Mount Vernon partnership boosts Carhartt’s FR offering

12/06/2015
US-based spinner Mount Vernon Mills is providing flame resistant (FR) denim for Carhartt’s latest workwear collection.

Tom Kiddle, director of specialized services at Carhartt, said: “Partnering with Mount Vernon afforded us the opportunity to be one of the first FR apparel manufacturers to add stretch into our denim programme, ultimately giving more comfort options to our consumer while maintaining our strong desire to be an industry leader in FR apparel.”

The Carhartt FR Rugged Flex Jean uses fabric with an elastometric fibre that has bilateral flex, allowing it to elongate sideways and diagonally, eliminating any sagging or bagging, and making reaching and bending easier for workers.