Manikins for Textile Evaluation is a key resource for all those engaged in textile and apparel development and production, and for academics engaged in research into textile science and technology. Creating garments that work with the human form, both stationary and in motion, is a complex task that requires extensive testing and evaluation.
Manikins allow for performance testing of textiles in a safe, controlled, and appropriate environment, and are a key element in developing new textile products. Everyday apparel needs to be assessed for comfort, sizing and fit, and ergonomics, while technical and protective garments require extensive safety and performance testing.
Manikins therefore range from simple representations of the human body to complex designs that simulate body temperature, sweating, and motion. Manikins are safe for use in hazardous testing environments, such as fire and flame protection, where wearer trials would be impossible.
This book provides extensive coverage of manikin-based evaluation of protective, heat and flame resistant, medical, and automotive textile applications. The role of manikins in the development of day-to-day garments is also discussed, including fit, comfort, and ergonomics.
The book is a key resource for all those engaged in textile and apparel development and production, and for academics engaged in research into textile science and technology.
1. Part I: Introduction - p. xii 2. 1. Introduction to manikins - p. 3 3. 2. Types of thermal manikin - p. 25 4. Part II: Manikins for design and display - p. 45 5. 3. Manikins in shop display - p. 57 6. 4. Evaluation of fit and size - p. 89 7. 5. Evaluation of thermo-physiological comfort of clothing using manikins - p. 115 8. 6. Evaluation of ergonomics - p. 141 9. 7. Comparison of manikin tests with wearer trials - p. 159 10. 8. Drape measurement technique using manikins with the help of image analysis - p. 173 11. Part III: Manikins for high-performance textiles - p. 194 12. 9. Evaluation of heat and flame protective performance of clothing using manikins - p. 199 13. 10. Evaluation of steam and hot liquid splash protection using thermal manikins and simulated tests - p. 225 14. 11. Manikins for evaluation of pressure performance - p. 241 15. 12. Manikins for medical textile evaluation - p. 259 16. 13. Defense applications of manikins - p. 279 17. 14. Automotive applications of manikins - p. 301 18. 15. Thermo-physiological simulation - p. 331 19. Part IV: Associated problems, care, and maintenance and future directions in manikins - p. 345 20. 16. Various issues, care, and maintenance of manikins - p. 353 21. 17. Future directions in the use of manikins - p. 365 22. Index - p. 387
Manikins for Textile Evaluation is a key resource for all those engaged in textile and apparel development and production, and for academics engaged in research into textile science and technology. Creating garments that work with the human form, both stationary and in motion, is a complex task that requires extensive testing and evaluation.
Manikins allow for performance testing of textiles in a safe, controlled, and appropriate environment, and are a key element in developing new textile products. Everyday apparel needs to be assessed for comfort, sizing and fit, and ergonomics, while technical and protective garments require extensive safety and performance testing.
Manikins therefore range from simple representations of the human body to complex designs that simulate body temperature, sweating, and motion. Manikins are safe for use in hazardous testing environments, such as fire and flame protection, where wearer trials would be impossible.
This book provides extensive coverage of manikin-based evaluation of protective, heat and flame resistant, medical, and automotive textile applications. The role of manikins in the development of day-to-day garments is also discussed, including fit, comfort, and ergonomics.
The book is a key resource for all those engaged in textile and apparel development and production, and for academics engaged in research into textile science and technology.
1. Part I: Introduction - p. xii 2. 1. Introduction to manikins - p. 3 3. 2. Types of thermal manikin - p. 25 4. Part II: Manikins for design and display - p. 45 5. 3. Manikins in shop display - p. 57 6. 4. Evaluation of fit and size - p. 89 7. 5. Evaluation of thermo-physiological comfort of clothing using manikins - p. 115 8. 6. Evaluation of ergonomics - p. 141 9. 7. Comparison of manikin tests with wearer trials - p. 159 10. 8. Drape measurement technique using manikins with the help of image analysis - p. 173 11. Part III: Manikins for high-performance textiles - p. 194 12. 9. Evaluation of heat and flame protective performance of clothing using manikins - p. 199 13. 10. Evaluation of steam and hot liquid splash protection using thermal manikins and simulated tests - p. 225 14. 11. Manikins for evaluation of pressure performance - p. 241 15. 12. Manikins for medical textile evaluation - p. 259 16. 13. Defense applications of manikins - p. 279 17. 14. Automotive applications of manikins - p. 301 18. 15. Thermo-physiological simulation - p. 331 19. Part IV: Associated problems, care, and maintenance and future directions in manikins - p. 345 20. 16. Various issues, care, and maintenance of manikins - p. 353 21. 17. Future directions in the use of manikins - p. 365 22. Index - p. 387
