Protective Textiles

4th May 2023

Fashion On Demand by Lectra, a major global player in the fashion, automotive and furniture markets, is a very powerful solution that can help Fire-Dex streamline its manufacturing processes and improve its competitiveness. With the supply chain disruptions, it's become more important for companies to be agile and efficient in their operations.

21st Mar 2023

NASA has selected Axiom Space to develop modern spacesuits for the first astronauts to explore near the lunar South Pole. Called the AxEMU, the spacesuit builds on NASA’s spacesuit prototype developments and incorporates the latest technology and added protection. Axiom Space will design and develop flight training spacesuits for the Artemis III...

15th Mar 2023

Polytex has launched Polytex Pro, which has numerous design improvements and major advances in both hardware and software. Polytex Pro has ultra-high-speed dispensing of clean workwear items in six seconds, optimised storage capacity, and a simplified user authentication process. The line includes two dispensing unit models and four return unit models.

10th Feb 2023

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has modified the Withhold Release Order (WRO) issued on January 28, 2022, against imports of synthetic disposable gloves manufactured by Malaysia’s YTY Industry Holdings Sdn Bhd (YTY Group). Effective immediately, the US will allow YTY Group shipments to enter the US if they are in compliance with US laws.

8th Feb 2023

Carrington Textiles is set to debut at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) taking place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from February 20–24, 2023. The company will be unveiling some of its innovations in military textiles at the event in stand 04-A23. The fabric manufacturer will be launching its new camouflage print concept called Night Stealth Camo at...

3rd Feb 2023

FRX Innovations, a US-based leader in eco-friendly flame retardant solutions, has announced that its Nofia product line will benefit from the decision of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to name three common flame retardants as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). This designation brings stringent disclosure and notification requirements.

17th Jan 2023

US researchers have developed a durable copper-based coating that can be precisely integrated into fabric to create responsive and reusable materials like protective equipment, environmental sensors and smart filters. The coating responds to the presence of toxic gases in the air by converting them into less toxic substances that become trapped in the...

8th Dec 2022

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued All India First license to two companies at a recent event. The All India First license was felicitated to Palwal-based SMPP Pvt Ltd for bullet resistant jackets as per IS 17051:2018 and to Faridabad-based Star Safety Hub for protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat as per IS 15748:2022.

5th Dec 2022

National Safety Apparel (NSA), a leading manufacturer of protective clothing, has announced the acquisition of San Antonio, TX-based, Forum-Direct. This acquisition strengthens NSA’s commitment to manufacturing American-made products. Forum-Direct has an excellent reputation for manufacturing advanced outerwear solutions for the law enforcement market.