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Flame-resistant fabrics
February 1st, 2016
MY•FR custom yarn-dyed stripes and plaids and Nanuq CWI (Cold Weather Insulation) are two new cotton-rich flame resistant fabric collections. MY•FR fabrics use the brand’s 7.25-ounce AMTEX® PLUS 88 percent cotton/12 percent nylon FR fabric and are ASTM F1506 compliant, NFPA 70E category 2 and NFPA 2112 component recognized. The new line of quilted FR […]
Stand up to Mother Nature
February 1st, 2016
Built to withstand UV rays, salt spray and heat, BreakWater X™ is a long-lasting, PVC-coated exterior performance fabric for marine enclosures and T-tops. Made up of a base cloth woven from high-tenacity synthetic yarns, it is coated with a combination, or alloy, of advanced polymers modified for use in a marine environment, resulting in a […]
Lightweight armor protection
February 1st, 2016
Dyneema® Anti Stab Technology is an anti-stab material for soft armor applications. Vests manufactured with the technology combine protection against knives, broken glass and other sharp weapons. Compared to traditional materials, the new Dyneema technology platform enables designers to create protective vests that are up to 25 percent lighter and thinner, offering greater flexibility and […]