Mass production of heat-protective capes for military personnel to begin in Russia

Developments were shown at the Congress of Young Scientists in Sochi

Scientists from the Ural Interregional Research and Education Center (UIREC, which includes Ural Federal University, SUSU, KSU and others) plan to launch mass production of heat-protective capes for military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces. The development was shown at the Congress of Young Scientists in Sochi.

The heat-protective cape cannot be seen in the IR range. Thus, a soldier wearing it will not be detected by thermal imagers. The cape not only retains heat, but also does not let it out.

The Congress of Young Scientists also showcased a unique fire-retardant material for construction and production purposes. It is presented in the form of a foamed material plate. During testing, the development proved its protective properties.

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