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In this study, the mechanical properties critical to the protective performance of firefighter turnout gear were evaluated in environmentally stressed outer shell (OS) fabrics containing melamine fiber blends. Environmental stress factors that affect the durability of turnout gear include temperature, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, moisture, abrasion, and laundering. The effect of fiber blend, fabric construction, and finishing processes including water repellent coatings and pigmented melamine- containing OS fabrics were also studied. Melamine-containing OS fabrics show comparable thermal protective performance and have superior tear resistance when compared to the traditionally used polyaramid blends.Product Identifiers
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ISBN-101502481111
ISBN-139781502481115
eBay Product ID (ePID)13081792315
Product Key Features
Number of Pages38 Pages
AuthorU. S. Department U.S. Department of Commerce
Subject AreaRéférence
SubjectGeneral
Publication Year2014
TypeNot Available
FormatTrade Paperback
Publication NameNIST Technical Note 1751 Accelerated Weathering of Firefighter Protective Clothing Containing Melamine Fiber Blends
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Item Weight5.3 Oz
Item Height0.1 in
Item Width8.5 in
Item Length11 in