Tag-It Pacific, Inc. Launches Talon(R) KidZip(TM): Enhanced Child Safe Zipper Line.Unique Zippers Substantially Surpass Current Child Safety Industry Standards WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. -- Given 88 percent of deaths from airway obstruction Airway obstruction is a respiratory problem caused by increased resistance in the bronchioles (usually from a decreased radius of the bronchioles) that reduces the amount of air inhaled in each breath and the oxygen that reaches the pulmonary arteries. involve children four-years-old and under1, Tag-It Pacific, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :TAG) announced today the launch of Talon([R]) KidZip[TM], a line of zippers designed and manufactured specifically to resist certain types of breakage and prevent young children from serious injury and death. While some major retailers recently amended manufacturers' zipper zipper Device for binding the edges of an opening, as on a garment or a bag. A zipper consists of two strips of material with metal or plastic teeth along the edges, and a sliding piece that interlocks the teeth when moved in one direction and separates them again when moved safety requirements, many of today's typical zipper/pull combinations do not meet these standards and pose a potential choking hazard to young children. Redesigned and crafted from reinforced materials, Talon KidZip zippers are considerably stronger and safer than the traditional small sized zipper typically used in children's garments. The zippers are manufactured with a special technique to withstand greater pull-off strengths. While some retailers have recently set their zipper pull-off strength standards of 22 lbs, Talon KidZip zippers surpasses this standard substantially with a pull-off strength of up to 50 lbs. Talon KidZip meets and exceeds the toughest industry safety standards Safety standards are standards designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory. 2 and will be available to manufacturers worldwide through Talon International, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tag-It Pacific, Inc. Talon KidZip's strength has been extensively tested and certified by three independent laboratories, including: Consumer Testing Laboratories, Intertek Testing Services and Bureau Veritas an institution, in the interest of maritime underwriters, for the survey and rating of vessels all over the world. It was founded in Belgium in 1828, removed to Paris in 1830, and reëstablished in Brussels in 1870. See also: Bureau . "Accidental injury is the leading cause of death in children and Tag-It is committed to providing products that can reduce the risk of harm in order to give parents peace of mind regarding their children's garment safety," said Stephen Forte, chief executive officer, Tag-It Pacific, Inc. "Manufacturers can also be certain that they are incorporating a durable solution into their clothing lines that exceeds the standards for protecting the safety of young children." Some manufacturers' zipper pulls have been found to have higher than allowable lead content3, which can cause neurological damage, or behavior and learning problems. While more than 70 major U.S. retailers in California agreed earlier this year to stop selling children's jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. containing lead, there are no national standards that protect children from lead risks involved with apparel zippers4. Tag-It has made a commitment to the elimination of lead for all of its zippers. Aside from being lead-free, Talon KidZip is also nickel-free, even though that is not yet a requirement for U.S. children's apparel, and all finishes and dyes are also free of hazardous chemicals. In addition, all production is done in units that are OEKO-TEX certified, indicating the product is free from harmful substances which could pose a health risk and ecologically friendly. Talon is a global supplier to the apparel industry for more than 60 brands, including Levi Strauss
Levi Strauss, born Löb Strauß & Co., Abercrombie & Fitch, Target Stores, Wal-mart, Inc. and Express, among others. The Company designs, manufactures, engineers, tests, and distributes zippers under its Talon brand to apparel brands, retailers and manufacturers answering the need for premium, fashion-forward, cost-effective zippers. About Tag-It Pacific Tag-It Pacific, Inc., (AMEX:TAG) is an apparel company that distributes a range of apparel zippers and trim items to manufacturers of fashion apparel, specialty retailers, and mass merchandisers. The company sells its products through the company's sales force in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Asia, Mexico, the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic (dəmĭn`ĭkən), republic (2005 est. pop. 8,950,000), 18,700 sq mi (48,442 sq km), West Indies, on the eastern two thirds of the island of Hispaniola. The capital and largest city is Santo Domingo. , and Central and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Tag-it Pacific was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, California. For more information on Tag-It Pacific, please visit www.tagitpacific.com. About Talon([R]) Having invented the zipper in 1893, Talon([R]) is the original American zipper company. Talon([R]) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tag-It Pacific, Inc. and designs, engineers, manufactures, tests, and distributes zippers under its trademark to apparel brands and manufacturers. It offers formed wire metal zippers for the jeans industry, and all other zipper types to the apparel and other industries. Talon([R]) became part of the Tag-It Pacific family in 2001. For more information on Talon([R]), please visit www.Talonzipper.com. 1National SAFE KIDS Campaign, 2005 2American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM ASTM abbr. American Society for Testing and Materials ) pull-off strength standard is 18 lbs.; Wal-mart current pull-off strength standard is 22 lbs. 3Blue Ridge Blue Ridge, eastern range of the Appalachian Mts., extending south from S Pa. to N Ga.; highest mountains in the E United States. Mt. Mitchell, 6,684 ft (2,037 m) high, is the tallest peak. Beginning with a narrow ridge in the north, c. Poison Center at the University of Virginia Health System, 2006 4Center for Environmental Health |
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