Fabrics for workwear
Fabrics used in the production of workwear should comply with the following technical and functional requirements:
- Do not create discomfort when wearing as finished products
- Provide protection against the negative effects of the external environment
- Guarantee the possibility of consumers to successfully fulfill their labor duties
- Comply with all medical standards
- Have a pleasant aesthetic appearance
In order to make the right choice of the most suitable material for the uniform of workers of different areas of activity, it is necessary to know the main characteristics and categories of textiles described below.
A natural -based fabric.
The production of such fabrics is carried out from fibers that are of natural origin, among them, wool, linen and cotton are distinguished. Their most important advantage is the practicality and convenience of wearing, they enable the body to “breathe” and absorb sweat well. The disadvantages are believed that special clothing made of these materials is not durable, easily changes and is prone to shrinkage.
Mixed -type fabrics.
The production process of this type of tissue consists in the connection in different ratio of both synthetic and natural fibers. The unconditional advantage of such fabrics can be considered their strength, aesthetics performed, as well as a relatively low price. This is the reason that these materials are used much more often in the production of working jackets and costumes than the rest. As a rule, mixed fabric for workwear in its composition has from 30% to 35% cotton and from 65% to 70% polyester. This ratio is good in that it allows you to fully feel the natural properties of cotton and is the best solution for processing with technical impregnations. Cotton in the mixed tissue of uniforms primarily serves to give it hygienic qualities, in turn, synthetics - helps to increase the operational properties of future products.
Synthetics for workers.
Sources for obtaining a synthetic canvas are fibers made of acetate, viscose and triacetate, as well as their combinations. The structure of this material can possess, diagonal, sarzhev, and a linen interweaving pattern. Synthetic fabrics are distinguished by their ability to electrify and are very unstable to friction. Tissues of synthetic origin are used to prevent contact with petroleum products, mineral oils and a humid environment. From them, costumes and cloaks of which are polyester fiber are produced, they can also have a PVC coating and a rubberized structure. There are areas of activity for which workwear can be applied exclusively by one of these categories. For example, for workers who are dealing with elevated temperatures, in particular, with welding or with heated surfaces, it is necessary to use combined cotton fabrics with flax. Artificial and mixed materials in the indicated conditions can quickly burn out or melts, which is unacceptable for safety precautions. In addition to the above types of fabrics used to sew the “top” costumes for workers, various kinds of fillers, specialized lining and insulation packages are also used. And various special coatings and impregnations improve or modify the characteristics and properties of materials, making them moisture -repellent, fire -resistant, resistant to chemicals, retroreflective or masking.