Evaluation of Candidate Materials for Fire Fighter's Proximity Suits

Abstract

Lightweight protective fabrics are needed for incorporation into fire fighter's proximity suits to provide protection, comfort, and increased mobility to the wearer while fighting liquid fuel (JP-4) FIRES. Candidate materials which are commercially available are evaluated on the basis of protection from radiant heating exposures and for flammability and mechanical properties. Novatex and Fypro shell fabrics in combination with a neoprene water barrier and a Nomex needle punch felt will provide a high degree of protection and increased comfort and mobility for wearers while fighting liquid fuel fires.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0903565

Entities

People

  • Robert M. Stanton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Fabrics
  • Films
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Heating
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mobility
  • Radiant Heating
  • Reflectance
  • Resistance
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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  • Materials Science
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies