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Kornit Digital (c) Kornit Digital Europe GmbH
Kornit Digital
07.02.2020

Kornit Digital Brings On-Demand Eco-Fashion Technology to Pure Origin

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.

 

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.

 

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Kornit Digital Pure Origin
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Kornit Digital Europe GmbH

Tailor-made large-scale fabrics production at SGL Carbon in Wackersdorf, Germany (c) SGL Carbon
Tailor-made large-scale fabrics production at SGL Carbon in Wackersdorf, Germany
07.02.2020

JEC World 2020: SGL Carbon presents new solutions

At this year’s JEC World, the largest trade fair for composites held from March 3-5, 2020 in Paris, SGL Carbon will focus on the topic of serial production for the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors. The key is customized solutions with individual component designs combined with tailored materials and production processes ready for large scale production. Under the motto “The Solution Provider,” the company will present selective innovative component solutions from all three areas in Hall 6, Booth D25. Furthermore, as an example for industrial applications, SGL Carbon will showcase at the JEC world a crossbeam made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) used in automated Schuler press lines.

At this year’s JEC World, the largest trade fair for composites held from March 3-5, 2020 in Paris, SGL Carbon will focus on the topic of serial production for the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors. The key is customized solutions with individual component designs combined with tailored materials and production processes ready for large scale production. Under the motto “The Solution Provider,” the company will present selective innovative component solutions from all three areas in Hall 6, Booth D25. Furthermore, as an example for industrial applications, SGL Carbon will showcase at the JEC world a crossbeam made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) used in automated Schuler press lines.

  •    Composite battery enclosures for e-mobility
  •    Flexible new leaf spring generation for rear axles
  •    Innovative component designs for passenger airplanes, helicopters and air taxis
  •    Extremely lightweight and stable transfer beam for mechanical engineering

Selective applications with focus on serial production
In the field of automotive applications, SGL Carbon will present at the JEC World composite battery enclosures as a promising new application driven by increasing demand for electric vehicles and the resulting new flexible chassis platforms. The company demonstrates a prototype of a battery enclosure based on carbon fibers. However, hybrid composites with a mixture of glass and carbon fibers are also possible.

In the aerospace sector, SGL Carbon is also expanding its portfolio of realized projects and expertise relying on the trend to use more efficient materials and processes in this industry too.
In the area of primary structure components, the company will present a demo exhibit for the door frame of a passenger airplane realized in collaboration with external partners and based on 50k carbon fiber from the SGL Carbon, which is suitable for serial production.

Live simulations and intense exchange at the booth
Visitors can experience live how their ideas can be implemented both sustainably and cost-effectively in composites thanks to simulations. Experts from the company’s own Lightweight and Application Center demonstrate the path from the concept to virtual prototypes using simulation software, with the result visible either to the entire audience or just individual visitors. To prepare, interested parties can contact the team now at the following link: https://www.sglcarbon.com/anmeldung-jec.

On March 4, 2020, the SGL Carbon stand will host its traditional get-together for customers and friends starting at 4 p.m. – no registration necessary.
 

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SGL Carbon JEC World
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SGL Carbon

HDry (c) HDry
HDry
07.02.2020

HDry, eine nachhaltige Wahl für wasserdichte Schuhe auf Basis einer „effizienteren Verwendung von weniger Material”

Für die wasserdichte/atmungsaktive Funktion von Schuhen kommen verschiedene Materialien (Membranen), chemische Substanzen und Zemente zum Einsatz.

Für die wasserdichte/atmungsaktive Funktion von Schuhen kommen verschiedene Materialien (Membranen), chemische Substanzen und Zemente zum Einsatz.

Das Standardsystem der Branche basiert derzeit auf einem sockenförmigen, wasserdichten Futter (auch als "Bootie" bekannt), das vollständig von der äußeren Schuhschicht (Obermaterial) getrennt ist und so Raum für eindringende Nässe lässt. Dadurch kann der Schuh sich mit Wasser vollsaugen und feucht, schwer und kalt werden. Um diesen Mangel auszugleichen, werden herkömmliche Schuhobermaterialien mit gesundheitsschädlichen, perfluorierten chemischen Verbindungen (PFC) imprägniert. Die HDry-Technologie führt eine völlig neue Abdichtungsmethode ein, bei der die wasserdichte und atmungsaktive Membran in einem Schritt direkt in 3D auf die Innenseite des Obermaterials laminiert wird: Die direkte Verschmelzung des Schuhobermaterials mit der wasserdichten Membran stoppt das Wasser effektiv an der Schuhaußenseite, bevor es in den Schuh eindringen kann. Als Ergebnis bietet der Schuh eine extrem trockene und warme Gesamtleistung, während die Möglichkeit einer Feuchtigkeitsansammlung zwischen der Außenschicht und der Membran insgesamt ausgeschlossen ist. Und das alles ohne oder mit sehr geringer DWR-Behandlung des Obermaterials. Kurz gesagt, durch eine effizientere Verwendung von weniger Material wird die wasserdichte Funktion erheblich verbessert.

MATERIAL

Die HDry-Mischung besteht aus einer wasserdichten/atmungsaktiven Membran auf Polyurethanester-Basis in Kombination mit einem dünnen Polyester-Strick. Materialeinsparung und Leichtigkeit sind die größten Vorteile. HDry ist absolut PTFE-frei und bei der Herstellung werden keine perfluorierten Verbindungen (PFCs, PFOS, PFOA usw.) verwendet. HDry enthält keine Bestandteile aus der REACH-ECHA-Liste.

 

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HDry
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GREENSIDE

Automatisierte Qualitätskontrolle in der Produktion von Gasdiffusionsschichten für Brennstoffzellen bei der SGL Carbon in Meitingen (c) SGL Carbon
Automatisierte Qualitätskontrolle in der Produktion von Gasdiffusionsschichten für Brennstoffzellen bei der SGL Carbon in Meitingen
07.02.2020

SGL Carbon awarded by Hyundai as Supplier of the Year 2019

Automatized quality control of gas diffusion layers for fuel cells at SGL Carbon in Meitingen

  • One of only two awarded overseas suppliers
  • Long-term cooperation for a substantial production ramp-up

Mid of January SGL Carbon received the “Supplier of the Year 2019” award for excellence in quality management and contributions to strengthen the overall competitiveness of Hyundai Motor Group related to the manufacturing and supply of fuel cell components. The award is being granted by the Korean automaker once a year, evaluating several hundreds of suppliers from across the world in different categories. This time only two overseas suppliers have been awarded.

SGL Carbon and the Hyundai Motor Group have been cooperating on fuel cell technology for almost 20 years. Last year, the two companies agreed on an early extension to the existing supply agreement for SIGRACET® gas diffusion layers for the NEXO fuel cell car, encompassing a new long-term cooperation including a substantial ramp-up of the current production and supply volumes.

Automatized quality control of gas diffusion layers for fuel cells at SGL Carbon in Meitingen

  • One of only two awarded overseas suppliers
  • Long-term cooperation for a substantial production ramp-up

Mid of January SGL Carbon received the “Supplier of the Year 2019” award for excellence in quality management and contributions to strengthen the overall competitiveness of Hyundai Motor Group related to the manufacturing and supply of fuel cell components. The award is being granted by the Korean automaker once a year, evaluating several hundreds of suppliers from across the world in different categories. This time only two overseas suppliers have been awarded.

SGL Carbon and the Hyundai Motor Group have been cooperating on fuel cell technology for almost 20 years. Last year, the two companies agreed on an early extension to the existing supply agreement for SIGRACET® gas diffusion layers for the NEXO fuel cell car, encompassing a new long-term cooperation including a substantial ramp-up of the current production and supply volumes.

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SGL Carbon Hyundai
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SGL Carbon

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Logo Chemsec
07.02.2020

H&M, Coop Denmark join NGO ChemSec

Fashion giant H&M Group and Danish retailer Coop are joining chemical expert NGO ChemSec’s call to action to end the use of harmful PFAS chemicals in products and supply chains.
This commitment comes on the same day as award-winning actor Mark Ruffalo and director Todd Haynes address the EU Parliament to speak about the true story that inspired the duo’s latest film Dark Waters, in which an environmental attorney takes on chemical giant DuPont and exposes decades of PFAS pollution.
ChemSec’s corporate PFAS initiative includes:

Fashion giant H&M Group and Danish retailer Coop are joining chemical expert NGO ChemSec’s call to action to end the use of harmful PFAS chemicals in products and supply chains.
This commitment comes on the same day as award-winning actor Mark Ruffalo and director Todd Haynes address the EU Parliament to speak about the true story that inspired the duo’s latest film Dark Waters, in which an environmental attorney takes on chemical giant DuPont and exposes decades of PFAS pollution.
ChemSec’s corporate PFAS initiative includes:

  • A call on policy makers to regulate PFAS efficiently, without the possibility for manufacturers to simply swap one PFAS chemical for an unregulated “cousin”.
  • A call on the chemical industry to put money into innovation and develop safer alternatives to PFAS for all kinds of products.
  • A recognition that PFAS are a major health and environmental problem.
  • A serious commitment to end all non-essential PFAS uses in products and supply chains.
  • A call on all other brands to join this commitment and work towards a phase-out of PFAS in all kinds of consumer products.

The single biggest problem with PFAS is that, with very few exceptions, they are perfectly legal to use. This means that the brands and retailers who want to stop it from being used as ingredients in their products have very limited ways of communicating this in the global supply chain. As long as there is not a restriction in place, suppliers will continue to use these very effective chemicals in manufacturing.  

PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, is a chemical family consisting of almost 5,000 industrially produced chemicals. In manufacturing, PFAS are favoured for their durability and well-functioning properties; they provide properties such as non-stick, water repellence and anti-grease to many types of products, including cosmetics, food packaging, frying pans, outdoor gear and firefighting foam.
The industrial use of PFAS has been so prevalent in the last decades that today 99% of every human, including foetuses, have measurable levels of PFAS in their bloodstreams.   
What is worrying is that human epidemiological studies have found associations between PFAS exposure and a number of health disorders, including various cancers, lowered birth weights and negative effects on the immune system.

 

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H&M ChemSec Coop Denmark
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Chemsec

HANRO 201 Balanceshirt (c) Jersey manufacturer TINTEX
HANRO 201 Balanceshirt
06.02.2020

TINTEX @ PREMIÈRE VISION PRESENTS NATURALLY ADVANCED EVOLUTION

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.

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.

 

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TINTEX Première Vision Paris
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GB Network

 Epson lädt Studierende zum Design-Wettbewerb „Hello Summer!“ (c) Epson
Beim Hello Summer Wettbewerb sucht Epson kreative Designs für eine Strandkollektion.
06.02.2020

Epson lädt Studierende zum Design-Wettbewerb „Hello Summer!“

  • Gesucht werden Entwürfe für eine Strandkollektion

Meerbusch – Epson sucht beim „Hello Summer!“-Wettbewerb nach kreativen Entwürfen für eine Strandkollektion. Studierende der Fachbereiche Textil, Mode und Interior Design können bis zum 16. März 2020 ihre Entwürfe einreichen. Als Preis winken 1.000 Euro Gewinnprämie sowie ein vollständiger Satz der Kollektion. Alle Materialien werden mit dem Epson Thermosublimationsdrucker SureColor SC-F500 produziert.

Aufgabe ist es, alleine oder im Team eine komplette Strandkollektion zu entwerfen. Hierzu gehören zum Beispiel eine Strandtasche, eine Badehose und ein Handtuch. Teilnehmer können bis Mitte März ein Bildkonzept der Kollektion sowie die Designs der Einzelstücke auf der Webseite des Wettbewerbs hochladen.

In ihrem Bildkonzept sollten die Designer der Jury beschreiben, was hinter ihren Entwürfen steckt, und erläutern, was sie inspiriert hat, welches Thema sie gewählt und wie sie es umgesetzt haben.

  • Gesucht werden Entwürfe für eine Strandkollektion

Meerbusch – Epson sucht beim „Hello Summer!“-Wettbewerb nach kreativen Entwürfen für eine Strandkollektion. Studierende der Fachbereiche Textil, Mode und Interior Design können bis zum 16. März 2020 ihre Entwürfe einreichen. Als Preis winken 1.000 Euro Gewinnprämie sowie ein vollständiger Satz der Kollektion. Alle Materialien werden mit dem Epson Thermosublimationsdrucker SureColor SC-F500 produziert.

Aufgabe ist es, alleine oder im Team eine komplette Strandkollektion zu entwerfen. Hierzu gehören zum Beispiel eine Strandtasche, eine Badehose und ein Handtuch. Teilnehmer können bis Mitte März ein Bildkonzept der Kollektion sowie die Designs der Einzelstücke auf der Webseite des Wettbewerbs hochladen.

In ihrem Bildkonzept sollten die Designer der Jury beschreiben, was hinter ihren Entwürfen steckt, und erläutern, was sie inspiriert hat, welches Thema sie gewählt und wie sie es umgesetzt haben.

Den Gewinnern winken 1.000 Euro. Zudem lässt Epson die von einer Fachjury ausgewählte Siegerkollektion mithilfe eines SureColor SC-F500 Realität werden. Dieses Gerät ist Epsons erster 24-Zoll-Thermosublimationsdrucker, der sich für die Produktion hochwertiger Druckerzeugnisse eignet und Textilherstellern, Werbeunternehmen, Fotolaboren sowie Copyshops völlig neue Möglichkeiten bietet.

Interessenten finden die Teilnahmebedingungen des Wettbewerbs und die Möglichkeit zur Anmeldung hier.

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Epson Deutschland GmbH, Presse & Kommunikation

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Lenzig
06.02.2020

Second pilot plant completed for TENCEL™ Luxe filament yarn

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.

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.

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Lenzing Group Tencel
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Lenzing Group

BioökonomieREVIER Rheinland: Neue Wertschöpfungsmöglichkeiten für die Region © BioökonomieREVIER Rheinland
Logo BioökonomieREVIER Rheinland
05.02.2020

BioökonomieREVIER Rheinland

Neue Wertschöpfungsmöglichkeiten für die Region

»Vom Braunkohle- zum BioökonomieREVIER«: Im Rahmen des Strukturwandels soll das Rheinische Revier zu einer Modellregion für ressourceneffizientes und nachhaltiges Wirtschaften werden. Insgesamt 15 Innovationslabore entstehen gerade an der Schnittstelle zwischen (Land-)Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft, beteiligt sind Vertreter aus Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft. Die Innovationslabore sollen den schnellen Transfer neuer Verfahren in die Praxis ermöglichen, um Wertschöpfung und neue Arbeitsplätze zu generieren. Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT ist gemeinsam mit weiteren Partnern für das Projekt »AZUR« verantwortlich, das den Anbau und die Verwertung von Heil- und Medizinpflanzen am Beispiel von Arnika untersucht.

Neue Wertschöpfungsmöglichkeiten für die Region

»Vom Braunkohle- zum BioökonomieREVIER«: Im Rahmen des Strukturwandels soll das Rheinische Revier zu einer Modellregion für ressourceneffizientes und nachhaltiges Wirtschaften werden. Insgesamt 15 Innovationslabore entstehen gerade an der Schnittstelle zwischen (Land-)Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft, beteiligt sind Vertreter aus Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft. Die Innovationslabore sollen den schnellen Transfer neuer Verfahren in die Praxis ermöglichen, um Wertschöpfung und neue Arbeitsplätze zu generieren. Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT ist gemeinsam mit weiteren Partnern für das Projekt »AZUR« verantwortlich, das den Anbau und die Verwertung von Heil- und Medizinpflanzen am Beispiel von Arnika untersucht.

Aus den Händen von Forschungsstaatssekretär Thomas Rachel MdB (3.v.l.) nahmen Prof. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorstandsvorsitzender Forschungszentrum Jülich), Prof. Ulrich Schurr (Forschungszentrum Jülich), Prof. Ulrich Schwaneberg (RWTH Aachen), Dr. Georg Schaumann (Sense up) und Prof. Volker Sander (FH Aachen) die Förderurkunden entgegen. Die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft und YNCORIS GmbH & Co. KG sind weitere Partner des Konsortiums.

Aus den Händen von Forschungsstaatssekretär Thomas Rachel MdB (3.v.l.) nahmen Prof. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorstandsvorsitzender Forschungszentrum Jülich), Prof. Ulrich Schurr (Forschungszentrum Jülich), Prof. Ulrich Schwaneberg (RWTH Aachen), Dr. Georg Schaumann (Sense up) und Prof. Volker Sander (FH Aachen) die Förderurkunden entgegen. Die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft und YNCORIS GmbH & Co. KG sind weitere Partner des Konsortiums.

Das Rheinische Revier ist stark von der Nutzung fossiler Rohstoffe geprägt. Ein zentraler Pfeiler der Energiewende ist jedoch der Kohleausstieg, weshalb die Region besonders vom Strukturwandel betroffen ist. Die Gestaltung dieses Strukturwandels ist Kern des Projekts »BioökonomieREVIER Rheinland«, das Ziel: eine Modellregion für nachhaltiges Wirtschaften zu schaffen. Insgesamt stellt die Bundesregierung bis Mitte 2021 rund 25 Millionen Euro für das Vorhaben zur Verfügung. »Mit der Förderung durch das Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung wollen wir die Bioökonomie in die Anwendung bringen und so zu neuen Produkten, neuen Produktionsverfahren und neuen Arbeitsplätzen kommen. Das Rheinische Revier bietet dafür beste Voraussetzungen und wird einer der Eckpfeiler sein, um die jüngst beschlossene, neue Bioökonomiestrategie der Bundesregierung mit Leben zu füllen«, so Forschungsstaatssekretär Thomas Rachel MdB zum Projektauftakt. Beste Voraussetzungen für eine erfolgreiche Umsetzung bringen auch die beteiligten Organisationen mit ein: Sie decken das gesamte Spektrum von der Grundlagenforschung bis hin zur praktischen Umsetzung ab.

Landwirtschaftliche Produktion erweitern: hochwertige pharmazeutische Inhaltsstoffe

Im ersten Teilprojekt wird eine Regionalstrategie ausgearbeitet. Parallel dazu entstehen sogenannte Innovationslabore und -plattformen an den Schnittstellen von Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft und Landwirtschaft. Sie gehen auf konkrete Probleme im Rheinischen Revier ein und sollen auch in der Fläche wirksame Maßnahmen umsetzen.

Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT bringt seine Expertise im Bereich nachhaltiger Landwirtschaft mit ein. Auf Basis der Forschungsarbeit soll die landwirtschaftliche Produktion in der Region ausgebaut werden. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Fraunhofer IME und dem Forschungszentrum Jülich betrachten die Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler die nachhaltige biogene Wertschöpfung von Heil- und Medizinpflanzen am Beispiel von Arnika. »Im Laufe des Projekts `AZUR` wählen wir zum einen ertragreiche Arnikapflanzen aus Zuchtprogrammen für den Freilandbau aus, zum anderen entwickeln wir die sensorgesteuerte Kultivierung in Indoor-Systemen«, erklärt Volkmar Keuter, Leiter der Abteilung Photonik und Umwelt am Fraunhofer UMSICHT. Auch der Ernteprozess wird detailliert betrachtet, um mithilfe neuer Technologien gezielt die wirkstoffreichsten Blüten zu gewinnen.

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Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik UMSICHT

 

Composite car seat back (c) NaCa Systems
Composite car seat back
05.02.2020

Hexcel and NaCa Systems develop hybrid carbon and wood fiber

Hexcel is collaborating with NaCa Systems, a Tier 1 supplier of natural fiber composite automotive interior parts, on the development of a lightweight carbon fiber prepreg and wood fiber composite sportscar seat back using a rapid press molding process. This innovation validates a short cycle time production process for CFRP and wood fiber composite parts and offers a host of benefits to automotive manufacturers.

Hexcel supplies NaCa Systems with an optimized version of its HexPly® M77CS epoxy prepreg material. HexPly® M77CS is a fast curing hotmelt, thermosetting epoxy matrix, specifically designed for prepreg applications for which short cure cycles and clear surfaces with perfect aesthetics are required.

The lightweight seat back demonstrates a 40% weight saving compared to a typical injection molded plastic component whilst also featuring a significantly improved CO2 footprint vs a full carbon part. The prepreg and wood fiber structure doesn’t produce sharp edged pieces when damaged. In addition, wood fiber composites also increase sound absorption, contributing to improved NVH damping within the vehicle interior.

Hexcel is collaborating with NaCa Systems, a Tier 1 supplier of natural fiber composite automotive interior parts, on the development of a lightweight carbon fiber prepreg and wood fiber composite sportscar seat back using a rapid press molding process. This innovation validates a short cycle time production process for CFRP and wood fiber composite parts and offers a host of benefits to automotive manufacturers.

Hexcel supplies NaCa Systems with an optimized version of its HexPly® M77CS epoxy prepreg material. HexPly® M77CS is a fast curing hotmelt, thermosetting epoxy matrix, specifically designed for prepreg applications for which short cure cycles and clear surfaces with perfect aesthetics are required.

The lightweight seat back demonstrates a 40% weight saving compared to a typical injection molded plastic component whilst also featuring a significantly improved CO2 footprint vs a full carbon part. The prepreg and wood fiber structure doesn’t produce sharp edged pieces when damaged. In addition, wood fiber composites also increase sound absorption, contributing to improved NVH damping within the vehicle interior.

The NaCa Systems seat back will be on display on the Hexcel stand at JEC World 2020.

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Hexel NaCa
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100percentmarketing 

Rieter Holding Ltd.
Rieter Holding Ltd.
03.02.2020

Rieter signed additional contracts at the Swiss-Egyptian Investment Forum

At the Swiss-Egyptian Investment Forum which took place on February 3 in Cairo (Egypt), the Cotton & Textiles Holding Company and Rieter signed additional contracts related to the modernization program for the Egyptian textile industry.

Further Orders from Egypt:

  • Contracts for additional projects signed in Cairo
  • Order volume is around 30 million Swiss francs
  • Order intake in the first half year of 2020 expected

The total volume of the contracts sums up to around 210 million Swiss Francs, including the contracts which had been signed at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona and which represent a volume of around 180 million Swiss Francs.

Rieter expects the full amount of orders to be booked as order intake in the first half year of 2020. So far, 165 million Swiss Francs have been booked.

 

At the Swiss-Egyptian Investment Forum which took place on February 3 in Cairo (Egypt), the Cotton & Textiles Holding Company and Rieter signed additional contracts related to the modernization program for the Egyptian textile industry.

Further Orders from Egypt:

  • Contracts for additional projects signed in Cairo
  • Order volume is around 30 million Swiss francs
  • Order intake in the first half year of 2020 expected

The total volume of the contracts sums up to around 210 million Swiss Francs, including the contracts which had been signed at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona and which represent a volume of around 180 million Swiss Francs.

Rieter expects the full amount of orders to be booked as order intake in the first half year of 2020. So far, 165 million Swiss Francs have been booked.

 

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Rieter Holding Ltd.

(c) Rieter
03.02.2020

Rieter - Weitere Aufträge aus Ägypten

  • Verträge über zusätzliche Projekte in Kairo unterzeichnet
  • Auftragsvolumen beträgt rund 30 Millionen Schweizer Franken
  • Auftragseingang im ersten Halbjahr 2020 erwartet

Am Swiss-Egyptian Investment Forum, das heute in Kairo (Ägypten) stattfand, unterzeichneten die Cotton & Textiles Holding Company und Rieter zusätzliche Verträge im Zusammenhang mit dem Modernisierungsprogramm für die ägyptische Textilindustrie.

In Anwesenheit von H.E. Hisham Tawfik, Minister of Public Business Sector of the Egyptian Government, und dem Schweizer Bundesrat Guy Parmelin, Vorsteher des Eidgenössischen Departements für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung, wurden die Verträge von Dr. Ahmed Moustafa, Chairman Cotton & Textiles Holding Company, und Dr. Norbert Klapper, Chief Executive Officer Rieter, unterzeichnet.

Das Gesamtvolumen der Verträge beläuft sich auf rund 210 Millionen Schweizer Franken, einschliesslich der Verträge, die an der ITMA 2019 in Barcelona unterzeichnet wurden und ein Volumen von rund 180 Millionen Schweizer Franken umfassen.

  • Verträge über zusätzliche Projekte in Kairo unterzeichnet
  • Auftragsvolumen beträgt rund 30 Millionen Schweizer Franken
  • Auftragseingang im ersten Halbjahr 2020 erwartet

Am Swiss-Egyptian Investment Forum, das heute in Kairo (Ägypten) stattfand, unterzeichneten die Cotton & Textiles Holding Company und Rieter zusätzliche Verträge im Zusammenhang mit dem Modernisierungsprogramm für die ägyptische Textilindustrie.

In Anwesenheit von H.E. Hisham Tawfik, Minister of Public Business Sector of the Egyptian Government, und dem Schweizer Bundesrat Guy Parmelin, Vorsteher des Eidgenössischen Departements für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung, wurden die Verträge von Dr. Ahmed Moustafa, Chairman Cotton & Textiles Holding Company, und Dr. Norbert Klapper, Chief Executive Officer Rieter, unterzeichnet.

Das Gesamtvolumen der Verträge beläuft sich auf rund 210 Millionen Schweizer Franken, einschliesslich der Verträge, die an der ITMA 2019 in Barcelona unterzeichnet wurden und ein Volumen von rund 180 Millionen Schweizer Franken umfassen.

Rieter erwartet, dass der gesamte Auftrag als Auftragseingang im ersten Halbjahr 2020 verbucht wird. Bisher wurden 165 Millionen Schweizer Franken verbucht.

Dr. Klapper freute sich sehr über die feierliche Unterzeichnung: «Der nächste Schritt des heute vereinbarten Programms unterstreicht die starke Partnerschaft zwischen der Cotton & Textiles Holding Company und Rieter. Ich danke unseren ägyptischen Partnern für das Vertrauen, das sie Rieter weiterhin entgegenbringen. Wir werden unser Bestes tun, um die Cotton & Textiles Holding Company bei der erfolgreichen Umsetzung des Modernisierungsprogramms zu unterstützen.»

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Rieter Holding AG

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03.02.2020

MECELEC COMPOSITES designs Flax fibre roofs for 550 Morris columns

At JEC World 2020, MECELEC COMPOSITES is a finalist of the JEC Innovation Awards in the Design & Furniture category. The Group announces the launch of a new sustainable development application on the urban design market. MECELEC COMPOSITES designed the first mass-produced flax fibre roofs for the 550 Morris columns installed by JCDecaux in Paris. “This is the first application of flax fibre BMC for mass production. The new solution combines all the advantages of composite materials, lightness and strength, with stringent environmental requirements and is adapted to the safety constraints of this kind of street furniture,” says Bénédicte Durand, Chief Executive Officer at MECELEC COMPOSITES.

At JEC World 2020, MECELEC COMPOSITES is a finalist of the JEC Innovation Awards in the Design & Furniture category. The Group announces the launch of a new sustainable development application on the urban design market. MECELEC COMPOSITES designed the first mass-produced flax fibre roofs for the 550 Morris columns installed by JCDecaux in Paris. “This is the first application of flax fibre BMC for mass production. The new solution combines all the advantages of composite materials, lightness and strength, with stringent environmental requirements and is adapted to the safety constraints of this kind of street furniture,” says Bénédicte Durand, Chief Executive Officer at MECELEC COMPOSITES.

A COMPOSITE ROOF THAT IS BOTH INNOVATIVE AND GREEN
The dome of the Morris columns is composed of 23 different parts, 14 of which are made from composite materials. To design the roof, MECELEC COMPOSITES developed a new RTM complex and a new BMC material, that is reinforced exclusively with a flax mat. “Today it is the only BMC with a 100% flax fibre reinforcement, which uses a partially recycled ABS resin. It was created specifically for this project and we had to work on the processes in order to adapt them to this new material,” explains Bertrand Vieille, Head of sales.
In the design, MECELEC COMPOSITES replaced the bonding process with a time-saving mechanical assembly process using an invisible fixing system.

AN ECO-FRIENDLY APPLICATION IN LINE WITH THE GROUP’S ECO-DESIGN CSR APPROACH
MECELEC COMPOSITES creates scalable, sustainable and environmentally-friendly street furniture. The Group is committed to developing a sustainable production process and reuses all its waste materials. MECELEC COMPOSITES R&D laboratory promotes eco-design with a process of characterisation and mechanical sizing of parts. “For this project, we imagined, created, produced and delivered a mass-produced composite application with a low environmental impact within less than a year. At the end of its lifecycle, the product completely breaks down, leaving no fibre residue,” Bénédicte Durand concludes.

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AGENCE APOCOPE

SGL Carbon: Zahlen für 2019 und Prognose für das Jahr 2020
SGL Carbon: Zahlen für 2019 und Prognose für das Jahr 2020
31.01.2020

SGL Carbon: Numbers for 2019 und forecast for the year 2020

Within the framework of the preparations for the Group annual financial statements and based on preliminary results, SGL Carbon confirms its guidance for 2019 as revised in October 2019. Accordingly, the Company continues to expect Group sales between €1.05 and €1.1 billion and Group EBIT before extraordinary items between €45 and 50 million. In addition, net financial debt as of December 31, 2019 has also developed as expected, increasing by a mid double digit million € amount and thus remaining below the €300 million mark.

SGL Carbon also confirms the initial outlook for 2020 as presented in October 2019. Group sales is anticipated slightly below the 2019 level and Group EBIT before extraordinary items 10-15% below the 2019 level. To reflect the lower earnings expectations and within the context of a conservative free cash flow management, the Company will restrict capital expenditures to €70-80 million in 2020 (previous guidance: approximately €100 million) and thus approximately on the level of depreciation.

Within the framework of the preparations for the Group annual financial statements and based on preliminary results, SGL Carbon confirms its guidance for 2019 as revised in October 2019. Accordingly, the Company continues to expect Group sales between €1.05 and €1.1 billion and Group EBIT before extraordinary items between €45 and 50 million. In addition, net financial debt as of December 31, 2019 has also developed as expected, increasing by a mid double digit million € amount and thus remaining below the €300 million mark.

SGL Carbon also confirms the initial outlook for 2020 as presented in October 2019. Group sales is anticipated slightly below the 2019 level and Group EBIT before extraordinary items 10-15% below the 2019 level. To reflect the lower earnings expectations and within the context of a conservative free cash flow management, the Company will restrict capital expenditures to €70-80 million in 2020 (previous guidance: approximately €100 million) and thus approximately on the level of depreciation.

As usual, SGL Carbon will communicate further details on the guidance for 2020, particularly relating to the guidance on the level of the reporting segments, with the publication of the annual report 2019 on March 12, 2020.

The Company will also publish statements on the new mid-term plan on this date.

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SGL Carbon

Kelheim Fibres stops travels to and from China
Kelheim Fibres stops travels to and from China
31.01.2020

Kelheim Fibres stops travels to and from China

Because of the unpredictable risks arising from the Corona virus, the viscose speciality fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has decided to stop all business trips to and from China for the time being.

“We recognise our responsibility towards our customers and our employees. Their health and safety come first”, explains Matthew North, Commercial Director of Kelheim Fibres.

Among other things, Kelheim Fibres manufactures hygiene fibres that are used, for example, in tampons and other personal care products. These highly sensitive products have been also taken into account in making this decision.

The Bavarians operate their own representative office in Shanghai and are supplier for many Chinese companies.

“We wish China and its population that the measures taken will lead to a rapid containment of the virus”, adds Matthew North.

Because of the unpredictable risks arising from the Corona virus, the viscose speciality fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has decided to stop all business trips to and from China for the time being.

“We recognise our responsibility towards our customers and our employees. Their health and safety come first”, explains Matthew North, Commercial Director of Kelheim Fibres.

Among other things, Kelheim Fibres manufactures hygiene fibres that are used, for example, in tampons and other personal care products. These highly sensitive products have been also taken into account in making this decision.

The Bavarians operate their own representative office in Shanghai and are supplier for many Chinese companies.

“We wish China and its population that the measures taken will lead to a rapid containment of the virus”, adds Matthew North.

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Lectra auf der Munich Fabric Start (c) Lectra
Lectra auf der Munich Fabric Start
30.01.2020

Lectra auf der Munich Fabric Start

Fashion on Demand für weniger Ausschussware und mehr Nachhaltigkeit

Lectra stellt auf der Munich Fabric Start vor, wie Modeunternehmen mit einer transparenten Supply Chain und On-Demand Produktion ihre Wertschöpfungskette effizienter und nachhaltiger gestalten können.

Die Munich Fabric Start vom 04. – 06. Februar leitet die Saison Spring.Summer 21 ein und bietet rund 20.000 erwarteten Fachbesuchern ein breites Spektrum an Stoffen, Designs, Produkt- und Produktionsinnovationen sowie wichtige Einblicke zum neuen Ökologiebewusstsein und damit verbunden Lösungsmöglichkeiten.

Fashion on Demand für weniger Ausschussware und mehr Nachhaltigkeit

Lectra stellt auf der Munich Fabric Start vor, wie Modeunternehmen mit einer transparenten Supply Chain und On-Demand Produktion ihre Wertschöpfungskette effizienter und nachhaltiger gestalten können.

Die Munich Fabric Start vom 04. – 06. Februar leitet die Saison Spring.Summer 21 ein und bietet rund 20.000 erwarteten Fachbesuchern ein breites Spektrum an Stoffen, Designs, Produkt- und Produktionsinnovationen sowie wichtige Einblicke zum neuen Ökologiebewusstsein und damit verbunden Lösungsmöglichkeiten.

„Weltweit werden jedes Jahr rund 150 Milliarden Kleidungstücke produziert, wovon 30 Prozent als reduzierte Ware verkauft werden und wiederum weitere 30 Prozent nie verkauft werden. Damit künftig nicht mehr jedes Jahr 12,8 Millionen Tonnen Mode auf der Müllhalde landen, gilt es mit bedarfsgerechter Fertigung Ausschussware zu vermeiden und nachhaltiger zu produzieren“, so Holger Max-Lang, Geschäftsführer Lectra Deutschland. Unternehmen müssen daher, die Produktion deutlich näher an die Nachfrage bringen. Zalando oder Amazon arbeiten an Lösungen, die Mode innerhalb von sechs Wochen auf die Straße bringen. Und Made-to-Order bzw. Made-to-Measure werden künftig verstärkt Auftrieb durch Augmented Reality-Technologien, etwa für die Anprobe zu Hause, erhalten.

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(c) Trevira GmbH
30.01.2020

Trevira at Heimtextil 2020

The Trevira CS joint booth at Heimtextil 2020 was once again a success.

Trevira looks back on a successful trade fair appearance at Heimtexil 2020. The concept of a joint booth together with customers along with the presentation of product innovations and a special exhibition dedicated to the contract sector has once again proved its worth. Trevira hosted 31 co-exhibitors thus increasing the number of participants again compared to last year. Members of the entire textile value chain were present at the Trevira stand: from the fibre production and yarn manufacture, to the colouring, weaving and warp and weft knitting stages, to the textile editor.

Klaus Holz, CEO Trevira GmbH: „We are pleased about the very positive feedback we got on our joint booth at Heimtextil 2020 from our customers and the visitors to our stand. It shows that our concept is successful and that the booth works well as a market place for Trevira CS.”

The Trevira CS joint booth at Heimtextil 2020 was once again a success.

Trevira looks back on a successful trade fair appearance at Heimtexil 2020. The concept of a joint booth together with customers along with the presentation of product innovations and a special exhibition dedicated to the contract sector has once again proved its worth. Trevira hosted 31 co-exhibitors thus increasing the number of participants again compared to last year. Members of the entire textile value chain were present at the Trevira stand: from the fibre production and yarn manufacture, to the colouring, weaving and warp and weft knitting stages, to the textile editor.

Klaus Holz, CEO Trevira GmbH: „We are pleased about the very positive feedback we got on our joint booth at Heimtextil 2020 from our customers and the visitors to our stand. It shows that our concept is successful and that the booth works well as a market place for Trevira CS.”

Product novelties were presented in an Innovation Park. Under the headline “Recycling at Trevira” the fibre producer presented its sustainable product range and diversified approaches to recycling: flame retardant fibres are produced from residual materials, which are reprocessed in an agglomeration plant. The recyclates are then deployed in the spinning facility to make new, high-quality products consisting of 100 % pre-consumer recycled material. Recycled, flame retardant filaments are produced from PET bottles and have a recycled content of 50 %. Standard polyester spun-dyed filament yarns are also available in a recycled version. Produced from PET bottles these yarns have a recycled content of 100 %.

In order to produce flame retardant fabrics which are also high-performing  in outdoor applications, Trevira now offers six more colours in addition to the existing colour range of 24 UV-stable, spun-dyed filament yarns. Trevira had been awarded the „Brandenburger Innovationspreis Kunststoffe und Chemie 2019“ for this innovation.

Cationic dyeable fibres and filament yarns enhance the Trevira portfolio of flame retardant specialties. They are used to create melange designs in fabrics, which still represents a strong trend in the home textile sector.

To meet the ever more complex demands of the market for more flexibility in design and additional functions as well as for sustainable products Trevira has introduced an enhanced Trevira CS branding concept, consisting of the three brands Trevira CS, Trevira CS flex und Trevira CS eco. Assigned according to product features, all of them stand for tested safety.

 The BCF S8 sets new standards with regards to color separation. (c) Oerlikon Manmade Fibers
The BCF S8 sets new standards with regards to color separation.
30.01.2020

Egy Stitch & Tex 2020: Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Focuses on Carpet yarns

The Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment will be presenting itself at the Egy Stitch & Tex 2020 between March 5 and 8, 2020 in Cairo – with a clear focus on the needs of the African market. In Hall 1, Stand B2 The Oerlikon Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag experts will also be showcasing the comprehensive product and service portfolio of the world market leader for manmade fiber systems at the stand of Oerlikon’s representative ATAG Export & Import.

The spotlight of the Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment’s trade fair attendance will be on two core technologies: the new generation of Oerlikon Barmag eAFK Evo texturing machines is to be unveiled within the African market for the very first time. It promises higher speeds and productivity with consistently high product quality, along with lower energy consumption and simpler operation vis-à-vis comparable market solutions. In particular, the numerous value-added features include two that convince with cutting-edge technology: the optimized, innovative EvoHeater and the EvoCooler, a completely newly-developed active cooling unit.

The Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment will be presenting itself at the Egy Stitch & Tex 2020 between March 5 and 8, 2020 in Cairo – with a clear focus on the needs of the African market. In Hall 1, Stand B2 The Oerlikon Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag experts will also be showcasing the comprehensive product and service portfolio of the world market leader for manmade fiber systems at the stand of Oerlikon’s representative ATAG Export & Import.

The spotlight of the Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment’s trade fair attendance will be on two core technologies: the new generation of Oerlikon Barmag eAFK Evo texturing machines is to be unveiled within the African market for the very first time. It promises higher speeds and productivity with consistently high product quality, along with lower energy consumption and simpler operation vis-à-vis comparable market solutions. In particular, the numerous value-added features include two that convince with cutting-edge technology: the optimized, innovative EvoHeater and the EvoCooler, a completely newly-developed active cooling unit.

The second technology focus offers new opportunities for the Egyptian market and the Middle Eastern markets in particular: with Oerlikon Neumag’s BCF S8 monocolor and tricolor system, the segment will be unveiling its new carpet yarn production flagship. Superlative spinning speeds, up to 700 individual filaments, finer titers of up to 2.5 dpf – the performance data and technological finesse of the new system have already made a huge impression at numerous trade fairs and roadshows over the past year. The tricolor’s core component is the new, patent-pending Color Pop Compacting unit (CPC-T) for even more flexible and more even color separation. With the CPC-T, individually-controllable air pressures for each color provide pre-tangling, which accentuates the colors and hence makes more than 200,000 different shades possible. Whereas it has been very difficult to manufacture strongly color-separated or color-accentuated BCF yarns from polyamide 6 to date, this will in future be possible thanks to the CPC-T system. As a result of the new design, the CPC-T is now also suitable for processes with low yarn tensions.
 
Expanded product offering for manufacturing carpet yarns
Know-how covering all relevant technologies deployed in manmade fiber spinning plants enables Oerlikon – as the world’s only manufacturer – to expand its range of products and services for making carpet yarns. The POY- and texturing-based system concept is designed for a carpet and home textiles segment that demands particularly soft and bulky polyester yarns with BCF-like properties. Here, the aim is to produce yarns with titers of max. 1300dtex and typically more than 1,000 filaments, with typical products including, for example, 1300dtex f1152, 660dtex f1152 and 990dtex f768. The machine concept comprises the well-known WINGS HD POY winder, along with the eAFK Big-V texturing machine.

 

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Oerlikon Manmade Fibers

CAALOSS2020collection with Bemberg™lining CAALOSS2020 collection withBemberg™lining
CAALOSS2020 collection with Bemberg™lining
29.01.2020

Bemberg™ doubles its presence at Première Vision

Bemberg™ gears up for Première Vision - February 11th-13th, Paris, France; with a great deal of novelties and a key statement on sustainability: Let’s Make it Circular! That’s why the Japanese brand of regenerated cellulose fibers joins the fair with two booths, one in the yarn-focused sector – Hall 6 C52 6D53 – the other one in the Smart Creation area, the curated district showcasing cutting-edge sustainable innovation for the textile and fashion business. Hall3 S14.

“We simply could not miss out on the Smart Creation Area as sustainability is the founding pillar of our company,” says SHUNSUKE SATO, sales manager of Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei. “Indeed, the smart fiber is made from a cotton linter which is pre-consumer material, a natural derived source, that doesn’t deplete forestry resources. The strategy beyond our double presence is to highlight our deep commitment to responsible innovation to a larger target of professionals.”

Bemberg™ gears up for Première Vision - February 11th-13th, Paris, France; with a great deal of novelties and a key statement on sustainability: Let’s Make it Circular! That’s why the Japanese brand of regenerated cellulose fibers joins the fair with two booths, one in the yarn-focused sector – Hall 6 C52 6D53 – the other one in the Smart Creation area, the curated district showcasing cutting-edge sustainable innovation for the textile and fashion business. Hall3 S14.

“We simply could not miss out on the Smart Creation Area as sustainability is the founding pillar of our company,” says SHUNSUKE SATO, sales manager of Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei. “Indeed, the smart fiber is made from a cotton linter which is pre-consumer material, a natural derived source, that doesn’t deplete forestry resources. The strategy beyond our double presence is to highlight our deep commitment to responsible innovation to a larger target of professionals.”

Let’s take it circular! is the motto at the Smart Creation booth. The lifespan of Bemberg™’s regenerated cellulose fiber derived from cotton is fully circular: from the source to manufacturing. The whole sustainable closed-loop process is supported by the LCA study, signed by ICEA and validated by Paolo Masoni. Recyclability is granted by the Global Recycle Standard - GRS certification by the renown Textile Exchange. An influential guarantee that involves the whole production process and supply chain behind the company’s smart yarns. Bemberg™ yarns are entirely biodegradable and ecotoxicity-free – meaning that at the end of their life circle they break down into the environment leaving no trace in terms of toxic substances as attested by the Innovhub-SSI report.

On show at Première Vision some of the most recent collaborations with GRS-certified partners such as FIVEOL, SMI TESSUTI, TESSITURA UBOLDI, INFINITY, SIDONIOS, MATIAS & ARAUJO, TINTEX, IPEKER, EKOTEN, for fashion fabrics as well as PEZZETTI and BRUNELLO & G.CRESPI from lining partners.

The first Bemberg™ partner to present a commercial collection enriched by Velutine™ Evo is the Portuguese Matias & Araújo. With an innovative spirit, dynamism and a determined entrepreneurial spirit, the company is a leading knitwear producer for the textile industry.

In the Hall 6 Bemberg™ displays key commercial items developed by premium brands such as CAALO that is making its mark in the outerwear market with its Sustainably produced Functional-Luxury proposal. For SS20, CAALO utilized Bemberg™ lining because of the sustainability properties and it's unique colour.

CAALO looks to utilize as much eco-friendly and sustainable materials as possible without compromising on design or quality. This Bemberg™ lining was a perfect fit.

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MANTECO Logo NEW GENERATION RECYCLED WOOL by MANTECO
MANTECO Logo
29.01.2020

Manteco presents The Manteco System

The integrated sustainable network making fashion circular, Made in Italy and 100% traceable

World leading textile manufacturer Manteco presents its sustainable path for a better future: The Manteco System. A strategy and a vision shaping the company’s sustainable imprint since 1943. The system consists in the development and engineering of a production network involving 100 partner-companies from the whole supply chain “We all team up responsibly to create premium collection based on transparent , traceable  circular economy practices,” comments Matteo Mantellassi, co-CEO of Manteco.
 
To achieve meeting the demand for fair and sustainable fashion that consumers believe in, and is expected  from our clients, the company and its partners have created and accomplished to a Protocol of Sustainable Values and Commitments in line with the highest standards of the global market.

The integrated sustainable network making fashion circular, Made in Italy and 100% traceable

World leading textile manufacturer Manteco presents its sustainable path for a better future: The Manteco System. A strategy and a vision shaping the company’s sustainable imprint since 1943. The system consists in the development and engineering of a production network involving 100 partner-companies from the whole supply chain “We all team up responsibly to create premium collection based on transparent , traceable  circular economy practices,” comments Matteo Mantellassi, co-CEO of Manteco.
 
To achieve meeting the demand for fair and sustainable fashion that consumers believe in, and is expected  from our clients, the company and its partners have created and accomplished to a Protocol of Sustainable Values and Commitments in line with the highest standards of the global market.

“On a hand, the protocol preserves the unique ‘genius loci’ of our territory – it respects the heritage of all our partners, from the smaller businesses to the more structured ones - on the other hand, it works like a shared compass of sustainable values, allowing the whole supply chain behind Manteco products to stand out and be competitive on the global stage” adds Mantellassi.
 
The protocol and its monitored and traceable system cover virtuous management of resources – e.g. Water, energy and chemical products - waste management and low production impact on the environment but also responsible standards in terms of employment, quality of the working environment, equal rights and anti-discrimination policies.

One of the key  results of such commitment and sustainable development is the creation of an upgraded version of the recycled wool  MWool™: a top ingredient made from premium recycled wool process guaranteed by the Manteco System.The System works like a symphony where management, measurement and controls  are not there just to test  the quality of each single phase of processes or  products , but to make sure and offer the complete traceability of Manteco production.  From raw material, to yarn, spinning, finishing, testing and final fabric.

Some productions tips about Manteco:

  •  5.3 million kg of raw materials processed annually.
  •  6.860 tests on raw material per year.
  •  34.400 tests on finished products.
  •  100% made in Italy system completely based in the Prato district since 1943.
  •  Total transparency and traceability thanks to a highly skilled management system.

With a turnover of over 91m Euro in 2019 and an annual growth of 17,80% since 2012, Manteco SpA is the 4th textile company in Italy, listed in the TOP30 companies of the Italian fashion system. “The unique Manteco system adds value to our products while highlighting the sustainable path we share with all our partners both upstream and downstream”.

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