Safer, More Comfortable Soldier Uniforms Are in the Works (IMAGE)

American Chemical Society

Safer, More Comfortable Soldier Uniforms Are in the Works

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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.

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Sourabh Kulkarni

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