Comparison between thermal insulation and thermal properties of classical and microfibres polyester fabrics

International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 84-95

  Schacher, L ^a   Adolphe, D C ^a   Drean, J Y ^a  

^a Ecl Natl Sup Indust Textiles M   (France)

Author keywords

Micro fabrication; Microfibre; Thermal analysis

Indexed keywords

MICROFIBER FABRIC; POLYESTER FABRIC; SURFACE PROPERTY; THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY; THERMAL INSULATION; THERMAL PROPERTY;

EID: 0034115280     PISSN: 09556222     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09556220010371711     Document Type: Article

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