Material Choices for Good Load Carriage Design
Abstract
The paper discusses the selection of fabrics, webbing, tapes, sewing threads and the issues that surround their choice in the military scenario. How infrared signature is achieved on synthetic materials, so that service personnel are hidden from night sights, is explained. A weldable material has been identified in the UK offering the opportunity to produce waterproof rucksacks. The choice of interface materials to the body is discussed and the new favoured double needle bar spacer fabric with its advantages on heat stress and load distribution capabilities is compared to the established plastic foams. The selection of buckles and the way to improve their robustness is shown. The age-old argument of internal frame versus external frame is debated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP011001
Entities
People
- Gareth Davies