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like a tool — it just happens to be one that you wear, and one you wear in everyday life now," commented the exec. Artistic Milliners' Artmill division has a soon to debut capsule collection made with Cordura fabric dedicated to working, commuting, hiking and adventure traveling. As workwear and outdoor clothing converge, McNaull sees the lines between the segments continue to blur. e Partnerships: Pairing with military and tactical fabric supplier HLC Industries, Cordura Advanced Fabrics debuted a new nylon 6,6 navy blue solution dyed Cordura TrueLock fabric in January 2023 that provides superior lot-to-lot color consistency. Mainly used for military, tactical and law enforcement markets; the fabric is engineered with high-tenacity nylon 6,6 multi-filament fiber that locks in the color at the molten polymer extrusion level. e result is durable color throughout the fiber structure for excellent color fastness, abrasion resistance and protection from UV fade. Pairing with 1620 Workwear, the brand's best-selling Single and Double Knee Utility Pants are craed with Cordura NYCO fabric, offering the traditional feel of old school canvas with enhanced durability. e 2.0 versions of the water-repellent, tear resistant pants, both updated for Fall '22, feature three additional storage pockets, an ergonomically body mapped double knee reinforcement, dual hammer loops and heavier thread. 1620 Workwear is 100 percent American-made, from the materials used, to where product is designed, cut and sewn. Juno Jones: Fashionable Safety Footwear for Females It wasn't that long ago that it was acceptable for a company to tell a woman to wear the smallest men's size boot or a giant "unisex" safety vest. "But today, workers are more empowered to demand safety gear that is made for their bodies, and companies realize that if they want to attract and retain diverse talent, they need to provide these options," noted Juno Jones founder Emily Soloby. "Proper fitting PPE, including safety boots, not only reduces injuries, but contributes to a person's sense of legitimacy in the workplace," added the exec. In footwear, workers are looking for a better fitting safety boot that also meets their style needs. Rather than shrinking down a men's footwear last (mold), Juno Jones boots are created using specially developed women's lasts, and featuring design elements like more elegantly shaped steel and composite toes. Juno Jones is a safety boot company first, but adds pops of fashion based on classic designs. e Shoe: e Serpentine goes from the office to the job site, and then out for evening activities. e boot has a steel toe, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F2413-18 certified for impact and compression for workplace safety; is Electrical Hazard (EH) certified; has an ASTM certified puncture resistant midsole; and water-resistant construction. A YKK vintage brass side zipper makes for easy on and off. n IN THE STUDIO/ WORKWEAR 18 • Textile Insight ~ Winter 2023 textileinsight.com Juno Jones Serpentine boot