CLARE KING of Pawtucket technology-textile maker Propel calls the Steam Suit “the single most complex garment design and development project I’ve been involved with during my entire career.” / COURTESY PROPEL
All systems are go for textile-technology product manufacturer Propel to get its innovative “Steam Suit” onto U.S. Navy submarines. Nominated for a Secretary of the Navy Innovation Award last year, successful field-testing on U.S. subs is complete. Acquisition is the next step, says Propel owner and President Clare King. The Pawtucket company also has its…