It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Saiful Hoque

Protective Clothing / Firefighters

29 May 2024

3 minutes

The overall exploration of the various yarns and their fibres provides a fuller understanding of their durability. Suggestions can now be made to manufacturers on optimum fibre blends and fabric configurations that strike a better balance between long-term protection and comfort.

New Studies Show How to Make Firefighters’ Clothing Safer to Wear, Maintain and Manufacture

New research coming from Canada’s Alberta University could help manufacturers of high-performance fibres and protective fabrics to improve their processes and take informed decisions in the selection and design of materials for more durable gear for firefighters.

Staff Writer

Clothing Safety / Protective Wear

1 September 2022

2 minutes

PhD student Saiful Hoque led new research that could point the way to developing stronger, safer protective wear for firefighters and other workers.

Breakthrough on Protective Wear Could Keep Firefighters Safer

Sulphur content in some high-performance fabrics weakens them when exposed to moisture. This finding by researchers at the University of Alberta is expected to help manufacturers work towards a solution.

Staff Writer