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History never repeats in technology

HEIQ and Standard Fibers announced next generation biobased “Starts cool, stays cool” fabric technology

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Confidence building of the mattress machinery industry: “ELEKTROTEKS”

Demand from the textile industry to promote cotton processing market growt

interzum Cologne pushes the button for 2021 and 2023 editions!

Reveal by Xsensor helps mattress sellers sell more

Many trade shows have been hit hard by coronavirus

American Blossom Linens introduces dye free bedding bade from naturally grown Colored Foxfibre® organic cotton

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History never repeats in technology The last decade has been a time period for sleep technologies to develop unbelievable novelties and innovations from smart textiles to organic structures, from newest springs to intelligent foams, from movable and adjustable mattresses to decoratively hidden beds. Who know what else we will witness more technologic for more comfortable and convenient sleeping environment? We have prepared a comprehensive coverage for innersprings in this issue. We have also offered a rich content furnished with industry news and company briefs in addition to interviews conducted with important personalities. Every March the industry members would flow to Guangzhou city of China to show, to see, to sell and/or to buy the newest products. Traditionally we always happen to be there to cover those developments. Every last days of March months we were there along with tens of thousands to attend Interzum Guangzhou because it is the most influential trade fair in Asia at furniture production, woodworking machinery and interior decor industry. Unfortunately, this time we cannot go because of the known unfortunate reason. I hope the world gets rid of this virus problem and recuperates as soon as possible and improves the trade system.

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Spinks expands Flexecore sustainable comfort innovation into North America ®

Harrison Spinks’ new 100% recyclable glue-free pocket spring system will soon become available to North American mattress manufacturers thanks to an expanded partnership between the luxury bedmaker’s Components Division, Spinks, and its joint venture partner HSM. The sustainable mattress component system, called Flexecore®, which is the international name for Harrison Spinks’ Cortec™ product in the UK, uses sonically welded fabric entirely removing the use of glue typically used to bond springs together. This sustainable solution is much better for the environment and the consumer,

unlike many traditional glued pocket springs and foam based products. The new approach drastically improves the economics of mattress recycling and should prevent millions of mattresses from entering landfill. The ground breaking technology can be applied to all

sectors of the mattress industry and has crossover application in furniture, such as upholstery cushions. “After two decades of pioneering advancements in microcoil technology, our latest component, five years in the making, redefines sustainable comfort technology

and is set to change the industry forever. Eliminating adhesives and VOCs has actually improved the comfort of the product, meaning consumers will sleep better on mattresses containing Flexecore. They can also rest easy knowing this ground breaking, heat sealed glue free system is 100% recyclable resulting in zero landfill.” Said Simon Spinks, Managing Director of Harrison Spinks. “Cortec and Flexecore is already being delivered in the UK and Europe and we are excited to work with HSM to bring this technology to North America.” Under terms of the joint venture HS2, HSM has the exclusive rights to produce and distribute Flexecore® in North America. HSM has

been partnered with Spinks since 2012, when the company began jointly producing microcoil springs for North America. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the success of our microcoil product line through our partnership with Spinks, which has become increasingly popular as hybrid mattress sales have continued to grow,” said Mark Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of HSM. “We’re excited to bring this new Flexecore technology to North America and provide eco friendly products and a truly sustainable solution for the industry by eliminating glue, which can contaminate mattress coils and make them difficult to recycle.”

The secret to Flexecore®’s comfort is a smaller, finer, more tightly coiled spring by using ultra fine high tensile wire. In addition to its sustainability, by providing more individual points of contact (over 1,000 springs per m2) the spring core offers greater contour accuracy and precision, allowing it to contour the body and deliver superior comfort and support. “Not only is this spring unit more sustainable because of the glue free and fine wire technology it also provides superior comfort – it really is the best of both worlds. We’re really excited to bring this new sustainable solution to our customers all around the world.” Said Darren Marcangelo, Commercial Director of Spinks.

Clariant ColorForward® 2021 palette yearns for human contact, searches for authenticity Trend to warmer and deeper shades; include many special effects Muttenz – The color experts at Clariant ColorWorks® have identified four societal trends that can be expected to influence consumers in the next few years. ColorForward 2021, the 15th edition of the annual Clariant color forecasting guide for the plastics industry, recognizes that genuine human contact is actually becoming a luxury in the digital era, and that people crave authenticity in a world of deep fakes. On a more positive note, technology is being used to create products that connect with people on an emotional level, while collaboration is seen as critical to realizing positive change. “These trends lead to a color palette for 2021 that exhibits contrast,” reports Judith van Vliet, ColorWorks Senior Designer and leader of the ColorForward team. “On one side, we see colors that speak to what is relatable and still considered authentic, while on the other side, colors mirror today’s drama. Where the 2020 palette was characterized by cooler colors, the 2021 hues are much warmer and deeper. Moreover, this year’s color directions include many translucent shades, often incorporating special effects or sometimes looking like one thing

but feeling like another.” In ColorForward 2021, as in previous editions, each trend theme is represented by five colors that people are expected to respond to in the coming years. This unique tool can then be used by plastic product designers and marketing professionals to make more informed color choices for new products and packaging. “Where greens ruled 2020,” van Vliet continues “warm

oranges and yellows seem to be taking over in 2021. Blues and greens remain important, ranging from deep nightly hues to softer aquatic tones. Brights have an artificial feel and are juxtaposed with enchanting darks. The lilacs from the last edition have developed into deeper versions of themselves, adding mystery and depth to an overall lively range.”

HEIQ and Standard Fibers announced next generation biobased “Starts cool, stays cool” fabric technology

HeiQ adds bio-based thermo-functional polymer products to their HeiQ Smart Temp family for a full range of intelligent thermoregulation triggered by body heat. The newly introduced products add dual-action cooling at contact to the already successful dynamic evaporative cooling technology. Launched in 2011, HeiQ Smart Temp was a pioneer in intelligent thermoregulation technology for textiles. Continuous refinements of this product range have allowed HeiQ to be the go-to solution provider as its technologies offer not only industry-leading dynamic evaporative cooling performance, but also ease of application and a friendly price point for brand partners. The latest breakthrough with cool touch technology allows consumers to touch, feel and understand the technology at point-of-sale, and ensures thermal comfort at all times by providing the benefits of cool at contact and continuous evaporative cooling. It is currently optimized for use on home textile products such as mattress ticking and bed linens. All HeiQ Smart Temp products are Oeko-Tex® Class 1-4 conform, bluesign® and USDA BioPreferred pending. As the demand for thermo-functional polymer applications continues to grow, HeiQ created HeiQ Iberia to focus on this product development. There are three new products (two more in the pipeline) in the range that all

provide instant cooling from a biobased thermo-functional polymer, and each product is optimized to perform on specific items such as mattress ticking or bedding accessories. By adding a new category of products to the range, HeiQ now has a broad range of intelligent thermoregulation solutions for home textile market. HeiQ unveiled these products for home textiles with their partner Standard Fiber at Heimtextil Frankfurt (7-10 January 2020).

“We have more and more business developing around temperature-regulating technologies”, says Sandy Gray, CEO at Standard Fiber LLC. “To support our mission of continuously introducing new technologies and innovations to our customers, we are excited to work with HeiQ and present HeiQ Cool Touch technologies to our customers to elevate and differentiate their products in the market”.

Licocare® RBW Vita bio-based additives for plastics receives award for sustainability excellence Material Health Certificate GOLD certification awarded for selected rice bran waxderived additives Muttenz – Clariant is proud to announce that the California-based Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has awarded the Material Health Certificate GOLD level certification to Licocare RBW 102 Vita, Licocare RBW 106 Vita and Licocare RBW 300 Vita , biobased lubricating and dispersing aids. This award is a further confirmation of their excellent environmental profile and contribution to a circular economy for plastics. The Material Health Certificate uses the rigorous, globally recognized material health assessment methodology of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Product Standard to verify a product’s support for safe and circular products. Cradle to Crade® is a design concept developed in the early 90’s by William McDonough and Michael Braungart that is inspired by nature and represents circular thinking and innovation. To determine the suitability of Licocare RBW for the certification, Clariant worked closely with the Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency (EPEA) Switzerland GmbH, an accredited assessor for the Cradle to Cradle Certified and Material Health Certificate Certification. All ingredients present at > 100 ppm in a product are assessed with regard to material health to enable safe and circular products. As lubricants and dispersing agents are process chemicals which may be released into water, the safety of such an ingredient is one of the five criteria of the Cradle to Cradle Certified certification standard.

Manuel Mueller (left), Global Market Segment Leader at Clariant, accepts with pleasure the award for sustainability excellence, which is handed over by Albin Kälin, CEO of EPEA Switzerland. (Photo: Clariant)

Licocare RBW bio-based additives are derived from rice bran wax, a non-food-competing byproduct from the production of edible rice bran oil. Clariant upgrades this renewable raw material to facilitate its use as value-added, highly-effective processing aids for plastics compounders and masterbatch producers. Melt flow improvements, easier mold release and ensuring a more homogeneous distribution of pigments are features among their extensive benefits. Given their extraordinary heat stability, typical application areas include engineering thermoplastics, biopolymers and epoxy resins, which benefits various polymer using industries such as automotive, electrical and electronical, as well as finding uses in coatings, agriculture and consumer applications. Licocare RBW products typically carry also Clariant’s Vita designator that identifies solutions that are based on a renewable feedstock and have a renewable carbon index (RCI) higher than 98%. In addition, the majority of Licocare RBW solutions have been assigned Clariant’s highly demanding EcoTain® label

for sustainability excellence products showing best-in-class performance. Albin Kälin, CEO of EPEA Switzerland, commented: “With this Material Health Certificate at the GOLD level, Clariant is a lighthouse, offering chemical solutions which are derived from renewable resources and are safe in water and the environment.” “This Cradle to Cradle recognition is a further acknowledgement of Clariant’s ongoing sustainability focus as demonstrated by its listing on the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the seventh consecutive year. In fact, Clariant’s Licocare RBW Vita range fully supports the market requirement for additives that go beyond the current sustainability requirements, while at the same time, not compromising on the high performance requirements in customer applications. “We will continue to develop additives which can help plastic manufacturers to become part of the solution in the transformation to a circular economy,” added Manuel Mueller, Global Market Segment Leader, Clariant BU Additives.

Perfectly made mattresses and upholstery with Wakol foam adhesives

INTERCOLL Adhesives make the difference whether your products are used in the upholstery furniture or mattress industry, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re organized in ultra-efficient in-line processes or in segregated work stations, the line of industrial adhesives from Wakol contains the right product for you. INTERCOLL D 3442 is a multi-purpose contact adhesive especially developed for the manufacturing of sandwich mattresses and spring mattresses with high tension. The water-based 1-C CR-Latex roller adhesive is solvent-free and odor-optimized, enabling a good workplace hygiene. Process reliability, production efficiency and product quality are featured by a very quick initial tack and a quick force build-up. Tensions in the glue line are reliably maintained. INTERCOLL D 3442 is suitable for all common application methods used for the assembly of mattresses, including double rollers as well as low pressure spray guns. INTERCOLL D 3470 is a high-perfor-

mance spray adhesive that displays a very fast initial tack even at very low spray pressures. The water-based polychloroprene latex adhesive bonds all typical upholstery materials, such as foam materials, non-woven materials, upholstery fabrics, wood, hard fibre or cardboard. Due to its special formulation, INTERCOLL D 3470 suppresses the formation of fine spray mist. This leads to more efficient use of the adhesive thanks to greater transfer efficiency with the spray application and less overspray. As a result, up to 10 % increase in productivity is achieved. Moreover, workstation and surrounding area are significantly less contaminated.

Comfytex conducts the best R&D in the mattress industry Comfytex is one of the biggest companies that commit themselves to the mattress cover industry worldwide. Comfytex means successful projects and ideas. The firm is awarded in various categories at home and abroad by various institutions and fair organizers like Interzum. Ayfer Erdogan, Sales and Marketing Director of Comfytex, tells their best seller products in domestic and international market in 2019.

What was your best demanding product in domestic and foreign markets?

Our product of avicenna pain reliever had more impact than we expected. It was preferred by lots of companies due to it is good features for the pains of muscle, joint and bone. It is also a fact that it provides better quality sleep. Our product Borjen is unique since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my own and the features of its content. Moreover it is our one of the best-selling products in the domestic market. Another of our most demanded products is OXYCORE, which was produced by advanced technology as a solution of decreasing amount of oxygen

Ayfer Erdogan, Sales and Marketing Director of Comfytex

in air due to the contamination and pollution of the environmental and nature. Thanks to the feature of it contains, it absorbs carbon dioxide and increases the amount of oxygen in the environment during sleep. Thanks to this quality, it has become one of our most demanded products for the consumers who want to meet their need of healthy and quality sleep.

Which fairs will you attend in 2020? What do you expect from these fairs?

We will attend ISPA Expo this month and we are going to be at the fair of Sleep Well Expo next September. We have experienced that the ISPA fair is an effective for the market of America and South America. We think that it is an effective fair where we can respond quickly and get expecting results.

ZebSprings is ready for ISPA EXPO 2020

Innovative and customized solution partner of mattress products industries and a member of ISPA, ZebSprings will showcase its products at ISPA EXPO. The company is looking forward to meeting with significant players of the industry at the show to introduce its spring units. ISPA EXPO 2020 will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 18-20. The EXPO opens the doors to over 4,000 industry professionals and a record 140,000+ square feet of floor space. Turkish mattress springs manufacturer ZebSprings will take its part in this important event. Mahmut Ă&#x2013;ztĂźrk, Sales and Marketing Manager of ZebSprings, tells about their preparations for ISPA Expo.

What were the factors that motivated you to establish a spring production facility? What would you say about the position of the spring group, which is a raw material of the furniture and bedding sectors? Specializing in production of pocket springs, ZebSprings was founded in 2017 to be the innovative and customized solution partner for the mattress,

bedding, specialty sleep and sitting products industries. As ZebSprings, we define the spring units not only as a support element but also as a crucial comfort element for the bedding and sitting product groups. Therefore, we are focusing on manufacturing the best matching comfort level for designs of our customers. Innerspring units are the most widely preferred core system for the mattresses and there is also an increasing

trend towards using the innerspring units in designs of sitting products as well. We believe that market share of innerspring units will continue to increase in sleep and sitting product industries thanks to flexible comfort and support characteristics of them.

Could you mention about your product range? As ZebSprings, with our wide range of fabric encased coil series, we present whole range of comfort, flexibility and durability required by the manufacturers of mattresses and specialty sleep and sitting products for different market segments. Our product portfolio includes but not limited to the units with following specifications. •Higher coil count units with small diameter coils from fine wire to enhance adaptation to body contours •Units with various comfort levels from plush to ultra firm •Units with firmer edges to eliminate foam encasement •Low height units to be used as comfort layers •Tall units to optimize cost per inch

Is there any works that you realized for recycling of springs? As the innerspring units are mainly constructed with recyclable components, such as steel and nonwoven,

Mahmut Öztürk it is a more environmentally friendly option than the other chemical based core alternatives. In order to further increase sustainability characteristics of our products, we are cooperating with suppliers certified by international authorities such as Oeko-tex and Edana.

What can you tell us about your machinery park? Our up-to-date machinery park consists of automated transfer lines that can cover a wide production range in terms of coil count and height of the units. We are able to make fine adjustments in the comfort characteristics of the springs we produce thanks to servo control capability of our coilers. We have our in house comfort and fatigue

test devices in order to ensure durability and comfort level of our products.

What are your main export and target markets? As ZebSprings, we have already become a significant link in supply chains of many reputable mattress and furniture manufacturers in Europe and MENA region. As the next step of our global presence, we are aiming to be more active in North American market too. In line with our marketing strategy in North America, we became a member of ISPA last year. We continue to take firm steps towards our goal of being a globally preferred key industry supplier.

Which fairs do you attend? What kinds of preparations have you done for ISPA EXPO? We made our first appearance in the international exhibitions in last May, in Cologne with the Interzum fair. The forthcoming ISPA show will be our next international exhibition. We consider these two exhibitions as the most important events of the mattress and furniture components sector. We will continue to be a part of these organizations in the future, too. The next ISPA show in New Orleans will be our first launch in the US market and we look forward to meeting with significant players of the industry there to introduce our products.

Online sales figures are increasing worldwide. How do you evaluate this trend and what do you do to make your company available for online sales?

mattresses and sofas through online sales channels increase globally and it will continue to accelerate taking into consideration the purchasing habits of generations Y and Z.

Pocket spring is the most suitable innerspring unit type for the roll packing operation. Therefore, it is being widely preferred in products designed for online sales channels. B2C sales of

How was the export performance of Turkish mattress components in 2019?

Turkey is one of the leading countries in production of various mattress and furniture components. From the main components of the industry such as innerspring, foam, ticking and nonwoven to accessories, chemicals and machinery production; Turkish manufacturers are playing a significant role in the industry.

Confidence building of the mattress machinery industry: “ELEKTROTEKS”

Business confidence is their business. Turkish brand Elektroteks makes much of customer satisfaction. Baran Ozis, Sales Manager of Elektroteks,comments: “The main reason for this consequences would be our patience and passion during the process of development for every single machine rather than selling them to market in order to make huge amount of profit in the short term and pumping money to our company’s bank account. This means, we took our time to make it accurate and consistent.”

Baran Ozis, Sales Manager of Elektroteks, clarifies their best seller product in 2019 and recent situation of China. Full text of the interview follows:

What was your best seller product at home and abroad in 2019? Since we are machinery supplier for not only mattress machines but also for all production process, I can proudly say that we keep growing by being solution partner of our clients in every phase of production including mostly automated lines. We are quite happy with constant feedbacks that provided by our customers from all around the World about our rollpack machines, double head quilting machines and glue bridges which recently gained some advanced upgrades in terms of speed and versatility. The main reason for this consequence would be our patience and passion during the process

of development for every single machine rather than selling them to market in order to make huge amount of profit in the short term and pumping money to our companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bank account. This means, we took our time to make it accurate and consistent. Lately, we have focused on developing our HEMMER machine which has already been presented to market years ago. We believe that we have done good a job on it and already excited to meet the increasing demand in our sales.

How do you consider the recent situation of China and cancellation of Interzum Guangzhou? Well, unfortunately recent situation in China made us disappointed. Considering truth that any exhibition event held around the World amazes us and considering Elektroteks is currently capable of serving in Chinese language with our newly joined members into team, left us speechless. But, we believe that we can compensate this cancellation in the near future.

Which fairs will you attend in 2020? Elektroteks is an undisputed participant of any international fair held around the globe. And we have already booked our stand in India Mattresstech Expo 2020 and ISPA Expo 2020. We are eager to present our new projects to customers which include robots in mattress production and in order to do that we will use small scaled models of each equipment and conceptional videos of robot involved production.

Solutions for mattress production at Asya Örme Asya Örme, which started its bedding activities in Istanbul in 1998, offers solutions suitable for the mattress industry with its operations.

We talked with Said Çiçek, the company representative of Asya Örme, the leading company of the sector in mattress ticking and pillow fabrics, about its organizations, products and exports. Cicek pointed out that the most important issue for Asya Örme was customer satisfaction and said, “We are working to contribute to the social life of our customers by preparing our products accordingly because we know the place of a healthy sleep in social life”.

Can you tell us about the foundation story of Asya Örme and the priorities of your company? Asya Örme was established in

1998 in Istanbul. In 2007, it started to operate in the field of mattress ticking fabric and reached its current position. We can divide the priorities of our company into two branches; to show customer satisfaction and quick reaction. We have been working since 1998 to offer a comfortable and deep sleep with comfort, quality by prioritizing human health. Our company, which is one of the pioneers of the sector, carries out the whole production process as a single and expert hand without working with intermediary and broker companies. With this principle, we are always confident that we produce the right product for our valued customers.

Can you give information about your products and product groups? We produce innovative knitted mattress ticking fabric for our mattress producing partners all over the world. We also help our customers with the production of mattress covers, pillow covers and visco-cast pillows. The right choice of pillows and mattresses, which are products that directly affect sleep quality, will help you to have a healthy sleep. Since we know the place of healthy sleep in social life, we are working to contribute to your social life by preparing our products accordingly.

How does your production process work, which regions are your raw material supply points? Our production facility has 3000 m2 closed area and is equipped with the latest technology. We organize our space to show everyone that it is possible to buy high quality products at an affordable price, even in our industry, where production processes are extremely demanding and costly.

Our priority is to supply raw materials from domestic yarn manufacturers. Apart from our domestic manufacturers, we also supply products from major polyester yarn producing countries such as India, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Are there any works that you recycle your fabrics in the nature? One of the biggest problems of our age is recycling. As a company that makes production by prioritizing human health, we are also very

sensitive in this regard. All kinds of textile products are not garbage, but they are re-used in our products and in different areas of production.

Can you talk about the machines you use in production? Our production machines are Monarch brand high quality machines which are made by British-Japanese co-production. Could you tell us about your export map and the locations in your export target? The export rate of our company has reached 70%, and we make maximum efforts to move this rate higher. Our goal is the entire continent of Europe, where we are currently working. For now, two big names of our export points are Britain and Italy. How did the development of Turkish bedding material export progress in 2019? Which product was preferred more in 2019? After the recent rise in foreign exchange rates and coronavirus outbreak in China at the time the events we observed that Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exports of bed fabric rise significantly.

BIRKENSTOCK’s sleep systems promote regeneration of the user’s musculoskeletal system

BIRKENSTOCK is now bringing its core expertise in composing a healthful, comfortable fit and the resulting sense of well-being to a new product line: sleep systems with high point elasticity and optimal accommodation of the body’s contours to promote regeneration of the user’s musculoskeletal system. Both the form and function of the new slatted frames, mattresses and beds are matched to the human frame and promote healthy repose and restful sleep.

BIRKO ACTIVE Natural solid wood frame made of European beech. 14 double slat elements, positioned in a waveshape in flexible, high-quality, elastic fabric caps. Particularly soft

shoulder comfort area, seamless firmness adjustment in the center zone and pressure relief, soft heel area. Also available with the option to elevate the head or feet, or with motorized adjustment*, remote operation*, and mains cutoff*. BIRKENSTOCK slatted frames are fully bonded to the highest quality.

ISLAY 220 Supple, elastic cold-foam base core with a high proportion of natural castor oil. Adapts well to the contours of the body thanks to the special 7-zone ergonomic design. The BIRKENSTOCK support made with natural latex and cork granulate together with our mattress cores and slatted frames ensures

perfectly balanced comfort when lying down. The design of the bottom of the mattress mirrors the wave shape of the slatted frame.

BILBAO 220 Highly elastic and molds to the contours of the body thanks to 7-zones in the pocket spring core with approx. 1,000 springs (100 x 200 cm). It has high point elasticity in combination with particularly good moisture regulation. The BIRKENSTOCK support made with natural latex and cork granulate together with our mattress cores and slatted frames ensures perfectly balanced comfort when lying down. The design of the bottom of the mattress mirrors the wave shape of the slatted frame.

England-Turkey talk starts after Brexit

After Britain’s decision to leave the European Union 47 years later, the 11-month transition period is on the agenda of the world. Aegean exporters have been closely following the negotiations between Britain and the European Union which accounts for Turkey’s second largest exports market in 2019, and third largest market for Aegean Region exporters.

The calendar works; there are three alternatives Aegean Exporters’ Union Coordinator Chairman Jak Eskinazi noted that the free trade agreement that covers zero customs duty and zero quota, or the realization of the Customs Union such as in the case of Turkey, are among the options.

Also, it is expected that parties may reach an agreement that will give birth to the additional customs duty on Turkish exporters.

England delegation in Turkey While reminding that Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan declared that Britain, EU and Turkey had agreed that a delegation from the UK would come to Turkey during her latest visit to Izmir, Ashkenazic, said, “With exports of 10 billion 748 million dollars Britain is Turkey’s second-largest export market. It is in third place with an amount of 831 million dollars in the exports

of Aegean Exporters Union. Brought up on the agenda by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a free trade agreement between the EU and Canada is expected. For the realization of such an agreement with Turkey, the EU must first deal with Britain. The agreement between the two sides, England and Turkey, that will replace the Customs Union Free Trade Agreement, it is of great importance for Turkey. We want to continue exporting without paying customs tax. We need to maintain our relationship and at the same time strengthen our economic ties by adding new sectors in our plans.”

Devan underlines its sustainability track record with 2 additional bio-based product launches

Belgian firm complemented bio-based flame retardant with the launch of bio-based antimicrobial and bio-based PCM solutions at Heimtextilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11th hall where sleep products were displayed.

FRANKFURT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Devan Chemicals, the Belgium-based developer of finishing technologies for textiles, successfully launched two bio-based solutions at Heimtextil trade show in Frankfurt, Germany. The company had already launched a bio-based flame retardant in May 2019.

Sustainability has always been a focus topic for Devan, even long before it became an urging issue. In 1995 the company launched Eco-flamÂŽ, the first halogen-free flame retardant. Four years later they commercialized a non-migrating antimicrobial solution. In 2001 the Belgian firm developed a masterbatch

technology for in-yarn solutions. Devan was also the first company to introduce probiotics in textiles (2010). In 2019 Devan presented its first bio-based solution (Bio-flam) and another two: a bio-based antimicrobial (BI-OME® natural) and biobased PCMs (Tones of Cool® Bio) in Heimtextil trade show’s 12th hall where sleep products took place. Natural antimicrobial A drive towards the use of more sustainable products has led to the introduction of more alternative solutions to solve the discomfort of malodors and to reduce the allergens of dust mites. Many plants and flowers produce antimicrobial chemicals as a defense mechanism towards threats like bacteria, fungi and molds. More and more natural antimicrobials are used in food and cosmetics as a preservative. Plant based, non-persistent, low toxicity pesticides have been used for many years in agriculture and in industrial kitchens. These natural, biocidal ingredients gave us inspiration to develop a new range of Odor Control Technology and anti-dust mite products. BI-OME Natural is a natural, bio-based antimicrobial solution that guarantees an optimal freshness and hygiene for textiles. The active ingredients are the well-known Linseed oil, obtained from the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant and Chrysanthemum, derived from the seeds of the flowers of the daisy. The active ingredients in BI-OME Natural are Organic, GMO free, Biodegradable and Recyclable.

As known, the bedding industry and more and more governments are planning to invoke regulations on recyclability, therefore technologies such as BI-OME Natural, which are recyclable, could gain more interest over time. BI-OME Natural was presented in Heimtextil collections of Standard Fiber. Bio-based PCM’s Tones of Cool Bio is a patented cooling technology that stimulates the textile to dissipate redundant heat from the body and to instantly reduce the body

temperature. The PCMs used in Tones of Cool Bio are derived from sustainable, natural sources. The PCMs have the form of a crystalline wax or oily liquid (depending on temperature) and is 100% plant based. In addition, Tones of Cool Bio has a lower flammability than traditional paraffin based PCMs. The bio-source of the technology is certified by the German DIN lab. Tones of Cool Bio was already presented in the Heimtextil collections of Standard Fiber, Tisseray, and Comfy Quilts.

Graphene, a smart textile technology of the future Graphene Market size was valued at around USD 35 million in 2018 and the industry will achieve over 35% CAGR up to 2026. Expanding electronics and semiconductor industry across the globe is considered as the prime factor bolstering the global graphene market growth. Graphene is 200 times stronger than steel and is relatively tougher than diamond. In addition, it is a superior conductor of heat and electricity and finds application in memory chips as well as screens in mobile phones

and laptops. It is generally used in the combined form to further enhance its durability, strength, conductivity, and toughness. Increasing purchasing power and surging demand for consumer electronics such as tablets and mobile phones is likely to propel the market demand. Moreover, graphene transmits 97 percent of light, which makes it highly transparent along with its excep-

tional conductive and heat carrying properties creates opportunities in next-gen electronics such as batteries and solar panels. Additionally, graphene is gradually gaining popularity in the automotive and aerospace & defense industries. It is light in weight and possesses exceptional strength and toughness. Growing demand for lighter and safe vehicles is likely to

offer ample opportunities for the product to be used as an additive in composite materials. Furthermore, proliferating automotive industry with over 95 million units of automobiles in 2018 and growing concern for safe and fuel-efficient vehicles is expected to propel the demand for the product in the coming years. Also, growing attempts to strengthen vehicle structures as well as to improve the crashworthiness has created a demand for the product in the manufacturing of greener and lighter cars. For instance, Geneva Motor Show, Spania launched the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first supercar and incorporated graphene into the car structure which reduces the overall weight of the vehicle, which, in turn, reduces the fuel consumption and emits less emissions. However, high production cost of graphene and the environmental impacts associated with it is expected to hinder the global market growth during the

assessment period. Graphene is typically a single layer material extracted from graphite by various technologies such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and mechanical exfoliation, among others. It is a hexagonal lattice consisting of thin layer of tightly packed six carbon atoms. It is regarded as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thinnest and strongest material and exhibits superior thermal and

electrical conductivity. Ongoing product innovation and heavy public and private investment to exploit the properties of the product for various applications is expected to increase its demand during the review period. Graphene market outlook is at a nascent stage and is expected to gain significant penetration in broad range of industries in the following years.

Graphene Oxide will be the most popular product segment In 2018, graphene oxide segment witnessed the largest share in the global graphene market and is likely to grow at the highest CAGR of more than 37% in the coming years. This is largely attributed to its widespread application in polymers as it enhances the properties of conductivity, tensile strength, toughness, and elasticity. It is considered as a suitable electrode material for solar cells, batteries, and capacitors. Graphene nanoplatelets segment held substantial market share in 2018 owing to its superior properties of stiffness; and electrical and thermal conductivity, which is majorly used in plethora of industries including transportation, energy, electronics, and aerospace & defense. High R&D activities in the U.S. will boost North American graphene industry demand North America is projected to stay at the forefront of the graphene industry by 2026 owing to the robust research & development activities in the region. Growing prevalence of research institutes and universities and increasing collaboration with product manufacturers to develop next-gen graphene for aerospace & defense and electronic industries is expected to propel the regional market growth. The U.S. is the major contributor due to the technological advanced facilities and significant presence of its manufacturers in the region including ACS Materials LLC, XG Sciences, and Angstron Materials, Inc. Following North America, the Asia Pacific graphene market statistics is estimated to regis-

and South Korea is likely to positively influence the regional demand for the product in consumer electronics.

ter a robust CAGR of over 35% during the assessment period. This is mainly due to the presence of abundant graphite sources in China and India coupled with rich copper reserves in China. Also, highly expanding electronics industry as well as rising funds in related research activities in China, Japan, India,

Capacity expansion is the key strategy adopted by the market players Capacity expansion is one of the key strategies incorporated by the industry participants to strengthen their position in the market. Graphenea S.A is the leading player in the global market with presence in more than 60 countries across the globe. It has an astounding manufacturing capacity of circa 150,000 square centimeters of graphene per year. In July 2017, the company announced the opening of a new graphene oxide unit with production capacity of one ton per annum, which helped the company to meet customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rising supply needs in the following years. Some of the major players in the global graphene market include Graphenea S.A., Applied Graphene Materials plc, ACS Materials LLC, Haydale Limited, Grafoid Inc., Angstron Materials, Inc., Applied Nanotech, Inc, and XG Sciences, among others.

Demand from the textile industry to promote cotton processing market growth As per a report found on Wise Guy Reports, the global cotton processing market is anticipated to surpass a valuation of USD 82.47 billion by 2026, attaining a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period (2017-2026).

During cotton processing, cotton is vacuumed into tubes which further carry it to the dryer to reduce moisture and enhance the quality of fiber. The cotton is then run through cleansing equipment to remove sticks, leaf trashes, and other foreign materials.

Market potential and pitfalls The global cotton processing market has witnessed a tectonic surge over the past few years, mainly due to the surging demand for cotton in the textile industry. The market is predicted to gain traction due to increasing availability of animal feed. Cotton is extensively used in

the pharmaceutical industries to make bandages. The increasing incidence of chronic diseases and accidents have thus triggered the demand from the cotton processing market across the globe. Launching of automated, advanced, and semi-automatic technologies to enhance the production of textiles will further create growth opportunities for the cotton processing market. Mechanized machines have reduced labor cost, thereby raising the revenues of ginning mills. This has further encouraged the cotton processing market. High requirement for premium quality cotton from the consumers is further predicted to steer the market growth. On the contrary, concerns associated with quality and high cost of production are considered to vitiate the cotton processing market growth in the foreseeable future.

Global cotton processing market: Segmental analysis The global cotton processing market is segmented on the basis of product, equipment, operation, and application. By product, the cotton processing market is segmented into

cottonseed and lint. Among these, the lint segment is predicted to acquire the lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share as it is extensively used to manufacture different types of apparels, surgical bandages, and household textiles. With the increased number of accidents along with the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, the consumption of cotton bandages and processed cotton have increased. Moreover, the increased export of lint cotton products is generating export income across countries, which is further estimated to propel the growth of market in this segment. By equipment, the cotton processing market is segmented into spinning and ginning. Of these, the spinning equipment is likely to occupy the largest share and is considered one of the most crucial processes in the textile industry. As it is highly

used to convert baled cotton into thread or yarn to produce high-strength yarns, they are gaining prominence. By operation, the cotton processing market is segmented into automatic and semi-automatic. Of these, the automatic segment is likely to gain prominence due to the advent of advanced technologies by the machine manufacturers to increase the productivity of the mills. Moreover, automatic machines have minimized the labor cost and augmented the profit margins of ginning mills, thereby propelling the market growth in the segment. By application, the market is segmented into medical & surgical, textiles, consumer goods, and others. Among these, the textile segment is likely to expand at a rapid pace, mainly due to the changing preferences

of the consumers, and growing per capita income. Regional insights Geographically, the cotton processing market spans across regions, namely, Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

The Asia Pacific is predicted to dominate the global market and acquire the lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share till 2026. The region has the presence of countries with favorable climatic conditions required for the production of cotton. The favorable climate further influences the cotton manufacturers to invest in cotton processing. The ad-

vancing technology coupled with the increasing concerns regarding hygiene in the healthcare sector, has resulted in increased consumption of raw cotton. This has further triggered the demand from the cotton processing market worldwide. Cotton is widely cultivated in countries like Pakistan, China, India, and Uzbekistan, which further encourages the growth of the market. Industry updates June 2019: Enova Textile and Apparelha developed a new process to improve the textile system, by using unused fibers from traditional factories. This was further divided into 17 different categories for different uses, depending on the knit or weave. The fibers are sorted, bleached, sanitized, opened, and carded for cleaning, and forming a strand of fiber, referred to as silver. The fiber is thus ready for spinning machine that makes a yard and can be woven and knitted to form new products. Competitive landscape The top players operating in the global cotton processing market include Bajaj Steel Industries Limited, Lummus Corp, Shandong Swan Cotton Industrial Machinery Stock Co., Ltd., Nipha Exports Cottonseed Limited, Reiter, Cherokee Fabrication, Uzbek Textile, and Toyota Industries.

ISPA Expo where the future is

The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest trade show exclusively for the sleep products industry opens in New Orleans, Louisiana, 18-20 March 2020. 20 Turkish exhibitors crossed the Atlantic to display a wide range of sleep products machinery, components and materials. Since 1915, the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has been helping the world sleep better by supporting innovations and growth across the sleep products industry. ISPA is committed to serving members through public policy, research, public affairs, education initiatives and events like ISPA EXPO in order to prepare a more valuable future. ISPA Expo is the largest showcase of bedding

products and services in the world, where innovators and industry leaders gather to explore the show floor and discover new solutions and opportunities. ISPA Expo is produced for the industry by the industry. No other organization can match ISPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience and expertise in bringing mattress producers, innovators, industry leaders and buyers together. And no other event works

harder to make it easy for you to do business. Industry leaders from around the world attend EXPO to find the latest equipment, components, and services they need. More than 4,600 industry professionals from 69 countriesattended in 2018 to see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new, research options, network and make purchases. Nowhere else can you receive such wide exposure and meet face to face with so many qualified buyers. By going to ISPA Expo you will invest in your businessâ&#x20AC;Ś and yourself! Get inspired with presentations from thought leaders, engage with other industry

professionals, and explore new ideas and opportunities. Build your business, create new partnerships and strengthen your own personal brand. Your future is here at ISPA EXPO! The show will organize a lot of concurrent events to inform, furnish, train and entertain industry members with special topics such as ISPA Women’s Network Reception, Boost Your RQ – Rock-Star Quotient, Lunch & Learn: The World’s Mattress Industry, ISPA Welcome Reception, Economic Reality Check – Forewarned is Forearmed, and Mattress Recycling & Sustainability: Today & Tomorrow.

interzum Cologne pushes the button for 2021 and 2023 editions!

Optimized site planning with improved planning certainty: Applications for interzum 2021 and interzum 2023 possible as of now The next interzum, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading trade fair for furniture production and interior design, will take place from 4 to 7 May 2021 on the fairgrounds in Cologne. Like in 2019, halls 3 to 11 are at the ready. These will be supplemented by the modern exhibition hall 1 Plus, which will come into operation shortly before. It expands the intensively in demand â&#x20AC;&#x153;Materials & Natureâ&#x20AC;? exhibition area and enables site planning that is on the whole optimised. Even more improvements are in progress. Thus,

exhibitors can already apply now for both interzum 2021 and for interzum 2023, which takes place from 9 to 12 May 2023. This increases planning certainty for all exhibitors, significantly accelerates trade fair planning and thus provides exhibitors with more time for the longterm planning of their exhibition participation. The application phases for interzum 2021 and 2023 start today on 9 January in the context of the international furniture trade fair imm cologne 2020.

One thing is clear since the last event in 2019: interzum will continue to write its impressive success story in 2021 and beyond. It is especially gratifying that, irrespective of the notably high demand for stands, an ever-increasing number of exhibitor wishes can be better served. This has good reasons, as the interzum team has prepared several improvements. It is thus possible for the first time to apply in a binding fashion for the subsequent event in 2023 when applying for interzum 2021. This possibility provides all exhibitors with improved transparency and allows

them significantly increased planning certainty. This is because the planning of the halls can be accelerated for the trade fair team, which enables exhibitors to undertake longer term preparations for their individual trade fair planning and stand concepts. The end of the 1st early bird for interzum 2021, which is delayed by one month, and thus ends on 30 April 2020, aims in the same direction. This will also help accelerate planning processes, so that interzum exhibitors will have concrete stand offers in their hands much earlier and can prepare accordingly over the longer term. Application for interzum 2021 and interzum 2023 takes place exclusively online for

the first time. Koelnmesse has provided corresponding links at www.interzum.com. In this way, exhibitors will find it even easier to apply for participation in the world’s leading trade fair for furniture production and interior design. With a view to more satisfied visitors, and thus directly to the advantage of exhibitors, hall planning for interzum 2021 will be streamlined, concentrated and expanded by the new building of hall 1 Plus. The optimization of site planning means the bundling of the “Materials & Nature” focus in halls 4.2, 5.2 and 6. These are complemented by the just named, column-free and generously dimensioned hall 1 Plus, which opens its doors to the trade public for the first time a few weeks prior on the occasion of Living Kitchen 2021. The “Function & Components” section is focused in halls 3.2, 5.1, 7, 8 and 10.2, while “Textile & Machinery” will be found in halls 9, 10.1, 11.1 and 11.2. “We are bringing the three trade fair segments even closer together spatially. The sense of this site and hall optimiza-

tion lies in visitors being able to more quickly and easily find the trade fair stands or exhibitors they wish to visit. This is because shorter routes mean more time for interzum visitors to engage in conversations with exhibitors and to evaluate the presentations, more satisfaction and concentration and ultimately better business, orders or “closings”, according to Maik Fischer, Director of interzum. The enquiry as to the supplied industry branches and market segments newly introduced into the application documents of the exhibitors also primarily serves the purpose of improved visit planning. Documented in the subsequent online exhibitor catalogue, it is then easy for visitors to recognize which exhibitors are relevant for them and where discussions or negotiations are especially promising.

Parallel with the application start for interzum and thus a few weeks prior to this year’s event in February 2020, the application phase for ZOW 2022 in Bad Salzuflen is already starting for imm cologne 2020. With attractive basic conditions, the booking of this supplier trade fair for the furniture industry and interior design is possible as a pack-

age together with applications for interzum 2021 and 2023. In this way, the Koelnmesse team addresses a wish for bundling often expressed by exhibitors and anticipates that this will have a favorable effect on the development of the workshop trade fair ZOW, which is oriented to one of the world’s largest furniture clusters.

Reveal by Xsensor helps mattress sellers sell more “Innovation needs to be part of your culture. Customers are transforming faster than we are, and if we don’t catch up, we’re in trouble.” – Ian Schafer

The most successful companies have one thing in common: they give people an incredible, unforgettable experience. Many companies and salespeople are thinking and talking about strategy and creative, new ways to ensure growth over the rest of the year. How to improve customer service, customer experience and customer engagement

to drive higher conversions is likely to be at the top of many of those discussions. To this end, REVEAL by XSENSOR is a mattress retailer’s triple threat, providing the ultimate in customer service, experience and engagement, helping you sell more mattresses, this year and beyond.

How? It builds trust. Trust is the foundation of every customer relationship. Because the REVEAL live pressure mapping system is entirely objective, confidence is built through the experience and not just on a salesperson’s word. Buyers don’t feel like they’re being “sold.” To the contrary, the technology alleviates purchasing

anxiety and enhances trust by visually showing people what they’re feeling in real time. Customers are confident the mattress and bedding accessories recommended for them are right. This sense of certainty results in a sales decision. It provides connection. A Queen’s University study called the Cone of Experience found people retain 20% of what they hear, 40% of what they observe, and 90% of what they experience. Another study reports that 88% of U.S. marketers saw measurable sales growth as a result of personalization, with more than half reporting a lift greater than 10%.

the sheer number of options overwhelming or who dread the length of time mattress shopping has traditionally entailed. Prospective customers are more likely to spend more money with a retailer who offers a meaningful shopping experience. This is key to creating a value-added retail experience that builds customer loyalty: Your customer

is both your best advocate and repeat purchaser. As consumer expectations continue to rise, for mattress retailers, REVEAL by XSENSOR is playing a central role in shifting the focus from the point of sale to the point of engagement, creating a richer and more satisfying buying – and selling – experience.

REVEAL lets you provide an individualized, high-touch buying experience making your recommendations tailor-made to each customer’s unique body and sleep style. REVEAL technology helps create a physical and meaningful connection that people remember – especially when they achieve the best sleep of their life as a result. It delivers convenience. In the past, the retailer determined what products a customer would buy and how they should shop. Today, it’s the customer who defines the shopping experience – and what they want is their buying needs met in a seamless, quick and delightful way. REVEAL helps you provide consumers with a simple, compelling and fast way to buy the perfect mattress. The sales process takes under 5 minutes and saves a ton of time by quickly narrowing the selection of mattresses to test and choose from. The customer journey is seamless and streamlined and will delight customers who find

Customer experience matters even more than you think “Customer experience” is an unavoidable topic these days, and here’s why. Eighty percent of customers say that the experience a company provides is as important as its products or services A majority take this sentiment a step further by voting with their wallets; 57% have stopped buying from a company because a competitor provided a better experience.

Lenzing Introduces TENCEL™ Modal Fibers with Eco Pure Technology to Strengthen Sustainability Commitment

TENCEL™ branded modal fibers with Eco Pure technology are manufactured with a proven total chlorine-free bleaching process in pulp and fibers. TENCEL™ branded modal fibers with Eco Pure technology are manufactured with a proven total chlorine-free bleaching process in pulp and fibers. Today, Lenzing Group announced the introduction of Eco Pure technology which enhances the production of environmentally responsible modal fibers for the textile industry. TENCEL™ Modal fibers with Eco Pure technology are considered as the most environmentally responsible option among existing modal fibers in

the industry. Total chlorine-free bleaching in pulp and fiber delivers the industry’s new standard of clean modal fiber production. With the gentle bleaching process, textiles made predominantly of such fibers tend to be softer than conventionally bleached TENCEL™ Modal fibers, and are very suitable for undergarments,

loungewear, bedding and more. The Eco Pure technology features an eco-responsible production process guided by the EU Ecolabel , a label of environmental excellence that is awarded to products and services that meet high environmental standards throughout their life-cycle .

TENCEL™ Modal fibers with Eco Pure technology are produced exclusively in Austria mainly from beech wood sourced from sustainably managed forests across Central and Eastern Europe. “The ongoing innovation in cellulosic fiber technologies and eco-responsible production processes has witnessed more sustainable fiber alternatives across the textile value chain. This has provided businesses and brands with new opportunities and perspectives to enhance product quality and improve sustainable practices. The introduction of Eco Pure technology for TENCEL™ Modal fibers is providing brands and consumers with great comfort and more responsible environmental options. With sustainability in our DNA, we will continue to

To improve supply chain transparency, TENCEL™ Modal fibers with Eco Pure technology can be identified throughout the textile production chain. review customers’ feedback to develop and produce high-quality fibers that suits their needs and preferences.” said Florian Heubrandner, Vice President of Global Business Management Textiles of Lenzing. Over the few past years, brands have made conscious decisions to better understand their supply chain with a core focus on sustainability and transparency in clothing production. In light of this, the TENCEL™ Modal fibers with Eco

Pure technology are identifiable through a special identification technology, making the eco-fibers identifiable throughout all stages of the textile manufacturing process. “For the TENCELTM brand, ensuring a sustainable supply chain has become very important, with a focus not only on ethical production, but also the actual fiber production process. In 2020, one of our main goals and a core business strategy will be to continue production of high-quality fibers that strive to set higher standards for industry sustainability and comfort. It is encouraging to see that the industry and consumers are paying more attention to sustainability. We believe that the popularity of sustainable fibers will continue to grow,” added Heubrandner.

It’s innerSpring time! Innerspring mattresses may seem old-school, but they have changed a lot in recent years. Today, they’re likely to feature more sophisticated coils, various foams, fiber and even layers of smaller steel springs.

Mattress coils or also known as mattress springs, are coil springs used in many modern mattresses. A matrix of coils is primarily used to make the bottom section of the mattress. In recent years small “micro-coils” have started being used in the upholstered comfort layer of mattresses, the top layer of the mattress. Out of all of the mattresses available on the market today, innerspring mattresses are, perhaps, the most well-known. Although an innerspring is one of the oldest bed types, they’re still trendy, and it doesn’t mean they are less durable or too firm like many people think. It is a clear fact that they will never go out of style.

Typically, the innerspring mattresses feature a steel coil core (support system) with a padded layer, or a foam on top if it’s a hybrid. This provides you with a comfortable, flexible, and supportive surface that’ll keep you cooler than most other bed types. A modern innerspring base also allows for natural body movement and limits motion disturbance, which is excellent for people sleeping with a partner. Steel coils were invented in 1857, but German inventor Heinrich Westphal was the first to place them in a mattress in 1871 and thus the innerspring mattress was born. The design of this type of a mattress was inspired by the shock-absorbing

seat cushions made for horsedrawn carriages. By the 1930s, innerspring mattresses became the most popular type of sleep surface, and they still are today. Since its initial appearance, the innerspring mattress has evolved into an innovation of sleep technology. Benefits of innerspring mattresses Through layered systems of response mechanisms designed to target hold and absorb pressure, innerspring mattresses have remained the standard for quality support and comfort. they are designed to deliver spine-aligning hold and pressure-relieving comfort for every type of sleep-

er. Available in all three comfort levels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plush, medium and firm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; modern innerspring mattresses sleep cool, prevent the transfer of motion from one sleep partner to the other and offer unbeatable support. There are also a number of additional structural benefits of innerspring mattresses. They generate very little or no smell emitted by the mattress. Since there is a lot of space in between the mattress, it allows a lot of air flow thus giving a cooling effect. Sleeping on the back or side helps to distribute body weight more evenly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which means that back and side sleepers are often able to choose a plusher comfort level in an innerspring mattress without losing a supportive feel. To prevent the spine from caving under pressure, stomach sleepers require an innerspring mattress with a firmer comfort level.

What is an innerspring mattress and what is it made of? Supported by a layer of core springs, innerspring mattresses are covered on both sides with different kinds of upholstery. Foam, gel or basic cotton covers are generally used. The spring in the mattress allows the person to turn over comfortably and helps the mattress retain its shape. So, an innerspring mattress is made up of three parts: the foundation, the core, and the comfort layer. It takes its name from the metal support coils that form the core of the bed. Most innerspring mattresses today also contain layers made with other materials, such as memory foam and latex, for added comfort, performance, and durability. That essential quality of â&#x20AC;&#x153;springiness,â&#x20AC;? though, is the innerspring mattressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defining characteristic. There are a handful of components common to most innerspring mattresses. When comparing products, these are the key things to look for:

Coils The coils or the springs are the most important part of the innerspring mattress. They support the whole structure and they are what make the mattress comfortable and bouncy. They are mostly interconnected with wires but some are encased in covers to protect them. The type and construction of coils have everything to do with how an innerspring mattress feels, how long it lasts, and how much it costs. There are several types of mattress coils. Coils are popular in mattresses because of its compression behaviour. The firmness as the spring as it is compressed is initially soft, to conform to the body, then hard, to provide support. There are four main categories of coils: Bonnell: Also called â&#x20AC;&#x153;openâ&#x20AC;? coils, these are the oldest and most basic type of mattress springs. First adapted from buggy seat springs of the 19th century, they are still prevalent in mid-priced mattresses. Bonnell coils are shaped like an hourglass and often wired together to form a continuous unit. The ends of these springs are knotted and

wrapped around the top and bottom circular portion of the coil. Offset coils: Like Bonnell coils, these are also hourglass in shape but the bottom of the coil is offset when compressed to generate a bit of a hinging effect. That hinging effect makes them better able to conform to the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curves. Continuous coils: Within these kinds of mattresses, rows of coils

are formed from a single piece of wire. They work similar to offset coils. In other words, continuous coils set is an innerspring configuration in which the rows of coils are formed from a single piece of wire. This is used in lower end mattresses and single mattresses where the isolation of movement is not critical.

each other by a cross section. The springs are free to move in this set-up as only the pockets or the encasements are attached to each other. Pocketed coils are individually encased in fabric, which means they can move independently and contour to the sleeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body much better than open coils.

Pocketed coils: Basically, the springs are encased in shells or pockets. They are attached to

Other less important coil factors to consider are coil count and coil gauge. Higher coil counts

used to be associated with better quality mattresses, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the case today. The materials used in the mattress and the type of coils are much more important indicators of innerspring mattress quality. For example, an innerspring mattress could have a high coil count with springs made of low quality steel. A general rule is to look for a minimum of 400 coils in a queen-size bed; the average is around 700. Anything too much higher than that likely wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a significant difference in comfort or support. Coil gauge refers to the thickness of a coil. The higher the gauge number, the thinner and more flexible the spring. A higher gauge is a better option if you want a softer mattress, but a lower gauge usually lasts longer. Thicker springs are also a better choice if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the heavier side since they provide stronger support. A coil gauge in the range of 12 to 15 should ensure an innerspring mattress can provide good comfort, support, and durability.

Many trade shows have been hit hard by coronavirus

From carpets to furniture, from beauty to jeans, some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest trade shows were either cancelled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The coronavirus outbreak has caused the cancellation or postponement of more than 24 exhibitions and conferences worldwide, hammering the $2.5 trillion trade show industry. The cancellation of trade events is having damaging ripple effects across the hotel, airline, entertainment, marketing, restaurant and other industries. More and more organizers are pulling events over fears of spreading the potentially deadly disease,

with many thousands of attendees having to alter travel plans. Some events were cancelled with the policies of their States some others were done because of the fear of lack of attendees.

in Turkey, etc. Domotex Asia has been postponed to 31 August â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 September 2020; Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna to 11-14 June 2020 with the good hope that the virus problem will be over.

From the event list of Istanbul Magazine Group, we were notified the cancellation or rescheduling of major fairs such as CIFF, Interzum Guangzhou, and Domotex Asia China Floor fairs from China; InterCharm from Bologna, Italy; China Homelife

We hear many rumors about the cancellation or rescheduling possibilities of many other shows. These rumors will be certain as time goes by. The fashion industry has also been affected by coronavirus as the Kingpins denim trade fair in

Hong Kong has been called off. The event’s organizers said the show, scheduled for mid-May, would not go ahead because: “We are very concerned about the situation in China and understand that many of our exhibitors and attendees are dealing with extreme difficulties and uncertainty due to efforts to contain the spread of the virus.” The coronavirus outbreak isn’t scaring off all event planners, however. Singapore Airshow, which takes place every two years, attracts hundreds of global aerospace firms as they exhibit their latest products and hope to strike multi-million-dollar deals. The fair was held on its regular dates, 15-20 February 2020. Still, the number of exhibitors pulling out of the show has topped 70, including some of the biggest names in the aerospace industry, including US giant Lockheed Martin and Canada’s Bombardier. “I’ve never seen it so quiet,” said Jon Grevatt, Asia-Pacific defense industry analyst for military guide

Jane’s. But the Food&HotelAsia-Hotel Restaurant and Cafe expo, referred to as FHA-HoReCa, in Singapore has been moved from March to July. The event was postponed because of the outbreak. China, in particular, is an important hub for trade events, and the exhibition industry is an “economic engine” for the country. With more than 76 thousand cases of the virus and over 2,300 deaths, however, event organizers say postponing or canceling conferences is absolutely necessary. Some convention centers

have even been converted into temporary hospitals. Rescheduling events can pose serious financial issues for organizers. They may not be able to book the same venue for their preferred date and can lose money they’ve spent on the event space and other services like catering and conference management. Exhibitors and attendees also face challenges when events are canceled or when they choose not to attend, such as losing stand deposits or cancelling the travel arrangements.

Swissflex continues its successful transformation

Since early 2018, Swissflex has been working on its transition from a producer of slatted frames to a premium bed manufacturer. At the IMM Cologne international furniture and interiors fair 2020, Swissflex presented its enhanced new products, marked by superior ergonomic features and contemporary and stylish designs. This is the only way the bed manufacturing industry can convincingly compete with the inexpensive deals offered by cut-price furniture retailers. For the Swissflex Box, the brand introduced new padded mattress-

es, combined with a topper and an all-around, removable cover for two boxes with a size of 160cm+. The highlight of the fair was launched by Swissflex is the fabric-covered version of the CLICK system, the wood laminate version of which was launched by the company last year. This attractively designed bed frame can be installed in less than 10 minutes.

Superba Atelier Suisse - elegant, Swiss-made upholstered beds Swiss-based company Recticel Bedding (Schweiz) AG presented

its attractive range of upholstered beds from our FlĂźh site (located in the Swiss canton of Solothurn) under the new Superba Atelier Suisse brand name. A new addition to the wide range of slat bases with their sophisticated features is an elegant box-spring slatted frame just 16 centimeters in height. A new range of fabrics, combined with three new headboards and a range of high-quality pocket-spring mattresses showcased at IMM Cologne. These innovations and the option to process customer fabrics make Superba Atelier Suisse a powerful alternative for upscale furnishers and all providers of classic beds manufactured to high quality and design standards.

Puffy unveils the Puffy Royal Mattress designed for extravagant comfort and support The Puffy Royal mattress by Puffy is luxury personified. This latest release joins others such as Puffy Sheets and the Puffy Dog Bed, extending the brand’s ability to help customers experience life-changing sleep. The California-based company wants to empower healthy sleep habits and make sleep a priority for every member of the house (including furry friends).

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA (PRWEB) Puffy, the home of America’s

Most Comfortable Mattress, has unveiled the Puffy Royal Mattress, engineered to deliver an unrivaled balance of targeted support, temperature regulation, and comfort. The Puffy Royal joins Puffy’s suite of cloud comfort cooling mattresses as the highest-caliber model in the range - creating a benchmark in comfort and climate adaptability. “We are incredibly excited to offer our customers superior comfort and a new level of support with the release of the Puffy Royal. This is

our most advanced memory foam mattress to date. When conceptualizing the product, we intended to create a mattress that delivers on comfort and support at an accessible price point. I’m proud our teams have achieved just this,” said Arthur Andreasyan, CEO at Puffy.

Five Layers of Superior Comfort Five layers of premium memory foam combine to create luxurious rejuvenation. The Puffy Royal mattress measures at 14 inches high and is available in all US mattress sizes from Twin to Cal King.

Each of the five layers offers tailored comfort: •The first layer is infused with cooling beads that reduce heat retention within the mattress and assist with dispersing heat away from the body. •The second layer of premium memory foam is designed with just enough reflexive bounce to support the body with every movement. •The third layer of the Puffy Royal helps regulate heat in every season with the same advanced cooling properties as the Puffy Lux. •The fourth layer is designed with SMT Sectional Cloud Technology to provide five cloud zones of targeted relief. •The 5th layer is a solid 7-inch memory foam base; it is the most durable and supportive base layer in the Puffy range. The Puffy Royal supports sleepers of all weight classes with consistent support from the center to the edge of the mattress.

SMT Technology: Sectional Zoned Support Dynamic SMT Technology means the Puffy Royal Memory Foam Mattress features five-sectioned zones.

Puffy CEO Arthur Andreasyan,

Each zone of the mattress is engineered to support the particular body part that lays on it. The head, neck, shoulders, and feet will notice a softer feel than the lower back. The Puffy Royal’s innovative design can assist with providing support to the spine and key pressure points making it an exceptional choice for sleepers who experience joint and muscular pain. “The SMT Layer is the standout feature of the Puffy Royal. It delivers a truly bespoke sleep experience in comfort, style, and support,” said Andreasyan.

State-of-the-art Cooling Mattress The Puffy Royal Mattress has several heat-regulating properties precisely positioned to help the body cool down naturally. The top layer of the Puffy Royal is infused with cooling beads and

is designed to eliminate heat retention. Combined with a unique cloud design on the second layer, air flows seamlessly reducing the chance of overheating. The Puffy Royal is the best mattress for undisturbed sleep all year round.

Soft-Tex International announces exclusive partnership with Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) Mattresses The partnership establishes Soft-Tex’s role as an innovation partner to SSB providing multi-faceted support across many functional areas related to innovation and development of new mattress technologies.

WATERFORD, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 05, 2020 Soft-Tex International, Inc., a leading bedding and home product company specializing in foam and fiber, is pleased to announce its exclusive partnership agreement with Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) to provide technology to SSB mattresses. The relationship establishes Soft-Tex’s role as an innovation partner, providing sourcing, supply chain management and marketing services to SSB related to new technologies. The multi-faceted partnership will support SSB

research and development teams, and be integral to the delivery of next generation mattress products. Soft-Tex Board Member & Chief Innovation Officer, Mark Smiderle added, “We look forward to developing technology and being a long-term innovation partner for SSB, providing them a strong competitive advantage in the mattress marketplace and creating products that offer real solutions to solve customer needs.” “We are excited to bring our game-changing technologies to the bedding industry and support best-

in-class mattress brands within the SSB portfolio. This collaborative effort will push boundaries of what’s possible in the future world of sleep.” said Chris Marsh, Soft-Tex Chief Business Officer. In addition, Soft-Tex will leverage its robust intellectual property to provide SSB access to new products developed using over 100 unique Soft-Tex patents specific to the mattress category. Soft-Tex innovation teams have begun working directly with SSB on the integration of these unique tech-

nologies for use in upcoming SSB product launches. “We are proud of what we have achieved to date, and excited about what this creates. The SoftTex and SSB partnership will play a vital role in creating, developing and commercializing meaningful products for our retailers and consumers that solve some of the sleep industry’s toughest challenges.” said Melanie Huet, SSB Chief Marketing Officer. Reflecting on the partnership,

Soft-Tex Vice President of Business Development, Scott Thayer shared, “This partnership reflects significant hard work from Soft-Tex, SSB, and our manufacturing partners including realigning teams and adding the necessary engineering, merchandising, and training resources to support this effort now and well into the future.” Soft-Tex and SSB expect to launch mattress lines featuring Soft-Tex supplied technology for shipment in the fall of 2020.

American Blossom Linens introduces dye free bedding bade from naturally grown Colored Foxfibre® organic cotton American Blossom Linens, a direct to consumer brand of bedding, made by family owned Thomaston Mills, introduced a new color called Latte Linen to their line of organic cotton bedding. Latte Linen is made from a blend of West Texas organic cotton and Foxfibre® naturally grown colored cotton. American Blossom Linens, a direct to consumer brand of bedding, made by family owned Thomaston Mills, introduced a new color called Latte Linen to their line of organic cotton bedding. Latte Linen is made from a blend of West Texas organic cotton and Foxfibre® naturally grown colored cotton. Thomaston Mills has been making bedding for over 115 years in the town of Thomaston, Georgia. While nearly all textile manufacturing and production moved overseas, decimating factories and jobs, Thomaston Mills stood resolute and kept manufacturing here in the USA. Thomaston Mills brought back American Blossom because of a need for sustainable products, impeccably made in the USA by friends and neighbors. These are products that will last and last and never go out of style. What makes Latte Linen different from any other bedding

product on the market is that it is made from a base fiber of natural West Texas organic cotton combined with Foxfibre® Coyote Brown heirloom cotton. Foxfibre® is organically grown in a rich color which is integral to the fiber itself. These linens are completely dye-free, not a drop

of dye is needed to give these sheets their beautiful shade. Dyed fabrics start to fade after a few washings but the color of Foxfibre® will bloom deeper and richer over time. The touch will even grow softer, the more you use it and wash it. Natural variations in the fiber cause each set of bedding to be as unique as the plants it comes from. This makes a fabric that has the look of linen and the performance of the most luxurious, percale bedding.

This wonderful cotton called Foxfibre® was developed by Sally Fox, a “cotton pioneer” for her efforts regarding organic, colored cotton. In the 1980’s she was the first one to develop the systems to grow and promote organic cotton in the USA, which started the conversation about organic textiles. The naturally colored cottons that Sally works with have existed for centuries and are traced back at least 4300 years and originated in the Americas. Heirloom cotton was once abundant and grew in a rainbow of shades including green, yellow, blue and brown. She did what no one thought was possible. She hand bred ancient, naturally pest resistant varieties that can be grown using organic and biodynamic farming methods. She was able to develop long staple lengths that allowed the cotton fiber to be spun into high quality yarn. Naturally colored heirloom organic cotton is also more vigorous, drought tolerant, pest and disease resistant and requires less water. When Foxfibre® cotton is used there is no need to dye fabric in order to obtain a rich color. It is free from harmful chemicals. This saves the environment from water wastage and chemical exposure in the dyeing process. Toxic chemicals are often used to dye cloth in developing regions with little environmental regulations or worker safety protections. Most commercial non-organic varieties of cotton use GMO seeds that have been bred for homogeneous characteristics like white color. They require tremendous amounts of water and are highly dependent on the use of herbicides and insecticides.

The Latte Linen collection, available now on the American Blossom Linens website, includes sheets sets, duvet sets and pillowcase sets. The linens are generously sized with extra deep pockets to provide an excellent fit on almost any height mattress. “Top or Bottom” labels act as visual cues to help you place the fitted sheet correctly on the mattress. Developer Sally Fox describes the quality best when she says, “I believe that it’s the suppleness. The smallest amount of Foxfibre® added in with the white cotton gives it a softness

that no white cotton that I have found has. You lay down on those sheets and you feel it. Not only that, these fabrics last a long time, much longer than white cotton.” American Blossom Linens are 100% made in the USA using traceable organic cotton grown by family farmers. All the components of American Blossom Linens bedding are grown, processed, finished and sewn in the USA, supporting American workers and dramatically reducing the carbon footprint. The linens are American all the way from the farm to the bed.

The chemicals sector undersigns one success after another According to data from Istanbul Chemicals and Chemical Products Exporters’ Association (IKMIB), the chemicals sector broke a record in 11 months of 2019 with the export value of 18.8 billion U.S. Dollars it achieved. Continuing the year as the second sector with the highest export, the chemicals sector achieved one success after another. The sector also came forward with its exports to the highest number of countries among all sectors and occupied the top position making exports to 208 countries and regions in November.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Istanbul Chemicals and Chemical Products Exporters’ Association (IKMIB), Mr. Adil Pelister said: “Our chemicals sector reached the export value of 1.83 billion U.S. Dollars in November which once again

made it the second sector with the largest export volume while breaking exports record with a total export value of 18.8 billion U.S. Dollars in 11 months. In addition, we achieved a major success by becoming the sector with the highest number of coun-

tries on its export portfolio with 208 countries and regions we exported to. The highest volume of exports our sector reached was 17,851,000,000 U.S. Dollars. I would like to congratulate our companies, followed by all sector representatives and partners who went beyond this number in the eleven months of this year with the export value of 18.8 billion U.S. Dollars for contributing to this significant success and making us proud. Hopefully we will surpass the export value of 20 billion U.S. Dollars that was our target for the entire year and break another record.” Pelister also touched upon growth figures declared on December 2nd and continued as: “We believe the 0.9 percent growth rate for the third quarter of the year is a reflection of steadfast efforts of our financial governance. These positive developments give us hope for the future.” In November the largest volume of exports was made to Holland In November Holland received the highest volume of exports Monthly distribution of chemicals exports in 2019 MONTH

2018 VALUE($)

2019 VALUE ($)

DIFFERENCE (%)

January

1,353,513,921.26

1,539,656,501.73 13.75%

February

1,265,531,849.44

1,645,324,186.38 30.01%

March

1,566,978,246.63

1,840,053,801.17 17.43%

April

1,353,909,699.99

1,771,329,274.17 30.83%

May

1,467,435,484.42

1,936,921,007.06 31.99%

June

1,423,543,817.85

1,297,776,596.28 -8.83%

July

1,477,096,084.78

1,739,062,327.22 17.74%

August

1,378,633,465.30

1,636,178,039.16 18.68%

September

1,534,992,828.12

1,651,185,452.30 7.57%

October

1,591,861,782.59

1,936,298,709.88 21.64%

November

1,494,497,728.63

1,836,164,283.28 22.86%

Total

15,907,994,909

18,829,950,179

18.37%

Drawing attention with its increased export performance, the chemicals sector achieved a 23 percent increase in exports in November 2019 and reached 1.83 billion U.S. Dollars. Eleven months of exports by the sector increased 18 percent and reached 18.8 billion U.S. Dollars. Thus the chemicals sector broke export record of all times with its 11 months of export.

from the sector. Other countries that followed Holland in top ten in November were Spain, Iraq, Egypt, Germany, France, Italy, Greece, Algeria, and Russia. Chemicals export to Holland in November 2019 was worth 110,837,000 U.S. Dollars. In November, Holland was exported “mineral fuels, mineral oils and products”, “plastics and plastic products”, “inorganic chemicals”, “volatile oils, cosmetics and soap”, “rubber, rubber goods”, “various chemical agents” and “pharmaceuticals” the most. Eleven months of chemicals ex-

port to Holland this year reached 998,743,000 U.S. Dollars value. Between January and November of 2019, Holland, Iraq, Italy, Spain, Germany, Egypt, the USA, Malta, Greece, and England were the top ten countries that received the highest volume of chemicals exports. In the chemicals sector, the most exported products were in “mineral fuels, mineral oils and products” sub-sector Considering sub-sectors, in November mineral fuels, mineral

Countries that received the highest number of chemicals exports in November 2019 NO

Country

NOVEMBER 2018 ($)

NOVEMBER 2019 ($)

CHANGE (%)

HOLLAND

54,966,404.13

110,837,930.26

101.65%

SPAIN

50,291,971.53

107,260,185.69

113.27%

IRAQ

91,600,909.45

97,677,397.83

6.63%

EGYPT

90,440,690.45

88,328,414.59

- 2.34%

GERMANY

80,360,615.25

72,169,034.00

- 10.19%

FRANCE

27,469,249.92

69,073,444.26

151.46%

ITALY

48,811,334.12

66,478,019.82

36.19%

GREECE

45,547,367.79

57,082,128.69

25.32%

ALGERIA

25,610,323.55

56,495,851.45

120.60%

THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

33,123,064.39

48,697,157.93

47.02%

Sub-sectors of chemicals exports in November 2019

oils and products occupied the top place with the export value of 553,229,750 U.S. Dollars. Plastics and plastic products occupied the second place with the export value of 512,769,439 U.S. Dollars it reached while exports in inorganic chemicals occupied the third place with 176,612,455 U.S. Dollars. Other sub-sectors in the top-ten following inorganic chemicals were ‘volatile oils, cosmetics and soap’, ‘rubber, rubber products’, ‘pharmaceuticals’, ‘paint, varnish, ink and ink products’, ‘various chemical agents’, ‘washing agents’ and ‘organic chemicals’.

NOVEMBER 2018

NOVEMBER 2019

% DIFFERENCE

PRODUCT GROUP

VALUE ($)

VALUE

MINERAL FUELS, MINERAL OILS AND PRODUCTS

236,048,268

553,229,750

134.37%

PLASTICS AND PRODUCTS

524,512,665

512,769,439

-2.24%

INORGANIC CHEMICALS 152,613,872

176,612,455

15.73%

VOLATILE OILS, COSMETICS AND SOAP

107,856,110

113,169,017

4.93%

RUBBER, RUBBER PRODUCTS

120,191,340

108,836,126

-9.45%

PHARMACEUTICALS

90,256,521

106,234,056

17.70%

PAINT, VERNICE, INK AND THEIR PRODUCTS

70,794,466

76,221,158

7.67%

VARIOUS CHEMICAL AGENTS

49,859,251

52,679,824

5.66%

WASHING PRODUCTS

39,621,870

48,554,551

22.54%

ORGANIC CHEMICALS

37,835,262

34,368,823

-9.16%

FERTILIZERS

47,639,501

31,080,474

-34.76%

ADHESIVES, GLUES, ENZYMES

15,407,106

20,557,874

33.43%

PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATOGRAPHY PRODUCTS

1,135,543

1,007,238

-11.30%

GUNPOWDER, EXPLOSIVES AND THEIR PRODUCTS

645,057

772,773

19.80%

GLYCERINE, HERBAL PRODUCTS, DEGRA, OILY PRODUCTS

50,966

56,642

11.14%

PROCEDDED AMIANT AND MIXTURES, ITS PRODUCTS

29,929

14,082

-52.95%

TOTAL

1,494,497,729

1,836,164,283

22.86%

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Accounting for 40% of the Turkish plastics industry and 70% of its exports, packaging plays a large part in guiding plastics out of the turbulent waters of additional taxation and bans. Developments in the packaging industry impact everyone from manufacturer to feedstock supplier, machine operator and distributor, yet each threat gives rise to a new opportunity. At

this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Plastic Packaging Congress, PAGEV enabled the discussion of current threats and opportunities in the industry. The Congress began with introductory remarks by PAGEV Chair Yavuz EroÄ&#x;lu and continued with the leading names in the industry. The Turkish Plastics Foundation (PAGEV) held its sixth

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“International Plastic Packaging Congress” on October 22, 2019 at the Istanbul Swissotel the Bosphorus. Subject matter experts, industry representatives and academics convened around the theme of “Current Threats and Opportunities in Plastic Packaging”. Additional taxes and bans appear to be the greatest threats to the industry, giving rise to opportunities such as sustainability, recycling, and smart packaging. The anti-plastic winds that sweep Europe are being felt in Turkey too. European Commission Policy Officer Werner Bosmans gave firsthand information about plastics being a hot discussion topic in Europe. The 6th PAGEV International Plastic Packaging Congress featured distinguished speakers such as EuPC Managing Director Alexander Dangis, PlasticsEurope Regional Director Giuseppe Riva and INEOS Styrolution Director of Global Strategy Johannes Musseleck, who joined PAGEV Chair Yavuz Eroğlu in a panel discussion on “Circular Economy and Zero Waste”. Another keynote speaker was Yoav Hoshen, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Water. io, known for creating IoT Smart Packaging as one of the best applications of digital packaging in the world. Smart packaging offers many solutions that make people’s lives easier through mobile applications and the internet. Water.IO’s reusable water bottles are equipped with smart caps that let you track how much water you need to drink for the rest of the day on your phone. The smart cap also reminds you to take a drink of water. Yoav Hoshen gave examples to how packaging was

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becoming smarter, and provided a glimpse into what we might expect in the future. The plastics industry will grow with sustainable products In the introductory remarks to the Congress, PAGEV Chair Yavuz Eroğlu said, “The plastics industry of Turkey is a great contributor to the national economy with 35 billion dollars in revenue and 12 billion dollars in exports. One of the largest subsectors in the industry is packaging, which accounts for 40% of production and 70% of exports. Looking into figures, we see that 3.6 million tons of plastics worth 12 billion dollars were produced in 2018. In the first half of 2019, plastic packaging production declined by 14% by weight compared to the same period

previous year to 1.7 million tons, and 21% by value to 5.4 billion dollars. According to our forecasts, production volume will drop by 7% to 3.4 million tons, and production value will decrease by 13% to 10.5 billion US dollars by the end of the year. The export growth of the industry is also slumping. Last year, we exported 2.6 billion dollars of plastic packaging.

In the first half of this year, no increase was recorded in comparison to the same period in 2018. The industry’s exports for the first 6 months stagnated at 1.3 billion dollars. Of course, we believe this to be temporary. Plastic is an indispensable material. This will ensure that the plastics industry and the plastic packaging sector will continue to grow. As we always say, plastics

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have no place in nature, but plenty of place in our lives. The industry will develop with new alternatives. Instead of the one-way street of make-sellconsume-dispose, we are transitioning to a circular approach of make-sell-consume-recycle-remake. The plastics industry is gearing for this revolutionary new approach. Plastic packaging will prevent food waste,

contribute to the national economy, and achieve impressive growth. The Zero Waste Project in particular will be a boost to the recycling industry in Turkey. The plastics industry will succeed in environmental protection and economic development at once with sustainable products. We will keep growing while we keep a watchful eye over the environment.â&#x20AC;?

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MADE IN GREEN by ® OEKO-TEX

MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® is a traceable product label for all kinds of textiles (e.g. garments, home textiles) and non-textile components (e.g. accessories). The MADE IN GREEN label verifies that an article has been tested for harmful substances. This is carried out through certification in accordance with STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. It also guarantees that the textile product has been manufactured using sustainable processes under environmentally friendly and socially responsible working conditions. This is carried out through certification in accordance with STeP by OEKO-TEX®. You can use a

unique product ID on the label to trace the countries and production facilities in which the labelled article was produced. What does the label mean? Each item labelled with MADE IN GREEN can be traced using a unique product ID or QR code. The label gives access to information regarding production facilities in which the textile was produced, the stage of production to which the fabrics belong and the countries in which manufacture took place.

The MADE IN GREEN label gives you the certainty of knowing that the textile product is made: •with materials that have been tested for harmful substances •in environmentally friendly facilities •in safe and socially responsible workplaces. Which products can be labelled? All kinds of textiles can receive the MADE IN GREEN label. This includes garments, home textiles, fabrics, non-wovens, textile accessories and non-textile components. The condition for the issue of the MADE IN GREEN label is that the article has been tested in accordance with the STANDARD 100 and manufactured in STeP certified facilities.

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Source: ISPA, International Sleep Products Association

Adjustable base: An electro-mechanical or manual bed frame construction that permits the raising and lowering of the head and/or foot portions of the mattress. Airbed: An air mattress with a core that is an air-filled vinyl bladder. Better airbeds are multichambered, covered with cushioning, upholstered with ticking and sold with a foundation. Anti-microbial fiber and foam: Treatment that inhibits the growth of microbial contaminates. Backing: Any fabric or sheeting ma-

terial that is used during quilting to anchor the stitches. Batting: See Cotton Felt. Bedding: Commonly used as a generic term for a mattress and foundation set, but may also apply to accessory items such as blankets, sheets, pillows, comforters, mattress pads, etc. Bedding ensemble: A complete sleep support system, consisting of a metal frame or a bed, a foundation and a mattress set. Bed frame: A metal or wood frame with legs used to support a

mattress and foundation. Conventional height is 7-1/4 inches and the low-profile version is 5-3/4 inches when measured from the floor to the bottom of the foundation. Generally a headboard can be attached. Metal frames are sometimes known as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;? frame. Bedsprings: Open-spring or wire fabric box springs without upholstery materials or cover. Binding tape: Fabric tape used to bind and close the mattress or foundation where the vertical and horizontal panels of outer ticking

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come together, providing the edge trimming for the mattress or foundation. See Tape and Tape Edge. Body impressions: Indentations occurring on the surface of a mattress over time, due to the compression of materials by the human body. Bonnell: A knotted, round-top, hourglass-shaped steel wire coil. When laced together with crosswire helicals, these coils form the simplest innerspring unit, also referred to as a Bonnell. Border: The vertical side or edge of a mattress or foundation. Prebuilt borders are constructed by stitching together the ticking, foam or other filling materials and a backing material. Commonly quilted or vertical-stitched.

Box spring: Also referred to as a “foundation.” A base for an innerspring mattress, consisting of coils or other forms of springs mounted on a wood or metal frame and secured with a wire-interlaced or welded-wire grid, topped with upholstery and insulating materials (felt, urethane or other resilient materials), and covered on the top and sides with ticking and on the bottom with a dust cover. It is an important part of a bed set since it serves as a shock absorber, distributes weight, and supports and interacts with the innerspring mattress to properly support the body.

Border rod: A heavy gauge wire rod attached to the perimeter of the innerspring unit (top and bottom) by means of a helical wire or metal clips.

Box-top mattress: A mattress featuring a raised surface finishing treatment where a separate, sided and rectangular encasement of soft materials–usually with a tape edge–is attached via a welt to the entire surface on top of existing cover and upholstery.

Boric acid: A chemical additive applied during the garnetting of cotton and/or other fibers to provide cigarette ignition resistance characteristics.

Bunk bed: A two-tiered wood or metal frame designed to accommodate two mattresses, typically twin-size, one above the other. Some models allow the upper and

lower units to be detached and used as separate beds. Bunkie: A mattress, usually twinsize, and platform base used on bunk beds. Cal 117: Refers to California Technical Bulletin 117, which specifies a vertical flame testing procedure for bedding and furniture component materials. Foam referred to as “Cal 117 foam” has passed this test. Carbon: The principal hardening element in steel. The higher the carbon content, the harder the metal and the more temper it will take, thus giving longer “memory.” Cellulose acetate pad: Woody fiber compacted into a pad and used as an insulator. May be glued or sandwiched between plastic netting to help hold it together. Coil count: The number of coils in an innerspring unit. Though the count can effect weight distribution, it is not the determining factor for firmness. The count is usually based on the number of coils in a full-size unit. Coils: The individual wire springs that form an innerspring unit. See

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Hourglass, Continuous and Offset Coils. Coir pad: An insulator pad made from coconut husk fiber, garnetted, needled, bonded and pre-cut to size. Comfort system: Refers to the upholstery layers of the mattress, generally consisting of a combination of materials (cover, cushioning, topper pad, insulators, etc.). Conjugate polyester fiber: Spirally crimped fiber that is crimped chemically rather than thermally. Is very durable and resilient. Continuous coils: An innerspring configuration in which the rows of coils are formed from a single piece of wire. Conventional bedding products: Mattresses and foundations in the conventional adult sizes of twin, twin extra long, full, full extra long, queen and king. Convertible sofa: A sofa with a bed folded beneath the seating surface, generally consisting of a mattress resting on a metal mechanism. Also called “sleep sofa” or “sofa sleeper.” Convoluted foam: Better known as “egg-crate” foam that is specially cut to produce hills and valleys, giving gentle softness and more surface comfort. Foam surface treatment is available in multiple patterns. Cornell test: Devised by Cornell University School of Hotel/Motel Administration. Designed to test cosmetic performance of bedding sets, such as body impression or support firmness. Two round surfaces are pounded into the finished product 100,000 times and checked periodically for failure or changes. Corner guards: Molded plastic or

metal, (sometimes upholstered) fittings secured to foundation corners to prevent material damage from the bed frame.

Cotton pickers: “Fall out” from ginning or garnetting. These shorter staple cotton fibers are blended with linters to produce cotton felt.

Cotton felt: Produced by a garnett machine which combs cotton and other fiber binders into a continuous web or layer. Several such layers combined are called cotton “batt”. For compressed cotton felt, thick layers of garnetted cotton fiber are mechanically compressed to reduce body impressions.

Crown: A convex surface on a mattress. Mattresses with a half-inch crown are a half-inch thicker at the center than at the edges.

Cotton linters: The short fibers adhering to the seed after the long staple fiber has been removed in the ginning process. Used in making cotton felt.

Cushioning: Materials that lie above the insulator and below the fabric covering in an innerspring mattress. These materials are typically combinations of polyurethane foam, cotton felt, and/or mademade fibers. Damask: Woven ticking produced on a loom that has yarns running at 90-degree angles to each other,

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the warp and the weft. The damask design is woven into the fabric rather than printed on the surface. Density: A measure of weight per cubic volume, usually expressed in pounds per cubic foot. Often referred to when discussing foam. Double tempering: Heating of wire components, usually in an oven, after they have been given shape or form and have been electronically stress-relieved. Refers to tempering coils as well as border rods and helicals in a complete spring unit. Dual-purpose: A broad term used to include all sleep pieces, which can be converted to other uses, including: convertible sofas, high-risers, daybeds, futons, etc. See Convertible Sofa. Dust cover: A woven or non-woven fabric attached to the underside of a foundation to prevent the collection of dust inside. May also be known as “sheeting” or “cambric.”

Edge guard: Generally an extra component added to the edge of a mattress and/or box spring to give support on the sides. Engineered edge support: A special design where the coils on the outer edge of an innerspring unit are actually positioned under the border rod. Most units have the coils recessed from the edge, which can contribute to a “roll out of bed” feeling. Euro-top mattress: A mattress featuring a raised, squared-off surface finishing treatment filled with soft comfort layers and attached to the mattress upholstery at the tapeedge. Fabric cover: Cloth or textile material woven, knitted or felted of any fiber or mixture of fibers. Often referred to as “ticking” or mattress fabric. Fales pad: Compressed cotton felt that is stitched together to better retain compression.

Fiber pad: Usually refers to manmade or natural fibers (wool, silk, etc.) that are garnetted, needled, carded and/or bonded together. Often used in quilting panels for mattress tops. Filler cloth: Refers to a plain fabric used on the top of a foundation instead of ticking. Commonly offers non-skid characteristics. Flanging: The process whereby a strip of fabric is sewn to the edge of the mattress cover and, in the assembly process, secured to the perimeter of the innerspring unit to prevent the cover and filling materials from shifting. Foam foundation: Consists of a built-up wood slat frame covered with a sheet of cardboard or similar material, topped with at least 2” of foam and covered with ticking. Foundation: Any base or support for a mattress, sometimes used as a generic term for box spring. A foundation may be made entirely

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its name from its similarity to the metal ring in a hog’s nose. Hourglass coils: Coils that taper inward from top to middle and outward from middle to bottom, thus resembling an hourglass in shape. Employed in bonnell and offset coil designs. Hybrid: Commonly used industry term for a mattress that combines an innerspring unit with specialty foams such as visco-elastic or latex. of wood or a combination of wood and steel or steel springs. See Box Spring and Foam Foundation.

sion much like a hammock. Terms “dish” and “sagging” also used to describe this phenomenon.

Futon: A Japanese-style mattress construction, consisting of a cover and filling material, which is typically cotton but can be innerspring and/or foam.

Hand: Term used to describe the touch or feel of fabrics (e.g., soft, smooth, etc.).

Garnetting: A mechanical process whereby short cotton fibers and/ or other fibers are combed into a specific orientation and formed into a thin web, which are then layered to create a batting used as an upholstery material. See Cotton Felt. Gauge, coil: A measurement of the diameter of the steel wire used in coil construction. Wire gauge for innerspring coils range from 12.5 to 17. The higher the gauge, the thinner the wire. Gel foam: Generally a visco-elastic foam that is infused with beads or swirls of gel during the foam pouring process. Hair pads: Horse tail or mane, cattle tail or hog hair, which has been processed and curled for use as a mattress or upholstery filler. Hammocking: An undesirable characteristic sometimes associated with worn out or low-end mattresses. When weight is placed in the center, the corners tend to rise and bow in response to deep compres-

Hand-tied: The process of hand-lacing the coils in a box spring together with twine. Seldom used, this process has been replaced with modern technology and new designs. Headboard: An upright unit of wood, metal, plastic, or upholstered material, to be attached at the head of a bed, usually with the bed frame. Helical: A tightly-coiled, elongated wire used in the manufacture of innerspring units to join individual coils to each other and to the border rod. High-contour mattress: Measures 9” – 13” thick. A mattress under 9” thick is considered “standard”; over 13” thick is considered “custom.” High riser: Usually a frame or sofa with two mattresses of equal size without a backrest. The frame slides out with the lower bed and rises to form a full bed or two single beds. Hog ring: Metal ring used to secure the insulator and flange material to the innerspring unit. Takes

Ideal weight distribution: Equalization of support in such a way as to eliminate pressure points that cause discomfort resulting in tossing and turning. Best achieved with coil on coil construction and properly designed insulation and cushioning material. Innerspring unit construction (for mattresses): The spring construction used as the main support system inside an innerspring mattress. Some common types are: pocketed (see Marshall) and all metal (i.e., bonnell, offset and continuous wire). Insulator: Any material used on top and bottom of an innerspring unit to prevent the upholstery layers from cupping down into the coils. Some common types are: a fiber pad, non-woven fabric, netting, wire mesh or foam pad. Knit: A basic polyester or nylon ticking fabric produced through a knitting process (tricot) rather than weaving. Designs are printed onto the surface. Lacing wire: Finer gauges of wire used to form helicals. Latex: A flexible foam created from a water dispersion of rubber, either from the rubber tree (natural latex) or a man-made, petroleum-based product (synthetic latex). Most latex used in mattresses today is

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a combination of natural and synthetic latex rubber. LFK: An unknotted offset coil with a cylindrical or columnar shape. Link fabric: A wire foundation for bedsprings, cots, studio couches, sofabed mechanisms and gliders. So called because the fabric is a succession of metal links. Marshall: A type of innerspring construction in which thin gauge, barrel-shaped, knotless coils are encased in fabric pockets. Also known as “pocketed coils.” Mattress: A manufactured product to sleep on, consisting of various resilient materials covered with an outer ticking. Comes from the Arabic term “matrah” meaning to throw down. Early Arabs traveled with their bedding and threw it down on the ground or floor at night. Memory: The ability of tempered steel, foam or some fabrics to return to their original state after being compressed or stretched. Mesh: Plastic netting generally stretched across the face of an innerspring unit as an insulator. Microcoils: A low-profile metal spring unit, typically with individually wrapped coils, used in the top comfort layers of a mattress. Molded foam core (for mattresses): A core made of flexible foam is made in molds and used as the main support system in a foam mattress. Mounting: Attachment of a box spring unit to a wood or metal frame. Needlepunched fabric: A manufacturing process for which high strength, lightweight, non-woven construction fabrics are produced. These fabrics are produced by garnetting fibers, entangling or

inner-locking these fibers together by a series of needles and then mechanically bonding or fusing them together via heat to produce a fabric without glue or binders. Needlepunched pad: A manufacturing process used to produce insulator pads and non-woven fabrics whereby loose, garnetted fibers are inner-locked by a series of “needles.” This process usually requires additional bonding to keep the fibers in place. Offset coils: An hourglass type coil on which portions of the top and bottom convolutions have been

flattened. In assembling the innerspring unit, these flat segments of wire are hinged together with helicals. Orthopedic: Generalized term to imply set gives proper postural alignment and support. Should not necessarily mean hard or board feeling. Proper support with a degree of comfort to contour to the body is best. Panel: The part of the ticking that constitutes the top sleep surface of a mattress, as well as the bottom of a mattress on a two-sided bed.

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Pedestal-type metal or wood bed frame: A low-profile bed frame with a solid pedestal base underneath each side of the frame, instead of legs.

Smooth top: A plain surfaced mattress, neither tufted nor quilted. Also called button-free.

Pillow-top mattress: A mattress featuring a surface finishing treatment where a separate encasement of soft materials is attached to the entire surface on top of existing cover and upholstery.

Spring wire: Wire made from high carbon steel, characterized by toughness, strength and ductility. Typically furnished in 8 to 18 gauge for bedding industry applications.

Plus 4 edge: Two border rods engineered with one inside of the other and designed so that they make the edge 4% firmer than the balance of the sleep surface to eliminate that “roll out of bed” feeling and edge sag.

Steel unit construction (for box springs): The spring construction used as the main support system inside a box spring. Stitch bonded pad: See Fales Pad.

Pocketed coil: See Marshall. Polyurethane foam: See Urethane Foam. Print: A ticking fabric, which can be a woven or non-woven sheeting, commonly of synthetic fiber composition, on which a design has been printed. Quilting: The surface treatment in which the cover, foam and/or other fibers are sewn together, using various stitch patterns on quilting machinery, including scroll or panel quilters (single needle) and multi-needle quilters. Resilience: Surface liveliness and spring-back ability. Rollator test: An approximately 230 lb., six-sided roller is passed across a sleep set to determine the structural strengths or weaknesses of the set and components (i.e., foam or quilt failure, breaking of helicals and coils). The industry standard to duplicate the life of a mattress is 100,000 passes. Rollaway bed/cot: A portable metal bed/cot with a frame that folds in half with the mattress when not

in use so it can be rolled away into a closet (or elsewhere) for compact storage. Sheeting: a woven or non-woven fabric other than knits that have a degree of sizing and are somewhat stiff. Side rail: A metal or wood rail, which hooks into the outside edges of a headboard and footboard to provide the support base for a foundation and mattress. Sisal: A product of the henequen plant formed into a pad and used as an insulator. Named after the. small port of Sisal in Yucatan. Slats: Narrow strips of wood used to support the coils in the box spring frame. Also used in a bedstead to support the box spring. Sleep Products Safety Council hangtag: Used voluntarily by bedding producers since 1987, the safety hangtag program provides critical consumer information about the safe use of sleep products. Manufacturers certify that they use the tag only on mattresses that meet the Federal Standard for the

Straightline deflection: Pertains to mattress innerspring construction and refers to the constant ratio between stress and strain, weight and movement. The benefit is that constant support is provided regardless of the weight applied. No bottoming out of soft spots. Basically it means that two people of unequal weight, sleeping on the same mattress, receive the same support. Stretch knit: A heavy-weight mattress ticking consisting of a top layer, bottom layer and filling material knitted together and intermittently stitched to keep the filling yarns stable. Super zoned box spring frame: A support, generally wood, attached longitudinally to the underside of a foundation for added support where the main body weight rests. Another important structural point is that the vertical slats are turned on edge for added strength. This is extremely important on queen sizes and for 4-poster beds where typically no center support is provided. Also known as a “center rail.” Tape: Fabric material that closes

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over the rough-sewn edge where the top and bottom panels are joined to the border of a mattress or box spring. Tape edge: A specified type of sewing machine designed to stitch binding tape around the top and bottom edges of the mattress, joining the panels with the border and closing the mattress. Tempering: Heat treatment of wire to reduce brittleness. Accomplished by electric charge, oven heat or both. Also known as “stress relieved”. Ticking: Fabrics for covering mattresses and foundations. Common types include: stretch knits, woven damasks, knits and nonwovens. Torsion bars: A type of spring system used in box springs characterized by square-shaped wire forms. Trundle bed: A low bed that is rolled under a larger bed. In some constructions, the lower bed springs up to form a full bed or two single beds as in a high riser. Tufting: Consists of passing twine, cords or tape vertically through the mattress from top to bottom, knotting and securing the loops thus formed with tufts, buttons, or lacing. The purpose is to hold the mattress filling in place. Uniflex grid: A steel wire grid used to bridge the “mouth” of the coils on an innerspring unit to prevent “pocketing” of insulation down into the coil and to eliminate “coil feel.” Also helps to distribute the body weight of a person. Urethane foam: Synthetic (chemically foamed) flexible urethane used for mattress cores and as a cushioning material. As a core, it’s the main support system. Generic term covering both polyester and polyether foams.

Ventilator: Metal or plastic screens attached to the sides and sometimes the ends of mattresses to permit the passage of air. Unnecessary with normal high quality materials used today, except for hospital type mattresses with wetproof covers. Visco-elastic foam: Also known as “memory foam.” Slow recovery urethane foams that are temperature sensitive. They conform to the body and distribute pressure according to body heat and dynamics. Waterbed: A sleep system employing a water-filled vinyl bladder as its primary support system. Original models relied on rigid framing to contain the vinyl components and were known as a “hardside”. Newer styles consist of vinyl components (bladder and liner) typically encased in foam and made to look like a conventional mattress, usually paired with a regular upholstered foundation. Also called a “softside” waterbed. All versions are sometimes referred to as “flotation beds.” Welded grid top: Basic wire welded into a lattice to which box spring coils, formed wire or mod-

ules are fastened. Offers even weight distribution, yet allows some flex and give. Wood bed: A bed with a headboard and footboard made of wood, having side rails of wood or metal that support the foundation and mattress. Wood frame (for box springs): The wood frame in a box spring on which the spring construction is mounted. Woven stripe: A once ubiquitous woven ticking with colored stripes. The style was referred to as “ACA”, the traditional designation for the 8 oz. blue- and white-striped ticking that has mostly fallen out of favor and is seldom produced.

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