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Teijin succeeded in improving the stretching property of aramid fabric. May, 2015

【Supercategory:6. Products Subcategory:6.3 New products of 2015

 Tejin has developed aramid fabrics to cope with strenuous movement required for fire-fighters’ garment.
 By combining durable polyester elastic yarns by Teijin’s original weaving technology, the stretching property of aramid fabric is improved 10 % in comparison with conventional ones. Teijin explores the market for the garments of fire fighters and rescue teams.

JCFA News Letter (No.10) May, 2015/Japan Chemical Fibers Association
Researcher TEIJIN
University or institution TEIJIN

Keywords

aramid, garment, polyester, elastic yarn, fire fighter, rescue team