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the laminal years
Chapter 4 1977-1988: LaminalAfter Olam I went into the contract-laminating business, starting a new company called Laminal. As the name implies, this began as a laminating operation, and my original goal was to promote one of the best and most underappreciated textile products in the world, laminated continuous-fiber insulation. Susanna and I had moved to Columbia, South Carolina, and [...]
follow up to the columbia law suit
FOLLOW UP TO COLUMBIA AND SEIRUS LAW SUITPublished today in SPG’s media online was an article stating that Columbia actually was awarded 3 million dollars for patent infringement of their design patent. What I originally read seemed to say both walked.I guess Columbia makes gloves. However the jury found that “Columbia’s U.S. Omni-Heat utility patents were invalid”The 3 [...]
will inventions never stop
OPTIMUM BREATHABILITY FOR ALL ACTIVITIESThe above title is for an article I read in the online publication Outdoor-insight, a UK online magazine. It states and I quote; ‘The various fillings and outer materials combine the properties which sportsman and women need in different situations. For example breathability is very important (I agree if you are not breathing would you [...]
a battle of the none functioning
NEITHER IS A WINNERToday I read that Seirus Glove Company and Columbia Sportswear Company ended a law suit where each actually sued the other for trademark infringement. Both companies use a reflective material to reflect body heat back the the body producing the heat.Columbia calls their product Omni-Heat and Seirus calls their material HEATWAVE.WHEN Columbia came out with the [...]
learning manufacturing
Chapter 3 – Olam and my first bagsAfter arriving back in Miami, I wasn’t sure exactly what my next move would be, but as a new husband, raised the way I was, I felt a strong obligation to work. I’d certainly had plenty of time to think about what I wanted to do. Getting out of New York had given [...]
lamilite/climashield
Nomex Arctic ParkaI have been working in the Arctic for the past twelve years. I am currently using the Wiggys Arctic Nomex Parka and Wiggys Nomex Bibs while I am in bush aircraft in the Arctic. I am flying year round in all kinds of crazy weather. I have flown in the Brooks Range, Point Hope, Kaktovik/Barter Island, Prudhoe Bay, [...]
interesting unexpected letter
AN UNEXPECTED LETTERWiggy:We need to source several sleeping bags for long range, unsupported special operations deployment. We must have a quick release center zip capability. We have been very disappointed with the Snugpack Special Forces Bag. Frankly it is civilian grade garbage. In addition to generally inferior quality for the robust stresses of extended deployment, the zipper jams easily on the zipper [...]
hot feet? potential way to solve the problem.
INTERESTING REFERENCE TO THE DUCKSBACK FABRICHi Jerry,A NEW PTFE FILM THAT WORKS? NONSENSEAt our best when conditions are at their worst. The bi-component Porelle® Extreme membrane found in the Pnuma Selkirk Jacket and Pant Hunting System has set a new bar as the finest waterproof, breathable membrane in the industry. The outer PTFE is a hydrophobic, water-hating layer that keeps [...]
Lamilite Insulation: Simply the Best!
I was going through the 1989 Wiggy's catalog and thought I would publish this. All insulations, regardless of composition (synthetic fiber, down, wool, cotton) function exactly the same way. The thicker they are the better. As Gerry Cunningham once wrote "a ¼ inch jacket is only ¼ as warm as a 1-inch jacket.” There are several factors [...]
sailing to the bahamas and the new video
Chapter 2 Sojourn to the BahamasI had been working in high-powered sales positions since I was 19, had never gone to college, and never seen the world. During my last year at Fiberfill I met a woman named Susanna. We hit it off immediately. In fact, I met her one night when I was out with friends at [...]