A Lightweight, Neoprene-Coated, Aluminized, Asbestos-Aramid Fabric for Shipboard Firefighters Coveralls.

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Abstract:

The Navy Clothing Textile Research Facility NCTRF has evaluated two types of neoprene-coated and aluminized, asbestos-aramid base fabrics Fabrics A B to develop a lighter, less bulky and more flexible coated fabric than is currently used in the manufacture of shipboard firefighters coveralls. Laboratory testing has indicated that the reduction in weight of both the base fabrics and the neoprene coating to obtain the desired comfort has in no way adversely effected the required heat-reflectant characteristics when compared with the standard neoprene-coated and aluminized fabric. Laboratory in also revealed that the lower priced Fabric A outperformed the other. Final determination as to which of the new fabrics will be introduced into the system will be based upon laboratory data and also upon the results of a planned service evaluation of prototype garments made from yardage of each of the experimental fabrics.... Shipboard firefighters coveralls, Damage control clothing, Coated fabrics, Neoprene-coated fabric, Asbestos-aramid fabric, Aluminized fabric, Radiant heat resistance, Water resistance.

Author(s):
Roy, Maurice W.
Author Organization(s):
NAVY CLOTHING AND TEXTILE RESEARCH FACILITY NATICK MA
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. Jun 74-Sep 76,
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NCTRF-1-77
Monitor Series:
NCTRF
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ASBESTOS, *FABRICS, *FIRE RESISTANT MATERIALS, *FIRE RESISTANT TEXTILES, *FIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, CLOTHING, COATINGS, COVERALLS, DAMAGE CONTROL, DETERMINATION, HEAT, NEOPRENE, PROTOTYPES, RESEARCH FACILITIES, SHIPBOARD, STANDARDS, TEXTILES, WEIGHT, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, FIRE FIGHTING, NAVAL EQUIPMENT, OFFICER PERSONNEL, UNIFORMS, WEAR RESISTANCE, ALUMINUM, RADIATION RESISTANCE, RADIATION, HEATING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Textiles, Protective Equipment
Keyword(s):
Navy clothing, NCTRF(Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility), Asbestos aramid fabric, Water resistance, U A Reports
Report Date:
1980 Feb 01