Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc

Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. ("NAT" or the "Company") is committed to unlocking the potential of renewable and environmentally sustainable biomass resources from hemp and other bast fibers. Naturally Advanced, through its wholly owned subsidiary Crailar Fiber Technologies Inc. and in collaboration with Canada's National Research Council and the Alberta Research Council, is developing proprietary technology to process bast fibers such as hemp and flax, cellulose pulp, and the resulting by-products. CRAILAR technology offers a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable processing solution expected to result in products with increased performance characteristics applicable to the textile, energy, composite materials, and auto, marine and aerospace industries. The Company is also a leading provider of environmentally friendly natural fiber clothing through its wholly owned subsidiary HTnaturals Apparel Corp.. Founded in 1998, Naturally Advanced adheres to a "triple bottom line" philosophy, respecting the human rights of employees, the environmental impact of the Company's operations and fiscal responsibility to its shareholders.