Research Progress of Cut-Resistant Textile Materials.

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Textile Engineering
• Protective Materials

Background:

• Cut-resistant textiles are crucial for personal protective equipment.
• Existing materials often compromise comfort for protection.
• Advancements in fiber and coating technologies are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review physical properties, applications, and modification technologies of cut-resistant textile materials.
• To compare and analyze current evaluation standards for cut-resistant textiles.
• To identify future research directions for enhanced cut-resistant textiles.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of cut-resistant textile raw materials and coating materials.
• Analysis of physical properties and application fields.
• Comparative analysis of international cut-resistant textile evaluation standards (EN420, EN388, ASTM F-1790, ISO13997).

Main Results:

• Detailed description of commonly used cut-resistant textile materials and their properties.
• Summary and comparative analysis of key international evaluation standards.
• Identification of limitations in current materials regarding comfort and weight.

Conclusions:

• Lightness, softness, and comfort are key future development directions for cut-resistant textiles.
• High-performance fibers and advanced coating materials are essential for next-generation cut-resistant textiles.
• This review provides a reference for material selection and modification in the field.