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Defence and Military Fabrics Market Growth for Carrington Textiles with Strategic Appointment

Thursday, June 8th, 2023

Adlington, United Kingdom: Global manufacturer of military fabrics, worn by armed forces across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Australasia, Carrington Textiles, has announced the appointment of its new Head of Defence and Security, Graham Dobson.

Graham’s focus will be the development of products and opportunities within the defence sector globally, with a focus on new markets and tender management. He brings over 30 years of knowledge and experience from within the military, police, fire and workwear markets, with the last 10 years helping military and police end users, as well as manufacturing partners, to develop suitable fabrics to meet their specific performance requirements.

Graham says: “I’m extremely proud and excited to be working for Carrington Textiles which has such a strong heritage in manufacturing military fabrics. They have an amazing reputation for printing camouflage textiles and the opportunity to work for Carrington Textiles knowing that the market trend is to bring production nearer to home was simply too difficult to pass.”

Carrington Textiles’ Sales Director, Paul Farrell, adds: “As we continue to grow in the defence sector, Graham’s extraordinary knowledge coupled with his expertise in product development, will help us in continuing to bring new, innovative products to customers. We are delighted that he’s joined our team and are looking forward to working on many exciting military projects together.”

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CANSEC 23 – Logistik Unicorp Develops Hemp Based Uniform Fabric

Wednesday, June 7th, 2023

Logistik Unicorp’s hemp uniform fabric continues to move forward. Having proven it can be done, including printing, they have moved to improve the characteristics of the fabric including comfort and durability.

The plain weave fabric contains ~25% hemp and has a breaking strength of 900 N for both warp and weft.

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G-Form Awarded $1.2M Research and Development Contract by US Army Development Command to Advance Next Level Warfighter Protection

Wednesday, June 7th, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI, June 6, 2023 – G-Form®, the innovative technology protection brand, is proud to announce its first with the U.S. Army Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC).

The G-Form OTAp is for research and development of a prototype to create cutting edge soldier protection by utilizing its proprietary SmartFlex technology. G-Form will apply its material science expertise to develop improved shock-attenuation products that provide the most advanced knee, elbow, and head protection available to the warfighter.

“Innovation is essential in how we develop and build advanced protection products and we are excited to redefine the future of impact protection solutions for our warfighters, together with our partners at DEVCOM,” stated Glen “Gava” Giovanucci, G-Form’s CEO. “This work directly supports our American manufacturing capabilities and helps to ensure that the domestic industrial base remains fully capable of supporting the needs of the Armed Services.”

“I am committed to helping local companies compete and do business with the U.S. Department of Defense. The men and women of G-Form produce and develop a range of advanced protection products for our troops in the field and contribute to national defense. I am proud to see them recognized with this OTAp. It will keep more Rhode Islanders employed making cutting-edge protection gear for our troops,” said Senator Reed, the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

www.g-form.com

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OpEx 23 – HLC Industries

Monday, June 5th, 2023

I was both surprised and pleased to see HLC Industries exhibiting at Operator Expo.

They were there to engage the Canadian textile industry and show their Made in USA fabrics.

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Multifunctional Flame Retardant Fabric with Comfort at its Core by Carrington Textiles

Wednesday, May 31st, 2023

Adlington, United Kingdom: Flamestat 250, a flame retardant fabric with antistatic properties developed by global manufacturer Carrington Textiles, is a product which main attribute is its lightweight features while maintaining the company’s usual high standard in protection and performance.

At a weight of 250gsm, and with a high cotton content in its composition, Flamestat 250 provides a soft handle for comfort to the wearer, while the polyester in it offers durability and strength.

Regarding the reasons that drove this development, R&D Manager, Kirsty White, explains: “We are able to adapt quickly to market requirements, and as we have been seeing a growing trend for wearer comfort which has transitioned from workwear to flame retardant fabrics, we created Flamestat 250. We also wanted to develop a lighter weight quality to complement our Flamestat 290 without impacting product performance.”

Flamestat 250 is the latest addition to the Flamestat family, industrially launderable and guaranteed to last the lifetime of the garment due to its robust construction. With 75% cotton, 24% polyester and 1% antistatic, this fabric’s flame retardancy is to the standards EN ISO 11612, EN ISO 14116 index 3 and EN ISO 11611; while its antistatic properties are to the EN 1149-3-5 standard.

Available in a range of colours that include high visibility yellow, black and navy, just to name a few, Flamestat 250 also provides electric arc and chemical splash protection to the EN 61482-1-2 and EN 13034 standards respectively.

Flamestat 250 is a perfect flame retardant fabric with antistatic for workwear jackets, trousers and coveralls in industries that require protection against flash fire and electrostatic discharge like electric vehicle manufacturing, oil and gas as well as engineering.

For more information about Flamestat 250, visit the Carrington Textiles’ website.

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Spex•Lite Shooting Bag Fill – A Lightweight Alternative

Friday, May 26th, 2023

Made in America, Spex•Lite Shooting Bag Fill is purpose-built alternative to many materials being used. This video explains the various options.

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DIVERSITEX Forms Partnership with Carolina Performance Fabrics to Stock & Distribute Premium Grade Laser Laminates Made from Invista Cordura in North America and Canada

Friday, May 19th, 2023

Fairfield, NJ, May 15, 2023 – Diversitex is proud to announce an official partnership with Carolina Performance Fabrics to distribute Endurance brand, premium grade laser laminates in the USA & Canada. Endurance brand laser-laminates are engineered with high tenacity nylon 6,6 multi-filament fiber that is solution dyed, locking the color in at the molten polymer extrusion level. CORDURA® TrueLock™ fabric has excellent color fastness, UV-fade/abrasion resistance, extended UV strength stability, and long-lasting color vibrancy. All fabrics are woven/constructed in-accordance with MIL-C-32439B, have a dull matte appearance, and meet NIR spectral reflectance ratings.

Marc Bergman the Vice President/Principal of Diversitex, Inc. states “Diversitex and Carolina share our values, quality, professionalism and focus on the client. Both companies will work as a team to offer the best products, logistics and customer service, which is so important in these times of crisis and insecurity.”

Diversitex provides automated order processing & stock program rolls for immediate shipment. Stock program colors include all the popular military colors & unique colors such as RESCUE RED, TAN 499, and CAMO GREEN in 63” widths. All shipments will originate in North Carolina. Custom stocking programs with blanket purchase orders are also available. NEMESIS™ camoflauge available soon.

Diversitex also offers a variety of value-added services to increase efficiencies and shorten the supply chain. These indispensable advantages include;

-Reducing freight-charges by 70%

-Increasing your material yields by 20%

-Optimize inventory levels & reduce laminate carrying costs

-Eliminate inventory service cost, inventory risk, & inventory storage costs

DIVERSITEX, INC. was founded in 1970 and has been a major supplier of camouflage to the US Department of Defense and around the world. Diversitex holds a unique position in the industry, blending technical know-how with a customer-focused approach to deliver just the right fabric for any application. Its focus is domestically crafted products and fast delivery times.

Please contact us at WWW.DIVERSITEXINC.COM and download the PREMIUM GRADE LAMINATE SPEC-SHEET.

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Trelleborg Announces MMI Textiles as TACTWEAR HANK Distributor

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

RUTHERFORDTON, NC – April 21, 2023 –Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics operation announced today the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with MMI Textiles for TACTWEARTM High Abrasion Neoprene Kevlar® (HANK).

MMI Textiles will offer TACTWEARTM HANK in a variety of weights, colors, and quantities – effective immediately. This partnership will enable Trelleborg to better serve a broader range of customers in a more responsive manner.

Purpose-built TACTWEARTM HANK is formulated to meet the demands of law enforcement, first responders, defense, and extreme recreational activities and sports. The rubber-based coated material boasts excellent abrasion resistance and is flexible, flame resistant, waterproof, laser cuttable in well-ventilated areas, and is manufactured in the USA to meet Berry compliance standards.

“We’re excited to expand the availability of TACTWEARTM HANK to the marketplace. It’s an extremely versatile material that we’ve seen customers use in a variety of end applications that require uncompromising performance in tough conditions, including modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE), tactical climbing harnesses, durable backpacks and pouches, reinforced protective clothing, ballistic helmet and shield covers, and heavy-duty Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) systems,” says Karli Wolf, Business Development Manager for Government & Defense at Trelleborg.

The distribution agreement expands the already-established partnership between MMI Textiles and Trelleborg. MMI Textiles began offering MultiCam® Printed Narrow TACTWEARTM HANK in 2022 through an exclusive partnership with Mikan Printing.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics after successfully launching the Printed Narrow HANK product line. Our team is ready to provide great service and committed to growing the TACTWEARTM HANK brand of products that Trelleborg offers to our vast array of markets and customers,” said Amy Bircher, CEO & Founder of MMI Textiles.

Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics has provided MMI Textiles with comprehensive education and training on the product, positioning the distributor as an expert on TACTWEARTM HANK.

“At MMI Textiles, we offer various options for our end customers. This enhanced collaboration with Trelleborg will solidify our commitment as we grow our product offering. Building these positive relationships in business is one of the most important foundations in our joint success,” said Joey Smith, Director of Business Development of MMI Textiles.

To learn more about Trelleborg’s TACTWEARTM product line, please visit TactwearDefense.com or MMITextiles.com.

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