Posted May 12, 2015

 

RALEIGH, N.C. – APJeT, Inc. announced it will work with VF Corporation, a leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, to explore potential uses for its textile finishing technology.

 

The technology, which adds high-performance finishes to fabrics without the use of water or heat, is part of a program to help VF test next-generation manufacturing processes for greater flexibility within its supply chain.

 

“Our work with VF is a response to the need for technology-based solutions that improve the textile manufacturing process,” said APJeT CEO John Emrich. “We see incredible opportunities for waterless applications of finishes and look forward to exploring these possibilities with VF.”

 

The collaboration between APJeT and VF is a result of VF’s Global Innovation Center strategy. VF operates three centers in the U.S. employing teams of scientists, engineers, designers and other experts to develop advancements in apparel, footwear and accessories for its 30-plus brands.  

 

“We are obsessed with creating innovative, compelling products that exceed consumer expectations,” said Dan Cherian, vice president, VF’s Global Innovation Centers. “Through partnering with APJeT, we believe the long-term potential to reduce our reliance on conventional manufacturing processes and advance our product innovation agenda will be greatly enhanced.”

 

About APJeT, Inc.
 

APJeT, Inc. is the industry leader in atmospheric plasma technology. This technology uses lower level amounts of chemistry thereby reducing negative environmental impacts, eliminates water usage, and reduces the high energy requirements needed for traditional wet finishing of textiles.

 

APJeT, Inc., originally founded in 2002, began expansion of its development work from concept to commercial application in 2008. Although originally focused on textiles, APJeT's technology can be used in a wide range of potential markets including applications on films and glass.

 

Source: APJeT, Inc.