Cut-Tex PRO
Cut-Tex PRO is a high performance cut resistant fabric. As a technical fabric, Cut-Tex PRO is a combination of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibres and other technical fibres weaved by special high-density knitting machines, resulting in a cut-resistant fabric. Cut-Tex PRO has been developed in order to manufacture light-weight [1] knife, slash or cut resistant clothing whilst allowing flexibility and breathability.
Properties[edit]
Cut Resistance[edit]
Cut-Tex PRO has been developed to provide cut resistance whilst allowing flexibility and breathability. A combination of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibres and fiberglass are used for this textile. Depending on operational duties and risks and individual requirements, other fibres such as polyester, nylon and spandex are added. Cut-Tex PRO offers the following protection levels: BS EN ISO 388:2003 Blade Cut Resistance Level 5 (the highest possible, ISO 13997:1999 Blade Cut Resistance Level 5 (the highest possible) and ASTM F-1790 Level 4 (the second highest level).
Tear Resistance[edit]
Cut-Tex PRO offers BS EN ISO 388:2003 Tear Resistance Level 4 (The highest possible)
Abrasion Resistance[edit]
Cut-Tex PRO offers BS EN ISO 388:2003 Abrasion Resistance Level 4 (The highest possible)
Bite Resistance[edit]
Due to the protective properties of the two main fibres used in Cut-Tex PRO bite resistance from human bites is offered. The risk of serious infections following a human bite penetrating the skin is a problem faced by mental health care workers, special educational needs teachers and others working within secure psychiatric hospitals.
Puncture Resistance[edit]
Cut-Tex PRO does not offer puncture resistance, as it is a knitted fabric. However Cut-Tex PRO is commonly used for cut resistant gloves, and during the manufacturing process of cut resistant gloves additional materials are used to offer BS EN ISO 388:2003 Puncture Resistance Level 4 - the highest possible.
Applications[edit]
There is a wide range of applications for Cut-Tex PRO:
- Bite Resistant Arm Guards [2]
- Cut Resistant Clothing for Prisons, Police, Private Security, Immigration, Border Control and Mental Health [3]
- Cut Resistant Gloves for the above sectors
- Cut Resistant Underwear for ice speed skating and ice hockey
- Cut Resistant Clothing for metal pressing, glass handling and other industries [4]
References[edit]
- ↑ http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264864.html
- ↑ http://www.education-magazine.co.uk/Bite_Resistant_Arm_Guards_Can_Help_Protect_Health_Care_Workers_And_SEN_Teachers_From_Human_Bites-a-2143.html
- ↑ http://www.police-life.co.uk/products/cut-tex-pro-slash-resistant-clothing-to-protect-frontline-staff
- ↑ http://www.glassonweb.com/news/index/13994/
External links[edit]
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