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Flamexgreen is a staple fiber yarn made of recycled, post-consumer bottles. © Carl Weiske

31/03/2022 – Yarn for protective clothing

Yarn for protective clothing

Sustainable and flame retardant

As a sustainable alternative, Carl Weiske offers a flame retardant staple fiber yarn made in part of recycled, post-consumer bottles. By Sibylle Michel

Amanns new product innovation Basalt-tech is the first sewing thread made from 100% basalt stone fibers. © Amann

28/03/2022 – Yarns

Yarns

Basalt-tech: sewing thread made from stone

The international sewing thread producer Amann Group launched a sewing thread that is entirely made from basalt stone fibers. By Sibylle Michel

Para-aramid threads, light yellow dyed or undyed, show superior performance by resisting heat up to 500 °C. © IST Safety Ltd

20/12/2021 – Threads for protective clothing

Threads for protective clothing

Durak Tekstil aramid threads provide high durability

Ankara-based IST Safety Ltd uses Durak Tekstil’s para-aramid sewing threads and meta-aramid sewing threads in their protective and heat-resistant clothing. By Editorial staff

The pandemic and hygiene topics played a central role at A+A 2021, alongside the latest developments in innovative protective equipment. © Messe Düsseldorf/Constanze Tillmann

12/11/2021 – Focus on Safety, Security and Health at Work

Focus on Safety, Security and Health at Work

A+A 2021: Safety and health as important as ever

The trade fair topics of A+A 2021, leading trade fair for safety, security and health at work, continue to move into the focus of politics and society. By Sibylle Michel

During 2021-26, the market for chemical protective clothing is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. © Textiles Intelligence

08/11/2021 – Forecast

Forecast

Chemical protective clothing becomes more important

The chemical protective clothing market is set to grow faster than many other performance apparel segments, according to a report in Issue 72 of Performance ... By Editorial staff

Whether treated or inherent, FR fabrics offer similar protection. © Carrington Textiles

01/09/2021 – Advertisement

Flame Retardant fabrics: inherent or treated?

The benefits and drawbacks of inherent and treated flame retardant fabrics for workwear. By Editorial staff

A+A is the leading international Trade Fair and Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work. © Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann

30/06/2020 – Leading trade fair with congress for health and safety at work

Leading trade fair with congress for health and safety at work

A+A 2021: Together into the future of work

The leading international Trade Fair and Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work will be held in Düsseldorf from 26 to 29 October 2021. By Editorial staff

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