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Tecnorama automatic dyeing system

offers efficiency

Tecnorama in Italy is the manufacturer of fully laboratory and the same repeated in bulk.
automated machinery for dispensing liquid, solid Consequently, the re-dyeing and bulk corrections
dyestuffs and chemicals which offer definitive are reduced resulting in both economic and Repel – a PFC free, water repellency
efficiency by eliminating errors in dispensing and energy savings.
ensures considerable reduces dyeing steps and enhancement by A&E
provides a major benefit of reducing labor cost. This system has high dispensing accuracy and
develops recipes at the same time of operating
The patented Tecnorama multi-pipette dispensing dyeing bulk processes. This enables the machine American & Efird (A&E), an industrial sewing thread non-apparel thread and specialty yarn products A&E
system guarantees an accuracy of ± 0,01cc and to reach a very high percentage of right first time manufacturing leader, has launched Repel which is manufactures are compatible with this new water
the dyeing machines follow all the phases of bulk which is impossible to achieve with traditional an advanced, PFC-Free, water repellency repellant feature. Another benefit is the Repel having
dyeing cycles starting from the preparation up to manual systems. enhancement. This additional feature can be applied no effect on the product color.
the final operations, such as neutralisation and the to A&E’s sewing thread brands and is ideal for
various washing processes. All this increases Tecnorama machines have low water consumption footwear, backpacks, work-wear, athletic wear and Repel carrys A&E's PFCZERO designation as it
laboratory productivity and raises the percentage ensuring the reproducibility of the recipes with uniforms. contains no perfluorocarbons (PFC-free) which are
of right-first-time between the recipes developed in large bulk dyeing machines. considered the greenhouse gases and are linked to
A&E’s Perma Core D-Core, Perma Spun, Wildcat global warming. Repel has been third party tested
Plus, Excell product lines and all other apparel and and meets the rain test method as well as on seam.

Thermore presents 100% recycled World’s first 100% bio-based car electrically powered and

sustainable in all life phases does 300 km per liter – Noah
blow-in insulation – Ecodown Fibers Technical University of Eindhoven in Netherlands has

successfully designed the world’s first bio-based car
called Noah. Noah features two seats and a
Thermore launches Ecodown Fibers that promote sustainability and cruelty free approach. Recent surveys
reveal that 80% of cold clothing is insulated using duck feathers due to lack of synthetic solutions that provide spacious boot. The car chassis as well as all the
the same look and loft as down. bodywork has been made from bio-based and
natural materials. Based on natural fiber flax and
Luminy PLA, the car parts are made of light and
Ecodown fibers ensure feathers like 90/10 high quality loft that can be turned into a garment. For the calculation
of loft of down products the fill power test is done in which fibers are blown through a cylinder and their volume strong composite sandwich panels. The parts are
is measured. High fill power is going to result in puffier jacket. Ecodown has shown amazing results of fill power recyclable and sustainable in all life phases. It is
of over 600 guaranteeing the products puffiness. The insulation is durable due to its multi-shape structure, ultra-light and electrically powered. The car weight
slowing high resistance and prevents clumping while washing. excluding the batteries is 360kg. It reaches 110 km
per hour at top speed and the battery range lasts up
to 240 km. Noah is an ultra-light, electrically-powered were used to construct the car, in order to ensure
According to the company, “Not only are Ecodown fibres animal-free, but they are also made from 100% PET
bottles. Every jacket insulated with Thermore’s fibers allows recycling up to 10 post consumer bottles. Along prototype with a fuel economy of 1:300 sufficient heat resistance and durability.
with a warm feel, the insulation achieves a soft touch without the use of microfibers, which would contaminate Mr François de Bie, senior marketing director at Total
oceans and, ultimately, our own food.” The PLA used in the car is bio-based as well as
recyclable and made from renewable resources, Corbion said, “The result of this fantastic project
offering a reduced carbon footprint versus many shows just how far bio-based materials have come.
Ecodown fibers will be exhibited at Milano Unica, Première Vision, Performance days New York City, Outdoor Noah is the proof that PLA is suitable for so much
retailer and Munich Fabric Start. traditional plastics. High heat Luminy PLA grades more than packaging”.

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