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A review of technology of personal heating garments.

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Summary, in English

Modern technology makes garments smart, which can help a wearer to manage in specific situations by improving the functionality of the garments. The personal heating garment (PHG) widens the operating temperature range of the garment and improves its protection against the cold. This paper describes several kinds of PHGs worldwide; their advantages and disadvantages are also addressed. Some challenges and suggestions are finally addressed with regard to the development of PHGs.

Publishing year

2010

Language

English

Pages

387-404

Publication/Series

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

Volume

16

Issue

3

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Topic

  • Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics

Keywords

  • personal heating garment (PHG)
  • human comfort
  • energy save
  • cold protection

Status

Published

Research group

  • Thermal Environment Laboratory

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 2376-9130