The method of constructing FibertoneTM is Patented.

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FibertoneTM Is a Trademark Belonging to Blair
Mills L.P.

• The method of constructing FibertoneTM is
  Patented.
• The purpose of FibertoneTM was to make a
  better Institutional Towel.

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Our goal was achieved!
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FIBERTONETM Facts

• Color can be added that will not fade or
  bleed.
• Colored products can be laundered with white
  products or other Fibertone colors.
• FibertoneTM services the needs of the
  customer.

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FIBERTONETM Facts

• FibertoneTM products can reduce the
  annualized cost associated with providing
  towels and in some instances it can totally
  offset the cost.
• The process balances the product in order to
  extend the longevity of the product.

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FIBERTONETM White

• Extends the life expectancy of towels with
  stronger selvages and less linting.
• A high percentage of a Hotels discards are
  because of selvage failure.

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Phillips and Associates Summary of the Weft
Tensile Strength Test.

• The tensile strength test was done on the weft
  of the test products. Warp direction tensile is
  not an issue due to the polyester blends.
  Failure is anticipated to always come from the
  weft deterioration. 30 lbs or less is considered
  failing and the test was halted when products
  reached the 30 lbs area.

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Phillips and Associates Summary of the Weft
Tensile Strength Test.

• Tests were performed on a sample group of 12
  items of each Manufacturer. A light bleach
  formula was used on the first 100 launderings.
  To accelerate the test, all washings over 100
  were performed with a heavy bleach formula.

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Phillips and Associates Summary of the Weft
Tensile Strength Test.

• All products were the standard 10.5lb,
  24x50, cam product of each manufacturer. All
  towels were washed and dried during each cycle.

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Phillips and Associates Summary of the Weft
Tensile Strength Test.

• Note It is normal for towels to shrink. As
  they shrink frequently an increase in tensile
  strength will be seen. At earlier stages the
  Major Mill products also showed increases.

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Phillips and Associates Summary of the Weft
Tensile Strength Test.

• These were offset by deterioration during the
  first 100 washings. The shrinkage increased the
  FibertoneTM tensile strength and it held that
  gain through 130 washings.

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Durability Test Performed by Phillips and
Associates
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FIBERTONETM Colors
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FIBERTONETM Colors

• Will not fade or bleed even when exposed to
  chemicals or sunlight.
• FibertoneTM colors can be washed with white
  towels or other Fibertone colors.

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FIBERTONETM Colors

• FibertoneTM color control eliminates color
  matching problems from item to item and from
  different production runs. It also allows
  Housekeeping to not worry about colors matching
  in the Guests Room.

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Color Change Evaluation Performed byDr.
Elizabeth Easter - University of KentuckyNote
All COLORS Begin With a Rating of 5.
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Extended Life by Reducing Linting (Theoretical).

• Original Weight 10 Lbs.
• Number of Washings 100
  
• Weight Loss 2 Lb
• Reduction in Lint 30
• Expected Washings 143
• Extended Life 143

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