DRIFIRE's Flame Resistant Clothes Now NTOA 'Member Tested and Recommended'

Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:00pm EDT
 
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  COLUMBUS, GA, Jul 13 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
DRIFIRE(R), a company that develops and manufactures flame resistant
clothes, announces that its Silkweight Long Sleeve T-shirt is now 'Member
Tested and Recommended' by the National Tactical Officers Association
(NTOA).

    The Silkweight Long Sleeve T-shirt scored a 4.61 out of a possible 5 and
is now added to the NTOA's Member Tested and Recommended online database.
The review was also published in the association's journal, The Tactical
Edge. Before making it into the database, the Silkweight Long Sleeve
T-shirt was tested by three different police officers from around the
country. The officers scored the shirt on a number of criteria, including
design, performance, sizing, quality, comfort and application. The shirt
received all 4's and 5's from the officers who tested it.

    The Silkweight Long Sleeve T-shirt is a moisture wicking shirt that's
designed to be worn underneath other DRIFIRE garments or on its own in
warmer weather. The shirt is flame resistant, has anti-microbial
protection from bacteria and is available in a variety of colors. The
Silkweight shirt can also be purchased in a short sleeve version.

    "The NTOA is a leader in law enforcement training, information and
networking for our country's first responders, and we're pleased that our
Silkweight Long Sleeve T-shirt has passed their strict requirements for
recommendation. Our moisture wicking shirts and other clothing are
designed specifically for comfort and functionality for our military,
firefighters, law enforcement and anyone else with a physically demanding
profession," said L. Gene Cone, Chief Executive Officer of DRIFIRE
(http://www.drifire.com).

    DRIFIRE is one of the country's top manufacturers and developers of
performance shirts and other clothing. Its items are designed with
comfort in mind and details include special seam placement to make sure a
garment's seams don't interfere with the user's gear, such as vests,
backpacks or other protective gear.

    The clothes also have a special three layer composition, allowing them to
absorb twice as much moisture and 130% more vapor than cotton. This helps
the body regulate temperature and ensures the wearer is as comfortable as
possible, even in extreme heat and climate changes. The clothing is also
designed to be self-extinguishing, with a no melt, no drip performance in
case of fire.

    "A DRIFIRE moisture wicking shirt is meant to help our country's first
responders remain cool and comfortable, no matter what situation they're
in. We're proud that our Silkweight Long Sleeve T-shirt has been given
NTOA's recommendation because it shows that we're doing right by our
first responders. We routinely receive letters from our customers telling
us how our clothing has made a difference in their day to day lives and
hope the NTOA's recommendation will help us assist even more people,"
said Cone.

    About DRIFIRE: DRIFIRE (http://www.drifire.com), a premier developer,
manufacturer and marketer of flame resistant clothes, offers performance
shirts and other garments providing optimal levels of comfort, moisture
management and flame resistance.

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