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Performance & Comfort - All In One?



new protective garments prove two key features aren't mutually exclusive



By Ellen Wuagneux
Associate Editor




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When it comes to protective apparel, nonwovens bring to the table benefits such as top performance, comfort, breathability, softness and lighter weights—all for a comparatively economical price. To keep nonwovens in the forefront, producers continue to make strides in the manufacturing and converting technologies used to create protective garments. However, with cost issues still looming large, manufacturers are struggling to keep price points as low as possible.

Take for example DuPont’s  Pro­Shield disposable garments, which offer a lightweight barrier against nonhazardous dry particles at an economical price. Made using the company’s proprietary Advanced Composite Technology (ACT), ProShield garments are resistant to rips and tears, providing both durability and comfort for tough jobs.

“ProShield garments bring together a proprietary fabric and a roomy garment design with an elastic waist and storm flap, to increase range of mobility,” commented Dale Outhous, global business director, DuPont Personal Protection. He added that ProShield is anti-static treated to prevent build-up of nuisance static. Designed for workers in a range of industries for nonhazardous applications, they are available in a variety of garment styles in both white and blue.

“DuPont’s ACT technology uses a bicomponent formulation whereby each individual fiber has two different polymer components,” Mr. Outhous explained. “More than 20 patents have been filed to date. This innovative technology enables DuPont ProShield garments to take advantage of the best properties of two different raw materials to create fabrics that meet a range of worker needs.”