New opportunities for protective wear – unit plan

In this unit, students will consider the performance properties of new stab and flame-resistant fabric and design protective wear for new market opportunities.

AgResearch’s prototype stab-resistant vest

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AgResearch’s prototype vest made from their new stab and flame-resistant fabric, which looks and feels like normal jacket fabric.

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Purpose

To investigate the development of this new material, to understand the societal influences and impacts, develop knowledge of its properties and consider possible future uses and markets.

Keywords

Fibre, material properties, flame resistance, stab resistance, fabric testing, technology transfer, commercialisation.