TenCate secures Norwegian order for TenCate Defender(TM) M fabric
TenCate Protective Fabrics has secured a important order from the Swedish
manufacturer Gulins Business Design AB for the supply to the Norwegian FLO
(Defence Logistic Organisation) on inherently flame-resistant TenCate
Defender(TM) M fabric in the new colour dark blue. This involves fabric for more
than 25,000 sets of clothing in two years, to protect the Norwegian marines.
This order is the result of ongoing product development based on specific
customer needs. Thanks to patented technology and the success of TenCate
Defender(TM) M that was developed by TenCate Protective Fabrics in the US, the
Research & Development team of TenCate Protective Fabrics in Nijverdal (the
Netherlands) has realized a new composition. Therefore this protective fabric is
now also available in dark blue and black. TenCate Defender(TM) M was already
available in a variety of camouflage patterns and solid colours for the uniforms
of land and air forces. It can now also be used for other markets, such as
Marine Corps and police forces (including riot police and special squads), which
principally wear the colours black or blue for their operations. The fabric for
this order will be produced in Nijverdal (the Netherlands).
Ramon Overdijk, Marketing & Sales Manager of TenCate Protective Fabrics EMEA
explains: "The characteristics of TenCate Defender(TM) M are unique. In addition
to the excellent protection it provides against heat and fire and its
anti-static properties when there is a risk of explosion, the fabric is also
exceptionally comfortable to wear, allowing great freedom of movement. The
fabric is cooling, breathable and moisture-regulating, thanks to the use of
Lenzing® FR rayon fibres in its composition; it is also durable and provides
excellent resistance to wear, tear and fading. As an optional extra TenCate
Protective Fabrics offers a durable finish that repels petrol splashes."
European wearer trials
TenCate expects total revenues from TenCate Defender(TM) M products to increase
further, which will involve a wider geographical spread of sales as well as
expansion of its applications. Military wear trials are currently being
conducted in several European NATO countries. TenCate will not be issuing any
further statements about these trials.
Continued development and innovation of the TenCate Defender(TM) M product
portfolio is focused on new applications and new functionalities, such as
laminates and stretch. Collaboration with fibre suppliers and garment makers,
and in particular with the military organizations involved, is of strategic
importance in developing products that meet the wishes and specifications of
soldiers, marines and police officers.
Breathable and comfortable
TenCate and fibre producer Lenzing from Austria have combined their knowledge of
the development and production of flame-resistant fabrics with fibres that are
inherently flame-resistant and comfortable to wear. The Lenzing FR® fibre is a
key ingredient of TenCate Defender(TM) M fabrics. Unlike other flame-resistant
fibres, Lenzing FR® fibre not only offers inherently flame-resistant properties
but also absorbs moisture. This combination makes the fabric breathable and
comfortable to wear.
Standard fabric
TenCate Defender(TM) M fabrics continue to be selected as the fabric of choice
for flame-resistant combat uniforms worn by the US Army and the US Marine Corps.
The responses from the field regarding TenCate Defender(TM) M fabrics are
consistently positive, and data show a reduction in the number of injuries
related to IED (improvised explosive devices) attacks.
Since 2007 TenCate received official commendations from both the US Army and the
US Marine Corps for the excellent quality of its products and services.
TenCate Protective Fabrics
Almelo, The Netherlands, Tuesday 13 April 2010
For futher information:
Concerning orders under ? 10 million TenCate will not indicate individual
amounts.
Royal Ten Cate
Frank Spaan, Director Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Tel. : +31 546 544 977
Mobile : +31 6 129 617 24
E-mail : f.spaan@tencate.com
Internet : www.tencate.com
TenCate Protective Fabrics EMEA
Ramon Overdijk, Sales Manager
Tel. : +31 548 633 922
Mobile : +31 6 2887 8657
E-mail : r.overdijk@tencate.com
Internet : www.tencateprotectivefabrics.com
TenCate Protective Fabrics develops and produces protective and safety fabrics
for industry, the service sector, fire services and the armed forces. TenCate
Protective Fabrics has production facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.
Royal Ten Cate (TenCate) is a multinational company that combines textile
technology, chemical processes and material technology in the development and
production of functional materials with distinctive characteristics. TenCate
products are sold worldwide. Systems and materials from TenCate come under four
areas of application: safety and protection; space and aerospace; infrastructure
and the environment; sport and recreation. TenCate occupies leading positions in
safety fabrics, composites for space and aerospace, antiballistics,
geosynthetics and synthetic turf. TenCate is listed on NYSE Euronext (AMX).
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