Moisture barriers used in firefighters' protective clothing: Effect of accelerated thermal aging on their mechanical and barrier performance
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DOI: 10.1002/app.55548
Abstract: Moisture barriers are an essential component in firefighters' protective clothing as they allow water vapor to exit and prevent liquids from entering into the garment. However, they may be sensitive to thermal aging. This study… read more here.
Keywords: moisture barriers; firefighters protective; moisture; thermal aging ... See more keywords
Moisture barriers used in firefighters' protective clothing: Effect of accelerated ultraviolet radiation aging on their mechanical and barrier performance
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DOI: 10.1002/app.56048
Abstract: Firefighters rely on their protective clothing as a second skin to perform their job. In the middle of this multilayered protective garment, the moisture barrier plays a vital role in preventing liquids to enter while… read more here.
Keywords: moisture barriers; moisture; barrier; moisture barrier ... See more keywords
O-367 EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND COMFORT OF NEW MOISTURE BARRIERS AND DESIGNS FOR FIREFIGHTERS’ PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
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DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1345
Abstract: Firefighters face heat stress in the course of their duties, exposing them at increased risk of cardiovascular accidents, their most common cause of death. Firefighters’ personal protective clothing (PPC) contributes to the physiological stress by… read more here.
Keywords: moisture barriers; personal protective; moisture; stress ... See more keywords