Leading packaging industry Polymer Group Inc (PGI) Canada's Difco business is partnering with an Ontario-based fabric dyer and finisher to provide customers the latest technology, expanded capacity and new protective fabrics.
The strategic agreement with Colorama enables PGI Difco to continue to offer customers high-quality flame-resistant (FR) products as well as its woven cotton and polyester/cotton products, and broaden its product portfolio through a dedicated, responsive, cost-competitive dyeing and finishing partner.
"Difco's technical expertise in finishing FR materials combined with Colorama's deep knowledge of dyeing and recent investments in new equipment will bring greater service and added value to our customers," said Bill Spencer, Vice President and General Manager, PGI Canada. "Together our companies bring customers nearly 150 years of expertise."
The partnership has already resulted in PGI Difco expanding its product portfolio to offer knitted sheared fleece FR fabrics for use in garments worn by electricians and utility line workers. These protective garments are designed to offer protection against electrical arcs, a growing area in FR apparel, to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E regulations.
"PGI Difco will continue to provide the most technologically advanced FR apparel that offers the highest levels of protection and performance, as well as comfort for firefighters and other workers that wear them," he said.
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