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Morgan debuts light explosive ordinance disposal suit
Morgan debuts light explosive ordinance disposal suit

22nd Jan 2015

Morgan Advanced Materials’ Composites and Defense Systems has launched a new lightweight ERGOTEC 4025 explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) suit.

LifeThreads debuts antimicrobial medical apparel line
LifeThreads debuts antimicrobial medical apparel line

19th Jan 2015

LifeThreads LLC has debuted what it calls a ‘first of its kind’ medical apparel product line, treated with an EPA-registered antimicrobial active

Teijin debuts heat resistant fibre for protective fabric
Teijin debuts heat resistant fibre for protective fabric

16th Jan 2015

Japan based, Teijin Limited is launching Teijinconex neo, a new type of meta-aramid fibre, which offers unsurpassed heat resistance, as well as

Point Blank develops lightest soft armour from Dyneema
Point Blank develops lightest soft armour from Dyneema

20th Dec 2014

Producer of armour systems, Point Blank Enterprises has used Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology to develop the core ballistics package for the SPCS

IFAI forms separate division for suppliers to US military
IFAI forms separate division for suppliers to US military

11th Dec 2014

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has created a new division representing by IFAI members, who supply fabrics and fabric product

DSM Dyneema retains patent for innovative soft body armour
DSM Dyneema retains patent for innovative soft body armour

10th Dec 2014

DSM Dyneema, a premium brand invented by DSM for Ultra-High Molecular weight Polyethylene (UHMwPE) and products in several forms including fibre

courtesy: Hohenstein Institute
New testing method for protective clothing from Hohenstein

9th Dec 2014

In recent years, the improved materials, processing techniques and measuring methods are reflected in the revised DIN EN 469 standard, ‘Protective

200 delegates seen at Personal Protective Equipment show
200 delegates seen at Personal Protective Equipment show

24th Nov 2014

The 3rd European Lead Market conference on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) held November 18-19 in Brussels saw 200 delegates from 23 countries.

9M revenues stay flat at technical textiles maker Sioen
9M revenues stay flat at technical textiles maker Sioen

18th Nov 2014

In the nine months to September 31, 2014, revenues stayed flat from a year ago period at producer of technical textiles and protective clothing and

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