With the advancement of technology, durability and safety of defense personnel clothing has become a major cause of concern. Defense personnel are required to move, live, and survive in a hostile environment. They have to carry or wear all the necessities for comfort and survival and thus need the most lightweight, compact, durable, and high-performance personal clothing and equipment. From the aesthetic point of view, the fabric should have a good handle and drape, be air-permeable, and should be water vapor transferable. Also, it should be UV light-resistant and biodegradable. Traditionally, PC blends were being used for the Army uniforms. The concept of Nylon/Cotton added a newer dimension to the uniforms, giving better durability and safety. This paper deals with the study carried out at TRADC comparing Nylon/Cotton fabric with the Nylon/Excel blended fabric.

Introduction:

Traditionally, PC blends were being used for the Army uniforms. The concept of Nylon/Cotton added a newer dimension to the uniform fabrics, giving better durability and performance. This paper deals with the study carried out at TRADC comparing Nylon/Cotton fabric with the Nylon/Excel blended fabric. The study focused mainly on the defense uniform application. The fabric was printed in a camouflage pattern and tested for different physical and chemical parameters of performance fabrics. Product runnability at every stage of the yarn and fabric preparation process was studied. The study was carried out in joint association with NITRA (Northern India Textile Research Association).

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About the Author:

Sushil Hada and Ganesh Jadhav are a part of Textile Research Application Development Centre in Kharach.