From the Sector

• ISKO Vital™+ Premium community face cover receives the NEN certification in the Netherlands.

The responsible face cover brand is the first to be awarded the Dutch standard, recently established by The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute. The mark of conformity was issued on January 19, when ISKO Vital+ completed the certification process.

Supported by parent company ISKO’s 100-years of experience and know-how in the textile industry, ISKO Vital+’s range of Premium face covers has exceeded the requirements set out by NEN for community face covers. The recently established Dutch standard, NEN-spec 1- 2 requires manufacturers to pass rigorous testing for bacterial filtration efficiency, breathing resistance, fit and ease of use and sustainability.
With a bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) of ≥95% that exceeds the NEN’s minimum requirement of ≥70%, the ISKO Vital+ Premium face cover is a patented 4-fold design made from ISKO Vital™ fabric, a groundbreaking textile solution created by ISKO’s in-house research and development experts. It is fluid repellent and very easy to breathe through thanks to a single layer of organic cotton which is dermatologically tested, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified and gentle on the skin, providing a superior level of comfort as assessed by an independent panel.

Available in different sizes and colors, the Premium face covers surpass the minimum NEN requirement for breathing resistance of <70 Pa/cm2 too, with a respiratory resistance lower than 40 Pa/cm2 – making the face covers very comfortable to wear. In addition, they are much more sustainable than disposable masks as they can be reused and hand or machine-washed up to 15 times without loss of quality. “Current circumstances are expected to last in the foreseeable future, so it is extremely important to wear proper community face covers”, explained Edgar van der Linden, ISKO Vital™ Medical Business Lead. “Thanks to the mark of conformity, it is now clear that face cover must have the highest possible filtration efficiency and must also be comfortable, expressed in the lowest possible breathing resistance. Environmental aspects are also addressed. As a supplier of washable face covers made from one innovative layer of organic cotton we consider that very important. A good community face cover offers a combination of high filtration efficiency, comfort, ease of use and minimizes the burden on the environment”.

• Tata Communications continues to drive growth and profitability Delivers PAT of INR 309 Crore for Q3, up 428% YoY
• Data services revenue grew by +3.8% YoY | Consolidated EBITDA at INR 1,046 Crore, increase of +37.5% YoY with margin expansion of 680 Bps

Consolidated financial highlights

•    Consolidated revenue was at INR 4,223 crore (USD 572 Mn); flat YoY, growth in data business compensated for decrease in Voice business
•    Consolidated EBITDA at INR 1,046 crore (USD 142 Mn); increase of +37.5% YoY on the back of robust growth and margin expansion in data business and cost optimisation initiatives
•    Consolidated PAT at INR 309 crore (USD 42 Mn) as compared to a profit of INR 59 crore in Q3 FY20, growth of +428% YoY, on the back of strong growth in profitability
•    Net Debt has come down on the back of strong free cash flow generation; Net Debt to EBITDA at 1.9x as compared to 2.9x for same quarter last year
•    CAPEX for this quarter was INR 339 crore as compared to INR 490 crore in Q3 FY20

Please find attached the detailed financial results Q2 FY21.

Hologenix, creators of Celliant®, infrared responsive technology, and Kelheim Fibres, a world-leading manufacturer of viscose specialty fibers, have partnered to launch Celliant Viscose at ISPO Munich 2021. Celliant Viscose is a finalist in Best Products by ISPO and will be showcased in the Fibers & Insulations Category for ISPO Textrends, where realistic views and 3-D simulations will be available for each material.

The introduction of nature-based Celliant Viscose will be the first in-fiber infrared sustainable solution on the market and meets a consumer demand for more environmentally friendly textiles. An alternative to synthetic fibers and extremely versatile, Celliant Viscose blends beautifully with cotton, micromodal, lyocell, wool varieties including cashmere. It also has many applications across industries as it is ideal for performance wear, luxury loungewear, casual wear and bedding.

Celliant Viscose features natural, ethically sourced minerals embedded into plant-based fibers to create infrared products that capture and convert body heat into infrared, increasing local circulation and improved cellular oxygenation. This results in stronger performance, faster recovery and better sleep.

Celliant Viscose provides all the benefits of being a viscose fiber — lightweight, soft, highly breathable, excellent moisture management — as well as fiber enhancements from Celliant infrared technology. Celliant’s proprietary blend of natural minerals allows textiles to capture and convert body heat into full-spectrum infrared energy, resulting in stronger performance, faster recovery and better sleep. In addition, Celliant is durable and will not wash out, lasting the useful life of the product it powers.

An Affordable, Long-lasting Solution with Diverse Applications
As opposed to other IR viscose products which are coatings based, Celliant Viscose’s in-fiber solution increases wearability and longevity with a soft feel, durability from washing and longer life. The combination of Kelheim’s distinctive technology and the Celliant additives creates this unique fiber that provides full functionality without the need for any additional processing step — a new standard in the field of sustainable IR viscose fibers. This single processing also makes Celliant Viscose more cost-effective and time-efficient than coatings.

In addition, Kelheim’s flexible technology allows targeted interventions in the viscose fiber process. By modifying the fiber’s dimensions or cross sections or by incorporating additives into the fiber matrix, Kelheim can precisely define the fiber’s properties according to the specific needs of the end product.

Highly Sustainable
Celliant Viscose is a plant and mineral-based solution for brands seeking an alternative to synthetic fibers. It contains natural raw materials that are from the earth and can return safely to the earth.

Nature-based Celliant Viscose is certified by FSC® or PEFC™, which guarantees the origin in sustainably managed plantations, and is part of the CanopyStyle initiative to protect ancient and endangered forests. The production of Celliant Viscose takes place exclusively at the Kelheim facilities in Germany, complying with the country’s strict environmental laws and guaranteeing an overall eco-friendly product.

Backed by Science
Celliant is rigorously tested by a Science Advisory Board composed of experts in the fields of physics, biology, chemistry and medicine. The Science Advisory Board has overseen 10 clinical, technical and physical trials, and seven published studies that demonstrate Celliant’s effectiveness and the benefits of infrared energy.

For more information, visit www.celliant.com/celliant-viscose/

Textilien sind untrennbarer Teil des Interieurs, denn sie geben einem Raum Atmosphäre und eine gute Akustik. Doch welcher Stoff ist für welchen Zweck am besten geeignet?

• Glänzende Akustik: drapilux 699
• Vielseitiger Uni: drapilux 102

Ein spezielles neues Garn macht drapilux 699 zum Highlight für Augen und Ohren. Denn: Die Faser des Textils beeinflusst die Raumakustik positiv. Zusätzlich bildet ihr leichter Glanz einen spannenden Kontrast zur Farbpalette aus warmen, gedeckten Kolorits sowie Natur- und Grautönen. Somit eignet sich der Stoff hervorragend für die Lobby, den Konferenzraum, das Großraumbüro oder auch das Restaurant.

drapilux air, drapilux akustik und drapilux bioaktiv sorgen rundum für Wohlfühlatmosphäre in jedem Raum. Mit seiner luftreinigenden und antibakteriellen Wirkung richtet sich drapilux 102 besonders an die Bedürfnisse von Krankenhäusern, Pflegeheimen und Hotels.

The RUDOLF GROUP is an uncontested agent of positive change especially when it comes to pioneering technologies that help transforming the textile and fashion industries. A shining example of conscious leadership played by the RUDOLF GROUP over the past decades is the invention and introduction of fluorine-free Durable Water Repellency (DWR) for textile and apparel. Since 2003, the RUCO-DRY product line has gradually convinced the industry that water-resistance can be achieved through the study and replica of natural models. “Biomimicry and the study of lotus leaves and bird’s feathers were instrumental in developing the very first fluorine-free DWR’s” says Dr. Gunther Duschek, Managing Director at RUDOLF GROUP.

Fifteen years later, RUDOLF GROUP does it again and takes a significant leapfrog. It pushes the boundaries of R&D well beyond fluorine-free, embraces nature and introduces water repellent performance entirely based on natural components. “We are launching two brand new, distinctive product propositions entirely manufactured from natural sources that do not compete with human and/or animal nutrition” continues Dr. Duschek.

RUCO®-DRY BIO CGR is an absolute breakthrough and the first Durable Water Repellent (DWR) agent based on plant-derived processing wastes. In fact, RUCO®-DRY BIO CGR is made of natural waste that accumulates as by-product during the processing of cereal grains in the food industry. The leftover material that would otherwise be disposed of is refined to create a powerful water and stain repellent textile finish.

“By turning natural waste into DWR we have optimized the biologic character of RUCO®-DRY BIO CGR where the active component is made of more than 90% bio carbon” states Dr. Dirk Sielemann, R&D Director at RUDOLF GROUP. He continues: “Although most of the product is composed by recycled biomass, RUCO®-DRY BIO CGR meets the performance and durability of conventional water repellent textile finishes”.

RUCO®-DRY BIO NPE is an equally outstanding product innovation where DWR is entirely based on a carefully selected mix of natural plant extracts. The well-balanced mix of plant-based ingredients combines excellent water and stain repellent effects with breathability and a natural handfeel. 

Unlike other 100% renewable raw materials, those used in the making of RUCO®-DRY BIO NPE are chemically and genetically non-modified and are not used as food, feed or fuel. Furthermore, all of the plant extracts that compose RUCO®-DRY BIO NPE are subject to a strict conservation and sustainability framework. “That’s why the supply of RUCO®-DRY BIO NPE is likely to remain limited to the creation and marketing of performance outdoor and sports apparel programs embedding state-of-the-art sustainable technology” concludes Dr. Duschek.

Both RUCO®-DRY BIO CGR and RUCO®-DRY BIO NPE are marketed through the BIO-LOGIC trademark, registered by RUDOLF GROUP.

For each of your visits to our page on the Texworld NYC virtual platform, Ecopel commits to plant one tree. Planting trees is an effective way to offset our greenhouse gas emissions and promote responsible practices. In 2020, Ecopel planted 2,000 trees with the One Tree Planted charities with a mission to help global reforestation efforts.
 

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• Wandfarbe als zentrales Gestaltungselement im Designhotel Laurichhof in Pirna

Klassisch, romantisch oder modern: Umgeben vom Elbsandsteingebirge und historischen Sehenswürdigkeiten und unweit von Dresden gelegen, bietet das Designhotel Laurichhof inmitten der Sächsischen Schweiz 27 unterschiedlich gestaltete Suiten für jeden Geschmack. Die Inhaberfamilie Seidel (Architekturbüro Seidel+Architekten) hat das Gebäude fünf Jahre lang minutiös geplant. Bei der gesamten Innenausstattung setzten sie auf Designmöbel, die die Gäste vor Ort auch erwerben können. Zudem bietet das Hotelteam eine komplette Design und Einrichtungsplanung für das eigene Zuhause an – ein ganz besonderer Service.

Die Wahl der Wandfarben war bei der Planung der Zimmer ein zentrales Thema. Gemeinsam mit den sorgsam zusammengestellten Möbeln und Accessoires bildet die Wandfarbe ein wesentliches Gestaltungselement. Die Luxus- Innenfarben von CAPAROL ICONS unterstreichen den hochwertigen Anspruch und erschaffen, dank ihrer eigens entwickelten Rezeptur an den Wänden der Hotelzimmer, matte farbtiefe Oberflächen und erzeugen so ein elegantes Raumgefühl. Insgesamt neun „Ikonen“ – so nennt CAPAROL ICONS seine einzelnen Nuancen – finden sich in den Räumen wieder. In der Suite My Way strahlt das intensive Sonnengelb der Farbe NO 99 LILO. Sie erinnert an die gelben, aufblasbaren Luftmatratzen oder auch „Lilos“ genannt, die der Klassiker beim Sonnenbaden am Pool sind. Die reduzierte Suite Bauhaus ist sehr funktional eingerichtet. Passend dazu bringt NO 14 CHESTERFIELD ein warmes Graubraun in den Raum, das von den berühmten Chesterfield-Sofas inspiriert ist.

Jede Farbe hebt den Charakter des jeweiligen Zimmers hervor und setzt gekonnt Akzente im Raum. Im Designhotel Laurichhof verwendete Farben: NO 07 DISCO BALL, NO 14 CHESTERFIELD, NO 20 AFRO, NO 39 SO BOHO, NO 45 UNTITLED PINK, NO 58 COPACABANA, NO 69 NEON GREY, NO 99 LILO, NO 110 POONA

• Umzug innerhalb Düsseldorfs: Dreistufige Vergrößerung der Hallenfläche auf 2.800 m² bis Mitte 2021
• Königsberger Str. 100, 40231 Düsseldorf
• Angemietete Fläche: 2.800 m² (finale Ausbaustufe)
• Mieter: LIVE FAST DIE YOUNG Clothing GmbH
• Vermieter: DIBAG Industriebau AG

Mit einem neuen Hallenstandort baut die Düsseldorfer Streetwear Brand LIVE FAST DIE YOUNG ihre Lagerlogistik im Laufe des Jahres 2021 massiv aus. Mit einer fortlaufenden, dreistufigen Vergrößerung weitet das junge Modeunternehmen seine bisherigen Hallenflächen auf insgesamt 2.800 m² aus und untermauert mit dem Umzug seine Treue zum Standort Düsseldorf.

„Die Vergrößerung und Optimierung unserer Lagerlogistik ist als Reaktion auf das kontinuierliche Wachstum unseres Unternehmens zu verstehen“, so Karl Krumland, CFO/COO bei LFDY. „Die neuen Lagerhallen auf dem Gelände der DIBAG Industriebau AG eröffnen uns logistisch ganz neue Möglichkeiten. Der Umzug innerhalb Düsseldorfs ist ein wichtiger und logischer Schritt für LFDY.“

Mit dem Ziel der Ausweitung ihrer Lagerkapazitäten zog die Modemarke bereits im vergangenen Oktober von der Hoffeldstraße 104 an den neuen Standort an der Königsberger Straße 100. Auf dem großzügigen Gelände der DIBAG Industriebau AG wurden zu diesem Zeitpunkt bereits seit April Ausbauarbeiten realisiert. Mit Abschluss der finalen dritten Ausbaustufe, die für April 2021 angesetzt ist, wird der neue Standort ca. 2.800 m² Logistikfläche bereitstellen. Diese bieten mit 800-1.000 Palettenstellplätze Lagermöglichkeiten für bis zu 20.000 Kartons und ermöglichen die Abwicklung von 60.000-65.000 Bestellungen pro Monat im Regelbetrieb. Außerdem wird der neue Standort einen Pickbereich mit Platz für ca. 500-600 Artikel (bis zu 2.500 SKU), Bereitstellflächen für Versanddienstleister sowie ein Bereich für Retourenannahme & -bearbeitung umfassen.

Zur Überbrückung der Zeit bis zur Fertigstellung der letzten Ausbaustufe wird im Januar 2021 kurzfristig noch eine Fläche von 1.200 m² auf dem Gelände mit flexibler Laufzeit hinzugemietet. „In Düsseldorf hat LIVE FAST DIE YOUNG vor über acht Jahren seinen Ursprung gefunden, hier fühlen wir uns Zuhause“, betont Krumland die Verbundenheit mit der Landeshauptstadt. „Umso schöner ist es, dass sich uns mit der neuen Fläche an der Königsberger Straße die Chance geboten hat, unternehmerisches Wachstum und Heimatliebe zu verbinden. Wir freuen uns sehr auf diesen kleinen Neubeginn in bekannter Umgebung.“

• The Bavarian Kelheim Fibres GmbH has become the first viscose fibre manufacturer worldwide to receive EMAS certification.

“Our aspiration is that our fibres offer an eco-friendly and high-performance alternative to synthetic materials”, says Craig Barker, CEO at Kelheim Fibres. “So, it’s not enough that our fibres are made from renewable resources and that they are fully biodegradable – our environmental awareness must include the whole production process and all that goes with it if we want to safeguard our credibility.

The EMAS certification proves that we take this responsibility seriously.” EMAS stands for “Eco Management and Audit Scheme” and is a standardised eco management certification system developed by the European Union. EMAS includes the globally applicable ISO 14001 standard and goes beyond its requirements by demanding more transparency and continuous improvement: Certified companies report in their annual EMAS Environmental Statement on their environmental goals and their progress in meeting them.

During the audit preceding the certification, the independent environmental auditor thoroughly investigated all departments of the company, from the production itself to the company canteen. He found no non-conformances and was impressed by the competence and the high sense of responsibility among Kelheim’s employees. In contrast to the EU Ecolabel and similar certifications, EMAS does not apply to individual products or services, but certifies the complete environmental performance of the company. This benefits not only the protection of the environment and climate, but also the improvement of a company’s ecoefficiency.

Craig Barker: “An efficient environmental management system ensures that economy and ecology go hand in hand – that gives us a decisive competitive edge.”

• Bereit für den Sommer? Mit der stylischen Swimwear-Kollektion 2021 von Delicatelove holen wir uns den Urlaub nach Hause

Echte Sonnenanbeterinnen und Sommermädchen dürfen sich schon jetzt auf die warmen Tage und stylische Swimwear-Pieces freuen.
Delicatelove präsentiert zur kommenden Saison farbenfrohe Bikinis, raffinierte Badeanzüge und kuschelige Badetücher, die schon jetzt Lust machen auf Sommer, Sonne, Sonnenschein…

Ob verspielter Korallenprint, graphisches Ethnomuster oder aufregender Leo in klassischem Braun oder in auffallenden Neonnuancen – die fröhlich-knalligen Farben und aufregenden Cut-Outs machen die Bikinis und Einteiler zum wahren Hingucker. Die leuchtend-farbenfrohen Badetücher – made in Germany – im passenden Print komplettieren den stylischen Beach-Look und sorgen am heimischen aufblasbaren Pool oder dem Badesee für das perfekte Sommer-Feeling.

Die exklusive Swimwear-Kollektion von Delicatelove ist ab Mitte April 2021 auf delicatelove.com erhältlich.