Naturally Advanced Technologies and Westex Enter Development Agreement for CRAiLAR Flax Fiber

    




 VANCOUVER, BC and PORTLAND, OR, Sept. 22, 2011 /CNW/ - Naturally  Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT)   today  announced that it has entered into a short term CRAiLAR® Flax fiber  development agreement with Westex Inc., the premier manufacturer of  flame resistant and arc rated protective clothing fabrics. The  development agreement begins in September 2011 to support evaluation of  processing CRAiLAR Flax fiber for Westex products used in electrical  maintenance, electric and gas utilities, oil, gas, petrochemical,  chemical, military, and ferrous metals industries. 

 "With Westex, we have an opportunity to evaluate CRAiLAR as an apparel  and uniform ingredient across a number of industrial and municipal  categories where flame resistance is critical," said Ken Barker, CEO of  NAT. "This agreement is a logical progression of our previously  announced development agreement in the work wear category, and further  illustrates the diverse industry applications of CRAiLAR Flax fiber and  its potential to enhance performance in those categories." 

 Since March 2011, NAT has signed development or purchasing agreements  with HanesBrands, Georgia-Pacific, Levi Strauss & Company, Cintas  Corporation, and Ashland Inc. 

 About Westex Inc. Established in 1919, Westex has more than 50 years of experience in the  manufacturing of flame resistant fabrics. It is the premier  manufacturer of cotton and cotton-blended flame resistant and arc rated  protective clothing fabrics which include Westex® UltraSoft®, UltraSoft AC® and Indura® fabrics. It is headquartered in Chicago, Ill. and can be  found online at www.westex.com. 

 About Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. develops renewable and  environmentally sustainable biomass resources from flax, hemp and other  bast fibers. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, CRAiLAR®  Fiber Technologies Inc., has developed proprietary technologies for  production of bast fibers, cellulose pulp, and their resulting  by-products in collaboration with Canada's National Research Council.  CRAiLAR technology offers cost-effective and environmentally  sustainable processing and production of natural, bast fibers resulting  in increased performance characteristics for use in textile,  industrial, energy, medical and composite material applications. The  Company was founded in 1998 as a provider of environmentally friendly,  socially responsible clothing. For more information, visit www.naturallyadvanced.com. 

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 Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer  This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed  "forward-looking statements". All statements in this news release,  other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking  statements. Forward-looking statements or information are subject to a  variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or  results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking  statements or information and including, without limitation, risks and  uncertainties relating to: any market interruptions that may delay the  trading of the Company's shares, technological and operational  challenges, needs for additional capital, changes in consumer  preferences, market acceptance and technological changes, dependence on  manufacturing and material supplies providers, international  operations, competition, regulatory restrictions and the loss of key  employees. In addition, the Company's business and operations are  subject to the risks set forth in the Company's most recent Form 10-K,  Form 10-Q and other SEC filings which are available through EDGAR at www.sec.gov. These are among the primary risks we foresee at the present time. The  Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements. 

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