@article{lexi_investigation_2025,
	title = {Investigation of thermal insulation of cold protective clothing under different underwear and ambient conditions},
	volume = {76},
	issn = {12225347},
	url = {http://revistaindustriatextila.ro/images/2025/1/004%20TU%20LEXI%20INDUSTRIA%20TEXTILA%20no.1_2025.pdf},
	doi = {10.35530/IT.076.01.2023131},
	abstract = {In this study, the thermal insulation of cold protective outerwear under various clothing combinations and ambient
conditions was estimated using a thermal manikin. A series of cold protective outerwear, worn with various types of
underwear, were evaluated in a conditioned room to explore the dependence of outerwear thermal insulation on the
underwear. Besides, statistical studies were utilized to study the effect of ambient temperature on the thermal insulation
performance of cold protective clothing ensembles. The thermal insulation of outerwear was observed to be different
when it was measured with various fit styles, thicknesses and combinations of underwear. These discrepancies can be
attributed to the variation in the air gap between clothing layers and the presence of stagnant air within the porous
clothing. Furthermore, the ambient temperature was found to be a dominant factor affecting the thermal insulation
performance of the clothing ensembles with high air content, as the airflow inside the porous material may be
aggravated by the larger temperature difference between the clothing and the environment. Based on this study,
ambient conditions for the assessments of different kinds of clothing can be divided into five groups, simulating the
actual-used scenarios. The findings of this study are anticipated to enhance the comprehensiveness of thermal
insulation evaluations for clothing systems and assist in the identification of optimal clothing choices for diverse ambient
conditions.},
	number = {01},
	urldate = {2025-03-09},
	journal = {Industria Textila},
	author = {Lexi, Tu and Fumei, Wang and Tong, Pan and Yi, Sun and Zimin, Jin and Xinghua, Hong and Hua, Shen},
	month = mar,
	year = {2025},
	pages = {31--37},
}