Melba's
protective clothing division plays a crucial role
in the protection of personnel in the fire, police,
military and industrial workplace. Increasing industry
concerns for general worker safety, including protection
from death and disabling injuries and illnesses
has seen the development of protective textiles
that protect from the specific threats of chemical
agents, splashes, fire, and bullets. This has resulted
in an entire division devoted to personal protective
equipment. This equipment includes everything from
chemical/biological protective garments and suits,
to fire fighters' turnout gear, industrial fire
retardant garments and bullet
resistant fabrics for vests, vehicles and helmets.
There
have been significant revisions and additions to
many of the existing standards for worker protective
textiles. Melba Industries stands in the forefront
of the manufacture of textiles for the protective
industry, enhancing the protection of Australia's
Emergency Services and Armed Forces personnel, continually
aspiring to higher levels of quality and innovation.
