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L. Gene Cone

L. Gene Cone is president and chief executive officer of DRIFIRE, LLC. Recognized as one of the most innovative and successful business leaders in the textile industry, with more than 28 years of diversified, multi-functional senior-level executive management experience, L. Gene Cone has led entries into new domestic and international markets at divisions of Fortune 500 companies and mid-sized companies, expanded and developed new products and markets, and defined and led acquisitions, turnarounds, restructurings and international sourcing strategies.
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What defines clothing durability?

L. Gene Cone
October 12, 2009
When purchasing PPE apparel, safety managers must understand all the factors related to the durability of a garment before making their selection.
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Overcoming FR apparel non-compliance

L. Gene Cone
September 11, 2009
Listen to what employees’ actions are telling you and look for innovative solutions.
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Minimize heat stress

L. Gene Cone
April 6, 2009
Today, garments made with a combination of waterloving viscous fibers, like cotton, with water-resistant fibers come close to eliminating the impediments to the body’s natural thermoregulating systems.
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When comfort needs trump safety

L. Gene Cone
March 4, 2009
Acknowledging that comfort had to be given equal time and emphasis resulted in two major breakthroughs that completely altered the path of FR garments at the start of this millennium.
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