Manikins for Textile Evaluation

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.

Delivers theoretical and practical guidance on evaluation using manikins that is of benefit to anyone developing textile productsOffers a range of perspectives on high-performance textiles from an international team of authors with diverse expertise in academic research, and textile development and manufactureProvides systematic and comprehensive coverage of the topic from fabric construction, through product development, to the range of current and potential applications that exploit high-performance textile technology

Part I Introduction 1 Introduction to manikins Rajkishore Nayak 2 Types of thermal manikin Yehu Lu, Kalev Kuklane and Chuansi Gao

Part II Manikins for design and display 3 Manikins in shop display Kalesh Nath Chatterjee, Yamini Jhanji, Shelly Khanna and Amandeep Manocha 4 Evaluation of fit and size Norsaadah Zakaria 5 Evaluation of thermo-physiological comfort of clothing using manikins Sumit Mandal, Simon Annaheim, Martin Camenzind and René M. Rossi 6 Evaluation of ergonomics Asis Patnaik and Elspa M. Hovgaard 7 Comparison of manikin tests with wearer trials Rajkishore Nayak and Shadi Houshyar 8 Drape measurement technique using manikins with the help of image analysis Awadhesh Kumar Choudhary and Payal Bansal

Part III Manikins for high-performance textiles 9 Evaluation of heat and flame protective performance of clothing using manikins Sumit Mandal, Martin Camenzind, Simon Annaheim and René M. Rossi 10 Evaluation of steam and hot liquid splash protection using thermal manikins and simulated tests Yehu Lu 11 Manikins for evaluation of pressure performance Yong-Rong Wang 12 Manikins for medical textile evaluation Monica P. Sikka 13 Defense applications of manikins Ashvani Goyal 14 Automotive applications of manikins Rajesh Mishra 15 Thermo-physiological simulation Agnes Psikuta, Simon Annaheim and René M. Rossi

Part IV Associated problems, care, and maintenance and future directions in manikins 16 Various issues, care, and maintenance of manikins Vinod Kadam and Rajkishore Nayak 17 Future directions in the use of manikins Lina Zhai, René M. Rossi and Jun Li