No two days are alike in the police force. Riot police in closed units not only have to cope with changing weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, and rain, but also have to be prepared for hazards such as brief contact with flames during their daily operations. To meet these challenges, the GORE-TEX® brand has developed a flame-retardant, modular clothing system in which all layers can be combined depending on the weather, temperature, and operation.
The Daya Bay R&D lab, located at Clariant’s high-performance flame retardants plant in Huizhou, will focus on next-generation flame retardant products. The plant was inaugurated in 2023 and expanded with a second production line in November 2025, bringing Clariant’s total investment at the site to CHF 100 million.
