- Author
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Donnelly, R.
- Title
- Development of a Series of High Temperature Resistant Fabrics to Replace Current Specification Nylon and Cotton Fabrics. Final Report. June 1970-December 1971.
- Coporate
- Prodesco Inc., Perkasie, PA
- Sponsor
- Aeronautical Systems Div., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
- Report
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ASD-TR-72-2
February 1972
68 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Contract
- F33657-70-C-1173
- Keywords
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fabrics
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nylon (trademark)
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cotton fabrics
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flight clothing
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high temperature
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specifications
- Identifiers
- fabric for anti-g suit; seat cushion; armor vest cover; life preserver cover; knit seat cushion; filament closure; harness webbing; flight clothing outer fabric
- Abstract
- A development program designed to replace flammable fabrics in aircraft is reported. Specification materials used by the Air Force, generally cotton, nylon or combinations of the two, were replaced by aromatic polyamide (Nomex) fabrics of equal or etter properties for a given requirement. Seven different fabrics were developed, tested, and craft specifications suitable for future prototype procurement were written. Serviceability, costs, and large quantity production considerations were not within the scope of this contract. Durin this contract, 44 samples were prepared by the contractor, of which 22 were submitted to the Air Force for evaluation. Primarily, stable fabrics were developed because of volume requirements. However, three filament items were developed; two narrow fabrics, and a new warp knit fabric which can serve as a basic fabric for applications requiring moderate stretch characteristics.