Company Overview

The Evin Industries Ltd., organization was founded in 1938 focusing on producing specialized cold weather clothing.

The 'Telescopic Sleeves' invention was created for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Specialty outerwear, with the Telescopic Sleeve invention was developed for the construction of the DEW LINE and MID CANADA LINES (early warning radar stations across Canadian Arctic and Alaska). Our company also outfitted the icebreaker/oil tanker 'Manhattan' (for Humble Oil) for both voyages through the Northwest Passage.

The 'Evin Self Sizing Liner' invention (permitting proper fit, with or without detachable liner) was introduced to the market in the late 1970's. It is now patented in approximately 20 countries. Uniform garments with this invention are being worn by the Australian Federal Police, New Zealand Police Service, numerous forces throughout Belgium, Holland and Germany, in addition to its use in Canada and the United States.

Both the Telescopic Sleeves and Self Sizing Liner have been evaluated by the U. S. military (Army and Navy) in 4 separate evaluation contracts.

Various documentation and news releases concerning the above are enclosed for your reference.

HISTORY OF EVIN AIRLINE PARKA, STYLE 509TX

In 1960, shortly after the development of the 'Telescopic Sleeves' invention, the first nylon cold weather parkas with this concept were being produced in our Montreal factory.

The value of the 'telescopic Sleeves (ball and socket system) was immediately recognized by all those in a work environment.

The specific advantages of the Telescopic Sleeves are as follows:

(a) GREATER FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, and thus greater comfort for the wearer. Since the garment doesn't 'ride up' when arms are raised, there is also greater warmth.

(b) LONGER LIFE FOR THE GARMENT, since all stress is eliminated around the armhole.

GREATER VERSATILITY OF FIT, from stock garments, since each size can fit a greater variety of body shapes.

Style 509TX and other Telescopic Sleeves work garments were produced for the Canadian market from 1960 to 1975. In 1976, the garment went into high volume production for customers in Canada, the United States and Europe.

USE OF STYLE 509TX PARKA IN THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY In 1977, style 509TX became the standard cold weather parka for EASTERN AIRLINES. This garment remained in use non-stop for Eastern Airlines during the 14 year period ending 1991.

In 1978, style 509TX became the cold weather parka for PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS. It remained in use (at all Pan Am stations worldwide) during the 13 year period ending 1991.

The 509TX cold weather parka is the specified garment for CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, who has been purchasing this parka from us since 1983 (16 years of service).

In Europe, this parka was supplied in 1979 to British Airways for their Heathrow Airport facility. British Airways continues to draw from our Liverpool stock currently.

ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 is an American National Standard for High- Visibility Safety Apparel. The standard was approved in June 1999 by the American National Standard Institute, Inc. (ANSI). The standard development was done by committee with The Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) as the secretariat.

1- Design This section covers the type (vest, jacket, coverall, etc.) and Classes (1-3) of high-visibility safety apparel, specific design and placement requirements, and suggested design options.

2- Requirements for Background and Combined-Performance Retroreflective Materials This section specifies the color, performance requirements and test methods for background material. Combined-performance reflectro/reflective material means that the material is retroreflective and fluorescent over the entire surface, and only initial color and colorfastness are specified in this section.

• Photometric and Physical Performance Requirements for

Retroreflective Materials This section specifies Levels (1 or 2) of initial retroreflective performance, retroreflective performance after physical tests, and the appropriate test methods.

ANSI/ISEA Class 3 Class 3:

Class 3 garments provide the highest level of conspicuity to workers with the high task loads in a wide range of weather conditions where traffic exceeds 80 km/hr (50 mph). The standard recommends these garments for all roadway construction personnel and vehicle operators, utility workers, survey crews, emergency responders, railway workers and accident site investigators.

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Legal Name: Evin Industries Ltd.

Number of Employees: 15

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• Airport Fire Departments - Winter Parkas
• Airport Security And Safety - Winter Parkas
• Coats, Mens, Nylon, Woven
• Jacket - Waterproof, Breathable, Thinsulate
• Jackets, Outdoor, Mens, Nylon, Woven Exc Ski
• Jackets, Uniform, Nes, Exc Knit
• Parkas - Arctic
• Parkas - Nylon Industrial
• Safety & Specialized Clothing Nes
• The New Lifesaver +

  The New Lifesaver +

  Our contribution to your safety!

  We are pleased to announce that our lifesavers (HIP+) have been upgraded (at no extra charge to you) so that they now meet ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 3 standards for visibility. An explanation of this standard in enclosed for your benefit.

  In essence, ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 3 is a standard of visibility which ANSI/ISEA have established as providing the highest level of visibility to people working in high risk environments. This is achieved by combining in a garment a minimum of 1, 240 square inches of high luminosity background material with a minimum of 310 square inches of silver 3M retro reflective material (min. 2' wide). This standard also requires that the retro reflective material be in a pattern acceptable to the standard.

  In addition to meeting the above visibility requirements, the Hi- Vis Lime side of your new Lifesaver+ is now 100% Polyester Taslan with Hiptex 3000 Waterproof Breathable backing (tested at 129.2 psi - tests available upon request). The Polyester Lime fabric is more sun resistant that nylon and thus is more resistant to fading.

  Reversible Jacket: Uniform appearance of dark Nylon Taslan combined with Waterproof - Breathable performance of Hiptex 3000 and the day/night safety of NASI/ISEA 107-2002 Class 3 compliance.

  Advanced technology keeps you warm, dry and safe. Uniform Waterproof - resistant and breathable for exceptional warmth and comfort. Waterproof Construction - Storm fly front and taped seams provide waterproof integrity. Side Zippers - Side zippers with elasticized snap tabs provide access to gear or weapons on your belt.

  FEATURES

  Dark Tasian Shell: Uniform appearance in a high performance Water resistant dark Tasian Nylon shell.

  Hi-Vis Shell: Fluorescent Lime texturized polyester combined with 2' 3M Scotchlite striping provides ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 3 protection.

  Reflective Material: Over 310 sq. inches of 3M Scotchlite* reflective material exceeds the highest standard for nighttime visibility

  Waterproof Construction: Hiptex 3000 behind Hi-Vis Lime shell with sealed seams provides waterproof protection while allowing perspiration to escape.

  Snap closing pockets - both sides with flaps

  Side zippers with elasticized snap tabs for access to gear on your belts.

  Easy care: Machine wash in cold water and mild detergent. Hang up to dry.

  Waterproof, breathable Hiptex membrane repels water and wind while allowing perspiration to escape.

  We are pleased to announce that our Lifesaver (HIP+) have been upgraded (at no extra charge to you) so that now meet ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 3 standards for visibility. An explanation of this standard is enclosed for your benefit.

  In essence, ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 3 is a standard of visibility which ANSI/ISEA have established as providing the highest level of visibility to people working in high risk environments. This is achieved by combining in a garment a minimum of 1, 240 square inches of high luminosity background material with a minimum of 310 square inches of silver 3M reflective material (min. 2' wide). This standard also requires that the retro reflective material be in a pattern acceptable to the standard.

  In addition to meeting the above visibility requirements, the Hi- Vis Lime side of your new Lifesaver+ is now 100% polyester Taslan with Hiptex 3000 waterproof breathable backing (tested at 129.2 psi - tests available upon request). The polyester lime fabric is more sun resistant than nylon and thus is more resistant to fading.

• Winter Parkas

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• 315990 Clothing Accessories and Other Clothing Manufacturing

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