Introduction

In today's climate there is an increasing requirement for protective textiles, whether for personal protection, protection against the elements, chemical, nuclear or ballistic attack.

This comprehensive book brings together the leading protective textiles experts from around the world. It covers a wide variety of themes from materials and design, through protection against specific hazards, to specific applications.

This is the first book of its kind to give a complete coverage of textiles for protection.

Highlights

Covers a wide variety of themes from materials and design, through protection against specific hazards, to specific applications

The first book of its kind to give a complete coverage of textiles for protection

Written by leading protective textiles experts from around the world