Historically, fire fighters did not have the same level of protective clothing used today. Because of this most fires were fought from the outside of burning buildings, and structures were rarely entered.
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Camouflage textiles not only help protect armed forces from visual and IR detection but also-with regards to their heat and sweat management capabilities-ensure that the soldiers can perform to the best of their abilities even in extreme climatic conditions, reveals Ashok Athalye.
Single jersey weft circular knitted fabrics manufactured from textured yarns of 260% bulk can have good moisture management and air-texturing of polyester yarns improves their moisture transportation capability infer MY Gudiyawar and Manjunath RN.
Yarn Expo Autumn 2014 will be held in Hall N4 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from October 20 to 22, 2014. With an exhibition area standing at 5,000 sqm, nearly 150 overseas and domestic yarn suppliers will participate in this edition, while many of them say they will showcase their latest eco products.
Rising demand for high-quality textiles in the Southern China region will provide a promising backdrop to this year´s Intertextile Pavilion at the Shenzhen International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics
Italy-based Sinterema and Fidertessile are launching new range of flame resistant (FR) upholstery fabrics featuring Newlife FR.
Microencapsulation is being used to make climate-control materials, incorporate fragrances into clothing, and to add cosmetic, therapeutic and medical properties or desired functionality to fabrics, explain Deshpande RH, Tarade Mayur and Chinchwade SS.