
Textiles scientist working with Davey Textiles to develop a faster, easier way to detect damage
*Originally published August 9, 2021 in the University of Alberta Folio
By BEV BETKOWSKI
Firefighters risk their lives battling blazes, but the aging of their suits also poses a hazard that a University of Alberta researcher, partnering with industry, is working to eliminate.
An end-of-life sensor that detects gradual breakdown in garments from exposure to heat, moisture and ultraviolet (UV) light has been developed by clothing…
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