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1 September 2008
Due to major developments in the manufacture of fibres and polymers, the functionality of textiles used for protection has taken major strides forward in the past 20 years. These developments have paved the way for protective garments to be designed for day to day wear. This review discusses the need for slash- and stab-resistant garments; critically analyses the materials available; summarizes the major products available in the market; outlines the test methods and standards used to characterize the materials; and attempts to predict the direction of future developments.