Author: Prof (Dr) Nemailal Tarafder
Abstract: Special clothing is used by defence for a long past to maintain law and order for acquiring more power by controlling the other nations. Developments in different kinds of equipment and surveillance technologies are promoting innovations in industrial requirements and individual protection and battlefield related systems and structures. Technical textiles offer invaluable
properties for military land forces in particular who are required to move, live, survive and fight against hostile environments. Military uniforms must meet specific protective performance requirements. There has been substantial development and growth in the military textiles sectors after the period of 2ed World War. Material development for desired technical textiles to lower
attrition due to the harsh environment and battle hazards have been possible through R and D works. Through nanotechnology, new personal camouflage systems can be possible that can change patterns and colours as the
environment changes. The fundamental challenge in the development of smart textiles is that drape ability and manufacturing of smart textiles should not be
affected.
Keywords: Piezoelectric fabrics, Functional properties, Crampons, Moisture failure, Thermal shrinkage, Critical requirements
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