Mount Vernon
FR and Carhartt, American’s
premium work wear brand since 1889, have teamed up to launch the newest
advancement in flame resistant (FR) clothing, the Carhartt Flame Resistant
Rugged Flex® Jean. As the name suggests, the Carhartt FR Rugged Flex® Jean
combines FlexTex FR denim from Mount Vernon FR with Carhartt’s signature Rugged
Flex® stretch technology to provide comfort and protection in any work
environment, while offering unique flexibility for maximum range of motion. The
Carhartt FR Rugged Flex® Jean will be available in July
2015.
“Carhartt and Mount Vernon
Mills are both century-old brands with steeped heritage in manufacturing
excellence,” said Tom Kiddle, director of specialized services at Carhartt.
“Partnering with Mount Vernon Mills, a leader in innovative textile technology,
afforded us the opportunity to be one of the first FR apparel manufacturers to
add stretch into our denim program, ultimately giving more comfort options to
our consumer while maintaining our strong desire to be an industry leader in FR
apparel.”
Known for manufacturing
high-quality protective fabric, Mount Vernon FR is also leading the way in
developing FR fabrics with added comfort in mind, such as Crossbill Flex FR™,
available exclusively with Carhartt. The Carhartt FR Rugged Flex® Jean utilizes
fabric with an elastometric fiber that has bilateral flex, allowing it to
elongate sideways and diagonally, eliminating any sagging or bagging, and making
reaching and bending easier for workers.
“The Carhartt FR Rugged Flex®
Jean gives workers the reliability and durability they need on the job, while
maintaining the comfort of their favorite pair of jeans,” said Mike Woods, vice
president of FR fabrics for Mount Vernon FR. "We are committed to exceeding the
industry’s needs for protection, comfort and styling."
Carhartt FR Rugged Flex® Jeans
feature an arc-resistant button closure, a brass zipper fly with Nomex® FR
zipper tape, and classic Carhartt hallmarks like triple-stitched main seams for
added strength and durability. The jeans are available in Deep Indigo Wash, a
premium shade that transitions seamlessly on and off the job in order to meet
every work and lifestyle need. Finally, the finished jeans are mechanically
washed to create a soft finish, ensuring that the wearer experiences the most
comfortable fit.
Mount Vernon FR and Carhartt
have successfully collaborated in the past to manufacture and produce premium FR
clothing. The partnership brings the total control of Mount Vernon FR’s
vertically integrated manufacturing facility together with Carhartt’s reputation
for producing reliable, high-quality FR clothing.
The Carhartt FR Rugged Flex®
Jean meets the performance requirements of ASTM F1506, complies with NFPA 70E
and is UL® classified to NFPA 2112.
About Carhartt,
Inc:Established in 1889,
Carhartt is a global premium work wear brand with a rich heritage of developing
rugged apparel for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Mich.,
with approximately 5,100 employees worldwide, Carhartt is privately owned and
managed by the descendants of the company‘s founder, Hamilton Carhartt. For more
information, visit www.carhartt.com.
About Mount Vernon Mills
& Mount Vernon FR:Mount Vernon Mills is a 170-year-old manufacturer of textile, chemical and related products
for the apparel, industrial, institutional and commercial markets. Mount Vernon
FR is part of Mount Vernon Mills’ Apparel Fabrics Group, which produces denim,
flame resistant and piece-dyed fabric. It is the largest of all the Mount Vernon
Mills groups, accounting for more than half of all company sales. More
information can be found at www.mvmfr.com.
Thank you for taking the time to read our apparel industry blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative.
If you are interested you can read about how Mount Vernon Mills expanded flame resistant fabric capacity from a news article we posted back in 2012.
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