HAMPTON, N.H. - Foss Manufacturing Company, a leading designer and manufacturer of non-woven fabrics and specialty synthetic fibers, introduces its Ecospun® high-quality polyester fiber. Made from 100 percent certified recycled plastic PET bottles, the fiber is chemically and functionally superior to that of non-recycled competitors. Ecospun can also be blended with the company's patented Fosshield® antimicrobial fiber technology to create durable and natural antimicrobial fabrics.

Ecospun fiber can be added to any textile product, including clothing, blankets, auto interiors, carpets, wall coverings, home furnishings, and craft felt. By blending this recycled fiber with its Fosshield antimicrobial technology, Foss has created a unique antimicrobial fiber blend. Fosshield is an all-natural bicomponent polyester fiber that includes a built-in, silver- and copper-based inorganic antimicrobial additive. When woven or needle-punched into fabrics, this blend effectively inhibits the growth of destructive bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungus while maintaining all the environmentally-friendly aspects of Ecospun.

With the creation of Ecospun, Foss Manufacturing continues to lead the way to "green" manufacturing in the textile industry. Because roughly ten bottles comprise one pound of fiber, the production of Ecospun can keep nearly three billion plastic PET bottles out of world landfills each year, saving over half a million barrels of oil and eliminating 400,000 tons of harmful air emissions.

About Foss Manufacturing Company, LLC
Foss Manufacturing Company, LLC has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of non-woven fabrics and specialty synthetic fiber technology for more than 50 years. As one of the world's largest needle-punch based manufacturers, the company provides highly-specialized, cost-effective solutions that are custom-tailored to meet the needs of virtually all applications and markets. Foss is the leader in bringing new and improved non-woven products to market through its commitment to innovation and extensive research and development.

Based in Hampton, New Hampshire, all of Foss Manufacturing Company's business units are ISO 9001 and QS 9000 certified. For more information on Foss Manufacturing Company, visit www. fossmfg.com, call 1-800-343-3277, or write to info@fossmfg.com.

About Ecospun®
In 1993, the United Nations Environmental Program awarded Ecospun its First Annual Fashion Industry Award for Environmental Excellence. Ecospun also received the White House award from the President's Council on Sustainable Development in 1996. For more information on Ecospun, visit www.fossmfg.com/ecospun.

About Fosshield®
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the threat of germs and mold, and the damage microbes can cause in our homes, offices and cars. Recent market research targeting household purchasers confirms a growing interest in antimicrobial protection of durable goods. According to the 2006 report A Global Overview of the Market for Specialty Biocides in Plastics, experts are projecting U.S. growth rates of 25 percent annually for silver-based antimicrobial surface treatments over the next five years. Fosshield® is a humanity-friendly antimicrobial fiber that includes nature's own active ingredients, offering the peace of mind and convenience of a hygienically clean surface for the life of the product, no effort required. For more information on Fosshield, visit www.fosshield.com.

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