Evaluating gloved hand performance based on the mechanical properties of the applied material.

The hands are the most complex organs of the body for performing various activities. Therefore, it is critical to protect them against dangers. Protective gloves can reduce or prevent injuries, but they can downgrade hand performance in various aspects, including tactile sensitivity, strength, grip force and hand dexterity.

Assessment of the knife penetration resistance of single and double-layer metal reinforced fabrics.

Textile structures are considered as the main component of protective clothing against the penetration of sharp objects. In the current research work, woven fabrics reinforced with metal threads as weft yarn were designed with various weave patterns including Twill, Satin, and Hopsack, and by using a weft-backed weaving structure. The mentioned reinforced samples were produced by altering the diameter and number of metal threads in each fabric structure.

Characterization of the effect of fabric's tensile behavior and sharp object properties on the resistance against penetration.

In this study, the penetration procedure of sharp objects with various geometries in the fabric was considered. To this end, five objects consisted of two single edged knives, a double edged knife and two spikes were employed. Tests were performed on fabrics with different applications such as shirting, worsted, elastic denim, artificial leather and tarpaulin.