Novel Technology of Shielding Textiles against High Energy Rays

This technology uses a novel green material, elastic polyurethane/ tungsten (WPU) composite, to manufacture safe and reliable fibres, curtains and protective garments for shielding high energy rays. Manufactured with common equipment for melt spinning and melt blowing, the new protective uniforms are lighter in weight, softer, more flexible, and more efficient in radiation shielding than conventional rubber uniforms containing lead particles, which are heavy and bulky. The new uniforms are expected to replace conventional uniforms, and bring great benefits to users of X-ray and other high energy producing facilities. In addition, this green technology does not involve the usage of solvents, and the material is recoverable for recycling.