Presently, Joint Force protective equipment is effective at neutralizing chemical warfare agents (CWA), but it is a burden to wear. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA’s) Chemical and Biological Technologies Department, in its role as the Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) for the Chemical and Biological (CB) Defense Program, partnered with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) and industry performers NuMat Technologies and Guild Associates to create protective overgarments made of lighter materials with improved fit and flexibility for a quick self-detoxifying capability that provides the potential for reuse.
Source: NuMat Technologies, Inc., fabricated laminate swatch contains four layers - inner layer: soft, high-density knit; adhesive: thermal glue; MOF layer: MOF-based textile; outer layer: flexible, tough, flame-resistant material (©️2022 NuMat Technologies, Inc. Used with permission).
April 4, 2022 | Originally published by Defense Threat Reduction Agency on March 28, 2022
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