Safety in the Plant
Fig. 1. The new flame retardant material has the twin advantages of improved colourability and better comfort.
Developments in textile technology are ensuring that protective clothing is now safer. Eugene McCarthy reports.
Entwicklungen in der Textiltechnologie sorgen dafür, dass Schutzkleidung jetzt mehr Sicherheit bietet. Eugene McCarthy berichtet.
Les développement des technologies textile attestent que les vêtements de protection sont désormais plus sûrs. Selon Eugene McCarthy.
Protective clothing key to safety in hazardous areas
S
ABIC Innovative Plastics has announced that its versatile, high- performance Ultem polyetherimide (PEI) fibre has found an important new application in high-end work
wear and protective clothing. Japan Wool Textile, a division of NIKKE
Group, is now blending Ultem fibre with wool and other materials to produce yarn, fabrics and garments that offer a novel combination of comfort and protection, including permanent, non-halogenated flame retardance (FR) and
excellent ultraviolet (UV) resistance. Unlike traditional aramid materials, Ultem fibre
can be easily and cost-effectively coloured in a wide range of shades using conventional polyester dyeing processes, enabling Japan Wool Textile to enhance the aesthetic appeal of its new line. SABIC Innovative Plastics continues to
penetrate and grow new market segments and expand the range of applications for its Ultem resin technology to give customers innovative new options for product differentiation and exceptional performance.
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