SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1992
STP19176S

Application of Three ASTM Test Methods to Measure Thermal Resistance of Clothing

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This paper describes the application of three ASTM methods developed for testing thermal insulating materials to measure thermal resistance of clothing fabrics. To permit testing fabrics with small thermal resistance, a standard air layer was incorporated as a part of the test assembly. This air layer, placed on the cold side of tested fabric, is used for two reasons: (1) to reduce experimental errors, and (2) to permit testing radiative properties of the fabric surface.

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Bomberg, M
Institute for Research in Construction, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON
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Developed by Committee: F23
Pages: 399–417
DOI: 10.1520/STP19176S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5194-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-1430-2