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The burning behavior of commercial flame retardant (FR) polyester curtain fabric samples with varying weights in the range of 300-550 g/m 2 is investigated using cone calorimetry. The weight of the fabric per unit area is found to influence the peak heat release rate, rate of heat release (RHR), smoke release, and other parameters. Oxygen consumption by the burning fabric needs to be given due importance while selecting the curtain fabrics for application inside the closed interiors.

The water vapor transmission of a wide range of base fabrics used in extreme cold weather protective clothing has been evaluated using the conventional dish and MDSC techniques. The results generated from the two methods are compared. The studies reveal that the two techniques cannot be compared directly due to different test conditions, although few samples exhibited good correlation. Further, the study examines and analyzes the effect of constructional parameters of the base fabric on water vapor transfer, factors that are often used as surrogate indicators of clothing comfort affecting the combat efficiency of soldiers.

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