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Handschuhe mit Umschlagstulpen, Leder, Seidenrips, Paris, 1910/20er Jahre

19.07.2022

Deutsches Ledermuseum zeigt Ausstellung DER HANDSCHUH: Mehr als ein Mode-Accessoire

Der Handschuh, das in der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts aus der Mode gekommene Kleidungsstück, erfährt derzeit ein Comeback auf den internationalen Laufstegen und erhält auch durch die mit der Corona-Pandemie zusammenhängenden Hygiene-Maßnahmen mehr Aufmerksamkeit. Die reichhaltige Kulturgeschichte der Handbekleidung und den Facettenreichtum eines unterschätzten Accessoires zeigt das Deutsche Ledermuseum in Offenbach am Main ab dem 12. November 2022 in der Ausstellung DER HANDSCHUH: Mehr als ein Mode-Accessoire.

Die Ausstellung spannt mit Exponaten – aus der Sammlung ergänzt durch Leihgaben – einen Bogen von wärmenden Fäustlingen der Inuit über Sport- und Arbeitshandschuhe bis hin zu Modellen namhafter Designer*innen wie Marc Jacobs, Dries Van Noten und Yves Saint Laurent sowie bedeutender Modehäuser wie Chanel, Hermès und Prada. Dabei werden auch die verwendeten Materialien aus der Handschuhfertigung wie feines Glacé-Leder, Seide oder robustes Gummi eine Rolle spielen.

Der Handschuh, das in der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts aus der Mode gekommene Kleidungsstück, erfährt derzeit ein Comeback auf den internationalen Laufstegen und erhält auch durch die mit der Corona-Pandemie zusammenhängenden Hygiene-Maßnahmen mehr Aufmerksamkeit. Die reichhaltige Kulturgeschichte der Handbekleidung und den Facettenreichtum eines unterschätzten Accessoires zeigt das Deutsche Ledermuseum in Offenbach am Main ab dem 12. November 2022 in der Ausstellung DER HANDSCHUH: Mehr als ein Mode-Accessoire.

Die Ausstellung spannt mit Exponaten – aus der Sammlung ergänzt durch Leihgaben – einen Bogen von wärmenden Fäustlingen der Inuit über Sport- und Arbeitshandschuhe bis hin zu Modellen namhafter Designer*innen wie Marc Jacobs, Dries Van Noten und Yves Saint Laurent sowie bedeutender Modehäuser wie Chanel, Hermès und Prada. Dabei werden auch die verwendeten Materialien aus der Handschuhfertigung wie feines Glacé-Leder, Seide oder robustes Gummi eine Rolle spielen.

Im Rahmen der Ausstellung kooperiert das Deutsche Ledermuseum mit der Fakultät für Gestaltung Design PF der Hochschule Pforzheim, die den deutschlandweit einzigen Bachelorstudiengang ,Accessoire Design‘ anbietet. Zeitgenössische Entwürfe Studierender aus der Klasse von Prof. Madeleine Häse – von Ideenskizzen, Prototypen bis hin zu Endprodukten – werden die Sammlungsschau im Deutschen Ledermuseum ergänzen.

More information:
Deutsches Ledermuseum Handschuhe Textil- und Bekleidungsprodukte

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Deutsches Ledermuseum

19.07.2022

IVL: Corpus Christi Polymers plant in Texas resumes construction

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) announced that construction of an integrated PTA-PET plant in Corpus Christi, Texas, will resume in August this year. Corpus Christi Polymers LLC (CCP), a partnership between three companies, is expected to begin production in 2025 and ensure continued cost-competitive production to support the growth of IVL’s global PET operations into the next decade.

CCP was formed in 2018 as a joint venture between Indorama Ventures Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures; DAK Americas LLC, a subsidiary of Alpek S.A.B. de C.V.; and APG Polytech USA Holdings, Inc, a subsidiary of Far Eastern New Century, following the purchase of a partially constructed facility of M&G Resins in Corpus Christi. Each partner will procure its own raw materials and receive one third of the PTA and PET produced at the facility to sell and distribute independently.

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) announced that construction of an integrated PTA-PET plant in Corpus Christi, Texas, will resume in August this year. Corpus Christi Polymers LLC (CCP), a partnership between three companies, is expected to begin production in 2025 and ensure continued cost-competitive production to support the growth of IVL’s global PET operations into the next decade.

CCP was formed in 2018 as a joint venture between Indorama Ventures Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures; DAK Americas LLC, a subsidiary of Alpek S.A.B. de C.V.; and APG Polytech USA Holdings, Inc, a subsidiary of Far Eastern New Century, following the purchase of a partially constructed facility of M&G Resins in Corpus Christi. Each partner will procure its own raw materials and receive one third of the PTA and PET produced at the facility to sell and distribute independently.

Construction of the plant is resuming following a period of pandemic-related disruptions. Through the pandemic, the partners firmly resolved to continue planning amid continued robust demand for PET packaging and the need for shorter supply chains. As the impact of the pandemic eased in 2022, the management team was strengthened in preparation for the resumption in activities.

CCP is expected to be the largest vertically integrated PTA-PET production plant in the Americas, and IVL’s biggest greenfields project in the U.S. since the development of the AlphaPet production facility at Decatur, Alabama in 2009. The new Texas facility is a significant addition to IVL’s leading global footprint, and will expand its coverage to customers across the U.S. The plant’s vertical integration optimizes PTA-PET production and, together with the availability of raw materials Paraxylene and Mono Ethylene Glycol in the U.S., ensures long-term competitive-cost supply for IVL’s locally integrated polyester value chain.

The facility will have nominal annual capacities of 1.1 million metric tons of PET and 1.3 million metric tons of PTA, shared between the partners. It will employ three state-of-the-art technologies: PTA: IntegRex®, PET melt: Invista, and PET solid state: Easy Up (HCIRR – Horizontal Continuous slightly Inclined Rotary Reactor).

CCP is adding to its leadership team to prepare for the new growth opportunities. Mr Russell Wilson will leave his role with IVL as Head of Manufacturing Americas, Combined PET, to take up a new role as Chief Executive Officer of CCP from 18 July. He brings 30 years of Aromatics and PET leadership experience including prior roles with Amoco and BP before joining IVL. Mr Todd Hogue, IVL’s Global Head of EH&S, replaces Mr Wilson as IVL’s representative on CCP’s Board. Mr Michael Day joined CCP as Project Director in June and brings 34 years of construction leadership experience including senior roles with Bilfinger, KBR, and CB&I. Mr Jeff Shea will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer on 18 July. Mr Shea has been in the PET industry for the last 22 years and has managed PET sites for the last 17.

More information:
Indorama Ventures Limited chemicals polymers

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Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited

19.07.2022

Rieter starts sales process for the remaining land owned by Rieter

Order intake of CHF 869.4 million, order backlog of more than CHF 2 100 million
Sales of CHF 620.6 million, preproduced deliveries in the three-digit million range had to be postponed until the second half of 2022
EBIT of CHF -10.2 million, net result of CHF -25.2 million due to significant cost increases, additional costs, and acquisition-related expenses
Action plan to increase sales and profitability
Rieter site Winterthur
Outlook

Rieter continued to be successful in the market in the first half of 2022. Based on the company’s technology leadership, innovative product portfolio and the completion of the ring- and compact-spinning system, a high order intake and a significant increase in sales were generated. The increase in sales was achieved even though preproduced deliveries in the three-digit million range had to be postponed until the second half of 2022. The order backlog is at a record level.

Order intake of CHF 869.4 million, order backlog of more than CHF 2 100 million
Sales of CHF 620.6 million, preproduced deliveries in the three-digit million range had to be postponed until the second half of 2022
EBIT of CHF -10.2 million, net result of CHF -25.2 million due to significant cost increases, additional costs, and acquisition-related expenses
Action plan to increase sales and profitability
Rieter site Winterthur
Outlook

Rieter continued to be successful in the market in the first half of 2022. Based on the company’s technology leadership, innovative product portfolio and the completion of the ring- and compact-spinning system, a high order intake and a significant increase in sales were generated. The increase in sales was achieved even though preproduced deliveries in the three-digit million range had to be postponed until the second half of 2022. The order backlog is at a record level. Despite higher sales, the significant increase in material and logistics costs, additional costs for compensation of the material shortages and the expenditure incurred for the acquisition in the years 2021/2022 resulted in a loss. Rieter is implementing an action plan to increase sales and profitability. The sales process for the remaining land owned by Rieter was initiated.

Order Intake and Order Backlog
Rieter posted an order intake of CHF 869.4 million, which included CHF 176.6 million from the businesses acquired in the years 2021/2022. As expected, demand has thus returned to normal compared with the exceptionally high figure for the prior-year period, but remains well above the average figure for the last five years of around CHF 570 million (first half 2021: CHF 975.3 million, first half 2022 excluding acquisition effect CHF 692.8 million).

The regional shift in demand with investments in additional spinning capacity outside China along with investments in the competitiveness of Chinese spinning mills continues. Rieter benefits from its technology leadership, the innovative product portfolio and the completion of the ring- and compact-spinning system through the acquisition of the automatic winding machine business. The largest order intakes came from India, Turkey, China, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan.

On June 30, 2022, the company had an order backlog of more than CHF 2 100 million (June 30, 2021: CHF 1 135 million). Cancellations in the reporting period amounted to around 5% of the order backlog.

Sales
The Rieter Group posted sales of CHF 620.6 million, which included CHF 68.9 million from the businesses acquired in the years 2021/2022 (first half 2021: CHF 400.5 million).

As a result, sales were significantly higher than in the prior-year period, although preproduced deliveries, which mainly affected the Business Group Machines & Systems, in the three-digit million range had to be postponed until the second half of 2022. The reasons for the postponements were the COVID lockdown in China and supply chain bottlenecks.

EBIT, Net Result and Free Cash Flow
Rieter posted a loss of CHF -10.2 million at the EBIT level in the first half of 2022.

Earnings were impacted by significantly higher material and logistics costs. The price increases already implemented are having a delayed effect, mainly in the Business Group Machines & Systems, and were therefore unable to compensate for the high increase in costs. In addition, costs in connection with material shortages negatively impacted profitability. The result also includes acquisition-related expenses of CHF -11.2 million.

The loss at the net result level was CHF -25.2 million, of which CHF -17.6 million was due to the acquisition.

Free cash flow was CHF -57.1 million, attributable to the build-up of inventories in connection with the high order backlog and postponed deliveries.

Action Plan to Increase Sales and Profitability
Rieter is implementing a comprehensive package of measures with the aim of increasing sales and profitability in the second half of 2022.

The package focuses on two main priorities: Firstly, Rieter is continuing to systematically implement price increases while working to improve the quality of margins of the order backlog, so as to compensate for cost increases in materials and logistics.
Secondly, Rieter is working closely with key suppliers and is developing alternative solutions to eliminate material bottlenecks, as far as possible, in order to safeguard deliveries.

Rieter Site Winterthur
The Board of Directors has decided to begin the process for the sale of the remaining land at the Rieter site in Winterthur (Switzerland). In total, around 75 000 m2 of land will be sold.

Outlook
As already reported, Rieter expects demand for new systems to normalize further in the coming months. Due to the capacity utilization at spinning mills, the company anticipates that demand for consumables, wear & tear and spare parts will remain at a good level.

For the full year 2022, due to the high order backlog and the consolidation of the businesses acquired from Saurer, Rieter expects sales of around CHF 1 400 million (2021: CHF 969.2 million). The reduced sales forecast compared to early 2022 (March 2022: CHF 1 500 million) reflects the impact of global supply bottlenecks. The realization of sales revenue from the order backlog continues to be associated with risks in relation to the well-known challenges.

Despite significantly higher sales, Rieter expects EBIT and net result for 2022 to be below the previous year’s level. This is due to the considerable increases in the cost of materials and logistics, additional costs for compensation of material shortages as well expenses in connection with the acquisition in the years 2021/2022. Despite the price increases already implemented, global cost increases continue to pose a risk to the growth of profitability.

More information:
Rieter Rieter Holding AG Covid-19 spinning technologies financial year 2022

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Rieter Holding AG

(c) Checkpoint Systems GmbH

19.07.2022

Checkpoint introduces pinless OPAL Tags

Checkpoint Systems, a provider of source to shopper solutions to the retail industry, has announced the launch of the OPAL Tag. The new pinless article surveillance solution facilitates the protection of footwear, sportswear, outdoor equipment and other hard-to-protect goods.

The one-piece OPAL Tag, developed by Checkpoint’s Alpha High Theft Solutions division, uses a unique locking mechanism that includes small rubber pads. This pinless solution is suitable for a range of goods – including footwear, sportswear, outdoor clothing as well as outdoor and athletics equipment – as it ensures that the device does not damage the items when it is attached or removed.

In addition, the OPAL Tag has two other advantages: It is easy for store associates to apply and remove with just one hand, optimising workflows - and it is unobtrusive, improving the customer experience. For example, if it is attached to a shoe, the customer can still try on the item without having to ask staff for help.

Checkpoint Systems, a provider of source to shopper solutions to the retail industry, has announced the launch of the OPAL Tag. The new pinless article surveillance solution facilitates the protection of footwear, sportswear, outdoor equipment and other hard-to-protect goods.

The one-piece OPAL Tag, developed by Checkpoint’s Alpha High Theft Solutions division, uses a unique locking mechanism that includes small rubber pads. This pinless solution is suitable for a range of goods – including footwear, sportswear, outdoor clothing as well as outdoor and athletics equipment – as it ensures that the device does not damage the items when it is attached or removed.

In addition, the OPAL Tag has two other advantages: It is easy for store associates to apply and remove with just one hand, optimising workflows - and it is unobtrusive, improving the customer experience. For example, if it is attached to a shoe, the customer can still try on the item without having to ask staff for help.

Proven security features
Besides the new, optimised handling, the OPAL Tag has a bandwidth of security features that have proven successful for retailers in preventing theft. These include flashing LED lighting to deter potential thieves, showing them that the security device is live. The OPAL solution is also equipped with Alpha 2 Alarm technology, meaning that an alarm will sound if the device passes by an EAS antenna. Attempts at tampering are also detected in this way.

More information:
Checkpoint Systems security shoes Sportswear

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Checkpoint Systems GmbH / Carta GmbH

Gesamtverband der deutschen Maschenindustrie - Gesamtmasche e. V.

19.07.2022

Ertragsschwund bei der Maschenindustrie: Politik soll Prioritätensetzung ändern

Hohe Beschaffungspreise und rückläufige Nachfrage
Geschäftsklima bricht ein

Die Hersteller der deutschen Maschenindustrie stellen sich auf schwierige Zeiten ein. Die Geschäftsklimaumfrage von Gesamtmasche für das 3. Quartal ergab einen drastischen Absturz der Geschäftserwartungen: Der Index fällt in den Negativbereich, die Erträge erodieren. „Viele Firmen können ihre rasant steigenden Produktions- und Beschaffungskosten nicht an die Kunden weiterreichen“, sagt Martina Bandte, Präsidentin des Gesamtverbands der deutschen Maschenindustrie. „Hohe Energiepreise, drohende Versorgungslücken und die gefährlich hohe Inflationsrate machen Unternehmen wie Verbrauchern zu schaffen.“

Mit -2,37 Indexpunkten verzeichnet der Geschäftsklimaindex der deutschen Maschenindustrie einen drastischen Absturz. Im vorangegangenen Quartal hatte er noch bei 9,28 Punkten gelegen. Negative Indexwerte wurden zuletzt im Lockdown erreicht.

Hohe Beschaffungspreise und rückläufige Nachfrage
Geschäftsklima bricht ein

Die Hersteller der deutschen Maschenindustrie stellen sich auf schwierige Zeiten ein. Die Geschäftsklimaumfrage von Gesamtmasche für das 3. Quartal ergab einen drastischen Absturz der Geschäftserwartungen: Der Index fällt in den Negativbereich, die Erträge erodieren. „Viele Firmen können ihre rasant steigenden Produktions- und Beschaffungskosten nicht an die Kunden weiterreichen“, sagt Martina Bandte, Präsidentin des Gesamtverbands der deutschen Maschenindustrie. „Hohe Energiepreise, drohende Versorgungslücken und die gefährlich hohe Inflationsrate machen Unternehmen wie Verbrauchern zu schaffen.“

Mit -2,37 Indexpunkten verzeichnet der Geschäftsklimaindex der deutschen Maschenindustrie einen drastischen Absturz. Im vorangegangenen Quartal hatte er noch bei 9,28 Punkten gelegen. Negative Indexwerte wurden zuletzt im Lockdown erreicht.

Die Hersteller fürchten vor allem um ihre Inlandsumsätze. Für die kommenden Monate rechnen ca. 40 Prozent der Hersteller mit einem schlechteren Geschäft. Ein Drittel der befragten Unternehmen beklagt aktuell rückläufige Erträge. Bis zum Herbst erwarten sogar gut 52 Prozent der Firmen weitere Ertragseinbrüche. Während derzeit noch ca. 85 Prozent der Betriebe mit ihrer Kapazitätsauslastung zufrieden sind, rechnet ein Drittel mit einer Verschlechterung im nächsten Vierteljahr.

„In Deutschland ist die Inflation so hoch wie seit über 40 Jahren nicht mehr. Schrumpfende Realeinkommen und Energieknappheit nur mit dem Ukraine-Krieg zu erklären, greift zu kurz. Die Folgen einer ideologisierten Energiepolitik und 15 Jahre ungehemmte Geldmengenexpansion schlagen jetzt bitter zurück“, kritisiert die Familienunternehmerin Bandte. „Statt Ursachenbekämpfung zu betreiben, werden teure Notfallpläne aufgelegt. Tatsächlich wächst die Belastung für Firmen und Verbraucher immer weiter. Wenn unsere Wirtschaft wieder wachsen soll, muss die Politik dringend ihre Prioritätensetzung ändern.“

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Gesamtverband der deutschen Maschenindustrie - Gesamtmasche e. V.

18.07.2022

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol als Mitglied von ISEAL bestätigt

Das U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol wurde nach einem sorgfältigen Aufnahmeverfahren und achtzehn Monate nach seiner Gründung als Mitglied von ISEAL anerkannt.

ISEAL ist eine globale Mitgliedsorganisation, die anerkannte Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen in ihrer Arbeit unterstützt, mit dem Ziel, eine größere Wirkung zu erzielen und Märkte zu schaffen, die positive Entwicklungen fördern. Die Organisation konzentriert sich auf eine Vielzahl globaler Herausforderungen, wie z. B. die Klimakrise, die Bedrohung der Artenvielfalt und Menschenrechtsfragen. ISEAL arbeitet daran, glaubwürdige Praktiken für Nachhaltigkeit zu definieren, die Zusammenarbeit und den Erfahrungsaustausch zu fördern, Fachwissen und Schulungen anzubieten sowie Innovationen zur Stärkung von Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen zu fördern.

Das U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol wurde nach einem sorgfältigen Aufnahmeverfahren und achtzehn Monate nach seiner Gründung als Mitglied von ISEAL anerkannt.

ISEAL ist eine globale Mitgliedsorganisation, die anerkannte Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen in ihrer Arbeit unterstützt, mit dem Ziel, eine größere Wirkung zu erzielen und Märkte zu schaffen, die positive Entwicklungen fördern. Die Organisation konzentriert sich auf eine Vielzahl globaler Herausforderungen, wie z. B. die Klimakrise, die Bedrohung der Artenvielfalt und Menschenrechtsfragen. ISEAL arbeitet daran, glaubwürdige Praktiken für Nachhaltigkeit zu definieren, die Zusammenarbeit und den Erfahrungsaustausch zu fördern, Fachwissen und Schulungen anzubieten sowie Innovationen zur Stärkung von Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen zu fördern.

„Ich freue mich sehr, dem U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol zur Aufnahme als ISEAL-Mitglied gratulieren zu dürfen", sagte Karin Kreider, Geschäftsführerin der Organisation. „Das Trust Protocol unterstützt Baumwollproduzenten bei der Entwicklung maßgeschneiderter Managementpläne zur Verbesserung ihrer Nachhaltigkeit, und eine innovative Nutzung von Daten und Kennzahlen ermöglicht Erfolgsmessungen über die Zeit. Wir freuen uns über einen neuen Blickwinkel in der ISEAL-Community und ein weiteres Mitglied, das sich für die Verbesserung der Nachhaltigkeitsergebnisse im Baumwollsektor einsetzt.“

Die Mitglieder von ISEAL verpflichten sich dazu, ihre Vorgehensweise durch kontinuierliches Lernen und Innovation zu verbessern, wobei der Fokus hier auf der Zusammenarbeit liegt. Außerdem müssen sie transparent machen, wie ihre Programme funktionieren und wie sie deren Auswirkungen messen.

Das Trust Protocol ist eine Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative für Baumwollfasern, die quantifizierbare und überprüfbare Ziele und Messungen vorsieht und eine kontinuierliche Verbesserung sechs zentraler Nachhaltigkeitskennzahlen anstrebt – Landnutzung, Bodenkohlenstoff, Wassermanagement, Bodenverlust, Treibhausgasemissionen und Energieeffizienz. Außerdem ist es eine nachhaltige Baumwollfaser, die ihren Mitgliedern mit der Protocol Consumption Management Solution Transparenz in der Lieferkette bis zur Auslage bietet.

More information:
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol ISEAL Baumwolle nachhaltige Baumwolle

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol / Hill+Knowlton Strategies GmbH

(c) Andreas Endermann

15.07.2022

Fashion Net Round Table zur Zukunft des Modestandorts Düsseldorf

Zum vierten Mal fand der Fashion Net Round Table in Düsseldorf statt. Das Who-is-who der Modebranche diskutierte über die Zukunft des Modestandorts Düsseldorf und entwickelte Ideen zur Stärkung des lokalen Ordergeschäfts. Zentraler Impuls der Expert*innen ist die mögliche Einführung weiterer Orderwochen in Düsseldorf neben den bereits etablierten Düsseldorf Fashion Days (DFD) im Juli und Januar.

Wiebke Schilbock, Managing Partner Delicate Love, betonte, dass die meisten Kund:innen ihre Order in den Messezeiträumen abschließen und deshalb ein zusätzlicher Orderzeitraum sinnvoll sei. Previews für die Frühjahr-/Sommerkollektion im Mai und für die Herbst-/Winterkollektion im November seien gut, um eine bessere Struktur zu generieren, ergänzt Joachim Klüner, Hagemeyer. Im Fokus dieser Überlegungen stehe die Ausrichtung hin zu einer serviceorientierteren, komfortableren Order für Einkäufer in Düsseldorf. Konzentrierte Ordertermine im Frühling und Herbst seien hier Schritte in die richtige Richtung, erklärte Angelika Firnrohr, Geschäftsführerin Fashion Net Düsseldorf e.V..

Zum vierten Mal fand der Fashion Net Round Table in Düsseldorf statt. Das Who-is-who der Modebranche diskutierte über die Zukunft des Modestandorts Düsseldorf und entwickelte Ideen zur Stärkung des lokalen Ordergeschäfts. Zentraler Impuls der Expert*innen ist die mögliche Einführung weiterer Orderwochen in Düsseldorf neben den bereits etablierten Düsseldorf Fashion Days (DFD) im Juli und Januar.

Wiebke Schilbock, Managing Partner Delicate Love, betonte, dass die meisten Kund:innen ihre Order in den Messezeiträumen abschließen und deshalb ein zusätzlicher Orderzeitraum sinnvoll sei. Previews für die Frühjahr-/Sommerkollektion im Mai und für die Herbst-/Winterkollektion im November seien gut, um eine bessere Struktur zu generieren, ergänzt Joachim Klüner, Hagemeyer. Im Fokus dieser Überlegungen stehe die Ausrichtung hin zu einer serviceorientierteren, komfortableren Order für Einkäufer in Düsseldorf. Konzentrierte Ordertermine im Frühling und Herbst seien hier Schritte in die richtige Richtung, erklärte Angelika Firnrohr, Geschäftsführerin Fashion Net Düsseldorf e.V..

Teilnehmer des Round Tables waren Luca Bazzanella (Head of Sales und Brand Manager der Thomas Rath Fashion Group & Vorstandsmitglied Fashion Net), Oliver Bitterroff (Modeagentur Bitterroff), Angelika Firnrohr (Geschäftsführerin Fashion Net), Joachim Klüner (Senior Buyer, Hagemeyer Minden), Jörg Labatz (Prokurist Betty Barclay), Sabine Schäfer (Head of Sales Anette Görtz), Wiebke Schilbock (Managing Partner Delicate Love).

More information:
Fashion Net Düsseldorf e. V. Fashion Net Düsseldorf e.V. CPD Ordertage, Fashion, Fashion Net

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Fashion Net

15.07.2022

ANDRITZ at CINTE 2022 in China

International technology group ANDRITZ will be presenting its nonwovens production solutions at CINTE 2022 in Shanghai, China – one of the main trade fairs for technical textile and nonwoven products in Asia. ANDRITZ will show its product portfolio covering state-of-the-art nonwovens and textile production technologies such as air-through bonding, airlay, needlepunch, spunlace, spunbond, wetlaid/WetlaceTM, converting, textile finishing, recycling, and natural fiber processing.

ANDRITZ supports nonwovens producers in the move to sustainability with the aim of reducing or eliminating plastic components while maintaining the high quality of the desired product properties. This applies to all types of sustainable wipes, such as flushable, biodegradable, bio-sourced, carded pulp or standard carded wipes. The latest development in this field is the ANDRITZ neXline wetlace CP line, which integrates the carded-pulp (CP) process. This is a fully engineered production line combining the benefits of drylaid and wetlaid technologies to produce a new generation of biodegradable wipes.

International technology group ANDRITZ will be presenting its nonwovens production solutions at CINTE 2022 in Shanghai, China – one of the main trade fairs for technical textile and nonwoven products in Asia. ANDRITZ will show its product portfolio covering state-of-the-art nonwovens and textile production technologies such as air-through bonding, airlay, needlepunch, spunlace, spunbond, wetlaid/WetlaceTM, converting, textile finishing, recycling, and natural fiber processing.

ANDRITZ supports nonwovens producers in the move to sustainability with the aim of reducing or eliminating plastic components while maintaining the high quality of the desired product properties. This applies to all types of sustainable wipes, such as flushable, biodegradable, bio-sourced, carded pulp or standard carded wipes. The latest development in this field is the ANDRITZ neXline wetlace CP line, which integrates the carded-pulp (CP) process. This is a fully engineered production line combining the benefits of drylaid and wetlaid technologies to produce a new generation of biodegradable wipes.

The neXline wetlaid aXcess targets smaller and medium production volumes and has been devised for new and existing lines. The line is easy and fast to ship due to the compact design, which also fits perfectly into containers. An operator-friendly configuration and versatile design ensure efficient production at affordable investment costs.

The aXcess range was specially developed at ANDRITZ (China) Ltd. Wuxi Branch to handle medium capacities. The facility in Wuxi has an experienced platform for production and service specially geared to serve the Asian nonwovens industry. With the aXcess range, ANDRITZ has developed a hybrid line combining European and Chinese machines, which is the ideal combination to obtain the best added value from each component in the line and be very flexible to accommodate different business cases.

More information:
Andritz CinteTechtextil China Cinte Techtextil China nonwovens

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Andritz

BTE Handelsverband Textil Schuhe Lederwaren

15.07.2022

Neues „Fachwissen Textileinzelhandel“ erschienen

Passend zur anstehenden Ausbildungsrunde ist die 8. Auflage des Lehrbuchs „Fachwissen Textileinzelhandel“ erschienen. Es enthält auf 417 Seiten das komplette Fachwissen für den Textil- und Modehandel inkl. Haus-/Heimtextilien und Kurzwaren. Neben aktualisierten Marktdaten wurde die Neuauflage u.a. um neue Themen wie „Digitalisierungsstrategien“ und „Handlungsfelder des Multi-Channeling“ erweitert.

Aufgeteilt in einen kaufmännischen und einen warenkundlichen Teil enthält das Lehrbuch insgesamt 21 Kapitel. Der kaufmännische Teil umfasst folgende Themen: Der Textileinzelhandel, Einkauf und Disposition, Markt- und Kundenorientierung, Kundenberatung und Verkauf, Handels- und Wettbewerbsrecht, Warenwirtschaft und Controlling sowie Personal und Ausbildung. Der warenkundliche Teil behandelt die Themen: Faserstoffe, Kennzeichnung von Textilien, Funktionen von Textilien, Ökologie, Garne, textile Flächen, Textilveredelung, Materialien für Bekleidung, Leder und Pelze, Bekleidungsherstellung, Bekleidungsmaße, Produktentwicklung, Produktgruppen sowie Modeepochen.

Passend zur anstehenden Ausbildungsrunde ist die 8. Auflage des Lehrbuchs „Fachwissen Textileinzelhandel“ erschienen. Es enthält auf 417 Seiten das komplette Fachwissen für den Textil- und Modehandel inkl. Haus-/Heimtextilien und Kurzwaren. Neben aktualisierten Marktdaten wurde die Neuauflage u.a. um neue Themen wie „Digitalisierungsstrategien“ und „Handlungsfelder des Multi-Channeling“ erweitert.

Aufgeteilt in einen kaufmännischen und einen warenkundlichen Teil enthält das Lehrbuch insgesamt 21 Kapitel. Der kaufmännische Teil umfasst folgende Themen: Der Textileinzelhandel, Einkauf und Disposition, Markt- und Kundenorientierung, Kundenberatung und Verkauf, Handels- und Wettbewerbsrecht, Warenwirtschaft und Controlling sowie Personal und Ausbildung. Der warenkundliche Teil behandelt die Themen: Faserstoffe, Kennzeichnung von Textilien, Funktionen von Textilien, Ökologie, Garne, textile Flächen, Textilveredelung, Materialien für Bekleidung, Leder und Pelze, Bekleidungsherstellung, Bekleidungsmaße, Produktentwicklung, Produktgruppen sowie Modeepochen.

Das Fachbuch eignet sich für alle Beschäftigten im Textileinzelhandel, besonders für Auszubildende (Verkäufer/-in, Kaufmann/-frau im Einzelhandel) und Seiteneinsteiger. Zur Veranschaulichung enthält es durchgehend praktische Beispiele, die Visualisierung erfolgt durch viele farbige Abbildungen. Damit ist es optimal geeignet als Nachschlagewerk (auch für Chefs) sowie zum Selbstlernen und zur Prüfungsvorbereitung. Erstellt wurde das Werk von erfahrenen Berufspädagogen in Zusammenarbeit mit dem BTE.

Hinweis: Das neue „Fachwissen Textileinzelhandel“ kann per E-Mail an itebestellungen@bte.de oder im BTE-Webshop unter www.bte.de (Rubrik: Publikationen) zum Preis von 44,90 Euro brutto (netto 41,96 Euro) zzgl. Versand bestellt werden. Auf der Website ist auch das Inhaltsverzeichnis einsehbar.

More information:
BTE Fachwissen

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BTE Handelsverband Textil Schuhe Lederwaren

15.07.2022

ANDRITZ at CINTE 2022 in China

ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production solutions at CINTE 2022 in Shanghai, China (September 6–8). ANDRITZ will show its broad product portfolio covering state-of-the-art nonwovens and textile production technologies such as air-through bonding, airlay, needlepunch, spunlace, spunbond, wetlaid/WetlaceTM, converting, textile finishing, recycling, and natural fiber processing.

SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY
ANDRITZ supports nonwovens producers in the move to sustainability with the aim of reducing or eliminating plastic components while maintaining the high quality of the desired product properties. This applies to all types of sustainable wipes, such as flushable, biodegradable, bio-sourced, carded pulp or standard carded wipes. The latest development in this field is the ANDRITZ neXline wetlace CP line, which integrates the carded-pulp (CP) process. This is a fully engineered production line combining the benefits of drylaid and wetlaid technologies to produce a new generation of biodegradable wipes.

ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production solutions at CINTE 2022 in Shanghai, China (September 6–8). ANDRITZ will show its broad product portfolio covering state-of-the-art nonwovens and textile production technologies such as air-through bonding, airlay, needlepunch, spunlace, spunbond, wetlaid/WetlaceTM, converting, textile finishing, recycling, and natural fiber processing.

SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY
ANDRITZ supports nonwovens producers in the move to sustainability with the aim of reducing or eliminating plastic components while maintaining the high quality of the desired product properties. This applies to all types of sustainable wipes, such as flushable, biodegradable, bio-sourced, carded pulp or standard carded wipes. The latest development in this field is the ANDRITZ neXline wetlace CP line, which integrates the carded-pulp (CP) process. This is a fully engineered production line combining the benefits of drylaid and wetlaid technologies to produce a new generation of biodegradable wipes.

NEXLINE WETLAID AXCESS TARGETS SMALLER AND MEDIUM PRODUCTION VOLUMES
The neXline wetlaid aXcess targets smaller and medium production volumes and has been devised for new and existing lines. The compact line provides an entrance to the growing wetlaid market, with a variety of final applications and options.

ANDRITZ AXCESS DEVELOPED FOR MEDIUM CAPACITIES IN WUXI, CHINA
The aXcess range was specially developed at ANDRITZ (China) Ltd. Wuxi Branch to handle medium capacities. The facility in Wuxi has an experienced platform for production and service specially geared to serve the Asian nonwovens industry. It designs and manufactures cutting-edge lines to complement the ANDRITZ aXcess product range, which includes complete lines and individual machines for air-through bonding, needlepunch and spunlace processes. With the aXcess range, ANDRITZ has developed a hybrid line combining European and Chinese machines, which is the ideal combination to obtain the best added value from each component in the line and be very flexible to accommodate different business cases.

The service organization was set up to provide prompt delivery and excellent customer support, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. A team of technicians and process experts can be deployed quickly to customer sites requiring full-range assistance. The ANDRITZ facilities include a roll service center with state of-the-art grinding equipment and a test stand for various types of rolls.

In addition, our aXcess range manufactured in Europe also offers technologies for spunlaid and wetlaid processes. Increasing production speeds and widths, compact and reliable design, and affordable investment costs are what customers look for in a competitive market environment. To meet these requirements ideally, we recently enhanced our nonwoven calender and dryer ranges.

More information:
Andritz Cinte Techtextil China needlepunch spunlace line spunbond technology wetlaid Recycling

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ANDRITZ AG

15.07.2022

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Autumn rescheduled to 2023

In light of the current pandemic circumstances in China, the 2022 edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Autumn will be deferred. The Autumn fair, which was originally scheduled to be held from 15 – 17 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, will now take place in 2023 at the same venue. The fair’s organisers will announce the new date in due course.

Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, explained the decision: “After holding discussions with our stakeholders, we have made what we believe to be the responsible decision to delay the fair. While the call was made with the safety of the fair’s participants in mind, deferring the fair to the early part of next year will also allow more time for fairgoers to plan for their participation.”

“We understand that there is a lot of anticipation surrounding this fair, with exhibitors and buyers eager to connect in person. We would like to thank all participants for their patience and understanding, and also to express our continued dedication to provide a quality international trading platform for the home textile industry.”

In light of the current pandemic circumstances in China, the 2022 edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Autumn will be deferred. The Autumn fair, which was originally scheduled to be held from 15 – 17 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, will now take place in 2023 at the same venue. The fair’s organisers will announce the new date in due course.

Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, explained the decision: “After holding discussions with our stakeholders, we have made what we believe to be the responsible decision to delay the fair. While the call was made with the safety of the fair’s participants in mind, deferring the fair to the early part of next year will also allow more time for fairgoers to plan for their participation.”

“We understand that there is a lot of anticipation surrounding this fair, with exhibitors and buyers eager to connect in person. We would like to thank all participants for their patience and understanding, and also to express our continued dedication to provide a quality international trading platform for the home textile industry.”

Exhibitors or visitors with any further enquiries related to the fair can email, or visit the fair’s official website.

More information:
Intertextile Shanghai Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Home textiles Covid-19

Source:

Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

(c) adidas AG

15.07.2022

adidas launches its first product in collaboration with Spinnova

The adidas TERREX HS¹ is one of the first knitted products to be made in part with Spinnova technology. At least 30% of the fabric in this mid-layer hiking hoodie comes from wood-based SPINNOVA® fibres (other fibres)* and 70% from cotton (organic).

Adidas is committed to helping End Plastic Waste via a three-loop strategy that consists of using recycled materials, materials that can be made to be remade and in the case of Made with Nature, products created in part with natural ingredients, such as the adidas TERREX HS¹.

The first product to emerge from this partnership, the adidas TERREX HS¹ mid-layer is a piece of multi-functional gear that works on the trails and then rolls up into its hood for easy storage or to create a pillow on longer adventures. It was designed using UNITEFIT – an all-gender fit system created with a spectrum of sizes, genders, and forms in mind.

The adidas TERREX HS¹ is one of the first knitted products to be made in part with Spinnova technology. At least 30% of the fabric in this mid-layer hiking hoodie comes from wood-based SPINNOVA® fibres (other fibres)* and 70% from cotton (organic).

Adidas is committed to helping End Plastic Waste via a three-loop strategy that consists of using recycled materials, materials that can be made to be remade and in the case of Made with Nature, products created in part with natural ingredients, such as the adidas TERREX HS¹.

The first product to emerge from this partnership, the adidas TERREX HS¹ mid-layer is a piece of multi-functional gear that works on the trails and then rolls up into its hood for easy storage or to create a pillow on longer adventures. It was designed using UNITEFIT – an all-gender fit system created with a spectrum of sizes, genders, and forms in mind.

Made in part with Spinnova technology , a minimum of 30% of the fabric in the adidas TERREX HS¹ comes from wood-based SPINNOVA® fibres (other fibres)* that are made by grinding wood pulp with water into a paste and then spun into a textile fibre.

The product also works with the material’s natural color. Since no dyeing or bleaching is applied, in turn this uses less water compared to the standard dyeing process.

* (Rayon) in US, (New type of cellulose fibre) in China

More information:
adidas Spinnova Fibers fibres Recycling

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adidas AG

15.07.2022

RadiciGroup publishes Sustainability Report 2021

Sustainability Report 2021 combines financial and non-financial performance indicators
2011-2021: 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per metric ton produced. 51.7% renewable source energy achieved
ESG criteria (environmental impact (E), social values (S), organizational governance (G)) determine sustainability strategy

The new RadiciGroup Sustainability Report has been published. With the goal of continuous improvement, the 2021 report has a broader reporting boundary compared to prior years and takes into consideration all the Group companies, including sales and service companies. Over 30 sites located across Asia, North America, South America and Europe have provided their 2021 data on economic, social and environmental performance.

Sustainability Report 2021 combines financial and non-financial performance indicators
2011-2021: 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per metric ton produced. 51.7% renewable source energy achieved
ESG criteria (environmental impact (E), social values (S), organizational governance (G)) determine sustainability strategy

The new RadiciGroup Sustainability Report has been published. With the goal of continuous improvement, the 2021 report has a broader reporting boundary compared to prior years and takes into consideration all the Group companies, including sales and service companies. Over 30 sites located across Asia, North America, South America and Europe have provided their 2021 data on economic, social and environmental performance.

Not only indicators of a financial nature but also measures of environmental impact (E), social values (S) and good organizational governance (G): the latter so-called ESG criteria have become a priority for RadiciGroup, which is preparing for the new European Union non-financial reporting directive in order to contribute to the transition towards a fully sustainable economic system and increase the value of its companies.

On the environmental front, the themes of climate change and decarbonization are RadiciGroup priorities and part of a policy aimed at the uncoupling of growth and resource usage. The Group undertakes to lower emissions from production and choose limited-impact energy sources. This commitment is confirmed by the numbers: in the 2011-2021 period, total emissions per metric ton produced were reduced by 60%, while renewable source energy used by the Group reached 51.7%. Specific investments to decrease environmental impact are ongoing: in 2021, EUR 3.1 million were allocated to introduce best available techniques and improve emissions abatement and energy efficiency.

RadiciGroup promotes professional growth by valuing competence and investment in training: Group training hours once again rose after the pandemic period from 36,000 hours in 2020 to 46,000 hours in 2021. The training method was often a hybrid, taking advantage of aspects experimented with during the pandemic, that is, less traveling and use of facilities in favour of higher groupwide attendance, without the need for participation limits. Fifty-five percent of total training hours was dedicated to health and safety, which has yielded positive results based on the related indicators.

Angelo Radici, president of RadiciGroup: “Today, the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is our main guideline on sustainability issues. It shows us an ambitious scenario and urges us to confront a multitude of challenges that affect our enterprise from every point of view. We try to be quick to react and tenacious, staying faithful to our roots and our style, but expanding our perspective to become increasingly more competitive and proactive in the businesses we are engaged in. From the viewpoint of achieving less environmental impact in the future, we propose to be an enabler and facilitator for our stakeholders on themes such as the circular economy, where we see ourselves as protagonists in ecodesign and recycling, as well as innovation, which we put at the service of anyone who is processing and using our products, so as to offer real sustainability solutions together.”

More information:
RadiciGroup RadiciGroup Radici Nachhaltigkeitsbericht ESG

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RadiciGroup

(c) Hojabr Riahi

Dr. Michael Rauterkus (Wirtschaftsdezernent der Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf), Angelika Firnrohr (Geschäftsführerin Fashion Net e.V.), Wiebke Schilbock (Managing Partner Delicate Love) und Joachim Klüner (Senior Buyer, Hagemeyer) neben dem DFD Kampagnenmotiv für Sommer 2022

14.07.2022

DFD Festival geht in die zweite Runde

Anlässlich des zweiten DFD Festivals am Samstag, den 23. Juli 2022, präsentieren diverse Händler:innen die aktuellen Saison-Trends inszeniert auf einem 12 Meter langen Runway. Inmitten der Shopping-Meilen Königsallee, Breite Straße und Heinrich-Heine-Allee laufen die Models über den Laufsteg und präsentieren die Highlights diverser Premium Fashion Brands. Über 60 umliegende Einzelhändler:innen und Gastronom:innen locken parallel mit Live-Dj-Sets, Rabattaktionen und diversen In-Store-Aktivitäten.

Anlässlich des zweiten DFD Festivals am Samstag, den 23. Juli 2022, präsentieren diverse Händler:innen die aktuellen Saison-Trends inszeniert auf einem 12 Meter langen Runway. Inmitten der Shopping-Meilen Königsallee, Breite Straße und Heinrich-Heine-Allee laufen die Models über den Laufsteg und präsentieren die Highlights diverser Premium Fashion Brands. Über 60 umliegende Einzelhändler:innen und Gastronom:innen locken parallel mit Live-Dj-Sets, Rabattaktionen und diversen In-Store-Aktivitäten.

Die traditionelle Order wird durch modezentrierte Aktivitäten in der Innenstadt begleitet
Das DFD Festival soll Einzelhändler:innen mit gezielten Events und Aktionen ermöglichen, kommunikativer Bestandteil der Düsseldorf Fashion Days zu werden und somit die Fashionkompetenz der Stadt erlebbar zu machen. „Unsere Landeshauptstadt steht für Kultur, Genuss, Lifestyle und natürlich Mode. Hochfrequentierte Ordertage im Winter und Sommer bieten dem nationalen und internationalen Publikum mit zahlreichen Showrooms und zwei bedeutenden Messen ein geballtes Ordergeschäft. Mit dem DFD Festival werden wir Düsseldorf öffentlich weiterhin stark als Modehauptstadt Deutschlands positionieren. Durch innerstädtische Synergien rund um die Königsallee schafft das DFD Festival ein individuelles, emotionalisiertes Einkaufserlebnis und gleichermaßen einen Mehrwert für Händler:innen und Besucher:innen“, sagt Dr. Michael Rauterkus, Wirtschaftsdezernent der Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf. „Wir freuen uns ganz besonders in diesem Sommer wieder Gastgeber für Einkäufer:innen und die nationale Medienlandschaft zu sein und am 24. Juli 2022 zu Deutschlands größtem Branchenfest – dem Fashion Net Get Together – in den Düsseldorfer Rheinterrassen einzuladen.“

Auch Branchenvertreter:innen äußern sich positiv zu den Düsseldorf Fashion Days und Düsseldorf als Orderstandort
„Die Düsseldorf Fashion Days sind für uns als Modemarke die wichtigsten Ordertage im Jahr und bieten mit der DFD Festival Edition einen weiteren Anreiz als Einkäufer:in in die Stadt zu kommen. Besonders zu dieser hochfrequentierten Woche im Ordergeschäft schätze ich den großen Zusammenhalt in der Branche – auch das macht Düsseldorf aus“, sagt Wiebke Schilbock, Managing Partner Delicate Love ergänzt.

More information:
DFD Festival DFD Düsseldorf Fashion Days

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DFD / PR + Presseagentur textschwester

13.07.2022

VUB: Hybrid threads based on ultrafine metallic micro-wires

After three years, VUB a.s again got the chance to actively participate in the European trade fair Techtextil 2022m being present at a joint stand of Czech companies active in production and application of technical textiles, organized by Clutex - Cluster Technical Textiles.

In cooperation with partners from academic and production sphere many products were developed over the past years, sold by VUB under the brand Clevertex. For the presentation at the fair, a wide range of ESD protective clothing for the electrotechnical industry and for each worker dealing with electrostatic discharge sensitive components was on display. As well as another product line of the Clevertex brand representing wearable skincare textile products with antiseptic effects based on purely natural textile materials.

After three years, VUB a.s again got the chance to actively participate in the European trade fair Techtextil 2022m being present at a joint stand of Czech companies active in production and application of technical textiles, organized by Clutex - Cluster Technical Textiles.

In cooperation with partners from academic and production sphere many products were developed over the past years, sold by VUB under the brand Clevertex. For the presentation at the fair, a wide range of ESD protective clothing for the electrotechnical industry and for each worker dealing with electrostatic discharge sensitive components was on display. As well as another product line of the Clevertex brand representing wearable skincare textile products with antiseptic effects based on purely natural textile materials.

Attention was paid to the advanced solutions for smart textiles and e-textiles products esp. electrically conductive hybrid threads based on ultrafine metallic micro-wires. A significant advantage of these threads lies in their full compatibility with standard textile manufacturing processes, and possibility of customization in terms of fineness, electrical conductivity and temperature resistance of individual thread. As an example of one of the applications of conductive threads, different types of woven elastic conductive ribbons were demonstrated, which could be used as bus bars or as textile conductors wherever a variable length of conductive element is required without the negative influence on their electrical resistance during the change the length.

More information:
VUB micro-wires

Source:

VÚB a.s.

13.07.2022

Cotton Market Fundamentals & Price Outlook – July 22

SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE
The latest USDA report featured reductions to figures for both world production and mill-use for both the 2021/22 and 2022/23 crop years. For 2021/22, the global production estimate was lowered -0.7 million bales (to 116.2 million) and global consumption was lowered -1.9 million bales (to 119.8 million). For 2022/23, the global production forecast was lowered -1.2 million bales (to 120.7 million) and global consumption was lowered -1.6 million bales (to 119.9 million).

With the decreases in use exceeding the declines in production, figures for global ending stocks increased. For 2021/22, the projection rose +1.1 million bales (to 84.0 million). For 2022/23, the forecast increased +1.6 million bales (to 84.3 million).

At the country-level, the largest changes to 2021/22 production were for Brazil (-400,000 bales to 12.3 million) and Uzbekistan (-100,00 bales to 2.7 million). The largest changes for the 2022/23 harvest were for the U.S. (-1.0 million bales to 15.5 million) and Brazil (-200,000 bales to 13.0 million).

SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE
The latest USDA report featured reductions to figures for both world production and mill-use for both the 2021/22 and 2022/23 crop years. For 2021/22, the global production estimate was lowered -0.7 million bales (to 116.2 million) and global consumption was lowered -1.9 million bales (to 119.8 million). For 2022/23, the global production forecast was lowered -1.2 million bales (to 120.7 million) and global consumption was lowered -1.6 million bales (to 119.9 million).

With the decreases in use exceeding the declines in production, figures for global ending stocks increased. For 2021/22, the projection rose +1.1 million bales (to 84.0 million). For 2022/23, the forecast increased +1.6 million bales (to 84.3 million).

At the country-level, the largest changes to 2021/22 production were for Brazil (-400,000 bales to 12.3 million) and Uzbekistan (-100,00 bales to 2.7 million). The largest changes for the 2022/23 harvest were for the U.S. (-1.0 million bales to 15.5 million) and Brazil (-200,000 bales to 13.0 million).

It may be notable that there were no upward country-level revisions for mill-use in either 2021/22 or 2022/23. The largest revisions for 2021/22 included those for China (-1.0 million to 37.0 million), Vietnam (-400,000 bales to 6.9 million), Bangladesh (-300,000 to 8.0 million), Pakistan (-100,000 bales to 10.9 million), and Uzbekistan (-100,000 bales to 2.7 million). For 2022/23, consumption estimates were lowered for China (-500,000 bales to 37.5 million), India (-500,000 bales to 25.0 million), Bangladesh (-300,000 bales to 8.6 million), and Vietnam (-300,000 bales to 7.1 million).
The global trade forecast for 2022/23 was lowered -1.1 million bales (to 46.4 million). The most significant changes on the import side included those for China (-500,000 bales to 10.0 million), Bangladesh (-300,000 bales to 8.5 million), and Vietnam (-300,000 bales to 7.2 million). On the export side, the largest updates included those for the U.S. (-500,000 bales to 14.0 million) and Australia (+300,000 bales to 6.0 million).

PRICE OUTLOOK
Recent volatility was not limited to the cotton market. A wide range of commodities lost significant value in June. Between June 9th and July 5th (dates chosen unsystematically to describe the magnitude of declines), cotton fell -25% (NY/ICE December futures), corn fell -19% (Chicago Board of Trade, December contract), soybeans fell -17% (Chicago Board of Trade, November contract), wheat fell -25% (Chicago Board of Trade, December contract), copper fell -20% (London Metal Exchange, nearby), and Brent crude oil fell -12% (ICE, nearby).

The breadth of losses throughout the commodity sector suggests a sea change in investor sentiment for the entire category. The effects of inflation, the withdrawal of stimulus, rising interest rates, and concerns about a possible recession could all be reasons explaining a reversal of speculative bets, and all could be contributors to the losses. While the macroeconomic environment can be expected to continue to weigh on prices, there are also supportive forces for the market that are specific to cotton.

The current USDA forecast for U.S. cotton production is 15.5 million bales, and it may get smaller over time because of the severe drought in West Texas. The current harvest figure is two million bales lower than the 2021/22 number and is equal to the five-year average for U.S. cotton exports (2017/18-2021/22). On top of exports, the U.S. will need to supply domestic mills with 2.5 million bales. The last time the U.S. had a severely drought-impacted crop (2020/21), the harvest was only 14.6 million bales. In that crop year, the U.S. was able to export more than it grew because it had accumulated stocks in the previous year. The U.S. is coming into the 2022/23 crop year with low stocks. This suggests U.S. shipments may have been rationed. Since the U.S. is the world’s largest exporter, this may lend some support to prices internationally.

More information:
cotton Cotton USA Cotton Inc.

Source:

Cotton Incorporated

Photo: Radici

13.07.2022

RadiciGroup at Phygital Sustainability Expo in Rome

Commitment for a sustainable fashion industry

RadiciGroup participated in the third edition of PHYGITAL SUSTAINABILITY EXPO, which took place on 11 and 12 July in Rome. The event was focused on the ecological transition of fashion and design brands through technological innovation.

During the “narrated fashion show”, at the archaeological site of the Museo Dei Fori Imperiali, two sustainable garments by RadiciGroup were shown: the first completely recyclable ski suit made with recycled nylon and the Yamamay swimsuit made with polyester yarn obtained from recycling of plastic bottles.

Commitment for a sustainable fashion industry

RadiciGroup participated in the third edition of PHYGITAL SUSTAINABILITY EXPO, which took place on 11 and 12 July in Rome. The event was focused on the ecological transition of fashion and design brands through technological innovation.

During the “narrated fashion show”, at the archaeological site of the Museo Dei Fori Imperiali, two sustainable garments by RadiciGroup were shown: the first completely recyclable ski suit made with recycled nylon and the Yamamay swimsuit made with polyester yarn obtained from recycling of plastic bottles.

Yamamay chose the sustainable polyester yarn Repetable® by RadiciGroup, for its new green beachwear proposal, with the aim of combining beauty and sustainability. Repetable is an innovative polyester yarn obtained through a process of recycling plastic bottles. Compared to virgin polyester, Repetable allows lower CO₂ emissions (-45%), lower water consumption (-90%) and lower energy consumption (-60%), while guaranteeing high performance. The new line “Edit” by Yamamay, which includes the swimsuit made with Repetable, has already been on the market since the end of last May.

The participation of RadiciGroup in the PHYGITAL SUSTAINABILITY EXPO represents further confirmation of the Group commitment to creating a fashion industry that is increasingly respectful of the environment, thanks to the involvement of all the players in the supply chain, which are most sensitive to sustainability.

More information:
RadiciGroup PHYGITAL SUSTAINABILITY EXPO polyester yarns

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RadiciGroup

13.07.2022

Nominations for RISE® Innovation Award Accepted until July 15

RISE® – Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference – Returns In-Person

Nonwovens innovators will convene in-person for RISE® – Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference – the industry’s premier conference on nonwovens science and technology, Sept. 27-28 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

The 12th edition of RISE returns live to Talley Student Union after being held virtually over the last two years. The event is co-organized by INDA and The Nonwovens Institute at North Carolina State University. Registration is now open at the RISE® website. https://www.riseconf.net/

Experts in product development, material science, and new technologies will come together for this insightful two-day conference focused on promising technology developments, future needs and market opportunities. Participants will have opportunities to exchange views on innovative nonwoven technologies and applications, furthering INDA’s strategic initiative to connect and convene the industry.

RISE® – Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference – Returns In-Person

Nonwovens innovators will convene in-person for RISE® – Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference – the industry’s premier conference on nonwovens science and technology, Sept. 27-28 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

The 12th edition of RISE returns live to Talley Student Union after being held virtually over the last two years. The event is co-organized by INDA and The Nonwovens Institute at North Carolina State University. Registration is now open at the RISE® website. https://www.riseconf.net/

Experts in product development, material science, and new technologies will come together for this insightful two-day conference focused on promising technology developments, future needs and market opportunities. Participants will have opportunities to exchange views on innovative nonwoven technologies and applications, furthering INDA’s strategic initiative to connect and convene the industry.

The 2022 RISE® program will focus on breaking developments in responsible sourcing of nonwoven inputs, realistic end-of-life options, and circularity opportunities in the world of nonwovens and engineered materials with thought leaders presenting on these cutting-edge topics.

Innovations that solve problems and advance the nonwovens industry will be recognized with the 2022 RISE® Innovation Award. The award will be presented Sept. 28 in the culmination of the event. Companies can self-nominate products online http://www.inda.org/awards/rise-innovation-award.html until July 15.

RISE® participants will have the special opportunity on Sept. 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., to tour The Nonwovens Institute’s $50 million-plus, 60,000 square-foot facilities featuring state-of-the-art equipment, pilot lines and analytical facilities, and attend a networking reception at the on-campus Lonnie Pool Golf Course Clubhouse. The tour will be limited to 50 attendees and advance response is required. The reception will be open to all attendees.

Speaker Snapshot

A few topics that will be addressed by visionary speakers at RISE® include:

North American Economic Outlook - Robert Fry, Jr., Ph.D., Principal, Robert Fry Economics LLC
Sustainable Fibers – Developments and the Future - David Grewell, Ph.D., Director, Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites
Achieving Supply Chain Circularity - Redesigning Plastics to be Recyclable-by-Design - Kat Knauer, Ph.D., Program Manager - V Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Novel Biobased Resins Outperforming Plastics and Other Biodegradable Biopolymers - Steven Sherman, CEO, BioLogiQ, Inc.
Stereochemistry Strategies to Toughen Sugar-Based Polymers and Degradable Elastomers - Matthew Becker, Ph.D., Hugo L. Blomquist Distinguished Professor, Duke University
Biobased Multicomponent Structures Providing Unique Characteristics and Sustainable Properties to Nonwovens - Kristel Beckers, Senior Application Technician, Total Corbion PLA

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INDA RISE® nonwovens

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INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

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13.07.2022

Italian textile machinery sector returning to pre-Covid levels

Annual assembly of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers
Digitalization and Sustainability Key to Resiliency for Italian Textile Machinery Sector

The objective critical issues faced by Italy as a whole throughout the course of 2021, primarily dictated by a pandemic that upset any and all pre-existing equilibriums, have not slowed or halted the Italian textile machinery sector.

Indeed, data presented during the annual assembly of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, held on 1 July proved decidedly positive, showing that in 2021 the sector recovered significantly compared to 2020, to the point of returning to pre-Covid levels.

Specifically, Italian textile machinery production amounted to 2.388 billion euros (+35% over 2020 and + 5% over 2019), with total exports amounting to 2.031 billion euros (+37% over 2020 and +9% over 2019).

Annual assembly of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers
Digitalization and Sustainability Key to Resiliency for Italian Textile Machinery Sector

The objective critical issues faced by Italy as a whole throughout the course of 2021, primarily dictated by a pandemic that upset any and all pre-existing equilibriums, have not slowed or halted the Italian textile machinery sector.

Indeed, data presented during the annual assembly of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, held on 1 July proved decidedly positive, showing that in 2021 the sector recovered significantly compared to 2020, to the point of returning to pre-Covid levels.

Specifically, Italian textile machinery production amounted to 2.388 billion euros (+35% over 2020 and + 5% over 2019), with total exports amounting to 2.031 billion euros (+37% over 2020 and +9% over 2019).

However, these results do not cancel the obstacles that companies are still facing. Looking to the near future, expectations are for a rather uncertain outlook, as underscored by ACIMIT President Alessandro Zucchi: “2022 remains a year replete with unknown factors, starting with the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, along with the persistence of the pandemic, which seriously risk delaying expected growth consolidation for businesses in the sector. Difficulties in finding raw materials and components negatively affect the completion and fulfilment of orders processed as far back as 2021. To boot, rising energy costs and inflationary trends affecting numerous commodities are depressing overall business confidence. So the outlook for the sector is not so good.”
As such, the two cornerstones through which ACIMIT aims to support the Italian textile machinery sector are digitilization and sustainability.

4.0: The textile machinery sector looks to the future
The road to digital transformation has already led numerous manufacturers to completely rethink their production processes, rendering them more efficient and l ess expensive. The digital world is moving ahead at a decisive rate in the textile machinery sector, where the buzzwords are increasingly, for instance, the Internet of Things connecting to a company’s ecosystem, machine learning algorithms applied to production, predictive maintenance, and the integrated cloud management of various production departments. It is no coincidence that ACIMIT has focused decisively on its Digital Ready project, through which Italian textile machinery that adopt a common set of data are certified, with the aim of facilitating integration with the operating systems of client companies (ERP, MES, CRM, etc.).

A green soul
Combining production efficiency and respect for the environment: a challenge ACIMIT has made its own and which it promotes among its members through the Sustainable Technologies project. Launched by the association as early as 2011, the project highlights the commitment of Italian textile machinery manufacturers in the area of sustainability. At the heart of the project is the Green Label, a form of certification specifically for Italian textile machinery which highlights its energy and environmental performance. An all-Italian seal of approval developed in collaboration with RINA, an international certification body.
The assembly held on 1 July provided an opportunity to take stock of the Sustainable Technologies project, more specifically, with the presentation of the Rina Consulting survey on the Green Label’s evolution and impact in recent years.

The results have confirmed the initiative’s extreme validity. The technological advances implemented by the association’s machinery producers participating in the project have effectively translated into benefits in terms of environmental impact (reduction of CO₂ equivalent emissions for machinery), as well as economic advantages for machinery users.

With reference to the year 2021, a total of 204,598 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided on an annual basis have been quantified, thanks to the implementation of improvements on machinery. This is a truly significant reduction which, for the sake of comparison, corresponds to the carbon dioxide emissions generated by 36,864 automobiles travelling an average of 35,000 km a year. In terms of energy savings, the use of green labeled textile machinery has provided excellent performances in allowing for a reduction of up to 84% in consumption.

A round table discussion on the Green Label’s primary purpose
The environmental and economic impact generated in production processes for Italian textile machinery through the use of Green Label technologies was the focus of the round table which concluded the ACIMIT assembly.

Moderated by Aurora Magni (professor of the Industrial Systems Sustainability course at the LIUC School of Engineering), the debate involved Gianluca Brenna (Lipomo Printing House administrator and Vice President of the Italian Fashion System for Welfare), Pietro Pin (Benetton Group consultant and President of UNI for the textile-clothing area), Giorgio Ravasio (Italy Country Manager for Vivienne Westwood), as well as ACIMIT President Alessandro Zucchi.

Called on to compare common factors in their experiences relating to environmental transition processes for their respective companies, the participants were unanimous: the future of Italian textile machinery can no longer ignore advanced technology developments capable of offering sustainable solutions with a low environmental impact while also reducing production costs. This philosophy has by now been consolidated, and has proven to lead directly to a circular economy outlook.

The upcoming ITMA 2023 exhibition
Lastly, a word on ITMA 2023, the most important international exhibition for textile machinery, to be held in Italy from 8 to 14 June 2023 at Fiera-Milano Rho. Marking the 19th edition of ITMA, this trade fair is an essential event for the entire industry worldwide, providing a global showcase for numerous innovative operational solutions on display. A marketplace that offers participants extraordinary business opportunities. The participation of Italian companies is managed by ACIMIT.

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ACIMIT Italian textile machinery ITMA 2023 Sustainability digitalization

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13.07.2022

AkzoNobel launches tool to drive bodyshop sustainability

Bodyshops can now take advantage of the vehicle refinish industry’s first repair calculator to measure, manage and reduce carbon emissions, which has been developed by AkzoNobel.

Designed to help customers improve their carbon footprint when using the company’s premium refinish products, the CO₂eRepairCalculator* is part of a new initiative which aims to encourage bodyshops to become more sustainable.

The tool is the latest digital innovation from AkzoNobel focused on making a long-lasting difference to customers. It identifies the carbon levels associated with the painting and drying process – including the energy consumed – and is linked directly to the vehicle refinishing products being used. It also provides data relating to the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), therefore helping customers to understand where improvements can be made.

When using the tool, the emissions and energy consumed are calculated based on a controlled two-panel repair in a spray booth to Greenhouse Gas Protocol accounting standards. The results are presented in an online dashboard, which allows local energy prices to be factored in.

Bodyshops can now take advantage of the vehicle refinish industry’s first repair calculator to measure, manage and reduce carbon emissions, which has been developed by AkzoNobel.

Designed to help customers improve their carbon footprint when using the company’s premium refinish products, the CO₂eRepairCalculator* is part of a new initiative which aims to encourage bodyshops to become more sustainable.

The tool is the latest digital innovation from AkzoNobel focused on making a long-lasting difference to customers. It identifies the carbon levels associated with the painting and drying process – including the energy consumed – and is linked directly to the vehicle refinishing products being used. It also provides data relating to the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), therefore helping customers to understand where improvements can be made.

When using the tool, the emissions and energy consumed are calculated based on a controlled two-panel repair in a spray booth to Greenhouse Gas Protocol accounting standards. The results are presented in an online dashboard, which allows local energy prices to be factored in.

The launch means it will now be easier for bodyshops to take positive action in an effort to meet their sustainability and carbon reduction targets. This is becoming increasingly important, as insurance companies are putting greater pressure on preferred bodyshop partners to cut their emissions in line with supply chain ambitions that meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The CO₂eRepairCalculator is currently being introduced in the UK market to Sikkens customers (with Lesonal to follow shortly). It will be rolled out across markets in Europe during the next few months.

*CO₂e stands for carbon dioxide and equivalent gases. The tool measures carbon dioxide (CO₂) and equivalent gases such as methane (CH₄) and nitrous oxide (N₂O), which all fall under the term greenhouse gases (GHGs).

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AkzoNobel Coatings Automotive

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AkzoNobel