STUDIES OF COLD WEATHER CLOTHING

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to determine the amount of thermal insulation lost by convection between layers of two adjacent fabrics, and within the fabrics themselves. No increase in insulation was observed from the napping of either the sateen windproof outer garments or the pile garments. Both the standard issue and the modified napped issue have the same inherent insulation of approximately five (5) clo. Subjectively, no differences in comfort sensations were reported with the wearing of these two issues or combinations thereof. The napping of garments is not considered a satisfactory means for enhancing the insulating value of clothing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 24, 1944
Accession Number
AD0652352

Entities

People

  • Steven M. Horvath

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Weight
  • Clothing
  • Convection
  • Fabrics
  • Insulation
  • Manufacturing
  • Production
  • Sensation
  • Standards
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Wind
  • Wind Velocity

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics