The impact of different types of textile liners used in protective footwear on the subjective sensations of firefighters

Irzmańska, Emilia

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2014.08.013

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“…This conclusion is of great interest because such nonwovens have not been used in protective footwear to date, and hence this paper presents a novel application possibility. Compared with literature in the field of shoe insoles [2,4,6,7,26], the use of superabsorbents (SAP) in airlaid nonwovens allows to obtain better microclimate parameters, which indicate footwear comfort when using inserts containing SAP.…”

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Preliminary Evaluation of Airlaid Nonwovens with Superabsorbent for Use in Protective Footwear: Tests Involving a Thermal Foot Model and Climatic Chamber

Irzmańska¹,

Dutkiewicz²

2015

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The paper presents preliminary results of simulation studies evaluating moisture absorption from the air that indicate the possibility of applying a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) in the construction of protective footwear insoles. The performance of different types of nonwovens was tested in terms of moisture absorption from air of high relative humidity in a climatic chamber and on a thermal foot model. The tests simulated the temperature and humidity conditions that occur inside all-rubber protective footwear. It was found that insoles containing SAP dehumidified the air more effectively than either insoles not containing SAP or traditional wool felt insoles. The tests showed a new application potential of absorbent materials in protective footwear with a view to improving hygienic comfort during use.

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“…The hygienic properties and comfort of use of protective footwear may be improved by means of support textiles, such as liners, insoles, and socks [6]. The key factors influencing the distribution of heat and moisture inside protective footwear include the type of fibres and their spatial arrangement in the structure of support textiles [7].…”

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Preliminary Evaluation of Airlaid Nonwovens with Superabsorbent for Use in Protective Footwear: Tests Involving a Thermal Foot Model and Climatic Chamber

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Dutkiewicz²

2015

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“…A recent work [ 18 ] on patients with Alzheimer’s Disease showed that ill-fitting footwear (home wear) influences the presence of foot problems. Another article [ 34 ] addressing this reported that the ergonomic properties of protective footwear worn by members of certain professions at work could be enhanced by using appropriate textile components. This suggests that there are inappropriate textile components that may be harmful.…”

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Importance of Footwear for Preventing Xerosis and Hyperkeratosis in Older People with Psychiatric Disorders Living in an Institution

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Tejedor

Iglesias-Sánchez

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Few studies have focused on the relation between the use and characteristics of footwear and the presence of foot lesions in people with psychiatric disorders. This work analyzes the influence of different footwear habits on the presence of deformities and ungueal and dermal pathologies of the foot of institutionalized people with psychiatric disorders compared to people without these disorders. A transversal and observational study was conducted on 107 participants, divided into two groups who have used different types of shoes throughout their lives. The control group comprised 63 autonomous people who mainly use leather footwear and a study group of 44 institutionalized people with intellectual disabilities and psychiatric disorders who mainly use textile footwear. There were significant differences between populations. The group with psychiatric disorders presented more xerosis and hyperkeratosis. Footwear with inappropriate characteristics is a possible causal agent of skin alterations. Wearing footwear with quality textile uppers, e.g., fabric or felt, could influence the appearance of these alterations. Leather footwear is recommended for institutionalized people to reduce symptoms of xerosis and improve their quality of life.

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“…The present authors designed a procedure for testing the bending stiffness of flat items at a constant angle [14,[25][26][27][28].…”

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Evaluation of the Mechanical Parameters of Ultrasonically Welded Textile Composite Structures for Protective Footwear

Irzmańska

Majchrzycka

Adamus-Włodarczyk

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Fibres and Textiles in Eastern Europe

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Textile materials are used in protective footwear due to their good mechanical and hygienic properties and to provide thermal insulation. This work presents a technological process of designing ultrasonically welded composite structures characterised by various densities of welding spots. The study involved three variants of composite structures made of three layers. The composite structures developed were tested in terms of mechanical properties and were statistically analysed in terms of the effects of welding spot density and reinforcing nonwoven thickness on the protective parameters. Inserts made of ultrasonically spot-welded textile composite structures may offer protective footwear users greater comfort in terms of mechanical resistance. The evaluation method proposed may be a useful tool in assessing textile composite structure inserts for protective footwear.

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The impact of different types of textile liners used in protective footwear on the subjective sensations of firefighters

Cited by 18 publications

References 29 publications

Preliminary Evaluation of Airlaid Nonwovens with Superabsorbent for Use in Protective Footwear: Tests Involving a Thermal Foot Model and Climatic Chamber

Preliminary Evaluation of Airlaid Nonwovens with Superabsorbent for Use in Protective Footwear: Tests Involving a Thermal Foot Model and Climatic Chamber

Importance of Footwear for Preventing Xerosis and Hyperkeratosis in Older People with Psychiatric Disorders Living in an Institution

Evaluation of the Mechanical Parameters of Ultrasonically Welded Textile Composite Structures for Protective Footwear

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