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Sicomin has confirmed that eco-surfboard specialist NOTOX will use GreenPoxy 56 in its latest line of R-CARBON boards. The new NOTOX R-CARBON boards are the first to use 100% upcycled carbon fibre fabrics recovered from a production waste stream at Airbus.

NOTOX, founded in 2006 and based in Basque, France, has partnered with Sicomin to use GreenPoxy bio-resins in several earlier flax, cork, and bamboo reinforced boards. In a quest to now produce the most sustainable carbon fibre reinforced boards possible, NOTOX has signed a formal agreement with Airbus Nantes to purchase defective carbon fabrics that were destined for landfill.

The new NOTOX technology gives a second life to Airbus carbon fabrics that are declared unusable for aerospace applications due to short roll lengths, an inability to be pre-formed, or other defects. The upcycled materials are combined with Sicomin GreenPoxy 56 and Surf Clear hardener, producing an extremely clear, high gloss laminate with high mechanical properties. NOTOX use a precisely controlled wet lamination process with vacuum bag consolidation to wet out the upcycled woven carbon fabrics and minimise resin consumption in the manufacturing process.

In addition to selecting a high bio-content resin – GreenPoxy 56 derives 56% of its carbon content from plant sources – NOTOX has also sourced the most sustainable carbon fibre fabrics. Full life cycle analysis by NOTOX has shown that using waste carbon fabrics from Airbus is significantly more energy efficient than using other recycled short fibre carbon, confirming the importance of upcycling this key raw material.

Archroma and Stony Creek Colors (“Stony Creek”), a manufacturer of traceable natural indigo dyes, announced that they have entered a strategic partnership to produce and bring to the market Stony Creek’s IndiGold™ high-performance plant-based pre-reduced indigo at scale.

Stony Creek extracts its dye from proprietary Indigofera plant varieties grown in partnership with family farms as a regenerative rotational crop.

Stony Creek Colors developed the new IndiGold™ concept as on of the world’s first pre-reduced natural indigo dyes, which was then developed with Archroma to offer a plant-based alternative to synthetic pre-reduced indigo. The dyestuff will be sold as a 20% concentration in a soluble liquid form that displays similar performance to comparable synthetic indigo products available on the market.

Stony Creek Colors evolved into an innovative leader in plant-based indigo due to its complete development of an improved agricultural value chain, from seed breeding and production to biomass harvest and extraction. The company has been selling its US grown indigo to denim mills since 2015.

The pre-reduced plant-based indigo partnership took root in 2020 when Stony Creek was looking to work with like-minded partners to produce the new dyestuff at scale. Archroma emerged as the ideal partner as the company is well known for its expertise in indigo manufacturing and application, as well as for its commitment to transform the denim industry towards creating better blue jeans.

Archroma immediately offered to support the idea of Stony Creek Colors with extensive pilot scale manufacturing trials and engaged with its network of denim machinery manufacturers to test the first samples in industrial conditions. The trials showed excellent coloration and the typical indigo wash down, as with synthetic indigo. Archroma will produce the first batches of IndiGold™ in Salvatierra, Mexico, and has other locations where the product could be made. The company will support Stony Creek Colors through its manufacturing and logistics capabilities, and its expertise in denim dyeing with customers using pre-reduced indigo.

While this development was underway, the global innovation platform Fashion for Good selected Stony Creek Colors as an innovator in its global Innovation Program. The program connects brands with innovators to work together to test, validate and ultimately scale disruptive innovations in the fashion industry to drive positive impact. Through the program, Fashion for Good facilitated a collaboration between brand partner Levi Strauss & Co. and Stony Creek Colors which was announced in December 2021. The partners will pilot the use of IndiGold™ in denim mills at scale, with the goal of unlocking key learnings around shade application and other efficiencies of this new dyestuff.

• Herbstausgabe vom 29.-31. August 2022 in Shanghai

Die im Mai in Nanjing vorgesehene Ausgabe der CHIC Spring erfordert eine erneute Verschiebung aufgrund der pandemischen Entwicklung von Covid 19 in China. Die Veranstalter konzentrieren sich auf die Herbstausgabe der CHIC in Shanghai. Vom 29.-31. August werden die neuesten Trends auf dem chinesischen Konsumentenmarkt im National Exhibition and Convention Center gezeigt.

Das Messekonzept wird für die Herbstausgabe überarbeitet, zu der ca. 900 Austeller erwartet werden. Bereits im Vorfeld informiert das Format CHIC LIVESTREAMING bei Talks mit Branchenexperten auf Social Media über relevante Themen. Ebenfalls gelauncht wird der Messebereich CHIC LIST OF THE BEST. Basierend auf industrieinternen Recherchen werden hier Best Practice Beispiele und besonders erfolgreiche Brands in den Bereichen Research and Design, Cultural Values, Technical Innovation, Best selling, etc. gezeigt.

Die CHIC wird von Beijing Fashion Expo Co. Ltd. und China World Exhibitions organisiert, gesponsert von der China National Garment Association, dem China World Trade Center und dem SubCouncil of Textil Industry (CCPIT).

Huntsman Textile Effects, a global leader in innovative solutions and environmentally sustainable products, is featuring high-performance end-to-end systems for protection effects and sustainable solutions for any wear at Performance Days on April 27-28, 2022, in Munich, Germany.

With more consumers seeking comfort and protection when buying sportwear, they expect their sports apparel to dry quickly, resist stains and odors, and offer breathability. Achieving these functionalities with on-trend aesthetics whilst realizing sustainability, are possible.

Resource saving solutions
Huntsman will introduce the AVITERA® SE Fast process at Performance Days. The revolutionary technology delivers the lowest environmental impact for dyeing polyester-cellulosic (PES-CO) blends. It combines alkali-clearable TERASIL® W/WW disperse dyes and AVITERA® SE reactive dyes to cut processing time from around nine hours to just six, helps mills reduce the water and energy required for production by up to 50% and increases output by up to 25% or more while delivering outstanding wet-fastness to ensure that sportswear will not bleed or stain during home laundering, or while in storage or transit.

EROPON® E3-SAVE is another next-generation water saving innovation. An all-in-one textile auxiliary for PES processing, it allows pre-souring, dyeing and reduction clearing to be combined in a single bath and eliminates the need for anti-foaming products, which shortens processing time and saves water and energy.

Eco-friendly stain and rain resistance
In partnership with Chemours, Huntsman will present the new eco-friendly finishes that repel water and stains, and help garments looking new for longer. Teflon™ EcoElite with Zelan™ R3 technology contains 63% plant-based materials and is the industry’s first renewably sourced water-repellent finish. It exceeds performance levels possible with traditional fluorinated technologies, with excellent water repellency and durability while reserving breathability.

Innovative odor control solutions
Huntsman will also showcase revolutionary antimicrobial and odor-control solutions as part of their partnership with Sciessent. Sciessent’s latest anti-odor technology – NOBO™ specifically developed to reduce odors in natural and synthetic fabrics. It can be incorporated into virtually any fabric – from base layer and activewear tops to socks and underwear to jeans and chinos. It offers a cost-effective way to upgrade everyday garments.

In addition, the partners will also present Sciessent’s Agion Active X2®, a next-generation odor-control solution that combines advanced antimicrobial and odor-absorbing technologies to both capture and fight odor-causing bacteria, and Lava X2®, a standalone odor adsorption product and key component of Agion Active X2® that attracts, absorbs and degrades odors for long-lasing odor protection.

Die Premium Bodywear AG zeigt mit der Marke Olaf Benz ihre Solidarität mit der Ukraine und hat Unterwäsche in deren Nationalfarben designt.

Mit dem Erlös aus dem Verkauf dieser limitierten Edition, die keine Gewinnerzielungsabsicht (Non-Profit) verfolgt, unterstützt die Premium Bodywear AG das Ukraine Projekt des Chemnitzer Vereins SDB e.V. Solidarität, Demokratie und Bildung sind die 3 Säulen des 2013 gegründeten Vereins. Verkauft wird die Ukraine Serie ab dem 25. April 2022 über den Onlineshop olafbenz.com.

Das Ukraine Projekt entwickelte sich inzwischen von einem kleinen Hilfskonvoi zu einer umfangreichen Hilfsaktion. So werden in Chemnitz ankommende Flüchtlinge unterstützt bei Unterbringung, Behördengängen und Integration in die Gesellschaft.

Die Belegschaft der Premium Bodywear AG engagiert sich darüber hinaus im privaten Bereich durch Sachspenden und die Aufnahme von Geflüchteten.

Chemistry plus creativity” is Officina39’s new tagline expressing the most important values at the core of the company’s approach, founded on a deep understanding of sustainability. Embracing the “plus” that used to feature as part of the Officina39 logo, it now takes the shape of a true formula of innovation that echoes throughout the renovated brand look that the company is introducing for the first time at Kingpins.

The latest addition to the Trustainable™ collection is Aqualess Fade, a technology that recreates the bleaching effect of chlorine on fabrics, a waterless special compound for the discoloration of denim on indigo/black garments which is reducing resource consumption and environmental impact. This innovation completes and integrates Aqualess Mission, a combination of technologies that allows garment laundry processes to reduce 75% of the water use.

Traditional systems usually use about 52 liters of water for a pair of jeans, while Officina39’s cutting-edge technology employs only 12.5 liters without affecting the quality of the final product. Until now, the process included three eco-friendly technologies: Novascraper Indigo, a laser finishing technique that adds a natural, vintage look to denim garments; OZ-ONE Powder, an advanced product to give garments a bleached yet eco-friendly treatment, for a worn and distressed look; and Aqualess Aged, a waterless compound to give denim abrasion effects.

“In our field, the word “less” is to be found pretty much everywhere you look: less water, less energy, less impact and the list goes on. So I asked myself if we could work on implementing the word “plus” in this collection.” stated Stefano Parrotta, Officina39 Technical Manager. “And the answer, of course, was yes: we thought of all the ways in which the idea of more (plus) best represents what we do – more passion, more creativity, more collaboration, more inspiration, more Officina39. I think it is important to look for what the industry needs more of and the word “plus” perfectly embodies that!”

• Dye Sublimation Papers, die Farbe zum Leben erwecken

Auf der kommenden FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 (31. Mai bis 3. Juni) in Berlin wird der Spezialpapierhersteller Sappi sein umfangreiches Portfolio an gestrichenen und ungestrichenen Sublimationspapieren, Papieren für Wellpappanwendungen und Silikonbasispapieren vorstellen. Auf Europas bedeutendster Fachmesse für Sieb- und Digitaldruck, Großformatdruck und Textildruck können sich die Besucher am Stand 4.2-D20 von den vielfältigen Qualitäten und Einsatzmöglichkeiten der Sappi-Papiere überzeugen:

•    das umfassende Portfolio an Sublimationspapieren erleben
•    über die Pläne von Sappi zur Unterstützung des weiteren Marktwachstums erfahren
•    Referenzprodukte für die Wellpappenherstellung sehen
•    gesamte Palette der Silikonbasispapiere entdecken
 
Investition in den Ausbau der Produktionskapazitäten für Sublimationspapiere
Sappis Thema für die diesjährige FESPA Global Print Expo lautet "Säen. Gedeihen. Ernten." Sappi, einer der weltweit führenden Hersteller von Spezialpapieren, hat die schnell wachsende Bedeutung von Sublimationspapieren für den digitalen Transferdruck erkannt und damit ein Zeichen gesetzt. Das Unternehmen hat kürzlich angekündigt, dass es in den nächsten zwei Jahren einen niedrigen zweistelligen Millioneneurobetrag in den Ausbau seines "Centre of Excellence" für Spezialpapiere am Standort Carmignano in Norditalien investieren wird. Die Investition zielt darauf ab, die Produktionskapazität zu erhöhen, um das Wachstum des Geschäfts mit Sublimationspapieren zu unterstützen. Außerdem werden der erstklassige Service des Unternehmens weiter verbessert und die Lieferzeiten verkürzt.

Umfassendes Produktportfolio an Sublimationspapieren für eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen
Dank früherer Investitionen ist Sappi ideal aufgestellt, um ein umfangreiches Portfolio an Sublimationspapieren für den digitalen Transferdruck anzubieten. Diese werden ständig verbessert und an die neuesten Marktanforderungen und Entwicklungen im Bereich der Nachhaltigkeit angepasst. Sublimationspapiere werden in der Mode-, Heimtextil-, Sportbekleidungs- und Sportausrüstungsbranche sowie in der Soft- Signage- und Hartsubstratindustrie eingesetzt.

In diesem Jahr werden alle Papiere mit neuen Designs und Materialien ausgestellt, um den Besuchern einen bestmöglichen Überblick und Einblick in die zahlreichen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten zu geben, die an eine Vielzahl von Maschinentypen und -geschwindigkeiten angepasst sind. Neben Sappi Basejet, einem ungestrichenen Sublimationspapier, wird auch die komplette Produktfamilie der Marke Transjet vorgestellt.

Hochwertige Papiere für Wellpappenanwendungen
Für Anwendungen wie Werbedisplays, hochwertige Verpackungen oder E-Commerce-Kartons bietet Sappi ein Portfolio an gestrichenen und ungestrichenen Liner-Qualitäten. Diese garantieren eine brillante Farbwiedergabe sowie einen hervorragenden Kontrast und eine verbesserte Lesbarkeit. Die zu 100 Prozent aus Frischfasern hergestellten Liner der Fusion-Serie sind die heutigen Premium-Lösungen für Displays, Verbraucherverpackungen, regalfertige Verpackungen und Schalen. Mit ihrer homogenen Oberfläche und ihrem hohen Weißgrad erfüllen die Frischfaser-Liner alle Voraussetzungen für eine starke Markenwirkung am POS.

Ein komplettes Spektrum an Silikonbasispapieren
Silikonbasispapiere ergänzen das Portfolio von Sappi auf der diesjährigen FESPA. Sie wurden als Trägerpapier für selbstklebende Anwendungen wie Automobilfolien, Außenwerbung und Büromaterialien entwickelt und bieten außergewöhnliche Silikonisierungseigenschaften sowie eine einfache und effiziente Verarbeitung.

• Hypetex® to Showcase Coloured Carbon and Flax Fibre Solutions
• Hypetex, London, April 20 2022, Booth R52, Hall 6

Hypetex, the market leaders in colouring carbon and natural fibre materials, will demonstrate both the processing and sustainability benefits of its patented colourisation technology when it exhibits for the first time at JEC World 2022.

Exhibiting as part of the Composites UK stand (Booth R52), Hypetex will display its portfolio of uniquely coloured carbon fibre materials including 3K woven styles, ultra-lightweight spread tow fabrics, UD, and 3D materials. Hypetex will also present details of its latest eco-friendly coloured flax materials  which combine sustainably grown natural flax with sustainable colouring technologies. Hypetex patented colouring technology, available in an extensive palette of standard and bespoke colours and shades, can be applied to traditional woven fabric constructions, non-woven UDs, spread tow and bespoke fabric designs. The technology replaces a traditional coloured painted finish, providing an exceptional depth of colour to any composite part, improving thermal conductivity and reducing heat absorption ,whilst reducing the overall weight and processing time with no compromise to the mechanical performance of the composite structure.

By removing the need for painting, and the associated preparation steps, Hypetex technology provides manufacturers with a repeatable straight out of the mould coloured finish, that is not only easy to integrate into all composite processes, but also takes additional materials, consumables, and process time out of the component cost. As part of its continued commitment to leading the drive for more sustainable composite solutions, and its focus on improvements based on the ESG framework. Hypetex will also display its new range of coloured flax fibre textiles. The advanced colouring technology used protects the natural flax fibres throughout the high temperature processes required for composite production, avoiding burning or any discolouration issues common to natural fibres. In addition, Hypetex colouring solution is an ecofriendly sustainable alternative to traditional dyeing processes which are a significant cause of global water pollution.

The Hypetex team will be on hand throughout the show to provide additional details on Hypetex materials and their integration into the manufacturing process. Visitors to the Hypetex stand will be able see Hypetex carbon and flax products in raw fabric, and how its unique colour palette translates into the most distinctive finished moulded components. Hypetex partners SHD Composites, Textreme, Sigmatex and Angeloni will also have materials and components on display at JEC World 2022, including sporting equipment such as racquets, sticks, and skateboards, which highlight the massive range of processing options and potential applications for this novel technology. One such application, the adidas Kromaskin field hockey stick, with a unique Hypetex coloured Textreme spread tow carbon finish, will also be part of the JEC Innovation Planets feature.

adidas and Juventus reveal the club’s 4th kit, designed in collaboration with Brazilian street artist, Eduardo Kobra. Together, the partners look to extend the borders of the sport and build connections with the realm of art to celebrate a more diverse and inclusive world.

Kobra, born and raised in São Paulo, is famed for his photorealistic street art murals which often challenge deep cultural and societal issues, and inspire and provoke thought with messages hidden within the art.

Kobra’s artistic expression and the values of Juventus draw many parallels, from being born in the streets to working as a platform for socialization that brings people together – both contributing to society, culture, and the new generations.

With adidas’s focus on creativity, telling real stories about real people, and the belief that sport has the power to change lives, the collaboration carries a powerful and unified message that helps bring to life the most authentic side of football.

The jersey design is instantly recognisable as one of Kobra’s own, featuring his signature geometric style with the use of bright colours and bold lines, allowing the club’s diverse fanbase to express itself in a different way. The adidas and Juventus logos are embroidered into the fabric with the jersey finished by Kobra’s distinct signature as a back neck sign off.

“What we express and the way we do it speaks about who we are. We cannot be our best version if we don’t embrace diversity. Our differences are what makes us unique, which is why adidas and Juventus have been such perfect partners to work with on this special project. I hope it resonates with people as much as I enjoyed creating the artwork for it,” said Eduardo Kobra.

The new jersey is made with recycled materials, putting sustainability at the heart of the garment. It features the latest in adidas’ temperature regulation technology, AEROREADY – FEEL READY.

On the 25th of March ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei invited its strategic European partners to the Triennale Design Museum for the first ROICA™ Summit, with the aim of sharing its global strategy and to consolidate relationships that are key to the Asahi Kasei global vision of its fiber and business.

Among the speakers Senior Executive Manager Mr. Shinichiro Haga and its successor Mr. Takehiro Kamiyama, who will take on the new role after more than thirty years in the Asahi Kasei Corporation and more than three years at ROICA™. Together they opened the floor by explaining the ROICA™ business strategy, which is based on three main steps:

1. Continue to speed up ROICA™ responsible innovation  
2. Continue to speed up ROICA™ international partnerships with a strong focus on responsible innovation
3. Continue to push a new generation of communication where its story making will align with an authentic and consumer driven storytelling based on values.

Then, Mr. Shinohe Hiroaki Chief Marketing Officer Europe, introduced the new production strategy at global level  together with  its program of partnerships, plus the marketing and communication programs for the next year and beyond in synergy with Giusy Bettoni at C.L.A.S.S.

“We are extremely pleased to be here with our European partners, thanking them for the continuous valuable cooperations that made ROICA™ so special, and sharing with them which will be our next steps in order to be leading responsible innovation. This is a very precious moment, during which we are able to talk face to face and install long-lasting relationships, with the aim of supporting the apparel industry by making premium stretch becoming a key player for wellbeing values, which are extremely precious for the contemporary consumer. And this will be part of sport, lingerie, hosiery , fashion and swimwear wardrobes thanks to the ROICA™ special new generation of premium stretch innovations” affirms Shinohe Hiroaki.