DuraWipe® Xtra - Sanitary suppliers can combine both Chicopee wiping and dusting products into a single order.

Press Release-November 9, 2004-Jobwerx News-Chicopee, Inc., a division of Polymer Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: POLGA; POLGB), announced the expansion of its product offerings for the industrial and institutional cleaning market with the introduction of new wiping products and packaging.

Chicopee - which also produces leading dusting brands, Masslinn(R) and Stretch N' Dust(R) - introduced DuraWipe(R) Xtra wipes, a robust new wiping product line that offers superior performance for tough cleaning. The new wipes feature textured cleaning surfaces, added bulkiness, wet and dry strength, enhanced absorption, and compatibility with cleaning solvents and oil.

PGI, through its Chicopee subsidiary, offers a wide array of wiping products from home to factory… foodservice to sterile clean rooms… hospitals to the automotive industry…they offer a wide array of wiping products to meet almost any need. Their focus on health and safety for our customers and consumers is achieved through commitment to innovation and introduction of new products, such as wipes with antimicrobial protection. The Chix® brand, which is internationally recognized, represents the highest quality products that are marketed in the foodservice, janitorial, consumer and industrial segments. The Chix® brand is supported through various marketing approaches including training seminars, tradeshow participation, advertising and representation through a diverse international network.

The company also is offering products in its DuraWipe(R) and general purpose Chux(R) cleaning lines in a variety of popular put-ups, such as pop-up boxes, for easy dispensing and added convenience for janitorial cleaning. It will debut the new products and packaging this week at the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) show in New Orleans.

PGI's new DuraWipe(R) Xtra products are made using hydroentangling manufacturing processes with wood pulp and polyester. Available in blue or white with textures, they come packaged in pop-up boxes or polybags.

The company also introduced new products in its Chux(R) line, including five new double-recreped (DRC) towels available in heavy duty and medium strengths that offer a highly absorbent cloth-like feel, and wet/dry durability and capabilities. PGI added a four-ply scrim towel that provides low linting and absorbency and a tear resistant scrim for light duty tasks.

PGI operates in two segments: Consumer Products and Industrial and Specialty Products. Within these segments, PGI is proud to serve the major markets of Hygiene, Wipes, Medical, and Industrial and Specialty. Recently the company relocated its branded products headquarters from from Dayton, New Jersey, to Mooresville, North Carolina.

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