Evaluation of Fire Retardant Flight Gloves (NOMEX) (ACA-63/671)
Abstract
The evaluation was conducted because of a requirement to afford protection to the hands of air crewmen who may become exposed to flash fires while in performance of their aircrew duties. Three hundred pairs of flight gloves composed of a combination of "NOMEX" material and Cabretta leather presently in use by the US Navy were selected. They were distributed on 21 August 1967 among a variety of units throughout Vietnam and used by aircrew members under various conditions and climate while performing duties as air crewmen in a variety of aircraft. A quantitative and qualitative analysis was made through the use of questionnaires to determine suitability, ruggedness, comfort, acceptance and utility.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 15, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0826388
Entities
People
- James Isaac