Fluorescent regenerated cellulose for safety and protection applications

摘要

Fluorescent cellulose fibres for use in reflective safety clothing have been developed by Lenzing AG of Austria. In International Patent Publication WO 2012/012813, the company says that its fibres are made from regenerated cellulose (such as viscose or lyocell) and can simultaneously be flame-retardant (FR). Unlike existing fluorescent fibres, which are typically made from synthetics such as polyester, the cellulose textiles are comfortable to wear, less prone to the development of unpleasant odours and less susceptible to the development of electrostatic charges, which can be dangerous, leading to explosions in certain environments.