Earlier this year, Dow Fiber Solutions, a unit of The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, MI, introduced a new fiber product to the North American uniform market. The DOW XLA™ offers olefin-based stretch fiber for uniforms and workwear, combining soft stretch for comfort with high temperature tolerance and chemical resistance. LeAnn Schwartz, Dow’s commercial manager for professional wear in North America, has been the driving force behind the successful marketing and sales for this fabric innovation. 
 
Textile Rental spoke with this 15-year veteran of the textile and apparel industry, in early September, to discuss her impressions of ...