Protective properties of warp-knitted spacer fabrics under impact in hemispherical form. Part II: Effects of structural parameters and lamination

Yanping Liu, Hong Hu, Wai Man au

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Abstract

This part aims to investigate the effects of structural parameters and lamination on the impact force attenuation properties of warp-knitted spacer fabrics developed for impact protectors. A series of warp-knitted spacer fabrics was produced on a double-needle bar Raschel machine by varying their structural parameters including spacer monofilament inclination and fineness, fabric thickness, and outer layer structure. The effects of fabric structural parameters, impact energy levels, and laminated layers on the protective performance of the spacer fabrics were tested and analyzed based on the assessment of the peak transmitted force. The results showed that all the structural parameters significantly affect the impact force attenuation properties of the warp-knitted spacer fabrics. It was also found that lamination of the spacer fabrics can effectively improve the force attenuation performance. Three layers of the developed warp-knitted spacer fabrics in a total thickness of about 2.5 cm can meet the requirement of the transmitted force lower than 35 kN at an impact energy of 50 J according to the European Standard BS EN 1621-1:1998.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)312-322
Number of pages11
JournalTextile Research Journal
Volume84
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014

Keywords

  • force attenuation
  • impact protector
  • transmitted force
  • Warp-knitted spacer fabric

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Polymers and Plastics

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