1. Insulating Characteristics of Battings.
- Author
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Weiner, Louis I. and Shah, Jashwant
- Subjects
TEXTILE fibers ,THERMAL insulation ,TEXTILES ,TEXTILE industry ,DENSITY ,PRESSURE ,LAMINATED textiles ,LAMINATED materials - Abstract
Fiber battings are becoming increasingly important for their uses as insulation. This paper reports the results of an investigation of the influence of thickness, applied pressure, bulk density and fiber type on insulation parameters such as Clo and Warmth Factor. The specific Clo value of 3.4 Clo per inch for battings falls between specific Clo values for fabrics and fabric-foam laminates. Warmth Factor, for a given batting weight, increased with thickness; and for a given thickness level, decreased with weight. Neither fiber type, within the limited range investigated, nor batting density had a significant influence on the intrinsic insulation of the battings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 1969