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Sustainable Green Chemistry Used to Create Safer, More Comfortable Uniforms for Soldiers – SciTechDaily

Uniforms of U.S. Army soldiers must meet a long list of challenging requirements. They need to feel comfortable in all climates, be durable through multiple washings, resist fires and ward off insects, among other things. Existing fabrics don’t check all of t…

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In a test, untreated fabric (left-hand panel) burns completely after a flame is removed, whereas fabric treated with phytic acid (right panels) is self-extinguishing in seconds after the ignition source is removed. Credit: Sourabh Kulkarni
Uniforms of U.S. Army soldiers must meet a long list of challenging requirements. They need to feel comfortable in all climates, be durable through multiple washings, resist fires and ward off insects, among other things. Existing fabrics don’t check all of t…

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