Development of a Series of High Temperature Resistant Fabrics to Replace Current Specification Nylon and Cotton Fabrics

Abstract

A development program designed to replace flammable fabrics in aircraft is reported. Specification materials used by the Air Force, generally cotton, nylon or combinations of the two, were replaced by aromatic polyamide (Nomex) fabrics of equal or better properties for a given requirement. Seven different fabrics were developed, tested, and draft specifications suitable for future prototype procurement were written. Serviceability, costs, and large quantity production considerations were not within the scope. Primarily, staple fabrics were developed because of volume requirements. However, three filament items were developed; two narrow fabrics, and a new warp knit fabric which can serve as a basic fabric for applications requiring moderate stretch characteristics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0740600

Entities

People

  • Robert Donnelly

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Fabrics
  • Flight Clothing
  • G Suits
  • Life Preservers
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Physical Properties
  • Production
  • Prototypes
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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  • Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design