FoU og teknologiutvikling i tekoindustrien - Sintef

PCM in protective clothing
There is a positive effect of PCM on thermal strain
• the effect of PCM is related to distance between skin and PCM
• temperature sensitivity of the selected body areas for positioning of PCM
• amount of PCM at different body areas
• moisture transport, insulation and weight of the total clothing system
During flight
• Absorbs and store heat from the body
• Significantly reduction in sweat production
• Better thermal comfort
• More hygienic
In water
• Releases stored heat as temperature of the body decreases by exposure to cold
water
• Better thermal comfort because of less moisture accumulation in the clothing