Protective Textiles

14th Jun 2016

Ballyclare Limited, manufacturer and distributor of protective workwear clothing has won the tender to supply Network Rail, authority responsible for the UK’s railway network, with a wide range of hi-vis waterproof, flame retardant and arc protection clothing. “We’re absolutely delighted to have won this new business from Network Rail, and we’ll be

3rd Jun 2016

National Safety Apparel (NSA) recently announced the acquisition of Drifire, a brand of technologically advanced performance safety apparel to protect military personnel, from Optimer Brands. NSA’s acquisition will increase the company’s portfolio of flame resistant (FR) brands and add to its existing house of brands. The Drifire line of safety...

31st May 2016

Huvis, specialising in chemical fibres, has successfully replaced Para-Aramid with the Meta-Aramid to localize part of the materials needed for the special fire protective gear, thereby localising 100 per cent of the materials needed for the special fire protective gear. Korean firefighters would be now wearing special fire protective gear that is

25th May 2016

Damel, a Portuguese textile company specialised in the development of technical clothing, has launched its latest technological innovation - the SeaB2, a clothing system with integrated inflation. The SeaB2 promises to revolutionise the concepts of security in the context of maritime activities. Damel is determined to win market share in the US,...

23rd May 2016

Teijin Limited, leading supplier of high performance fibres, has developed a new masterbatch flame retardant that combines Teijin’s phosphorus flame retardant FCX-210 with a polymer for use on fibre as well as resin. The new masterbatch FCX-210 enables textile manufacturers to impart superior heat resistance to a wide range of products or to add

20th May 2016

First Armour company has recently showcased DSM Dyneema’s protective vest featuring Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology at SOFEX Jordan 2016 exhibition. Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology is a radical innovation based on Dyneema, the leading brand of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre enabling to create very light armor solutions.

9th May 2016

Polartec, a premium provider of innovative textile solutions, showcased its line of innovative fire resistant (FR) workwear fabrics including Polartec Power Dry FR, Polartec Thermal FR, Polartec Power Shield FR, Polartec Power Grid FR and Polartec Wind Pro FR, at the 65th Annual Petroleum Safety Conference in Canada recently. “Polartec is bringing...

22nd Apr 2016

DSM Dyneema will be showcasing its recently launched Dyneema anti-stab technology at the 15thDefence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition and

22nd Apr 2016

DSM Dyneema has appointed Hanvo (Nantong) safety products as a premium manufacturing partner for cut resistant gloves. Hanvo’s expertise and know-how