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CRAiLAR flax fibre to be evaluated in corporate uniform market

Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT) has announced it has entered into a short-term CRAiLAR Flax fibre development agreement with Cintas Corporation beginning June 2011 to support evaluation of processing CRAiLAR flax fibre in corporate identity uniform programs. "Cintas is the leading uniform brand in the U.S. and we are looking forward to supporting their manufacturing processes," said Ken Barker, CEO of NAT. "This agreement is further validation that NAT promises a

7th June 2011

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Portland, OR

Sustainable, Protective

Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT) has announced it has entered into a short-term CRAiLAR Flax fibre development agreement with Cintas Corporation beginning June 2011 to support evaluation of processing CRAiLAR flax fibre in corporate identity uniform programs.

Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT) has announced it has entered into a short-term CRAiLAR Flax fibre development agreement with Cintas Corporation beginning June 2011 to support evaluation of processing CRAiLAR flax fibre in corporate identity uniform programs.

"Cintas is the leading uniform brand in the U.S. and we are looking forward to supporting their manufacturing processes," said Ken Barker, CEO of NAT. "This agreement is further validation that NAT promises a significant impact for global corporations from both a sustainability and performance standpoint. We look forward to showing Cintas how CRAiLAR can perform across its product categories."

Based on previous testing, the companies anticipate CRAiLAR Flax fibre will deliver increased durability and longevity to the uniform market due to the tensile strength of CRAiLAR. In addition, CRAiLAR's ability to wick moisture is expected to provide users of Cintas uniforms a more comfortable uniform to wear in hot summer months.

Since March, NAT has announced a 10-year purchasing agreement with Hanesbrands and development agreements with Georgia-Pacific and Levi's. Hanes represented the first commercialization agreement for its CRAiLAR flax fibre and the company anticipates further marketing plans for Hanes to be announced later this year.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types. The company designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid and safety products, fire protection services and document management services to approximately 800,000 businesses.

 

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