[TC]² Technology Communicator

Lori Coulter Custom Swimwear Tour with Macy’s
and [TC]² 3D Body Scanning

By David Bruner, [TC]²

Longtime [TC]² 3D body scanner customer Lori Coulter is currently touring across the USA with Spring 2010 trunk show events at select Macy’s department stores. Having just visited Miami, Lori begins today in Boca Raton, Florida, then moves to high profile store sites in Texas, Georgia, and California in April and May. Each event is of four days duration and is targeted toward women looking for high-style swimwear with the perfect fit.

Blending science with fashion, Lori Coulter consultants design truly individually tailored swimwear for any body shape using [TC]²’s 3-D body measurement technology. TrueConsultants work with customers to select colors, materials, and styles before creating the ideal swimsuit. Designer styling offers a look that is decidedly not “off-the-rack.”

“We are excited about the new bold styling we are bringing to customers in 2010, including asymmetrical designs, variegated knit dresses, watercolor prints, Swarovski crystal bikinis, statement-making hardware and our signature designs ranging from Brazilian-cut bikinis to sophisticated one-pieces,” says Coulter. “Our custom-to-your-body fit has been our hallmark; now our customers are asking for even more in unique style and splashy embellishments. This year’s designs will delight our customers who wish to stand out, not blend in the crowd.”

Spring 2010 event dates and locations at Macy’s department stores:

March 31-April 3:                  Boca Raton, Florida
April 8-11:                              Dallas, Texas (Galleria)
April 14-17:                            Houston, Texas (Galleria at Hidalgo)
April 28- May 1:                     Houston, Texas (Memorial City)
May 6 – May 9:                      Atlanta, Georgia (Lenox Square)
May 20-23:                             Los Angeles, California (Victoria Gardens)
May 26-29:                             San Diego, California (Fashion Valley)

See a video on the true measure process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cFzX98iA2k

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Alan Yi-Lin Li
1941-2010

By Dr. Mike Fralix, [TC]²

On February 4, 2010 our industry lost a great person and [TC]² lost a dear friend.  I first met Alan Li in 1990 when he was responsible for the Textile and Apparel Division of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC). The former Managing Director of [TC]², Joe Off, and I visited HKPC and were extended an invitation to tour some factories in Hong Kong and also in Southeast China outside of Shenzhen. It was the first of many trips I made to Hong Kong, and I could always count on Alan to guide us as we explored the progress that was being made in factories in China.  During the same time period, Alan made several trips to North Carolina to visit [TC]² and stay abreast of our developments.

We had a common objective to explore what is today known as Lean Manufacturing.  While [TC]² was implementing “Modular Manufacturing,”  Alan, along with another good friend, Sam Ho, was developing the “Unit Synchro Production System.”  We have also stayed in touch with Sam through the years and it was good to learn that he has returned to HKPC after several other assignments in the industry.

Alan Li was born, raised, and educated in Hong Kong.  He began his career at the Chung Shing Fiber Industries Company and advanced to the position of factory manager.  In 1974, he and his family emigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia, where he accepted a position at Jantzen Canada, Inc.  He was an active volunteer with Canadian organizations that would help Chinese immigrants have a smooth transition to their new life.  When he left Vancouver to return to Hong Kong in 1989, he was the Director of Manufacturing at Jantzen.

Alan left HKPC to become the Executive Director of the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) in Hong Kong.  During his years at CITA, we continued to stay in touch and he helped us establish many long-term relationships in Hong Kong.  It was through Alan that I met Dr. Harry Lee, the Managing Director of TAL Apparel Group and Dr. Kenneth Wang, the Chairman of Sterling Products and the Founder of Alvanon.  Need I say more about how well connected Alan Li was with the industry in Hong Kong!

During my visits to Hong Kong, I also had the privilege to meet Alan’s wife, Teresa.  I have memorable experiences with the two of them, not only in Hong Kong, but in South Africa with the International Apparel Federation, and in the United States.

After an extensive career in the apparel industry that took him around the globe, Alan retired in 2006 back to Vancouver, to enjoy time with Teresa and his family.  I have never met his three sons (Linus, Paul, and Chris), his daughters-in-law (Becky and Michelle), or his grandchildren (Ryan, Madeline, and Elliot); however, I feel that in some way I am connected to them through my relationship with Alan and Teresa.

I was really saddened when Teresa informed me that Alan had lost a 4 ½ month battle with gastric cancer.  I will always remember him and his gift to our industry.  Please take this opportunity to share with me in a moment of silence and honor to a great friend.

Sincerely and with much respect,

Dr. Mike Fralix, President and CEO

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April Seminar at [TC]²

Pattern Development - April 28-30

Do you want to engineer patterns for consistent fit and less production waste? 

[TC]² offers this three day apparel patternmaking program emphasizing relationships between body measurements, pattern contours, and styled garments.

Learn to manipulate scaled slopers using two flat pattern techniques, draft a woman’s pants sloper from body measurements, apply grade rules for one upper body garment, make a scaled marker, and develop an understanding of key product development terms.

This seminar is especially beneficial for product developers seeking ways to achieve desired garment results from production processes.

The small class size guarantees individual attention and participant networking to enhance the learning process. Seminars will be held at
[TC]², 5651 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC. 

For additional information or to register, call Debra Gill at 919.653.3501, or use our contact form.

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Needle Thread Breakage

By Gloria McConnell, [TC]²

One of the most frustrating things on the production floor is thread breakage. Constantly rethreading the machine inhibits the operator’s earnings. Often, quality limits the location of repair tie-ins. For example, when the thread breaks on topstitching a collar, all of the stitches must be removed back to a non-visible area before the tie-in can be made. In the case of front shirt plackets, the entire stitching must be removed and re-sewn. Repairs increase the probability that the garment will not be considered first quality, frustrating the quality department and management. Too many problems with thread breakage frustrate the supervisor when production is affected. For the mechanic, thread breakage can be frustrating because there can be so many causes. In some cases, the cause can be beyond the mechanic’s control, in that it can be related to the quality of the materials specified.

This article is an overview of common problems. For a more detailed discussion, the websites of thread suppliers are a good source of information. Some thread breakage is to be expected and the engineering department should ensure that an allowance has been made in the standard. If the problem is affecting all the machines or operations, start with analyzing the thread and materials.

Has the correct thread been selected for the application? Verify the size and construction in the customer specifications. Check the quality of the thread. Look for slubs, knots, kinks and a lack of uniformity. How old is the thread? Age can weaken thread and a coating of dust can contribute to breakage.

Has the correct needle size for the application been selected? Once again, verify the size and features in the customer specifications. Is the needle correct for the type of machine and thread being used? Is the thread too large for the eye of the needle? Ensure that the needle is in good condition - straight and undamaged. Ensure that the needle is aligned and seated in the needle bar, with the scarf facing the rear.

If the problem is affecting all of one operation, check the settings on the machines or the operator’s handling methods. More commonly, the problem will be limited to one machine at a time.

The first thing the operator should check when the thread is breaking frequently is to verify that the machine has been threaded correctly. For safety reasons, the machine should be turned off before rethreading. On a lockstitch machine, the needle is probably unthreaded due to the break. Typically the operator will check the bobbin thread to ensure that it is not the cause. Next, the operator places the needle and the take-up in their uppermost positions. The operator can release the tension by holding the knee lift in while pulling the thread through. On a chain stitch machine, the sequence of threading is typically upper looper, lower looper, then needle. Turn the machine off and ensure that the needle is in the uppermost position. (The needle and take-up work in conjunction on a chain stitch machine.) Pull one thread through at a time. Ensure that the thread stand eyelet is directly over the center of the cone. Each thread should pass smoothly and without undue friction from the cone, through the guides, to the tension take-up and finally to the needle. Check for nicks, burrs, grooves or roughness of any sort on thread handling parts which may interfere with free passage. Repair or replace any damaged part.

If the upper thread pulls smoothly and freely from the spool, but breaks when the machine is in operation, check for roughness or sharp edges on the throat plate needle hole, needle guard, shuttle, hook or looper.

Check to see that the tensions are set correctly. The more tension, the more stretch to the thread and the greater possibility of incorrect loop formation.

Are the working parts of the machine free of lint or dirt? Clean the area around the shuttle or hook. Check for lint packed under the throat plate or in the feed dog. The best prevention is regularly scheduled daily cleaning of the machine and work area.

In rare cases, the thread may be being pulled out by the operator’s handling method, especially when the garment must be removed by pulling the fabric out from under and behind the needle. Ensure that the thread is not just being wiped out of the needle. In some operations, quality requires that thread tails be as short as possible; this makes it easier to pull the short length out of the needle.

Years ago when working as a plant engineer, I had an operator that was constantly in make-up. When I would perform studies, her efficiency was excellent. When doing an 8 hour study, I discovered the problem. When the thread would break, instead of taking less than one half minute, she would require 3-5 minutes. The operator needed glasses but didn’t want to get her eyes examined for vanity reasons. Once she got glasses, she was able to rethread the machine with the same efficiency with which she was sewing, and her earnings improved drastically.

As you can see, there are many things that contribute to thread breakage. The most important thing is to make the correct selection of needle and threads in product engineering. Next, make sure the operator has been sufficiently trained to thread the machine and check for problems. If everything checks out, the machine could be out of adjustment, requiring a call for a mechanic.

Gloria has over twenty six years of project and plant engineering experience and has assisted many companies with establishing engineering standards.

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[TC]² Activity
Semana Internacional de la Moda de Bogota 2010
Bogota, Colombia
February 16 – 19, 2010

By Arturo Rodriguez, Latin America Industry Services, [TC]²

Mike Fralix and I attended the 2nd edition of SIMB as a result of an invitation from Arturo Tejada, a well known fashion promoter, founder of the Bogota based event, and director of the Arturo Tejada Cano fashion school in Bogota de Sta. Fe.

Bogota, capital of the Republic of Colombia with its six million inhabitants composes approximately 15% of the Colombian population and is situated on an Andean platform at 2,640 meters above sea level. As all of Colombians, Bogotanos or “rolos,” as they are known, are people with the special sense for fashion which is inherited from their European and Indian roots.

For many years, separate fashion shows were held in the Colombian capital; however, in 2009 the 1st SIMB or International Fashion Week of Fashion of Bogota was held at the Corferias fairgrounds. For the second edition, SIMB 2010 was composed of four major shows:

• Circulo de la Moda (Fashion Experience Runways)
• IFLS (International Footwear & Leather Show)
• Salon de la Moda (Ready to Wear Fashion, where the [TC]²/SPESA EXPO booth was located)
• Salon del Futuro (Future Designers)

During the 4 day event, some 600+ exhibitors showcased their products and services for approximately 13,000 buyers which included 1,000 from outside of Colombia. In all, the attendance was calculated to have been over 50,000.  The organizers recognized that a fashion event without sales is not recommended, therefore they partnered with the Bogota Chamber of Commerce to set up what was known as the “Discount Route”  - over 7,000 commercial stores in greater Bogota that offered discounts on fashion goods during the entire week.

During the event, we delivered two conferences. Mike Fralix’s presentation entitled “Can You Imagine?” was attended by over 500 people. My presentation on Friday of “How Green is Your Wardrobe?” was well received with lots of questions from the audience.

During this trip we visited the University of the Andes which has purchased the first 3D body scanner (NX-16) to ever exist in Colombia. Ana Maria Polanco, of their Engineering School, provided introductions to their faculty.  The scanner should be operational in May, and we look forward to a new partner in our ImageTwin scanner network.

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Member Profile - American & Efird

By Karen Davis, [TC]²

American & Efird manufactures and distributes premium industrial and embroidery threads on a global basis, and uses only the finest grades of cotton, synthetic staple fibers and filaments for its products. Finished thread is tested repeatedly to assess its strength and sewability. A&E thread and yarn is used for apparel, automotive, upholstered furniture, home furnishings, footwear, bedding and mattresses, and other sewn products. In addition to thread and yarn, A&E distributes various sewing supplies.

Since its inception in the 1890's, A&E has greatly expanded its facilities and has maintained pace with technological improvements. A&E was the first textile company in North Carolina to match colors by digital computer, to automate the doffing system on spinning frames, to computerize their dye machines, and to build a mercerizing plant.   Today A&E has state-of-the-art thread manufacturing facilities on four continents and operates an electronic network for exact color transfer and reproduction between all of its global dyehouses.

A&E has set the highest level of sustainability compliance in the industry through its Eco-driven initiatives. The company is working with some of the world's largest retailers and brands to create standards for all textile suppliers and retailers.  A&E has received multiple Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certifications for thread products from many of its global manufacturing facilities.  The Oeko-Tex program is a voluntary product testing program for the certification of restricted chemical levels present in thread products.  Additionally, A&E was instrumental in the establishment of the AAFA-Restricted Substance List.

A&E is a truly global company.  With 29 manufacturing centers and 68 service centers in 42 countries, A&E delivers exact color, superior quality and the most innovative products right where they are needed.

A&E will be exhibiting its full product line in Booth 5031 at SPESA Expo 2010 in Atlanta May 18-20.  [TC]² gratefully acknowledges A&E’s sponsorship of the Cool Zone pavilion at SPESA Expo.

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Annual Meeting of Members and The Board of Directors – [TC]²
April 13, 2010

[TC]² cordially invites all members to attend the annual meeting at its Cary, NC facility on April 13th. The meeting will commence at 9:30 a.m. with updates on [TC]²’s activities, followed by industry presentations. Chuck Millsaps of Great Outdoor Provision Company will discuss the retail business environment from his perspective. Fred Jackson of American & Efird will talk about “Going Global when Global wasn’t Cool.”  A&E has for years conducted joint ventures in other countries, and Fred will explain how domestic manufacturing can take place anywhere. 

Representatives of GeniSys Global will demonstrate the company’s IT products and how global communication can be improved. Diana McHenry of the SAS Global Retail Practice will discuss the culture around innovation at SAS and how that impacts their technology.

Following the meeting, lunch will be provided. To help us make luncheon arrangements and to plan seating, please RSVP by April1st via our contact form or call Debra Gill at 919.653.3501.

Nearby hotels include the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites across the street from our facility on Dillard Drive. Please call 919-851-1220 and use group TC2 when making your reservations. A new Four Points Sheraton is behind the Holiday Inn on Caitboo Avenue. Call 919-900-8840 to book a room there, and be sure to indicate you are visiting [TC]² for a reduced room rate.

We appreciate your continued support, and look forward to seeing you in April.

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Cool Zone Demonstration
At SPESA EXPO
May 18-20, 2010 – Georgia World Congress Center

By Karen Davis, [TC]²

SPESA EXPO will feature an all new COOL ZONE v2.0 presented by [TC]². This special 6000 square foot exhibit will highlight current and future technologies that support a totally digital fashion and sewn products lifecycle and supply chain. The following is a summary of vendors and exhibits that will be part of the Cool Zone, Booth 5749.

[TC]²
[TC]² demo stations will be networked with two NX-16 3D body scanners to show automatic body measurement and high resolution avatar creation (including face texturing from photo) from the body scan. This output will then be used live in virtual fashion, animation, weight-loss visualization, and other applications on large screen displays.  An avatar engine (on the web) will demonstrate similar functionalities using measurement input instead of a body scan.  Virtual Fashion applications will also be shown on Web enabled smart phones. One of the virtual fashion visualizations will be for custom jeans and will show various jean styles on a personal avatar, with links to online providers for ordering custom jeans from 3D body scans. [TC]²’s VDresser solution will be highlighted as a low-cost tool to implement 3D garment content for virtual fashion applications.

SizeUSA
[TC]²’s comprehensive sizing study of the U.S. population provides current measurements on sizing and shapes of today’s adult consumer. The SizeUSA survey includes body measurement data on over 10,000 men and women, ages 18 to 65+. [TC]² will demonstrate the use of SizeUSA data as a resource for analysis of existing size ranges and development of size guidelines for new products and markets.  This demonstration will also highlight the analysis of body shape characteristics through the generation and comparison of avatars that represent key body measurements for graded size ranges.

Digital Printing
In the Cool Zone, [TC]² will be creating bags which will be printed utilizing pigment based nanocolorant inks, heat set with AIT’s 7300 rotary heat transfer machine, then cut using Gerber’s single-ply DCS 3600 cutting system, and sewn on the show floor using Schmetz needles and A&E thread. 

Vendors to date participating in the Cool Zone include:

Advanced Innovative Technologies
Advanced Innovative Technologies and its predecessor companies have been manufacturing flat bed (platen) and rotary drum heat transfer printing machines for conventional sublimation printing for over 30 years. In late 1995, the predecessor company, Astechnologies, sold the first rotary drum printing machine used in commercial digital dye-sublimation fabric printing. Since 2001, AIT has continued the tradition of introducing innovative new heat transfer machinery for digital dye-sublimation and dye fixation of textiles.

AIT is supplying the AIT 7300 Series Rotary Heat Transfer Machine for the digital printing demonstration. The company’s complete line of equipment can be viewed at Booth 5750 in the IT Showcase.

American & Efird
American & Efird manufactures and distributes premium industrial and embroidery threads on a global basis, and uses only the finest grades of cotton, synthetic staple fibers and filaments for its products. Finished thread is tested repeatedly to assess its strength and sewability. A&E thread and yarn is used for apparel, automotive, upholstered furniture, home furnishings, footwear, bedding and mattresses, and other sewn products. In addition to thread and yarn, A&E distributes various sewing supplies.

A&E is the thread supplier for the Cool Zone digital printing demonstration. The company will be exhibiting its full product line in Booth 5031.

Gerber Technology
ContourVision
ContourVision, the latest product in the GERBERvision suite of products, combines advanced vision technology with the DCS3600. The result is a fully automated solution for material processing in the technical textile markets, providing firms with ultimate automation, productivity, and flexibility.

ContourVision is specifically designed for printed textiles and industrial fabrics; using powerful software and a line scanning vision system configured with the DCS3600, the system automatically cuts complex graphics, shapes, and contours straight from a printed roll of material without a pre-developed cut file.

GERBERcutter® DCS3600
The DCS3600 conveyorized GERBERcutter system is the ideal cutter for manufacturers and suppliers in the Apparel, Composites, Technical Textiles, Furniture, Carpeting, and Matting industries. The combination of speed, cut-window flexibility, and cutting-edge vision technology has created the ultimate products for enhanced productivity.

Browzwear V-Stitcher
Allows patternmakers and designers to turn ideas from 2D sketches and patterns into 3D virtual garments.

Gerber Technology will be exhibiting its full line of products in Booth 5621.

Human Solutions NA
iSize combines International Body Data with Online Analysis to Optimize Fit and Size charts for Markets Worldwide.
Sizing systems are often designed with little or no knowledge of the target market's physical characteristics. Even when data is available, it is difficult to use and not comparable with data from other sources. iSize normalizes all data into one easy-to-use database, with statistical tools to optimize sizing charts for maximum capture of virtually any market. Decide whether local sizing systems will payoff, or how to optimize one set to cover all markets based on up-to-date data, not reactive sales records.

Vidya by Assyst: Rapid Pattern Prototyping with Virtual 3D fitting.
Vidya is the latest tool that allows 2D patterns to be virtually draped on a 3D avatar. Instantly intuit drape and stretch, evaluate seam and color alignment, and try pattern adjustments without a single stitch or pin.

Visit Human Solutions at Booth 6045 in the IT Showcase.

Lawson
Lawson is a global provider of software and services. With the Lawson for Fashion solution we have pulled all of our software components and services together into a solution for fashion companies. Now we’re better able to serve your needs, whether you are a brand owner, manufacturer or private brand retailer.

Lawson for Fashion connects business processes from product concept through to the customer helping you:

• Gain tighter control of your margins, your products and your supply chain relationships.
• Keep more of the revenue you bring in – with tools to help improve efficiency and combat chargebacks.
• Become more agile and speed product time-to-market.

Meet with Lawson staff in Booth 6049 in the IT Showcase.

Lectra
Lectra will showcase its integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline and accelerate product design, development and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials.

See Lectra’s products and services at Booth 5339.

PAD System
PAD System will demonstrate apparel production tools for:

• Improved productivity to pattern creation and grading process
• Mass customization made easy with powerful interactivity. Pieces in all sizes can be modified by entering new measurement specifications.
• Pattern customization made possible for any given client by specifying personal measurements.
• Unique Plan View feature offering an intuitive user interface
• Compatible with a wide range of Hardware Equipment, Plotters, Digitizers & Robotized Cutters via standard formats.

See solutions by PAD System at Booth 5754 in the IT Showcase.

Ferd. Schmetz GmbH
Schmetz is supplying sewing needles for the Cool Zone digital printing demonstration. Utilizing its almost two centuries of experience, working relationships with research institutions around the world, and the latest measuring instruments, Ferd. Schmetz GmbH strives to offer every customer the best needle with the best service on the most economical terms. Its Application Team assists in identifying the best needle product to meet specifications, and will develop custom-made products or modify existing needles to meet requirements.

Visit Booth 978 to view the complete line of Schmetz needles.

Tukatech
Tukatech will be presenting the complete process of virtually “trying on” a garment with a digital version of a subject’s body. The avatar generated by taking a [TC]² scan will be brought into e-fit Simulator and a garment will be draped with motion. Then, the completed garment and the avatar will be displayed in a web browser using Tukatech’s 3D viewer.

Tukatech will exhibit its products and services in Booth 5661 in the IT Showcase.

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SPESA EXPO Offers Over 30 Seminars and Workshops
May 18-20, 2010 – Georgia World Congress Center

SPESA EXPO 2010 will offer fashion and sewn products executives and professionals more than 30 informative and thought-provoking workshops and seminars. [TC]² has coordinated the programs to address the most pressing issues faced by vertical retailers, brand manufacturers, supply chain vendors, and other partners in the concept-to-delivery business process. Seminar tracks include design, product development, global sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain management, distribution, and more.

Headlining the SPESA EXPO Forum will be a special pre-show (Monday, May 17) workshop on “Exploring Lean Business Practices” and an executive conference on “Building the Supply Chain of the Future.” A headliner breakfast on the opening day of the show (Tuesday, May 18) will focus on “Global Sourcing Perspectives.” Seminars running concurrent to exhibition hours on May 18-19 include:  

• Design: 2D/3D design, virtual fit, color and trend forecasting.
• Product Development: PLM, fit and color management, materials development, CAD/CAM, and lean product development, and costing.
• Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing: Advanced technologies, cutting room management, preventative maintenance, capacity planning, alternative manufacturing   systems, and lean manufacturing.
• Distribution: RFID, trade agreements, 10+2 and CPSIA compliance.
• Sustainability, Labor and Environmental Compliance, and Green Fashion

Wrapping up the forum on Thursday, May 20 will be a special session on “How to Sell the U.S. Government”.  Complete seminar listings and registration is available online at http://www.spesaexpo.com.

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AAFA Education Foundation

By Dr. Mike Fralix, [TC]²

It is a pleasure to announce that Steve Jesseph, CEO of WRAP, has been elected President of the AAFA Education Foundation. After 8 years as President of the Foundation, I will pass the torch to Steve at the end of May. Fred Jackson, President of A&E, will become the new Vice President. I wish to recognize and thank the directors that have supported me and the Foundation during my tenure.

We have accomplished a great deal during these eight years. The Foundation has continually provided scholarships to 13 colleges and universities that are preparing students to enter our industry. Their programs have all been endorsed by the AAFA HR Leadership Council.  In March of 2009, the Directors of the Foundation voted to provide the same level of scholarships to these schools, even though the investment portfolio had lost 38% of its value.

The primary reason that this was possible, in spite of market conditions, is due to special Industry Member gifts. This year, the Foundation is proud to announce its first two “named scholarships.”  One is in honor of George Feldenkreis at Perry Ellis and one is in honor of Siemens PLM.  Each of the 13 schools whose programs have been endorsed will, in 2010, name its George Feldenkreis Scholar and its Siemens PLM Scholar.

You too can help students while supporting our industry. You could have 13 scholarships named for your company in 2010/2011. All it takes is a contribution of $10,000 to the AAFA Education Foundation. What an excellent opportunity to help ensure a student’s future while showing the supportive side of your company!  As you know, any amount can make a difference. 

To receive a pledge form or for additional information on the AAFA Education Foundation, contact Maureen Storch at mstorch@apparelandfootwear.org or call 703.797.9047.

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Oeko-Tex® to Offer Textile Safety Webinar Series

Greensboro, NC - The International Oeko-Tex Association has announced the creation of a free webinar series entitled “Oeko-Tex® Connects” that will provide textile, apparel, and retail executives with critical information on textile safety, testing, and global regulations. The seminars will be presented by textile scientists with specific expertise in each particular topic. 

The first installment of Oeko-Tex’s webinar series is scheduled for May 5, 2010 at 12:00 noon EST and will focus on the recent enhancements to the global Oeko-Tex® Restricted Substances List (RSL) and to the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 Certification which ensures that textiles are tested to be free from dangerous levels of more than one hundred substances believed to be harmful to human health.

The webinars are offered free of charge to textile, apparel, and retail personnel as well as to members of the media. For more information, contact Dina Dunn at 336-471-5584 or dina@blinkready.com.

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Important Dates

April

May

For detailed information about industry events, visit www.techexchange.com

Thanks to the techexchange site sponsors
Apparel Magazine, Gerber Technology, Lawson, Lectra, Methods Workshop and Reach Technologies.

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A Look Ahead in the Newsletter


2010 APSS in Guatemala
SPESA EXPO
Cool Zone Updates

View previous editions of this newsletter

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