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Greensboro, NC, United States, 10/29/2007 - Glen Raven has announced that its technical flame resistant fabric, GlenGuard FR, that is currently used in industrial protective apparel will be protecting people in an entirely new field—drivers and crew members in automotive racing.
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Glen Raven will present its proprietary fabrics at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Orlando, December 6-8, in booth number #921.
“GlenGuard FR fabrics were designed to bring superior protection, comfort, color-fastness, and durability to the industrial protective apparel industry,” says Hal Bates, Glen Raven’s marketing director. “When we looked at protective apparel for automotive sports, we found that drivers and crew members had the same demands for their suits.”
Made with Kermel aramid and modacrylic fibers, GlenGuard FR fabrics are softer, lighter weight, more color-fast, and more abrasion resistant than other fabrics on the market. GlenGuard FR’s unique features and benefits are intrinsic to the Kermel fibers and won’t wear off or wash out of the garment. GlenGuard FR fabrics exceed the strictest industrial safety standards (NFPA 2112) for thermal and body burn protection and offer the best protection-to-weight ratio available for single layer garments. GlenGuard FR fabrics meet SFI Foundations specification 3.2A and offer 9.0 Thermal Protective Performance (TPP).
“GlenGuard FR offers not only excellent protection from flame and heat but, because it is so pliable, the fabric protects in a way that doesn’t hinder driver flexibility like other fabrics can,” continues Bates.
USA Modified Series driver, Terri Popielarz, couldn’t agree more. “Being able to move behind the wheel is a distinct advantage for a driver. My driver’s suit made with GlenGuard FR is cooler and more comfortable than any other suit I’ve owned. When I’m comfortable, I can focus completely on my race.” She also adds, “I can even wash it in my home machine. The FR can’t wash out or wear out. And because GlenGuard FR is also fade resistant, my driver’s suit stays looking professional and neat longer.”
GlenGuard FR is in stock and available now to makers of protective suits for both drivers and crew members. Additional information is available at GlenGuardRacing.com or by calling 1-800-630-3759.
About Glen Raven
Headquartered in Glen Raven (GlenRaven.com), North Carolina, Glen Raven is a global leader in performance fabrics. Founded in 1880 by John Q. Gant, Glen Raven is still owned and managed by his descendants. The company is renowned for its specialty fabrics marketed under such well-known brand names as Sunbrella, Dickson, and GlenGuard FR. Glen Raven provides its fabrics to a broad range of apparel and textile markets from operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
About Terri
Terri Popielarz, #11, (MsSpeed.com) began driving on the Modified Series circuit in 2005. That year she was named 2005 USA Modified Woman of the Year and completed her rookie season 12th overall out of 91 drivers. In the 2006 season, she finished 13th out of 118 drivers and was named 2006 USA Modified Series Most Improved Driver. Terri continues to advance in the rankings, ending the 2007 season in 8th place. She and husband Dave (crew chief for Andretti Green’s IndyCar team) live in Indianapolis.
Company Contact:
Hal Bates
E: hbates[.]glenraven.com
336-586-1325
800-630-3759
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