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New BRÃœCKNER Agency in Brazil
As of July 1st, 2020 the German textile machinery and technology supplier BRÃœCKNER will be represented in Brazil by a new agency.
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Monforts denim mills move hemp into the mainstream
There is an urban legend that hemp canvas was used to make the very first pair of Levi’s jeans.While this is a myth that originated in the counterculture of the 1960s, hemp is without doubt the fibre of the moment for the denim industry. At the second Kingpins24 virtual denim show that was broadcast from New York on June 23rd and 24th, the sustainable benefits of hemp fibre were referenced by many Monforts customers who are now including it in their collections, including AGI Denim, Artistic Milliners, Black Peony, Calik, Cone Denim, Naveena Denim Mills (NDM) and Orta.
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New webshop for spare parts and components
From now on Erhardt+Leimer offers its customers worldwide the possibility to order spare parts for E+L equipment online in its own shop.
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Spinnova and Kemira to develop disruptively sustainable inherent dyeing
Spinnova, the sustainable fibre company, has entered long-term collaboration with the global chemicals company Kemira, to develop a highly eco-friendly inherent dyeing method of fibre. Dyeing fibre in its manufacturing process could significantly benefit both the textile industry and the environment.
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The company JSC POLOTSK STEKLOVOLOKNO, founded in 1958 and based in Belarus, has been among others a world market leader in the production of glass fabrics for decades. The wide variety of products from glass fibre to glass yarn, electrical insulation and construction glass fabric, glass mesh and silica materials enables STEKLOVOLOKNO to be successful in many branches of industry.
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A typical integrated Monforts coating line isautomated from the inlet feed to the winder and includesweft straightening, the Montex®Coat coating device, Montex TwinAir drying chambers, an Eco Booster heat recovery system and a cooling zone, with visual touchscreen control via the proven Qualitex systemandfull Teleservice access and as well as a new hand-held device.
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Future Leaders Award presented at International Conference
The AATCC Future Leaders Award was presented to Ashley Handley, Heather Johnson, Katelyn Lee, Bryan Ormond, Tyler Pickett, and Morgan Schanski on March 12, 2020 at the International Conference held in Greenville, SC, USA.
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Winners Announcement - 2020 “Fashion for All Student Design Competition"
AATCC and the Runway of Dreams Foundation are delighted to announce the winners of the 2020 AATCC and Runway of Dreams Foundation Fashion for All Student Design Competition!
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Kingpins24 – the denim industry at its inventive best
Monforts denim customers rallied to support a virtual version of the Kingpins denim show that was scheduled to take place in Amsterdam on April 22 and 23rd.
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In the current fight against Covid-19, a number of formulators of textile finishing chemicals have rushed out new antiviral and antimicrobial treatments intended for PPE (personal protective equipment) such as face masks and medical gowns and drapes.
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Dr. Heike Wenzel has been a member of the advisory board of Mahlo GmbH + Co KG. With her, the machine builder from Saal could win an experienced partner from the industrial sector. The entrepreneur from Wiesthal succeeds Fritz P. Mayer, who is retiring from his position.
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AATCC offers zero-cost licenses for online education during COVID-19 crises
To assist AATCC members during the COVID-19 pandemic, the association has authorized its copyright manager, the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), to issue zero-cost licenses to academic institutions and educators to use copyrighted AATCC materials to continue online education during the crisis.
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Beyond world class – DAVID NIEPER partners with BRÜCKNER Textile Technologies
DAVID NIEPER a British fashion house designing and manufacturing luxury women’s clothing, knitwear and nightwear in Derbyshire/ UK for almost 60 years has installed a state of the art dyehouse with the latest BRÜCKNER finishing technology. DAVID NIEPER Ltd. is a family owned fashion house founded in 1961. The company designs and manufacturers its entire women’s fashion collections in Alfreton, Derbyshire/ UK, including both knitting and sewing operations, as well as catalogue printing for its mail-order operations throughout Europe.
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PRODYE installation begins in China
The KARL MAYER success story has now reached China, thanks to the PRODYE indigo dyeing machine. The efficient warp preparation equipment for denim production is already a worldwide commercial success, and spring 2020 will see the commissioning of the first machine in China.
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From the Aztecs to Macintosh and beyond...
Monforts Head of Technical Textiles Jürgen Hanel outlines the development of the textile coating industry and the fundamental principles behind today’s advanced coating processes.
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New internet presence for Mahlo
Mahlo GmbH + Co KG has completely revamped its internet presence. An even clearer structure, an improved search function and full-responsiveness of all pages are among the innovations.
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Monforts ATC adventures in aquaculture
Monforts has recently been involved in a number of R&D trials aimed at improving the performance of the fishing cage nets employed in fish farming operations at its Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany.
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