Protective Textiles

3rd Dec 2022

The 3M Thinsulate team has helped its business partner, Watson Gloves, a North American supplier of quality gloves for gardening, construction, and motorcycling, mark its second century in business with a statement-making move toward sustainable materials and business practices. Thinsulate is a brand of synthetic fibre thermal insulation used in...

28th Nov 2022

Graphene nanotubes used as an electrostatic dissipative material add expanded electrostatic discharge protection without compromising resistance to aggressive environments, as per Luxembourg-based nanotechnology company OCSiAl. Polymer-coated chemical-resistant fabrics and fireproof special textiles with expanded ESD safety function have been...

6th Nov 2022

Snickers Workwear and the Swedish company, OrganoClick, are embarking on an international collaboration, launching a wash-in textile waterproofing for workwear. The product will be sold under the Snickers Workwear brand, with a clear link to the OrganoClick brand OrganoTex. It is available at Snickers Workwear retailers in Europe from November 2022.

26th Oct 2022

UniFirst Corporation, which offers customised business uniform programmes, facility service products, and first aid and safety services, has announced the addition of Spotlite MV to its core uniform rental offerings. The expansive Spotlite MV visibility workwear collection includes pants, shorts, shirts, polos, vests, and jackets for both men and women.

21st Oct 2022

US-based safety textile manufacturer TenCate Protective Fabrics has signed an MoU with Saxion University to strengthen their partnership towards research on sustainable textiles. The deal was inked on September 15 when a large delegation from TenCate Protective Fabrics paid a visit to Saxion University’s Sustainable & Functional Textiles research group.

18th Oct 2022

Tuff-N-Lite is exhibiting the latest in its line of protective gear at GlassBuild America 2022 – the largest trade show in North America for the glass, window, and door industry. The three-day trade show begins today in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tuff-N-Lite is showcasing its full range of safety apparel, including a state-of-the-art cooling T-shirt.

13th Oct 2022

Oros, the leading innovator of next-generation thermal materials, has been selected by the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) to develop the next generation aerogel textiles for both extreme cold weather apparel and, in collaboration with Kostas Research Institute at North-Eastern University, tactical shelters.

11th Oct 2022

US-based DuPont Personal Protection has announced the launch of a new portfolio of patented DuPont Kevlar engineered yarns, which combine cut and heat-resistant soft-spun Kevlar materials, high-strength inorganic yarns, and elastic stretch-core yarns. These yarns can provide multi-hazard hand protection against cut, heat, flame, and electric arc...

10th Oct 2022

Retroreflective materials manufacturer 3M has introduced the next generation of 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material Industrial Wash and Industrial Wash Flame Resistant Reflective Transfer Films, offering better wash durability. The new films are designed to increase longevity and reduce the cost of ownership for specifiers, certified to OEKO-TEX Standard ...