About Protective Textiles

• Protective textiles are a collection of textile goods and associated stuff used in the manufacturing of a variety of protective clothing for people working in hazardous atmosphere.
• The protective fabrics comprises garments and related belongings for protection from
  1. Harmful chemical environment,
  2. Extreme temperature environments,
  3. Low visibility,
  4. Ballistic protection, etc
• Defense department is one of the leading consumers of protective textiles.
• In adding up, a defense guy also needs special uniforms which are made up of protective textiles.
• The end use application of protective textiles in defense consist of the following:-
  1. Bullet proof jackets
  2. NBC(Nuclear Biological and Chemical) suits
  3. High altitude clothing
  4. Fire retardant apparel

The technical textile products covered under Protective textiles are as given below:

1. Ballistic protective clothing – Bullet-proof jackets
2. Fire retardant apparels
3. Fire retardant fabrics (for furnishings)
4. Radiation protection textile/NBC suits
5. High visibility clothing/Foul weather clothing
6. Chemical protection clothing
7. Industrial gloves/Cut. Slash protection
8. High altitude clothing