TenCate™ SouthernMills™ Introduces New Generation of Protective Fabric;
Advance ultra™ is Tougher Before and After Taking the Heat.

ATLANTA, GA - TenCate SouthernMills is expanding its line of fire protective fabrics with the introduction of Advance ultra™, a new outer shell material for structural firefighter's turnout gear. Tests show Advance ultra provides the best value for maximum protection.

Fabric used in manufacturing turnout gear plays a vital role in standing up against the challenges facing firefighters on a daily basis. Gear made with fabrics that can stand up to flames and heat provides better security and protection for firefighters.

In rigorous testing, Advance ultra demonstrated its superior quality, whether in the Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) category or Taber Abrasion Resistance, Initial Strength, Strength after Laundering, Strength after Thermal Exposure or Strength after UV Exposure.

"When we compare Advance ultra and factor in cost, Advance ultra wins every time. TenCate SouthernMills is delivering a higher quality product, at a better price," said Don Olsen, president of TenCate SouthernMills. "That means a better value to garment manufacturers - and ultimately, to the firefighters who need this protection the most."

TenCate SouthernMills has combined high-tech fibers and advanced finishing technology to create Advance ultra. Its unique construction engineered from a blend of fibers that among others includes DuPont™ KEVLAR® brand fibers to provide superior strength, durability and thermal protection that stands up to the heat.

Advance ultra is available exclusively from TenCate SouthernMills, a subsidiary of Royal Ten Cate. For more information, please call 866-806-4013 or email info@advanceultra.com.

About Southern Mills

Founded in 1925, SOUTHERN MILLS is a Georgia-based manufacturer of reliable, high performance protective materials with technically advanced materials and engineering. The company is the number one manufacturer of fire protective clothing fabrics. SOUTHERN MILLS provides its protective products to garment manufacturers in the global industrial, emergency response and government sectors that produce garments for firefighters, petrochemical workers, utility workers, wildlands firefighters, Navy shipboard personnel, welders, combat vehicle crewmen, molten metal workers, military aviators and many more. SOUTHERN MILLS is a subsidiary of Royal Ten Cate. For additional information, please visit www.southernmills.com.