Protective functions for Thermo°Cool presented at Milipol
Polyester fibre manufacturer Advansa is presenting its ThermoCool technology at Milipol in Paris on November 17-20. The company will demonstrate how the thermoregulatory technology can be used in protective clothing.
According to the company, the show, which focuses on apparel and equipment for first responders such as police officers and the military, will give it the opportunity to explain how the technology can help keep wearers dry and comfortable even in extreme conditions. ThermoCool is designed to provide a microclimate that reduces the adverse effects of perspiration and condensation, keeping the wearer warm in cold temperatures and cool in warm weather. The technologies have been incorporated into waddings produced by insulation product manufacturers such as French firm Peg and Hong Kong Nonwoven.
Jordi Lopez, market manager for police and military end-uses, said: “Advansa has a lot of experience in development and manufacturing of technical fibres both for high-end performance insulation products and also special fibres specifically designed to deal with moisture management. Combinations of different special type of fibres with proprietary engineered cross sections enable the products to offer more than just warmth so they can help to deal with the adverse consequences of perspiration, condensation and humidity inside a garment or sleeping bag.”
