Oakley to introduce fire resistant motor sports apparel made with O-CarbonX
29 Jun '05
3 min read
O-CarbonX is a proprietary blend of fibers developed by Chapman Innovations specifically for Oakley. The fabric offers unsurpassed protection against heat and flame, yet can still be worn comfortably next to the skin.
O-CarbonX flame-resistant material provides a persistent protective barrier when exposed to direct flame reaching temperatures in excess of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 seconds without shrinking, charring, or losing structural integrity. Oakley's O-CarbonX protective motor sports apparel will be available in long and short-sleeve tops, bottoms, balaclavas, and high performance racing gloves.
The products will be distributed by Speedware Motorsports, the largest distributor of motor sports apparel in North America and have expected availability in the third quarter of 2005. More information is available at http://oakley.com/racing.
Chapman Innovations develops and markets CarbonXnon-flammable fabrics. Everyday, people that work in extreme environments, including race car drivers and crews, firemen, and industrial workers depend on CarbonX products to protect themselves from heat and flame.
Oakley is a world brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Building on its legacy of innovative, market-leading, premium sunglasses, the company offers performance apparel and accessories, prescription eyewear, footwear, electronics and watches to consumers in more than 100 countries. Trailing-g-1g-12-month net sales through March 31, 2005 totaled $598.6 million and generated net income of $44.7 million.
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