The invention of disposable clothing helps prevent the spread of bacteria. Sutures for wounds are now made of a dissolvable textile fiber. Casts for broken bones, surgical masks, bandages and gloves are other examples of textiles used in the healthcare industry. Bulletproof vests are made of 7 layers of Kevlar 29 aramid, which can protect a person from a knife slash and stop a .38-caliber bullet fired at a range of 10 feet. Firefighters and race-car drivers wear apparel made of Nomex aramid to protect them from the extreme heat they encounter in their professions.
Sports players wear protective helmets and pads made of textiles.
Recreational Products Sports equipment such as sailboats, hockey sticks, fishing rods, golf clubs, tennis rackets and canoes are composed of textile fibers. Kevlar aramid is used in this type of sports equipment because of its light weight and strength. Backpacks, balls, life jackets and artificial playing surfaces are also made of textile fibers. Just by reviewing the textile products contained in the paragraphs above helps us realize how important textiles are to our lives. The importance of textiles also meets another need, which is employment.