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CORDURA® Brand Fabric Featured in Stylish, Durable Rickshaw Sleeves for MacBook Air® and iPad® Products

06-16-2011 10:54 AM CET | Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous

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WICHITA, Kan. – June 15, 2011 – Rickshaw Bagworks, Inc., a San Francisco-based bag company, has unveiled a new line of sleeves for the MacBook Air® laptop computers and iPad® tablet computers that feature CORDURA® brand fabric. The sleeves are constructed with 1000D CORDURA® Classic fabric and are designed to provide simple, stylish computer protection for the urban commuter.

Available in a variety of colors and styles, the Rickshaw sleeves are perfect for both the 11 and 13 inch MacBook Air® second generation models and all iPad® models. The sleeves are all made from scratch in Rickshaw’s very own San Francisco factory and feature a rugged, USA-made CORDURA® nylon fabric exterior, lightweight foam padding and felt plush lining.

“Here at Rickshaw, we design our customizable bags and accessories for the urban mobile lifestyle,” said Rickshaw founder and CEO, Mark Dwight. “Style, light-weight and durability are equally important, and INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand fabric is recognized for its exceptional performance to help us meet these needs.”

To learn more about Rickshaw sleeves for the MacBook Air® computer and iPad® device, and other innovative products from Rickshaw, as well as CORDURA® fabric technology, please visit www.rickshawbags.com or www.CORDURA.com.

About Rickshaw
Rickshaw Bagworks, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in the design, manufacturing and marketing of custom messenger bags, computer carrying cases, and related accessories made for everyday commuting. The word “rickshaw” is derived from the Japanese characters “jin-riki-sha”, meaning “human-powered- vehicle”, and refers to the hand-drawn and pedal-powered vehicles used throughout Asia to transport goods and people. Rickshaw products are available at select lifestyle, bicycle, and outdoor specialty retailers. For more information about Rickshaw Bagworks, please visit www.rickshawbags.com http://www.rickshawbags.com.

About CORDURA® brand
INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand essence celebrates individual durability: As Long As The World Is Full Of Durable People,
We’ll Keep Making Durable Fabrics™. Known for its resistance to abrasions, tears and scuffs, CORDURA® fabric is a primary ingredient in many of the world’s leading high-performance gear and apparel products ranging from luggage, upholstery and backpacks to footwear, military equipment, tactical wear, workwear and performance apparel. The CORDURA® brand is a registered trademark of INVISTA, one of the world’s largest integrated polymer, intermediates and fibers businesses. To distinguish the CORDURA® brand, the word “CORDURA®” must be spelled out in all caps, used with an ®, and followed by the word “brand” or “fabric.”

To learn more about INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand, end-use products, and marketing tools please visit www.CORDURA.com and follow us on Facebook, http://facebook.com/CORDURABrand, and Twitter, http://twitter.com/CORDURAbrand.

About INVISTA
INVISTA is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. With a business presence in over 20 countries, INVISTA’s global businesses deliver exceptional value for their customers through technology innovations, market insights and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks including: ADI-PURE®, ANTRON®, AVORA®, C12™, COMFOREL®, COOLMAX®, CORDURA®, CORFREE®, DACRON®, DBE®, DYTEK®, FRESHFX®, LYCRA®, PERFORMA™, POLARGUARD®, POLYSHIELD®, POLYCLEAR®, SOLARMAX®, STAINMASTER®, SUPPLEX®, SUPRIVATM, TACTEL®, TACTESSE®, TERATE®, TERATHANE® and THERMOLITE®. For more information, visit www.INVISTA.com.

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