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Fireproof Underwear for Women in High-Risk Jobs | Adelaide News
A Navy veteran turned innovator, Emily Pyke, has engineered fire-resistant underwear and bras for women in high-risk frontline jobs—solving a deadly oversight she witnessed firsthand: synthetic undergarments melting and dripping during fires. After leaving the service, she partnered with manufacturers to create modacrylic fabric that resists melting, self-extinguishes small flames, and eliminates hazardous metal components. Backed by a $200K grant from New South Wales, her company is now refining the designs, with trials underway across Australia and the UK. This breakthrough not only saves…
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