thedrifter
10-02-07, 02:09 PM
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 - 9:37 AM PDT
Marines enlist InSport for new running suit
Portland Business Journal
InSport Inc. said Tuesday it will manufacture a new running suit for the Marines under a $14 million contract recently awarded to the company by the Marine Corps.
Beaverton-based InSport will be outfitting every Marine with the new running suit by early 2008.
The contract was awarded after extensive proposal review, laboratory testing and user evaluations illustrated the suit was capable of standing up to the uniquely rigorous fitness demands placed on the modern day Marine. The fabric design uses top-of-the-line, moisture-wicking, anti-microbial, and water-repellent technologies to ensure comfort and usability throughout extensive weather conditions and lengthy wear.
The new running suit will replace one the Marines have been using for more than 30 years.
The new running suit will be designed and manufactured entirely in the United States, using materials made by American businesses. Marine Corps officials estimate that 125,000 running suits will be produced in 2008 and another 125,000 will be distributed through 2009.
Ellie
Marines enlist InSport for new running suit
Portland Business Journal
InSport Inc. said Tuesday it will manufacture a new running suit for the Marines under a $14 million contract recently awarded to the company by the Marine Corps.
Beaverton-based InSport will be outfitting every Marine with the new running suit by early 2008.
The contract was awarded after extensive proposal review, laboratory testing and user evaluations illustrated the suit was capable of standing up to the uniquely rigorous fitness demands placed on the modern day Marine. The fabric design uses top-of-the-line, moisture-wicking, anti-microbial, and water-repellent technologies to ensure comfort and usability throughout extensive weather conditions and lengthy wear.
The new running suit will replace one the Marines have been using for more than 30 years.
The new running suit will be designed and manufactured entirely in the United States, using materials made by American businesses. Marine Corps officials estimate that 125,000 running suits will be produced in 2008 and another 125,000 will be distributed through 2009.
Ellie