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NylAb® is a high
performance fabric made of an especially strong
Nylon fiber. This fiber has been designed to
perform at the highest levels of resistance to
abrasion, puncture, ripping, tearing and
pilling. Products made of NylAb® materials are easy to
care for and are long-lasting. Workman uses its NylAb® materials on various
lines of Jackets, Pants and Luggage.
Workman
uses many different forms of NylAb® material. The difference
in the materials is best described by its
Denier, or weight of the weave. The heavier the
weave, the higher the Denier and vice versa.
Workman utilizes a range of Denier for different
applications in its product lines. |
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PolyFill® |
With our PolyFill® insulation you get
the benefit of warmth without being bulky the
fiber coating that gives it a soft luxurious
feeling combined with satin as the outerwear
this Polyfill becomes a strong insulation for
every day wear. |
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PolyMesh® |
Workman’s PolyMesh® is a abrasion
resistant, durable and extremely breathable
polyester mesh material. We currently use it on
a variety of pant and jacket designs. These PolyMesh® products are
extremely popular with summer riders looking for
comfortive protection. The mesh is by nature
extremely breathable due to small gaps between
the special weave, it is like having a millions
of tiny vents. |
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CarboLeth® |
CarboLeth® is
high performance leather mixed with unique
characteristics of Kevlar type material. The
unique process also gives rise to some other
very important properties not
normally
associated with such leathers. It is abrasion
resistance to about at least 200% more than the
best hide leather, it is not only 98% waterproof
but you need not to incorporate expensive
membranes. The finish has a micro porous
structure and as a result is breathable. It is
easy to clean, using only water, or for heavier
stains a little washing up liquid.
The
thickness of the finish is maintained at less
than 0.15mm, therefore the product is classed as
a true leather. Softness and handle are
maintained, since no cements or solvents are
used. There are no delamination problems with
the finish.
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| LiquGuard® |
| LiquGuard® is an exclusive
product of Workman LiquGuard® is a waterproof and breathable membrane that
allows perspiration to escape, while preventing
water from penetrating. It is light weight,
durable and comfortable. |
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This highly advanced membrane
utilizes a polyurethane
coating.LiquGuard® can be
combined with leather, NylAb®,
or any other material to provide a waterproof
& breathable interior. The way LiquGuard® works is quite
simple. The pores are 650 times larger than
water vapor, so evaporated water can easily
escape. On the other hand, the pores are 15,000
times smaller than a small drop of water, so
rain and snow can not possibly
penetrate. |
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| CE
Armors |
All Workman
Suits, Jackets & Trousers come with standard
with CE Certified Protective armor on
request.
Workman’s CE certified
armor is designed. |
To prevent abrasions and
lacerations in the areas covered by the
protection.
To prevent or reduce the severity
of bruising, bone fracture, muscle damage and
various other physical injuries that can occur
during accidents.
To help prevent dirt and
grime from entering open wounds |
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| Warning |
Armor does not
prevent injuries from happening. Workman's armor
gives you the best chance at decreasing the
severity of an injury sustained in an accident.
Workman’s armor should be used with the
appropriate motorcycling apparel and fitted so
that it is snug in the correct position. If you
are fitted incorrectly, the armor may move upon
impact and no longer protect effectively. It is
important to realize that armor’s effectiveness
is reduced when it is wet. Be sure to thoroughly
dry your armor if it is exposed to water.
Extreme heat may temporarily reduce the
effectiveness of your Workman
protectors. |
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| ReflectoLite® |
Workman’s ReflectoLite® technology is use for
enhanced visibility at night or during low
visibility conditions. ReflectoLite® is composed of
millions of tiny "Reflective" lenses bonded to a
variety of fabric backings. These lenses will
reflect light straight back to the lighting
source, providing reflective warnings to the
light source. Reflective material is an
industrial fabric composed of wide angle,
exposed reflective lenses bonded to make a
durable 100% polyester cloth backing.
While
the use of reflective material enhances
visibility, no reflective material can guarantee
absolute visibility, particularly in adverse
weather conditions. Performance will vary
depending upon actual use, exposure condition
and maintenance. |
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Cordura
Ballistic
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Use the Tough Stuff for More
Stuff
For gear, performance apparel and work
wear, Cordura® is the “Tough
Stuff”. And now that Cordura® can be used in a wider range of products—from
heavy-duty performance gear and apparel to
everyday wear—Cordura® is even
tougher to beat.
From luggage and backpacks
to boots and performance apparel, it’s easier
than ever to choose the look, texture and weight
you need for all kinds of
styles.
How Cordura® Measures
Up
When put to the test, Cordura® resists tears and
abrasions like no other fabric of its
kind.
Ounce for ounce, Cordura® is more durable than
other fabrics.
Cordura® is
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- 10x more durable than cotton duck
- 3X
more durable than standard polyester
- 2x
more durable than standard nylon
It's
resistant to abrasions, tears, and scuffs--all
the qualities you expect from a high performance
fabric. So regardless of your activities, you'll
benefit from the toughness of Cordura®. |
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| How does Cordura® Measure
Up for Abrasion |
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Cordura® After 3,000
cycles |
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Nylon after 1,000
cycles |
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Cotton after 700
cycles |
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Polyester after 700
cycles |
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The
fabrics above have been tested by the Modified
Wyzenbeck abrasion test.This is a sandpaper
abrasion test measured in
cycles.
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| Taslan |
• Warp: 40D/70D/200D Nylon
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Weft: 160D/300D/320D Nylon
• Width:55-61"
• Taslon 178T/185T/190T/210T/228T
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Cordura 200DX300D,400DX500D
• Plain, Ripstop,
Ottoman
• Grey, Azo-free Plain Dyed, W/R,
W/P
• PA, PU SILVER, MILKY COATING, Teflon
Finish, Breathable Coating. |
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| Teflon |
| TEFLON® Fabric
Protector |
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TEFLON® provides
maximum water and stain repellency without
affecting breath ability of the fabric. TEFLON® is durable to washing
and dry-cleaning. Warm ironing or tumble drying
will optimize the performances of TEFLON®. TEFLON® is dermatologic ally
tested. |
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| Oxford |
• Warp: 210D/420D Nylon
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Weft: 210D/420D Nylon • Width: 60/62"
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Grey, Azo-free Plain Dyed, W/R, W/P
• PU,
SILVER, MILKY COATING, PVC
• Other
specifications not listed above are also
available
5. Fleece
6. Wool
7. Micro Fiber
8.
Micro
9. Coolmax
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COOLMAX®
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COOLMAX® fabrics
are made of specially engineered fibres that
transport perspiration away from the body to the
surface of the garment, where it can evaporate
quickly. So the body is kept cool and dry even
during strenuous activity. Simultaneously, the
uniquely shaped four-channel fibres provide
excellent breathability, even when wet. This
quality of air permeability further enhances the
thermo-regulatory effect of COOLMAX® fabrics to improve the
wearer's energy, endurance and
performance.
COOLMAX® is a
registered trademark of INVISTA for certified
moisture management performance fabrics,
containing proprietary fibres made only by
INVISTA or other companion fibres. COOLMAX® fabrics are
categorized by performance to provide different
levels of cool comfort in a garment to meet
consumers' desires:
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• COOLMAX® Everyday: For consumers looking for casual,
comfortable garments where the breathability of COOLMAX® keeps them cool and
confident.
• COOLMAX® Active: For consumers who demand enhanced
performance from their apparel for the active
lifestyle. The thermo-regulatory effect of
COOLMAX® helps consumers
stay drier and more comfortable.
• COOLMAX® Extreme: For extreme
athletes who require the excellent moisture
management properties of COOLMAX® that are proven to
reduce skin temperature, lower heart rates
during exercise and maintain hydration.
has
established quality standards for certifying COOLMAX® fabrics with stringent
test methods. In addition to these standards,
all fabrics must have a premium hand and
appearance that is consistent with the quality
that consumers expect from
INVISTA certified fabrics.
Benefits of COOLMAX® are: |
has established quality standards
for certifying COOLMAX® fabrics
with stringent test methods. In addition to
these standards, all fabrics must have a premium
hand and appearance that is consistent with the
quality that consumers expect from INVISTA
certified fabrics.
Benefits of COOLMAX® are:
• Cool Comfort
• Quick drying capacity
• Breathability
• Regulation with body
temperature
• Softness and suppleness
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Durability and easy care
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| Polyester
satin |
specifications
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Warp: 50D/68D/75D polyester
• Weft:
75D/100D/150D polyester
• Width: 59" ,
63”
• Grey, Azo-free Plain Dyed, Prints,•
Calendered(Cire) Finish
• Back Crepe Satin•
Other specifications not listed above are also
available
• Azo-free Plain Dyed,
Print
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| How your body uses and
loses heat |
Scientists have found that the
human body sitting at rest consumes 4.7
kilocalories/hour/square foot of body surface
area and transfers this energy into heat.
When thinking about heat loss, it is
important to remember that heat loss is affected
by:
• body temperature
• outside air
temperature and wind speed
• distances
between the insulation fibers
• thickness of
insulation
• fiber size. |
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| Clo
Defined |
The clo unit is defined as the
amount of clothing required by a resting subject
to be comfortable at a room temperature of 70°F
(21°C). Clo-value is analogous to R-value for
rating house insulation. For example, 1 R-value
= 1.137 clo-value. |
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| Normal Clo
Values |
Nude person clo = 0.0
Typical
business suit clo = 1.0 |
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Additive |
Summing the clo values of
individual components will approximate the total
system clo. |
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| Determining Effective
Clo |
Total clo is estimated by adding
the clo values of the components and correcting
for surface area, fit, and air layer effects.
This procedure was developed by the American
Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air
conditioning Engineers. |
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| Effect of Activity
Level |
The insulation required by an
individual to maintain comfort is markedly
affected by activity level. This factor must be
considered when choosing a garment for a
particular activity. |
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| Staying
Warm |
Thermal comfort is achieved by
balancing three factors: |
Thermolite rate of heat production by your body |
• insulation value of your
clothing (clo)
• environmental temperature |
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Of those three, it's easiest to
alter the insulation value of your clothing. To
do this we need to understand how, exactly,
insulations work.
Insulations work in two
ways: first, by trapping air. The more air
trapped, the more efficient the insulation.
Second, by reflecting back the body’s radiant
heat.
The unique microfibers of Thinsulate™
Insulation are about ten times smaller than the
fibers of most other synthetic insulations,
which means they’re much more efficient at
trapping air. . . and more effective at keeping
you warm. It also means we can pack more fibers
into the same space, where they can reflect back
more of the body’s radiant heat. |
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The fibers of Thinsulate™
Insulation are fine, making them ideal for
trapping insulating air and reflecting back the
body's radiant heat. |
The fibers in 6-denier
polyester are much thicker and not nearly as
efficient at trapping air or reflecting back
body
heat. |
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Neither repeated machine washings
nor dry-cleanings markedly affect the
performance of Thinsulate insulation. Tests have
shown, in fact, that Thinsulate insulation’s
average “clo” (a measure of the ability of an
insulation to keep you warm) remains relatively
unchanged even after repeated
cleanings.
Thinsulate insulation is the
smartest choice if staying warm is important to
you. When you compare equal thicknesses, the
original "warmth without bulk" Thinsulate
insulation offers almost one-and-one-half times
the warmth of down, and twice the warmth of
other high-loft insulation materials. |
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| Thermolite |
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THERMOLITE® is a
registered trademark for INVISTA certified
performance fabrics containing proprietary
INVISTA fibers and, in some cases, other
companion
fibers.
THERMOLITE® fabrics
and insulations are categorized by performance
level:
• THERMOLITE®: For
consumers looking for casual, lightweight
warmth.
• THERMOLITE® Pro:
For consumers looking for maximum lightweight
warmth and protection in extreme conditions.
THERMOLITE® certified
performance fabrics and insulations:
• Meet
top performance requirements in activities where
maximum warmth and protection are necessary,
such as ice climbing.
• Provide lightweight
warmth and movement for any cold-weather
activity, such as skiing and hiking. |
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• Deliver
comfort and warmth in all other winter
environments, whether at home or on the job. |
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| Waterproofing |
1. Sealing
2.
Hipora
HIPORA®
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HIPORA® has
solved the biggest problem inherent in the
conventional waterproof film. HIPORA® has the secret in the
unique polyurethane coating technology. That is
numerous number of micro pores are placed all
over the polyurethane coated film. They shut out
the water from outside, but allow the moisture
or warm steam from the body goes out. When the
body perspires from strenuous work on exercise
the perspiration can easily escape leaving the
wears feeling
comfortable. |
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| Reissa
Liner |
REISSA® is a
functional fabric with breathable membrane with
high sensitivity concerning weather condition.
It is advanced textile with a high developed
specific polyurethane resin coating or membrane.
This technology of TEXLAND makes it possible an
extremely thin waterproof coating or membrane
that is light weight for wearing comfort but
extremely durable to outdoor sports
conditions.
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REISSA®
applies to the woven
fabric
contains film type, coated type and
wet processed 2 layer
or 3
layer
* REISSA® membrane
applies to the knitted fabric 2
layer film type mainly used for functional
breathable linings.
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a. HI-TECH AND
HI-TOUCH
b. REISSA® has high
resistance to rain and
water.
c. REISSA® has high
resistance to wind and
snow.
d. REISSA® has high
resistance to cold.
e. REISSA® is highly breathable.
f. REISSA® provides warm weather
comfort.
g. REISSA® has high
flexibility and
drapability.
h. REISSA® has
a comfortable soft touch.
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| Hardware |
| YKK USA |
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| Strength
Material |
| Kevlar DuPont
USA |
KEVLAR® is an
advanced technology from DuPont that helps
transform ordinary products into extraordinary
ones. It combines high strength with light
weight, and comfort with protection. Products
made with KEVLAR®—from
protective apparel and sports equipment to
automotive parts and ropes used on the Mars
Pathfinder—help those who use them to do more,
to go farther, to be even better at what they
do.
KEVLAR® is 5 times stronger
than steel on an equal weight basis, yet, at the
same time, is lightweight, flexible and
comfortable. It is this unique combination of
attributes that enable those who use it to
realize success, to perform to their fullest
potential and to achieve their personal best.
This is your glimpse into the world of KEVLAR® . Read on to learn how
and why this brand has become an integral part
in improving performance in every day life and
the many ways KEVLAR® can make
an impact in yours.
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| A History of the Power of
Performance |
The year is 1965. Two research
scientists working in a corporate lab create a
remarkable fiber. The technology they developed
was one that enhanced strength, light weight and
flexibility.
It offered numerous other benefits—ones that
could be offered in a variety of forms. The
scientists were Stephanie Kwolek and Herbert
Blades. The company was DuPont. And the
technology was KEVLAR® .
And, because of the superior protection it
provides, KEVLAR® brand fiber
quickly became the technology of choice for
bullet-resistant vests. In fact, police officers
have relied on the KEVLAR® brand for more than 25 years because of the
superior bullet-stopping power it offers. That
power and protection comes packed at an
extremely light weight, which provides both
comfort and freedom of movement to those that
wear KEVLAR®.
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| The Properties of KEVLAR® |
KEVLAR® is
one of the most important manmade organic fibers
ever developed. Because of its unique
combination of properties, KEVLAR® is used today in a wide
variety of industrial applications. KEVLAR® para-aramid fiber
possesses a remarkable combination of properties
that has led to its adoption in a variety of
end-uses since its commercial introduction in
the early 1970's.
Fibers of KEVLAR® consist of
long molecular chains produced from
poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide. The chains
are highly oriented with strong interchain
bonding which result in a unique combination of
properties.
General Features of KEVLAR® :
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• High Tensile Strength at Low
Weight
• Low Elongation to Break High
Modulus (Structural Rigidity)
• Low
Electrical Conductivity
• High Chemical
Resistance
• Low Thermal Shrinkage
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High Toughness (Work-To-Break)
• Excellent
Dimensional Stability
• High Cut Resistance
• Flame Resistant, Self-Extinguishing
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| The Many Applications of
KEVLAR® |
Today, the story of KEVLAR® extends far beyond that
DuPont laboratory. In the almost 40 years since
its discovery, KEVLAR® has
played a significant role in many critical and
diverse applications: |
• Ropes that secure the airbags in
the crucial landing apparatus of the Mars
Pathfinder
• Small-diameter, lightweight
ropes that hold 22,000 pounds and help moor the
largest U.S. Navy vessels
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Shrapnel-resistant shielding in jet aircraft
engines that will protect passengers in case an
explosion occurs
• Run-flat tires that allow
for greater safety because they won't ruin the
rim when driving to the nearest assistance
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Gloves that protect hands and fingers against
cuts, slashes and other injuries that often
occur in glass and sheet metal factories
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Kayaks that provide better impact resistance
with no extra weight
• Strong, lightweight
skis, helmets and racquets that help lessen
fatigue and boost exhilaration |
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• Run-flat tires that
allow for greater safety because they won't ruin
the rim when driving to the nearest assistance
• Gloves that protect hands and fingers
against cuts, slashes and other injuries that
often occur in glass and sheet metal factories
• Kayaks that provide better impact
resistance with no extra weight
• Strong,
lightweight skis, helmets and racquets that help
lessen fatigue and boost exhilaration
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The Future of KEVLAR®
KEVLAR® is a highly creative
material...a constantly improving, evolving
technology. Jobs, activities or products that
stand to benefit from integrating the dynamic
technology of KEVLAR® are
limited only by your imagination.
We invite you to check this site often to see
the enhancements and updates we will be making
for the use of KEVLAR® in
applications as diverse as personal body armor,
personal life safety equipment including hunting
apparel, and personal performance apparel
including athletic shoes, hiking boots and
parkas.
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As you can see, the application possibilities
for KEVLAR® are
endless.
KEVLAR®. It's the
power of performance. |
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| Lycra DuPont
USA |
LYCRA®
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LYCRA® is a
family of premium stretch fibres that provide
fabrics and garments with incomparable fit,
comfort, freedom of movement and crease
recovery.
With a remarkable ability to stretch up to
600% and spring back to its original length, it
can be combined with virtually every other fibre
- both natural and manmade - to achieve
different levels of stretch and recovery, while
retaining the hand and appearance of the
majority fibre.
Garments with LYCRA® move
easily with the body's natural movements, but
recover their original shape when allowed to
relax. From adults' to children's clothing, just
a small amount of LYCRA® does
so much to improve comfort and overall
aesthetics. Whether for free-flowing silhouettes
or classic tailoring, the consumer appeal that LYCRA® brings to a fabric has
inspired fashion designers worldwide.
Truly embodying the concept of modern
dressing, LYCRA® is as
versatile as our lifestyles. Leather with LYCRA® is yet another exciting
breakthrough that enhances the natural stretch
of leather, while assuring lasting shape
retention.
Benefits of LYCRA®:
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• Incomparable fit and comfort
• Freedom of movement
• Crease recovery
• Stretch ability of up to 600%
•
Enduring shape retention
• Consumer brand
affinity
• Quality assurance
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LYCRA® is a
registered trademark of INVISTA for premium
stretch fibres and fabrics. |
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| Keprotec Kevlar DuPont
USA |
SCHOELLER®-KEPROTEC®:
Maximum Protection
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Schoeller®-Keprotec® is made using only the highest-quality
materials. For example this fabric contains Kevlar®, an aramide fiber
which, gram for gram, is five times stronger
than steel. Using the most modern production
technology, the various components are processed
to a fabric construction which ensures extreme
tear resistance, highest rub-proofing and
perfect heat-friction resistance. |
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| CE armor Satra
USA |
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| 3M USA
Reflective |
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| 3M SCOTCHLITE™ Reflective
Material |
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Workman products incorporates Scotchlite
reflective material which enhances your
visibility at night and low light situations.
This reflective material returns light back to a
light source – such as vehicle headlight –
creating a bright image that motorist are more
likely to see from a distance. As a result,
motorist and pedestrians have more time to
react. |
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