ASTM F1720-06

Standard Test Method for Measuring Thermal Insulation of Sleeping Bags Using a Heated Manikin

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method can be used to quantify and compare the insulation provided by sleeping bags or sleeping bag systems. It can be used for material and design evaluations.
The measurement of the insulation provided by clothing (see Test Method D 1291) and sleeping bags is complex and dependent on the apparatus and techniques used. It is not practical in a test method of this scope to establish details sufficient to cover all contingencies. Departures from the instructions in this test method may lead to significantly different test results. Technical knowledge concerning the theory of heat transfer, temperature and air motion measurement, and testing practices is needed to evaluate which departures from the instructions given in this test method are significant. Standardization of the method reduces, but does not eliminate, the need for such technical knowledge. Any departures should be reported with the results.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the insulation value of a sleeping bag or sleeping bag system. It measures the resistance to dry heat transfer from a constant skin temperature manikin to a relatively cold environment. This is a static test that generates reproducible results, but the manikin cannot simulate real life sleeping conditions relating to some human and environmental factors, examples of which are listed in the introduction.
1.2 The insulation values obtained apply only to the sleeping bag, as tested, and for the specified thermal and environmental conditions of each test, particularly with respect to air movement past the manikin.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2006
• ICS: 17.200.10 - Heat. Calorimetry
• ICS: 59.080.99 - Other products of the textile industry
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.22 - Camping Softgoods

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1720-96(2004) - Standard Test Method for Measuring Thermal Insulation of Sleeping Bags Using a Heated Manikin
• Effective Date: 01-May-2006
• Replaced By: ASTM F1720-06(2011) - Standard Test Method for Measuring Thermal Insulation of Sleeping Bags Using a Heated Manikin
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation:F1720–06
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Thermal Insulation of Sleeping Bags Using a
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Heated Manikin
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1720; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Sleeping bags are used by people in outdoor environments to insulate them from the cold (that is,
reduce their body heat loss to the environment). Sleeping bags often are used with ground pads and
clothing inside tents that provide additional protection from the environment. The amount of
insulation needed in a sleeping bag depends upon the air temperature and a number of other
environmental factors (for example, wind speed, radiant temperature, moisture in the air), human
factors(forexample,aperson’smetabolicheatproductionthatisaffectedbygender,age,fitnesslevel,
bodytype,size,position,andmovement),andphysicalfactors(forexample,amountofbodycoverage
and the quality of the insulating materials). The insulation value, expressed in clo units, can be used
tocharacterizesleepingbagsandsleepingbagsystems.Insulationvaluescanbeusedinbodyheatloss
models to predict the temperature ratings for comfort.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method covers determination of the insulation 2.1 ASTM Standards:
value of a sleeping bag or sleeping bag system. It measures the F1291 Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation
resistance to dry heat transfer from a constant skin temperature of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin
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manikin to a relatively cold environment. This is a static test 2.2 ISO Standards:
that generates reproducible results, but the manikin cannot ISO 13537 2002 Requirements for Sleeping Bags
simulate real life sleeping conditions relating to some human ISO 15831 2004 Clothing—Physiological Effects—
and environmental factors, examples of which are listed in the Measurement of Thermal Insulation by Means of a Ther-
introduction. mal Manikin
1.2 The insulation values obtained apply only to the sleep-
3. Terminology
ing bag, as tested, and for the specified thermal and environ-
3.1 Definitions:
mental conditions of each test, particularly with respect to air
movement past the manikin. 3.1.1 auxiliary products, n—items used with a sleeping bag
to create a sleeping bag system such as clothing, ground pad,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the and bivy sack.
3.1.2 clo, n—unit of thermal resistance (insulation) equal to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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0.155°C·m /W.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 3.1.2.1 Discussion—Aheavymen’sbusinesssuitprovides1
clo of insulation.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.22 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Camping Softgoods. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1720 – 96 (2004). Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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3.1.3 dry heat loss, n—heat transferred from the body 6.1.1 Size and Shape—Construct the manikin to simulate
surface to a cooler environment by means of conduction, the body of a human being, that is, construct a head, chest/
convection, and radiation.
back, abdomen/buttocks, arms, hands, legs, and feet. Total
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3.1.4 manikin, n—a life-size model of the human body with
surface area shall be 1.8 6 0.3 m , and height shall be 180 6
a surface temperature similar to that of a human being.
10 cm. Any departures from this description should be re-
3.1.5 sleeping bag, n—a structure made of down, synthetic
ported.
fiberfill, shell fabrics, or other materials, or a combination
6.1.2 Surface Temperature—Construct the manikin so as to
thereof, that is designed for people to use for thermal protec-
maintain a constant temperature distribution over the entire
tion when sleeping (for example, outdoors, tent, cabin).
nude body
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