Development of a Durable Press Summer Uniform

Abstract

The report describes the development of a suitable candidate durable press fabric for the summer Army uniform. Many commercial fabrics were examined and analyzed before the selection of a prototype fabric was made. The preferred candidate is a 7.0 oz/sq yd 2/1 RH twill composed of a blend of 50/50 polyester/cotton treated with a durable press, soil release finish. This fabric was dyed with a special all-vat dye formulation to a tan shade using a continuous thermofixation-pad-steam system. The reactant used to impart durable press properties was dimethyloldihydroxy ethylene urea (DMDHEU) and the soil release agent was a fluorochemical. The post-cure method of obtaining durable press properties was selected.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0716986

Entities

People

  • A. M. Campbell
  • C. J. Pope
  • E. B. Frederick
  • F. A. Hoffman
  • R. D. Wells

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abrasion
  • Chemical Bonds
  • Clothing
  • Fabrication
  • Fabrics
  • High Temperature
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Molecules
  • Physical Properties
  • Polyester Fibers
  • Resistance
  • Standards
  • Textiles
  • Wear Resistance
  • Yarns

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.