- Author
- Rossi, R. M. | Bruggmann, G. | Stampfli, R.
- Title
- Comparison of Flame Spread of Textiles and Burn Injury Prediction With a Manikin.
- Coporate
- EMPA Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Journal
- Fire and Materials, Vol. 29, No. 6, 395-406, November/December 2005
- Keywords
- manikins | textiles | flame spread | burns (injuries) | skin burns | flame propagation | heat transfer | fabrics | garments
- Identifiers
- flame propagation rate and threshold times for pain and second degree burns on the manikin; 100% natural and cellulose fabrics; 100% synthetic fabrics; cotton (co)/polyester (PES) fabrics in order of increasing percent cotton; influence of garment fit or sleeve size on the flame propagation rate and burning behaviour of different fabrics