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 ...
Mount Vernon FR introduces FlexTex FR fabric and amDry water-repellant finish. FlexTex flame-resistant (FR) fabric features an elastomeric fiber that allows it to flex up to 14% with a 97% recovery, ...
You’ve probably seen flame resistance mentioned in a list of product attributes and thought that it seems like an excellent feature. However, you may have also wondered about flame-resistant ...
The technology in "fire paint" used to protect steel beams in buildings and other structures has found a new life as a first-of-its-kind flame retardant for children's cotton sleepwear, terrycloth ...
Over the past couple of years, 5.11 Tactical Series®, maker of innovative tactical gear for law enforcement, military and fire professionals, has received numerous requests from first responders, ...
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 ...