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Invista Boosts Stake In Protective Wear

by Melody Voith
September 7, 2009 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 87, Issue 36

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Credit: Ashburn Hill
Credit: Ashburn Hill

Invista will increase its investment in Ashburn Hill, a South Carolina-based manufacturer of fire-resistant apparel for firefighters and industrial workers. The financial support will help Ashburn scale up production of protective gear made from Tecgen fiber. Tecgen has a high-density carbonaceous shell for heat protection and an acrylic core. It can be blended or spun into normal textiles to protect workers against flash fire, electric arcs, and radiant heat.

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