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02.08.2023

İşbir Bedding introduces Energy CELLIANT® mattress

İşbir Bedding, a Turkish company, has teamed up with Hologenix® and its CELLIANT® infrared technology. The Energy CELLIANT® mattress is the first pure white CELLIANT mattress to be offered in Turkey. It marries the sleep technology of İşbir mattresses with the advantages of CELLIANT, a natural blend of bioceramic minerals which, when embedded into textiles, converts body heat into infrared energy to help consumers sleep better and recover faster from physical activity.

the Energy CELLIANT mattress has a cover infused with CELLIANT, a high-density, next-generation ViscoStar Aeromax Comfort Layer that adapts to the body and a V2 Active Zone Pocket Spring Support Layer, which consists of specially designed 7-zone pocket springs. The Energy CELLIANT mattress is suitable for any sleep position and ideal for users who prefer a medium to firm mattress. The mattress is also available in a variety of sizes for both junior and adult athletes.

İşbir Bedding, a Turkish company, has teamed up with Hologenix® and its CELLIANT® infrared technology. The Energy CELLIANT® mattress is the first pure white CELLIANT mattress to be offered in Turkey. It marries the sleep technology of İşbir mattresses with the advantages of CELLIANT, a natural blend of bioceramic minerals which, when embedded into textiles, converts body heat into infrared energy to help consumers sleep better and recover faster from physical activity.

the Energy CELLIANT mattress has a cover infused with CELLIANT, a high-density, next-generation ViscoStar Aeromax Comfort Layer that adapts to the body and a V2 Active Zone Pocket Spring Support Layer, which consists of specially designed 7-zone pocket springs. The Energy CELLIANT mattress is suitable for any sleep position and ideal for users who prefer a medium to firm mattress. The mattress is also available in a variety of sizes for both junior and adult athletes.

The Energy CELLIANT mattress helps the body recover after sports or intense activity thanks to the infrared technology and comfort layers. The CELLIANT fabric helps the body thermoregulate, whether you run hot or cold, for a more comfortable sleep experience. CELLIANT minerals help to increase energy levels by reflecting body heat lost during sleep back to the body in the form of infrared energy, so consumers wake up refreshed.

More information:
Hologenix Celliant Bedding mattress
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Hologenix, LLC

Biella Yarn presents new Fall/Winter 24/25 collection (c) Südwolle Group
28.07.2023

Biella Yarn presents new Fall/Winter 24/25 collection

Biella Yarn’s new Fall/Winter 24/25 collection presents two collaborations. Both collaborations start with one common inspiration: with the clash of different cultures and the distant exotic markets. Rug making, fur-crafts and artisan hand work inspire patterns and textures which are translated into knitted fabrications and 3D designs.

MRC Knitwear Research Lab created these textures and patterns by using a small selection of very classic yarns and working them in special techniques to create rich textural fabrications. Each garment focuses on a special technique and combination of yarns and colours and show how versatile a single yarn can be.

Biella Yarn’s new Fall/Winter 24/25 collection presents two collaborations. Both collaborations start with one common inspiration: with the clash of different cultures and the distant exotic markets. Rug making, fur-crafts and artisan hand work inspire patterns and textures which are translated into knitted fabrications and 3D designs.

MRC Knitwear Research Lab created these textures and patterns by using a small selection of very classic yarns and working them in special techniques to create rich textural fabrications. Each garment focuses on a special technique and combination of yarns and colours and show how versatile a single yarn can be.

The garments were knitted mainly with Victoria Nm 2/30 (100% Merino wool extrafine, 19.5 μ, anti-shrinkage). Victoria Nm 2/30 was used in an array of different techniques and on different gauges - from 14gg ribs, that have a beautiful drape to more tactile fabrics such as 3-dimensional stitches on 12gg and heavily patterned inlay jacquards on the 14gg Shima Seiki SRY. Within these inlay jacquard’s BaltoroPro Nm 2/28 (70% Merino wool extrafine, 19.5 μ, anti-shrinkage 30% Polyester GRS High Bulk) was selected as an inlay yarn - a special wool blend which helps create bulky 3-dimensional fabrications that remain lightweight. The classic Brisbane Nm 2/60 (100% Merino wool Superfine, 17.5 μ, anti-shrinkage) and new boucle yarn Fluffy Nm 14 000 (81% Merino wool extrafine, 19.5 μ, anti-shrinkage, 19% Polyamide) were worked together in fine plush jacquards to give an effect of shaved patchwork furs.

The structures and patterns were transitioned into the world of 3D designs by Shima Seiki Italia. The design software APEXFiz®, developed by Shima Seiki, not only allows for shaping but also converts them into knitted patterns. By replacing physical samples, virtual samples reduce time costs, and materials that would otherwise be wasted. Yarnbank®, Shima Seiki's platform for yarn and spinning research, has been the primary source of Suedwolle Group's digitized yarns used in the 3D models.

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Südwolle Group

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

Margit Herberth
Margit Herberth
12.07.2023

Heimtextil: Margit Herberth neue Leitung für die Haustextilien

Personalwechsel bei der Heimtextil: Margit Herberth verantwortet ab 1. September 2023 das Segment der Haustextilien der Heimtextil und bildet gemeinsam mit Bettina Bär zukünftig die neue Doppelspitze der Leitmesse für Wohn- und Objekttextilien. Herberth, zuvor Marketingleitung Consumer Goods / Multimedia & Data bei der Messe Frankfurt, folgt auf Meike Kern, die nach 22 Jahren das Unternehmen aus eigenem Entschluss verlässt und eine neue berufliche Herausforderung annimmt.

Margit Herberth verantwortet künftig das Segment der Haustextilien und damit das Marken- und Private Label-Ausstellerangebot an Bettwaren, Bettwäsche, Badtextilien, Tisch- und Küchenwäsche, Matratzen, Schlafsystemen, Wohnaccessoires, Decken, Kissen sowie Maschinen für die Textilverarbeitung. Wichtige Aufgaben sind der weitere Ausbau der Content- und Rahmenprogramme im Bereich textiler Nachhaltigkeit sowie eine stärkere Internationalisierung der Heimtextil Conference Sleep & More.

Personalwechsel bei der Heimtextil: Margit Herberth verantwortet ab 1. September 2023 das Segment der Haustextilien der Heimtextil und bildet gemeinsam mit Bettina Bär zukünftig die neue Doppelspitze der Leitmesse für Wohn- und Objekttextilien. Herberth, zuvor Marketingleitung Consumer Goods / Multimedia & Data bei der Messe Frankfurt, folgt auf Meike Kern, die nach 22 Jahren das Unternehmen aus eigenem Entschluss verlässt und eine neue berufliche Herausforderung annimmt.

Margit Herberth verantwortet künftig das Segment der Haustextilien und damit das Marken- und Private Label-Ausstellerangebot an Bettwaren, Bettwäsche, Badtextilien, Tisch- und Küchenwäsche, Matratzen, Schlafsystemen, Wohnaccessoires, Decken, Kissen sowie Maschinen für die Textilverarbeitung. Wichtige Aufgaben sind der weitere Ausbau der Content- und Rahmenprogramme im Bereich textiler Nachhaltigkeit sowie eine stärkere Internationalisierung der Heimtextil Conference Sleep & More.

Herberth verfügt über mehr als zehnjährige Vertriebsexpertise als Senior Sales Managerin für die internationalen Konsumgütermessen Beautyworld, Hair & Beauty und Christmasworld der Messe Frankfurt. Seit 2018 leitete sie als Director Marketing Communications sämtliche Marketingaktivitäten für die Marken Paperworld, Christmasworld sowie Creativeworld und verantwortete die Gestaltung der globalen Brand-Kampagnen im Konsumgüterbereich, beispielsweise für die Beautyworld.

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Heimtextil Messe Frankfurt
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Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

23.06.2023

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles returns for Autumn Edition 2023

Following a strong start at the Spring Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles early this year, global industry players have turned their sights to the next international event in August. As the first Autumn Edition to be held in the wake of China lifting many of its pandemic-related border restrictions, the three-day fair will gather around 1,000 international and domestic exhibitors. Traders looking to meet market demand will be able to source from an extensive range of trending and specialised home and contract textile products from 16 – 18 August 2023.

According to a recent market report, the global home textile market is expected to show a CAGR of 5.6% from 2023 – 2028 to reach USD 174.1 billion by the end of the forecast period. Asia-Pacific has dominated the global market in recent years, with China one of its most significant contributors.[1]

Following a strong start at the Spring Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles early this year, global industry players have turned their sights to the next international event in August. As the first Autumn Edition to be held in the wake of China lifting many of its pandemic-related border restrictions, the three-day fair will gather around 1,000 international and domestic exhibitors. Traders looking to meet market demand will be able to source from an extensive range of trending and specialised home and contract textile products from 16 – 18 August 2023.

According to a recent market report, the global home textile market is expected to show a CAGR of 5.6% from 2023 – 2028 to reach USD 174.1 billion by the end of the forecast period. Asia-Pacific has dominated the global market in recent years, with China one of its most significant contributors.[1]

As a manufacturing hub for home textiles, China is gradually recovering from social and business disruptions caused by the pandemic. Speaking at the recent Spring Edition, Ms Rosemary Li, Domestic Sales Manager of Zhangjiagang Coolist Life Technology Co Ltd, a long-time exhibitor specialised in bio-based and functional bedding products, said: “Since China relaxed its pandemic-related control and prevention measures, after Chinese New Year we have been flooded with orders. With both domestic and export orders increasing, it has been almost impossible for the production line to fulfil the order demand.”

While the spring show’s promising visitor flow was a positive start to the Chinese home textile industry’s post-pandemic era, a higher participation of overseas exhibitors and buyers is expected at the upcoming Autumn Edition

The return of special zones and international pavilions
Later this year in Shanghai, exhibitors will showcase their most up-to-date home and contract textile products, ranging from bedding & towelling, rugs, table & kitchen linen, upholstery & curtain fabrics, editors, home textile technologies and textile design. With a wealth of choices for buyers, several show highlights are listed below:

  • Editor & Designer Zone: located in hall 5.1, the zone will feature international, high-end editor and designer brands brought by leading exhibitors J&C, Julai, Qianbaihui, Prestigious, Shanghai Lotus, SohoCut, Yada, and more.
  • Country and region pavilions: premium suppliers from Belgium, Türkiye and Taiwan (China) will exhibit quality products in their designated pavilions in hall 6.1.
  • Textile Designs: textile design studios from Japan, Portugal and Taiwan (China), namely Amilia Design Studio, Fine Art Inc and Tela's Design Lda, will also showcase their seasonal designs in hall 6.1.

Adding to buyers’ sourcing options, a multitude of domestic players from different categories will also showcase their respective products. Highlighted exhibitors include top curtain and curtain fabric suppliers Fu-Tex, Hangzhou Aico, Hexin and Xiaoxuanchuang; bedding suppliers Coolist, Huizhou Wah Shing and Yantai North Home; as well as Hightex, Huatex, Maya and Suzhou Roufang from the upholstery and sofa fabric sector.

Fairgoers can also learn more about the upcoming global trends and designs by visiting the ‘2023 – 2024 Intertextile International Lifestyle Trend’ area. In aid of this, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles has joined forces with NellyRodi™, the renowned French forecasting agency, to present the design theme for 2023 – 2024: ‘ALIVE’. HUMAN CAPITAL, ROUSING COMMITMENT and UNREAL REALITIES are the theme’s three main trends.

[1] Globe Newswire: Global Home Textile Market Report 2023-2028: Increase in Consumer Spending on Home Renovation and Decoration Bodes Well for the Sector. https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2023/03/08/2622718/28124/en/Global-Home-Textile-Market-Report-2023-2028-Increase-in-Consumer-Spending-on-Home-Renovation-and-Decoration-Bodes-Well-for-the-Sector.html

12.06.2023

Circular Polymers by Ascend launches Cerene™

Nylon 6, nylon 6,6, polypropylene, PET and calcium carbonate are available through the company’s proprietary carpet recycling process

Circular Polymers by Ascend, a market-leading recycler of post-consumer carpet, today the launch of Cerene™, a line of recycled polymers and materials made from the company’s proprietary carpet reclaiming technology. Cerene is available as polyamide 6 and 66, PET, polypropylene and calcium carbonate as a consistent,
sustainable feedstock for many applications, including molding and compounding.
Recycling experts from Circular Polymers will be showcasing Cerene at Compounding World Expo on June 14-15 at the Messe Essen in Germany.

Ascend Performance Materials, a fully integrated producer of durable high-performance materials and the majority owner of Circular Polymers by Ascend, is known for its innovations in nylon 6,6. Cerene will continue that legacy with offerings in nylon 6,6 while also bringing to market recycled polymers such as nylon 6, PET and PP.

Nylon 6, nylon 6,6, polypropylene, PET and calcium carbonate are available through the company’s proprietary carpet recycling process

Circular Polymers by Ascend, a market-leading recycler of post-consumer carpet, today the launch of Cerene™, a line of recycled polymers and materials made from the company’s proprietary carpet reclaiming technology. Cerene is available as polyamide 6 and 66, PET, polypropylene and calcium carbonate as a consistent,
sustainable feedstock for many applications, including molding and compounding.
Recycling experts from Circular Polymers will be showcasing Cerene at Compounding World Expo on June 14-15 at the Messe Essen in Germany.

Ascend Performance Materials, a fully integrated producer of durable high-performance materials and the majority owner of Circular Polymers by Ascend, is known for its innovations in nylon 6,6. Cerene will continue that legacy with offerings in nylon 6,6 while also bringing to market recycled polymers such as nylon 6, PET and PP.

“Customers around the globe are seeking consistent and reliable post-consumer recycled materials,” said Maria Field, business director of Circular Polymers by Ascend. “Cerene is mechanically recycled using a process that minimizes our carbon footprint and environmental impact.”

Circular Polymers by Ascend converts post-consumer carpet into fiber and pellets. The company uses a proprietary process in its California-based facilities to achieve high efficiency in recycling, successfully providing a new life for virtually every component of the carpet and backing. The company has redirected 85 million pounds of carpet from landfills into new goods since 2018.

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Circular Polymers by Ascend

Photo: Pexels
12.06.2023

VIATT 2024: New textile fair in Vietnam

With combined regional, global, and industry specific expertise, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will make its debut from 28 February – 1 March 2024. Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in late March, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) announced the new international fair for the entire textile value chain. The three-day platform will be staged at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.

Commenting on the new event, Ms Wendy Wen, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “With Intertextile Apparel in Shanghai a prime example, our Texpertise Network provides the ideal global framework from which to launch this diverse, comprehensive platform for the integrated textile supply chain. VIATT itself will capture the essence of Texpertise in one platform – a diverse, one-stop sourcing event for buyers across all categories, from garments, fabrics, yarns and fibres, to textile machinery, technical textiles and nonwovens, and everything in between.”

With combined regional, global, and industry specific expertise, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will make its debut from 28 February – 1 March 2024. Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in late March, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) announced the new international fair for the entire textile value chain. The three-day platform will be staged at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.

Commenting on the new event, Ms Wendy Wen, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “With Intertextile Apparel in Shanghai a prime example, our Texpertise Network provides the ideal global framework from which to launch this diverse, comprehensive platform for the integrated textile supply chain. VIATT itself will capture the essence of Texpertise in one platform – a diverse, one-stop sourcing event for buyers across all categories, from garments, fabrics, yarns and fibres, to textile machinery, technical textiles and nonwovens, and everything in between.”

Discussing the event’s potential, Mr Le Hoang Tai, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), said: “Vietnam is one of the world’s leading textile producers and exporters, and going from strength to strength as one of Southeast Asia’s manufacturing hubs. Our establishment has many years of experience organising trade fairs throughout Vietnam, and together with Messe Frankfurt we are excited to help international fairgoers unlock the potential of the country’s fast-growing textile market. In addition, Ho Chi Minh City’s accessibility, and Vietnam’s proximity to other leading textile-producing nations such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, China and India, make it the logical venue to host an event of this nature.”

Many international textile manufacturers have been expanding operations into Vietnam, augmenting an already strong domestic industry. According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), the country’s textile and garment industry achieved staggering annual growth of 20 – 26% from 2018 – 2022. Participation in international trade agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)[2], bodes well for future growth.

As one of the world’s biggest importers of textile machinery, and a consistent importer of fabrics, yarns and fibres, garment production is the cornerstone of Vietnam’s industry. The country utilises cotton and functional materials to produce casualwear, childrenswear, swimwear, workwear, and much more, with sportswear an especially fast-growing category, and high-utility garments expected to achieve high exports.

By linking textile players from across Asia, Europe and beyond with this market, VIATT 2024 is willing to play an important part in shaping the future of Vietnam’s industry. Next year’s fair will host an extensive mix of international and domestic exhibitors covering multiple textile sub-sectors, including garments, apparel fabrics and accessories, yarns and fibres, digital printing, home textiles, technical textiles and nonwovens, textile processing, textile machinery, and more.

Exhibitors and buyers can utilise the fair’s global business matchmaking service, where connections are made based on the specific needs of each party. In addition to the fair’s main function as an international trading platform, its fringe programme will facilitate participants’ networking with industry leaders and offer diverse market insights via various seminars, forums, and panel discussions.

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE). Covering the entire textile industry value chain, the inaugural edition will be held from 28 February – 1 March 2024 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.

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Vietnam
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Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd,

FIDIVI Tessitura Vergnano S.p.A./ Nabucco 6075 Reale © Foto: Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH / FIDIVI Tessitura Vergnano S.p.A./ Nabucco 6075 Reale
06.06.2023

Trevira CS at the Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas in Miami

Trevira CS is exhibiting for the first time at CSI Miami (Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas). Taking place on 6 – 7 June, 2023 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, CSI will bring together buyers and suppliers involved in cruise ship interiors, including interior designers, architects, outfitters, shipyards and suppliers.
 
On the Trevira CS stand, visitors can get an idea of the wide range of flame retardant fabrics suitable for use on board cruise ships. 53 fabrics from 20 Trevira CS customers will be on display that either have IMO certification and/or have been tested to the fire safety standards (FTP Code) required in the marine sector. Trevira CS fabrics are inherently flame retardant, meaning that their flame retardant properties cannot be washed out or lost through aging or use. This is due to the chemical structure of the polyester fiber: the flame retardant properties are firmly anchored in the fiber and cannot be altered by external influences. A surface-applied flame retardant finish is therefore not necessary.

Trevira CS is exhibiting for the first time at CSI Miami (Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas). Taking place on 6 – 7 June, 2023 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, CSI will bring together buyers and suppliers involved in cruise ship interiors, including interior designers, architects, outfitters, shipyards and suppliers.
 
On the Trevira CS stand, visitors can get an idea of the wide range of flame retardant fabrics suitable for use on board cruise ships. 53 fabrics from 20 Trevira CS customers will be on display that either have IMO certification and/or have been tested to the fire safety standards (FTP Code) required in the marine sector. Trevira CS fabrics are inherently flame retardant, meaning that their flame retardant properties cannot be washed out or lost through aging or use. This is due to the chemical structure of the polyester fiber: the flame retardant properties are firmly anchored in the fiber and cannot be altered by external influences. A surface-applied flame retardant finish is therefore not necessary.

In the marine sector, the demands placed on textiles are not only high in terms of fire protection, but also with regards to light resistance and durability. This is particularly true for textiles used in outdoor applications. These must be extremely robust, as they are exposed to moisture and sunlight. To meet these requirements, Trevira CS has launched a range of 30 new spun-dyed, UV-stable filament yarns. Besides color depth and durability, spun-dyed yarns offer another advantage: They are more sustainable because the fabrics made from them can be produced in a more environmentally friendly way than textiles that are dyed in one piece or consist of brightly colored yarns. In fabric production, a large share of resource consumption goes to the dyeing and finishing of fabrics as well as the use of chemicals and water. However, with spun-dyed yarns, these processing steps are unnecessary – the yarn immediately comes out of the spinneret in the desired color, reducing the products’ environmental impact.

The topic of sustainability is also taken up in other Trevira CS products. For example, Trevira CS fabrics are available in recycled versions. They consist of fiber and filament yarns obtained in different recycling processes. Filament yarns are produced using recycled PET bottles, they contain 50% post-consumer recycled material. Recycled fibers are obtained using an agglomeration plant and in further processing steps from residual pre-consumer waste from production. They consist of 100% recycled material (pre-consumer recycling). All flame retardant recycled Trevira® products are GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified.
Fabrics made from these yarns are marked with the Trevira CS eco trademark. The prerequisite for this is a recycled content of at least 50%. Among the fabrics presented at the Trevira CS trade fair stand are 8 fabrics bearing the Trevira CS eco brand.

The long-term goal in developing sustainable products is undoubtedly to enter a circular economy. For this new path, an innovative Trevira CS product development was launched, producing flame retardant fibers and filament yarns from chemically recycled raw material. In this case, the basic raw material for the chemical recycling was PET bottles, but essentially it could be most any other PET recyclables, such as packaging material or even textiles. Chemical recycling involves depolymerization, a sequence of chemical reactions in which the polymer chains are broken down again into their original components, i. e. the monomers. In a further processing step, impurities are removed. Before the polymerization process is initiated, a small amount of MEG (mono ethylene glycol) is added.

The same technology used to produce the original (virgin) raw material for Trevira CS is also used here. The flame retardant modification is added during polymerization. In this way, the flame retardant properties are indelibly anchored in the polymer.

By recycling valuable materials such as packaging material, waste can be avoided. The raw material obtained from the recycling process is comparable to the original material can be used again in high-quality products.

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Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH

Zora Weidkuhn (c) HSLU
Zora Weidkuhn
01.06.2023

Teppichinseln als Zufluchtsorte vom Alltag

Zora Weidkuhns Teppiche erinnern an tropische Inseln und kommen mit einer Flaschenpost daher. Die Studentin gewann mit ihren Entwürfen einen Wettbewerb des Bachelor Textildesign der Hochschule Luzern und der Firma Kramis Teppich Design AG.

Auf den ersten Blick könnte man Zora Weidkuhns Teppiche mit Luftaufnahmen tropischer Inseln verwechseln: Da wuchert der Urwald, dort lädt der Strand zum Bad ein, und in der Mitte lockt ein Felsen mit Panoramablick. Der Name der Entwurfsserie lautet entsprechend "Ile mobile", die mobile Insel. "Meine Teppiche laden die Menschen zum Träumen ein. Sie dienen als Zufluchtsort vom Alltag, als 'safe space'", sagt die Baslerin, die an der HSLU im zweiten Jahr im Bachelor Textildesign studiert.

Zora Weidkuhns Teppiche erinnern an tropische Inseln und kommen mit einer Flaschenpost daher. Die Studentin gewann mit ihren Entwürfen einen Wettbewerb des Bachelor Textildesign der Hochschule Luzern und der Firma Kramis Teppich Design AG.

Auf den ersten Blick könnte man Zora Weidkuhns Teppiche mit Luftaufnahmen tropischer Inseln verwechseln: Da wuchert der Urwald, dort lädt der Strand zum Bad ein, und in der Mitte lockt ein Felsen mit Panoramablick. Der Name der Entwurfsserie lautet entsprechend "Ile mobile", die mobile Insel. "Meine Teppiche laden die Menschen zum Träumen ein. Sie dienen als Zufluchtsort vom Alltag, als 'safe space'", sagt die Baslerin, die an der HSLU im zweiten Jahr im Bachelor Textildesign studiert.

"Ile Mobile" entstand in einem gemeinsamen Projekt der Hochschule Luzern und der Kramis Teppich Design AG aus dem Luzernischen Altbüron. Zwölf Textildesign-Studierende der HSLU arbeiteten im Auftrag des Unternehmens zwei Monate lang an Entwürfen für eine Teppich-Kollektion. Ziel des Unterrichtsmoduls war es, ein möglichst langlebiges Produkt zu kreieren. Dieses soll die Käuferin oder den Käufer über viele Jahre hinweg begleiten; vom Kinderzimmer über die WG bis zur eigenen Wohnung.

Flaschenpost für die Kundschaft
Ende April führten Kramis und die HSLU einen Gestaltungswettbewerb durch, den "Ile Mobile" gewann. Jurymitglied Tim Kramis lobt indes alle Entwürfe. "Uns fiel die Wahl schwer", so der Leiter Sales & Marketing beim Teppichhersteller. Zora Weidkuhns Entwurfsserie entschied den Wettbewrb für sich, weil die Studentin neben der Gestaltung auch den Verkauf bedacht hatte.

Ihre Ideen:
- Ein "Ile Mobile"-Teppich besteht jeweils aus ovalen Elementen. Kundinnen und Kunden ordnen diese individuell an und kreiren so ihre eigene Insel. Alternativ wählen sie ein vorgegebenes Muster.

- Der Teppich wird zusammen mit einer Flaschenpost verkauft. Die Nachricht in der Flasche liefert Vorschläge für kleine Alltagsrituale; beispielweise einen kurzen morgendlichen Spaziergang über die Teppich-Insel.

Tim Kramis: "Beide Aspekte erhöhen die emotionale Bindung der Kundinnen und Kunden zu ihrem Teppich – und damit auch dessen Langlebigkeit."

Teppiche kommen in den Handel
Unternehmen im Textilbereich arbeiten regelmässig mit Textildesign-Studierenden der HSLU zusammen. "Es hat sich herumgesprochen, dass sie hochkarätige Ideen liefern und den Firmen helfen, eine junge Zielgruppe zu erschliessen", erläutert Dozentin und Projektleiterin Brigitt Egloff. Die beteiligten Studentinnen und Studenten wiederum unterzögen ihr Können einem Reality Check. "Sie stellen ihre Ideen dem Unternehmen in einem Pitch vor und besprechen deren Umsetzbarkeit auf dem Markt – ein ideales Training fürs spätere Berufsleben", so Egloff.

Die Kramis Teppich Design AG plant, Zora Weidkuhns Teppiche demnächst in den Handel zu bringen. "Wir präsentieren die Entwürfe derzeit unseren Verkaufspartnern", sagt Tim Kramis. Im Verlaufe des Sommers 2023 soll "Ile Mobile" in der Unternehmenszentrale in Altbüron ausgestellt werden.

(c) Hohenstein
In May 2023, Markus Tiemann, Hohenstein Global Head of Retail, had the pleasure of handing over the first quality certificate of its kind to Bernd Brunssen, pictured here on the right, Head of Quality Assurance at Carstensen Import Export Handelsgesellschaft mbH.
31.05.2023

First Hohenstein Quality Label Tested Pet Supplies awarded

To ensure that our four-legged pets are looked after in terms of product safety, quality and durability of their cuddly blankets, cushions or favorite toys, the testing service provider Hohenstein has established its quality label Tested Pet Supplies. In May 2023, Markus Tiemann, Hohenstein Global Head of Retail, had the pleasure of handing over the first quality certificate of its kind to Bernd Brunssen, Head of Quality Assurance at Carstensen Import Export Handelsgesellschaft mbH, located near Hamburg.

The bar for quality products is set high at the globally networked importer and distributor, and the company accordingly commissioned product-testing with Hohenstein testing laboratory from its existing range of dog cushions, toys for dogs and cats, pet transport boxes and food balls for dogs and cats.

To ensure that our four-legged pets are looked after in terms of product safety, quality and durability of their cuddly blankets, cushions or favorite toys, the testing service provider Hohenstein has established its quality label Tested Pet Supplies. In May 2023, Markus Tiemann, Hohenstein Global Head of Retail, had the pleasure of handing over the first quality certificate of its kind to Bernd Brunssen, Head of Quality Assurance at Carstensen Import Export Handelsgesellschaft mbH, located near Hamburg.

The bar for quality products is set high at the globally networked importer and distributor, and the company accordingly commissioned product-testing with Hohenstein testing laboratory from its existing range of dog cushions, toys for dogs and cats, pet transport boxes and food balls for dogs and cats.

The label is designed for the entire range in pet supplies, from chew toys to pet beds, with special attention to the high requirements for textiles. It provides consumers with clear product information on product safety, quality and durability, and also offers pets and their owners security against unwanted residues of chemical substances. Markus Tiemann adds, "To ensure that our four-legged darlings feel completely at ease, we can, depending on the intended use also include additional tests for example chew resistance, scratch resistance, outdoor suitability, water repellency, waterproofness or air permeability and include these in the claim, alongside standard tests."

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Hohenstein

(c) Dibella GmbH
Marvin Groß-Hardt
24.05.2023

Dibella strengthens its sales team with Marvin Groß-Hardt

The Dibella sales team is growing. Since May 1st 2023, Marvin Groß-Hardt has been supporting the company's national and international customers.

Dibella welcomes Marvin Groß-Hardt, an experienced sales employee, to the team. The trained wholesale and foreign trade merchant and graduate in business administration brings many years of experience in supporting and advising customers. He is also familiar with the special features of contract textiles due to a previous position in product and sales management for hotel beds and bedding.

At Dibella, the 30-year-old from Bocholt is responsible for looking after existing customers and building up new customer relationships at home and abroad, and will establish new contacts.

The Dibella sales team is growing. Since May 1st 2023, Marvin Groß-Hardt has been supporting the company's national and international customers.

Dibella welcomes Marvin Groß-Hardt, an experienced sales employee, to the team. The trained wholesale and foreign trade merchant and graduate in business administration brings many years of experience in supporting and advising customers. He is also familiar with the special features of contract textiles due to a previous position in product and sales management for hotel beds and bedding.

At Dibella, the 30-year-old from Bocholt is responsible for looking after existing customers and building up new customer relationships at home and abroad, and will establish new contacts.

More information:
Dibella hotels Contract textiles
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Dibella GmbH

(c) Beaulieu International Group
22.05.2023

B.I.G. Yarns launches Sustainable Yarns at Clerkenwell Design Week

B.I.G. Yarns unveils its new “SustainableYarns” platform, with Clerkenwell Design Week visitors the first to be invited to get on board and focus on what matters most for the design and manufacture of sustainable soft floorings.

The expert in polyamide (PA) 1 step 3 ply yarns offers a range of options for manufacturers to introduce sustainable yarns into carpet solutions and reach sustainability targets faster and more efficiently.

The Sustainable Yarns range creates opportunities to design with recycled content yarn (EqoCycle), to work with renewable resources (EqoBalance), and, following the launch of new polyamide 6 (PA6) EqoYarn at Clerkenwell Design Week, to also leverage the low-impact value chain.

New addition EqoYarn is a new low-impact PA6 carpet yarn based on the most recent innovations in polymer production, which enable yarn manufacturers to lower their carbon footprint by nearly 50% and give carpet manufacturers more options to reduce their impact.

B.I.G. Yarns unveils its new “SustainableYarns” platform, with Clerkenwell Design Week visitors the first to be invited to get on board and focus on what matters most for the design and manufacture of sustainable soft floorings.

The expert in polyamide (PA) 1 step 3 ply yarns offers a range of options for manufacturers to introduce sustainable yarns into carpet solutions and reach sustainability targets faster and more efficiently.

The Sustainable Yarns range creates opportunities to design with recycled content yarn (EqoCycle), to work with renewable resources (EqoBalance), and, following the launch of new polyamide 6 (PA6) EqoYarn at Clerkenwell Design Week, to also leverage the low-impact value chain.

New addition EqoYarn is a new low-impact PA6 carpet yarn based on the most recent innovations in polymer production, which enable yarn manufacturers to lower their carbon footprint by nearly 50% and give carpet manufacturers more options to reduce their impact.

For its EqoYarn Bulk Continuous Filament (BCF) production process, B.I.G. Yarns has selected the few best-in-class partners that have made major steps forward in terms of sustainability, and reduced their greenhouse gas emissions thanks to continuous investments in process efficiency, green energy, heat optimization and waste reduction. The result is EqoYarn with a carbon footprint of 4 kg CO2 eq/kg yarns, which is a CO2 reduction of up to 50% compared to conventional PA yarns.

EqoBalance PA6 yarns enable customers to reach an even higher CO2 reduction of up to 75%. Manufactured with polymers made from renewable resources such as organic waste from cooking oil instead of virgin or fossil feedstock, these yarns have a carbon footprint of 1.98 kg CO2 eq./ kg yarns. They help carpet manufacturers to create products with an extremely low carbon footprint.

EqoCycle PA6 yarns are fully recyclable and incorporate 75% recycled content originating from recycled and regenerated PA6 granules. With a carbon footprint of 4.64 kg CO2 eq./ kg yarns, they deliver the same high-quality performance of virgin PA6 yarn with the benefit of 37% CO2 reduction. EqoCycle yarns offer carpet manufacturers a sustainable alternative to help reduce the ecological footprint of their products and move towards a circular economy without jeopardizing the end-product quality.

In addition to the different CO2-reducing options, B.I.G. Yarns’ customers can access an unlimited colour range to elevate their designs. Its BCF technology for polyamide yarns, twisted and heat-set yarns, one-colour to multi-colour, between 650 and 15000 dTex, along with its colour studio, are available to support their creation of customised collections.

Source:

Beaulieu International Group

Foto: BekaertDeslee/HeiQ
BekaertDeslee receiving the "High Product Quality" Interzum Award
18.05.2023

BekaertDeslee's Purotex+ with HeiQ Allergen Tech wins Interzum Award

HeiQ announces that its HeiQ Allergen* Tech has powered the award-winning product, Purotex+ from BekaertDeslee. The innovative solution for mattress ticking won the Interzum Award in the category "High Product Quality", being one of the six prizes given to BekaertDeslee.

Purotex+ powered by HeiQ Allergen* Tech is a solution for reducing exposure to allergens in bedding. The technology uses active probiotics to reduce exposure to allergens, including house dust mite matter, and pet allergens. HeiQ Allergen* Tech has received the Seal of Approval by Allergy UK, and independent testing has shown that it reduces exposure to inanimate allergens by up to 96.6%, making it a highly effective solution for allergy sufferers.

The Interzum Award recognizes exceptional design and innovation in the furniture production industry. Purotex+ was selected for the award from a field of 280 submissions from 25 countries. The jury praised the product's design, innovative features, and its contribution to improving the quality of life for people with allergies.

*Inanimate allergens such as house dust mite matter & pet allergens.

HeiQ announces that its HeiQ Allergen* Tech has powered the award-winning product, Purotex+ from BekaertDeslee. The innovative solution for mattress ticking won the Interzum Award in the category "High Product Quality", being one of the six prizes given to BekaertDeslee.

Purotex+ powered by HeiQ Allergen* Tech is a solution for reducing exposure to allergens in bedding. The technology uses active probiotics to reduce exposure to allergens, including house dust mite matter, and pet allergens. HeiQ Allergen* Tech has received the Seal of Approval by Allergy UK, and independent testing has shown that it reduces exposure to inanimate allergens by up to 96.6%, making it a highly effective solution for allergy sufferers.

The Interzum Award recognizes exceptional design and innovation in the furniture production industry. Purotex+ was selected for the award from a field of 280 submissions from 25 countries. The jury praised the product's design, innovative features, and its contribution to improving the quality of life for people with allergies.

*Inanimate allergens such as house dust mite matter & pet allergens.

Source:

HeiQ 

16.05.2023

Nachhaltige Textilbeschaffung durch Behörden und Einrichtungen der Bundesverwaltung

Am 1. Januar 2023 ist das Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG) in Kraft getreten und regelt verbindlich für in Deutschland ansässige Unternehmen, wie Mensch und Umwelt in globalen Lieferketten zu schützen sind. Doch nicht nur Unternehmen, sondern auch öffentliche Auftraggeber in Deutschland tragen Verantwortung, um Lieferketten nachhaltig zu gestalten.

Konkrete Schritte zu einer nachhaltigeren Ausrichtung der öffentlichen Beschaffung hat die Bundesregierung bei der Weiterentwicklung des Maßnahmenprogramms Nachhaltigkeit im Jahr 2021 festgehalten. Das Maßnahmenprogramm soll das Leitprinzip einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung auch im Verwaltungshandeln verankern. Darin hat sie sich unter anderem dazu verpflichtet, 50 Prozent der Textilien (ausgenommen Sondertextilien) nachhaltig zu beschaffen und zur Umsetzung dieses 50-Prozent-Ziels einen Stufenplan zu erarbeiten.

Am 1. Januar 2023 ist das Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG) in Kraft getreten und regelt verbindlich für in Deutschland ansässige Unternehmen, wie Mensch und Umwelt in globalen Lieferketten zu schützen sind. Doch nicht nur Unternehmen, sondern auch öffentliche Auftraggeber in Deutschland tragen Verantwortung, um Lieferketten nachhaltig zu gestalten.

Konkrete Schritte zu einer nachhaltigeren Ausrichtung der öffentlichen Beschaffung hat die Bundesregierung bei der Weiterentwicklung des Maßnahmenprogramms Nachhaltigkeit im Jahr 2021 festgehalten. Das Maßnahmenprogramm soll das Leitprinzip einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung auch im Verwaltungshandeln verankern. Darin hat sie sich unter anderem dazu verpflichtet, 50 Prozent der Textilien (ausgenommen Sondertextilien) nachhaltig zu beschaffen und zur Umsetzung dieses 50-Prozent-Ziels einen Stufenplan zu erarbeiten.

Der „Stufenplan zur Steigerung der nachhaltigen Beschaffung von Textilien durch Behörden und Einrichtungen der Bundesverwaltung“ ist zum 15.03.2023 in Kraft getreten. Er wurde im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) und des Bundesministeriums für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV) von der Deutschen Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) und dem Umweltbundesamt (UBA) erarbeitet.

Die Bundesregierung verankert mit dem Stufenplan erstmals jährliche Steigerungsziele zur nachhaltigen Textilbeschaffung. Damit setzt die Bundesregierung ein starkes Signal für eine nachhaltige Beschaffung im Textilbereich und trägt dazu bei, dass Nachhaltigkeit in der Auftragsvergabe zum Standard wird.


Der Stufenplan setzt als handlungsleitendes, politisches Dokument die Ziele und den Organisationsrahmen, in dem die Steigerung der nachhaltigen Textilbeschaffung stattfinden soll.

  • Das Dokument richtet sich grundsätzlich an alle Einrichtungen und Behörden der Bundesverwaltung (entsprechend des Geltungsbereichs des Maßnahmenprogramms Nachhaltigkeit).
  • Der Anteil nachhaltig beschaffter Textilien (außer Sondertextilien) soll sukzessive gesteigert und bis 2026 auf mindestens 50 Prozent erhöht werden.
  • „Nachhaltige Textilien“ müssen die im „Leitfaden der Bundesregierung für eine nachhaltige Textilbeschaffung der Bundesverwaltung“ definierten sozialen und ökologischen Anforderungen entlang der Textillieferkette erfüllen. Dies umfasst Anforderungen an die Eigenschaften und Qualitäten des Endprodukts, an den Herstellungsprozess und an die Rohfaserherstellung.
  • Der Stufenplan sieht zahlreiche Unterstützungsangebote vor, um die Behörden und Einrichtung der Bundesverwaltung bei der Umsetzung des 50-Prozent-Ziels zu unterstützen. Dazu zählen beispielsweise Schulungs- und Beratungsangebote sowie Austauschformate.
  • Der Stufenplan sieht auch die stärkere Verankerung unternehmerischer Sorgfaltspflichten in der öffentlichen Textilbeschaffung vor. Dazu sind im Stufenplan entsprechende Pilotprojekte vereinbart worden.
  • Ein jährliches Monitoring stellt die Fortschrittsmessung bei der Steigerung der nachhaltigen Textilbeschaffung sicher und gibt Hinweise auf Optimierungspotentiale.

Weiterführende Links:

Stufenplan zur Steigerung der nachhaltigen Beschaffung von Textilien durch Behörden und Einrichtungen der Bundesverwaltung

Leitfaden der Bundesregierung für eine nachhaltige Textilbeschaffung der Bundesverwaltung

Source:

Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

12.05.2023

Insolvenzwelle: BTE befürchtet Imageschäden für Mode- und Schuhhandel

Die aktuelle Welle spektakulärer Insolvenzen im Mode- und Schuhhandel – von Peek & Cloppenburg über Gerry Weber und Reno bis zu Görtz – sorgt für viel Diskussionsstoff in der Branche. Etliche Händler sind verärgert und mutmaßen, dass sich das eine oder andere Unternehmen vor allem durch ein Verfahren in Eigenverwaltung zum Schaden Dritter sanieren will – und damit auch die Wettbewerbsposition gesunder Mitbewerber auf Kosten der Allgemeinheit beeinträchtigt. Vor allem Mittelständler, die mit ihrem Vermögen für ihr wirtschaftliches Handeln haften, sehen eine Ungleichbehandlung und befürchten, dass Unternehmen mit einem nicht rentablen Geschäftsmodell durch die Entschuldung per Insolvenz künstlich am Leben gehalten und damit notwendige Marktbereinigungen verhindert werden.
 

Die aktuelle Welle spektakulärer Insolvenzen im Mode- und Schuhhandel – von Peek & Cloppenburg über Gerry Weber und Reno bis zu Görtz – sorgt für viel Diskussionsstoff in der Branche. Etliche Händler sind verärgert und mutmaßen, dass sich das eine oder andere Unternehmen vor allem durch ein Verfahren in Eigenverwaltung zum Schaden Dritter sanieren will – und damit auch die Wettbewerbsposition gesunder Mitbewerber auf Kosten der Allgemeinheit beeinträchtigt. Vor allem Mittelständler, die mit ihrem Vermögen für ihr wirtschaftliches Handeln haften, sehen eine Ungleichbehandlung und befürchten, dass Unternehmen mit einem nicht rentablen Geschäftsmodell durch die Entschuldung per Insolvenz künstlich am Leben gehalten und damit notwendige Marktbereinigungen verhindert werden.
 
Die aktuellen Insolvenzen – so der BTE - schädigen massiv die Reputation und das Image der gesamten Textil- und Schuhbranche. Das habe merkliche Auswirkungen auf alle Unternehmen - vom Banken-Rating bis zum Recruiting guter Mitarbeiter und Auszubildender im Wettbewerb mit anderen Wirtschaftszweigen. Problematisch sei vor allem das Risiko, dass für die Branche wichtige Lieferanten durch die Forderungsausfälle selbst in die Insolvenz getrieben werden.
 
Trotz nachvollziehbarer Kritikpunkte weist der Verband bei der Bewertung von Unternehmensinsolvenzen auf folgende Tatbestände hin:

  • Gesetzlich ist klar geregelt, wann eine Insolvenz angemeldet werden muss. Es gibt hier klare Vorgaben und Fristen und vergleichsweise wenig Bewertungsspielraum. Gleichzeitig machen sich die Verantwortlichen der betroffenen Unternehmen strafbar, wenn sie einen Insolvenzantrag auch nur verschleppen.
  • Umgekehrt ist es kaum möglich, willkürlich eine Insolvenz kurzfristig herbeizuführen. Denn der Insolvenzverwalter prüft alle Vorgänge der letzten drei Jahre und kann für das Unternehmen nachteilige Verträge oder Vorgänge anfechten.

Nicht vergessen dürfe man überdies, dass gerade Großbetriebe in teuren Frequenzlagen überdurchschnittlich unter den Einschränkungen der Corona-Pandemie gelitten hätten und etliche nach BTE-Einschätzung aktuell noch nicht das Umsatzniveau von 2019 erreichen. Zudem durften die Branchenriesen zu Beginn keine Überbrückungshilfe beantragen und mussten auf KfW-Kredite ausweichen, die nun zur Rückzahlung anstehen. Zum Ende der Pandemie waren die umsatzstarken Ketten zwar ebenfalls antragsberechtigt, wegen der Deckelung der Hilfszahlungen wurde aber oft nur ein Bruchteil der angefallenen Verluste (z.B. hohe City-Mieten) ausgeglichen. Viele Mittelständler erhielten dagegen Überbrückungshilfen im zweistelligen Prozentbereich vom Umsatz.
 
Angesichts dieser – sachlich nicht nachvollziehbaren – politischen Benachteiligung der Großbetriebe war eine Schieflage mancher Filialisten bereits im Vorfeld zu befürchten. Denn drei Krisen-Jahre in Folge gefährden auch die Existenz gesunder Unternehmen. Einen Gutteil der Schuld für die aktuelle Insolvenzwelle von großen Mode- und Schuhfilialisten müsse sich daher die Politik anrechnen lassen, deren – erwiesenermaßen ungerechtfertigten – Verkaufsbeschränkungen nicht ausreichend kompensiert wurden und jetzt mit einem Timelag die gesamte Branche schädigten.

Source:

BTE Handelsverband Textil Schuhe Lederwaren

03.05.2023

ANDRITZ starts up needleloom at Foss Floors

International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully started up the new velour loom it delivered to Foss Floors, Rome, United States (GA). The loom produces flooring from recycled plastic for a wide range of applications. Start-up took place in early 2023.

ANDRITZ is one of the global market leaders for supply of nonwoven production technologies, with a full range of needling technologies, including velour equipment, which allows customers to address a variety of applications such as automotive, household, flooring, acoustics, geotextiles, filtration, and synthetic leather.

Foss Floors is a leader in needlepunched felt products in North America. Its facilities are located in Rome and Chatsworth, Georgia, and it distributes a vast array of flooring products worldwide. One of the company’s key strengths is its agility for product diversification to satisfy customer needs. Foss Floors also strongly expresses its unwavering commitment to environmentally sustainable manufacturing.´

International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully started up the new velour loom it delivered to Foss Floors, Rome, United States (GA). The loom produces flooring from recycled plastic for a wide range of applications. Start-up took place in early 2023.

ANDRITZ is one of the global market leaders for supply of nonwoven production technologies, with a full range of needling technologies, including velour equipment, which allows customers to address a variety of applications such as automotive, household, flooring, acoustics, geotextiles, filtration, and synthetic leather.

Foss Floors is a leader in needlepunched felt products in North America. Its facilities are located in Rome and Chatsworth, Georgia, and it distributes a vast array of flooring products worldwide. One of the company’s key strengths is its agility for product diversification to satisfy customer needs. Foss Floors also strongly expresses its unwavering commitment to environmentally sustainable manufacturing.´

Source:

ANDRITZ AG

BTE Umsatzsteuerstatistik BTE Handelsverband Textil Schuhe Lederwaren
20.04.2023

Großbetriebe im Textil- und Outfithandel gewinnen 2021 wieder Marktanteile hinzu

Im Jahre 2020 stoppte die Corona-Pandemie die jahrelange Konzentrations-Entwicklung im stationären Textil-, Schuh- und Lederwarenhandel, die im Jahr 2019 einen vorläufigen Höhepunkt erreicht hatte. Doch in 2021 hat sich diese Tendenz wieder umgekehrt, die Großbetriebe gewannen wieder Marktanteile hinzu.
 
Laut der unlängst für 2021 veröffentlichten Umsatzsteuerstatistik ist der Umsatz-Anteil der vorwiegend stationären Bekleidungshändler in der Größenklasse ab 100 Mio. Euro Netto-Umsatz wieder um 1,2 Prozentpunkte auf 59,3 Prozent gestiegen. Das entspricht ungefähr dem Wert von 2016. Vom 2019er-Rekordwert in Höhe von 61,4 Prozent ist die Modebranche allerdings noch ein gutes Stück entfernt.
 

Im Jahre 2020 stoppte die Corona-Pandemie die jahrelange Konzentrations-Entwicklung im stationären Textil-, Schuh- und Lederwarenhandel, die im Jahr 2019 einen vorläufigen Höhepunkt erreicht hatte. Doch in 2021 hat sich diese Tendenz wieder umgekehrt, die Großbetriebe gewannen wieder Marktanteile hinzu.
 
Laut der unlängst für 2021 veröffentlichten Umsatzsteuerstatistik ist der Umsatz-Anteil der vorwiegend stationären Bekleidungshändler in der Größenklasse ab 100 Mio. Euro Netto-Umsatz wieder um 1,2 Prozentpunkte auf 59,3 Prozent gestiegen. Das entspricht ungefähr dem Wert von 2016. Vom 2019er-Rekordwert in Höhe von 61,4 Prozent ist die Modebranche allerdings noch ein gutes Stück entfernt.
 
Ähnlich waren die Konzentrationstendenzen in der Schuh- und Lederwarenbranche, wo die höchste auswertbare Größenklasse allerdings bereits ab einem Nettoumsatz von 10 Mio. Euro startet. Im vorwiegend stationären Schuhhandel stieg deren Anteil in 2021 gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 0,7 Prozentpunkte auf 69,3 Prozent; der Rekordwert lag hier mit 71,0 Prozent bereits im Jahr 2016. Im vorwiegend stationären Lederwarenhandel legte der Anteil der Unternehmen in der größten Umsatzklasse in 2021 sogar um 4,8 Prozentpunkte auf einen neuen Rekordwert von 61,2 Prozent zu. Dies dürfte auf die starken Zuwächse der großen Luxusmarkenunternehmen in den letzten Jahren zurückzuführen sein.
 
Ansonsten ist ein Aufholprozess der Großbetriebe im zweiten Corona-Jahr der Hauptgrund für die wieder zunehmende Marktkonzentration. So musste in 2020 z.B. der gesamte stationäre Bekleidungshandel laut Umsatzsteuerstatistik einen starken Umsatzverlust in Höhe von 19,4 Prozent bzw. mehr als sechs Milliarden Euro verkraften, wobei große Flächen oft in besonderem Maße unter den Verkaufsbeschränkungen von Bund und Ländern litten. So fiel der Umsatz der Großunternehmen ab 100 Mio. Euro Netto-Umsatz im ersten Pandemie-Jahr überdurchschnittlich um 23,8 Prozent. In 2021 war diese „Ungleichbehandlung“ kaum noch gegeben, zudem hatten sich viele Großunternehmen besser auf die Beschränkungen eingestellt. Als Folge ist der Umsatz der Mode-Großbetriebe in 2021 um 2,3 Prozent gewachsen, während der gesamte stationäre Bekleidungshandel lediglich minimal um 0,2 Prozent wuchs.

Source:

BTE Handelsverband Textil Schuhe Lederwaren

(c) Zünd Systemtechnik AG
14.04.2023

Zünd auf der Interzum 2023

Zünd, ein Spezialist für Zuschnittlösungen für die Polstermöbelindustrie, stellt unter dem Motto «Efficiency to rely on» auf der Interzum 2023 (09.–12.05.2023) die Produktivität und Zuschnitteffizienz in den Fokus.

Am Stand erfährt das Fachpublikum die Vorteile des integrierten Lederzuschnitts am Beispiel eines Zünd D3 Cutters mit Doppelbalkentechnologie. Zünd widmet seinen Messeauftritt sämtlichen Prozessen zwischen Hauterfassung, Zuschnitt und Absortierung. Das Fachpublikum kann sich über modulare Lösungen für die Digitalisierung und das Nesting, den Textil- und Lederzuschnitt und softwareunterstützte Teileentnahme informieren.

Darüber hinaus rückt Zünd seinen integrierten Beratungsansatz in den Vordergrund: «Wir bieten Workflowlösungen für unterschiedlichste Anforderungen und erarbeiten individuell mit unseren Kunden, welche Lösungen am besten zu ihren Herstellungsprozessen und verwendeten Materialien passen. Das bedingt einen einheitlichen Beratungsansatz, der Hardware, Software und Servicedienstleistungen einbezieht», erklärt Manuel Enriquez, Segment Manager Leder.

Zünd, ein Spezialist für Zuschnittlösungen für die Polstermöbelindustrie, stellt unter dem Motto «Efficiency to rely on» auf der Interzum 2023 (09.–12.05.2023) die Produktivität und Zuschnitteffizienz in den Fokus.

Am Stand erfährt das Fachpublikum die Vorteile des integrierten Lederzuschnitts am Beispiel eines Zünd D3 Cutters mit Doppelbalkentechnologie. Zünd widmet seinen Messeauftritt sämtlichen Prozessen zwischen Hauterfassung, Zuschnitt und Absortierung. Das Fachpublikum kann sich über modulare Lösungen für die Digitalisierung und das Nesting, den Textil- und Lederzuschnitt und softwareunterstützte Teileentnahme informieren.

Darüber hinaus rückt Zünd seinen integrierten Beratungsansatz in den Vordergrund: «Wir bieten Workflowlösungen für unterschiedlichste Anforderungen und erarbeiten individuell mit unseren Kunden, welche Lösungen am besten zu ihren Herstellungsprozessen und verwendeten Materialien passen. Das bedingt einen einheitlichen Beratungsansatz, der Hardware, Software und Servicedienstleistungen einbezieht», erklärt Manuel Enriquez, Segment Manager Leder.

Source:

Zünd Systemtechnik AG

(c) Beaulieu International Group
05.04.2023

B.I.G. acquires Australian B2B flooring wholesaler Signature Floors

B.I.G. has signed an agreement with Australian B2B flooring wholesaler to acquire its complete range of activities. Through this acquisition, both companies will strengthen their growth opportunities in both soft, resilient and hard flooring in Australia and New Zealand.

CEO Pol Deturck comments: “This acquisition will provide great opportunities for all our stakeholders, especially our customers, suppliers and employees. Both B.I.G. and Signature have solid positions as leaders in the flooring industry and a shared commitment to sustainability, product innovation, design and customer service.”

Signature Floors is an Australian B2B flooring wholesaler serving retailers, commercial contractors, architect-designers and end-users in Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1989, the company has 120 employees and is owned by 2 family shareholders which are both active in the company. Signature has offices, warehouses and showrooms in Melbourne and Auckland spread over 3 locations.

B.I.G. has signed an agreement with Australian B2B flooring wholesaler to acquire its complete range of activities. Through this acquisition, both companies will strengthen their growth opportunities in both soft, resilient and hard flooring in Australia and New Zealand.

CEO Pol Deturck comments: “This acquisition will provide great opportunities for all our stakeholders, especially our customers, suppliers and employees. Both B.I.G. and Signature have solid positions as leaders in the flooring industry and a shared commitment to sustainability, product innovation, design and customer service.”

Signature Floors is an Australian B2B flooring wholesaler serving retailers, commercial contractors, architect-designers and end-users in Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1989, the company has 120 employees and is owned by 2 family shareholders which are both active in the company. Signature has offices, warehouses and showrooms in Melbourne and Auckland spread over 3 locations.

Together, B.I.G. and Signature will integrate their sales and business activities over the coming months, ensuring business continuity for customers, partners, suppliers and employees.

Both companies expect to close the transaction at the end of April 2023.

Source:

Beaulieu International Group

30.03.2023

Avantium and Kvadrat: Offtake agreement for the development of PEF for interior textiles

Avantium N.V., a leading technology provider in renewable chemistry, announces that it has signed an offtake agreement with Kvadrat A/S, a leader in design innovation, producing quality contemporary textiles and textile related products for architects, designers, and private consumers across the world.

Kvadrat will purchase the 100% plant-based and fully recyclable polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate) from Avantium’s FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) Flagship Plant, currently under construction in Delfzijl (the Netherlands) and with commercial production set to start in 2024.

The offtake agreement shall offer Kvadrat the advantage of being first mover in creating PEF-based textiles for both commercial and residential interiors.

Avantium N.V., a leading technology provider in renewable chemistry, announces that it has signed an offtake agreement with Kvadrat A/S, a leader in design innovation, producing quality contemporary textiles and textile related products for architects, designers, and private consumers across the world.

Kvadrat will purchase the 100% plant-based and fully recyclable polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate) from Avantium’s FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) Flagship Plant, currently under construction in Delfzijl (the Netherlands) and with commercial production set to start in 2024.

The offtake agreement shall offer Kvadrat the advantage of being first mover in creating PEF-based textiles for both commercial and residential interiors.

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Kvadrat Avantium polymer PEF
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Avantium N.V.