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Das Team des FTB der Hochschule Niederrhein zu Besuch bei der Firma Bache Innovative, mit der es im Rahmen von „KnitCycle“ Recycling-Versuche durchführt. Dazu wurden erste textile Produktionsabfälle klassifiziert und sortiert. Foto Hochschule Niederrhein
Das Team des FTB der Hochschule Niederrhein zu Besuch bei der Firma Bache Innovative, mit der es im Rahmen von „KnitCycle“ Recycling-Versuche durchführt. Dazu wurden erste textile Produktionsabfälle klassifiziert und sortiert.
19.03.2024

KnitCycle: Forschungsprojekt für kreislaufgerechte Flachstrick-Textilien

87 Prozent des weltweiten Textilabfalls in der Bekleidungsindustrie landen auf Deponien oder werden verbrannt. Von den 13 Prozent, die noch mechanisch weiterverarbeitet werden, enden die meisten Alttextilien als Dämmmaterial (Downcycling). Nicht einmal ein Prozent werden zu hochwertigen Fasern aufbereitet, aus denen wieder neue Kleidung entsteht.
 
Gemeinsam mit Bache Innovative als Antragstellerin hat die Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) ein großes Forschungsprojekt gestartet: „KnitCycle – kreislaufgerechte Produktentwicklung für Flachstricktextilien“. Die Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) fördert das Vorhaben für zwei Jahre mit insgesamt rund 290.000 Euro, davon fließen 225.000 Euro an die HSNR.
 
Wo Textilabfall recycelt und damit in den Kreislauf zurückgeführt werden kann, muss auch weniger entsorgt werden. Werden Produktionsabfälle und -überhänge vernichtet, ist das nicht nur teuer für die Unternehmen. Für die Herstellung neuer Kleidung müssen auch wieder neue Fasern erzeugt werden. Je nach Faserstoff kommt es dabei zu großem Wasserverbrauch, starkem Pestizid- und Düngemitteleinsatz sowie langen Transportwegen mit hohen CO2-Emissionen.  

87 Prozent des weltweiten Textilabfalls in der Bekleidungsindustrie landen auf Deponien oder werden verbrannt. Von den 13 Prozent, die noch mechanisch weiterverarbeitet werden, enden die meisten Alttextilien als Dämmmaterial (Downcycling). Nicht einmal ein Prozent werden zu hochwertigen Fasern aufbereitet, aus denen wieder neue Kleidung entsteht.
 
Gemeinsam mit Bache Innovative als Antragstellerin hat die Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) ein großes Forschungsprojekt gestartet: „KnitCycle – kreislaufgerechte Produktentwicklung für Flachstricktextilien“. Die Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) fördert das Vorhaben für zwei Jahre mit insgesamt rund 290.000 Euro, davon fließen 225.000 Euro an die HSNR.
 
Wo Textilabfall recycelt und damit in den Kreislauf zurückgeführt werden kann, muss auch weniger entsorgt werden. Werden Produktionsabfälle und -überhänge vernichtet, ist das nicht nur teuer für die Unternehmen. Für die Herstellung neuer Kleidung müssen auch wieder neue Fasern erzeugt werden. Je nach Faserstoff kommt es dabei zu großem Wasserverbrauch, starkem Pestizid- und Düngemitteleinsatz sowie langen Transportwegen mit hohen CO2-Emissionen.  
 
Die Projektpartner erarbeiten ein Konzept, mit dem gestrickte Produkte so entwickelt werden können, dass sie sich am Produktlebensende durch ein Faser-zu-Faser-Recycling zu hochwertigen Fasern neu aufbereiten lassen. Aus diesen Fasern kann anschließend neues, industriell verarbeitbares Garn für Bekleidung hergestellt werden, das im Idealfall später abermals recycelt werden kann.
 
Unter dem Motto „Design for Recycling“ analysieren die Partner, welche Faktoren und Verfahren am besten geeignet sind, Textilien schon bei ihrer Entstehung so zu planen, dass sie am Produktlebensende optimal recyclingfähig sind. Gleichzeitig dürfen sich Ästhetik, Qualität und Langlebigkeit der Produkte nicht verschlechtern. Die Frage ist also: Welche Parameter im mechanischen Recycling werden benötigt und welche Produkteigenschaften erzielen das beste kreislauffähige Ergebnis?
 
„KnitCycle“ konzentriert sich auf Pulloverwaren und Produkte, die auf Flachstrickmaschinen endformgerecht in Deutschland produziert werden. Dafür liefert und produziert die auf 3D-Strickwaren spezialisierte Firma Bache Innovative eigenes Abfall- und Forschungsmaterial.
 
Unterstützung mit Experten-Knowhow gibt es auch von TURNS Faserkreisläufe. Dieses Unternehmen stellt recycelte Garne aus verschiedenen gebrauchten, ausrangierten Alttextilien her.
 
Die Faser-zu-Faser-Recycling-Versuche finden am hochschuleigenen Forschungsinstitut für Textil und Bekleidung (FTB) statt. Dazu schafft die HSNR von dem Fördergeld eine Reißmaschine für das Textilrecycling an. Hiermit werden vor Ort die optimalen Prozessparameter für das Recycling der jeweiligen Produkttypen ermittelt. Die in diesem Prozess gewonnenen Reißfasern werden dann u.a. mit Unterstützung der Firma Textechno H. Stein GmbH & Co. KG aus Mönchengladbach analysiert und bewertet.

Mittels unterschiedlicher Aufbereitungs- und Spinnverfahren werden aus den Reißfasern anschließend neue Garne hergestellt. Die Forschenden testen, wie sich die Fasern wiederverspinnen lassen – auch in Kombination mit anderen Naturfasern, um mit möglichst hochwertigen neuen Produkten den Produktkreislauf zu schließen.

An Labor-Strickmaschinen erzeugt das FTB-Team erste 2D-Strickproben. Die finalen Strickprodukte aus den recycelten Garnen stellt der Kooperationspartner Bache Innovative her. 

Source:

Hochschule Niederrhein

slide needle Photo: Groz-Beckert
19.03.2024

Groz-Beckert/ Vanguard Pailung: Innovative slider needle for circular knitting machines

Groz-Beckert offers interested machine builders various cooperation opportunities to jointly develop new products or improve existing ones. In collaboration with Vanguard Pailung, a manufacturer of ultra-high-speed knitting machines for body-size products, Groz-Beckert has developed an innovative slider needle for a new generation of machines. Groz-Beckert's Technology and Development Center (TEZ) provides the appropriate framework for so-called co-development projects.

In June 2022, Vanguard Pailung approached Groz-Beckert with a cooperation request. Together with Groz-Beckert, the company wanted to develop a new needle solution for an innovative ultra-high-speed machine. Together with an innovative slide needle, the new machine was to exceed the speed and productivity of known knitting systems of large circular knitting machines.

Machine and needle development ran in parallel and were closely coordinated. The first field tests took place in the Vanguard Pailung laboratory in Monroe/NC, USA in February 2023. The successful development was presented to a wide audience for the first time at ITMA 2023 in June.

Groz-Beckert offers interested machine builders various cooperation opportunities to jointly develop new products or improve existing ones. In collaboration with Vanguard Pailung, a manufacturer of ultra-high-speed knitting machines for body-size products, Groz-Beckert has developed an innovative slider needle for a new generation of machines. Groz-Beckert's Technology and Development Center (TEZ) provides the appropriate framework for so-called co-development projects.

In June 2022, Vanguard Pailung approached Groz-Beckert with a cooperation request. Together with Groz-Beckert, the company wanted to develop a new needle solution for an innovative ultra-high-speed machine. Together with an innovative slide needle, the new machine was to exceed the speed and productivity of known knitting systems of large circular knitting machines.

Machine and needle development ran in parallel and were closely coordinated. The first field tests took place in the Vanguard Pailung laboratory in Monroe/NC, USA in February 2023. The successful development was presented to a wide audience for the first time at ITMA 2023 in June.

Unlike latch needles, slide needles do not form the stitch via a needle latch, but via a slide that is controlled by its own channel. The advantage of this is that the needle can withstand high speeds, as there is no latch impact, which in turn increases productivity.

The use of the new slide needle in ultra-high-speed machines ensures a particularly high level of process reliability. With the new needle variant, the closer is guided safely and precisely in the groove in the needle shank. At the same time, the base of the needle shank is closed, which ensures maximum stability. The slider needle reliably prevents the so-called latch impact and thus makes a decisive contribution to process reliability. Its use ensures a uniform and speed-independent loop structure, even at maximum speeds.

Source:

Groz-Beckert

18.03.2024

Autoneum: Increase in revenue and profit in 2023

Autoneum significantly improved revenue in local currencies by 34.8% in 2023 compared to the previous year, supported by inorganic growth and a positive market environment. Consolidated in Swiss francs, revenue increased by 27.6% to CHF 2 302.3 million. The acquisition of Borgers Automotive already made a positive contribution to earnings and value in the first year and Business Group North America achieved a turnaround. EBIT adjusted for one-time effects more than doubled year-on-year to CHF 99.2 million and, with an EBIT margin of 4.3%, was at the upper end of the guidance. Net profit for the full year 2023 increased by an impressive CHF 50.2 million to CHF 61.1 million. Based on the positive net results, the Board of Directors is proposing a dividend of CHF 2.50 per share.

Autoneum significantly improved revenue in local currencies by 34.8% in 2023 compared to the previous year, supported by inorganic growth and a positive market environment. Consolidated in Swiss francs, revenue increased by 27.6% to CHF 2 302.3 million. The acquisition of Borgers Automotive already made a positive contribution to earnings and value in the first year and Business Group North America achieved a turnaround. EBIT adjusted for one-time effects more than doubled year-on-year to CHF 99.2 million and, with an EBIT margin of 4.3%, was at the upper end of the guidance. Net profit for the full year 2023 increased by an impressive CHF 50.2 million to CHF 61.1 million. Based on the positive net results, the Board of Directors is proposing a dividend of CHF 2.50 per share.

Outlook
According to forecasts, worldwide automobile production will be somewhat restrained in 2024 and may even decline slightly compared with 2023. Based on these market forecasts1, Autoneum expects revenue in 2024 of CHF 2.3 billion to 2.5 billion. The Company anticipates an EBIT margin of 4.5–5.5% and free cash flow in the high upper double-digit million range for 2024.

1 Source: S&P Global Light Vehicle Production Forecast of February 16, 2024.

More information:
Autoneum financial year 2023
Source:

Autoneum Management AG

18.03.2024

Solvay: Full-year 2023 results

  • Solvay’s FY 2023 financial statements reflect the Partial Demerger completed on December 9, 2023, with the Specialty businesses transferred to Syensqo classified as discontinued operations for 2023.
  • New Solvay leadership team committed to drive the transformation of the company.
  • Net sales for the full year 2023 at €4,880 million were down -12.6% organically versus 2022, driven primarily by volume declines. In Q4, net sales decreased organically by -18.9% from both lower volumes and prices.
  • Underlying EBITDA of €1,246 million for the full year 2023 was stable (+0.2%) on an organic basis compared to a record 2022, with positive Net Pricing and lower fixed costs offsetting the drop in volumes. EBITDA in the fourth quarter was down -24.5% organically vs Q4 2022, fully driven by lower volumes, with variable costs reduction offsetting price erosion, while fixed costs decreased slightly.
  • Underlying net profit from continuing operations was €588 million in 2023 compared to €740 million in 2022.
  • Free Cash Flow of €561 million in 2023 (+17.3% vs.
  • Solvay’s FY 2023 financial statements reflect the Partial Demerger completed on December 9, 2023, with the Specialty businesses transferred to Syensqo classified as discontinued operations for 2023.
  • New Solvay leadership team committed to drive the transformation of the company.
  • Net sales for the full year 2023 at €4,880 million were down -12.6% organically versus 2022, driven primarily by volume declines. In Q4, net sales decreased organically by -18.9% from both lower volumes and prices.
  • Underlying EBITDA of €1,246 million for the full year 2023 was stable (+0.2%) on an organic basis compared to a record 2022, with positive Net Pricing and lower fixed costs offsetting the drop in volumes. EBITDA in the fourth quarter was down -24.5% organically vs Q4 2022, fully driven by lower volumes, with variable costs reduction offsetting price erosion, while fixed costs decreased slightly.
  • Underlying net profit from continuing operations was €588 million in 2023 compared to €740 million in 2022.
  • Free Cash Flow of €561 million in 2023 (+17.3% vs. €479 million in 2022) resulting in a record FCF conversion ratio of 45.4%, thanks to the strong EBITDA performance and to the positive impact from working capital variation.
  • ROCE was 20.4% in 2023, -2.5pp compared to 2022 as a result of lower profit.
  • Solid balance sheet at the end of December 2023, in line with the target capital structure announced in November 2023, with an underlying net debt of €1.5 billion, which translates into a leverage ratio of 1.2x.
  • Total proposed gross dividend of €2.43 per share, subject to shareholders’ approval during the next Ordinary General Meeting of May 28, 2024.
  • Solvay continues to reduce its GHG emissions (-19% vs 2021, scope 1 and 2).
  • 2024 Outlook: Organic growth of the underlying EBITDA of -10% to -20% compared to restated 2023; Free cash flow of minimum €260 million

2024 outlook
Across its product portfolio, Solvay expects current demand levels to continue over the next few months and, as such, expects H1 2024 volumes to be broadly in line with H2 2023. At this point, there is little visibility on the second half of the year, however there are signs that the trend in the second half could improve. Solvay expects Soda Ash prices over FY 2024 to be lower than FY 2023, consistent with the current market environment, which will affect the business margin in 2024. Pricing trends across Solvay’s other businesses are forecasted to be more resilient year on year.

Lower energy and raw materials prices should offset some of the negative pressure on the topline. More importantly, Solvay has started to implement cost savings initiatives that will start to deliver results in 2024.

For full year 2024, Solvay expects an organic growth of the underlying EBITDA by -10% to -20% versus a high comparison base in 2023, especially in H1. This translates into a range of €925 million to €1,040 million at a 1.10 EUR/USD exchange rate.

The organic growth of the underlying EBITDA is calculated from a 2023 restated figure of €1,154 million (vs a reported figure of €1,246 million).

Free cash flow to Solvay shareholders from continuing operations is expected to be greater than €260 million, in line with the cash usage prioritization presented during the Capital Market Day in November 2023. It is supported by Solvay’s ability to manage its capex and working capital to ensure the financing of its businesses and the payment of dividends while keeping the strength of its balance sheet intact.

Solvay remains committed to implement its strategic roadmap and reconfirms its 2028 targets as communicated at the Capital Markets Day of November 2023.

Source:

Solvay

18.03.2024

Lenzing: Combined annual and sustainability report 2023

  • Combination of financial and non-financial reporting as evidence of the central role of sustainability
  • Measurable progress in achieving sustainability and climate targets
  • Recognized for sustainability and prepares for the European Green Deal

The Lenzing Group has published a combined annual and sustainability report for the first time, reaffirming the strategic importance of social and environmental responsibility for the company. With the title “Ready to join?”, Lenzing would like to extend an invitation to all customers and partners to join forces to renew the textile and nonwovens industries and bring about positive change.

“This annual and sustainability report is also an invitation to find answers together. Lenzing is working tirelessly to make the industries in which it operates even more sustainable and to drive the transformation of the textile business model from linear to circular. For this transformation to be successful, further efforts by the entire industry and a policy designed to ensure a level playing field for sustainability pioneers are needed,” says Stephan Sielaff, CEO of the Lenzing Group.

  • Combination of financial and non-financial reporting as evidence of the central role of sustainability
  • Measurable progress in achieving sustainability and climate targets
  • Recognized for sustainability and prepares for the European Green Deal

The Lenzing Group has published a combined annual and sustainability report for the first time, reaffirming the strategic importance of social and environmental responsibility for the company. With the title “Ready to join?”, Lenzing would like to extend an invitation to all customers and partners to join forces to renew the textile and nonwovens industries and bring about positive change.

“This annual and sustainability report is also an invitation to find answers together. Lenzing is working tirelessly to make the industries in which it operates even more sustainable and to drive the transformation of the textile business model from linear to circular. For this transformation to be successful, further efforts by the entire industry and a policy designed to ensure a level playing field for sustainability pioneers are needed,” says Stephan Sielaff, CEO of the Lenzing Group.

The results for the 2023 financial year were already published. The report was once again prepared in digital form and is now available.

Source:

Lenzing AG

adidas and Yohji Yamamoto: Second Y-3 Atelier Collection (c) adidas AG
18.03.2024

adidas and Yohji Yamamoto: Second Y-3 Atelier Collection

  • adidas and Yohji Yamamoto return to present their second Y-3 Atelier collection.

For its second collection, Y-3 Atelier introduces a suite of tailored pieces which blend adidas’ performance heritage with Yohji Yamamoto’s design vision. The collection takes original Yohji Yamamoto and Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME designs that are from the runway show and recreates them in fully seam sealed waterproof 3-layer GORE-TEX® material constructions, while maintaining the signature silhouette of the original designs. Featuring extended seams and flap pockets, the selection of monochromatic black vests, coats, parkas, blousons, jackets, and blazers comes replete with reflective logos.

Accompanying the launch of the collection is a series of still images captured by photographer Thue Nørgaard which convey the dynamism of each piece.

  • adidas and Yohji Yamamoto return to present their second Y-3 Atelier collection.

For its second collection, Y-3 Atelier introduces a suite of tailored pieces which blend adidas’ performance heritage with Yohji Yamamoto’s design vision. The collection takes original Yohji Yamamoto and Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME designs that are from the runway show and recreates them in fully seam sealed waterproof 3-layer GORE-TEX® material constructions, while maintaining the signature silhouette of the original designs. Featuring extended seams and flap pockets, the selection of monochromatic black vests, coats, parkas, blousons, jackets, and blazers comes replete with reflective logos.

Accompanying the launch of the collection is a series of still images captured by photographer Thue Nørgaard which convey the dynamism of each piece.

More information:
adidas Yohji Yamamoto Y-3
Source:

adidas AG

Collaboration between IHKIB and WRAP (c) IHKIB
18.03.2024

Collaboration between IHKIB and WRAP

In a move to enhance the global competitiveness of the Turkish apparel industry, the Istanbul Apparel Exporters' Association (IHKIB) has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP).

IHKIB, representing 80% of Türkiye's apparel exports, aims to facilitate and guide its members in navigating new markets and staying abreast of sectoral developments.
WRAP, a US-based non-profit organization, focuses on promoting safe, lawful, humane, and ethical working conditions within the textile and apparel industry.

In a move to enhance the global competitiveness of the Turkish apparel industry, the Istanbul Apparel Exporters' Association (IHKIB) has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP).

IHKIB, representing 80% of Türkiye's apparel exports, aims to facilitate and guide its members in navigating new markets and staying abreast of sectoral developments.
WRAP, a US-based non-profit organization, focuses on promoting safe, lawful, humane, and ethical working conditions within the textile and apparel industry.

Mr. Selcuk Mehmet Kaya, Chairman of the International Relations and Sustainability Committee of IHKIB, and Mr. Avedis Seferian, President and CEO of WRAP, officially inked a collaboration agreement on March 8, 2024, marking a significant step towards fostering business relations between Türkiye and the USA. The agreement focuses on a pilot project developed by IHKIB and WRAP, aiming to identify leading Turkish apparel companies exporting to the USA and encouraging these facilities to attain WRAP certification. In return, WRAP will provide in-person and virtual training at no charge to guide these facilities through the certification process. The project seeks to strengthen business ties between Türkiye and the USA, creating additional opportunities for mutual cooperation between the parties in both countries.

Source:

IHKIB - Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association

Optima: Studierende beim Smart Green Island Makeathon (c) Optima
Haller Tüftler auf Gran Canaria (vlnr): Luca Mitrenga (DH-Student Elektrotechnik), Jannick Besler (DH-Student Elektrotechnik), Luisa Mebert (HR-Managerin bei Optima), Jeremy Wolf (DH-Student Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen), Shafira Andhinin Tiyan (Praktikantin Sustainable Solutions)
18.03.2024

Optima: Studierende beim Smart Green Island Makeathon

Vier Studierende von Optima haben vom 28. Februar bis 2. März 2024 beim Smart Green Island Makeathon auf Gran Canaria teilgenommen. Gemeinsam haben sie Prototypen für intelligente Landwirtschaft, automatisierte Systeme für die Lagerhaltung sowie einen nachhaltigen Umgang mit Batterien entwickelt. Bei dem Makeathon konnten die jungen Talente ihr Wissen ausbauen und neue Kontakte knüpfen. Bei der jährlich stattfindenden Veranstaltung waren in diesem Jahr 587 Teilnehmende aus 47 Nationen dabei.

Die beiden Studenten Jannick Besler und Luca Mitrenga haben sich für die Challenge „Smart Home Farming“ entschieden, also intelligente Landwirtschaft für zu Hause. Ein Teil der Challenge bestand daraus, eine automatische Bewässerungsanlage für Pflanzen mit Hilfe von PET-Flaschen zu installieren. Wer in der Großstadt wohnt und keinen eigenen Garten hat, soll sich mit der automatischen Bewässerung ein Hochbeet in den eigenen vier Wänden schaffen können. Dafür hat das Team ein vertikales System entwickelt, in dem PET-Flaschen mit den Pflanzen befüllt und an der Wand befestigt werden. Die Pflanzen werden durch Leitungen von unten mit Wasser besprüht.

Vier Studierende von Optima haben vom 28. Februar bis 2. März 2024 beim Smart Green Island Makeathon auf Gran Canaria teilgenommen. Gemeinsam haben sie Prototypen für intelligente Landwirtschaft, automatisierte Systeme für die Lagerhaltung sowie einen nachhaltigen Umgang mit Batterien entwickelt. Bei dem Makeathon konnten die jungen Talente ihr Wissen ausbauen und neue Kontakte knüpfen. Bei der jährlich stattfindenden Veranstaltung waren in diesem Jahr 587 Teilnehmende aus 47 Nationen dabei.

Die beiden Studenten Jannick Besler und Luca Mitrenga haben sich für die Challenge „Smart Home Farming“ entschieden, also intelligente Landwirtschaft für zu Hause. Ein Teil der Challenge bestand daraus, eine automatische Bewässerungsanlage für Pflanzen mit Hilfe von PET-Flaschen zu installieren. Wer in der Großstadt wohnt und keinen eigenen Garten hat, soll sich mit der automatischen Bewässerung ein Hochbeet in den eigenen vier Wänden schaffen können. Dafür hat das Team ein vertikales System entwickelt, in dem PET-Flaschen mit den Pflanzen befüllt und an der Wand befestigt werden. Die Pflanzen werden durch Leitungen von unten mit Wasser besprüht.

Der zweite Teil ihrer Challenge war die Entwicklung einer automatisierten Zustandsanalyse. Dafür entnimmt ein Roboter die Pflanze aus der PET-Flasche und führt sie auf ein lineares Transportsystem mit Magnetantrieb. Eine installierte Kamera erkennt dann die Art der Pflanze, ob und welche Früchte sie trägt und ob sie von Schädlingen befallen ist. So eignet sich das automatisierte System auch für landwirtschaftliche Prozesse.

Student Jeremy Wolf entwickelte mit seinem Team ein automatisiertes System für intelligente Lagerhaltung mit Hilfe von einem 6-Achs-Roboter. „Im Vergleich zu den anderen Teams haben wir unsere Chancen auf eine herausstechende Lösung eher gering eingeschätzt. Trotzdem haben wir uns nicht unterkriegen lassen“, erzählt er. „Die Sponsoren waren am Ende so stark von unserer Idee und Entwicklung begeistert, dass sie uns empfohlen haben, an einem weiteren Contest ihres Unternehmens teilzunehmen. Sie meinten, unsere Chancen auf den Hauptpreis stehen hoch.“

Shafira Andhinin Tiyan studiert nachhaltige Energiesysteme und absolviert ein Praktikum in der Nachhaltigkeitsabteilung von Optima. Beim Makeathon wählte sie die Challenge zu einem nachhaltigen Thema aus: Recycling von Batterien für die Kreislaufwirtschaft. Shafira und ihr Team entwickelten einen Prototyp, der die Restenergie von verbrauchten Batterien in einer Wasserstoffstation wiederverwendet und daraus Wasserstoffenergie erzeugt.

Source:

OPTIMA packaging group GmbH

Thermore: Stretch-Wattierung Freedom (c) Thermore
Thermore® Freedom
18.03.2024

Thermore: Launch von Stretch-Wattierung Freedom

Die Thermore-Gruppe kündigte das Debüt ihrer dynamischsten Stretch-Wattierung "Freedom" an. Diese Wattierung besteht zu 50 % aus recyceltem Post-Consumer-Polyester und bietet Dehnbarkeit und Wärme für eine Vielzahl von Einsatzzwecken, darunter Bergsport, Laufen, Golf, Pendeln, Angeln und Jagen, Radfahren und anderer Aktivitäten.

Dynamometertests zeigen, dass diese Wattierung – die in vier Gewichtungen von 60 bis 150 Gramm/qm erhältlich ist – eine gute Elastizität aufweist und immer wieder auf 100 % ihrer Größe vor der Dehnung zurückspringt.

Die neue Freedom-Wattierung bietet ein hohes Maß an Komfort und Funktionalität. Sie ist maschinenwaschbar, kann chemisch gereinigt werden und ist somit für den Verbraucher pflegeleicht. Aufgrund der hohen Beständigkeit gegen Fasermigration ist sie für Produktentwickler designfreundlich. Außerdem ist sie GRS-zertifiziert.

Die Thermore-Gruppe kündigte das Debüt ihrer dynamischsten Stretch-Wattierung "Freedom" an. Diese Wattierung besteht zu 50 % aus recyceltem Post-Consumer-Polyester und bietet Dehnbarkeit und Wärme für eine Vielzahl von Einsatzzwecken, darunter Bergsport, Laufen, Golf, Pendeln, Angeln und Jagen, Radfahren und anderer Aktivitäten.

Dynamometertests zeigen, dass diese Wattierung – die in vier Gewichtungen von 60 bis 150 Gramm/qm erhältlich ist – eine gute Elastizität aufweist und immer wieder auf 100 % ihrer Größe vor der Dehnung zurückspringt.

Die neue Freedom-Wattierung bietet ein hohes Maß an Komfort und Funktionalität. Sie ist maschinenwaschbar, kann chemisch gereinigt werden und ist somit für den Verbraucher pflegeleicht. Aufgrund der hohen Beständigkeit gegen Fasermigration ist sie für Produktentwickler designfreundlich. Außerdem ist sie GRS-zertifiziert.

More information:
Thermore Wattierung Stretchstoff
Source:

Thermore

GoodTextiles Foundation: Improving drinking water supply in Uganda (c) Aid by Trade Foundation
Bio-Sand-Waterfilters
18.03.2024

GoodTextiles Foundation: Improving drinking water supply in Uganda

Together with Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the cotton company MMP Agro, the GoodTextiles Foundation is realising a project to improve the drinking water supply in Uganda, Africa. Bio-sand-waterfilters are being installed to gently purify the water from existing sources. In addition, the partners are training the community's farmers and craftsmen in how to operate the water filters. They then learn how to build new water filters.

In 2016, the textile company Dibella established the GoodTextiles Foundation with the aim of making textile value chains more sustainable. It raises donations and implements its own funding projects to benefit people at all stages of the textile industry.

As part of a joint project between the GoodTextiles Foundation, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) (owner of the CmiA standard) and MMP Agro, farmers who grow CmiA cotton in the districts of Abim, Kaplebyong, Dokolo and Kaberamaido in north-east Uganda are now receiving a total of around 1,000 bio-sand-waterfilters. Around 1,000 CmiA farmers, mainly women and the members of their households (an estimated 10,000 community members) benefit from this.

Together with Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the cotton company MMP Agro, the GoodTextiles Foundation is realising a project to improve the drinking water supply in Uganda, Africa. Bio-sand-waterfilters are being installed to gently purify the water from existing sources. In addition, the partners are training the community's farmers and craftsmen in how to operate the water filters. They then learn how to build new water filters.

In 2016, the textile company Dibella established the GoodTextiles Foundation with the aim of making textile value chains more sustainable. It raises donations and implements its own funding projects to benefit people at all stages of the textile industry.

As part of a joint project between the GoodTextiles Foundation, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) (owner of the CmiA standard) and MMP Agro, farmers who grow CmiA cotton in the districts of Abim, Kaplebyong, Dokolo and Kaberamaido in north-east Uganda are now receiving a total of around 1,000 bio-sand-waterfilters. Around 1,000 CmiA farmers, mainly women and the members of their households (an estimated 10,000 community members) benefit from this.

Source:

GoodTextiles Foundation

15.03.2024

Renewcell: Expanded Timeline for Bids

Renewcell bankruptcy trustee announces new deadline for receiving purchase offers. The deadline has been extended to 28 March at 12:00 pm CET in order to accommodate bids from several companies. The trustee anticipates a new owner will be secured in early April and will be announced shortly thereafter.

Interested parties should contact Lars-Henrik Andersson at Cirio Advokatbyrå.

Renewcell bankruptcy trustee announces new deadline for receiving purchase offers. The deadline has been extended to 28 March at 12:00 pm CET in order to accommodate bids from several companies. The trustee anticipates a new owner will be secured in early April and will be announced shortly thereafter.

Interested parties should contact Lars-Henrik Andersson at Cirio Advokatbyrå.

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Renewcell

15.03.2024

TMAS: Digitised solutions at Techtextil and Texprocess

Members of TMAS – the Swedish textile machinery association – will display technologies in alignment with the theme of digitalisation at the forthcoming Techtextil and Texprocess 2024 exhibitions, taking place in Frankfurt from April 23-26th.

Automatic handling
The fully automated and digitised handling solutions for finished garments, home textiles and furniture of Eton Systems, for example, will be demonstrated at Texprocess.

Designed to increase value-added time in production by eliminating manual transportation and minimising handling, the individually addressable product carriers are fully managed and controlled by the latest ETONingenious™ software. This web based real-time data collection and information system continuously accumulates, processes and makes all production information instantly available to supervisors, quality control personnel and management.

Members of TMAS – the Swedish textile machinery association – will display technologies in alignment with the theme of digitalisation at the forthcoming Techtextil and Texprocess 2024 exhibitions, taking place in Frankfurt from April 23-26th.

Automatic handling
The fully automated and digitised handling solutions for finished garments, home textiles and furniture of Eton Systems, for example, will be demonstrated at Texprocess.

Designed to increase value-added time in production by eliminating manual transportation and minimising handling, the individually addressable product carriers are fully managed and controlled by the latest ETONingenious™ software. This web based real-time data collection and information system continuously accumulates, processes and makes all production information instantly available to supervisors, quality control personnel and management.

Bespoke seams
Svegea will demonstrate its EC 300-XS colarette technology, which is used by garment manufacturers around the world for the production of tubular apparel components such as cuff and neck tapes and other seam reinforcements.

The EC 300-XS collarette cutter on show in Frankfurt is equipped with the latest E-Drive II system providing the operator with a very user-friendly touchscreen, providing full control of the cutting process. An accompanying FA 350 fully automatic roll slitting machine will also be demonstrated.

Digital finishing
At Techtextil meanwhile, Baldwin Technology Co. will provide full details of how its highly digitised TexCoat G4 non-contact spray technology for textile finishing and remoistening not only reduces water, chemicals and energy consumption, but also provides the flexibility to adapt to customer requirements in terms of single and double-sided finishing applications.

TexCoat G4 can reduce water consumption and chemical usage by as much as 50% compared to traditional padding application processes.

Yarn tension
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Eltex will display the latest Eltex EyETM system for the continuous monitoring of yarn tension on warp beams.

The Eltex EyETM eliminates problems when warping, and also in subsequent weaving or tufting processes, monitoring the yarn tension on all positions in real-time and enabling a minimum and maximum allowable tension value it be set. If any yarn’s tension falls outside these values the operator can be warned or the machine stopped.

The Eltex ACT and ACT-R units meanwhile go beyond yarn tension monitoring to actually control yarn tension. This extends the application range greatly. The plug and play system automatically compensates for any differences in yarn tension that arise, for example from irregularities in yarn packages.

Accumulated know-how
Vandewiele Sweden AB benefits from all of the synergies and accumulated know-how of Vandewiele Group, supplying weft yarn feeding and tension control units for weaving looms to the majority of weaving machine manufacturers. It also retrofits its latest technologies to working mills to enable instant benefits in terms of productivity and control.

The company will present its latest X4 yarn feeders with integrated accessory displays (TED) as a new standard, as well as launching its own e-commerce platform – iroonline.com.

The TED function enables weft tension settings to be transferred from one machine to another, enabling a fast start-up the next time the same article is woven. The position of the S-Flex Tensioner is constantly monitored by an internal sensor – even if adjustment is made during power off.

X4 feeders are also available with integrated active tension control (ATC-W) as an option. With the ATC-W active tension control, the required tension is easily set and monitored on the integrated display. Once set, the system constantly regulates itself, ensuring consistent yarn tension during the weaving process which is constantly and accurately measured by the ATC sensor unit, sending a signal to the ATC operator unit resulting in consistently stable yarn tension at the required level.

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TMAS - Swedish textile machinery association

Mahlo at IndoIntertex in Jakarta (c) Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG
15.03.2024

Mahlo at IndoIntertex in Jakarta

Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG exhibits its technologies at the upcoming IndoIntertex trade show in Jakarta. The event, scheduled from March 20 to March 23, will serve as a platform for Mahlo and its long-term partner agency Agansa to showcase its solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the Indonesian textile sector.

With a rich history in textile manufacturing and a skilled workforce, Indonesia has emerged as a key player in the global textile landscape. The country's strategic location, coupled with favorable government policies, has fueled the growth of its textile sector, attracting investments and fostering technological advancements.

Mahlo's participation in the IndoIntertex trade show underscores its commitment to supporting the Indonesian textile industry with solutions designed to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity. Visitors to Mahlo's booth can expect to explore a range of offerings, including measurement and control systems, process automation solutions, and expert consultancy services.

Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG exhibits its technologies at the upcoming IndoIntertex trade show in Jakarta. The event, scheduled from March 20 to March 23, will serve as a platform for Mahlo and its long-term partner agency Agansa to showcase its solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the Indonesian textile sector.

With a rich history in textile manufacturing and a skilled workforce, Indonesia has emerged as a key player in the global textile landscape. The country's strategic location, coupled with favorable government policies, has fueled the growth of its textile sector, attracting investments and fostering technological advancements.

Mahlo's participation in the IndoIntertex trade show underscores its commitment to supporting the Indonesian textile industry with solutions designed to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity. Visitors to Mahlo's booth can expect to explore a range of offerings, including measurement and control systems, process automation solutions, and expert consultancy services.

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Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG

15.03.2024

ACIMIT: Italian textile machinery manufacturers at symposia in India

A new promotional initiative aims to boost trade relations between Italy and India in the textile sector. 11 Italian textile machinery manufacturers will be taking part in the forthcoming technological symposia scheduled in New Delhi and Mumbai from 9 to 12 April. The two events, organized by the Italian Trade Agency and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will allow Italian companies to showcase their technologies to a selected audience of Indian textile entrepreneurs.

The textile sector is of great significance in the Indian economy, contributing more than 2% of the GDP and allowing the Country to be among the largest exporter of textile and apparel items. Moreover India represents the third largest foreign market for the Italian textile machinery industry.

In 2022 India imported Italian textile machinery for a total value of about 200 million euro. Referring to the first 9 months of 2023, the value shows a slight decrease compared to the value for the same period of the previous year, but the forecast for the current year remains positive.

A new promotional initiative aims to boost trade relations between Italy and India in the textile sector. 11 Italian textile machinery manufacturers will be taking part in the forthcoming technological symposia scheduled in New Delhi and Mumbai from 9 to 12 April. The two events, organized by the Italian Trade Agency and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will allow Italian companies to showcase their technologies to a selected audience of Indian textile entrepreneurs.

The textile sector is of great significance in the Indian economy, contributing more than 2% of the GDP and allowing the Country to be among the largest exporter of textile and apparel items. Moreover India represents the third largest foreign market for the Italian textile machinery industry.

In 2022 India imported Italian textile machinery for a total value of about 200 million euro. Referring to the first 9 months of 2023, the value shows a slight decrease compared to the value for the same period of the previous year, but the forecast for the current year remains positive.

Italian companies participating in the symposia, all of which are ACIMIT members, are: Autefa, Cubotex, Danitech, Lafer, Mcs, Monti-Mac, Reggiani Macchine, Salvadè, Savio, Sicam, Testa.

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ACIMIT - Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers

Active Apparel Group: Partnership with textile finishing brand FUZE Technologies (c) Active Apparel Group
15.03.2024

Active Apparel Group: Partnership with textile finishing brand FUZE Technologies

Active Apparel Group (AAG), manufacturer of performance apparel for the leisure/lifestyle and active market, announces the seventh anniversary of their partnership with the sustainable textile finishing brand FUZE Technologies.

AAG is the first apparel manufacturer to adopt FUZE’s permanent, chemical-free textile finish, and the only company in China able to apply FUZE in a closed-loop system. AAG leverages the platform to provide a range of performance characteristics to customers, including odor control, UV protection, moisture management, and cooling.

The FUZE finish utilizes gold and silver particles permanently bonded to a wide variety of natural and synthetic materials to achieve a range of performance characteristics. AAG customers employing the FUZE finish create apparel for the yoga, active lifestyle, workout, golf, and swimwear markets. 

Active Apparel Group (AAG), manufacturer of performance apparel for the leisure/lifestyle and active market, announces the seventh anniversary of their partnership with the sustainable textile finishing brand FUZE Technologies.

AAG is the first apparel manufacturer to adopt FUZE’s permanent, chemical-free textile finish, and the only company in China able to apply FUZE in a closed-loop system. AAG leverages the platform to provide a range of performance characteristics to customers, including odor control, UV protection, moisture management, and cooling.

The FUZE finish utilizes gold and silver particles permanently bonded to a wide variety of natural and synthetic materials to achieve a range of performance characteristics. AAG customers employing the FUZE finish create apparel for the yoga, active lifestyle, workout, golf, and swimwear markets. 

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Active Apparel Group

Freudenberg showcases sustainable solutions at Techtextil 2024 (c) Freudenberg Performance Materials
Freudenberg´s sustainable carrier material for green roofs on urban buildings is made from renewable resources
15.03.2024

Freudenberg showcases sustainable solutions at Techtextil 2024

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is showcasing solutions for the automotive, building, apparel, filtration and packaging industries at this year’s Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main from April 23 – 26.

Sustainable nonwoven for car seats
One innovation highlight at Techtextil is a novel Polyester nonwoven material for car seat padding. Also available as a nonwoven composite with PU foam, it is not only easier for car seat manufacturers to handle during the mounting process, but also ensures better dimensional stability as well as providing soft and flexible padding. It has a minimum 25 percent recycled content, for example, by reusing nonwoven clippings and waste, and is fully recyclable. Full supply chain transparency enables customers to trace and verify the content of the nonwoven and thus ensures a responsible production process. The Freudenberg experts will also be presenting several other nonwoven solutions made of up to 80 percent recycled materials that can be used in car seat manufacturing.

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is showcasing solutions for the automotive, building, apparel, filtration and packaging industries at this year’s Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main from April 23 – 26.

Sustainable nonwoven for car seats
One innovation highlight at Techtextil is a novel Polyester nonwoven material for car seat padding. Also available as a nonwoven composite with PU foam, it is not only easier for car seat manufacturers to handle during the mounting process, but also ensures better dimensional stability as well as providing soft and flexible padding. It has a minimum 25 percent recycled content, for example, by reusing nonwoven clippings and waste, and is fully recyclable. Full supply chain transparency enables customers to trace and verify the content of the nonwoven and thus ensures a responsible production process. The Freudenberg experts will also be presenting several other nonwoven solutions made of up to 80 percent recycled materials that can be used in car seat manufacturing.

Biocarrier for green roofs
Freudenberg is showcasing a sustainable carrier material for green roofs on urban buildings at the trade fair. The carrier is made from polylactide, i.e. from renewable resources. When filled with soil, it provides a strong foothold to root systems, enabling the growth of lightweight sedum blankets that can be rolled out to provide instant green roofs. These roofs not only help counter urban heat, they also improve stormwater management and regulate indoor temperatures.

From textile waste to padding
The company extended its circular thermal wadding product range with the release of comfortemp® HO 80xR circular, a wadding made from 70 percent recycled polyamide from discarded fishing nets, carpet flooring and industrial plastic. Because polyamide 6, also known as nylon, retains its performance characteristics after multiple recycling processes, the fibers can be used again and again to manufacture performance sporting apparel, leisurewear and luxury garments.

Packaging solutions with various sustainability benefits
Freudenberg is also showcasing products for sustainable packaging and filtration solutions. The long-lasting Evolon® technical packaging series is a substitute for disposable packaging used in the transport of sensitive industrial items such as automotive parts. The material is made from up to 85 percent recycled PET. A further highlight at Techtextil are Freudenberg’s fully bio-based solutions for manufacturing dessicant bags. The binder-free material based on bio-fibers is also industrially compostable.
In addition, the experts will be giving trade fair visitors an insight into Freudenberg’s filtration portfolio.

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Freudenberg Performance Materials

adidas unveils kits for UEFA Euro 2024™ (c) adidas AG
15.03.2024

adidas unveils kits for UEFA Euro 2024™

Ahead of UEFA Euro 2024™, adidas unveils the latest series of technical performance kits for Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Scotland, Spain, and Wales.

Each of the jerseys are built to inspire a sense of pride and belonging, blending traditional elements with modern style to create something new for the next generation of players, including:

Ahead of UEFA Euro 2024™, adidas unveils the latest series of technical performance kits for Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Scotland, Spain, and Wales.

Each of the jerseys are built to inspire a sense of pride and belonging, blending traditional elements with modern style to create something new for the next generation of players, including:

  • Fresh application of national colours and exploration into new bolder hues – for example, the ‘Tricolore’ for Italy's home and away shirts, and a vibrant colour scheme for Germany’s away kit
  • Recoding traditional patterns and applying them in fresh ways. This includes a modern interpretation of tartan in the Scotland shirt, and patterns reflecting the carnation - the national flower – which adorn the base of Spain’s home and away kits 
  • Introducing fresh symbols to traditional federation wear, such as the Belgium away kit which celebrates the nation’s rich art and design culture, specifically cartoonist, Hergé, and the comic character he is famously known for; Tintin. Inspired by Tintin’s iconic outfit, a royal nod is found on the back of the collar with a golden crown that glimmers against a bright blue backdrop  
  • Across the collection, a blend of dynamic shapes and colours express the jubilation and hope that fans and players share ahead of, and during, a major tournament

Each jersey includes either HEAT.RDY technology, optimized to keep players feeling comfortable, or AEROREADY technology, sweat-wicking or absorbent materials that keep players feeling dry. Lighter crests and additional mesh panels are also applied, helping improve airflow and comfort, to help players focus on the game at hand.

The adidas Euros kit collection will be available from from March 14, 2024.

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adidas AG

(c) Luca Faloni
15.03.2024

Barabino & Partners wird Kommunikationsberater für Luca Faloni

Luca Faloni, eine italienische Marke für Herrenmode, ernennt Barabino & Partners zu ihrem Kommunikationsberater für den deutschen und US-amerikanischen Markt. Barabino & Partners, ein führendes PR-Unternehmen in Italien, hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Präsenz der Marke zu stärken und die Kunstfertigkeit sowie den Handwerksansatz von Luca Faloni durch seine Büros in Berlin, München und New York international zu fördern.

Das 2014 gegründete Unternehmen Luca Faloni produziert hochwertige und luxuriöse Herrenmode. Die Marke bezieht natürliche Materialien wie Leinen, Kaschmir, Baumwolle und Leder von regional ansässigen Handwerkern in Italien.

Luca Faloni, eine italienische Marke für Herrenmode, ernennt Barabino & Partners zu ihrem Kommunikationsberater für den deutschen und US-amerikanischen Markt. Barabino & Partners, ein führendes PR-Unternehmen in Italien, hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Präsenz der Marke zu stärken und die Kunstfertigkeit sowie den Handwerksansatz von Luca Faloni durch seine Büros in Berlin, München und New York international zu fördern.

Das 2014 gegründete Unternehmen Luca Faloni produziert hochwertige und luxuriöse Herrenmode. Die Marke bezieht natürliche Materialien wie Leinen, Kaschmir, Baumwolle und Leder von regional ansässigen Handwerkern in Italien.

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Barabino & P. Deutschland GmbH

RegioGreenTex Annual Consortium Meeting Photo Euratex
13.03.2024

RegioGreenTex Annual Consortium Meeting in Portugal

Representatives from all 43 European partners of RegioGreenTex met for the Annual Consortium Meeting, hosted by CITEVE – the Portuguese Centre for textile innovation.

Co-funded by the European Union I3 Instrument Programme, RegioGreenTex is a €13 million project to promote investments in textile circularity. Research centres, regional clusters, regional development agencies and 26 SMEs collaborate to realise unique pilot projects to transform the textile industry business model from linear to circular.
 
The annual consortium meeting is a pivotal point to assess the project’s progress and impact. Presentations and workshops have been an essential part of the meeting, along with  networking opportunities where partners created synergies and discussed common challenges. Furthermore, all SME partners showcased their results through an exhibition with samples of garments, yarns, fabrics and products: the outcome of the project’s innovation so far. New collaborations and partners are expected to flourish as another outcome and the meeting.

Representatives from all 43 European partners of RegioGreenTex met for the Annual Consortium Meeting, hosted by CITEVE – the Portuguese Centre for textile innovation.

Co-funded by the European Union I3 Instrument Programme, RegioGreenTex is a €13 million project to promote investments in textile circularity. Research centres, regional clusters, regional development agencies and 26 SMEs collaborate to realise unique pilot projects to transform the textile industry business model from linear to circular.
 
The annual consortium meeting is a pivotal point to assess the project’s progress and impact. Presentations and workshops have been an essential part of the meeting, along with  networking opportunities where partners created synergies and discussed common challenges. Furthermore, all SME partners showcased their results through an exhibition with samples of garments, yarns, fabrics and products: the outcome of the project’s innovation so far. New collaborations and partners are expected to flourish as another outcome and the meeting.

EURATEX, as project coordinator, ensures the successful implementation of this ambitious initiative. Dirk Vantyghem, EURATEX Director General, commented: “RegioGreenTex is an essential piece of our wider plan to implement the EU Sustainable Textile Strategy. Offering investment support to our SMEs is critical to make this green transition a success.”

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Euratex

13.03.2024

IDEA®25: Call for abstracts

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced a call for abstracts for IDEA®, April 29-May 1, 2025, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida. IDEA attracts thousands of nonwoven professionals from all functional areas spanning the entire supply chain.

The theme for IDEA25 is “Nonwovens for a Healthier Planet” highlighting nonwoven advancements in sustainability.

Product developers, designers, engineers, technical scouts, and marketing professionals accountable for their product’s environmental impact will attend IDEA. Presentations will focus on responsible sourcing, innovations in sustainability, and end-of-life solutions for nonwovens and its related industries.

A few examples of topics for consideration are:

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced a call for abstracts for IDEA®, April 29-May 1, 2025, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida. IDEA attracts thousands of nonwoven professionals from all functional areas spanning the entire supply chain.

The theme for IDEA25 is “Nonwovens for a Healthier Planet” highlighting nonwoven advancements in sustainability.

Product developers, designers, engineers, technical scouts, and marketing professionals accountable for their product’s environmental impact will attend IDEA. Presentations will focus on responsible sourcing, innovations in sustainability, and end-of-life solutions for nonwovens and its related industries.

A few examples of topics for consideration are:

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING

  • Natural Fibers (Cotton, Hemp, Bamboo, Banana, Wood Pulp, Regenerated Cellulose, Wool, Fur, Chitin, Feathers)
  • Polymers (Biopolymers, Regenerated and Recycled polymers, Unconventional and Alternatives to Traditional Polymers)
  • Sustainable Chemistries (finishes, lubricants, adhesives, and additives)

INNOVATIONS IN SUSTAINABILITY

  • Process Improvements with Sustainability Impact (reduced waste, reduced energy, reduced water consumption)
  • Product Design Improvements with Sustainability Impact (lightweighting, designs for end-of-life, “good enough” design)

END-OF-LIFE SOLUTIONS

  • End-of-Life or Next-Life Considerations (compostability, biodegradability, recycling, advanced recycling and circularity)
  • Presenting is an opportunity for technical professionals to showcase pioneering research, innovative solutions, and expert insights with technology scouts.

Abstracts must be submitted via the INDA website by June 7, 2024.

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INDA - Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry