TEST OF RAINCOAT WITH PARKA HOOD; PONCHO; RAINSHIRT, KNEE LENGTH; RAINCOAT, SYNTHETIC RESIN; AND TENT PONCHO, SECTIONAL

Abstract

Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed over the synthetic resin raincoat. The most common complaints arose from its fragility, weak seams, and excessive leakage, especially around the collar and through the cloth itself. Protective garments of new design and of new materials were developed in an attempt to correct these defects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 29, 1943
Accession Number
AD0652351

Entities

People

  • Arthur Freedman
  • Steven M. Horvath

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abrasion
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cold Weather Operations
  • Construction
  • Dental Materials
  • Field Tests
  • Fragility
  • Kentucky
  • Materials
  • Resistance
  • War Colleges

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials