Safety and protection

Function collides with fashion at A+A 2007 show in Dusseldorf

1 December 2007

A record-breaking 1460 exhibitors and 55 100 visitors met at A+A 2007 in Dusseldorf, 18-21 September, helping to emphasize, reports Claude Levy-Rueff, that the market is growing in all three of its ma

Flame retardants--research, legislation and the environment

1 December 2007

The 11th European Meeting on Fire Retardant Polymers was held in Bolton, UK, and attracted more than 160 delegates from 18 countries eager to hear of the latest developments in flame retardancy mechan

Spun yarn offers comfortable cut and abrasion-resistant gloves

1 November 2007

Canada's Superior Glove has developed a glove made with the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre Dyneema(r) that the company claims has excellent cut- and abrasion-resistances.

Flame retardant fibre

1 October 2007

A synthetic fibre with a high degree of flame resistance has been developed by Kaneka Corp of Osaka, Japan, specifically designed for use in furniture such as bedding and chairs.

Protective clothing--the advantages of medical disposables

1 September 2007

The performance properties of nonwovens combined with the comfort and freedom ofmovement they provide the wearer give them distinct advantages in drapes and gowns for the medical profession, according

Protective clothing--from Nomex to nanofibres for DuPont

1 September 2007

Brands such as Kevlar, Nomex and Tyvek have historically linked the DuPont name with protective clothing required across a range of industries.

University cooperation develops next-generation flak jacket

1 September 2007

US and UK researchers are collaborating to develop the next generation of armoured vest for the police and armed forces.

Nonwoven mattress cover to meet Californian standards

1 July 2007

A fireproof nonwoven cover for spring mattresses is the subject of European Patent EP 1 780 322.

Composite yarn offers more comfortable cut-resistance

1 July 2007

Japan's Showa Glove Co has invented a composite yarn intended for cut-resistant applications such as protective fabrics, clothes, aprons and gloves.

Staying safe in the sun

1 June 2007

Cabana Life is hitting the shops with a new line that combines fashion with function, offering stylish clothing with an ultraviolet (UV) radiation protection factor (UPF) of more than 50.

Getting to grips with mechanical risk

1 June 2007

Mapa Spontex UK Ltd has added two gloves to its Ultrane range, which are designed to combine optimum protection against mechanical risks with good dexterity and grip.

Protective fabrics based on staple fibres

1 May 2007

A US company has patented a multi-layer composite fabric claiming that it is cheaper, lighter in weight and offers the same level of protection from attacks with spikes as more conventional materials

Flame-retardant nonwovens

1 April 2007

A hydroentangled fabric made with self-extinguishing fibres makes an effective flame-retardant nonwoven, according to Polymer Group Inc.

Anti-ballistic combination

1 March 2007

A combination of woven and nonwoven layers forms a dense, highly stable anti-ballistic material, according to its developer, Tex Tech Industries Inc, North Monmouth, Maine, USA.

Flame-retardant and conductive fabric

1 February 2007

An electrically conductive fabric construction for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is also flame-retardant, according to its developer, Parker-Hannifin Corp of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Cut-resistant gloves

1 February 2007

Using the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre Dyneema, researchers have developed better cut-resistant gloves, according to the fibre's manufacturer, DSM of Urmond, The Netherlands

Cut-resistance combined with greater flexibility

1 January 2007

Teijin Twaron has introduced a version of its para-aramid fibre specifically developed to meet the demands of higher comfort combined with better cut-resistance in the growing market for protective

Arrester cables for racing cars

1 January 2007

The use of arrester cables is essential in high-speed racing cars that otherwise might lose a complete axle in an accident, which unrestrained could be potentially lethal to onlookers.

Firewall for aircraft

1 November 2006

Manufacturer Boeing Co describes a monolithic composite firewall in US Patent 6 863 980, which it claims is particularly suited for use in the canted deck of an aircraft.

Flame and fire resistance

1 October 2006

In International Patent 2005/019512,DuPont proposes a flame- and fire-resistant (FR) construction that incorporates cellulosic fibres.

How innovative silicone coatings aid the development of airbags

1 September 2006

Today's airbag market is ripe for innovation,yet stringent in regard to evaluation and development of such innovation for application.Dow Corning Corp's William Blackwood addresses the way producers o

Stab and ballistic protection technologies combined in vest

1 September 2006

Vests that protect their wearers against the twin threats of bullets and knives have been developed in a cooperative effort.

Conductive,flat fabric for use in spunbond production

1 August 2006

Flat conductive yarns can be woven into a fabric that dissipates static electricity and is suitable for use in the production of spunbond nonwovens, according to International Patent WO 03/09570.

Fabric construction offers multiple kinds of protection

1 August 2006

A sophisticated fabric construction offering protection from fire, chemicals, electromagnetic radiation and the generation of static electricity is the claim of an Italian company.

Plates with ballistic resistance

1 July 2006

An Israeli organization has developed and patented a plate with ballistic resistance.

Understanding comfort issues in high-level protective apparel

1 July 2006

Ian Holme attended the annual Survival conference in Leeds,UK,where debate focused on testing and standards and the complete understanding of issues relating to the comfort of those wearing of high-pe

Latest advances with flame retardants are subject of debate

1 May 2006

Ian Holme selects some highlights of the Flame Retardants 2006 that was held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London,UK,on 14-15 February and covered technology,ecology,trends in regulat

Cross-plied fabric prevent ballistic penetration

1 April 2006

Germany's Teijin Twaron has patented a ballistic fabric construction claiming that its invention offers an improvement on existing penetration-resistant materials.

Bicomponents help make better flame retardant fabrics

1 April 2006

A flame-retardant fabric based on bicomponent fibres is the subject of International Patent WO 2004/061178.

Protection from stabbing attacks

1 February 2006

Twaron Products VOF of Arnhem,The Netherlands, has developed a garment to protect the wearer from stabbing attacks.

Protective gloves

1 February 2006

Wells Lamont Industry Group of Niles, Illinois, USA, has recently developed a new cut-resistant fabric, particularly for protective gloves.

Blanket for accident victims

1 November 2005

A foldable safety blanket for a car accident victim has been developed by Jerome McIntee of West Seneca,New York,USA,and Jon Kemp of Williamsville,New York,USA.

Titanium dioxide coating provides protection from Sun

1 October 2005

German researchers have developed a method for coating fibres with nanoparticles of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Body armour made safer

1 October 2005

Protection offered by flexible body armour can be improved by as much as 30% by using p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoaxole (PBO) fibre (Zylon) from Toyobo Co of Japan.However, according to a Canadian manufa

Multilayer ballistic protection is flexible too for comfort

1 September 2005

A flexible composite offering ballistic protection is the subject of US Patent 6 861 971.

Absorbing impact

1 September 2005

USA's Auburn University reports a further refinement in the construction of impact-absorbing materials.

Comfort management and performance for safety clothing

1 September 2005

Survival 2005,a one-day conference held in Leeds,UK,focused on novel ideas to improve both comfort and safety,the understanding of comfort,and the need to consider complete clothing systems,reports Ia

Elastomeric thimble

1 June 2005

A US-based inventor claims to have used elastomeric materials to develop a device for protecting fingers. Dennis J.

Anti-ballistic material

1 June 2005

M Cubed Technologies Inc has developed a form of silicon-infiltrated ceramic based on a reaction-bonded silicon carbide body for use as an anti-ballistic material.

Emergency illumination

1 May 2005

High-visibility reflective wear is becoming common among people working in hazardous conditions and now a US inventor proposes a novel type of reversible reflective sleeve.

Antimicrobial and cut-resistant yarn for butcher's gloves

1 March 2005

World Fibers Inc of Concord, North Carolina, USA, has developed an antimicrobial and cut-resistant yarn specifically for safety gloves.

Fire protection

1 February 2005

A textile designed for use as the outer shell of a firefighter's garment is the focus of International Patent WO 03/016604.

Flame-resistant upholstery

1 August 2004

A flame-resistant fabric made with acrylic-based chenille yarns is the subject of European Patent EP 1 369 509.

Protective and therapeutic fabric

1 June 2004

A fabric containing copper, zinc and silicon threads can protect the wearer from magnetic and electromagnetic fields, as well as providing metallotherapy effects, according to its Italian inventor.

Protective underwear

1 June 2004

A US inventor has designed underwear to protect wearers from the detrimental effects of electrostatic fields.

Resistant to penetration by knives

1 May 2004

DuPont has devised a layered composite claiming the material has improved resistance to penetration by knives and blades.

Survival in the cold

1 April 2004

Multifabs Survival Ltd of Aberdeen, UK, has designed a protective garment to be worn beneath conventional clothing.

Metallized insulation

1 February 2004

UK-based Therma-Float has added to its range of performance materials with the launch of Therm-Alweb.

Resisting burn-through

1 February 2004

USA's Johns Manville International Inc claims a nonwoven it has invented resists burn-through.

Stab-resistant material

1 December 2003

US Patent 6 586 351 describes the latest refinement in stab-resistant materialsSone that includes a carrier coated with solid particles.

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