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Textile Preview with Tech Focus and LA Resource Guide A CALIFORNIA APPAREL NEWS SPECIAL SECTION FEBRUARY 2017 TEXTILE TEXTILE NOTES TRENDS Lenzing Launches Black & White Tencel Brand Shop at ShopStyle Net Benefits A&E Launches Natural Selection Reflective Thread In the Purple Invista’s Cordura Hi-Gloss Introduces Ultra- Strong Nylon 6.6 Sweater Weather Staple Fiber Indigo Inspiration FIBER & FABRIC SPOTLIGHT Findings & Trimmings Tricots Liesse Inc. #917106 01TextCoverFinal.indd 1 2/22/17 6:24 PM dk.indd 1 2/22/17 12:41:03 PM TEXTILE NOTES Lenzing Launches Tencel Brand Shop at ShopStyle PHILIPS-BOYNE Lenzing, the Austrian company that makes Tencel fibers, has part- CORPORATION nered with fashion search engine Est. 1949 ShopStyle (www.shopstyle.com) to open The Tencel Denim Shop. Located at ShopStyle, The Tencel OVER SIXTY-EIGHT YEARS SERVING Denim Shop features more than 50 denim styles made with Tencel by THE DESIGN COMMUNITY brands such as Bella Dahl, DL1961, Level 99, Mavi, NYDJ and the Blue Shirt Shop. We are now carrying wide goods in “This shop connects directly with consumers who are seeking distinc- tively comfortable denim products, addition to our Japanese textiles! featuring brilliant new Spring styles from prominent U.S. and European brands,” said Tricia Carey, director of global business development for denim at Lenzing. “Tencel fibers are RICHARD CORDERO FOR LENZING/WWW.RICHARDCORDERO.COM the ideal addition for denim breath- ability and softness. This campaign highlights those attributes and ap- peals to consumers interested in making educated buying decisions.” Tencel adds additional comfort and sustainability to denim. Tencel is made from wood pulp from sustain- ably harvested eucalyptus trees and is produced in a closed-loop manu- facturing process at Lenzing plants in the U.S., the U.K. and Austria. —Alison A. Nieder A&E Launches Reflective Thread American & Efird, the Mount Holly, icas. “Offered in a Tex 120 size, Anefil Re- N.C.–based industrial sewing thread maker, flector adds another layer of functionality in has introduced Anefil Reflector reflective sewing that has traditionally been dominated thread. by reflective tape. This product is a versatile, Anefil Reflector can be used for cover- decorative sewing thread and a valuable addi- stitch and over-edge applications for ac- tion to the reflective market.” tivewear, workwear, safety apparel, denim, A&E products are produced in 23 coun- swimwear, footwear and other markets. tries worldwide and sold in more than 100 “A&E’s spirit of innovation continues with countries. For more information, contact this new reflective product, Anefil Reflector,” [email protected] or call (704) said Mark Hatton, A&E vice president Amer- 951-2516 or visit www.amefird.com—A.A.N. Invista’s Cordura Introduces Ultra- Strong Nylon 6.6 Staple Fiber Invista, the Wichita, Kan.–based maker will launch several new fiber and fabric inno- of Lycra and Cordura fibers, has introduced vations, new applications, and collaborations. a new high-strength Cordura, made with the “This very special year is going to be company’s T420HT fiber technology. one for the books as we unveil our most The company said this development is groundbreaking innovations and collabora- Photographer: Tadashi Tawarayama the strongest nylon 6.6 fiber it has ever pro- tions,” said Cindy McNaull, global Cordura Store Name: CANVAS boutique & gallery duced. The company has been working on brand and marketing director, in a statement. the patent-pending technology for two years. “Since commercialization of the fabric in Our names: Jacqueline “Jac” Forbes, Arlington Forbes “At Invista, an ongoing dedication to 1967, the Cordura brand has worked hand in Jac and Arlington shirts by CANVAS. MALIBU innovation is in our DNA,” said Anthony hand with its mill and supply-chain partners Left: Maggie Barela, Sales Agent Green, global Cordura-brand business direc- to break molds and blaze new trails—with tor, in a statement. “Our latest T420HT tech- all signs, roads and paths leading to a next Make-up by Kristy Goslin nology launch is one in a series of new quali- generation of durable solutions. And 2017 fying Cordura-brand fiber breakthroughs to may be the best year yet.” come as we continue to push the boundaries In addition to Cordura T420HT, Invista of durable possibilities.” will introduce high-strength Cordura Den- Over 3 million yards of shirting weight cotton Cordura Nyco (a nylon/cotton) blend im and Cordura Combat Wool. The com- based on the T420HT high-tenacity fiber is pany is working with Cone Denim to intro- wovens stockedin the New York area— undergoing wear trials for military applica- duce Cordura Selvage Denim and with Ar- tions. The durable but lightweight fabrics, tistic Milliners on Cordura Combat Wool. Making designers dreams come true! including Cordura Nyco Extreme and Invista has also updated its partnership with Cordura Nyco Tactical fabrics, can be used Woolrich to introduce a new collection of for military uniforms, outdoor apparel and Wool-Dura, which includes both Cordura workwear, according to the company. Dick- and Woolrich wool. The fabric is woven in Philips-Boyne Corporation ies will introduce the Dickies Pro with Cor- Woolrich’s 187-year-old mill in Pennsylva- 135 Rome Street dura fiber technology workwear collection nia. for Fall 2017. A 50th Anniversary Capsule Collec- Farmingdale, NY 11735 Cordura—which resists abrasions, tears tion will be introduced in partnership with and scuffs—is used for everything from lug- Struktur Studio and Artistic Milliners. P(631) 755-1230 gage, upholstery and backpacks to footwear, The “retro-futuristc” collection will in- military equipment, tactical wear, workwear clude garments made with Cordura Combat F(631) 755-1259 and performance apparel. Wool, Cordura Denim/Tencel blends and www.philipsboyne.com This year, Cordura brand is celebrating its Schoeller “change” and “cerasphere” coat- 50th anniversary. To celebrate, the company ing technologies.—A.A.N. 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