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Kimberly-Clark Corporation
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KIMBERLY-CLARK OFFERS LINE
OF LIGHTWEIGHT, BREATHABLE GARMENTS
KOMFORTGUARD* Apparel Designed for Economical Protection

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (September 24, 2001) — Kimberly-Clark’s Safety Division offers KOMFORTGUARD®, a line of economical, disposable protective apparel for non-hazardous environments.

KOMFORTGUARD® Garments are made of spunbond polypropylene, a lightweight, breathable fabric designed to keep workers cool and comfortable in a wide range of work settings, from food processing and light manufacturing to general maintenance and construction work. In addition to being comfortable,

KOMFORTGUARD® Garments offer economical protection against dirt, grime and certain non-hazardous dry particulates.

"Kimberly-Clark pioneered the concept of ‘comfortable protection’ in protective garments," explains Dennis Riffer, general manager,
Kimberly-Clark Safety Division. "The KOMFORTGUARD® Garment line provides that comfortable protection cost-effectively, for low-hazard work settings that don’t require the extra protection found in our KLEENGUARD® Coveralls and HAZARD-GARD* Garments."

All KOMFORTGUARD* Coveralls adhere to ANSI/ISEA 101-1996 sizing standards, ensuring the right fit every time. Products available in the KOMFORTGUARD* Line include coveralls (in blue and white), lab coats (in white), and low-skid shoe covers. Also available are bouffant caps featuring a unique pleated and elasticized design for easy dispensing.

For more information on KOMFORTGUARD® Garments, contact your Kimberly-Clark Apparel representative, or call Kimberly-Clark Protective Apparel at 1-800-255-6401.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of tissue, personal care and health care products. The company’s global brands include HUGGIES®, PULL-UPS®, KOTEX®, DEPEND®, KLEENEX®, SCOTT®,
KIMBERLY-CLARK®, TECNOL®, KIMWIPES® and WYPALL®. Other brands well known outside the U.S. include ANDREX®, SCOTTEX®, PAGE®, POPEE® and KIMBIES®. Kimberly-Clark also is a major producer of premium business, correspondence and technical papers. The company has manufacturing operations in 41 countries and sells its products in more than 150 countries.

®Registered Trademarks and *Trademarks of Kimberly-Clark Corporation or its affiliates.

Note to Editor: Please send reader inquiries to: Beth Hohl,
Kimberly-Clark Safety Division, 221 Roswell Street, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30004.