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Teijin Companies at CAMX 2024
The Teijin Group companies Teijin Carbon America, Renegade Materials and Teijin Aramid will participate in CAMX. the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America, in San Diego, USA. At the TEIJIN booth, visitors can explore innovative composite solutions and learn about the comprehensive technical support and provided services.
Teijin's diverse network of materials companies excels across various fields, ranging from high-performance carbon and aramid fibers to cutting-edge industrial textiles and revolutionary, cost-effective prepreg composite solutions. The shared commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility unites Teijin in their mission to deliver eco-friendly solutions across multiple industries and applications, including pressure vessels, aerospace, and both defense and commercial aircraft construction.
Archroma, Kipaş Denim and Jeanologia collaborate for new finishing process
Archroma, specialist in chemicals towards sustainable solutions, Kipaş Denim, a Turkish company with a focus on integrated textile production, and Jeanologia, a sustainable textile solutions company, are collaborating to pioneer a new denim finishing process for enhanced aesthetic appeal and greater sustainability.
Combining their advanced technologies, the three textile innovators are behind the launch of Kipaş Denim’s new Contra Denim concept – a breakthrough in denim dyeing and finishing that enables brands to create stunning and long-lasting distressed looks and designs effects, including intricate patterns, whiskering and fades, through cleaner processes that save water and energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Denim has traditionally been challenging to produce, especially for black and indigo fabric with a worn or distressed look, requiring significant water usage, harmful chemicals and intensive manual labor. The Contra Denim collection is laser- and laundry-friendly, with colors that are deep and durable. Stunning wash-down vintage effects and high contrasts are achieved via washing or laser techniques.
Carbios: Tommy Maussin new Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Committee member
Carbios announced the appointment of Tommy Maussin as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective 2 September 2024. His mission involves developing and overseeing CARBIOS’ global marketing and sales activities with brands across various industries, including packaging, textiles, luxury, automotive, cosmetics, healthcare, and industrial goods. Maussin will be responsible for enhancing Carbios’ global presence to initiate and conclude commercial agreements with brand owners. His proven track record of profitable businesses in a variety of industries, and in complex and international environments, is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping Carbios’ customer-centric marketing strategies moving forward. Tommy Maussin joins the Executive Committee and reports to Emmanuel Ladent, Chief Executive Officer of CARBIOS.
Composition of Suominen's Nomination Board
Suominen’s three largest registered shareholders Ahlstrom Capital B.V., Etola Group Oy and Oy Etra Invest Ab have nominated the following members to the Shareholders’ Nomination Board:
- Jyrki Vainionpää, President & CEO of A. Ahlström Oy, as a member appointed by Ahlstrom Capital B.V.
- Mikael Etola, CEO of Etola Group Oy, as a member appointed by Etola Group Oy
- Peter Seligson, Chair of the Board of Directors of A. Ahlström Oy, as a member appointed by Oy Etra Invest Ab
Charles Héaulmé, Chair of Suominen’s Board of Directors, serves as the fourth member of the Nomination Board. The shareholders entitled to appoint members to the Nomination Board were determined on the basis of the registered holdings in the company’s shareholders' register on September 2, 2024.
The Shareholders’ Nomination Board prepares the proposals on the number, composition, and remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Board shall submit its proposals to the Board of Directors no later than February 1 prior to the Annual General Meeting.
eBay launches Pre-Loved Fashion Week with Circular Fashion
eBay announced its inaugural Pre-Loved Fashion Week, in partnership with Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and British Fashion Council (BFC).
“Endless Runway” will feature pre-loved looks from CFDA members Ralph Lauren, Brandon Maxwell, Catherine Holstein of Khaite, Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta of Eckhaus Latta, and the late Virgil Abloh of Off-White. The show on Sept. 5, a day before the Official New York Fashion Week Schedule kicks off, is followed by daily drops on eBay curating the best pre-loved fashion from top designers. The London edition will take place on Sept. 12.
Curated by fashion creative Wisdom Kaye and hosted by fashion writer Liana Satenstein in New York, the Endless Runway shows are accessible to U.S. and U.K.-based shoppers via eBay Live. The Endless Runway shows will make eBay’s wide selection of pre-owned designer clothing and accessories immediately shoppable, while tapping into the global demand for circular fashion.
New rPET recycling facilities in India
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited through its direct subsidiary – IVL Dhunseri Petrochem Industries Limited - and Dhunseri Ventures Limited have formed a joint venture with Varun Beverages Limited, PepsiCo's second-largest bottling company globally outside the US, to establish several greenfield state-of-the-art PET recycling facilities in India.
The joint venture has begun the construction of two PET recycling facilities, planned for completion within 2025, with potential for more. One facility is in Kathua within the Jammu Division of the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, situated in Northern India, while the other is in Khurdha within the State of Odisha, located in Eastern India. The aim is to reach 100 kiloton annual capacity of recycled PET (rPET) across all the facilities when combined.
GOTS: #BehindTheSeams campaign with 290 brands
For the second year running, Global Standard is taking consumers #BehindTheSeams this September, highlighting the sustainable and social qualities of GOTS-certified products – from runway fashion to hygiene products and so much more in between. Building on the success of last year, #BehindTheSeams 2024 has expanded to take over the entire month, Sept. 2-30, with more education on the people and practices making sustainable textiles, plus giveaways planned each day.
Throughout September, Global Standard introduces daily giveaways on Instagram, featuring partnerships with GOTS-certified brands such as Frugi, FC St. Pauli, LangerChen, Natracare, Mandala, Dedicated, and more. Additionally, a giveaway will be hosted on behindtheseams.eco, where visitors can learn about sustainability by answering daily questions while earning entries. The grand prize is a sustainable trip to Paris. This includes train travel, a two-night stay at the eco-friendly Eden Lodge Paris and a private fitting for a custom GOTS-certified jacket by John Preston, the only brand offering made-to-measure GOTS-certified fashion.
adidas TERREX introduces Xperior Primaloft Loose Fill Hooded Jacket
adidas TERREX unveils the Xperior PrimaLoft Loose Fill Hooded Jacket, built for all types of adventures.
The Xperior PrimaLoft Loose Fill Hooded Jacket features:
- PrimaLoft® insulation – Made with 100% recycled polyester, PrimaLoft® RISE Loose Fill insulation – which is strategically placed on the jacket – keeps adventurers warm even in wet conditions.
- Packable design – Designed with versatility in mind, making it ideal for on-the-go adventures.
- Award-winning quilted design – Ensuring it never looks crinkled after being unpacked, the pattern supports breathability, enhancing comfort during various activities.
AZL Aachen GmbH: Project on Composite Propellers and Rotors
AZL Aachen GmbH announces the launch of a new Joint Partner Project focusing on the further growth potential and technology developments for composite propellers in the field of air mobility and for composite rotors for small to medium-sized wind energy systems.
The nine-month consortial industry project will investigate current and future composite applications for propellers and rotors and their requirements, provide technological insights and develop new product concepts and evaluate them in terms of economic efficiency.
Polartec launches Chapter 2 of ‘Beyond Begins Today’ Mini Series
Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand and the creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, introduces PEOPLE, the second chapter in Polartec’s "Beyond Begins Today" campaign. Featuring Sierra Quitiquit (Pro Skier, Influencer and Environmental Activist), Helgi Oskarsson (CEO, 66°North), and Tyler Maheu (Senior Account Manager, Polartec), chapter two explores the role of People and how each individual's voice contributes to building a more sustainable future.
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Study - Asia
Technical University Darmstadt conducts study
"India and China as procurement markets". A comparative study for the German textile industry
Textination members can request the results of the study under the keyword China-India by mail: news@textination.de.
Study - Austria
Bank Austria presents study on textile and clothing industry
In May 2017 the bank presented its industry report on the Austrian textile and clothing industry.
You can find the download link for the study in our newsline from 18 July 2017.
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