CORDURA(R) Fabric Used in Summer12 Project OR Winning Design: Katy Jessee Wins Ninth Cycle of 48-hour Design Competition

WICHITA, KS, August 31, 2012 (Press-News.org) CORDURA(R) fabric was again a fabric of choice for the winning Project Outdoor Retailer (Project OR) design contest. Katy Jessee, a recent graduate of Missouri State University, created the 2012 Summer OR winning design. She selected CORDURA(R) UltraLite Fabric to complete the design of her menswear inspired jacket for a Northwestern cruiser cyclist.

"Project OR was an amazing experience. This was my first exposure to the outdoor industry and I am impressed by the people, the products and the passion behind it all. I love it," said Jessee. "I chose CORDURA(R) fabric for the hood and under-collar of my design because I wanted something waterproof, lightweight and durable. CORDURA(R) UltraLite fabric fit those needs. The fabric was very easy to work with and performed just as I hoped it would."

Specifically, Jessee used a brown CORDURA UltraLite fabric from Korean mill Dong-Jin in a laminated 30x70d blended box ripstop construction.

Held at Outdoor Retailer Summer Marker 2012 (OR Show), Jessee was hand-chosen, along with five other students from the top design programs in the country, to compete in Project OR. The goal is to create a piece of outdoor recreational clothing using only pre-selected materials from participating suppliers in under 48 hours.

Once garments are complete, a panel of highly regarded judges in the outdoor industry announces the winner on the last day of the OR Show. Jessee also won a trip to OR Show 2013. To read more about Project OR, visit http://www.bit.ly/cWS9ET. To learn more about CORDURA UltraLite fabric used in this award-winning design, visit http://www.bit.ly/Nr0jB9.

About Outdoor Retailer

Outdoor Retailer (OR) brings together retailers, manufacturers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of outdoor recreation through tradeshows, product demo events and web-based business solutions. Produced by Nielsen Expositions and based in San Juan Capistrano, California, Outdoor Retailer also provides and promotes retailer education, advocacy, responsibility and critical face-to-face business initiatives within the outdoor industry.

Recently named among Trade Show News Network's 25 fastest-growing tradeshows by attendance, Outdoor Retailer (www.outdoorretailer.com) connects approximately 46,000 attendees on a semi-annual basis for its Summer and Winter Market shows, and thousands more through its year-round online resources and platforms.

About CORDURA(R) brand

INVISTA's CORDURA(R) 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(R) 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(R) brand is a registered trademark of INVISTA, one of the world's largest integrated polymer, intermediates and fibers businesses. To distinguish the CORDURA(R) brand, the word "CORDURA " must be spelled out in all caps, used with an (R) , and followed by the word "brand" or "fabric."

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About INVISTA

INVISTA is one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. With a business presence in over 20 countries, INVISTA's global businesses deliver exceptional value for their customers through technology innovations, market insights and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks including: ADI-PURE(R), ANTRON(R), AVORA(R), C12(R), COMFOREL(R), COOLMAX(R), CORDURA(R), CORFREE(R), DACRON(R), DBE(R), DYTEK(R), FRESHFX(R), LYCRA(R), PERFORMA(R), POLARGUARD(R), POLYSHIELD(R), POLYCLEAR(R), SOLARMAX(R), STAINMASTER(R), SUPPLEX(R), SUPRIVA(TM), TACTEL(R), TACTESSE(R), TERATE(R), TERATHANE(R) and THERMOLITE(R). For more information, visit http://www.INVISTA.com.