020 — Nestl Bedding — a company synonymous with  sheets, duvets, blankets, comforters, quilts, and more — is excited to announce its latest product launch for the home textiles industry. The new Nestl Bedding Saniwoven Hypoallergenic Sheets, available in queen and king sizes, utilizes the patented Silvadur Technology to inhibit bacterial growth for a long-lasting, fresh bed.

Incorporating natural silver ions for continuous protection against bacteria, mold, and fungus, this cutting-edge antimicrobial technology ensures the Saniwoven sheets stay fresher for longer between washes, with less odor and fewer dust mites. Silver has a well-documented history and rigorous testing record as a safe antimicrobial agent, disinfectant, and antiseptic for textiles, and Nestl Bedding has incorporated this remarkable technology into its bedsheets to provide an exceptionally relaxing and healthy sleep experience. In addition, silver ions have been proven to keep textiles strong and colors bright, ensuring the bedding’s longevity.

“We’re proud to introduce our Saniwoven Hypoallergenic Sheets to the market, building on a successful collection of products that are reshaping the home textiles industry,” said Simon Friedman, head of research & development. “Our revolutionary silver ion technology is unmatched, providing a healthy, allergen-free sleep experience without compromising quality, durability, or softness. Customers can shop Nestl Bedding with confidence; knowing their health and well-being is our top priority.”

The ultra-soft queen and king microfiber sheet sets include a deep pocket fitted sheet, flat sheet, and two pillowcases featuring an elegant satin trim. Currently available in white, the sheets feature elastic all the way around with bonus elastic corner straps to ensure a snug, wrinkle-free fit. The Saniwoven Hypoallergenic Sheets are woven from the highest quality microfiber. material and double-brushed on both sides for the ultimate softness. This luxury bedding is lightweight, breathable, durable, and cool to the touch.

Nestl Bedding is a leader in the home textiles industry, renowned for providing comfort, quality, and luxury at affordable prices. The company leverages state-of-the-art technologies, high import volumes, convenient New York, New Jersey, and Los Angeles warehouses to keep costs low — passing along savings to its customers. Nestl Bedding’s exceptionally high standards are evident in the fact that they are a major vendor for Fortune 500 companies, who appreciate the company’s attention to quality, detail, efficiency, and a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.

Posted November 3, 2020

Source: Nestl Bedding

Circularise And Porsche Collaborate With Borealis, Covestro And Domo Chemicals To Enable The Traceability Of Plastics In The Automotive Sector

STUTTGART/THE HAGUE/VIENNA/LEVERKUSEN/GHENT — November 3, 2020 — Circularise, the blockchain supply chain transparency provider, as part of the Startup Autobahn innovation program, recently launched a project with Porsche and its pioneering material suppliers — Borealis, Covestro and Domo Chemicals — to enable the traceability of plastics on blockchain and to ensure that the use of sustainable materials in Porsche cars can be proven. By digitizing materials Circularise was able to create a digital thread through the whole supply chain, enabling material traceability, tracking the CO2 footprint and other sustainability metrics like water savings.

Getting information from supply chains has always been a challenge. Not only because of the inherent complexity of the supply chains and the multitude of suppliers, but also due to concerns around trust, privacy and confidentiality. That is why blockchain is offering such a fitting solution to transparency challenges in supply chains. “We believe transparency should not come at the cost of reduced privacy and confidentiality. That is why we developed our patent pending technology for creating verified statements on public blockchains without revealing any underlying sensitive data. While this raw data is very valuable in a B2B setting, consumers demand a more distilled and interactive version. We are proud to present exactly that in collaboration with Porsche and some of their pioneering suppliers,” said Mesbah Sabur.

Porsche has a large number of suppliers providing parts to its cars but it doesn’t stop the company looking for more information about the materials that go into its cars. According to Antoon Versteeg, project lead Innovation Research at Porsche, “We need to know more details on the parts and materials being used in our products, that means information on production processes deep down the supply chain, statements of recycled content and more. With the help of Circularise, as well as with the help of their partners we were able to trace for a number of specific cases plastics from raw material production to the final car.”

A number of suppliers who can deliver sustainably produced materials for the automotive industry were involved in this project to realize the final outcome. Each batch of material was digitized on the blockchain receiving a digital copy called digital twin. The digital twin carries all relevant information regarding the batch, such as its environmental footprint and origin. This digital thread created transparency between project partners leading to an improved supply chain collaboration.

This also offers great advantages to the material manufacturers. According to Thomas Nuyts, director of Global Product Management at Domo Chemicals: “As leader in the production of sustainable polyamides, we at Domo can only gain by making the supply chain more transparent. By tracking our materials, we will make a huge step ahead in supporting the automotive industry in its sustainability challenges. Besides providing recycled solutions from current sources we also aim to enlarge this loop and find new raw materials for our products to meet the mobility needs of today and tomorrow.”

However, the companies cannot simply create a digital twin. First, the batch of materials needs to be audited by an independent third party to verify that the material and related claims are true. “Verification is essential. Even with a supply chain involving blockchains we want independent auditors for our system. And this is how we gain the trust and confidence of all our value chain members. Several years from now, after these systems are in place on a wider scale, things will have been standardized. For now, it’s still early days. Auditors and certifications are essential to ensure that no one can engage in greenwashing. But we really need to pick up the pace as we keep moving towards more circularity,” said Christopher McArdle, Borealis vice president, Polyolefin Strategy and New Business Development.

Once the materials are digitized, the parties along the supply chain can now update the digital twin mimicking the physical supply chain and reflecting the manufacturing processes along the lifecycle of the product. Due to Circularise’s “Smart Questioning” technology this process can happen while preserving everyone’s privacy regarding their identity and business relations and protecting confidential information.

Burkhard Zimmermann, head of Resin, Digital Transformation & Sustainability at Covestro’s Polycarbonates segment: “For us, it is really important to share information and be more transparent while maintaining confidentiality. For instance, the material composition is of competitive advantage so we would never share that openly. Here, Circularise helps us to maintain this confidentiality and only disclose the information needed from raw material producer to recycler. And with that, we can close the loop.”

Not only this approach helps car manufacturers to make better decisions for the next generations of vehicles and support end-of-life recycling approaches, it also helps final consumers to learn more about their vehicle and its origins, enabling them to make more sustainable choices. Ultimately reducing the environmental impact across the whole value chain.

Posted November 3, 2020

Source: Borealis

JEC World Announces New Dates: New Digital Platform Unveiled

PARIS — November 3, 2020 — Due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and after thorough consultation of clients and partners, the JEC World team today announced that the next edition of JEC World is postponed from March 9-11 to June 1-3, 2021.

With the growing concern among exhibitors and partners surrounding the critical situation of the COVID-19, travel restrictions, quarantine, and lockdown measures announced recently in many countries, the JEC World team has decided to work on a new timeline to hold the next edition of the event in safer conditions in 2021.

Thus, JEC World exhibitors answered a survey proposing three dates to determine which one would suit them the most. It appeared that a large majority of respondents favored holding the next JEC World session from June 1 to 3, 2021.

“We truly regret having to make this difficult decision. However, we are all committed, starting today to deliver the best JEC World experience to our clients. We look forward to welcoming the international composites community back to Paris in June 2021”, said Eric Pierrejean, CEO of JEC Group.

Posted November 3, 2020

Source: JEC Group

Fashion Industry To Meet After The U.S. Presidential Election And Discuss Impact On Trade & Business Outlook

WASHINGTON — November 3, 2020 — Dozens of global fashion brands, retailers, importers, and industry service providers will convene virtually November 10-13, 2020, for the 2020 Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference. Hosted by the U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) and American Import Shippers Association (AISA), the event will bring together executives working in compliance, logistics, sourcing, supply chain management, government relations, and corporate social responsibility to discuss the impact of the elections on trade and business, as well as other hot topics.

Some of the featured presentations include:

Tuesday November 10: Politics and Trade Policy

Updates from the Election and Trade Policy Forecast with David Spooner, USFIA Washington Counsel, Partner at Barnes and Thornburg LLP and Scott McCandless, Partner in PwC’s Washington Tax Practice will share their insights and predictions.

Wednesday November 11: Economic Outlook and Sourcing Perspectives

Keynote: The Future of Retail & The New Normal with Kelly Pedersen, Managing Director at PwC, will focus on planning for 2021 and talk about how COVID-19 and the global pandemic affect the fashion industry.

Sourcing Perspectives from an Industry Leader with Jim Schwartz, CEO, MGF Sourcing, who will share his insights on global sourcing today and strategies for successful brands and retailers.

Thursday November 12: Logistics

Mario Cordero, Executive Director, Port of Long Beach and Former FMC Commissioner will give an update on port infrastructure, and port terminal services as well as the major factors which contribute to current port congestion. He will also advise importers and other supply chain stakeholders on how they can speed up container movements from port terminals to distribution warehouses or railheads.

Friday November 13: Conscious Fashion

Conscious Fashion: A Look at Collaboration and Technology this panel discussion, moderated by Tricia Carey, Director of Business Development at Lenzing, will look at collaborations in Conscious Fashion across the industry with Amit Gautam at Textile Genesis and Elizabeth Cabral at SustainChain.

The event will be hosted through our conference mobile platform. Watch live conference sessions, interact with other conference attendees, and meet with virtual exhibitors. Learn more about the conference and our speaker line-up on our conference website https://www.usfashionindustry.com/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/mailing/url&u=42846&qid=3013727.

Posted November 3, 2020

Source: The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)

New Compression Standard For Sports And Leisure Garments

BÖNNIGHEIM, Germany — November 2, 2020 — In cooperation with partners, testing service provider Hohenstein has created the new DIN SPEC 4868, which will define the market standard and testing protocols for compression behaviour of sportswear.

Until now, there has been no uniform standard in the booming sports and leisure segment. Claims of textile compression properties could not be checked transparently and understandably. The DIN SPEC 4868 test method combined with the HOSYcan compression tester will enable objective comparison of products and materials and provide analytical performance data with regard to the desired properties.

Florian Girmond, the Hohenstein expert in charge of developing the new standard, is convinced of the opportunities it offers to the entire industry: “The objective and precise data obtained with HOSYcan will serve as the basis for innovative product development as well as for quality assurance and competitive comparisons.”

In addition to the test scenarios defined in DIN SPEC 4868, HOSYcan can also be customised for special requirements and covers the entire range of products, from compression cuffs and socks to shapewear, for example, shirts, underwear and trousers.

Posted November 2, 2020

Source: Hohenstein

Italian Textile Machinery: Another Drop In Orders For Third Quarter 2020

MILAN — November 2, 2020 — The index of orders intake for textile machinery, as compiled by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, for the period ranging from July to September 2020, decreased by 26 percent compared to the same period in 2019. The index value was attested at 72.4 points (2015 basis = 100).

Orders on foreign markets declined by 31 percent, with an absolute index value of 68.2 points. However, an increase of 20 percent was recorded domestically compared to the third quarter of 2019, with an absolute index value of 112.6 points.

Alessandro Zucchi, president of ACIMIT, commented as follows: “The ongoing pandemic has hit our sector hard, since it is traditionally driven by exports — in fact, over 80 percent of our machinery is exported. The severe restrictions placed on travel, especially abroad, not to mention the uncertainty on the timing of a return to normal business conditions due to the current difficulties in containing Covid-19, strongly affect production activity for the entire industry.”

Posted November 2, 2020

Source: ACIMIT

Kelheim Fibres Scores A Leading Position In Canopy’s 2020 Hot Button Report

KELHEIM, Germany — November 2, 2020 — The Bavaria-based viscose specialty fiber manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has achieved a leading score in Canopy’s 2020 Hot Button Report. Kelheim Fibres ranks overall among the top 5 producers and was even able to improve its good previous year’s result.

While the company — as in 2019 — is assessed as “low risk” of sourcing from Ancient & Endangered Forests, Kelheim is proud to have invested significantly in “Next Generation Fibre Solutions,” and hopes to reach commercial scale by 2025. Also, highlighted in the report is Kelheim’s increase of the proportion of FSC®-certified fiber.

Kelheim has accepted the recommendation to develop an action plan for continuous improvement of their sustainability: With a certification according to ISO 50001 (energy management), certification according to EMAS (expected at the end of 2020), the application to join ZDHC (Roadmap to Zero) and the newly created position of a sustainability manager, the viscose fiber experts has accomplished a considerable success in a short space of time.

“Canopy’s Hot Button Report not only stands for ethically correct raw material sourcing — it is an overall sustainability indicator for viscose fiber producers,” said Matthew North, commercial director at Kelheim Fibres. “We are proud of our ranking and will follow this path further: Our fibers offer an eco- friendly alternative to synthetic materials. That includes certified sustainable raw material sourcing, resource saving and low-emission production processes as well as the continuous search for improvements and future-oriented solutions. “

Posted November 2, 2020

Source: Kelheim Fibres GmbH

Continental Tire The America Expanding Headquarters In Lancaster County, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — October 27, 2020 — Continental Tire the Americas LLC, a manufacturer and distributer of premium tires, today announced plans to expand the company’s Lancaster County operations. The company is investing more than $20 million into the expansion.

Founded in 1871, Continental manufactures and distributes a complete line of passenger, light truck and commercial tires for original equipment and replacement markets. The company also offers technology solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation.

Located at 1830 MacMillan Park Drive in Lancaster County, Continental’s expansion will include a new 88,000-square-foot building, which will be constructed next to the existing headquarters. This new facility will enable Continental to consolidate its footprint, while at the same time provide the space needed to support the continuous growth of its operations.

The expansion is expected to be completed by mid-2022. Individuals interested in joining the Continental team should visit https://www.continental.com/en-us/career.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved a $2.6 million Closing Fund grant to Lancaster County for costs related to the project.

“Lancaster County has been home to our tire operations for the Americas Region since 2009. We are excited to invest in our campus and bring our team together in a new, fresh space that includes modern features and design to support the future work environment.” -Continental Tire the Americas Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jochen Etzel

“We celebrate Continental’s decision to invest $20 million into Lancaster County,” said Gov. Henry McMaster. “Existing businesses like Continental continue to invest in South Carolina, and that shows the strength of our business-friendly climate and strong workforce. Announcements like today’s indicate we’re on the right track with our economic development efforts.”

“South Carolina is known for making things well, and this has been a crucial factor in recruiting and assisting great companies like Continental,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “This business’ growth over the years is a testament to the company’s strength and our amazing workforce that assists them.”

“Lancaster County couldn’t be more excited that Continental Tire the Americas will be expanding their Indian Land headquarters,” Lancaster County Council Chairman Steve Harper. “Continental is one of our premier and most recognizable employers. We congratulate them on this impressive project! The new investment and jobs resulting from the expansion are very much welcomed and appreciated.”

“Continental Tire the Americas’ headquarters expansion is a huge win for Lancaster County,” said Lancaster County Department of Economic Development Executive Director Jamie Gilbert. “Continental is an international leader in the automotive industry and this incredible project could have located anywhere in the region or multiple states but Continental chose to remain and grow here. Their long-term commitment to Lancaster County speaks volumes about the outstanding business climate, professional workforce, strategic location and excellent quality of life that makes our community such a compelling headquarters location.”

Posted October 30, 2020

Source: Office of the Governor of South Carolina

Fujitsu Frontech North America Launches A New Low-Cost Washable UHF RFID Tag For Garment And Uniform Rental Markets

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. — October 29, 2020 — Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., an innovative technology and front-end solutions provider, announced it has developed a new UHF RFID garment tag that enables garment and uniform and workwear rental companies to easily migrate their business to include the efficiencies of UHF RFID to enable sophisticated garment tracking and asset management while continuing to use their existing bar code equipment at depots and customer locations.

Unlike other UHF RFID washable tags, the new garment tag is only 0.6mm thick and virtually transparent. It can be easily attached to garments with standard heat seal labels and be virtually unnoticeable. The tag is designed for typical garment industrial laundry and dry-cleaning equipment and processes. As with our Linen tags, the garment tag uses advanced antenna technology that allows for reading hundreds of items while reducing mis-reads of nearby tags.

“The new WT-A533G RFID garment tag demonstrates our commitment to our customers. We listened to our customers and created a tag that will enable customers to implement RFID asset management technology while keeping their existing barcoding systems and equipment,” said Michi Sugawara, President and CEO of Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. “The small size and transparency of the tag enables manufacturers to easily integrate our tags into their uniforms, rental garments and work wear”.

Fujitsu washable UHF RFID tags are widely used for garment and linen asset management in a wide variety of markets throughout the world, including hospital and medical institutions, food and beverage, hotels, manufacturing, linen supply services, transportation, entertainment and amusement venues, and more. Fujitsu Frontech and their subsidiary, Positek RFID Inc., provide a wide variety of asset tracking and linen management solutions throughout North America and the world.

The new garment tags have an adhesive backing allowing the tag to be placed directly on the heat seal label before being attached to the garment. This eliminates mis-attaching labels and costly rework. Users can continue to use their existing heat seal label equipment and labels. For ease of use, tags are attached on an easy to use release-paper roll to simplify operator handling.

The new WT-A533G Garment tag is available now through Fujitsu Frontech North America’s authorized distribution partners.

Posted October 30, 2020

Source: Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc.

St. Croix Linen Is Hygienically Clean Certified For Hospitality

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — October 30, 2020 — St. Croix Linen, an independent, woman-owned laundry serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area since 2017, has become the first laundry in Minnesota to achieve the Hygienically Clean Hospitality certification. This achievement reflects its commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

The certification confirms its dedication to compliance and processing textiles using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, the focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation of critical control points that minimize risk. The independent, third-party inspection confirms essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected;
  • Managers understand legal requirements;
  • OSHA-compliant; and
  • Physical plant operates effectively.

In addition, the facility passed three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing hygienically clean linens and garments with no harmful presence of bacteria and fungus.

To maintain certification, laundry plants must pass quarterly testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for hotels, bed and breakfasts and other lodging industry segments.

Certified laundries use processes, chemicals and BMPs acknowledged by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and others. Introduced in 2012, Hygienically Clean incorporates the international cleanliness standards for healthcare linens and garments used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

Objective experts in epidemiology, infection control, nursing and other healthcare professions work with TRSA launderers to ensure the certification continues to enforce the highest standards for producing clean hospitality textiles. With 100+ years as the textile services industry’s leading business association, TRSA’s expertise in laundry BMP development is unmatched.

“Congratulations to St. Croix Linen on their certification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their dedication to building their customers’ confidence that their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted October 30, 2020

Source: TRSA

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