Rick Stanford Brands and Retailers and consequently textile manufacturers are under tremendous pressure from consumers to provide products that are manufactured in a sustainable way. Baldwin Technology will present case studies how transitioning from pad application to spray finishing saves water, chemistry and significantly lowers the carbon footprint in the finishing department.
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Ludwig Huber
Ludwig was born in 1988 in Bavaria, Germany and studied chemistry and biology with focus on teaching. After his master thesis on the solvatochromism of indigo dyes he started in 2015 his doctorate in organic chemistry in the working group of Dr. Henry Dube at LMU in Munich , where he focused on the development […]
Unlocking the Potential of Biobased Materials for Reduction of Environmental Impact
Dr. Ludwig Huber The upcoming economic transformation towards a more sustainable use of materials andenergy to decouple economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions will be anoutstanding challenge for the next decades. Key drivers influencing these ambitions fortransition is customer expectations, approaching regulations, and the intrinsic motivationto design state of the art of sustainable chemistry. In […]
Dr. Jan Beringer
Dr. Jan Beringer is the Senior Scientific Expert for Hohenstein. In this role, he uses an interdisciplinary approach to develop the comfort, fit and workmanship of garments, functionalization of fabrics, textile UV protection and textile reprocessing. He has extensive knowledge in textile and fiber chemistry, functionalization, nanotechnology, coating and finishing and clothing physiology. Dr. Beringer […]
Measuring UV Protection for Apparel Fabrics
Diana Wyman Most people understand why UV protection is important – exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause uncomfortable sunburns and deadly cancers. Clothing and headwear are key sources of protection when they are tested, labeled, and worn correctly. Examine the science of ultraviolet protection factor, or UPF, and the art of making […]
Diana Wyman
Diana Wyman is Executive Vice President of AATCC, a professional association, education resource, and standards development organization for the textile industry. Diana has been involved in all aspects of textile testing—from managing a contract lab to developing specifications for a retail brand. She participates in the ongoing standards development process through several global organizations. Diana […]
STRC 2023 – A Resounding Success!
The 2023 Southern Textile Research Conference (STRC) was a resounding success. The conference focused on the theme of “Approaches for Navigating a Changing Textile Supply Chain” and featured a lineup of engaging presentations that addressed various aspects of the textile industry. The conference began with Nelson Houser delivering the Keynote Address titled “I Remember When: […]
Martin Flora
Martin Flora graduated with a BA in Textile and Fashion Design and a Graduate degree in Design from the Chamber Syndicale in Paris, France. Wide variety of industry experience from High fashion in Paris, to brand creation for large companies like Columba Sportswear and high tech product / fabric design for US DOD with Massif […]
New water-free finishing technology – EMPEL™ Process
Changing market conditions require new ideas and business models. Green Theme’s market strategy: focus on superior performance technologies that outperform existing solutions. The benefits of efficiency are higher margins and sustainable products. The GTT Water-free EMPEL platform is an example of doing things differently where profit drives change.
