| Description |
1 online resource (437 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Woodhead Publishing in Textiles ; Number 93 |
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Woodhead publishing in textiles ; no. 93.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed February 4, 2014). |
| Summary |
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 will stimulate 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. Reviews the principles, materials and requirements of cold weather apparelDiscusses design and ergonomic aspects including ventilation and insulationExamines methods used to evaluate cold weather clothing as well as standards and legislation in practice. |
| Contents |
Part 1 Fundamentals of cold weather clothing comfort: Achieving comfort and thermoregulation in cold weather clothing. Part 2 Materials for cold weather clothing: Coated and laminated fabrics for cold weather apparel-- Wool for cold weather clothing-- Biomimetics and its impact on outdoor clothing. Part 3 Design considerations and ergonomics: Designing for ventilation-- Adaptive systems for cold weather clothing. Part 4 Evaluation of cold weather apparel: Laboratory assessment of cold weather clothing-- Evaluation of cold weather clothing using manikins-- Human wear trials. Part 5 Applications: Protective clothing for cold workplace environments-- Footwear for cold weather. |
| Subject |
Cold weather clothing.
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Personal protective equipment.
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Protective Clothing |
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Vêtements d'hiver.
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Vêtements de protection.
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protective wear.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
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Cold weather clothing
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Personal protective equipment
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| Added Author |
Williams, John Trevor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Textiles for cold weather apparel. Cambridge, England : Woodhead Publishing Limited, ©2009 xxvi, 410 pages Woodhead publishing in textiles ; Number 93 9781845694111 |
| ISBN |
9781845697174 (electronic bk.) |
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1845697170 (electronic bk.) |
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9781845694111 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000049572556 |
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DEBBG BV042316678 |
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DEBSZ 399926631 |
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GBVCP 813167787 |
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