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Clothing ventilation - update and applications.

S H Lumley1, D L Story, N T Thomas

  • 1Environmental Ergonomics Unit, The Polytechnic of Wales, UK.

Applied Ergonomics
|December 1, 1991
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The Clothing Ventilation Index quantifies airflow within clothing microclimates, crucial for thermal comfort and performance. Further validation is needed, considering human responses and manikin use for accurate garment assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Ergonomics
  • Textile Science
  • Human Thermal Comfort

Background:

  • Clothing ventilation is critical for heat and moisture removal, directly impacting thermal comfort.
  • Early work by Crockford et al. (1972) established the foundation for measuring clothing ventilation.
  • Subsequent developments by Lotens and Havenith, and Reischl et al. introduced refined techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the origins, progress, and future development of the Clothing Ventilation Index.
  • To highlight the importance of clothing ventilation in predicting garment effectiveness and suitability.
  • To identify areas for future research and validation of existing techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes trace gas dilution methods to measure microclimate ventilation.

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  • Compares a whole-body average ventilation technique with a regional garment analysis method.
  • Discusses the use of human subjects versus manikins for ventilation measurements.

    • Main Results:

    • The Clothing Ventilation Index is a quantitative, cost-effective, rapid, reliable, and repeatable measurement technique.
    • It aids in ensuring correct use of protective clothing and improving performance by minimizing heat strain.
    • Identified the need for further validation against human physiological and subjective responses.

    Conclusions:

    • The Clothing Ventilation Index is a valuable tool for assessing clothing performance in various environments.
    • Future research should focus on validating the index with human responses and standardizing measurement protocols.
    • Clarification on the optimal use of human subjects versus manikins is essential for future studies.