We are pleased to announce the appointment of Lollie Gagnon to the position of Communications and Marketing Director, effective immediately. In this capacity, she will play a key role in Innotex’s strategic development and will pursue building strong branding for our complete range of products. Please join us in welcoming Lollie to INNOTEX and wishing … Continued
Enter for your chance to win a INNOTEX GRAYTM hood, full head coverage This practical solution comes in response to growing concerns regarding increasing cancer rates among firefighters. With air permeable, highly comfortable designs, INNOTEX GRAYTM consists of a combination of protective layers, one of which blocks more than 99.99% of carcinogenic particles as small as 0.1 … Continued
We are paying tribute to these passionate, inspirational individuals by creating a brand image campaign in which the spotlight is moved away from INNOTEX, and pointed toward the people who wear our gear. THE FIRE IT TAKES TO FIGHT FIRE, is the story shared by all firefighters. Day in, day out, these dedicated, passionate individuals … Continued
The Manufacturer Increases its Workforce for Heightened Efficiency and increased its production capacity Ohatchee, Alabama, October 18, 2017 – INNOTEX®, an international company specializing in the design and manufacturing of firefighter protective gear, including clothing, gloves and hoods, has just acquired Confections Aventure, a specialized garment manufacturer. The company’s 55 employees will join INNOTEX®’s team … Continued
Turnout gear durability not only ensures the firefighter is protected for a longer period of time, it also helps decrease high repair costs for fire departments. Maybe more importantly for some, it decreases the amount of time the gear is out of service. Some fire departments simply don’t have the luxury of having an out-of-order … Continued
During the INNOTEX ENERGY™’s concept period, more than 75 points were slated to be addressed. From pockets, to trim, increased comfort and fit, a myriad of issues jostled to be repaired or reinvented. On that list: Seams. While seams may seem a minor issue, they play an important role in comfort and durability. Spending time … Continued
The Best Come Together for Firefighter Apparel Firefighters need all the protection they can get. So when fabric made with Kevlar® fiber is engineered with Nomex® fiber, the result is excellent thermal protection, strength, and durability. People all around the world depend on the bravery and training of firefighters to offer protection against … Continued
We’ve recently made a few changes to the INNOTEX ENERGY™ sizing kit. In order to make the feel of the sizing kit more realistic, we’ve changed the liner on both the coat and pants to a material that better mimics standard thermal liners. We’ve also added profiled pockets to the coat. The extra layers from … Continued
First and foremost, we would like to thank everyone for attending our Dealer Appreciation Night and Dealer Training. Both were a success and your participation meant a lot to us. It was great to have the opportunity to meet so many of you face to face and it was fantastic to see so many industry … Continued
INNOTEX is now offering 5 new Rapid Delivery Gear. While our 5 previous models of RDG are still available, they will be phased out with the coming NFPA 1971, 2018 edition. Here are the major differences between the two lineups. The two main changes are the zippered inspection port on the coat and pants as well as … Continued
With the rising rates of cancer amongst firefighters, the need to find viable ways to mitigate the risk of contamination by carcinogens is all too necessary. With NFPA 1971, 2018 edition imminent, INNOTEX® began studies to develop a hood containing a carcinogenic barrier. It was quickly apparent that the head and neck were not the … Continued
What makes up INNOTEX GRAYTM? The particulate blocking layer used in the INNOTEX GRAYTM wrislet, storm band and leg gaiter interfaces is Stedfast®’s Stedair® PREVENT. It’s an ePTFE laminated between 2 layers of 1.75 OSY Aramid fabric of Jersey Knit. The Hood uses a different approach. It consist of three layers: A Nomex®/Lenzing … Continued
INNOTEX® Launches INNOTEX GRAYTM – Innovative Carcinogenic-Protective Gear at FDIC International INDIANAPOLIS Wednesday, April 26, 2017 – Following the successful launch of last year’s industry-changing INNOTEX ENERGYTM technology, INNOTEX®–one of the top five turnout gear firms in North America– is back at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis to unveil today … Continued
Dear friends, In April 2016, we launched INNOTEX ENERGY™. Motivated by a continuous desire to produce the highest caliber turnout gear in the industry, our team created a garment providing ideal equilibrium between protection, comfort and durability. Its launch propelled our business to another level, making this year one the most exciting in our … Continued