Lenzing Continues Supply to U.S. Army

IndustrialsIndustrial Goods ♦ Published: January 12, 2012; 11:41 ♦ (Vindobona)

U.S. President Obama signs permanent import approval allowing the Austrian Lenzing AG to supply flame-resistant fibers to the U.S. Army.

Lenzing Continues Supply to U.S. Army / Picture: © Vindobona.org

The Lenzing Group will continue to supply flame-resistant specialty fibers for a new generation of U.S. Army combat uniforms. The signature of U.S. President Obama on December 31, 2011 formally approving the National Defense Authorization Act enables the delivery of "TenCate Defender™M" uniform fabrics for an unlimited period of time ("permanent waiver"). The key component included in…