Lates Fabric Achievement of DuPont

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Over the years, work wear has improved in style and ingenuity as it has become more practical and comfortable. According to DuPont’s website, more people are demanding the comfort and practicality of loungewear and athletic wear in their professional wardrobe. However, the clothing required in many workplaces must meet certain safety requirements. Anton-Katzenbach (2013) says, “More than ever, work wear and protective wear has been inspired by outdoor wear and sportswear thus adding elasticity, moisture management, UV-protection and anti-odour properties to a stylish look.” She also pointed out that working clothes have come a long way in the last several years, but they are now being made tougher and more stretchable. At A+A 2013, the leading innovators showed off the construction of the sportswear. The companies are developing lighter clothes and making sustainability a topic of interest. Though fashion was the most featured aspect of the show, there were innovative textiles being shown, as well. United States based DuPont presented cutting-edge textiles for work wear and protective clothing. Nomex MHP fabrics are the latest achievement of DuPont. This material meets safety requirements and guidelines, is lightweight, and can be used in a variety of job sites that Family and Consumer Science students are often interested in.
Safety textiles are used for protection against fires, cuts, and unwanted moisture (Scott, 2005). These textiles also assist in protecting against hazardous contamination. In general there are two kinds of contamination: surface and matrix (Gao and Tomasovic, 2011), both of which Nomex MHP provides protection from. The multi-hazard protection material also guards against heat and flame harm whic...

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Works Cited

Anton-Katzenbach, S. (2013). Fit for fitting at A+A. Retrieved from http://www.innovationintextiles.com/clothing-footwear/fit-for-fitting-at-aa/#sthash.IF8y8N2G.dpuf
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. (n.d.) Innovative Arc Flash Clothing Offers Multi-Hazard Protection. Retrieved from http://www.dupont.com/products-and-services/personal-protective-equipment/thermal-protective/brands/nomex/products/nomex-mhp-arc-flash-clothing.html
Gao, P., Tomasovic, B., & Stein, L. (2011). Performance Evaluation of 26 Combinations of Chemical Protective Clothing Materials and Chemicals After Repeated Exposures and Decontaminations. Journal Of Occupational & Environmental Hygiene, 8(11), 625-635. doi:10.1080/15459624.2011.616161
Scott, R. A. (2005). Textiles for Protection. Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing.

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