Author: Prof (Dr) Nemailal Tarafder
Abstract: Safety and protective garments are a class of textile fabrics that are designed to protect the wearer from the adverse environment, which may result in injury and even death. High-temperature textiles are such type of materials which temperature can be used continuously at a temperature over 200 Degree Centigrade. The reason for the increased temperature of the fabrics is to affect the strength and other properties important for performance behaviour. Flame retardant finishes for cotton fabrics may be temporary or permanent, depending on the treatments. Best on the type of burning, three categories of flammability are identified. The most important property for thermal comfort protective garment is the comfort of the wearer.
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