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11 November 2014….
Hyde Definition and MMI Textiles create partnership for production and distribution of PenCott™ camouflage fabrics
MMI Textiles and Hyde Definition have forged a partnership for the production and distribution of PenCott™ printed camouflage fabrics in the US and international military and commercial markets.
OCTOBER 7, 2014 – MMI Textiles introduces Hyde Definition’s PenCott™ family of patterns into its strong portfolio of military textile products. The PenCott™ inventory will initially consist of the BadLands™, GreenZone™, SandStorm™ and SnowDrift™ patterns on 500D Cordura, Nylon-Cotton Ripstop, and 50D Polyester fabrics – all printed and finished to meet US milspec nIR standards. Future production will also expand to include Asia for delivery to our customers who manufacture their end products in the Far East. Additional fabric and fabric-based substrates will be added to the portfolio as well – some of which will also leverage new printing technologies.
Increased availability of PenCott™ patterns, with commitment from MMI
MMI has always had a strong commitment to the US armed forces, and many of their international customers also seek quality products that have been manufactured to US standards. They have over 30 years of experience in the military market producing cotton, nylon, polyester and blended fabrics.
The PenCott™ family of camouflage patterns greatly enhances MMI’s existing product offering and MMI is excited to have this opportunity to increase sales and marketing efforts for the patterns through this newly created partnership.
For further information about the PenCott™ patterns, please visit www.HydeDefinition.com and/or the PenCott™ Facebook page at: www.Facebook.com/PenCottcamouflage
PenCott™ – Mission Critical Camouflage: the science behind the solution
The development of the PenCott™ pattern began in 2005 as a result of Dom Hyde noting that virtually all current-issue military camouflage patterns for clothing were ineffective in many environments and missions in a post 9/11 world. Dom’s decades of studying and experimenting with thousands of camouflage designs and the direct result of several years of independent research and development has gone into the creation of PenCott™.
The 360° pattern geometry – with the inclusion of large, medium and small fractal shapes – makes the PenCott™ patterns effective at close, mid and long range; and because of its non-linear orientation, the full effectiveness of the pattern is retained whether the wearer is standing, kneeling or prone.
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MMI Textiles Inc. is a leading textile manufacturer and supplier to the commercial, military and medical industries. MMI is small woman owned business, founded by Amy Bircher in 1997, and is located in Westlake, Ohio. Prior to MMI opening its doors, Amy worked at her family’s dying and finishing plant, National Dye Works, in Lynchburg, SC.
Hyde Definition Ltd. is a leading camouflage design company founded in England by Dom Hyde in 2008. In 2011 Hyde Definition expanded its geographical footprint when Lawrence Holsworth, Director of Marketing and Business Development relocated to the US.
RAIDER and Airsoft International magazines profile PenCott™
Check out last month’s issue of RAIDER or this month’s issue of Airsoft International for an in-depth background look at our PenCott™ camouflage pattern family – featuring the Helikon-Tex “Combat Patrol Uniform”.
Good Guys wear GreenZone™
Although PenCott™ patterns are in use with a number of elite police and military special operations units, its not very often that photographs emerge of these units wearing the patterns in action.
However, last week a photograph appeared of Austria’s elite SWAT unit “Einsatzkommando COBRA” in action during the operation to apprehend a poacher who’d murdered a paramedic and 3 policemen.
copyright Wolfgang Atzenhofer, Kurier.AT
Above: an EKO COBRA scout/sniper team prepare their equipment as armed officers surrounded, and later stormed, the farmhouse complex where the perpetrator had barricaded himself in. The perpetrator was found dead – from a self-inflicted gun shot. The COBRA team is wearing boonie hats, Special Forces Smocks and Sniper Trousers from SABRE.
They see it here, they see it there – they see that PenCott™ everywhere!
September is shaping up to be “PenCott™ month”. Not only has the availability of PenCott™ garments and gear improved dramatically (especially in the UK and Europe), but the pattern family is also receiving a lot of attention in the trade press as well. “Combat & Survival”, “RAIDER” and “Tactical News Magazine” all feature articles this month that showcase PenCott™.
Combat & Survival takes an up-close-and-personal look at the UF PRO “Striker Battle Dress Uniform” in GreenZone™ – in their own unique, eye-catching manner. C&S is available in traditional hardcopy format, as well as digitally – click here for more info.
Operation Rhino: Silent Heroes Foundation Special Interdiction Unit in training
We have received a set of photos from South Africa of the SHF SIU conducting training to prepare for their operational deployment.
In the photos you can see their Combat Patrol Uniforms from Helikon-Tex in PenCott-BadLands™ camouflage – also visible in the photos are Alpha Tactical Caps and Silent Warrior Combat Shirts from Molay Taktika, as well as Kit Bags and Backpacks from Hill People Gear.
According to Team Leader Anton du Plessis: “The uniforms and colours are ideal for African conditions and the quality is SUPERB.”
PenCott™ camo featured in “Tactical News Magazine” no. 6
What began as an Italian language magazine covering military, law enforcement, police and security topics is now an international digital publishing phenonemon that now has over 90,000 readers per month, and more than 225,000 “likes” on Facebook.
Issue 6 of the International Edition is packed full of great content – including a few mentions of a particularly great family of camouflage patterns used by some great tactical clothing and gear companies (if we do say so ourselves – *wink*).
Click on the image below to jump to the full online edition of Issue 6:
PenCott™ camouflage featured at IWA 2013 international firearms and outdoor gear exhibition
This year’s IWA & Outdoor Classics trade fair in Nurmeberg, Germany (8-11 March) will include, for the first time, an extensive representation of the PenCott family of camouflage patterns.
Hyde Definition – UK / USA
(stand #508, Hall 7A)Stop by the Hyde Definition booth to see samples of the full range of PenCott printed fabrics and materials – as well as garments and gear in PenCott camouflage from several manufacturers from around the globe. Also featured will be the first public appearance of PenCott printed webbing from Texcel Industries.
Hyde Definition to exhibit at IWA 2013
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the IWA & Outdoor Classics trade show in Nuremburg, Germany. IWA is the leading international exhibition for hunting guns, shooting sports, outdoor equipment and equipment for law enforcement and security agencies.
To mark its 40th anniversary, this year the event promises to be bigger, more attractive and more varied than ever. It will also be special for another reason – its the first time that Hyde Definition will be exhibiting there!
In addition to being featured on the Hyde Definition stand, PenCott products will also be featured on the stands of:
- JK Defence and Security Products (SABRE®) – stand #316, Hall 7A
- Uni&Forma (UF PRO®) – stand #237, Hall 4
- HELIKON-TEX – stand #405, Hall 7A
- Leo Koehler – Stand #120, Hall 7A
Sandstorm and Badlands in the Arizona desert
Recently, our friends at Predator BDU got out into the desert and took some great photos of our PenCott Badlands and Sandstorm patterns in their natural habitat…
Click on the photos to enlarge them:
Featured in the photos are the Combat Pack XII M.E.C. from Ares Armor and Predator BDU, and prototype ACUs and Boonie Hats.
To see more, visit the PredatorBDU Blog.