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10.11.2023

KARL MAYER GROUP startet Projekt mit Institut für Produktentwicklung am KIT

KARL MAYER GROUP startet mit seinem Geschäftsbereich Wirkmaschinen das Projekt „Integrierte Produktentwicklung“ zusammen mit dem IPEK – Institut für Produktentwicklung am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT).

Das gemeinsame Projekt kombiniert Praxis und Forschung und startete am 12. Oktober 2023 mit einem Kick-off-Meeting am Hauptsitz der KARL MAYER GROUP in Obertshausen. Hauptakteure sind 42 IPEK-Studierende, die in sieben Teams getrennt voneinander in einer kompakten Schaffensphase exklusiv Lösungen für eine einheitlich vom Unternehmen gestellte Innovationsaufgabe entwickeln. Die Ergebnisse – je ein Prototyp pro Arbeitsgruppe – sind bereits im Februar 2024 zu präsentieren. Zudem werden vielfältige positive Impulse für die Entwicklungstätigkeit im eigenen Hause erwartet, denn Innovationen brauchen neben guten Ideen auch zielführende Methoden.

KARL MAYER GROUP startet mit seinem Geschäftsbereich Wirkmaschinen das Projekt „Integrierte Produktentwicklung“ zusammen mit dem IPEK – Institut für Produktentwicklung am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT).

Das gemeinsame Projekt kombiniert Praxis und Forschung und startete am 12. Oktober 2023 mit einem Kick-off-Meeting am Hauptsitz der KARL MAYER GROUP in Obertshausen. Hauptakteure sind 42 IPEK-Studierende, die in sieben Teams getrennt voneinander in einer kompakten Schaffensphase exklusiv Lösungen für eine einheitlich vom Unternehmen gestellte Innovationsaufgabe entwickeln. Die Ergebnisse – je ein Prototyp pro Arbeitsgruppe – sind bereits im Februar 2024 zu präsentieren. Zudem werden vielfältige positive Impulse für die Entwicklungstätigkeit im eigenen Hause erwartet, denn Innovationen brauchen neben guten Ideen auch zielführende Methoden.

Prototypen, methodisches Know-how und mehr
Gegenstand der Aufgabe bei KARL MAYER ist die Wirkmaschine. Sie ist gezielt zu optimieren, damit sie die Nutzungsansprüche der Kunden von morgen erfüllt. Der Blick in die Zukunft soll dabei bis ins Jahr 2030 reichen.
Knut Wantzen, der interne Auftraggeber des Vorhabens, erhofft sich Inspirationen durch den Blick von außen und Lerneffekte. „Wir erfahren mehr über das Vorgehen hinter einem perfekten Innovationsprozess und über neueste Produktentwicklungsmethoden und bekommen Ideen, was damit möglich ist“, sagt der Leiter der Abteilung Advanced Features bei KARL MAYER.
Bei der Lösung der gestellten Aufgabe nutzen die Youngsters neuestes Organisations-Know-how und moderne Entwicklungsmethoden des IPEK – Forschungsschwerpunkte des Instituts – sowie bewährte Tools aus ähnlichen Vorhaben. Das Projekt gibt es bereits seit 25 Jahren. Es läuft jedes Jahr einmal mit einem anderen ausgewählten Partner, darunter große Unternehmen wie BMW, Bosch, TRUMPF und Hilti. KARL MAYER freut sich, 2023 dabei zu sein.
Darüber hinaus versprechen sich Knut Wantzen und Projektleiterin Alexandra Bahnmann positive Effekte beim Brand-Building und bei der Akquisition von Fachkräften. „An dem begehrten Praxis-Projekt des IPEK nehmen nur ausgewählte, leistungsstarke, top-ausgebildete Studierende teil – eine gute Gelegenheit für uns, sich ihnen als innovativer Arbeitgeber zu präsentieren“, sagt die Innovationsmanagerin bei KARL MAYER.

Bewährtes Vorgehen bei anspruchsvoller Aufgabe
Alle Arbeiten für das anspruchsvolle Ziel liegen in den Händen der Studierenden. Von der Marktanalyse bis zum Bau des Prototyps erfolgt alles in Eigenregie der angehenden Maschinenbauer, Wirtschaftsingenieure, Mechatroniker und Elektroniker – und nach einem straffen Fahrplan.
Beim Kick-off im Oktober bei der KARL MAYER GROUP erfuhren die Fachkräfte in spe erstmals, wer ihr Auftraggeber ist. Sie lernten das Unternehmen bei einer maschinennahen Werksführung kennen und konnten bei einer Abendveranstaltung wichtige Kontakte knüpfen. Gleich darauf ging’s zurück zum IPEK, zum Start der eigentlichen Arbeit. In mehreren Phasen werden Recherchen durchgeführt, Potenziale abgeschätzt, Szenarien entwickelt und Trends analysiert. Es entstehen Ideen und Konzepte, die etappenweise nach regelmäßigen Meilenstein-Meetings mit der KARL MAYER GROUP priorisiert und konkretisiert werden. Die Entscheidungen für den jeweils nächsten Schritt trifft ein Komitee des Auftraggebers.

Die Resultate, sieben Prototypen, werden im Februar 2024 bei einer Abschlussveranstaltung mit In-house-Messe am IPEK in Karlsruhe vorgestellt.

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KARL MAYER Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH

AlphaTauri und Deutsche Telekom: Launch von HCC 3.0 in Hamburg Foto: AlphaTauri
Alexander Mazza, Beata Wilczek, Antje Hundhause, Ahmet Mercan
10.11.2023

AlphaTauri und Deutsche Telekom: Launch von HCC 3.0 in Hamburg

Am 07. November luden die Premium Fashion Brand AlphaTauri und die Deutsche Telekom AG zu einem Cocktail-Event in den Telekom Flagship Store Hamburg ein. Anlass war der Launch der Heatable Capsule Collection 3.0 (HCC 3.0). Es handelt sich dabei um die bereits dritte Erweiterung einer Smart-Fashion Serie: Die Styles der Heatable Capsule Collection (HCC) verfügen über beheizbare Zonen, die sich per Knopfdruck, via Smartphone-App (für Android und iOS) oder über eine Apple Watch aktivieren und steuern lassen.

Influencer*innen, Friends of the Brands und Vertreter*innen der Medien konnten im Telekom Flagship Store Hamburg auf der Spitalerstraße die neue Smart-Fashion Kollektion testen und erstmalig anprobieren. Außerdem zu sehen war eine Ausstellung der bereits erfolgreich etablierten vorherigen Kapselkollektionen HCC 1.0 und 2.0, die nun um die HCC 3.0 komplementiert wird.

Am 07. November luden die Premium Fashion Brand AlphaTauri und die Deutsche Telekom AG zu einem Cocktail-Event in den Telekom Flagship Store Hamburg ein. Anlass war der Launch der Heatable Capsule Collection 3.0 (HCC 3.0). Es handelt sich dabei um die bereits dritte Erweiterung einer Smart-Fashion Serie: Die Styles der Heatable Capsule Collection (HCC) verfügen über beheizbare Zonen, die sich per Knopfdruck, via Smartphone-App (für Android und iOS) oder über eine Apple Watch aktivieren und steuern lassen.

Influencer*innen, Friends of the Brands und Vertreter*innen der Medien konnten im Telekom Flagship Store Hamburg auf der Spitalerstraße die neue Smart-Fashion Kollektion testen und erstmalig anprobieren. Außerdem zu sehen war eine Ausstellung der bereits erfolgreich etablierten vorherigen Kapselkollektionen HCC 1.0 und 2.0, die nun um die HCC 3.0 komplementiert wird.

Die Gäste wurden begrüßt von Antje Hundhausen, Vice President Brand Experience Deutsche Telekom AG und Ahmet Mercan, CEO AlphaTauri. Es folgte ein Inspirational Talk von Beata Wilczek, einer Forscherin und Beraterin, die sich auf den Aufbau von Projekten für eine digitale, vielfältige und nachhaltige Modezukunft spezialisiert hat. Durch den Abend führte Moderator Alexander Mazza.

Über die Heatable Capsule Collection 3.0
Die Heatable Capsule Collection 3.0 ergänzt ab sofort die bestehende Heatable Capsule 1.0 und 2.0 durch eine Caban Jacke. Der doppelreihige Caban ORATA ist eine elegante, gerade geschnittene Herrenjacke mit Stehkragen. Das Obermaterial ist ein wasserabweisender Wollmix mit softer Haptik. Zwei aufgesetzte Pattentaschen und eine Innentasche bieten ausreichend Stauraum. Die neue beheizbare Modulvariante unterscheidet sich vom Ursprungsmodell durch ein modifiziertes Innenfutter und eine Schaltfläche zum Beheizen der Jacke. Sie wird in den Farbwegen Navy und Pflaumenblau erhältlich sein. Die Styles der Heatable Capsule Collection (HCC) verfügen über beheizbare Zonen. Die Bereiche befinden sich in den beiden vorderen Taschen sowie rechts und links am Rücken. Sie können neben den verschiedenen Heizmodi „Pulse“, „Intense“ und „Swap“ überdies auf eine bestimmte Zieltemperatur eingestellt werden, die dann automatisch gehalten und auch gespeichert werden kann. Mit Strom versorgt werden die Jacken per Power Bank, die in einer separaten Tasche am Rücken angeschlossen und verstaut wird. Die Deutsche Telekom bietet dafür ein spezielles Modell an.

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AlphaTauri

Kelheim Fibres and Santoni win ITMF International Cooperation Award 2023 Foto: ITMF
From left to right: Mr. Ruizhi Sun, CNTAC President and former ITMF President; Patrick Silva Szatkowski, Santoni S.p.A., Betty Wu, Kelheim Fibres; Mr. Juan Parés, Textilsantanderina Spain, Jury Member and Vice President ITMF; Dr. Christian Schindler, ITMF Director General
10.11.2023

Kelheim Fibres and Santoni win ITMF International Cooperation Award 2023

Kelheim Fibres GmbH and the Italian textile machinery manufacturer, Santoni Spa, were honoured with the ITMF International Cooperation Award 2023 during the ITMF Annual Conference in Keqiao, China. This recognition by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) acknowledges outstanding achievements in international collaboration within the textile industry in alignment with the values of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Together, Kelheim Fibres and Santoni have developed a sustainable period panty, built upon advanced machine technology and high-performance viscose fibres.

Santoni's specialized machinery enables a reduction in fabric waste, or even the potential for entirely waste-free production. Simultaneously, it enhances production efficiency, leading to cost savings. Kelheim Fibres' wood-based specialty fibres, such as the trilobal Galaxy® and the hollow Bramante fibre, replace synthetic materials in the absorbent core of the menstrual underwear. They offer excellent performance and reliable protection for the wearer.

Kelheim Fibres GmbH and the Italian textile machinery manufacturer, Santoni Spa, were honoured with the ITMF International Cooperation Award 2023 during the ITMF Annual Conference in Keqiao, China. This recognition by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) acknowledges outstanding achievements in international collaboration within the textile industry in alignment with the values of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Together, Kelheim Fibres and Santoni have developed a sustainable period panty, built upon advanced machine technology and high-performance viscose fibres.

Santoni's specialized machinery enables a reduction in fabric waste, or even the potential for entirely waste-free production. Simultaneously, it enhances production efficiency, leading to cost savings. Kelheim Fibres' wood-based specialty fibres, such as the trilobal Galaxy® and the hollow Bramante fibre, replace synthetic materials in the absorbent core of the menstrual underwear. They offer excellent performance and reliable protection for the wearer.

Lenzing relies on wind power in the fiber and pulp production (c) Lenzing AG
At the ground-breaking ceremony, from left to right: Josef Reiter (Mayor of Engelhartstetten) Thomas Östros (Vice-President of the European Investment Bank) Helga Krismer-Huber (Green Party Lower Austria LAbg) Stephan Pernkopf (Deputy Governor of Lower Austria) Leonore Gewessler (Minister for Climate Protection) Gregor Erasim (owner of WLK energy) Gerda Holzinger-Burgstaller (Chairwoman of the Management Board of Erste Bank Österreich) Bianca Flesch (Environmental Management Messer Austria GmbH) Mario Wohanka (WLK Chief Financial Officer) Christian Skilich (CTO Lenzing AG)
10.11.2023

Lenzing relies on wind power in the fiber and pulp production

The Lenzing Group has concluded a supply contract with the Austrian electricity producer WLK energy for the purchase of around 13 megawatts of wind power. Lenzing is thus not only underlining its commitment to climate protection and the energy transition, but is also making a long-term investment in a price-stable and diversified electricity supply. The contract has a term of 15 years and provides for supply from the new wind farm in Engelhartstetten from the first quarter of 2025.

The construction of the wind farm is a joint project involving several partners, including the operator and electricity supplier WLK energy, based in Untersiebenbrunn (Lower Austria). The total output of the wind farm with a total of eleven wind turbines will be around 45 megawatts. The share of around 13 megawatts, which will be produced exclusively for the needs of the Lenzing site (Upper Austria), corresponds to the average electricity requirements of around 10,000 households per year in Austria. The ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction took place on November 09, 2023 with representatives from politics and business.

The Lenzing Group has concluded a supply contract with the Austrian electricity producer WLK energy for the purchase of around 13 megawatts of wind power. Lenzing is thus not only underlining its commitment to climate protection and the energy transition, but is also making a long-term investment in a price-stable and diversified electricity supply. The contract has a term of 15 years and provides for supply from the new wind farm in Engelhartstetten from the first quarter of 2025.

The construction of the wind farm is a joint project involving several partners, including the operator and electricity supplier WLK energy, based in Untersiebenbrunn (Lower Austria). The total output of the wind farm with a total of eleven wind turbines will be around 45 megawatts. The share of around 13 megawatts, which will be produced exclusively for the needs of the Lenzing site (Upper Austria), corresponds to the average electricity requirements of around 10,000 households per year in Austria. The ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction took place on November 09, 2023 with representatives from politics and business.

In 2019, Lenzing was the first fiber manufacturer to set itself the goal of reducing its CO2 emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and becoming carbon-neutral by 2050. This CO2 reduction target was recognized by the Science Based Targets Initiative. In 2022, Lenzing opened Upper Austria's largest open-space photovoltaic plant together with Verbund and also signed an electricity supply contract for photovoltaic energy with the green electricity producer Enery and Energie Steiermark.

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Lenzing AG

10.11.2023

PIP Global Safety selected TrusTrace platform for traceability needs

TrusTrace, a SaaS (Software as a Service) company with a platform for supply chain traceability and compliance data management, announced that PIP Global Safety, a supplier of protective workwear equipment with over 30 brands globally, has selected the TrusTrace platform to support its traceability needs, including evidence collection to prove compliance for the UFLPA (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act).

PIP Global Safety will now leverage verified, real-time data on the TrusTrace platform to provide deeper visibility into the cotton used within the Company’s PPE and workwear products. The partnership will also improve the efficiency of chain of custody data collection for UFLPA compliance – a U.S. regulation that is compelling companies to assess risks in their supply chain and implement processes to ensure that suppliers are not using forced labor.

TrusTrace, a SaaS (Software as a Service) company with a platform for supply chain traceability and compliance data management, announced that PIP Global Safety, a supplier of protective workwear equipment with over 30 brands globally, has selected the TrusTrace platform to support its traceability needs, including evidence collection to prove compliance for the UFLPA (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act).

PIP Global Safety will now leverage verified, real-time data on the TrusTrace platform to provide deeper visibility into the cotton used within the Company’s PPE and workwear products. The partnership will also improve the efficiency of chain of custody data collection for UFLPA compliance – a U.S. regulation that is compelling companies to assess risks in their supply chain and implement processes to ensure that suppliers are not using forced labor.

PIP Global Safety previously managed their supply chain traceability manually; now, TrusTrace will automate the process, changing how data is collected, digitized and shared. “After an extensive vetting process, we selected TrusTrace as our traceability platform because of their ability to provide us with detailed, product-level data that enables us to thoroughly and accurately map our supply chains,” said Nathan McCormick, Senior VP of Operations & Integrated Supply Chain at PIP Global Safety. “While a lot of laws and regulations around due diligence have not yet come into force, we are taking a proactive approach to ensure that we’re ahead of the curve to support our customers’ needs while proactively monitoring for risk of forced labor in our supply chain.”

In addition to supporting regulatory compliance, TrusTrace supports PIP Global Safety’s long-standing sustainability and social responsibility initiatives. PIP Global Safety has pledged to continually identify opportunities to minimize their environmental footprint while still maximizing protection against occupational hazards. This commitment extends to multiple aspects of the business, including Manufacturing Processes, Sustainability-Driven Programs, Recycled Products, Social Sustainability and Future Initiatives.

BOGNER x 007 Capsule Collection Foto Willy BOGNER GmbH
BOGNER x 007 Capsule Collection
08.11.2023

BOGNER setzt Partnerschaft mit 007 fort

Grundstein für die Partnerschaft zwischen BOGNER und 007 legte vor über 50 Jahren Willy Bogner junior. 1969 produzierte er für den James Bond Film „Im Geheimdienst Ihrer Majestät“ die weltweit ersten Action-Skiszenen. Nicht nur Willy Bogners eigene olympische Erfahrung im Ski Alpin, auch seine Kamerafähigkeiten sorgten dafür, dass die spektakulären Skiabfahrten des Geheimagenten durch Bobbahnen und Gletscherspalten für ein breites Kinopublikum festgehalten wurden. Ob mit Highspeed die Piste auf Ski bezwingen oder als Geheimagent die wildesten Verfolgungsjagden meistern, 007 und BOGNER verbindet seit Jahrzehnten Action und ein luxuriöser Lebensstil.

Die neue BOGNER x 007 Capsule Collection umfasst exklusive Styles in sportlichen Silhouetten für Damen und Herren, die die Geschichte von BOGNER und 007 durch hochwertige Materialien und den unverkennbaren Stil des Geheimagenten miteinander verbindet. Präsentiert werden die Outfits in Weiß mit einem leuchtend roten Rennstreifen und einem exklusiven Sublimationsdruck. Veredelt werden die Styles mit technischen BOGNER-Details wie getapten Logo-Reißverschlüssen.

Grundstein für die Partnerschaft zwischen BOGNER und 007 legte vor über 50 Jahren Willy Bogner junior. 1969 produzierte er für den James Bond Film „Im Geheimdienst Ihrer Majestät“ die weltweit ersten Action-Skiszenen. Nicht nur Willy Bogners eigene olympische Erfahrung im Ski Alpin, auch seine Kamerafähigkeiten sorgten dafür, dass die spektakulären Skiabfahrten des Geheimagenten durch Bobbahnen und Gletscherspalten für ein breites Kinopublikum festgehalten wurden. Ob mit Highspeed die Piste auf Ski bezwingen oder als Geheimagent die wildesten Verfolgungsjagden meistern, 007 und BOGNER verbindet seit Jahrzehnten Action und ein luxuriöser Lebensstil.

Die neue BOGNER x 007 Capsule Collection umfasst exklusive Styles in sportlichen Silhouetten für Damen und Herren, die die Geschichte von BOGNER und 007 durch hochwertige Materialien und den unverkennbaren Stil des Geheimagenten miteinander verbindet. Präsentiert werden die Outfits in Weiß mit einem leuchtend roten Rennstreifen und einem exklusiven Sublimationsdruck. Veredelt werden die Styles mit technischen BOGNER-Details wie getapten Logo-Reißverschlüssen.

Die BOGNER x 007 Capsule Collection, bestehend aus jeweils einem kompletten Ski-Outfit für Damen und Herren sowie passender Ski-Hardware (Ski, Brillen, Stöcke und Helme) und Accessoires (Handschuhe, Mützen und Schuhe).

More information:
Bogner James Bond Skibekleidung
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Willy BOGNER GmbH

08.11.2023

Hexcel showcases new fiber HexPly® M79 Prepregs at METSTRADE 2023

Hexcel will continue to celebrate its 75th anniversary and highlight its latest developments for the Marine market at METSTRADE 2023 on November 15-17. Hexcel will showcase innovative advanced lightweight material technologies including new intermediate and high modulus fiber HexPly® M79 prepregs and present example high-performance superyacht and windship components developed by customers using Hexcel materials.

The new intermediate modulus prepreg combines the low temperature curing and simple processing of the DNV GL accredited HexPly M79 resin system with the market-leading stiffness of HexTow® IM2C fiber, creating a uniquely optimized composite material for highly loaded components. Originally developed to provide best-in-class performance for America’s Cup and IMOCA hull and deck structures, the new combination minimizes structural deformation under load in parts such as rigs, foils, and other appendages.

Hexcel will continue to celebrate its 75th anniversary and highlight its latest developments for the Marine market at METSTRADE 2023 on November 15-17. Hexcel will showcase innovative advanced lightweight material technologies including new intermediate and high modulus fiber HexPly® M79 prepregs and present example high-performance superyacht and windship components developed by customers using Hexcel materials.

The new intermediate modulus prepreg combines the low temperature curing and simple processing of the DNV GL accredited HexPly M79 resin system with the market-leading stiffness of HexTow® IM2C fiber, creating a uniquely optimized composite material for highly loaded components. Originally developed to provide best-in-class performance for America’s Cup and IMOCA hull and deck structures, the new combination minimizes structural deformation under load in parts such as rigs, foils, and other appendages.

For a high modulus solution, HexTow® HM54 fiber is also now available with the HexPly M79 resin system. The unique mechanical properties of HexTow HM54 fiber allow structural designers to achieve higher safety margins for both stiffness and strength critical applications. Both products can be manufactured with Hexcel G-Vent technology for out-of-autoclave processing, delivering a reduction in process time and cost without compromising mechanical performance.

Hexcel will also display customer products that have benefited from the performance and processing gains provided by HexPly materials. A section of a Solid Sail mast made using Bureau Veritas (BV)-approved HexPly® M9.6 prepregs will be exhibited at METS. Such masts are used for wind propulsion and, by harnessing the power of ocean winds, they reduce reliance on engines, reducing fuel usage and emissions.

Visitors to the Hexcel booth will also see a section of a radar arch part from luxury motor yacht builder Sunseeker made using HexPly® XF surfacing technology and HexPly® SuperFIT semi-pregs. The part is lighter in weight and stiffer than versions made using resin-infusion processes and de-molds with a pinhole-free surface that needs minimal preparation to be ready for painting. Sunseeker has recorded an overall reduction in process time and material costs of around 30% against traditional prepreg parts, using Hexcel composite materials.

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Hexcel

Decathlon launched Ski Socks with CELLIANT® infrared technology (c) Decathlon
08.11.2023

Decathlon launched Ski Socks with CELLIANT® infrared technology

Making outdoor sports accessible to as many people as possible since 1976 through quality, innovative gear, powerhouse sporting goods brand Decathlon has launched the first product of its long-term partnership with CELLIANT® infrared technology from Hologenix® – Adult Ski Socks. They are introduced in its Wedze range of ski and snowboarding socks (“wed’ze” means ‘“a small turn on the snow” in the Savoyard dialect in the Alps where this brand is headquartered).  

Making outdoor sports accessible to as many people as possible since 1976 through quality, innovative gear, powerhouse sporting goods brand Decathlon has launched the first product of its long-term partnership with CELLIANT® infrared technology from Hologenix® – Adult Ski Socks. They are introduced in its Wedze range of ski and snowboarding socks (“wed’ze” means ‘“a small turn on the snow” in the Savoyard dialect in the Alps where this brand is headquartered).  

Decathlon was attracted to CELLIANT’s ability to convert body heat into infrared energy, improving local circulation and cellular oxygenation to support stronger performance and faster recovery. Skiers who often suffer from muscle fatigue in the calf area will appreciate the infrared infusion and light compression attributes that were specifically chosen with this in mind. The sock was also thoughtfully designed for minimum thickness, allowing for a comfortable fit within the ski boot, without sacrificing warmth or durability. Anti-friction thread on the sole and toes helps limit irritation, and seams are intentionally positioned to eliminate discomfort. The socks are offered in a Asphalt Blue color in a variety of sizes, both online and in retail stores worldwide.

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Hologenix, LLC

08.11.2023

adidas: Revenue increase in third quarter

Developments:

Developments:

  • Currency-neutral revenues up 1% driven by growth in all regions except North America
  • Top-line development reflects focus on conservative sell-in and full-price business
  • Gross margin up 0.2pp to 49.3% driven by reduced freight costs, a more favorable business mix, and lower inventory allowances; discounting levels continue to improve  
  • Operating profit of € 409 million includes extraordinary expenses of around € 110 million
  • Conservative sell-in strategy paying off as inventory position improves substantially versus Q2 level to € 4.8 billion; now down 23% year-over-year

Outlook
adidas expects revenues to decline at a low-single-digit rate
On October 17, adidas had adjusted its full year financial guidance to reflect both the positive impact of the second drop of some of its Yeezy inventory and the better-than-expected development of the underlying business. At the same time, macroeconomic challenges and geopolitical tensions persist. Elevated recession risks in North America and Europe as well as uncertainty around the recovery in Greater China continue to exist. In addition, the company’s revenue development will continue to be impacted by the initiatives to significantly reduce high inventory levels in North America and the company’s focus on full-price sales across its own channels. As a result, adidas now expects currency-neutral revenues to decline at a low-single-digit rate in 2023 (previously: decline at a mid-single-digit rate).

Underlying operating profit anticipated to reach a level of around € 100 million
The company’s underlying operating profit – excluding any one-offs related to Yeezy and the ongoing strategic review – is now anticipated to reach a level of around € 100 million in 2023 (previously: around break-even level). Including the positive impact from the two Yeezy drops in Q2 and Q3 of around € 300 million (previously: € 150 million), the potential write-off of the remaining Yeezy inventory of now around € 300 million (previously: € 400 million) and one-off costs related to the strategic review of up to € 200 million (unchanged), adidas now expects a reported operating loss of around € 100 million in 2023 (previously: loss of € 450 million).

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adidas AG

Maike Bruns Photo Dibella GmbH
Maike Bruns
07.11.2023

Dibella: Sales team in France is growing

As part of the company's international expansion, the growing French market is becoming increasingly important. This is why the textile company is now broadening its organisation: since mid-October 2023 Maike Bruns joined the sales team in France on a permanent basis.

The communications graduate has already lived in Paris and most recently promoted sales and market development in an Amsterdam start-up in the healthtech sector.

At Dibella, her focus will be on representing the company on the French market, supporting the existing team and jointly expanding the French customer base.

As part of the company's international expansion, the growing French market is becoming increasingly important. This is why the textile company is now broadening its organisation: since mid-October 2023 Maike Bruns joined the sales team in France on a permanent basis.

The communications graduate has already lived in Paris and most recently promoted sales and market development in an Amsterdam start-up in the healthtech sector.

At Dibella, her focus will be on representing the company on the French market, supporting the existing team and jointly expanding the French customer base.

More information:
Dibella sales France
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Dibella GmbH

Illustration Pixabay
06.11.2023

Textiler Mittelstand braucht planbare Energiepreise

Südwesttextil begrüßt den Kabinettsbeschluss der „Preisbremsenverlängerungsverordnung“ in der letzten Woche, sieht aber für die Sicherung der Wertschöpfung kurzfristig und langfristig politisch dringenden Handlungsbedarf.

Mitte Oktober hat die Bundesregierung die Formulierungshilfe zur Änderung des Wachstumschancengesetztes verabschiedet und damit in die Wege geleitet, dass die Ende des Jahres auslaufenden Preisbremsen für Gas, Fernwärme und Strom bis Ende April 2024 verlängert werden können. Gleichzeitig beschloss sie die Sonderregelung zur Senkung der Mehrwertsteuer auf Gas früher als geplant bereits zum Ende des Jahres auslaufen zu lassen.

Südwesttextil begrüßt den Kabinettsbeschluss der „Preisbremsenverlängerungsverordnung“ in der letzten Woche, sieht aber für die Sicherung der Wertschöpfung kurzfristig und langfristig politisch dringenden Handlungsbedarf.

Mitte Oktober hat die Bundesregierung die Formulierungshilfe zur Änderung des Wachstumschancengesetztes verabschiedet und damit in die Wege geleitet, dass die Ende des Jahres auslaufenden Preisbremsen für Gas, Fernwärme und Strom bis Ende April 2024 verlängert werden können. Gleichzeitig beschloss sie die Sonderregelung zur Senkung der Mehrwertsteuer auf Gas früher als geplant bereits zum Ende des Jahres auslaufen zu lassen.

Südwesttextil sieht in der vorzeitigen Beendigung der Entlastung bei der Mehrwertsteuer ein falsches Signal in der anhaltend herausfordernden Lage, begrüßt aber den Kabinettsbeschluss in der letzten Woche zur Verlängerung der Preisbremsen als Schritt in die richtige Richtung. Kritisch sieht der Wirtschafts- und Arbeitgeberverband, dass nicht nur die Zustimmung des Bundestags für die Umsetzung aussteht, sondern auch eine Verlängerung der gelockerten Beihilferegelungen auf EU-Ebene. Südwesttextil-Hauptgeschäftsführerin Edina Brenner: „Wettbewerbsfähige Energiepreise sind ebenso essentiell für die Sicherung der Wertschöpfung wie Planungssicherheit für die Zukunft. Wir brauchen daher kurz-, mittel- und langfristig Lösungen, mit denen unsere Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer rechnen können.“

Die Bundesregierung müsse daher dringend handeln und sich nicht nur für eine schnelle Klarheit bis April einsetzen, die auch eine Umsetzbarkeit für Versorger über den Jahreswechsel möglich macht, sondern auch eine Einigung zugunsten des Industriestrompreises. „Unsere Mitgliedsunternehmen planen langfristig und brauchen daher nachhaltige Lösungen“, fasst Edina Brenner zusammen.

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Verband der Südwestdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie Südwesttextil e.V.

06.11.2023

Mahlo presents new solutions at ITMA Asia 2023

Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG will present its systems and solutions for efficient and high-quality textile production and finishing together with Shanghai Kuantex at ITMA Asia (November 19 and 23). The focus will be on the machine manufacturer's new straightening concept, the Orthopac RXVMC.

"In the new straightening concept, special attention was paid to the straightening mechanics and their interaction with the analysis electronics of the probe system," explains Sales Manager Thomas Höpfl. The control concept is also new. A probe group at the leveler infeed detects distortions even before they reach the correction rolls. In this way, the rolls are brought directly into position and the fabric is corrected from the very first centimeter. A scanner group at the outfeed also detects possible residual distortion, which is corrected at the second straightening module. This enables an even more precise and faster response when it comes to reacting to rapidly changing distortions. The Orthopac RXVMC therefore shows its full strength when straightening knitwear and fabrics sensitive to distortion.

Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG will present its systems and solutions for efficient and high-quality textile production and finishing together with Shanghai Kuantex at ITMA Asia (November 19 and 23). The focus will be on the machine manufacturer's new straightening concept, the Orthopac RXVMC.

"In the new straightening concept, special attention was paid to the straightening mechanics and their interaction with the analysis electronics of the probe system," explains Sales Manager Thomas Höpfl. The control concept is also new. A probe group at the leveler infeed detects distortions even before they reach the correction rolls. In this way, the rolls are brought directly into position and the fabric is corrected from the very first centimeter. A scanner group at the outfeed also detects possible residual distortion, which is corrected at the second straightening module. This enables an even more precise and faster response when it comes to reacting to rapidly changing distortions. The Orthopac RXVMC therefore shows its full strength when straightening knitwear and fabrics sensitive to distortion.

Also contributing to high-quality textile production and finishing is the Famacont PMC for controlling weft and stitch course density, which will also be on show at ITMA Asia. The Famacont PMC-15 uses a sensor to measure the yarn or stitch density and compares it with the target value stored in the recipe data management system. The detected deviation of the yarn density from the target value is used to fully automatically regulate the leading during the needling process on the stenter frame. Interested parties can have the mode of operation explained to them at the Mahlo booth with the help of a demo tower and their own or provided fabric samples.

Another major topic remains Industry 4.0, because the best measured data is of no use if it cannot be utilized. Mahlo has continuously developed its digital environment mSmart. "Our systems generate data that the customer can use immediately to regulate goods on-line. At the same time, all measured values are backed up in our data management system mLog enhanced and can be retrieved at any time. With this historical data, processes can be optimized and weak points in the process can be minimized," explains Sales Manager Thomas Höpfl.

Foto: Globetrotter/Nadine Albrecht
06.11.2023

Globetrotter Re:Think Store mit Red Dot Design Award ausgezeichnet

Erneute Auszeichnung für den Globetrotter Re:Think-Store: Das Design-Konzept des innovativen Stores wurde mit dem Red Dot Design Award in der Kategorie „Brands & Communication Design“ ausgezeichnet. Die Verleihung des Designpreises fand am 3. November im Rahmen einer feierlichen Gala im Konzerthaus Berlin statt.

Erst vor wenigen Wochen war das Pionierprojekt mit dem 1. Platz beim Best Retail Cases Award in der Kategorie "Retail Store Design & Concept" ausgezeichnet worden. Nun folgt mit dem Red Dot Award eine weitere Auszeichnung des innovativen Konzepts. Red Dot zählt zu den renommiertesten Auszeichnungen für gutes Design und wird jährlich durch eine internationale Expertenjury in den Kategorien Product Design, Brands & Communication Design und Design Concept vergeben.

Erneute Auszeichnung für den Globetrotter Re:Think-Store: Das Design-Konzept des innovativen Stores wurde mit dem Red Dot Design Award in der Kategorie „Brands & Communication Design“ ausgezeichnet. Die Verleihung des Designpreises fand am 3. November im Rahmen einer feierlichen Gala im Konzerthaus Berlin statt.

Erst vor wenigen Wochen war das Pionierprojekt mit dem 1. Platz beim Best Retail Cases Award in der Kategorie "Retail Store Design & Concept" ausgezeichnet worden. Nun folgt mit dem Red Dot Award eine weitere Auszeichnung des innovativen Konzepts. Red Dot zählt zu den renommiertesten Auszeichnungen für gutes Design und wird jährlich durch eine internationale Expertenjury in den Kategorien Product Design, Brands & Communication Design und Design Concept vergeben.

Mit dem Re:Think Store hat Globetrotter im Mai einen in Deutschland einmaligen Store eröffnet. Das Konzept: Die konsequente Weiternutzung bereits vorhandener und gebrauchter Materialien. Globetrotter hat bei diesem Projekt das Inventar des Vormieters Conrad Elektronik übernommen und auf kreative Art und Weise in den Ladenbau des neuen Stores integriert. Ergänzt wurde die Shop-Einrichtung durch Möbel aus dem eigenen Lagerbestand sowie durch weiteres gebrauchtes Material.

Mit der wissenschaftlichen Begleitung des Projektes durch EPEA sorgte Globetrotter darüber hinaus für maximale Transparenz: Erfasst wurden unter anderem die entstandenen und die vermiedenen CO2-Emissionen sowie die Re-use Quote im Ladenbau. Außerdem diente das Projekt als Inspiration für den neuen Circularity Passport Interior, der im September vorgestellt und erstmalig an den Bonner Re:Think Store vergeben wurde.

More information:
Globetrotter Re:Think-Store
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Globetrotter

Baldwin at ITMA Asia 2023 with Precision Spray TexCoat™ System (c) Baldwin Technology Company Inc.
06.11.2023

Baldwin at ITMA Asia 2023 with Precision Spray TexCoat™ System

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. will showcase its TexCoat™ G4 precision spray finishing system at ITMA Asia 2023 (November 19-23, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai). ITMA Asia participants can stop by and see Baldwin’s wide array of TexCoat G4-applied fabric samples from textile mills around the world and experience what precision finishing feels like while learning how the technology eliminates chemistry waste on changeover, saves water, and achieves faster speeds through the stenter frame and relaxed dryer.
 
Baldwin’s team will be available to discuss how the company’s technology can meet the textile supply chain’s sustainability and carbon footprint goals while improving performance and saving money. In the context of a cost-sensitive global economy and an increased focus by brands, consumers and regulatory agencies on sustainability, customers are placing a premium on sustainability-advantage textile production.

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. will showcase its TexCoat™ G4 precision spray finishing system at ITMA Asia 2023 (November 19-23, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai). ITMA Asia participants can stop by and see Baldwin’s wide array of TexCoat G4-applied fabric samples from textile mills around the world and experience what precision finishing feels like while learning how the technology eliminates chemistry waste on changeover, saves water, and achieves faster speeds through the stenter frame and relaxed dryer.
 
Baldwin’s team will be available to discuss how the company’s technology can meet the textile supply chain’s sustainability and carbon footprint goals while improving performance and saving money. In the context of a cost-sensitive global economy and an increased focus by brands, consumers and regulatory agencies on sustainability, customers are placing a premium on sustainability-advantage textile production.

TexCoat G4’s non-contact spray technology offers numerous advantages compared to outdated finishing-chemistry application methods. TexCoat G4 processes a wide range of low-viscosity water-based chemicals, such as durable water-repellents –  including PFAS-free, softeners, anti-microbials, easy-care and flame retardants. The company's technology uses the same chemicals as found in traditional pad baths with no special auxiliaries required.

Testimonial videos from Pincroft Dyeing and Print Works and Graniteville Specialty Fabrics along with a video highlighting Baldwin’s partnership with North Carolina State University will also be screened at their stand.

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Baldwin Technology Company Inc.

06.11.2023

AkzoNobel publishes results for Q3 2023

Highlights Q3 2023 (compared with Q3 2022)

  • Revenue in constant currencies up 5% on pricing, despite flat volumes; reported revenue 4% down on unfavorable exchange rates
  • Operating income improved to €354 million (2022: €168 million)
  • Adjusted operating income at €324 million (2022: €184 million); ROS 11.8% (2022: 6.4%)
  • Net cash from operating activities positive €297 million (2022: €126 million)
  • Net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio improved sequentially to 3.2x

2023 Outlook
AkzoNobel expects the ongoing macro-economic uncertainties to continue and weigh on organic volume growth. The company will focus on margin management, cost reduction, working capital normalization and de-leveraging.

Cost reduction programs are expected to partly mitigate higher than expected inflationary pressure on operating expenses for 2023. AkzoNobel expects declining raw material costs to have a favorable impact on profitability.

Based on current market conditions, AkzoNobel targets to deliver around €1.45 billion adjusted EBITDA.

Highlights Q3 2023 (compared with Q3 2022)

  • Revenue in constant currencies up 5% on pricing, despite flat volumes; reported revenue 4% down on unfavorable exchange rates
  • Operating income improved to €354 million (2022: €168 million)
  • Adjusted operating income at €324 million (2022: €184 million); ROS 11.8% (2022: 6.4%)
  • Net cash from operating activities positive €297 million (2022: €126 million)
  • Net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio improved sequentially to 3.2x

2023 Outlook
AkzoNobel expects the ongoing macro-economic uncertainties to continue and weigh on organic volume growth. The company will focus on margin management, cost reduction, working capital normalization and de-leveraging.

Cost reduction programs are expected to partly mitigate higher than expected inflationary pressure on operating expenses for 2023. AkzoNobel expects declining raw material costs to have a favorable impact on profitability.

Based on current market conditions, AkzoNobel targets to deliver around €1.45 billion adjusted EBITDA.

Leverage guidance remains unchanged at less than 3 times net debt/EBITDA by the end of 2023, excluding the Kansai Paint Africa acquisition which is not expected to close before year end.

More information:
AkzoNobel financial year 2023
Source:

AkzoNobel

Trumpler and Archroma launch tanning process for leather production Photo: Archroma
06.11.2023

Trumpler and Archroma launch tanning process for leather production

Trumpler has teamed up with Archroma to offer a leather production process that can be used to produce high-performance leather in a more eco-friendly and cost-efficient way.

The new process DyTan®combines offers an alternative to existing metal-free and chrome-tanned leather. It enables the reliable production of leather with great shavability, color depth and migration and abrasion resistance. Free from metal salts and reactive aldehydes, DyTan® is suitable for a wide range of leather applications, from garment and footwear to automotive and furniture upholstery, for today’s eco-conscious leather producers and consumers.

At the core of the DyTan® process is Archroma’s patented AVICUERO® System, which is based on novel molecules that enable more sustainable leather tanning and dyeing, developed by Archroma in cooperation with leather technology consultant Dr Leather. It enables collagen fibers in the leather to be covalently cross-linked through a simplified process at low temperatures. As a result, the system shows strong potential to save energy and water, while also reducing process time and CO2 emissions by up to 23%.*

Trumpler has teamed up with Archroma to offer a leather production process that can be used to produce high-performance leather in a more eco-friendly and cost-efficient way.

The new process DyTan®combines offers an alternative to existing metal-free and chrome-tanned leather. It enables the reliable production of leather with great shavability, color depth and migration and abrasion resistance. Free from metal salts and reactive aldehydes, DyTan® is suitable for a wide range of leather applications, from garment and footwear to automotive and furniture upholstery, for today’s eco-conscious leather producers and consumers.

At the core of the DyTan® process is Archroma’s patented AVICUERO® System, which is based on novel molecules that enable more sustainable leather tanning and dyeing, developed by Archroma in cooperation with leather technology consultant Dr Leather. It enables collagen fibers in the leather to be covalently cross-linked through a simplified process at low temperatures. As a result, the system shows strong potential to save energy and water, while also reducing process time and CO2 emissions by up to 23%.*

The DyTan® process combines the AVICUERO® System with Trumpler’s bio-based fatliquors and retanning agents based on functional biopolymers produced from hydrolyzed shavings – resource-saving technology that Trumpler has been refining for 15 years.

As a global partner of Archroma, the Trumpler Group is responsible for the distribution of the AVICUERO® System worldwide. Delivering technical support and first-class customer care, Trumpler will help leather manufacturers and brands to implement sustainable tanning and draw on its comprehensive product portfolio and process knowledge of tanning, retanning and fatliquoring processes.
 

* Estimations carried out with the Archroma ONE WAY Impact Calculator show energy savings of up to 25% and reduced process time leading to a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to 23%, compared to traditional chrome tanning. They also show significant water savings compared to other metal-free tanning systems1. With the ONE WAY Impact Calculator, customers will be offered personalized calculations for their specific processes.

1 Trials made at Trumpler GmbH application lab.

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Archroma

06.11.2023

Solvay: 2023 third quarter results

Highlights

Highlights

  • Net sales in the third quarter of 2023 were down by -20.3% organically versus a record Q3 2022 as expected due to -15% lower volumes (€-512 million) in a weaker macro environment and -5% lower prices (€-188 million) in a context of lower raw material costs and energy prices. On a sequential basis, net sales were down -11% versus Q2. The volume reduction was broad based across regions and businesses.
  • Structural cost savings for the first nine months of 2023 amounted to €63 million, bringing the total savings since 2019 to €530 million.
  • Underlying EBITDA of €702 million in Q3 2023 was down by -18.5% organically compared to a record Q3 2022 driven by lower volumes, partly offset by €36 million in positive net pricing and €41 million in lower fixed costs. Nine months EBITDA at €2,331 million is only down -1% organically versus 2022, a clear indication that strong historic pricing and cost discipline momentum is being maintained.
  • The underlying EBITDA margin of 25.6% in Q3 2023 was sustained relative to Q3 2022 despite lower volumes, while nine months EBITDA margin of 25.9% is +1.3pp higher, mainly as a result of positive net pricing and cost discipline.
  • Underlying Net Profit was €340 million in Q3 2023 compared to €509 million in Q3 2022.
  • Free Cash Flow of €346 million in Q3 2023 resulted in a nine-month 2023 total of €1,027 million and a FCF conversion ratio of 39.4%.
  • ROCE was 15.2%, broadly in line with Q3 2022.
  • Continued strengthening of the balance sheet with underlying net debt at €2.8 billion, which translated to a historic low leverage of 0.9x.
  • As explained on page 2, an interim dividend of €1.62 gross per share has been validated by the Board of Directors, in line with historical interim dividend policy to be paid by Solvay SA on January 17, 2024.

2023 Outlook
Given the current volume momentum, Solvay reconfirm their full year guidance, at the lower end of the prior EBITDA guidance range.

More information:
Solvay financial year 2023
Source:

Solvay

Three Swiss Brands introduce the "Extraordinary Jacket" Photo: Mammut
The Extraordinary Jacket, a joint development by Nespresso, Mammut, and HeiQ
06.11.2023

Three Swiss Brands introduce the "Extraordinary Jacket"

In a celebration of Innovation and Swiss identity the three brands Nespresso, Mammut, and HeiQ have joined forces to create the "Extraordinary Jacket".

The Extraordinary Jacket is a testament to Swiss design and innovation. Mammut's super-light Ajungilak® insulation now incorporates HeiQ XReflex technology powered by Xefco, which contains part of the aluminum from recycled Nespresso capsules.

Being up in the mountains comes with significant temperature drops. Mammut, HeiQ and Nespresso have cocreated this high-performance insulation jacket that delivers great heat retention while being breathable, so one can enjoy more time above the tree line.

What makes the Extraordinary Jacket genuinely extraordinary is its ability to retain 20% more heat than a conventional insulation jacket of similar thickness. The innovative HeiQ XReflex 3D aluminized scrim layer reflects the body's heat radiation within the insulation layers, so the wearer doesn’t have to produce more energy to stay warm, resulting in effortless comfort even in harsh and demanding conditions.

In a celebration of Innovation and Swiss identity the three brands Nespresso, Mammut, and HeiQ have joined forces to create the "Extraordinary Jacket".

The Extraordinary Jacket is a testament to Swiss design and innovation. Mammut's super-light Ajungilak® insulation now incorporates HeiQ XReflex technology powered by Xefco, which contains part of the aluminum from recycled Nespresso capsules.

Being up in the mountains comes with significant temperature drops. Mammut, HeiQ and Nespresso have cocreated this high-performance insulation jacket that delivers great heat retention while being breathable, so one can enjoy more time above the tree line.

What makes the Extraordinary Jacket genuinely extraordinary is its ability to retain 20% more heat than a conventional insulation jacket of similar thickness. The innovative HeiQ XReflex 3D aluminized scrim layer reflects the body's heat radiation within the insulation layers, so the wearer doesn’t have to produce more energy to stay warm, resulting in effortless comfort even in harsh and demanding conditions.

Lenzing and Södra win ITMF Award for cooperation in textile recycling (c) Lenzing AG/Leopold
Lenzing x Södra Project team
06.11.2023

Lenzing and Södra: ITMF Award for cooperation in textile recycling

  • Lenzing and Södra – a long-standing partnership for systemic change
  • International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) honored the two companies in the "International Cooperation" category
  • EU co-funded recycling project for textiles on an industrial scale

The Lenzing Group, the world’s leading supplier of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, and the Swedish pulp producer Södra have received the ITMF Award 2023 in the category “International Cooperation” for their joint achievements in textile recycling and circular economy. The award was presented at the ITMF Annual Conference in Keqiao, China, on November 06, 2023.

  • Lenzing and Södra – a long-standing partnership for systemic change
  • International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) honored the two companies in the "International Cooperation" category
  • EU co-funded recycling project for textiles on an industrial scale

The Lenzing Group, the world’s leading supplier of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, and the Swedish pulp producer Södra have received the ITMF Award 2023 in the category “International Cooperation” for their joint achievements in textile recycling and circular economy. The award was presented at the ITMF Annual Conference in Keqiao, China, on November 06, 2023.

The ITMF Award 2023 is given by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) to recognize outstanding achievements and merits in the textile sector in two categories: ”Sustainability & Innovation“ and ”International Cooperation“. Since 2021, the two pioneers have been joining forces in textile recycling, making a decisive contribution to promoting the circular economy in the fashion industry. As part of the cooperation, the companies intend to share their knowledge with each other and jointly develop processes to enable the wider use of cellulose-based used textiles on a commercial scale.

The OnceMore® pulp from Södra, which was jointly developed further by Södra and Lenzing, is subsequently used, among other things, as a raw material for the production of Lenzing fibers with REFIBRA™ technology. The OnceMore® process makes it possible to process and recycle a blend of cotton and polyester.

ITMF paid particular tribute to the joint LIFE TREATS project (Textile Recycling in Europe AT Scale)1,which was supported by an EU grant of EUR 10m under the LIFE 20222 program and aims to build a large-scale plant at Södra's Mörrum site in Sweden.

For more information on the ITMF Awards 2023, visit the ITMF website.

1 Project 101113614 — LIFE22-ENV-SE-TREATS
2 https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/programmes/life_en

Source:

Lenzing AG

adidas Originals and Wales Bonner present Fall/Winter 2023 (c) adidas AG
06.11.2023

adidas Originals and Wales Bonner present Fall/Winter 2023

adidas Originals and Wales Bonner continue their collaborative partnership with the Fall/Winter 2023 collection.

Off-pitch styles include an elevated knit set in mahogany brown alongside football shorts in a sand colored nylon with the iconic Three Stripes contrast. Swapping creative sources of inspiration from the 70s to the 90s, key pieces are rendered in a lightweight nylon fabrication, including a pale sky tracksuit with reflective piping and a black nylon top with a contrasting vivid green knit collar. All pieces are available in unisex sizing.

Marking a departure from previous seasons, the campaign visuals swap evocative landscapes for a more refined, studio setting. Decidedly new, yet still grounded in the adidas Originals by Wales Bonner lexicon, the visuals capture a mix of models and street cast figures, as well as skateboarder Na-Kel Smith, against minimal backdrops. Accompanying the campaign images are a set of short interviews and moving vignettes, with the cast answering interview questions hosted by playwright, actor, and philanthropist, Jeremy O. Harris.

adidas Originals and Wales Bonner continue their collaborative partnership with the Fall/Winter 2023 collection.

Off-pitch styles include an elevated knit set in mahogany brown alongside football shorts in a sand colored nylon with the iconic Three Stripes contrast. Swapping creative sources of inspiration from the 70s to the 90s, key pieces are rendered in a lightweight nylon fabrication, including a pale sky tracksuit with reflective piping and a black nylon top with a contrasting vivid green knit collar. All pieces are available in unisex sizing.

Marking a departure from previous seasons, the campaign visuals swap evocative landscapes for a more refined, studio setting. Decidedly new, yet still grounded in the adidas Originals by Wales Bonner lexicon, the visuals capture a mix of models and street cast figures, as well as skateboarder Na-Kel Smith, against minimal backdrops. Accompanying the campaign images are a set of short interviews and moving vignettes, with the cast answering interview questions hosted by playwright, actor, and philanthropist, Jeremy O. Harris.

Source:

adidas AG