Mount Vernon adds Carolyn Black as FR Technical Specialist

Over the course of her career, Black has sharpened her skills through work with various well-known companies, including Bulwark, DuPont Canada and Shell Canada Limited, as a customer relationship and marketing specialist.  Most recently, as a marketing specialist at MWG Apparel, her emphasis was on customer relationship service and development.

Black graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science from the University of Calgary, where she also minored in business. In addition, she has completed numerous other postgraduate courses in the areas of textile design, personal leadership, project management, architectural and industrial design, and client relationship development. She is also knowledgeable in Computer-aided Design (CAD), and has five years of experience using the system.

“Carolyn brings to Mount Vernon Mills an integral combination of marketing success and technical expertise,” said Mike Woods, vice president of flame resistant fabric sales for Mount Vernon Mills. “Her experience in the textile industry will be a great asset to the company and will play a major role in driving Mount Vernon FR’s continued growth.”

Black’s appointment comes at a time of growth for the company and brand, as Mount Vernon Mills last year unveiled their new branding initiative for Mount Vernon FR. The brand consists of six flame resistant fabric collections of various blends, from cotton to nylon, Nomex® and more. The expansive line makes Mount Vernon FR perfect for multiple end uses in professions requiring high quality protective clothing.

Mount Vernon FR – Wear it for Life:

Mount Vernon FR is the flame resistant fabric brand of Mount Vernon Mills, and is currently composed of six collections, including a custom fabric program. Mount Vernon FR fabrics are produced in Mount Vernon Mills’ vertically integrated manufacturing facility located in Trion, Ga., where the company has total control over more than 25 major production processes, from cotton fiber selection all the way to FR finishing and inspection.

About Mount Vernon Mills & Mount Vernon FR:

Mount Vernon Mills is a 165-year-old manufacturer of textile, chemical and related products for the apparel, industrial, institutional and commercial markets. Mount Vernon FR is part of Mount Vernon Mills’ Apparel Fabrics Group, which produces denim, flame resistant and piece-dyed fabric. It is the largest of all the Mount Vernon Mills groups, accounting for more than half of all company sales.

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