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  • Human thermal physiology
  • Wearable technology
  • Ergonomics

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  • Cold exposure poses risks to individuals working in low-temperature environments, impacting dexterity and thermal comfort.
  • Electrically heated gloves (EHG) offer a potential solution for maintaining hand warmth and performance.
  • Understanding the thermoregulation properties and limitations of EHGs under varying environmental conditions is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate the thermoregulation properties of lightweight electrically heated gloves (EHG) with smart temperature control.
  • To assess the impact of different air velocities on the cold protective performance of the EHGs.
  • To investigate the influence of EHGs on subjective thermal sensation in cold environments.

Main Methods:

  • Human trials were conducted in a climate chamber at 2.5°C and 60% relative humidity.
  • Skin temperature and subjective thermal sensation were recorded for 60 minutes under heating and control conditions.
  • The effects of two air velocities (0.17 m/s and 0.50 m/s) on glove performance were investigated.

Main Results:

  • Electrically heated gloves significantly increased skin temperature and improved subjective thermal sensation compared to control conditions.
  • Higher air velocity (0.50 m/s) substantially diminished the cold protective effectiveness of the EHGs.
  • All tested fingers and the opisthenar area showed significantly higher temperatures when using the EHGs.

Conclusions:

  • The developed electrically heated gloves effectively enhance thermal comfort and protect against cold exposure.
  • Environmental factors, specifically high air velocity, can significantly compromise the protective performance of heated gloves.
  • Findings support the application of smart EHGs to improve worker comfort and extend operational time in cold environments.