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Item Details
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TEXTILES FOR COLD WEATHER APPAREL
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| By: |
J. T. Williams (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£195.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1845694112 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781845694111 |
| Publisher: |
ELSEVIER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY |
| Pub. date: |
29 September, 2009 |
| Series: |
Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles |
| Pages: |
432 |
| Description: |
Cold weather can be a potential hazard to human health, work performance and wellbeing. Designing suitable apparel for cold environments is therefore a complex task. This book reviews the principles, materials and requirements of cold weather apparel and will stimulate ideas for future innovation and improved end performance. |
| Synopsis: |
Cold weather can be a potential hazard to human health, adversely affecting physiological functions, work performance and wellbeing. Designing suitable apparel for cold environments is therefore a complex task. Textiles for cold weather apparel reviews the principles, materials and requirements of cold weather apparel and will stimulate ideas for future innovation and improved end performance.The first part of the book covers the fundamental scientific issues and types of materials suitable for cold weather clothing. Topics include how to achieve comfort and thermoregulation in cold weather clothing as well as the use of coated and laminated fabrics. It also discusses design and ergonomic aspects such as designing for ventilation. Part two discusses ways of evaluating cold weather clothing, including standards and legislation governing cold weather clothing and laboratory assessments. Part three concludes with applications including cold weather apparel for the military and footwear for cold weather conditions.With an array of international contributors, this book is a valuable reference for producers, manufacturers, retailers and all those wishing to improve and understand developments in cold weather apparel. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Woodhead Publishing Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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