DENSE BLEND ARTICLE OF ORGANIC STAPLE FIBER

摘要

This invention relates to fiber blends, yarns and fabrics for use in lightweight garments offering protection against brief exposure to extreme thermal fluxes, the fiber blend comprising a component that fuses within 10 seconds upon exposure to a heat flux of 2 cal./cm.2/sec. and a component that in fabric form exhibits a flame strength of at least 20 mg. per denier for at least 10 seconds during exposure to a heat flux of 2 cal./cm.2/sec.