Development of Pelvic Protection Textiles for Soldiers

The highest threat soldiers are facing on today's missions is caused by the effects of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). Especially the pelvic region is frequently affected. A very private but crucial topic has led to reconsider the current groin protection and develop an adequate alternative. The multidimensional effect parameters of an IED explosion are analyzed and correlated with resulting traumata. Three protective zones are defined with regards to the required protection levels. Theoret ...