Premium continuous filament insulation proves to be the best choice for shielding soldiers from extreme cold weather

CLINTON, Tenn., April 22, 2013 – After multiple recent military contract wins, including the Special Forces Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) last year, Climashield® today announced that their insulation will be featured in the Third Generation Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (GEN III ECWCS). During stringent, extensive testing by the military, Climashield® consistently provides greater warmth at any given weight.

Featuring the most technically advanced materials and innovative garment design, the GEN III system consists of seven layers for protection against a broad spectrum of environmental... [more]

Insulation proves durable enough to stand up to the extreme requirements of a brand known for providing the ultimate protection

MUNICH, Feb. 4, 2013 – Today, at ISPO MUNICH, Climashield® (Hall C2, Stand 362) announced that Helikon-Tex® has selected its brand of insulation for the Level VII Coyote jacket.

Having developed numerous insulation applications for the U.S. Armed Forces, Climashield® has a long history of working with customers to develop a custom product for tactical and military gear. Climashield® consistently outperforms the competition in warmth-to-weight ratio, helping military suppliers shed weight in their final garment, without losing warmth. Additionally, AquaBan® technology, a... [more]

U.S. insulation manufacturer expands into the European market with leading edge technology for warmth that lasts

MUNICH, Feb. 4, 2013 – Today, at ISPO MUNICH, Climashield® (Hall C2, Stand 362) announced that Tilak (Hall B5, Stand 330) is featuring its insulation in a variety of outerwear pieces in their winter product portfolio, including jackets, vests and pants.

A total insulation supplier, Climashield® works with customers to provide customized insulation solutions for outerwear, sleeping bags, gloves and footwear. Climashield®’s signature continuous filament insulation packs in the warmth without adding bulk, consistently providing the greatest amount of warmth at any given weight. Withstanding harsh... [more]

Renowned insulation supplier to provide Direct Alpine customers with long-lasting warmth and wear

MUNICH, Feb. 4, 2013 – Today, at ISPO MUNICH, Climashield® (Hall C2, Stand 362) announced that Direct Alpine (Hall B6, Stand 214) is the latest European customer to leverage Climashield® insulation in its product line comprised of outdoor apparel and accessories for men and women.

For more than three decades, Climashield® has been developing custom insulation products suitable for a variety of outdoor conditions. Its insulation is currently found in sleeping bags, outerwear, gloves and footwear, as well as in numerous applications for the U.S. military. Climashield®’s signature continuous... [more]

With warmth built to last, insulation proves its superiority in tests of resilience and thermal efficiency and wins new customers in Europe

MUNICH, Feb. 3, 2013 – After delivering premium insulation technology to popular U.S. brands over the past 30 years, Climashield® today announced at ISPO Munich (Hall C2, Stand 362) that its brand has been selected by several renowned European outdoor apparel manufacturers, including Direct Alpine, Helikon-Tex® and Tilak. When compared with competitor insulations, Climashield® consistently accomplished higher thermal efficiency at any given weight.

Suited to extreme cold weather conditions, Climashield®’s signature continuous filament insulation is resilient in harsh environments, holding... [more]

Using Facebook and Twitter, Americans can help raise $10,000 for sending care packages to men and women serving our country

CLINTON, Tenn. Nov. 12, 2012 – Climashield®, the insulation of choice for the U.S. Military, and Operation Gratitude, the non-profit, volunteer-based organization that sends care packages to troops deployed in harm’s way, launched their second annual social marketing campaign today, enlisting the help of Facebook fans and Twitter followers to give back to men and women protecting the country.

Making it simple to get involved and make a difference, Climashield® makes a donation to Operation Gratitude each time a fan or follower... [more]

Textile supplier brings 30 years of experience working with the United States military to manufacturers abroad

PRAGUE, Oct. 17, 2012 – Today, Climashield® introduced its line of premium custom insulation products to attendees at the Future Soldier Exhibition and Conference (Stand 386).  With an unsurpassed warmth-to-weight ratio and proven perfomance in the field, Climashield® has repeatedly outperformed the competition in solicitations for the U.S. Armed Forces.

As a total insulation supplier, Climashield has a long history of working with customers to develop a custom insulation product for the extreme requirements of tactical and military applications, whether the gear is sleeping bags, outerwear,... [more]

Insulation maintains warmth and decreases bulk for lightweight travel in the field

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2012 – Today, at Modern Day Marine, Climashield® (Booth 3142) announced that their signature COMBAT continuous filament insulation was selected for the new and improved Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) Level 7 designed by Massif.  With an unsurpassed warmth-to-weight ratio, Climashield® helped streamline the new design for the PCU, aiding in Massif’s solution for shedding weight without losing warmth.

In extensive laboratory and field evaluations, Climashield® repeatedly provided the right combination of technical elements to achieve greater warmth at lighter weights, significantly reducing the weight of the PCU.... [more]

Remaining the insulation of choice, Climashield® was again awarded the honor of filling the inside of the Modular Sleep System Components

CLINTON, Tenn. Sept. 6, 2012 – On the inside of over one million military sleeping bags to date, Climashield® today announced that they have once again been selected as the insulation for the Modular Sleep System (MSS).  Outperforming other brands in laboratory and field tests, Climashield® continuous filament insulation consistently provided greater warmth at lighter weights.

Proud to be made and manufactured in the U.S.A. in an ISO-certified facility,  Climashield® provides a solution to decision makers in the U.S.... [more]

Focused on more than just good looks, the jacket features breakthrough insulation technology from locally-based Climashield®

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. August 17, 2012 – Climashield® and Salence together announced that tonight, at Knoxville Fashion Week, the Truss Jacket will be featured during the Coachman Clothiers runway show.  Sporting a sleek design inside and out, the Truss Jacket by Salence features a stretch, waterproof fabric coupled with Climashield® CONTUR four-way stretch insulation, ensuring freedom of movement and maximum warmth.

With over 40 years of collective experience in technical outerwear, the team at Salence designed the Truss jacket to be a piece that men would wear... [more]

With a simple click or comment, Facebook fans can help raise $10,000 for service men and women around the world

CLINTON, Tenn. Nov. 11, 2011 – Climashield, the preferred insulation provider for the U.S. Military, and Operation Gratitude, the non-profit, volunteer-based organization that sends care packages to troops deployed in harm’s way, today announced a social marketing initiative that engages Facebook users in giving back to the troops.

Kicking-off on Veterans Day and continuing through Thanksgiving, the initiative invites appreciative Americans to “sign” a virtual Thank You card via the Climashield Facebook page by writing a comment of support or simply tagging... [more]

120,000 new Modular Sleep Systems featuring Climashield insulation to be delivered to service men and women around the world

CLINTON, Tenn. June 7, 2011 – The preferred insulation supplier for the U.S. Military, Climashield today announced that they have been once again selected to provide insulation for the Modular Sleep System (MSS).  Over the last five years, Climashield has equipped the military by filling over one million MSS sleeping bags with their premium insulation.

Tested and commissioned in the roughest terrain and the harshest conditions, Climashield’s continuous filament insulation consistently excels over other brands in side-by-side comparisons of thermal efficiency,... [more]

New sleep system is lighter and smaller for easy transport through rough terrain

CLINTON, Tenn. September 16, 2010 – After three years of research and testing, Climashield today announced that they have been selected as the insulation of choice for the new Marine Corps 3 Season Sleeping Bag - an innovative, terrain-tested sleep solution. Designed specifically for the Marines, the 3 Season Sleep System, or 3S, features a sleeping bag with Climashield Combat insulation that is 20 percent lighter and 20 percent smaller, with increased thermal efficiency.

Made in the U.S.A., the Berry Compliant 20 degree sleeping... [more]

Introducing CONTUR, offering slim, soft continuous filament insulation with inherent four-way stretch

SALT LAKE CITY, August 3, 2010 – Enhancing the performance capabilities of insulated outerwear design, Climashield today unveiled CONTUR – a breakthough brand of insulation combining the durability of continuous filament with a soft, slim framework for ultimate flexibility.  Attendees at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Show (Booth #38055) can get a hands-on experience of the unique four-way stretch, thin construction and plush feel of this industry-first insulation innovation.

For weathering the great outdoors, Climashield CONTUR delivers supreme warmth in a revolutionary thin package for pants, jackets, gloves and footwear... [more]

Breakthrough technology creates new avenues for continuous filament insulation

SALT LAKE CITY, January 21, 2010 – Today, at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Show, Climashield (Booth # 39037) announced a continuous filament insulation solution specifically designed for outerwear. The new iteration of Climashield APEX features all the traditional properties of continuous filament in a slim, soft  and 100 percent recyclable premium insulation.

The most thermally efficient product in the Climashield portfolio, APEX retains the lightest weight average in the industry. Thanks to technological innovations in the company’s manufacturing process, Climashield has perfected this brand for outerwear... [more]

Durable, resilient insulation has been trusted by the U.S. military for more than 25 years

LAS VEGAS, January 19, 2010 – Made and manufactured in the U.S.A., Climashield’s portfolio of insulation is, starting today, on display for attendees (Booth #2350) at the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference. A total insulation supplier, Climashield engineers premium continuous filament insulation for sleeping bags, outerwear, gloves and footwear in its state-of-the art manufacturing facility.

“With a customer-driven philosophy, Climashield provides solutions for customers’ insulation needs that deliver maximum thermal efficiency in the most extreme conditions,” said Matt Schrantz,... [more]

New insulation is industry leader in weight and thermal efficiency combination

SALT LAKE CITY, July 21, 2009 - Today, at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Show, Climashield® (Booth # 38036) unveiled the latest insulation innovation in its product portfolio – Climashield APEX. The perfect fit for outerwear and sleeping bags, this new evolution in continuous filament insulation boasts the lightest weight available on the market today.

Climashield APEX touts 75 percent more loft and 30 percent more thermal efficiency at the same weight as other competitive continuous filament insulation. An industry low, this new continuous filament insulation is available in an unprecedented... [more]

CLINTON, Tenn. --- (January 15, 2009) --- Climashield® will be announcing to Outdoor Retailer (OR) exhibitors and attendees that they are “in the bag” this year through its “We’re In the Bag” promotion.

“We’ve had some changes in the past year at Climashield, but we’re ready to let people know that we’re stronger than ever and, of course, ‘We’re In the Bag,’” said Matt Schrantz, Chief Operating Officer of Harvest, CI, Climashield’s new parent company. The Climashield brand formerly was a part of Western Nonwovens, Inc.

Based in Clinton, Tennessee, Climashield produces lightweight continuous filament insulation for... [more]

CLINTON, Tenn. — U.S. Army soldiers will get the chance to call home this holiday season thanks to a donation of 60 minute phone cards from a Clinton company that provides insulation for military sleeping gear and clothing.

The company, Climashield, donated more than 18,600 minutes for soldiers to use to call home while on base at Fort Jackson in South Carolina, according to a Climashield press release. Each solider at Fort Jackson will receive two 60-minute phone cards today, Christmas Eve.

According to Jessie Stevenson, Fort Jackson coordinator for commercial sponsorship and advertising sales, more than 125 soldiers remain on post... [more]

Continuous Filament Insulation Manufacturer Forges Forward

Clinton, Tenn. (August 28, 2008) –Climashield®, the acclaimed high-tech continuous filament insulation used in outdoor recreation apparel and gear, home and hospitality, and in military applications, was purchased last week by private company HarVest Consumer Insulation, Inc.  Formally owned by Western Nonwovens, Inc. (WNI), the future of Climashield® was momentarily uncertain after WNI declared bankruptcy July 14, 2008.

Last Friday Ken Hardin, Climashield® president and CEO and Jon Vesely, a Chicago-based private investor, purchased Climashield® and the manufacturing facility here. Hardin and Vesely believe in the power of the Climashield® brand, the people behind the brand,... [more]