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Breathable lava suits: volcanologist field-tested and approved

MU student blends fashion, function in lightweight, expedition style clothing interwoven with Kevlar, a heat and abrasive-resistant fiber

COLUMBIA, Mo. – When working near lava at 1,300 to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, the terms ‘lightweight’ and ‘comfortable’ might not apply to a volcanologist’s protective clothing. (more…)

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