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Chicago, Ill., June 12, 2006

DuPont™ Artistri™ Showcased at NeoCon 2006

Company Invites Attendees to Experience Beautiful Textiles from Revolutionary Digital Textile System

As part of its introduction of DuPont™ Artistri™ digital printing for textiles to those in the interior design industry who specify, create and design commercial and residential interiors, DuPont invites attendees to see exciting digitally printed textiles at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago during NeoCon 2006.

"We will be exhibiting examples of beautiful printing of interior textiles for bedding, window treatments, upholstery and many other applications demonstrating how digitally printed textiles can add interest and eye appeal to a space," said Gary Turner, business development manager for DuPont™ Artistri™ . "Our customers will showcase their beautifully printed interior textiles and highlight the significant advantages of a digital textile workflow versus conventional textile printing."

To best illustrate the potential that digital textile printing brings to interior design, Adaptive Textiles of West Chester, Pa., CS Fabrics of Peyton, Co., EDP Textiles of Minneapolis, Minn., and QF Industries Inc. of Hialeah, Fla., will display commercial and residential interior textiles digitally printed with their DuPont™ Artistri™ digital printing for textiles systems. "Their output will demonstrate how creative design and direct printing on textiles with Artistri™ will revolutionize the way we create and manufacture interior textiles," Turner stated. "These companies will present some truly innovative ideas in the design and manufacture of interior textiles. Their collaboration brings new thinking that highlights the possibilities created by digital printing on a broad range of interior textiles using DuPont™ Artistri™."

The Artistri™ showcase will be located on the 7th floor of the Merchandise Mart in booth #1117. The NeoCon show will be held June 12-14, 2006.

DuPont™ Artistri™ combines over 70 years of DuPont innovation and expertise in textile fibers with its knowledge of digital ink. DuPont™ Artistri™ inks are optimized to print directly onto a wide range of fabrics and are available in formulations that result in dynamic eye catching color and durability. This fully integrated digital textile printing system includes DuPont™ Artistri™ printers, ink and software. The system is supported by a world-class global service and support team, which provides product, application and consulting services.

Customers globally are currently using the system for demanding applications such as window coverings, bedding and upholstery, flags and banners, POP displays, soft signage, tension fabric displays, apparel, swimwear and many other applications. For more information contact DuPont at 877-234-1794 (US), +1 65 6586 3699 (Asia), +1 39 02 2530 2657 (Europe). Or, visit: www.artistri.dupont.com

DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

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