TE 550
Clothing Comfort and Personal Protection Science
Section: 001

Course Description

The course presents scientific principles for characterization and development of comfortable and/or protective textiles and clothing. Properties associated with human tactile response, thermal comfort and heat stress are emphasized. Inherent issues of balancing comfort versus protection are illustrated by research studies on performance garments or protective clothing systems. Methods and standards for evaluating comfort and protective performance range from bench level instruments to system level tests for ensembles using instrumented manikins, human clothing wear trials, and physiological tests.

Fall 2024

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Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
02203 Textiles Complex
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
10:15am
Class End Time:
11:30am

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
R: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor Textiles Graduate students only (TEX GR)

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