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15.02.2024

Haelixa and Trudel Silk: New Partnership

Haelixa, the trailblazer of physical traceability solutions, has partnered with Trudel Silk, a market leader for sustainable organic and recycled silk products. This collaboration brings traceability and transparency to silk production.

Silk is one of the finest and smoothest fabrics; the better the quality of the silk, the more luxurious it feels to the touch. To create the best quality silk, the conditions for mulberry cultivation must be up to the highest standards. A healthy micro-ecosystem in the fields translates to top-grade silk cocoon quality. At Trudel, this is the environment they have created for the vertical integration of their business. Trudel aims to succeed at every stage of the process, which can only be accomplished through the active involvement and visible cooperation of all market players. These players include farmers, reeling mills, twisting/spinning mills, weaving mills, dyeing and printing mills, and brands. They are involved in every step, from the cultivation of mulberry trees to the production of silk fabrics.

Haelixa, the trailblazer of physical traceability solutions, has partnered with Trudel Silk, a market leader for sustainable organic and recycled silk products. This collaboration brings traceability and transparency to silk production.

Silk is one of the finest and smoothest fabrics; the better the quality of the silk, the more luxurious it feels to the touch. To create the best quality silk, the conditions for mulberry cultivation must be up to the highest standards. A healthy micro-ecosystem in the fields translates to top-grade silk cocoon quality. At Trudel, this is the environment they have created for the vertical integration of their business. Trudel aims to succeed at every stage of the process, which can only be accomplished through the active involvement and visible cooperation of all market players. These players include farmers, reeling mills, twisting/spinning mills, weaving mills, dyeing and printing mills, and brands. They are involved in every step, from the cultivation of mulberry trees to the production of silk fabrics.

Haelixa and Trudel have collaborated to improve silk’s robust and consistent traceability. As the demand for validation of the silk value chain increases, they have partnered with groups from Italy and Asia to develop a unique solution that uses DNA markers to trace the entire supply chain of silk production. This innovative approach ensures each silk product’s ethical sourcing.

The silk fibers used in their spun silk yarns are marked with a specific DNA per farm set selected by Trudel. Throughout the supply chain, samples of yarn, fabrics, and finished products undergo testing to verify the presence of original silk fibers. Based on the reporting, the brand can trace the finished accessories or garments to Trudel.

 

Weitere Informationen:
Haelixa Silk Road DNA marker
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Haelixa

Die DNA-Marker Technologie von Haelixa lässt im Zusammenspiel mit der digitalen Plattform atmos.io von Oerlikon die eindeutige Nachverfolgbarkeit von textilen Produkten Realität werden. Bild Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG
20.11.2023

Chemiefasergarne mit DNA: Lieferketten im textilen Endprodukt nachvollziehbar

In Kooperation mit dem Schweizer Unternehmen Haelixa ist Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions künftig in der Lage, die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette eines textilen Endproduktes transparent und damit nachhaltig zu machen. Damit bieten die Entwicklungspartner eine Lösung für eine umfassende Nachverfolgbarkeit von Produkten, wie sie der European Green Deal fordert.

In Kooperation mit dem Schweizer Unternehmen Haelixa ist Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions künftig in der Lage, die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette eines textilen Endproduktes transparent und damit nachhaltig zu machen. Damit bieten die Entwicklungspartner eine Lösung für eine umfassende Nachverfolgbarkeit von Produkten, wie sie der European Green Deal fordert.

Wesentlicher Teil der Lösung ist die von Haelixa entwickelte DNA-Marker Technologie, die eine lückenlose Rückverfolgbarkeit der Materialien ermöglicht. Die Marker überdauern alle Schritte des Produktionsprozesses und stellen sicher, dass das Endprodukt eindeutig identifizierbar ist. „Bei dieser innovativen Technologie wird für jedes Projekt eine eigene, maßgeschneiderte DNA verwendet, die dem Material eine einzigartige Identität verleiht“, erklärt Holly Berger, Marketingdirektorin bei Haelixa. „Sobald die DNA in das Material integriert ist, ist sie nicht mehr zu entfernen und kann nicht mehr verfälscht oder verändert werden.“ Die Handhabung ist einfach: Der DNA-Marker wird beispielsweise zusammen mit dem Präparationsöl in den Spinnprozess eingespeist; das Präparationssystem wird dazu entsprechend modifiziert. Weitere Einspeisemöglichkeiten werden derzeit entwickelt.

Intelligente Fabrik: Totale Transparenz mit atmos.io
Ergänzt wird das Konzept mit atmos.io, der digitalen Plattform von Oerlikon: Hier werden Produktions- und Prozessdaten während des Garnherstellungsprozesses erfasst und ausgewertet. Atmos.io gibt dem Garn seine digitale Identität während seines Verweilens auf Oerlikon Anlagen, von der Schmelze bis zur verpackten Spule. Erfolgreich genutzt wird diese Technologie bereits seit längerem zur Überwachung des Produktionsprozesses. Mit atmos.io können innerhalb kürzester Zeit Abweichungen von Prozessparametern und Garndaten identifiziert und behoben werden, was die Garnqualität stabil hält und Abfallraten reduziert.

Die Kombination beider Technologien lässt die eindeutige Nachverfolgbarkeit des hergestellten Garnes auch in den nachgelagerten Prozessschritten zu. Damit sind nicht nur die Garnbestandteile und -qualitäten, sondern auch Herstellungsbedingungen und Herkunft der Garne im fertigen Kleidungsstück zweifelsfrei nachweisbar. „Die eindeutige DNA trägt die in atmos.io digital erfassten ‚Wurzeln‘ des Garns in den Alltag des Endverbrauchers“, so Jochen Adler, CTO von Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions. Die textilen Endprodukte erfüllen damit die Anforderungen des von der EU geforderten digitalen Produktpasses, der die zur Bewertung ihrer Ökobilanz und Zirkularität nötigen Informationen enthält. Erste Langzeittests haben eine 100%ige Nachverfolgbarkeit der Garne im POY und FDY Spinnprozess ergeben. Setzt der Garnhersteller auf die atmos.io Plattform, können Produktionsanlagen für den Einsatz der DNA-Marker relativ einfach angepasst werden.

Quelle:

Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG

17.02.2023

Haelixa: Traceability of wool fibers up to the final fabric

The Woolmark Company, the Italian wool fabric mill Vitale Barberis Canonico (VBC) and Haelixa took part in a trial to trace Australian wool fibers up to the final fabric.

Funded by Australian woolgrowers, The Woolmark Company (TWC) is an enterprise that focuses on investments that enhance the profitability, international competitiveness, and sustainability of Australian wool. In their operations, TWC seeks to be transparent and accountable. In line with this strategy, traceability is necessary to ensure transparency and maintain the credibility of TWC.

In December 2021, Haelixa marked wool fibers with their DNA tracing solution. There are infinite DNA markers that could be produced and used to indicate a specific origin, supply chain, material, or particular collection. In this case, a single DNA has been applied to greasy wool and a second DNA marker to scoured wool. The first DNA identifies the origin of the Australian wool, while the second determines the manufacturer where the wool has been further processed; at Vitale Barberis Canonico mill.

The Woolmark Company, the Italian wool fabric mill Vitale Barberis Canonico (VBC) and Haelixa took part in a trial to trace Australian wool fibers up to the final fabric.

Funded by Australian woolgrowers, The Woolmark Company (TWC) is an enterprise that focuses on investments that enhance the profitability, international competitiveness, and sustainability of Australian wool. In their operations, TWC seeks to be transparent and accountable. In line with this strategy, traceability is necessary to ensure transparency and maintain the credibility of TWC.

In December 2021, Haelixa marked wool fibers with their DNA tracing solution. There are infinite DNA markers that could be produced and used to indicate a specific origin, supply chain, material, or particular collection. In this case, a single DNA has been applied to greasy wool and a second DNA marker to scoured wool. The first DNA identifies the origin of the Australian wool, while the second determines the manufacturer where the wool has been further processed; at Vitale Barberis Canonico mill.

Samples were collected from various production stages, where a qPCR test was used to detect each specific DNA marker. Haelixa uses a “Key-Lock” system to detect a marker; one needs to know the particular DNA to screen for, ensuring that the system is tamper-proof. The DNA markers stay safely embedded in the product, enabling traceability of greasy and scoured wool up to greige fabric and finished fabric, respectively.

With increasing cost pressure and competition in the wool fabric market, traceability is becoming a prerequisite to proving authenticity and origin. TWC and Vitale Barberis Canonico support the culture of sustainability and collaboration.

Quelle:

Haelixa AG

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05.01.2023

Damteks and Haelixa collaborate: Tracing recycled acrylic fiber

Haelixa, the Swiss traceability company and Damteks Textiles have announced a collaboration to mark and trace recycled acrylic fiber. Damteks is offering their recycled yarn to customers whereby they are able to place an order with the unique Haelixa DNA already attached.

The Haelixa solution is DNA markers which are solved in liquid and applied to fibers as a fine spray. Spot checks are completed after spraying to determine the presence of DNA and identify the product. The test is based on PCR technology that is 100% reliable and has forensic validity.

Damteks saw an increase in demand for blended yarn in the last year. The request is most often a composition of 30% recycled fiber with 70% standard fiber. Brands are looking for options to be more sustainable and Damteks proactively sought out an answer. They are offering the yarn with Haelixa DNA to validate the recycled acrylic in the mix.

Haelixa, the Swiss traceability company and Damteks Textiles have announced a collaboration to mark and trace recycled acrylic fiber. Damteks is offering their recycled yarn to customers whereby they are able to place an order with the unique Haelixa DNA already attached.

The Haelixa solution is DNA markers which are solved in liquid and applied to fibers as a fine spray. Spot checks are completed after spraying to determine the presence of DNA and identify the product. The test is based on PCR technology that is 100% reliable and has forensic validity.

Damteks saw an increase in demand for blended yarn in the last year. The request is most often a composition of 30% recycled fiber with 70% standard fiber. Brands are looking for options to be more sustainable and Damteks proactively sought out an answer. They are offering the yarn with Haelixa DNA to validate the recycled acrylic in the mix.

The haelixa team visited the Damteks recycling facility in Istanbul to kick off the partnership that will continue throughout 2023. The traceability program has the DNA sprayed on the recycled fibers before spinning. The project also saw the use of a tailored Haelixa liquid sprayer designed by the team based in Switzerland. When manufacturers do not have built-in moisturizing systems, Haelixa provides them with a custom unit to shower the DNA liquid onto the fibers. This sprayer is engineered to match the mechanical processing of the customer.

Damteks is a family-owned business that pride itself in carefully selecting environmentally responsible options for its production processes. On top of the certifications they have obtained including - GRS, RCS, GOTS, OCS - Damteks decided to have their products "Marked and Traced by Haelixa" to add additional credibility and reliability. Damteks plans to offer marked and traced by Haelixa yarn in different dyes as their offering to brands.

Weitere Informationen:
DNA marker acrylic fiber
Quelle:

Haelixa