Cranston-based Corky’s Reflective Wear has been awarded “Clothing Product of the Year” by the Pet Independent Innovation Awards program.
“Never has safety for pets and their owners been as important as it is today. Most people walk their dogs early in the morning or in the evening. The dangers of low light, low visibility, distracted driving, and poorly lighted roads during these times is at its highest,” explains Top Dog Alan Jacober.
The Awards honor the innovation, excellence, hard work and success in a variety of pet care industry categories.
“As the pet industry continues to grow, we are seeing an evolving shift in how we treat and care for our pets. We see the pet market-focused not just on growth, but on creating tangible value for their products to help give our pets a better life. Our 2019 Pet Independent Innovation Award winners deliver on that focus, providing true value with new and innovative technology. The winners were chosen by a group of judges who are senior-level marketing and pet products professionals who have personally worked within the pet product space,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of the Pet Independent Innovation Awards.
Corky’s Reflective clothing Wear products are reflective to 1,000 Feet, weatherproof, functional and stylish. Dog Jackets and Extenders, Overcollars, Leashes and Ladies Vests.
The products are made with MiraFab, Corky’s proprietary fiber that is wind resistant, repels water, is a fast-drying micro polar fleece, breathable, maintains body temperature, 3-layer bonded interlock, machine washable and easy to care for and has high visibility reflective tape that can be seen up to 1,000 feet.
Corky’s Reflective Wear’s line is available in many pet specialty stores across the U.S. in 6 colors: Lab Black, Healer Blue, Hunter Green, Doggone Red, Oh My Orange and Precious Pink from XXS – XL.
The products are as follows:
The Overcollar is a simple, practical solution to a common safety problem. Regular collars are often hidden by hair or fur and can’t be seen. This goes “over-the-collar” in seconds providing a high level of visibility and an added level of safety for both the dog and its walker.
“Sportswear for dogs’ describes the line of jackets that have a great look, technical and functional features and are the safest, highest visibility protection for dogs and their owners on their walks. (Complete with a built-in Overcollar for added safety.) And, another very innovative creation is a Jacket Extender is available that adds up to 5 “for ‘dogs who need a little extra room!”
Reflective Leashes have all of the safety elements as the rest of the line with ‘LeashSafe’ for quick-hold safety to easily control your dog in crowded areas, crossing a busy street or in high-stress situations.
Ladies Training Vests combine fashion and function for year-round safety plus weatherproof properties, 2 zippered pockets, a cell phone pocket and a large zippered pocket in the back for treats or storage.