Accession Number:

ADA071855

Title:

Optimal Methods for Physiologic Research on Clothing,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA

Personal Author(s):

• Goldman,Ralph F.

Report Date:

1978-06-19

Pagination or Media Count:

8.0

Abstract:

Comfort is a state of contented well being which depends on the interaction between three factors a the environment, b the clothing worn and c the bodys response to them. Physical, physiological and psychological factors must all be involved in clothing designed for comfort in any environment failure to include all three elements in studies of such clothing has frequently led to an unacceptable product.

Descriptors:

• *PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
• HEAT TRANSFER
• THERMAL STABILITY
• FABRICS
• ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
• BIOPHYSICS

Subject Categories:

• Protective Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE