Clothing Physiology and Testing the MaterialsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

After the course, the students:
• can outline both human physiology and the thermal balance and the challenges they provide for clothing.
• know the special requirements for work and protective clothing
• can use the standards
• can test and interpret the results.

Content

The thermal balance of the body and the importance of thermal regulation for a human being. The effect the garment has on thermal comfort, health, and performance. Basic problems in work and protective wear. Standards, testing the materials and interpreting the results accordingly.

Qualifications

Prerequisite studies: Fiber materials and fabric textures and the chemical treatment methods of materials and commercial materials.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the assignments of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the assignments and have applied learned information when completing the assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent manner. They have completed the assignments of the course applying learned information with distinction.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the assignments of the course.