Despite discontinuing their FLEX elastic specific design of AustriAlpin COBRA® Buckle for cummerbunds about 2 years ago, Arbor Arms is releasing a hand full of Jon’s original Ares Style COBRA® Cummerbund Buckle that he developed with AustriAlpin in 2012 while he was the head of the Ares Armor’s soft goods division.
Once these sell out they will be gone forever.
HAZLEHURST, GA, Jan. 3, 2022 – Propex Furnishing Solutions (“PFS”) will unveil the world’s first, self-reinforced, 100% thermoplastic composite material for the tactical industry at S.H.O.T show this year. CURV Tactical®, the latest innovative composite material, is made of heat-compacted woven polymer layers and requires no additional support structure to maintain its strength or impact resistance. It’s strong, lightweight, temperature tolerant, impermeable, recyclable and aesthetic — boasting unrivaled customizability in the tactical industry.
CURV® has had tremendous success in the automotive, travel and sports industries protecting, stiffening and decreasing the weight of consumer ready products. PFS has already partnered with top brands like Teijin, Bauer, Garmin and more to transform the way their customers favorite products are made.
“PFS will continue to innovate and is ready to play an integral part in the development of next generation tactical equipment.” said Eric Teather, Vice President of Innovative Composites at PFS. “Our, soon-to-be announced, tactical partners are developing products that will speak for themselves and provide enhanced protection and malleability when compared to rival composites.”
CURV® can be used in anti-ballistic applications and in conjunction with puncture-resistant materials such as Aramid fiber. It can also be used as a stiffener in bags, backpacks, holsters, ballistic vests and more. Because of its unique mono-construction; CURV® can be sewn, glued, laser-cut or thermoformed for precise fitment. High stiffness, high tensile strength, superior impact resistance and malleability with extremely low density are all highlights of CURV Tactical®.
Propex Furnishing Solutions Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative composites and technical fabrics around the world. PFS has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany and Hungary; employing more than 1,000 people around the world. Since 2016, CURV® has enabled top-brands to create products that are stronger and lighter than ever before.
Those interested in learning more about CURV Tactical® can schedule a meeting with Geoff Senko by contacting geoff.senko@thomasgraeme.com or visiting us at SHOT Show 2022.
Mary Reardon and Will Cromer are joining the MMI team as Vice President of Textile Innovation and National Account Manager respectively. They are both excited to get started and help MMI continue to grow and innovate!
A little bit about Mary:
Mary Reardon is a senior-level professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the textile industry. She has been an employee of Gehring Tricot Corp/Tweave for the last 22 years as General Manager Dying & Finishing and more recently, Vice President of Sales roles. Before Tweave, she worked at Duro Industries as a Dyehouse Manager. Her skills and certifications include fabric development, sales (including commercial and government contract work), manufacturing management, quality control, and color matching.
Reardon’s involvement in the industry includes being a USIFI board member and regional AATCC committee member.
Mary is a graduate of Southeastern MA University where she earned her bachelor’s in Textile Chemistry.
Outside of work, Reardon is a proud mother of her son Logan and pup Nestle. She is a die-hard New England sports fan. For fun, Mary enjoys Broadway shows and music. Also, a good competitive game night with family and friends.
A little bit about Will:
Will Cromer has been an employee of Highland Industries for the last 10 years in purchasing, manufacturing, and product manager roles. His skills and certifications include global procurement, international sales, sales/development management, manufacturing management, and more.
Cromer is a graduate of Western Carolina University where he earned his bachelor’s in Management.
Outside of work, Will is a proud father of two little girls – Brynn and Everly. He is also a dog dad to Mocha. Will is a die-hard UGA football fan. For fun, he enjoys exercising and cooking projects on his Traeger grill. He is also known to kick back with a good cigar and scotch.
Our team is thrilled to have Mary & Will onboard – their experience and knowledge of the industry will be an amazing addition.
Murdock Webbing has introduced MultiCam Black to their line of Jacquard webbing. It meets all nIR requirements set by Crye Precision, and is offered in the following constructions:
• Backpack strap weight products – designed to meet or exceed the specifications for AA-55301. Comes in standard widths of .75”, 1”, 1.5” and 2”. Custom widths also available.
• Belt weight products – 1.5” and 1.75” standard widths. Custom widths also available.
• NEW: Reinforced products – maximum “stiff” hand that does not bend from selvedge edge to edge. Rigid, hard-wearing belt and backpack weight webbing for heavy duty, high intensity applications.
What’s more, Murdock is the only webbing manufacturer using Schoeller’s NanoSphere® Technology. Optional NanoSphere® application repels water and dirt to create a self-cleaning finish.
Be sure to visit Murdock Webbing at SHOT Show in booth #31000 and see their full line of narrow woven fabrics in such patterns as:
• MultiCam® and MultiCam® Black
• A-Tacs AU, A-Tacs FG, and A-Tacs iX
• Kryptek Highlander and Kryptek Mandrake,
• Woodland M81
• PenCott BadLands and PenCott GreenZone
• AOR1 and AOR2
We cordially invite you to attend the Supplier Showcase during SHOT Week on January 17 & 18th, 2022 at the HLC Industries Inc., Booth 51700 – to explore our INVISTA™ CORDURA® Solution Dyed Fabrics Collection of both 500D and 1000D. Stop by for our famous fresh Pistachios and a great conversation.
For additional information: sales@hlcindustries.com
When we say CORDURA® is durable, we mean it. That’s why militaries around the world trust CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics to perform on every mission. For additional information, contact: sales@hlcindustries.com – for samples + marketing materials
SPARTANBURG, SC (Nov. 23, 2021)—Milliken & Company has announced a new partnership with C2R Fast, a UK-based tactical gear designer. The first product of the organizations’ partnership is the Fortuna Jacket, a military-grade insulated jacket that was developed with Milliken’s TactX™ RipStop fabric which includes a non-PFAS finish.
By combining C2R’s design precision with Milliken’s expertise in high-performance fabrics, the Fortuna Jacket offers superior durability and performance attributes typically seen and saved for elite warfighters and militaries around the world. The hooded, insulated jacket is available in three colors (Wolf Gray, Ranger Green and Navy), and will retail for £295.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with the talented team at C2R and we’re off to a strong start in our partnership with the introduction of the Fortuna Jacket. Milliken has been working in the government and defense space for more than 75 years and we’re always excited to do business with companies who value and understand the power a quality fabric can provide a garment,” said Bruce LaFlam, VP of sales and marketing, government and defense for Milliken.
Milliken’s TactX™ RipStop fabric offers leading durability and tear resistance without sacrificing comfort, making it ideal for the Fortuna Jacket which was developed for performance-minded consumers looking for outerwear that can be put to the test.
“At C2R we have always worked hard to guarantee we are utilising the latest textiles and manufacturing processes to ensure our customers receive the most unique and highest caliber product we can create. We spent considerable time evaluating different outer materials to identify the perfect combination of characteristics. Once we discovered TactX it was an easy choice. TactX demonstrates the determination to develop high quality performance textiles with the new DWR coating demonstrating Milliken’s determination to innovate in an environmentally conscious way. For this reason Milliken is a natural partner for us.” said Nick Shepherd, director, C2R-Fast.
The Fortuna Jacket will be available for purchase exclusively online at www.c2rfast.com. Pre-orders begin on Nov. 26 and jackets will begin shipping in December.
The Velocity Systems SwiftClip attachment system allows auxiliary equipment (Chest Rigs, SwiftClip Placards, Med Bags, etc.) to swiftly clip on or off your plate carrier. The system makes it possible to instantly change your kit to fit your operational needs with just a click. The SwiftClip is designed to accept any chest rig or other items with an ITW 1″ male side release buckle. All materials and workmanship are 100% made in the USA.
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