The US Army has put the call out for new homegrown uniforms that are not only fire retardant but also insect repellent, and a team led by Dr. Ramaswamy Nagarajan at the University of Massachusetts ...

CAI Performance Additives, a developer of advanced polymer additive technologies, has unveiled ST-MCA-H, a high-efficiency, ...

The automotive world is about to receive a major innovation, in the form of a flame-retardant material that reduces the level of smoke emitted during a fire, an issue of particular interest in an ...

Wear trials can help guide you in selecting the right fabric by providing a more comprehensive evaluation of important factors such as performance, comfort, and applicability. A recent study of 400 SH ...

To subject an object to a process (especially chemical) to alter it, often temporary. Treat the cloth with bleach. These two words get used a great deal in the flame-resistant fabric industry. Knowing ...

A Chinese company has showcased new types of fabrics that can withstand extreme temperatures. Some of the fabric materials presented were waterproof and windproof while remaining breathable. Safmax ...

A Chinese PhD researcher has created a flame-resistant material tested at 2,732°F, far exceeding typical firefighter suit ...

The technology in "fire paint" used to protect steel beams in buildings and other structures has found a new life as a first-of-its-kind flame retardant for children's cotton sleepwear, terrycloth ...

In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that swept through parts of Southern California a year ago, J.N. Davis Roofing -- one of the region's oldest and most trusted roofing and ...

MATERIALS: Bayer MaterialScience LLC has introduced a flame retardant polycarbonate resin that is suitable for demanding requirements, particularly for LED, lighting and electrical applications.