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Noble Biomaterials, a global leader in antimicrobial and
conductivity solutions for soft surface applications,
announced its latest innovation, Ionic+® Botanical, which
will revolutionize products using antimicrobial and anti-odor
treatments in fabric. Celebrating 25 years in antimicrobial
fabric science, the launch of Ionic+® Botanical expands
Noble’s portfolio of Ionic+ antimicrobial products. This new
formulation uses a renewable citric-based technology
pending EPA approval and is applied as a topical fabric
finish. Ionic+ Botanical’s durability comes from its
advanced textile technology and is rated at 50 wash cycles.
Noble has a history of groundbreaking innovation, covering
the first EPA-registered silver-based textiles, advances in
the use of silver metalized yarns and fibers in wound care,
to the first antimicrobial on the International Space Station.
The company is committed to pushing the barriers of
material science with its proprietary silver-based
technology, which has been a cornerstone for building its
partner portfolio.
Ionic+® Botanical Noble Biomaterials is a registered FDA medical device
finish for extended facility, an essential sole-source technology supplier to the US
military, and a US EPA–registered antimicrobial manufacturer.
antimicrobial durability Noble products are EPA, FIFRA, BPR, and CE conforming.
As an EPA-compliant partner, Noble Biomaterials takes any
claims made to consumers very seriously.
KARL MAYER is an innovative market leader and driving force in
Karl Mayer textile machinery building. Karl Mayer has launched a Learning
Management System (LMS) that can be used with immediate
launches LMS to effect. The Karl Mayer Group offers training courses for customers
in warp knitting worldwide at its three academies in Germany,
China, and India. After registering, booking a place here for
train customers training at the academy or a webinar on various topics is possible.
Another new feature is also the first in-house e-learning that can be
worldwide started directly from the portal. The Introduction to Warp Knitting
module provides a theoretical introduction to machines, lappings,
and production calculations. The new e-learning will initially be
available in English and will be expanded to include other
languages in the coming months.
In addition to digital and analog basic courses, the academy in
Obertshausen also offers advanced courses on various topics.
Here, tricot, raschel, double raschel machines, and textile analysis
courses are standard. From the early 1960s, textile technicians
were taught knitting know-how at the headquarters in
Obertshausen, Germany, and today a wide range of courses is
available to customers from all over the world. The company’s
center in Obertshausen is now the first academy to take the next
step and offer an online portal for learning.
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The New Lycra® Naturalfx™Excellent stretch
and recovery while being fully recyclable
HeiQ, an industry leader in performance finish and durable fit. New logos will feature both the
technologies, and The LYCRA Company, a global LYCRA® and HeiQ brands and will be supported by
leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber
customizable co-branded POS materials featuring
and technology solutions for the apparel and personal the tagline, “In Sync with Nature’s Rhythm,” which
care industries, announced the launch of LYCRA® are also available to brands and retailers. While The
naturalFX™ technology, a proprietary textile finishing LYCRA Company is leading the commercialization of
process for 100% cotton knit garments designed for this technology, HeiQ will collaborate and support the
mass market applications. Developed in collaboration, introduction through their brand network and
it is the latest example of companies’ ongoing efforts to
manufacturing and selling the finishing directly to
bring more innovative and sustainable textile
textile mills, leveraging their established global
technologies to consumers worldwide. technical services to deliver optimized performance.
Stretch and recovery are important aspects of
The new Lycra® NaturafxTM is an innovative and
durable solution for 100% cotton fabric, adding functional textiles. The knitted structures allow the
stretch and recovery properties while keeping it fully
wearer the freedom of movement with the least
resistance due to their stretchability and elasticity;
recyclable. LYCRA® naturalFX™ technology,
powered by HeiQ, enhances cotton knitwear, however, a loss in stretch and recovery is expected
with increased usage. The latest innovation by The
addressing critical consumer pain points and
improving the consumer’s overall wearing Lycra Company and HeiQ has successfully solved
experience. This technology provides durable
the problem mentioned above. LYCRA® naturalFX™
comfort, stretch, fit, and soft hand-feel to 100% technology enhances the stretch and recovery
cotton knitwear compared to conventional finishes. properties of cotton knit fabrics and does so in a
Even after repeated washing and wearing, LYCRA® durable way with an outstandingly soft hand. This
naturalFX™ technology helps knitwear retain its breakthrough innovation not only improves the
shape, which helps extend the garment’s lifespan performance of everyday 100% cotton knitwear but is
and potentially reduce its environmental impact. easy for mills to implement as it requires no
investment in new equipment. The collaborators have
All knits that use LYCRA® naturalFX™ technology decided to combine The LYCRA Company’s
can be submitted to The LYCRA Company’s labs for expertise in stretch fibers with HeiQ’s renowned
quality control testing to ensure all consumer benefits innovation in textile chemical finishing on the
are delivered, including comfort, stretch, breathability, commercialization of this technology.
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