At the recent Outdoor Retail Sumer Market, Burlington, a division of International Textile Group, Inc. (ITG), showcased its diverse offering of Made in Americas products. Products range from performance synthetic and merino wool fabrics to sustainable blends and military uniform fabrics. Each fabric offers unique performance, quality and style and can be developed and produced across the company’s North American platform, says the company.
“We offer our customers a wide array of performance fabrics and technology solutions,” said Burlington President Jeff Peck. “We are committed to innovation and providing a continuous stream of differentiated products that promote proprietary technologies while leveraging Burlington’s tremendous history and fabric expertise.”
Products highlighted at the Burlington booth include:
Merino FX, a revolutionary performance collection made of 100% merino wool and wool blended technologies in various weights and constructions designed for any outdoor lifestyle activity.
Just U.S., a new collection of fine worsted wool fabric inspired by more than 55 years of Burlington worsted experience that brings classical style together with contemporary designs.
American Standards, a collection of light weight synthetics – polyester, nylon, and blends – in various weights and weaves perfect for running shorts, hiking shirts, and similar outdoor apparel. Fabrics are tear resistant, encompass stretch for ease of movement, and can be enhanced with a variety of Burlington® performance technologies.
Burlington’s North American manufacturing platform includes the following:
Burlington Labs – a world leader in providing a continuous stream of innovation and technology operates its primary R&D incubator in Burlington, NC.
Richmond Plant – an automated weaving operation that processes synthetics, wool and wool blends.
Burlington Finishing Plant – synthetic dyeing and finishing facility provides finished fabrics for the military, uniform, barrier, apparel and contract interior furnishings markets.
Raeford Plant – largest worsted wool facility in the United States servicing the U.S. military and other worsted markets.
Safety Components –leading supplier of FR (fire retardant) fabrics for firefighting, airbags, automotive, aerospace, outdoor, filtration and other industrial products.
Carlisle Finishing – manufacturer of printed military uniform fabrics for the U.S. military and other commercial apparel and equipment interests.
Casimires Burlmex – fully vertical manufacturer of worsted wool fabrics for better menswear apparel and uniforms.
