Experimental Battledress Uniform Fabrics Made from Amine Oxide Solvent Spun Cellulosic Fibers
Abstract
The purpose of this effort is to investigate a new fiber called Tencel and determine if it offers any performance advantages over standard combat uniform materials. Tencel is an amine oxide solvent spun cellulosic fiber, and is reported to be equal or superior to rayon in many ways and is produced without causing environmental problems. An experimental 100 percent Tencel fabric was woven in accordance with MIL-C-43468, Cloth, Camouflage Pattern, Wind Resistant Poplin, Cotton. The fabric was printed with the standard U.S. Army woodland camouflage pattern. Half was finished with a durable press treatment (DPT) and the remainder with a flame retardant treatment (FRT). The DPT Tencel fabric demonstrated improved performance for several characteristics over the standard nylon/cotton blend DPT Weather Battledress Uniform fabric, but fell short for abrasion resistance, visual color, near infrared spectral reflectance, colorfastness, and appearance. The FRT Tencel fabric demonstrated increased fabric weight and relatively low breaking and tearing strengths. Both the DPT and FRT Tencel fabrics are not recommended to replace the standard military combat uniform fabric.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA400546
Entities
People
- C. Winterhalter