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ProGARM introduces arc flash Sanguis project to produce universal

protection gloves and belt plasma from donated blood

belts are often worn with the addition of a traditional Leading a consortium of expert consultants in their respective fields, the Nonwovens Innovation Institute (NIRI)
belt to ensure a tighter fit, in turn making garments has reached successful proof-of-concept in developing an innovative and new nonwoven filter technology –
more comfortable.
through the Sanguis project – to get rid of antibodies from donated blood then produce universal plasma.

None arc flash protecting gloves and belts can burn The Sanguis filter uses an artificial antigen that mimics the structure of the naturally occurring antigens found in
and melt under the extreme heat of an arc flash, red blood cells, incorporating NIRI’s patented linker technology and nonwoven expertise. The process for
inflicting severe burns to the skin that might disable producing universal plasma involves functionalization of conventional melt blown filter media with the artificial
the casualty’s ability to work for a long period antigen, welding into hard plastic casing and, finally, sterilization.
afterwards and leave them with a dynamic life
ProGARM, the UK’s specialist in arc flash protection, change, if not fatal injuries. During the functionalization process, the filament surface in the nonwoven was plasma treated, introducing
has declared the launch of 2 innovative products - carboxylic acid groups onto the fiber surfaces, providing a grafting point for other species, i.e. the antigen.
arc flash dexterity gloves and a flame-resistant belt ProGARM’s arc flash dexterity gloves are coated with Quantification of functionality has been determined and the process has resulted in a loading level in excess of
which are designed to increase the safety of workers neoprene and natural rubber to ensure comfort, grip that required for antigen immobilization.
at risk from an arc flash incident. and flexibility. Thus, providing the user with A4/Cut
five resistance, along with heat and arc flash protec-
While those across the UK at risk of an arc flash are tion, making them appropriate for a number of
already encouraged to wear full PPE, workers high-risk environments. The company’s new belt is
crucially ought to grasp and hold items well, which formed using inherent flame resistant materials and
means that ill-fitting arc flash resistant gloves are also features a buckle as well as an end tip made Wrangler first to adopt
often disregarded because of their impracticality. And from PA 6.6 which is a material with extremely high
when it comes to the universal fit of safety garments, temperature resistance.
Dry Indigo® Denim

Teijin introduces Silk Wool polyester material Wrangler is the primary to embrace innovative technology of a new foam dyeing method that is going to help

as a new SOLOTEX® family product eliminate 99pc of the water generally used in indigo dyeing. This can transform the denim industry. The primary
line of foam-dyed jeans are going to be Wrangler’s most up-to-date action to minimize environmental impact
and save precious resources. An agreement has been confirmed by Wrangler to produce denim fabric this
year by using this technology.
The Teijin Group’s fiber and products converting high-quality look, softness and smoothness, elegant
company has declared that it has developed an new gloss, and dense coloring. Recognizing the potential of this breakthrough, Wrangler and also the Walmart Foundation provided Texas
innovative polyester material that achieves the Tech University with early-stage funding for development of the foam-dying method. The Iconic Denim Brand
design, texture, aesthetic appeal and comfort of Teijin Frontier uses a multi-thickness structure to has helped introduce fabric mills to the newest technology and will currently incorporate the recent foam-dyed
hybrid silk wool for a wide range of medium-thick- process straight polyester filament yarn, employing a denim into a line of jeans launching in 2019.
ness apparel applications including jackets and proprietary higher-order thread-processing technolo-
bottoms, as a new product of SOLOTEX family. gy to achieve the luxurious look and feel of natural Tejidos Royo, a fabric mill in Spain with a reputation for prioritizing environmental performance, are going to be
silk wool. Later the yarn is blended with SOLOTEX first to integrate the foam-dye method, that it calls Dry Indigo. Royo is scheduled to receive the foam-dye
A hybrid of silk and wood, Silk wool came into and at last undergoes post dyeing processing. The machinery in the month of October and expects to start providing supply to Wrangler with denim before.
existence in the 1950s which is a high function
material noted for swelling, smoothness, softness, new SOLOTEX material realizes colorings with dense Among the brand’s incontestable sustainability actions the ongoing operations in the US sustainable cotton
mélange and dense colorings is a combination of spots that are close to those of natural materials. It also includes a commitment to lower wager consumption by 5 billion liters by 2020. As per Royo, applying
properties not possible with synthetic material until now. additionally eliminates the dry, rough touch of indigo dye to raw denim with foam rather than water can eliminate the necessity for the tens of million gallons
traditional wool-like materials and replicates the of water generally consumed by typical wet-dye systems.
The new SOLOTEX material offers silk wool-like smoothness and high resiliency of wool.

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