IFAI Expo 2018

Protecting the Protectors: Advancements in Firefighters' Turnout Gear and Military ChemBio Suits with an Update on Protective Clothing for the Mobility Challenged (Room 309)

15 Oct 18
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics, Pre-Expo Conference: Advanced Textiles

Speaker(s): Mary Lynn Landgraf, Landgraf Consulting; Sean McDearmon, W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.; Jay Nicholson, Kappler

The presentation will feature a panel of experts in the world of protective clothing for firefighters and military warriors. From oil rigs to special operations rescues, ChemBio, to signature reduction, our protectors are engaged in keeping us safe from harm 24/7, keeping industrial operations running safely without glitches and keeping themselves protected. Protective clothing is also being designed for the mobility, visually and audio challenged with a twist that these innovations have found a second life in the mainstream commercial world. Come learn about these state-of-the-science developments in these arenas and some surprising facts about protective clothing designed for the mobility challenged that can benefit you! Takeaways: 1. Textile innovations for the firefighter on oil rigs or on rocket launch pads—What’s hot! 2. Latest developments and needs in the military for signature reduction, ChemBio suits and nocturnal rescue operations. 3. Who is designing protective clothing for the mobility, visually and audibly challenged? How do we benefit from this unique angle of protective clothing?