| abstract |
Garments made from a composite, protective fabric (230) are disclosed. The composite fabric (230) has textile layers (121, 122, 240) placed in proximity to metallic mesh layers of woven stainless steel mesh. The metal mesh layers (125, 245) formed from any metal which forms suitable fibers. The textile layers (121, 122, 240) are fabric (230) formed with well-known fabric (230) fibers selected from those including para-aramid fibers, meta-aramid fibers, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, polyethylene terephthalate fibers, cellulose fibers, polyamide fibers, a mixture of para-aramid fibers and meta-aramid fibers, and a mixture of para-aramid fibers and carbon fibers. Forming the non-metal textile layers (121, 122, 240) is by any suitable method for interlacing yarns including weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, or felting, or combinations thereof. The garments made using the fabric (230) include gloves (405), bullet proof vests and chain-saw resistant trousers. |