SNOW HILL, N.C. —March 7, 2012 — BioTech Mills, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of
bio-based fiber technologies founded in 2008, announced today that it would, effective immediately,
be doing business as Kenactiv Innovations, Inc. (www.kenactiv.com).

“The evolution to the Kenactiv Innovations, Inc. name marks a significant milestone we have
achieved in transitioning from a proven research and product development operation to a full scale
specialty product manufacturer capable of meeting the exacting production and design demands of the
largest manufacturers,” said Christopher E. Galvin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Kenactiv Innovations, Inc. uses proprietary environmentally safe technologies and processes
to create specialty products from kenaf — an annually renewable crop — with diverse applications in
hydrocarbon production, consumer and commercial textiles, nonwovens, plastics alternatives, hazard
remediation, environmental management and agribusiness. In addition to performance and cost
benefits compared to synthetic and other natural alternatives, they offer proven sustainability
value including operational cost savings, improved risk mitigation, environmental hazard and
toxicity reduction, reduced water waste and reduced carbon footprint.

Headquartered in Snow Hill, NC, the Company is expanding its research and manufacturing
capacity in its existing Eastman, GA, facility to meet rapidly increasing demand for its
environmentally sustainable specialty products.

Posted on March 13, 2012

Source: PRNewswire/Kenactiv Innovations

MELBOURNE, Australia — March 9, 2012 — As the 11th round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
negotiations concludes in Melbourne, Australia this week, the TPP Apparel Coalition was again
present to hold productive discussions with government officials and other industry stakeholders,
including the Australian and Vietnamese textile and apparel industries. In meetings with various
negotiating teams, the coalition advocated for simple, flexible rules of origin, smart customs
provisions, and immediate market access that facilitate apparel trade and investment in the TPP
region. The coalition also met with other US stakeholder groups who increasingly view a positive
outcome on apparel as critical to the overall success of the negotiations.

“Millions of well-paying U.S. jobs would be bolstered by flexible apparel rules and the
successful conclusion of the TPP,” said Stephanie Lester vice president of international trade for
the Retail Industry Leaders Association. “We were pleased to continue a productive dialogue with
the participating countries around a modern approach for apparel trade that reflects the commercial
realities of global value chains and provides immediate market access to create jobs, trade and
investment.”

Restrictive rules such as the “yarn forward” style rule of origin — which require all the
materials that go into a garment to originate and be assembled in a TPP country to receive
tariff-free treatment — are unworkable in today’s global value chains. Past FTAs with TPP countries
have shown that such an “all or nothing” approach does not spur new U.S. exports or new apparel
trade.

When considering ways to create new opportunities in the TPP for apparel trade and
investment, it is important to consider the value and jobs created throughout the entire global
value chain. A global value chain includes the full range of activities that firms and workers do
to bring a product from concept to the final customer. This includes the manufacturing, design,
production, marketing, distribution, retail and support to the final customer.

“The yarn-forward-approach we’ve seen in our past FTAs is not equipped to accommodate today’s
global supply chains and create the kind of trade and investment flows that are needed in the TPP.
It is time for U.S. trade policy to recognize that 98 percent of apparel sold in the United States
is imported and not allow antiquated rules to hold up negotiations any longer. We look forward to
attending the next round of negotiations in the U.S. and continuing the conversation,” concluded
Steve Lamar, executive vice president for the American Apparel & Footwear Association.

Other issued discussed by the coalition included:

• Advocating for customs provisions that facilitate rather than hinder trade.
• Emphasizing smart enforcement that views responsible trading companies as partners.
• Achieving immediate, reciprocal duty free access so as not to delay the job creating benefits
  of the agreement.
• Ensuring that the TPP is a living agreement so it can grow with a rapidly evolving fashion
  industry.
• Resisting efforts by interests that have sought to shackle the TPP with demands that will make
  it hard for trade and investment to grow in the region.
• Adopting a general rule of origin that is liberal and flexible, with limited exceptions only
  for specific products proven to be import sensitive.
• Supporting an early conclusion and expansion to other countries such as Japan, Mexico and
  Canada.

The TPP Apparel Coalition supports the negotiation of a 21st Century TPP agreement that
generates new trade and investment opportunities for the benefit of workers, businesses, and
families. These opportunities include buying and selling goods and services, sustaining and growing
well-paying U.S jobs, and providing high added value for the U.S. and TPP economies.

Posted on March 13, 2012

Source: American Apparel & Footwear Association

DODGEVILLE, Wis. — March 1, 2012 — Lands’ End travels the world seeking the best of everything,
from fabrics to vendors, to bring its product designs to life. In search of the best men’s tee
shirts and sweats, they found them right here in the U.S.A. Lands’ End launched its new collection
of Durable Goods for men, featuring classically styled sweats and tees made in the U.S.A. – from
start to finish.

“Quality matters at Lands’ End. We look at every detail to make sure it meets our high
standards. When seeking the best sweats and tees for our Durable Goods collection, we found
everything we needed – from the fabric to the garment’s construction with a third-generation,
family-run mill — in the United States,” said Max Garbutt, Men’s Division Merchandise Manager,
Lands’ End.

Durable Goods: A National Effort

Creating Durable Goods is a national effort. Designed in Wisconsin, grown in Texas and
crafted in California, each item is styled to endure. The collection features a Crewneck
Sweatshirt, Short Sleeve Tee Shirt, Long Sleeve Tee Shirt, Sweat Pants and Sweat Shorts. Each is
nurtured to perfection from cotton grown in fields in the United States. Prices range from $30 for
a Short Sleeve Tee Shirt to $60 for the Crewneck Sweatshirt. Items are available in classic shades
of red, navy, yellow and green, plus gray heather and white.

“There’s nothing more iconic than the American sweatshirt or tee shirt. These are just two
pieces that define menswear in America. Durable Goods is about celebrating those items by bringing
them back to the United States,” added Max Garbutt. “It’s a collection that goes beyond gym wear.
It’s about items you can wear all the time. John F. Kennedy wore a sweatshirt while he was sailing.
My father wore one when he would go out for a Sunday drive.”

Quality Matters, Quality Details

Durable Goods are easy to live in. They’re soft, loose fitting and carefully prewashed to
mellow the fabric and lightly fade the colors until they’re just right. Smart details such as
rib-knit gussets under the arms and crotch offer greater give in places that need it.

Each piece features ringspun cotton grown across the U.S.A. that is then knit and dyed under
the seasoned eyes of a third-generation, family-run mill in California. Fabric cutting, sewing and
inspection — all done to Lands’ End’s exacting standards — are also completed in California.
Durable Goods are then shipped to Lands’ End headquarters in Wisconsin, where expert customer
service representatives and employees take, fulfill and ship orders.

“We’re proud of our company’s American heritage — from our Wisconsin-based headquarters to
the merchandise we offer that is made in the U.S.A. While the Durable Goods Collection is a small
beginning, we are excited to offer quality “Made in the U.S.A” apparel for our customers.  We
are working on making even more products in America as we identify new domestic manufacturing
facilities that can meet our quality and environmental standards.  As always, we are committed
to offering our customers the best products at a great value. Guaranteed. Period.” said Chris
Kolbe, Brand President, Lands’ End.

Posted on March 13, 2012

Source: PRNewswire

DALTON, Ga. — March 1, 2012 — Shaw Floors has partnered with a leading manufacturer of outdoor
fabrics to create the fashionable and multiuse Indoor/Outdoor Collection. Launched during Shaw’s
Winter Market events in January 2012, the collection boasts 21 styles in a variety of constructions
and materials, including turf, tufted loop and needle bond that are available for residential and
commercial applications. The stylish line responds to growing consumer demand for robust and
intricately designed outdoor living spaces.

“This updated and invigorated Indoor/Outdoor line really represents a complete collection
that responds to any home or commercial need,” said Quentin Quathamer, marketing manager. “By
partnering with a leading outdoor fabric manufacturer we’ve ensured that our color and design
offerings are versatile, which can ultimately inspire a more creative design process for the
homeowner. We want our line to be the go-to collection for any lifestyle and location demand.”

The Indoor/Outdoor collection includes flooring options for a variety of locations, including
entrances, porches and patios, putting greens, pool and waterpark surroundings, boat decks, 
outdoor restaurant spaces and commercial entrance areas. The developed collection offers new and
improved warranties and installation guidelines. And the floors’ aggressive performance
characteristics, such as moisture resistance, fade resistance, mildew resistance and stain
resistance, enable each offering to additionally outfit  air-locked locations, such as
garages, dens, locker rooms and utility rooms.

The HGTV Green Home design team chose the Dream Weaver style from the Indoor/Outdoor
collection to help create a dynamic and welcoming outdoor space for the 2012 Green Home set in
Serenbe, Ga. The new Indoor/Outdoor collection will replace Shaw’s current Inside Out collection,
which will officially be discontinued May 4.

The new offerings will be made available at Shaw’s dealer partner locations and at
participating design centers throughout the U.S. and Canada.



March 6, 2012