MATBOCK’s DaVinci Operator short-sleeved sand colored T-shirt has been very popular and they’ve just added Zip-up Hoodies as part of the Collection.
In the DaVinci Operator Collection, they also offer Tumblers and Bottles.
MATBOCK DaVinci Operator Collection
January 6th, 2020Kitanica Winter Softshell
January 6th, 2020
The Winter Softshell is an upgraded version of Kitanica’s classic cold weather fleece jacket. The Winter Softshell is made with Kitanica’s proprietary EXOTEX® with VAPORLOFT® technology, a custom made fabric with a 140D nylon stretch face fabric, 200g high-loft polyester fleece backing fabric bonded with a waterproof breathable membrane. It is optimized for abrasion resistance, warmth and dryness. With its stretch fabric and articulated sleeves, the Winter Softshell is designed for mobility and load-out, boasting 2 chest pockets, 2 zippered hand pockets, 2 shoulder pockets, Kitanica’s signature covered pen tubes and zippered internal pocket. The hood, waist and sweep have adjustable cinches and the sleeves have VELCRO® adjustable cuffs all to seal out the cold and retain warmth.
Offered in Black, sizes Small – XXLarge.
www.kitanica.net/WINTER-SOFTSHELL
MMI Textiles Names Jeff Papalia Vice President
January 6th, 2020
WESTLAKE, OH – [01/06/2020] – MMI Textiles Inc., a global diversified supplier of industrial and custom fabrics and textile components with military and tactical, medical, commercial and apparel expertise, has named Jeff Papalia, Vice President for MMI Textiles. Jeff will be strategically located in North Carolina and will start with MMI on January 13, 2020.
Papalia was selected for this new position to help MMI Textiles excel operationally as the company continues its significant growth. Papalia will report directly to president Amy Bircher, and the company’s directors – Nick Rivera, Director of Operations, Shawn McCollum, Director of Sales, and Debbie Grant, Director of Marketing and Business Services – will report to Papalia.
His 30-year tenure in the apparel cut and sew textile industry includes overseeing military and government contracts produced by 30 National Industries for the Blind affiliated not-for-profit-agencies, as well as directing quality and sourcing for the Jones New York/Jones Apparel Group and served as Vice-President of Manufacturing for Jo-Ann Apparel. Papalia currently serves as the IFAI Military Board Vice Chair and served as a SEAMS Association Board of Director member from 2011-2018.
“Jeff’s exceptional experience and knowledge in the cut and sew textile industry, including the manufacturing and general management of retail and military apparel and gear makes him ideally suited to help us foster the mission we have to be the most solution-oriented textile supplier to our diverse customer base,” said Amy Bircher, President and Founder of MMI Textiles.
“At MMI we take very seriously the core values and culture we have built over the past two decades; Jeff emulates all the traits and characteristics we look for in any new hire, assuring us that he is the right choice for this position,” said Bircher. “We look forward to his energy, his mindset and his leadership on the MMI team to achieve our immediate and long-term goals.”
“I am excited and inspired by MMI Textiles’ strong reputation as a premier supplier to the textile marketplace with a wide range of products for an equally wide range of industries and applications,” said Papalia. “And I am truly eager to be tasked with further growing the company’s capabilities, reputation and impact in the marketplace.”
Papalia most recently served with National Industries for the Blind (NIB). He joined NIB in 2006 as Senior Textile Engineer and was promoted in 2017 to Program Manager, Textiles. Previously, Papalia served as Director of Quality and Sourcing for the Jones New York/Jones Apparel Group Western Hemisphere locations. Papalia is Certified in Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Leading The Way Management Training, TruCost Engineering and Basics to Federal Contracting. Jeff holds his Bachelor of Science Degree in Apparel Management from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.
See the Latest from Propel, LLC at the Consumer Electronics Show
January 6th, 2020Propel, LLC has been doing some spectacular work in eTextiles and they’ve been invited by the Small Business Administration to exhibit at CES.
See them in booth #50000 at this week’s CES in Las Vegas.
AirBoss Defense Group Launched to Support Defense and First Responder Markets
January 6th, 2020LANDOVER, MD (January 6, 2020) – Effective January 1, 2020, AirBoss Defense and Critical Solutions International (CSI) have completed a merger to form a new corporate entity known as AirBoss Defense Group (ADG). This new business has been formed through the spin-off and merger of AirBoss of America Corp.’s AirBoss Defense business and Quebec Rubber Solutions operations with Critical Solutions International, Inc. (“CSI”). CSI is a privately-owned U.S. portfolio company of Sentinel Capital Partners (“Sentinel”).
With the close of this transaction, ADG is now the global leader in survivability for the assured mobility and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) communities. The new company will sustain and grow the overall business of ADG while maintaining the well-defined identities of AirBoss Defense and CSI. ADG is very well positioned for growth with existing customers as well as within prospective new markets.
The founding of ADG creates a new, dedicated survivability solutions company that is strongly positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities arising from the current geopolitical environment. By combining the historical engineering and manufacturing capability of AirBoss Defense with CSI’s proven expertise in global marketing and distribution, ADG is now able to support the global defense and first-responder markets with a powerful combination of excellence in product development, precision manufacturing, thoughtful business development, and focused customer support.
Patrick Callahan will serve as Chief Executive Officer of AirBoss Defense Group. Previously, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Critical Solutions International. Heather Miller, CSI’s Chief Strategy Officer, will continue in this capacity for AirBoss Defense Group. Chris Bitsakakis, the President and COO of AirBoss, will also be the COO of AirBoss Defense Group. ADG will be headquartered in Landover, Maryland. Manufacturing assets will remain in Acton Vale, Quebec and CSI will continue to operate in Charleston, South Carolina. In the coming weeks, the company will finalize a refreshed organizational chart that ensures a balanced transition and efficient future operations.
Patrick Callahan, CEO of AirBoss Defense Group said, “The close of this transaction creates an integrated, dedicated defense player that is well positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities arising from the current geopolitical environment. By combining AirBoss Defense’s strength in manufacturing and engineering design with CSI’s decades of expertise in global marketing and distribution of defense products, we have formed a powerful corporate entity that is well positioned to support our customers throughout the world.”
As a new company, ADG provides a robust platform to expand existing manufacturing capabilities and to diversify an already innovative product portfolio. ADG is committed to retaining and creating new manufacturing and management jobs and is actively seeking talented individuals to join the company.
For more information, please visit www.adg.com.
Crimson Sky by Helikon-Tex
January 6th, 2020
Helikon-Tex has introduced the Crimson Sky color in several key products for those who require high visibility such as Search and Rescue or Range Control.
This Always Makes Me Laugh
January 6th, 2020
Attention Industry – SHOT Show Is Coming
January 5th, 2020
Think of SHOT Show as a giant forest and you’re but a tree. During SHOT Show, media will be in a tizzy, posting nonstop. If you want to get lost in that flurry of content, then wait until Tuesday the 21st to unveil your new product. Or…start showing teasers now to drive interest and foot traffic to your booth.
Unlike the vast majority of “media” who will be at SHOT Show, we do this 365 days a year. We can help you spread the word, before the show. Just reach out.
