{"id":19939,"date":"2025-06-27T14:49:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T18:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcttg.com\/defense-sector\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T15:05:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:05:03","slug":"technical-textiles-defense","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gcttg.com\/en\/technical-textiles-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"Defense Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CTT and the Defense Sector<\/h2><\/div>

CTT, your strategic partner in textile innovations and advanced materials for the Defense sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

CTT, your strategic partner in textile innovations and advanced materials for the Defense sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>

As a key player in the defense field, CTT and its experts accelerate the development of textile, polymer, and composite products, providing access to the Defense sector.<\/p>\n

CTT is a preferred partner for manufacturers supplying products to the Defense industry. We conduct applied research and product development in the areas of protection, camouflage, and comfort for advanced textile systems. Additionally, our expertise in polymers and 3D composite preforms enables manufacturers and technical solution developers to offer equipment for ground or airborne vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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CBRN protection : Development of barrier materials<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Geosynthetics and polymer materials for temporary military structures<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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PPE- Cold Weather Protection \u2013 Arctic Region exploration, Camo Winter Operations<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Thermal manikin for thermal insulation evaluation, human factor and comfort<\/h6>

Mannequin thermique pour l\u2019\u00e9valuation de l\u2019isolation thermique, facteur humain et confort<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Composite materials for communications satellites, aerospace and aeronautics<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Expertise \u2013<\/h2><\/div>

Product Development<\/h2><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>CBRN Protection<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
CBRN Protection<\/strong>: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear. We develop barrier materials providing CBRN protection for first responder PPE and military applications.<\/p>\n

CBRN protection : Development of barrier materials<\/h4>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Camouflage properties and prints durability<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Camouflage properties and prints durability<\/strong> in the UV, visible, and near-infrared (Near-IR) spectrum. We develop new durable print formulations that meet the strictest reflectance criteria for combat uniforms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Development of textile solutions<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Development of textile solutions<\/strong> providing thermal protection against heat and flames.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Rapid manufacturing of dry preforms<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Rapid manufacturing of dry preforms<\/strong>, 3D composites using TFP and radial braiding, enabling defect-free fiber placement (reliable and repeatable), controlled material consumption, and minimal production waste. Target products: composites for space systems, satellites, unmanned aircraft, drones, reinforcement and armor parts, helicopter blades, and propellers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Active and smart textiles<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Active and smart textiles<\/strong>: We can produce heating textiles for personal protective equipment used in Arctic exploration and northern operations, as well as textile sensors for monitoring physiological parameters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Material interfaces<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Material interfaces<\/strong>: Our work on PPE and composites leads us to develop solutions to improve fiber-resin adhesion in composites, coating durability, and laminated product adhesion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Human factors and ergonomics<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Human factors and ergonomics<\/strong>: Operational equipment and PPE are effectively developed when human factors and system ergonomics are considered from the early stages of product development. Our approach integrates comfort and thermoregulation elements from the pre-project discussions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Expertise \u2013 Development of<\/h2><\/div>

Material Characterization Methods<\/h2><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Thermal insulation<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Thermal insulation of exploration and combat gear for Arctic conditions<\/strong>: multilayer textiles, winter boots, gloves, sleeping bags\u2026 Presented at the DSSPM Outlook Days in 2023, our product development and measurement\u2019s expertise is unique in Canada. Our thermal manikin equipment now allows testing of complete clothing systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Mechanical performance of materials<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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Mechanical performance of polymeric, textile, and composite materials at low temperatures<\/strong>: whether textiles or composite reinforcement parts, structural components, or field, aeronautical, and aerospace applications.
\nWe can perform numerous characterization tests in controlled environments based on your experimental needs:<\/p>\n