Development of highly breathable and effective blood/viral barrier laminates of microporous films, staple fibers and nonwovens

Journal of Coated Fabrics

Volumn 28, Issue 7, 1998, Pages 12-28

  Wadsworth, Larry C ^a   Charles Allen Jr , H ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE   (United States)

^b Agricultural and Environmental Research Division   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTY; BARRIER FABRIC; PROTECTIVE CLOTHING;

EID: 11644275413     PISSN: 00934658     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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