Development of a Proposed Flammability Standard for Commercial Transport Flight Attendant Uniforms.

Abstract

The objective of this work was to develop information to support a proposed flammability standard for flight attendant uniforms. Currently used uniforms were found to burn to varying degrees when exposed to a temporary small ignition source. The feasibility of designing uniforms with improved fire safety is demonstrated. Trade-offs in terms of cost, appearance, serviceability, and comfort are discussed. A proposed flammability standard for flight attendant uniforms is included. It describes the tests and qualifying criteria needed to add self-extinguishing characteristics and heat flux resistance to various types of F/A uniform items. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA033740

Entities

People

  • E. Braun
  • J. F. Krasny
  • R. Peacock
  • V. B. Cobble

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Burns
  • Clothing
  • Commerce
  • Fabrics
  • Fire Safety
  • Fires
  • Heat Transfer
  • Hoses
  • Mannequins
  • Measurement
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Recording Systems
  • Skirts
  • Surface Effect Vehicles
  • Test Methods
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Materials Science