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Wool: A Natural and Safe Choice for Flame-Retardant Textiles

Flame retardant fabrics are essential to reduce the potential risk of fire accidents. Manmade materials have dominated the flame-resistant textile market in recent years while wool-based fire-retardant fabrics have been used for centuries due to their natural properties and effectiveness in protection against flames. Due to FR properties, other than clothing, it finds widespread usage …

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Effect of Moisture on Thermal Protection Performance of Firefighter Clothing

Firefighter clothing stands as a crucial line of defense against the intense heat and flames encountered on the front lines. However, the efficacy of thermal protection performance (TPP) in these garments is not immune to the influence of moisture, whether it be from sweat, rain, water spray, or steam. While it is well-established that wet …

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BCI’s Role in Revolutionizing Sustainable Cotton Farming

Better Cotton is the world’s leading sustainability initiative for cotton. The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a global non-profit organization that aims to make cotton production more sustainable by addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges associated with conventional cotton farming. It was founded in 2005 with the support of some visionary organizations such as Adidas, …

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Durability of Treated Cotton Flame Retardant Fabric

Flame-retardant (FR) fabrics are available in two categories: The treated FR where 100% cotton or cotton rich fabric is treated with phosphorus-based compounds to achieve fire resistance. The inherent FR, where the fibers are engineered to have a chemical composition which resists the propagation and sustenance of fire. Several technologies are in existence for producing …

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Tarasafe Unleashes Innovative Safety Solutions at A+A 2023

Delighted to share that we made a significant impact at A+A 2023 held from October 24 to 27 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event’s theme, “Inspirations for a Better Work Environment,” was in perfect alignment with our mission of ensuring workplace safety and health. Our presence exemplified its commitment to promoting sustainable safety and health at …

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Stoll Curve and its Significance in Heat and Flame Protection

The human skin is very sensitive to temperature. When the skin temperature reaches 45°C, the person will have a burning feeling. When the temperature reaches 72°C, it will cause second-degree burns to the skin. Alice Stoll and Maria Chianta in the latter half of 1960s, conducted a series of experiments on live, anesthetized test subjects. …

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Do emblems and decorations on flame-resistant clothing need to be flame resistant?

Flame-resistant clothing (FRC) is crucial for protecting individuals working in high-risk environments involving fire and heat hazards. FRC is designed to resist ignition, self-extinguish, and minimize burn injuries. Specific emblems & decorations like embroidery, heat transfer etc. may be used on the FRC for representation of company logos, norms that the garments meet or any …

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The Evolving Landscape of Women’s PPE

Personal Protective equipments reduce the risk of getting harmed during an accident at work place. PPE are the essential requisite for everyone who work in a hazardous environment. The world has seen a rapid growth of women workforce across all industries. An increased awareness towards stringent regulatory compliances and realization of increased hazards at the …

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What indicators are an adequate PPE based on?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to ensure the safety of workers in hazardous environments. However, not all PPE are manufactured equal. Adequate PPE is crucial in protecting workers and ensuring job safety. Critical indicators of an adequate PPE: 1. Protection – The primary function of an adequate PPE is to protect workers from specific …

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The Advantages of Cotton-Hemp Blend Fabric for Eco-Friendly and Lasting Apparel

Researchers and inventors are being inspired by the widespread acceptance of slow fashion to create lasting, eco-friendly apparel. There are several possibilities, including fabric made of organic cotton, hemp, and bamboo. The front-runners in the market for fabric are clearly hemp and cotton. The crop and fibre plant known as cotton is well known. When …

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