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InSport heat-resistant t-shirts for marines
02 Aug '06
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In a reaction to field reports from Iraq and Afghanistan of garments melting under the heat of exploding IEDs and roadside bombs, the Marine Corps sought a garment that offers heat resistant capabilities.
Under the terms of the contract, Beaverton-based InSport will produce two T-shirts designed to meet the unique needs of Marines in physical training.
InSport International has received a US $2 million contract to provide special athletic T-shirts and will supply 87,000 short-sleeve Performance T-shirts and 11,000 long-sleeve Defender T-shirts.
InSport's Performance T-shirts are designed to replace cotton T-shirts.
Incorporating Polartec Power Dry fabric, the Performance T-shirt offers moisture management capabilities.
The Defender T-shirt additionally was designed for the changing needs of the Marines and serves as a first step in development of a garment for use in combat operations.
InSport's newly engineered heat resistant Defender T-shirt incorporates moisture removing Polartec Power Dry with anti-microbial X-Static fabric on the chest and back with heat resistant textiles.
Company reported military sales to have doubled this year and plans expanding its manufacturing operations in Oregon.
Under the terms of the contract, Beaverton-based InSport will produce two T-shirts designed to meet the unique needs of Marines in physical training.
InSport International has received a US $2 million contract to provide special athletic T-shirts and will supply 87,000 short-sleeve Performance T-shirts and 11,000 long-sleeve Defender T-shirts.
InSport's Performance T-shirts are designed to replace cotton T-shirts.
Incorporating Polartec Power Dry fabric, the Performance T-shirt offers moisture management capabilities.
The Defender T-shirt additionally was designed for the changing needs of the Marines and serves as a first step in development of a garment for use in combat operations.
InSport's newly engineered heat resistant Defender T-shirt incorporates moisture removing Polartec Power Dry with anti-microbial X-Static fabric on the chest and back with heat resistant textiles.
Company reported military sales to have doubled this year and plans expanding its manufacturing operations in Oregon.
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