Protective Textiles

2nd Nov 2024

Protech Textiles, essential for protecting individuals in industrial and military settings, are also used for outdoor activities like mountaineering and diving. The global market is led by China, followed by Vietnam, Italy, and Germany, with significant import demand in war-affected and industrialising regions like Russia, Ukraine, and West Asia.

16th Oct 2024

Integris Composites is showcasing advanced military armour at AUSA 2024, featuring composite armor kits and personal protection plates for defense contracts. Their portfolio includes solutions for land, sea, and air operations, addressing evolving threats like drones and explosives. Notably, Integris is the sole armour supplier for Bell Textron’s...

29th Aug 2024

Armor Matrix Systems has introduced the GEN7-IIIA-PP soft ballistic panel, certified by NIJ at Threat Level IIIA. Utilising advanced PERAPLUS-GEN7 fabric, the panel is lightweight, flexible, and provides superior protection with a V50 Ballistic Limit of 1934 ft/s. The company is offering free samples to law enforcement agencies and qualified...

22nd Aug 2024

BASF, PCPB, ICPPE, Syngenta have developed a new ISO 27065 certified protective garment for Kenyan farmers to enhance safety and comfort. The garment, tested for durability and comfort, addresses heat stress and aims to improve PPE adoption. This initiative, supported by local stakeholders, promotes safe agricultural practices and sustainability in ...

14th Jul 2024

Blue Point Capital Partners and NSA have acquired TSG, NSA's 14th acquisition since 2012 and their first with Blue Point. TSG, known for high-quality personal protective apparel, serves automotive, foundry, fabrication, and glass industries. The partnership aims to leverage NSA's market leadership and Blue Point's sector expertise to enhance TSG's...

10th Jul 2024

TenCate Protective Fabrics and PBI have jointly launched PBI Peak5, a groundbreaking outer shell designed for firefighters. It integrates PBI fibres with TenCate's Enforce tech, offering exceptional durability and thermal protection in an incredibly lightweight fabric. This product, aimed at European fire brigades, represents a pinnacle in their...

4th Jul 2024

Ansell has completed the acquisition of Kimberly-Clark's Personal Protective Equipment (KCPPE) business, including the Kimtech and KleenGuard brands. This move enhances Ansell's global leadership in personal protection solutions, broadens its product portfolio, and integrates new capabilities like The RightCycle Programme for sustainable PPE disposal.

27th Jun 2024

Midas Safety reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 19 per cent (64,215 tonnes CO2e), exceeding targets in water (34 per cent reduction) and energy (15 per cent reduction) consumption. They increased women in management to 19 per cent, invested in employee development (225,588 training hours), and expanded sustainability initiatives with solar energy...

30th May 2024

Assembly member Matt Haney in the US state of California recently introduced legislation aimed at banning the use of cancerous chemicals in firefighter gear. The proposed legislation, named the Firefighter Cancer Prevention Act, protects California firefighters from known cancer-causing chemicals called PFAS, also called ‘forever chemicals’.