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Tactical Tuesday: Feel the Coolness of Fusion Flex, Powered by 37.5 Technology

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Fusion Flex is the first Vertx Pro uniform that ingeniously integrates 37.5® Technology into both shirt and pants. Think of this evaporative cooling technology as your personal thermostat, keeping sweat at bay and your body temperature just right for ultimate comfort. Plus, it’s a natural odor-buster that stays effective for the garment’s entire lifespan.

Available in four colors and tailored fits for both men and women – Fusion Flex provides comfortable flexibility without compromising its durability.

Check out the Fusion Flex Collection and other Vertx products with 37.5® Technology.

New LEMO Product Family Portfolio Simplifies Selection Process

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

Ecublens, Switzerland, January 2024 – LEMO, a leading manufacturer of high-performance interconnect solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its enhanced product family portfolio aimed at simplifying the selection process for customers.

With a commitment to offering over 90,000 custom solutions tailored to meet specific requirements, LEMO continuously expands its product offerings to meet evolving market demands.

Designed to streamline the presentation of LEMO’s extensive range of solutions, the new product family portfolio highlights core series organized into six distinct families based on shared functionality and specific market applications.

“We used basically two concepts: the first one was really to focus on the series that sell most; the second was to regroup those series that share similar features and that share similar needs in the market” explained Wim Vanheertum, Head of Product Marketing.

The six product families include:

• ORIGINALS: Configurable solutions tailored to individual needs.

• REDEL: Medical preferred solutions designed for reliability and performance.

• OPTIMA: Optimized solutions engineered for efficiency.

• SUPREME: Extreme solutions built to withstand harsh environments.

• SPECIALTIES: Specialized solutions catering to unique requirements.

• CABLE SOLUTIONS: Unique cable solutions offering comprehensive connectivity.

This classification system enables customers to swiftly identify the most suitable series for their applications, ensuring a seamless selection process.

In addition to the product families, LEMO emphasizes its commitment to providing customized and comprehensive connectivity solutions through a range of complementary services.

Embrace the future of connectivity with LEMO, where innovation converges with precision, and customer success remains the top priority.

For more information, please visit our website: Solutions | LEMO Connectors and cables

Carrington Textiles and The LYCRA Company Partner to Showcase Stretch Military Fabric in Germany

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

[London, 20th February 2024] – Carrington Textiles, a global military fabrics manufacturer, is proud to announce their participation at Enforce Tac 2024, a trade fair catering to members of official security agencies and armed forces. Scheduled to take place from February 26th to 28th, 2024, in Nuremberg, this event serves as an ideal platform for industry leaders to unveil groundbreaking solutions tailored for the defence sector.

Carrington Textiles is set to make a significant impact at the event by showcasing their latest breakthrough – Spartan HT Flex Lite fabric. Engineered with military-grade INVISTA T420 nylon 6.6 staple fibre and featuring a strategic 2% LYCRA® fibre content, Spartan HT Flex Lite represents a paradigm shift in military textile development.

The incorporation of LYCRA® fibre into Spartan HT Flex Lite offers unparalleled benefits to military professionals. This innovative fabric provides exceptional comfort akin to cotton, while simultaneously delivering added mobility thanks to its integrated stretch properties. Spartan HT Flex Lite is engineered to endure the rigours of military environments, making it the ideal choice for those who demand both performance and durability.

Carrington Textiles invites trade editors and industry professionals to visit their booth at Enforce Tac 2024 to experience firsthand the revolutionary Spartan HT Flex Lite fabric. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the fabric’s features, learn about its technical specifications, and discover how it meets the evolving needs of military professionals.

“We are excited to showcase Spartan HT Flex Lite at Enforce Tac 2024,” said Paul Farrellat Carrington Textiles. “This fabric represents our dedication to innovation and commitment to providing the highest quality solutions for the defence sector. We look forward to showcasing Spartan HT Flex Lite and our innovative defence fabric portfolio and demonstrating how it can enhance the performance and comfort of militaryuniforms .”

Virginie Bonnafous from The LYCRA Company, highlights, “For military professionals, the integrity of their attire is crucial. By incorporating LYCRA® fibre, we ensure that military professionals experience unrestricted mobility, enabling them to navigate any situation with confidence.”

Visit Carrington Textiles in hall 7, stand 340 at the Nüremberg Exhibition Centre in Germany to discover the company’s Defence Range or alternative visit carrington.co.uk

Innovative Textile Technology Enhances Thermal Signature Management for Military Protection

Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

Adlington, United Kingdom: Military fabrics manufacturer Carrington Textiles reveals a cutting-edge technology for the defence market called Stealth, designed to revolutionise thermal signature management via a highly conductive textile technology for superior thermal shielding in the battlefield.

Stealth is engineered with patented fabric technology that manages dynamic energy waves for mission critical security and protection, mitigating the thermal signature of a soldier from sensors used in the modern battlefield.

Stealth, created in collaboration with advanced materials company Noble Biomaterials, delivers broad-spectrum SWIR/MWIR/LWIR thermal signature management in a lightweight, durable fabric.

Stealth utilises Noble’s CIRCUITEX® SIGMA technology, which is designed to mitigate thermal detection in military environments.

Paul Farrell, Carrington Textiles Sales Director says: “Initial feedback from wearer trials of this pioneering concept in military field training exercises and in camp observation, concluded that with Stealth the thermal signature of a soldier was mitigated completely at different distances, with the material being near indistinguishable from the surrounding terrain, regardless of viewing angles.”

Noble Biomaterials’ Chief Commercial Officer, Joel Furey, adds: “Our patented CIRCUITEX technology is designed to protect soldiers and equipment from detection by advanced sensors. We are proud to provide allied war fighters an operational advantage in combat situations.”

The new Stealth concept will be exclusively showcased at Carrington Textiles’ stand at Enforce Tac 2024, taking place from 26th until 28th February at the Nüremberg Exhibition Centre in Germany, in hall 7, stand 340.

Champion Thread Company Celebrates 45 Years of Industry Service

Sunday, February 4th, 2024

The fast-growing manufacturer of industrial sewing threads, engineered yarns, and other textile and sewn products supplies is celebrating 45 Years of Service to the Textile and Sewn Products Industries.

GASTONIA, NC – January 30, 2024 – Champion Thread Company® (CTC), a leading provider of industrial sewing threads, engineered yarns, and other textile and sewn products accessories, is celebrating 45 Years of Service to the Textile and Sewn Products Industries.

Thanks to a loyal and fast-growing customer base, CTC has expanded from its roots as a small thread distributor into a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a wide range of products and solutions sold on four continents.

“For 45 years, we have demonstrated unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to our customers,” said CTC President Matt Poovey. “Since our founding, we have remained family-owned and operated, taking pride in offering the highest quality goods, competitive prices, and unmatched industry expertise. Champion Thread’s longevity in the market can be attributed to our ability to adapt and innovate while always staying true to our core values. Our understanding of the industry has allowed us to consistently deliver superior products that meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers.”

Some of CTC’s significant milestones include:

1979 – Founded by current CEO Bob Poovey

1999 – Moved/expanded corporate office

2007 – Strategic thread manufacturer acquisition

2009 – Started engineered yarn business

2011 – Opened state-of-the-art flexible manufacturing facility

2014 – Expanded and opened current HQ location

2016 – Matt Poovey promoted to President

2018 – Opened new warehouse/distribution facility

2019 – Celebrated 40 years of industry service

2020 – Jim Lee promoted to Vice President of Sales

2021 – Launched Renu™ line of 100% recycled thread

2023 – Opened new South Carolina dyehouse

2024 – Celebrating 45 years in business

The company recently reported “steady” growth in market share in 2023, primarily the result of the company’s multi-year initiatives to bolster lean, flexible manufacturing operations and investments in the domestic workforce and supply chain. They also expressed optimism for increased market demand for their products and plans for continued investment in new product development, production and service teams, and customer service levels in 2024.

To learn more about CTC, phone (704) 867-6611 or visit championthread.com.

Bolger & O’Hearn to Sponsor ATA Military Division Booth at Shot Show, Jan. 22 & 23, in Las Vegas

Friday, January 19th, 2024

(Fall River, Mass., USA, Jan. 18, 2024) The team from Bolger & O’Hearn will be onsite January 22 & 23, 2024, at the annual Shot Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Booth 52133 in the show’s Supplier Showcase.

B&O is a co-sponsor of the Advanced Textiles Association’s Military Division booth at Shot, which is located on Level 5 in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian Hotel/Sands Convention Center.

The Supplier Showcase offers manufacturers a two-day sneak peak of products and technologies that add valuable performance and functional characteristics to apparel and gear developed for the military, hunting, and law enforcement industries.

Kelly Murphy, Co-President of Bolger & O’Hearn and Mohan Rao, B&O’s Technical Director for Textile Innovations, will be on hand to discuss new chemistries B&O has developed that enhance the lifespan and functional performance for hard working gear and apparel. This includes Shell-Tech Free M325 SC1 & F3 — High Performance, PFAS-free Water-Repellents, and Shell-Tech Dual Action, a Repel & Release technology that adds oil repellency, water repellency and soil release to textiles in a single application.

B&O is a member of the ATA’s Military Division and the Association’s Emerging Technologies Council.

“Our high-performance products are manufactured in the USA and have been developed to meet the technical textile industry’s growing demand for fabric finishes that offer new levels of protection and durability,” said Murphy. “Our customers are asking for both and we are committed to meeting that demand.”

You can learn more here about the Shot Show Supplier Showcase!

Catch Up With Ocean State Innovations At The SHOT Show Suppliers Showcase

Friday, January 5th, 2024

Ocean State Innovations is excited to welcome you to our SHOT Show Suppliers Showcase Booth 52240, at The Venetian 5th Floor, Palazzo Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada on January 22 – 23, 2024. We have the following products to review with you and your production team:

• CORDURA® TrueLock™ Solution Dyed Fabrics – 500D & 1000D.
• Curv® Tactical – Innovative Curv® Thermoplastic Composite Technology
• ITW® Military Products & Hardware
• Velcro® Brand Hook 89 & Loop 1100
• Velcro® Brand Loop in MultiCam®
• OSI Printing Services – Woven Fabrics & Velcro® Brand Loop
• Innovative Textile Developments

Stop by and say hello to the OSI Team members or reach out to make an appointment:

Peter Raneri – peter@osinnovate.com

Geoff Senko – geoff@osinnovate.com

Nick Boulis –    nick@osinnovate.com

Carrington Textiles: Exhibiting Stretch Flame Resistant Textile Innovations in the Middle East

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

Adlington, United Kingdom: Global manufacturer of flame resistant fabrics, Carrington Textiles, is exhibiting its latest developments in stretch FR and sustainable workwear products, at Intersec in Dubai in January 2024.

The company’s latest innovation, Flametougher 290AS Flex, represents a significant advancement in electrical arc flash protection with a composition of CORDURA® nylon 6,6 to ensure certified strength as well as EOL fibres by XLANCE® for elasticity and comfort. This innovative stretch flame resistant fabric is designed to provide enhanced safety for professionals working in environments where electrical arc flashes pose a significant risk.

Additionally, Carrington Textiles is showcasing a range of new flame resistant products, including Flameflex 300AS, Flametuff Satin 250 AS, as well as Flameshield Satin 425 developed to achieve an impressive class 2 rating for welding protection. These products offer superior protection against flames and heat, ensuring the safety of workers in high-risk industries.

Furthermore, the textile manufacturer is extending its range of lightweight inherent FR fabrics from the Flameban family incorporating Lenzing fibres, an eco-friendly alternative containing a cellulosic base generating moisture management properties. This blend not only enhances comfort but also provides exceptional flame resistance, making it an ideal choice for professionals seeking both protection and comfort.

Continuing Carrington Textiles’ commitment to sustainability, the company is exhibiting at Intersec 2024 its new Tahoe as part of the stretch workwear fabric range containing 29% REPREVE® recycled polyester. Tahoe boasts a remarkable 20% stretch due to the inclusion of 4% EOL fibres by XLANCE®. This eco-friendly workwear textile not only reduces environmental impact but also offers the flexibility and durability needed for demanding work environments. With these innovations, Carrington Textiles continues to prioritise safety, comfort, and sustainability in its product offerings.

Carrington Textiles’ Sales Director, Paul Farrell, says: “Attending Intersec presents an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our extensive range of products in the market, including textiles from our workwear and flame-resistant collections, as well as our NFPA2112 fabrics. Our participation in the event enables us to strengthen existing relationships with customers and partners while also exploring new business prospects in this exciting region.”

To find out more about Carrington Textiles’ new developments, visit their stand at Intersec in the Dubai World Trade Centre, from the 16th until 18th January in hall 7, stand G12, or visit carrington.co.uk.