PGI Announces Third Quarter Earnings and Conferenc

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polymer Group, Inc. (PGI) today announced details for the release of its results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2013.

PGI plans to issue its third quarter earnings release by close of business on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, in conjunction with the filing of its Form 10-Q. The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. ET. The number to call for the live interactive teleconference is (877) 546-5019 or (857) 244-7551 and entering the passcode, 25903198. A replay of the conference call will be available until November 13, 2013, by dialing (888) 286-8010 or (617) 801-6888 and entering the passcode, 95583922.

The live broadcast of PGI's quarterly conference call will be available online at www.polymergroupinc.com under Investor Relations, or at www.streetevents.com , on November 6, 2013, beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call and continue through November 13, 2013.

About PGI

PGI is a global, technology-driven developer, producer and marketer of engineered materials, and one of the world's leading producers of nonwovens. With the broadest range of process technologies in the nonwovens industry, PGI is a global supplier to leading consumer and industrial product manufacturers. The company operates 13 manufacturing and converting facilities in 9 countries throughout the world.

For further information, please contact: Dennis Norman Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer (704) 697-5186