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WILEY X ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF THE TAG-1 FOR THE U.S. MARINE CORPS BREACHER KIT
Livermore, Ca. (September 22, 2006) - The Wiley X Tactical Assault Glove (TAG-1) has been selected as the protective glove for the U.S. Marine Corps Breacher kit.
Wiley X has been supplying the United States finest fighting forces for over 19 years. We have worked closely with military and federal law enforcement agencies designing ballistic goggles, spectacles, and protective gloves for all types of operations conducted. Wiley X has devoted a specific department to the development and creation of new and innovative designs based on feedback from warfighters and officers in the field. HVP™ - High Velocity Protection, is the theory behind all Wiley X designs. Wiley X prides itself on designing protection that can be worn for multiple applications whether its general safety or close quarters combat.
Due to the ever changing combat environment and the needs of armed forces worldwide, Wiley X has developed the Tactical Assault Glove (TAG-1). The TAG-1 is the Cadillac of Protective Gauntlet Gloves. Using the same "protection first" philosophy that has made us so well known, we have stopped at no expense with this glove. Its main fabric is a Nomex / Kevlar bi-weave, which allows the glove to be both thermal resistant and cut resistant. Featuring a Thermal Plastic knuckle guard, this enables the user unparalleled knuckle protection and comfort that is second to none. The palm is made of Sheepskin leather with Armortan™, which allows maximum palm protection without compromise in finger and palm dexterity. There is extra leather reinforcement on the palm and thumb for increased durability in high wear areas. The TAG-1 has extended forearm protection that incorporates an elastic cuff which wraps around the wrist for a custom fit.
NEW NERVE™ FROM WILEY X EYEWEAR® WINS PRESTIGIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT INNOVATION AWARD
Livermore, Ca. (February 6, 2006) - Wiley X Eyewear® recently received an Innovation Award presented by Cygnus Public Safety Group - made up of Law Enforcement Technology, Law Enforcement Product News, Officer.com and Enforcement Expo. The Livermore, California-based manufacturer of protective eyewear systems was among a group of companies singled out for their innovative products at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Meeting and Expo in Boston.
Wiley X received the prestigious award in the Uniforms and Body Armor Category for its new Nerve™ - a compact ballistic goggle that provides officers with superior eye protection and clear vision in the toughest situations and environments. The Nerve features state-of-the-art lens technology in a streamlined, easy-to-carry goggle-style frame that fits in a jacket pocket or attaches easily to a duty belt. The Nerve features Wiley X's proven Top-Down™ Ventilation System ensuring fog-free vision in all conditions.
The Wiley X Nerve is night-vision compatible and includes two sets of ballistic Selenite™ polycarbonate lenses (in Smoke and Clear). Wiley X's Spheric lens technology follows the curvature of the eye for optical clarity and a full, undistorted field of vision. Each lens is coated with T-Shell™, a scratch-resistant hard coat for serious protection, as well as the company's Foil™ anti-fog coating. These are just some of the high-tech features and rugged construction that have made Wiley X a leading provider of protective eyewear system for the FBI, DEA, Army Rangers, Navy SEALs and other elite Special Forces Units.
Award judges considered nearly 200 product entries from 145 companies, selecting one winner in each of 16 categories. According to Law Enforcement Technology Editor Ronnie Garrett, the purpose of these awards is to recognize companies for creating innovative products designed to make officers more efficient, effective and safe. "We've always believed that a law enforcement officer's eyes are his most important equipment, and are worthy of the best protection modern technology can provide," said Wiley X Eyewear President Myles Freeman, Jr. "We're very proud of this recognition from the law enforcement community and will continue to innovate even better and stronger products for all those who put their lives on the line for our protection."
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