CabFab Lightweight Fabrics
Chemical and Biological Agent Protective Fabrics for Individual and Collective Protection
CabFab coated fabrics provide impermeable chem/bio protection for both groups and individuals.
Developed in coordination with the Natick Soldier Center, the coated fabric meets the needs for military protection from chemical and
biological agent attacks. UDC’s coated fabric provides protection against all chemical and biological agents including HD, GD, and VX.
CabFab Protective Fabrics are available in numerous styles to meet various weight, strength, and chemical agent requirements.
Fabric substrates include:
- Polyester
- Nylon
- Kevlar
- Nomex
CabFab is offered in standard colors of camouflage green and desert tan.
The fabric provides excellent durability, resistance to weathering, and outstanding water resistance.
It is compatible with all currently used manufacturing methods, and can be seamed by either heat or RF sealing when used with CabFab Sealing Tape.
Typical Properties
| Test Method | CabFab 12P | CabFab 07N | CabFab 56K | CabFab 22X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Polyester | Nylon | Kevlar | Nomex | |
| Standard Width (in) | 65 | 67 | 43 | 50 | |
| Weight (± 1) | ASTM D7736 | 9.2 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Break Strength, Warp (psi) | ASTM D751 | 500 | 85 | 350 | 200 |
| Break Strength, Fill (psi) | ASTM D751 | 200 | 85 | 350 | 200 |
| Tear Strength (lbs) | ASTM D4851 | 55 | 40 | 50 | 50 |
| Water Absorption (%) | Fed-Std-191 Method 5502 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Flame Resistance (sec.) | Fed-Std-191 Method 5905 | <1.0 | <0.05 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Abrasion Resistance (g) | Fed-Std-191 Method 5306 | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 |
| HD Resistance (micro-g/cm2) | CRDC-SP-84010 | 0.48 | 0.52 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| GD Resistance (micro-g/cm2) | CRDC-SP-84010 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| VX Resistance (micro-g/cm2) | CRDC-SP-84010 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |