INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIALS HELP OIL AND GAS SECTOR CLEAN UP – AND SMARTEN UP – PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
July 1st, 2019
As an industry much maligned for its heavy carbon footprint, the oil and gas sector is increasing its use of sustainable materials and manufacturing methods making textiles used for its protective clothing. This segment has also been focusing on improving the comfort and aesthetics of this apparel.
Sustainable processes include recycling aramids used to create fire-resistant [THE COPY MENTIONS BOTH FIRE-RESISTANT AND FIRE-RETARDANT - ARE THESE TERMS INTERCHANGEABLE OR SPECIFIC? WHICH ONE DOES 'FR' STAND FOR? Without a special chemical application, a fabric will ...
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