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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tonight Show host Jay Leno finds help with NHRA's 'Torch' BURBANK, Calif. (March 19, 2008) -- Fans of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno know of the comedian's love of classic cars and motorcycles and his extensive personal collection of automobiles and bikes. A lesser known fact is that, despite a staff of full-time caretakers, Leno loves to work on his various machines. Although he can't offer much more than a band-aid and a bar of soap for the first two problems, Paul "Torch" Le Sage, who grew to prominence spending 25 years as the exclusive welder of the National Hot Rod Association before he created Torch Wear safety equipment, was able to immediately solve Leno's challenge of avoiding the various hot spots on his hot rods. Leno was so appreciative of Le Sage's help, he's broaching the subject on the March 24th episode of his immensely popular TV show. "I had the great pleasure of meeting Jay just before the Winternationals when Don Schumacher Racing took Gary Scelzi's Oakley Funny Car over to Jay's Garage in Burbank," "Afterwards, he gave us a tour of his collection and along the way I noticed he had a pretty nasty burn mark on his arm. I told him I could fix that problem for him with the gear we make and he was really interested. Anyone that's ever been burned can understand why. So we made plans to get together again soon." Le Sage coordinated with Leno's staff for a reunion and packed a bag full of Torch Wear products for Leno to try. The staff was so intrigued with Le Sage's approach to safety that they summoned the video department and filmed the entire segment, including Le Sage's famous television boast where he holds a 2,000-degree torch to his head with only a thin, protective headsock in place. The difference this time was that Leno himself held the flame to Le Sage's head. "It was crazy, but a lot of fun," Le Sage said. "In all seriousness, there are lots of things on cars that can burn you. For instance, Jay has these Stanley Steamers from the turn of the century and you have to light this boiler to get the thing going. Well, as you might imagine, it gets extremely hot. It's hard not to get burned. "He seemed really appreciative of everything and was really fun to work with in front of the camera. He's as genuine and nice as he is on his TV show and his collection of cars is second-to-none. I just hope he can enjoy all of his cars a little more now that he's not burning himself so much with Torch Wear in his trunk." The entire segment on Le Sage will be available for viewing on www.JayLenosGarage.com immediately after the weekly Jay's Garage segment airs on Monday, March 24. Inquiries should be sent to:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Torch Wear TIG/MIG Welding Gloves Twinsburg, OH - January 16, 2008 - A new and improved welding glove has been announced by Torch WearŪ. The gloves are made with top grain cowhide and fine goat suede that provide unbeatable comfort and protection. KevlarŪ threading is also used for superior heat and abrasion resistance. The new glove design includes an all cow-hide leather thumb and pinky finger tip improving both protection and life expectancy. Torch Wear TIG/MIG welding gloves are available in sizes small through 3XL. Inquiries should be sent to:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW TORCH WEAR ® X-TREME WELDING SLEEVE ANNOUNCED TWINSBURG , OH —May 4, 2007— A new protective welding sleeve has been announced by Torch Wear. Torch Wear X-Treme welding sleeves feature a three-layer design which encapsulates Torch Wear armor material to provide superior protection. The sleeve is intended for harsh applications such as carbon-arc, Torch Wear fabric provides superior protection while being comfortable enough to wear next to the skin. When exposed to intense heat or flame, the fibers will carbonize and then expand, dramatically reducing the oxygen content within the fabric. Unlike many of the most widely used fire-retardant fabrics currently available, Torch Wear fabric will not char, shrink or burn when exposed to heat and flame. The fabric is not a chemically treated material. Rather, it is a yarn created by spinning oxidized polyacrylonitrile fiber with an Aramid strengthening agent. Standard Torch Wear garments meet Hazard Risk Category 2 Standards. Torch Wear functional heat-resistant protective clothing has been developed by celebrity welder Paul “Torch” LeSage, formerly the exclusive welder of the National Hot Rod Association for over twenty-five years. The Torch Wear line of protective clothing includes overalls, aprons, coats, and heat sink pads. Torch Wear products are sold exclusively through professional safety and welding distributors. Inquiries should be sent to:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DRAMATIC DVD DEMONSTRATES UNIQUE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TWINSBURG, OH—August 2006— A new line of highly functional heat-resistant protective clothing is dramatically demonstrated in this free DVD. The clothing, designed for welding and other high heat applications, is made of Torch Wear ® fabric. The video shows compelling examples of potential “thermal disasters” and how Torch Wear clothing can protect welders and others that are exposed to extreme heat while working. Torch Wear fabric provides superior protection while being comfortable enough to wear next to the skin. When exposed to intense heat or flame, the fibers will carbonize and then expand, dramatically reducing the oxygen content within the fabric. Unlike many of the most widely used fire-retardant fabrics currently available, Torch Wear will not char, shrink or burn when exposed to heat and flame. The fabric is not a chemically treated material. Rather, it is a yarn created by spinning oxidized polyacrylonitrile fiber with an Aramid strengthening agent. The DVD features celebrity welder Paul “Torch” LeSage, exclusive welder of the National Hot Rod Association for over 25 years. It is 5 minutes long and free to interested parties. The Torch Wear line of protective clothing includes overalls, aprons, and coats. Additionally, a unique forearm sleeve and heat sink pads are available. Overalls and coats come in SM through XXL sizes, with XXXL and XXXXL being available by special order. Inquiries should be sent to:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW TORCH WEAR® WELDING GLOVES ANNOUNCED TWINSBURG, OH—October 2005— A new line of welding gloves has been announced by Torch Wear. The gloves are specifically designed for dexterity and extended life under welding conditions. The highest quality heat-treated leather and suede available is stitched with Kevlar ® thread to provide superior heat and abrasion resistance. The leather will remain pliable after severe service, unlike traditional welding gloves which tend to be quickly damaged by radiant heat. Extra strength in the thumb and index finger areas is built-in to provide lasting comfort. A reinforced latch cuff is included for added protection and further mobility in difficult positions. Torch Wear welding gloves are available in sizes SM through XXL and in XXXL or XXXXL by special order. Torch Wear products are sold exclusively through professional safety and welding distributors. Inquiries should be sent to:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW TORCH WEAR® PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ANNOUNCED TWINSBURG, OH—October 2005— A new line of highly functional heat-resistant protective clothing has been announced by Torch Wear. The clothing, designed for welding and other high heat tasks is made of CarbonX ® fabric. CarbonX fabric provides superior protection while being comfortable enough to wear next to the skin. When exposed to intense heat or flame, CarbonX fibers will carbonize and then expand, dramatically reducing the oxygen content within the fabric. Unlike many of the most widely used fire-retardant fabrics currently available, CarbonX will not char, shrink or burn when exposed to heat and flame. CarbonX fabric is not a chemically treated material. Rather, it is a yarn created by spinning oxidized polyacrylonitrile fiber with an Aramid strengthening agent. The Torch Wear line of protective clothing includes overalls, aprons, and coats. Additionally, a unique forearm sleeve and heat sink pads are available. Overalls and coats come in SM through XXL sizes, with XXXL and XXXXL being available by special order. Inquiries should be sent to: |
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