Protective clothing
Protective clothing such as boots, gloves, helmets, protective jackets and other products with applications in different risk environments are researched by the Institute to improve their properties and to ensure that they meet or exceed legislation and perform their function with ever-greater guarantees.
Lines of R & D:
Technical fibres for the management of comfort
The development and use of hollow or biocomponent fibres whose core is made up of a polymer that is soluble in an aqueous medium, as well as the use of special transversal sections which improve the transportation of moisture.
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New finishes for comfort management
Study of new finishes and the degree to which they interfere with and/or favour comfort properties in terms of the feel and thermo-physiological comfort of a textile.
Study and validation of the functions of finished textile substrates (dual laminates, triple laminates, foam materials…) and finished garments from the perspective of physical comfort (feel) and thermal comfort (sensation of heat/cold, breathability, moisture management, thermal insulation…).
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Physical and thermal comfort in textile items
The features of simple and compound textile substrates (dual laminates, triple laminates, foam…) and finished garments are studied from the perspective of physical comfort (feel) and thermal comfort (sensation of cold/heat, breathability, management of moisture, thermal insulation…)
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Anti-static textiles and electrical conductivity
The development of these kinds of fabrics is another component of comfort. They are developed within textile clothing with a view to dissipating static electricity and avoiding electric shocks.
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Textiles for protection from sharp weapons
Research into textiles with anti-shear properties which meet different requirements. We are studying how to achieve levels of resistance to knife cuts with just one layer of material which would reduce the cost and improve the ergonomics and dexterity of work protection gloves. We are also studying how to achieve fabrics that minimise the damage caused by sharp weapons.
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Textiles for bullet protection
One of the main problems after a bullet-proof vest has stopped a bullet is the depth of the impact or trauma created which, without penetrating the human body, can be over 30 mm. To resolve this, AITEX is conducting research into three-dimensional textile structures which, thanks to their morphology, resistance and the air chamber, help to dissipate the force of the impact in this kind of risk.
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Textiles for nbc protection
Owing to the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons, as well as nuclear ones, there is a growing need to provide individual protection equipment for these risks. So, AITEX is working to validate research into concepts and applicable materials, which will lead to new generations of fabrics that will hopefully provide a barrier to these agents.
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Textiles for thermal protection
Textile garments should above all be comfortable. However, this parameter has unfortunately had to be sacrificed on numerous occasions with a view to incorporating specific protection properties. Normally, these garments end up incorporating lots of layers, which makes them heavier, more rigid, less breathable and they retain more heat. Therefore, AITEX runs a research area focusing on functional textiles with high thermal comfort, based on the design of novel textile structures and the incorporation of hollow fibres which favour the dissipation of heat and improve breathability.
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Personal protection equipment
As well as developing personal protection equipment against the risks mentioned above, AITEX maintains areas of research working with companies to create and improve protection garments against the risks of low visibility, as well as electrical and mechanical risks, producing threads or textile structures with new functions which provide added value against these dangers.
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Biocide textiles
Creation of textiles designed to eliminate bacteria, fungus, mites and other types of parasites from their own surface or from any surface with which they come into contact.
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Textile sensors
Research into textile structures capable of acting as sensors that monitor physiological and/or environmental parameters.
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Lines of Innovation:
Health textiles: study and quantification in the fields of microbiology, analytical chemistry and textile physics
This area offers advice and consultancy services to help textile industries make a commitment to this sector and this industry as an alternative to traditional textiles.
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Simulation of the influence of rain
The aim is to create a real simulation of the influence of rain on garments designed to protect against this risk, using a flow of 450 l/m2h, also reproducing, therefore, the effect of the mechanical energy of drops of rain falling from a great height, thereby achieving high energy drops.
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Evaluation of thermal insulation in critical wind conditions.
Thermal insulation studies carried out on garments, under critical wind, temperature and moisture conditions.
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Evaluation of bullet and stab-proof materials
Evaluation of diverse materials such as vests, helmets, glass and doors against impacts from different calibre bullets and sharp weapons.
Depending on the type of material, the penetration of the bullet through the materials is determined, as well as the formation of trauma or the ballistic limit (V50) of the materials.
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Evaluation of the behaviour of materials against mechanical risks
Evaluation of personal protection equipment against mechanical risks such as abrasion, cuts, tearing and perforation, as well as the determination of the protection given by clothing, gloves and footwear against the action of a hand-operated chainsaw.
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Evaluation of the behaviour of materials against electrostatic risks
Determining the ease of materials to conduct electricity, thereby preventing the user from getting electric shocks.
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made in Green
“made in Green” is both a certificate and a label which, by controlling product traceability, ensures:
- The absence of substances that are harmful to HEALTH
- Respect for the ENVIRONMENT
- Respect for the HUMAN RIGHTS OF WORKERS
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