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1 Scorching heat in Surat takes toll on weaving industry

2 Uttarakhand seeks pvt partner for textile park

3 Govt may include mechanised processes under handlooms

4 Textile traders rake in moolah this wedding season

5 Cotton stock data sharing now mandatory

6 Maharashtra to get textile training centre at Malegaon soon

7 Textile industry reaches out to China

8 Cotton Blooms On Tight Supply, Mills` Buying

9 Rs3000 cr fresh investment in textile sector

10 Rustompura up in arms against textile mill

11 Arvind Mafatlal Group consolidates its textile businesses

12 Pacific threat looms for textiles

13 Heat Wave Likely To Affect Cotton Crop

14 Cotton Climbs on Signs of Increasing Demand

15 Market Development Assistance Hike Cheers Garment Exporters

16 AEPC says rising fabric prices making garment exports unprofitable

17 SIMA demands continuation of TUFS in 12th Five-Year-Plan

18 Cotton Yarn Exports May Rise 7.7 Pc This Fiscal


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Scorching heat in Surat takes toll on weaving industry

Workers in Surat have left the weaving industry and returned to their

villages to save themselves from the scorching heat, while the traders have

incurred huge loss.

Manu Patel Member, Federation of Surat Textile Weaver Association,

Fossva said that the weaving industry faced the brunt as the workers did

nor return to the factories.

"Today the condition is that after the festival of Holi our workers from

Bihar and Orissa who returned to their villages and districts due to

scorching heat, their absence is affecting our trade today to a great

extent," said Patel in Surat.

In Gujarat there are 9 to 9.5 hundred thousand weaving machines, which are not functional due to the absence of workers.

Earlier there were 8 to 8.5 hundred thousand workers; however, their numbers have dwindled by 50 percent and it had

adversely affected the weaving business.

Patel said that they are not able to get money for their produce and they want the government to look into the matter.

"Today in the market, it is difficult to get a good price. Day by day our weaving business is incurring loss. But if the government

whichever it may be comes and looks into the matter seriously then our trade could be saved," said Patel

The current condition has led to shutdown of many factories and very less number of workers could be seen in the factories,

which are still running. [1.]

Uttarakhand seeks pvt partner for textile park

The govt to float a special purpose vehicle and look for a private partner for the

park

The Uttarakhand government has decided to set up the proposed textile park as

a public-private partnership in the Kumaon region. The government will float a

special purpose vehicle and look for a private partner for the textile park, said

principal secretary, industries, Rakesh Sharma.

The Union government had last year announced a series of sops at an estimated

cost Rs 250 crore for Uttarakhand. These included a textile park, two spices

parks, two convention centres and horticulture cold-storage chains. Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna had recently expressed his

worry over delays in setting up the textile park, where the centre has promised a grant of Rs 100 crore.

The 100-acre park is being proposed in the Kashipur-Jaspur area of the Kumaon region, Sharma said.

Due to an industrial slowdown in the country, the private sector was not showing much interest in the textile sector. "Though

we took up the issue with companies like Alps, we did not get any positive response. So, we will be shortly floating expressions

of interest for the textile park," said Sharma.

A total of 40 textile parks have been sanctioned under the 11th Five-Year Plan in the country, said Sharma. [2.]


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Govt may include mechanized processes under handlooms

In a virtual admission of the futility of funds thrown in year after year for the handlooms sector, the government is set to amend

the definition of 'handloom' products with a view to entirely broad-base the

scope of the product category to include mechanized operations processes in

the manufacture of these items.

This, coming at a time when the handloom sector is faced with an existential

crisis despite the monetary support from the government, marks a significant

course-correction in the Centre's "small is beautiful" philosophy that has been

religiously followed in the textile sector since Independence.

Currently, under the Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act,

1985, handloom has been defined as "any loom other than powerloom".

A proposal moved by the textiles ministry to modify the definition, placed

before the government for approval, redefines handloom as "any loom, other

than powerloom; and includes any hybrid loom on which, at least one process

for weaving requires manual intervention or human energy for production". A

Cabinet note on the issue is likely soon.

"Experience over the years has shown that the numbers of handlooms as well

as handloom weavers are declining sharply, and especially the younger

generation is not willing to continue or enter into this profession owing to low generation of income and hard labour required to

operate looms, a ministry official said.

While the textile industry is changing the world over, including India, handloom weavers are still tediously working hand-

operated looms, the official added. "A substantial population of weavers are still living in poor conditions."

The new definition is based on the recommendations tabled by the the Advisory Committee on Handloom Reservation Act,

1985. This, according to officials, would enable the existing handloom weavers to upgrade their looms without losing out on the

benefits available to handloom weavers under various government schemes.

The plethora of schemes run by the Centre for the textile and apparel sector are largely focussed on promoting small-scale units

and the handloom and powerloom sectors, instead of integrated mills. As a result, the Indian textile industry's lack of economies

of scale and cost competitiveness have emerged as its biggest constraining factor. The textile industry is the biggest employer

after agriculture.

At a time when the weakening Chinese stranglehold over global textile markets has enabled Vietnam, Indonesia and Bangladesh

to steadily increase their share in key markets such as the US and the EU, Indian suppliers have struggled to keep pace with the

competition.

"In India, the limited availability of large lots of fabrics, mainly because of the shifting of fabric production from the organised

sector to the decentralized sectors, has prevented scaling up of garmenting operations," said DK Nair, secretary-general of the

Confederation of Indian Textile Industry, a lobby group for the organized segment of the industry.

While in 1951, over 70 per cent of India's fabric production was in the organized sector, by 2010, this had declined to 3.3 per

cent. Currently, close to 80 per cent of the fabric used by the Indian garment industry comes from the power loom sector. [3.]


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Textile traders rake in moolah this wedding season

HYDERABAD: Textile traders in the twin cities are raking in nice profits, thanks to the brisk business during the ongoing wedding

season.

Over the past few weeks, markets and stores selling wedding items are packed to the brim and people are flocking from all over

the state without being deterred by the scorching heat. With several hundreds of weddings scheduled till early June, some major

stores have seen a doubling of their daily income from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.

"There was a slump in the sales in the last two months. But due to the ongoing wedding season, there is a 50% growth," said

Sriram, marketing head of Nalli Silk Saris. Kanchivaram and pure zari saris are in demand at Nalli, where 90% of the goods are

handlooms. Sriram said there would another lull from May-end to July, as the next wedding season starts in August.

The upward trend is also seen at the bustling Madina market, where traders doing brisk business said the improvement in sales

had come after a long gap of five to six years. Attributing it to the peaceful situation in the city, Mahfooz Ahmed, president of

old city traders association said the mammoth textile market on the other side of Musi was getting customers not just from the

city, but across the state and neighbouring states as well.

"Sales have nearly doubled, more so at stores selling new wedding collections. We were facing the brunt of the Telangana

agitation and other incidents of unrest over the last few years," said Ahmed. He added that the businesses have improved after

the state government scrapped the one per cent Value Added Tax on textiles last month after a prolonged protest by over 1 lakh

traders. And with Id-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in August, textile traders, especially at General Bazaar at Secunderabad and Sultan

Bazaar market, can rest assured that businesses would keep them on their toes in the coming months.

Meanwhile, huge rush is evident at major gold jewellery showrooms too. Traders said that normally, gold prices shoot up during

the wedding season due to the increased demand but this year the prices have seen a slump. [4.]

Cotton stock data sharing now mandatory

Cotton ginning and pressing units, traders, and cotton user industries will have to register

with the Office of the Textile Commissioner and submit information on cotton stocks with

them every month.

The Union Ministry of Textiles issued a notification (dated February 27, 2013) in this regard.

Explaining the notification, Joint Textile Commissioner O.M. Prabhakaran said that “we do not

have proper assessment of the cotton situation because of lack of information.”

All the stakeholders in the cotton sector would benefit by providing data. It would help

prepare a realistic cotton balance sheet. The software for the registration would be ready

soon and the stakeholders would be able to register online or manually with the Regional Offices of the Textile Commissioner.

Filing of data, however, would be only online and the stakeholders would be able to do so from July. “From the next cotton

season, which will start in October, we will have a stable database,” he said.

There were penal provisions under the Collection of Statistics Act 2008 under which action could be taken on those who do not

submit the information, he said. [6.]


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Maharashtra to get textile training centre at Malegaon soon

MALEGAON: With an aim to create skilled workforce to cater to the manpower shortage in the textile industry, the Union

Ministry of Textiles has decided to create specialized training centres at eight locations in the country, including Malegaon, for

training workers as sewing machine operators (readymade garments) and fully computerized multi-head embroidery machine

operator.

Apart from Malegaon, the other seven centres are Kannur in Kerala, Bhagalpur

and Ranagat in West Bengal, Nagry and Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, Cuttack in

Odhisa and Umergao in Gujarat.

The establishment of these eight centres at a cost of Rs 3.54 crore is initiated

under the Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS) launched by the Ministry of

Textile during 2011-12 and will be run through its power loom service centres in

the respective states in partnership with the local NGOs.

"In Malegaon, we have signed an agreement with Jadeed Anjuman Taleem Trust (JAT) for the purpose and already purchased

sophisticated industrial sewing machines, other specialized custom built sewing machines and multi-head computerised

embroidery machines," S. Subbayyan, assistant director, power loom development cell, office of the textile commissioner said,

while talking to the TOI.

"The centre is expected to start the training programme during the second fortnight of June 2013," he said, adding that the

Malegaon Industrialists' & Manufacturers Association (MIMA) will provide tactic support to run the centre successfully.

He further said that through these centres the ministry intended to provide training and develop the skills of 29,000 labourers in

various textile fields within a span of five years.

"To achieve this task, in addition to the existing infrastructure facilities and machinery, the Ministry of Textile is in the process of

expanding the facilities to impart high-end training to the workers so that they are able to handle even the most modern

machinery, which would result in quantitative and qualitative production," he added.

Subbayyan said the duration of the training will be two months and a nominal fee will be charged from the learners. Besides this,

certain provisions were also made to compensate the financial burden on the learners on successfully completing the course.

"Industrial visits will also be arranged for the trainees at regular intervals to get them familiarised with the production line and

all possible efforts will be taken for placement of the trainees in the industry," he said.

"Regular facilitation programme will also be conducted for the trainees who wanted to set up their own units," he added.

The power loom service centres are already running training programmes in basic weaving, skill development in shuttle less

weaving, fitter cum jobber, textile/fabric design and other such courses for the last one year.

"Since the inception of the training programme under the ISDS, the office of the textile commissioner has successfully provided

training to 3,074 persons in various courses up to March 2013," Subbayan said.

Work is already on in Malegaon for establishing a textile cluster under the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation

(MIDC) and a common facility centre (CFC) under the Ministry of Textiles. Demand for a dedicated training centre for readymade

garments and apparel in Malegaon has been pending for the last five years. [5.]


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Textile industry reaches out to China

AHMEDABAD: India's new beginning with China is getting a push from Gujarat, courtesy the state's textile industry. In order to

spread the word on the new textile policy, Gujarat government has extended an invitation to the textile capital of China-

Shaoxing City.

Recently, the India China Economic & Cultural Council (ICEC) presented

a letter, written in hand embroidered textile handicraft of Gujarat, to

the mayor of Shaoxing to visit Gujarat. A delegation of Chinese textile

companies is also expected to visit next month.

"As there are several Chinese companies that are keen on setting up

units in Gujarat, there is a need to spread the word on the policy," said

Jagat Shah, chairman, ICEC-Gujarat, who handed over the invitation.

Shaoxing city in Zhejiang province of China is considered as the centre

of the Chinese textile industry and the biggest textile base of Asia.

Chinese companies have expressed interest in setting up units in the state with huge increase in the production of cotton in

Gujarat. The textile industries of China are working out strategies to set up their units in the state to reduce the cost on

transportation of raw material as well as finished products.

As part of their visit to Gujarat, Chinese companies will meet officials of the state government on the new textile policy of the

state. A visit to the textile companies in Ahmedabad and Surat has also been planned along with meetings with research and

development institutions like ATIRA and trade associations in the state. ICEC has also organised a seminar in Ahmedabad to

encourage partnership of Chinese companies with Gujarat-based companies.

Keeping the border tension aside amid the brouhaha in India over the Chinese incursions in Ladakh, Gujarat has decided to forge

business ties with its Chinese counterparts.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in India on Sunday on a three-day state visit, his first overseas trip after assuming office in

March. Li held talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a string of issues including the recent border row. [7.]

Cotton Blooms On Tight Supply, Mills` Buying

Cotton price moved up on the back of demand from spinning mills. Limited arrival also supported the price higher.

According to traders, prices may gain further in the near future.

Gujarat Sankar-6 cotton increased Rs 200 to Rs 38,100-38,200 a candy of 356 kg, for South mills cotton stood at Rs 38,700-

38,800.

V 797 cotton A grade was offered at Rs 27,300-27,800.

Cotton ready delivery was quoted at Rs 4,100-4,200 a quintal in Punjab, Rs 4,020-4,045 in Haryana and Rs 4,040-4,060 in

Rajasthan.

About 10,000 bales (170 kg) of cotton arrived in Gujarat and 32,000 bales arrived across the country.

Kapas or raw cotton traded higher by Rs 5-7 at Rs 950-1,000 for 20 kg.

A broker said that domestic mills are covering the stock for the end of the season time as supply is very thin.

Traders said that tight local supply position may continue to support prices in coming days. [72.]


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Rs3000 cr fresh investment in textile sector

NAGPUR: Textile giant Raymonds, which had announced its expansion plans in the region during the Advantage Vidarbha event

held in February, has been allotted 25 acres of land this week for the purpose in Yavatmal district where the company already

has a major presence, state textile minister MohdArif (Naseem) Khan told TOI on Tuesday. The expansion plan may involve

infusion of fresh capital of Rs300crore by the company.

"Vidarbha is expected to get much-

needed boost with a fresh

investment of Rs3000 crore likely in

textile sector through 26 projects.

These new ventures have a

potential to generate 3500 new

jobs," Khan said. The state textile

ministry had announced a new

policy around two years ago in

which an additional 10% subsidy is

given to investors coming to cotton

growing regions of Vidarbha and Marathwada. The state sponsored Advantage Vidarbha industrial promotion event had also

attracted a number of investors to this sector.

"The combined results of both efforts are now showing. Of the new projects, 19 are based on the new textile policy while seven

materialized during Advantage Vidarbha," said Khan. The minister had a brief halt in city before leaving for Yavatmal to

campaign for the June 2 assembly by-election. "Besides Yavatmal, prospective units are showing huge interest in Amravati

followed by industrial estate at Butibori," said Khan.

The textile minister said the new policy was aimed at making the most of the cotton grown in Vidarbha. Not even one-fourth of

the 90 lakh quintals of cotton grown in state was consumed within Maharashtra. One of the reasons the cotton growing area

remained impoverished was the lack of industrial units processing raw cotton up to the textile stage. It is believed that if textile

units come up here it would not only provide employment to a lot of youth but also provide better rates to the commodity. This

income boost to the economy is seen as a sure way to resolve the agrarian crisis that has manifested through high rate of suicide

among cotton growers.

"The state textile ministry is also in the process of expediting delinking the Central-government's Textile Upgradation Funds

Scheme (TUFs) with the new policy so as to overcome the limits on the unique identity numbers allocated by the Centre to avail

of the scheme," said Khan. [8.]


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Rustompura up in arms against textile mill

SURAT: A lignite-based textile processing unit has made lives miserable for residents of Rustompura and Salabatpura in the

walled city. The black ash coming out of the chimney and the polluted air have for many years now been creating health

problems for the residents, who live close to the factory.

Krishna Ram Dyeing and Printing Mill is located in the middle of a residential area that has a population of 10,000 people. Few

days ago, people from four dozen residential societies of Salabatpura and Rustompura submitted a memorandum to Gujarat

Pollution Control Board (GPCB) and Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) demanding that the textile mill be shifted.

The residents threatened that they will not vote in the

parliamentary elections in 2014 and sit on a fast-unto-death if their

demand is not met.

"My kitchen window faces the textile mill's boiler section. We have

not opened it for many years as the black ash enters our house. The

whole terrace is covered with ash," a resident of Shraddha Saburi

row house in Rustompura Ashok Kapadia said.

Raju Bhagat said, "Many in our society suffer from pulmonary

disease. We have approached local authorities and politicians, but

no concrete steps have been taken."

Another resident Jagdish Gotawala said, "The black ash prevents us

from organizing marriage and other ceremonies in our society. The mill should be relocated in an industrial area or else we

would be forced to launch an agitation against the authorities and the mill owner."

The buildings in the area are lower in height than the chimney. The textile processing mill uses boilers which lead to pollution in

the nearby areas, the residents said.

Owner of Krishna Ram Dyeing and Printing Mill Jyotindra Lekhadia told TOI, "We are abiding by the pollution norms of GPCB.

Recently, we spent Rs 15 lakh in taking measures to lower pollution. Our mill is running in the area since decades when there

were very few residential societies here."

Regional officer, GPCB, Anil Patel said, "There are no clear directives by the government on textile mills within the city limits.

However, we have received a memorandum from the residents and we are investigating the issue." [9.]


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Arvind Mafatlal Group consolidates its textile businesses

Operational synergies, flexibility in use of manufacturing facilities, are some of the benefits the company wishes to accrue out of

this amalgamation

Textile major the Arvind Mafatlal Group (AMG) has embarked on consolidating its textile businesses into Mafatlal Industries Ltd

(MIL). The scheme of amalgamation, however, was not divulged by the company.

Mafatlal Denim Ltd (MDL) and Mishapar Investments Ltd (a 100% subsidiary of

Mafatlal Industries Ltd) have amalgamated with Mafatlal Industries Ltd (MIL), with

effect from the appointed date of April 1, 2012, as per the Scheme of

Amalgamation sanctioned by the Hon’ble High Courts of Gujarat and Bombay.

According to a senior company official, there are several benefits that would

accrue by the amalgamation – operational synergies, flexibility in use of manufacturing facilities which would result in quicker

“speed to market”, opportunity for expanding the denim and textile businesses, sharing of manufacturing overheads and

economies of scale. Besides, a larger product mix offering to some of the most demanding customers and brands in India and

abroad, marketing synergies, a wider combined distribution network in India and globally, potential for branding / retailing and,

expansion of MIL’s own / franchisee retail shops pan-India.

MIL sees a great opportunity in expanding its textile business across all product categories in India and globally in the future.

MIL, the flagship company of the Arvind Mafatlal Group, has been in the business of manufacturing and marketing textiles for

over 100 years (since 1905) and is one of the most respected brands in India. With composite manufacturing facilities at Nadiad

and Navsari in Gujarat, MIL has a product portfolio which includes yarn dyed shirtings, suitings, voiles, prints, linens, bleached

white fabric, rubia, school uniforms, corporate / institutional uniforms, bed & bath linen, ready-mades, etc.

MIL’s products are exported to more than 30 countries across the globe. The company also has a strong distribution network in

India with more than 400 dealers and 35000 approved retail shops. MIL is now amongst the largest school uniform fabric

suppliers in India.

MDL started off as a 50:50 joint venture between Burlington Mills Inc. of USA and AMG of India and subsequently, 100%

shareholding was acquired by AMG. The company has a state-of-the-art composite denim manufacturing facility at Navsari in

Gujarat. MDL is a producer of value added, differentiated and fashion denim fabrics for men’s, women’s and children’s clothing

and has been supplying fabrics to upmarket brands like Wrangler, Lee, Madura brands, M&S, Killer, Mufti, etc. [10.]


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Pacific threat looms for textiles

A preferential trade pact in textiles between US and Pacific nations will hurt China and India.

With all the brouhaha over China-India border issues and election in Pakistan, one issue that has received little attention in the

Indian media is the proposed US-led Trans-Pacific Trade Pact (TPP).

This is understandable, as India is not party to the proposed trade pact involving Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile,

Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam, and the US. However, it has serious implications for India’s

textile and clothing sector.

Textile and clothing accounts for roughly five per cent of India’s GDP, 15 per cent of its industrial output and export earnings and

provides livelihood support to 55 -60 million people directly or indirectly.

TRADE DIVERSION

It is important to analyse the effect of TPP on India’s textile and

clothing sector, as the US is an important export destination.

When it comes to the export of readymade garments and made-

ups, the US alone accounts for 30 per cent of India’s total

exports. TPP will affect India’s textile and clothing sector (and of

all non-TPP member countries like Brazil or China) in two ways.

First, exporters from TPP member countries will get preferential

access in the US market vis-à-vis exporters from non-TPP

member countries, such as India. This will put India’s garment

exports (to the US) at a disadvantage as US import duties on

readymade garments are quite high with average duty at around

7.9 per cent; duties on some clothing items are as high as 32 per

cent according to WTO tariff profile database.

Second, a key feature of the TPP – ‘yarn forward rule’ --- makes

it mandatory to source yarn, fabric and other inputs from any or

a combination of TPP partner countries to avail ‘duty

preference’. This is likely to disrupt the well-integrated global

supply chain in textile and clothing.

IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA

It will induce garment manufacturers in the TPP countries to source their inputs from TPP countries at the cost of non-TPP

countries, even if the suppliers in TPP regions are not the least cost. This will be a clear case of trade diversion – moving trade

away from more efficient producers to less efficient producers.

Though this rule is ‘primarily’ aimed at restricting the benefits accruing to Chinese manufacturers of yarn and fabrics from

further opening of the lucrative US markets for clothing, it will create a comparative disadvantage for all non-TPP member

countries, including India.

India’s textile and clothing sector is under severe pressure from slowing demand in key export markets, and backdoor entry of

Chinese goods via Bangladesh under South Asian Free Trade Area that allows duty-free import of garments from Bangladesh into

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CLOTHING RETAILERS HIT

The likely exclusion from US’ GSP benefits is another headache for the sector. If this were not enough, to comply with its

commitments to WTO, India will have to phase out its export incentives in textiles and clothing.

Export competitiveness is deemed to be achieved if a country’s global export share of a specific product group (defined as a

section heading of the ITC-HS) is 3.25 per cent or more in two (consecutive calendar) years. India’s share in world export of

textile and clothing (falling under section heading XI of the HS) already crossed this limit in 2007. As a result, India will have to

phase out its export sops for the sector by 2015. Only 17 per cent of the textile and clothing exports under NAFTA and Central

American Free Trade (CAFTA) have gone through the ‘yarn forward rule’. Yet, US trade negotiators are pushing it in the

proposed TPP. Clearly, the move seems to be protectionist, aimed at reviving indigenous textiles industry at the cost of the

foreign, but it will limit the freedom of clothing retailers to choose their suppliers. In the process, it will also disrupt the global

textile supply chain of which India is a part.

THE WAY FORWARD

That explains the strong opposition of clothing retailers (e.g. JC Penny, Levis and Gap) and their associations (e.g. TPP Apparel

Coalition) to the yarn forward rule. To deal with this, the US trade negotiators have come up with the idea of ‘short supply list’ –

that will give some flexibility to clothing retailers in sourcing their inputs (which are not available in TPP region) from non-TPP

countries.

India’s best bet can be the conclusion of WTO Doha round at next Ministerial in Bali, which will deflate the interest of TPP

member countries in the trade pact. Unfortunately, that seems unlikely, given the American disinterest in the round. Joining TPP

can help India’s textile and clothing sector, but accepting US-promoted WTO-plus proposals on IPR, investment protection,

services and state-owned enterprises will not find favour with policymakers or India Inc. Getting India’s vulnerable products in

TPP’s ‘short supply list’ is yet another option that can be explored.

India’s market for premium apparel is growing at 10-12 per cent a year. India can consider sponsoring its own yarn forward rule

in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (of which it is a party) that will find support from China, the biggest loser

of the rule.

Going forward, India can leverage it to negotiate with the US for dilution of the TPP’s yarn forward rule.

The likely loss in export of textile items to TPP countries will have to be compensated by gains in other markets. Here, tweaking

the rules of origin to stipulate utilisation of yarns and fabrics of Indian origin as a pre-condition for allowing duty free import of

garments from Bangladesh will help India’s fabrics export. It will also check backdoor entry of Chinese fabrics into India via

Bangladesh.

India needs to continue pushing its exports to non-traditional emerging markets of Africa, Asia CIS and Latin America. The textile

and clothing sector is heavily protected in Mercosur countries with import duties as high as 35 per cent on many items.

Expediting the conclusion of India-Mercosur Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement will help counter the impending

trade diversion because of the yarn forward rule under TPP.

Some kind of product differentiation (e.g. voluntary carbon labelling) will protect our textile and clothing exports in the US

despite the impeding post TPP comparative cost disadvantage vis-à-vis TPP partner countries like Vietnam. [11.]


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Heat Wave Likely To Affect Cotton Crop

The continuous heat wave prevailing in the region does not bode well for cotton crop. Though no damage has been reported

from this district, there have been reports of burning of leaves from other parts of the state, leading to worry among farmers

and agriculture officials.

According to agriculture experts, extreme temperature above 45

degrees in the coming week may damage the crop to some extent. The

problem is more in store for farmers who have delayed the sowing.

The agriculture department, under crop diversification, has increased

the area under cotton by 2,000 hectares, but if the heat wave

continues, it would dash their hopes of increasing the area under

cotton every year.

Around 13,000 hectare of area is under cotton cultivation against the

11,000 hectare last year. In Sangrur district, Sunam and Lehragaga are

considered the cotton belt area producing 90% of the cotton in the district.

Earlier, drought-like conditions had marred the wheat crop resulting in shriveling of the grains and thus reducing yield by three

quintals per hectare. This year, 51.73 quintal per hectare of wheat production was recorded as against 55.05 quintal registered

in 2012 in Sangrur district.

Chief agriculture officer Rajinder Singh Sohi said though no such damage had been reported, agriculture officers had been

directed to conduct surveys in their respective areas to closely look at the development of the cotton crop besides giving

important advice to farmers to save their crop.

"Farmers who have sown cotton after May 10 are advised to irrigate the crop immediately to avoid burning of leaves. Those with

poor quality of land have been asked to take regular rounds of the fields to monitor the growth of the crop," Sohi said.

"It is still early to predict a failure of the crop, but if such weather continues in the coming days, apart from burning of leaves,

farmers have to put in extra effort to save the crop," he said.

Sohi said agriculture heads of cotton-growing districts, especially in Malwa region, were in constant touch. "Even Bathinda,

where the temperature varies and records a degree or two more than other parts, has not witnessed any considerable damage

to the crop," he claimed. [13.]


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Cotton Climbs on Signs of Increasing Demand

The cotton industry is divided over cotton plantings this year but it is unanimous in its view that monsoon will have a final say

over the sowing pattern.

“Planting intentions of growers look normal at around 110 lakh hectares. But the question is whether the acreage will be

maintained. Only timely monsoon will ensure that,” said A. Ramani, a cotton trade analyst.

PROBLEMS

The problem with areas under cotton, especially in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, is that they have been going

through a prolonged dry period.

“Pre-monsoon rainfall in these areas has been poor,” said Ramani.

Besides that the lack of rainfall has affected soil moisture.

“Cotton area could drop by some five per cent since growers are showing interest to shift to guar (cluster beans),” said Anand

Poppat of the Saurashtra Ginners Association. “This is true with regard to Gujarat,” he said.

“There could be 10 per cent drop in cotton acreage since guar is definitely beneficial for growers.

“But the area under cotton is expanding in even States such as Rajasthan as yeoman service is being rendered by the Cotton

Development Research programme,” said M.B. Lal, former Cotton Corporation of India chief.

After a record coverage of 121.78 lakh hectares in 2011-12, the area under cotton dropped to 116.14 lakh hectares last season.

Growers are likely to be interested in guar since the Forward Markets Commission has lifted the ban on futures trading in

guarseed and guar gum. This, industry players feel, could lead to rise in prices.

“Last year, the area dropped in Maharashta and Gujarat due to poor monsoon,” said Lal.

MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE

“The other aspect that could lead to rise in area under cotton is hike in minimum support price,” said Ramani.

With elections to the Lok Sabha likely early next year, the UPA Government would be keen to increase the support price.

For 2012-13, the support price was raised to Rs 3,600 from Rs 2,800 a quintal for medium staple cotton and to Rs 3,900 from Rs

3,300 for long staple cotton.

“A 10 per cent in support price is likely. If that is raised then cotton price will also gain. It could encourage growers to sow

cotton,” said Ramani.

“A higher support price will raise the acreage to some extent. It, in fact, will ensure parity in Indian cotton price compared with

rates in China,” said Poppat.

CHINA COTTON

Currently, Chinese cotton is ruling at around Rs 18,300 a quintal, while its comparable Indian quality is quoting Rs 11,000.

Cotton prices in the coming season starting October could be good.

The price for Shankar-6 that is in demand for exports could rule around Rs 38,000 for a candy of 356 kg.

“If the support price is hiked, the it could be Rs 37,000-38,000,” said Ramani.


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Currently, Shankar-6 is quoting at Rs 37,900-38,200 and experts see prices holding at these levels in view of poor arrivals.

Exports, on the other hand, are dull currently due to absence of Chinese demand. “China has a good inventory and, therefore, it

is not buying,” said Poppat.

Besides monsoon, the US crop could also buoy up things.

According to Cotlook, the crop in the US could be around 10 per cent lower this year. This could boost Indian cotton prospects.

Cotlook has also projected India’s cotton crop next season unchanged at 340 lakh bales (of 170 kg each).

Bt or genetically-modified varieties that make up 95 per cent of the area under cotton in the country will continue to dominate,

according to Ramani. [14.]

Market Development Assistance Hike Cheers Garment Exporters

The increase in benefits under the market development assistance (MDA) scheme has cheered garment exporters. The MDA

scheme helps exporters to participate in international fairs and buyer-seller meets.

The Centre has issued revised guidelines, which offer additional benefits, in the MDA

scheme. The additional benefits will come into effect from June 1. The u pper ceiling

for availing benefit under MDA has been revised from Rs 15 crore to Rs.30 crore FOB

(free on board) value of exports of exporting units in the preceding year.

"The hike would help and encourage more number of exporting units in Tirupur to

promote their products abroad," said A Sakthivel, President, Tirupur Exporters'

Association. Financial support to the tune of Rs.40 lakh would be provided to export

promotion councils like AEPC (Apparel Exports Promotion Council) when the number

of participants exceed 75. "This positive measure would encourage exporters to

participate in international fairs," Sakthivel said.

There has also been an enhancement in the financial ceiling for participation in trade fairs and exhibitions to various destinations

under the scheme. For 'Focus Latin American' countries, the increase was from Rs.1.8 lakh to Rs.2.5 lakh. The ceiling has been

hiked from Rs. 1.5 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh for 'Focus African' countries, CIS countries, Focus ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand. [73.]


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AEPC says rising fabric prices making garment exports unprofitable

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) said the rising cotton prices and consequent increase in fabric costs, coupled with

the global downturn, were taking a heavy toll on India's garment exports.

AEPC Chairman Rakesh Vaid said fabric prices had jumped dramatically in the past

one month, forcing many exporters to cut production and honour contracted

quantities at a loss.

"The rising prices of fabric, which constitute 55 to 60 per cent of export values,

have increased between 23 and 42 per cent in the past one month," he said in

letters to Union Textiles Minister Dayanidhi Maran and Finance Secretary Ashok

Chawla.

He said the price of 48-inch super dyeing cotton voil grey 92/80 had moved 32.5 per cent from Rs 20 per metre four weeks back

to Rs 23 two weeks ago to Rs 26.50 at present.

Similarly, 48-inch 60 cotton cambric grey 92/80 is now trading at Rs 28.50 per metre, up 42.5 per cent from Rs 20 a month ago

and Rs 24 a fortnight back. Also, the price of 48-inch cotton lining 70/90 moved up from Rs 10.50 four weeks ago to Rs 11.15 two

weeks ago to Rs 13 now, showing an increase of 23.8 per cent, he said.

"Any increase in input prices immediately impacts the entire planning of exporters," said Mr Vaid. "Hence, the government must

immediately increase duty drawback rates from 8.8 per cent at present to 13.25 per cent of the FoB value to offset the losses."

Due to global economic recession and dropping retail sales in all importing countries, the Indian apparel export industry is

already running on losses or at a wafer-thin margin of one to two per cent, he said.

"The increase in duty drawback rates will give some respite to the industry while it waits for recessionary tendencies to recede,"

said Mr Vaid adding that the Cotton Advisory Board has reported lower estimates of cotton crop by 10 lakh bales.

This is fuelling domestic market speculation that fabric prices may go up further, he said, urging Mr Maran to take up the issue

of duty drawbacks with the Department of Revenue on an urgent basis to prevent collateral damage to the industry.

The AEPC chairman also supported the recommendation by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) for a ban on

cotton exports for stabilising yarn and fabric prices in the country.

Garment exports from India tumbled 7.32 per cent during April-September and levelled at $ 4.84 billion as compared to $ 5.22

billion in the same period of last year.

According to Mr Vaid, the apparel export industry provides employment to 3.5 million workers directly and another three million

indirectly. It earns foreign exchange worth Rs 50,000 crore annually.

The AEPC represents about 8,000 small, medium and large garment exporters. [15.]


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SIMA demands continuation of TUFS in 12th Five-Year-Plan

According to The Southern India Mill Owners’ Association (SIMA), the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme popularly known as

TUFS needs to be continued and has to be implemented in India during this 12th five year plan period.

Coimbatore based SIMA insisted the need for continuation of the scheme in order for India to

double its export and expand its textile business size. SIMA has pointed out that India’s global

textile share is 5%, which is far less than that of China, which is 34%.

Mr. Dinakaran, Chairman of SIMA has highlighted the emerging opportunities for the Indian

textile industry due to recent unstable situations in Bangladesh and growing demand for

cotton yarn and fabrics in China.

SIMA has pleaded the Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles to quickly announce the continued implementation of the scheme in

the 12th five year plan period (2012-17). This will enable the industry to plan additional investments. [74.]

Cotton Yarn Exports May Rise 7.7 Pc This Fiscal

Exports of cotton yarn from the country are estimated to rise 7.7 percent to 1,150 million kg in the current fiscal, driven by

higher output and rising demand from traditional markets.

The Cotton Yarn Advisory Board ( CYAB) has projected a 14.2 per cent increase in cotton yarn production to 4,000 million kg in

2013-14, a source told a news agency.

Cotton production was estimated to be around 340 lakh bales, according to the estimates of the Cotton Advisory Board (CAB) for

the 2012-13 cotton season (October to September).

Besides, total demand is expected to increase by 44 per cent to 3,900 million kg during this fiscal.

"There is a jump in demand for cotton yarn both in domestic and western markets as mills' consumption is increasing," the

source said.

Power loom and hosiery units account for more than half of the total demand for cotton yarn.

Also, there is a surge in number of export orders for cotton yarn not only from traditional markets like the US, China, South

Korea and Bangladesh but also from emerging markets such as Latin America and Africa, he added.

The closing stock of cotton yarn is expected to be 215 million kg in the current fiscal. [75.]


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Headlines- Fashion & clothing’s Sr Title

1 Van Heusen unveils first store in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

2 Bangalore gets second Louis Philippe store at Brigade road

3 Lara Dutta & Chhabra 555 to launch ‘bridal prêt’ line

4 Extended interest subvention to aid textiles exports: FIEO

5 Raymond launches 'Fabric of Life' S/S line

6 Ancient Indian folk art inspires Fusion Beats’ Folk Tales

7 Anita Dongre presents ‘Cream and Gold collection’

8 Gini & Jony unveils GJ Baby collection

9 Alt fashion house opens at Ambience Mall

10 Paislei plans more MBOs and increase visibility and reach

11 Now big brands ride the e-commerce wave

12 Knitwear Industry: A promising opportunity in India

13 Mumbai's civic body bans lingerie-clad mannequins

14 All looks posed on Michael Kors

15 European markets feel the blues

16 Being Human unveils women’s line with Splash

17 McQueen e-platform to ship directly to India

18 S.Oliver India to pump in funds for retail expansion

19 Ruosh finds demand for premium footwear in India

20 Siyaram Silk Mills net profit declines

21 Indus League launches ‘Mohr’ for women

22 Ludhiana manufacturers rue slowdown in summer business

23 Adidas buoyant about Reebok’s India business

24 Indian cinema inspires Anju Modi

25 Bipasha to walk the ramp for Archana Kochhar

26 Camaro Jeans to launch women’s fashion line, EBOs

27 Top Italian shoemakers eye India for production base

28 Squarekey brings premium fashion brands to India

29 Enah facilitates shopping through Facebook App

30 Bata to open 100 new stores every year

31 Galleria Intima draws exhibitors from 12 countries

32 Retail store designer Studio.J bags two awards


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Van Heusen unveils first store in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

Van Heusen, India’s number one, premium lifestyle brand launched its first exclusive store in Jamshedpur making the brand

more accessible to discerning consumers in the city.

Spread across 1,700 sq ft, the store offers its patrons an enticing shopping

experience. The store houses the entire Van Heusen range including menswear,

womens-wear and club-wear.

The latest spring summer 2013 offering will also be available, making it the trend

destination for Jamshedpur customers.

On the occasion of the new store launch, Mr. Vinay Bhopatkar, Brand Head, Van

Heusen said: “We are happy to launch our first store in the city. We would like to

dedicate this store to the fashionable and sophisticated citizens of Jamshedpur, which is a growing fashion and lifestyle city with

fashionable and enthusiastic shoppers. Hence, it is very crucial for us to have a strong presence in this market.”

The latest addition shows the importance of the eastern region in the brand's distribution strategy. The brand has also been on

an aggressive expansion spree and aims to increase its presence by opening more stores and with focus shifting to non-metro

markets.

The story continues with the brand launching its latest flagship store in Jamshedpur which is definitely a milestone in the city’s

fashion culture. [16.]

Bangalore gets second Louis Philippe store at Brigade road

Louis Philippe, the identity of the stylish and astute Indian gentleman announced the

launch of its second store on Brigade road, Bangalore. Following the success of its

existing store on the high-street, the new store houses Louis Philippe, Luxure, shoes and

bags.

Spaciously spread over 2,900 sq ft, the new Louis Philippe store is more spacious and

offers some of the most fashionable merchandise, truly making it a shoppers’ paradise!

The store also has made-to-measure tailoring specially designed keeping in mind the

sharp, fashion-conscious consumer. The brand has fused style, substance and finesse to

make the whole shopping experience cherishable.

Announcing the launch, Mr. Jacob John, Brand Head, Louis Philippe said: “It has been our

endeavour to enhance customer experience at our stores with the superior

merchandise, service and the overall international shopping ambience that Louis

Philippe has on offer. The launch of Louis Philippe’s second store on Brigade road is a significant achievement for us and

underlines the importance of this city for Louis Philippe.”

To celebrate the launch, Louis Philippe hosted an exclusive Red Carpet event at the store for the members of Louis Philippe

relationship programme, 'The Upper Crest'. Members were pampered over wine and cheese while the Louis Philippe team

discussed the latest trends in fashion. [18.]


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Lara Dutta & Chhabra 555 to launch ‘bridal prêt’ line

Chhabra 555 welcomes you for Lara Dutta- Chhabra 555 Collection preview

for a week for the first time in Gorakhpur.

Lara Dutta, a distinguished name in the Indian film and fashion industry, now

forayed into the niche ethnic wear space. Lara Dutta has designed her premier

designer collection under the label “Lara Dutta–Chhabra 555”.

This collection marked the inception of an association between Lara Dutta and

Chhabra 555, one of the largest retailers of Indian ethnic wear for women.

This premier designer collection was the first of many, which she planned to

launch under her designer label in association with Chhabra 555.

Each piece had been individually hand crafted by her keeping in mind the

demands of the contemporary woman. Subsequently, weavers and karigars of

Chhabra 555 had spent laborious time and effort to make these timeless

creations. Over three months have been spent on making sure each piece

attains the perfection which has been envisaged.

The collection, consisting of 47 designs, had been conceived keeping in mind

the intention of providing sophisticated elegance at affordable prices. The

aspirations of the contemporary woman have been kept in mind while designing this ‘bridal prêt’ line.

The ensembles range from traditional Benarasi silk to contemporary net sarees; from delicate Lucknavi Chikankarisarees to

flowing Jaipuri Bandhanis. The colour palette also encapsulates the designer’s muse, with extensive usage of hues of coral, red

and midnight blue. [17.]

Extended interest subvention to aid textiles exports: FIEO

Mr. M Rafeeque Ahmed, President, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) while commenting on the expansion in the

interest-subvention scheme including 6 tariff lines for textiles including made-ups and 101 tariff lines in case of engineering

goods besides the 134 lines that were included in January 2013 stated that this would provide some leeway to the MSME export

sector who are impacted by the recessionary conditions in the global markets affecting exports of Engineering and Textiles, both

of which declined by about 4% in last fiscal.

FIEO Chief stated that the six tariff lines for textiles included:

Blankets and Travelling Rugs ; Bed Linen, Table Linen, Kitchen

Linen ; Curtains Including Drapes) And Blinds ; Sacks And Bags,

Awnings And Sunblinds; Other Made Up Articles etc .

Given that the turnover of the textile industry is pegged at US $ 55 billion at current prices with exports accounting for 36 per

cent , India ranked third in global textile export, coming up behind China and the European Union . Being intensively

employment oriented, the extension of interest subvention may come as the much needed relief which was announced in the

Annual FTP announced in April this year said Mr. Ahmed.

President, FIEO stated that the 12th Plan document for boosting engineering exports inter-alia suggested reducing credit costs

as a necessary pre-requisite for exports. Coverage of more Engineering products for interest subvention is a step to reduce cost

of credit and impart competitiveness to Engineering exports which dominate export basket. [19.]


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Raymond launches 'Fabric of Life' S/S line

Raymond, the leading manufacturer, marketer and retailer of worsted suiting fabrics, has created a seamless blend of

technological innovations with impeccable designs in its Spring Summer 2013 Collection. A leader in men's fashion over the last

eight decades, Raymond offers something for every occasion in the 'Fabric of Life' collection.

With outfits designed by renowned designer Rajesh Pratap Singh, the 'Fabric of Life' collection defines the Raymond consumer in

their attires and dressing styles. Each fabric is uniquely engineered to immaculate style and unparalleled comfort, so that one

can live life to the fullest.

The collection reflects some of the finest technological innovations, made

possible by its world class manufacturing facilities, and uncompromised quest for

quality. Transforming your wardrobe of business wear into a fashionable and

unique selection, the Raymond Estivo range presents an assortment of linen,

linen-silk and fine counts of cotton in bright summery shades through all

offerings this season.

Aniruddha P. Deshmukh - President -Textiles & Retail at Raymond Limited, said:

"Raymond has always been known for its highest quality standards in fabrics and

custom garmenting. The SS 13 Collection is a testimony to this belief with its

many contemporary fashion developments in linen and cotton which are ideal

for summer.

"The jacketing fabrics as part of the coordinate collection is another signature

range. To keep up with the changing taste and fashion consciousness of the

consumer, we have partnered with designer Rajesh Pratap Singh to create the

Fabric of Life ensembles of the Raymond SS13 collection".

Rajesh Pratap Singh, Designer, said: "We have considered the tastes and habits of Raymond consumers while designing the

collection. The Raymond customer is well-versed with fashion and creates his own style statement - this collection permeates

different aspects of life including work, celebratory occasions and special moments with his family. This Fabric of Life range is an

ode to every customer who reflects the values and the lifestyle of the complete man."

Inspired from the various paths traversed by the contemporary Indian man during his corporate journey, the collection is an

ensemble reflecting life's success moments in this 'fabric of success'. The wool rich 'Tasmania Collection'offers a range of

superior fabrics which can be tailored to fit you perfectly.

The design of the fabric is such that you can have your suit crafted in a variety of cuts and styles, be it a 3 button, single breast

jacket with notch lapels and round corner flap pockets or a two button suit with pointed peak lapels and hand stitch detailing.An

ensemble crafted with care and detailing, the 'fabric of love' culminates in the collection - be in a two button suit from the Estivo

collection or a Tasmania jacket to celebrate an occasion with near and dear ones.

The Ceremonial Collection gives a new meaning altogether to the term 'fabric of romance'. Grace your special occasion in a

stylish seven button, bandhgala brocade sherwani with round corner stand collar or for if you need to be immaculately turned

up for a special occasion with someone special, you can try a six button bandhgala with stand collar, with a double vent- made

from the Estivo Collection.


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The 'Royal Gold' collection has been refurbished to present a wide range of pure wool fabrics. The Royal Magic collection has a

UV finish which is coupled with better moisture management and natural stretch properties in fresh designs giving a unique

proposition to our customers. These properties make the collection an ideal summer fabric, allowing men to dress up without

worrying about the hot and humid climate.

The 'Lino Classic', an eco-friendly bamboo fibre uniquely blended with polyester and linen, brings forth the stylish summer look

with excellent drape. Made from blends of fine cotton, 'Cotton Lustre' isan ideal style solution this season. 'Chordette', the range

of corduroy, unfolds a whole new range of innovative designs while, 'Linen World' with its vibrant hues creates a unique fusion

of comfort and fashion.

A collage of impeccable tailoring and fine styling, the SS 2013 collection reflects our seamless pursuit to craft newer designs. This

summer, the 'Cartesian' collection continues to be trendy with jackets and trouser combos in Linen and Cotton, while the

Tasmania and Estivo collection deliver many new and innovative designs. [20]

Ancient Indian folk art inspires Fusion Beats’ Folk Tales

The attractive and gripping story of ancient folk art unravels itself with a vintage and classic

collection that exudes pure Indian traditions of ethnic designs and rich cultural influences;

Fusion Beats presents Folk Tales.

Discover the magic of mystical prints and intricate designs; it’s a world of inventive and

innovative adornments that invokes the fashionista inside you. The rise of folk inspired vintage

prints raids your fashion wardrobe it’s Folk Tales from Fusion Beats.

Traditional Indian folk art inspired prints make up this collection. Ukrainian wedding dresses

serve as an inspiration for floral embroidery motifs. With rich folklore details, elaborate

embroideries, metal accents and colourful prints Folk Tales creates a legacy of super hot, elegant and luxurious outfits.

An offering of fresh turquoise and fuchsia is offset with ivory to compose a colourful summery palette. Ethnic folkloric styles,

embellishments and trims radiate a fusion look to this range.

Speaking of this collection, Mr. Radhesh Kagzi, President of Fusion Beats stated, “Indian traditional folk art prints have always

created a solid base for ethnic designs and beautiful garments. Folk Tales from Fusion Beats provides silhouettes that range from

funky waistcoats to practical tops and tunics for everyday wear.”

Folk Tales from Fusion Beats is available at Mumbai: Atria Mall, R City Mall, Phoenix Market City; Navi Mumbai: Inorbit Mall –

Vashi; Pune: Inorbit Mall, Amanora Town Center; New Delhi: Rajouri Garden, Kamla Nagar; Kolkata: South City Mall; Siliguri:

Cosmos Mall; Hyderabad: GVK One; Amritsar: Alpha One; Chandigarh: Elante Mall; Ludhiana: West End Mall; Bengaluru: Inorbit

Mall, Whitefield; Nagpur: Empress Mall; Raipur: Magneto Mall; Bhopal: DB Mall and also at selective Shoppers Stop, Central,

Pantaloons and Lifestyle. Furthermore, it is present across India and also in Dubai, Sri Lanka and Ecuador.

The Brand:

Fusion Beats from the House of 109°F is an Indian fashion wear brand with International exposure offering a classy collection in

traditional wear segment - with a complete wardrobe for the urban woman - boasting of Tops, Tunics, Kurtis and Leggings.

About the Company:

Creative Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd. launched 109°F in October, 2006. In a short span of six years it became the No. 1 brand in women’s

western wear category in India and has met tremendous success overseas such as UAE, Qatar and Nepal as well. [22.]


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Anita Dongre presents ‘Cream and Gold collection’

Take a break from the summer's brighter palette and embrace the sophisticated calm of cream

and gold.

Anita Dongre's Cream and Gold collection comprises of elegant anarkalis, salwaar kameez,

lehengas and saris, which are perfectly suited for any occasion this season.

The collection has been crafted from a range of summer fabrics, such as silks, georgettes and

cottons in the softest shades of cream and white. Owing to its classic colour combination and

embroidery, it strikes a perfect balance between comfort and elegance.

Delicate hues of pink add vibrance to the collection, while the gorgeous golden gotapatti

embroidery enhances the fabric, lending grace and sophistication. Digitally embroidered net dupattas and brocade borders add

the final touch of poise.

“White and gold are my personal favourite colours. One can never go wrong with this combination as it is elegant, classy and

timeless. You can wear this collection to a cocktail soiree, to a grand wedding and yet look chic and contemporary," says Anita

Dongre. [21.]

Gini & Jony unveils GJ Baby collection

Kids' wear brand Gini & Jony has unveiled its Spring/Summer ‘13 range for the little ones in bright and

bold as well as soft and subtle shades. The price range of this range starts at Rs 249 and goes up to Rs

899. Established in 1980, Gini & Jony is India’s leading premium lifestyle kids’ wear brand. The

business primarily includes designing, manufacturing, branding and distribution of garments and

lifestyle accessories for kids, under various brands through exclusive brand outlets, large format

stores and multi brand outlets across the country.

The brand offers apparel, accessories and footwear collections like rugged - youthful collection of

denims from GJ Jeans and value wear from Palm Tree. GJ Baby line of apparel, accessories and baby products is meant for the

tiny tots. Gini & Jony also stocks two known international brands under its brand umbrella - United Colors of Benetton known

for its distinct Italian collection and Puma kids a sportswear lifestyle brand of apparels and accessories. [27.]

Alt fashion house opens at Ambience Mall

Alt, a one stop shop for alternate fashion with premium global brands was recently launched at Ambience Mall in Delhi’s Vasant

Kunj. Hibiscus Retail Private, a promising Indian venture has brought European designer labels and high street brands to India for

the first time through Alt stores. The fashion house will also soon open at leading malls in Chandigarh followed by Alt mono-

brand retail stores in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Ludhiana and other key locations in the next couple of months. By December

2013 Rs 10 crores will be invested in this endeavour.

The new store offers denims and casual wear of top European designer labels like Galliano, GF Ferre, CnC, Massimo Rebecchi

alongside high fashion international brands like Garcia Jeans, MET jeans, Patrizia Pepe, Altea and Desigual. Alt is positioned as a

bridge to luxury where the Indian consumers are constantly aspiring to upgrade himself and also prefer to carry brands that are

exclusive and not widely available. [28.]


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Paislei plans more MBOs and increase visibility and reach

After having tasted huge success last winters, women’s ethnic wear brand, Paislei, plans to march ahead

with a target of Rs 25 crores next. Its banking on innovative product lines and retail expansion to achieve

its goals. As Sudesh and Mayank Sabharwal, Directors Ridha Fashions explain, “Last winter was

stupendous for our brand. We reached many new markets and made significant addition to our

customer base. This year, we are getting lots of queries from agencies and customers. A large volume of

queries have come from north India. Hence, we anticipate 100 percent growth in sales this winter.”

They further add, “Our turnover for last fiscal was around Rs 15 crores and the goal is to achieve Rs 25 crores next year. The

lion’s share of the revenue will come from MBOs.” They plan to add at least 300 new dealers this year. “We have 10 exclusive

brand outlets and expect to take this count up to 17 by the end of coming year. We are also working on an e-commerce site

which will be launched soon. Besides, we have teamed up with some of the best and largest online retailers like Jabong, Myntra,

Fashion and You, Snapdeal and eBay to name a few.” Simultaneously the brand is increasing its visibility through social media

sites like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest etc.

The name is inspired by the term ‘Paisley’ which means a

droplet pattern that resembles a mango. The name was

chosen very thoughtfully since it reflects Indian

ethnicity, which is the underlying theme of all creations

of the brand. Within a few years of introduction the

brand has managed to be placed well in big MBOs and

LFS like C&M and Biglife Ritu Wears. Its now now looking

to join hands with Shoppers Stop, Globus and Lifestyle

this winter.

On the international front, the brand provides cash and

carry facility to customers abroad. “Every year, we

receive lots of customers from the Middle East, Canada

and the UK. They purchase our product mix and sell

them in their stores under our brand name. We are also coming up with a dynamic brand communication campaign which will

make us go viral within a short span of time. We are thinking about interacting with our customers through social media sites

like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest,” they explain.

Paislei was introduced in 2009 by Ridha Fashions. The prime motive behind introducing the brand was to make available

excellent and exceptional designer wear for women, at reasonable prices. The duo assert their plans of opening 40 more stores

in the next five years, will enhance their mass productoun capacity making it even more affordable. They plan to install a new

production plant this year with all modern equipments. The brand offers everything from office wear to semi formals and daily

wear to party wear. [23.]


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Now big brands ride the e-commerce wave

Established brick and mortar retailers of consumer brands, especially apparel and accessory brands, such

as Puma, Nike and Wrangler are witnessing a big jump in revenues earned through online sales.

Interestingly, the rise in purchases was seen mostly in smaller towns and cities with consumers paying the

full price for products. This puts at rest the common belief that online sales are driven by discount model.

Puma’s sales from online retail currently stands at 15 percent, compared to 1 percent three years ago. Denim brand Wrangler,

which currently clocks 3.5 percent of sales from online sites, expects this channel to be significant contributor to overall revenue

in five years. Meanwhile e-commerce companies selling the brands are seeing a boost in growth. For instance, multi-brand retail

accounts for 90 percent of the business at fashion e-tailer Myntra, which expects to double revenues to Rs 800 crores in FY14.

A recent report by First Data Corporation and ICICI Merchant Services reveals, the Indian e-commerce market has the potential

to grow between 125 billion dollars (over Rs 6,00,000 crores)

and 260 billion dollars (Rs 13,96,723 crores) by 2024-25. The

report ‘E-Commerce: A boon for the current economic

downturn’, says that urban Indian consumers are now

confident enough to make online purchases of up to Rs 25,000

from Rs 2,000-5,000 in the recent past.

Realising the huge potential Aditya Birla group's Madura,

which owns brands such as Louis Philippe and Allen Solly, has

just gone live with an e-commerce project trendin.com while

DLF Brands is planning the launch of portal aveneu.com later

this year. Reliance Brands recently kick-started a portal to sell

American footwear and accessories brand Steve Madden,

which will be followed by separate e-commerce sites for

Quiksilver and Superdry from its brand portfolio. And retail

baron Kishore Biyani of the Future Group is eyeing an e-

commerce play along with launching new labels, with an aim

of making his Future Lifestyle & Fashion a one billion dollars

(over 5,000 crores) unit by revenue within two years.

While a recent analysis showed that 122 of the top 500 ecommerce companies in the world are from the apparel space, analysts

opine that it obviously doesn’t mean a large number of players will be able to co-exist profitably. Apart from the leading players,

venture funding has almost dried up for most others, with many ventures either getting acquired by bigger players or shutting

shop. It seems while most e-tailing ventures are struggling to make headway, e-commerce is turning out to be a profitable

venture for well established brands.[24.]


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Knitwear Industry: A promising opportunity in India

Despite being strong in wovens, the knitwear industry in India is on a double digit growth trajectory. The industry is gearing up

for bigger play in the Indian apparel industry. The Indian knitwear industry has witnessed strong growth in past one year.

Globally, trade in knitwear fared better compared to wovens and there is an increased demand for knitted apparels. A study by

consultancy firm Wisedge, knitwear constitutes 50 percent of the domestic apparel market in India and 45 percent of the

apparel exports from India. Globally, knitwear grew at a CAGR of seven percent (from 2005-11) and is expected to grow at a

much faster pace in coming years. In India too, the growth of knitwear has been upward of 9-10 percent.

Its growing acceptance has helped boost the knitwear industry in India. As Rupesh Puri, Director, Hues

explains, “At one time you’d hardly find T-shirts on 40-year-olds. But now the picture has changed

considerably.” Traditionally India has been wovens-based. Adds Rajiv Ramchandani, Director of Tantra,

“Many consumers wonder why they should pay Rs 800 for a T-shirt when they can get a good shirt for Rs

1,200. The fact is T-shirts suit the Indian climate.”

Despite the growth story, the segment is facing its own set of troubles and rising cotton and yarn prices is the most immediate

one. Strong competition from global brands is another challenge. Davinder Singh Mankoo, Partner Granzstein & Gavio, adds,

“International brands have arrived in the market. However, higher priced brands are not a challenge, but some of them come at

lower price points. Naturally customers prefer them.”

Another problem is that the industry is fragmented. As

Ashish Dhir Founder and MD, Wisedge points out,

“Processing is one area where the country lags and players

can enhance the value of products by applying innovative

finishing systems.” And as Usha Periasamy, VP Operations

and Brand Head, Classic Polo, says, “There are very few

players in T-shirts because a heavy investment is required.

The infrastructure is very specific. It’s a risky business.”

Bangladesh today is one of the biggest reasons for decline

in India’s knitwear industry. What helps Bangladesh and

gives them an edge over India is the cost, their wages costs

are lower. It is able to give cheap products at lower costs. But Vikram Chopra, Rishi Chopra, Managing Directors of Raves, feel

these impacts are short term. “Some big brands tried outsourcing from Bangladesh but discovered that the logistics costs were

huge. So the cost effectiveness which they looked at did not actually happen.”

What’s more in knits, Bangladesh has yet to reach a level to be a threat to Ludhiana or Tirupur. And the removal of excise duty

on branded garments has come as a boon. Rajat Misra, Vice President-Marketing and Designing UV&W avers, “Prices are more

manageable. It will have a good impact on sales.”

Today, the knitwear industry is spread across the nation. It used to be Tirupur and Ludhiana. “There is a good knitwear industry

in Bangalore, Gujarat, Rajasthan. Vapi has some good units. I don’t think it is restricted only to one region,” says Hitesh

Ruparelia, Director Sweet Dreams Lounge. [25.]


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Mumbai's civic body bans lingerie-clad mannequins

After receiving a proposal from Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator Ritu Tawade to ban the display of lingerie-clad

mannequins outside shops and boutiques, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Council (BMC) has approved it. This means, shop

windows will no longer have lingerie clad mannequins. Liberals and lingerie brands/manufacturers are up in arms against this

unprecedented move.

Tawade feels that such display of women’s innerwear pollutes minds of today’s generation, which leads to crimes against

women. She had submitted the proposal on April 26, which was passed unanimously on May 16.

Tawade has already directed lingerie shop owners from her ward in the central suburb of Ghatkopar to stop displaying lingerie.

Tawade has the backing of Mumbai Mayor Sunil Prabhu in this regards. A general body comprising 227 corporators has now

asked BMC Commissioner Sitaram Kunte to turn the proposal into a policy.

Looking at the bigger picture, the question that arises is… how can ban on lingerie display stop crimes against women? [26.]

All looks posed on Michael Kors

Wet Seal Inc. shares rose after hours Tuesday after the teen apparel retailer released an outlook that topped Wall Street

estimates. Guess, Michael Kors and Tiffany & Co. were the main market movers, especially after hours and in the Asian markets.

Wet Seal (WTSL) shares advanced 4.2 percent to 4.69 dollars (Rs 263.7) in moderate volume, reported ‘MarketWatch’. The

retailer forecast second-quarter earnings of break-even to 2 cents (Rs 1.12) a share on revenue of 138 million to 141 million

dollars (Rs 776 crores to Rs 792.9 crores), ahead of analysts’ consensus. Wet Seal also oscillated to a first-quarter profit of 3.1

million pounds.

Shares of Wet Seal Inc. (WTSL: Quote) rose more than 4 percent in after-hours trading after the women's apparel retailer gave

an upbeat outlook for the second quarter.

Meanwhile, all looks were on both Michael Kors and Guess, which will be releasing their last results on Wednesday and Thursday

respectively. Guess posted a positive earnings surprise of 10.5 percent, stressed analysts at Zacks.

Analysts in Wall Street expect earnings of 0.39 dollars (Rs 21.9) per share on revenues of 544.71 million dollars (Rs 3,063 crores)

for Michael Kors. However, the consensus analysts’ outlook for the next quarter performance is rather negative: over the past

three months, the average estimate for next quarter’s earnings has fallen slightly while the average estimate for the whole year

is a profit of 1.86 dollars (Rs 104.6) per share. Michael Kors Holdings was trading at a rise in aftermarket hours, up 1.89 dollars

(Rs 106.2) at 61.98 dollars (Rs 3,485.7).

Still in Wall Street, Tiffany & Co., traded up by 3.01 dollars (Rs 169) to a close of 79.22 dollars (Rs 4,455). The high-end jewelry

company reported a 3 percent rise in first-quarter net income on higher sales. [33.]


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European markets feel the blues

Wednesday session was heavily weighted by corporate releases including Michael Kors, Chico´s and Brown Shoe.

Macroeconomic news drowned European markets while some big players within the fashion industry such as H&M and

SuperGroup saw a good deal of trading.

European stock markets dropped on Wednesday, after the OECD cut its outlook for global growth and warned that exiting

monetary-easing programs puts stability in the bond markets at risk. European equities had hit new intra-day lows by midday,

with traders looking at a large rise in US Treasury yields and subsequent fears that the US Federal Reserve to explain the oves.

The Stoxx Europe 600 index lost 1.4 percent to 303.96 points, blowing the 1.3 percent gain from Tuesday.

Shares of H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB SE:HMB -2.81 percent gave up 2.2 percent, after analysts at Goldman Sachs cut the

Swedish fashion retailer to sell from neutral. Goldman Sachs has recently cut its recommendation on the H&M stock to ‘sell’

from ‘neutral.’

Meanwhile, fashion peer SuperGroup gained 4.6 percent to 789 pence (Rs 668.6), with Merrill Lynch raising its target price to

900 pence (Rs 762.7).

Chico’s FAS, Inc. shares declined 6.62 percent to 18.06 dollars (Rs 1,012.7) Wednesday, after the company said its fiscal first-

quarter earnings slipped 4.7 percent, missing Wall Street forecast. The womenswear group reported flat same-store sales and

narrowing margins.

For the quarter ended May 4, Chico’s reported a profit of 51.1 million dollars (Rs 286.5 crores), or 31 cents (Rs 17.36) a share,

compared to the past ear´s same quarter profit of 53.6 million dollars (Rs 300.8 crores), or 32 cents (Rs 17.92) a share. Sales rose

3.1 percent to 670.7 million dollars (Rs 3,763.9 crores). Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters had most recently forecast earnings

of 36 cents (Rs 20.16) a share on revenue of 708 million dollars (Rs 3,970 crores).

Also reporting on Wednesday was Brown Shoe Co., which saw a loss in the first quarter from a year ago due to costly

restructuring charges. The company said it lost 10.8 million dollars (Rs 60.5 crores), or 26 cents (Rs 14.56) per share, in the three-

month period ended May 4. On a yearly basis, this compares with a profit of 1.7 million dollars (Rs 9.5 crores), or 4 cents (Rs

2.24) per share, in the year-ago period.

Excluding restructuring costs, the company earned a profit of 32 cents (Rs 17.92) per share. Revenue tripped 1.6 percent to

588.7 million (Rs 3,307.6 crores) from 598.2 million dollars (Rs 3,354.4 crores), compared to the 22 cents (Rs 12.32) per share on

revenue of 608.1 million dollars (Rs 3,409.9 crores) expected by analysts surveyed by FactSet.

"Despite uncooperative weather in February and March, we were able to deliver better-than-expected results for the quarter,"

said Russ Hammer, chief financial officer of Brown Shoe, in a statement. [29.]


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Being Human unveils women’s line with Splash

After announcing plans to unveil a women’s wear line, Being

Human has joined hands with high-street fashion retailer Splash to

launch the Being Human Ladies collection across its stores.

Spreading the brands message of love, care, share, happiness and

joy, the line embraces these attributes revealing a bright, cheerful

and colourful Spring/Summer ‘13 collection.

With a colour palate that elevates the mood and quality that

focuses on functional care, the entire gamut of offering ranges

from T-shirts, shirts and vests to shorts, chinos and denims,

ensuring there are easy to match separates. A key favourite with

everyone this season, neon adds spice to the collection while

powdered pastels find favour too.

Pioneered and promoted by Bollywood star Salman Khan, the Being Human foundation supports the twin cause of education

and healthcare, through fashion. Headquartered in Dubai, Splash is Middle East’s largest fashion retailer and part of the

Landmark Group, one of the biggest retail conglomerates in the Middle East, India and Africa. [31.]

McQueen e-platform to ship directly to India

Alexander McQueen will ship to 100 different countries starting this month, after the unveiling of its new-look website and this

includes India. Till now, delivery has only been available to around 30 different destinations. Customers from Australia, Hong

Kong, Japan, Canada, India and South Korea will now be able to shop online for the first time -- alongside many other new

locations. The shipping expansion coincides with the launch of several new localised-language versions of the site, allowing

customers to browse in French, German, Italian and Japanese.

The site's redesign will provide a

clearer navigation for visitors -

across both the Alexander McQueen

mainline and McQ diffusion brands -

and, as well as an e-commerce

offering, will feature archive catwalk

stills, videos, lookbook imagery and

advertising campaigns.

In less than 10 years Alexander

McQueen has become one of the most respected fashion designers in the world. In October 1996 he was appointed Chief

Designer at the French Haute Couture House Givenchy where he worked until March 2001. In December 2000, 51 percent of

Alexander McQueen was acquired by the Gucci Group, where he remained Creative Director. The brands collections include

women’s ready-to-wear, men’s ready-to-wear, accessories, eyewear and fragrance (Kingdom 2003 and MyQueen 2005).

Expansion followed and included the opening of flagship stores in New York, London, Milan, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. [34.]


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S.Oliver India to pump in funds for retail expansion

S.Oliver India, the local arm of the German apparel retailer, will

invest close to two million euros (Rs 14 crores) to add 20 points

of sale to its existing 10 stores over the next six months. This is

part of the 20 million euros (Rs 143 crores) investment it

announced for India in 2012.

Apart from the new stores, the retailer has also reworked out its

strategy for the Indian market by adding more entry-level price

points to its existing portfolio. Citing demand for lifestyle apparel

brands from Tier I, II towns, the company, over the next few

months, will open stores in Pune, Kanpur, Ludhiana and

Dehradun, apart from adding stores in Delhi and Mumbai.

The company is present in India through a 49:51 joint venture with Design Pod, having ended an association with Orient Craft

Brands, an export house, last year. The success story of s.Oliver began in 1969 with the opening of the first retail outlet in

Würzburg by its founder and owner Bernd Freier. Showing bravado, a certainty of style and an un-deceivable feeling for trends,

s.Oliver has established itself as a pioneer in bringing the best of trends out of Europe to the world. In India, the brand has been

present since November 2007. [35.]

Ruosh finds demand for premium footwear in India

With the rise in demand for different footwear for different ocassions among Indian

men, the premium shoe segment is said to be on a growth trajectory. A study by

Ruosh reveals men buy shoes for officewear, club and weddings. As per industry

estimates, the premium footwear category in India is growing at 25 percent annually.

Ruosh w hich is in the men’s premium footwear space is planning to take its store

count to 20 this year. The brand currently has eight stores across Bangalore,

Mumbai, Chennai and New Delhi. The shoes are priced upwards of Rs 2,490. The

company has also partnered with Central and launched shoes under the multi brand

format across its chain. It is signing up with a couple of more departmental stores as

well as with some ecommerce portals to increase distribution.

Ruosh is a brand promoted by Sara Suole, a manufacturer and exporter of shoes and

soles in the international market. Some of Sara Suoles's clients include Esprit, Zara

and Clarks. The company has three shoe making units, one sole making unit and one

leather goods unit that produce 11,000 pairs of soles a day and 600 pairs of shoes

daily. Sara Suole clocked a turnover of Rs 270 crores during FY 13. [38.]


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Siyaram Silk Mills net profit declines

Siyaram Silk Mills in its financial results announced for the period ended March 31, 2013 has said that its net sales from

operations stood at Rs 289.61 crores for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 (a rise of 8.88 percent) as against Rs 267.93 crores

for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Net profit of Siyaram Silk Mills declined 23.84 percent to Rs 12.97 crores in the quarter

ended March 2013 as against Rs 17.03 crores during the previous quarter ended March 2012.

The company has reported an EPS of Rs 13.95 for the quarter ended

March 31, 2013 as compared to Rs 16.75 for the quarter ended March

31, 2012. The company has reported net sales/income from operations

of Rs 1041.31 crores for the year ended March 31, 2013 against Rs

915.54 crores for the year ended March 31, 2012. The net profit /(loss)

was at Rs 55.01 crores for the year ended March 31, 2013 against Rs

56.73 crores for the year ended March 31, 2012.

Siyaram Silk Mills for over three decades has been catering to the aspirations of young India by making contemporary fashion

accessible to the classes and masses. It is the leading fabric manufacturer that boasts of an elite brand portfolio consisting of

powerful brands like Siyaram’s, J Hampstead, Mistair, Royale Linen and the recently launched Moretti, and also has Oxemberg

and MSD as its apparel brands. [36.]

Indus League launches ‘Mohr’ for women

Indus-League Clothing, the fashion brands marketing company from Future Group has announced the launch of Mohr, a

premium womenswear brand. The brand embodies the many different faces of the modern Indian woman. “The women’s wear

market in India is growing rapidly and we see a huge opportunity here,” says Rachna Aggarwal, CEO of Indus League Clothing.

The new brand has been created to meet the evolving lifestyle needs of modern woman under the name Mohr – The Stamp of

New India,”.

Mohr seamlessly combines an Indian inspired celebration line

designed by Rahul Mishra with a more westernized contemporary

line of elegance wear. The collections draw inspiration from

traditional Indian motifs and patterns that are combined with

western silhouette and form. Aztec prints make a bold statement and

pretty floral patterns are just right for the summer. Fluid and sheer

chiffons and georgettes accentuate asymmetrical and high-low

hemlines, seen together with laced yokes, kimono sleeves and

sequined collars on tops, dresses and tunics. Trousers are made fashionable with skinny fits, printed turn-ups and linen, ready to

be mixed and matched to complete a formal ensemble or add a casual flair. “The Mohr garments have a stamp of India, its

textures, fabrics, motifs, colour etc. It is celebratory and can be worn for all kinds of occasions,” explains Ashni Biyani, Director,

Future Ideas.

The brand offers more than 200 styles priced between Rs 499-3,000 and is available in select Pantaloons and Central stores.

Online retail partners include Jabong, Flipkart, Yebbhi, Koovs, Fashionara and Mirai. [39.]


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Ludhiana manufacturers rue slowdown in summer business

Even as the knitwear industry in Ludhiana is gearing for another season, manufacturers of summer garments are feeling the

pinch of slow market this year. Though, industry people attribute different reasons for the prevailing situation including

relatively low temperature and global economic slowdown, but they agree that the market was not as good as it should be for

the manufacturers this year.

Accepting a slow business this season, Balbir Kumar, Managing Director Octave Apparels, said that the market was about 20-25

percent slow this year compared to last year. He attributed the weather conditions as a factor saying that temperature have

remained comparatively low. However, Sanjiv Gupta, Managing Director of Punjab Apparel Park, said, that economic slowdown

and not weather conditions were responsible for the slow market this year.

“Whether it is 38 degrees Celsius or 43 degrees Celsius, people will go for purchasing summer garments in both the temperature

conditions. But the market is not witnessing a surge this year. Manufacturers who have a pan-India presence can withstand the

situation but the small manufacturers are the worst hit due to slowdown,” Gupta said.

Chairman of Duke Fashions Komal Jain rued the slowdown in business as compared to last year. “Though we cannot fully

attribute weather as the factor, other factors such as adverse market condition are also responsible for this situation. But, the

apparel industry for the past one and a half month has witnessed a slow down,” Jain said.

With half May already gone, manufacturers feel that they will be left with a small period of 30-40 days even if temperatures

starts rising, because in the end of June monsoons usually hit the area thereby decreasing demand. [37.]

Adidas buoyant about Reebok’s India business

Despite being embroiled in a controversy and the Adidas Group having to make a 265 million euros (Rs 1,907.5 crores)

writedown, the company is still buoyant about its troubled Reebok India business. In fact, they plan to open 100 new stores in

FY14 after launching about 50 new Reebok stores in India this year.

The German sportswear giant’s balance sheet for 2011 was negatively impacted by

153 million euros (over Rs 1,090 crores) owing to ‘commercial irregularities’ at its

Reebok India arm. Caught amidst the alleged Rs 850 crores fraud by its former MD

Subhinder Singh Prem and COO Vishnu Bhagat, made public by the Adidas last April

and unhappy Reebok franchises, German sports major Adidas, which acquired

Reebok in 2006, brought in a new managing director, Erick Haskell on board to revive the brand in India.

Adidas has three brands in India, including the flagship brand that shares the same name as that of the group, Reebok and

TaylorMade. The latter targets the golfwear market, while Reebok and Adidas are known for sportswear products. [32.]


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Indian cinema inspires Anju Modi

Anju Modi, a well-known face of Indin fashion industry for over two

decades feels that Indian cinema truly inspires the fashion world in every

era. She is designing actress Deepika Padukone’s look for Sanjay Leela

Bhansali’s forthcoming project ‘Ram Leela’.

Modi, who launched her label in 1990, is one of the founding members of

the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the industry's apex body. She

has been a quiet but strong force in the vehement increase in growth,

awareness and potential of fashion in India and believes in taking risks for

creating new things.

In 2006, Modi was one of only four Indian designers selected for Heyers

Fashion Festival in Paris, organized by the Chambre Syndicale, also the

organisers of the Paris Fashion Week. In the same year, she was also

invited to present her collection at the Miami Fashion Week. Modi has

been busy briging to life, works of the master artisans across the country,

while reviving age-old Indian techniques, including vegetable dyeing, block

printing and embroidery. She has also been working on contemporising traditional crafts like Chanderi weaving, Kota fabrics,

Varanasi zari work and Bandhani printing. Modi retails through her stores at DLF Emporio and Crescent in New Delhi. [40.]

Bipasha to walk the ramp for Archana Kochhar

Actress Bipasha Basu will walk the ramp for designer Archana Kochhar's

fashion show to be held in Dubai. Kochhar has been exhibiting her

collection on national and international runways for over a decade now.

Kochhar has changed the bridal arena with her glamorous looks, Indian

and contemporary silhouettes and craftsmanship. She was invited by

Galleries Lafayette, which is an upmarket French department store, to

showcase her collection under her label (Label 24) with famous

international design houses such as Kenzo, Christian Lacriox, Ungaro and

Nina Ricci. Her work is also admired by Bollywood beauties like Sonakshi

Sinha, Kangana Ranaut, Soha Ali Khan, Zeenat Aman, Jacqueline

Fernandes, Raveena Tandon and Prachi Desai.

Launched in 2010, Label 24 is an Indo-western fashion-clothing store that

holds 24 Asian and Arabic collections of designers such as Rocky S, Neeta

Lulla, Satya Paul and Kochhar. [77.]


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Camaro Jeans to launch women’s fashion line, EBOs

Focused on men’s denims for years, Camaro Jeans from the house of Bhawarlal Alok Kumar now plans to add woman’s fashion

line to its portfolio. “Originally Mumbai was the production base, but today Mumbai is the corporate base, Kolkata the sales

base, and we have Lucknow to cover UP sales and Ludhiana to take care of manufacturing knitwear,” explains R K Patawari,

Saumar Sharma, Director & Business Head of Bhawarlal Alok Kumar. The brand’s biggest achievement is a steady growth of 20-

22 percent year-on-year, for bottom wear segment without holding any dead stocks or discount sales.

The brand was incepted in 1991 under the company name Bhawarlal Alok Kumar. It was more of a regional brand for eastern

India then. Expansion followed soon across West Bengal, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Andhra Pradesh,

Madhya Pradesh & Chattisgarh, Mumbai and now Karnataka and Goa. Elaborating on the capacity, the duo state, “With an ultra-

modern, cut-to-pack production unit based in Mumbai and a capacity of producing 700 pieces of denim/trousers per day, the

accent is on the quality. Camaro has also introduced a knits collection to complement its denim range with the complete

manufacturing set-up of the fabric to the finished product.”

The brand started with men’s wear 20 years back

and is still predominantly in the same segment.

“Age doesn’t matter to us much; fashion has

nothing to do with age its all about your psyche.

That has been experimented and proved. Because

we make fashion jeans even for waist sizes of 44,”

they add.

Camaro falls in the mid-premium segment with its

affordable product line. “We do not want the

customer to think about the price while buying a

quality product, so we do a lot of compromises on

the offerings we have. We don’t offer discounts

because we don’t overprice any garment. Our

denims are priced between Rs 1,295 to Rs 2,795,

casual trousers from Rs 1,095 to Rs 1,995 and T-

shirts are between Rs 295 to Rs 1,095. We also

have a negligible amount of casual blazers and belts and wallets will be launched very soon,” the duo tells.

The brand is currently being retailed through 1,200 MBOs across India and has just started its own EBO in Guwahati. “We would

be launching in north India very soon, we initiated a soft launch in Delhi this season and plan to roll out more EBOs and then

spread our presence through the franchise mode,” they sum up. [76.]


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Top Italian shoemakers eye India for production base

Keeping the high product costs incurred by their production houses in Europe, many

high-end and super-expensive Italian shoemakers are looking at India to shift their

production base. What’s also egging them on is growing demand and low cost of

production in India. These premium luxury Italian footwear brands are also scouting for

domestic partners.

Leading brands such as Baldinini, Loriblu, Giovanni Fabiani, NeroGiardini, Janet & Janet, Fabi and Fratesi are increasingly finding

the Indian market more lucrative than their home market. The brands find demand growing in India for their footwear which

may cost anything between Rs 29,000 to Rs over a lakh a pair.

They find labour costs in India lower compared to the West. They are also exploring markets in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China

and South Africa), where the raw material cost is lower than the European countries. Analysts say China could give competition

to India in this respect, but India has advantage in terms of cost of labour.

Around 40 high-end European leather and footwear brands, including those from Italy, Germany, France, UK, Spain and Austria

are going to showcase their brands in the upcoming international shoes and leather accessories show – Expo Riva Schuh India

from July 4-6, 2013 in Delhi.

The overall, Indian footwear market is estimated at about Rs 19,900 crores with a growth rate of 8-10 percent. The market

includes casual, formal, semi-formal and sports shoes along with sandals for men and women. Men’s segment accounts for 59

percent of the market, while women’s segment contributes 41 percent. The overall share of organised retail is 20 percent and is

expected to reach 25-30 percent by 2015. Of the total market, super-rich market may constitute only a small portion, but Italians

believe that it would still be higher than demand for their products in Europe, facing low economic growth. [78.]

Squarekey brings premium fashion brands to India

Squarekey is the latest entrant in the Indian fashion e-commerce

space. The site is into retailing popular high end apparel brands

from abroad. With the e-commerce market in India touching new

heights and India’s annual GDP growth of about 5 to 6 percent per

year, many new start-ups are targeting the fashion conscious

consumers by bringing a host of global fashion labels. Squarekey is

one such example that brings high-end fashion brands to India for

the same prices as that in the West.

The company is confident of touching 300 million users by 2015, the

aspirational class that spans from the middle class to the upper-

middle class. The site offers clothes from about 65 brands including Nanette Lepore, Nicole Miller, BCBG Max Azria and Ben

Sherman. Their average price point is around 175 dollars (Rs 9,555).

Squarekey pre-stocks clothing in India after taking products on consignment basis from the brands. They also let Indian shoppers

buy pre-season clothing if they’re willing to wait six to eight weeks for the collection. The platform does not bank on the

discount strategy like other many e-platforms. [80.]


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Enah facilitates shopping through Facebook App

Shopping on Facebook or Facebook Commerce

is gradually catching up, as the e-commerce

market witnesses a boom. While e-commerce

platforms are trying their best to break even,

Enah, a newly launched ethical fashion and

lifestyle brand based out of Navi Mumbai is

providing its customers the luxury of shopping

while simultaneously engaging them through

social networking platform – Facebook. The

brand is exclusively designed and marketed by

Ace Lifestyles E-Retail.

Enah which has more than 28,000 fans has

launched a Facebook app – Enah Fcommerce.

The Facebook app is exclusive to its fans so

one would have to like the page before you

could shop from the store. Once you have liked

the page, you would witness the entire Enah e-

commerce site embedded in the Facebook app.

The Facebook store which is targeting towards women only allows them to browse through the available stocks by collection. A

visitor can select the colour, size, add to wishlist or proceed to buy on the Facebook application but once the visitor clicks on the

option ‘Check Out’, he/she is taken to the payment website, which means, the app only allows browsing of the products on

Facebook.

Companies like Exprestore, SellMojo have already ventured in Facebook Commerce from India and offer much better execution.

Along with Facebook commerce, there are companies like ShopSocially, Badhai.in, 99 Presents, who have ventured into social

commerce. [79.]

Bata to open 100 new stores every year

Bata India is planning to open 1 00 stores every year, apart from opening specialised stores for some of its licenced brands like

HushPuppies. Currently it has around 1,250 stores across India. The over 80-year-old company is making attempts to woo

younger customers. And on the cards is ramping up of its ‘Footin’ stores that are exclusively tailored for 15-25 year olds.

Currently, it has 10 stores but by next year, Bata plans to ramp up this business and is looking to add 20-30 stores every year

from 2014. The company has been test-marketing new products such as sunglasses and scarves. Going ahead, Bata expects the

non-footwear section to contribute about 15-20 percent to the total turnover.

Meanwhile, in the past three to four years the company has started seeing women’s consumption of footwear and accessories

growing faster. While overall sales have been growing by 20 percent, the women’s category has been witnessing a year-on-year

growth of 30 to 35 percent. [30.]


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Galleria Intima draws exhibitors from 12 countries

India’s Largest Sourcing Fair for Intimate Apparel Professionals is set to grow bigger with increased global participation.

Acting upon the tremendous success of last year, Galleria Intima-India’s largest sourcing fair for the intimate apparel industry

will return to India this August and is projected to grow stupendously more than threefold.

This year’s edition, Round 2: Goa, will be held on the 23rd and 24th of August once again at the picturesque Grand Hyatt, Goa.

With its second edition, Galleria Intima has drawn in a more diverse and international list of participants spanning over 12

countries across the globe, namely, USA, India, Sri Lanka, Austria, China, Indonesia, Turkey, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Italy, Taiwan

and Thailand, truly elevating this sourcing fair to that of international stature.

Galleria Intima has also been acclaimed as the perfect opportunity for

members of the intimate apparel industry to meet and network with

each other as it intensively covers the entire supply chain – from fiber,

fabric, laces, elastics, threads, accessories, technology to packaging - this

event is a one stop destination for all one’s intimate apparel sourcing

needs. In addition, this year Galleria Intima will also be introducing

OEM/ODM manufacturers to the industry.

Many brands today, are not able to increase their supply to meet the

racing demand of the market. Galleria Intima will thus offer brands a solution to the ever increasing demand of the market.

Brands will now be able to extend their reach and concentrate on brand awareness by distributing ready made products

supplied by these manufacturers under their brand name.

Riding high on its international participation, Galleria Intima has been getting visitor interest from all parts of the world and is

expected to be one of the largest gatherings of intimate apparel professionals in the region with already confirmed participation

from more than 300 brands.

Top professionals from various fields will grace the event including international buying houses, export houses, multinational

lingerie brands, international media entities, suppliers, retailers, designers, merchandisers, quality control boards, hosiery

associations, among other important industry entities.

Galleria Intima has been lauded with accolades by stalwarts of the intimate apparel industry. “We are indeed looking forward to

the next edition of Galleria Intima. I find it truly incredible how the magnitude of the event has grown almost threefold since its

inception last year.

"We are thrilled to be visiting the show this year with 12 different countries partaking in the event.” explains Mr. Rakesh Grover,

Managing Director, Groversons Apparels Pvt. Ltd. “Speaking from first-hand experience, I can assure visitors the event will far

exceed their expectations.”

ABOUT IAAI

Galleria Intima is the initiative of the IAAI. An apex body striving to bring more success and development to the intimate apparel

industry of India, the Intimate Apparel Association of India (IAAI) harbors one vision in mind, which is to promote, advance,

expand, and develop Indian intimate apparel industry.

Being the fastest growing segment of the apparel industry in India, the Association acts as a steering force in the intimate

apparel business for a more illustrious and distinguished future. [82.]


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Retail store designer Studio.J bags two awards

The team has bagged prestigious awards at the "VM-RD Award 2013" and at the "POPAI

OMA Award 2013."

The city gets a new design destination, STUDIO.J, a trusted name in Retail Design, Visual

Merchandising, In-store Brand Communication, Corporate and Residential Interior

Designs. STUDIO.J deems on a palette of zealous, feral and futuristic designs strategies.

Studio.J focuses not only on creating awe inspiring visual material, but also in conveying

a deep sense of identity, as defined by the individuality of the client they are designing

for.

Jenny Andrews, the founder of STUDIO.J, is the one-stop shop for finesse in architecture and design combining her technical

knowledge in Mechanical Engineering with her accomplishments in Creative Art, to give STUDIO.J's patrons a strong blend of

Engineering, Design and Art.

At a time where the retail industry is rapidly growing, STUDIO.J leverages the best to create forms and shapes that provide depth

and extension to surfaces and structures. The team has bagged two prestigious awards, the "VM-RD Award" for their Enamor

Boudoir Collection window display and for visual merchandising in their Puma Motorsport Campaign. They had also won the

"POPAI OMA Award 2013" for the Shop-in-Shop positioning done for Mia by Tanishq.

STUDIO.J endeavors to create magic every time, as a Consortium of Space Designers, Visual Merchandisers, Architects, Graphic

Artists, and Marketing Professionals who are trained specially and have expertise in creating Experiential Environments that

mesmerize people. As Bangalore's accomplished woman entrepreneur and a self-taught designer, Jenny Andrews says, "The key

to the success of STUDIO.J, is our in-depth understanding of different cultures and design ideologies and a constantly evolving

learning curve adapted from changes in times and technology." she also believes that truly experiencing a product that is

designed in the Indian way is creating window displays that evoke the Indian experience yet making it relevant to international

standards.

STUDIO.J has been associated with some of the leading brands in the retail industry such as, Lifestyle, Showoff, Puma, Tanishq,

Enamor, Twills, Harsha's, Lee, Vastram, Bluestone and leading builders such as Raheja and Mantri to mention a few. [81.]


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Headlines- technical textile

Sr. Title

1 Washed out by the currents- Geotextile

2 Mallard Creek expand markets for acrylic polymer emulsions

3 Rengo Group develops nonwoven business in China

4 Micro-Pak ships 1bn anti-microbial pieces in 12 months

5 Alan George rejoins Procter & Gamble as Chairman and CEO

6 Evonik launches new ‘Composites Project House’

7 PCMC promotes Mark Zastrow to Vice President Sales

8 Edmonton Canada buys AXION's recycled composite rail ties

9 DTI acquires automotive company Formed Fiber Technologies

10 Domtar acquires Associated Hygienic Products for expansion

11 AATCC-USA to organise international conference in India

12 GE Aviation invests $27mn for expansion of Newark plant

13 ILC Dover to present escape mask protection in Sweden

14 FDA clears Quick-Med’s Stay Fresh medical textile product

15 Eastman to invest $1.6bn and add 300 jobs in Tennessee

16 Turkish composites summit

17 Sigmatex appoints Jo Maltby to Customer Services Manager

18 TeXtreme sponsored team wins FSAE Michigan 2013

19 Alexium secures FR chemicals supply

20 Kimberly-Clark bags Novation 'Supplier of the Year' award

21 Nofia flame retardants premium performance

22 Kraton to highlight Nexar polymer coatings at Techtextil

23 EDANA hosts Filtrex Asia Conference in South Korea

24 Albany Engineered Composites to partake at Paris Air Show

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Washed out by the currents- Geotextile

The expensive geo-textile tube project to arrest embankment erosion in Brahmaputra’s Majuli is feared to do little to stop the

river’s strong corrosive powers

From a distance it looks like a corrugated astro-turf, adding a shade of green on a small patch of a rather long and dusty

embankment (or dyke) for protection from swirling waters of the mighty Brahmaputra. Called geo-textile tube (or geo-tube), it

comprises of high-strength woven geo-textile that is filled with sand slurry under high-pressure. The geotextile fabric allows

consolidation of the sand to create a long sausage-like gravity structure. As grass takes root on this surface over time, the tubes

are expected to provide strength and stability to the embankment.

The positive experiences with geo-tubes for shoreline

protection in some parts of Malaysia brought the

technology to India, ostensibly to stop the recurrence of

embankment erosion. A pilot project, utilising geo-tubes

installed as submerged dykes, was undertaken in 2006

to protect shoreline erosion at many vulnerable sites

along the Malaysian coast. Encouraged by the success of

the pilot initiative, a similar project was undertaken two

years later to protect a five-km-stretch of the beach at

Pantai Batu Buruk.

Buoyed by the success stories emanating from the Far

East, 146 geo-tubes were laid at Matmara in Majuli, the

biggest river island in Assam, amidst fanfare and

optimism. Since the original embankment was breached

at this site by the Brahmaputra in 2008, geo-tubes were installed to strengthen a five-km-stretch of the weakened dyke. But the

river had little regard for the geo-tubes laden 3.5 km stretch (which could only be completed) and swept it away the following

year. It not only meant loss of materials worth Rs. 100 crore but the consequent damages caused by surging waters were several

times over.

The story didn’t end here though. The Malaysian executing agency — Emaskiara — faced flak for the dyke failure but recreated

geo-tubes on a small stretch for future reference. The project seems suspended for the time but the equipments and materials

are still being guarded at the site. Local people apprehend that despite being a failure the project will be revived to serve vested

interests. “But it is unlikely to stop erosion and protect our villages,” opines Sunil Kumar Pgn, a resident of nearby Ruptoli village

and a member of the local students union.

Reports indicate that some 93 per cent of all the dykes are well past their effective lifespan of 25 years. Erected way back in the

1950s and 1960s, the length of earthen embankments in Assam is an incredibly 4,463 km. Not only have breaching of

embankments and consequent flash floods been a consistent problem for the past couple of decades, a parallel economy of

flood control for repair and maintenance of dykes has come into being as well. Capital expensive geo-tubes have only

contributed value to the political economy of flood management.

Interest in new mechanisms to control embankment breach is beginning to grow, oblivious of the price the exchequer may have

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preceding two decades. As many as 114 breaches in embankments have officially been recorded during the last four years,

making a strong case for search for alternatives to the conventional system of flood moderation. No wonder, geo-textile tubes

and its close cousin, geo-fabric bags, have been in the news.

Akin to conventional sand-bags, geo-fabric bags have also been tried at erosion-prone Rohmoria, upstream of the town of

Dibrugarh. As was the fate of the geo-tubes, so has been the case with the geo-fabric bags. Laid along 2.6 km stretch of the

Brahmaputra river bank under an Rs. 52 crore erosion control project, the geo-fabric bags have either been washed away or

dislocated in the first surge of monsoon flow in the river itself. Will the geo-fabric last another season in its present form is a

million-dollar question.

It goes without saying that the Brahmaputra river bed has risen significantly on account of increased silt flow due to forest

clearance and infrastructure development along its course in recent decades, leading to flood waters spilling over large areas in

the floodplains. “Unlike other rivers, the Brahmaputra has strong current which needs cost-effective techniques of flood

moderation,” says Ravindranath of Rural Volunteers Centre, a flood relief and rehabilitation centre in flood-prone Dhemaji

district. [12.]

Mallard Creek expand markets for acrylic polymer emulsions

Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc. (MCP) continues to expand the markets for the company’s line of Acrylic Polymer Emulsions. A key

R&D effort has been focused on the concrete coatings market segment and has resulted in the introduction of Rovene 6117 and

Rovene 6118.

Mallard Creek Polymers has a fast-growing line of acrylic polymer emulsions and

styrene-acrylic latexes for many Performance Coatings segments to complement the

company’s styrene-butadiene chemistry.

In addition to these high performance concrete sealer and coating grades, MCP has

developed and commercialized emulsion polymer products for asphalt sealers, wall paints, landscaping materials, recreational

surfaces, and road construction/soil stabilization.

Generally, the company is prepared to develop products for customers to coat sand and aggregate mixtures of all types or bind

sand and aggregate with its extensive line of polymer chemistries. The R&D organization of the company is able to assist clients

in chemistry and polymer selection, product application, and unique testing to facilitate formulation design and coating

commercialization.

These new products and the company’s key products for the coatings industry are highlighted in the new Latex Products for

Performance Coatings selection guide. This guide describes products available today, and more importantly, provides a snapshot

of the types of products that the company can customize for individual client formulation and/or application.

As coating formulators seek innovation in polymers for their new water-borne products, MCP’s approach to developing its

acrylic polymer emulsions ‘one customer at a time’ should fit well with the changing demands in these market segments. Details

on these products and others can be obtained from the Technical Data Sheets and in the Performance Coatings Selection Guide.

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Rengo Group develops nonwoven business in China

Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that its wholly-owned nonwoven business subsidiary, Rengo Nonwoven Products Co., Ltd. is

preparing to establish a nonwoven sales company and begin local production in Jiangsu, China as the first step towards the

overseas expansion of its nonwoven business.

Since its establishment in 1986, Rengo Nonwoven Products has manufactured

thermal bonded nonwovens for hygiene products—mainly disposable diapers

and sanitary products—and as the current top manufacturer in Japan, has

provided high quality nonwoven products that meet various customer needs

with skills and expertise regarding nonwoven manufacturing accumulated

over its many years in the business.

In recent years, high-level economic development in China has led to increased demand for products such as disposable diapers

and further growth in consumption volume is anticipated in the future with switchovers from cloth diapers.

Rengo Nonwoven Products has established a wholly-owned sales company for nonwovens in Wuxi, Jiangsu to respond to

demand in the hygiene product market in China, which is experiencing remarkable growth.

Meanwhile, the manufacturing of nonwovens will be conducted by Wuxi Rengo Packaging Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Wuxi, Jiangsu,

China; Chairman: Yoshitaka Ozawa), a Chinese subsidiary of Rengo. Its plant building will be renovated and, in addition to newly

installing nonwoven manufacturing equipment, all products will be supplied to the newly-established sales company.

The first stage of the plan (annual production of 4,800 tons) involves production scheduled to begin from January 2014 and over

the next several years, the annual production capacity will be expanded to approximately 10,000 tons.

We will engage in this project as the beginning of measures for future business expansion on a global basis while cooperating

with the overall Rengo Group in the nonwovens field as well. [41.]

Micro-Pak ships 1bn anti-microbial pieces in 12 months

Micro-Pak, Ltd, the leading worldwide distributor of anti-microbial protective packaging, has distributed more than 1 billion

pieces over a twelve-month period for the first time in the company’s history.

Since 1998, Micro-Pak Ltd has been a leading supplier of Micro-Pak Enhanced

Packaging Stickers and Micro-Pak PE Sheets for the footwear, apparel, bag,

accessories and leather goods industries. The anti-microbial function of Micro-Pak products makes them extremely effective at

reducing the risk of mold while still being safe for workers and consumers.

Micro-Pak Stickers and PE Sheets are Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM at the Silver level and are registered with the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency. The products are available through Micro-Pak Ltd as well as through an international network

of authorized distributors.

“We are very pleased to have reached the milestone of 1 billion pieces,” said Sal Cesario, Global Sales & Marketing Manager of

Micro-Pak, Ltd. He added, “We are grateful for our many loyal customers and encouraged by the growing interest of companies


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seeking a safe and sustainable solution. By offering our unique and holistic approach to mold prevention, we are confident of

achieving even greater milestones in the years ahead.”

About Micro-Pak

Micro-Pak Ltd is the worldwide distributor of Micro-Pak Enhanced Packaging Stickers and Micro-Pak PE Sheets. Micro-Pak Ltd

was founded in 1998 and is now a leading supplier to the footwear, apparel, bag and accessories markets. Micro-Pak maintains

corporate offices in Hong Kong, Arnhem, Netherlands, New York, NY and Portland. [46.]

Alan George rejoins Procter & Gamble as Chairman and CEO

Procter & Gamble announced that Alan George "A.G." Lafley has rejoined the Company

as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He has also been

elected to the Board of Directors and will serve as its Chairman.

Mr. Lafley joined Procter & Gamble in 1977 and served as President and Chief

Executive Officer from 2000 to 2009. He succeeds Robert A. “Bob” McDonald, who is

retiring from the Company on June 30, 2013, after 33 years of service.

Jim McNerney, presiding director of P&G’s Board, said, "A.G.’s track record and his

depth of experience at P&G make him uniquely qualified to lead the Company forward

at this important time.

"The Board expects A.G. to further improve results, implement the current productivity

plan, and facilitate an ongoing succession process. The Board is confident that he will

continue improving P&G’s performance.”

Mr. McNerney added, “We thank Bob for his service and note the Company’s

improving business performance. Under his leadership, the Company expanded its

business in developing markets, built a strong innovation pipeline, and has made

substantial progress implementing a $10 billion cost savings and productivity program.”

Mr. Lafley said, “I wish Bob well, and thank him for his service to P&G. I am looking forward to working with P&G’s outstanding

leadership team to continue to improve the Company’s performance. I am confident that we will deliver strong innovation,

productivity and growth to win with consumers, customers and shareholders.”

Mr. McDonald joined the Company in 1980 and served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2013. Mr.

McDonald said, “It has been a privilege to work with the people of Procter & Gamble to serve consumers around the world. I’m

proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident in the Company’s future.” *42.+


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Evonik launches new ‘Composites Project House’

Evonik Industries launched its Composites Project House in spring 2013. Evonik’s tenth project house is based primarily in Marl,

with a branch in Darmstadt. The Composites Project House will develop new materials and system solutions for the lightweight

construction sector.

Among the topics addressed will be automotive and aviation

applications and applications in the domain of renewable energies.

Having established the Composites Project House, the specialty

chemicals company is intensifying its strategic research for resource-

efficient, sustainable solutions, particularly in the field of mobility.

"Our aim in setting up the Composites Project House is to expand our expertise in the field of composites. Innovative composites

will make it possible to improve resource efficiency significantly at the same time," says Dr. Dahai Yu, Evonik’s Executive Board

member responsible for the Specialty Materials segment, who believes that composite materials for the lightweight construction

sector are an attractive market for Evonik.

In some market segments, the composites market is growing by a double-digit percentage. Evonik has been offering composites

for specific applications in the lightweight construction industry for some time now: ROHACELL as a structural foam in fiber-

reinforced composite parts, VESTAMIN as the hardener component for duroplastic matrix systems, and VESTAKEEP as a matrix

for thermoplastic composites, to name just a few examples.

A composite consists of at least two different materials, such as a matrix material and reinforcing fibers. It is characteristic of

composites that the starting materials remain physically distinguishable. The mechanical properties of the composite differ from

those of the starting materials, however. Dr. Sandra Reemers, head of the Composites Project House, explains: "By selecting the

right starting materials and assembling them, the process as well as the properties of the composite can be customized for a

particular application."

The issues being worked on at the Composites Project House are current and future customer requirements such as rapid,

profitable processability of the composites. "One of our aims in this project house is to develop materials that can be processed

as quickly as thermoplastics but that are ultimately similar to duroplastic composites. Duroplastics have a very high level of

mechanical stability and do not deform under pressure," says Reemers.

"Take, for example, the auto industry, where up to now composite parts have only been able to be installed in small quantities

and only after the coating has been burned in. The goal here is to develop materials that can be installed in the same way as

metal components, i.e. before the paint is applied."

Project houses at Evonik—part of strategic research

In the project houses run by Creavis, Evonik’s strategic research and development unit, experts from several operating units and

external experts work together on issues that will expand Evonik’s product and technology portfolio and drive forward research

until it is ready for use. The research findings are then commercialized by Evonik’s operating units or an internal start-up.

In addition to the Composites Project House, Creavis currently manages the Light & Electronics Advanced Project House (APH) in

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display components, materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and coating solutions for electronics, among other

things.

For Evonik, a high level of innovation is an engine for profitable growth and for strengthening its market and technology lead. In

2012, Evonik invested €393 million in research and development to be able to offer customers and partners innovative products,

solutions, and methods. This is facilitated by a global R&D network of some 2,500 employees of different disciplines across more

than 35 sites.

About Evonik

Evonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leaders

in specialty chemicals. Profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company form the heart of Evonik’s

corporate strategy. Its activities focus on the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Evonik

benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms.[43.]

PCMC promotes Mark Zastrow to Vice President Sales

Steve Kemp, President of Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), a leading supplier of high-performance converting

machinery for the global tissue, nonwovens, package printing and envelope manufacturing industries, has announced the

promotion of Mark Zastrow to the position of Vice President of Sales for the company's Green Bay, Wisconsin, operations.

Paper Converting Machine Company continues the journey together as a team with a focus of “Building each other to greatness

while delighting customers and creating value for all.” Great strides have been made over the last several years in gaining

alignment of our products to the market place needs.

"Mark’s vast experience, in aligning PCMC’s offerings to the ever-changing business

demands of our customers, will be expanded into all the markets and customer bases

we presently serve as well as our developing initiatives," said Kemp.

As Vice President, Mark Zastrow will be responsible for all Green Bay manufactured

major machine product lines and sales teams. Zastrow has over 25 years of experience

in various sales and sales leadership roles and has served as leader of our Green Bay

based Tissue Converting and Packaging sales teams. He will also maintain his current

sales leadership responsibility for our converting and packaging sales team.

About the announcement, Zastrow said, "I am humbled to be following in the footsteps

of a long list of impressive PCMC sales leaders. We will continue on our current path to

enhance and grow our professional highly motivated sales and distribution network to

support our customers’ business needs with PCMC’s unique products and services. We

are simply on a mission to build a great American manufacturing company."

About Paper Converting Machine Company

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance converting

machinery for the global tissue, nonwovens, package printing and envelope manufacturing industries. Its comprehensive

product offering includes rewinding, laminating, printing, embossing, perforating and packaging equipment for tissue and

towels; folding and converting machines; and a complete range of flexographic printing presses serving the flexible packaging,

prime label and carton converting industries. [47.]


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Edmonton Canada buys AXION's recycled composite rail ties

AXION International Holdings, Inc., a leader in recycled plastic and plastic composite technologies used to produce ECOTRAX rail

ties and STRUXURE building products, announced the Company has received a purchase order from a new customer, Edmonton

Light Rail Transit for ECOTRAX specialty rail ties. These ties will be used for road crossing applications where the transit line's rail

tracks intersect with roads.

ECOTRAX composite rail ties are made from AXION's patented 100%-recycled plastic

formulation. In manufacturing ties for this purchase order, more than 150,000 pounds of

plastic were taken out of the landfill stream and converted into high-performance ties.

With this order, Edmonton Light Rail Transit becomes AXION's third customer in Canada and

one of numerous transit lines around the world to install ECOTRAX. ECOTRAX offer unique

benefits and advantages, as compared to traditional wood ties, in cold northern climates.

During the long winter season salt is regularly used for road safety due to heavy snowfall and ice formation. While salt

entrapment under road crossings can damage and reduce the life of traditional wood ties, ECOTRAX are completely impervious

to salt. Freeze-thaw cycles are also common, where water gets into wood, freezes, and then thaws again, leading to a weakening

and rapid deterioration of traditional wood ties.

ECOTRAX are not porous, do not absorb moisture, and therefore are impervious to water and rot. Offering longevity and

therefore a higher ROI for customers, ECOTRAX also provide the added environmental benefits of recycling plastic waste and

reducing the harvesting of trees.

"We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with Edmonton on their first purchase order of ECOTRAX ties which are

engineered to deliver high value and durability, particularly in road crossing applications in northern climates," stated Cory

Burdick, AXION's ECOTRAX Sales Manager.

AXION President and CEO Steve Silverman commented, "We're encouraged by the number of new customers purchasing and

installing ECOTRAX. The ROI metrics of our composite ties are becoming very clear to purchasing decision makers. With every

purchase order, we display AXION's capacity to consistently manufacture product to the highest specifications in the industry

and deliver on, or ahead of schedule."

About ECOTRAX

ECOTRAX composite rail ties are made from AXION's patented, 100%-recycled plastic formulation. Because they are inert,

ECOTRAX rail ties will not rot or absorb moisture, and they are impervious to insect infestation. Setting the industry standard for

composite rail ties, ECOTRAX rail ties meet and exceed all American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association

specifications and are continuously tested at third-party laboratories and in track. ECOTRAX rail ties feature long life cycles and

excel in the harshest conditions, makingthem a cost-effective choice in road crossings, switches and turnouts, open-deck

bridges, and freight line track. [45.]


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DTI acquires automotive company Formed Fiber Technologies

Detroit Technologies Inc. (DTI) is pleased to announce the addition of Formed Fiber Technologies to its portfolio of automotive

companies. The transaction was completed on May 17, 2013. The previous owners were a group led by Morgenthaler Private

Equity.

"DTI has had a close business relationship with FFT for a number of years. This

acquisition will enhance DTI's position as an interior trim systems supplier to its

automotive customers in North America." said Steven Phillips, President and CEO

of DTI.

DTI is a leader in providing interior trim solutions to automotive manufacturers through its various business units including DTI

Design, DTI Plastic Products, DTI Leather and Trim, DTI Distribution and Alliance Interiors. Its customers include GM, Chrysler,

Toyota and Ford.

Bill Vaughn, DTI's Executive Vice President likes the strategic value of the deal, "This fits nicely with the core capabilities in

automotive interiors we have been building. This fortifies our position as a supplier who can offer automotive manufacturers

vertically integrated solutions for nonwoven applications. Combined with other DTI resources, we now offer "world class"

solutions for automotive interiors."

DTI's relationship with FFT goes back to DTI's founding in 1996. "FFT was our first partner and our DTI Molded Products

partnership earned DTI's first piece of business", noted Phillips. Over the years, both companies have enjoyed dramatic growth

and the DTI leadership is particularly excited about the growth possibilities now as a combined force. "DTI has added a key

ingredient to fuel growth that will be good for our customers but even more importantly, good for employees".

In addition to FFT facilities making non woven fiber in Sumter, SC and trunk trim and wheel well liners in Sidney, OH and Auburn,

Maine, DTI has facilities in Lansing, MI, Toledo, Ohio and Shelby Township, MI. The automotive trim made in these facilities

include carpet and acoustic systems, package trays, garnish trim and many other interior trim components. [48.]

Domtar acquires Associated Hygienic Products for expansion

Domtar Corporation announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the acquisition

of privately-held Associated Hygienic Products ("AHP"), the largest manufacturer and

supplier of store brand infant diapers in the United States, from DSG International for

$272 million.

The closing of the transaction is expected by the end of the second quarter of 2013,

subject to customary closing conditions.

"The market for store brand infant diapers is growing steadily in North America driven by

high quality products and a strong value proposition. The acquisition of AHP will provide

meaningful market expansion opportunities and innovative product development capabilities with our existing Personal Care

business, as well as synergies to the bottom line," said John D. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of Domtar.

"This will be our fourth transaction in Personal Care in two years, and with it the division will reach over $200 million in

annualized EBITDA by 2017. This earnings runway is part of our Company-wide goal of having $300-$500 million in annualized

EBITDA from growing businesses over the next four years."


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AHP manufactures and markets infant diapers in the United States with established long-term relationships in the retail

distribution channels. AHP operates two large modern facilities, a 376,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Delaware, Ohio

and a 312,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas.

The company also has administrative offices and operates a distribution center in Duluth, Georgia. AHP has 621 employees and

has annual run rate sales and EBITDA of $320 million and $31 million respectively.

It is anticipated that the integration to Domtar's Personal Care division will provide annualized synergies of $10 million within

two years. The synergies will come from a combination of lower purchasing costs, a reduction in general and administrative

costs and sharing of best practices in manufacturing and product development.

Commenting on the benefits of the acquisition, Michael Fagan, Senior Vice-President, Personal Care said "This acquisition will

add a key product line to our offering, a competitive manufacturing base to our existing footprint and solid access to the retail

channels for our adult incontinence products.

"AHP invests heavily in research and development and brings to the marketplace quality products, a highly trained workforce

and the know-how to service large retailers. I am also impressed with the substantial investments made in the past five years in

the facilities which will limit the capital requirements for the foreseeable future." [49.]

AATCC-USA to organise international conference in India

AATCC-USA in collaboration with Bangalore-India based Tecnitex Nonwovens Pvt Ltd., is organizing a major international

conference in Mumbai from 1-2 October, 2013. This conference is unique in a way that it not only provides a platform for

cutting- edge technical papers; it also provides excellent marketing and networking opportunities.

“There are many conferences that provide excellent space for cutting-edge and high level technical presentations. We are trying

something different in this event so that in addition to technical knowhow, global textile industry can benefit from marketing

exchanges and interactions,” said Dr Seshadri Ramkumar, co- chairman of the conference.

The conference will cover topics ranging from fibre to fashion, functional finishes to future materials and nonwovens to

technical textiles.

“We have had excellent response so far with regard to technical papers from many well reputed industry and academic

institutions said Mr. Mallyah Marimuthu, coordinator of the conference and Managing Director of TecniTex Nonwovens Pvt Ltd.,

India.

The conference is designed in such a way to provide good opportunities to international participants to discuss and interact

during break sessions and after - conference hours. The highlight of the conference is keynote talks which will be provided by

eminent industry and academic leaders in each session of the conference.

The conference organizers are very keen to attract large number of industry participants to exchange their product details via

tabletop displays, product promotional advertisements and short product demos. Sponsoring opportunities are also available to

advertise in the conference souvenir, showcasing products by means of table top displays and banner advertisements in the

conference venue.

Conference city, Mumbai is the financial capital of India and is well connected internationally with excellent hotel and

sightseeing opportunities. [70.]


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GE Aviation invests $27mn for expansion of Newark plant

GE Aviation plans to invest $27 million and add up to 70 jobs over the next five years at its Newark, Delaware facility. The facility,

which currently employs 80, manufactures advanced aircraft engine components made of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs).

The planned investment will allow GE to develop a 'Lean Lab' at its Newark

operation. Lean Labs have become a staple of GE manufacturing, allowing for

collaboration between engineering and manufacturing.

The teams work together to demonstrate a component's manufacturing readiness

before needing to scale for full rate production. Production technologies for CMC

components will be developed and proven out in Newark prior to transitioning to manufacturing facilities for mass production.

Demand for CMC components in jet engines is expected to grow tenfold over the next decade.

"This investment is a testament to GE's commitment to this advanced technology. The Newark team will play a vital role in the

next-generation of aircraft engines, and we're proud to be a part of it," said Jeff Wessels, plant leader at Newark.

CMCs are a differentiator in GE's next-generation aircraft engines. These advanced materials are key to achieving higher fuel

efficiency, lower emissions and improved environmental performance in aircraft engines by allowing them to run hotter.

GE has committed to incorporating CMCs into the best-selling LEAP jet engine, being developed by CFM International, a joint

company of GE and Snecma (SAFRAN) of France.

The LEAP engine, which will enter airline service in 2016, will power the new Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX, and COMAC

(China) C919 aircraft. This will mark the first time ever that CMCs will be used in a commercial engine. GE and Safran will

continue to look into CMC usage in engine platforms beyond the LEAP engine.

GE Aviation's GE9X engine has been selected by Boeing for its future 777X aircraft program. The GE9X, currently under

development, is also expected to feature several CMC components.

"GE Aviation hits many of the targets that we are aiming for, including global reach, new economy jobs and the growth of

companies that specialize in products and services at the forefront of innovation," Gov. Jack Markell said. "This expansion at GE

Aviation's Newark plant, and its creation of well-paying jobs, will strengthen our state and local economy."

"GE Aviation's commitment to Delaware shows that the company values our talented first-class workforce," said U.S. Senator

Tom Carper. "The Lean Lab concept shows that through greater communication and collaboration, the likely result is innovation.

I'm proud GE Aviation is making this investment in Delaware."

"Lean labs are the height of innovation in high-tech manufacturing," U.S. Senator Chris Coons said. "GE's decision to develop a

lean lab in Newark adds another chapter to Delaware's long and rich manufacturing history, and by nearly doubling its presence

here, GE Aviation is showing its faith in Delaware's talented workforce. It's a smart investment that I'm confident will pay off."

GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE, is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated

systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support

these offerings.[50.]


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ILC Dover to present escape mask protection in Sweden

ILC Dover, the designer and manufacturer of NASA's space suits and a wide range of engineered film and fabric products,

announced that their Chief Engineer, Tony McKee, will be giving a presentation covering the latest in escape mask protection at

the 11th International Symposium on Protection Against Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents, which takes place June 3rd

through 5th in Stockholm, Sweden.

People from all over the world will be participating in this symposium, which focuses on emerging threats and risks, CBRN

(chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) crisis management at national and international levels and a wide range of other

topics.

Mr. McKee will be showcasing the latest escape masks from ILC Dover designed

for the untrained user with features, functionality and protection that far exceed

anything else on the market. The SCape CO/CBRN30 from ILC Dover is the only

one of its kind that meets the stringent NIOSH standards for an escape respirator

offering protection from both CBRN agents and Carbon Monoxide.

Most victims of fire are not injured by heat or flames, but rather by smoke and gases, especially carbon monoxide. Protection

from CO could mean the difference between life and death for people trying to evacuate homes or buildings during a fire -

especially high rises, subways, factories, hospitals, government agencies and other densely populated structures.

The system includes an integral instant-on blower that provides positive flow ventilation for the wearer. This feature permits

the untrained wearer to feel comfortable wearing such a product while rapidly escaping.

"ILC Dover has a long history of protecting people from extremely dangerous toxins and elements in some of the most

demanding environments - including space and the battlefield," said Tony McKee, Chief Engineer, ILC Dover. "Hundreds of

thousands of SCapes are deployed in key US Federal government locations as well as other government and civilian facilities

around the world."

ILC Dover will also be demonstrating their Escape Hoods and Sentinel XL PAPR in the Tradeways Ltd. booth (B:20, B:28) at the

conference. The Sentinel XL HP Powered Air Purifying Respirator is designed to protect healthcare workers against current and

emerging infectious respiratory diseases such as H1N1, H7N9 and MERS. [51.]


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FDA clears Quick-Med’s Stay Fresh medical textile product

Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. a life sciences company that is developing innovative technologies for the healthcare and

consumer markets, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued clearance for distribution and

marketing of a Stay Fresh medical textile product.

FDA granted 510k clearance for the Stay Fresh antibacterial skinfold management textile,

which provides durable protection against bacterial contamination for skinfold

management in bariatric patients.

"We are very pleased to have received this clearance for both prescription (Rx) and Over-

The-Counter (OTC) use," said Bernd Liesenfeld, Quick-Med's President. "This clearance

represents a very powerful validation of our Stay Fresh technology, since the FDA review

process is extremely meticulous and comprehensive; 510k clearance requires strong

evidence of both effectiveness and of safety for users and care providers.

"Together with the existing EPA registration for Stay Fresh this provides strong regulatory support for our products already in

development with partners, and for further products in our pipeline, both on the consumer and on the medical sides."

"Areas of skin-to-skin contact such as under breast folds or abdominal skin folds frequently develop redness, odor, and rashes

due to increased moisture and friction that create an environment that promotes bacterial growth in the skin folds," said

Professor Gregory Schultz, Director of the Institute for Wound Research and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the

University of Florida. "The Stay Fresh antibacterial textile approved by the FDA provides an effective skin fold management

system that will help manage moisture and bacterial pathogen growth for up to 5 days."

About Stay Fresh

Stay Fresh is Quick-Med's newest technology platform. This technology is based on hydrogen peroxide -- a well known consumer

antimicrobial product that is commonly used in households for disinfecting cuts, scrapes, toothbrushes and more. Hydrogen

peroxide is also produced by human cells to combat invasive bacteria, and is a naturally occurring preservative component of

milk and honey.

EPA has registered Stay Fresh to be utilized to protect a broad selection of treated goods for consumer use, including textiles,

decorative fabrics, and functional fabrics such as filters and carpets. FDA has granted clearance to market an antibacterial

medical textile based on Stay Fresh Technology.

The Stay Fresh technology offerings provided by Quick-Med are expanding continuously, with development of additional

applications including antimicrobial surface treatments, and superabsorbent antimicrobial powders to complement the range of

products that are already cleared for consumer use under EPA or FDA jurisdiction.

About Quick-Med Technologies, Inc.

Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. is a life sciences company that is developing and commercializing proprietary, broad-based

technologies for the consumer and healthcare markets. The Company's NIMBUS technology is the first FDA-cleared, non-

leaching antimicrobial technology available in a wound dressing. [52.]


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Eastman to invest $1.6bn and add 300 jobs in Tennessee

Eastman Chemical Company, Chairman and CEO Jim Rogers and Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced a major economic

development project referred to as Project Inspire. As part of this project, over the next seven years, Eastman will invest $1.6

billion in its Kingsport site and add 300 new jobs in Tennessee.

This comprehensive effort will enable the company to invest in, among other things, new growth opportunities, safety and en

vironmental projects, increased warehouse capacity, building renovations and expansion of its corporate campus.

"This represents a landmark capital investment that will modernize and expand our largest manufacturing site and corporate

campus here in Kingsport,” said Rogers. "This multi-year project will culminate in Eastman’s 100th anniversary in 2020. I can

think of no better way to honor our long-term commitment to this site and surrounding community than through this very

significant investment in our future.”

The state will provide funding to support the corporate campus expansion, road infrastructure improvements for the project,

and a grant to meet advanced manufacturing training needs for the company through the Regional Center for Advanced

Manufacturing located in Kingsport.

“I want to thank Eastman and its employees for all of the incredible

work they do that has brought us here today,” Haslam said. “For nearly 100 years, Eastman has been crucial to the state’s

economy, growing into a global brand, and today’s announcement means they will continue to grow right here where they

started. This investment will bring hundreds of high quality jobs to the state, and I appreciate Eastman’s continued investment in

Tennessee.”

In thanking the Governor for support from the State of Tennessee, Rogers said, “Eastman is proud to be making a significant

investment in Tennessee. Project Inspire will allow us to remain a global leader and further expand our ability to provide

solutions and build on our 100-year heritage of innovation.”

Rogers also thanked community leaders for their continued support of the company. He recognized that this is the second

sizable investment at the Kingsport site in recent years and attributed it to Eastman’s symbiotic relationship with the

community.

“Together, we have built a significant legacy in this region, and we look forward to it continuing,” added Rogers. “This

investment will enable our headquarter campus to grow as the company does, and that is good for all of us. A growing company

creates jobs, strengthens the tax base and benefits all of our stakeholders, including our employees, communities, customers

and stockholders.”

?Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.

With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while

maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-

markets such as transportation, building and construction and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior

value for all stakeholders. [53.]


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Turkish composites summit

The Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association (TCMA) is organising a premiere event Turk Kompozit 2013 for the

composites industry in Turkey.

The summit will take place in Istanbul and will run from 3-5 October this year.

Turk Kompozit 2013

Turk Kompozit is a three-day event covering manufacturing,

processing, and application methods specific to the composites

industry. It provides participants with exposure to the latest

technological advancements in:

raw materials (resins, fabrics, thermosets,

thermoplastics, and additives)

semi-finished products

intermediate and finished products

processing technologies

machines

equipment

consumables

construction

simulation services

The event format is comprised of product showcase area,

technical seminars, commercial products and services, live

demonstration, and awards.

Participants include sponsors, presenters, and visitors. The

participant list includes many distinguished companies in the

Turkish composites industry: Akpa, Boytek, Cam Elyaf, DowAksa,

Duratek, Ilkalem, Maskim, METYX Composites, Omnis, Poliya,

Plasto, Yucel Group, and others.

TCMA

Established in May 2005, TCMA is a non-profit organisation representing producers of raw materials, semi-finished,

intermediate, and finished products, as well as suppliers and scientific institutions in the Turkish composites industry.

The objectives of the association are to promote the use of composites, to implement activities that encourage information

sharing, standardisation, and development for the benefit of governmental and local authorities, users, manufacturers, and

scientific institutions.

TCMA is also focused on conducting composites studies to aid manufacturers. [56.]


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Sigmatex appoints Jo Maltby to Customer Services Manager

Mike Hitchen, Commercial Manager of Sigmatex, which develops and manufactures carbon fibre textiles for composite material

applications, recently announced the appointment of Jo Maltby to the position of Customer Services Manager.

Jo has been with Sigmatex for over five years and brings a

wealth of experience to the role due to her knowledge of

the company and processes, her knowledge of the customer

base and of the markets that the company serve.

Jo is also central to the implementation of a Global cloud

based operating system that company is developing that will

provide an increased level of visibility and self service to the

customer base.

Appointment

Jo commented on her appointment: “I am delighted to have

been recognised and given the opportunity to help further

develop the service excellence culture at Sigmatex. The

technological solutions that Sigmatex currently possess and

are developing are widely recognised as second to none in

the industry and I aim to ensure that the support functions

also achieve this standing.”

Jo has previously held the role of Head of Marketing and PA

to the Managing Director and will continue as Head of

Marketing alongside Customer Services.

The appointment follows on from the recent announcement

of Christine Barr’s return to Sigmatex and represents

another one of a number of appointments that Sigmatex is

planning to announce this year.

Sigmatex

Sigmatex is one of the leading converters of carbon fibre. Having more than 30 years of experience, the company has grown

rapidly.

Sigmatex develops and manufactures carbon fibre textiles for composite material applications. It supplies spread tow, 2D

woven, unidirectional, multiaxial (non-crimp), 3D and recycled textiles across a broad range of industries.

Sigmatex works with customers to create carbon fibre textiles which meet various requirements including fibre orientation,

crimp, drapability, thickness and resin permeability. [57.]


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TeXtreme sponsored team wins FSAE Michigan 2013

Renneteam Stuttgart celebrated victory at the FSAE Michigan 2013 competitions with their car built using TeXtreme Spread Tow

carbon fabrics.

The competition took place from 8-11 of May at the Michigan International Speedway, USA. FSAE Michigan is the oldest and

biggest Formula Student Competition, with 120 teams from all over the world competing against each other in various

disciplines this year.

Henrik Blycker, chief executive officer of Oxeon, said: “TeXtreme

has been successfully used in Formula 1 for many years and

almost as long as teams in Formula Student have been using

TeXtreme Spread Tow fabrics to save weight and improve

mechanical performance. We are glad to see the TeXtreme

supported teams continuously at the top of competitions like

this which ultimately shows the contribution of our materials”.

Formula Student

Formula Student is the most established educational motorsport

competition in Europe, run by the Institution of Mechanical

Engineers. It challenges student engineers to design, build and race a single seat racing car in one year. The competition aims to

inspire and develop enterprising and innovative young engineers.

Michael Hufnagel, team leader chassis of Rennteam Stuttgart says: “With an intensive use of CFRP-parts the Rennteam was able

to present its car in ready to race condition with a weight of 167 kg at the technical inspection, the lightest Rennteam car so far.

By using the TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fabrics the Rennteam was able to build very lightweight CFRP-parts”.

Advantages

Explaining the main features of the TeXtreme carbon fabrics, Hufnagel said: “The TeXtreme fabric features a spread tow

structure which provides the possibility of thinner layers, resulting in a fewer amount of resin needed. Also, the reduced crimp

of the fibres leads to a higher strength of the composite. For the upcoming competitions, the new car was built with

aerodynamic package consisting of a front wing, rear wing and an under tray with diffusor. With the use of TeXtreme fabrics the

Rennteam was able to build their aerodynamic package with a total weight of only 7kg.”

TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fabrics reduce weight of composite parts by 20-30% compared to conventional fabrics. TeXtreme

has been implemented in a wide range of industries bringing weight savings, improvements of mechanical properties and giving

superior surface smoothness.

TeXtreme

TeXtreme says its Spread Tow reinforcements are the ultimate choice for making ultra light composites and its technology is

flexible and tow-size independent, which enables development of optimised reinforcement solutions tailor-made for specific

application needs.

Utilisation of TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fabrics and carbon UD tapes by manufacturers of advanced aerospace, industrial and

sports products confirms that 20-30% lighter composite parts can be produced with improved mechanical properties and

superior surface smoothness. [58.]


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Alexium secures FR chemicals supply

Alexium International Group has announced that it has signed a letter of engagement with InChem Corporation and is to

continue working with the company under a toll manufacturing arrangement.

The relationship will establish a minimum 150,000 litres of capacity for Ascalon flame retardant chemicals within the next 12

months, designated for Alexium’s North American licensee Duro Textiles.

Agreement

Stefan Susta, Alexium’s Chief Operating Officer

explained: “Ascalon is moving on the path to Duro’s

production floor and advancing rapidly. However,

looking ahead, Alexium saw a clear need to establish a

larger supply capacity. In addition to being a reputable

chemical producer on a much larger scale than us,

InChem is committed to the highest standards of

health and safety, quality control and environmental

stewardship and are ISO 9001:2008 Certified.”

InChem’s operations include a 46-acre site in Rock Hill with two separate manufacturing plants, a 75,000 square foot distribution

centre, a pilot plant, extensive laboratory facilities and Toll Solutions LLC, a division specializing in toll and custom dispersion,

emulsion and blending services for a wide range of chemical and industrial companies.

Located in Duncan, SC, Toll Solutions’ modern facilities include diverse reactors, blending vessels, dispersion and emulsion

vessels, solids handling, drum flaking and mixing equipment, adaptable to a wide range of chemical processing needs.

Nicholas Clark, Alexium’s chief executive officer and executive director, commented: “We are pleased to be moving forward on a

number of key strategic business areas. Our novel chemistry, combined with InChem’s efficient production, will enhance our

product delivery and drive revenue growth. We look forward to using InChem’s toll manufacturing services to supply Ascalon to

North America.”

Alexium

An international group, Alexium holds proprietary patent applications for a process developed initially by the US Department of

Defense, which allows for the surface modification and attachment of nano-particles or multiple chemical functional groups to

surfaces or substrates to provide functions such as water proofing, oil proofing, anti-microbial, non-stick and UV protection.

Applications under development include textiles, paints, packaging, glass and building materials. Alexium’s fire retardant

treatment for 95% Nylon based products is marketed under the Ascalon trademark. Alexium’s fire retardant treatment for nylon

blended materials such as nylon/cotton is marketed under the Nycolon trade mark.

InChem Corporation

InChem Corporation provides custom, contract and toll manufacturing of specialty chemicals to many of the world’s leading

chemical companies in need of a responsive, cost-effective partner.

InChem is a recognised industry expert in specialty polymerisations, vacuum distillations, epichlorohydrin reactions, silane and

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It is an ISO 9001 certified leading global supplier of Phenoxy resins, which are high value-added products used in such

demanding technologies as composites, adhesives and coatings for aerospace, automotive, electronics, engineered plastics,

packaging and consumer goods applications.

InChem serves many of the leading chemical and manufacturing companies in the United States and globally. Its parent

company, InChem Holdings, is a diversified international corporation with chemical manufacturing. [59.]

Kimberly-Clark bags Novation 'Supplier of the Year' award

Kimberly-Clark announced it was named overall supplier of the year and awarded the second annual Mark McKenna award by

Novation, a leading health care supply chain expertise and contracting company for the members of VHA, UHC, Children's

Hospital Association and Provista LLC.

The Mark McKenna award recognizes the company's outstanding service to Novation's Alliance members in 2012 and celebrates

Mark McKenna's legacy of putting hospitals and patients first. McKenna, who passed away in 2011, served as the president and

CEO of Novation from 1999 through 2006.

"Kimberly-Clark is dedicated to providing the

members Novation serves with superior service

as well as economic and clinical value," said

Joanne Bauer, President, Kimberly-Clark Health

Care.

"We value our long-standing relationship with this important partner and are most appreciative of this recognition, especially

the prestigious Mark McKenna award, which speaks to our number one priority, the people we serve — our customers and their

patients."

In addition to being named overall supplier of the year, Kimberly-Clark was also recognized as medical-surgical supplier of the

year and won the compliance & integrity award.

The medical-surgical supplier of the year is recognized by the Novation Awards Committee from among those companies with

significant growth year-over-year, that are fully engaged and invested with Novation and the Alliance staff, are compliant with

national contract terms, continually work with Novation to bring forth differential value for members, and are in strategic

alignment with Novation.

The compliance and integrity award is a member-selected award to the supplier who has the highest reputation for integrity and

most closely aligns to our collective ethical supplier standards. Further, this award recognizes other criteria such as proven

compliance with laws and regulations, the avoidance of conflicts of interest and alignment with Novation's Supplier Standards.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark Corp. and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.

Every day, nearly a quarter of the world's population trust K-C's brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health,

hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1

or No. 2 share position in more than 80 countries. To keep up with the latest K-C news and to learn more about the company's

141-year history of innovation. [67.]


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Nofia flame retardants premium performance

A new line of inherently flame retardant polymers and additives are to be presented at the Techtextil exhibition that will be held

from 11 to 13 June in Frankfurt, Germany.

A global provider of custom colour and additive solutions for synthetic fibres and technical textiles, Americhem decided to work

together with FRX Polymers in order to produce a new line of flame retardants which would meet their customers’ needs.

Dr Craig MacDougall, general manager EMEA for Americhem Europe is very pleased with the results: “With its unique non-

halogenated characteristics, Nofia is the ideal flame retardant additive for melt-spun synthetic fibres, such as polyester.”

Premium performance

Americhem operates seven manufacturing plants and has three representatives’ offices in Monterrey, Mexico and Luxemburg.

They offer the premium performance of Nofia in Europe through its exclusive distribution agreement with Massachusetts-based

FRX Polymers.

Dr MacDougall commented: “We are pleased to be partnering with FRX Polymers to offer Nofia to the European synthetic fibres

industry.”

FRX Polymers

A manufacturer and marketer of a new, environmentally friendly family of inherently flame retardant plastics, offering advanced

technologies, such as Nofia, FRX Polymers was founded in 2007 after five years of intensive research in the field of inherently

flame retardant plastics.

It now operates two pilot plants in Chelmsford, MA, and a polymer plant in Switzerland. It is so start up its first commercial plant

in Antwerp, Belgium.

Nofia retardants

Some of the beneficial features of these flame retardant

polymers include:

Maintain transparency in final product

High melt flow

High limiting oxygen index

Non-halogenated

Non-corrosive and non-migrating

Techtextil exhibition

At the exhibition Americhem will also feature:

General purpose flame retardants for PP and PE

nVision colour and additives for nonwovens that include customizable combinations of colour, nDuramax UV stabilisers,

nShield antimicrobials, flame retardants, antioxidants, hydrophilics, softening agents, strength enhancers and optical

brighteners—all in one pellet.

Pilot line capabilities that help customers increase speed to market without disrupting productivity on their production

lines

Examples of spunbonded nonwoven fabric from the company’s pilot equipment. *60.+


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Kraton to highlight Nexar polymer coatings at Techtextil

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc., a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers and other engineered polymers will

present a paper and exhibit at Techtextil, June 11-13 in Frankfurt, Germany highlighting NEXAR polymer coatings.

Kraton will be located in Hall 3.1 booth number J33. Dr. Richard Blackwell, Senior Scientist with Kraton Polymers will host a

technical presentation entitled “New Selectively Sulfonated Pentablock Copolymer Imparts Cooling Comfort to Textiles and

Nonwovens.” The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12th at 12:20 pm – 12:45 pm.

NEXAR polymer’s moisture activated cooling technology is designed to utilize the

body’s natural sweating process to fuel an active cooling process. As moisture is

absorbed from the skin surface, NEXAR polymer swells and binds with the moisture,

which, when released to the environment provides a cooling effect that exceeds other

technologies.

Unlike other technologies available in the marketplace, NEXAR polymer coatings do

not require complicated fiber or fabric construction and do not rely on a thermal activation.

“We want to capitalize on the momentum of the recent commercial success of NEXAR polymers by continuing the conversation

with textile industry leaders about how NEXAR’s moisture activated cooling technology is a real game changer,” said Holger

Jung, Vice President Sales and Marketing.

"The evolution of NEXAR polymers creates new opportunities for use as a coating, laminate, or additive. Its unique properties

make it suitable for the performance fabrics markets including protective clothing, industrial uniforms, bedding, military and

intimate apparel.”

About Kraton Polymers

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc., through its operating subsidiary Kraton Polymers LLC and its subsidiaries, is a leading global

producer of engineered polymers and styrenic block copolymers (“SBCs”), a family of products whose chemistry was pioneered

by us almost fifty years ago.

SBCs are highly-engineered thermoplastic elastomers, which enhance the performance of numerous products by delivering a

variety of attributes, including greater flexibility, resilience, strength, durability and processability. [68.]


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EDANA hosts Filtrex Asia Conference in South Korea

EDANA in cooperation with KNIC, presented the FILTREX Asia Conference and Exhibition for the first time in Eastern Asia, on

29th-30th May in Seoul, South Korea.

Meeting the ongoing demand for quality information and case studies on filters and filter media from across the globe, EDANA,

the international association representing nonwovens and related materials, in cooperation with KNIC, presented the FILTREX

Asia Conference and Exhibition for the first time in Eastern Asia, on 29th-30th May in Seoul, South Korea, following two editions

in India in 2010 and 2011.

More than 180 delegates representing 80 companies and institutes from 18 countries,

with the largest contingents from Korea and China, attended a full 2-day long series of

conference papers in sessions ranging from new filter media technologies, to market

trends, air, liquid and automotive filtration, and the trends in testing and

measurements.

Additionally, the adjacent tabletop exhibition offered a unique business opportunity for participants to see displays from the

leading filter media suppliers, testing and manufacturing equipment suppliers.

“What is particularly interesting in this first edition of FILTREX in Korea, is the impressive presence of all major players of the

filtration supply chain from 3 continents, very eager to hear both about latest developments in nonwoven filter media and about

market opportunities in Asia” said Dr Joerg Sievert, CEO and President, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, and chairman of

EDANA’s Filtration Committee.

The China Filtration Society (CFS) represented by its chairman Wan Yanxi has expressed a strong interest in EDANA’s initiative.

Thanks to increased industrial development across Asia, filtration is seeing remarkable growth as the need for quality products

and a cleaner environment has prompted inspired companies to bring both standard and state-of-the-art filtration solutions to

the market meeting a demand for protection of the quality of air or liquid in transportation, homes, offices and cities.

In addition to the market and technical information provided through both the conference and exhibition, the event offered a

number of dedicated times for business representatives to interact with each other, including a memorable reception with a

performance of traditional Korean dancers, drummers and musicians.

EDANA announced a new edition of FILTREX Asia for 2015, in Hong Kong, in cooperation with the China Filtration Society and the

Hong Kong Nonwovens Association.

In the meantime, the next Filtration Conference and Exhibition will be held by EDANA in Berlin, Germany in September 2014.

Details and registrations forms will be made available on www.edana.org

“Building on the success and market acceptance of the concept of FILTREX”, said Pierre Wiertz, general manager, “EDANA will be

running such events on an on-going basis both in Europe and Asia, with separate editions for India alone, whose market justifies

dedicated conferences.”

“Like a number of Asian countries, India has a fast growing filtration market, although the current technology is not totally at the

same level as compared to other major markets. The need for ‘transition’ is well recognised and we expect significant

investments in the coming years, most notably in nonwovens.” said Ritika Gupta, Executive Director of BCH in her paper in the

market outlook session of the Seoul conference. [71.]


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Albany Engineered Composites to partake at Paris Air Show

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) will be exhibiting at the 2013 Paris Air

Show, June 17-23, at Le Bourget Exhibition Centre Hall 3, Stand C110.

AEC will display its advanced composite technology solutions for next-

generation aircraft engine and airframe applications, such as components for

the CFM LEAP engine, Snecma’s open rotor engine assembly concept, and a

ceramic matrix composite acoustic engine nozzle for Boeing’s CLEEN program.

AEC designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components for aerospace, defense, and other high-performance

applications and is a subsidiary of Albany International Corp. AEC is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, home to

research and technology activities as well as production facilities.

The company has additional production facilities in Boerne, Texas, and is currently ramping up to produce LEAP aircraft engine

components in two new production plants in Rochester, New Hampshire and Commercy, France. Both of these locations will co-

locate AEC and Safran Aerospace Composites (AEC’s customer for the LEAP program) together.

Albany International is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company, with two core businesses. Machine

Clothing is the world's leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens,

and other process industries.

Albany Engineered Composites is a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace industry.

Albany International is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, operates 18 plants in 11 countries, employs 4,000 people

worldwide. [69.]


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Research & innovations


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Headlines- Research & innovations

Sr Title

1 MIT devises techniques to preserve carbon fibers’ strength

2 Coolcore bags US patent for chemical-free cooling fabric

3 Autefa acquires Automatic Needle Exchanger from CU4Motion

4 Sanitized launches advanced antimicrobial additives

5 Oerlikon Neumag’s S+ inspires BCF producers

6 Monforts’ new generation Eco-Applicator

7 New Phobol CP dual action system

8 Fitting solution for all sizes

9 Miller Weldmaster launches PS150 & PS400 packaging systems

10 Car using TeXtreme spread tow carbon fabrics wins race

11 Trimaran built with Arkema materials to race in Route des

12 Cycle made from Hexcel carbon fibre wins race


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MIT devises techniques to preserve carbon fibers’ strength

These days, aerospace engineering is all about the light stuff: building airplanes with lighter wings, fuselage and landing gear in

an effort to reduce fuel costs.

Advanced carbon-fiber composites have been used in recent years to lighten planes’ loads. These materials can match aluminum

and titanium in strength but at a fraction of the weight, and can be found in aircraft like the Boeing 787 and Airbus A380,

reducing such jets’ weight by 20 percent.

For the next generation of commercial jets, researchers are looking

to even stronger and lighter materials, such as composites made

with carbon fibers coated with carbon nanotubes — tiny tubes of

crystalline carbon. When arranged in certain configurations,

nanotubes can be hundreds of times stronger than steel, but only

one-sixth the weight, making such composites attractive for use in

airplanes, as well as cars, trains, spacecraft and satellites.

But a significant hurdle to achieving such composites lies at the

nanoscale: Scientists who have tried growing carbon nanotubes on

carbon fibers have found that doing so significantly degrades the

underlying fibers, stripping them of their inherent strength.

Now a team from MIT has identified the root cause of this fiber degradation, and devised techniques to preserve the fibers’

strength. Applying their discoveries, the researchers coated carbon fibers with nanotubes without causing fiber degradation,

making the fibers twice as strong as previous nanotube-coated fibers — paving the way for carbon-fiber composites that are not

only stronger, but also more electrically conductive. The researchers say the techniques can easily be integrated into current

fiber-manufacturing processes.

“Up until now, people were basically improving one part of the material but degrading the underlying fiber, and it was a trade-

off, you couldn’t get everything you wanted,” says Brian Wardle, an associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics at MIT.

“With this contribution, you can now get everything you want.”

A paper detailing the results by Wardle and his colleagues is published in the journal ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. Co-

authors are postdoc Stephen Steiner, who contributed to the research as a graduate student, and Richard Li, a graduate student

who was an undergraduate in Wardle’s lab.

Getting to the nitty-gritty of fiber degradation

To understand how carbon fibers are manufactured, the group visited carbon-fiber production plants in Japan, Germany and

Tennessee. One aspect of the fiber-manufacturing process stood out: During manufacturing, fibers are stretched to near their

breaking point as they are heated to high temperatures. In contrast, researchers who have tried to grow nanotubes on carbon

fibers in the lab typically do not use tension in their fabrication processes.

To replicate the manufacturing process they witnessed,Li and Steiner engineered a small-scale apparatus made of graphite. The

researchers strung individual carbon fibers — each 10 times thinner than a human hair — across the device, much like the

strings of a guitar, and hung tiny weights on either end of each fiber, pulling them taut.

The group then grew carbon nanotubes on the fibers, first covering the fibers with a special set of coatings, and then heating the

fibers in a furnace. They then used chemical vapor deposition to grow a fuzzy layer of nanotubes along each fiber.


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To get nanotubes to grow, the fiber typically needs to be coated with a metal catalyst like iron, but researchers have

hypothesized that such catalysts might also be the source of fiber degradation. In their experiments, however, Steiner and Li

found that the catalyst only contributed to about 15 percent of the fiber’s degradation.

“When we got to the nitty-gritty of it, we found that the metal catalyst, the perceived culprit, turned out to be more of an

accomplice,” Steiner says. “We could see it did a little damage, but it wasn’t the thing really killing everything.”

Instead, the group found, after further experiments, that the majority of fiber degradation was due to a previously unidentified

mechanochemical phenomenon arising from a lack of tension when carbon fibers are heated above a certain temperature.

Hair conditioner in reverse

After identifying the causes of fiber degradation, the researchers came up with two practical strategies for growing nanotubes

on carbon fiber that preserve fiber strength.

First, the team coated the carbon fiber with a layer of alumina ceramic to “disguise” it, enabling the iron catalyst to stick to the

fiber without degrading it. The solution, however, came with another challenge: the layer of alumina kept flaking off.

To keep the alumina in place, the team developed a polymer coating called K-PSMA — which, as Steiner describes it, works like

hair conditioner in reverse. Hair conditioners have two seemingly opposite chemical features: a water-absorbent component

that allows the conditioner to stick to hair, and a waterproof component that keeps hair from getting frizzy.

Likewise, K-PSMA has hydrophilic and hydrophobic components, but its waterproof feature sticks to the carbon fiber, while the

water-absorbent component attracts the alumina and the metal catalyst.

In their experiments, the researchers found the coating allowed the alumina and metal catalyst to stick, without having to add

other processes, like pre-etching the fiber surface. The team placed the coated fibers under tension, and successfully grew

nanotubes without damaging the fiber.

For the group’s second strategy, Steiner observed that it may be possible to eliminate the need for tension by reducing the

temperature of nanotube growth. Using a recently discovered nanotube-growth process together with K-PSMA, the team

demonstrated it is possible to grow nanotubes at a much lower temperature — nearly 300 degrees Celsius cooler than is

typically used — avoiding damage to the underlying fiber.

“This process reduces not only the amount of energy and volume of gas required, but the amount of extraneous substances you

have to put on the fiber,” Steiner says. “It’s actually pretty simple and cost-effective.”

Milo Shaffer, a professor of materials chemistry at Imperial College, London, says the group’s carbon-fiber techniques may be

useful in designing composites for use in electrodes and air filters. A next step toward this goal, he says, is to make sure the

fiber’s various layers and coatings stay in place.

“This result indicates an important factor to be incorporated in future ‘hairy carbon fiber’ developments,” says Shaffer, who did

not contribute to the research. “The effect of the various coating combinations on *nanotube+ attachment, and the eventual —

and critical — fiber-matrix adhesion in composites, remains to be explored.”

The researchers have filed a patent for the two strategies, and envision advanced fiber composites incorporating their

techniques for a whole range of applications.

“There are not a lot of people innovating materials chemistry for advanced aerospace structural applications,” Steiner says. “I

think this is particularly exciting, and has a very real possibility to make a large-scale impact on the environment, and on the

performance of aerospace vehicles.” [54.]


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Coolcore bags US patent for chemical-free cooling fabric

Coolcore, the global leader in cooling innovation, announced that the United States Patent

and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued the company a patent (U.S. Patent No. 8,440,119) for

its material innovation.

The patent covers the manufacturing of any chemical-free cooling fabric that transfers

moisture away from the skin, while regulating the movement and evaporation of that

moisture throughout the fabric.

“This milestone achievement comes after four long years that culminated with testing and

validation from the world-renowned Hohenstein Institute,” said Coolcore Chief Technology

Officer and Founder Dennis Ackroyd. “With our relentless testing and solid results, Coolcore

will set the worldwide standard in performance fabric cooling.”

Coolcore’s material is the only innovation that delivers three distinct functions — wicking,

moisture circulation and regulated evaporation — to reduce the fabric’s surface temperature

up to 30 percent. In addition to the cooling benefits, the material is significantly drier due to

its non-cling, non-saturated nature, and because it is chemical-free, the cooling benefit never

washes out.

Additionally, Coolcore is the first U.S. company to obtain the Hohenstein Quality Label "Innovative Technology" for the textile

sector. This testing utilized Hohenstein’s newly developed cooling test, the “WATson”, that has now been submitted to the

universal standard testing authorities as the first test that measures a fabric’s ability to not only manage moisture, but also

measure the cooling power of a fabric.

“Coolcore has invented an entirely new category of chemical-free cooling fabrics and the opportunities for our material

innovation are virtually unlimited,” commented Justin Cupps, president of Coolcore. “Having a chemical-free way to keep people

cooler and drier longer, and, ultimately, more comfortable, represents the next generation of fabric innovation.”

Coolcore’s distribution channels include exclusive partnerships with brands such as MISSION Athletecare, whose EnduraCool

product line is powered by Coolcore’s material innovation; the launch of Dr. Cool Recovery-On-The-Go wraps this fall, and the

debut of Coolcore performance cooling apparel for Spring 2014.

About Coolcore

Coolcore, a New England-based company, is a cooling material innovation company and global leader in temperature

technology. This patented, chemical-free material delivers three distinct functions — wicking, moisture circulation and regulated

evaporation.

Engineered for athletes and active consumers, Coolcore’s materials reduce surface temperature of the fabric up to 30 percent

and have earned the prestigious “Innovative Technology” recognition from the Hohenstein Institute.

In addition to this proprietary technology, Coolcore’s distribution channels include partnerships with consumer brands, Dr. Cool

Recovery-On-The-Go wraps launching this September and Coolcore-branded apparel, launching spring 2014. [55.]


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Autefa acquires Automatic Needle Exchanger from CU4Motion

Autefa Solutions, well-known for turn-key lines and individual machines such as cards, crosslappers and needle looms, has

expanded its product range by acquiring the technology package of the Automatic Needle Exchanger from CU4Motion.

With the Automatic Needle Exchanger Autefa Solutions aims to offer an efficient and economic unit for exchanging needles,

which it says should be an integrated part of every service workshop.

Automatic Needle Exchanger

The device is based on the development of a consortium of

companies under the leadership of CU4Motion and was

presented to the public at ITMA in 2011 for the first time. It

has been developed continuously since then and fine tuned

for industrial suitability in manufacturing enterprises.

The takeover negotiations between CU4Motion and Autefa

Solutions were successfully concluded this month.

For Autefa Solutions the Automatic Needle Exchanger is a

further building block in the concept of a modern tool

management, which focuses on efficiency as well as

flexibility. The innovative i-Point system for needle looms

allows customised needle patterns with regard to

technology by preventing surface markings in the nonwovens.

Cooperation

Automatic Needle Exchanger, a service machine for

needle looms, is an excellent complement to Autefa

Solution’s portfolio, according to Dr Stefan Schlichter,

managing director of Autefa Solutions, who said: “We

are very satisfied with the cooperation with CU4Motion.

With the Automatic Needle Exchanger CU4Motion has

developed and built a perfect service machine.”

“The machine is efficient and equipped with an adapted

software system, so that reproducibility and safety at

every needle exchange are most important. It was of

major importance for us that the Automatic Needle

Exchanger can be universally used for all practicable

applications required from our customers and does not

only cover inserting needles into new needle boards. It is

about time that the hammer as the main tool disappears

from the needle workshop,” he added.

Roberto Rahn, a CU4Motion shareholder commented:

“After the great and positive feedback at ITMA 2011 our

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achievement of a high reliability and has optimised the processing speed as well as the robustness of the individual functions. As

a result of these efforts we could redesign important individual processes, what has led to another patent application. In Autefa

Solutions we have found a partner who will successfully establish the Automatic Needle Exchanger in the market.”

Features

According to customer requirements the needling of the needle boards has to be simple, safe and effective, in order to avoid

long downtimes and to extend the service life of the needle boards.

The features of the Automatic Needle Exchanger are:

Universal application for all needle boards and needles;

Use of different needle designs, needle types and needle densities even in one board;

Gentle treatment of the needle boards enables an extension of the service life of the needle boards, as they will not be

damaged any more when worn or broken needles are exchanged;

The system is capable of detecting damaged/broken needles as well as contaminations by fibre dust;

Since the actual operation of exchanging needles is happening without the direct involvement of personnel and an

entirely encapsulated environment, the system is offering an extreme high safety level.

Presentation

The Automatic Needle Exchanger will be presented by Autefa Solutions at the textile exhibition Techtextil, Frankfurt that will run

from 10-13 June. [61.]

Sanitized launches advanced antimicrobial additives

Sanitized AG, the leading worldwide producer of antimicrobial hygiene function and material protection for textiles and plastics

will be launching two new advanced additives designed for the protection of plasticised PVC.

Introducing the two new products, Maria Toscan, product

manager at Sanitized explained: “No single substance is

perfect for all applications, as each has its benefits and

limitations. By combining benefits and reducing

limitations, we are able to offer our customers a clear

choice of application-specific solutions that fully meet

their needs and provide a guaranteed highest

antimicrobial efficacy.”

Characteristics

In addition to highly effective and long-lasting

antimicrobial action, the two products offer a range of

application-specific benefits including:

longer life-cycles,

improved weather ability and thermal stability,

as well as higher resistance to UV and yellowing.

Sanitized PL 12-32, the first of these two products, is a formulation with excellent water resistance and UV stability which make

it highly suited to outdoor applications such as awnings and tents.


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The second new product, Sanitized PL 12-33 is characterized by high thermal stability, regardless of elevated temperatures that

may be necessary during processing, with the ability to retain product transparency. Its properties make it perfect for indoor

applications such as flooring and furnishings.

Application

Plastisols, coatings or foams employed in many flexible PVC products are very sensitive to attacks from microbes. Especially in

outdoor applications, the extra-cellular enzymes in such microbes can break down plasticisers – and other additives that are

susceptible to them. The result is that PVC products become stiff and brittle, cracks begin to form and they subsequently

decompose over time. By applying these new Sanitized additives product stability can be successfully increased.

Sanitized PL 12-32 and Sanitized PL 12-33 protects against the unwanted effects of microbes, like bacteria, mold fungi, mildew,

yeasts and algae – all of which can cause material destruction, unsightly stains, cross contamination, odour development and

biofilm formation.

Sanitized formulations significantly reduce initial discoloration and yellowing in use. The new Sanitized products have been

individually tailored to provide the most suitable choice for different applications and to ensure long-lasting effects.

Sanitized AG

For over 50 years Swiss company Sanitized has been developing individual antimicrobial hygiene solutions.

Sanitized is committed to responsible ecological practices with products that use only scientifically researched and registered

antimicrobial active ingredients, which have undergone strict, internationally approved risk assessments for man and the

environment

The company also offers support for marketing and technical queries, comprehensive testing services, and a universally

recognised brand and licensing concept.

Presentation

New plasticised PVC protection for indoor and outdoor applications will be presented at Techtextil 2013 international trade fair

for the technical textiles and nonwovens industries, which will run from 10-13 June in Frankfurt. [62.]


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Oerlikon Neumag’s S+ inspires BCF producers

German textile machinery manufacturer Oerlikon Neumag hosted a

well-attended Virtual Reality Show in Dalton last month, where it

invited interested BCF producers in order to inform them about its

latest technologies and the actual world market situation.

Virtual Reality Show

The presentation of the BCF plant S+ in a Virtual Reality Show was the

focus of the event.

Visitors found themselves in a 3-dimensional room in the middle of the

BCF plant. The journey of the yarn from its creation right up to the

complete bobbin, real time cutting planes and the animation of components like the wing traversing unit of the winder, enabled

the visitors to experience the market-leading technology in detail.

“It is a challenge for us to realise our technology in small spaces. Virtual Reality is the ideal instrument for this and went down

very well with our visitors,” Michael Rubenhagen, sales director at Oerlikon Neumag concluded with regards to the success of

the event.

BCF plant S+

The three-end S+ combines the advantages of the S5 and Sytec One in

a quick, efficient and user-friendly machine with proven components.

According to Oerlikon Neumag, in comparison to the S5, which is

mainly used in the USA, the S+ convinces with an efficiency of 99 per

cent and thus cost savings for raw material. The S+ achieves highest

yarn qualities with a productivity increase of up to 25 per cent with

virtually the same utilized energy.

Since 2012, the S+ is also available for the polyester process. With

Virtual Reality, Oerlikon Neumag has broken innovative ground in the

German machine and plant engineering market to make production

processes conceivable.

Oerlikon Neumag

With more than 50 years experience in machine and plant design, Oerlikon Neumag delivers comprehensive solutions for all

important nonwoven production processes.

Oerlikon Neumag's engineering covers all areas of the formation of the plant and guarantees the product quality and the

performance of its production in:

Plants for BCF carpet yarn production

Plants for staple fibre production [63.]


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Monforts’ new generation Eco-Applicator

New Eco-Applicator offering significant energy savings for a wide range of technical textile applications from A. Monforts

Textilmaschinen will debut in June 2013 at the Techtextil exhibition, Frankfurt.

A. Monforts Textilmaschinen will be introducing its

latest second generation Eco Applicator system,

designed for the application of liquors or functional

chemicals and used for a wide range of technical

textiles, complying with the VDMA’s Blue Competence

sustainability initiative.

The Eco-Applicator soft coating process helps to save

energy with reduced liquor for a wide range of

applications such as felt finishes, coated materials and

medical textiles including nano coating, water and

insect repellency, softeners, and flame retardancy.

It has been designed to:

apply a liquor to one side of the fabric;

to apply a liquor to both sides of the fabric;

to apply different liquors to either side of the

fabric;

or to apply two different liquors consecutively to a single side of the fabric.

The system is also suitable for finishing narrow fabrics such as bands and ribbons.

According to technical textiles specialist Jürgen Hanel at Monforts, the Eco Applicator has become even more multifunctional

and multipurpose with the lowest energy input for consecutive drying, due to its minimal liquor application.

Montex 8000 stenter

Also on display will be the latest Twin Therm chamber of the Montex 8000 stenter, designed with a number of features and

options that are particularly suited for nonwoven and technical textiles applications.

These include a heat recovery module incorporating a fully automatic cleaning system for its integrated heat recovery system;

new rotating disc type ‘fluff-sieves’ and a vacuum system for efficient cleaning; and two parallel integrated exhaust ducts in each

chamber.

New heat recovery module

A new heat recovery module ‘Eco booster HRC’ with a fully automatic cleaning system is introduced, replacing the earlier

modules, manually cleaned, tubes system.

Featuring a ‘honeycombed’ design the new system cleans itself fully automatically during machine operation and ensures

continuous uninterrupted high availability.

Twin Therm system

Designed for special coating processes and technical and non-woven applications, a new Twin Therm system allows different

finishing temperatures in both the upper and lower nozzle systems.

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Integrated twin exhaust channel

Especially for technical textiles, a new parallel, integrated, twin exhaust channel arrangement is available also for alternate

chamber arrangements to offer a staggered ‘counter type’ operation.

Monforts technologists from the company’s Techtex Division will be in attendance throughout the exhibition offering detailed

advice on all aspects of technical textiles coating, finishing, laminating and pre-condensation. [64.]

New Phobol CP dual action system

Huntsman and DuPont Textile Alliance have launched a new dual action system, which is a step for the companies towards

short-chain chemistry.

Huntsman Textile Effects, part of Huntsman Corporation, is a leading global provider of high quality dyes and chemicals to the

textile industry. It was the first to launch the dual action system and with its innovations it continues to set the industry’s

standards.

In action

Fluoropolymers Phobol CP-DP and Phobol CP-DL were developed in order to bring

the best of both repellency and release effects into one fabric finish, the company

explains. This was due to high consumers demand for high quality dual action

detergents.

“The new finish has a stain repelling agent that acts as an invisible barrier so liquid

spills bead up and roll off the fabric. It also has a release technology that prevents

fibres from holding stains and soils so they wash away easily during laundering. Dual

action effects are desired by consumers for functional and aesthetic benefits. This new

finish delivers both,” says Huntsman.

Health

The new Phobol CP range is based on DuPont Capstone short-chain fluorine chemistry,

which meets the goals of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2010/15

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) Stewardship Program.

PFSOS (or Perfluorooctane sulfonate) was in 2002 described by the Environmental Directorate as “persistent, bioaccumulative

and toxic to mammalian species”.

Phobol CP fluorochemicals are compliant with the EU Directive 2006/122 for Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), with regards

to restrictions on the marketing and use of PFOS.

“Additionally, the product range is compliant with OEKO-TEX 100, meets the requirements of various brand/retail Restricted

Substance Lists and meets the commitments of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) joint roadmap,” the company

adds.

Perspectives

Focusing on the world-class science, Huntsman and DuPont Textile Alliance are aiming at delivering the newest technologies for

fabric protection and meeting the needs of the textile industry.

Taking into account health considerations, Steve Gray, Global Vice President, Strategic Marketing and Planning at Huntsman

Textile Effects, said: “The alliance continues to drive the transition and deliver technological advancements that have a lower

environmental footprint.” [66.]


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Fitting solution for all sizes

New fitting tests designed to address the challenges faced by the ready-made-clothes manufacturers and their customers have

paid off, according to Stephanie Müller, expert for fitting tests at the Hohenstein Institute.

A number of online retailers and discounters having to deal with customer dissatisfaction finally appear to have found a solution

for their problems.

‘People rather than dummies,’ is what Stephanie believes to be the only way to put an end to fitting problems and increase

customer satisfaction.

Filling up the gap

Despite the new body measurement tables

produced by the German serial measurement

campaign SizeGERMANY and the 3D dummies,

most German clothes production companies are

still finding it difficult to ensure proper fit for their

garments.

A return rate higher than 20 per cent and a large

number of complaints from customers struggling

to find clothes that would fit are showing how this

problem affects businesses on a daily basis.

Stephanie Müller believes she knows exactly

where the problem lies: ‘In reality, whether

someone perceives a garment to have a proper fit depends on how it looks and feels on their body.’

Age factor

One of the factors missed out by the producers of the body measurement tables appear to be the changes influenced by age:

‘Clothes for 60-year-old women therefore have to

be designed differently to those for 18-year-olds –

even if these women have the same primary body

measurements or dress sizes! Clothing design

should take the age-related changes into account

accordingly,’ the Institute concludes.

Plus-size garments

One of the very specific problems faced by the

manufacturers, the Institute reports, is the

designing of the pus-size fashion, as it also requires

the changing of proportions to be taken into

account so it offers perfect fit across all sizes.

‘The creation of patterns and the resulting ready-

wear measurements alone do not provide any

evaluation of proper fit. Neither does comparing

garment measurements to the values from ready-

wear measurement tables allow any judgement of how good the fit is for the intended target group.’


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Fitting tests

Fitting tests ‘Made by Hohenstein’ were carried out on the test group of about 250 people of different age and body types.

‘Their body measurements correspond to the age values for the target group and to the data for the dress size to be tested or

for the described body contours. This allows fashion for 60-year-olds or plus-sizes to actually be worn by test subjects with the

corresponding age or the defined body type.’

On the right track

Stephanie Müller commented on what she refers to as a certain success: ‘In some cases we were able to reduce the number of

complaints due to fitting problems by 50 per cent. The costs for the tests paid off within a very short period of time – and the

controllers in the companies were very enthusiastic about this return on investment (ROI).’

Working with manufacturers on the more accurate body measurement tables enables Stephanie and her team to help

companies to create a loyal and satisfied customer base, ‘who can buy their entire wardrobe from one brand almost ‘blindly’’.

[65.]

Miller Weldmaster launches PS150 & PS400 packaging systems

Miller Weldmaster is now helping companies optimize and streamline their bag closing processes with its PS150 and PS400

packaging systems. The PS150 and PS400 are specifically designed to close bags with fold, step-seal, double-fold or slit-fold-fold

seams.

Both machine lines incorporate features which minimize the production time needed for bag closing and are built to optimize

speed, accuracy, and efficiency in bag sealing operations. The packaging systems are easily assimilated into either automatic

filling lines or manual feed systems.

The PS150 and PS400 both feature a controlled line speed

matching system, allowing for synchronized operation with the

converting line. Precision folding systems are built onto each

machine, allowing for clean-straight folds, and a quick change

folding system is available for performing any fold size and type.

The PS150 and PS400 weld polywoven, thermoplastic, and paper

bags without glue, eliminating any need for use of consumables.

Additionally, both packaging systems incorporate digital controls

for timely production initiation and a recipe management system

for instantaneous access to multiple batch options.

The PS150 and PS400 are specifically designed for producers of dry, free-flowing products. Customers in industries which use

bags to package their product, especially the agricultural, chemical, animal feed, and pet food industries, will greatly benefit

from these packaging systems’ bag sealing capabilities.

Each packaging system can be customized to meet all production demands. Miller Weldmaster is committed to meeting

customers’ every production demand by offering innovative industrial fabric welding solutions and world-class customer service.

About Miller Weldmaster

Miller Weldmaster, the first choice globally of all industrial fabric welding solutions, has offered rotary hot air, hot wedge and

impulse welding equipment to the industrial fabric and thermoplastics industries for forty years. For the fabrication and


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automation of various products from awnings to truck tarpaulins, to flexible air ducting, Miller Weldmaster has developed many

of the first advancements in heat sealing technology.

The company’s historical record of industrial “firsts” demonstrates its ability to research, design, and build solutions using the

most current and innovative features of the industry. Having sold machines in over 100 nations around the world, and with

distributors in 20 countries, Miller Weldmaster Corporation is a leading international manufacturer and provider of solutions for

plastic welding machines, with a commitment to customer satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Navarre, Ohio, USA.

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Car using TeXtreme spread tow carbon fabrics wins race

The FSAE Michigan 2013 competitions took place 8-11 of May at the Michigan International Speedway, USA. The race ended

with a total victory for Rennteam Stuttgart with their car built using TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fabrics.

FSAE Michigan is the oldest and biggest Formula Student Competition. 120 Teams from all over the world competed against

each other in various disciplines. In the end the Rennteam Stuttgart was able to collect the most points and win the competition,

a great result and payoff for months full of hard work by the team.

Henrik Blycker, CEO of Oxeon, says: “TeXtreme has been successfully

used in Formula 1 for many years and almost as long as teams in Formula

Student have been using TeXtreme Spread Tow fabrics to save weight

and improve mechanical performance. We are glad to see the TeXtreme

supported teams continuously at the top of competitions like this which

ultimately shows the contribution of our materials”.

Formula Student is the world’s largest competition for engineers, it challenges student engineers to design, build and race a

single seat racing car in one year.

Michael Hufnagel, team leader chassis of Rennteam Stuttgart says: “With an intensive use of CFRP-parts the Rennteam was able

to present its car in ready to race condition with a weight of 167 kg at the technical inspection, the lightest Rennteam car so far.

By using the TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fabrics the Rennteam was able to build very lightweight CFRP-parts”.

“The TeXtreme fabric features a spread tow structure which provides the possibility of thinner layers, resulting in a fewer

amount of resin needed. Also, the reduced crimp of the fibers leads to a higher strength of the composite. For the upcoming

competitions, the new car was built with aerodynamic package consisting of a front wing, rear wing and an under tray with

diffusor. With the use of TeXtreme fabrics the Rennteam was able to build their aerodynamic package with a total weight of only

7kg”, Hufnagel continues.

TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fabrics reduce weight of composite parts by 20-30% compared to conventional fabrics. TeXtreme

has been implemented in a wide range of industries bringing weight savings, improvements of mechanical properties and giving

superior surface smoothness.

About TeXtreme

TeXtreme Spread Tow reinforcements are the ultimate choice for making ultra light composites. TeXtreme Technology is flexible

and tow-size independent which enables development of optimized reinforcement solutions tailor-made for specific application

needs. Utilization of TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fabrics and carbon UD tapes by manufacturers of advanced aerospace,

industrial and sports products confirms that 20-30% lighter composite parts can be produced with improved mechanical

properties and superior surface smoothness. [74.]


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Trimaran built with Arkema materials to race in Route des

Région Aquitaine, the trimaran of skipper Lalou Roucayrol, is taking part in the upcoming Route des Princes race.

A veritable Formula 1 craft of the Oceans, this multihull was built with materials and technologies developed by Arkema that

help optimize its weight, strength and therefore performance. This project represents a vast testing ground for Arkema’s

innovations.

It took eighteen months for this experienced skipper – who came second in the previous edition of the Route du Rhum, the most

famous transatlantic race – and his crew to design and build this 50 ft (15.2 m) multihull.

This has been a unique boat building project in Europe, in which Arkema is the main sponsor and a supplier of innovative

technologies, two of which are in fact on board.

The cockpit window and the glazing shielding the two helms are made of

Altuglas ShieldUp nanostructured acrylic sheet, which combines outstanding

optical properties with exceptional resistance to impact, UVs and abrasion.

Furthermore, many of the boat’s components were assembled with

structural glues from AEC Polymers, a company in which Arkema recently

acquired a 60% stake, and which uses the Nanostrength nanostructured

block copolymer technology. This technology delivers an unrivalled breaking

strength - elasticity compromise in the adhesives, thereby eliminating the

need for a composite layer and reducing the overall weight.

The next official competition for Arkema–Région Aquitaine will be the Route des Princes race (Valencia - Lisbon - Galway -

Plymouth - Roscoff) scheduled for June 9 to 31. It will then take part in the Transat Jacques Vabre in November, the overriding

objective remaining the 2014 Route du Rhum.

A global chemical company and France’s leading chemicals producer, Arkema is building the future of the chemical industry

every day. Deploying a responsible, innovation-based approach, we produce state-of-the-art specialty chemicals that provide

customers with practical solutions to such challenges as climate change, access to drinking water, the future of energy, fossil fuel

preservation and the need for lighter materials.

With operations in more than 40 countries, some 14,000 employees and 10 research centers, Arkema generates annual revenue

of €6.4 billion, and holds leadership positions in all its markets with a portfolio of internationally recognized brands. [75.]


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Cycle made from Hexcel carbon fibre wins race

Hexcel congratulates Vincenzo Nibali, winner of the 2013 Giro D’Italia, one of the 3 major cycling Grand Tours (together with the

Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana). Hexcel customer CORIMA manufactured the wheels on which Nibali road to glory for the

Astana team.

Corima’s AERO+ MCC is a 100% carbon fiber wheel for road bikes produced using a

complete composite process. The Wheel rim, spokes and hub are made from Hexcel’s

HexPly carbon fiber prepregs, using unidirectional reinforcements as well as Hexcel’s

unique lightweight gap-free carbon fabric called PrimeTex.

The use of Hexcel’s composites results in a very high performance wheel that weighs in at only 1,000 grams for a pair. The low

density of carbon fiber in the prepreg is a significant advantage, ensuring a very accurate weight distribution and providing a

very light rim with good rotation inertia.

Very high levels of stiffness are achieved, enhancing performance and the mechanical properties of the UD carbon prepreg make

it possible to use only 12 spokes for both the front and rear wheels, for a unique aerodynamic design.

Hexcel and Corima have worked in partnership for over 20 years and Corima has benefited from Hexcel’s experience in carbon

fiber, weaving technologies and prepregs to develop winning solutions in composites for high performance bikes.

Hexcel Corporation is a leading advanced composites company. It develops, manufactures and markets lightweight, high-

performance structural materials, including carbon fibers, reinforcements for composites, prepregs, honeycomb, matrix

systems, adhesives and composite structures, used in commercial aerospace, space and defense and industrial applications.

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