Safety and protection

Tungsten-aramid blend protects against radiation

1 May 2013

A modified para-aramid fabric developed by Teijin Ltd offers protection against high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, such as X- and gamma rays, according to the company from Tokyo, Japan.

Selection of the correct safety equipment more vital than ever

Several drivers are shaping developments of a range of fabric-based solutions designed to offer protection against chemical and biological threats. Ian Hutcheson from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics describes what these drivers are and urges users to take care when selecting from the array of solutions now available to them.

Multifunctional workwear

1 January 2013

A range of multifunctional safety garments is now available for welders, electricians and industrial workers at risk from electrical hazards, fire and heat, liquid chemicals and outdoor environments.

JB Martin sells Martintek USA

1 December 2012

JB Martin Ltd has sold its business, called Martintek USA, which specializes in hard and soft ballistic materials.

Lightweight aramid to improve comfort of bullet-resistant vests

1 October 2012

Teijin Aramid of Arnhem, The Netherlands, has introduced two products based on its para-aramid fibre (Twaron) that are intended to offer protection from bullets while being lightweight and comfortable

Aramid protection for tablet computers

1 October 2012

Photographers, reporters and dignitaries in warzones and hostile environments can now get additional protection thanks to a bulletproof cover for tablet computers, specifically Apple's iPad.

Aramid-based yarn blend for comfort and security

1 August 2012

A yarn blend for making fabrics that offer protection from electrical arcs and flames, particularly those from flash fires, while being comfortable to wear is the subject of International Patent Publi

Better fit will make gloves safer

1 July 2012

State-of-the-art three-dimensional (3D) scanners are helping scientists at the Hohenstein Institute in Bonnigheim, Germany, to create detailed and accurate virtual models of hands, as well as measurem

Multiple protection fabrics

1 June 2012

A German company has launched a brand of cut- and stab-proof, and flame-retardant (FR) textiles for its domestic market and says it is planning to make them available in other regions.

Flame-retardant fabrics in a range of colours and styles

1 June 2012

Sander International NV of Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, has launched a range of fabrics containing durably flameretardant (FR) polyester yarns for the hospitality and transportation markets.

PPSS Group looks to boost sales in North America and South Africa

1 June 2012

A UK-based manufacturer of protective clothing has appointed exclusive distributors for all its cut-resistant products in the USA and South Africa.

Lightweight ballistic protection and cut-resistant clothing

1 June 2012

A UK company has introduced a thin, lightweight, comfortable, but tough, bullet-proof vest, designed to be concealed under everyday clothing as worn by senior company executives, diplomatic personnel

$15-million investment boost to production of flame-retardant fabrics

1 June 2012

Mount Vernon Mills of Mauldin, South Carolina, USA, says it has more than doubled its production capacity for flame-retardant (FR) fabrics at its manufacturing facility in Trion, Georgia, USA.

Flame-retardants in three colours

1 June 2012

A range of flame-retardant (FR) coveralls for workers in the oil and gas, utility and transportation industries was introduced at the Health and Safety Expo (Birmingham, UK, 15-17 May 2012) by Praybou

Slash-proof fabric finds many potential applications

1 May 2012

Two UK partners are now working to develop a knifeproof textile to expand its current uses to new applications including protective wear for motorcyclists, butchers, timber merchants and hunters.

Laminate range and ink-jet printing developments for workwear

1 November 2011

A German company has developed a range of laminates and an ink-jet printing process, both for garments designed to offer safety and protection to the wearer.

Flame-retardant fabric can be dyed for high visibility

1 October 2011

A flame-retardant yarn that can be dyed is combined with a yarn made from non-fusible fibre in a doublefaced woven fabric, so as to provide high visibility and to protect the wearer from heat and flam

Wearables help develop a sixth sense for safety and protection

1 October 2011

This month's A+A show in Dusseldorf, Germany, highlights how integrated technologies are improving the functionality of protective clothing, according to Adrian Wilson.

TenCate looks to develop Chinese market for flame-retardant fabrics

1 October 2011

Royal Ten Cate is to cooperate with Beijing Chinamex International Investment Co Ltd to develop the Chinese market for protective fabrics.

Halogen-free flame-retardant range

1 July 2011

A range of halogen-free flame-retardants has been developed specifically for textiles by LJ Specialities Ltd, a UK-based supplier of high-quality dyestuffs and speciality finishes.

Multifunctional fabric ranges from Toray Textiles Europe

1 June 2011

Toray Textiles Europe Ltd of Mansfield, UK, has introduced two ranges of heat- and flame-resistant (FR) fabrics - ThermGuard High Visibility and ThermGuard Molten Repel - that simultaneously offer a v

Workwear and personal protective equipment ranges expanded

1 May 2011

Concordia Textiles will present several developments to its ranges for workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 4.1 D72):

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

Halogen-free flame-retardants

1 May 2011

Dartex Coatings Ltd - a specialist in transfer-coated fabrics, and coating and laminating - will exhibit its new range of halogen-free flame-retardant products (MelaphosFR) at Techtextil (Frankfurt, G

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.

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.

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.

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

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