Evaluation of Napped Fabrics for Aerosolized Chemical Agent Protection

Abstract

The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility subjected various outershell fabrics from existing chemical protective suits to four levels of napping. The napped fabrics were then evaluated for potential increase in protection to aerosolized chemical agents. Based on laboratory testing, napping had little or no effect on the filtration efficiency, physical or insulation properties of the fabrics tested. Aerosol, Im/Clo ratio, Napped fabric, Filtration efficiency.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 30, 1992
Accession Number
ADA283582

Entities

People

  • Joseph Giblo
  • Michelle H. Cooper

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Diffusion Coefficient
  • Efficiency
  • Fabrics
  • Filtration
  • Insulation
  • Marine Corps
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Particle Size
  • Physical Properties
  • Research Facilities
  • Resistance
  • Test Methods
  • Textiles
  • Wear Resistance

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Industrial Economics
  • Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics