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India’s PTC Retail has unveiled Flex Insights, a low-code platform aimed at helping brands and retailers harness the potential of their data to enhance decision-making in planning and product development. PTC Retail, which serves a diverse clientele including textile corporations, conglomerates, PSUs, and commercial industries with contract demands of 1 MW and above, tailored this launch to meet the specific demands of its wide customer base. Flex Insights expands upon PTC’s robust retail product lifecycle management platform, FlexPLM, offering a range of user-friendly, visually intuitive apps. These apps include critical path management, compliance tracking, visual line planning, and sustainability analytics. Personalisation features enhance the user experience, granting instant access to real-time data, imagery, and actionable insights. Bill Brewster, Senior Vice President and General Manager of PTC’s Retail Business Unit, acknowledges the challenge of managing copious data in the fashion industry. He emphasises that Flex Insights, with its capacity to analyse vast data sets, empowers companies to make faster, more accurate, and efficient product development decisions. It enables the discovery of correlations and patterns that were previously elusive. PTC’s easily deployable apps are designed to address specific business needs and challenges, offering features such as: (https://in.apparelresources.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/PTC-retail-new-platform.jpeg) Image Courtesy: https://www.theinterline.com Critical Path Management: This app provides product teams and senior management with real-time visibility into each product’s progress and the entire season’s line. This helps them take swift action to meet market deadlines. Compliance Tracking: Product teams can define the sustainability and social compliance documents required for specific products and manage the data in those documents for reporting purposes. Sustainability: This app facilitates seamless integration between FlexPLM and leading sustainability solutions like Worldly (formerly Higg) and Made2Flow. Users gain access to scorecards for products, materials, and suppliers, supporting proactive corporate sustainability goals. Visual Line Planning: Streamlining seasonal line reviews, this app simplifies setup, collaboration with remote team members, note-taking, and plan updates. PTC collaborates with more than 1,500 apparel, fashion, and retail brands, serving a global user base exceeding 300,000 individuals. Over 75,000 of these users are integrated into the global supply chain, emphasising the platform’s reach and influence in the industry.
Source: Apparel Resources
The Indian small-scale weaving and knitting industry is on the verge of closure due to cheaper imports of fabrics, according to industry associations. At a meeting in Ludhiana to discuss the rampant imports which is impacting and destroying the whole textile value chain, Mr. Mr. R.K. Vij, General Secretary, Polyester Textile Apparel Industry Association (PTAIA) and President of All India Textile Association (TAI) informed that approximately 900 to 1000 MT per day of fabric is being imported by Indian traders via different Indian Ports and out of the same approximately 887 MT per day of fabric is only being under HS Code 6006 knitted Manmade fabric. He suggested that the quality of fabric of approximately 10 meters per kg, thus approximately 10000000 meters (around 1 Crore) of fabric is getting imported into India everyday destroying the whole value chain of Indian textile industry. Representatives of different Textile Associations namely Dyeing, Knitting, Spinning, NITRA, TAI, CEPT were present during the meeting. During the discussions, there was common consensus and main concern of all the industry members was that the Government should take immediate action to stop import of under-invoiced and cheaper import of knitted and woven fabric. It was highlighted that good quality of fabric is also imported under-invoiced with remark ‘Stock Lot’. Surprisingly, some of the under-invoiced fabric pricings are even equal to Indian yarn prices which is not possible. Due to these huge imports in India, weaving machines are remaining idle, according to the industry assocaitions. Each of the representatives has highlighted their concern as under: * Mr. Rajesh Bansal, Representative from the Association of Ludhiana Dye House said that few processing houses are on the verge of closure due to massive import of fabric into Ludhiana region. It was also highlighted that Chinese origin fabric fails on Anti-Bacterial property test which we are getting in India from the domestic suppliers and the Chinese fabric suppliers do not give any quality guarantee also. * Mr. Siddharth Khanna Representative of Spinners Association also highlighted that since last one year spinning industry is running into losses due to less domestic requirement and less export volumes. He further reiterated that due to cheaper quality of fabric imports, requirement of spun yarn has reduced substantially. * Mr. Sanjay Garg from NITMA gave various suggestive points to improve textile industry in India. He mentioned that the Government of India is active with various policy support relating to textile and the Textile Ministry has set up target to achieve textile trade of USD100 Billion for export and USD250 Billion for domestic till 2030 He raised concern that if import of fabric continues the way it is going on, there is no possibility of achieving the said target set up by the Textile Ministry and on the other hand, it will derail new investment in the recently announced seven PM Mitra Parks in different States. * Representation from CEPT highlighted that in order to meet ambitious vision of ‘Make in India’ of Hon’ble Prime Minister, the whole value chain of Indian textile industry needs to be promoted which will boost our Indian economy and will also create additional jobs. He affirmed that their stand with the Government is strong to promote Indian textile industry to achieve the set target. * Representative from TAI Ludhiana Unit suggested that it is high time that we all together approach DGFT, Customs Department requesting not to clear “Stock Lot” which is basically under-valued fabric. * Representative from Garment and Weaving industry suggested that in view of availability of all types of grey fabrics in India, we will be having good quality processed fabrics along-with processing units on promoting the industry in the right way. He highlighted that even though there is availability of quality raw material in India, still India is far behind in the textile export than many other countries. Concentrating on Man-made Fibre in time to come is the growth mantra of Man-made Fibre Industry as availability of Cotton and Viscose have it own limitations. The representatives have also assured garment manufacturers to supply all types of yarn and fabrics * Representative from Knitted industry said that Customs Duty on knitted fabric being imported into India is 5.5% and the same needs to be atleast in the range of 20 to 30%. It was also briefed that higher duty fabric is loaded into containers along-with the lower Customs Duty knitted fabrics. All representatives present in the meeting were of the view that Mandatory QCO’s specially in few HS Codes of knitted fabric is imperative to maintain the quality of the fabric being imported. If import of ‘Stock Lot’ fabric continue in India, then the day is not very far away when we will see closure of spinning / weaving units and will totally be dependent on import. It was deciding during the meeting that another round of meeting will be organised in Surat, which is the main hub of Manmade fabric as they are also facing hardship due to massive import of cheaper man-made fabrics.
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tegic partnership with Ambercycle, a Los Angeles based material science company, to help scale textile to textile recycled polyester. As part of this collaboration, the company has signed a three-year agreement to buy a significant portion of the annual production of cycora – an innovative material made from post-industrial and postconsumer polyester waste – for more than 70 million euros. This purchase commitment will be key to support the construction of Ambercycle’s first commercialscale textile regeneration factory. The scaled application of Ambercycle's innovative molecular regeneration technology will make circular materials more widely available and accessible in the fashion supply chain. Production of cycora at Ambercycle’s new commercial plant is expected to begin around 2025 and continue to be incorporated in Inditex product offerings over the following three years. Inditex aims to have 100% of its textile products to be made exclusively from materials with a smaller environmental footprint by 2030. As part of this commitment, the Group expect to have 25% of the textile fibers made from next-generation materials that do not yet exist at an industrial scale. Cycora, a regenerated polyester created from end-of-life textiles, seamlessly replaces conventional polyester. As part of this agreement, Zara Athleticz is also launching today its first capsule collection in collaboration with Ambercycle, featuring technical pieces crafted with up to 50% cycora content. It exemplifies the immense potential of innovative materials to create highly functional stylish products with lower environmental impact. The collection will be available at Zara.com. "Ambercycle’s goal is to enable circularity by replacing virgin polyester with textile-totextile regenerated cycora. Our partnership with Inditex represents a monumental leap towards realizing circularity at scale in the fashion industry" said Shay Sethi, CEO of Ambercycle. Javier Losada, Inditex’s Chief Sustainability Officer added, "At Inditex we are committed to achieving circularity in the fashion industry. We want to drive innovation to scale up new solutions, processes and materials to achieve textile to textile recycling. Ambercycle’s groundbreaking molecular regeneration technology transforms end-of-life textiles into new materials, effectively reducing waste and emissions in the production cycle”.
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From April to August 2023, India imported dyed knitted fabrics valued at US $ 276 million (Rs. 2,270 crore) predominantly from China. The continuing increase in import of dyed knitted fabrics, is a matter of concern for Tamil Nadu’s textile industry as the state is the biggest hub for the variety of knitted fabrics. Prabhu Dhamodharan, Convenor of Coimbatore-based Indian Texpreneurs Federation (ITF) says that the influx of dyed knitted fabrics directly impacts various sub-sectors within Tamil Nadu’s textile manufacturing industry, including spinning, knitting, and processing. The clusters like Coimbatore, Tirupur, Dindigul, Erode, Salem have a huge enough production capacity in Tamil Nadu. Various stakeholders like mills, process houses, jobworkers of knitting, dyeing, printing get business in these hubs. A preliminary study has shown that a majority of the imports are facilitated through traders who, in turn, distribute the fabric to domestic garment manufacturers in key hubs such as Coimbatore and Tirupur. According to Prabhu, the retail selling price of these dyed fabrics fluctuates between Rs. 320 and Rs. 350 per kg in the domestic garment market. Given the 20 per cent import duty, the landed cost of the fabrics is concerning. Manufacturing at such price points appears untenable in any part of the world. He said that “It is imperative that we scrutinise the materials used and ensure the imports are valued correctly, avoiding potential malpractices like under-invoicing or mislabelling with different materials and HS codes.”
Source: Apparel Resources
Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal, has commended industry bodies in the textile sector for their significant role in organizing the forthcoming Bharat Tex 2024 event, the largest-ever textiles expo. Goyal expressed his enthusiasm during the curtain-raiser event held at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi, highlighting that this event is not merely a showcase but a testament to India's dedication to becoming a global textile powerhouse. 5Fs He emphasized the 5F vision—Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign—which encompasses innovation, collaboration, and the 'Make in India' spirit. Goyal's hope is that the Bharat Tex 2024 Expo will propel industry growth and underscore India's potential as a mature, competitive global sourcing destination in the textile industry. The marquee event is scheduled for February 26–29, 2024, at iconic locations in New Delhi, with over 2,00,000 sq m of exhibition space. Outlines With exhibitors and buyers from more than 40 countries, Bharat Tex 2024 will showcase the entire textile industry value chain, from India's rich cultural heritage to the latest technological innovations. This mega event will include knowledge sessions, seminars, CEO roundtables, and more, redefining the global textile industry. Bharat Tex 2024 will serve as a unique platform for both Indian and global textile players to explore investment opportunities, infrastructure, and incentives in India, highlighting its potential as a manufacturing and consumer market. Textile Value Chain Various textile-related export promotion councils and other industry bodies support this industry-led initiative. Naren Goenka and Bhadresh Dodhia presented detailed plans for the fair during the curtain-raiser event, attended by industry leaders and senior government officers.
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Commerce and industry minister will attend G7 trade ministers' meeting in Osaka on October 28-29 to discuss issues related to supply chain resilience, trade and sustainability, investment and prospects for the upcoming ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). "The minister will also have bilateral meetings with a few G7 countries, invitee countries and a few International organisations such as WTO, on the sidelines of the outreach programmes," commerce and industry ministry said in a statement. Trade ministers of G7 member states hold an annual meeting to meet the current global challenges related to trade and investment and to set the course for a better future. Under its G7 presidency this year, Japan has invited India along with a few other invitee countries - Australia, Chile, Indonesia and Kenya - to participate in the outreach programme to be held on October 28, the ministry said.
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Heberlein, a supplier of air interlacing and air texturing jets, has also applied its expertise to develop a unique air-saving solution for a smooth and efficient weaving process. The Heberlein WarpJet-KV needs up to 38% less compressed air compared with other jets. First-hand information is available at the upcoming ITMA Asia (Hall 8.1, Stand A43) – and the key details are presented here. High-speed weaving and warp knitting processes demand yarns with smooth surfaces for efficient processing. Special procedures to achieve the required yarn quality include air interlacing and sizing. With sustainability in mind sizing is less favoured, since the sizing agent has to be removed after weaving using water and creating high pollution loads.
The art of air interlacing To develop a novel interlacing system, Karl Mayer, the leading manufacturer of preparation systems for warp knitting and weaving, turned to Heberlein. As a reputable name in filament yarn processes, Heberlein’s competencies in air jets made it an ideal partner. Their collaboration in 2015 started to innovate a completely new air interlacing system that gives considerable economic advantages in warp preparation and the subsequent fabric production sequences. A process creating reliable intermingling points has several benefits, as the weaving machine no longer stops through shedding issues with filament openings or friction from broken filaments. So, the weaving process runs at higher speeds, also enabling size application to be reduced. Heberlein’s high-precision components can be used when the process needs maximum efficiency and yarn strength. The WarpJet-KV can increase the intermingling points to 60 to 90 per metre – about triple the usual number, to suit individual requirements in the weaving process. Common speeds from 4,500 to 5,000 m/min in the spinning process usually allow 15/30 nips per metre, which might be sufficient for a smooth weaving process. However, many mills prefer to be on the safe side, especially when using yarns of ≤ 75 denier and DPF ≤ 1.0 – so they opt to install the Heberlein intermingling device.
Less air, more profit The other key aspect is the air pressure needed to guarantee an increased number of intermingling points to assure filament cohesion, especially with fine yarns. During air interlacing, an air blast physically intermingles the individual filaments of a multi-filament yarn with one another. Saving compressed air in the air interlacing process results in less energy costs. This is proven with the Heberlein WarpJet-KV. Tests at the same machine with 1,536 threads – and using the same level of air pressure – show that compared with a standard jet the WarpJetKV allows savings of 307 and 491 m3/h. Comparing the air pressure needed for the same amount of intermingling points (FP/m) the savings add up to 38%. Thanks to advanced technology by Heberlein, the diameter of the jet’s air orifice is smaller and requires less air while producing the same number of knots.
Never too early for profitable investment In warp knitting, the demands are stringent and complex. Uncompromised yarn quality with highest production efficiency at lowest cost – with the premise of sustainable production – is fundamental. That makes it an ideal time for a retrofit with a proven solution: the Heberlein WarpJet-KV. The figures show interlacing performance up to 10 to 30% higher than competitor jets, based on the same air consumption and stability requirement of intermingling points. Air consumption can be 13 to 40% lower for the same number of intermingling points. Karl Mayer machines can be retrofitted to install Heberlein’s WarpJet-KV with a modification of the main air connection. The modular design of the jets allows up to 64 yarns to be interlaced in a single unit. Depending on the application, customers benefit from the easy exchange of the JetPack and – typically with Heberlein jets – maintenance, cleaning and replacement are easy.
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Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN entered into a partnership in 2020 to develop and license an innovative recycling process, called Rewind® PET, that can be used to recycle all types of waste Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), especially those difficult to recycle mechanically. With the support of the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME), this collaboration has resulted in the construction, commissioning and recent start-up of their Rewind® PET semi-industrial unit, which modifies and expands JEPLAN’s existing Kitakyushu Hibikinada Pilot (KHP) demonstration plant, in Kitakyushu-city, Japan. The production capacity of the Rewind® PET semiindustrial unit keeps the same capacity of the KHP demonstration plant before modifications, at one thousand tons per annum (1 KTA). The aim of this unit is to show future industrial customers how the innovative PET recycling process, developed by the three partners, can be integrated into their own production and recycling facilities. This is a key step for the three partners in view of the commercialisation (licensing) by Axens, which is intended to start by the end of 2023 once the process has been fully validated. The Rewind® PET process will produce a high-quality, virgin-like, recycled PET, suitable for all PET applications including food contact packaging or textiles. An event was held at the semi-industrial unit on October 24th to celebrate its launch.
An innovative process for the chemical recycling of PET The innovative Rewind® PET process involves a continuous depolymerization of PET by glycolysis, followed by a deep purification of the obtained monomer, BHET (Bis(2- Hydroxyethyl) terephthalate). Its major advantage for manufacturers lies in its ability to separate all additives and colorants to restore a pure BHET monomer, which can easily be polymerized again in existing (or new) polymerization plants. It can be used to process all types of waste PET, including coloured and opaque bottles, multilayer trays, packaging film and polyester textiles. This innovation is the result of more than 10 years of development at Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN, and of the synergy established by the three partners for over three years now. It will greatly help the PET industry meet its targets for the integration of recycled materials, complementing mechanical recycling. This will also contribute to reaching Europe’s target of 30% recycled content in PET-made packaging by 2030.
romoting a circular plastics chain The Rewind® PET process is part of Axens and IFPEN’s global strategy in the field of the plastics circular economy, with the development of several chemical and physical recycling processes designed to complement mechanical recycling in order to achieve the ambitious targets for the incorporation of recycled material in many industrial sectors, starting with packaging and textiles. It is a powerful response to the challenges of ecological transition faced by manufacturers and brand owners looking for reliable, long-term solutions to adapt their industrial facilities. The start-up operation of the Rewind® PET semi-industrial unit represents a crucial stage in the partnership between JEPLAN, IFPEN and Axens. It will provide a tangible demonstration of the benefits and efficiency of Rewind® PET for all stakeholders of the circular economy of plastics, from the waste management companies to the PET producers and brand owners of the packaging and textile sectors. Axens is responsible for marketing and licensing the Rewind® PET process. The Rewind® PET semi-industrial unit will enable future clients to check the robustness and reliability of the process, while meeting the most stringent quality, integration and economic viability requirements. In order to support its clients in developing their PET-recycling projects, Axens will offer a comprehensive package including basic design, performance guarantees, the supply of proprietary equipment, and technical assistance for the start-up and operation of these clients’ own industrial units. Masaki Takao, Representative Director, President, and CEO of JEPLAN, said “JEPLAN’s KHP demonstration plant was completed in 2017. To make this “bottle-to-bottle” and “clothesto-clothes” PET chemical recycle technology useful to society, we needed to further expand the scale of our business, which required us to collaborate with partners. We are very happy to have met such encouraging partners as IFPEN and Axens, and to have been able to start this demonstration of Rewind® PET thanks to the responsiveness of each company.” Pierre-Franck Chevet, President of IFPEN, said “We are delighted to be working, alongside our partners and thanks to our synergies, to develop Rewind® PET, an innovative technology for chemical recycling PET. This successful demonstration marks the culmination of ten years of R&D efforts at IFPEN. Our commitment to this partnership reflects our drive to meet the needs of industry and society in terms of promoting circular economy and reducing plastic waste.” Jean Sentenac, CEO of Axens, explains “This semi-industrial unit illustrates the full potential of the Rewind® PET process for PET industrial players of the packaging and textile sectors. The Axens teams will put in all their energy and expertise to support them in their transition to a circular economy, from the project study stage right through to an optimized and profitable operation. We’re proud to be involved in a project like this and to be responsible for marketing it.”
Source: Textile world
Asian shares tracked Wall Street futures higher on Friday as Amazon provided some welcome earnings relief, while bonds were able to sustain a rally amid signs U.S. inflation was easing. All eyes were on U.S. data later in the session that may show core inflation growing 0.3% in September on a monthly basis, pushing the annual rate lower to 3.7% from 3.9% a month ago. Overnight, the European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected, sending the euro briefly to a two-week low. The dollar is is trading above the critical 150 yen level, with traders on guard for any signs of intervention ahead of the Bank of Japan policy meeting on Tuesday.S&P 500 futures rose 0.4% while Nasdaq futures rallied 0.7%, driven by a 5% jump in Amazon shares in after-hours trading. In a statement after the U.S. close, the tech giant predicted higher holiday season sales and a stabilisation in its cloud business. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS) bounced 0.6% on Friday after hitting a fresh 11-month low a day ago. It is, however, on track for a weekly loss of 1.2%.Tokyo's Nikkei (.N225) rose 1%, but was still down 1.2% for the week. China's blue chips (.CSI300) were flat, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index (.HSI) surged 1%. U.S. data overnight confirmed a resilient economy with inflation easing, feeding soft landing hopes. The U.S. economy grew almost 5% in the third quarter, but a slowdown in expected from here. "The U.S. economy once again surprised on the upside with U.S. GDP accelerating in the third quarter of 2023," said Nathaniel Casey, an investment strategist at wealth management firm Evelyn Partners."However, as rising real yields continue to add pressure to the real economy, the resulting drag on consumption should start to put the brakes on the U.S. economy heading into the coming quarters." Much attention was on underlying inflation, which subsided considerably last quarter, fuelling hopes that the closely watched U.S. personal consumption expenditures (PCE) for September on Friday - the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation - are likely to surprise on the downside as well. Goldman Sachs lowered its forecasts for monthly core PCE by 1bp to 0.27% and headline PCE estimate by 1bp to 0.33%. CME FedTool showed that any probability for a rate hike in November has been wiped out and traders trimmed bets for a December hike to 19.8%, compared with 29.3% a day earlier. Rate cuts next year are seen at about 70 basis points. The benchmark yield on 10-year Treasury notes was up 2 basis points to 4.8657% after easing 10 basis points overnight. It breached 5% on Monday for the first time in 16 years. The yen hit a fresh one-year low of 150.77 per dollar overnight and was last at 150.31 . It was not far off the three-decade low of 151.94 it touched in October last year that led Japanese authorities to intervene in the currency market. Speculation that the BOJ could raise an existing yield cap at its meeting next week is also keeping traders on edge. Gold prices were flat at $1,985.79 per ounce, not far off a 2-1/2 month high of $1,997.09 hit earlier this month, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices were higher on Friday, regaining ground after tumbling more than $2 a barrel in the previous session. They are, however, set for the first weekly drop in three weeks as the geopolitical premium built on fears that the Israel-Gaza conflict could spread and disrupt oil supply eases. Brent crude futures climbed 0.5% to $88.38 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate was at $83.58 a barrel, up 0.4%.
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Organized by the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers’ Association (TGSD) for the 16th time this year, the Istanbul Apparel Conference brought together the world’s leading brands, buying offices, local manufacturers and industry representatives in Istanbul for two days. On the first day of the event organized with the theme Transformative Journey, a total of 31 speakers from Türkiye and abroad addressed current issues on the agenda of the sector such as the effects of artificial intelligence, innovation design and circular economy in 14 sessions. The second day was dedicated to ‘B2B Bilateral Business Meetings’. Approximately 1500 meetings were held with the participation of over 50 buying groups and 110 manufacturers from all over Türkiye. TGSD President Ramazan Kaya, International Apparel Federation President & TGSD Conference Committee Leader Cem Altan, ITHIB Chairman Ahmet Öksüz and TIM & İHKİB President Mustafa Gültepe opened the event, which we followed on-site as Textilegence. The presentations on the first day addressed sustainability, recycling, digitalization, the impact of artificial intelligence on design and production, the transformation of the supply chain and transformation technologies, as well as issues related to improving trade conditions and audits for garment manufacturers. At the conference, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Republic at the same time, new targets for the garment industry in the second century of the Republic were discussed.
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Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg), a provider of innovative technical solutions in the apparel industry, is pleased to launch two advanced thermal insulation products made from low-level Bisphenol A (BPA) recycled PET fibers (rPET) into the global range of comfortemp®, Freudenberg’s thermal insulation brand. The introduction of DOWN FEEL WA 150LB and FIBERBALL WB 400LB underscores Freudenberg’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. The additions of DOWN FEEL WA 150LB and FIBERBALL WB 400LB to the comfortemp® global range serve as highquality and ecologically-minded alternatives to down, enhancing the comfort and sustainability of your garments. DOWN FEEL WA 150LB is an extremely-lightweight, loose fiber thermal insulation with a super-light loft, while FIBERBALL WB 400LB uses clusters of extra-fine fibers to offer optimal breathability, maximum comfort, and minimal clumping after washing and drying.
GRS-certified and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Class I certifications Both products are crafted using Freudenberg’s advanced technology, utilizing 100% GRScertified rPET fibers, customizable to your desired fill levels. Additionally, these new products not only comply with but significantly surpass the stringent OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Class I certifications (the strictest requirements, suitable for babies). While OEKO-TEX® categorizes low-level BPA as less than 100 parts per million (ppm), these new products contain less than 1 ppm BPA, a testament to Freudenberg’s unyielding standards. “Our commitment to customers and sustainability aligns with market expectations for safer, responsible products while maintaining quality and performance,” said Merry Chen, Head of Global R&D and Product Compliance, Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel. “The DOWN FEEL WA 150LB and FIBERBALL WB 400LB products exemplify this commitment, providing innovative thermal insulation that prioritizes performance and customer wellbeing as we grow our House of Sustainability.” House of Sustainability The House of Sustainability (HoS) is Freudenberg Apparel’s initiative to support customers in creating a more sustainable apparel industry. With over 500 innovative solutions, the HoS offers a comprehensive range of applications to shape a sustainable future. The DOWN FEEL WA 150LB and FIBERBALL WB 400LB products bring the latest innovations from the HoS to customers and deliver responsible products in every manufacturing season.
Another Highlight in the European product line: HO 80xR In addition to DOWN FEEL WA 150LB and FIBERBALL WB 400LB, Freudenberg has also added HO 80xR into its comfortemp® European range and HoS in this manufacturing season. This new thermal insulation is made of recycled polyamide 6 from plastic waste, including fishing nets, carpet flooring, and industrial plastic. With 70% recycled polyamide fibers, this thermal insulation makes garments’ life sustainable. Designed to be recycled and reused over and over again, it embodies our environmental commitment and circular design principles. DOWN FEEL WA 150LB and FIBERBALL WB 400LB are available globally and more low-level BPA thermal insulation options are available in Asia. HO 80xR is available in Europe.
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