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Where fit meets function in women’s protective gear
March 1st, 2025
The new Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber used in body armor vests that DuPont has been working on for over a decade is 40% stronger than legacy Kevlar aramid fiber, which means the protective gear can be made lighter weight. Image: DuPont An April 2024 survey by the Women’s Engineering Society revealed that more than 35% of […]
Beverly Knits joins coalition for produce face masks
March 23rd, 2020
Beverly Knits Inc. is proud to be involved in the effort led by Hanes and Parkdale to help support the fight against COVID-19. Working with a coalition of textile companies, the company is ramping up production in the U.S. to provide face masks for health care workers on the frontlines. With the combined efforts of […]
Beverly Knits expands operations
December 21st, 2018
Beverly Knits Inc., Gastonia, N.C., has expanded its manufacturing footprint with a new finishing division. Commission finishing will be available through the new company, Altus Finishing LLC, which will offer finishing services for the bedding, industrial and apparel markets. Services will include dyeing, heat-setting, tumbling, shearing and specialty coatings. The new division will complement the […]