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Frankfurt Fashion Week: die Zukunft der Mode beginnt hier © Lottermann and Fuentes
Anita Tillmann und Detlef Braun
02.12.2020

Frankfurt Fashion Week: die Zukunft der Mode beginnt hier

  • Zukunftsweisend – die Frankfurt Fashion Week positioniert sich mit einer konsequent nachhaltigen Agenda und forciert die Transformation hin zu einer modernen, ressourceneffizienten Branche

Die Conscious Fashion Campaign (CFC), in Kooperation mit dem United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP), wird Presenting Partner. Die Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) werden bis 2023 Voraussetzung für Aussteller. Der Frankfurt Fashion SDG Summit by CFC wird zur internationalen Leitkonferenz für Nachhaltigkeit in der Modewelt. Die Zukunft hat längst begonnen. In Frankfurt am Main kommt vom 5. bis 9. Juli 2021 alles zusammen.

  • Zukunftsweisend – die Frankfurt Fashion Week positioniert sich mit einer konsequent nachhaltigen Agenda und forciert die Transformation hin zu einer modernen, ressourceneffizienten Branche

Die Conscious Fashion Campaign (CFC), in Kooperation mit dem United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP), wird Presenting Partner. Die Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) werden bis 2023 Voraussetzung für Aussteller. Der Frankfurt Fashion SDG Summit by CFC wird zur internationalen Leitkonferenz für Nachhaltigkeit in der Modewelt. Die Zukunft hat längst begonnen. In Frankfurt am Main kommt vom 5. bis 9. Juli 2021 alles zusammen.

Frankfurt am Main, 2. Dezember 2020. Gemeinsam die Modebranche verbessern: Die Frankfurt Fashion Week positioniert sich als Gastgeber für die Zukunft der Mode und treibt die Transformation hin zu einer zukunftsorientierten, nachhaltigeren Fashion- und Textilbranche aktiv voran. In Frankfurt am Main werden vom 5. bis 9. Juli 2021 alle Entscheiderinnen und Entscheider zusammenkommen, die diesen Wandel mitgestalten wollen. Dafür ist den Initiatoren der Frankfurt Fashion Week – der Messe Frankfurt und der Premium Group – ein echter Coup gelungen: Die Conscious Fashion Campaign (CFC), die mit dem United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP) zusammenarbeitet, wird Presenting Partner. Aufbauend auf die bestehende Zusammenarbeit von UNOP und der Messe Frankfurt, soll die Frankfurt Fashion Week zu einer Plattform etabliert werden, die die Modebranche dabei unterstützt, die Sustainable Development Goals weiterzuentwickeln und die Dekade des Handelns (Decade of Action) einzuleiten. 

„Frankfurt wird zum Gastgeber für die ganze Welt. Der Zuspruch, den wir erfahren, ist immens“, sagt Peter Feldmann, Oberbürgermeister der Stadt Frankfurt am Main, während der digitalen Pressekonferenz am heutigen Mittwoch. Und weiter: „Dass eine Fashion Week so vollkommen neu gedacht werden kann, ist für mich beeindruckend. Ein Beweis dafür, dass die Modebranche die Zeichen der Gegenwart und Zukunft richtig deutet. Es ist an der Zeit, dass Wertschöpfung und Werte konsequent miteinander in Einklang gebracht werden. Die konsequente Ausrichtung der Frankfurt Fashion Week an den Sustainable Development Goals ist ein wichtiger Schritt.“

„Es ist unser Anspruch, dass die Frankfurt Fashion Week eine aktive Rolle dabei spielt, Lösungen für gesamtgesellschaftliche Herausforderungen zu finden, und dass sie die Ziele der internationalen Politik unterstützt, so etwa den European Green Deal. Auch die Mode- und Textilbranche soll bis 2050 klimaneutral werden. Um das zu schaffen, müssen wir alle an einem Strang ziehen. Die Frankfurt Fashion Week lädt alle Initiierenden und Beteiligten nachhaltiger Konzepte, Kongresse und Shows, die sich dem Thema Sustainability widmen, ein, sich in Frankfurt zu treffen, zu diskutieren und konkrete Entscheidungen zu treffen, um gemeinsam an etwas Großem zu arbeiten. Wir vernetzen die relevantesten Makers und Shakers für eine zukunftsfähige Mode- und Textilbranche“, verdeutlicht Detlef Braun, Geschäftsführer der Messe Frankfurt.

„Angesichts ihrer globalen Reichweite ist die Modebranche in einer einzigartigen Position, für die Sustainable Development Goals zusammenzuarbeiten und sich für sie zu engagieren. Dies gilt besonders für die Bereiche Klimaschutz und verantwortungsvolle Produktion und Konsum“, sagt Annemarie Hou, Acting Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Partnerships. „Die Frankfurt Fashion Week und der Summit werden als wichtige Plattform für Bildung und Engagement der Mode- und Textilbranche in der ‚Decade of Action‘ dienen“, betont Hou.

Ziel der Frankfurt Fashion Week ist es, dass sich alle Ausstellenden, Teilnehmenden und Partnerinnen und Partner bis 2023 zu den Sustainable Development Goals bekennen. Die SDGs werden auch in sämtlichen Formaten der Frankfurt Fashion Week aufgegriffen. So werden die Nachhaltigkeitsziele der UN für das Publikum der Fashion Week sichtbar und erlebbar gemacht – und damit ihr Anspruch, ihre Ziele und konkrete Umsetzungsvorschläge in eine international meinungsbildende Fashion- und Lifestyle-Community hineingetragen. Während eines eintägigen Frankfurt Fashion SDG Summit presented by Conscious Fashion Campaign werden Themen wie Geschlechtergleichheit, sauberes Wasser, Klimaschutz, soziale Gerechtigkeit und ihre Bedeutung für eine zukunftsweisende Modebranche vertieft. Ein weiterer Punkt auf der Nachhaltigkeitsagenda: Die Frankfurt Fashion Week lanciert einen Nachhaltigkeitsaward für herausragendes, innovatives, nachhaltiges Design und weiteren Kategorien mit weltweiter Strahlkraft für die Mode- und Textilindustrie.

„Wir setzen uns dafür ein, Transformation in Gang zu bringen – dafür muss nicht nur der Mindset grundsätzlich geändert werden, sondern wir alle müssen auch den Mut haben, transparent und ehrlich zu sein. Es geht darum, Werte und Wertschöpfung nicht als Kontroverse, sondern als Chance zu begreifen. Wir tun das, was wir am besten können: relevante Player auf allen Ebenen miteinander vernetzen. Die Frankfurt Fashion Week mit ihrem Ecosystem wird zum Enabler. Wir kreieren eine Plattform, die den branchenweiten Change choreografiert. Mit diesem Impuls entwickeln wir auch unsere Messeformate von einem Marketplace of Product zu einem Marketplace of Purpose and Ideas“, sagt Anita Tillmann, Managing Partner der Premium Group.

Neustart in Frankfurt. Informieren, inspirieren, diskutieren, verhandeln, feiern – im Sommer 2021 kommt die gesamte Fashionbranche in die Mainmetropole. „Das Bedürfnis, sich endlich wieder physisch zu treffen, auszutauschen und inspirieren zu lassen, ist groß. Gleichzeitig sind digitale Tools und Formate nicht mehr aus der Fashionbranche wegzudenken“, so Markus Frank, Wirtschaftsdezernent der Stadt Frankfurt und damit auch verantwortlich für die Kreativwirtschaft am Main. „Um ein so zukunftsorientiertes und ganzheitlich gedachtes Gesamtkonzept umzusetzen, bietet die Frankfurter Business- und Kreativszene mit ihren international vernetzten Agenturen, Hochschulen und Museen eine nahezu einmalige Konzentration unterschiedlicher Kompetenzen. Unsere facettenreiche und hochwertige Frankfurter Club-, Bar- und Gastronomieszene, unsere vielschichtige Hotellerie und unsere international renommierte Handelslandschaft werden dafür zur Bühne. Diesem Netzwerk wird bei der erfolgreichen Umsetzung der Frankfurt Fashion Week und der Art und Weise, wie sie als kulturelles und gesellschaftliches Happening in den öffentlichen Raum hineinstrahlen wird, ein wesentlicher Faktor zukommen.“
 
Von großer Bedeutung für die Frankfurt Fashion Week ist es außerdem, auch den Fashion Council Germany (FCG) an Bord zu haben.  Der FCG ist die Institution für Deutsches Modedesign. Er fördert Designer, engagiert sich für mehr politische Relevanz und stärkt die internationale Sichtbarkeit und Wahrnehmung Deutscher Mode. Bei der Frankfurt Fashion Week wird sich der FCG mit ausgewählten Formaten, zum Beispiel mit dem etablierten Fireside Chat und einem zukunftsorientierten Accelerator-Format zur Unterstützung deutscher Designer einbringen.
 
„Was mich an der Frankfurt Fashion Week besonders beeindruckt, ist der Gedanke der Vernetzung: Die Kreativwirtschaft trifft auf die Finanzwelt, das verbindende Element ist die Nachhaltigkeit. So könnten wir in Zukunft auch das Green Finance Cluster mit der Frankfurt Fashion Week verknüpfen. Das sind neue Impulse in der Modebranche, die sicher weit über Frankfurt und Hessen hinausstrahlen werden. Nach diesem sehr schwierigen Jahr für die Messebranche ist das Konzept ein echter Mutmacher“, resümiert Tarek Al-Wazir, Hessischer Minister für Wirtschaft, Energie, Verkehr und Wohnen und Stellvertretender Ministerpräsident des Landes Hessen.

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A collection reborn: Light on the Land 2.0 is out! (c) ISKO
Light on the Land 2.0
01.12.2020

A collection reborn: Light on the Land 2.0 is out!

  • Miles Johnson and ISKO’s Creative Room present the new responsible collection.

The second edition of this partnership tells the story of a unique combination of creativity and expertise brought to the table by ISKO’s style and design center, Creative Room Italy, and the innovative designer Miles Johnson, resulting in a collection featuring responsible R-TWO™ fabrics and a selection of sustainable accessories and details.

An act of care for the planet and its people, Light on the Land 2.0 is the new capsule designed by Miles Johnson and ISKO. Former Design Director at Levi Strauss & Co. and Senior Creative Director of Product Design and Development at Patagonia, Inc., Miles joined forces with Creative Room and Iskoteca, ISKO’s Italian style and washing research hubs, to develop a collection that brings responsibility in the fashion industry to the next level.

  • Miles Johnson and ISKO’s Creative Room present the new responsible collection.

The second edition of this partnership tells the story of a unique combination of creativity and expertise brought to the table by ISKO’s style and design center, Creative Room Italy, and the innovative designer Miles Johnson, resulting in a collection featuring responsible R-TWO™ fabrics and a selection of sustainable accessories and details.

An act of care for the planet and its people, Light on the Land 2.0 is the new capsule designed by Miles Johnson and ISKO. Former Design Director at Levi Strauss & Co. and Senior Creative Director of Product Design and Development at Patagonia, Inc., Miles joined forces with Creative Room and Iskoteca, ISKO’s Italian style and washing research hubs, to develop a collection that brings responsibility in the fashion industry to the next level.

The project includes 32 unique pieces, each of them realized with seasonless designs and sustainably-minded details. All the fabrics used in the collection were carefully selected from ISKO’s R-TWO™ platform. Using a mixture of reused cotton and recycled fibers, the technique embeds material circularity into the production processes, designing waste out of the system and minimizing impact at scale. Certified to Textile Exchange environmental credentials according to the percentage of materials contained, R-TWO™ ensures better use of raw materials and resource efficiency. ISKO’s Environmental Product Declarations (EPD®s), available for all its +25,000 products, offer a unique opportunity to measure the impact of R-TWO™’s savings in the Lifecycle Assessments (LCAs) framework, where resource savings can be seen in carbon impact, water-use reductions and many other impact KPIs.

Light on the Land 2.0 incorporates responsible design principles such as Cadica’s new and innovative trims, made of vegan apple “leather”, and has been developed using ecoconscious finishing techniques. The collection also features many additional sustainable facets such as efficient low-waste pattern cutting and design, efficient sewing methods, removeable rivets for end-of-life and biodegradable thread which can be removed at high heats.

“When we first started working on this project, we knew it was going to be amazing,” explained Massimo Munari, Manager and Art director Creative Room, ISKO. “To design a collection like this, you need to begin with the right mindset and of course, the right materials. R-TWO was the perfect ingredient, thanks to the re-used and re-cycled content. We then aimed to minimize impact at all stages: incorporating sustainable design ideas, washing processes and trims. We are proud to have created such an inspiring, and sustainable collection, and to bring our collective vision to light.”

Due to the unprecedented challenges of this time, the collection was entirely developed through remote working and creative solutions to ensure the safety and health of all parties involved. To this end, everyone was kept safe thanks to ISKO Vital™+ reusable and eco-friendly face covers, created with organic cotton to cater for comfort and sustainability.

25.11.2020

Bemberg™: Smart-tech fiber

Made from the smart-tech transformation of cotton linters pre-consumer materials and converted through a traceable and transparent closed loop process, Bemberg™ fiber is participating to some of the most cutting edge design innovations on planet Fashion. Its uniqueness comes from its exceptional quality characteristics as the magnificent touch of the fabric that results soft and smooth like silk, second skin-like, and precious look. Bemberg™ boasts also antistatic and breathable performances and the fiber is also biodegradable and compostable. Proving to be a circular economy oriented ingredient, the fiber is driven by innovation and responsibility together with design.

Bemberg™ is also enlarging its position in the market thanks to its valuable partnerships. It has collaborated with the Italian fabric manufacturer Brunello S.p.A. to create unique collections, to obtain innovative features as high absorption and breathability power that give a natural sensation and freshness. The responsible fiber confirms its international attitude with BemBAZIN™, the innovative fabric that empowers the traditional African Damask fabric used to make vibrant garments.

Made from the smart-tech transformation of cotton linters pre-consumer materials and converted through a traceable and transparent closed loop process, Bemberg™ fiber is participating to some of the most cutting edge design innovations on planet Fashion. Its uniqueness comes from its exceptional quality characteristics as the magnificent touch of the fabric that results soft and smooth like silk, second skin-like, and precious look. Bemberg™ boasts also antistatic and breathable performances and the fiber is also biodegradable and compostable. Proving to be a circular economy oriented ingredient, the fiber is driven by innovation and responsibility together with design.

Bemberg™ is also enlarging its position in the market thanks to its valuable partnerships. It has collaborated with the Italian fabric manufacturer Brunello S.p.A. to create unique collections, to obtain innovative features as high absorption and breathability power that give a natural sensation and freshness. The responsible fiber confirms its international attitude with BemBAZIN™, the innovative fabric that empowers the traditional African Damask fabric used to make vibrant garments.

The Japanese brand has teamed up also with Gianni Crespi Foderami to develop a Bemberg™ lining with outstanding stretch performance woven in its DNA. Bemberg™ Natural Stretch was achieved thanks to a complex way of yarn twisting, weaving and finishing. This collection achieves maximum flexibility, resistance and comfort without the use of elastomers polyesters

Archroma: Heike van de Kerkhof (c) Archroma
Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO of Archroma
23.11.2020

Archroma: Ranked in Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE) List

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been recently ranked number 1 in the “industrial chemicals” list published by the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE) for driving transparency in their supply chain.

Archroma also entered the Top 50 of companies in IPE’s Green Supply Chain CITI Evaluation, at the 47th position. The evaluation dynamically assesses brands on the environmental management of their supply chains in China.

With a wide array of products used every day, everywhere, the company is committed to operate along the principles of “The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, efficient, enhanced, it’s our nature”. The Archroma team is therefore committed to sourcing safe and sustainable raw materials and intermediates from like-minded partners.

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been recently ranked number 1 in the “industrial chemicals” list published by the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE) for driving transparency in their supply chain.

Archroma also entered the Top 50 of companies in IPE’s Green Supply Chain CITI Evaluation, at the 47th position. The evaluation dynamically assesses brands on the environmental management of their supply chains in China.

With a wide array of products used every day, everywhere, the company is committed to operate along the principles of “The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, efficient, enhanced, it’s our nature”. The Archroma team is therefore committed to sourcing safe and sustainable raw materials and intermediates from like-minded partners.

Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO of Archroma, recently delivered a message at the IPE 2020 Green Supply Chain Forum online, and commented: “As industry leader, we have the responsibility to keep on addressing the climate challenge, and to do everything we can together to reduce our impact on the environment. This is where the approach of the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs supports us. They encourage us to challenge our suppliers in terms of safety, health and environment, and to go even beyond our own strict policies and processes.”

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ISKO: Sustainability Impact Report (c) ISKO
17.11.2020

ISKO supports the virtual Textile Exchange Sustainability conference

From November 2nd to November 6th, the leading denim innovator ISKO joined leading industry professionals from around the world at the 2020 Textile Sustainability Conference.

The Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference (November 2-6) is a formative event aimed at highlighting best practice and sustainability-related emerging trends and opportunities in the fashion industry.

Whilst taking the pulse of the evolving impact of international circumstances, ISKO participated in the event as a trusted partner and member of Textile Exchange since March 2019. The company took the chance to exhibit its R-TWO™ technology, through which it has achieved Textile Exchange certifications across its 25,000 products: these are at either the Content Claim Standard, Global Recycled Standard, Organic Content Standard or Recycled Claim Standard levels, ensuring trust and certainty in chain of custody and material sourcing.

From November 2nd to November 6th, the leading denim innovator ISKO joined leading industry professionals from around the world at the 2020 Textile Sustainability Conference.

The Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference (November 2-6) is a formative event aimed at highlighting best practice and sustainability-related emerging trends and opportunities in the fashion industry.

Whilst taking the pulse of the evolving impact of international circumstances, ISKO participated in the event as a trusted partner and member of Textile Exchange since March 2019. The company took the chance to exhibit its R-TWO™ technology, through which it has achieved Textile Exchange certifications across its 25,000 products: these are at either the Content Claim Standard, Global Recycled Standard, Organic Content Standard or Recycled Claim Standard levels, ensuring trust and certainty in chain of custody and material sourcing.

This program reduces raw material impact and highlights its ambitious Life-cycle Assessments (LCAs) project to develop verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPD®s) assessing the impact of all the products in its portfolio. The company also presented its first Sustainability Impact Report, which sets bold targets and provides a detailed overview of the company’s work within the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and ILO standard frameworks. These were also a central theme of the conference, focusing on Science Based Target initiatives and the crucial role of embedding these into business strategy.

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17.11.2020

Kelheim Fibres Partner in ETP-Programmen „Bio-Based Fibres“ und “Circular Economy”

Der bayerische Viskosespezialfaserhersteller Kelheim Fibres ist Partner der European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (ETP) in zwei strategischen Programmen: „Bio-Based Fibres“ und „Circular Economy“.

Im Sinne der immer wichtigeren Nachhaltigkeitsdiskussion vollziehen sich gerade fundamentale Veränderungen innerhalb der textilen Kette. Dem tragen die jeweils dreijährigen Programme „Bio-Based Fibres“ und „Circular Economy“ des ETP Rechnung. Es geht darum, Schlüsselfiguren aus Industrie und Forschung zusammenzubringen und gemeinsam eine Langzeitstrategie zu entwickeln, um die nachhaltige Neuausrichtung der Europäischen Textilindustrie aktiv zu gestalten.

Der bayerische Viskosespezialfaserhersteller Kelheim Fibres ist Partner der European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (ETP) in zwei strategischen Programmen: „Bio-Based Fibres“ und „Circular Economy“.

Im Sinne der immer wichtigeren Nachhaltigkeitsdiskussion vollziehen sich gerade fundamentale Veränderungen innerhalb der textilen Kette. Dem tragen die jeweils dreijährigen Programme „Bio-Based Fibres“ und „Circular Economy“ des ETP Rechnung. Es geht darum, Schlüsselfiguren aus Industrie und Forschung zusammenzubringen und gemeinsam eine Langzeitstrategie zu entwickeln, um die nachhaltige Neuausrichtung der Europäischen Textilindustrie aktiv zu gestalten.

„Wir stellen seit beinahe 85 Jahren bio-basierte Fasern her – sie bestehen aus dem nachwachsenden Rohstoff Holz und sind am Ende ihres Lebenszyklus vollständig biologisch abbaubar. Als Alternative zu erdölbasierten Materialien finden diese Fasern mehr und mehr Anklang in den verschiedensten Einsatzgebieten. Das liegt auch daran, dass wir unsere Spezialfasern während des Produktionsprozesses ganz gezielt mit den jeweils geforderten Eigenschaften funktionalisieren können. Im Hinblick auf die Performance müssen sie sich nicht hinter synthetischen Materialien verstecken“, erklärt Dr. Marina Crnoja-Cosic, Leiterin der Abteilung New Business Development bei Kelheim Fibres.

Zu Kelheims Nachhaltigkeitsanspruch gehört aber auch, den gesamten Lebenszyklus der Produkte zu betrachten. Wenn aus einem Textil am Ende seines Gebrauchs der Rohstoff für neue Fasern und neue Produkte entstehen kann, ist das für Crnoja-Cosic ein großes Plus in Puncto Nachhaltigkeit. „Wir wollen das Bestmögliche – biobasierte Fasern UND Kreislaufwirtschaft sind der Weg dahin.“

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ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei presents its new fabric collection © 2020 classecohub
ECOSENSOR™ 100% recycled polyamide fabrics
16.11.2020

ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei presents its new fabric collection

  • ECOSENSOR™ 100% recycled polyamide fabric
  • New fabric collection imbued with the brand’s sustainable story-making, at the Digital Edition of Performance Days

ECOSENSOR™’s new references combine high-performance and innovation to empower people with the possibility to live life naturally both for mind and body. The new range is woven from certified ingredients, a completely traceable production process and highly certified suppliers

“A New Eco high-tech force of Nature”, a bold claim, a daring attitude and true facts. ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei has concentrated all its key values into a Nature-driven and high-tech fabric collection that respects the environment and human being. Sustainability, active climate control, exquisite touch and extreme performance co-habit the textiles: the collection is made of wovens and knits where the main technology is represented by GRS - Global Recycled Standard certified polyamide and polyesters, sometime combined with ROICA™ recycled stretch yarns and dyed and finished with Oekotex Standard 100 certified processes and/or by BlueSign® partners’ companies.

  • ECOSENSOR™ 100% recycled polyamide fabric
  • New fabric collection imbued with the brand’s sustainable story-making, at the Digital Edition of Performance Days

ECOSENSOR™’s new references combine high-performance and innovation to empower people with the possibility to live life naturally both for mind and body. The new range is woven from certified ingredients, a completely traceable production process and highly certified suppliers

“A New Eco high-tech force of Nature”, a bold claim, a daring attitude and true facts. ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei has concentrated all its key values into a Nature-driven and high-tech fabric collection that respects the environment and human being. Sustainability, active climate control, exquisite touch and extreme performance co-habit the textiles: the collection is made of wovens and knits where the main technology is represented by GRS - Global Recycled Standard certified polyamide and polyesters, sometime combined with ROICA™ recycled stretch yarns and dyed and finished with Oekotex Standard 100 certified processes and/or by BlueSign® partners’ companies.

But there is much more than it meets the eye. Behind the new collection is a great story of sustainability.

“Our international team strives to innovate with a human-based approach to research and develop solutions that meet high-performance standards as well as the transparency and traceability of both the ingredients and the supply chain”, says Mr. Hashimoto, Senior Managing Director of Asahi Kasei Advance, the global materials innovator and manufacturer. Indeed, the company has set the high bar all its suppliers and partners must match. Such criteria include: thoroughly transparency and traceability of both materials and production, corporate responsibility at all levels and a strategic commitment granted by influential certifications such as GRS - Global Recycle Standard for recycled ingredients and processes, as well as Bluesign® and OekoTex Standard 100 certifications, which focus on environmental-friendly impact of the dyeing and finishing processes.

The human, environmentally-friendly and cutting-edge imprint of ECOSENSOR™ ultimate collection reflects a vision for a more responsible way of fabric manufacturing. A new force of nature, because story-telling truly must match the story-making.

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TMAS member imogo develops new sustainable spray application technologies (c) TMAS
The roundtable discussion, Sustainable Finishing Methods in Textile Finishing, during ITA 2020.
16.11.2020

TMAS member imogo develops new sustainable spray application technologies

In a roundtable discussion during the recent Innovate Textiles & Apparel (ITA) textile machinery exhibition, imogo Founding Partner Per Stenflo and representatives from a number of like-minded European companies discussed the opportunities for new spray application technologies for the dyeing and finishing sector.

These technologies can achieve tremendous savings for manufacturers compared to traditional water-intensive processes it was explained at the event, held online from October 15-30th.

Pioneer
imogo – one of the latest companies to join TMAS, the Swedish Textile Machinery Association – is one of the key pioneers in this area with its Dye-Max system. Dye-Max spray dyeing technology can slash the use of fresh water, wastewater, energy and chemicals by as much as 90% compared to conventional jet dyeing systems. This is due to the extremely low liquor ratio of 0.3-0.8 litres per kilo of fabric and at the same time, considerably fewer auxiliary chemicals are required to start with.

In a roundtable discussion during the recent Innovate Textiles & Apparel (ITA) textile machinery exhibition, imogo Founding Partner Per Stenflo and representatives from a number of like-minded European companies discussed the opportunities for new spray application technologies for the dyeing and finishing sector.

These technologies can achieve tremendous savings for manufacturers compared to traditional water-intensive processes it was explained at the event, held online from October 15-30th.

Pioneer
imogo – one of the latest companies to join TMAS, the Swedish Textile Machinery Association – is one of the key pioneers in this area with its Dye-Max system. Dye-Max spray dyeing technology can slash the use of fresh water, wastewater, energy and chemicals by as much as 90% compared to conventional jet dyeing systems. This is due to the extremely low liquor ratio of 0.3-0.8 litres per kilo of fabric and at the same time, considerably fewer auxiliary chemicals are required to start with.

Obstacles
Such technologies, however, face a number of obstacles to adoption and during the ITA discussion it was agreed that 2020 has not provided the ideal climate for adventurous investors. “The textile industry is quite conservative and is definitely in survival mode at the moment and it is not the time to be a visionary,” said Stenflo. “Day to day business is about staying alive – that’s the reality for many of our customers.” Nevertheless, all of the panellists agreed that sustainable production will remain top of the agenda for the textile industry in the longer term and spray technologies for dyeing and finishing processes will be a part of it.

“Any investment in something new is a risk of course, and we have to be able to explain and convince manufacturers that there’s a good return on investment, not only in respect of sustainability, but in terms of making good business sense,” said Stenflo. “Here we could use the help of the brands of course, in putting pressure on their suppliers to be more sustainable. Governments also have a role to play, in providing incentives for producers to move in the sustainable direction. Sustainability alone will never cut it, there has to be a business case, or it won’t happen.”

Marketing
The marketing of sustainable new fibers is comparatively easy for the brands compared to explaining the difficult textile processes and the chemistries involved in fabric and garment production, he added.

“These fibers, however, currently go through all the same dirty processes that we need to get away from, so it must happen,” he said. “In developing our technologies, it has been important for us to avoid disrupting existing supply chains, stick with using off-the-shelf chemistries and dyes, and involve the dye manufacturers who are an essential part in how operations are driven today. “In fact, collaboration across the entire textile supply chain – from the brands right back to the new technology developers – is essential in moving the sustainability agenda forward.

Business models
“We are also looking into new business models in terms of how to reduce or lower the thresholds for investment and minimise the risk for the manufacturers who are looking to be the innovators,” he concluded. Also taking part in the ITA roundtable discussion were Simon Kew (Alchemie Technology, UK), Christian Schumacher (StepChange Innovations, Germany) Tobias Schurr (Weko, Germany), Rainer Tüxen (RotaSpray, Germany) and Felmke Zijilstra (DyeCoo, Netherlands).

European innovations
“It’s fantastic that all of this innovation is taking place in Europe based on established know-how and forward thinking,” said TMAS Secretary General Therese Premler-Andersson.

“Spray application technologies are a perfect illustration of how new digital technologies can lead to more sustainable production, in this case by replacing water-intensive processes with the highly precise and controlled application of dyes and chemistries as vapour.
“There was a major project by the Swedish research organisation Mistra Future Fashion recently, involving many brand and academic institute partners. The project’s Fiber Bible 1 and 2 reports conclude that it’s very difficult to make assumptions that one fiber is better than another, because it’s so much about how fabrics and garments are being produced from them. The study also found that 55% of the chemicals used in a garment comes from the dyeing. This is where a number of TMAS companies can make a difference.
“An organic or recycled cotton t-shirt is not automatically more sustainable than a conventional cotton t-shirt, or even one made from synthetics – the alternative fibers are a good start but you have to consider the entire life cycle of a garment, and that includes the smart technologies in textiles production.
“TMAS members – backed by Swedish brands and advanced research institutes – are playing an active part in pushing forward new concepts that will work, and I have no doubt that digitalisation now goes hand in hand with sustainability for the textile industry’s future.”          

Moncler launches Grenoble collection with Dyneema® Composite Fabric (c) DSM Protective Materials
DSM Protective Materials DSMPMPR003b
11.11.2020

Moncler launches Grenoble collection with Dyneema® Composite Fabric

  • Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announced that, for the first time, Dyneema® Composite Fabrics are used by Moncler in the Fall/Winter 2020 Grenoble collection, which fuses form and function into high performance skiwear.

Moncler Grenoble is born of a passion for research and implements cutting-edge technology to push the limits of its potential. The design team identified Dyneema® as an innovative fabric it could use to push the level of its performance to the next peak, incorporating the material into the new collection as a departure from the conventional use of cotton and polyester.

  • Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announced that, for the first time, Dyneema® Composite Fabrics are used by Moncler in the Fall/Winter 2020 Grenoble collection, which fuses form and function into high performance skiwear.

Moncler Grenoble is born of a passion for research and implements cutting-edge technology to push the limits of its potential. The design team identified Dyneema® as an innovative fabric it could use to push the level of its performance to the next peak, incorporating the material into the new collection as a departure from the conventional use of cotton and polyester.

Sandro Mandrino, the Head of Design for Moncler Grenoble, was the first designer of the luxury fashion brand to incorporate Dyneema® into one of his creations through the Moncler Genius project. The Moncler Genius project advocates radical co-creation where multiple designers create their own signature collections in collaboration with the house. Together, these collections translate into one vision of the future and, as one of the nine designers, Mandrino’s interpretation of the future of fashion features Dyneema® Composite Fabric.

Using variations of the fabric in both white and black allowed Mandrino to bring his vision to life by merging skiwear, space suits and technology all in one. “ 3 Moncler Grenoble is first and foremost about performance,” states Mandrino, who integrated constructive solutions with fabric technology to develop a line that was meant to perform both on and off the ski slopes.

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest and lightest fiber, is 15 times stronger than steel yet light enough to float on water. The unmatched performance and protection of products made with Dyneema® have made it the material of choice in critical applications where failure is not an option for more than 30 years. In fabric form, Dyneema® is available in composites, denim, knits, wovens and hybrids for composite reinforcements. And because Dyneema® fabrics are made using Dyneema® fiber, they intrinsically provide high strength, low weight, waterproof and breathable properties – allowing designers to fuse the technical performance of ultra-light products with aesthetic design that doesn’t sacrifice strength or durability.

The Moncler team used the Grenoble collection as an opportunity to experiment and further understand the nature and behavior of Dyneema® fabrics, while simultaneously incorporating material performance with practical design. “Future collections will focus on expanding to new designs and fabric options in collaboration with DSM,” adds Mandrino.

“We are very excited to be working with the Moncler team to launch a collection of wonderful garments that allow people to explore the outdoors more safely and for longer periods of time,” states Marcio Manique, Global Business Director, Consumer & Professional Protection, DSM Protective Materials. “We look forward to further supporting Moncler as they develop innovative, high-tech garments that are also sustainably sourced through the introduction of bio-based Dyneema® fabrics.”

In line with DSM’s commitment to protect people and the environment they live in, the world’s first-ever bio-based ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber was introduced in May 2020. Bio-based Dyneema® boasts the same exact performance as conventional Dyneema® with a carbon footprint that is 90 percent lower than generic HMPE. DSM and Moncler’s continued partnership will not only provide high performance, light weight garments for outdoor enthusiasts but also environmentally sustainable alternatives that contribute to a more circular economy.

Archroma: Report (c) Archroma
09.11.2020

Archroma releases its third Sustainability Report

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the release of its third Sustainability Report.

Prepared again in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and covering Fiscal Year 2019, the report outlines the company’s progress on its priority sustainability topics, such as human health and environmental safety, resource efficiency, sustainable sourcing and product stewardship, as well as diversity & inclusion, and talent management.

All activities described in the report support the 3 pillars of “The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, efficient, enhanced. It’s our nature." This approach is the company’s guiding light in challenging the status quo to making its operations and its value chains sustainable.

“As our industries navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, the temptation for some will be to push back on the urgent need to address the climate crisis. We cannot allow that. Because after all, it's our nature”, Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO of Archroma, comments.

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the release of its third Sustainability Report.

Prepared again in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and covering Fiscal Year 2019, the report outlines the company’s progress on its priority sustainability topics, such as human health and environmental safety, resource efficiency, sustainable sourcing and product stewardship, as well as diversity & inclusion, and talent management.

All activities described in the report support the 3 pillars of “The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, efficient, enhanced. It’s our nature." This approach is the company’s guiding light in challenging the status quo to making its operations and its value chains sustainable.

“As our industries navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, the temptation for some will be to push back on the urgent need to address the climate crisis. We cannot allow that. Because after all, it's our nature”, Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO of Archroma, comments.

The report can be downloaded here.

Quelle:

Archroma / EMG

Lenzing: Stefan Doboczky (CEO) (c) Lenzing
Lenzing: Stefan Doboczky (CEO)
09.11.2020

Canopy-Ranking: Lenzing erreicht im „Hot Button Report“ erstmals die beste Kategorie

Die Lenzing Gruppe erzielte insgesamt 30,5 Punkte (4 Punkte mehr im Vergleich zum Vorjahr) und erhielt erstmals ein „dunkelgrünes Shirt“, die beste Kategorie im Hot Button Ranking. Lenzing überzeugte die Non-Profit-Organisation Canopy erneut durch seine innovative Vision in Bezug auf Kreislaufwirtschaft und REFIBRA™ Technologie, seine hohe Transparenz bei der Holz- und Zellstoffbeschaffung sowie seinen aktiven Beitrag zum Schutz der Wälder und zur Erhaltung der Biodiversität.

In diesem weithin anerkannten Ranking bewertet Canopy die 31 weltweit größten Produzenten von holzbasierten Fasern hinsichtlich ihrer nachhaltigen Holz- und Zellstoffbeschaffung, ihrer Bemühungen im Hinblick auf die Verwendung alternativer Rohstoffe und ihrer Leistungen für den nachhaltigen Schutz bedrohter Wälder rund um den Globus.

Die Lenzing Gruppe erzielte insgesamt 30,5 Punkte (4 Punkte mehr im Vergleich zum Vorjahr) und erhielt erstmals ein „dunkelgrünes Shirt“, die beste Kategorie im Hot Button Ranking. Lenzing überzeugte die Non-Profit-Organisation Canopy erneut durch seine innovative Vision in Bezug auf Kreislaufwirtschaft und REFIBRA™ Technologie, seine hohe Transparenz bei der Holz- und Zellstoffbeschaffung sowie seinen aktiven Beitrag zum Schutz der Wälder und zur Erhaltung der Biodiversität.

In diesem weithin anerkannten Ranking bewertet Canopy die 31 weltweit größten Produzenten von holzbasierten Fasern hinsichtlich ihrer nachhaltigen Holz- und Zellstoffbeschaffung, ihrer Bemühungen im Hinblick auf die Verwendung alternativer Rohstoffe und ihrer Leistungen für den nachhaltigen Schutz bedrohter Wälder rund um den Globus.

Jahrzehntelange Führung in der nachhaltigen Beschaffung
Holz und Zellstoff sind die wichtigsten Rohstoffe für die nachhaltige Produktion von Cellulosefasern in Lenzing. Die Lenzing Gruppe ist besonders stolz auf ihre seit Jahrzehnten nachhaltige Holzbeschaffung.
Die kommerziellen Holzquellen von Lenzing sind zu 100 Prozent entweder durch FSC® oder PEFC™ zertifiziert oder werden nach FSC® Standards kontrolliert.*

Social-Impact-Projekt: Aufforstung in Albanien
Vor dem Hintergrund der jahrelangen Erfahrung in der verantwortungsvollen Rohstoffbeschaffung ist sich Lenzing bewusst, dass Wälder durch illegale Abholzung und Entwaldung, aber auch durch die Folgen des weltweiten Klimawandels ernsthaft bedroht sind. Deshalb hat Lenzing - zusätzlich zur Unterstützung einer Reihe von Canopy-Waldschutzprojekten - ein Social-Impact-Projekt für Aufforstung in Albanien (Südeuropa) ins Leben gerufen.*

Besonderes Augenmerk auf nachhaltige Plantagen in Brasilien
Bei der jüngsten Investition in ein Zellstoffwerk in Brasilien arbeitet Lenzing aktiv mit Canopy zusammen, um sicherzustellen, dass die Holzbeschaffung im Einklang mit nachhaltigen Praktiken steht.
Die Anlage wird zu den produktivsten und energieeffizientesten der Welt zählen und 40 Prozent an Überschuss des vor Ort erzeugten Stroms als „grüne Energie“ in das öffentliche Netz einspeisen.*

REFIBRA™ Technologie: kommerziell verfügbar seit 2017
Lenzings langjährige Erfahrung fließt auch in die zahlreichen Forschungsarbeiten zu alternativen Rohstoffquellen ein. Dazu zählen einjährige Pflanzen wie Hanf, Stroh und Bambus.
Bis dato haben sich Textilabfälle als der vielversprechendste alternative Rohstoff für die kommerzielle Nutzung herausgestellt. Konkret handelt es sich dabei um die Lenzing Lyocellfaser, die mit der bahnbrechenden REFIBRA™ Technologie (Eco Cycle Technologie für Vliesstoff-Anwendungen) hergestellt wird.*

50 Prozent Recyclinganteil bis 2024
Analog zum Papierrecycling, will Lenzing das Recycling von Textilabfällen als gängigen Standardprozess etablieren. In diesem Zusammenhang wird das Unternehmen bis 2024 Fasern anbieten, die mit der REFIBRA™ Technologie hergestellt werden und bis zu 50 Prozent Recyclinganteil aus Alttextilien enthalten.

 

*Weitere Informationen finden Sie im Anhang

Weitere Informationen:
Lenzing Canopy Nachhaltigkeit Refibra
Quelle:

Lenzing

Logo Archroma (c) Archroma
06.11.2020

Archroma announces 20% price increase for its fluorochemical range

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced an increase of up to 20% in the selling prices of its Nuva® N and Fluowet® fluorocarbon polymers.

Fluorocarbon polymers are typically used in essential applications where a water and/or oil barrier is needed, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) for health professionals, or other technical textiles.

As a global leader in the area of repellency treatments, we have the responsibility to develop and produce products with the highest level of sustainability – economically and ecologically.

The price increase has become necessary to support the increasing regulatory and other costs, as well as ongoing investments that Archroma continuously makes in its own manufacturing technology and process, to produce fluorochemicals in the safest possible way for the consumer and the environment.

The price increase will be effective from November 16, 2020, in all regions and markets, for all new orders and as contracts allow.

 

® Trademarks of Archroma registered in many countries

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced an increase of up to 20% in the selling prices of its Nuva® N and Fluowet® fluorocarbon polymers.

Fluorocarbon polymers are typically used in essential applications where a water and/or oil barrier is needed, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) for health professionals, or other technical textiles.

As a global leader in the area of repellency treatments, we have the responsibility to develop and produce products with the highest level of sustainability – economically and ecologically.

The price increase has become necessary to support the increasing regulatory and other costs, as well as ongoing investments that Archroma continuously makes in its own manufacturing technology and process, to produce fluorochemicals in the safest possible way for the consumer and the environment.

The price increase will be effective from November 16, 2020, in all regions and markets, for all new orders and as contracts allow.

 

® Trademarks of Archroma registered in many countries

Weitere Informationen:
Archroma polymers repellence Sustainability
Quelle:

Archroma / EMG

Neonyt geht wieder „on air“ – keine physische Winterausgabe im Januar 2021 (c) Messe Frankfurt
Tempoelhof Berlin, Neonyt 01/2020
04.11.2020

Neonyt geht wieder „on air“ – keine physische Winterausgabe im Januar 2021

  • Die anhaltend schwierige Lage rund um Covid-19 und die aktuellen Beschlüsse der Bundesregierung machen die Planungen für die Neonyt erneut unmöglich – das physische Event, vom 19. bis 21. Januar 2021, findet nicht statt.
  • Ein kleiner Trost: Das digitale Community-Format „Neonyt on Air“ geht dafür in die zweite Runde.

Nachdem sich die Lage rund um Covid-19 vielerorts über den Spätsommer weitestgehend entspannte und Kontaktverbote sowie Reisebeschränkungen gelockert oder gänzlich aufgehoben wurden, stand für die gesamte Industrie und damit auch die Messe- und Eventbranche ein Neustart an: „Von „business as usual“ konnte zwar keiner sprechen, aber wir haben gehofft, dass es keinen zweiten Lockdown geben wird,“ sagt Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies der Messe Frankfurt.

  • Die anhaltend schwierige Lage rund um Covid-19 und die aktuellen Beschlüsse der Bundesregierung machen die Planungen für die Neonyt erneut unmöglich – das physische Event, vom 19. bis 21. Januar 2021, findet nicht statt.
  • Ein kleiner Trost: Das digitale Community-Format „Neonyt on Air“ geht dafür in die zweite Runde.

Nachdem sich die Lage rund um Covid-19 vielerorts über den Spätsommer weitestgehend entspannte und Kontaktverbote sowie Reisebeschränkungen gelockert oder gänzlich aufgehoben wurden, stand für die gesamte Industrie und damit auch die Messe- und Eventbranche ein Neustart an: „Von „business as usual“ konnte zwar keiner sprechen, aber wir haben gehofft, dass es keinen zweiten Lockdown geben wird,“ sagt Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies der Messe Frankfurt. „Doch genau vor diesem Szenario stehen wir nun wieder und mussten im Sinne unserer Aussteller, Besucher und auch Mitarbeiter entscheiden.“ Aufgrund der weiterhin steigenden Infektionszahlen und der aktuellen Beschlüsse der Bundesregierung gibt es für den Messeveranstalter keine andere Möglichkeit, als die Winterausgabe der Neonyt abzusagen.

Restlos auf die Neonyt verzichten, muss die Sustainability-Community jedoch nicht. „Das Bedürfnis unserer Aussteller und Besucher, sich auszutauschen und zu kooperieren, hat sich in den vergangenen Monaten nur verstärkt,“ sagt Thimo Schwenzfeier, Show Director Neonyt. „Ein Bedürfnis, das wir nach einem Jahr Zwangspause nur allzu gern vor Ort und face-to-face erfüllt hätten, nun tun wir es in reduzierter Form virtuell.“ Analog zum vergangenen Sommer wird es auch im Januar wieder das digitale Format „Neonyt on Air“ geben – in zahlreichen Talks, Panel Discussions und Master Classes diskutiert die Community in der Woche vom 18. bis 22. Januar 2021 über die neusten Entwicklungen und Innovationen der nachhaltigen Mode- und Textilbranche. Nähere Informationen zum Rahmenprogramm folgen in den kommenden Wochen peu à peu auf der Neonyt-Website und im Newsletter.

Auch das Order-Business der Aussteller wird in den angepassten Plänen berücksichtigt: Durch die erneute Kooperation der Neonyt mit dem B2B-Marketplace „The Brand Show Circular“ haben die Brands die Möglichkeit, sich trotz Kontaktverboten und Reisebeschränkungen in einem internationalen Umfeld zu platzieren, bestehende Geschäftskontakte zu pflegen und Neukunden zu gewinnen. Die digitalen Services der B2B-Plattform reichen von klassischen Marketing- und Order-Tätigkeiten bis hin zu virtuellen Showrooms mit multimedialem Content. Interessierte Aussteller wurden bereits vollumfänglich über die Konditionen einer Zusammenarbeit informiert.

Quelle:

Messe Frankfurt

Sateri Sustainability Vision for 2030 (c) Sateri
02.11.2020

Sateri Launches Sustainability Vision for 2030

  • Sateri pledges to Be World’s Leading Net-Positive Fibre Producer

Sateri, one of the world’s largest viscose producer, has launched its sustainability vision for 2030 to guide the company’s strategic growth in the coming decade. The Vision is anchored around four key pillars in response to environmental and social challenges faced by the cellulosic fibre industry: Climate and Ecosystem Protection, Closed Loop Production, Innovation and Circularity, and Inclusive Growth.

The Vision comes with a time-bound roadmap and measurable targets. It encompasses notable targets including net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, achieving 98% Sulphur recovery rate at all its mills by 2025, utilising textile waste and produce viscose products with 50% recycled content by 2025 and 100% by 2030, and supporting more than 300,000 local families and smallholder farmers to develop sustainable livelihoods.

  • Sateri pledges to Be World’s Leading Net-Positive Fibre Producer

Sateri, one of the world’s largest viscose producer, has launched its sustainability vision for 2030 to guide the company’s strategic growth in the coming decade. The Vision is anchored around four key pillars in response to environmental and social challenges faced by the cellulosic fibre industry: Climate and Ecosystem Protection, Closed Loop Production, Innovation and Circularity, and Inclusive Growth.

The Vision comes with a time-bound roadmap and measurable targets. It encompasses notable targets including net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, achieving 98% Sulphur recovery rate at all its mills by 2025, utilising textile waste and produce viscose products with 50% recycled content by 2025 and 100% by 2030, and supporting more than 300,000 local families and smallholder farmers to develop sustainable livelihoods.

Highlighting the significance of the Vision to the company, Sateri’s President Allen Zhang said, “As a raw material supplier, Sateri will do our part and respond to the urgent need to decouple growth from further resource impact. This is something that will underpin our growth, in addition to QPC (Quality, Productivity, Cost) and continuous improvement which are well-embedded in the company.”*

Sateri’s 2030 Vision was conceived after months of discussions with management members and external stakeholders including customers, brands and NGOs. The process was facilitated by BSR, a sustainability consultancy, led by its Asia Pacific Vice President, Jeremy Prepscius.

“The challenges facing the garment industry require all value chain participants to invest, innovate and integrate sustainability into their business models. This requires leadership and alignment and will need determination to succeed, which is what Sateri is striving to do,” said Prepscius.*

In the coming months, Sateri will form workgroups to develop action plans to deliver on the identified targets. Progress towards realising Sateri 2030 Vision will be reported in the company’s annual sustainability report and online sustainability dashboard.

Read more about Sateri 2030 Vision: www.sateri.com/sustainability/vision2030/

 

*Please see attached document for more information

Weitere Informationen:
Sateri viscose fibers Sustainability
Quelle:

Omnicom Public Relations Group

Econnection (c) Penn Textile Solutions
29.10.2020

Penn Textile Solutions: Collaborative business model gives life to ECONNECTION

Penn Textile Solutions/Penn Italia - international company producing and developing innovative fabrics through warp and weft knitting technologies, Tessitura Colombo Antonio, famous for the processing of lace and ribbons dedicated to the world of corsetry, Elastici Besana specialized in the production of narrow elastic for corsetry and underwear, have been working together to expand the frontiers of sustainable manufacture practices and to offer an innovative collection, a new set of eco high tech innovations delivering a responsibility concept including also the end of life: ECONNECTION.

The responsible ECONNECTION collection, in which the words ECO and CONNECTION mixed to underline the importance of connect and come together for a sustainable project, features:

  • 7 advanced knitted stretch fabrics by Penn Textile Solutions/Penn Italia,
  • 3 precious laces by Tessitura Colombo Antonio
  • 3 functional bands by Elastici Besana

The project opened up the door to new generation of ingredients such as:

Penn Textile Solutions/Penn Italia - international company producing and developing innovative fabrics through warp and weft knitting technologies, Tessitura Colombo Antonio, famous for the processing of lace and ribbons dedicated to the world of corsetry, Elastici Besana specialized in the production of narrow elastic for corsetry and underwear, have been working together to expand the frontiers of sustainable manufacture practices and to offer an innovative collection, a new set of eco high tech innovations delivering a responsibility concept including also the end of life: ECONNECTION.

The responsible ECONNECTION collection, in which the words ECO and CONNECTION mixed to underline the importance of connect and come together for a sustainable project, features:

  • 7 advanced knitted stretch fabrics by Penn Textile Solutions/Penn Italia,
  • 3 precious laces by Tessitura Colombo Antonio
  • 3 functional bands by Elastici Besana

The project opened up the door to new generation of ingredients such as:

  • ROICA™ V550 made by leading fiber manufacturer Asahi Kasei, a premium sustainable stretch yarn that at the end of his life smartly breaks down without releasing harmful substances in the environment according to Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certification and also boasting the Gold Level Material Health Certificate by Cradle-to-Cradle Product Innovation Institute** as it has been evaluated for impact on human and environmental health.
  • Amni Soul Eco®, the world’s first biodegradable in anaerobic conditions polyamide 6.6 yarn that degrades in around 5 years* after disposing in landfill, developed by SOLVAY and produced and distributed in Italy by FULGAR.

 

Oerlikon (c) Oerlikon
29.10.2020

Oerlikon: Weniger Abfall durch intelligente Fabrik

Eine typische Chemiefaseranlage produziert gut 600 Tonnen Garn am Tag. Dazu werden in der Filamentgarn Produktion rund 700 Wickler benötigt, oder in der Stapelfaser Produktion 3 Anlagen. Diese Zahlen zeigen, wie wesentlich ein reibungsloser Produktionsprozess ist.

Schleicht sich irgendwo im Prozess ein Fehler ein, erhöht sich der tagesübliche Abfall dramatisch. Klar, dass das jeder Garnhersteller im Sinne einer wirtschaftlichen Produktion vermeiden muss. Hier leistet Digitalisierung wertvolle Unterstützung. Eine intelligente Fabrik, die sämtliche Schritte der Produktionskette inklusive aller Nebenprozesse miteinander vernetzt, meldet frühzeitig Qualitätsabweichungen. Der Garnhersteller kann schnell in den Produktionsprozess eingreifen und so die Produktion von Abfall vermeiden.

Eine typische Chemiefaseranlage produziert gut 600 Tonnen Garn am Tag. Dazu werden in der Filamentgarn Produktion rund 700 Wickler benötigt, oder in der Stapelfaser Produktion 3 Anlagen. Diese Zahlen zeigen, wie wesentlich ein reibungsloser Produktionsprozess ist.

Schleicht sich irgendwo im Prozess ein Fehler ein, erhöht sich der tagesübliche Abfall dramatisch. Klar, dass das jeder Garnhersteller im Sinne einer wirtschaftlichen Produktion vermeiden muss. Hier leistet Digitalisierung wertvolle Unterstützung. Eine intelligente Fabrik, die sämtliche Schritte der Produktionskette inklusive aller Nebenprozesse miteinander vernetzt, meldet frühzeitig Qualitätsabweichungen. Der Garnhersteller kann schnell in den Produktionsprozess eingreifen und so die Produktion von Abfall vermeiden.

Digitale Lösungen sorgen für höhere mehr Prozesssicherheit
Die intelligente Fabrik steht auch bei Oerlikon Manmade Fibers im Fokus. Dabei umfasst sie deutlich mehr als das seit Jahren im Markt etablierte Plant Operation Center. „Es geht um absolute Transparenz und Nachverfolgbarkeit. Am Ende kann der Garnhersteller nachvollziehen, auf welcher Position seine verpackte texturierte Garnspule gesponnen wurde, sogar Informationen zum verarbeiteten Granulat und den spezifischen Produktionsbedingungen liegen vor“, weiß Ivan Gallo, bei Oerlikon Manmade Fibers verantwortlich für Digitale Produkte. So sorgt die intelligente Fabrik vor allem auch für Prozesssicherheit. An jeder Station des Garnes, an der Werte und Daten erfasst werden – wie zum Beispiel bei der visuellen Inspektion oder beim Wiegen –, werden die Daten automatisch ins System eingegeben und das Produkt bewertet. So kann der Garnproduzent jederzeit bei Auffälligkeiten in den zwischengeschalteten Labor- und Qualitätsprüfungen korrektiv in den Produktionsprozess eingreifen.

Informationen zum Chipsfeeding, zur Trocknung oder auch zum Masterbatch sind ebenso verfügbar wie Daten zur Klimatisierung, Druckluftversorgung und zu weiteren Nebenanlagen. Damit hat der Garnhersteller jederzeit den vollständigen Überblick über die laufende Produktion inklusive sämtlicher Informationen über Qualität und Produktionskosten.

Quelle:

Oerlikon

Tonello presents collection designed by Piero Turk © Tonello
Sustainable denim collection by Piero Turk
26.10.2020

Tonello presents collection designed by Piero Turk

The collaboration between Tonello and denim designer Piero Turk gave birth to a sustainable denim collection, result of a combination of the latest responsible technologies, and created with the most eco-friendly fabrics selected by The Kingpins Show.

“When it comes to working on new developments, we always start from new ideas and the constant research that starts from a concept that becomes reality, by increasingly raising the bar of sustainability,” said Alice Tonello, R&D and Marketing Director of Tonello.

18 exclusive and contemporary denim pieces, result of the premium experience of Piero Turk, and Tonello with its new brand-new finishing process: The Laundry (R )Evolution.

This is a radically new conception thought to simplify and optimize the entire garment finishing process.

It involves only 2 technologies in the entire finishing cycle, reducing waste and optimizing resources: LaserBlaze, and The All-in-One-System. Finally we use Metro, our software that processes real data, in real time to check all laundry consumption, optimizing processing times and improving performance.

The collaboration between Tonello and denim designer Piero Turk gave birth to a sustainable denim collection, result of a combination of the latest responsible technologies, and created with the most eco-friendly fabrics selected by The Kingpins Show.

“When it comes to working on new developments, we always start from new ideas and the constant research that starts from a concept that becomes reality, by increasingly raising the bar of sustainability,” said Alice Tonello, R&D and Marketing Director of Tonello.

18 exclusive and contemporary denim pieces, result of the premium experience of Piero Turk, and Tonello with its new brand-new finishing process: The Laundry (R )Evolution.

This is a radically new conception thought to simplify and optimize the entire garment finishing process.

It involves only 2 technologies in the entire finishing cycle, reducing waste and optimizing resources: LaserBlaze, and The All-in-One-System. Finally we use Metro, our software that processes real data, in real time to check all laundry consumption, optimizing processing times and improving performance.

The All-in-One System performs all washing operations by integrating 4 sustainable technologies into a single machine: ECOfree 2, which uses ozone in both the water and air; NoStone® for authentic and pumice-free stone-wash effects; UP, for washing processes with at least 50% less water; Core, a nebulizing system improving performance and reducing water consumption.

As a result of The Laundry (R )Evolution, Tonello developed two innovative and patent-pending processes: OBleach and Wake.

OBleach is the new Tonello process, which, by using only ozone, “returns to the future” with an authentic, sustainable and cool Bleach. Without chemicals.
This is possible thanks to a combination of the technologies part of our All-In-One System.
In short, the real Bleach without Bleach has finally arrived. And this in the year of the total ban of permanganate too.

Wake is the first totally natural dyeing system that uses only plants and biodegradable vegetable waste like flowers, berries and roots, without harmful chemicals additives.

The capsule collection will be displayed at KINGPINS24 on October 27th during the seminar held by Alice Tonello and Piero Turk.

Andreas Beirholm, Business Development Manager Beirholm (c) Beirholms Væverier/Reused Remade/Dibella: Andreas Beirholm, Business Development Manager Beirholm
Andreas Beirholm, Business Development Manager Beirholm
13.10.2020

Beirholms Væverier/Dibella/Reused Remade: Partnership to enable circular textile flows

Leading suppliers of hotel textiles in Europe, the Danish company Beirholms Væverier and the German/Dutch company Dibella, begin circular collaboration with Swedish Reused Remade, known for its climate-smart textile bags made of reused hotel bedlinen. Together, they will extend the life cycle of hotel textiles and contribute to the circular economy by upcycling discarded textiles from laundries turning them into new textile bags for the retail market.

In Europe, millions of tons of hotel bed linen are discarded each year and can no longer be used in the hotel’s operations due to wear and tear. Thanks to Reused Remade's patent-pending method of up-cycling hotel bed linen into climate-smart textile bags, enormous amounts of natural resources are saved. Because the textiles are reused, as opposed to being downcycled, as is usually the case today, this partnership offers a climate-friendly alternative to today’s disposal of discarded textiles.

Leading suppliers of hotel textiles in Europe, the Danish company Beirholms Væverier and the German/Dutch company Dibella, begin circular collaboration with Swedish Reused Remade, known for its climate-smart textile bags made of reused hotel bedlinen. Together, they will extend the life cycle of hotel textiles and contribute to the circular economy by upcycling discarded textiles from laundries turning them into new textile bags for the retail market.

In Europe, millions of tons of hotel bed linen are discarded each year and can no longer be used in the hotel’s operations due to wear and tear. Thanks to Reused Remade's patent-pending method of up-cycling hotel bed linen into climate-smart textile bags, enormous amounts of natural resources are saved. Because the textiles are reused, as opposed to being downcycled, as is usually the case today, this partnership offers a climate-friendly alternative to today’s disposal of discarded textiles.

By 2025, all EU member states will have introduced an extended producer responsibility for textiles (EPR for textiles). This will place demands on the industries concerned to jointly find smart solutions and contribute to the transition to a circular economy. Beirholm and Dibella both have a strong focus on sustainability and are constantly looking for new and smart solutions for their customers' discarded textiles. The purpose of this partnership is to enable more laundries in Europe to join Reused Remade's circular solution with climate - smart textile bags made of reused hotel bed linen.

With an impressive growth journey since its inception in 2016, Reused Remade’s climate-smart textile bags for everyday use can now be found at prominent Nordic and European retailers such as Edeka, Clas Ohlson, Ica, and Systembolaget.

"The goal for 2021 is to collect 300 tones of hotel bed linen in order to meet our customers demand. It feels fantastic to be able to collaborate with Beirholm and Dibella, whose values about sustainability we share. We see that together we can make a big difference to our environment, our climate and our common future", say Pia Walter and Josephine Alhanko, founders of Reused Remade.

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12.10.2020

CHT Germany GmbH: Nachhaltige Wärme für nachhaltige chemische Lösungen

  • Effiziente Wärmeversorgung der Zukunft spart klimaschädliches CO2

Im Wärmesektor stecken vielfältige Potentiale für die Energiewende. Eines davon ist die Fernwärme. Sie leistet als effizienter Energieträger ganz besonders beim Einsatz in wärme- und energieintensiven Unternehmen einen wichtigen Beitrag für Nachhaltigkeit und Klimaschutz. Die CHT Gruppe für Spezialchemie hat sich am Stammsitz in Tübingen für die Fernwärme der Stadtwerke Tübingen (swt) entschieden – und damit für Einsparungen bei CO2 und fossilen Rohstoffen. Gleichzeitig wächst das Fernwärmenetz der Stadtwerke um einen weiteren halben Kilometer.

  • Effiziente Wärmeversorgung der Zukunft spart klimaschädliches CO2

Im Wärmesektor stecken vielfältige Potentiale für die Energiewende. Eines davon ist die Fernwärme. Sie leistet als effizienter Energieträger ganz besonders beim Einsatz in wärme- und energieintensiven Unternehmen einen wichtigen Beitrag für Nachhaltigkeit und Klimaschutz. Die CHT Gruppe für Spezialchemie hat sich am Stammsitz in Tübingen für die Fernwärme der Stadtwerke Tübingen (swt) entschieden – und damit für Einsparungen bei CO2 und fossilen Rohstoffen. Gleichzeitig wächst das Fernwärmenetz der Stadtwerke um einen weiteren halben Kilometer.

Bis vor kurzem wurden Heizung und Warmwasser sowie verschiedene Prozessdampfanwendungen der CHT in der Tübinger Bismarckstraße von einer zentralen und mit Heizöl befeuerten Dampferzeugungsanlage gespeist. Jetzt sind drei von vier Firmengebäuden an das Fernwärmenetz der swt angeschlossen und die noch erforderlichen Prozessdampfanwendungen dezentralisiert. Das vierte Gebäude ist bereits seit Jahren mit einem modernen KWK System ausgestattet. Für die Zukunft ist auch dieses Gebäude für die Fernwärme vorbereitet, die Fernwärmeversorgung dort soll starten, sobald die KWK Anlage das Ende ihrer Laufzeit erreicht hat. Für den Fernwärmean-schluss des CHT Headquarters haben die Stadtwerke ihr Fernwärmenetz in einer rund viermonatigen Bauzeit um rund 570 Meter erweitert. Die Wärme fließt nun durch neu errichtete Übergabestationen, in denen sie gemessen, geregelt, übertragen und schließlich den Heizkreisen der Gebäude zugeführt wird.

Dr. Bernhard Hettich, Geschäftsführer der CHT Germany GmbH: „Die CHT setzt als Unternehmen weltweit den Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit. Dazu zählen nicht nur Produkte, sondern auch der nachhaltige Umgang mit Ressourcen an den einzelnen Standorten. Am Standort Tübingen richten sich unsere Bestrebungen darauf, den Energieverbrauch zu senken und hinsichtlich erneuerbarer Energien zu optimieren. Mit dieser Investition werden wir den CO2-Ausstoß und den Verbrauch fossiler Brennstoffe für die von uns verbrauchte Energie weiter senken. Wir freuen uns daher, als Tübinger Unternehmen an das hiesige Fernwärmenetz angeschlossen zu sein und dessen Vorteile zugunsten unserer Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie nutzen zu können.“

Hoher Wärmebedarf birgt großes Einsparungspotential
Der Wärmebedarf bei CHT ist groß: rund 1,3 Millionen Kilowattstunden Wärme pro Jahr benötigen die drei bereits angeschlossenen Gebäude. Inklusive des vierten Gebäudes beträgt der Wärme-bedarf gar 1,6 Millionen Kilowattstunden. Mit der Umstellung auf Fernwärme spart CHT im Jahr circa 152 Tonnen CO2 ein. Eine Investition in den Fernwärmeanschluss ist damit eine Investition in die Zukunft, sowohl unter ökologischen als auch ökonomischen Gesichtspunkten. Investiert hat CHT in den Fernwärmeanschluss 180.000 Euro.

 

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Quelle:

CHT Germany GmbH

Lenzing (c) Lenzing Group
28.09.2020

New Nonwoven Development Center at Hof University goes on line in cooperation with Lenzing

On Thursday, September 24, the Lenzing Group, a leading manufacturer of wood-based cellulose specialty fibers, and Hof University opened a new Nonwoven Development Center (VEZ). As a strategic partner, Lenzing has access to a state-of-the-art development line at the campus in Münchberg with immediate effect. This offers new opportunities for sustainable fiber and nonwoven innovations for a wide range of applications including hygiene, body care and medical.

In line with the sCore TEN corporate strategy, the Lenzing Group is focusing on sustainable innovations, which are agreed in an optimum manner to the needs of the value chain. „We offer our customers and partners a decisive competitive advantage: agility. The pilot plant in the VEZ allows the resource-efficient development of fiber and nonwoven innovations on a small scale”, Jürgen Eizinger, Vice President Business Unit Nonwovens at Lenzing, explains.

On Thursday, September 24, the Lenzing Group, a leading manufacturer of wood-based cellulose specialty fibers, and Hof University opened a new Nonwoven Development Center (VEZ). As a strategic partner, Lenzing has access to a state-of-the-art development line at the campus in Münchberg with immediate effect. This offers new opportunities for sustainable fiber and nonwoven innovations for a wide range of applications including hygiene, body care and medical.

In line with the sCore TEN corporate strategy, the Lenzing Group is focusing on sustainable innovations, which are agreed in an optimum manner to the needs of the value chain. „We offer our customers and partners a decisive competitive advantage: agility. The pilot plant in the VEZ allows the resource-efficient development of fiber and nonwoven innovations on a small scale”, Jürgen Eizinger, Vice President Business Unit Nonwovens at Lenzing, explains.

The VEZ was completed according to schedule in September 2020, after Lenzing and the University of Hof signed a cooperation agreement for its use in 2019. The timing is perfect. Developments at political level, such as the directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, increase demand for responsibly manufactured nonwovens. The so-called Single-Use Plastics Directive aims at building awareness and greater transparency with regard to wet wipes and feminine hygiene products.

With its VEOCEL™ branded wood-based cellulose fibers, Lenzing has been laying the foundation for many years for sustainable nonwoven applications and will test and develop innovative ideas using the new possibilities offered by the VEZ. „We are noticing increasing interest in sustainable concepts from biodegradable cellulose fibers“, Jürgen Eizinger sums up the market development of the last months and adds: „We are aware that the fibers used have an enormous influence on the final product. For this reason our commitment goes beyond fiber production.“

With the spunlace pilot plant at the VEZ, Lenzing will support customers and partners more intensively in the development of new nonwoven applications and at the same time promote cooperation in the field of marketing. In the previous year, the company already established new certification standards for the VEOCEL™ brand. Since then certified manufacturers can only use the VEOCEL™ logo with blends of biodegradable cellulose fibers. With this measure, the VEOCEL™ brand allows consumers to make a more conscious product selection.

With its #ItsInOurHands environmental initiative, the VEOCEL™ brand also actively contributes to creating awareness. More detailed information can be obtained on itsinourhands.com.

Quelle:

Lenzing Group