Tomen Corporation Expands GelanotsÆ with New DryHeat
NEW YORK, 8/1/99 - Tomen introduces its newest addition to the GelanotsÆ group, DryHeat, is a hydrophilic, polyurethane membrane suitable for application to lightweight fabrics. DryHeat is very lightweight, highly breathable, and extremely soft. It is made specifically for use in down and synthetic insulated garments and sleeping bags as a shell fabric. Another advantage of DryHeat is its cost. DryHeat is very competively priced compared to similar fabrications developed by other name brands.

Although seam taping on sleeping bags is not efficient, DryHeat offers a significant barrier to external moisture penetration that causes the insulation to become wet, like condensation in tents and the like. The polyurethane membrane also makes this fabric windproof and waterproof, a must in performance related products. This added protection makes sleeping in damp and windy conditions comfortable and warm.

Another concern with down and synthetic sleeping bag and garment construction is internal moisture accumulation. As our bodies get warmer, we emit increasing amounts of moisture vapor. DryHeat has a guaranteed minimum of 15,000g/sqm/24hrs making it extremely breathable, reducing condensation inside your sleeping bag and garments.

While DryHeat is not developed to be used in such end uses as rainwear or tents, Tomen offers a wide variety of Gelanots® that are. Please see below for contact information.

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Contacts:
Yoshi Fukuda, Tomen America Inc. Textile Fabrics Dept., 111 West 40th Street, New York, New York 10018; Tel: (212) 827-4604; Fax: (212) 391-6959; email: fukuda@nyc.tomen.com

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