Over the past couple of years, 5.11 Tactical Series®, maker of innovative tactical gear for law enforcement, military and fire professionals, has received numerous requests from first responders, ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Army will send fire-resistant clothes to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan this summer, including a new long-sleeve pullover shirt, officials announced this week. The clothes ...

Workers in high-risk work environments need to feel confident their flame-resistant clothing will also help them be seen by others. When Hurricane Helene hit the Carolinas last, nearly 20,000 line ...

From the outside, firefighter response gear doesn't look terribly high-tech. The coats, pants, gloves and boots don’t differ much from regular versions of the same items. But the makeup of this ...

Fire-resistant clothing (FRC) is a crucial element of workplace safety for your employees. It helps protect them against burns, extreme temperatures, and various hazards. These types of workwear are ...

Can we make flame-resistant gear using DNA? Our host, Alex, uses solutions of homemade strawberry DNA and molecular-biology-standard salmon DNA to try and make three different types of yarn ...

Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers can reduce the flammability of cotton ...