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Fusion C flexographic press (c) PCMC
Fusion C flexographic press
09.01.2020

Paper Converting Machine Company: Prestige-Pak invests in additional Fusion C flexographic press

Purchase marks company’s second in two years as growth continues

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), announced that Prestige-Pak of Fond du Lac has purchased a new Fusion C flexographic press. The press will be the second Fusion C (and the fourth PCMC press) for Prestige-Pak, a second-generation, family-owned business, and producer of printed and laminated flexible packaging materials.

“We’re looking forward to our new Fusion C press,” said Vince Kuber, President of Prestige-Pak. “Our Fusion C and Fusion presses have helped us better meet the needs and requirements of our customers. We’ve experienced significant growth, and that has prompted us to add an additional press. One deciding factor in choosing PCMC is the fact that the company’s machines are engineered and built in the United States.”

Purchase marks company’s second in two years as growth continues

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), announced that Prestige-Pak of Fond du Lac has purchased a new Fusion C flexographic press. The press will be the second Fusion C (and the fourth PCMC press) for Prestige-Pak, a second-generation, family-owned business, and producer of printed and laminated flexible packaging materials.

“We’re looking forward to our new Fusion C press,” said Vince Kuber, President of Prestige-Pak. “Our Fusion C and Fusion presses have helped us better meet the needs and requirements of our customers. We’ve experienced significant growth, and that has prompted us to add an additional press. One deciding factor in choosing PCMC is the fact that the company’s machines are engineered and built in the United States.”

The Fusion C is loaded with fast make-ready and waste-saving features, all in a smaller footprint with fewer parts. This reliable flexographic press also includes PCMC’s SteadyPrint print-stabilization technology, winner of the 2019 FTA Technical Innovation Award. With this feature, the bearing arrangement is coupled with an algorithm that uses noise-canceling technology to largely remove the impact of bounce when printing graphics with hard edges. With patents pending on all features, SteadyPrint is currently the only product on the market using this kind of technology to eliminate disturbances and monitor in real time.

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BARRY-WEHMILLER

Bemberg at Première Vision NYC (c) Bemberg
Bemberg at Première Vision NYC
09.01.2020

Bemberg at Première Vision NYC

Bemberg presents fabric innovations and collaborations with fashion brands from the US and beyond

Bemberg will present a full range of new fabric innovations at Première Vision New York. These include manufacturers from around the world including Brunello S.p.A. and Cotonificio Albini S.p.A. from Italy, as well as luxury linings already installed at the Bemberg Lining Showroom in the heart of the Garment District hosted by CHH America. Relevant to report, the luxury yarn dyed jacquard linings made in Japan that can be customized following brands’ designs. While usually minimums are not met by emerging brands and start-ups, Bemberg decided to cooperate with a Japanese producer to offer customized yarn dyed Jacquard lining starting from 55 yards, per colour. Indeed, Bemberg will offer attractive designs, precious aesthetic while keeping its usual technical performances and the precious touch.

Bemberg presents fabric innovations and collaborations with fashion brands from the US and beyond

Bemberg will present a full range of new fabric innovations at Première Vision New York. These include manufacturers from around the world including Brunello S.p.A. and Cotonificio Albini S.p.A. from Italy, as well as luxury linings already installed at the Bemberg Lining Showroom in the heart of the Garment District hosted by CHH America. Relevant to report, the luxury yarn dyed jacquard linings made in Japan that can be customized following brands’ designs. While usually minimums are not met by emerging brands and start-ups, Bemberg decided to cooperate with a Japanese producer to offer customized yarn dyed Jacquard lining starting from 55 yards, per colour. Indeed, Bemberg will offer attractive designs, precious aesthetic while keeping its usual technical performances and the precious touch.

“On show in New York there is the whole process of sustainable fashion making,” explains Junshu Furusawa, Sales of Bemberg. “Indeed, through these fabric suppliers, we will be showcasing also new premium brand fashion range adoptions and collaborations with brands such as CAALO that is making its mark in the outerwear market with its Sustainably produced Functional-Luxury proposal

The participation at Première Vision New York is the second step of a global tour pointing to some of the most cutting edge design innovations on planet Fashion. #Bember2020 kicked off in Florence for Pitti Uomo, the next appointments will be ISPO in Munich. At each ‘sustainable pit-stop’ the company will showcase a different aspect of its multitasking and sustainable imprint.

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Bemberg™ Première Vision
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GB Network

Hanesbrands Inc. Company expands Direct-to-Garment Print Capabilities with Kornit NeoPoly Technology
Hanesbrands Inc. Company expands Direct-to-Garment Print Capabilities with Kornit NeoPoly Technology
08.01.2020

Hanesbrands Inc. Company expands Direct-to-Garment Print Capabilities with Kornit NeoPoly Technology

Kornit’s Avalanche Poly Pro system “offers the best possible quality” for consumers demanding custom-decorated polyester and poly-blend apparel
January 8, 2020, Englewood, New Jersey – Kornit Digital (Nasdaq: KRNT), a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, announced that GEAR for Sports, a division of Hanesbrands Inc., has installed a Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro system to supplement previously-implemented Kornit Digital direct-to-garment (DTG) print systems within the company’s Lenexa, Kansas production facility.

GEAR for Sports sells its products under some of the most powerful brands in sportswear, including Under Armour®, Champion®, Alternative Apparel, Hanes, and Gear for Sports®. This compelling portfolio of brands allows GEAR to provide a longstanding history of quality graphics and innovative apparel design, giving customers a single resource for all their sportswear needs. Installing Avalanche Poly Pro, which integrates Kornit’s proprietary NeoPoly print technology with the brand’s production strategy, will enable them to custom-print poly rich garments on demand.

Kornit’s Avalanche Poly Pro system “offers the best possible quality” for consumers demanding custom-decorated polyester and poly-blend apparel
January 8, 2020, Englewood, New Jersey – Kornit Digital (Nasdaq: KRNT), a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, announced that GEAR for Sports, a division of Hanesbrands Inc., has installed a Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro system to supplement previously-implemented Kornit Digital direct-to-garment (DTG) print systems within the company’s Lenexa, Kansas production facility.

GEAR for Sports sells its products under some of the most powerful brands in sportswear, including Under Armour®, Champion®, Alternative Apparel, Hanes, and Gear for Sports®. This compelling portfolio of brands allows GEAR to provide a longstanding history of quality graphics and innovative apparel design, giving customers a single resource for all their sportswear needs. Installing Avalanche Poly Pro, which integrates Kornit’s proprietary NeoPoly print technology with the brand’s production strategy, will enable them to custom-print poly rich garments on demand.

GEAR for Sports has implemented three Kornit DTG print systems in the last two years. Having established a process for delivering imprinted cotton garments on demand, and further answering the voice of its customers, the brand decided to expand these capabilities to polyester and poly-blend pieces.

“We’ve been inviting key customers to our facility to demonstrate what the Poly Pro equipment can do, as we expand our digital printing capability throughout our facility,” said Cindy Olivarez, Director of Operations—Customs and Logistics with GEAR for Sports. “Digital printing is an ever-growing business and is key to our business initiatives. Having the ability to print polyester t-shirts one unit at a time will allow us to gain consumers who want poly rich garments, and Kornit’s Poly Pro system offers the best possible quality to allow GEAR for Sports to expand our direct-to-garment business.”

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Kornit Digital Ltd.
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PR4U

(c) Komet und Helden GmbH
08.01.2020

FGF Industry feiert zwanzigjähriges Bestehen

  • Blauer USA präsentiert „human landscapes“
  • FGF Industry präsentiert in Zusammenarbeit mit Pitti Immagine Uomo eine von Blauer konzipierte Ausstellung in der Dogana in Florenz.

Eine Reise „on the road“ durch die Vereinigten Staaten - die der britische Fotograf James Mollison für Blauer realisierte. Eine Erzählung in Bildern - über Landschaften und authentische Persönlichkeiten - ein echt-amerikanischer Querschnitt unserer Zeiten.

„Unser Ziel war es, eine neue Art der Kommunikation zu kreieren, bei der Blauer als authentische US-Marke in der Welt der wirklichen amerikanischen Personen und Landschaften dargestellt wird. Wir haben mit James Mollison zusammengearbeitet, weil er ein Künstler mit genau dem richtigen Talent für diese schwierige Aufgabe ist. Für uns ist Florenz die perfekte Bühne, um diese Erzählung in Bildern vorzustellen und Pitti der beste Partner, um sie optimal zu übermitteln“ sagt Enzo Fusco, der Vorsitzende von FGF Industry und Creative Director der Marke Blauer USA.

  • Blauer USA präsentiert „human landscapes“
  • FGF Industry präsentiert in Zusammenarbeit mit Pitti Immagine Uomo eine von Blauer konzipierte Ausstellung in der Dogana in Florenz.

Eine Reise „on the road“ durch die Vereinigten Staaten - die der britische Fotograf James Mollison für Blauer realisierte. Eine Erzählung in Bildern - über Landschaften und authentische Persönlichkeiten - ein echt-amerikanischer Querschnitt unserer Zeiten.

„Unser Ziel war es, eine neue Art der Kommunikation zu kreieren, bei der Blauer als authentische US-Marke in der Welt der wirklichen amerikanischen Personen und Landschaften dargestellt wird. Wir haben mit James Mollison zusammengearbeitet, weil er ein Künstler mit genau dem richtigen Talent für diese schwierige Aufgabe ist. Für uns ist Florenz die perfekte Bühne, um diese Erzählung in Bildern vorzustellen und Pitti der beste Partner, um sie optimal zu übermitteln“ sagt Enzo Fusco, der Vorsitzende von FGF Industry und Creative Director der Marke Blauer USA.

„Ich wollte dem Projekt etwas Authentisches verleihen“ erzählt der Fotograf James Mollison über dieses Abenteuer „indem ich normale Menschen fotografierte, keine professionellen Models, sondern wirkliche Personen, die das echt Amerikanische zum Ausdruck bringen.“

Felice Limosani, Kurator der Ausstellung fügt hinzu: „Wenn man die Arbeiten von James Mollison genauer betrachtet, spürt man die Kraft der Bilder, die er in den Orten, den Umgebungen und Atmosphären festhält. Vor allem aber kann man sich die Personen vorstellen, denen er begegnet ist, ihren Charakter und ihre Art zu leben. Darum habe ich beschlossen, nur mit den Originalbildern seiner Reise zu arbeiten. Wie ein Remake habe ich einen multisensorischen Rundgang mit Bildern, Stimmen, Musik und den atemberaubenden Landschaften aus Kalifornien, Colorado, Michigan und Texas erschaffen.“

Die Ausstellung wird Dienstag, den 7. Januar um 16:00 Uhr eröffnet und ist anschließend ab Mittwoch, den 8. bis Freitag, den 10. Januar von 9:00 bis 19:00 für Besucher geöffnet.

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Komet und Helden GmbH

Bemberg At Pitti Uomo 2020 (c) Bemberg
Bemberg At Pitti Uomo 2020
07.01.2020

Bemberg At Pitti Uomo 2020

In Florence, Bemberg™ presents an 8-pieces tailoring collection commissioned to and developed with students of the renowned Scuola Triennale di Alta Sartoria Maschile dell’Accademia Nazionale dei Sartori in Rome as well as with prominent lining manufacturers as Brunello S.p.A., Gianni Crespi Foderami S.p.A., Tessitura Marco Pastorelli S.p.A. and Manifattura Pezzetti Srl.

“We couldn’t have started the new year in a better and most promising way!” Says TAKESHI IITAKA, president of Asahi Kasei fibers Italia. The Japanese brand of regenerated cellulose fibers has tasked students at the Accademia Nazionale dei Sartori excellences. The designers of tomorrow created 8 contemporary clothing teaming up with prominent lining manufacturers that offered premium jacquard, striped and dotted materials in vivid colors that follow the seasonal trends. Yarn dyed options made unique by impactful contemporary designs that create interesting contrasts with the tailoring proposals.

In occasion of the fair Bemberg™ team will present “The Bemberg™ book”, a unique resource able to present the versatility of the precious fiber through partner’s material developments.

In Florence, Bemberg™ presents an 8-pieces tailoring collection commissioned to and developed with students of the renowned Scuola Triennale di Alta Sartoria Maschile dell’Accademia Nazionale dei Sartori in Rome as well as with prominent lining manufacturers as Brunello S.p.A., Gianni Crespi Foderami S.p.A., Tessitura Marco Pastorelli S.p.A. and Manifattura Pezzetti Srl.

“We couldn’t have started the new year in a better and most promising way!” Says TAKESHI IITAKA, president of Asahi Kasei fibers Italia. The Japanese brand of regenerated cellulose fibers has tasked students at the Accademia Nazionale dei Sartori excellences. The designers of tomorrow created 8 contemporary clothing teaming up with prominent lining manufacturers that offered premium jacquard, striped and dotted materials in vivid colors that follow the seasonal trends. Yarn dyed options made unique by impactful contemporary designs that create interesting contrasts with the tailoring proposals.

In occasion of the fair Bemberg™ team will present “The Bemberg™ book”, a unique resource able to present the versatility of the precious fiber through partner’s material developments.

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Bemberg™ Pitti Uomo 2020
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GB Network

02.01.2020

Textil del Valle Selects Kornit Digital for Direct-to-Garment Printing

Peruvian print business delivering DTG capabilities for prestigious apparel brands worldwide

Kornit Digital announced that Textil del Valle South America, a vertically integrated garment manufacturing company based in Peru, has chosen to implement Kornit’s digital direct-to-garment (DTG) printing technology at its 1.1 million-square-foot facility in Lima, Peru.

Textil del Valle services many of the world’s most prominent apparel brands, including global leaders in sports and athleisurewear.

Peruvian print business delivering DTG capabilities for prestigious apparel brands worldwide

Kornit Digital announced that Textil del Valle South America, a vertically integrated garment manufacturing company based in Peru, has chosen to implement Kornit’s digital direct-to-garment (DTG) printing technology at its 1.1 million-square-foot facility in Lima, Peru.

Textil del Valle services many of the world’s most prominent apparel brands, including global leaders in sports and athleisurewear.

“Kornit’s sustainable print technology provides the last piece of the puzzle, so we have the ‘full package’ for manufacturing the garment itself, imprinting it on demand based on the customer need, and shipping it ourselves, all from a single location,” said Juan Jose Cordova, General Manager at Textil del Valle. “Our market has been veering away from stocking shelves with inventory that may or may not sell, and the Kornit solution helps our business and customers eliminate that uncertainty and risk. We are the most sustainable textile plant in the world, and Kornit enables us to continue answering market demands in an efficient, responsible manner.”

 

27.12.2019

Auftrag über 20 Epson EB-L20000 Installationsprojektoren

Epson schließt mit der vision tools rental and distributions GmbH einen Großauftrag über die Lieferung von insgesamt 20 der neuen EB-L20000U Installationsprojektoren ab. Damit erweitert die Vision Tools ihr Angebot über bislang 100 Projektoren der Epson EB-L1000er Serie um weitere 20 Epson EB-L20000U.

Axel Inhoffen, Manager Professional Display von Epson in Europa, sagt dazu: „Wir freuen uns sehr, dass sich Vision Tools für unseren EB-L20000U entschieden hat. Es ist wichtig zu sehen, dass auch unser Flaggschiffprodukt im Installationsbereich die sehr strengen Qualitätskriterien des Unternehmens erfüllt. Wir sind sicher, dass die Helligkeit der Maschine sowie ihre Haltbarkeit und Vielseitigkeit Kunden mehr Flexibilität im Einsatz gibt und großartige Installationen, nicht zuletzt im Mietumfeld, ermöglicht.“

Epson schließt mit der vision tools rental and distributions GmbH einen Großauftrag über die Lieferung von insgesamt 20 der neuen EB-L20000U Installationsprojektoren ab. Damit erweitert die Vision Tools ihr Angebot über bislang 100 Projektoren der Epson EB-L1000er Serie um weitere 20 Epson EB-L20000U.

Axel Inhoffen, Manager Professional Display von Epson in Europa, sagt dazu: „Wir freuen uns sehr, dass sich Vision Tools für unseren EB-L20000U entschieden hat. Es ist wichtig zu sehen, dass auch unser Flaggschiffprodukt im Installationsbereich die sehr strengen Qualitätskriterien des Unternehmens erfüllt. Wir sind sicher, dass die Helligkeit der Maschine sowie ihre Haltbarkeit und Vielseitigkeit Kunden mehr Flexibilität im Einsatz gibt und großartige Installationen, nicht zuletzt im Mietumfeld, ermöglicht.“

More information:
Epson Germany
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Epson Deutschland

Epson TSE jetzt KassenSichV-konform
Epson TSE jetzt KassenSichV-konform
20.12.2019

Amtlich zertifiziert: Epson TSE jetzt KassenSichV-konform

Elektronische Aufzeichnungssysteme müssen ab dem 1. Januar 2020 über eine zertifizierte technische Sicherheitseinrichtung verfügen, die aus drei Bestandteilen besteht: einem Sicherheitsmodul, einem Speichermedium und einer digitalen Schnittstelle. Das "Gesetz zum Schutz vor Manipulationen an digitalen Grundaufzeichnungen" regelt mit der Kassensicherungsverordnung (KassenSichV) eine Veränderung der Einzelaufzeichnungspflicht für elektronische Kassensysteme ab 2020. Ziel dieser neuen Vorschrift ist es, jedwede nachträgliche Manipulationen von Kassendaten zu vermeiden. Diese Aufgabe übernimmt eine in der Verordnung vorgeschriebene TSE (Technische Sicherheitseinrichtung), die für die Erstellung, Signatur und Speicherung des kaufmännischen Journals zuständig ist. Die Epson TSE wurde jetzt gemäß technischer Richtlinie TR-03153 vom Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) erfolgreich auf Konformität zu der neuen Vorschrift geprüft und entsprechend zertifiziert. Damit steht allen Handelsunternehmen ab sofort eine fiskalkonforme TSE zur Verfügung.

Elektronische Aufzeichnungssysteme müssen ab dem 1. Januar 2020 über eine zertifizierte technische Sicherheitseinrichtung verfügen, die aus drei Bestandteilen besteht: einem Sicherheitsmodul, einem Speichermedium und einer digitalen Schnittstelle. Das "Gesetz zum Schutz vor Manipulationen an digitalen Grundaufzeichnungen" regelt mit der Kassensicherungsverordnung (KassenSichV) eine Veränderung der Einzelaufzeichnungspflicht für elektronische Kassensysteme ab 2020. Ziel dieser neuen Vorschrift ist es, jedwede nachträgliche Manipulationen von Kassendaten zu vermeiden. Diese Aufgabe übernimmt eine in der Verordnung vorgeschriebene TSE (Technische Sicherheitseinrichtung), die für die Erstellung, Signatur und Speicherung des kaufmännischen Journals zuständig ist. Die Epson TSE wurde jetzt gemäß technischer Richtlinie TR-03153 vom Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) erfolgreich auf Konformität zu der neuen Vorschrift geprüft und entsprechend zertifiziert. Damit steht allen Handelsunternehmen ab sofort eine fiskalkonforme TSE zur Verfügung.

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Epson
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Epson Deutschland GmbH

20.12.2019

Lenzing joint venture to build dissolving wood pulp plant in Brazil

  • Investment of approx. USD 1.3 bn in 500,000 t dissolving wood pulp plant
  • Key milestone to structurally strengthen cost leadership position
  • Significant step towards carbon neutrality

The Lenzing Group and Duratex announced that they will build a 500,000 t dissolving wood pulp plant in the State of Minas Gerais, near Sao Paulo (Brazil). The start-up is planned for the first half of 2022. In the joint venture, Lenzing holds a 51 percent, Duratex a 49 percent stake. The expected industrial CAPEX will be approx. USD 1.3 bn. The project is financed through long-term debt. The corresponding financing contracts are expected to be concluded at the end of the first quarter of 2020.

  • Investment of approx. USD 1.3 bn in 500,000 t dissolving wood pulp plant
  • Key milestone to structurally strengthen cost leadership position
  • Significant step towards carbon neutrality

The Lenzing Group and Duratex announced that they will build a 500,000 t dissolving wood pulp plant in the State of Minas Gerais, near Sao Paulo (Brazil). The start-up is planned for the first half of 2022. In the joint venture, Lenzing holds a 51 percent, Duratex a 49 percent stake. The expected industrial CAPEX will be approx. USD 1.3 bn. The project is financed through long-term debt. The corresponding financing contracts are expected to be concluded at the end of the first quarter of 2020.

Key milestone to structurally strengthen cost leadership position
The new dissolving wood pulp plant strengthens the Lenzing Group’s backward integration and cost position as well as its specialty fiber growth in line with its sCore TEN corporate strategy. The single-line dissolving wood pulp plant with an annual nameplate capacity of 500,000 tons will be the largest and most competitive production facility of its kind. Dissolving wood pulp is a key raw material required for manufacturing Lenzing’s biobased fibers. The joint venture will supply the entire volume of dissolving wood pulp to the Lenzing Group.

“Wood-based cellulosic fibers offer an important contribution to enhance sustainability in the textile industry. In line with its corporate strategy sCore TEN, Lenzing is committed to drive organic growth in this market. With this investment, we will become more competitive, act more independently and subsequently strengthen our market position. The trust and support of the main shareholders of Lenzing and Duratex were of great importance for this key project”, states Stefan Doboczky, CEO of the Lenzing Group.

Strong focus on sustainability
In planning the new production facility, particular importance was given to sustainability aspects. The joint venture secured FSC®-certified plantations1 covering an area of over 44,000 hectares to provide the necessary biomass. These plantations operate completely in accordance with the guidelines and high standards of the Lenzing Group for sourcing wood and pulp. The plant will operate among the highest productive and energy-efficient in the world and will feed the 40 percent of excess bioelectricity generated on site as “green energy” into the public grid. With this project, Lenzing sets a milestone in its strategy to carbon neutrality.

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Lenzing AG

Oerlikon (c) Oerlikon
Oerlikon
20.12.2019

Oerlikon: BCF S8 with CPC-T - color separation has never been so easy

Oerlikon Neumag promises more flexibility in the color pattern design of carpets with the latest carpet yarn system BCF S8 at DOMOTEX 2020 in Hanover. All trade fair visitors can convince themselves of the possibilities for product differentiation in Hall 11, Stand A36.

Multi-colored carpets are becoming increasingly popular and the desire for significantly more flexible color mixing variants for product differentiation is increasing. Oerlikon Neumag has focused on this and developed the BCF S8, a platform that leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to the color separation of tricolor yarns - from mélange to strongly separated.

Over 200,000 different shades out of three colors
The core component in this process is the new, patent-pending Color Pop Compacting Unit (CPC-T) for an even more flexible and even color separation. Individually controllable air pressures per color in the CPC-T provide a pre-tangling, which results in an accentuation of the colors and thus enables over 200,000 different shades.

Oerlikon Neumag promises more flexibility in the color pattern design of carpets with the latest carpet yarn system BCF S8 at DOMOTEX 2020 in Hanover. All trade fair visitors can convince themselves of the possibilities for product differentiation in Hall 11, Stand A36.

Multi-colored carpets are becoming increasingly popular and the desire for significantly more flexible color mixing variants for product differentiation is increasing. Oerlikon Neumag has focused on this and developed the BCF S8, a platform that leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to the color separation of tricolor yarns - from mélange to strongly separated.

Over 200,000 different shades out of three colors
The core component in this process is the new, patent-pending Color Pop Compacting Unit (CPC-T) for an even more flexible and even color separation. Individually controllable air pressures per color in the CPC-T provide a pre-tangling, which results in an accentuation of the colors and thus enables over 200,000 different shades.

Color Pop Compacting also for PA6 yarns
Until now, it was difficult to produce highly color-separated or accentuated BCF yarns from polyamide 6, but in the future, this will be possible thanks to the CPC-T. Thanks to the new design, the CPC-T is now also suitable for processes with low thread tensions.

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Oerlikon

Sappi Europe
Sappi Europe
20.12.2019

Sappi joins Cepi in the 4evergreen alliance to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging

Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry, has announced a new alliance called 4evergreen. The aim of the alliance is to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy that minimises climate and environmental impact. The alliance will increase awareness about the benefits of fibre-based packaging materials, advocate for EU legislation supporting product design for recyclability and call for the development of optimised collection systems and appropriate recycling infrastructures.

The rise of environmental awareness and consumer concerns, as well as the increase of packaging focused regulation, such as the Single Use Plastics Directive, have helped companies to accelerate the development of alternative packaging materials including fibre-based packaging with a view to helping consumers make more climate-friendly choices.

4evergreen was created as a forum to engage and connect industry members from across the fibre-based packaging value chain, from paper and board producers to packaging converters, brand-owners and retailers, technology and material suppliers, waste sorters and collectors.

Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry, has announced a new alliance called 4evergreen. The aim of the alliance is to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy that minimises climate and environmental impact. The alliance will increase awareness about the benefits of fibre-based packaging materials, advocate for EU legislation supporting product design for recyclability and call for the development of optimised collection systems and appropriate recycling infrastructures.

The rise of environmental awareness and consumer concerns, as well as the increase of packaging focused regulation, such as the Single Use Plastics Directive, have helped companies to accelerate the development of alternative packaging materials including fibre-based packaging with a view to helping consumers make more climate-friendly choices.

4evergreen was created as a forum to engage and connect industry members from across the fibre-based packaging value chain, from paper and board producers to packaging converters, brand-owners and retailers, technology and material suppliers, waste sorters and collectors.

“The 4evergreen alliance is important because it was born from an initiative of consumer product industry leaders who recognize the huge potential of fibre-based packaging in a circular economy” said Susanne Oste, VP Innovation and Sustainability at Sappi. “Their customers want sustainable packaging and fibre-based products provide the most climate-friendly solution available. Sappi is proud to play a part in this industry alliance. We have been investing heavily for more than 10 years in cutting edge research into real solutions for the problems that confront our customers. A recent success is the launch of the only fully recyclable confectionary wrapper on the market today.”

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Sappi Europe
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Sappi Europe

Lenzing AG
Lenzing AG
20.12.2019

Lenzing leads Canopy ranking for sustainable wood procurement

“Hot Button Report”, the Canadian non-profit organization Canopy particularly highlights the innovative strength of the Lenzing Group, its active contribution to forest conservation and high level of transparency.

In the “Hot Button Report” issued by the Canadian non-profit organization Canopy, the Lenzing Group was once again rated number one in the world, thus confirming its role as the sustainability trailblazer in the textile industry. In this widely recognized ranking, Canopy grades the world’s 32 largest producers of wood-based fibers with respect to their success in achieving sustainable wood and pulp sourcing. Wood and the pulp derived from it are the most important raw materials underlying Lenzing’s sustainable production of cellulosic fibers.

“Hot Button Report”, the Canadian non-profit organization Canopy particularly highlights the innovative strength of the Lenzing Group, its active contribution to forest conservation and high level of transparency.

In the “Hot Button Report” issued by the Canadian non-profit organization Canopy, the Lenzing Group was once again rated number one in the world, thus confirming its role as the sustainability trailblazer in the textile industry. In this widely recognized ranking, Canopy grades the world’s 32 largest producers of wood-based fibers with respect to their success in achieving sustainable wood and pulp sourcing. Wood and the pulp derived from it are the most important raw materials underlying Lenzing’s sustainable production of cellulosic fibers.

“We are extremely proud of this top ranking. It underlines our leading position as a sustainability trailblazer in the manufacturing sector and in the fiber industry in particular. It gives our customers the confidence that we have created the right structures to prevent the sourcing and use of wood from ancient and endangered forests”, says Stefan Doboczky, CEO of the Lenzing Group. “Environmental protection and the prudent use of resources are an integral part of our responsibility to nature and society”, he adds.

Lenzing primarily convinced the non-profit organization Canopy this year thanks to its innovative strength used to promote the circular economy in the textile industry, its active contribution towards protecting the forests and preserving biodiversity as well as its high level of transparency in pulp sourcing.

Lenzing received a total of 26.5 points (up 3.5 points from the previous year) and was thus given the “light to mid green shirt” rating. This means that in using the wood-based cellulosic fibers produced by the Lenzing Group, there is only a very minimal danger that wood is derived from primeval forests and endangered forest areas. In the Wood and Pulp Policy published by Lenzing, the company confirms that it only sources wood and pulp from non-controversial sources.

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Lenzing Lenzing Group Canopy
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Lenzing AG

19.12.2019

ISKO awarded with the prestigious OEKO-TEX® STeP certification.

After becoming the first company in the world awarded both the rigorous EU Ecolabel and Nordic Swan Ecolabel, ISKO has recently reached another important milestone in its long-standing responsible journey: it has become the first Turkish denim manufacturer awarded with STeP by OEKO-TEX® modular certification system.

The certification results in a powerful tool to implement the company’s Responsible Innovation™ approach. This mindful and holistic vision tackles environmental and social responsibility to reach the goal of a 100% sustainable and ethical denim production, based on three main pillars – creativity, competence and citizenship.

“Responsibility and innovations go hand in hand, at ISKO,” explained Senior Sustainability and CSR Executive Ebru Ozkucuk Guler, “To be awarded with such a prestigious certification is proof that one has to look at the big picture: sustainable actions need to involve and take into account the entire value chain, in the long run, considering not only production steps but also the development of a healthy and safe work environment. It is the perfect ending to a very fulfilling year, we are eager to see what 2020 will bring.”

After becoming the first company in the world awarded both the rigorous EU Ecolabel and Nordic Swan Ecolabel, ISKO has recently reached another important milestone in its long-standing responsible journey: it has become the first Turkish denim manufacturer awarded with STeP by OEKO-TEX® modular certification system.

The certification results in a powerful tool to implement the company’s Responsible Innovation™ approach. This mindful and holistic vision tackles environmental and social responsibility to reach the goal of a 100% sustainable and ethical denim production, based on three main pillars – creativity, competence and citizenship.

“Responsibility and innovations go hand in hand, at ISKO,” explained Senior Sustainability and CSR Executive Ebru Ozkucuk Guler, “To be awarded with such a prestigious certification is proof that one has to look at the big picture: sustainable actions need to involve and take into account the entire value chain, in the long run, considering not only production steps but also the development of a healthy and safe work environment. It is the perfect ending to a very fulfilling year, we are eager to see what 2020 will bring.”

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menabo

autoneum
autoneum
19.12.2019

autoneum: Major shareholders underline their commitment with subordinated loans

The two major shareholders Michael Pieper and Peter Spuhler have granted Autoneum Holding Ltd two subordinated loans of CHF 20 million each. This not only emphasizes their personal and financial engagement, but also their confidence in the Company. The loans have a fixed term until January 15, 2021. Michael Pieper explained: “Strategically and with its product portfolio, the Company is very well positioned for the challenges related to the transformation of the automotive industry.” Peter Spuhler underlined: “The loan is a sign of my confidence in the Company and its potential.”

The two major shareholders Michael Pieper and Peter Spuhler have granted Autoneum Holding Ltd two subordinated loans of CHF 20 million each. This not only emphasizes their personal and financial engagement, but also their confidence in the Company. The loans have a fixed term until January 15, 2021. Michael Pieper explained: “Strategically and with its product portfolio, the Company is very well positioned for the challenges related to the transformation of the automotive industry.” Peter Spuhler underlined: “The loan is a sign of my confidence in the Company and its potential.”

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Stefanie Mosiek wird „Head of Sales“ bei Better Rich (c) Better Rich
Stefanie Mosiek
18.12.2019

Stefanie Mosiek wird „Head of Sales“ bei Better Rich

Nach 10 Jahren Key Account Management für die DACH Region bei Gant, wechselt Stefanie Mosiek nun zu Better Rich und leitet ab sofort das neu aufgestellte Vertriebsteam des rasant wachsenden Lifestyle-Anbieters. Seit Dezember bring Stefanie Mosiek ihre Erfahrungen in Steuerung und Sortimentsplanung, ebenso wie ein langjährig aufgebautes Vertrauen durch eine sehr enge Kundenbindung bei Better Rich ein.

In ihrer neuen Position als „Head of Sales“ ist sie Hauptansprechpartner für das Vertriebsteam und kümmert sich gleichzeitig um die strategische Weiterentwicklung von Marke und Distribution. Als Ansprechpartnerin für Key Account Kunden steht die Entwicklung von Flächenkonzepten und deren Integration im Handel im Fokus, um gelebte, individuelle Partnerschaftsmodelle auf- und auszubauen.

Nach 10 Jahren Key Account Management für die DACH Region bei Gant, wechselt Stefanie Mosiek nun zu Better Rich und leitet ab sofort das neu aufgestellte Vertriebsteam des rasant wachsenden Lifestyle-Anbieters. Seit Dezember bring Stefanie Mosiek ihre Erfahrungen in Steuerung und Sortimentsplanung, ebenso wie ein langjährig aufgebautes Vertrauen durch eine sehr enge Kundenbindung bei Better Rich ein.

In ihrer neuen Position als „Head of Sales“ ist sie Hauptansprechpartner für das Vertriebsteam und kümmert sich gleichzeitig um die strategische Weiterentwicklung von Marke und Distribution. Als Ansprechpartnerin für Key Account Kunden steht die Entwicklung von Flächenkonzepten und deren Integration im Handel im Fokus, um gelebte, individuelle Partnerschaftsmodelle auf- und auszubauen.

Außerdem kümmert sich Stefanie Mosiek intensiv um Ausbau und Stärkung der Herrenkollektion. Hier sieht BETTER RICH ein riesen Potential, das Mosiek durch ihre langjährige HAKA Kompetenz vorantreiben kann. Die extrem gute Vernetzung im Handel und das für sie bekannte Vertriebsteam (siehe Artikel Niki Wiedmann, Tamara Sadjedi, Ricarda Rabe) sieht Geschäftsführer Wolfgang Lohe als Garant für Erfolg.

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COLLECTION MENSWEAR AUTUMN/WINTER 2020 CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS (c) Seidensticker
COLLECTION MENSWEAR AUTUMN/WINTER 2020 CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS
17.12.2019

COLLECTION REPORT MENSWEAR AUTUMN/WINTER 2020 CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS

FLUID IDENTITIES

FLUID IDENTITIES

Digitale Medien und globale Vernetzung verändern den Aggregatzustand der Gesellschaft, lösen eingefahrene Strukturen und schaffen Raum für flexible Lebensentwürfe. Themen wie Work-Life-Balance und Vorstellungen von privatem Glück lassen sich heute genauso wenig in Schablonen pressen wie Gender-Definitionen oder politische Haltungen. Auch die großen globalen Themen befinden sich im Stadium permanenter Fluktuation und verlangen nach einer radikalen Neuausrichtung von Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft, bei der gewohnte Konsumgewohnheiten durch mehr soziale Verantwortung und eine neue Art des Verbrauchens ersetzt werden. Aus der Notwendigkeit sich klar zu positionieren, ist inzwischen eine globale Bewegung entstanden. Sie zeigt, dass auch ein einzelnes Individuum mit der richtigen Idee im großen Maßstab Zukunft gestalten kann. Das eigene Handeln permanent zu hinterfragen und flexibel auf veränderte Gegebenheiten zu reagieren, hat auch den Umgang mit Mode grundlegend verändert. Trageanlässe und Gender-Rollen sind immer weniger ein Kriterium für das konsumieren von Mode. Heute geht es vielmehr darum, Verführung und Verantwortungsbewusstsein in die richtige Balance zu bringen und daraus einen neuen Optimismus der Veränderung entstehen zu lassen.

Diese Zeitgeist-Aspekte spiegeln sich in drei Stilmentalitäten wider, die dem Kollektionsaufbau zugrunde liegen. Sie reichen von sartorialem Anspruch über den gekonnten Mix aus zeitgemäßer Klassik und ungezwungenen Elementen bis hin zu einem urbanen, kosmopolitischen Habit. Das Ergebnis ist eine Kollektion, die sich trotz ihrer Vielschichtigkeit zu einem klaren Gesamtbild fügt und in allen Aspekten – unabhängig von Lieferterminen und thematischen Schwerpunkten – optimal miteinander kompatibel ist.

ESSENTIALS

Zeitlose Qualitäten wie Popeline, Fil-à-Fil oder Chambray bilden den Unterbau des Sortimentes und fügen sich nahtlos in das stilistische Konzept der Kollektion ein. Der Fokus liegt auf klassischen Dessinierungen und Kontrasten, die ein Spektrum von Unis über fein gezeichnete Streifenbilder bis zu Micro-Motiven und dezenten Checks abdecken.

SMART BUSINESS

Grenzen zwischen korrekt und informell werden fließend. Modern proportionierte Kentkrägen, Button-Down´s und Stehkragen-Varianten definieren den Begriff „Angezogenheit“ neu und lassen klischeehafte Vorstellungen von Business-Dresscodes hinter sich. Dieser Ansatz spiegelt sich in einem vielschichtigen Warenbild aus Unis und modernen Dessins wider. Oxfords und unterschiedliche Denim-Schattierungen werden durch farbige Twills, neue Cordqualitäten und klassische, von Anzugstoffen inspirierte Streifenbilder ergänzt. „Winter Standups“ legt den Fokus auf neue Stehkragenmodelle. Dabei werden traditionelle Dessins und Strukturen auf winterlichen Warenbildern und feinfädigen Cottons umgesetzt.

Im Fokus stehen anspruchsvolle Warenbilder mit besonderem Schwerpunkt auf klassischen Musterungen, feinen Garnen und reichen Haptiken. Diese Kernaussage wird durch den Einsatz sartorialer Ausstattungsdetails verfeinert und in eine vielschichtige, aus reduzierten Dessinierungen, Druckbildern und traditionellen Kleinmustern zusammengesetzte Materialpalette übersetzt. „Wool & Abstractions“ erweitert das Konzept um neuartige, aus klassischen Suitings abgeleitete Wollqualitäten und softe Flanelle.

STATEMENT EFFECTS

Der Themenschwerpunkt bildet einen festen Bestandteil in der Kollektionsaussage. Die Basis hierfür liefern Drucke und Dessinierungen, die ein Spektrum von großflächigen Rapporten bis zu Mikromusterungen und von grafischer Abstraktion bis zu naturalistischen Motiven abdecken. Charakteristisch für die neue Saison sind groß aufgezogene, markant kolorierte Canadian-Checks. „Velvet Spirit“ stellt bedruckte Samte und gestreifte Velvet-Optiken heraus, die den farblichen und haptischen Appeal des Warenbildes intensivieren.

DIE FARBEN

Marineblau bildet zusammen mit Weiß, Wedgwood-Blau und Bleu die Basis der neuen Saison. Dem klassischen Grundakkord werden in den drei Lieferterminen markante, modern angemischte Akzente gegenübergestellt. Der erste Liefertermin zeigt eine Kombination aus Granatrot und Piniengrün. Ein Zweiklang aus leuchtendem Umbra und Royalblau liefert einen starken Impuls und verstärkt die Aussagekraft des zweiten Liefertermins. Im dritten Liefertermin wird der Basisakkord von einem Kalt-Warm-Kontrast aus Portwein und Pazifikblau begleitet.

COLLECTION WOMENSWEAR AUTUMN/WINTER 2020 (c) Seidensticker
COLLECTION WOMENSWEAR AUTUMN/WINTER 2020
17.12.2019

COLLECTION REPORT WOMENSWEAR AUTUMN/WINTER 2020

FLUID IDENTITIES

FLUID IDENTITIES

Digitale Medien und globale Vernetzung verändern den Aggregatzustand der Gesellschaft, lösen eingefahrene Strukturen und schaffen Raum für flexible Lebensentwürfe. Themen wie Work-Life-Balance und Vorstellungen von privatem Glück lassen sich heute genauso wenig in Schablonen pressen wie Gender-Definitionen oder politische Haltungen. Auch die großen globalen Themen befinden sich im Stadium permanenter Fluktuation und verlangen nach einer radikalen Neuausrichtung von Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft, bei der gewohnte Konsumgewohnheiten durch mehr soziale Verantwortung und eine neue Art des Verbrauchens ersetzt werden. Aus der Notwendigkeit sich klar zu positionieren, ist inzwischen eine globale Bewegung entstanden. Sie zeigt, dass auch ein einzelnes Individuum mit der richtigen Idee im großen Maßstab Zukunft gestalten kann. Das eigene Handeln permanent zu hinterfragen und flexibel auf veränderte Gegebenheiten zu reagieren, hat auch den Umgang mit Mode grundlegend verändert. Trageanlässe und Gender-Rollen sind immer weniger ein Kriterium für das konsumieren von Mode. Heute geht es vielmehr darum, Verführung und Verantwortungsbewusstsein in die richtige Balance zu bringen und daraus einen neuen Optimismus der Veränderung entstehen zu lassen.

Dieser Zeitgeist spiegelt sich in drei Stilmentalitäten wider, die der Kollektion zugrunde liegen. Sie repräsentieren unterschiedliche Facetten von Weiblichkeit und extrahieren daraus drei Grundrichtungen mit jeweils eigenem, stilistischem Schwerpunkt. Der erste Frauentyp legt den Fokus auf moderne Basics und ein betont urbanes Styling. In der zweiten Stilgruppe verschmelzen hoher Qualitätsanspruch und die Vorliebe für reduzierte Looks zu einer anspruchsvollen Geradlinigkeit, während in der dritten Stilmentalität verspielte Elemente stärker gewichtet werden und damit eine moderne Feminität zum Ausdruck bringen. Das Ergebnis ist eine fein abgestimmte Kollektion, die sich trotz ihrer Vielschichtigkeit zu einem klaren Gesamtbild fügt. Sie ist dadurch – unabhängig von Lieferterminen und thematischen Schwerpunkten – perfekt miteinander kompatibel.

CONTEMPORARY BASICS

„Contemporary Basics“ steht für unkomplizierte Styles die, unabhängig von ihrem klaren Modebezug, mit allen Facetten des Kollektionsaufbaus kompatibel sind. Die Materialrange reicht von stabilen bis zu fließenden Qualitäten und von feinfädigen Poplins über Denim-Interpretationen bis zu Flanell und Baby Cord. Dem entspricht ein ebenso variantenreiches Spektrum an Längen und Volumina, das sowohl geradlinige als auch subtil verspielte Modelle einbezieht und zwischen Modernität und neu definierter Natürlichkeit changiert. Überschnittene Blusen stehen neben körperbetonten Styles, kastige Silhouetten neben Hemdblusenkleidern. „Classics Revisited“ stellt gezielt Anleihen aus dem Tailoring heraus und setzt Modellvarianten über feine Details, traditionelle Warenbilder und klassische Dessinierungen neu in Szene. Die Bandbreite reicht von Check-Varianten bis zu Nadel-streifen und von feinfädigen Poplins bis zu soften Flanellen.

SMART FEMININE

Hier geht es um die Idee einer modernen, fest im Zeitgeist verankerten Feminität, die durch Spannungsreichtum und Kontraste charakterisiert ist. Gegensätze zwischen glänzend und gebrusht, verspielt und  grafisch, subtil und plakativ spiegeln die Vielschichtigkeit des urbanen Lifestyles wider. Auch in der Formensprache liegt der Fokus auf femininem, progressiv interpretiertem Styling. Das Blusensegment wird durch moderne Kleider ergänzt, die ein Spektrum von oversized über sleek bis zu verspielten Formen abbilden. „Wool & Abstractions“ extrahiert einen Schwerpunkt, der auf Wolle und soften, winterlichen Oberflächen basiert. Neben gebrushten Cottons, Velvet und Fustagno sind es vor allem „tuchige“ Wollqualitäten, die moderne Hemdblusen, jackenartige Formen und Röcke in eine richtungsweisende Stilistik lenken.

STATEMENT EFFECTS

Ausdrucksstarke Drucke, markante Dessinierungen und gesteigerte Farbintensitäten flankieren den gesamten Kollektionsaufbau und ergänzen sich, trotz ihrer thematischen Eigenständigkeit, zu einer  kohärenten Handschrift. Ausgangspunkt ist ein groß aufgezogener Statement-Print von dem verschiedene Muster abgeleitet werden. Sie reichen von grafischer Vereinfachung über florale Aspekte bis zum stark abstrahierten Mikromuster. In Kontrast dazu stehen verschiedene, von fein bis blocking und von neutral bis mehrfarbig umgesetzte Streifenvarianten. „Sophisticated Tones“ ist durch die spannungsreiche Gegenüberstellung von matten und hochglänzenden Waren charakterisiert. Tonale Jacquards und fließende Satins bilden die Grundlage für ein Zusammenspiel unterschiedlicher Modellvarianten und Volumina.

DIE FARBEN

Ein klassischer Hell-Dunkel-Verlauf aus Schwarz, Marineblau, Bleu, Écru und Weiß setzt das Fundament für die farbliche Ausgestaltung der Kollektion. Diese Basis wird mit markanten Akzenten konfrontiert, die moderne Harmonien und neue visuelle Eindrücke kreieren. Im ersten Liefertermin stehen den Basistönen flamboyantes Rot und Piniengrün gegenüber. Eine Kombination aus brillantem Blau und leuchtendem Umbra charakterisiert den Aufbau des zweiten Liefertermins, während im dritten Liefertermin dunkles Bordeauxrot mit kühlem Pazifikblau gekontert wird.

(c) HeiQ
17.12.2019

HeiQ and Standard Fibers to announce next generation bio-based “starts cool, stays cool” fabric technology at Heimtextil

Swiss textile innovator HeiQ adds bio-based thermofunctional polymer products to their HeiQ Smart Temp family for a full range of intelligent thermoregulation triggered by body heat. The newly introduced products add dual-action cooling at contact to the already successful dynamic evaporative cooling technology.

Launched in 2011, HeiQ Smart Temp was a pioneer in intelligent thermoregulation technology for textiles. Continuous refinements of this product range have allowed HeiQ to be the go-to solution provider as its technologies offer not only industry-leading dynamic evaporative cooling performance, but also ease of application and a friendly price point for brand partners. The latest breakthrough with cool touch technology allows consumers to touch, feel and understand the technology at point-of-sale, and ensures thermal comfort at all times by providing the benefits of cool at contact and continuous evaporative cooling. It is currently optimized for use on home textile products such as mattress ticking and bed linens. All HeiQ Smart Temp products are Oeko-Tex® Class 1-4 conform, bluesign® and USDA BioPreferred pending.

Swiss textile innovator HeiQ adds bio-based thermofunctional polymer products to their HeiQ Smart Temp family for a full range of intelligent thermoregulation triggered by body heat. The newly introduced products add dual-action cooling at contact to the already successful dynamic evaporative cooling technology.

Launched in 2011, HeiQ Smart Temp was a pioneer in intelligent thermoregulation technology for textiles. Continuous refinements of this product range have allowed HeiQ to be the go-to solution provider as its technologies offer not only industry-leading dynamic evaporative cooling performance, but also ease of application and a friendly price point for brand partners. The latest breakthrough with cool touch technology allows consumers to touch, feel and understand the technology at point-of-sale, and ensures thermal comfort at all times by providing the benefits of cool at contact and continuous evaporative cooling. It is currently optimized for use on home textile products such as mattress ticking and bed linens. All HeiQ Smart Temp products are Oeko-Tex® Class 1-4 conform, bluesign® and USDA BioPreferred pending.

As the demand for thermo-functional polymer applications continues to grow, HeiQ created HeiQ Iberia to focus on this product development. There are three new products (two more in the pipeline) in the range that all provide instant cooling from a bio-based thermo-functional polymer, and each product is optimized to perform on specific items such as mattress ticking or bedding accessories. By adding a new category of products to the range, HeiQ now has a broad range of intelligent thermoregulation solutions for home textile market. HeiQ is launching these products for home textiles with their partner Standard Fiber at Heimtextil Frankfurt (7-10 January 2020).

“We have more and more business developing around temperature-regulating technologies”, says Sandy Gray, CEO at Standard Fiber LLC. “To support our mission of continuously introducing new technologies and innovations to our customers, we are excited to work with HeiQ and present HeiQ Cool Touch technologies to our customers to elevate and differentiate their products in the market”.

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HeiQ Standard fibers
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HeiQ

Sappi Seal range with two new basis weights added (c) Sappi Europe
Sappi Seal range with two new basis weights added
16.12.2019

Sappi Seal range with two new basis weights added

Sustainable packaging solutions are a hot topic all over the world. Sappi, market leader in innovative packaging barrier and sealable papers, is already producing such solutions and can point to numerous successful examples. Demand from customers and interested parties from a wide spectrum of industries continues to grow. The world’s leading paper and paperboard manufacturer therefore recently added two new grammages to its Sappi Seal range. In addition to the 67 g/m² version, the new 85 g/m² and 100 g/m² papers enable branded goods manufacturers to package an even more extensive variety of products with this functional paper – either as primary or secondary packaging.

Sustainable packaging solutions are a hot topic all over the world. Sappi, market leader in innovative packaging barrier and sealable papers, is already producing such solutions and can point to numerous successful examples. Demand from customers and interested parties from a wide spectrum of industries continues to grow. The world’s leading paper and paperboard manufacturer therefore recently added two new grammages to its Sappi Seal range. In addition to the 67 g/m² version, the new 85 g/m² and 100 g/m² papers enable branded goods manufacturers to package an even more extensive variety of products with this functional paper – either as primary or secondary packaging.

The requirements for packaging papers are becoming increasingly demanding. They need to offer greater functionality, be environmentally friendly, recyclable and provide optimal protection for the packaged products. While many paper manufacturers are still talking about such multi-functional solutions, the innovation leader Sappi has already expanded its portfolio. The 85 g/m² and 100 g/m² grammages are now available in the Sappi Seal product family. Converters and manufacturers of food products, such as sugar, tea and confectionery, as well as non-food items, like children’s toys and DIY products, now have even more possibilities to use this functional paper and move from fossil-based materials to environmentally friendly packaging. The wide range of projects that Sappi has already completed for well-known customers, highlight its relevance for the market.

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Sappi Verpackung
Source:

Ruess Group

Oerlikon Nonwoven at SINCE 2019 (c) Oerlikon
Oerlikon Nonwoven at SINCE 2019
14.12.2019

Oerlikon: Trade fair appearance at the SINCE in Shanghai

Tailor-made solutions for hygiene, medical, filtration and other technical applications as well as extensive product and process know-how – with these arguments Oerlikon Nonwoven made a convincing appearance at the 18th Shanghai International Nonwoven Exhibition (SINCE) that took place from December 11 to 13.

Dr. Ingo Mählmann, Head of Sales and Marketing of Oerlikon Nonwoven, was very pleased with the three lively days at the trade fair: "The many discussions showed that we are on the right track with our strategy and the further development of our technologies with regard to nonwovens. Visitors were impressed by our technology solutions for disposable nonwoven fabrics or geotextiles". Almost all wellknown nonwoven fabric producers visited the trade fair stand of the plant manufacturer from Neumünster to find out about the advantages of spunbond, meltblown and airlaid technologies.

Overall, the nonwoven fabric team of the Oerlikon Group draws a very positive conclusion and looks back with satisfaction on the intensive and good quality discussions as well as numerous concrete inquiries from customers and prospective customers.

Tailor-made solutions for hygiene, medical, filtration and other technical applications as well as extensive product and process know-how – with these arguments Oerlikon Nonwoven made a convincing appearance at the 18th Shanghai International Nonwoven Exhibition (SINCE) that took place from December 11 to 13.

Dr. Ingo Mählmann, Head of Sales and Marketing of Oerlikon Nonwoven, was very pleased with the three lively days at the trade fair: "The many discussions showed that we are on the right track with our strategy and the further development of our technologies with regard to nonwovens. Visitors were impressed by our technology solutions for disposable nonwoven fabrics or geotextiles". Almost all wellknown nonwoven fabric producers visited the trade fair stand of the plant manufacturer from Neumünster to find out about the advantages of spunbond, meltblown and airlaid technologies.

Overall, the nonwoven fabric team of the Oerlikon Group draws a very positive conclusion and looks back with satisfaction on the intensive and good quality discussions as well as numerous concrete inquiries from customers and prospective customers.

Source:

Oerlikon