The performance of CPC, in terms of chemical barrier protection, durability, and hazard scenario suitability factors, can be assessed at several levels: the material, seam, closure system, and ...

Dougherty Co. -- As the threat of war in the Persian Gulf grows, so does the worry over United States military men having to fight nuclear, chemical or biological weapons. The Albany Marine Corps ...

Ready One Industries, El Paso, Texas, has been awarded a maximum $193,746,960 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for men's and women's chemical protective joint service ...

Academic, research and industry teams join forces to improve uniform materials. New fabrics now under development will one day relieve troops from the burden of wearing additional garments to protect ...

The bone-chilling temperatures during the last week of February proved beneficial for one exercise during the chemical protective clothing training held in Hastings. Firefighters clad in blue ...

DARPA has awarded contracts to FLIR Systems, Leidos, and Charles River Analytics to develop new kit to protect soldiers and responders against chemical and biological (CB) threats. The Personalized ...

The U.S. Air Force is testing a specialized uniform and other gear meant to protect airmen in case of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear, or CBRN, attacks. Members of the 88th Test and ...

Consideration of the different variations of PPE and the correct ways to use it are what make the equipment truly safe. Working in an industrial environment presents a variety of dangers. One of the ...

NATICK, Mass. -- It turns out you can make a career out of saving money and equipment, all while keeping the warfighter safe. Jim Varnum has done just that. Varnum, a chemical engineer, manages the ...