Novel Forming Techniques of Complex Shapes in Personnel Armor

"This proposal shall outline the process of modifying a standard loom to weave three-dimensional complex shapes for personnel armor. Current manufacturing techniques for textile-based personnel armor focus on constructing complex shapes from orthogonalwoven fabrics with cuts and darts, reducing comfort and performance. The solution to the above problem is to develop a robust technique which weaves a three dimensional near-net woven material for the use on female bullet resistant vest and helmets. Byaltering the take-up motion of a standard loom the traditional orthogonal woven material can be formed into near-net shapes. Phase one provided material with a single axis of curvature. Phase two shall supply material with two axis of curvature."