Jean J. Doucette - Boxford MA Anthony R. Franchitto - Natick MA
Assignee:
Textron Systems Corporation - Wilmington MA
International Classification:
B32B 302
US Classification:
428 86
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a three-dimensionally reinforced ablative/insulative composite that includes a high density fabric-based ablative layer and a low density resin-based insulative layer that is chemically bound to the ablative layer. This composite further includes stitches of a temperature-resistant thread which extend through the ablative layer and form reinforcing loops within the insulative layer. These loops are preferably chemically and mechanically bound to the insulative layer.