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Cold weather can be a potential hazard to human health, adversely affecting physiological functions, work performance and wellbeing. Designing suitable apparel for cold environments is therefore a complex task. Textiles for Cold Weather Apparel reviews the principles, materials, and requirements of cold weather apparel and stimulates ideas for future innovation and improved end performance.
The first part of the book covers the fundamental scientific issues and types of materials suitable for cold weather clothing. Topics include how to achieve comfort and thermoregulation in cold weather clothing as well as the use of coated and laminated fabrics. It also discusses design and ergonomic aspects such as designing for ventilation. Part two discusses ways of evaluating cold weather clothing, including standards and legislation governing cold weather clothing and laboratory assessments. Part three concludes with applications including cold weather apparel for the military and footwear for cold weather conditions.
With an array of international contributors, this book is a valuable reference for producers, manufacturers, retailers, and all those wishing to improve and understand developments in cold weather apparel.
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Contenuti
MATERIAL AND DESIGN ISSUES IN COLD WEATHER CLOTHING
Comfort and thermoregulatory requirements in cold weather clothing, R Rossi
Thermal insulation properties of textiles and clothing, G Song
Assessing fabrics for cold weather apparel: the case of wool, R Laing
Coating and laminating fabrics for cold weather apparel, R Lomax
The use of smart materials in cold weather apparel, J Hu and Murugesh Babu
Biomimetics and the design of outdoor clothing, V Kapsali
Designing for ventilation in cold weather apparel, N Ghaddar and K Ghali
Factors affecting the design of cold weather performance clothing, J Bougourd and J McCann
EVALUATION AND CARE OF COLD WEATHER CLOTHING
Standards and legislation governing cold weather clothing, H Mäkinen
Laboratory assessment of cold weather clothing, G. Havenith
Evaluation of cold weather clothing using manikins, E. A. McCullough
Human wear trials for cold weather protective clothing systems, I Holmer
Care and maintenance of cold weather protective clothing, N Kerr, J Batcheller, and E M Crown
COLD WEATHER CLOTHING APPLICATIONS
Cold weather clothing for military applications, R A Scott
Protective clothing for cold workplace environments, I Holmer
Footwear for cold weather conditions, K Kuklane
Gloves for protection from cold weather, P I Dole and T Vu-Khanh
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