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    • Environmental physiology
    • Protective clothing science
    • Human thermoregulation

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    • Cold exposure poses risks to extremities like hands and feet.
    • Understanding heat loss mechanisms is vital for preventing cold injuries.
    • Existing protective gear effectiveness varies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the physiological and physical effects of chilling on human extremities.
    • To evaluate and compare the protective efficacy of various mitten and footwear designs.
    • To identify optimal strategies for preventing cold-related injuries during environmental exposure.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized physiological measurements to assess responses to cold.
    • Employed physical assessments of different mitten and footwear systems.
    • Simulated chilling conditions to evaluate thermal protection.

    Main Results:

    • Woolen liner-leather shell mittens provided effective hand protection.
    • A combination of woolen sock, felt liner, and shoepac proved effective for foot protection.
    • Direct ground contact significantly increased heat loss; sole thickness is critical.
    • Superficial hand rewarming stimulated local blood flow, but foot circulation recovery depended on overall body warmth.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific combinations of clothing (woolen mittens, sock-shoepac) offer superior extremity protection.
    • Sole insulation is a key factor in preventing foot heat loss.
    • Maintaining core body temperature (torso protection) is essential for restoring circulation to extremities during prolonged cold exposure.