A Cleveland-based manufacturer of protective apparel for industrial safety applications — has acquired the Spentex? brand of flame-resistant (FR) safety apparel from Global Safety Labs (GSL) Inc. — a Tulsa-based manufacturer of ...
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An increasing level of confidence in the economic outlook across both Europe and the rest of the world is having a positive impact on wool prices, according to British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) Chairman Malcolm Corbett. Speaking at ...
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Just in time for the change in temperatures, UN92 proves it is known for more than just fight shorts with its new winter line. The popular sports apparel company is introducing new tees, long sleeve shirts and pants in various colors and ...
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New for 2014, Cumulus is Sun Mountain's most breathable golf rain suit to-date, offering the light weight of 2.5 layer technology. Cumulus also offers men's full-zip jacket and pants. Incorporating 2.5 layer technology, Cumulus has a ...
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Janesville, Wis.-based sliver knitter Monterey Mills has acquired sliver knitter Glenoit Fabrics (TT) Corp. Inc., Tarboro, N.C., from the management group that has owned the company since 2009. Monterey plans to invest in Glenoit's ...
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As winter approaches, the desire for warmer products is on everyone's minds. That's why Yon O. Chang created the "Yon wearable blanket," a versatile three-in-one blanket. It's a blanket, foot warmer, and pillow. The blanket keeps wearers ...
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National Safety Apparel has raised the bar with their new DWR high tech premium fleece. The modacrylic/cotton fabrics used in producing the navy blue crew neck, pullover, half-zip, stand-up collar half-zip and full-zip fleece sweatshirts ...
Tags: Sweatshirts, Fleece Sweatshirts, Textile
In just 10 days Nike will host 30,000 women as they take on San Francisco’s vistas and hills for the 10th-anniversary Nike Women’s Marathon on Oct. 20. To commemorate the milestone, Nike announced the launch of the Nike X ...
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Lawrence, Mass.-based Polartec LLC has added a high-performance yarn blend to its flame-resistant (FR) layering system to incorporate flash fire and arc flash dual-hazard protection. Originally developed with the U.S. military and workwear ...
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Sun Mountain is proud to announce that for the third consecutive time the company has been chosen as the "Preferred Outerwear Provider for The Presidents Cup 2013 United States Team." The 2013 U.S. Team outerwear will include gear to ...
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Gildan Activewear announced that it is evaluating potential sites in the Southern U.S. for the construction of two additional yarn-spinning facilities, to support its projected sales growth and further reinforce its position as a global ...
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A 34% rise in wool prices and a six-fold uplift in the volume sold to date compared with the same point in the 2012-sales calendar are a clear signal of the benefits sheep farmers gain from selling their wool through the British Wool ...
Sun Mountain once again proved to be the innovator of the golf bag market with the introduction of the first waterproof golf bag in 2007. New for 2014, the H2NO collection of bags will be expanded to include cart bags and carry bags, all ...
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USG Corporation has introduced its new DUROCK Shower System, a fully-bonded waterproofing system for tiled shower installations designed to control moisture independently of the tile covering, while creating a solid base for a long-lasting ...
The recently launched STRATUS VEST is a highly versatile item of apparel. When combined with a weatherproof jacket, it maintains a high level of heat retention, and when worn on its own, the lightweight and hard-wearing AIRGRID 20D outer ...
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