"We are excited to launch this new product line at this year's VPPPA Conference. Like other products within the TECGEN® fiber family, the new TECGEN® FR jeans incorporate electric arc and flash fire protection for enhanced industrial worker protection" said David Osbon, global director of sales and marketing for Ashburn Hill Corp. "Ashburn Hill Corporation is focused on delivering comfortable protective garments people will want to wear, and TECGEN® FR jeans with CORDURA® Denim fabric are designed to achieve this goal."

Based on an intimate blend of cotton and INVISTA's T420 nylon 6.6 fiber, CORDURA® Denim fabric retains the authentic look and feel of traditional 100 percent cotton denim, but with added abrasion resistance and toughness that doesn't compromise comfort or style.

"The TECGEN® FR jeans with CORDURA® Denim fabric are the perfect combination of high-quality performance and exceptional durability in protective apparel," said Laurie Kronenberg, NA workwear and protective apparel end use marketing manager. "These jeans offer the reliable and versatile heritage of the CORDURA® brand and the exceptional protection of the TECGEN® brand, all in the same wearable jeans. They get the job done."

Ashburn Hill Corp. will debut the TECGEN® FR jeans with CORDURA® Denim fabric at the 26th Annual National Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA) Expo alongside the core TECGEN SELECT® protective apparel product line. TECGEN SELECT® garments made with patented, bi-regional TECGEN® fiber technology take comfort and moisture-management in flame-resistant protective apparel to the next level in FR garments through their lightweight fabric, high air permeability and wicking action that transport moisture away from the skin.

The VPPPA Conference takes place from Monday, Aug. 23 to Thursday, Aug. 26 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Come learn more about TECGEN® FR jeans at Booth# 611.

For more information, please visit www.TECGENSELECT.com.

About Ashburn Hill Corp.:
Ashburn Hill Corp., based in Greenville, South Carolina, with manufacturing in Angleton, Texas, is dedicated to bringing innovative protective apparel solutions to the industrial and firefighter markets. With their patented TECGEN® fiber, AHC has developed the next generation of flame-resistant garments, including products such as TECGEN XTREME™ coveralls. Through their unwavering commitment to 'Advance the Science of Safety,' the company is developing products that increase industrial and firefighter workers' comfort and meet and exceed regulatory compliance standards. For more information, visit www.TECGENFR.com.

About CORDURA® brand
INVISTA's CORDURA® brand essence celebrates individual durability: As Long As The World Is Full Of Durable People, We'll Keep Making Durable Fabrics™. Known for its resistance to abrasions, tears and scuffs, CORDURA® fabric is a primary ingredient in many of the world's leading high-performance gear and apparel products ranging from luggage, upholstery and backpacks to footwear, military equipment, tactical wear, workwear and performance apparel. The CORDURA® brand is a registered trademark of INVISTA, one of the world's largest integrated polymer, intermediates and fibers businesses. To distinguish the CORDURA® brand, the word "CORDURA®" must be spelled out in all caps in and used with an ®, and it must be followed by the word "brand" or "fabric."

  To learn more about INVISTA's CORDURA® brand, end-use products, and marketing tools please visit www.CORDURA.com.