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What are technical textiles? Uses of technical textiles Materials & properties PPE Innovations in PPE
Technical textiles
A technical textile is a textile product manufactured for non-aesthetic purposes, where function is the primary criterion (source Wikipedia) Not fashion Not home textiles Not uphostery
Technical textiles
Most important sector in the EU textile industry Use In contact with human body
Medical textiles Protective clothing
Classification
Classification
Materials
Classical textile fibres Cotton Viscose Polyester New materials Nomex/Kevlar PBI PP HDPE (Dyneema)
Properties
General properties Very strong Durable / abrasion resistant Chemically inert Flame retardant Special properties Anti static Anti microbial Insect repellent Anti soiling Water repellent Waterproof
Technical fabrics
Non wovens
Grow areas
PPE Functionality
PPE is much more than textile materials PPE has added functionality Functionalites are multiple: protection identification commercial communication discrimination fashion
Fire brigade
Functionality most important Properties Flame retardant Insulation Mechanical protection Water proof
Company wear
Where fashion meets functionality Main functions Recognisable Representative Comfort Easy to clean Durable
Medical uniforms
Focus on functionality Easy to clean Anti microbial properties Comfort, mechanical Thermo physiological properties
Heat and moisture transfer
Police uniforms
Functionality and protection Main features Recognizable Representative Protection weather Comfort Good thermo physiological properties Easy to clean
Soldiers
Main functionality: protection Mechanical protection (bullet proof, anti stabbing) Foul weather proof Chemical resistant Camouflage
Heat balance
Humans function best at a core temperature of 36-39 C (homeotherm) At elevated temperatures risk of heat stroke Can be lethal At low temperature risk of under cooling
Koud
Warm
Environment
Heat balance
Activity
Clothing
Thermo regulation:
Physiology - acclimatization Behavior rest, ventilation, cooling
Insulation by clothing
Directly related to thickness Depending on air flow under and through cloting Depending on the total area covered by clothing Depending on total effective surface
Modeling en Simulation
CHOICE
PRE-SELECTION
STANDARDS,
(Occupational Laws)
PROTO-TYPES
MATERIALS
PPE Development
Information
Safety
Ergometers
Treadmill, bicycles, arm work, rowing
Performance Less (no) clothing Few layers Movement and work No equipment Movement, speed Dynamic, Flexible
Performance