Special textiles with multifunctional systems of human protection against contamination, fire, cold & UV radiation

ABSTRACT

Modern approach to biological, chemical, radiation weapons, which can be used during conflicts demands the soldier to be equipped with suitable clothing protecting against contamination, cold, fire and radiation. The uniform is multi-layered clothing, plus a mask, gloves and boots. Generally this is performed mainly by three separate layers: a first blocking hazardous chemicals, pathogens permeation blocking layer and a layer serving as thermal insulators and blockers of excessive radiation. Thus, the new uniforms solutions must also reduce thermal shock to the user and expand the protective properties. It is assumed that the specialized clothing should absolutely kill pathogens, destroy toxic chemicals by catalytic action, protect from extreme low temperatures and protect under fire condition. These uniforms should be at a reduced weight of the improved functionality. These high technologies promise significant progress in multifunctional textiles: for defence, for fire-fighters, chemical industry, aircraft, automotive and factory filters, sterile clothing for medicine.

KEYWORDS:

• Cold and UV radiation
• fire barriers
• fire
• MOF
• multifunctional textiles
• protecting human against contamination

Acknowledgments

1.	Polish research & development project No OR00002512: Effective biocides for different area of application”
2.	Polish project: “Body armor for military and police application”.