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Adlington, UK-based manufacturer of textiles for workwear and protective fabrics, RTS Textiles, is bringing together all off its operations and joint-venture partners to form a unified entity known

Protective clothing (turnout gear) for firefighters that is not treated with finishes based on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is not oil-repellent, reducing the protection it offers, ac

The developer of a lightweight, durable and comfortable fabric for the production of military uniforms has been presented with an accolade at the Protective Clothing Industry Association Worldw

A pilot collection of comfortable and durable chef uniforms made from a combination of lyocell and recycled polyester (PES) fibres has been unveiled by cellulose-fibre manufacturer, Lenzing Group,

Waterproof, breathable three-layer hardshell and softshell laminates made using bio-based materials have been developed for outdoor apparel and workwear by Trans-Textil of Freilassing, Germany. 

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European producer of fabrics for workwear, Klopman International, and its parent company, military and tactical clothing specialist TDV Industries, are using ExpoProtection 2022 to promote

The use of an energy-efficient, high-throughput digital finishing technology for the application of a water- and stain-repellent finish to a fabric for workwear has been tested by its developer, Al

A treatment from Polygiene that inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria in fabric is being applied to a range of protective uniforms and scrubs sold by NNT Uniforms for healthcare professiona

Lyocell fibres from Lenzing are to be used by Westex to produce fabrics for workwear that protect from arc-flash and flash fires.  

Lyocell fibres made from cotton scrap and wood pulp by Lenzing are to be used by Utexbel for the production of shirts for prison personnel in Belgium. 

European producer of fabrics for workwear, Klopman International, plans to establish agreements with its customers through which it will receive and recycle their end-of-life garments. 

Manufacturer of textiles for workwear, Carrington Textiles of Adlington, UK, has launched eight fabrics that feature sustainable fibres – including recycled polyester (PES) and cotton – and synthet

A durable, stretchable and inherently flame-retardant (FR) fabric for the production of protective clothing for workers in such as electric power stations has been launched by Daletec of Dalekvam,

More than twelve new fabrics for the production of workwear have been unveiled in a virtual showroom that is being hosted online by Klopman of Frosinone, Italy.

A dyeing and finishing company that will produce up to 20 million metres of dyed and white fabric a year has been established in Lahore, Pakistan.

Manufacturing and testing protective fabrics for workwear

Carrington Textiles specialises in the development of fabrics and finishes that provide protection and comfort in demanding workplaces. Quality Assurance Manager Sean Moore describes the company’s approach to making sure its products are fit for purpose.

Labels for workwear and uniforms designed to show that their safety, quality and durability have been thoroughly tested have been launched by Hohenstein of Bönnigheim, Germany.

Highest standards required for arc-flash protective clothing

A range of inherently flame-retardant fibres are employed in fabrics for shielding workers from arc flashes, one of the most dangerous, complicated and demanding of applications in the safety and protection sector, according to Adrian Wilson.

Boom in oil and gas exploration drives demand for protective clothing

The oil and gas exploration industry is a rich market for protective textiles and garments. Sarah Gibbons reviews some of the latest product developments, introduces the companies behind them and discusses the factors driving growth in the sector.

Energy sector provides a timely boost for Mount Vernon FR

Mount Vernon FR’s massive manufacturing complex in the northwest corner of Georgia, USA, has become one of the leading suppliers of flame-retardant fabrics over the past decade, recently driven by the rapid growth in North America’s energy exploration sector, reports John McCurry.

European producer of fabrics for workwear, Klopman International is to sell its products in South Africa for the first time after establishing a partnership with Servworx, the second-largest workwe

A harness with integrated light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a nanosilver-containing facemask were among products recognized at the recent 2019 Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwid

Teijin Ltd is now producing an expanded range of fan-cooled garments that the company developed with Makita Corp, a manufacturer of

Carrington Textiles of Adlington, UK, is set to launch its first stretchable flame-retardant (FR) fabric (Flameflex 275).

A yarn that enables the production of an improved electromagnetic shielding fabric for use in the manufacture of protective clothing has been developed by

A fan-powered, air-cooled jacket featuring a two-layer structure that regulates the internal pressure has been developed by Teijin of Tokyo and and Makita Corp of Anjo, both in Japan. 

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. 

A durable softshell fabric integrating a high-performance, bio-based fibre has been unveiled by Invista’s Cordura brand, DuPont and DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products.

Product- and application-specific reference cleaning processes for high-visibility clothing are being developed by researchers at the Hohenstein Group in Boennigheim, Germany.

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 work jacket, the ergonomics of which have been adapted for an exoskeleton that supports employees carrying out overhead work, has been developed by researchers at the Hohenstein Institute in Bönn

Invista’s Cordura brand will be showing flame-retardant, stretchable and durable fabrics for workwear at the A+A Show in Düsseldorf, Germany, on 17–20 October 2017. 

Alexium International, the developer of a chemistry-based technology for manufacturing functional textiles, to date focusi

Mount Vernon FR is expanding its range of abrasion- and flame-resistant (FR) FlexTex fabrics, which are capable of stretching to increase comfort and mobility for their wearer.

Carrington Workwear of Adlington, UK, has formed a joint venture with Portuguese textile manufacturer TMG – Acabamentos Texteis SA of Ronfe.

Durability is the core to the success of Invista’s Cordura brand

On a visit to Invista Textiles Ltd, Nick Butler learned about the technology and marketing strategy that lie behind the success of the Cordura brand, and how the company exploits its know-how to develop new products.

 

A Danish company has introduced a range of highvisibility workwear in the form of a one-piece suit that it claims is breathable, and water- and windproof.
Because of their durability, limited-use garments can present disposal problems, an increasing concern giving the rising volumes of waste and refuse put into landfills.
What appears to be a contradiction in terms is the invention of reusable, launderable water-soluble coveralls by Microtek Medical Holdings Inc.
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