The US Army has put the call out for new homegrown uniforms that are not only fire retardant but also insect repellent, and a team led by Dr. Ramaswamy Nagarajan at the University of Massachusetts ...

Polyester (PET) fabric is a versatile synthetic material with excellent abrasion, corrosion resistance, and light resistance. However, PET fabric is combustible, with a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of ...

America’s increased energy production in the oil, gas and electrical sectors has sparked a need for more protective uniforms for manufacturing workers, made from flame-retardant fabrics. Since ...

Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers from Texas A&M University can reduce the ...

Superamphiphobic and flame-retardant fabrics offer effective protection for firefighters and industrial workers operating under hazardous conditions. However, limitations in deformation resistance, ...

To subject an object to a process (especially chemical) to alter it, often temporary. Treat the cloth with bleach. These two words get used a great deal in the flame-resistant fabric industry. Knowing ...

Designated May 14, 2004, at the United States Department of Agriculture ARS Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Easy care cotton fabrics are now common. Much of the research ...

Since Sailors are the Navy's most valuable asset, officials were clearly justified in creating a new uniform to protect the troops in normal working conditions. Here is everything you need to know ...

A novel hybrid flame retardant combining graphene oxide (GO) with long-chain phosphaphenanthrene was fabricated via surface grafting reaction. Taking advantageous of the double barrier effects, ...