From the Sector

• Im Webshop ab sofort flüssige 3D-Komplettansichten ausgewählter Taschen und Accessoires aus gebrauchtem Feuerwehrschlauch

Das Kölner Label Feuerwear upcycled ausgemusterten Feuerwehrschlauch zu Taschen, Rucksäcken und Accessoires – heiß geliebt für starkes Design und legendäre Robustheit. Für die Präsentation im hauseigenen Onlineshop lotet das Feuerwear-Team die neuesten technischen Möglichkeiten aus, um einen möglichst detaillierten, lebensechten Eindruck von seinen Produkten zu vermitteln. Die bisherigen Fotos, Videos und Animationen werden nun um eine neue Dimension ergänzt: Echte, stufenlos dreh- und zoombare 3D-Modelle, die Material, Details und Oberflächen in bislang unerreichter Qualität darstellen.

Die neue 3D-Darstellung einiger Modelle richtet sich vor allem an Website-Besucher, die die Produkte neu kennenlernen und für die das Material auch etwas Neues ist. Das Feature bietet vor allem mittels der Zoomfunktion Aufschluss über die Textur und Beschaffenheit des Materials. Sowohl die Form als auch die robuste Eigenschaft sind hier zum Greifen nah – und man kann sich besser vorstellen, wie und wo die Tasche als treuer Begleiter ihren Einsatz im Alltag finden könnte.

In aktuellen Smartphones und Computern stecken leistungsfähige Grafikprozessoren, deren Möglichkeiten Feuerwear nutzt, um Lichteinfall, Reflektionen und Schatten so realitätsgetreu wie möglich darzustellen – ein neues Qualitätsniveau, das einen umfassenderen Eindruck vom Produkt vermittelt als bisherige technische Methoden. Um die Darstellung so präzise und hochwertig wie möglich zu gewährleisten, nutzt Feuerwear die Technik der Photogrammetrie in Zusammenarbeit mit 3DScanlab aus Köln. Das Objekt wird mit Hilfe von passgenauen Teilen aus dem 3D-Drucker freischwebend im Raum drapiert, aufwändig ausgeleuchtet und mit unzähligen Fotos aus diversen Blickwinkeln erfasst. Eine intelligente Software erkennt in den verschiedenen Aufnahmen identische Merkmale des Produktes. Die resultierende Punktwolke wird anschließend mit einer aus den Fotos gewonnen Textur überzogen. Materialeigenschaften wie Rauigkeit, Reflektion und winzige Details werden so lebensecht erfasst.

Für die 3D-Darstellung, die der User letztendlich sieht, greift Feuerwear auf die Viewer-Plattform Sketchfab zurück. So zeigen sich die Beispiel-Modelle in ihrer vollen Pracht – und das browserübergreifend, mobil und in der Desktop-Ansicht oder sogar via Virtual Reality Headset.

Weitere Infos gibt es im Webshop unter: www.feuerwear.de

The international home textiles industry has enjoyed a promising start at Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main, which finished Friday, 11 January. The challenging economic situation and uncertainty in the retail sector were countered by a positive and confident mood at the world’s leading trade fair.

3025 exhibitors from 65 countries* took the international trade fair for home and contract textiles to a 15-year high: ‘Exhibitors and visitors accepted the new trade fair concept with great enthusiasm and confirmed the trade fair’s position as the world’s most important meeting place for the industry. The quality of the decision-makers impressed the exhibitors, as did the number of new business contacts from 156 countries, especially international ones – thus enabling Heimtextil to set a new benchmark’, says Detlef Braun, Member of the Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt. ‘Around 67,500 visitors* ensured that there was a busy atmosphere in the halls, despite a slight decline due to various reasons, such as difficult travel conditions on account of the storms in the alpine region and airport strikes in Germany’. [*For comparison, 2018: 2,975 exhibitors from 64 countries; 68,584 visitors from 135 countries, FKM-tested)]

3025 exhibitors from 65 countries* took the international trade fair for home and contract textiles to a 15-year high: ‘Exhibitors and visitors accepted the new trade fair concept with great enthusiasm and confirmed the trade fair’s position as the world’s most important meeting place for the industry. The quality of the decision-makers impressed the exhibitors, as did the number of new business contacts from 156 countries, especially international ones – thus enabling Heimtextil to set a new benchmark’, says Detlef Braun, Member of the Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt. ‘Around 67,500 visitors* ensured that there was a busy atmosphere in the halls, despite a slight decline due to various reasons, such as difficult travel conditions on account of the storms in the alpine region and airport strikes in Germany’.

One topic that occupied both exhibitors and visitors was the current and future economic situation. A further challenge is the increasingly evident changes that are happening in trade. Increasing revenues and revenue shares in online retailing stand in the way of the efforts made by the stationary retail trade to maintain their inner-city businesses. ‘The small business specialist trade, but also department stores and multibrand stores, and thus the heart of our visitor target groups, are under pressure from the constantly increasing levels of e-commerce. With Heimtextil and our consumer goods fairs in general, we offer these retailers in particular clear perspectives and diverse inspiration in an ambiguous world’, continues Braun.

Heimtextil made it easier for its visitors to access valuable inspiration and business momentum thanks to an optimised trade fair concept and the associated new hall structure. ‘The new concept brought more visitors to the stand’, was the feedback from Andreas Klenk, Managing Director of Saum & Viebahn from Kulmbach in Franconia about hall 8.0 which offered textiles editeurs and manufacturers of curtain and sun protection systems a common platform for the first time. ‘It was the right decision to merge the different segments. We had high quality discussions with respect to both export and domestic business, and are satisfied with the trade fair’.

As part of the new concept, Heimtextil expanded its unique product range across the entire exhibition site and also included the new hall 12, which has been an additional architectural highlight on the Frankfurt exhibition grounds since September.

Top international companies from the Bed & Bath Fashion segment presented their wares here. For the company Curt Bauer from Aue in Saxony, the première of the new hall was a successful one. ‘We're very enthusiastic about the new hall 12. The product range there was very well received. We are very satisfied with the quality of visitors to our stand. In addition to a good frequency of German visitors, we are particularly pleased about growth from China and Russia’, says Managing Director Michael Bauer.

Natural materials, PET and ocean plastics 
Heimtextil set a standard in terms of sustainability: after the first global climate protection agreement for the textile industry was signed by 40 leading fashion companies, organisations and associations at the World Climate Conference in Katowice last December, the focus in Frankfurt was also on environmental progress in the textile industry. Numerous exhibitors presented progressive solutions, for example in the recycling of PET bottles and ocean plastic as well as in the use of certified natural materials. ‘Sustainability was the theme for us at this year’s Heimtextil. Major media players visited us and the 'Green Tour’ guided tour stopped by. We presented many things, including our first vegan duvet and fair silk products, all 100 per cent produced in Austria’, says Denise Hartmann, Marketing Manager at Hefel Textil. The topics of water consumption in the textile industry and microplastics also increasingly came to the fore. The exhibitor directory ‘Green Directory’ alone contained around 150 progressive companies listing sustainably produced textiles. The offer was supplemented by its own lecture series as well as theme-specific tours, which provided valuable impetus and
underpinned the pioneering green position of the trade fair.

Sleep becomes new lifestyle theme
Heimtextil also focused on sleep as one of the upcoming lifestyle trends. While a balanced diet and sufficient exercise are now a natural part of a healthy lifestyle, restorative sleep is still neglected* although it is one of the most important building blocks for long-term physical and mental well-being. At Heimtextil, a number of new products and aspects came to the fore that help people become sensitised to and analyse their sleep behaviour and promote healthy sleep. Around the redesigned hall 11.0 and in the adjoining lecture area ‘Sleep! The Future Forum’, representatives from the national and international bed industry enjoyed attractive product presentations and superb speeches on the topics of sustainability, hospitality, sport and digital.

In addition to the renowned trend show, the trade fair also focused on contract business, particularly in the hotel and hospitality sector, as well as decorative and upholstery fabrics, digital printing solutions and wallpapers.

The next Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main – its 50th edition – will take place from 7 to 10 January 2020.

*According to a forsa investigation commissioned by the Techniker Krankenkasse

Echte Nachhaltigkeit in der Produktion ohne Downcycling Flexible textiltechnologische Verfahren für die Herstellung von belastungsgerechten Naturfaserhalbzeugen

Die SachsenLeinen GmbH entstand im Jahr 1997 aus der strategischen Allianz von Firmen und Forschungseinrichtungen der Bastfaserindustrie Sachsens – dem Sachsen-Leinen e.V. Das Unternehmen bietet Dienstleistungen rund um Anbau, Ernte und Verarbeitung pflanzlicher Fasern an. Seit 2001 liegt der Fokus dabei besonders auf der Belieferung mit Naturfasern, vorrangig für die Automobilindustrie zum Strukturleichtbau sowie für Unternehmen der Textil- und Baustoffindustrie. Ein weiteres Standbein der sächsischen Firma ist der Handel mit Technik für die Ernte, Verarbeitung und Veredlung von Naturfasern.

Um Anbau, Ernte, Aufbereitung und Veredlungsprozesse im Kontext und branchenübergreifend zu entwickeln sowie an wirtschaftliche Anforderungen anzupassen, engagieren sich die Naturfaserspezialisten in unterschiedlichen Unternehmensnetzwerken zur Entwicklung neuer Verfahren. SachsenLeinen arbeitet dazu in zahlreichen interdisziplinären Forschungsprojekten mit. Ein Schwerpunkt ist dabei die partielle und Hochleistungs-Faserverstärkung von Strukturbauteilen unter Nachhaltigkeitsaspekten.

For SEEK’s 10thBirthday we want to give something to those who are usually overlooked. Together with One Warm Winter, we are wrapping up Goodie Bags for the homeless and taking them where they are actually needed – to the streets. That’s why we are asking brands to donate old collection pieces, samples, stock, etc.
 
“We are really happy to team up with One Warm Winter for our SEEK donation initiative. We want to counteract the omnipresent throwaway mentality. Every step counts. Homelessness is a growing issue, especially in Berlin – we hope to bring some warmth to the city streets.”
– SEEK Team
 
“With the GiveBag the fashion industry is setting an important example in terms of awareness and sustainability. Ultimately, these bags are filled with what is often left out by the economy: true charity.”
– Dominic Czaja, One Warm Winter
 
The huge One Warm Winter GiveBag will be filled on all three show days (15–17 January) in front of the SEEK location at Arena Berlin. Every donor will receive a donation receipt and stay informed about the next steps. The GiveBags will be handed out to people in need by the SEEK team and One Warm Winter at the next charity event.

Additional support will be provided by TOMS with a requested voluntary donation in exchange for a nice hot coffee. The end sum will be matched by TOMS and donated directly to One Warm Winter.
 
“Giving is at the heart of everything we do at TOMS, but it’s projects like this that are in our own backyard that hit home the most. Homelessness is one of the issues closest to our hearts, so we couldn’t be more honoured to work with SEEK and One Warm Winter this season to lend a hand to our friends in Berlin that need it most.”
– Lisa Hogg, TOMS EMEA Marketing Director
 
The reaction from the SEEK brands towards our initiative has been amazingly positive – almost all of them are actively and enthusiastically participating by donating garments that cannot be sold anymore.
 
“Palladium Boots is very excited about this call for action and being able to take part in supporting the cause. City terrain is what we are built on and we are glad to gift a little warmth and particularly the gesture of humanity together with SEEK and One Warm Winter.”
– Melanie Bruss, Marketing Manager, Palladium Boots D, AT & NL
 
“The entire CHIEMSEE family is amazed by this initiative! It’s a great feeling to pass on some warmth and distribute it more fairly. Thank you SEEK and One Warm Winter for the idea – the fashion industry definitely needs more of those!”
– The CHIEMSEE family

PMsExciting news out of ISPO Munich, this year ROICA™ premium stretch innovations will be showcased within ISPO Brandnew, the biggest platform for sporty startups worldwide. The ROICA™ booth will have a new centralized position at ISPO Munich, with an even more centralal position, to lead the way toward responsible innovation. Make certain to visit the fantastic new collections created by ROICA™ partners that combine; function and contemporary values for the modern customer. Asahi Kasei, the leader in sustainable stretch guaranteed to wow ISPO attendees with the ROICA Eco-Smart™ family, an innovative range of the world's first responsibly made premium stretch fibers.
ROICA™ smart yarns are focused perfectly on responsible performance for the active sportswear, swimwear and athleisure categories. ROICA™ proudly presents sustainable solutions boasting impressive certifications:

• Global Recycled Standard (GRS) owned by Textile Exchange
• Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Level for Material Health and Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate - ROICA™ breaks down without releasing harmful substances.

ROICA™ will present The Modern Wardrobe concept in well-defined categories at ISPO:

• ROICA™ WARDROBE, fashion collections for Summer 2019 with beautiful premium stretch solutions.
• ROICA™ INNOVATION GALLERY, the latest textile performance innovations from partner mills that inspire creativityA rich fabric range that includes revolutionary ROICA Eco-Smart™ family of stretch fibers that are sustainably designed and the unique ROICA Feel Good™ family that promises a new level of well-being
• ROICA™ CLOSET: new garment designs from our experimental lab that highlight functional ROICA™ families.
• ROICA™ NOVELTIES DISPLAY, discover the latest ROICA™ innovations.

Konsortium bündelt Kompetenzen für Perspektiven der Technischen Textilien

Im Ergebnis einer futureTEX-Befragung zu den Herausforderungen der Markteinführung von Innovationen in der Textilbranche waren die am höchsten bewerteten Indikatoren die Adressierung der richtigen Märkte sowie Marketing und Vertrieb. Für die Überführung der wissenschaftlichen und wirtschaftlichen Ergebnisse aus den futureTEXVorhaben in die Praxis, gilt es in den nächsten zwei Jahren den Weg zu ebenen. Dazu werden die Maßnahmen weiter intensiviert.

Vor dem Hintergrund der Digitalisierung, des demografischen Wandels und der Globalisierung soll die deutsche Textilbranche mit innovativen Produkten und Technologien, modernen Organisationsformen und neuen Geschäftsmodellen fit für die Zukunft gemacht werden. Seit 2014 arbeiten dafür im Verbundprojekt futureTEX mehr als 300 Firmen, Forschungseinrichtungen und Verbände. Das Ziel ist der Aufbau des modernsten textilindustriellen Wertschöpfungsnetzwerks Europas.

Um die ersten vielversprechenden Ergebnisse der zurzeit über 20 futureTEX-Vorhaben wirtschaftlich nutzbar zu machen, wurden transferfördernden Formate wie das KompentenzFrühstück und die KompetenzWerkstatt eingeführt. Während das KompentenzFrühstück in einem Unternehmen stattfindet bei dem sich Vertreter der Wirtschaft zu textil-technologischen Themen austauschen, treffen sich zur KompetenzWerkstatt Vertreter aus Forschung und Industrie. Gemeinschaftlich werden aus den erarbeiteten Ergebnissen Umsetzungsszenarien und der Weg dahin abgeleitet.

Am 13. November war die KARL MAYER Technische Textilien GmbH (KARL MAYER) Gastgeber für eine exklusive Runde von Unternehmern zum KompentenzFrühstück. Dr. Jürgen Tröltzsch, Senior Manager New Technologies, und Jens Bonitz, Bereichsleiter Produktion und Logistik und Mitglied des Digitalisierungsteams bei KARL MAYER erläuterten den Teilnehmern anschaulich die Herausforderungen im globalisierten Markt des Textilmaschinenbaus. Diese Aufgaben anzunehmen, bedeutet für den weltweit agierenden Spezialisten von Schusswirk- und Composite- Maschinen auch ganz neue Wege zu gehen, um immer einen Schritt schneller als der Wettbewerb zu sein. So launchte KARL MAYER im Herbst auf der ITMA ASIA + CITME die innovative Marke KM.ON. Die Erarbeitung entsprechender Software erfolgte durch ein KARL MAYER-eigenes Start-up.

Vier abgeschlossene Umsetzungsvorhaben stellten im Rahmen der KompetenzWerkstatt „Perspektiven TechTex“ am 14. November ihre erreichten wissenschaftlichen und insbesondere wirtschaftlichen Ergebnisse vor. Beim futureTEX- Konsortialführer, dem Sächsischen Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI) in Chemnitz, erörterten die Gäste angeregt neue Impulse für die Perspektiven der TechTex-Branche.

Maik Wonneberger, von der INVENT GmbH in Braunschweig und Koordinator des Vorhabens HeavyTows, erläuterte wie aus Hanfbastrinde als biogene Heavy Tows textile Leichtbauprodukte in Presstechnik und Harzinjektionsverfahren realisiert werden. Er berichtete als Highlight sogar von einem Prüfergebnis im E-Modul von 38 GPa für die Leichtbauteile.

„Wir brauchen eine bessere öffentliche Sichtbarkeit für rezyklierte Carbonfasern“, konstatierte RecyCarb-Koordinator Dr. Holger Fischer vom Faserinstitut Bremen e.V. in seiner Präsentation zur Aufbereitung von Carbonfaserabfällen und den Wiedereinsatz in textilen Flächengebilden für Faserverbundwerkstoffe. Dann kann die Kundenakquise durch die Industriepartner mit entsprechenden Marketingmethoden gelingen.

Dr. Lars Rebenklau vom Fraunhofer-Institut für Keramische Technologien und Systeme (IKTS) aus Dresden beschrieb die Entwicklung photovoltaisch wirksamer Schichten auf Technischen Textilien im Vorhaben PhotoTex.

Textile Bewehrungen für schalenförmige Verbundstrukturen, also von mehrfach gekrümmten Bauteilen bis hin zu Gebäudehüllen aus kunststoffgebundenen und mineralischen Matrizes waren das Thema von Dr. Daniel Franitza, FE-Union in Chemnitz. In dem bereits veröffentlichten TourAtlas ConTex gewährt das Vorhaben-Team einen umfassenden Einblick in die Technologie anhand des Baus eines eindrucksvollen Prototypens.

Die Textil-Experten erarbeiteten im anschließenden Ideenworkshop auf Basis der Ergebnisse und den bisherigen Erfahrungen die Voraussetzungen, Hürden und Möglichkeiten für den erfolgreichen Technologietransfer. Dabei stellten die Gäste sehr klar Themen rund um den Kunden wie Bedarfe, Nutzen, Bekanntheit sowie Time-to-Market in den Mittelpunkt. Wie adäquate Lösungen für neue Anwendungsfelder in bisher noch nicht angedachten Branchen aussehen können, führte bis zur Beschreibung möglicher Akteure und Forschungspartner.

Die Planungen der futureTEX-Veranstaltungsreihe für 2019 laufen bereits. Sie stehen generell auch projekt- und branchenübergreifend allen an Technischen Textilien interessierten Unternehmen offen.

As the tradition goes, twice a year the functional fabric fair Performance Days selects the most innovative fabrics, accessories and finishes for their Performance Forum. This year, two functional finishes from textile innovator Devan Chemicals (Moov&Cool® & R-Vital™) were chosen. R-Vital™ was awarded with the ‘100% Jury Like’ stamp, meaning all the members of the Jury selected the sample, a recognition only granted to a handful of the 1400 applications.

R-Vital™ – ‘100% Jury Like’
R-Vital™ is a range of microencapsulated active ingredients that boost textiles with anti-oxidative effects. The microcapsules, attached to the fibre, deliver antioxidants to the body upon friction. The ‘100% Jury Like’ sample is treated with a well-chosen blend of Ubiquinol (Q10), Sea kelp and Thyme oil, which enhances recovery after sports performances. As R-Vital™ is also suitable for other market segments, such as bedding textiles, Devan enables its customers to compose their own blend, allowing them to create truly unique products and hence properties.
Marleen Van der Auwera, BU Manager Health & Wellness is happy to see that R-Vital™ is getting some more attention. “When the technology was first launched about a year ago, we noticed people had some difficulties understanding the concept because it was so revolutionary to them”, she says. “But this recognition really indicates more and more people are seeing its potential.”

Moov&Cool®
Moov&Cool® is a patented polymer technology, providing a cool comfort feel through a combination of durable heat absorption capacity and a unique, balanced moisture transfer system. By lowering the body core temperature, the finishing treatment helps professional athletes to take their performance to the next level. Furthermore, the technology is also designed to enhance comfort during physical activities of recreational athletes.
Moov&Cool® was first launched at Performance Days in April and will be presented in full detail at the upcoming edition, which will take place on November 28^th & 29^th in Munich, Germany.

For the third consecutive year, the Italian brand Zerobarracento was selected to embody the excellence of Italy at the Budapest Fashion Week. On November 14th, Zerobarracento will show on runway S/S 2019. The concept of connection to a fashion garment, and the idea of creating pieces to last is fundamental to this brand. 0 means: zero waste, reduced pollution, and reduced emissions. 100 means: 100% quality, Made in Italy, sustainability and transparency of the production. Patterns are developed with zero-waste techniques, that eliminates textile waste at the design stage, adopting a zero-waste design approach reduces textile waste and the demand on natural resources. The pieces are 100% made in Italy, created with premium sustainable and traceable materials.

Camilla Carrara, CEO and designer of Zerobarracento, describes the collection as follows: "garments are created with the GOTS certified Bacx™ by Centro Seta organic silks sourced from C.L.A.S.S. e.commerce and the Newlife™ transformed polyester. Shapes and colours were inspired by a Malaysian trip: simplicity and nature are blended giving life to saturated colours".
We are pleased that the collaboration with the Budapest Fashion Week lasts over time and is positive to see the growing interest for the issue of sustainability by consumers of this country.

Penn Textile Solutions and Penn Italia introduce ECOINNOVATION, fully sustainable products range! These must-see products are created using the world’s first premium stretch fiber by ROICA™ that is Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold level for Material Health and Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate for breaking down without releasing harmful substances.

Penn Textile Solutions and Penn Italia, a fully integrated international-minded company with over 50 years’ expertise in producing innovative warp and weft knit textiles that answer customers’ demands, including fantastic elastomeric knitted textiles. Penn Textile Solutions and Penn Italia wisely picks ROICA™ premium stretch fiber to create our ECOINNOVATION, a new fully sustainable range of advanced textiles that are 100% sustainable. ROICA™, produced by Asahi Kasei, is the secret premium stretch ingredient we used to provide comfort, enhance quality and confidence. Thus, making stretch performance a specialty fiber that generates new values for contemporary consumers.

ECOINNOVATION presents seven unique articles developed belonging to Penn Textile Solutions and Penn Italia’s family dreamshape® characterized by reinforced edges and seizing that includes the following recycled items; tulle, tulle galloons with dreamshape® reinforced edge, tricot, dreamshape® reinforced gripping edge (great for cycling shorts), stretch satin, polyester tulle and polyester double jersey perfect for laser cutting.

ECOINNOVATION Collection includes:
ROICA Eco-Smart™ family premium stretch fiber Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold level for Material Health. Evaluated throughout the supply chain for lower impacts on human and environmental health that strives to eliminate toxic and unidentified chemicals for a safe continuous cycle. Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate - ROICA™ proudly breaks down without releasing harmful substances.

RECO NYLON – a Nylon 6 yarn made from pre-consumer waste. NUREL, selected by us because of their commitment to science and technology, recycles the discarded nylon material diverting it from the waste stream during our manufacturing process and converts it into RECO NYLON yarn. We proudly boast an impressive savings of CO2 emissions: every 1.000 Kg of RECO Nylon reduces atmospheric CO2 emissions by 1.424 Kg.

Noyfi l SpA offers r-Radyarn®, a range of recycled products that use fully recycled polyester yarn r–Starlight®, produced as POY by its sister company Noyfi l SA in Switzerland. A continuous polyester filament derived from post-consumer recycled polymers increased value from the eco-compatibility of certified OEKOTEX Std 100 Class 1 additives and colors used for the solution dyeing process.

The presentation of the Bemberg™ new campaign represents a high benchmark in value for smart textile fiber innovations. Bemberg™ is the ONE new material definition for responsible luxury. The ONE for cool exquisite comfort, and the ONE whose smart heritage is born in a circular economy.
 
Made since 1931 by Asahi Kasei, which is the sole maker of this one-of-a-kind, matchless, high-tech natural material, with a unique and precious touch and feel. The new campaign will amplify this uniqueness and innate smartness, redefining the brand voice as Bemberg™ at an international level with an openness and positive approach that facilitates a stronger, more focused role in the market while supporting our partner’s strengths too. It is not just another brand name, but about enhancing core values through a now even better, more refined product and process that supports our partner’s mission to materially benefit the whole supply chain.