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│ Joey Kwan
Branding & Communication Officer
Pinneco Research Ltd.
joey.kwan@pinneco.com
Pinneco Core® Credited For Big Agnes’ Shoestring SL 22
Recognition In The Backpacker Gear Guide 2013 For Best
Synthetic Sleeping Bag
HONG KONG, April 2013 – Big Agnes Shoestring SL 22 Sleeping Bag was named Best Synthetic Sleeping Bag
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in the Backpacker’s Gear Guide 2013, and the Gear Guide 2013 credits the new Pinneco Core technology.
Backpacker’s Gear Guide 2013 appraised that the Shoestring SL 22 uses Insotect Tubic™ insulation system.
Insotect Tubic™ combines the presence of Vertical Thermal Channel™ (VTC) and Insotect’s proprietary
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DualVault™ system component, alongside with the Pinneco Core technology, into one complete insulation
system. The tubular-shaped channels allows for the vertical and arched insulation fibers to deliver its maximum
loft. Air is better trapped, and this system saves weight.
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Credit goes to the insulation technology, Pinneco Core . Pinneco Core is a synthetic insulation technology is
made from short-stapled fiber insulation layers, and features CoreScreen™, a breathable membrane. This
membrane is laminated onto insulation layers through a patented process called CoreFusion™. The
CoreScreen™ membrane is sealed onto the insulation, which effectively works as virtual air pump, actively
drawing moisture away while retaining warmth within. The CoreScreen™ also works as a backbone of the
insulation structure. It provides structural strength and support, and can cater to a variety of different architects.
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Pinneco Core is the only synthetic insulation technology that can maximize the performance this tubular
construction.
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To learn more about Pinneco Core ’s Technology, please contact:
info@pinneco.com
About Backpacker
BACKPACKER is the leading publication for outdoor sports enthusiasts with over 1.1 million readers.
About Big Agnes
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Named for a peak in the nearby Mt. Zirkel Wilderness, Big Agnes , Inc. is located in Steamboat Springs,
Colorado, and produces award-winning sleeping bags, pads and tents. Big Agnes is the exclusive distributor of
Helinox trekking poles and camp furniture in North and South America. For more information, visit
www.bigagnes.com or call 1-877-554-8975.
About Insotect
Insotect is the originator of the ground-breaking insulation system concept that has become one of the most
significant drivers of performance for sleeping bags in the outdoor gear industry. The company delivers forward
thinking innovating directly related to improved performance and comfort for outdoor gear. Insotect’s insulation
systems and technologies have been adopted by leading industry brands such as Marmot, EMS, Big Agnes,
Montbell, and others. Insotect is widely recognized by the industry as the world’s leading solution provider and
innovator of outdoor comfort technology. For more information please visit: www.insotect.com
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About Pinneco
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Pinneco is a pioneer in fiber-insulation innovation, delivering superior product solutions and eco-engineering.
As an innovation leader driven to continuously improve and redefine fiber-insulation excellence, we deliver the
most refined & progressive fiber-insulation solution. As a key global advocate for environmental conservation,
we are committed to eco-friendly product development in strict accordance with the world’s leading
environmental standards. For more information please visit: www.pinneco.com