Lightweight fabric blocks
radiation.
by Williams, Robert H.
Thanks to the acquisition of patents from Russia and Singapore for
Demron, the U.S. now has its own source of a unique radiation blocking
fabric that can be made into full body suits, gloves, boots, vests and
other apparel.
Radiation Shield Technologies of Miami, Fla., will be producing the
material that is composed of an advanced radiopaque nano-polymeric
compound that is fused between layers of fabric.
Demron, says Dr. Ronald Demeo, company president and chief
executive officer, "shields against X-ray and low energy Gamma
emissions while providing full anti-chemical and biological
protection." He also notes that it is a "lead free, toxin free
and PVC free nuclear blocking material that allows heat dissipation and
resists chemical permeation and cracks."
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