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“Those of us with foot drop don’t have to settle for losing the mobility we need to do our jobs, do things for our families, or continue the activities we enjoy,”
Beth Deloria
“Those of us with foot drop don’t have to settle for losing the mobility we need to do our jobs, do things for our families, or continue the activities we enjoy,”
Beth Deloria
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New Surgical Towel Drastically Reduces Operating Room Lint Contamination

EssentiA towels are replacing traditional cotton surgical towels in hospitals across the U.S.(Greensboro, NC) – January 8, 2013 – Hospitals anxious to reduce the risk of post-operative complications are turning to a new type of surgical towel that reduces the visible and non-visible lint present in an operating room by as much as 99 percent, compared to conventional woven cotton towels.             The EssentiA  towel, manufactured by Precision Fabrics Group (PFG) in Greensboro, NC, is made from an innovative nonwoven fabric

Sharing The Gift of a Second Chance After Paralysis

Marathoner Beth Deloria draws on personal experience to inspire people with mobility challenges to “Get Back Up.”(Greensboro, NC – December 4, 2012) – During this holiday season, many people race to find the perfect gift for friends and loved ones. For others like Beth Deloria, the perfect gift isn’t neatly wrapped and the race doesn’t include an outing to the mall. Deloria was a competitive runner before foot paralysis sidelined her in 2004. Despite her paralysis, she was determined to “Get Back Up”. With the help of a technologically advanced orthotic brace, she received the gift of a

New Fabrics Enable US Manufacturers to Rethink Cleanroom Garments

Cleanroom workers say ‘goodbye’ to sacrificing comfort for barrier requirements.(Greensboro, NC) – November 20, 2012 – Taking advantage of recent breakthroughs in production technology and yarn quality, Precision Fabrics Group has developed a new generation of specialty fabric designed to make garments worn by cleanroom workers more comfortable, without compromising air quality protection. Known as Integrity® 1900 and 1950, the fabrics provide improved comfort features like breathability, heat transmission and moisture vapor transport while maintaining the filtration efficiency necessary

Glen Raven Named NC Manufacturer of the Year

(Burlington, NC) – November 9, 2012 – Glen Raven, Inc. has been recognized as the North Carolina Manufacturer of the Year among large companies—defined as those with more than $250 million in annual revenue. The NC Manufacturer of the Year award program is conducted by the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce, with sponsorship by McGladrey LLP  and Fifth Third Bank. Judges selected Glen Raven for the honor based on objective criteria including business growth, job creation and innovation. Glen Raven operates four manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, and

Marathoner on a Mission: Runner with Foot Paralysis Nears Goal of 25 Races in 2012

Marathoner Beth Deloria draws on personal experience to inspire people with mobility challenges to “Get Back Up.”(Greensboro, NC – November 7, 2012) – As a competitive runner, 46-year-old Beth Deloria has undertaken challenges before. She habitually completes two to three marathons or half marathons each year, and has run several times in the prestigious Boston, New York and Chicago Marathons. But this year, driven by a passion to encourage people who, like her, face physical limitations that threaten to diminish their quality of life, Deloria has taken her running to a new level. By the

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