Multi-layer pattern creation for seamless front female body armor panel using angle-interlock woven fabrics

D. Yang*, X. Chen

*Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    Angle-interlock woven fabric offers an option for making female body armor as it can form integrally the required dome shapes because of its extraordinary moldability and satisfactory ballistic performance. A mathematical model is created to determine the pattern geometry for the front panel of female body armor, and the front panel can be quickly created using this mathematical model. However, the body armor is multi-layer, which indicates that the relationship between the thickness of the fabric and the pattern block projection for different layers of fabric needs to be investigated, in order to create the whole panel, to improve this novel approach for making seamless female body armor with satisfactory ballistic performance.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)381-386
    Number of pages6
    JournalTextile Research Journal
    Volume87
    Issue number3
    Early online date21 Jun 2016
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2017

    Keywords

    • angle-interlock woven fabrics
    • female body armor
    • moldability
    • multi-layer pattern
    • pattern block projection

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