Some Flammability Characteristics of the Australian Army DPCU.

Abstract

An examination of the flammability potential of several fabrics, commonly used by the Australian Army for the Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform (DPCU), was undertaken. The materials examined were 50% cotton-50% polyester and 100% cotton. A 100% cotton treated with the flame retardant (FR) Proban was also evaluated. It was found that various non flame retardant fabrics had similar potential hazards. Increases in weight were found to result in increased protection. The FR treatment was shown to provide flammability protection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA304178

Entities

People

  • David Robinson
  • Veronica Jeleniewski

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Australia
  • Chemical Composition
  • Clothing
  • Combustion
  • Fires
  • Flames
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Flux
  • Ignition
  • Latent Heat
  • Materials
  • Military Personnel
  • Resistance
  • Standards
  • Test Methods
  • Textiles

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials