In this study, the impact resistance of two-dimensional (2D) fabrics and three-dimensional
(3D) preforms is explained. These fabrics and preforms include 2D and 3D woven and …

In this study, the thicknesswise fibers of the low-melting polyethylene terephthalate (LPET)
nonwoven fabrics are needle punched and intertwined with the intra-laminar basalt fibers …

Through-thickness reinforcement structure of compound fabric was formed through a two-
sided needle-punching and thermal-bonding processes. This study presents static and …

A new approach for intra-/inter-laminar reinforcement using needle-punching and thermal
bonding was proposed for improvement of puncture resistance of multilayer compound …

The demands for protective clothing from mechanical injuries are continuously increasing to
ensure the safety of people at the workplace. Equipping police and military personnel with …

A study was conducted on the effects of stitch density with different types of stitching patterns
towards the puncture resistance of plain weave Twaron fabric. The fabrics were stitched with …

Fire is considered one of the most common and dangerous risks that threaten human life
and property, although people are using fire daily in various applications and industries [1] …

Textile fabrics in either soft or rigid forms are used for personal and equipment protection
against ballistic and stab threats. The required performance characteristics include …