Comparison of Down-and Feathers and Synthetic Insulants for Use in Sleeping Bags,

Abstract

A study was carried out to evaluate and compare physically and physiologically three types of synthetic insulating materials and the inservice Canadian Forces down-and-feathers sleeping bag with the ultimate aim of replacing the latter. The insulating materials evaluated were Thinsulate, Polarguard and Hollofil. Polarguard was found to be the optimum substitute for the down-and-feathers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA128944

Entities

People

  • Malcolm M. Dewar
  • Richard W. Nolan
  • Rita M. Crow
  • Stanley W. Cattroll

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Temperature
  • Compression
  • Compressive Properties
  • Conductivity
  • Heat Transfer
  • Insulation
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Polyesters
  • Resistance
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermal Resistance

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics