Hohenstein Institute: Press Releases
Optimation of a Textile ECG Carrying System
Cutting the number of fatalities due to sudden heart failure is the declared aim of a joint research project by the Hohenstein researchers and their colleagues at Metrax in...
Innovative Cold Protection Suits
Scientists from the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim have worked with the specialists in protective clothing at Tempex in Heidenheim to develop innovative solutions for cold protection...
Portable 3D Scanner in Use at Hohenstein Institutes
A new hand-held, portable 3D scanner expands the range of Hohenstein Institutes in Bönnigheim in the area of contactless 3D...
Using Textiles for Effective Shielding From Infrared Radiation
Nowadays, modern uniforms and military camouflage systems for objects and buildings can do more than just use camouflage prints that are specially made to blend in with the environment to...
Keeping Cool, Even When the Heat Is On: Guidelines and Limit Values to Improve Protective Clothing for Hot Working Environments
In many industries such as steel and glass-making, or mining, working in a hot environment is just part of the job. In order to be able to approach the heat source without risking damaging...
Awarding Marks for Comfort: Physiologically Optimised Uniforms
The main purposes of functional clothing are to provide protection from climatic influences and to support the physiological functioning of the human body. This is particularly important for...
Even Soldiers Have to Sleep: Thermophysiological Properties of Sleeping Bags
Nowadays people mostly sleep at home, safely protected by the walls of a house and with a bed system providing sound sleep. Camping, however, has become an attractive way to spend the...
Researchers Demonstrate How Clothing Affects Mental Performance
Many jobs in the western world now demand a high degree of concentration. This is particularly the case where special clothing or even personal protection equipment has to be worn at work....
Hohenstein Institute Offers New Training Courses for Military Purposes
In addition to providing training in the area of instrument-based colour and white measurements, the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim has recently begun to offer visual colour analysis...
Textile Sun Protection for Soldiers in Extreme Climates
Sun protection of military equipment is literally a hot topic. Nowadays, army forces mostly operate in conflict areas with extreme climates, for example the deserts of Afghanistan. From a...
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