From the Sector

A BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY FOR DYEING POLYESTER AND ITS BLENDS

Huntsman Textile Effects introduces TERASIL® BLUE W, the latest addition to our TERASIL® W/WW range of wash fast disperse dyes. TERASIL® Blue W is designed to meet all major requirements for high-performance sportswear and athleisure wear. TERASIL® BLUE W stands out as the leading disperse wash fast blue dye in the market which is not sensitive to reduction, leading to higher reproducibility, right-first-time results and operational excellence.

Polyester fiber has become the fiber of choice in the textile industry, the demand for polyester and man-made fibers is expected to rise over the long term, as sports and athleisure apparel markets expand around the world. At the same time, leading brands, retailers and mills are increasingly focused on achieving brilliant and deep shades, consistent shade reproducibility, as well as water, energy and cost savings.

With cutting-edge disperse dye technology at its heart, TERASIL® BLUE W is developed by Huntsman Textile Effects to provide the leading solution for meeting industry’s wash fastness requirements. TERASIL® BLUE W offers an attractive shade and high build-up for deep blues which stays vibrant. TERASIL® BLUE W also provides quality assurance as products are bluesign® approved and suitable for STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified textile products(1).

Der neue treue Alltagsbegleiter von Feuerwear für jede Wetter- und Lebenslage

Endlich werden die Tage wieder länger, draußen wird es heller und milder. Die Sonne kündigt sich an. Für jeden, der jetzt voller Energie in den Frühling startet und bereit für den Sommer ist, wird Rucksack Elliot zum verlässlichen Begleiter. Egal, ob in der Ausbildung, im Job oder in der Freizeit: Elliot macht mit seinem einzigartigen und charakterstarken Auftreten immer eine gute Figur und bietet genügend Platz für alles, das immer dabei sein soll. Er begleitet den Alltag bei Sonne oder Regen nicht nur robust und verlässlich, sondern steht mit seinem individuellen, schlanken Look Frauen genauso gut wie Männern. Das Design ist gradlinig, schnörkellos und auf das Wesentliche konzentriert. Auch in Punkto Umwelt kann sich Elliot sehen lassen: Wie alle Mitglieder der Feuerwear-Mannschaft ist er aus gebrauchtem Feuerwehrschlauch, der seinen letzten Dienst geleistet hat und dank des Labels dem Abfall entkommt. Auch mit der fairen Produktionsweise wird ein Zeichen für ökologisches Bewusstsein gesetzt. So wird jeder Elliot zum Statement für Lifestyle und Nachhaltigkeit. In einigen Wochen erscheint er neu im Produktsortiment bei Feuerwear und ist damit der Vierte in der Kategorie der Rucksäcke.

Einer für alles
Nach dem langen Unitag noch ins Schwimmbad? Oder in der Mittagspause schnell Einkäufe erledigen? Mit Elliot sind im Handumdrehen alle wichtigen Dinge für lange und fordernde Tage verstaut. 13 Liter Fassungsvermögen, zwei große Fächer im Innenbereich und ein Reißverschlussfach sowohl im Innen- als auch am Vorderteil bieten genügend Platz für alle Eventualitäten. Am Morgen steckt Elliot problemlos Laptop, Kopfhörer und Lunchbox weg, genauso wie Unterlagen, Bücher oder die Trainingsklamotten. Auch die kleinen Dinge wie Smartphone oder Portemonnaie sind im äußeren Fach stets sicher, aber in Griffweite.

Verlässlicher Schutz in jeder Situation
Mit seinem robusten Material aus gebrauchtem Feuerwehrschlauch ist Elliot besonders strapazierfähig: Feuerwehrschlauch ist unempfindlich gegen Hitze, Kälte, Nässe oder Stöße. Mit seiner hochwertigen, handgefertigten Verarbeitung schützt Elliot seinen Inhalt wie ein echter Held. Elliot zeichnet sich durch Spuren vergangener Einsätze aus – sorgt aber dafür, dass keine Spuren auf Hab und Gut im Inhalt hinterlassen werden. Durchdachte Details wie der Splash-Reißverschluss oder die gepolsterten Träger aus Sicherheitsgurten sorgen dafür, dass kein Tag zu lang oder zu schwer wird. Und falls es im Hörsaal, in der Umkleide oder der U-Bahn mal eng wird, kann Elliot mit seinem stabilen Tragegriff einfach in der Hand getragen werden.

In keeping with the brand’s internationalization strategy, Pinko is glad to announce an ambitious retail expansion plan in the Korean market.
The first phase of this retail project, developed in collaboration with Mitsui & Co. Italia and La Pace as local partner, saw the opening of two stores located inside two of the most important and prestigious Korean duty free shopping destinations.

The first Pinko shop in Korea opened its doors at the end of January at Seoul’s Shilla Duty Free Downtown Store, which houses the boutiques of the most prestigious global luxury brands. The inauguration of the second Pinko store in Korea was celebrated with an opening party on Feb. 20. This store is located in Seoul at the Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun, one of the most important Korean touristic attractions at day and night, thanks to its wide offering of merchan-dising categories, spanning from international luxury and fashion items to the highly popular Made in Korea beauty products.

Pinko’s retail expansion plan in the Korean market also includes the opening of two new stores by the end of 2020, while the company aims to operate a total of 14 boutiques, 6 inside department stores and 8 at Duty Free destinations, within three years.

Featuring the innovative ISKO’s R-TWO™ program, the collection has a new take on sustainability: it relies on fabrics made of reused and recycled materials as well as an advanced design research for the development of a new, conscious style.

Sustainability through the use of highly responsible materials and the experimentation of fits: this is Reloved, the new collection developed by haikure in partnership with leading denim ingredient brand ISKO. Presented with an exclusive preview during Milan Fashion Week, it is an act of love for the planet, the environment and the people.

The project perfectly embodies all the values that made the longstanding partnership between the two brands possible – a responsible approach to innovation and the development of cutting-edge concepts.

Taking into account both materials and design, Reloved features the pioneering ISKO’s R-TWO™ program, which relies on a blend of reused cotton and recycled polyester.

During the processing of raw cotton into yarn, for every 100 kilos of cotton approximately 10% is lost. ISKO collects it and prevents it from becoming waste, adding it back into the spinning process obtaining cotton that is fully traced, documented and audited. This verification process has been invented by ISKO in partnership with its yarn supplier Sanko, offering full clarity into the traceability of reused cotton from field to fabric. It is also certified with the Content Claim Standard – or CCS – of the Textile Exchange.

Recycled polyester comes from clear plastic bottles or, alternatively, it can come from other certified waste: in either case the source material is collected, sorted, stripped of labels and caps, and cleaned to be ground into plastic pellets. These can then be re-spun into new fiber filaments.

Depending on the content percentages, for the recycled polyester ISKO can provide either the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) or Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certifications, both of which track the recycled raw material through the supply chain from input to final product to verify its integrity.

Designed to tackle over-sourcing, the platform improves the environmental performance impact of yarn-to-fabric production. As ISKO’s latest responsible evolution, ISKO’s latest responsible evolution has resulted also in the perfect solution to enhance the responsible character of the Reloved collection.

The collection’s fresh and innovative take on style combines unisex concepts and oversized fits, is available in one shade of color featuring a variety of prints and is crafted with the planet and its inhabitants in mind. To provide full clarity and traceability from field to shelf, materials and processes are kept under the control of Made By, an independent agency that controls the social and environmental conditions of all elements of the production process.

“haikure and ISKO have always shared the same values and approach to innovation,” explained Elena Faleschini, ISKO Global Field Marketing Manager. “When we have the opportunity to work together, we know that the result is going to be astounding. Reloved is a testament to how fashion can be both innovative and responsible, without compromising on style.” A preview of Reloved was presented on Febuary 22nd, during a special happening that took place at Clan Upstairs (Vicolo Fiori 2, Milan), gathering friends, partners and denim lovers.

Warnkleidung bietet vielen Menschen Sicherheit in ihrem Arbeitsalltag. Das Fraunhofer IGD hat gemeinsam mit dem Textildienstleister MEWA ein automatisches System entwickelt, um die Qualität dieser Kleidung schneller und zuverlässiger zu kontrollieren und damit die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten. Das System wurde als gemeinsames Patent angemeldet.

Warn- und Schutzkleidung, wie sie z.B. beim Straßenbau getragen wird, muss zur Sicherheit ihrer Träger bestimmte Standards erfüllen, die gesetzlich vorgeschrieben sind. Arbeitgeber haften für die gesetzeskonforme Einhaltung dieser Sicherheitsstandards. Im Auftrag von MEWA hat das Fraunhofer-Institut für Graphische Datenverarbeitung IGD ein System entwickelt, mit dem die Qualitätsprüfung automatisiert und optimiert werden kann.

Integrierte optische Qualitätskontrolle
Das Fraunhofer IGD hat sein Qualitätskontrollsystem mit Unterstützung der MEWA Textil-Service AG entwickelt, wo es ab 2020 an zwei Standorten im täglichen Einsatz ist. Nach der Wäsche und Trocknung durchlaufen die Kleidungsstücke auf einzelnen Bügeln eine spezielle Aufnahmebox, in der Fotos von Vorder- und Rückseite angefertigt werden. Die Fraunhofer-Software analysiert sie in Echtzeit und überträgt das Ergebnis an eine Steuersoftware, welche die Kleidung zu weiteren Stationen im Qualitätskontrollprozess schickt. Die Ergebnisse der Prüfung werden im System gespeichert – eine wertvolle Datensammlung, die MEWA zur Verfügung steht, um das System, aber auch interne Abläufe wie z.B. den Waschprozess zu analysieren und optimieren.

Prüfung wird schneller und genauer
Bisher führen qualifizierte Mitarbeiter und Mitarbeiterinnen die Qualitätsprüfung der Warnkleidung manuell durch. Sie prüfen die gewaschenen Kleidungsstücke unter anderem hinsichtlich der Helligkeit und Farbechtheit der Warnfarbe sowie der Unversehrtheit der Reflexstreifen. Die automatisierte Lösung des Fraunhofer IGD kann die Mitarbeiter bei dieser optischen Prüfung unterstützen und beschleunigt gleichzeitig diesen Prozess. „Mit Hilfe der maschinellen Auswertung können wir noch besser und genauer sicherstellen, dass die Warnschutzkleidung auch nach der Wäsche den hohen Sicherungsanforderungen entspricht“, sagt Uwe Schmidt, Leiter Engineering bei MEWA. In den MEWA Standorten Weil im Schönbuch bei Stuttgart und Groß Kienitz bei Berlin werden aktuell erste Erfahrungen mit dem System des Fraunhofer IGD im Probebetrieb gesammelt, die Ausrüstung weiterer Standorte ist geplant.

Prüfsystem auf andere Branchen übertragbar
Das Prüfsystem des Fraunhofer IGD steht als Software-Baustein zur Implementation zur Verfügung. Auch andere Branchen könnte diese Technologie unterstützen. Eine automatische Klassifizierung von Retouren beim Versandhandel oder der Einsatz beim Textilrecycling wären denkbar. Eine nahtlose Einbettung in bestehende Systeme und Abläufe ist dabei entscheidend. Das Entwicklerteam beim Fraunhofer IGD arbeitet derzeit daran, die Qualitätsprüfung nicht nur anhand einzelner Fotos, sondern durch Videoaufnahmen und deren Echtzeit-Auswertung durchzuführen. Die deutlich erhöhte Anzahl der Produktansichten wird noch genauer alle Aspekte der Prüfung abdecken.

A true New Eco High-Tech Force of Nature

At ISPO, AKA – Asahi Kasei Advance keept the planet fit and healthy at the same time. The cutting edge department of global material innovator Asahi Kasei, unveils ECOSENSOR™, the cutting-edge fabric collection boosting responsible innovation with a “New Eco High-tech Force of Nature” new generation of performance.

Harnessing AKA expertise in yarning a smarter future, the new range focuses on sportwear, urban and athleisure fabrics. “At ISPO we launch the energetic protein fitting perfectly in textiles for clothes with an active imprint, comfort touch and smooth style. From-yarn-to-dyeing and along the whole supply chain, the collection is 100% traceable.” Says Nishizawa Akira, President & Representative Director Asahi Kasei Advance corporation.

With ECOSENSOR™, Asahi Kasei Advance truly innovates at ISPO as the very first producers choosing the high-performance path with sustainable values.

Indeed, the flexible and multitasking range is the high-tech solution for sportwear, outerwear and beyond. The collection embraces the casual and sporty mood of active urban surfers as well as that easy-to-wear attitude for a relaxing free-time at home.

Today’s consumers demand versatility in their apparel, whether they’re shopping for work, sports or leisure wear. Work wear is no longer just about style, and sports and leisure wear is no longer just about stretch, while the demands for high-performance textiles in every category continue to increase. More and more consumer brands are looking to Schoeller’s established technologies to deliver not only beautiful fabrics that offer comfort and style but also breathability and the best in water and dirt repellence to their customers.

3XDRY® finishing technology from schoeller® allows the exterior of a textile to be water repellent, while the inside absorbs moisture and quickly distributes it over the surface. As a result, textiles with 3XDRY® dry much faster in comparison to conventional textiles. Since the launch of 3XDRY® in 2001, the technology has proven performance focused mostly on sportswear. Now that demands within the fashion industry are also trending toward performance textiles, more of its apparel brands are also turning to the patented 3XDRY® technology’s reliability and versatility for functional jackets, pants and shirts.

Exhibit to showcase solutions answering sustainability demands in fashion supply chain
Kornit Digital (Nasdaq: KRNT),  announced that the company is exhibiting at the Pure Origin event, taking place February 9-11 at the Olympia London. Hosted in conjunction with Pure London, Pure Origin is billed as “the UK’s only fashion sourcing show to bring every element of the fashion supply chain together in one location.”

The Kornit exhibit (Stand PO-A4) will call on brands and manufacturers to produce fashion in the most sustainable manner possible, approaching the fashion market with a statement that clothing can be produced on demand, in a profitable manner, without compromising on environmental concerns.

With its unique single-step printing solution and proprietary water-based NeoPigment™ inks, Kornit Digital enables on-demand textile manufacturing in a sustainable way. Furthermore, these solutions provide retail-quality impressions that enable retailers to become e-tailers.

THE S/S 2021 SMART COLLECTION AND STRATEGY: “TEAMING UP IS THE RESPONSIBLE WAY FORWARD”
At Première Vision in Paris, February 11th – 13th Jersey manufacturer TINTEX presents its S/S 2021 collection and a new strategic approach to make the world a better place, a garment at a time in  Hall 5 Booth R50/S43, and Hall 3 Smart Creation Booth S7. “That’s why we decided to update our statement-motto in Naturally Advanced Evolution: a promise and an invitation to work together to develop further collections combining an environment-driven approach with cutting-edge technology.” Says Ricardo Silva, Head of Operations of TINTEX.

“Textile producers and fashion brands should develop their partnership in a much more collaborative way.” Say Says Ricardo Silva, Head of Operations of TINTEX. In a move towards his partners, the company has re-organised its products collection into 4 distinct categories and further evolved its production process in order to guarantee the highest quality and performance of its fabrics and, at the same time, to become more competitive and to allow its clients to orientate better and easily find the most suitable and practical solution. COLLECTION focuses on seasonal proposals while EXPRESSIONS includes a range for all-year-round collections.

THE SS 2021 COLLECTION is imbued with sustainability, innovation and a collaborative attitude. The new range comprises 24 new references built focusing on responsible materials – including recycled or recyclable (100% same raw material), tactile finishes and active performances with smart and cutting-edge technical background. “The main area we developed for the S/S 2021 collection was carefully selected starting from the inputs we had from our partners during some of the most successful collaborations in the past 2 years,” adds Ana Eusebio, designer.

And just to keep the conversation about sharing innovation at best, TINTEX is officially shading the light on its Coating Unit that, thanks to continuous investments, will be able to deliver Naturally Advance Solutions in terms of finishings, not just for TINTEX but also for woven producers that are aligned with the corporate commitment. Come to discover TINTEX portfolio of smartly developed coatings at its booth at Smart Creation, hall 3.

The Lenzing Group completed the second pilot production plant announced in May 2018 for its innovative filament yarn TENCEL™ Luxe. Construction of the facility at the Lenzing site involving investments of EUR 30 mn could be concluded on schedule and within budget after 20 months of intensive work. The new pilot production line, which was put into operation in the middle of December 2019, gives Lenzing sufficient capacity for commercial programs and further application development.

Innovation in the eco-couture segment
Thanks to TENCEL™ Luxe, Lenzing is able to embed the issue of sustainability in the premium luxury market in combination with superior aesthetics. The properties of the fine filament yarn can be compared to those of silk due to its airy feeling on the skin and the matte finish. At the same time, TENCEL™ Luxe also stands out because of its extensive strength and high level of environmental compatibility. It is perfectly suited for very fine fabrics and as a blending partner for silk, cashmere and wool. “TENCEL™ Luxe opens up new markets for Lenzing and thus contributes to the successful implementation of their sCore TEN corporate strategy.