PPE: MATERIALS, MACHINERY AND TECHNIQUES FOR THEIR PRODUCTION PRODUCTS GALLERY Corduracelebrates its 45th anniversary with launch of new workwear fabrics at Expoprotection For 45 years, Cordura® brand fabric has been recognized as a fabric of choice for products where durability counts. Initially used in luggage and military apparel, the brand’s portfolio has expanded to include fabrics for various end- uses such as footwear, outdoor and workwear products. With a well- established reputation for toughness and durability, Cordura® fabrics continue to meet the extensive and specific needs of individuals in the workwear market today providing an extra level of protection and a wide range of benefits. In line with the Cordura® brand team's “Decades of Durability” 45th anniversary, the brand is introducing its innovative range of Cordura® NaturalleTM fabrics into the workwear segment, as well as expanding its ‘Comfortably Durable’ Cordura® Nyco fabric line from Malaysian based Penfabric. The Cordura® NaturalleTM line of fabrics are based on full dull nylon 6.6 yarn constructions that look and feel like natural fiber based fabrics yet still incorporate the exceptional abrasion, tensile and tear strength for which the brand is known. The Cordura® Nyco fabric workwear portfolio from Penfabric has been specifically developed to provide exceptional durability and comfort characteristics to garment designs. The range currently includes eight fabrics, each in an intimate blend of 75 percent cotton and 25 percent high strength Invista T420 nylon 6,6. The fibres are staple in nature and intimately blended in both the warp and weft direction. Ideally suited for jackets, trousers, jeans, and everything in between—the comprehensive Cordura® fabric Workwear Collection will offer customers a vast array of performance driven, versatile and trend-conscious styling options. All these options include the built-in durability of Cordura® fabric to seamlessly transfer these products from tough working environments to everyday streetwear. Featured on this year’s Cordura® brand ExpoProtection stand in Paris, France will be key fabric adoptions by leading workwear brands including: Cofra Stretch Cordura® Denim fabric workwear jean: The durable stretch Cordura® Denim fabric used in the new jeans from Italian workwear brand Cofra features Invista’S Lycra® fiber for added comfort and stretch. Dassy DNA Collection: The new Dassy DNA collection equals Durable, Noticeable and Adaptable workwear and features the extremely hardwearing Cordura® Classic fabric used as reinforcements in essential areas for exceptional durability. F. Engel Tech Zone by WorkZoneTM Collection: Danish garment maker, F. Engel’s, eye-catching Tech Zone by WorkZoneTM range features Klopman Vantage fabric using Cordura® Nyco fabric technology. With an emphasis on comfort and performance, Klopman Vantage Cordura® Nyco fabric utilizes a blend of 50/50 cotton and high tenacity Invista T420 nylon 6.6 to deliver a durable and comfortable alternative to established polyester/cotton workwear fabrics.