Dublin, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Military Clothing and Equipment: Escalating Global Tensions Spur Investment" report from Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Manufacturers of military clothing and equipment are facing mounting pressure to innovate, according to "Military clothing and equipment: escalating global tensions spur investment". This pressure has intensified as armed forces worldwide brace for conflict in the wake of the war in Ukraine and as opposition forces make significant advances in the development of new technologies and weaponry.
In particular, major strides are being made in the development of lethal weapons and surveillance systems which render conventional military clothing and equipment redundant.
In response, manufacturers are working on new technologies which can provide effective protection of personnel, especially during combat-including next-generation body armour, uniforms capable of concealing thermal signatures, and wearable devices that can optimise performance.
For example, research into the potential of nanomaterials for use in the manufacture of uniforms that can conceal thermal signatures has shown promise. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene, in particular, possess excellent mechanical and thermal properties which enable them to absorb and dissipate radiation emitted by infrared radar systems. As a result, research is being conducted into textile coatings that contain CNTs and graphene.
It is thought that military personnel wearing uniforms treated with such coatings could display much smaller thermal signatures than military personnel wearing conventional uniforms.
An alternative field of research that has shown early promise is the potential of metamaterials in the manufacture of uniforms. Metamaterials are capable of redirecting or bending light and electromagnetic (EM) radiation, thereby effectively rendering objects invisible.
Global demand for such innovations is expected to rise over the period between 2020 and 2028 as a result of escalating political tensions worldwide and the expansion and modernisation of military forces in several countries.
Global tensions are escalating following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine-the largest military attack on a sovereign state in Europe since the Second World War.
Furthermore, concerns are growing over an increase in anti-state activities worldwide and a rise in far-right terrorism, including an increase in terrorist activity in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
Despite an increase in demand for innovation in military clothing and equipment, significant challenges will be presented by scaling the production of new and complex technologies-not least because of the high costs of doing so.
Furthermore, there are disparities between, on one hand, the desired performance of some technologies for use in the manufacture of military uniforms and, on the other, their availability because of budgetary and technological constraints. These disparities will prove considerable.
Key Topics Covered:
INTRODUCTION
GLOBAL MILITARY EXPENDITURE AND DEMAND FOR MILITARY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
- Global military expenditure
- Market for military clothing
- Market for military personal protective equipment (PPE)
ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES OF MILITARY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
- Antimicrobial protection
- Chitosan
- Copper
- Graphene
- Silver
- Ballistic protection
- Soft body armour components
- Hard body armour components
- Carbon fibre
- Ceramic fibre
- Glass fibre
- Para-aramid fibre
- Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre
- Natural fibre
- Camouflage
- Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protection
- Comfort
- Breathability
- Moisture management
- Temperature regulation
- Weight
- Flame resistance
- Meta-aramid fibre
- Polybenzimidazole (PBI) fibre
- Polybenzoxazole (PBO) fibre
- Insect repellency
- Health monitoring
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS AND INNOVATIONS IN MILITARY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
- Cratus Wave lightweight ballistic plate developed by TenCate Advanced Armor for use in combination with modular body armour systems
- Duracam camouflage print process developed by Pincroft Dyeing and Printing
- Modular soldier protection system developed by Source Tactical Gear
- Prototype jacket which can provide thermal camouflage developed by the GrapheneEngineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), the National Graphene Institute (NGI) and Vollebak
- Spectra Shield 6166 developed by Honeywell for hard body armour
- Spray process for applying finishes incorporating permethrin developed by Pincroft Dyeing and Printing
- Tactical modular armour system developed by Paraclete
- Zenturio ballistic helmet developed by ULBRICHTS Protection
Companies Mentioned
- Honeywell
- National Graphene Institute (NGI)
- Paraclete
- Pincroft Dyeing and Printing
- Source Tactical Gear
- TenCate Advanced Armor
- ULBRICHTS Protection
- Vollebak
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