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S O U R C I N G

Sourcing is a key element to

the Snow Show, with more than
160 companies offering up myriad material options on the floor.

show how their material provides breathability and waterproofness by releasing water
vapor without letting rain or
snow in. (Booth #7003-LL)

6. Drop by Cotton Incorporated

to hear about the company's 10year sustainability goals, a relevant
topic since responsibly sourced materials are such a hot button among
show-goers. (Booth #55031-UL)

7. Green Threads, Inc. utilizes

Fabrics and
Fasteners

Shop around for materials from these 20
Snow Show sourcing exhibitors. By Eric Steele
SPRINKLED AROUND THE BACK OF THE MAIN FLOOR AND IN THE MILE

High Ballroom at the Snow Show, you'll find more than 160 sourcing exhibitors that represent the best in class for their respective categories. It's
taken a few years for supply chain companies to gain critical mass, but as
the Show became a sourcing sandbox for the military, real growth stepped
in line. The continued participation of the military has "supercharged the
supply chain" side of the Show, in the words of supply-chain expert Gene
Tyndall of Ernst & Young. Many brands understand the benefits of military
R&D, which often trickles down to civilian applications. Want to learn
more? Here are 20 sourcing brands to check out at Snow Show 2019.
1. Graphene composite fibers offer

a host of applications in outdoor,
from skis to apparel. Visit the
Graphene One booth to talk
about the unique benefits of the
material. (Booth #10010-LL)

2. As supply chain management

goes, Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd.
is a capable partner that works
with brands through every phase
of a product's lifecycle to create
solutions. (Booth #MR208)

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3. Recycled rubber is in. Vibram's

Ecostep outsoles replace up to 50
percent of the virgin material of
traditional outsoles with rubber
scrap generated from its production process. (Booth #49117-UL)

4. Gore-Tex has been an indus-

try leader for decades, setting the
standard for waterproof-breathable
fabrics and proving that branded
ingredients add value to finished
products. (Booth #MR107)

recycled materials in 80 percent
of its offerings. The company
has expanded beyond recycled
f leece into the weaving, dyeing,
and finishing performance fabrics. (Booth #5019-LL)

8. PrimaLoft is launching PrimaLoft Bio Insulation and Bio
Performance Fabric, which are
100 percent recycled, biodegradable, and sourced from plastic
bottles reclaimed from the
ocean. (Booth #56004-UL)

which is engineered to cool skin
down by three degrees in 20
minutes via natural minerals,
rapid wicking, and active drying.
(Booth #9007-LL)
13. Natural Performance by

Coolcore and Fuze Biotech
delivers the cooling benefits of
synthetic fibers but with chemical-free thermoregulating fabrics. (Booth #54081-UL)

14. Hyperbola always seems

to bring an infinite variety of
mind-blowing prints and other
fabrics with a breathable DWR.
(Booth #54061-UL)

15. Check out A+ Group/Fidlock's new lineup of magnetic closures called SystemMAG-they
might just might make zippers
obsolete. (Booth #7027-LL)
16. The ref lective tape from

Loxy US will help products get
noticed in low-light situations.
(Booth #9011-LL)

9. Known for eco-friendly insulation, Thermore will be showing
its Ecodown Fibers, designed to
offer performance without sacrificing loft. (Booth #56024-UL)

17. JRC Reflex has many reflective tapes, pipings, and fabrics to
choose from. They may even have
an espresso machine tucked in the
back. (Booth #56035-UL)

10. Unifi Manufacturing Corporation has recycled more than 10
billion plastic bottles to make its
Repreve fabric. Swing by the booth
to find out more about its sustainability story. (Booth #54067-UL)

18. ITW Nexus offers plastic

11. Check out Dupont's Sorona,

or Bio-PDO, a high-performance
fiber that is 37 percent renewable sourced by weight. (Booth
#5003-LL)

12. Textile startup Brrr will be
showing its Triple Chill Effect yarn,

buckles for military, defense, and
civilian uses. (Booth #56020-UL)

19. Founded in 1936, Ideal Fas-

tener Corporation supplies both
NASA and the U.S. Armed Forces.
Stop by to see its array of zippers
and closures. (Booth #56002-UL)

20. Adhesive Films Inc. carries a wide lineup of heat-activated thermoplastic adhesive
films, coatings, and seam tapes.
(Booth #7022-LL)

JACO B B O D K I N

5. The eVent Fabrics folks can

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