Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.31306/s.67.3.4
Protocol for defining dynamic body measurements when designing protective coveralls
Slavica Bogović
; Tekstilno-tehnološki fakultet, Zagreb, Hrvatska
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Abstract
This paper presents the definition of dynamic body dimensions for the purpose of designing an ergonomically designed protective coverall. The design of an ergonomically designed protective suit should be approached systematically, taking into account purpose and functionality, type of protection, materials used and anthropometry. Coveralls are garments that are complex from a construction point of view, while from the user's point of view they are considered comfortable and easy to use, as one garment covers and protects almost the entire body. The use of protective clothing requires appropriate solutions, depending on the type of protection and purpose, that allow unrestricted movement and adequate protection. When designing clothing, problem areas should be identified and solutions found from the point of view of design, garment construction, manufacture and verification of the final solution. The concept of creating an ergonomically designed garment is based on subjective and objective assessments of the users themselves. The problem of inadequate design and cut of coveralls has been a major issue for many years, and the construction solutions for the cut are often not sufficient to ensure that the end result is an ergonomic garment. The presented protocol for determining the input parameters for creating an ergonomic cut for coveralls is presented in the paper. Based on subjective assessments of the fit of the coverall in different body positions, a protocol for defining dynamic body measurements can be established. In order to perform measurements in certain positions, it is necessary to digitize the human body and analyze the resulting 3D point cloud of the human body. In this way, problem areas can be represented quantitatively and the results can be incorporated into the construction of the coverall, regardless of whether it is a customized or mass-produced garment. After creating a test model, it is necessary to carry out a fit test, as was done for the initial measurements.
Keywords
ergonomic design, dynamic anthropometry, protective coveralls
Hrčak ID:
336145
URI
Publication date:
1.10.2025.
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