La mejor manera de prevenir los riesgos laborales es eliminarlos o controlarlos en su fuente de origen, cuando esto no es posible se requiere proporcionar a los trabajadores ropa protectora o dispositivos de protección personal. Esta investigación determinó las características generales que debe cumplir la ropa de trabajo, para mitigar los riesgos laborales, considerando la clasificación de los factores de riesgos establecidos en nuestra legislación, las normas de diseño, confección y factores que influyen en la calidad de la ropa de trabajo; estableciéndose finalmente que no todos los riesgos pueden mitigarse con ropa de trabajo y que las normas nacionales e internacionales requieren ser actualizadas a los nuevos materiales desarrollados y utilizados en la industria textil y que la calidad de la ropa de trabajo depende de cuatro factores: la composición del hilo que determina casi todos los atributos del textil, el tipo de tejido, el acabado textil y la confección.

The biocomposite made from a nonwoven abaca fiber reinforced with acrylic resin is proposed as an ecological alternative to synthetic leather. The objective of this research was to develop and characterize the material, evaluating the effect of two variables: the length of the abaca fiber (2 cm and 5 cm) and the concentration of acrylic resin (70% and 80%). The manufacturing process consisted of immersing the nonwoven fabric in the resin solution, followed by drying at 120°C. A completely randomized 2² factorial design was implemented, with a total of 20 experimental runs. The response variables were tensile strength and elongation, evaluated using a Titan 5 James Heal dynamometer under ISO 1421. Statistical analysis was performed using Statgraphics Centurion software and revealed that fiber length has a significant positive effect on tensile strength, while elongation is less relevant. The results obtained with 5 cm fibers and 70% acrylic resin achieved a tensile strength of 118,3 N; in terms of elongation, the value obtained was 50,2 mm with 2 cm fibers and 70% resin. Taken together, these findings position vegetable leather as a functional and sustainable material with high potential for application in the textile and composite materials industries.

This bibliometric analysis examines sports socks for running made from bamboo, cotton, and acrylic, with a focus on comfort, durability, and sustainability in the sports field. This study analyzed the evolution of publications using the Scopus database, reviewing 153 documents since 1990. Using bibliometric tools such as Bibliometrix and VOSviewer, trends, patterns, and gaps in the scientific literature were identified, offering a comprehensive view of the development of knowledge in this area. The results show that the main focus of the research is on the relationship between the friction and thermoregulation properties of socks, aimed at preventing blisters and improving performance, especially in high-friction sports such as running. The driving themes identified include the impact on foot health, biomechanics, and athletic performance, while the basic themes analyze friction and the interaction between materials. Likewise, niche topics such as product design and antimicrobial properties emerge, reflecting a growing interest in the development of functional and sustainable materials. The citation trend highlights the relevance of early studies addressing the structure and properties of socks to prevent injuries and improve user comfort. The conclusions emphasize the need for more comprehensive research on the use of alternative materials and their impact on health and athletic performance, contributing to the advancement of sustainable, high-performance sports textiles.