Candidate Fabrics for the 2nd Generation Extended Cold Weather Clothing System

Abstract

A literature search was conducted during the summer of 1995 to find potential candidate fabrics and materials for the 2nd Generation Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS). The objective was to find alternative materials for the ECWCS which would drastically reduce the weight and bulk of the current system, while providing improved environmental protection over a wide spectrum of climatic conditions. Several materials were identified that showed potential; however, materials testing is needed before a complete evaluation of the materials can be made.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA336776

Entities

People

  • Margaret A. Auerbach
  • Regina D. Jugueta

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Clothing
  • Cooling
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fabrics
  • Fibers
  • Heat Energy
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Resins
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Textiles
  • Water Vapor

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Materials Science