Article: PROTECTION FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

Protective fabrics that will provide shielding from electromagnetic radiation can be made by blending conventional textile fibres with very fine stainless steel fibres under 25 Um diameter, according to European Patent 0 383 059. Yarns are then woven into a fabric as a mesh network of at least 0.5 cm2. Such materials can be used in garments and in carpets to prevent the generation of electrostatic charge. However, the fabric will not offer protection from microwaves and other forms of electromagnetic radiation. This is especially serious for hospital personnel who work closely with X-ray, ECG and EEG equipment. People who operate radar installations are also at risk. ...

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