Safety and protection

DSM has successfully defended its patent on its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology for soft body armour.

Manufacturers striving to improve the design of their body armour could find guidance from the work of a group researchers in the USA.

Protective clothing for use in industrial tasks involving electricity has been developed by researchers from Servis Group, Moscow, Russia.

Ahlsell is cementing its position as a supplier of workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE), snapping-up two companies operating in this market in the space of a week. 

Spectra ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWE) fibre might be best known for its use in body armour, but at the homeland security event Milipol its developer Honeywell will revea

Arville of Wetherby, UK, has entered into a trade mark licencing agreement (TMLA) with DuPont of Wilmington, Delaware, USA, for the latter's flame-resistant Nomex-branded meta-aramid yarns.

A way to investigate the properties high-performance fibres used in modern body armour has been developed by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of Gaithersburg

A uniform for firefighters incorporating a wearable device that monitors body heat has been developed by Teijin of Tokyo, Japan. 

Matrix World Group (MWG) Chile has launched its first-ever collection of treated flame-resistant clothing, all manufactured using fabric from Mount Vernon FR. 

A water-based, flame-retardant (FR) acrylic coating is now available that its Japanese co-developers claim is halogen-free, transparent and suitable for application to a range of substrates, includ

The first samples of a spider silk produced by genetically engineered silkworms have been delivered to the US Army for independent testing.

ZF TRW Occupant Safety Systems (OSS) of Alfdorf, Germany, has invested in two multi-ply fabric cutters to boost its European airbag manufacturing capacity.

Invista’s Cordura brand has worked with Carrington to develop a durable, flame-retardant fabric.

Two products intended to simplify the assessment of the effectiveness of fabrics for protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation are now available from the Association of Textile, Apparel & Mate

EuroFibers BV is to launch a range of cut-resistant sweaters (BodyShield) at the forthcoming Techtextil.

DSM Dyneema says that a recent study has proven the long-term performance of soft ballistic personal protection equipment based on its Dyneema ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibr

On the 9 February 2017, the European Union (EU) introduced its restricti

A UK company is now offering its patented laundry process for the commercial cleaning of personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by US firefighters.

A US company aiming to introduce full-scale commercial production of spider silk has secured a long-term lease on land in Texas, USA, where it plans to grow mulberry trees to feed its genetically e

A German manufacturer of knitting machinery has collaborated with researchers in the UK to create a balaclava that warms the air being inhaled through it to reduce the risk of athletes, such as run

DSM Dyneema has launched a black version of its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre for cut-resistant garments.

The development of fibre-based materials for high-performance applications is the goal of the Future Fibres Hub, a research and development (R&D) centre established within Deakin University’s I

Dual of Seoul, South Korea, has invested in a laser airbag cutter (FocusQuantum) for use in its multi-ply airbag manufacturing plant in Jiangyi

A uniform lightweight nonwoven made from microfine glass fibre co-wound with an aluminium foil has been developed as the basis of multi-layer high-performance insulation for use in cryogenic vessel

A US company has developed a patented range of coloured retroreflective materials.

Mount Vernon FR will be exhibiting new additions to its range of abrasion-resistant flame-retardant (FR) fabrics (Resilience) during Safety 2016, to be

A durable, heat-resistant, flame-retardant (FR) fabric that is also highly visible owing to its vivid colour is now available, according to its two Japanese co-developers.

Specifically for fibre manufacturers, Teijin Ltd has developed a range of masterbatches that combine its phosphorus-based flame-retardant (FR) agent (FCX-210) with polymers.

A pile fabric developed to meet new stringent fire regulations for upholstery on public transportation is to be revealed at Techtext

HMT New Technical Materials, an airbag manufacturer based in Xiamen, China, has invested in a complete new system for the manufacture of one-piece woven (OPW) airbags.

Air freight containers are to be made more durable and fire-resistant (FR) under the terms of an agreement between two companies.

Toho Tenax of Tokyo, Japan, is introducing a flame-retardant (FR) thermoplastic prepreg reinforced with high-modulus carbon fibres.

Toho Tenax of Tokyo, Japan, is introducing a flame-retardant (FR) thermoplastic prepreg reinforced with high-modulus carbon fibres.

A UK textile manufacturer has launched a range of flame-retardant (FR) fabrics for children’s dresses along with a plea to toughen-up the safety requirements for such textiles.

An intumescent mat that can be activated on demand to provide protection without needing to experience the heat of a fire will be shown for the first time at JEC World in Paris, France, on

A flame-retardant (FR) spunbond fabric cover can help keep down the manufacturing costs of home furnishings and reduce the toxic gases generated in the event of a fire.

Fabrics capable of protecting buildings from airborne volcanic fragments as large as a fist (about 10 cm) have been developed in Japan.

DSM Dyneema has introduced a patented material designed to provide soft armour with protection from stabbing attacks.

From January 2016, airbag manufacturers will be able to take advantage of a new range of laser cutters backed by dedicated software and a range of services provided by the builder to help them meet

A UK company has introduced a range of cut-resistant gloves that are colour-coded to alert the wearer to the level of protection being offered.

In response to the growing needs of law-enforcement, civil-enforcement, prison and security officers, a UK company has launched a slash-resistant shirt, which is designed to protect major arteries

Radiation Shield Technologies (RST) of Miami, Florida, USA,is introducing a full-body suit that protects against viral, biological and chemical threats—Demron ICE.

DSM Dyneema says that its Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology continues to gain traction in the life protection market owing to its light weight, high performance, comfort and flexibility.

A major chemical manufacturer has announced it is to stop making and selling flame-retardant (FR)-based agents based on hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD).