Clothes dummy wearing AgResearch’s prototype stab-resistant vest
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AgResearch’s prototype vest made from their new stab and flame-resistant fabric, which looks and feels like normal jacket fabric.

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    New opportunities for protective wear – unit plan

    In this unit, students will consider the performance properties of new stab and flame-resistant fabric and design protective wear for new market opportunities. Purpose To investigate the ...

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    New stab and flame-resistant fabric

    A unique new stab and flame-resistant material has been made using wool and a special synthetic fibre. It looks and feels like regular wool jacket fabric and is lightweight and comfortable to ...

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    Developing new stab and flame-resistant fabric

    A unique stab and flame-resistant material combines wool with high-strength synthetic to add comfort to protective clothing. Find out about the research and development behind this new material ...

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    Wool innovations – introduction

    Innovative wool textiles developed at AgResearch in Christchurch are meeting consumer demand for more functional fabrics and creating new opportunities for textile products. Rights: The ...

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