Safety and protection

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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):

Barrier membrane for shelters

1 May 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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

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

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.

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 (

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.

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.

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