FIT Student and PrimaLoft Jacket Win Project OR

At the recent Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, Utah, five aspiring designers from top fashion and design schools in the US were selected to participate in Project OR, the Outdoor Retailer version of "Project Runway" TV show.

The five contestants had 48 hours to design and make an apparel prototype. On the first day of the show, they gathered fabrics, fasteners and other materials from the exhibiting suppliers. PrimaLoft participated in the project by donating some insulation.

Ryanniel Ocampo, a senior student at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), in New York, won the Project OR contest with his "OCD Jacket" using PrimaLoft insulation. "My initial design was to make a light weight quilted jacket. I've heard of PrimaLoft before and I thought it would be perfect," said Ryanniel. "PrimaLoft has great qualities; it is very soft and breathable and keeps you warm."

Congratulations to Ryanniel!

Be Ready for Disaster with PrimaLoft Bedding

A recent article from the New York Times (7/31/08) published a story on Kathy Harrison and how to get your home ready in case of a disaster. In her book "Just in Case: How to Be Self-Sufficient When the Unexpected Happens" (Storey Publishing), she gives tips to help others be prepared. Harrison recommends using PrimaLoft bedding as the best way to preserve heat.
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New PrimaLoft Offerings at Outdoor Retailer Show

From August 8 to 11, PrimaLoft exhibited at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, UT where PrimaLoft's high performance insulation products and performance yarns were presented to leading outdoor brands and retailers.

PrimaLoft created exciting news at the show with the introduction of two new yarns, PrimaLoft Eco Yarn and PrimaLoft Cotton Blend.

Committed to a healthier environment, PrimaLoft is expanding its line of eco-friendly products with PrimaLoft Eco Yarn. It is a blend of 50 percent virgin PrimaLoft fibers with 50 percent recycled fibers (made from post-consumer products).

For the outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the feel of cotton and the performance of PrimaLoft fibers, PrimaLoft is now offering PrimaLoft Cotton Blend yarn. An optimal blend of 50 percent PrimaLoft fiber and 50 percent cotton, this yarn offers high abrasion resistance, dries faster and absorb less moisture than standard cotton.

The North Face Jacket with PrimaLoft Wins Award

The North Face new Men's Reversible Mercurial Jacket insulated with PrimaLoft won an award at the OutDoor Industry Awards at the recent OutDoor tradeshow in Germany. The North Face was awarded for the unique technical feature of the jacket. When worn with the black side out, the jacket keeps you warm. When the temperature rises, the jacket can be reversed to keep you cool. The jacket will be available in Spring 2009. Read More...