Conductive Grids Vs Intimate Blends with Conductive Fibers as Alternatives to Topical Antistatic Treatments

Abstract

Soldiers come into contact with volatile fuels, sensitive munitions, and other explosive substances, thus the risk of explosion due to electrostatic discharge is of great concern. This risk has increased now that more synthetic fibers are used in the soldiers, clothing and individual equipment. To reduce this risk, Natick includes static protection as an integral part of clothing worn in electrostatic sensitive environments. This is accomplished through the use of topical antistatic treatments. These finishes are nonpermanent, and require periodic retreatment of the uniform. Durable methods of static protection are under investigation, as reported here. Care must be taken to maintain other necessary fabric characteristics such as fabric durability, air permeability, flame resistance and camouflage properties. Promising methods for reducing charge buildup are the use of conductive fibers in the form of intimate blends or conductive grids. ANTISTATIC TREATMENTS, ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE, MILITARY UNIFORMS, FINISHES CONDUCTIVE COATINGS, PROTECTIVE TREATMENTS, FIBERS, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA249744

Entities

People

  • Michelle L. Sutphin

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Camouflage
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Carbon Yarn
  • Clothing
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Environment
  • Fabrics
  • Fibers
  • Filaments
  • Materials
  • Military Uniforms
  • Stainless Steel
  • Standards
  • Synthetic Fibers
  • Synthetic Materials
  • Test Methods
  • Textiles

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.