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Wool research funded by Army lab
On Aug. 25, 2003, the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) submitted a program proposal seeking funding for the dyeing and finishing of wool/aramid fabric to the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Mass.
ASI, in cooperation with private industry, has developed a woven fabric made up of an intimate blend of 50 percent aramid fiber and 50 percent wool fiber. The initial results of physical testing indicate the fabric is of interest and use to the U.S. Army. Due to the Army's unique dyeing requirements for camouflage print, ASI sought program funding to determine and establish suitable dye techniques and formulae for producing a camouflage print on this fabric.
The U.S. Army notified ASI on Dec. 29, 2003, that it has fully funded the proposed program. Representatives from the association will meet with the Army's program managers on January 29 to begin working on this exciting development.
Date: 1/7/04
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