Essays about: "Reflective textiles"

Found 2 essays containing the words Reflective textiles.

1. 1. The Heat reducing Effects of Reflective Clothing in Firefighting : A study on the efficiency of reflective textiles in personal protective equipment

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

   Author : Albin Henning; [2022]
   Keywords : Firefighter; Reflective textiles; Radiant heat; Protective equipment;

   Abstract : Modern firefighter protective equipment is excellent at protecting firefighters from surrounding heat, but how effective is at deflecting incoming radiant heat, and would the use of more reflective textiles, be able to further increase the equipment’s protective properties? This study aims to understand the different properties that reflective materials, compared to standard firefighter outer layers, have against radiative heat flux. The textiles of firefighter turnout gear and the reflective textiles used in the smelting industry have been examined when exposed to varying levels of radiant heat in a cone calorimeter. READ MORE

3. 2. Adding Values, Upholstery Concepts for Automotives Using Smart Textiles

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

   Author : Lene Jul; [2007]
   Keywords : antistatic; automotives; conductive; electroluminescent wire; metal; smart textiles; rfi emi shielding; upholstery; weaving;

   Abstract : New textile materials are constantly being brought into the automotive field, and automobile design is a leader in innovative and spectacular developments where smart textile materials are used. The main elements of the current project are textile material research, automotive research, design and development of two upholstery concepts for automotives using smart textiles. READ MORE