Cold-weather clothing

Thwaites, C.; Gore, W.L.; Ltd, Associates

doi:10.1533/9781845694517.1.158

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“…It must be stated, nonetheless, that the problems faced by the soldiers reach additional dimensions beyond the weather conditions, including intense physical and physiological burdens (such weight, demanding body movement), chemical, biological and other war-related hazards [9]. An example is a recent conflict in Falklands, where the cold injuries, most notably trench foot, have led the commanders to bring the war to a close [10].…”

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Military Textiles - An Overview of New Developments

Steffens

Gralha

Ferreira

et al. 2019

KEM

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Textiles for military clothing face a complex set of challenges. They must provide protection, durability and comfort in a wide range of hostile environments. The general requirements of military textiles include damage resistance, comfort, sweat management, cold-weather conditions and the integration of high-tech materials into uniforms. This paper discusses the main concepts regarding the application of textiles in military uses, where the surrounding environments such as desert, jungle or extremely cold areas as well as the nature of the situations involved pose a threat to the soldier’s safety. Therefore, the improvement and development of fibrous materials, textile structures and finishing processes can bring new perspectives for saving lives.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%