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NIGHT VISION, MUNITIONS AND BALLISTICS UPDATE

January 9, 2012 by

05 Jan 12. US Congress action on FR rayon fiber is positive step for US producers of TenCate Defender(TM) M Fabric for US Military. TenCate applauds lawmakers’ approval of legislation to protect troops and ensure supply of flame-resistant uniforms. Congress included language in the fiscal year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to eliminate future restrictions on the use of FR (flame-resistant) rayon fiber by the US military. The FR rayon fiber is a critical component in the flame-resistant uniforms worn by American troops in combat. These specialized uniforms provide substantially improved protection from burn injuries caused by the effects of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The uniforms are made using TenCate Defender(TM) M, a fabric manufactured by American workers in numerous states. In previous years, US Congress had provided legal authority for the military use of FR rayon fiber imported from any country with a standing Memorandum of Understanding for defense trade with the US. But, that authority was due to expire in January 2015 by virtue of a sunset clause. In the 2012 NDAA, Congress repealed the sunset clause. This new, permanent grant of authority went into effect immediately when the President signed the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act into law on December 31, 2011. The US Department of Defense (DoD) and America’s textile industry are now free to plan on a reliable, long-term supply of FR rayon fiber for as long as it is deemed essential to protecting American troops in crisis areas. For the past three years, the companies and the workers involved in the production of flame-resistant uniforms using TenCate Defender(TM) M fabric had urged the Congress to change the law in order to provide certainty about long-range availability of FR rayon fiber. It was important to preserve the viability of the domestic workforce, strengthen the supply chain, encourage investment, and ensure the continued ability of the industry to provide these uniforms when requested by the DoD. Over 25 companies in 20 states, representing over 10,000 American jobs, were involved in this effort.

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