Development of PBI Fabric for Flight Suit Wear Test

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Abstract:

PBI fabric was evaluated for use in summer weight flying coveralls. A group of spun PBI FABRICS WAS DESIGNED, WOVEN, AND EVALUATED IN THE LABORATORY. A laboratory process was developed to minimize the thermal shrinkage of spunPBI fabric resulting from high temperature exposure. Further development must be conducted to refine and optimize the process to prevent darkening of the fabric. The PBI fabric was found to be superior to the cotton and nomex flying suits, currently used by the Air Force, in preventing dangerous thermal penetration and destruction by fire.

Author(s):
Coskren, Robert J. ; Kaswell, Ernest R.
Author Organization(s):
FABRIC RESEARCH LABS INC DEDHAM MA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. Sep 1968-Sep 1970
Pagination:
0079

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFML-TR-71-195
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F33657-69-C-0256
Project Number(s):
AF-412A
Monitor Series:
TR-71-195, AFML
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*FLIGHT CLOTHING, *BENZIMIDAZOLES, *FIRE RESISTANT TEXTILES, HEAT TRANSFER, SIMULATION, POLYMERS, TEST METHODS, SHRINKAGE, THERMAL STABILITY, AIRCRAFT FIRES, WEAR RESISTANCE, FLAMMABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Textiles
Keyword(s):
*POLYBENZIMIDAZOLE
Report Date:
1971 Sep 01