Vibram hired Allon Cohne as its chief marketing officer and Chris Melton as its North American sales manager, Vibram Finished Goods. Cohne and Melton join a growing marketing team and will be based in Vibram USA’s Concord, Mass. ...
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Polartec announced that 21 brands will launch products using its new Power Wool fabric collection , that optimizes the natural performance of wool with synthetic fibers in patented, plated bi-component knit constructions. The list ...
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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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Building upon a rich history in upholstery and decades of innovation in performance fabrics, Polartec, LLC is re-entering the contract upholstery business in partnership with industry leader C.F. Stinson, Inc. of Rochester Hills, Michigan. ...
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While dog clothes, accessories and pet fashions in general have really taken off in recent times, with even Domestic Diva Martha Stewart getting on the canine couture bandwagon, dressing up doggies is nothing new. Here is some interesting ...
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According to a survey released in November by Boston Consulting Group, 80% of Americans surveyed say they would pay a premium for products labeled "Made in the USA." Yet only 3% of apparel companies can make that claim. Providence, RI-based ...
Unifi, Inc. released preliminary operating results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 23, 2012. The Company reported net income of $2.4 million, or $0.12 per share, compared to a net loss of $7.6 million, or $0.38 per share, for ...
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TGSTORE, a leading distributor of GORE clothing and accessories for running and cycling, announce the introduction of two new brands for Spring 2013. After four years of stocking GORE Bike Wear and GORE Running Wear, TGSTORE decided to ...
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Polartec, the developer, manufacturer, and marketer of Polartec performance fabrics, introduces Polartec Alpha synthetic insulation and continues its streak of product innovation with a focus on breathability and versatility in performance ...
Polartec LLC, a leading global supplier of performance fabrics sold under the Polartec brand, announced the appointment of Gary Smith as Chief Executive Officer, and Joe Robinson as Chief Financial Officer, successfully completing the ...
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Black Diamond Equipment, a leading global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, announces Schoeller Textiles as a partner for their Fall 2013 apparel launch. Highlighting this new partnership, Black Diamond Equipment ...
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Lawrence, Mass.-based Polartec LLC — manufacturer of Polartec® performance fabrics for consumer and military apparel — has introduced a man-made fiber insulation for puffy-style apparel that provides improved breathability ...
Tags: Polartec performance fabrics, military apparel, man-made fiber