Climashield® Unveils Flame Retardent Insulation for the Military

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at Modern Day Marine, Climashield® (Booth 3009), launched a new insulation product - Climashield® FR. Supporting our troops with best-in-class, lightweight insulation for over 30 years, Climashield® is enhancing its product line with an option that offers resistance to flames.

Designed specifically for hazardous missions, Climashield® FR has been tested extensively and proven to offer initial protection against fire and unpredictable, soaring temperatures. This new product is environmentally friendly with zero halogens or other harmful additives and maintains Climashield®'s signature properties, including unparalleled durability and greater warmth at lighter weights.

"Before we introduce a new product, it goes through rounds and rounds of testing to ensure it meets our quality standards as well as the stringent qualifications of the US Military. This rigorous testing was even more important given the nature of Climashield® FR," said Matt Schrantz, chief operating officer at Climashield®. "We are proud to offer this product to Marines – a testament to our continued dedication to providing the latest technology for the soldiers who serve our country."

Climashield®'s signature continuous filament insulation exhibits Durable Warmth – the ability to last throughout the lifetime of the product no matter how many times it is stretched, packed or washed. The preferred insulation for the US Military, Climashield® insulation is inside the Marine Modular Sleep System (MSS), Marine 3 Season Sleeping Bag (3S), Marine Extreme Cold Weather (ECW), Marine Poncho Liner, Special Forces Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) and Third Generation Extended Cold Weather Clothing System for the U.S. Army (GEN III ECWCS).

Berry Compliant, Climashield® insulation is manufactured in the U.S.A. in an ISO 9001-certified facility.

Modern Day Marine is held at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, VA, from September 22-24, 2015. Climashield® is located in Tent C, Booth 3009.

ABOUT CLIMASHIELD®
Headquartered in Clinton, Tennessee, Climashield® is a total insulation supplier manufacturing a broad portfolio of insulation products for the outdoor recreation, military and hospitality industries around the world. Engineers have more than 70 years of combined experience in manufacturing, fiber technology and insulation production design. Climashield®'s signature continuous filament insulation is noted for providing the most compressible, warmest, softest, most durable, water resistant and hypoallergenic insulation products in the market. For more information, please visit www.climashield.com.

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