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Hanesbrands Inc. to Announce Mount Everest Expedition; Partnership with International Mountaineer
RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Hanesbrands Inc.:
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WHAT:
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Hanesbrands Inc. and its Champion Athleticwear brand
will announce the official launch of Expedition Champion
and their partnership with international mountaineer Jamie Clarke
- a partnership in innovation, technology and determination to
reach new heights with a Mt. Everest expedition in spring 2010.
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WHY:
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The initiative is part of the company's efforts to build its brands
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Integrating unique innovations in fabric technology, garment
design and sports science into apparel for the expedition team
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Inspiring others to achieve their own "Everest" via consumer
engagement program
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WHEN AND WHERE:
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When:
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
10:30 a.m. EST
View it LIVE via
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/champion-web-event
Where:
North Carolina State University College of Textiles
1000 Main Campus Drive
Rm. 2431
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INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
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Featured speakers:
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Mike Abbott, research and development, HBI
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Jamie Clarke, International Mountaineer
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Kevin Hall, EVP, GM - Outerwear
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VISUAL OPPORTUNITES:
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Four primary apparel layers (two base layers, one soft and one
hard shell) that will be worn by the expedition team
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Thermal imagery/examples of the apparel's performance
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ABOUT
JAMIE CLARKE:
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Jamie Clarke, 42, has been taking part in expeditions for more
than 20 years. He has covered the world's seven highest peaks,
crossed the Empty Quarter in Saudi Arabia and successfully
summited Mount Everest in 1997.
Follow Jamie on Twitter @JC_Climbs. Additional information about
Jamie can be found on www.jamieclarke.com
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CONTACT:
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Elizabeth Castro
(708) 358-1130 (office)
(708) 557-0373 (cell)
elizabeth.castro@omalleyhansen.com
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For Hanesbrands Inc.:
Elizabeth Castro, 708-358-1130
Cell:
708-557-0373
elizabeth.castro@omalleyhansen.com
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