Fabrics with proper mechanical properties and high structural designability are frequently selected as the reinforcement of flexible composites. Shear thickening materials (STMs), including shear thickening fluid and shear thickening gel, are dense colloidal suspensions exhibiting an abrupt increase in viscosity with increasing shear rate. Shear thickening fabric composites (STFCs) which combined STM with fabrics, have been increasingly in demand for impact protective applications due to their tremendous potential. Herein, the characteristics of STM and the effects of fabric reinforcement on STFC impact behaviors are discussed for optimizing their properties and structures. Subsequently, the impact behaviors of STFCs obtained by multiple testing approaches with different impact threats are reviewed systematically. Furthermore, a comprehensive summary of the existing literature on stab, drop-weight, split Hopkinson pressure bar, and ballistic impact protective mechanisms of STFCs is presented. It is found that based on the proper selection of STM types, thorough mechanistic explanations of STFC impact behaviors are instructive and could facilitate the development of wearable protective equipment. The purpose of this critical review is to provide a framework for comparison of the effective impact resistances of STFCs across many applications and to discuss issues for future research.

Yuhao Tan

Yanxue Ma

Yuling Li

Textile Research Journal

纺织研究期刊是纺织研究领域领先的同行评审期刊。它致力于传播与纤维、纤维组件和纺织品相关的材料、化学、制造和系统科学的基础、理论和应用科学知识。该期刊为全球的作者和订阅者提供服务，并根据优点、新颖性和原创性选择性地接受投稿。

The Textile Research Journal is a leading peer-reviewed journal in the field of textile research. It is dedicated to disseminating fundamental, theoretical, and applied scientific knowledge related to materials, chemistry, manufacturing, and systems science associated with fibers, fiber components, and textiles. The journal serves authors and subscribers worldwide and selectively accepts submissions based on merit, novelty, and originality.

《Textile Research Journal》是纺织研究领域的领先同行评审期刊，致力于传播与纤维、纤维组件及纺织品相关的材料、化学、制造和系统科学的基础、理论及应用科学知识。该期刊为全球作者和订阅者提供服务，并根据论文的优点、新颖性和原创性进行选择性接受投稿。

Category	Quartile
工程技术	4
工程技术, 材料科学纺织	2

Shear thickening fabric composites for impact protection: a review

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Category	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, TEXTILES	2