Evaluation of Flame-Resistant Battings.

Abstract

This report summarizes the performance of several flame-resistant (FR) insulative battings and compares the data to the current needled Nomex batting (MIL-B-81813) which is currently being used in the air crewman and combat vehicle crewman cold weather clothing systems. The intent of the effort was to find a batting which would be more thermally efficient, preferably lighter in weight, provide better FR protection, compressional recovery, wet loft retention and water-repellent capabilities. Battings that were commercially available,as well as developmental battings, were evaluated under this program. Two battings were identified which merit further investigation: a P84 (polymide)/polyester blend developed under an Army contract and a Curlon/Polyester blend developed under a Navy contract.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA311672

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People

  • Margaret Auerbach

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Clothing
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Contracts
  • Polyesters
  • Recovery
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicles

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  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.

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  • Microelectronics