Metlon Corp. Adds 5535 Segmented Flame Resistant Trim- Latest Product Introduction from 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ REFLECTIVE MATERIAL; Increased Comfort plus ANSI 107-2010 Compliance

RI-based Metlon Corporation, Authorized Distributor of 3M™ SCOTCHLITE ™ REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, announced today that it will be adding 5535 Segmented Flame resistant trim to its product offerings in conjunction with 3M Scotchlite's product introduction in early April. This latest release from Scotchlite expands their 5500 Comfort Trim Series. Developed for manufacturers to provide a new level of comfort for their uniformed workers who require flame resistance and enhanced nighttime visibility, this trim offers enhanced breathability and flexible freedom of movement. Ideal for utility, oil and gas, and mining workwear, the 5535 Segmented FR Trim is designed for such garments as outerwear, rainwear, shirts, coveralls and over primary work apparel.

3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material– 5535 Segmented Flame Resistant Trim provides enhanced comfort as defined by moisture vapor transmission and drape compared to solid trim over the area where the trim is applied. This benefit is in addition to the product line's consistent, high visibility and home-wash durability, which is certified to 65 home wash cycles.

Positioned within the portfolio of retro-reflective components with built-in FR (flame resistant) features, this product is in direct response to the growing demand for high performance safety apparel.

Wayne Etchells, Executive Vice President of Metlon Corporation, notes "Added comfort translates into added safety in that it increases the likelihood that the garment will be worn and used properly by the worker. The product meets current compliance standards for hi visibility and firefighting and technical clothing and equipment when applied to compliant fabrics," referring to the various NFPA and CAN/CGSB standards as well as ANSI/ISEA 107 American National Standard for High Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear for Level 2 retro-reflective performance.

"We were pleased to offer this product as soon as it was released because we can see how it benefits both our customer- the garment or accessory manufacturer, for example, as well as the end user. Our added value is in helping manufacturers determine how to effectively and affordably meet the compliance standard using these compliant materials. Wearability and durability matter and 3M Scotchlite has provided those features and benefits.

For complete information, visit: metlon.com, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 401.467.3435.

Seattle, Wash – SanMar® Corporation, a leading industry supplier of apparel and accessories, today announces 22 new additions to its Sport-Tek brand, including products in a variety of sizes and colors to outfit the whole team.

“Teams are easily identified by their colors and with Sport-Tek, we offer a broad range of the most popular colors to outfit all sorts of teams – from schools to weekend leagues to corporate team-building events,” said Lee Strom, senior marketing manager at SanMar. “Our Sport-Tek line also features some of our most technical fabrics designed to keep wearers looking great and feeling great.”

The Sport-Tek line includes products that incorporate performance fabrics designed for everything from moisture wicking and odor control, to snag resistance and enhanced screen printing. The newest Sport-Tek collection features additions to popular lines, like a new colorblock Competitor t-shirt and sleeveless tees, as well as new mesh polos, ladies shorts, duffels and cinch packs. And with more color options and combinations, Sport-Tek offers a broad range of products for athletes, fans, teams and schools.

All Sport-Tek items are available on sanmar.com and included in a new catalog, along with “Tek Talk” tips, highlighting the top features and selling points of popular items. Visit sanmar.com or call 800.426.6399 to order your copy of the catalog. Also available, a fully customizable e-catalog from ZOOMCatalog, allowing customers even more flexibility for selling online and via social media.

SanMar® Corporation is a premier supplier of wholesale apparel and accessories including Nike Golf, OGIO®, Eddie Bauer®, Red House®, New Era®, Port Authority®, Port & Company®, District®, District Made, CornerStone®, Sport-Tek® and Precious Cargo®. A family owned and operated business since 1971 SanMar is based in Seattle, WA with seven national distribution centers.

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Rocky has added two new styles to the Rocky Athletic Mobility duty collection for fall 2013.

The new styles include a 5.5-inch hiker and an eight-inch lace-up with new features to ensure comfort and protection on the job.

“The Rocky Athletic Mobility duty collection was a great success when we launched it in 2012, and we’ve only added technologies to improve it,” said Sam Bowman, marketing manager for Rocky. “A tougher outsole and upper along with a new footbed give these boots everything they need to do the job
right.”

The hiker and eight-inch lace-up are Level Two (L2) in the Rocky Athletic Mobility system and feature lightweight and flexible uppers made from durable, waterproof GORE-TEX® fabric that contours to the foot. New ultra-protective shields defy abrasion along the outsole, and the Rocky Airport™ cushioning and shock absorption system makes the boots comfortable throughout the workday.

Both styles are available in black with retail prices ranging from $169.99 to $184.99. Founded in 1932, ROCKY manufactures and markets rugged outdoor, military, duty, work and western footwear, apparel and accessories. The company’s products are available in nearly 3,000 retail and catalog outlets. It is a division of Rocky Brands, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ® under the symbol: RCKY. For more information, click here.

Merrill, WI – Thorogood, a division of Weinbrenner Shoe Company, announces the Knockdown Elite, a new structural fire boot that takes protection and comfort to the highest level possible.

It’s a boot specifically designed to help firefighters perform at their best in all terrain and weather conditions. It helps them do their job without having to worry about fatigue caused by improperly designed footwear. 

Knockdown Elite features Thorogood’s exclusive “Fire and Ice” ATS (All-Terrain Sole) with aggressive, multi-directional grooved lugs for exceptional traction on all surfaces, both cold and hot, on any terrain and in all weather conditions. It utilizes a special Vibram rubber compound that maintains a superior grip year-round and will not freeze in winter. The exclusive Vibram tread pattern was designed by Thorogood to wrap up the side of the boot, providing better multi-angle traction at the edge of the foot. Veteran firefighters know how important this can be on pitched roofs, wet embankments and other inclined surfaces.

The boot also boasts several elements borrowed from technical hiking boot technology to provide support and comfort under the most complex ground conditions. The instep and Achilles are cushioned with flexible padding. An ankle-lock system keeps the ankle firmly in place for extra support and secure footing. The wearer can also step more efficiently with a built-in instep flex-point that allows a more natural stride.

The Knockdown Elite includes all the protective features you’d expect from Thorogood’s job-focused reputation: The boot uses black prime leather that’s waterproof, flame resistant and cut-resistant. Unique shin, sole and Poron® XRD™ ankle protection is built-in to help prevent foot impact injuries. A built-in air venting system and tested X-STREME PTFE waterproof  breathable membrane keeps feet cool, dry and energized. The reflective, 3M™ Scotchlite™ piping helps keep firefighters visible to others in dark, smoky conditions and it won’t brownout when exposed to heat. The exclusive 66 semi-oblique last and matching composite safety toe were two years in the making to ensure a roomy fit that exceeds all NFPA 1971-2013 standards.

Thorogood has also built-in specialty features that make doing a firefighter’s job easier, like a new, rugged pull-handle system that gives firefighters extra leverage to don the boot quickly and a new incorporated heal kick that allows for easy doffing back at the station.

In total, Thorogood’s Knockdown Elite is the new standard for how structural firefighting boots should be made. It has all the features (and then some) firefighters demand in order to do their job safer, better – AND in comfort.

Thorogood is a division of Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Merrill, WI. Weinbrenner Shoe Company is an ISO 9001 company and has been manufacturing special designed occupational footwear in the USA since 1892. Weinbrenner Shoe Company leads the industry in occupational safety, fire, rescue and uniform footwear. For more information, call 1-800-826-0002 or click here.

Penn Emblem Company is combining safety and identity with new Hi-Visibility emblems.

Hi-Visibility emblems are available on high visibility twill material with a choice of either Hi-Visibility Yellow or Hi-Visibility Orange fabric.

They can have merrow or stitched borders and can be heat sealed or sewn-on.

Penn Emblem Company’s Hi-Visibility emblems are the perfect solution for use in low visibility situations. 

For further information, please contact Penn Emblem Company by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

ColDesi is proud to announce the latest addition to its line of apparel decorating equipment. The ProSpangle! ProSpangle is a commercial quality Hotfix spangle machine that represents a real breakthrough in technology that can have a huge impact on your business. ProSpangle will be debuted at the ISS Show in Long Beach, CA. on January 18th.

"Spangles", Hotfix spangles specifically, are made from the same material as sequins, but with several important differences. 

1. No Holes – sequins are designed to be sewn on, so there is always a hole in the middle that breaks up your design. Spangles give you just that much more shine and impact with every pattern.
2. Heat applied – spangles are truly "Hotfix", meaning they have heat activated adhesive an every one, just like rhinestones. So NO SEWING or Embroidery necessary. It works just like a rhinestone transfer
3. Long Lasting – because there are no threads, there’s nothing to get cut or damaged when worn or in the wash. The Hotfix adhesive binds to the fabric giving your designs many years of life.

Since the ProSpangle produces a “transfer” just like a rhinestone transfer it’s simple to store and to ship. Since you’re cutting shapes out of continuous ribbons of material, the end result is much less expensive than a comparable rhinestone transfer as well.

To read the full article, click here. 

PROPPER INTERNATIONAL announces PROPPER Sweep, a new product line designed for the non-uniform and off-duty officer. This collection features eight new garments that combine modern silhouettes with functional, low-profile tactical features like quiet magnet closures and hidden CCW access.

A portion of proceeds from all PROPPER Sweep apparel will benefit Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, a non-profit organization that supports military and law enforcement personnel in times of need. Shoppers can look for a Sheep Dog hangtag on all Sweep garments to identify qualifying products in store.

One standout from PROPPER’s new Sweep collection is the Cover Hoodie, which conceals its tactical features in a traditional hooded sweatshirt design. The seemingly-innocent kangaroo pocket offers ambi CCW access with a sleek magnet closure for silent access to a weapon. A pull-out ID panel on the arm commands authority when needed. For those who prefer a zip front, the 314 Hooded Sweatshirt also provides silent pass-through access with sleek magnet closure and a pull-out ID panel on the left chest. Both sweatshirts are made from soft smooth-faced fleece fabric and available in black, charcoal and LAPD Navy.

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To enhance the comfort of flame resistant garments made with Mount Vernon FR fabric, Mount Vernon Mills is now offering its AMSOFT™ finish on all fabrics available within the brand’s six collections. 

The AMSOFT finish is applied to Mount Vernon FR fabrics using the Biancalani AIRO 24 machine, which uses a chemical-free softening process to provide a distinct, naturally soft hand and improved drape to the company’s flame resistant fabrics. The AMSOFT process softens fabric at a speed of 40 meters per minute, and can process up to 600 kilograms of fabric per hour.

“Utilizing the latest technology in the industry guarantees that Mount Vernon FR fabrics are the most comfortable fabrics available on the market,” said Mike Woods, vice president of flame resistant fabric sales for Mount Vernon Mills.  “Our AMSOFT finish exemplifies Mount Vernon’s continual pursuit of innovation and added value for our customers, who demand comfort as well as safety in their flame resistant garments.”

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Penn Emblem Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is combining safety and identity with their new Flame Resistant (FR) transfers.

Penn Emblem Company has obtained certification which meets standards for transfer applications on all FR fabrics.  

Let us sample your customer’s logo, small details are clearly visible and the colors on our transfers are vibrant

Email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call us for samples and application directions.

Police are considering the use of personal digital video cameras attached to their uniform to capture their frontline experience as part of evidence gathering and greater accountability.

The Police Commissioner, Andrew Scipione, said on Monday, while there is no immediate plan to roll out small digital cameras for police ''we are looking at and we will consider it''.

''The NSW police force is aware of personal policing cameras in other international jurisdictions,'' he said.

''We've always said whether it's Taser or gun, or whether in car video or video inside a police complex, we're a transparent organisation. Whatever we need to capture, ultimately we're satisfied if it can be used in evidence, it should. And where not, if it's part of the accountability process, it should.''

The NSW Council for Civil Liberties president, Cameron Murphy, said the council supported the idea in principle because it would ensure police professionalism.

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