Safety and protection

Phase-change materials make survival suits more comfortable

1 May 2011

The latest survival suit for helicopter passengers from Survival-One Ltd of Aberdeen, UK, exploits a temperatureregulating phase-change material (PCM) from Outlast Technologies to improve the comfort

Barrier membrane for shelters

1 May 2011

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is set to launch a barrier membrane technology called Coretech.

High-visibility clothing and workwear for welders

1 May 2011

Pro-Belting International GmbH & Co KG of Schauenstein, Germany, is about to launch several innovations for protective clothing.

Alternative to halogen-based flame retardants for polyester

1 March 2011

The need for a halogen-free additive able to make polyester fibres that are flame retardant while still retaining sufficient light- and rubbing-fastness, among other desirable properties, has prompted

Revolutionary blast chimney for armoured vehicles

1 March 2011

Hardwire LLC, a specialist manufacturer of composite armour systems, has developed and successfully demonstrated a blast-protection system that it claims significantly improves the ability of light mi

India's increasing awareness fuels growth for protective textiles

1 February 2011

Protective textiles were the subject of a seminar held in southern India, where delegates learned of the great potential for growth in this market and of the actions being taken by the country's gover

Lyocell fabrics block ultraviolet radiation even when wet

1 February 2011

Fabrics that offer their wearers significant protection from the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation even when they are wet and stretched are the result of research by cellulosic fibre manufacturer Lenzi

Dyneema Diamond improves cutting-edge protection

1 January 2011

Production technology developed by DSM Dyneema enables the manufacture of yarns that deliver significantly increased cut-resistance performance.

Blends for multifunctional protection

1 December 2010

Lauffenmuhle has introduced a range of multifunctional fabrics for thermal protection from heat and flames, liquid metals and electric arcing.

Lightweight fabric still offers Japan's fire fighters best protection

1 November 2010

Teijin Techno Products Ltd has developed an aramid fibre fabric called Triprotech as part of its collaboration with Akao Co Ltd that has led to the launch of a new suit for Japan's firefighters.

Unidirectional fibre for body armour targets Eastern Europe and Asia

1 November 2010

DSM Dyneema has developed a unidirectional (UD) form of its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre, Dyneema, for use in soft ballistic armour.

Ballistic vests get increased comfort

1 August 2010

Point Blank's latest ballistic vests for police officers in North America contain Outlast Technologies' thermoregulating Outlast Adaptive Comfort fabrics, under an exclusive agreement between the comp

Military fabrics assessed for US firefighters' garments

1 August 2010

Several Fire Departments in the USA are evaluating a protective fabric used by the US military for potential use in garments worn by their firefighters.

Curtain reduces impact of explosions

1 July 2010

Testing is underway at a UK Government-approved facility on a new type of blast-proof curtain that gets thicker, not thinner, when stretched to provide better protection from the effects of bomb explo

Fabric for heat-resistant gloves

1 June 2010

A woven or knitted fabric made with a combination of heat-resistant and fancy yarns that offers good air permeability, flexibility and is washable is the subject of a patent filed by Japan's Hayashi Y

Union fabric designed to make safer, superior upholstery

1 June 2010

Japan's Kaneka Corp has developed a union fabric that it says is flameproof and suitable for upholstery.

Plasma coating helps improve body armour design

1 May 2010

A liquid-repellent nanocoating technology has helped make a high-performance body armour lighter, more comfortable and more protective than any previous design, according to the UK's P2i.

Key technical fibres crucial to growth for personal protection

1 May 2010

Para-aramids and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fibres are critical in the area of ballistic protection and widely employed in the $2.4 billion market for protective clothing, according to Ad

Sparking a revolution in the flame retardant supply chain

1 May 2010

A recent meeting in the UK debated the consequences of the recent decision by leading manufacturers to stop producing the flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether in the USA by December 2012, reports I

Blended fibres offer improved protection from flames

1 April 2010

DuPont has proposed making flame-resistant spun staple yarns from blends of fibres made of diaminodiphenyl sulphone and polyoxadiazole.

Fire-retardant awnings

1 April 2010

An improved version of a fire-retardant awning fabric is now available from Tri Vantage of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

High-visibility yellow meta-aramid for industrial workers

1 February 2010

DuPont Personal Protection has developed a yellow, high-visibility version of its meta-aramid fibre (see also page 12).

Inherently flame-retardant stitchbonded battings

1 February 2010

Three inventors based in the USA have proposed a way to make inherently flame-retardant (FR) fabrics for such as mattresses and upholstered furniture.

TenCate extends fabric range for firefighters and industrial protection

1 January 2010

Durable fabrics and multi-layer systems for firefighters' apparel and protection from electric arcs were introduced by TenCate Protective Fabrics at the A+A exhibition.

Flame-resistant fibre blends

1 December 2009

Two USA-based inventors are proposing blends of fibres that are tailored to be suitable for use in flame-resistant (FR) mattresses, upholstered furniture, bed clothing and other related applications i

Partnership in The Netherlands to develop cut-resistant clothing

1 November 2009

A European manufacturer of high performance cutresistant garments has joined DSM Dyneema's Global Licensing Program for protective clothing.

Fear of illness increases demand for face masks

1 September 2009

Recent public health scares, such as last year's bird flu, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003 and now swine flu, have added to the urgency to provide low-cost and effective barrier filtr

Developments in operating room apparel from Eschler

1 September 2009

At the recent Techtextil 09 exhibition, Christian Eschler of Buhler, Switzerland, presented its entire range of knitted fabrics, featuring new developments for the operating room and nursing sector th

Cut-resistant yarns

1 September 2009

A method of incorporating hard components in cut-resistant yarns without causing adverse effects on their spinning and mechanical properties is the subject of International Patent Publication WO 2008/

Bioactive menstrual pad

1 September 2009

A reusable, bioactive menstrual pad that is claimed to relieve the symptoms of menstrual cramp and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been developed by the Medical Engineering Research Center, School of

Glove ranges extended

1 August 2009

BP Polyco Ltd of Enfield, UK, has added gloves to its Grip It and Reflex ranges.

Firefighters protected from terrorists

1 August 2009

Lion Apparel has introduced what it claims is the world's first structural turnout ensemble for firefighters that is fully certified by the US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to its standa

Lion Apparel adapts for Europe

1 August 2009

US-based Lion Apparel has adapted its MT94 garment, which is designed to offer protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats, specifically for the European market.

Pure silk underwear offers relief for eczema sufferers

1 August 2009

UK-based mail order firm Patra Selections reports an increase in sales of its next-to-the-skin silk products.

Face mask readied for Australian swine flu pandemic

1 August 2009

Following a sharp increase in swine flu cases, Hong Kong-based biotechnology company Filligent says it is mobilizing stocks of its anti-infective BioMask to help combat the spread of the influenza A (

Swine flu epidemic sees rising demand for face masks

1 June 2009

Despite no evidence that ordinary face masks will be able to prevent the spread of the influenza A (H1N1) virus, commonly referred to as swine flu, there has been an unprecedented surge in demand for

Chemical protection gloves get tougher

1 June 2009

The latest addition to a range of heavy-duty gloves that protect the workers from chemicals has been made more durable by the addition of a reinforced crumb covering the whole of the hand.

Ceramic coating developed to protect against molten metal

1 April 2009

Germany's DyStar has been involved in developing ceramic compositions for use as coatings to render fabrics resistant to molten metal.

Disposable coveralls protect against dirt, dust and biological agents

1 April 2009

Safety equipment specialist Uvex has launched three products in a new line of high-performance disposable coveralls called uvex sil-Wear.

Heat and flame shielding

1 March 2009

A single material that offers both shielding against heat and flames and a voluminous zone is the subject of a collection of patents issued recently to Milliken and Co of Spartanburg, South Carolina,

Flame-retardant woven fabric with two-layer structure

1 December 2008

A flame-retardant fabric for use in heat-resistant garments has been patented by Teijin Techno Products Ltd of Osaka, Japan.

Stab and slash resistance in personal protective garments--II

1 December 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.

Airbags to protect motorcyclists

1 October 2008

Motorcycle garments equipped with airbag systems are the subject of US Patent 7 380 291.

TenCate introduces cost-effective lightweight composite armour

1 August 2008

At the Eurosatory international defence exhibition in Paris, France (16-20 June 2008),TenCate presented its latest armour product for the first time.

Survival conference--an assessment of performance clothing

1 June 2008

Ian Holme reports that realistic assessment of performance clothing was a major theme of the 29th annual Survival Conference organized by the Performance Clothing Research Group, Department of Textile

Developments in flame retardancy are the subject of hot debate

1 June 2008

Flame Retardants 2008 attracted delegates from around the world eager to learn about the latest developments in technology, testing, regulations and standards.

Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection

1 May 2008

Mark Seed, Subhash Anand, Baljinder Kandola and Robert Fulford review the use of impermeable, permeable and semi-permeable ensembles for military and police forces high-threat situations, with particu

Improvements to cut-resistant yarns

1 April 2008

A cut-resistant yarn that its inventor claims is more effective and longer lasting than existing textiles is the subject of International PatentApplication WO2007/140905.

Durable flame-retardant polyester

1 March 2008

In European Patent EP 1 857 586, the applicant Daihachi Chemical Industry Co Ltd - a manufacturer of flame retardants, plasticizers and agents for metal extraction, with headquarters in Osaka - says i

Fire blocking for mattresses

1 December 2007

A thin nonwoven that comprises a polymer layer impervious to liquid, a compressed web of crimped fibre, a binder and a reinforcing scrim bulks up when exposed to heat or flame and so is a useful compo

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