Performance evaluation of fabrics used in fire fighters' turnout coats
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Abstract
Several fabrics commonly used in the outer shells of structural fire fighters' turnout coats were subjected to a variety of laboratory tests. These included breaking and tearing strength tests as well as several kinds of abrasion tests.
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Flame Retardant Fire Technology Shell Fabric Fire Fighter Aramid Fiber
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