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Wear Comfort Evaluation on Water-vapor-permeable (WVP) Garments Using a Movable Sweating Thermal Manikin

발한써멀마네킨을 이용한 투습방수의류의 착용쾌적성 평가

  • Kang, Inhyeng (Sports Leisure Textile Research Center, Inha University) ;
  • Lee, Han Sup (Dept. of Advanced Fiber Engineering, Inha University)
  • 강인형 (인하대학교 스포츠레져섬유연구센터) ;
  • 이한섭 (인하대학교 섬유신소재전공)
  • Received : 2013.08.13
  • Accepted : 2013.12.16
  • Published : 2013.12.31
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Abstract

This study evaluated the wear comfort properties of water-vapor-permeable (WVP) garments using a movable sweating thermal manikin. Manikin tests were performed in a climatic chamber (temperature T=20, $35{\pm}0.5^{\circ}C$ and relative humidity $H=50{\pm}10%$) using seven sportswear outfits (a long sleeve shirts and a long pants) made with seven different WVP fabrics. Physiological responses of wear trials could be correlated with measurement parameters of the thermal manikin experiment; subsequently, a regression model that represented a final comfort sensation could be obtained. The regression model developed in this work is based on thermal manikin measurements; consequently, it provides an independent comfort sensation level in a relatively short time at a low cost while maintaining the reproducibility of results. It translates into more actual choices for sportswear manufacturers and sportswear consumers.

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