Exploring the Properties of Textiles for Fighting Wildfires

A new study published in the journal Polymers detailed how advances in textile production are benefiting clothing used in wildland firefighting, which must protect the firefighter from thermal radiation and reduce burn-injury hazards, while being comfortable, light, breathable and porous.

Exploring the Properties of Textiles for Fighting Wildfires

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