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ASTM Selected Technical Papers
Performance of Protective Clothing: Global Needs and Emerging Markets: 8th Volume
By
PD Yarborough
PD Yarborough
Senior Research Chemist
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E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Inc.
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Richmond, Virginia Symposium Co-Chairperson and Editor
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CN Nelson
CN Nelson
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ISBN-10:
0-8031-3488-6
ISBN:
978-0-8031-3488-1
No. of Pages:
619
Publisher:
ASTM International
Publication date:
2005

The focus of this paper is on the development of textile-based wearable electronics that can be integrated into military protective clothing. A materials and manufacturing survey was conducted to determine the best performing and most durable materials to withstand the rigors of textile manufacturing and potential military use. Narrow woven technology was selected as the most appropriate manufacturing method. A working wearable narrow fabric version of the Universal Serial Bus (USB), as well as a radiating conductor, were successfully developed and fabricated. Military products developed include components of a personal area network providing data and power transport and a body borne antenna integrated into a load-bearing vest.

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