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Centre for Advanced Materials and Performance Textiles School of Fashion and Textiles RMIT University

Core research activities-

Textiles for Protection/Production/Performance/Comfort Protective Textiles Geo Textiles Sports Textiles Medical Textiles

What sort of personal protection?

Firefighter

• uterwear

Protection against physical injury: General workers Fire-fighters Motorcyclists Athletes Soldiers and Police Flame-resistant Protective Station-Wear for Fire-fighters & Rescue

What is important about apparel?

Comfort – if not comfortable, apparel will not be worn Performance – real protection against perceived hazards Functionality – fit-for-use – can you still do the job?

Where can we find textiles in mining ?

Brattice work Ventilation Mine machinery Conveyors Roof support? Underground workwear Safetygear?? Dust is dangerous! Filtration?

If you are a miner - Underground or Open Cut – Identify your textile problems. Tell us about them.

We can very likely help !

THANKS!!!!