X-ray shielding by a novel garment woven with melt-spun monofilament weft yarn containing lead and tin particles. Issue 1 (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mirzaei, Majid; Zarrebini, Mohammad; Shirani, Ahmad; Shanbeh, Mohsen; Borhani, Sedigheh
• Is Part Of: Textile research journal. Volume 89:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 63
• Page End: 75
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: X-ray shielding -- protective garment -- attenuation coefficient -- high-purity germanium detector -- lead -- tin; Textile industry -- Periodicals; Textile fabrics -- Periodicals; Textile research -- Periodicals; Textiles et tissus -- Industrie et commerce -- Périodiques; Textiles et tissus -- Périodiques; Textiles et tissus -- Recherche -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1177/0040517517736475
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-5175

Abstract

Conventional lead aprons are rather heavy and uncomfortable for the wearer and also crack easily due to bending during both usage and storage. Coating of textiles with certain compounds provides protection against ionizing radiation. However, coated garments may have reduced flexibility and breathability. The principle aim of this study is development of a lightweight textile-based X-ray radiation shielding. The shielding fabric, while capable of significantly attenuating X-rays, relative to current conventional aprons is more intrinsically flexible, breathable, economical, easy to maintain, and crack resistant. Samples of fabrics were woven using melt-spun polypropylene monofilament yarns containing lead and tin particles. Shielding properties of the samples was measured using a high-purity germanium detector. Results showed that the samples composed of higher metal particles concentration and higher metal density and atomic number exhibited higher attenuation capability. Mechanical properties of the samples were evaluated. Furthermore, insignificant changes in the attenuation capability of samples due to abrasion and laundering processes occurred.