INVISTA and BPC Amersfoort Launch B Functional by Bram’s Paris Featuring CORDURA® Brand Technology

A Durable And Comfortable Denim Solution for Solution For Workwear Apparel

WICHITA, KAN. - March 2, 2010 - INVISTAand BPC Amersfoort have come together to unveil the latest innovation in CORDURA® fabric for workwear apparel.  BPC Amersfoort, known for the collection B Functional by Bram’s Paris, features the recently unveiled CORDURA® Denim fabric.  The adoption brings together the best of each brand – the experience of BPC Amersfoort, as a leading European designer of jean apparel and the renowned durability of CORDURA® fabric.

“When it came time for us to select a fabric that would allow us to create a comfortable fitting jean collection without sacrificing durability – CORDURA® Denim fabric was the only choice for us,” said Willem van Setten, sales representative for B Functional by Bram’s Paris.  “The CORDURA® brand fabric technology allows us to produce high-quality performance workwear apparel for our end users.”

CORDURA® Denim fabric, based on an 88/12 intimate blend of INVISTA’s T420 Nylon 6,6 fiber and cotton, is engineered to provide a 50 to 60 percent longer wear-life than traditional 100 percent cotton denim without compromising on aesthetics. CORDURA® Denim fabric combines the durability associated with CORDURA® brand fabrics with the comfort of a favorite pair of jeans in a completely new offering for the European workwear market. 

Wear tests have shown that CORDURA® Denim fabrics provided added value through the need for fewer replacements.  “It is exhilarating to be working with BPC Amersfoort – a leading European designer in jean apparel for more than 30 years,” said Susannah Rayfield, EMEA CORDURA® brand manager.  “We look forward to continuing to develop innovative workwear solutions for garment apparel with associates such as BPC Amersfoort for the years to come”

The BPC Amersfoort B Functional collection by Bram’s Paris featuring CORDURA® Denim fabric will be available in sizes 30 to 40 for men and 32 to 36 for women.  For a complete list of dealers and distributors, please visit http://www.BRAMSPARIS.com.

About CORDURA® Brand

INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand essence celebrates individual durability: As Long As The World Is Full Of Durable People, We’ll Keep Making Durable Fabrics™. Known for its resistance to abrasions, tears and scuffs, CORDURA® fabric is a primary ingredient in many of the world’s leading high-performance gear and apparel products ranging from luggage, upholstery and backpacks to footwear, military equipment, tactical wear, workwear and performance apparel. The CORDURA® brand is a registered trademark of INVISTA, one of the world’s largest integrated polymer, intermediates and fibers businesses. To distinguish the CORDURA® brand, the word “CORDURA®” must be spelled out in all caps in and used with an ®, and it must be followed by the word “brand” or “fabric.”

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About INVISTA

INVISTA is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications, a business presence in over 20 countries, INVISTA’s global businesses deliver exceptional value for their customers through technology innovations, market insights and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks including: ADI-PURE®, ANTRON®, AVORA®, C12™, COMFOREL®, COOLMAX®, CORDURA®, CORFREE®, DACRON®, DBE®, DYTEK®, FRESHFX™, LYCRA®, PERFORMA™, POLARGUARD®, POLYSHIELD®, POLYCLEAR®, SOLARMAX®, STAINMASTER®, SUPPLEX®, SUPRIVA®, TACTEL®, TACTESSE®, TERATE®, TERATHANE® and THERMOLITE®. More information on INVISTA can be found at www.INVISTA.com.