A study on comfort of protective clothing for firefighters

Chung, Gi-Soo; Lee, Dae Hoon

doi:10.1016/s1572-347x(05)80059-x

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“…The thermoregulatory responses of the body, heat transfer rate, and vapor permeation properties of the clothing determine the microclimate. Thermal protective clothing must be evaluated considering specified standards and specifications, risk factors, safety requirements, thermal performance properties, and comfort properties [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. Moreover, material compositions and design influence the thermal protection and moisture transmission properties of protective garments [17][18][19].…”

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“…Thermal protective clothing's heat and moisture transfer capacities were affected by style, fit, size, and drape of garments beside material properties [3]. According to Chung and Lee's clothing system, design and material layers must be chosen carefully to balance protection and comfort together [13]. Fu et al tested two kinds of protective clothings with different vapor permeabilities to study the design influence on protective properties [20].…”

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Effect of Fabric Layers on Thermal Comfort Properties of Multilayered Thermal Protective Fabrics

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2019

Autex Research Journal

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Thermal protective clothings are produced from multilayered textile materials. Fabric layers need to allow enough evaporation of perspiration, ventilation, and also thermal protection from fire. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different fabric layers and their different combinations on the thermal properties of multilayered fabric samples. Three-layered fabric combinations were created using two types of outer shell fabrics, four types of moisture barrier fabrics with membrane, and two types of thermal barrier fabrics. Sixteen different fabric combinations that simulate three-layered thermal protective clothing were studied. As a result of the study, it was found that thermal and moisture comfort properties were significantly affected by different fabric layers.

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confidence: 99%

Effect of Fabric Layers on Thermal Comfort Properties of Multilayered Thermal Protective Fabrics

Eryürük

2019

Autex Research Journal

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“…This helps to simplify the adaption of the clothing to the human body so that comfort is confi rmed. the ambient environment, and the characteristics of the PC [43]. The ergonomic requirements and ergonomic aspects according to the degree of importance for industrial PC users are as follows: (1) proper fit or sizing; (2) reduction of hotness and improving ventilation through pattern, design and material selection; (3) reduction of weight and reduction in obstruction to work; and (4) ease of mobility [44].…”

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A Review of Contemporary Techniques for Measuring Ergonomic Wear Comfort of Protective and Sport Clothing

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Autex Research Journal

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Protective and sport clothing is governed by protection requirements, performance, and comfort of the user. The comfort and impact performance of protective and sport clothing are typically subjectively measured, and this is a multifactorial and dynamic process. The aim of this review paper is to review the contemporary methodologies and approaches for measuring ergonomic wear comfort, including objective and subjective techniques. Special emphasis is given to the discussion of different methods, such as objective techniques, subjective techniques, and a combination of techniques, as well as a new biomechanical approach called modeling of skin. Literature indicates that there are four main techniques to measure wear comfort: subjective evaluation, objective measurements, a combination of subjective and objective techniques, and computer modeling of human–textile interaction. In objective measurement methods, the repeatability of results is excellent, and quantified results are obtained, but in some cases, such quantified results are quite different from the real perception of human comfort. Studies indicate that subjective analysis of comfort is less reliable than objective analysis because human subjects vary among themselves. Therefore, it can be concluded that a combination of objective and subjective measuring techniques could be the valid approach to model the comfort of textile materials.

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“…The protection against intense radiant heat in short duration was reported for technical clothing [3]. This category of protective clothing is generally applicable for firefighter and others who exposed to high temperatures including workers in steel mills [5,6]. Also, it can be mentioned that the metalized surface reflects solar heat during the summer and radiant heat back into the room during the winter.…”

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Rejection of far infrared radiation from the human body using Cu–Ni–P–Ni nanocomposite electroless plated PET fabric

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An experimental investigation was utilized to present the IR rejection performance of Cu-Ni-P-Ni composite double-layer electroless plated PET fabric compared to fabric samples composed of Cu-Ni-P metallic monolayer. Accordingly, the effect of a range of operational parameters was explored on the conductivity of electroless plated PET fabric. Results indicate higher conductivity and lower durability for Cu-Ni-P-coated samples compared to its counterpart with same sub-layer included with nickel on top layer. The SEM image of CuNi-P particle on PET fabric shows a hexagonal non-homogenous morphology with nanoscale crack on its surface. However, the micrograph of the Cu-Ni-P-Ni electroless plated fabric shows an extremely compact and continuous phase with clear boundaries containing semispherical particles. The thermopile radiated sensing system was used as a sophisticated device to show the thermal energy absorption level. The acquired data indicate a 2.3 and 2.7 unit reduction in transmitted radiated power, respectively, for Cu-Ni-P and Cu-Ni-P-Ni conducting fabric. The captured thermal camera images of human body while keeping in front of a Cu-Ni-P conducting fabric revealed a nearly black and blue feature which proves the significant decrease in body radiated thermal energy. However, the thermal image of Cu-Ni-P-Ni conductive fabric shows almost black appearance in all areas. It can be presumably due to improving of the IR rejection performance and also formation of a massive barrier against body thermal radiation for promising camouflage applications.

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A study on comfort of protective clothing for firefighters

Cited by 8 publications

References 2 publications

Effect of Fabric Layers on Thermal Comfort Properties of Multilayered Thermal Protective Fabrics

Effect of Fabric Layers on Thermal Comfort Properties of Multilayered Thermal Protective Fabrics

A Review of Contemporary Techniques for Measuring Ergonomic Wear Comfort of Protective and Sport Clothing

Rejection of far infrared radiation from the human body using Cu–Ni–P–Ni nanocomposite electroless plated PET fabric

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