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Freudenberg: Sustainable microfiber solution for artificial leather applications (c) Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH
Evolon® sustainable microfiber coating substrate for artificial leather
19.07.2023

Freudenberg: Sustainable microfiber solution for artificial leather applications

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will be presenting new applications for its European environmentally-friendly Evolon® microfiber technology for Fall/Winter 24/25 fashion and leather goods collections at Lineapelle, from September 19-21. These include solutions for artificial leather applications suitable for the shoe, furniture and automotive industries.

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will be presenting new applications for its European environmentally-friendly Evolon® microfiber technology for Fall/Winter 24/25 fashion and leather goods collections at Lineapelle, from September 19-21. These include solutions for artificial leather applications suitable for the shoe, furniture and automotive industries.

Evolon® sustainable microfiber coating substrates
Evolon® microfiber fabrics are ideal coating substrates for artificial leather applications in the shoe, furniture and car industries. They are particularly suitable as a carrier material for PU and PVC coatings. Evolon® microfiber materials have non-fraying edges, which makes converting easier and quicker. They contain 80% recycled PET from Freudenberg’s in-house bottle recycling plant. Furthermore, they are manufactured with no solvent and no chemical binder in the company’s Evolon® plant located in Colmar, France. The plant is accredited according to OEKO-TEX STeP sustainability manufacturing certification and the DETOX TO ZERO criteria. European manufacturing offers logistic benefits to European customers through shorter supply chain and transport routes.

Reinforcement material for leather goods
Manufacturers of leather goods also benefit from Evolon® microfiber when they use it as a reinforcement material for original leather. It is drapable and soft and provides optimal shaping support for leather. In addition, Evolon® materials offer important sustainability advantages for the manufacturing of luxury leather bags, such as being 100% made in Europe, eco-friendly and socially-responsible production, and the use of recycled raw materials.

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Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH

16.12.2022

Third edition of Istanbul Fashion Connection in 2023

From February 8th to 11th, 2023, the third edition of IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection will take place in the Istanbul Exhibition Center.

The fair with over 600 exhibitors in 9 halls gives an overview of the new collections in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, shoes, leather & furs. Separate platforms at IFCO are LinExpo for lingerie and hosiery and FashionIST with a wide range of wedding dresses, evening wear and suits. IFCO Sourcing, a new area at IFCO, offers the opportunity to find numerous companies for sourcing capacities.

Also new is the partnership with Igedo Exhibitions, Düsseldorf, which is responsible for the EUROPEAN SELECTION area at IFCO. International fashion labels present themselves at the fair as part of this participation.

More than 25,000 visitors from over 100 nations from all sales channels, from department stores and boutiques to online platforms from Eastern Europe, the Central Asian markets and the Arabian Gulf region, alongside buyers from Türkiye are expected at the show.

From February 8th to 11th, 2023, the third edition of IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection will take place in the Istanbul Exhibition Center.

The fair with over 600 exhibitors in 9 halls gives an overview of the new collections in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, shoes, leather & furs. Separate platforms at IFCO are LinExpo for lingerie and hosiery and FashionIST with a wide range of wedding dresses, evening wear and suits. IFCO Sourcing, a new area at IFCO, offers the opportunity to find numerous companies for sourcing capacities.

Also new is the partnership with Igedo Exhibitions, Düsseldorf, which is responsible for the EUROPEAN SELECTION area at IFCO. International fashion labels present themselves at the fair as part of this participation.

More than 25,000 visitors from over 100 nations from all sales channels, from department stores and boutiques to online platforms from Eastern Europe, the Central Asian markets and the Arabian Gulf region, alongside buyers from Türkiye are expected at the show.

The declared goal of the organizers is to offer a "one-stop shopping solution" with IFCO that shows the creativity of the Turkish fashion scene, enables access to new sales markets and at the same time establishes the connection to potential production partners for supply chain optimization. The competitive advantages of production in Türkiye are evident:
short delivery times, high production quality, young and well-trained employees, the possibility of small minimum order quantities, a vertical textile and clothing industry that allows "one-stop shopping".

The manufacturing sector is an important sector for the industry, with over 80% of companies in Türkiye engaged in this sector. Türkiye has the fastest economic growth among the G20 after Saudi Arabia at 7.6% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2022, according to the Turkish Statistics Authority. Export is one of the most important pillars of growth.

The trade fair concept is being supported by the government with several programs. These include the cooperation with IMA, Istanbul ModaAkademisi, which regularly produces design talents becoming an integral part of the international fashion scene. IMA was founded in 2007 by ITKIB / IHKIB with the help of the IPA I program ((IPA: Instrument for Pre Accession Funds, provided by the EU for the EU candidate countries). Young design talents are brought to the stage at IFCO in cooperation with the ‘’Koza Young Fashion Designers Contest’’.

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IFCO / JANDALI

ATSKO: Durable care for outdoor equipment (c) ATSKO
22.06.2021

ATSKO: Durable care for outdoor equipment

To ensure that outdoor clothing and equipment can remain in use for a long time, the right care is crucial. The cleaning and impregnation products from ATSKO preserve and protect the fabric - and nature, too.

The outdoor season has begun - hikers, trail runners, bikers, campers and many others are now drawn back out into nature. To make sure that functional clothing and gear are optimally prepared for every situation, they should be regularly cleaned, cared for and impregnated, especially when the waterproofing starts to wear off or dirt stains affect the fabric. Thorough cleaning and care at the end of the season also ensure that the outdoor equipment survives storage in the basement or attic undamaged and can develop its full performance again next year. For almost 90 years, the US manufacturer ATSKO has been developing sustainable products for the most extreme outdoor challenges. ATSKO stands for moisture protection as well as waterproofing and conditioning agents for shoes, clothing and outdoor accessories that maintain functionality and extend service life. Thanks to their natural ingredients, ATSKO products are sustainable and protect nature.

To ensure that outdoor clothing and equipment can remain in use for a long time, the right care is crucial. The cleaning and impregnation products from ATSKO preserve and protect the fabric - and nature, too.

The outdoor season has begun - hikers, trail runners, bikers, campers and many others are now drawn back out into nature. To make sure that functional clothing and gear are optimally prepared for every situation, they should be regularly cleaned, cared for and impregnated, especially when the waterproofing starts to wear off or dirt stains affect the fabric. Thorough cleaning and care at the end of the season also ensure that the outdoor equipment survives storage in the basement or attic undamaged and can develop its full performance again next year. For almost 90 years, the US manufacturer ATSKO has been developing sustainable products for the most extreme outdoor challenges. ATSKO stands for moisture protection as well as waterproofing and conditioning agents for shoes, clothing and outdoor accessories that maintain functionality and extend service life. Thanks to their natural ingredients, ATSKO products are sustainable and protect nature.

ATSKO is best known for three brands in particular: SNO-SEAL® Bees Wax is used to care for and protect leather shoes and leather products and is based on natural beeswax. SILICONE WATER-GUARD® spray protects functional textiles and equipment from moisture and wear and is breathable. Since 1982, SPORT-WASH© has become the leading detergent for high-performance sportswear and functional clothing. All products are also available in practical travel sizes that can be easily taken on tour or on vacation.

Mimaki Europe bringt innovative Lösung für erstklassigen Lederdruck auf den Markt (c)Mimaki
Das neue Drucksystem ist für zahlreiche Highend-Anwendungen im Modesektor sowie im Bereich der Innendekoration geeignet.
20.04.2021

Mimaki Europe bringt innovative Lösung für erstklassigen Lederdruck auf den Markt

Mimaki Europe, ein führender Hersteller von Inkjetdruckern und Schneideplottern, gab heute die Markteinführung des Mimaki SUJV-160 bekannt. Dieser neue hochwertige Inkjetdrucker ermöglicht die Veredelung von Natur- und Kunstleder.

Der neue großformatige UV-Lösemitteldrucker wird ab Juni 2021 erhältlich sein. Er unterstützt eine Druckbreite von bis zu 1,610 mm und ist somit für die Veredelung von Modeaccessoires, Möbeln sowie Lederkomponenten von Fahrzeugen geeignet.

Die neue Lösung ist das Ergebnis der Forschung und Entwicklung und innovativen Technologie von zwei Marktführern – des Know-hows von Mimaki im Bereich der Drucktechnologie und der UVIQUE-Tintentechnologie von Fujifilm. Die von Fujifilm entwickelte und exklusiv von Mimaki vertriebene UV-härtende Dünnfilm-Lösemitteltinte SU200 zeichnet sich durch hervorragende Flexibilität und Kratzfestigkeit auf Natur- und Kunstleder aus. Dadurch bleiben die Oberflächenstruktur und Haptik des Materials nach dem Druck erhalten. Außerdem wird die Produktivität gesteigert, weil die Weiterverarbeitung ohne Trocknungszeit sofort in Angriff genommen werden kann.

Mimaki Europe, ein führender Hersteller von Inkjetdruckern und Schneideplottern, gab heute die Markteinführung des Mimaki SUJV-160 bekannt. Dieser neue hochwertige Inkjetdrucker ermöglicht die Veredelung von Natur- und Kunstleder.

Der neue großformatige UV-Lösemitteldrucker wird ab Juni 2021 erhältlich sein. Er unterstützt eine Druckbreite von bis zu 1,610 mm und ist somit für die Veredelung von Modeaccessoires, Möbeln sowie Lederkomponenten von Fahrzeugen geeignet.

Die neue Lösung ist das Ergebnis der Forschung und Entwicklung und innovativen Technologie von zwei Marktführern – des Know-hows von Mimaki im Bereich der Drucktechnologie und der UVIQUE-Tintentechnologie von Fujifilm. Die von Fujifilm entwickelte und exklusiv von Mimaki vertriebene UV-härtende Dünnfilm-Lösemitteltinte SU200 zeichnet sich durch hervorragende Flexibilität und Kratzfestigkeit auf Natur- und Kunstleder aus. Dadurch bleiben die Oberflächenstruktur und Haptik des Materials nach dem Druck erhalten. Außerdem wird die Produktivität gesteigert, weil die Weiterverarbeitung ohne Trocknungszeit sofort in Angriff genommen werden kann.

„Mimaki fühlt sich zu fortlaufender Innovation und Weiterentwicklung im Einklang mit den sich ändernden Anforderungen von Druckdienstleistern verpflichtet. Dieses neue Modell ist ein Paradebeispiel dafür. Mit dem Mimaki SUJV-160 wird ein bislang schwieriges Verfahren, nämlich der Druck auf Leder, zu einem einfachen und effizienten Prozess. Gleichzeitig sorgt dieses Verfahren dafür, dass das Endprodukt die Optik und Haptik des Basismaterials beibehält. Dieser Drucker ist das Ergebnis der Reaktion auf das Feedback und die Bedürfnisse unserer Kunden, das hervorragende Ingenieurskunst und außerordentliche Originalität verbindet. In Kombination mit der von Fujifilm entwickelten SU200-Tinte ist der SUJV-160 eine Investition, durch die sich Druckdienstleister ganz gewiss einen Wettbewerbsvorteil verschaffen können“, so Bert Benckhysen, Senior Product Manager bei Mimaki Europe.

Aufgrund des wachsenden Interesses an Luxusartikeln wird die Nachfrage nach exklusiven Lederartikeln für den Modemarkt, die Innendekoration und andere Premium-Märkte – Artikel, die einfach zu personalisieren, strapazierfähig und optisch attraktiv sind – sicher steigen“, erklärt Benckhuysen weiter. „Genau diese und viele andere Kriterien erfüllt der Mimaki SUJV-160. Daher ist er eine attraktive Investition für Druckdienstleister, die sich diese lukrative Geschäftsmöglichkeit nicht entgehen lassen möchten.“