For Immediate Release
RefrigiWear Introduces Boots Designed for Active Employees
New Design Balances Comfort, Durability and Safety
DAHLONEGA, GA. -- April 6, 2005 - RefrigiWear, the leading manufacturer of insulated industrial work wear, accessories and equipment, announces the addition of Athletic Hiker/122 to the company's protective footwear line. The newest edition to the RefrigiWear family of footwear, which joins the company's current line of 10 leather and seven pac boots, features athletic shoe styling designed for more active employees including selectors, warehousemen (non cold storage), maintenance crews and construction workers.
"With our newest boot, we wanted to provide the active worker the maximum protection of a boot with the comfort of an athletic shoe," stated Ron Breakstone, president of RefrigiWear. "The new Athletic Hiker/122 is constructed with the most advanced materials, making them lightweight, comfortable and durable, and most importantly, safer for today's work environment."
Constructed with a leather and nylon upper, the non-insulated Athletic Hiker/122 is extremely lightweight and flexible to maximize comfort for workers on the go. The new stylish design is waterproof and oil and acid resistant, which translates into a longer boot life. Also, the Athletic Hiker's dual density comfort insole can be removed to air dry or for replacement to help keeps boots fresh.
In addition to the durable and stylish lightweight design, the Athletic Hiker also provides workers with excellent slip resistance with a rating .87 on dry surfaces and .88 on wet surfaces based on the James Static Coefficient of Friction test. Couple that with the Athletic Hiker's ANSI Thermoplastic safety toes that, and you have a lightweight functional boot that offers less weight with the same protection of a steel toe.
The Athletic Hiker/122 is priced at $62 and available in full sizes 7-14 and half sizes 8½ - 11½.
Availability and Ordering Information
Companies and employees may order the Athletic Hiker/122 and other RefrigiWear products on the RefrigiWear website, by phone or fax, or through an authorized RefrigiWear distributor. Each product line includes a comfort rating so workers may easily find the product that best suites individual temperature environments. RefrigiWear customer service representatives are also available to assist customers in finding the right products for each individual's need. Custom sizes, colors, services and logo embroidery are also available. For more information visit www.refrigiwear.com or call 800-645-3744.
About RefrigiWear
RefrigiWear, the leading manufacturer of insulated industrial work wear, accessories and equipment, supplies Personal Protective Equipment to keep workers warm, safe and productive. Established in 1954, the company pioneered the insulated outerwear industry and since, has led the industry with continuous product innovations to provide a "modern way to keep warm." Since its inception, RefrigiWear has addressed productivity and safety issues and has evolved its product line to provide high quality "head-to-toe" coverage, offering work wear for every cold-weather environment, from -50°F to 50°F, and also extremely warm environments, at pricing competitive with the industry.
The Personal Protective Equipment product line is comprised of Iron Tuff Freezer Wear, ChillBreaker Industrial Activewear, ComfortGuard Bull Denim, CoolerWear, CoolZone Personal Cooling System, gloves, head and footwear. Additionally, RefrigiWear is the developer and maker of the WeatherGuard Thermal Cover System for the protection of perishables. The company also offers product customization, custom embroidery and repair services for all of their products. Based in Dahlonega, Georgia, RefrigiWear is a private company. For ordering and information contact RefrigiWear at (800) 645-3744 or visit www.RefrigiWear.com .
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