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 outerwear Protection against physical injury: General workers Fire-fighters Motorcyclists Athletes Flame-resistant Protective Soldiers and Police 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? Dust is dangerous! Filtration? Underground workwear Safetygear??
If you are a miner - Underground or Open Cut – Identify your textile problems. Tell us about them. We can very likely help ! THANKS!!!!
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