Development of Lightweight (Cold-Wet) Insulated Footwear
Abstract
Lightweight insulated military footwear in a pull-on type construction was produced by integrally casting and expanding liquid polyurethane systems. The footwear developed meets the original requirements established under this program to develop a lightweight impermeable boot with insulation sufficient to provide protection for 2 hours inactivity at -20^ F. The average weight of a size 10 boot is 24 ounces, as compared with 44 ounces for the standard (Black) insulated Cold-Wet Boot. The water absorption of the new footwear is less than 5 percent by weight. The insulative properties of the lightweight integrally cast polyurethane footwear when new are equal to or better than the standard insulated cold-wet boot; there is no significant change in insulative properties after wear. The developed laboratory procedures were used to design and put into operation a pilot plant facility. Initial production of footwear indicates that the economics and processes involved may be satisfactory for the final commercialization of this new concept of lightweight insulated footwear.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0766690
Entities
People
- Joseph E. Assaf
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center