Textiles for Cold Weather Apparel (Hardcover)


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 stimulates 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.


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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 stimulates 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.

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Imprint

Crc Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

October 2009

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First published

2009

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Dimensions

229 x 152mm (L x W)

Format

Hardcover - Cloth over boards

Pages

432

ISBN-13

978-1-4398-0123-9

Barcode

9781439801239

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LSN

1-4398-0123-1



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