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.
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