Clothing Buoyancy and Underwater Horizontal Swim Distance After Exiting a Submersed Vehicle Simulator

Gagnon, Dominique D.; McDonald, Gerren K.; Pretorius, Thea; Giesbrecht, Gordon G.

doi:10.3357/asem.2933.2012

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“…This adjustable function can serve to reduce the obstruction to horizontal swimming upon development of the wearer's swimming skills. 4,14 Two market samples were selected for comparison with the knitted buoyant vest in this study (Figure 2). Market Sample A (Splash About, United Kingdom) is an item of swimwear with integrated buoyancy.…”

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“…The high buoyancy of integrated buoyant swimwear may inversely affect horizontal swim distance. 14 4 Adjustable buoyancy can be achieved by removing buoyant layers inside the vest. Donning and doffing 5 It is inconvenient to remove the entire suit in the event of restroom use or a diaper change.…”

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“…5 An increase in the buoyancy of the swimwear inversely affects horizontal swim distance. 14 Therefore, adjustable buoyancy is needed in order for the wearer to be able to reduce the buoyancy of the swimwear as their swimming skills develop. 4 To reduce the bulkiness of conventional buoyant swimwear, research and experiments were carried out as a means of exploring the benefits of integrating knitting technology into the development of buoyant material.…”

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Design of novel buoyant swimming vest using inlay knitting technology

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Textile Research Journal

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The use of children’s buoyant swimwear has become more common. However, its bulkiness and hardness restrict the wearer’s movement. For better fit, comfort and mobility, a knitted buoyant swimming vest is developed. It is compared with two market samples using subjective evaluation according to the Functional, Expressive and Aesthetic (FEA) Consumer Needs Model and laboratory tests of objective measurements. The results of a paired-sample t-test show that a tightly fitting buoyant swimming vest should be worn out of water, as the vest becomes a perfect fit in water. Tests on the knitted buoyant swimming vest demonstrate improved functionality and higher buoyancy than that of two market samples conforming to British Standard EN13138-1:2014. The results of repeated measures analysis of variance show an overall significant higher satisfaction level in the knitted buoyant swimming vest than two market samples in terms of fit, comfort and mobility. The results of this study are significant for both the textile industry and the fast-growing sportswear industry.

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“…In another study, the same authors found little difference in various forms of thermal protective flotation clothing regarding impedance of exit from a submerged simulator (McDonald & Giesbrecht, 2013b). Gagnon and colleagues (Gagnon, McDonald, Pretorius, & Giesbrecht, 2012;Gagnon, Pretorius, McDonald, Kenny, & Giesbrecht, 2013) found little difference in exit, escape, and horizontal underwater swim distance when using various thermal flotation clothing combinations while an inflatable vest did impede exit and underwater swim distance.…”

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From Swimming Skill to Water Competence: Towards a More Inclusive Drowning Prevention Future

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Brenner, Moran, Stallman, Gilchrist and McVan, (2006) recommended that "swimming ability be promoted as a necessary component of water competence, but with the understanding that swimming ability alone is [often] not sufficient to prevent drowning" (p. 116). Tradition and expert opinion are no longer enough. Science can now help us select essential competencies. What does research evidence show us about the protective value of specific individual personal competencies? Since the term "water competence'' was coined by Langendorfer and Bruya (1995) and adapted for drowning prevention by Moran (2013), it has gained in use and acceptance. As a construct, it is indeed more inclusive than "swimming skill'' alone for addressing drowning prevention. Our proposed taxonomy of water competencies re-emphasizes the need for a broad spectrum of physical aquatic competencies as well as the integration of cognitive and affective competencies. The purpose of this review article is to a) identify all the key elements of water competence, b) support each recommended type of water competence with examples of research evidence, and c) suggest areas requiring further research.

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“…Previous research and data on vehicle submersion accidents were reviewed (McDonald and Giesbrecht 2013b). A series of studies, involving more than 150 human-occupied vehicle, or simulator, submersions, was then conducted to answer several questions that had not been previously addressed (McDonald and Giesbrecht 2013a; Giesbrecht and McDonald 2010; Giesbrecht and McDonald 2011; Gagnon et al 2012; Giesbrecht et al 2017).…”

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Public knowledge, attitudes and practices of vehicle submersion incidents: a pilot study

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Introduction Vehicle submersions account for up to 10% of all drownings in high-income countries. Reports indicate that occupants may be conscious and functional, but possibly making incorrect decisions for self-rescue leading to drowning. This study investigated current public knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding vehicle submersion incidents and to determine if individuals, who are aware of educational efforts regarding vehicle submersions, indicated better responses. Method A knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) survey was developed based on previous findings and guidelines from Operation ALIVE (Automobile submersion: Lessons In Vehicle Escape) for vehicle submersion incidents. Results The majority of respondents (87%) had knowledge of vehicle submersions from the media, but they were not aware (94%) of an effective self-rescue protocol. Respondents felt they had low risk of involvement in a vehicle submersion, and that the chance of survival was likely. Most respondents selected a “successful” initial action for escape; however, other responses indicate the chances of completing a successful self-rescue sequence was less likely. Only 45% of respondents were “aware” of Operation ALIVE educational initiatives, and this awareness did not generally produce better responses. Conclusions Public understanding of vehicle submersion incidents is low and current public education efforts have not increased awareness in the severity or the urgency for performing self-rescue in this scenario. Simply increasing public knowledge of “SWOC” (“SEATBELTS” off, “WINDOWS” open, “OUT” immediately, “CHILDREN” first) would help to decrease the high fatality rate associated with this type of road traffic accident.

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Clothing Buoyancy and Underwater Horizontal Swim Distance After Exiting a Submersed Vehicle Simulator

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Design of novel buoyant swimming vest using inlay knitting technology

Design of novel buoyant swimming vest using inlay knitting technology

From Swimming Skill to Water Competence: Towards a More Inclusive Drowning Prevention Future

Public knowledge, attitudes and practices of vehicle submersion incidents: a pilot study

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