Journal of Textile Science & Engineering

Raul Fangueiro

Publications

• Research Article
  Development of High-performance Single Layer Weft Knitted Structures for Cut and Puncture Protection
  Author(s): Raul Fangueiro, Carvalho R, Silveira D, Ferreira N, Ferreira C, Monteiro F and Sampaio SRaul Fangueiro, Carvalho R, Silveira D, Ferreira N, Ferreira C, Monteiro F and Sampaio S
  
  The number of violent situations against security agents using cut and puncture elements, like knives and needles, are increasing daily all over the world. There is a real need for the development of flexible materials able to protect these security professionals without compromising their comfort in different working conditions. The aim of this study is to develop single-layer weft knitted fabrics for cut and puncture protection to be used as protective clothing. Three different weft knitted structures were selected (single jersey, crepe, and moss tuck stitch) in order to study the effect of the yarn arrangement on cut and puncture performance. Different knitted fabrics have been produced with different materials including ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, para-aramid, high tenacity polyester, high tenacity polypropylene and high tenacity polyamide. In order to study the perf.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-8064.1000225

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