MONTRÉAL – Blood-born viruses and contagion like HIV prevented by laminate films. Camouflage print fabrics with infrared signal suppression technology to help hide military personnel round the clock. Arc-flash and flash-fire resistant fabrics protecting workers from clothing ignition and severe burns. CONSOLTEX is proud of its on-going R&D initiatives that are actively improving people’s lives and protecting us from risk.

Expo Hightex is taking place on 7 & 8 October 2009 and Consoltex is proud to be demonstrating its cutting edge technology. The Saint-Laurent company will be just one of the many fascinating innovators to be discovered at Expo Hightex 2009. If the thought of learning more about high-tech Canadian products turns you on, come down and check it out. You’ll be rubbing shoulders with international industry and research leaders. Details at http://www.expohightex.com.

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About Expo Hightex 2009: Expo Hightex showcases the latest technological advances to encourage technological and commercial partnerships. A not-to-missed industry event, it attracts one thousand business and research leaders. Though its focus is Canadian textiles, the conferences and networking opportunities are aimed at such industries as aerospace, health, protective equipment and construction. It is organized by the CTT Group, a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to technological and commercial development.

Expo Hightex 2009 Media Contact

William Raillant-Clark

Communications Officer, CTT Group

wraillantclark@gcttg.com

Tel: +1 450 778 1870 Cell: +1 514-781-2677

Press Release – Expo Hightex : A small revolution in the medical sector thanks to … a disposable wipe?

For immediate release

August 17, 2009

MONTRÉAL - TEXEL, a division of ADS inc., has developed the first-ever large format disposable washcloth – four-times thicker than ordinary wipes, it literally replaces showering or bathing. Its antibacterial formula is certified by Health Canada and this wipe is also hydrating, it can be used to facilitate the care of patients in hospital, CHSLD or long-term care facilities or indeed anyone recovering from an operation or an accident. The wipe offers maximum comfort to patients whilst revolutionizing health and social workers daily routine.

The technology is also environmentally friendly: the wipes are recyclable, biodegradable and reduces the need to wash linen, reducing water, detergent and energy consumption. Texel also sees potential home, travel and sports-related markets for this product.

TEXEL’S HYDRABATH technology will be just one of the many fascinating innovations to be discovered at Expo Hightex 2009. If the thought of learning more about high-tech Canadian products turns you on, come down and check it out. You’ll be rubbing shoulders with international industry and research leaders. Details at http://www.expohightex.com.

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About Expo Hightex 2009: Expo Hightex showcases the latest technological advances to encourage technological and commercial partnerships. A not-to-missed industry event, it attracts one thousand business and research leaders. Though its focus is Canadian textiles, the conferences and networking opportunities are aimed at such industries as aerospace, health, protective equipment and construction. It is organized by the CTT Group, a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to technological and commercial development.

Expo Hightex 2009 Media Contact

William Raillant-Clark

Communications Officer, CTT Group

wraillantclark@gcttg.com

Tel: +1 450 778 1870 Cell: +1 514-781-2677