Résumé :
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The late twentieth century saw an unprecedented increase in emphasis on protection of the human form. Health and safety at work requires protective textiles for certain jobs and the threat of biological and chemical terrorist attacks is currently a topical issue. The range of hazards and the means of combating them continues to grow and becomes ever more complex. A consequence of this is the development and exploitation of new textile fibers, structures and clothing systems whose purpose is to provide improved protection, while maintaining comfort, efficiency and well being.
The first part of this book covers materials and design issues. It starts with a chapter explaining legislative and regulative standards for protective textiles. Chapters then go on to comprehensively list the technical fibers and fabrics used, survey the manufacture of yarns and fabrics, explore the emerging field of intelligent textiles and outline the steps required in selecting materials for protective clothing. Two chapters look at the factors affecting the design and use of protective clothing and weighing up fashion against function. Part two deals with general protection requirements and applications, such as protection against chemicals, ultraviolet radiation, fire and extremes in temperature, microorganisms, electrostatic charges and ballistic threats. A chapter is also devoted to respiratory protection. The last third of the book is given over to case studies with important chapters on protection for the military and military aviators, fire fighters, workers in the gas and oil industry, motorcyclists and protection against knives and other weapons.
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