High-strength protective polyester textiles incorporated with metallic materials: Characterizations and radiation-shielding effectiveness

In this study, wrapping and weaving techniques are used to produce fibrous composites that can block electromagnetic radiation and ultraviolet radiation. Stainless steel filaments are used as the core, and high-strength ultraviolet resistant polyester (PET) filaments are used as the sheath materials to manufacture functional wrapped yarns. The wrapped yarns are made into woven fabric via weaving process. The electromagnetic shielding effectiveness and ultraviolet resistance of woven fabrics are evaluated in order to examine the influence of the number of laminated layer and laminated angles. The test results show that the two-layered woven fabrics that are laminated at 90° have the optimal ultraviolet resistance and electromagnetic shielding effectiveness. Stainless steel/ultraviolet resistance PET woven fabrics are also light weight and can be custom-made into planar protective textile composites based on users’ commands and also can be used in the outdoor domains.