Accelerated Weathering of Marine Fabrics

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Accelerated Weathering of Marine Fabrics
Mooce, MA
Associate Professor, Florida State University, FL

Epps, HH
Associate Professor, Merchandising and Interiors, University of Georgia, GA

Abstract

Fabrics designed to be used in marine applications must retain strength and resist color change over prolonged exposure to a variety of potentially degrading factors, including sunlight, variations in temperature and relative humidity, and repeated cycles of wetness and dryness. This research focused on the effects of instrumental weathering on the end-use performance properties of three woven marine fabrics currently available for use as sails. The fabrics were 100% polyester, 100% acrylic, and 100% nylon. Changes in fabric color and tensile properties were analyzed after exposure to three levels of simulated sunlight under both dry and moist conditions.

Keywords:
accelerated weathering, marine fabrics, QUV instrument, instrumental weathering, color measurement, strength, elongation

Paper ID: JTE11912J
DOI: 10.1520/JTE11912J
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Author Title Accelerated Weathering of Marine Fabrics Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee D13

		Home Journals STPs Manuals Topics Subscriptions/Pricing Digital Library / Journals / Journal of Testing and Evaluation (JTE) / Citation Page Volume 20, Issue 2 (March 1992) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (392K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0090-3973 Page Count: 5 Accelerated Weathering of Marine Fabrics Mooce, MA Associate Professor, Florida State University, FL Epps, HH Associate Professor, Merchandising and Interiors, University of Georgia, GA Abstract Fabrics designed to be used in marine applications must retain strength and resist color change over prolonged exposure to a variety of potentially degrading factors, including sunlight, variations in temperature and relative humidity, and repeated cycles of wetness and dryness. This research focused on the effects of instrumental weathering on the end-use performance properties of three woven marine fabrics currently available for use as sails. The fabrics were 100% polyester, 100% acrylic, and 100% nylon. Changes in fabric color and tensile properties were analyzed after exposure to three levels of simulated sunlight under both dry and moist conditions. Keywords: accelerated weathering, marine fabrics, QUV instrument, instrumental weathering, color measurement, strength, elongation Paper ID: JTE11912J DOI: 10.1520/JTE11912J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Accelerated Weathering of Marine Fabrics Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee D13