ATLANTA, June 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bulwark, the
world's leading flame-resistant (FR) apparel brand, today announced
the next generation of its revolutionary iQ Series: The Bulwark iQ
Series Endurance Collection. Designed to deliver optimum
performance and function, the new line combines iQ's unmatched
comfort properties with a new 65% Cotton/35% Polyester blend
fabric. The poly-blend fabric offers all the advantages of
polyester, including superior abrasion resistance, improved
after-wear appearance and increased strength, breathability and
moisture wicking.
Additionally, the Endurance Collection benefits from a level of
enhanced durability that allows the garments to withstand the
rigors of extreme wear and industrial wash without sacrificing
comfort. Two iQ Endurance products – a work shirt and coverall –
will premiere at ASSE Safety 2016 Professional Development
Conference and Exposition in Atlanta.
"At Bulwark we are driven to lead the way in developing
game-changing FR innovations that solve real-world FR problems,"
said Robert Grimes, Managing
Director – Bulwark. "The iQ Endurance Series is a direct response
to our customers' call for an extra resilient, yet lightweight,
soft and breathable line of stylish work wear. No other FR brand
has checked every box like this before."
Bulwark again partnered with Westex G2™ fabrics by Milliken® to
create the iQ Endurance Collection's signature 65/35 poly-blend
fabric. State-of-the-art "dual-duty" fabric allows for comfortable,
lightweight FR garments with improved wear life, better
color-retention and a more professional look.
Other key product features, by garment, are as follows:
1. iQ Series Endurance Work Shirt:
Fabric
features:
- CAT 2 and NFPA® 2112 Compliant
- Exclusively with Westex G2 fabrics by Milliken Flame-resistant,
7.0 oz. (235 g/m2) Ripstop Twill, 65% Cotton / 35%
Polyester
- Arc Rating ATPV 9.0 calories / cm2
- Available in grey, khaki, light blue and navy
Durability Features:
- Ripstop Fabric
- Triple needle seams
- Reinforced pockets
Functional Features:
- Improved fit with full underarm gussets
- Pleats in back for range of movement
- Gas monitor pocket at front shoulder
2. iQ Series Endurance Premium Coverall:
Fabric
features:
- NFPA 2112 Compliant
- Exclusively with Westex G2 fabrics by Milliken Flame-resistant,
7.0 oz. (235 g/m2) Ripstop Twill, 65% Cotton / 35%
Polyester
- Arc Rating ATPV 9.0 calories / cm2
- Available in grey, khaki and navy
Durability Features:
- Ripstop Fabric
- Triple needle seams
- Reinforced pockets
Functional Features:
- Deep pleats in back for range of movement
- Wider, ergonomic chest pockets w/ concealed snap
- Napoleon pocket
- Cell phone pocket inside pocket bag
- Gas monitor pocket
- Half elastic at waist
For more information, please visit http://www.bulwark.com.
All inquiries can be directed to Angie
Wilson, Bulwark, market manager, at Angie_Wilson@vfc.com,
615-565-5358.
About Bulwark
More people arm themselves with Bulwark
than any other FR apparel brand. Because only Bulwark, part of VF
Corporation's portfolio of brands, brings 45 years of frontline
experience to the realities that those who work in the face of fire
face every day. Bulwark offers the widest assortment of NFPA 2112
and NFPA 70E compliant flame-resistant shirts, pants, jeans,
coveralls and outerwear in the industry, and the finest FR
education programs the world has ever seen. For more information,
visit www.bulwark.com.
VF Corporation
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) is a global
leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of
branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. The company's
highly diversified portfolio of 30 powerful brands spans numerous
geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales
channels, giving VF a unique industry position and the ability to
create sustainable, long-term growth for our customers and
shareholders. The company's largest brands are The North
Face®, Vans®,
Timberland®, Wrangler®,
Lee® and Nautica®. For more
information, visit www.vfc.com.
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