colour chronicle-jan09.indd - Clariant

New Antimicrobial
Treatment without
Silver
Sanitized AG presented improved
antimicrobial treatment of synthetic fi bers
with a high washing resistance without
the use of silver. Two new additives were
developed for wash-resistant treatment,
enabling a durable fi xation of the
established product, Sanitized T 99-19
on synthetic fi bers. Sanitized X-Linker
PAD 26-19 works as bonding partner in
padding applications. The Sanitized Primer
EX 27-29 was developed for exhaust
applications.
A good compatibility with other textile
effect is also given. The new additives can
be used in textiles with close skin contact
in hospital textiles working clothes,
home and sport textiles and mattresses.
Clariant is the global distribution partner
of Sanitized AG.Invista seeks to reduce
fi bers’ environmental impact.
NOVETEX: 100%
Organic Wool
Since 1976, Novetex has been at the
forefront of yarn innovation and has
progressed to being one of the world’s
largest single site spinners. As part of
ongoing commitment to the “respect for
the environment” policy, they have now
been fully accredited with GOTS/EKO
Certifi cation and are thus enabled to spin
and dye organic woollen fi bers.
In accordance with the eco message
being highlighted at Spinexpo, Novetex
has developed two main organic wool
products to promote at the show: 2/17 nm
100% Organic Wool and 2/26 nm 100%
Organic Wool.
Garments made with these yarns were
on view with an interpretation of each of
the colour stories presented by Spinexpo in
its Trends Area.
The environmental impact of textiles
is an issue of great importance to
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Novetex. They are excited to be joining
with SPINEXPO to highlight areas of
improvement in processing yarns to make
the textile industry more sustainable for
future generations.
India – Cotton Prices
likely to Rise after
January
Farmers should hoard cotton for some time,
suggests Vaghela. Hoping for a turnaround
in the textile industry within few months as
far as cotton consumption goes, the Union
Minister for Textiles, Shankersinh Vaghela
requested farmers to hoard the commodity
till January 2009.
“While Cotton Corporation of India
Ltd (CCI) can buy cotton from farmers at
an all-time high minimum support price
(MSP), they should hoard the commodity
till January 2009 so that they can avail
better prices.
The Merino Company
signs Berwin and
Berwin Deal
The Merino Company (TMC) which runs
transparent branded wool platforms such
as Naturally Organic Wool and ZeroCO 2
has signed a deal with UK-based Berwin
and Berwin, one of Europe’s largest suit
manufacturers. The deal gives Berwin and
Berwin exclusive rights to the distribution
of TMC branded, tailored wool suits to UK
department stores, retail boutiques, as well
as featuring in over 50 House of Fraser
stores.
TMC specialises in setting up supply
chains for wool apparel and has worked
with companies such as Instyle Contract
Textiles Pty Ltd to develop its ‘Life
Textiles’ programme – a range of interior
textiles which have a minimal impact
on the environment. These textiles
were developed in conjuction with The
Woolmark Company and are now found in
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range end uses from home textiles to hotels
to submarines.
Swiss Technology
Award 2008:
coldback ® – One of Nine Outstanding
Swiss Developments
Within the framework of the SWISS
INNOVATION FORUM held in November
in Basel, coldblack ® technology, was
honored as one of nine outstanding Swiss
developments.
Today, in particular, with climatic
conditions subject to rapid change and solar
rays becoming increasingly aggressive,
it is important to cover the skin with a
protective layer. “We were among the
fi nalists in Switzerland with coldblack ® ,
and in the USA our technology has also just
won a major prize”, report the delighted
Hans-Jürgen, Hürgen Hübner and Hans
U. Kohn from Schoeller. coldblack ®
offers double protection from the sun; the
technology prevents the textiles heating up
and provides reliable protection from UV
rays.
HUGO BOSS chooses
coldblack ® for Davis
Cup Wear
127 nations entered for this year’s Davis Cup
- the premium international championships
in men’s tennis. The fi nals were held
between November 21 – 23, 2008 in Mar
del Plata, between Argentina and Spain.
Also on Court was coldblack ® , the new
sun-protection textile fi nish from Schoeller.
HUGO BOSS has been providing the team
dress for the Davis Cup since 1988 and
has decided on a coldblack ® fi nish for the
new linesmen’s collection, “like the players
themselves, they often stand around in the
sun for hours. With new fi nish, we can
use the color black with no diffculties
and at the same time integrate good sun
protection”, is how Till Pohlmann, Head
Sports Sponsorship at HUGO BOSS AG,
explains the choice of material.
Chief Editor: Prabhat Trivedi
Editorial Co-ordinator: Sujata Pariti
Editorial Board: Rajinikanth Prasad,
Sunil Joshi,
Sanjay Sathe
and Sunil Kadam
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