Development of an Integral, Neoprene-Coated, Aluminized, Asbestos Cloth for Fire Fighters' Shipboard Coveralls

Abstract

An improved, neoprene-coated, aluminized, 1.2-pound asbestos/cotton cloth is developed for use in shipboard firefighter's coveralls. During testing, the neoprene- coated, aluminized, 1.2-pound asbestos/ cotton cloth demonstrated good durability of the basic cloth and abrasion resistance of the aluminum coating. The anticipated problems of excessive stiffness and weight and reduced tear strength that an integral neoprene coating would cause for the aluminized, 1.2-pound asbestos fabric did not occur. The improved cloth showed only a slight increase in neoprene coating weight and stiffness. Adequate water resistance was obtained while the tear strength was not compromised. Garments made from this improved cloth were found to be satisfactory by firefighters for the desired end use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0746159

Entities

People

  • Zelig Kupferman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Adhesives
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aluminum Coatings
  • Burns
  • Low Temperature
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Navy
  • Physical Properties
  • Reflectivity
  • Resilience
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Textiles
  • Thermal Burns
  • Vapor Barriers
  • Wear Resistance

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  • Materials Science
  • Surface Coatings Technology.