Overview

The late twentieth century saw an unprecedented increase in emphasis on protection of the human form. Health and safety at work requires protective textiles for certain jobs and the threat of biological and chemical terrorist attacks is currently a topical issue. The range of hazards and the means of combating them continue to grow and become ever more complex. A consequence of this is the development and exploitation of new textile fibres, structures and clothing systems whose purpose is to provide improved protection, whilst maintaining comfort, efficiency and well being. ?? The first part of Textiles for protection covers materials and design issues. It starts with a chapter explaining legislative and regulative standards for protective textiles. Chapters then go on to comprehensively list the technical fibres and fabrics used, survey the manufacture of yarns and fabrics, explore the emerging field of intelligent textiles and outline the steps required in selecting materials for protective clothing. The factors affecting the design and use of protective clothing are also looked at, with a chapter weighing up fashion against function. Part two deals with general protection requirements and applications. The requirements are considered for protection against: chemicals; ultraviolet radiation; fire and extremes in temperature; microorganisms; electrostatic charges; and ballistic threats. A chapter is also devoted to respiratory protection. The last third of the book is given over to case studies with important chapters on protection for the military and military aviators, fire fighters, workers in the gas and oil industry, motorcyclists and protection against knives and other weapons. ?? Textiles for protection is the fruit of a diverse body of talents, drawing together scientific and technical expertise from around the world, to produce an important source of current knowledge on textile materials and clothing, and their use in the protection of humans in hostile environments. It will be invaluable for all those working in the safety and protective fabrics industry and all concerned in health and safety in a wide variety of industries. It will also be an important work for health and safety workers in the ministry of defence, police and fire service.

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Author:   Richard A. Scott
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.293kg
ISBN:  

9780849334887

ISBN 10:   0849334888
Pages:   754
Publication Date:   14 November 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction?R A Scott, RASCOTEX, UK PART 1 MATERIALS AND DESIGN Overview of protective clothing?W Zhou, N Reddy and Y Yang, University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA?Introduction. Market prospects. Classification. Materials and technologies. Future of personal protection. References. Standards for protective textiles?J Haase, STFI, Germany?Introduction. Requirements. International standards. Certification. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References. Fashion and function - factors affecting the design and use of protective clothing?S Black, V Kapsali, J Bougourd and F Geesin, London College of Fashion, UK?Introduction. Factors influencing the design development process. Clothing systems and functionality. Reconciling fashion and function. Future trends. References. Steps in the selection of protective clothing materials?A Shaw, University of Maryland, USA?Introduction. Recommended steps in the selection of textiles for protective clothing. Relevant standards, specifications or guidelines . Protection performance of materials. Biological protection performance. Flame and thermal protection performance. Mechanical protection performance. Selection of materials based on other major factors. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References. Fibres and fabrics for protective textiles?J W S Hearle, Consultant, UK?Introduction. More extensible fibres. Carbon fibres. Aramid and related fibres. High-modulus polyethylene. PBO and M5. Inorganic fibres. Resistant polymer fibres. Nano-fibres. Fibres to fabrics. References. Technical textiles for protection?P Potluri and P Needham, UMIST, UK?Introduction. Technical textiles. Types of hazards. Mechanical hazards. Pressure hazards. Environmental and fire hazards. Chemical and biological hazards. Electrical and radiation hazards. Future trends. References. Intelligent textiles for protection?L Van Langenhove, R Puers, D Matthys, University of Gent, Belgium?Smart textiles. Applications of smart textiles for protective purposes. Sensor function. Data processing. Actuators. Energy. Communication. Thermal protection. Electric actuation. A story on impact protection. References. Surface treatments for protective textiles?R Buckley, Eastgate Consulting, UK?Introduction. Types of surface treatment. Early treatments for protective textiles. Progression to modern treatments. Choice of treatments in relation to fibre and fabric types. Treatment process fundamentals. Treatment application systems. Brief overview of finishes for protection. Future trends. References. Evaluation of protective clothing systems using manikins?E A McCullough, Kansas State University, USA?Introduction. Thermal manikins. Measuring the insulation of protective clothing systems. Measuring the evaporative resistance of protective clothing systems. Ensemble data. Moving manikins. Manikin tests vs. fabric tests. Using manikins under transient conditions. Conclusions. Selected references. Interactions between protection and thermal comfort?R Rossi, EMPA, Switzerland?Introduction. Definition of comfort. Test methods for heat and moisture transfer. Measurement of thermal comfort with practice-related tests - Interactions between heat and mass transfer. Moisture storage and influences on protection. Future trends. References. Modelling thermal burn injury protection?G Song, University of Alberta, Canada?Introduction. Thermal hazard and lab simulation. Modelling heat transfer in protective fabrics. Heat transfer models. Modeling thermal degradation in fabrics. Skin heat transfer model and burn evaluation. Manikin fire heat test model development. Model predictions. References. PART 2 GENERAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATIONS Civilian protection and protection of industrial workers from chemicals?J O Stull, International Personal Protection Inc, USA?Introduction. Classification of chemical protective clothing. Garment types, materials, design features and sizing. Garment material chemical resistance testing. Overall CPC integrity performance. Other CPC performance properties. CPC specification and classification standards. Summary. References. List of referenced standards. Textiles for UV protection?A K Sarkar, Colorado State University, USA?Introduction. Ultraviolet radiation. Assessment of ultraviolet protection of textiles. Standards for UV protective textiles. Textiles as protection from ultraviolet radiation. Future trends. References. Textiles for protection against cold?I Holmer, Lund Technical University, Sweden?Introduction. The cold environment. Energy metabolism, heat production and physical work. The human heat balance equation. Requirements for protection. Measurements of clothing performance. Performance of clothing for cold protection. Specific materials and textiles for cold protection. Sources for further information. References. Thermal (heat and fire) protection?A R Horrocks, University of Bolton, UK?Introduction. Fire science factors. Flame retardant fibres and textiles. Heat and fire resistant fibres and textiles. Design issues. Testing and performance. Future trends. References. Microorganism protection?K K Leonas, University of Georgia, USA?Introduction. Bacterial and liquid transmission through fabrics. Fabrics used in gowns and drapes. Fabric properties that influence barrier properties. Gown design. Guidelines, recommended standards, practices and regulations. Related studies. Critical issues today. References. Textiles for respiratory protection?I Krucinska, Technical University of Lodz, Poland?Introduction. Filtration theories. Theories describing the breathing resistance. Manufacturing methods of filtration materials used for respiratory tract protection. Assessment of filter materials used for protection of the respiratory tract. References. Electrostatic protection?J A Gonzalez, University of Alberta, Canada?Introduction. Principles of electrostatics. Electrostatic hazards. Measurements techniques. References. Ballistic protection?X Chen and I Chaudhry, The University of Manchester, UK?Introduction. History of body armours. Ballistic protective materials. Fabric structures used for body armour. Working mechanism of body armour. United States NIJ Test Methods for bullet resistant armours. Design and manufacture of ballistic body armour. Ballistic helmets. Future trends. References. Chemical and biological protection?Q Truong and E Wilusz?Introduction. Current CB protective clothing and individual equipment standards. Different types of materials. Proper protective material designs. Clothing system designs. Testing and evaluation of CB protective materials and clothing systems. Future trends. References. PART 3 CASE STUDIES Military protection?R A Scott, RASCOTEX, UK?Introduction. General requirements for military protective textiles. Textiles for environmental protection. Military combat clothing systems. Thermal and water vapour resistance data for combat clothing systems. Ballistic protection. Camouflage, concealment and deception. Flames, heat and flash protection. Nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protections. Future trends. References. Fire fighters protective clothing?H Makinen, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland?Introduction. Different tasks and environments. Types of clothing needed for protection. Materials used in fire fighters' protective clothing. Design, sizing and ergonomics. Effect of moisture on thermal protection. Selection, use and care. Future trends. Conclusion. References. Protection against knives and other weapons?P Fenne, Metropolitan Police Force, UK?Introduction. History. Police requirements. Knife performance. Fundamental principles of knife impact. Knife protection design principles. Test methodology. Stab resistant body armour construction and manufacture. Future trends. Sources of further information. References. Flight suits for military aviators?L Capjack and E Crown, University of Alberta, Canada?Introduction. Hazards of military aircraft operation. Performance requirements for military flight suits. Contribution of materials to meeting performance requirements. Contribution of garment design parameters. Future trends. Conclusions. Bibliography. Protection for workers in the oil and gas industry?E Crown and J D Dale, University of Alberta, Canada,?Introduction. Hazards in the work environment. Requirements and performance of protective clothing. Maintenance of thermal protective performance properties. Future trends. Bibliography. Motorcyclists?P Varnsverry, PVA Technical File Services Ltd, UK?Introduction. Motorcycle clothing in the past. Development of European Standards. Impact abrasion resistance tests. Other test methods. Manufacture of textile garments. Police motorcyclists clothing trials. References. Appendix A.

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