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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE LATEST PRODUCTS FROM THE INDUSTRY’S SUPPLIERS. (Listing content provided by participating suppliers.)
Bemis Contact: Chris Parlee » 978-425-6466 » 800-543-1324 www.bemisworldwide.com Product: Sewfree Materials: Thermoplastic adhesive film. Characteristics: Sewfree decorative overlay tapes are colored and embossed thermoplastic films. Sewfree is used to bond or weld fabrics together. Bonded applications within apparel are lighter in weight than cut and sewn construction. Bonded seams are waterproof and are less abrasive to the end user. Sewfree adhesive films are also used for decorative purposes. End Use: Outerwear, activewear, backpacks, gloves, tents, footwear. Participating Manufacturers: adidas,Arc’Teryx, Burton, Columbia, EMS, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, REI. Product: Bemis Seam Tape Characteristics: Bemis Seam Tapes are 2- and 3-layer tapes. Used to waterproof sewn seams. End Use: Outerwear, activewear, backpacks, gloves, tents, footwear. Participating Manufacturers: Adidas, Arc’Teryx, Burton, Columbia, EMS, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, REI, The North Face.
Burlington World Wide Contact: Nelson Bebo » 212-621-4046 www.burlingtonactivewear.com Product: M.C.S. Comfort Zone with Smart Fabric Technology Characteristics: Fabric that absorbs, moves moisture and heat away from the body and dries quickly, helping to maintain a comfortable microclimate, while providing UV protection. End Use: Technical sportswear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Under Armour. Product: M.C.S. Blocker Characteristics: Permanent moisture control treatment that absorbs, moves moisture away from the body and dries quickly, provides excellent UV protection. End Use: Technical sportswear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Under Armour. Product: Micromove Characteristics: A collection of lightweight, breathable, soft and drapable, microfiber fabrics. End Use: Technical sportswear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Under Armour. Product: Isotherm Characteristics:The super water- and stain-repellent fabric system with permanent moisture control that provides a balance of comfort and protection for a greater range of climate conditions. End Use: Outerwear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal
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Robbins, Under Armour. Product: Ultrex Characteristics:A high performance / high value, waterproof, breathable, windproof, three-part system combining fabric, finish and coating. End Use: Outerwear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Under Armour. Product: Xalt Characteristics: A high-tech composite system that combines innovative fabric and laminate technology for superior waterproof, breathable, windproof comfort and protection. End Use: Outerwear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Under Armour.
Concept III Textile International Contact: David Parkes » 732-530-1976 www.conceptIII.com Product: Textile-based solutions Characteristics: Resource for the development, sourcing, and production of fabric-based finished products. Works with: Glenoit (sliver knit Microfabrics and faux furs), Rentex (technical knits) and Kingwhale (fleeces, Dri-release microblends, laminates, micro-poly).Also offers design, garment production and project management in Asia and the Far East. End Use: Apparel, accessories. Participating Manufacturers: Patagonia, Marmot, Carhartt, Eddie Bauer, Under Armour, Cabela’s, Royal Robbins, REI, Woolrich, Burton, Columbia.
Consoltex Inc. Christopher Gibbs » 514-333-8800 or 800-736-2743 www.consoltex.com Product: Earthwhile Materials: Organic cotton, recycled polyester, natural/sustainable/man-made blends. Characteristics: Durable, abrasion resistant, fast drying, green textiles designed to meet the demands for comfort and outdoor performance in an earth-friendly fabric. End Use: Outerwear, activewear, leisurewear by those with environmental concerns. Participating Manufacturers: MEC, Patagonia, Ibex, Westcomb. Product: S3 Technologies Materials: Nylon and polyester face fabrics bonded to fleece, wicking knits and Polarguard insulation, as well as double weave fabrics. Characteristics: Featuring double-faced fabrics, bonded fleece liners, wicking tricots, continuous filament insulation and Dryon Super DWR providing superior climate control, abrasion resistance, stretch and comfort. End Use: Outerwear, activewear, jackets, pants, vests, gloves, equestrian sports. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Scott USA, Isis, Henry Lloyd, REI, Westcomb, GoLite.
Product: S2 Technologies Materials: Nylon, polyester, Lycra/spandex. Characteristics: Performance and mechanical stretch fabrics combining high abrasion resistance and durability with superior stretch performance. End Use: Outerwear, activewear, leisurewear, shorts, jackets, pants. Participating Manufacturers: MEC, Patagonia, Victorinox, Klättermusen, Berghaus. Product: Dryon Super Water Repellent Finish Characteristics: Super water repellent finish tried and tested to provide long lasting protection through multiple industrial wash and sterilization cycles. Originally developed for use in the medical industry. End Use: DWR finish for outerwear, soft shell fabrics, jackets, pants, vests, gloves, hats, shirts, shorts. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Scott USA, Isis, Henry Lloyd, REI, Westcomb, Victorinox, GoLite.
Coville Inc. Contact: Kevin Williams » 336-759-0115, ext. 114 www.covilleinc.com Product: Polygon Technologies Materials: Microdenier Performance Polyester Characteristics: High-performance knits include moisture management, odor-control, UV-protection, quick-dry, lowpill, wrinkle-resistance and soil-release properties. End Use: Travel wear, performance tees, polos, base layer, underwear, yoga apparel. Product: AM/P2 Materials: Antimicrobial Polypropylene/Spandex. Characteristics: Compression knits that include odorcontrol, moisture vapor transmission, stretch and thermal regulation. End Use: Compression tops and bottoms, waterwear and thermal underwear. Product: Cottonwique-Plus Materials: Antimicrobial Cotton/Polyester Performance blend. Characteristics: Combed cotton on the outside, polyester on the inside for odor-control and moisture management. End Use: Performance tees, polos, yoga apparel.
DAK Americas LLC Contact: Ricky Lake » 877-432-2766 www.dakamericas.com Product: Delcron Hydrotec Fiber Materials: Polyester staple fiber. Characteristics: This hydrophilic polyester staple fiber provides bonding sites for water molecules to interact with the polymer surface and thus “wet” the fiber, keep moisture in motion and speed drying. Soft hand, unrivaled moisture management. Moisture management properties are embedded into the polymer stage of fiber creation and will last the life of the garment. End Use: Performance apparel and hosiery. Participating Manufacturers: Russell Athletic, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Cloudveil, Indera Mills and Springs Industries.
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Product: SteriPur AM Fiber Materials: Polyester staple fiber. Characteristics: SteriPur AM polyester staple fiber features Antimicrobial AlphaSan from Milliken.AlphaSan is a zirconium phosphate based ceramic ion exchange resin that contains silver. Silver is safe for human contact and prevents growth of a broad spectrum of microorganisms keeping fabrics fresh. Furthermore, because AlphaSan is incorporated during the fiber manufacture, the antimicrobial effect is permanent non-topical attribute. End Use: Performance apparel and hosiery. Participating Manufacturers: Russell Athletic, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Cloudveil, Indera Mills and Springs Industries. Product: HydroPur Fiber Materials: Polyester staple fiber. Characteristics: A dual function polyester staple fiber combining the moisture-management properties of Delcron Hydrotec Fiber and the antimicrobial properties of SteriPur AM.The fiber incorporates the antimicrobial properties from the use of Silver ions to inhibit the growth of unsightly and odor-causing microorganisms while providing moisture management properties at the same time. All properties are polymer based which leads to longer lasting delivery of these performance characteristics. End Use: Performance apparel and hosiery. Participating Manufacturers: Russell Athletic, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Cloudveil, Indera Mills and Springs Industries.
Deer Creek Fabrics Inc. Contact: Steve Lucier » 203-964-0922 Product: Ingeo Materials: Corn. Characteristics: Sustainable and biodegradable fiber, made from corn. Performance knitted fabrics. Soft and comfortable, with excellent moisture management. Available in 100percent and blends with wool and organic cotton. End Use: Base layers, T-shirts and liners. Product: Eco Spun Materials: 100% post-consumer recycled polyester. Characteristics: Available in fine denier filament yarns. Moisture management and antimicrobial properties available. End Use: Lightweight base layer, performance tops and stretch versions. Product: X-Static Materials: Antimicrobial, silver. Characteristics: Antimicrobial based on pure silver fiber. XStatic also provides thermoregulation, moisture management, low coefficient of friction and antistatic properties. End Use: Liners, base layers, T-Shirts, protective apparel and medical applications. Product: Sorbtek/Amy Materials: Silver-based antimicrobial. Characteristics: Total moisture control combined with a silver-based antimicrobial. This “catch, move and release” technology keeps the wearer dry, comfortable and odor free. Available in comfort and performance stretch. End Use: Active tops and bottoms, base layers and liners. Product: Holofiber Characteristics: Energy-enhancement fiber that works by increasing oxygen levels in the body. Improves strength and endurance. Decreases recovery time and jet lag. Available in rigid or stretch constructions. Excellent moisture management. Blends with all fibers. End Use: Performance apparel and liners,medical applications.
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DuPont
Invista - Cordura
Contact: Dawson Winch » 866-476-7662 sorona.dupont.com
Contact: 800-342-3774 www.cordura.com
Product: DuPont Sorona polymer Materials: Sorona polymer imparts distinctive characteristics to fibers and fabrics. Characteristics:Fabrics made with Sorona offer apparel designers and manufacturers unmatched design flexibility and versatility for garments that meet the demands of active consumers. End Use: Sorona is ideal for intimate apparel—offering incredible softness, fluid drape and second-skin comfort, readyto-wear—offering flexibility and easy-care, outerwear— softness and durability, swimwear and activewear—offering relaxed comfort and easy care, vibrant colors and the ability to resist the effects of UV and chlorine exposure.
Product: Cordura Materials: Cordura is a high-performance, durable, lightweight fabric that is perfect for packs, bags, luggage, footwear, outerwear and activewear. Characteristics: Cordura fabric is resistant to abrasions, tears and scuffs, and comes in a variety of fabric types and weights. End Use: Packs, bags, luggage, footwear.
Easton Technical Products Contact: Danny Richardson » 801-539-1400 www.easton.com Product: Easton Tent Poles Materials: High-strength precision 7075-T9 aluminum alloy and carbon. Characteristics:Available in 8.6 mm to 18.8 mm diameters. End Use: Tents. Product: Easton Tent Stakes Materials: High-strength 7075-T9 aluminum alloy. Characteristics: Available in 7.9 mm, 8.6 mm and 11 mm diameters. End Use: Tent stakes. Product: Easton Carbon FX Tent Poles Materials: High-strength 9 mm carbon. Characteristics:Thirty percent lighter than Easton’s standard aluminum alloy poles. Same-sized aluminum insert/ferules allow for “hybrid” carbon / alloy pole sets. End Use: Tents.
Event Fabrics Contact: Chad Kelly » 816-356-8400 www.eventfabrics.com Product: Event Fabrics Materials: An oleophobic/hydrophobic ePTFE laminated to nylon, polyester face fabrics. Characteristics: Very breathable, waterproof fabric technology with high-performing DWR finish. End Use: Waterproof and windproof outerwear for outdoor and snowsports, waterproof footwear, wintersports gloves, bivies and accessories. Participating Manufacturers: Ground, Spyder Outdoor Apparel, New Balance Outdoor Apparel, Integral Designs, Keen Footwear, DC Wintersports apparel, O’Neill,Westcomb, Oakley Footwear & Snowsports gloves.
Holofiber LLC Contact: Jim Ciccone » 803-835-2170 www.holofiber.com Product: Holofiber Materials: Holofiber is available in polyester and polyester blends. Characteristics: Holofiber has been clinically proven to increase oxygen levels in the skin. It is widely recognized that increased oxygen aids in healing and tissue recovery. End Use: Sportswear, outerwear, gloves, socks, athletic wraps, bed products, and insoles. Participating Manufacturers: Please see the where-tobuy section of www.holofiber.com for an ever-changing list of mills and manufacturers.
Invista - Polarguard Contact: Jeddie Larry » 704-586-7512 www.polarguard.com Product: Polarguard Materials: Continuous filament polyester insulation. Characteristics: Polarguard is the recognized standard for durable, high-performance synthetic insulation for sleeping bags and apparel; offering superior loft and warmth, moisture resistance, and hypo-allergenic. End Use: Sleeping bags, cold weather apparel. Participating Manufacturers: The North Face, Sierra Designs, Big Agnes, GoLite, Mountain Hardwear.
ITW Nexus Global Contact: Brian Greene » 847-493-7196 www.itwnexus.com Product: JSR-Jet SR family Materials: Acetal physical properties remain consistent across a wide range of temperature (-40 F to +270 F), relative humidity, and weather conditions. Acetal has excellent flexural memory, tensile strength, stiffness, surface hardness, and chemical resistance and property retention when subjected to repeated loading. Characteristics: JSR features include: Full Flex Latch mechanism, scooped ladderloc, and classic updated styling. End Use: Backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs, travel gear and luggage. Participating Manufacturers: N/A Product: Lineloc 3 for cord management Materials: Acetal physical properties remain consistent across a wide range of temperature (-40 F to +270 F), relative humidity, and weather conditions. Acetal has excellent flexural memory, tensile strength, stiffness, surface hardness, and chemical resistance and property retention when subjected to repeated loading. Characteristics: Innovative super light ladderloc for 3 mm cord management. End Use: Backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs, apparel and gloves. Participating Manufacturers: N/A Product: Micro CL (CordLoc) Materials: Acetal physical properties remain consistent across a wide range of temperature (-40 F to +270 F), relative humidity, and weather conditions. Acetal has excellent flexural memory, tensile strength, stiffness, surface hardness, and chemical resistance and property retention when subjected to repeated loading. Characteristics: Downsized, teatherable cordloc to be used with 2 mm cord and smaller. End Use: Backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs and apparel. Participating Manufacturers: N/A Product: Mako family: D-ring, Ladderloc, Looploc Materials: Acetal physical properties remain consistent across a wide range of temperature (-40 F to +270 F), relative humidity, and weather conditions. Acetal has excellent flexural memory, tensile strength, stiffness, surface hard-
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ness, and chemical resistance and property retention when subjected to repeated loading. Characteristics: Updated styling of our classic family of D-rings, ladderlocs, looplocs. End Use: Backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs, travel gear, luggage and apparel. Participating Manufacturers: N/A Product: Aerohead 2.0mm Materials: Acetal physical properties remain consistent across a wide range of temperature (-40 F to +270 F), relative humidity, and weather conditions.Acetal has excellent flexural memory, tensile strength, stiffness, surface hardness, and chemical resistance and property retention when subjected to repeated loading. Characteristics: Continuation of our popular Aerohead zipper pull line with new zipper pull for 2 mm cord size. Now available for 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, and 3.0 mm cord. End Use: Backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs, travel gear, luggage and apparel. Participating Manufacturers: N/A
LiquiCell Technologies Inc. Contact: John Anderes » 952-829-0144 www.liquicell.com Product: LiquiCell Materials: TPU membrane with water-based filling. Characteristics: Thin, lightweight, pliable, robust, easily integrated within product application to reduce soft tissue friction and shear forces thereby improving comfort. End Use: Cycling shorts/pants, gloves, kayak seating, footwear. Participating Manufacturers: Dagger, Perception, InSport, Sportful, TMF, Performance.
Malden Mills Industries, Inc. Contact: Carol Valianti • 978-685-6341 www.polartec.com Product: Polartec Hardface technology Materials: Surface fusion polymer–surface application. Characteristics: Can be applied to many styles of fabric to enhance durability, abrasion resistance and water repellency without impacting breathability. End Use: Apparel. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Cloudveil. Product: Body Mapping / Variable Knit Technology Materials: Polyester-based fleece Characteristics: New technology with variable density and loft within one single panel of fabric to control insulation zones, reduce bulk in key areas and increase breathability. End Use: Apparel. Participating Manufacturers: Patagonia. Product: Bio-mimicry Materials: Polyester-based fleece Characteristics: Polartec Thermal Pro high-loft fabrics based upon the structure of animal fur using longer, courser “guard hairs” to create loft and a very dense “under fur” to trap warm air. End Use: Apparel. Participating Manufacturers: Patagonia. Product: Polartec Power Shield Materials: Laminate soft shell. Characteristics: Woven face, fleece back and a membrane that allows 2 percent of the air to move through the fabric for weather protection and breathability. Product: Polartec Wind Pro Materials: Polyester-based fleece.
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Characteristics: Uses microfibers and a very tight knit construction to provide a combination of wind resistance and breathability. Available in a wide range of weights and finishes.
Milliken & Company Contact: David Gifford » 212-819-4211 www.visaendurance.com Product: VisaEndurance brand of fabrics Characteristics: Performance activewear fabrics that fight odors, wick moisture away from the skin, dry quickly and release stains in the wash. Knit, breathable, soft hand, wicks perspiration away from the body, dries quickly, fights odors, releases stains. End Use: Base layers, T-shirts, underwear. Participating Manufacturers: Under Armour, Mountain Hardwear, Bass Pro Shops, Simms Fishing, Dillard’s, Lululemon, Terramar Sports, Layers, Marks.
Optimer Performance Fibers Inc. Contact: Karen Deniz » 908-771-0769 www.drirelease.com Product: Dri-release with FreshGuard Materials: Dri-release is a patented, intimate blend of synthetic and natural fibers that accelerate the water release rate of wet fabric. Characteristics: Rather than just spreading moisture across the surface, Dri-release actually pushes it to the outside of a garment, releasing water and perspiration faster than any other performance fabric on the market. End Use: Any textile-based apparel or accessories that require superior moisture management with odor control, such as active sports, travel, casualwear, footwear, hat and glove products. Participating Manufacturers: adidas, Billabong, Columbia, Asics, ExOfficio, 180’s, Mammut, Puma, Swix,The North Face. Product: FreshGuard Materials: An odor neutralizer embedded in all Dri-Release fabrics. Characteristics: FreshGuard blocks odor-causing sebaceous body oils from attaching to the fabric—stopping the attraction of odor-causing bacteria. It is not an antimicrobial nor anti-bacterial which attack bacteria that possess positive functions. End Use: Any textile-based apparel or accessories that require superior moisture management with odor control, such as active sports, travel, casual wear, footwear, hat and glove products. Participating Manufacturers: adidas, Billabong, Columbia, Asics, Ex Officio, 180’s, Mammut, Puma, Swix,The North Face.
Outlast Technologies Inc. Contact: Heather Listoe » 303-581-0801 www.outlast.com Product: Outlast, the original temperature-regulating technology Materials: Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials (mPCM’s), called Thermocules, applied to fibers, fabrics and coatings. Characteristics: Certified space technology designed to keep you comfortable by buffering temperature.Thermocules absorb and store excess heat as it’s created and release it as it’s needed so you’re not too hot or too cold...just right.Available in knits (acrylic and viscose), wovens and coated textiles. End Use: Apparel, footwear, bedding and accessories. Participating Partners: Burton, Timberland, Royal Robbins, Kenyon, Eddie Bauer, Champion.
Pertex Contact: Steve Laycock » 011 44 1282 779867 www.pertex.com Product: Pertex Endurance Materials: Durable nylon face fabric with an ultra-thin membrane. Characteristics: Endurance technology is an ultra-thin monolithic membrane applied to a durable nylon face fabric. The membrane contains a matrix of hydrophilic molecules. These water-liking molecules are pathways along which moisture can readily diffuse into the atmosphere.The outer surface of the fabric has a water-repellent finish. End Use: Insulated apparel and sleeping bags. Participating Manufacturers: Exped, Marmot, RAB. Product: Pertex Quantum Materials: Ultralight woven nylon fabric. Characteristics:At around 0.9 ounce / yd2 this is the lightest Pertex fabric ever made. The fabric has a good strength to weight ratio, is very soft which allows insulation maximum loft. It is also highly windproof and water repellent. End Use: Ultralight sleeping bags, down jackets, expedition gear. Participating Manufacturers: Marmot, The North Face, Berghaus, RAB, Mammut, Montane, Integral Designs, Exped.
Pittards Plc Contact: Mike Dodd » +44 (0) 1935 474321 www.pittardsleather.com Product: Pittards Materials: Leather. Characteristics: Water resistant (high water penetration resistance, low water uptake, rapid drying, dry-soft) together with abrasion resistance, enhanced grip, etc. Leather is engineered to requirement. End Use: Gloves, footwear. Participating Manufacturers: Black Diamond, Cloudveil, Level, Mammut, Marmot, Merrell, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, Spyder, The North Face.
PrimaLoft Contact: Eileen Berner » 800-833-3836 www.primaloft.com Product: PrimaLoft One Materials: Polyester microfiber insulation. Characteristics: Soft, warm, water repellent and retains warmth under wet conditions. End Use: Outerwear, gloves, sleeping bags, hats. Participating Manufacturers:Arc’Teryx, Cloudveil, Eastern Mountain Sports, Integral Designs, L.L. Bean, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, Sierra Designs,The North Face. Product: PrimaLoft Sport Materials: Polyester microfiber insulation. Characteristics: Soft, thermally efficient, water-resistant, lightweight and compressible. End Use: Outerwear, sleeping bags. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Big Agnes, Eastern Mountain Sports, Salomon, Integral Designs, Marmot, Outdoor Research, Sierra Designs, Woods Canada, REI. Product: Primaloft Footwear Materials: Polyester microfiber insulation. Characteristics: Lightweight, breathable, warm, waterresistant and has excellent compression recovery. End Use: Footwear. Participating Manufacturers: Keen Footwear, The North Face, Lowa, Timberland, Tecnica, Montrail, ULU, Ariat, L.L. Bean, Eastern Mountain Sports.
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Schoeller Technologies
Contact: Michael Moran & Timothy Siris-Coombs 646-408-0108 » www.returntextiles.com
Contact: Sheree Halleran » 206-286-8968 www.schoeller-textiles.com
Product: Bionic Yarns and Fabric Materials: Patented yarn design that integrates PETE and replaces petroleum without compromising performance. Characteristics:These performance eco-textiles are a fourth yarn construct that allows companies to achieve similar fabric weights and styles with a recycled plastic as one of the components. End Use: Can replace any traditional spun yarn while returning a waste product back into the environment. Additionally, it is as strong and more abrasion resistant. Participating Manufacturers: Currently, under a non-disclosure with several major brands.
Product: NanoSphere Material: An anti-stain fabric treatment technology. Characteristics: A textile finish based on nanotechnology which can be applied to synthetics and natural fabrics.Water, dirt particles, oil and greasy substances simply run off the treated fabric. Maintains performance after 50 laundry cycles. End Use: Outerwear, pants, footwear, gloves, skiwear, backpacks and luggage. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Beyond Fleece, Cloudveil, Granite Gear, Ground, Mammut, Mount Seven, Raichle, Spyder, TRG, Westcomb.
Schoeller Textil USA Contact: Sheree Halleran » 206-286-8968 www.schoeller-textiles.com Product: schoeller-dynamic Materials: Mono and bi-stretch stretch woven construction incorporating abrasion-resistant nylon yarns. Characteristics: Two- and 4-way stretch-woven fabrics designed for multi-seasonal comfort. Lightweight, breathable, full range of motion, water- and wind-resistant, abrasion resistant, durable and easy to care for. End Use: Shirts, vests, bottoms, jackets and pants for casual to extreme demands. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Beyond Fleece, Cloudveil, Contourwear, Granite Gear, Mountain Equipment Co-Op, Outdoor Research, REI, Westcomb. Product: schoeller-dryskin Materials: Double weave stretch woven construction, functional synthetic face, and comfortable inner side fiber. Characteristics: Light summer weights and heavier winter weights that are durable, moisture regulating, air-permeable, water- and wind-resistant, with excellent shape retention. End Use: Outerwear and pants for multi-seasonal outdoor sports requiring intensive movement. Participating Manufacturers: Cloudveil, EMS, Mammut, REI. Product: schoeller-WB-400 Materials: One- and two-way stretch woven constructed fabric bonded to a diverse variety of backings. Characteristics: Developed as a water-, wind- and snowbarrier soft shell.This lightweight fabric offers a high degree of weather protection, breathability, wind- and water-resistance and freedom of movement. End Use: Outerwear, hats, gloves for multi-seasonal outdoor activities requiring added weather protection. Participating Manufacturers: Cloudveil, Ground, Ibex, Mammut, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Mount Seven, Nils, Outdoor Gear, Outdoor Research, Schones, Spyder,Westcomb. Product: c_change Material: A bionic climate membrane Characteristics:A polymer structure membrane with shapememory materials that react to changing temperatures and various physical activities, thus providing the wearer a more comfortable climate. Non-elastic to highly elastic, durable membrane solutions offer the highest levels of moisture vapor permeability, wind- and water-proofness. End Use: Outerwear. Participating Manufacturers: L.L. Bean.
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Product: 3XDRY Material: Multi-functional high-tech treatment with wicking properties applied to synthetic and natural fabrics. Characteristics: Repels moisture on the outside and quickly transports inside moisture to the surface where it quickly evaporates. Perspiration marks are minimized. End Use: Predominantly next-to-skin garments, such as pants, shirts, gloves, hats, activewear and skiwear. Participating Manufacturers: Cloudveil, EMS, Mammut, Marmot, Nils, Outdoor Research, Royal Robbins, Simms, Spyder, Timberland, Victorinox, Westcomb.
Toray Industries Contact: Mr. Shunichi Higashi » 650-524-2733 www.torayentrant.com Product: Primeflex Materials: High stretchability (by 3GT yarn) for comfort and fit. Characteristics: Primeflex follows body movements perfectly with its high elasticity. Super comfort with a soft and smooth touch. Maintains shape through excellent dimensional stability. Minimal wrinkling and easy care. End Use: Casual wear, high-performance activewear. Participating Manufacturers: L.L. Bean, Cloudveil, Marker, Isis, Mammut. Product: Kudos XR Materials: Ultimate innovation of DWR technology. Characteristics: Delivers super-durable water repellency with high anti-abrasion/oil repellency. Retains original fabric’s moisture and air permeability properties. Maintains a soft touch and adds no extra weight. End Use: Outerwear, activewear. Participating Manufacturers: Simms Fishing Products,MEC. Product: Entrant DT 2.5 Materials: An inner surface treatment allows fabric to have a smooth and dry touch. Characteristics: Entrant -DT redefines applications for waterproof, breathable fabrics by eliminating the need for any lining. Without a lining, an Entrant -DT garment is considerably lighter than conventional outerwear, providing greater comfort. Exceptional waterproofness, moisture permeability, windproofness and water repellency. End Use: Wide range of activewear applications. Participating Manufacturers: Patagonia, Cloudveil, Burton, Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot. Product: Entrant Dermizax Materials: Heavy-duty fabric. Characteristics: Entrant Dermizax actively controls the degree of moisture permeability depending on the microclimate temperature.The fabric utilizes its ultra-thin monolithic membrane’s polymer molecule movement to absorb perspiration vapor buildup on the fabric’s inner surface and disperses it throughout the fabric. Superb waterproofness and tough performance.
End Use: Heavy-duty outdoor applications. Participating Manufacturers: Patagonia, Cloudveil, Burton, Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot.
Tweave Contact: Mary Reardon » 508-285-6701 www.tweave.com Product: Durastretch Materials: Stretch-woven fabric; nylon/spandex blends. Characteristics: Durable,abrasion-resistant fabrics,available in DWR or wicking finishes. Can incorporate varying nylon yarns for desired properties, in mainly plain and twill weaves. End Use: Outerwear, gloves, packs, activewear, climbing apparel. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Nike Team Sports, Malden Mills, Bemis Adhesives & Coatings,Title Nine Sports, Adventure Tech, Chrome Ind., Kerrits.
Unifi Inc. Contact: Bett Anderson » 336.294.4410 www.unifi.com Product: Sorbtek Materials: Multi-filament textured polyester. Characteristics: Sorbtek wicks moisture up to four times faster than channeled yarns to keep wearers cool, dry and comfortable; also offers inherent stain-release properties. End Use: Activewear, sportswear, swimwear, socks, sport bras, underwear. Participating Manufacturers: Asics, Hind, Tail Tennis Apparel, Cannondale, Glamorise, Duofold. Product: A.M.Y. Materials: Multi-filament textured polyester. Characteristics: A.M.Y. provides permanent antimicrobial protection against microbes that cause foul odors, discoloration, mildew and apparel corrosion.Also, hypoallergenic, non-toxic and environmentally safe. End Use: Activewear (including base-layer application), sportswear, outdoor fabrics and gear, intimate apparel, swimwear, legwear. Participating Manufacturers: Reebok, Terry Cycling. Product: Mynx UV Materials: Multi-filament textured polyester or nylon. Characteristics: Mynx UV provides permanent UVA and UVB sun protection up to 50+ UPF. Fabrics are soft, with unique combinations of luster, drape and durability. End Use: Activewear, sportswear, outerwear, swimwear, intimate apparel, swimwear, legwear. Participating Manufacturers: Asics, Terry Cycling. Product: Reflexx Materials: Multi-filament textured polyester or nylon. Characteristics:The economical stretch properties of Reflexx are ideal for performance and comfort stretch applications. Reflexx provides strength, durability, color retention and easy-care properties. End Use: Activewear, sportswear, swimwear, intimate apparel, legwear. Participating Manufacturers: Dockers, Majestic Athletic. Product: Repreve Materials: Multi-filament textured polyester. Characteristics: Family of eco-friendly yarns conserves petroleum resources and reduces energy consumption. Repreve: 100-percent post-industrial waste. Repreve PC: 10-percent post-consumer waste/90-percent post-industrial waste. End Use: Activewear, sportswear, fleece. Participating Manufacturers: Malden Mills/Polartec.
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W.L. Gore & Associates
YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.
Contact: Walter Tkach » 732-446-6361
Contact: Cynthia Amon » 410-506-2647 www.gore.com
Contact: Randy Jhonson » 770-427-5521 www.ykk-usa.com
Product: Gore-Tex XCR Outerwear Materials: Gore-Tex membrane, nylon or polyester, Lycra. Characteristics: Designed to provide maximum performance for extended comfort and lasting protection, even in the most rugged conditions. Extremely breathable, durable, waterproof and offers protection featured in Gore-Tex products. End Use: Outerwear, pants, gloves, hats, activewear, snowsports apparel.
Product: PU Vislon zipper Materials: Polyurethane-coated plastic zipper. Characteristics: Plastic water-repellent zipper. End Use: Closure systems for outerwear, activewear, gloves, skiwear, diving: zippers, buckles, hook and loop. Participating Manufacturers: Columbia, Nike, Montbell, JanSport.
United Knitting produces performance stretch circular-knitted fabrics, services the outdoor, fitness, team sport and swimwear markets. State-of-the-art knitting, dyeing and finishing facility. Consistency, flexibility and conformity to requirements are top priority in developing high quality, innovative fabrics for its partner customers.
Vibram Contact: Lawrence Anastasi » 978-318-0000 www.vibram.com Product: Vibram Skeleton Trek Materials:Vibram Trek rubber outsole with a Phylon midsole. Characteristics: A versatile sole for speed hiking and lightweight hiking boots, utilizing Vibram Trek rubber compound and a Phylon midsole for shock absorption at minimal weight. End Use: Footwear for speed hiking and lightweight backpacking. Participating Manufacturers: Vasque. Product: Vibram XS Grip Materials: Rubber compound. Characteristics: Vibram XS Grip is the new standard in climbing compounds. At least 20-percent stickier than previous compound, it offers higher levels of grip while maintaining rigidity for edging and durability.The compound’s performance remains consistent even in extreme hot or cold climates. End Use: Rock climbing shoes. Participating Manufacturers: La Sportiva, Scarpa, Millet, Rock Pillars, Tenaya. Product: Vibram Ecostep Materials: Rubber compound. Characteristics: Ecostep is a Vibram rubber compound formulated with 30-percent recycled material from the outsole manufacturing process. End Use: Outdoor casual,fashion and snowboarding footwear. Participating Manufacturers: Timberland, Burton. Product: Vibram Ananasi Materials: Rubber compound with a polyurethane or Phylon midsole. Characteristics: Vibram Ananasi is a lightweight outsole for backpacking, featuring thrust, braking, stability, and support lugs, and the option of a long-wearing PU, or ultralightweight Phylon, midsole. End Use: Footwear for speed hiking and lightweight backpacking. Participating Manufacturers: Vasque.
Wellman Contact: Choyce Johnson » 212-759-0833 www.wellmaninc.com Product: Fortrel Fortitude protected by AgION Antimicrobial Materials: Fortrel Fortitude protected by AgION Antimicrobial. Characteristics: Fortrel Fortitude protected by AgION Antimicrobial, a revolutionary new fiber that inhibits odorcausing bacteria and mildew. End Use: Activewear, outerwear, career apparel, home fashions. Participating Manufacturers: N/A
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Product: Gore-Tex XCR Footwear Materials: Gore-Tex membrane, nylon. Characteristics: Suppresses humidity to deliver optimal climate comfort and maximum performance during high output activities. Highly breathable, durable and waterproof. End Use: Footwear for outdoor, casual and lifestyle. Product: Gore-Tex Paclite Outerwear Materials: Gore-Tex membrane, nylon or polyester. Characteristics: Light, packable, durable, waterproof, extremely breathable. Excellent protection in serious wet weather conditions, and highly compressible. End Use: Outerwear, pants, gloves, hats, activewear, snowsports. Product: Windstopper Soft Shell Materials: Windstopper membrane, nylon, polyester, spandex. Characteristics: Reliable protection across a wide range of weather conditions.Totally windproof, very breathable with athletic fit, using soft, quiet and stretchy fabrics for freedom of movement. Superior water-resistance and snow-shedding capabilities. End Use: Outerwear, pants, gloves, hats, activewear, snowsports. Product: Windstopper Insulation Shell Materials: Nylon, polyester. Characteristics: Lightweight warmth and protection, completely windproof, maximum breathability, waterresistant fabric keeps the warm air in and the cold air out. Warm, dry insulation, soft, packable. End Use: Outerwear. Participating Manufacturers:Arc’Teryx, Outdoor Research, L.L. Bean, The North Face.
X-Static Contact: Timothy Skedzuhn » 802-253-2217 www.x-static.com Product: X-Static – The Silver Fiber Materials: Technology made with 99.9-percent pure silver, permanently bonded to the surface of a textile fiber. X-Static can be used in a variety of materials including knits, wovens, non-wovens and foam. Characteristics: X-Static enhances products with permanent and natural anti-odor, anti-microbial, anti-static and thermodynamic properties. End Use: Outerwear, skiwear, activewear, base layer, underwear, socks, hats, gloves, boots, shoes, insoles, sleeping bags, trail towels. Participating Manufacturers: The North Face, InSport, Brooks Running, Medalist Performance Apparel, Salomon Sports, Fox River, Wigwam Mills, LaCrosse, Spyder, Thor-lo.
Product: Aquaseal zipper Materials: Plastic waterproof zipper under no pressure. Characteristics: Plastic waterproof zipper under no pressure. End Use: Closure systems for outerwear, activewear, gloves, skiwear, diving: zippers, buckles, hook and loop. Participating Manufacturers: Columbia, Nike, Montbell, JanSport. Product: Aquaguard zipper Materials: Polyurethane-coated coil zipper. Characteristics: Coil water-repellent zipper. End Use: Closure systems for outerwear, activewear, gloves, skiwear, diving: zippers, buckles, hook and loop. Participating Manufacturers: Columbia, Nike, Montbell, JanSport.
3M Contact: Kim Kocer » 800-328-7098 www.3M.com/Thinsulate » www.3M.com/Scotchlite Product: Thinsulate Supreme Insulation Type S Materials: Polyester, mid-loft insulation. Characteristics: Special fiber coating provides a soft, silky, luxurious feel, excellent drape. End Use:General outerwear,sportswear,gloves and accessories. Product: Thinsulate Insulation Type G Materials: Polyester, mid-loft insulation. Characteristics: Soft, lofty insulation, breathable, moisture-resistant, warm and comfortable. End Use: General outerwear, sportswear, hats, gloves and mittens. Product: Thinsulate Flex Insulation Type FX Materials: Thin, flexible insulation that is a blend of fine elastomeric fibers and larger staple fibers. Characteristics: Stretches 40 percent in all directions and recovers, easy care, cleaning, provides flexible warmth and comfort, ideal for applications where stretch and recovery are important. End Use: Sportswear, soft shells, fleece, handwear and headwear. Product: Thinsulate Ultra Insulation Tupe U Materials: Dual-blend,mid-loft insulation. Characteristics: Thin, compressible insulation, breathable, moisture-resistant, easy care, cleaning, available with single and dual scrim. End Use: General outerwear, sportswear, gloves and accessories. Product: 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material Materials: Retroreflective technology. Characteristics: Scotchlite reflective material is a broad line of reflective products. Using a technology known as retroreflection—it enhances the visibility of the wearer in low-light and nighttime conditions. End Use: General outerwear, sportswear, footwear, hats and gloves. Participating Manufacturers: adidas, Brooks, Cannondale, Helly Hansen, Jannd Mountaineering, Nathan & Company, Nike, Outdoor Research, Sugoi, Teva, The North Face, Vaude Sports, Yakima.
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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE LATEST PRODUCTS FROM THE INDUSTRY’S SUPPLIERS. (Listing content provided by participating suppliers.)
Bemis Contact: Chris Parlee » 978-425-6466 » 800-543-1324 www.bemisworldwide.com Product: Sewfree Materials: Thermoplastic adhesive film. Characteristics: Sewfree decorative overlay tapes are colored and embossed thermoplastic films. Sewfree is used to bond or weld fabrics together. Bonded applications within apparel are lighter in weight than cut and sewn construction. Bonded seams are waterproof and are less abrasive to the end user. Sewfree adhesive films are also used for decorative purposes. End Use: Outerwear, activewear, backpacks, gloves, tents, footwear. Participating Manufacturers: adidas,Arc’Teryx, Burton, Columbia, EMS, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, REI. Product: Bemis Seam Tape Characteristics: Bemis Seam Tapes are 2- and 3-layer tapes. Used to waterproof sewn seams. End Use: Outerwear, activewear, backpacks, gloves, tents, footwear. Participating Manufacturers: Adidas, Arc’Teryx, Burton, Columbia, EMS, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, REI, The North Face.
Burlington World Wide Contact: Nelson Bebo » 212-621-4046 www.burlingtonactivewear.com Product: M.C.S. Comfort Zone with Smart Fabric Technology Characteristics: Fabric that absorbs, moves moisture and heat away from the body and dries quickly, helping to maintain a comfortable microclimate, while providing UV protection. End Use: Technical sportswear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Under Armour. Product: M.C.S. Blocker Characteristics: Permanent moisture control treatment that absorbs, moves moisture away from the body and dries quickly, provides excellent UV protection. End Use: Technical sportswear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Under Armour. Product: Micromove Characteristics: A collection of lightweight, breathable, soft and drapable, microfiber fabrics. End Use: Technical sportswear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Under Armour. Product: Isotherm Characteristics:The super water- and stain-repellent fabric system with permanent moisture control that provides a balance of comfort and protection for a greater range of climate conditions. End Use: Outerwear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal
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Robbins, Under Armour. Product: Ultrex Characteristics:A high performance / high value, waterproof, breathable, windproof, three-part system combining fabric, finish and coating. End Use: Outerwear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Under Armour. Product: Xalt Characteristics: A high-tech composite system that combines innovative fabric and laminate technology for superior waterproof, breathable, windproof comfort and protection. End Use: Outerwear. Participating Manufacturers: Jack Wolfskin, L.L. Bean, Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Odlo, Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Under Armour.
Concept III Textile International Contact: David Parkes » 732-530-1976 www.conceptIII.com Product: Textile-based solutions Characteristics: Resource for the development, sourcing, and production of fabric-based finished products. Works with: Glenoit (sliver knit Microfabrics and faux furs), Rentex (technical knits) and Kingwhale (fleeces, Dri-release microblends, laminates, micro-poly).Also offers design, garment production and project management in Asia and the Far East. End Use: Apparel, accessories. Participating Manufacturers: Patagonia, Marmot, Carhartt, Eddie Bauer, Under Armour, Cabela’s, Royal Robbins, REI, Woolrich, Burton, Columbia.
Consoltex Inc. Christopher Gibbs » 514-333-8800 or 800-736-2743 www.consoltex.com Product: Earthwhile Materials: Organic cotton, recycled polyester, natural/sustainable/man-made blends. Characteristics: Durable, abrasion resistant, fast drying, green textiles designed to meet the demands for comfort and outdoor performance in an earth-friendly fabric. End Use: Outerwear, activewear, leisurewear by those with environmental concerns. Participating Manufacturers: MEC, Patagonia, Ibex, Westcomb. Product: S3 Technologies Materials: Nylon and polyester face fabrics bonded to fleece, wicking knits and Polarguard insulation, as well as double weave fabrics. Characteristics: Featuring double-faced fabrics, bonded fleece liners, wicking tricots, continuous filament insulation and Dryon Super DWR providing superior climate control, abrasion resistance, stretch and comfort. End Use: Outerwear, activewear, jackets, pants, vests, gloves, equestrian sports. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Scott USA, Isis, Henry Lloyd, REI, Westcomb, GoLite.
Product: S2 Technologies Materials: Nylon, polyester, Lycra/spandex. Characteristics: Performance and mechanical stretch fabrics combining high abrasion resistance and durability with superior stretch performance. End Use: Outerwear, activewear, leisurewear, shorts, jackets, pants. Participating Manufacturers: MEC, Patagonia, Victorinox, Klättermusen, Berghaus. Product: Dryon Super Water Repellent Finish Characteristics: Super water repellent finish tried and tested to provide long lasting protection through multiple industrial wash and sterilization cycles. Originally developed for use in the medical industry. End Use: DWR finish for outerwear, soft shell fabrics, jackets, pants, vests, gloves, hats, shirts, shorts. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Scott USA, Isis, Henry Lloyd, REI, Westcomb, Victorinox, GoLite.
Coville Inc. Contact: Kevin Williams » 336-759-0115, ext. 114 www.covilleinc.com Product: Polygon Technologies Materials: Microdenier Performance Polyester Characteristics: High-performance knits include moisture management, odor-control, UV-protection, quick-dry, lowpill, wrinkle-resistance and soil-release properties. End Use: Travel wear, performance tees, polos, base layer, underwear, yoga apparel. Product: AM/P2 Materials: Antimicrobial Polypropylene/Spandex. Characteristics: Compression knits that include odorcontrol, moisture vapor transmission, stretch and thermal regulation. End Use: Compression tops and bottoms, waterwear and thermal underwear. Product: Cottonwique-Plus Materials: Antimicrobial Cotton/Polyester Performance blend. Characteristics: Combed cotton on the outside, polyester on the inside for odor-control and moisture management. End Use: Performance tees, polos, yoga apparel.
DAK Americas LLC Contact: Ricky Lake » 877-432-2766 www.dakamericas.com Product: Delcron Hydrotec Fiber Materials: Polyester staple fiber. Characteristics: This hydrophilic polyester staple fiber provides bonding sites for water molecules to interact with the polymer surface and thus “wet” the fiber, keep moisture in motion and speed drying. Soft hand, unrivaled moisture management. Moisture management properties are embedded into the polymer stage of fiber creation and will last the life of the garment. End Use: Performance apparel and hosiery. Participating Manufacturers: Russell Athletic, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Cloudveil, Indera Mills and Springs Industries.
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Product: SteriPur AM Fiber Materials: Polyester staple fiber. Characteristics: SteriPur AM polyester staple fiber features Antimicrobial AlphaSan from Milliken.AlphaSan is a zirconium phosphate based ceramic ion exchange resin that contains silver. Silver is safe for human contact and prevents growth of a broad spectrum of microorganisms keeping fabrics fresh. Furthermore, because AlphaSan is incorporated during the fiber manufacture, the antimicrobial effect is permanent non-topical attribute. End Use: Performance apparel and hosiery. Participating Manufacturers: Russell Athletic, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Cloudveil, Indera Mills and Springs Industries. Product: HydroPur Fiber Materials: Polyester staple fiber. Characteristics: A dual function polyester staple fiber combining the moisture-management properties of Delcron Hydrotec Fiber and the antimicrobial properties of SteriPur AM.The fiber incorporates the antimicrobial properties from the use of Silver ions to inhibit the growth of unsightly and odor-causing microorganisms while providing moisture management properties at the same time. All properties are polymer based which leads to longer lasting delivery of these performance characteristics. End Use: Performance apparel and hosiery. Participating Manufacturers: Russell Athletic, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Cloudveil, Indera Mills and Springs Industries.
Deer Creek Fabrics Inc. Contact: Steve Lucier » 203-964-0922 Product: Ingeo Materials: Corn. Characteristics: Sustainable and biodegradable fiber, made from corn. Performance knitted fabrics. Soft and comfortable, with excellent moisture management. Available in 100percent and blends with wool and organic cotton. End Use: Base layers, T-shirts and liners. Product: Eco Spun Materials: 100% post-consumer recycled polyester. Characteristics: Available in fine denier filament yarns. Moisture management and antimicrobial properties available. End Use: Lightweight base layer, performance tops and stretch versions. Product: X-Static Materials: Antimicrobial, silver. Characteristics: Antimicrobial based on pure silver fiber. XStatic also provides thermoregulation, moisture management, low coefficient of friction and antistatic properties. End Use: Liners, base layers, T-Shirts, protective apparel and medical applications. Product: Sorbtek/Amy Materials: Silver-based antimicrobial. Characteristics: Total moisture control combined with a silver-based antimicrobial. This “catch, move and release” technology keeps the wearer dry, comfortable and odor free. Available in comfort and performance stretch. End Use: Active tops and bottoms, base layers and liners. Product: Holofiber Characteristics: Energy-enhancement fiber that works by increasing oxygen levels in the body. Improves strength and endurance. Decreases recovery time and jet lag. Available in rigid or stretch constructions. Excellent moisture management. Blends with all fibers. End Use: Performance apparel and liners,medical applications.
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DuPont
Invista - Cordura
Contact: Dawson Winch » 866-476-7662 sorona.dupont.com
Contact: 800-342-3774 www.cordura.com
Product: DuPont Sorona polymer Materials: Sorona polymer imparts distinctive characteristics to fibers and fabrics. Characteristics:Fabrics made with Sorona offer apparel designers and manufacturers unmatched design flexibility and versatility for garments that meet the demands of active consumers. End Use: Sorona is ideal for intimate apparel—offering incredible softness, fluid drape and second-skin comfort, readyto-wear—offering flexibility and easy-care, outerwear— softness and durability, swimwear and activewear—offering relaxed comfort and easy care, vibrant colors and the ability to resist the effects of UV and chlorine exposure.
Product: Cordura Materials: Cordura is a high-performance, durable, lightweight fabric that is perfect for packs, bags, luggage, footwear, outerwear and activewear. Characteristics: Cordura fabric is resistant to abrasions, tears and scuffs, and comes in a variety of fabric types and weights. End Use: Packs, bags, luggage, footwear.
Easton Technical Products Contact: Danny Richardson » 801-539-1400 www.easton.com Product: Easton Tent Poles Materials: High-strength precision 7075-T9 aluminum alloy and carbon. Characteristics:Available in 8.6 mm to 18.8 mm diameters. End Use: Tents. Product: Easton Tent Stakes Materials: High-strength 7075-T9 aluminum alloy. Characteristics: Available in 7.9 mm, 8.6 mm and 11 mm diameters. End Use: Tent stakes. Product: Easton Carbon FX Tent Poles Materials: High-strength 9 mm carbon. Characteristics:Thirty percent lighter than Easton’s standard aluminum alloy poles. Same-sized aluminum insert/ferules allow for “hybrid” carbon / alloy pole sets. End Use: Tents.
Event Fabrics Contact: Chad Kelly » 816-356-8400 www.eventfabrics.com Product: Event Fabrics Materials: An oleophobic/hydrophobic ePTFE laminated to nylon, polyester face fabrics. Characteristics: Very breathable, waterproof fabric technology with high-performing DWR finish. End Use: Waterproof and windproof outerwear for outdoor and snowsports, waterproof footwear, wintersports gloves, bivies and accessories. Participating Manufacturers: Ground, Spyder Outdoor Apparel, New Balance Outdoor Apparel, Integral Designs, Keen Footwear, DC Wintersports apparel, O’Neill,Westcomb, Oakley Footwear & Snowsports gloves.
Holofiber LLC Contact: Jim Ciccone » 803-835-2170 www.holofiber.com Product: Holofiber Materials: Holofiber is available in polyester and polyester blends. Characteristics: Holofiber has been clinically proven to increase oxygen levels in the skin. It is widely recognized that increased oxygen aids in healing and tissue recovery. End Use: Sportswear, outerwear, gloves, socks, athletic wraps, bed products, and insoles. Participating Manufacturers: Please see the where-tobuy section of www.holofiber.com for an ever-changing list of mills and manufacturers.
Invista - Polarguard Contact: Jeddie Larry » 704-586-7512 www.polarguard.com Product: Polarguard Materials: Continuous filament polyester insulation. Characteristics: Polarguard is the recognized standard for durable, high-performance synthetic insulation for sleeping bags and apparel; offering superior loft and warmth, moisture resistance, and hypo-allergenic. End Use: Sleeping bags, cold weather apparel. Participating Manufacturers: The North Face, Sierra Designs, Big Agnes, GoLite, Mountain Hardwear.
ITW Nexus Global Contact: Brian Greene » 847-493-7196 www.itwnexus.com Product: JSR-Jet SR family Materials: Acetal physical properties remain consistent across a wide range of temperature (-40 F to +270 F), relative humidity, and weather conditions. Acetal has excellent flexural memory, tensile strength, stiffness, surface hardness, and chemical resistance and property retention when subjected to repeated loading. Characteristics: JSR features include: Full Flex Latch mechanism, scooped ladderloc, and classic updated styling. End Use: Backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs, travel gear and luggage. Participating Manufacturers: N/A Product: Lineloc 3 for cord management Materials: Acetal physical properties remain consistent across a wide range of temperature (-40 F to +270 F), relative humidity, and weather conditions. Acetal has excellent flexural memory, tensile strength, stiffness, surface hardness, and chemical resistance and property retention when subjected to repeated loading. Characteristics: Innovative super light ladderloc for 3 mm cord management. End Use: Backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs, apparel and gloves. Participating Manufacturers: N/A Product: Micro CL (CordLoc) Materials: Acetal physical properties remain consistent across a wide range of temperature (-40 F to +270 F), relative humidity, and weather conditions. Acetal has excellent flexural memory, tensile strength, stiffness, surface hardness, and chemical resistance and property retention when subjected to repeated loading. Characteristics: Downsized, teatherable cordloc to be used with 2 mm cord and smaller. End Use: Backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs and apparel. Participating Manufacturers: N/A Product: Mako family: D-ring, Ladderloc, Looploc Materials: Acetal physical properties remain consistent across a wide range of temperature (-40 F to +270 F), relative humidity, and weather conditions. Acetal has excellent flexural memory, tensile strength, stiffness, surface hard-
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ness, and chemical resistance and property retention when subjected to repeated loading. Characteristics: Updated styling of our classic family of D-rings, ladderlocs, looplocs. End Use: Backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs, travel gear, luggage and apparel. Participating Manufacturers: N/A Product: Aerohead 2.0mm Materials: Acetal physical properties remain consistent across a wide range of temperature (-40 F to +270 F), relative humidity, and weather conditions.Acetal has excellent flexural memory, tensile strength, stiffness, surface hardness, and chemical resistance and property retention when subjected to repeated loading. Characteristics: Continuation of our popular Aerohead zipper pull line with new zipper pull for 2 mm cord size. Now available for 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, and 3.0 mm cord. End Use: Backpacks, daypacks, hydration packs, travel gear, luggage and apparel. Participating Manufacturers: N/A
LiquiCell Technologies Inc. Contact: John Anderes » 952-829-0144 www.liquicell.com Product: LiquiCell Materials: TPU membrane with water-based filling. Characteristics: Thin, lightweight, pliable, robust, easily integrated within product application to reduce soft tissue friction and shear forces thereby improving comfort. End Use: Cycling shorts/pants, gloves, kayak seating, footwear. Participating Manufacturers: Dagger, Perception, InSport, Sportful, TMF, Performance.
Malden Mills Industries, Inc. Contact: Carol Valianti • 978-685-6341 www.polartec.com Product: Polartec Hardface technology Materials: Surface fusion polymer–surface application. Characteristics: Can be applied to many styles of fabric to enhance durability, abrasion resistance and water repellency without impacting breathability. End Use: Apparel. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Cloudveil. Product: Body Mapping / Variable Knit Technology Materials: Polyester-based fleece Characteristics: New technology with variable density and loft within one single panel of fabric to control insulation zones, reduce bulk in key areas and increase breathability. End Use: Apparel. Participating Manufacturers: Patagonia. Product: Bio-mimicry Materials: Polyester-based fleece Characteristics: Polartec Thermal Pro high-loft fabrics based upon the structure of animal fur using longer, courser “guard hairs” to create loft and a very dense “under fur” to trap warm air. End Use: Apparel. Participating Manufacturers: Patagonia. Product: Polartec Power Shield Materials: Laminate soft shell. Characteristics: Woven face, fleece back and a membrane that allows 2 percent of the air to move through the fabric for weather protection and breathability. Product: Polartec Wind Pro Materials: Polyester-based fleece.
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Characteristics: Uses microfibers and a very tight knit construction to provide a combination of wind resistance and breathability. Available in a wide range of weights and finishes.
Milliken & Company Contact: David Gifford » 212-819-4211 www.visaendurance.com Product: VisaEndurance brand of fabrics Characteristics: Performance activewear fabrics that fight odors, wick moisture away from the skin, dry quickly and release stains in the wash. Knit, breathable, soft hand, wicks perspiration away from the body, dries quickly, fights odors, releases stains. End Use: Base layers, T-shirts, underwear. Participating Manufacturers: Under Armour, Mountain Hardwear, Bass Pro Shops, Simms Fishing, Dillard’s, Lululemon, Terramar Sports, Layers, Marks.
Optimer Performance Fibers Inc. Contact: Karen Deniz » 908-771-0769 www.drirelease.com Product: Dri-release with FreshGuard Materials: Dri-release is a patented, intimate blend of synthetic and natural fibers that accelerate the water release rate of wet fabric. Characteristics: Rather than just spreading moisture across the surface, Dri-release actually pushes it to the outside of a garment, releasing water and perspiration faster than any other performance fabric on the market. End Use: Any textile-based apparel or accessories that require superior moisture management with odor control, such as active sports, travel, casualwear, footwear, hat and glove products. Participating Manufacturers: adidas, Billabong, Columbia, Asics, ExOfficio, 180’s, Mammut, Puma, Swix,The North Face. Product: FreshGuard Materials: An odor neutralizer embedded in all Dri-Release fabrics. Characteristics: FreshGuard blocks odor-causing sebaceous body oils from attaching to the fabric—stopping the attraction of odor-causing bacteria. It is not an antimicrobial nor anti-bacterial which attack bacteria that possess positive functions. End Use: Any textile-based apparel or accessories that require superior moisture management with odor control, such as active sports, travel, casual wear, footwear, hat and glove products. Participating Manufacturers: adidas, Billabong, Columbia, Asics, Ex Officio, 180’s, Mammut, Puma, Swix,The North Face.
Outlast Technologies Inc. Contact: Heather Listoe » 303-581-0801 www.outlast.com Product: Outlast, the original temperature-regulating technology Materials: Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials (mPCM’s), called Thermocules, applied to fibers, fabrics and coatings. Characteristics: Certified space technology designed to keep you comfortable by buffering temperature.Thermocules absorb and store excess heat as it’s created and release it as it’s needed so you’re not too hot or too cold...just right.Available in knits (acrylic and viscose), wovens and coated textiles. End Use: Apparel, footwear, bedding and accessories. Participating Partners: Burton, Timberland, Royal Robbins, Kenyon, Eddie Bauer, Champion.
Pertex Contact: Steve Laycock » 011 44 1282 779867 www.pertex.com Product: Pertex Endurance Materials: Durable nylon face fabric with an ultra-thin membrane. Characteristics: Endurance technology is an ultra-thin monolithic membrane applied to a durable nylon face fabric. The membrane contains a matrix of hydrophilic molecules. These water-liking molecules are pathways along which moisture can readily diffuse into the atmosphere.The outer surface of the fabric has a water-repellent finish. End Use: Insulated apparel and sleeping bags. Participating Manufacturers: Exped, Marmot, RAB. Product: Pertex Quantum Materials: Ultralight woven nylon fabric. Characteristics:At around 0.9 ounce / yd2 this is the lightest Pertex fabric ever made. The fabric has a good strength to weight ratio, is very soft which allows insulation maximum loft. It is also highly windproof and water repellent. End Use: Ultralight sleeping bags, down jackets, expedition gear. Participating Manufacturers: Marmot, The North Face, Berghaus, RAB, Mammut, Montane, Integral Designs, Exped.
Pittards Plc Contact: Mike Dodd » +44 (0) 1935 474321 www.pittardsleather.com Product: Pittards Materials: Leather. Characteristics: Water resistant (high water penetration resistance, low water uptake, rapid drying, dry-soft) together with abrasion resistance, enhanced grip, etc. Leather is engineered to requirement. End Use: Gloves, footwear. Participating Manufacturers: Black Diamond, Cloudveil, Level, Mammut, Marmot, Merrell, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, Spyder, The North Face.
PrimaLoft Contact: Eileen Berner » 800-833-3836 www.primaloft.com Product: PrimaLoft One Materials: Polyester microfiber insulation. Characteristics: Soft, warm, water repellent and retains warmth under wet conditions. End Use: Outerwear, gloves, sleeping bags, hats. Participating Manufacturers:Arc’Teryx, Cloudveil, Eastern Mountain Sports, Integral Designs, L.L. Bean, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, Sierra Designs,The North Face. Product: PrimaLoft Sport Materials: Polyester microfiber insulation. Characteristics: Soft, thermally efficient, water-resistant, lightweight and compressible. End Use: Outerwear, sleeping bags. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Big Agnes, Eastern Mountain Sports, Salomon, Integral Designs, Marmot, Outdoor Research, Sierra Designs, Woods Canada, REI. Product: Primaloft Footwear Materials: Polyester microfiber insulation. Characteristics: Lightweight, breathable, warm, waterresistant and has excellent compression recovery. End Use: Footwear. Participating Manufacturers: Keen Footwear, The North Face, Lowa, Timberland, Tecnica, Montrail, ULU, Ariat, L.L. Bean, Eastern Mountain Sports.
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Schoeller Technologies
Contact: Michael Moran & Timothy Siris-Coombs 646-408-0108 » www.returntextiles.com
Contact: Sheree Halleran » 206-286-8968 www.schoeller-textiles.com
Product: Bionic Yarns and Fabric Materials: Patented yarn design that integrates PETE and replaces petroleum without compromising performance. Characteristics:These performance eco-textiles are a fourth yarn construct that allows companies to achieve similar fabric weights and styles with a recycled plastic as one of the components. End Use: Can replace any traditional spun yarn while returning a waste product back into the environment. Additionally, it is as strong and more abrasion resistant. Participating Manufacturers: Currently, under a non-disclosure with several major brands.
Product: NanoSphere Material: An anti-stain fabric treatment technology. Characteristics: A textile finish based on nanotechnology which can be applied to synthetics and natural fabrics.Water, dirt particles, oil and greasy substances simply run off the treated fabric. Maintains performance after 50 laundry cycles. End Use: Outerwear, pants, footwear, gloves, skiwear, backpacks and luggage. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Beyond Fleece, Cloudveil, Granite Gear, Ground, Mammut, Mount Seven, Raichle, Spyder, TRG, Westcomb.
Schoeller Textil USA Contact: Sheree Halleran » 206-286-8968 www.schoeller-textiles.com Product: schoeller-dynamic Materials: Mono and bi-stretch stretch woven construction incorporating abrasion-resistant nylon yarns. Characteristics: Two- and 4-way stretch-woven fabrics designed for multi-seasonal comfort. Lightweight, breathable, full range of motion, water- and wind-resistant, abrasion resistant, durable and easy to care for. End Use: Shirts, vests, bottoms, jackets and pants for casual to extreme demands. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Beyond Fleece, Cloudveil, Contourwear, Granite Gear, Mountain Equipment Co-Op, Outdoor Research, REI, Westcomb. Product: schoeller-dryskin Materials: Double weave stretch woven construction, functional synthetic face, and comfortable inner side fiber. Characteristics: Light summer weights and heavier winter weights that are durable, moisture regulating, air-permeable, water- and wind-resistant, with excellent shape retention. End Use: Outerwear and pants for multi-seasonal outdoor sports requiring intensive movement. Participating Manufacturers: Cloudveil, EMS, Mammut, REI. Product: schoeller-WB-400 Materials: One- and two-way stretch woven constructed fabric bonded to a diverse variety of backings. Characteristics: Developed as a water-, wind- and snowbarrier soft shell.This lightweight fabric offers a high degree of weather protection, breathability, wind- and water-resistance and freedom of movement. End Use: Outerwear, hats, gloves for multi-seasonal outdoor activities requiring added weather protection. Participating Manufacturers: Cloudveil, Ground, Ibex, Mammut, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Mount Seven, Nils, Outdoor Gear, Outdoor Research, Schones, Spyder,Westcomb. Product: c_change Material: A bionic climate membrane Characteristics:A polymer structure membrane with shapememory materials that react to changing temperatures and various physical activities, thus providing the wearer a more comfortable climate. Non-elastic to highly elastic, durable membrane solutions offer the highest levels of moisture vapor permeability, wind- and water-proofness. End Use: Outerwear. Participating Manufacturers: L.L. Bean.
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Product: 3XDRY Material: Multi-functional high-tech treatment with wicking properties applied to synthetic and natural fabrics. Characteristics: Repels moisture on the outside and quickly transports inside moisture to the surface where it quickly evaporates. Perspiration marks are minimized. End Use: Predominantly next-to-skin garments, such as pants, shirts, gloves, hats, activewear and skiwear. Participating Manufacturers: Cloudveil, EMS, Mammut, Marmot, Nils, Outdoor Research, Royal Robbins, Simms, Spyder, Timberland, Victorinox, Westcomb.
Toray Industries Contact: Mr. Shunichi Higashi » 650-524-2733 www.torayentrant.com Product: Primeflex Materials: High stretchability (by 3GT yarn) for comfort and fit. Characteristics: Primeflex follows body movements perfectly with its high elasticity. Super comfort with a soft and smooth touch. Maintains shape through excellent dimensional stability. Minimal wrinkling and easy care. End Use: Casual wear, high-performance activewear. Participating Manufacturers: L.L. Bean, Cloudveil, Marker, Isis, Mammut. Product: Kudos XR Materials: Ultimate innovation of DWR technology. Characteristics: Delivers super-durable water repellency with high anti-abrasion/oil repellency. Retains original fabric’s moisture and air permeability properties. Maintains a soft touch and adds no extra weight. End Use: Outerwear, activewear. Participating Manufacturers: Simms Fishing Products,MEC. Product: Entrant DT 2.5 Materials: An inner surface treatment allows fabric to have a smooth and dry touch. Characteristics: Entrant -DT redefines applications for waterproof, breathable fabrics by eliminating the need for any lining. Without a lining, an Entrant -DT garment is considerably lighter than conventional outerwear, providing greater comfort. Exceptional waterproofness, moisture permeability, windproofness and water repellency. End Use: Wide range of activewear applications. Participating Manufacturers: Patagonia, Cloudveil, Burton, Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot. Product: Entrant Dermizax Materials: Heavy-duty fabric. Characteristics: Entrant Dermizax actively controls the degree of moisture permeability depending on the microclimate temperature.The fabric utilizes its ultra-thin monolithic membrane’s polymer molecule movement to absorb perspiration vapor buildup on the fabric’s inner surface and disperses it throughout the fabric. Superb waterproofness and tough performance.
End Use: Heavy-duty outdoor applications. Participating Manufacturers: Patagonia, Cloudveil, Burton, Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot.
Tweave Contact: Mary Reardon » 508-285-6701 www.tweave.com Product: Durastretch Materials: Stretch-woven fabric; nylon/spandex blends. Characteristics: Durable,abrasion-resistant fabrics,available in DWR or wicking finishes. Can incorporate varying nylon yarns for desired properties, in mainly plain and twill weaves. End Use: Outerwear, gloves, packs, activewear, climbing apparel. Participating Manufacturers: Arc’Teryx, Nike Team Sports, Malden Mills, Bemis Adhesives & Coatings,Title Nine Sports, Adventure Tech, Chrome Ind., Kerrits.
Unifi Inc. Contact: Bett Anderson » 336.294.4410 www.unifi.com Product: Sorbtek Materials: Multi-filament textured polyester. Characteristics: Sorbtek wicks moisture up to four times faster than channeled yarns to keep wearers cool, dry and comfortable; also offers inherent stain-release properties. End Use: Activewear, sportswear, swimwear, socks, sport bras, underwear. Participating Manufacturers: Asics, Hind, Tail Tennis Apparel, Cannondale, Glamorise, Duofold. Product: A.M.Y. Materials: Multi-filament textured polyester. Characteristics: A.M.Y. provides permanent antimicrobial protection against microbes that cause foul odors, discoloration, mildew and apparel corrosion.Also, hypoallergenic, non-toxic and environmentally safe. End Use: Activewear (including base-layer application), sportswear, outdoor fabrics and gear, intimate apparel, swimwear, legwear. Participating Manufacturers: Reebok, Terry Cycling. Product: Mynx UV Materials: Multi-filament textured polyester or nylon. Characteristics: Mynx UV provides permanent UVA and UVB sun protection up to 50+ UPF. Fabrics are soft, with unique combinations of luster, drape and durability. End Use: Activewear, sportswear, outerwear, swimwear, intimate apparel, swimwear, legwear. Participating Manufacturers: Asics, Terry Cycling. Product: Reflexx Materials: Multi-filament textured polyester or nylon. Characteristics:The economical stretch properties of Reflexx are ideal for performance and comfort stretch applications. Reflexx provides strength, durability, color retention and easy-care properties. End Use: Activewear, sportswear, swimwear, intimate apparel, legwear. Participating Manufacturers: Dockers, Majestic Athletic. Product: Repreve Materials: Multi-filament textured polyester. Characteristics: Family of eco-friendly yarns conserves petroleum resources and reduces energy consumption. Repreve: 100-percent post-industrial waste. Repreve PC: 10-percent post-consumer waste/90-percent post-industrial waste. End Use: Activewear, sportswear, fleece. Participating Manufacturers: Malden Mills/Polartec.
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United Knitting
W.L. Gore & Associates
YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.
Contact: Walter Tkach » 732-446-6361
Contact: Cynthia Amon » 410-506-2647 www.gore.com
Contact: Randy Jhonson » 770-427-5521 www.ykk-usa.com
Product: Gore-Tex XCR Outerwear Materials: Gore-Tex membrane, nylon or polyester, Lycra. Characteristics: Designed to provide maximum performance for extended comfort and lasting protection, even in the most rugged conditions. Extremely breathable, durable, waterproof and offers protection featured in Gore-Tex products. End Use: Outerwear, pants, gloves, hats, activewear, snowsports apparel.
Product: PU Vislon zipper Materials: Polyurethane-coated plastic zipper. Characteristics: Plastic water-repellent zipper. End Use: Closure systems for outerwear, activewear, gloves, skiwear, diving: zippers, buckles, hook and loop. Participating Manufacturers: Columbia, Nike, Montbell, JanSport.
United Knitting produces performance stretch circular-knitted fabrics, services the outdoor, fitness, team sport and swimwear markets. State-of-the-art knitting, dyeing and finishing facility. Consistency, flexibility and conformity to requirements are top priority in developing high quality, innovative fabrics for its partner customers.
Vibram Contact: Lawrence Anastasi » 978-318-0000 www.vibram.com Product: Vibram Skeleton Trek Materials:Vibram Trek rubber outsole with a Phylon midsole. Characteristics: A versatile sole for speed hiking and lightweight hiking boots, utilizing Vibram Trek rubber compound and a Phylon midsole for shock absorption at minimal weight. End Use: Footwear for speed hiking and lightweight backpacking. Participating Manufacturers: Vasque. Product: Vibram XS Grip Materials: Rubber compound. Characteristics: Vibram XS Grip is the new standard in climbing compounds. At least 20-percent stickier than previous compound, it offers higher levels of grip while maintaining rigidity for edging and durability.The compound’s performance remains consistent even in extreme hot or cold climates. End Use: Rock climbing shoes. Participating Manufacturers: La Sportiva, Scarpa, Millet, Rock Pillars, Tenaya. Product: Vibram Ecostep Materials: Rubber compound. Characteristics: Ecostep is a Vibram rubber compound formulated with 30-percent recycled material from the outsole manufacturing process. End Use: Outdoor casual,fashion and snowboarding footwear. Participating Manufacturers: Timberland, Burton. Product: Vibram Ananasi Materials: Rubber compound with a polyurethane or Phylon midsole. Characteristics: Vibram Ananasi is a lightweight outsole for backpacking, featuring thrust, braking, stability, and support lugs, and the option of a long-wearing PU, or ultralightweight Phylon, midsole. End Use: Footwear for speed hiking and lightweight backpacking. Participating Manufacturers: Vasque.
Wellman Contact: Choyce Johnson » 212-759-0833 www.wellmaninc.com Product: Fortrel Fortitude protected by AgION Antimicrobial Materials: Fortrel Fortitude protected by AgION Antimicrobial. Characteristics: Fortrel Fortitude protected by AgION Antimicrobial, a revolutionary new fiber that inhibits odorcausing bacteria and mildew. End Use: Activewear, outerwear, career apparel, home fashions. Participating Manufacturers: N/A
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Product: Gore-Tex XCR Footwear Materials: Gore-Tex membrane, nylon. Characteristics: Suppresses humidity to deliver optimal climate comfort and maximum performance during high output activities. Highly breathable, durable and waterproof. End Use: Footwear for outdoor, casual and lifestyle. Product: Gore-Tex Paclite Outerwear Materials: Gore-Tex membrane, nylon or polyester. Characteristics: Light, packable, durable, waterproof, extremely breathable. Excellent protection in serious wet weather conditions, and highly compressible. End Use: Outerwear, pants, gloves, hats, activewear, snowsports. Product: Windstopper Soft Shell Materials: Windstopper membrane, nylon, polyester, spandex. Characteristics: Reliable protection across a wide range of weather conditions.Totally windproof, very breathable with athletic fit, using soft, quiet and stretchy fabrics for freedom of movement. Superior water-resistance and snow-shedding capabilities. End Use: Outerwear, pants, gloves, hats, activewear, snowsports. Product: Windstopper Insulation Shell Materials: Nylon, polyester. Characteristics: Lightweight warmth and protection, completely windproof, maximum breathability, waterresistant fabric keeps the warm air in and the cold air out. Warm, dry insulation, soft, packable. End Use: Outerwear. Participating Manufacturers:Arc’Teryx, Outdoor Research, L.L. Bean, The North Face.
X-Static Contact: Timothy Skedzuhn » 802-253-2217 www.x-static.com Product: X-Static – The Silver Fiber Materials: Technology made with 99.9-percent pure silver, permanently bonded to the surface of a textile fiber. X-Static can be used in a variety of materials including knits, wovens, non-wovens and foam. Characteristics: X-Static enhances products with permanent and natural anti-odor, anti-microbial, anti-static and thermodynamic properties. End Use: Outerwear, skiwear, activewear, base layer, underwear, socks, hats, gloves, boots, shoes, insoles, sleeping bags, trail towels. Participating Manufacturers: The North Face, InSport, Brooks Running, Medalist Performance Apparel, Salomon Sports, Fox River, Wigwam Mills, LaCrosse, Spyder, Thor-lo.
Product: Aquaseal zipper Materials: Plastic waterproof zipper under no pressure. Characteristics: Plastic waterproof zipper under no pressure. End Use: Closure systems for outerwear, activewear, gloves, skiwear, diving: zippers, buckles, hook and loop. Participating Manufacturers: Columbia, Nike, Montbell, JanSport. Product: Aquaguard zipper Materials: Polyurethane-coated coil zipper. Characteristics: Coil water-repellent zipper. End Use: Closure systems for outerwear, activewear, gloves, skiwear, diving: zippers, buckles, hook and loop. Participating Manufacturers: Columbia, Nike, Montbell, JanSport.
3M Contact: Kim Kocer » 800-328-7098 www.3M.com/Thinsulate » www.3M.com/Scotchlite Product: Thinsulate Supreme Insulation Type S Materials: Polyester, mid-loft insulation. Characteristics: Special fiber coating provides a soft, silky, luxurious feel, excellent drape. End Use:General outerwear,sportswear,gloves and accessories. Product: Thinsulate Insulation Type G Materials: Polyester, mid-loft insulation. Characteristics: Soft, lofty insulation, breathable, moisture-resistant, warm and comfortable. End Use: General outerwear, sportswear, hats, gloves and mittens. Product: Thinsulate Flex Insulation Type FX Materials: Thin, flexible insulation that is a blend of fine elastomeric fibers and larger staple fibers. Characteristics: Stretches 40 percent in all directions and recovers, easy care, cleaning, provides flexible warmth and comfort, ideal for applications where stretch and recovery are important. End Use: Sportswear, soft shells, fleece, handwear and headwear. Product: Thinsulate Ultra Insulation Tupe U Materials: Dual-blend,mid-loft insulation. Characteristics: Thin, compressible insulation, breathable, moisture-resistant, easy care, cleaning, available with single and dual scrim. End Use: General outerwear, sportswear, gloves and accessories. Product: 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material Materials: Retroreflective technology. Characteristics: Scotchlite reflective material is a broad line of reflective products. Using a technology known as retroreflection—it enhances the visibility of the wearer in low-light and nighttime conditions. End Use: General outerwear, sportswear, footwear, hats and gloves. Participating Manufacturers: adidas, Brooks, Cannondale, Helly Hansen, Jannd Mountaineering, Nathan & Company, Nike, Outdoor Research, Sugoi, Teva, The North Face, Vaude Sports, Yakima.
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