Despite the versatility of fluoropolymers in demanding, high-performance applications under harsh environments, many of them have been classified as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and are ...

The term “sustainability” was defined in the late 1980s by the UN World Commission on Environment and Development as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future ...

A new reusable fabric that can deactivate both biological and chemical threats could revolutionize protective clothing. A team of researchers from Northwestern University (Il, USA) has developed a ...

Polyester (PET) fabric is a versatile synthetic material with excellent abrasion, corrosion resistance, and light resistance. However, PET fabric is combustible, with a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of ...

Dyneema is releasing its latest material, increasing the layers in its advanced composite fabric material. The woven composite, according to the brand, improves material performance by combining the ...

Dyneema, the name behind the incredibly light and strong fabric used in many ultralight packs and tents, has finally unveiled a long-awaited woven fabric. The new release, called Dyneema Woven ...

Mechanical behaviors of a new class of composites made up of a 3D-textile core enclosed by two rubber layers, either reinforced or unreinforced, are investigated in this study to address the need for ...