Protective Textiles

5th Apr 2022

Eastman, an American specialty materials company that produces consumer products, has joined 4evergreen, a cross-industry alliance that focuses on the circularity of fibre-based packaging to contribute to a climate-neutral, sustainable society. The goal of the alliance is to raise the overall recycling rate of fibre-based packaging to 90 per cent by...

10th Mar 2022

US’ PDI, a leader in infection prevention products and solutions, has launched the novel, innovative disinfectants to help infection prevention professionals in the fight against rising healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) as well as the ongoing battle against COVID-19. PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, and training for...

25th Feb 2022

Tyndale Company, a leading provider of arc-rated, flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing, has announced plans to expand into Canada, partnering with Canadian companies to develop and implement solutions to meet business challenges. Tyndale offers the various colours, sizes, and garments for men and women with deep inventory levels and technical expertise.

25th Feb 2022

US’ W. L. Gore & Associates has unveiled the first Gore-Tex stretch fabric technology for application in defence rain suits. The new product technology is a successful combination of a durable hard-shell fabric with highly breathable stretch components. The suit reduces thermal burden for the soldier and gives at the same time, maximum freedom of...

23rd Feb 2022

Troop Comforts Limited (TCL), a government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has signed an MoU with the country’s leading research institution IIT Delhi to develop smart protective clothing for the Indian Security Forces. The TCL Group produces Troop Comfort Items for defence and paramilitary forces and has 4 factories in the country.

17th Feb 2022

Nelson Labs has launched the Nelson Labs Mark, a verification programme for product testing that authenticates test reports and provides reliable data on product performance. Nelson Labs is a US-based leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

14th Feb 2022

US’ W.L. Gore has launched Gore-Tex active shell laminate for autumn/winter 2011/2012 collections. With a streamlined 3-layer construction, this new class of waterproof and windproof garment delivers extreme breathability and excellent next-to-skin comfort for all year-round outdoor use. W.L. Gore is a global materials science for transforming...

11th Feb 2022

Ternua, the Spanish outdoor clothing brand, has designed a range of trekking garments for the coming winter with new designs and colours, along with technicality and respect for the environment. The garments are made from functional, high-performance fabrics, easy to combine with each other, and designed to protect the wearer during the activity.

10th Feb 2022

Showa group, US’ industrial and medical PPE glove maker, is set to triple production capacity to meet growing demand for “Made in America” PPE gloves. The phased buildout of two additional facilities will increase Showa’s annual domestic production capacity to 1.2 billion gloves by the end of 2022, and 2.8 billion gloves once the buildout is complete.