The Aluminized Proximity Crash-Rescue Coat/Trouser Ensemble: A Technical Evaluation

Abstract

The Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) developed a lightweight, knitted, aluminized Kevlar fabric for fabrication of new fire proximity crash-rescue suits, which provided greater flexibility and comfort to the firefighter in performing his or her duties. The standard suit, fabricated of 100% woven Kevlar, was heavier, stiffer, and much more difficult to move in than the new proximity suit. The new aluminized proximity Kevlar knit crash- rescue (APCR) coat/trouser ensemble then underwent a technical evaluation to show compliance with several development test and evaluation (DT&E) threshold parameters, including flammability, burn injury, and radiant heat penetration. The DT&E results demonstrated that the new APCR ensemble consistently met or exceeded the results development test thresholds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA199973

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  • M. W. Pine

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Burns
  • Classification
  • Clothing
  • Demonstrations
  • Fabrication
  • Fabrics
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Protective Clothing
  • Research Facilities
  • Resilience
  • Shelf Life
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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