Study on the UV-protective Ability and Camouflage Performance of Cotton Fabrics Dyed with Lithospermum

Study on the UV-protective Ability and Camouflage Performance of Cotton Fabrics Dyed with Lithospermum

Year:    2009

Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics, Vol. 2 (2009), Iss. 3 : pp. 177–181

Abstract

UV-protection and near infrared camouflage are the two major camouflage protections in modern military tactics. However, not all natural and composite dyestuffs provide the above mentioned properties. In this study, green leaves were chosen as the simulating object, and the camouflage properties of cotton dyed with Lithospermum were evaluated. It was observed that the dyed cotton fabric had good UV-protection and near-infrared camouflage properties. The UV- protection effect was strongly dependent on the absorption characteristics of Lithospermum while absorbing UV radiations. The near infrared camouflage effect was mainly dependent on the reflection spectrum characteristics of Lithospermum in the near infrared waveband.

You do not have full access to this article.

Already a Subscriber? Sign in as an individual or via your institution

Journal Article Details

Publisher Name:    Global Science Press

Language:    English

DOI:    https://doi.org/10.3993/jfbi12200907

Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics, Vol. 2 (2009), Iss. 3 : pp. 177–181

Published online:    2009-01

AMS Subject Headings:   

Copyright:    COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press

Pages:    5

Keywords:    Lithospermum