Related Keywords: fabric, fibres, manufacturing, nonwoven, oil, sustainable, Textile, thermoplastic
What are the key attractions of the composites industry for manufacturers of technical textiles?
Refibra hits 30% recycled raw materials target
Related Keywords: apparel, fibres, Lenzing Group, raw material, Refibra technology, transparency
Lenzing Group hit a new milestone with its Refibra technology, according to the company, with a 30% increase in recycled raw materials. This means the Tencel-branded Lyocell fibres can feature up to 30% of pulp made from upcycled cotton scraps collected from garment manufacturing processes.
Lenzing launched the Refibra brand in February 2017. It is based on the group’s Tencel fibre, with the addition of cotton scraps and wood. The fibres, part of the Tencel Lyocell fibres of low fibrillation properties, have enhanced breathability and are especially well suited to knitted applications.
Lenzing unveils blockchain technology
Related Keywords: brands, clothes, fibers, garment, Lenzing, renewable material, supply chain, Tencel, Textile, traceability, value chain
The Lenzing Group entered the age of digital traceability, showing its blockchain technology at the Première Vision show here.
The leader in specialty fibers made from renewable material wood will use the technology to support its Tencel branded fiber business, ensuring transparency and traceability for brands and consumers of its fibers in finished products. Lenzing is partnering with Hong Kong-based TextileGenesis on the project.
Lectra supports the growth in Asia
Related Keywords: apparel, Asia, China, export, fabric, fashion, garment, Lectra, technology
Lectra unveiled its flagship Industry 4.0 solutions for Asia — Fashion On Demand by Lectra and Furniture On Demand by Lectra — as well as the new VectorAutomotive iP9 fabric-cutting solution for automotive seating and interiors this week, at the 2019 edition of the China International Sewing Machinery and Accessories (CISMA) exhibition in Shanghai.
Post petroleum shoe has come into the market
Related Keywords: accessories, Brazil, France, oil, organic cotton, plastic, Recycle, shoes, Veja
Veja, a French company known for its sustainable shoes and accessories, has developed a running shoe that’s 53% bio-sourced. This is Veja’s first foray into the running market and the shoe, called the ‘Condor,’ is being referred to as the “post-petrol” running shoe.
Levi Strauss & Co. announces funding for future apparel leaders
Related Keywords: apparel, carbon emissions, clothes, Levi Strauss & Co., Levis, Recycle, supply chain, sustainability, sustainable, Textile
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) today announced it is granting more than $380,000 to the second class of LS&Co. Collaboratory fellows who are working to create a more sustainable apparel industry. The funding will go toward new approaches and innovations in the apparel supply chain that address issues related to climate change.
Arville gives a fresh angle to technical textile
Related Keywords: Arville, coating, fabric, fabrication, finishing, investment, products, Textiles, weaving, Yorkshire
Arville, headquartered in West Yorkshire, UK, has strengthened its specialist capabilities with the installation of a wide-width bias cutting machine at its Wetherby site. The investment – part of a continuous improvement programme – will allow technical fabrics woven in tubular form to be converted more quickly and efficiently, according to the manufacturer.
Kontoor releases forest friendly sourcing policy
Related Keywords: denim, FDM, fibre, forestry, innovative, materials, products, purchasing, sustainable, Wrangler
Denim group Kontoor Brands, owner of Wrangler and Lee, has published its first forest-derived materials (FDM) policy, which sets standards for the company’s purchasing and use of sustainable forest materials and products.
Until May, the group was part of VF Corp, which published its FDM policy in 2017.
Klopman get into the South African market
Related Keywords: Africa, apparel, Europe, export, fabrics, future, Klopman, manufacturing, Servworx, South African, workwear
Klopman, a leading European producer of fabrics for workwear, has announced its entrance into the South African market. This follows an agreement to form a partnership with Servworx, the second largest workwear rental company in South Africa.
Servworx is a new generation services company with a significant presence in the healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mining and construction, and security sectors. Servworx is Klopman’s inaugural African partner/customer, with the continent projected to be “a key driver of future global economic growth”, according to the manufacturer.
Under Armour ties up with Aptos
Related Keywords: accessories, apparel, Aptos, footware, purchase, retail, solutions, technology, Under Armour
Aptos, Inc., a supplier of retail technology solutions, today announced its successful participation in Under Armour’s recent Hometown Sample Sale that took place July 19-21 in Baltimore.
Under Armour’s Sample Sale, now an annual event in the Baltimore community, provides an opportunity for the public to purchase exclusive and discounted Under Armour performance apparel, footwear and accessories.
