Benefits of REPEL Technology Webbing in Fall Protection By Capital Safety

The Worldwide Experts in Fall Protection

Prepared by Capital Safety

Australia & New Zealand

The Benefits of

REPEL™ Technology Webbing in Fall Protection

REPEL™ Technology Webbing Benefits at a glance

• Uniquely repels water and stains

• High level of abrasion resistance

• Easily cleaned, affording significantly improved hygiene benefits

• Offers reliable protection and improved levels of comfort

• The repelling function is maintained even after numerous washing or cleaning cycles

• Ecologically clean textile finish developed in accordance with the

bluesign® standard

•The leaves of certain plants always stay clean, because dirt

cannot adhere to their finely-structured surfaces and is easily

washed off by rain.

•This natural non-stick and cleaning process, also known as the

self-cleaning effect, is permanently transferred to the webbing

surface by means of nanotechnology.

•The result is REPELTM Technology Webbing - an ecologically

clean textile finish, developed in accordance with the bluesign®

standard.

REPEL™ Technology Webbing Lessons from Nature

•This Nanotechnology is based on the bluesign® standard and guarantees the

highest possible exclusion of substances which are harmful to humans or the

environment and promotes the economical use of resources in manufacturing.

Elimination of all problematic substances

Nano particles fixed into a coating matrix

First class working hygienic production conditions

REPEL™ Technology Webbing Based on bluesign® standard

Nano uniqueness - the size

Human hair Spider silk

Nano particle

REPEL™ Technology Webbing

Background: Nano technology

The nanoparticles in the REPELTM finish form a fine

structure on the textile surface.


Background: Nano technology

Water or substances such as

oil or dirt simply run off the

REPELTM Technology

Webbing surface, any

residue can easily be rinsed

off with a little water.

Textile surface with NanoSphere Lotus leaf surface in the Nano-range


A nearly perfect copy of nature

The classic surface:

The contact surface of a water drop or a

particle of dirt with the textile, and therefore the level of adhesion, is very large. As a result, water or dirt adheres to the textile.

The REPELTM surface:

Water drops or particles of dirt lie only on the peaks of the nano particles, and therefore have a lower contact area. Adhesion is significantly reduced, water runs off, dirt is repelled or can be simply rinsed off.


Comparison of a conventional webbing surface with a REPELTM surface

• Water and annoying stains have no chance on textiles

with a REPELTM finish.

• The nanotechnology-based webbing impregnation is characterized by a high level of water resistance, a natural self-cleaning effect and a durable protective function.


Water and stains have no chance

• High level of water resistance

• Naturally self-cleaning

• Durable protective function


REPELTM Advantages

New Technology Provides

Longer Lasting Web

On REPELTM Technology Webbing, water drops, e.g. when it is raining

steadily, run off simply and reliably.

Prevents wicking of water

– Fast drying

– Repels water and other liquids

– Averts dirt particles from penetrating webbing weave preventing premature wear

– Ideal for Live Line applications


Repels liquids

Oil, dirt and dust do not adhere to the REPELTM Technology Webbing surface and can be rinsed off with water.

Enhanced Hygiene

– Easy decontamination

– Non saturated webbing avoids mold and odors

– Ideal for Water & Sewerage applications


Naturally self-cleaning

REPELTM Technology Webbing is extremely hard wearing.

– Provides up to 5 times more abrasion resistance

– Ideal for heavy duty applications and harsh environments

– Protective function retained even with frequent washing or cleaning

REPEL™ Web Standard Web

After 1,000

Abrasion Cycles


Enhanced Durability

Capital Safety utilises REPELTM Technology Webbing in a variety of products in their DBI-SALA range, such as: Harnesses, Lanyards and Pole Straps.


Fall Protection Applications

Contact your local CAPITAL SAFETY office for more information

on our REPEL™ Technology Webbing Fall Protection Products.

Australia: 1800 245 002

New Zealand: 0800 212 505

Asia: +65 6558 7758

USA: 800 328 6146

Canada: 800 387 7484

Europe, Middle East, Africa: +33 (0)4 97 10 00 10

Latin America: +1 651 385 4301

Northern Europe: +44 (0) 1928 571234

Germany: +49 2634 8052

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