Toray Industries Japan developed Livmoa 3000 fabrics that can reduce thermal stress during work. Conventional workwear increases thermal stress as they are supposed to protect you from surrounding threats. For example, a medical-surgical gown protects surgeons from microbes, blood splashes, and other contaminations. On the other hand, the wearer feels uncomfortable due to the heat stress being created in summers. The Livoma 3000 has shown proven breathability and a significant reduction in thermal stress.
The LIVMOAâ„¢ 3000 series features a multilayered material comprised of charged non-woven TORAYMICRONâ„¢ fabric sandwiched between outer layers of spunbond fabrics. The LIVMOAâ„¢ 3000 breathable type chemical protective clothing is sealed and prevents contamination by floating particles following JIS T 8115:2015, type 5.
An experiment compared the breathability of the materials by pasting them onto a plastic cylinder and blowing air from below. The Styrofoam spheres in the cylinder with the LIVMOA™ barrier floated up high, indicating superior breathability of LIVMOA. In another test conducted at the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, it was found that the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WGBT) index showed a corrected value of 0° for Livmoa 3000, the same as for regular clothing and that the Toray fabric lowers heat stress more during work than general-purpose protective clothing.
