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Haartz Corporation and FirstSpear Announce Launch of ProTact by Haartz LaserFusion Vigr

Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Acton, MA – The Haartz Corporation, a global leader in highly engineered textile materials, today announced the launch of ProTact by Haartz® LaserFusion™ Vigr™, a next-generation laminate developed in collaboration with FirstSpear® Technology Group. The new material is the first o?cially licensed substrate within FirstSpear’s Vigr™ Technology Licensing Program, certifying it as an authentic, authorized platform for FirstSpear’s patented LaserFusion™ technology.

“Haartz has been an industry leader in advanced laminates for decades,” said Scott Carver, president and CEO of FirstSpear. “By partnering with Haartz, we’re giving manufacturers a turnkey way to integrate our battle-tested innovations into their own products without compromising on quality or compliance. Working together on ProTact by Haartz LaserFusion Vigr allows us to connect our patented technologies with their proven material expertise, delivering a solution that’s authentic, scalable, and truly built for professionals.”

ProTact by Haartz LaserFusion Vigr combines durable nylon fabric with an innovative, unbroken loop element engineered to deliver unmatched strength, durability, and load-bearing performance. Built on proven military-grade materials and FirstSpear’s LaserFusion and 6/12™ platform technologies, the laminate enables manufacturers to design advanced tactical gear that meets the industry’s highest standards for performance and reliability.

“This collaboration represents the best of what Haartz and FirstSpear each bring to the market: innovation, precision and trust,” said Lance Cullen, senior manager of business development – new markets at Haartz Corporation. “ProTact by Haartz LaserFusion Vigr gives gear manufacturers direct access to FirstSpear’s patented technology through a certified material solution, streamlining design and development while raising the standard for performance.”

The ProTact by Haartz LaserFusion Vigr laminate is Berry Amendment compliant and engineered for use in tactical gear, load-bearing vests, bags, and specialty applications. It provides superior tensile and tear strength while maintaining flexibility and comfort for the end user.

The new laminate will be available in standard solution-dyed solid colors and MultiCam®, with PFAS-free finish.

Learn more: ProTact by Haartz® LaserFusion™ Vigr™

The Haartz Corporation (Haartz) is a global leader in highly engineered textile materials, including coated and laminated fabrics, foams, and films. Founded in 1922, Haartz has a long history of developing innovative solutions for automotive, industrial, and specialty markets. The company’s world headquarters and North American manufacturing operations are located in Acton, Massachusetts, with additional manufacturing in Mannheim, Germany. The company also is part of HaMinGi – Ningbo, China, having joined with TMG Automotive and Minth Group in 2020. Beyond these manufacturing locations, Haartz maintains o?ces in Detroit, Munich, Tokyo, and Irapuato, Mexico. Employing over 400 people worldwide, Haartz has been a trusted automotive supplier since 1907, and continues to be privately owned and operated by the Haartz family. For more information, visit www.haartz.com.

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Introducing ProTact by Haartz LaserFusion Vigr

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

Developed by Haartz in conjunction with FirstSpear®, ProTact by Haartz® LaserFusion™ Vigr™ is built on Haartz’s proven military-grade materials to capture the benefit of FirstSpear’s patented LaserFusion™ technology and is considered the standard for tactical gear attachment system platforms.

ProTact LaserFusion™ Vigr™ combines durable woven nylon fabric with an innovative, unbroken loop element, engineered to deliver unmatched strength and durability. The material is proven durable across environmental extremes, features a PFAS-free DWR finish with high bond durability, and is optimized for laser-cut, PALS-compatible slots.

Haartz is the first official partner for FirstSpear’s new Vigr™ licensing program, which makes patented technology more broadly available and accessible to tactical gear manufacturers. By purchasing and using ProTact LaserFusion™ Vigr™ fabric, manufacturers can unlock the power of the First Spear’s patented attachment technology.

Royalty free licenses are available directly from FirstSpear to manufacturers of finished goods that use the ProTact by Haartz® LaserFusion™ Vigr™ laminate and agree to certain terms and conditions. This alleviates the concern many smaller manufacturers have in transitioning to laser cut technology and processes.

Learn more about ProTact by Haartz® LaserFusion™ Vigr™ at booth #52340 in the Supplier’s Showcase, January 19-20, at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas.

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GORE-TEX Professional Pyrad Battle Dress Uniform

Tuesday, November 25th, 2025

At the AUSA and Milipol exhibitions, W.L. Gore & Assoc have displayed Battle Dress Uniforms made from a new version of their FR Pyrad material.

As the fabric is currently produced in Europe, they are gaging interest in the US for an FR material which retains the inherent qualities of the base fabric. PYRAD is a finish which is added to the fabric before it is assembled into a garment but does not significantly affect characteristics like air permeability of comfort of the fabric against the skin.

Learn more at www.goretexprofessional.com/defense-fabrics.

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Milipol 25 – Due Emme Spider Buckle

Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Italy’s Due Emme gave us a sneak peek of their new quick release fastener for armor systems called the Spider. It can be used for both left and right handed applications.

Offered in both 40mm and 25mm versions, the Spider is IRR complaint and can be made from FR materials.

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Milipol 25 – Heathcoat Graphene+

Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Heathcoat is a fabric producer in the UK. Their Graphene+ is manufactured by an additive process which impregnates a Graphene grid to the back of the fabric. This facilitates the dissipation of heat over 50% faster than fabric which is not treated.

As you can imagine, there is interest in adding this process for clothing worn by air and ground crews as Graphese is inherently FR and the process adds no additional vulnerability to flame. Seen here is MTP printed fabric with a weight of 180g. The process only adds another 40 g per square meter.

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Introducing Storm-Tech and Storm-Tech Elite: The Next Evolution in Performance Fabric Technology

Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

Brookwood proudly unveils Storm-Tech®, a groundbreaking PTFE alternative leading the evolution of performance fabric technology. Berry Compliant and engineered with Brookwood Zero™ Technology, Storm-Tech® redefines reliability and sustainability while delivering exceptional protection and comfort.

Built as a 3-layer waterproof breathable laminate, Storm-Tech® is designed for those who demand peak performance, offering:

Windproof Performance

Breathable Comfort

Waterproof Barrier Construction

Now available in MultiCam®, Storm-Tech® sets a new benchmark for advanced protection and dependable performance — without intentionally added PFAS.

Pushing performance even further, Brookwood introduces Storm-Tech® Elite — an imported, next-generation 3-layer waterproof breathable laminate engineered for elite protection with the same innovative science behind Brookwood Zero™ Technology. Now available in solid colors, Storm-Tech® Elite elevates global standards for protection, innovation, and high-performance durability.

Powered by Brookwood. From U.S.-made monolithic waterproofing to globally engineered innovations, Brookwood’s Storm-Tech® platform delivers uncompromising protection — redefining what’s possible in performance fabrics.

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Delta Three Oscar Will Showcase Advanced Military & Law Enforcement Protection at Milipol Paris 2025

Thursday, November 13th, 2025

Huntington Beach, CA – 12th November 2025 – Delta Three Oscar, the ballistic arm of world-leading protection material specialists, D3O will be exhibiting its latest protective innovations at Milipol, in Paris this month. The company will be located at Stand 5F76 in the USA Partnership Pavilion at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre from 18–21 November.

At this year’s show, Delta Three Oscar will show for the first time, its latest ballistic foam technology used by Craig Ballistics featuring high-performance AeroMax™ and Ballistic Sheet Foams available in 35, 50, 70, and 100 ballistic grades. These plates deliver exceptional impact and ballistic performance while maintaining a lightweight profile to support mobility on demanding missions.

The company will also present its most recent ballistic helmet protection system, the Halo Helmet Liner Systems are available in 3, 7 and 9-Pad configurations for lightweight protection, reduction in trauma, and improved comfort over extended periods of use.

In addition, Delta Three Oscar will present its innovative P12 limb protectors for knees and elbows. Developed to deliver exceptional comfort and protection, these feature external caps for enhanced impact resistance, this technology is now integrated into uniforms worn by the United States, United Kingdom and French Special Forces as well as various European and NATO Armed Forces.

The company will also highlight continued innovation in protective footwear, introducing its latest shock-absorbing materials engineered for underfoot performance. The new Decell and Zero (made with 99% recycled content) materials have been specifically developed for use in insoles and midsoles, offering long-lasting durability with no compression on set. Proven to significantly improve comfort and reduce fatigue, these materials will be showcased in the new Garmont Tactical combat boots.

“Delta Three Oscar is dedicated to deliver the most protective and comfortable impact and shock absorbing PPE solutions, that make a real difference in the lives of those who serve,” said Stuart Sawyer, CEO at D3O. “We are committed to innovation and work hard to support the highest level of defense and law enforcement agencies worldwide by developing the most advanced protective gear available.”

With a unique capability to combine cutting-edge comfort materials and advanced ballistic foams, Delta Three Oscar continues to enhance and innovate tactical protection and support operators facing the harshest physical and ballistic threats.

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Carrington Textiles Launches New Fabric Collection Guides at A+A

Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

Adlington, United Kingdom: Global workwear textiles manufacturer Carrington Textiles marked a successful return to A+A in Düsseldorf with the launch of 13 new fabrics and the official debut of their redesigned Fabric Collection Guides. The stand attracted a high number of visitors across the four days of the exhibition, with excellent feedback on both the new products and the innovative format of the guides.

Paul Farrell, Sales Director at Carrington Textiles, said: “We were delighted with the response at A+A. The new fabrics were extremely well received, with customers particularly interested in how we are pushing the boundaries with stretch, sustainability and flame retardancy. The launch of our new Fabric Collection Guides was another highlight, giving visitors a completely new way to explore our portfolio.”

The Fabric Collection Guides have been developed to combine practicality with a premium look. Their smart half Canadian bound format allows pages to open flat for effortless display, while detailed product sections give buyers the key information they need at a glance, from composition and weave to fibre types and certifications. Each guide also integrates QR codes for instant access to deeper technical content, as well as dedicated info pages to provide additional insight into sub-ranges such as polycotton and stretch.

Fabric swatches have been built into the guides so customers can feel the quality directly, while a QR-coded online colour chart provides access to the latest shade information at any time. The collection is completed by a durable slip case that keeps the guides together, easy to carry and presentable in any setting. Printed on FSC recycled paper, they also reflect Carrington Textiles’ ongoing commitment to sustainability.

To showcase these features at A+A, Carrington Textiles premiered a sleek 3D animation. With cinematic lighting, high-end textures and minimal narration, the film dramatised the shape, finish and usability of the guides, reinforcing their premium feel and the company’s strong brand presence.

Together, the new fabrics and Fabric Collection Guides reinforced Carrington Textiles’ position as a global leader in workwear textiles, with innovation in both product and presentation.

For more information visit carrington.co.uk.

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