Textile Science and Engineering (한국섬유공학회지)

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Effect of Spacer in Multi Layer Thermal Barrier of Firefighting Clothing on Thermal Property and Comfort

Spacer 사용에 따른 방화복의 multi layer thermal barrier의 열적 성질 및 쾌적성에 미치는 영향

  • Yoon, Kee-Jong (Department of Fiber System Engineering, Dankook University) ;
  • Hong, Kyoung-A (Personal Protective Equipment Center, Dankook University)
  • 윤기종 (단국대학교 파이버시스템공학과) ;
  • 홍경아 (단국대학교 보호복연구소)
  • Received : 2010.11.02
  • Accepted : 2010.12.05
  • Published : 2010.12.31
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Abstract

For firefighter protective clothing, the thermal protective performance is of primary importance but its comfort should also be considered. In this aspect, the effects of the thermal barrier construction on the level of thermal protection were investigated. Various thermal barriers were prepared to maximize the thermal protection and comfort properties. Multilayer thermal barriers prepared from meta-aramid needle punched nonwovens of different thickness and number of layers with and without spacers were compared. The differences in their thermal insulation and comfort properties were evaluated using flame testing, bending length measurements and water vapor permeability. For thermal barriers, multi-layer construction with spacers exhibited higher thermal protective performance and lower bending rigidity.

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