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94 A student at the Liberty University in Lynchburg,
US varsity
student cultivates
bacterial
cellulose in lab
Gerber welcomes Fusalp to
Digital Solutions family
To power the company from design to production
Gerber Technology has announced that French
skiwear brand Créations Fusalp has chosen
YuniquePLM. Since 1952, Fusalp has been
developing and clothing both ski enthusiasts and
Olympic champions with functional outerwear and
fashionable knitted sweaters and sweatshirts.
Ms Sophie Duflos and Odile Renard, both drivers of
the supply chain at Fusalp said, “We found that
Gerber’s YuniquePLM was the most robust system to
effectively deliver data from our creative team
through to production of the garments.”
Fusalp draws dynamic silhouettes to create slender
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Virginia, Mr Luis Quijano, to cultivate durable
bacterial cellulose that can be used in home grown
clothes but needs to be refined for commercial use,
used white sugar, green tea, kombucha tea, distilled
water, coconut oil, food color and vinegar. According
to Mr Luis Quijano, bacterial cellulose is
comparatively more eco-friendly to produce.
Mr Luis Quijano by research work and utilization of
more efficient growing processes, wants to modify
the manufacturing process so that the bacterial
cellulose can be grown faster. Additionally, he also
wants to explore new methods of waterproofing the
bacterial cellulose.
In the world of fashion, there is a growing interest in
using recycled and alternative fabrics. Partly, this is
driven by environmental concerns: The fashion
industry is notorious for being a major polluter, and
the amount of natural resources required to fuel the
industry is staggering. Also, the supply of natural
fibers and leather is limited. But there is also the
novelty factor: People might want to wear cool new
materials, and brands want to position themselves to
respond to that demand.
lines allying technicality and performance without
compromising on style and comfort. Créations
Fusalp has begun its digital journey with Gerber’s
product lifecycle software YuniquePLM, designed to
enhance data connectivity from the creative’s team
Adobe Illustrator through to the ERP systems. The
availability of YuniquePLM on the Cloud was a
contributing factor to Fusalp’s decision, while
enabling its team to streamline their workflow and to
support the company’s growth.
Fusalp will also be integrating Gerber’s AccuMark
software with YuniquePLM, to improve efficiency and
gain better control of its pattern grading and
marker data.
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Invista to launch
'Crafted in Japan
with Cordura
Fabric'
Leading fibers and polymers company, Invista Japan, piece (MSPC), the Cordura brand will release a
video. Close up shots of the detailed work of the
has declared its new ‘Crafted in Japan with Cordura?
Fabric’ series together with leading Japanese brands
artisans will be taken including design planning to
to showcase specialized manufacturing techniques
and cutting-edge design. The campaign is a cutting and sewing, the video will emphasize the
intricate detail and beauty of Japanese craftsmanship
testimony to the Cordura brand’s appreciation and with Cordura fabric.
support for Japanese craftsmanship.
Mr Takashi Kawasaki, Cordura brand Japanese
Incorporating Cordura fabric technologies trusted by business manager said, “Cordura fabrics are used in
the US military for exceptional strength and durability, a wide variety of stylish and long-lasting products
the series celebrates the development of from apparel to bags, packs, and footwear, and are
forward-thinking, innovative bag, pack and carry trusted by many militaries and protective clothing
solutions built to withstand the test of time. companies around the globe. Our new series
demonstrates how these fabrics can be utilized by
In the initial phase of the project, made in Japanese brands and designers, who are global
collaboration with the leading bag brand master tastemakers on the forefront of product innovation.”
Teijin Frontier Develops Linen-like Polyester Fiber
The Teijin Group’s fiber and products converting
linen-like polyester by utilizing a special technique to
company has declared that it has developed a linen styles. In response, Teijin Frontier has developed its
like new fiber that boasts an extremely fresh, natural capture the unique uneven feeling of linen. The fiber,
appearing for extra comfortable outer clothing, in addition to offering the resilience, luster and
bottoms, jackets and blouses. Teijin Frontier is going natural appearance of linen, also boast properties
to commercially launch the product in the 2019 that natural linen materials do not offer, easy care
spring/summer season, targeting annual sales of and functions adding.
250,000 meters by the fiscal year ending March 2021.
For a complete natural look, the distinction between
Natural look alike synthetic fibers have drawn the thickest and thinnest components of the thread
attention due to their combination of easy care, is regarding 1.5 times in diameter. While natural linen
functionality and cost performance at the same time is at risk of wrinkling and bleaching, Teijin Frontier’s
linen-like polyester is wrinkle resistant and retains its
when the prices of natural fibers are rising due to color because of dimensional stability. Furthermore,
increased demand for natural materials. Moreover, the new fiber doesn’t stick to skin, is stretchy,
high-functional linen-like materials are gaining washable, customizable as well as pleasingly
popularity with the reprisal of certain 80’s retro comfortable because of its fine uneven surface.
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