Development of a flexible fiber-reinforced material with high protective performance for use in high-pressure water jet work

Limin Bao, Masato Murata, Toshitaka Goto, Fangtao Ruan, Changjie Chen, Hideaki Morikawa, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Shinshu University, ASTOM Corporation, College of Textile , Anhui Polytechnic University, College of Textiles, Donghua University

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on November 24, 2025

Abstract

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High-pressure water jets are widely used in industrial and cleaning applications, but accidental exposure can cause serious injuries. To enhance safety, we developed a flexible, high-strength fiber-filled elastomer composite for use in protective gloves. ...