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SafeLeigh Press Release

Jan 10, 2010
SPARTANBURG, SC… DEC. 07, 2009… Leigh Fibers, Inc. has introduced a new Fire-Retardant (FR) Shoddy, part of its SafeLeigh™ line of products, to help automotive suppliers meet current and new specifications, such as the Federal DOT MVSS 302.  The new product includes fire-retardant aramids and is made from 100% recycled material. 
SafeLeigh™ FR shoddy is a cost-effective alternative to the materials traditionally used in trunk liners, headliners, upholstery backing, interior acoustical components, and interior engine components.  It helps automotive suppliers and OEMs meet the growing demand for environmentally-friendly content and is designed to be compatible with all common forming systems.  Since fire-retardant aramids are incorporated into the new material, users can eliminate chemical treatments and drying time.
Leigh Fibers has been meeting demanding automotive specifications for over 40 years and has a wide range of standard and custom products known for consistency, quality and cost-effectiveness.  The company is one of the world’s leading processors of textile waste and fiber by-products.  For more information, please visit http://www.leighfibers.com or call (864) 439-4111.

SPARTANBURG, SC… DEC. 07, 2009… Leigh Fibers, Inc. has introduced a new Fire-Retardant (FR) Shoddy, part of its SafeLeigh™ line of products, to help automotive suppliers meet current and new specifications, such as the Federal DOT MVSS 302.  The new product includes fire-retardant aramids and is made from 100% recycled material. 


SafeLeigh™ FR shoddy is a cost-effective alternative to the materials traditionally used in trunk liners, headliners, upholstery backing, interior acoustical components, and interior engine components.  It helps automotive suppliers and OEMs meet the growing demand for environmentally-friendly content and is designed to be compatible with all common forming systems.  Since fire-retardant aramids are incorporated into the new material, users can eliminate chemical treatments and drying time.


Leigh Fibers has been meeting demanding automotive specifications for over 40 years and has a wide range of standard and custom products known for consistency, quality and cost-effectiveness.  The company is one of the world’s leading processors of textile waste and fiber by-products.  For more information, please visit http://www.leighfibers.com or call (864) 439-4111.

 

89% of consumers are interested in eco-friendly options, 30% actively search for them, and 43% of Americans plan to go "extremely green” within the next 3 years.

 

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