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Manufactured to Close the Sustainability Loop for Apparel and Textile Industry

STOLBERG, GERMANY – May 6, 2019 – Prym Fashion announced today the launch of its new environmentally friendly snaps in two options, ecoWhite and ecoGreen. Prym Fashion’s L.I.F.E (Low Impact Fastener Ensemble) certified snaps are made using less material inputs, and are designed to provide the solution to a total eco-package. The new snaps are the first ecofriendly alternative available to various market segments of the apparel and textile industry, including activewear, children’s wear and babywear.

“We understand that today’s consumers expect brands to offer products that are completely sustainable, including the fabric and the trim,” said Brian Moore, chief executive officer of Prym Fashion. “These eco-friendly snaps allow our customers to consider every detail and increase the overall sustainability of their products.”

Made from recycled plastic bottles, Prym Fashion’s ecoWhite snaps eliminate the use of crude oil and associated processing compared to plastic snaps made with virgin raw materials. One recycled plastic bottle can produce 13 snaps. Prym Fashion’s ecoGreen snaps are made from plant-based renewable resources, such as potato starch, and reduce fossil resources and greenhouse emissions. ecoGreen snaps are biodegradable and recyclable. Coming soon, Prym Fashion will also offer ecoBlue plastic snaps that will be made from recycled ocean plastic.

“As brands and retailers in the textile industry continue to raise their sustainability goals, details like trim will become increasingly important,” added Moore. “Prym Fashion is committed to making snaps that make a difference.”

To learn more about the sustainable solutions from Prym Fashion, visit the newly updated website, www.prym-fashion.com/LIFE. Or visit Prym Fashion on Hall C6, booth N10/N11 at Performance Days, being held May 8-9, 2019, in Munich, Germany.

 

About Prym Group:

Founded in 1530, The Prym Group is the oldest industrial family-owned business in Germany and one of the oldest in the world. The company consists of four divisions, Prym Consumer, Prym Fashion, Prym Intimates and INOVAN. With more than 3,600 employees and offices throughout Europe, Asia, America and Africa, Prym is a global leader in the supply of fasteners and accessories. The company collaborates with many of the world’s leading brands in jeans, activewear, men’s and women’s wear, baby and kids clothing, work apparel technical textiles and luxury items. For more information, visit Prym Group.

For more information, contact:

Jennifer Whisnant
jwhisnant@quixotegroup.com

Apparel fasteners and accessories supplier Prym Fashion is to open a new fastener finishing facility in India later this month in a move it says will halve the lead-times to producers of children's and babywear in the country.

The new facility, which will be known as Prym Fashion India, will be located in Chennai, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Operations will begin at the site this month and will include the enamel finishing of the company's Gripfix fasteners for the children's and babywear markets.  

By stamping the fasteners in Germany and providing made-to-order enamel finishing at Prym Fashion India, the company says it will be able to reduce lead times to India-based producers by more than 50%.

"Tamil Nadu is home to the largest number of textile mills in India, and the location of Prym Fashion India puts us closer to our Indian customer base," says Brian Moore, CEO of Prym Fashion. 

"Colour is so important to the appeal of children's and babywear, and new collections are being introduced with greater frequency throughout the year. Our ability to significantly reduce lead-times on our Gripfix fastener with dyed-to-match colours will provide added value to customers based in the area."

Gripfix is Prym Fashion's top seller in the company's babywear range and has a secure five-prong system that will neither tear nor come off. The flat design of Gripfix fasteners maximises comfort, and the company's commitment to product quality and reliability make them both durable and safe for use with clothing designed for infants and children. 

Prym Fashion India will be located within the fast-growing Chennai Free Trade Zone, allowing Prym Fashion to export enamelled fasteners to apparel manufacturers in South Asia, including Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. 

"This facility is a great starting point from which to enlarge our presence in this important and growing apparel region, and we are already developing plans to expand our services in India in the near future," adds Moore. 

Earlier this year the company introduced new low impact fasteners that have been developed to meet increasing global demand for sustainable apparel.

Written by: Beth Wright (just-style.com)

Plant will reduce lead-times to children’s and baby wear manufacturers by more than 50 percent

STOLBERG, GERMANY – April 10, 2019Prym-Fashion has announced that it will open a new fastener finishing facility, known as Prym Fashion India Pvt. Ltd., in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India. The new facility, which will begin operations in the month of April, will enamel the company’s popular Gripfix fasteners for the children’s and baby wear markets. By stamping the fasteners in Germany and providing made-to-order enamel finishing at Prym Fashion India, the company will reduce lead times to India-based producers of children’s and baby wear by more than 50 percent.

"Tamil Nadu is home to the largest number of textile mills in India, and the location of Prym Fashion India puts us closer to our Indian customer base," said Brian Moore, chief executive officer of Prym Fashion. "Color is so important to the appeal of children’s and baby wear, and new collections are being introduced with greater frequency throughout the year. Our ability to significantly reduce lead-times on our Gripfix fastener with dyed-to-match colors will provide added value to customers based in the area."

Gripfix is Prym Fashion’s top seller in the company’s baby wear range, and has a secure five-prong system that will neither tear nor come off. The flat design of Gripfix fasteners maximizes comfort, and the company’s commitment to product quality and reliability make them both durable and safe for use with clothing designed for infants and children.

Prym Fashion India will be located within the fast-growing Chennai Free Trade Zone, allowing Prym Fashion to export enameled fasteners to apparel manufacturers in South Asia, including Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

"This facility is a great starting point from which to enlarge our presence in this important and growing apparel region, and we are already developing plans to expand our services in India in the near future," added Moore.

 

About Prym Group:

Founded in 1530, The Prym Group is the oldest industrial family-owned business in Germany and one of the oldest in the world. The company consists of four divisions, Prym Consumer, Prym Fashion, Prym Intimates and INOVAN. With more than 3,600 employees and offices throughout Europe, Asia, America and Africa, Prym is a global leader in the supply of fasteners and accessories. The company collaborates with many of the world’s leading brands in jeans, activewear, men’s and women’s wear, baby and kids clothing, work apparel, technical textiles and luxury leather items. For more information, visit Prym Group.

 

For more information, contact:

Jennifer Whisnant, Quixote Group jwhisnant@quixotegroup.com

Pic: Lampo

Pic: Lampo

Pic: YKK

The easiest thing to miss in a garment is the zipper. Yet, a garment might never be worn, or worse, even be discarded, if the zipper didn't work well enough. Subir Ghosh writes about trends, disruptions and standards in the zipper-fastener sector.

There are some ideas that never click with the public at first. An American machine salesman and engineer by the name of Whitcomb Judson learnt it the hard way in 1893. He worked on-what was described as-a "clasp locker" and launched the Universal Fastener Company to manufacture his new device. The clasp locker made its debut at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, but saw little success.

Gideon Sundback, a Swedish-American electrical engineer, was hired to work for the Universal Fastener Company in 1906. He took the idea forward and increased the number of fastening elements from four per inch to ten, "introduced two facing rows of teeth that pulled into a single piece by the slider, and increased the opening for the teeth guided by the slider. "The patent for Sundback's "Separable Fastener" came in 1917, and the name still later. 

F Goodrich Company used Sundback's device as a fastener on a new type of rubber boots and called the device a "zipper". The name remains.Yet, it took the fashion industry two decades to take to the zipper. Sometime in the 1930s, a sales campaign began for children's self-help clothing featuring zippers. In 1937, French designers started using zippers in men's trousers. The device was called the "newest tailoring idea for men" and one of the plus points was that it would exclude "the possibility of unintentional and embarrassing disarray."

There have been innovations galore since then, but the basic idea behind the zipper, as also fasteners, remains the same-you zip it up right, or you fasten it around just as tight.

Challenging Trends

At first blush-to the lay person, at least-it might appear as though there is little scope for trends and challenges in the zipper-fastener sector. Yet, there are those unmistakable trends that are driving the segment-albeit few-but mostly revolving around material, functionality and consumer taste.

For Gaetano Lanfranchi, chief executive of Ditta Giovanni Lanfranchi SpA, the main challenge is and will remain the capability to compromise with the growing need of personalisation and quality, with strict deliveries (the make or break deals). Lanfranchi underlines, "Sampling and production are indeed overlapping more and more due to capsule and special collections. Technology will become fundamental in adapting our process for a faster service on smaller orders." As for what will decide the course of the future, he quips, "Service 360o sustainability technology." But then, Lanfranchi's company-known for the Lampo zippers-is steeped in history and heritage and known to move with the times. It was established in 1887 by Giovanni Lanfranchi-Gaetano's greatgrandfather-starting off as a button producer in Palazzolo, also known as the Italian Manchester. Today, Lanfranchi is a group of six manufacturing companies, all located in Italy, and employs over 400 people.

The consumer factor also holds sway at Ucan Zippers USA. The majority of its customers are driven by their own needs and tastes. Managing partner and vice-president (operations), Malan Lai, points out, "We have seen on occasion designs that are based around the materials being utilised, but for the most part the demand for our zippers has been more for function. Consumers want products that look good and are functional and easy to use. One of our core goals has always been to produce great functioning zippers. So, when the end-user is interacting with the product, they never think about the zipper because it's working well. I believe consumer needs and tastes will always play a big role in driving the zipper trends and the types of zippers being used." Ucan Zippers was started by Malan's father, Paul Lai, and the company has been making zippers in the US for around 30 years.

The take on the issue is a bit different with the chief executive of Prym Fashion, Brian Moore, who notes that "Sustainability is at the top of everyone's list and is being driven by consumers who are demanding more eco-friendly materials. 

When we were at Outdoor Retailer in January, that was the first thing everyone talked about when they visited our booth. Consumers are driving sustainability. They're showing preference for environment-friendly products with their purchasing power. As consumers continue to become more aware of the world and the fashion industry's impact on it, they will demand more sustainable products." Founded in 1530, the Prym Group is the oldest industrial family owned business in Germany and one of the oldest in the world. The company consists of four divisions- Prym Consumer, Prym Fashion, Prym Intimates and Inovan.

Innovation of Disruptions

The question that would therefore, naturally, cross one's mind is this: what innovations is one likely to see in the future? Are we going to see anything disruptive? Very broadly, the root concept itself has not changed much since the 19th century when zippers came to be used with garments. Or, has it?

Lanfranchi does not see anything disruptive turning the sector on its head as yet, since it is more a "continuous process of upgrading old processes with the new technologies of production and IT (information technology) integration." He agrees that the system of chain slider has not changed much since the novelty came into being, "but materials and processes, amazingly yes!"

Lai's understanding is similar, and underlines, "When you look at the concept of a zipper, not much has changed in the overall idea of how the zipper works and functions.

Companies like YKK have done a lot in innovating different types of closures or utilising different materials to make the zipper function better for specific usages. But again, the overall idea of the zipper is still the same. There is a slider body that joins the two sides of the zipper teeth together to create the 'closure'. If that idea ever radically changed it wouldn't be a zipper anymore." As straight as that.

Moore, however, delves into the sustainability aspect. He contends, "Historically, the entire fastener industry has revolved around metal and finishing processes that are not environment-friendly. Prym LIFE (Low Impact Fastener Ensemble) fasteners are disrupting the industry, as they are manufactured with more sustainable metals and finishes that are better for the environment. In the future, we'll continue to see alternative materials that create a smaller environmental footprint. Sustainable options continue to gain momentum and cause disruption in the marketplace."

Here, the view of the largest manufacturer of zippers in the world-YKK-assumes significance. The YKK Group is a Japanese group of manufacturing companies, with the initials YKK standing for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikigaisha (English: Yoshida Manufacturing Corporation), which was the name of the company from 1945 until 1994. YKK produces fasteners and other products at 109 YKK facilities in 71 countries worldwide. Within YKK, the group distinguishes between the Slide Fastener Division, the Textile and Plastic Products Division, and the Snap Fastener and Button Division.

Explains a YKK spokesperson, "You need both hands to use fastening products, such as zippers, buckles and buttons. In this point, it is usable to pull up and down for both-hands-users. However, it is not user-friendly for people with disabilities and/or when people cannot use both hands. YKK has been developing 'universal design' items to solve those problem. For example, we received the Gold Award from Good Design with our universal design product QuickFree.

It is not only for usage of sports and outdoor, but for children and elder people also. Wider slider makes it easy for children and elders to pull up the zipper by themselves.  Others, such as parents and caregivers can also help them get dressed easily. Moreover, YKK is looking at the future where you do not need your hands to operate a zipper. We introduced an idea of 'Auto-Slider' as a conceptional product, which can be pulled up and down automatically." And, there we are. If you don't need hands to use a zipper, that might well be the disruptive element that we can expect to see soon.

Unzipping Fashion

A lot of innovation/technology goes into manufacturing zippers. But those, as also the finer aspects, mean little to a consumer who is using a garment. For a consumer, it needs to be easy-to-use and look fashionable too. But seriously, how much more fashionable can a zipper be?

Lanfranchi argues that the zipper is a functional accessory, "but details usually make a big difference between a 'standard' garment and a top quality one. Usability, consistency and appearance are for sure noted by end-customers too, maybe they miss all the incredible design work behind."

Needless to say, as Lai underlines, "many people do not understand the amount of technology that goes into manufacturing zippers. There has been much improvement in the equipment we use to manufacture our zippers, and that is what allows us to remain competitive in our space here in Los Angeles.

We have been manufacturing our zippers here for the last 30 years, and over the years we have seen them used on so many different applications. From fashion to industrial uses to even jewellery. Today, there is a new crop of designers, inventors, influencers and what they are doing with our zippers always amazes me. In their eyes, our zippers are still fashionable and functional."

Adds Moore, "There are two parts of a fastener- the one you see on the outside of the garment and the one inside. The portion that's facing the consumer uses much different materials today than it did 10-20 years ago, including new technology such as reflective material, glow in the dark, and more sustainable materials. There is a movement toward incorporating new non-metal and sustainable technologies."

The Environmental Angle

Zippers made from metal are among the most popular, but metal by its very nature is nonbiodegradable. The same goes for plastic-moulded zippers. And, all of these end up as part of postconsumer textile waste. Questions, therefore, abound: are we going to see a change in raw materials used? How can zippers become more ecofriendly than they already are? 

YKK, according to the company spokesperson, aims to reduce environmental loads. "We have been selling a zipper product made from yarn waste produced in our company since 1980. Natulon has been on sale since 2005. It is made from recycled plastic bottles. GreenRise will be on sale in April 2019, which is made from partially plant-based PET to conserve petroleum and aim for being carbonneutral. We continue to make efforts to develop environment-friendly products.

"Last, regarding our manufacturing processes, most of those are in-house production except raw materials. Our activities are focused and actively monitored, minimising our environmental impact, such as CO2 emission, wastewater treatment in all processes from supplying materials to production."

Says Lanfranchi, "We can offer zips made with some recycled components (e.g. the tape), but we are more focused on keeping the entire process sustainable. The process must be sustainable-not only a special line of products! It is true that metals are not biodegradable, but all our metals are recycled by us and by our suppliers too, besides most other raw materials and production discards. Sustainability must be considered with a 360o perspective: environmental as well as social and economic."

The environmental angle is something that Ucan has been trying to tackle. Lai elaborates, "We work closely with our raw material suppliers to make sure that all our materials conform and adhere to all the standards and regulations mandated by local and federal laws. Even if we can make our zippers more 'eco-friendly', it will still end up as part of post-consumer waste. We have been working with our city to see what we can do to upcycle our products. We have been trying to find new ways that zippers can be used or re-used to keep them out of our landfills. We still have quite a few ways to go in finding new materials that can be used to make zippers, or what can be done with a zipper once it has seen its lifecycle. But I know we are working towards something better. 

Fasteners, contends Moore, can be more ecofriendly in both the material used to produce them and finishes on the product. "New technologies use less labour, energy and chemicals-which means reducing the environmental footprint. The LIFE manufacturing process for a metal fastener compared to a conventional process has: water reduction of 65 per cent; electricity reduction of 16 per cent; chemicals reduced by 98 per cent; and hazardous waste reduced by 85 per cent.

"In the future, we'll see fasteners made with bio-degradable materials, post-consumer waste, and harvested ocean plastic. The machinery to make the fasteners hasn't changed much, just the process to make them more quickly and efficiently."

Setting Higher Standards

In the recent past, issues related to lead, phthalates, nickel, etc, have dominated discussions. Zipper manufacturers today need to adhere to a number of compliances and address safety issues at the same time. This means a lot of work has to go into ensuring quality control.

Lanfranchi adheres to Detox programme and is annually certified and verified by the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 - Class I (the strictest). "Our processes being vertically integrated and made in Italy, we can easily adhere to severe international regulations. But, unfortunately, our sector does not have a common standard. Each of our customers has its own, and it's not easy at all to manage the differences."

Continues Moore, "It begins with having a secure supply chain. We must have confidence from start to finish in our process. We have control of all of our manufacturing facilities and processes around the world-as opposed to having sourcing partners- which allows us to have better control of our supply chain. We have strong audits in all regions where we produce, and have field audits to protect our products and supply chain."

YKK has been following consumer safety regulation against chemical substances of finished textile products globally, the spokesperson outlines. "Along with the operations, YKK has established an original chemical management policy, called YKK RSL (YKK Restricted Substance List), which is based on Oeko-Tex. These days there are movements among brands and establishing groups to regulate chemical substances bringing environmental impacts into the scope. The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) is also one of them. YKK follows its MRSL and is taking measures on eliminating harmful substances out of its process and products. YKK products have Oeko-Tex certification since 1996, and YKK is also a system partner of Bluesign, a certification body which certifies the world's highest level of consumer safety, minimal impact on workers and environment, since 2012.  

"YKK also has its own original compliance requirements called YGCC (YKK Global Criteria of Compliance) consisting of six categories: management system; labour conditions; hours and wages; health and safety; environment; and fair business practices. By implementing YGCC requirements in our global offices, we are able to standardise and upgrade our social requirement levels globally. In business, transparency and sustainability are key social requirement. YKK will pursue sustainable business with customers."

In the last 10 years, Ucan has been working on developing its luxury zipper line-G2. "This has been a great addition to our line as we are one of the last zipper manufacturers here in the US. As I stated earlier, advancements in technology allow us to remain competitive and nimble, and we do invest quite a bit into keeping our machines current and increasing efficiencies. We always have to be on top of what we do as we have to comply with many regulations having our factory located in California.

Written by: Subir Ghosh (Fibre2Fashion.com)

Low Impact Fastener Ensemble Fasteners are Manufactured Responsibly to Meet the Demand for Sustainability

STOLBERG, GERMANY – Feb. 4, 2019 – To meet the increasing global demand for sustainable apparel, Prym Fashion, one of the world’s leading fashion and apparel accessories suppliers, today announced the introduction of L.I.F.E. Certified fasteners, which are manufactured to significantly lower the process and environmental footprint of Prym Fashion products compared to conventional manufacturing processes. L.I.F.E., which stands for Low Impact Fastener Ensemble, Certified metal fasteners will be on display at Premiere Vision Paris, which will be held Feb. 12-14, at Paris Nord Villepinte.

“The production of metal fasteners for apparel and leather goods involves a broad spectrum of processes and finishes, including electroplating, chemical coloring and coating – all of which require a substantial amount of resources and materials,” said Brian Moore, chief executive officer of Prym Fashion. “Our goal for our L.I.F.E. Certified program is to produce a wide range of finishes through more environmentally friendly processes, allowing customers to use Prym fasteners that contribute to their overall sustainability objectives.”

The initial collection of L.I.F.E. Certified metal fasteners will be produced by Prym Fashion Italia, a recognized leader in the snap fastener and rivet industry, in their plant in Lecco, Italy. Prym Fashion Italia has spent several years perfecting the finishing processes used in the L.I.F.E. Certified fasteners to minimize the environmental impact while also ensuring the quality and longevity of the finish.

“There are four primary principles to produce fasteners with a lower environmental footprint, which are fewer harmful substances, fewer chemical inputs, the elimination of heavy metals, and less energy,” said Philipp Osthaus, manager of sustainable products for Prym Fashion. “Any Prym Fashion fastener that is L.I.F.E. Certified will adhere to one or more of these principles, regardless of where they are produced, and we look forward to introducing additional products in the months ahead.”

The environmental impact of nine metal L.I.F.E. Certified fasteners compared to conventional processes, which were validated by Made-By, a recognized not-for-profit organization with a mission to make sustainability common practice in the fashion industry, include the following:

  • Water reduction of 65 percent

  • Electricity reduction of 16 percent

  • Chemicals reduced by 98 percent

  • Hazardous waste reduced by 85 percent

“We are able to significantly reduce the environmental and process footprint used in the finishing of our metal fasteners, which in turn will help Prym Fashion reduce its global footprint,” added Moore. “We see this as a big first step in our sustainability journey, and we will continue to build out the range of products that fit within our Low Impact Fastener Ensemble strategy.”

L.I.F.E. Certified metal fasteners are available in dozens of finishes based on brass, copper and stainless-steel base materials, and will be on display at the company’s booth (Hall 4, Stand D37) at Premiere Vision Paris.

 

About Prym Group:

Founded in 1530, The Prym Group is the oldest industrial family-owned business in Germany and one of the oldest in the world. The company consists of four divisions, Prym Consumer, Prym Fashion, Prym Intimates and INOVAN. With more than 3,600 employees and offices throughout Europe, Asia, America and Africa, Prym is a global leader in the supply of fasteners and accessories. The company collaborates with many of the world’s leading brands in jeans, activewear, men’s and women’s wear, baby and kids clothing, work apparel, technical textiles and luxury leather items. For more information, visit Prym Group.

 

For more information, contact:

Jennifer Whisnant, Quixote Group jwhisnant@quixotegroup.com

Prym Fashion L.I.F.E.™-Technologie

Prym Fashion L.I.F.E.™-Technologie ermöglicht ressourcenschonende Produktion von Bekleidungszubehör und Accessoires

Am 28. und 29. November präsentiert Prym Fashion, einer der weltweit führenden Produzenten qualitativ hochwertiger Druckknopf-Verschluss-Systeme und Accessoires für die Bekleidungs- und Textilindustrie, seine neuesten funktionalen Produkte und Zutaten auf den PerformanceDays in Halle C1 Stand N10 und N11 der Münchner Messe.

Die PerformanceDays gilt als Leitmesse für Hersteller von funktionellen Stoffen und Zutaten. Etwa 300 Aussteller aus der ganzen Welt werden erwartet.

In diesem Jahr stehen bei Prym Fashion Snaps, Stopper, Schnallen, Ösen und Unterlegscheiben im Fokus. Darüber hinaus präsentiert Prym neue T-Lock-Snaps, Magnet-Snaps, Kompass-Snaps sowie ultradünne und geräuschlose Snaps mit speziellen Mehrwertfunktionen für Outdoor- und Aktivsport-Bekleidung. Standbesucher können vor Ort zudem die reibungslose Verarbeitung der hochwertigen Prym-Produkte an einer vollautomatischen Ansetzmaschine erleben.

Vorgestellt wird auch die neue Prym L.I.F.E.™-Technologie (Low Impact Finish Ensemble) für nachhaltige und ressourcenschonende Produktion. Dabei wird vollständig auf galvanische Prozesse mit Strom, auf Schwermetalle sowie auf Lacke auf Lösungsmittelbasis verzichtet. Außerdem wird der Einsatz physikalischer Verfahren gegenüber chemischen Prozessen intensiviert.

Ein Vergleich von neun Produkten hat gezeigt, dass durch die neue Prym L.I.F.E.™-Technologie 65 Prozent Wasser, 16 Prozent Strom, 98 Prozent Chemikalien und 85 Prozent der umweltbelastenden Abfälle eingespart werden. Damit geht Prym einen großen Schritt bei der Nachhaltigkeit und der Einsparung von Wasser in der Textilproduktion voraus.

Prym Fashion GmbH
PerformanceDays
28. und 29. November 2018
Messe München
Halle C1 Stand N 10 + 11

www.prym-fashion.com

Foto: Messestand Prym Fashion (www.prym-fashion.com)

 

Prym Fashion präsentiert sich auch auf folgenden Messen:

Texworld Paris
Paris, Le Bourget
11. – 14. Februar 2019

PremièreVision Paris
Paris Nord Villepinte
12. – 14. Februar 2019

 

Über Prym

Als eines der ältesten Familienunternehmen Deutschlands - mit Wurzeln bis ins Jahr 1530 - ist Prym weltweit ein Begriff, wenn es um Metallverarbeitung für anspruchsvolle Nischenmärkte geht. Standorte rund um den Globus schaffen Nähe zu den Kunden der vier Segmente Prym Consumer, Prym Fashion, Prym Intimates und INOVAN.

Prym Fashion ist kompetenter Partner, wenn innovative und robuste Produkte für die Bekleidungs- und Textilindustrie benötigt werden. Vernietbare Druckknopf-Verschlusssysteme, Design-Zutaten und Accessoires machen Prym Fashion zu einem der weltweit wichtigsten Anbieter der Branche. Darüber hinaus bietet Prym Fashion technische Beratung vor Ort, kundenorientierte Services und maßgeschneiderte Ansetztechnologien.

 

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Foto: iPrym – Ansetzmaschine mit digitaler Connectivity-Lösung für die Druckknopfverarbeitung (Copyright: FIR e.V. an der RWTH Aachen)

Prym Fashion stellt digitale Connectivity-Lösung für die Druck-knopfverarbeitung erstmals vor

Unter dem Titel „Industrie 4.0 verknüpft Maschinenhersteller, Konfektionäre, Retailer und Konsumenten“ haben sich Anfang Oktober dreißig Fachleute aus der Bekleidungs- und Textilbranche zum Erfahrungsaustausch an der RWTH in Aachen getroffen. Eingeladen hatten das Center Smart Services, der FIR e.V., die ITA Academy Aachen und die Parametric Technology GmbH (PTC).

Keynote-Speaker Norbert Hempsch präsentierte in seinem Vortrag die neu-entwickelte iPrym Maschinengeneration zur Druckknopfverarbeitung. Hemp-sch ist Leiter der Business Unit Prym Solutions der Prym Group, einem der weltweit führenden Produzenten qualitativ hochwertiger Druckknopf-Verschluss-Systeme und Accessoires für die Bekleidungs- und Textilindust-rie. Herzstück der neuen Maschinengeneration ist eine Smart Connectivity-Lösung mit der ein direkter Digitalkanal zwischen Maschine und allen Betei-ligten im Produktionsprozess hergestellt werden kann. Dies ermöglicht einen kontinuierlichen Echtzeit-Datenaustausch und eröffnet Kunden und Partner von Prym den Zugang zu zahlreichen datenbasierten Mehrwerten.

Konkrete Vorteile sind unter anderem die gesteigerte Transparenz über Pro-duktionsvorgänge, sinkende Kosten aufgrund geringerer Aufwände für ma-nuelle Qualitätssicherung und die Möglichkeit zur geführten Maschinenwar-tung in beliebiger Sprache. Unabhängig vom Standort können sich Beteiligte jederzeit z.B. über die Anzahl der Vernietungen und Fehlvernietungen, Füll-bestände von Materialbehältern, Service-Zeiten und vieles mehr informieren.

Norbert Hempsch: „Mit iPrym öffnen wir die Tür zur Digitalisierung der ge-samten Logistikkette inklusive durchgängiger Qualitätskontrolle und preven-tive maintenance. In Zukunft lassen sich über IoT Plattformkonzepte auch weitere Maschinen in eine verbundene Supply Chain mit aufnehmen. Die Potenziale sind auf allen Produktionsstufen immens.“

Die Resonanz der Teilnehmer zeigte die große Relevanz des Themas in der Bekleidungs- und Textilbranche.

(2.079 Zeichen inkl. Leerzeichen)

 

Über Prym
Als eines der ältesten Familienunternehmen Deutschlands - mit Wurzeln bis ins Jahr 1530 - ist Prym weltweit ein Begriff, wenn es um Metallverarbeitung für anspruchsvol-le Nischenmärkte geht. Standorte rund um den Globus schaffen Nähe zu den Kun-den der vier Segmente Prym Consumer, Prym Fashion, Prym Intimates und INO-VAN.

Prym Fashion ist kompetenter Partner, wenn innovative und robuste Produkte im Workwearsegment benötigt werden. Vernietbare Knopf-Verschlusssysteme und Accessoires für die Bekleidungs- und Textilindustrie machen Prym Fashion zu einem der weltweit wichtigsten Anbieter der Branche. Neben Druckknopf-Systemen bietet Prym Fashion technische Beratung vor Ort, kundenorientierte Services und maßge-schneiderte Ansetztechnologien.

 

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Foto: Brian Moore, Prym Fashion

Brian Moore verantwortet seit 1. Oktober innerhalb der Prym Group, einem der ältesten Familienunternehmen Deutschlands, das weltweite Segment Prym Fashion. Als Managing Director verantwortet Moore zudem die Prym Fashion Sparte Asia and Americas und berichtet in dieser Funktion direkt aus Hong Kong an Dr. Ansgar Nonn, CEO der Prym Group. Moore übernimmt die Sparte Asia and Americas von Robert Haack, der voraussichtlich zu Prym Consumer Asia wechselt. Marco Corti, verantwortlich für Prym Fashion Europe, und Norbert Hempsch, verantwortlich für Prym Solutions, berichten ab sofort an Brian Moore.

Moore hat einen MBA-Abschluss der Universität von Philadelphia und verfügt über umfangreiche und langjährige Erfahrungen auf Managementebene in Vertrieb und Marketing. Moore arbeitete zunächst bei der Unifi, Inc., einem der führenden Hersteller von Polyester- und Nylon-Garnen. 2005 wechselte Moore zu Morito/Scovill. Die Unternehmensgruppe ist unter anderem auch im Druckknopfbereich aktiv. Für Scovill war er als Managing Director Asia Pacific tätig und lebt seither in Hong Kong.

Dr. Ansgar Nonn, CEO der Prym Group: „Wir freuen uns mit Brian Moore einen erfahrenen Branchenkenner und Asienexperten an Bord zu haben. Seine Aufgabe wird es sein, unsere Position als Traditionsunternehmen und Marktführer auch in Asien weiter auszubauen. An dieser Stelle gilt unser ganz besonderer Dank auch dem bisherigen Interims Manager der Sparte, Herrn Robert Haack, für seine engagierte Mitarbeit in der Prym Gruppe.“

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Über Prym
Als eines der - mit Wurzeln bis ins Jahr 1530 - ist Prym weltweit ein Begriff, wenn es um Metallverarbeitung für anspruchsvolle Nischenmärkte geht. Standorte rund um den Globus schaffen Nähe zu den Kunden der vier Segmente Prym Consumer, Prym Fashion, Prym Intimates und INOVAN.

Prym Fashion ist kompetenter Partner, wenn innovative und robuste Produkte im Workwearsegment benötigt werden. Vernietbare Knopf-Verschlusssysteme und Accessoires für die Bekleidungs- und Textilindustrie machen Prym Fashion zu einem der weltweit wichtigsten Anbieter der Branche. Neben Druckknopf-Systemen bietet Prym Fashion technische Beratung vor Ort, kundenorientierte Services und maßgeschneiderte Ansetztechnologien.

 

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Photo: Prym Silent Snap – strong, silent closing power and maximum ease in closing

Whereas the sophisticated clientele for premium outdoor fashion have long been enjoying the silence of Prym press fasteners, the jackets of many units continue to clatter and rustle. This is where si-lent fastener systems in functional clothing for the military and police forces can be vital. When out hunting or fishing, you also need cloth-ing, which is free from disturbing noises.

The specifically developed Prym Silent Snap, which Prym Fashion GmbH (www.prym-fashion.com) recently presented to interested pro-fessionals at the GPEC General Police Equipment Exhibition & Con-ference in Frankfurt, ensures more silent operation by the security forces. Instead of the bronze garter spring used elsewhere, the Prym Silent Snap ring-spring is made from segmented POM plastic. This does away with the metallic clicking of conventional press fasteners. The innovative material is wash-resistant to 60°C and guarantees constant high closing force, prevents unwanted opening, is easy to close and offers the maximum comfort in wear.

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About Prym
As one of the oldest family firms in Germany, with roots dating back to 1530, Prym is the global watchword for metal processing for demanding niche markets. Our four segments, Prym Consumer, Prym Fashion, Prym Intimates and INOVAN are located all round the globe to be close to our customers.

Prym Fashion is your competent partner when you require innovative, sturdy prod-ucts in the work wear segment. Rivet fastening systems and accessories for the clothing and textile industries make Prym Fashion one of the major suppliers in the sector. Our flexibility and professionalism serve mass production and satisfy individu-al wishes. Apart from buttons there are also solutions: technical consultancy on site, customer-oriented service and tailor-made attaching technologies.

 

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Photo: Prym trade fair stand at the GPEC in Frankfurt

Prym Fashion GmbH (www.prym-fashion.com), the specialist in stur-dy, fashionable work wear buttons and fastener systems, presented its most recent fastener systems for functional garments for the po-lice, military and fire services at this year's GPEC General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference in Frankfurt.

A particular highlight of this year's GPEC was the Prym Silent Snap 2.0, a snap fastener system, which closes noiselessly, for clothing for special operations units. The military and police forces have a particu-lar need for special clothing, which is sturdy, reliable and functional, while being extremely comfortable to wear and free of distracting noises.

Prym has developed the particularly sturdy Prym Silent Snap 2.0 for just this purpose and it attracted great interest at the trade fair.

In addition, the Prym product portfolio includes waterproof snap fas-teners for police and military uniforms and extremely heat resistant plastic snap fasteners for fire service clothing.

For many years Prym Fashion has been the reliable partner for gov-ernment agencies and public authorities in matters of innovative fas-tener systems for functional clothing.

www.prym-fashion.com

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About Prym
As one of the oldest family firms in Germany, with roots dating back to 1530, Prym is the global watchword for metal processing for demanding niche markets. Our four segments, Prym Consumer, Prym Fashion, Prym Intimates and INOVAN are located all round the globe to be close to our customers.

Prym Fashion is your competent partner when you require innovative, sturdy prod-ucts in the work wear segment. Rivet fastening systems and accessories for the clothing and textile industries make Prym Fashion one of the major suppliers in the sector. Our flexibility and professionalism serve mass production and satisfy individu-al wishes. Apart from buttons there are also solutions: technical consultancy on site, customer-oriented service and tailor-made attaching technologies.

 

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necom Werbeagentur GmbH
PR Department
Jürgen Preiß
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50968 Cologne

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