protective apparel

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Getzner Textil is establishing itself as a solution partner in the area of PPE for forestry workers. © Marcel Hagen / studio22

 
12/11/2024 – Getzner Textil

Getzner Textil

Technical fabrics for PPE in the forestry area

Getzner Textil AG is currently establishing itself as a solution partner in the area of personal protective equipment for forestry workers with several ... By  Sibylle Michel
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The innovative clothing has a wide range of potential applications, from activewear, winter jackets, healthcare apparel and outdoor gear, to sustainable textile-based insulation for construction and buildings, contributing to energy-saving efforts. © PolyU

 
26/08/2024 – Protective clothing

Protective clothing

Intelligent robotic clothing for automatic thermal adaptation

PolyU researchers have developed first-of-its-kind thermally-insulated and breathable soft robotic clothing that can automatically adapt to changing ambient ... By  Editorial staff
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The use of “PyroTex” fiber sets new standards in arc flash protection for personal protective equipment. © PyroTex

 
25/07/2024 – Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment

Comfort and maximum protection against arc flash

The use of “PyroTex” fiber sets new standards in arc flash protection for personal protective equipment. The fiber´s outstanding thermal insulation properties ... By  Sibylle Michel
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A glove made of a material designed at Rice University that kills coronaviruses with heat without burning users’ skin. © Photo by Gustavo Raskosky/Rice University

 
19/09/2023 – Rice University

Rice University

You can leave your gloves on

A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side could transform the way we make and use ... Silvia Cernea Clark
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Lars Wismer: “I look forward to being back on board at Messe Düsseldorf again and to working with a strong team to further expand the leading position of the two leading trade fairs and the international portfolios.” © Florian Treiber

 
28/11/2022 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

A+A and Glasstec under new management

Lars Wismer becomes new Director of A+A, international trade fair for safety, security and health at work, as well as Glasstec, trade fair for the glass ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Ranging from nonwovens and felts over multiple composite systems, the potential for Aersulate is immense. © Outlast

 
18/08/2022 – Insulation

Insulation

Effective insulation combined with minimal space

Under the name Aersulate, the Outlast R&D team developed highly innovative aerogel materials offering very effective insulation with minimal space requirements. By  Sibylle Michel
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The world’s leading trade fair and congress event for personal protection, occupational safety and health at work will take place in October 2023. © Messe Düsseldorf/Constanze Tillmann

 
02/08/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

A+A 2023 under the sign of sustainability and digitalisation

Exhibiting companies can now register for A+A 2023, which will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 24 to 27 October 2023. By  Sibylle Michel