Crimp-Imbalanced Protective Fabric

Abstract

Crimp-imbalanced protective fabric is accomplished by varying the levels of yarn crimp within and across a layer or layers of a multi-layer fabric armor system. The method includes developing a crimp in the yarn (utilized for producing a fiber layer) by pulling the yarn through a solution that substantially coats the yarn. The removable coating has a thickness that ensures a proper amount of crimp in the yarn. The tension in the yarn is controlled; the yarn is weaved; and a crimp is applied in the yarn. Once the crimp is applied, families of the crimped yarn are utilized as a layer or layered to produce a soft armor form.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 04, 2009
Accession Number
ADD020397

Entities

People

  • Paul V. Cavallaro

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Armor
  • Construction
  • Fabrics
  • Fibers
  • Geometry
  • Inventions
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Military Organizations
  • Patent Applications
  • Polyethylenes
  • Projectiles
  • Stress Waves
  • Thickness
  • Waves
  • Weapons

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