COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF WEAR FROM THE NUMBER OF CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OF A WELDER: COMPRE-HENSIVE QUALITY INDICATORS

This article presents the results of experimental studies aimed at assessing the breaking characteristics and protective properties of samples of fire-resistant fabrics of various compositions used in personal protective equipment for welders. The analysis also includes a change in the specified characteristics of the samples after 5 and 10 cycles of dry cleaning, which made it possible to analyse the dynamics of deterioration of their properties. The data obtained allow us to draw conclusions about the effect of the amount of dry cleaners on tissue aging. The analysis revealed the samples that retained their protective properties to the greatest extent, and those that showed a significant deterioration in the corresponding indicators. This study highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to assessing the properties of fire-resistant fabrics under operating conditions and the need for further research to better understand the factors affecting the durability and effectiveness of protection provided by such materials.