Advances in chemical and biological protective clothing

Abstract: Protection against hazardous chemical and biological (CB) materials is necessary in many aspects of everyday life and can be provided by the proper selection of protective clothing. Variables to be considered include weight, comfort, level of protection, and the duration of protection required. To cover the range of situations that may be encountered, a spectrum of CB protective materials and clothing systems has been developed. This chapter reviews the types of materials and clothing systems currently in use and the science and technology efforts underway to maximize protection and comfort.