ASTM F1291-05
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin
Standard Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method can be used to quantify and compare the insulation provided by different clothing systems. For example, variations in the design and fabric used in component garments can be evaluated. The effects of garment layering, closure, and fit can be measured for clothing ensembles. The insulation values for ensembles can be used in models that predict the physiological responses of people in different environmental conditions.
The measurement of the insulation provided by clothing 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 have the potential to 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. Report any departures with the results.
Report the insulation values in SI units or clo units as standard procedure. Conversion factors to other units are given in Test Method D 1518.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the insulation value of clothing ensembles. It describes the measurement of the resistance to dry heat transfer from a heated manikin to a relatively calm, cool environment.
1.1.1 This is a static test that provides a baseline clothing measurement on a standing manikin.
1.1.2 The effects of body position and movement are not addressed in this test method.
1.2 The insulation values obtained apply only to the particular ensembles evaluated and for the specified environmental conditions of each test, particularly with respect to air movement.
1.3 The values stated in either clo or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
1.4 The evaporative resistance of a clothing ensemble can be measured in accordance with Test Method F 2370.
1.5 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 consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F1291–05
Standard Test Method for
Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a
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Heated Manikin
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1291; 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
Thetypeofclothingwornbypeopledirectlyaffectstheheatexchangebetweenthehumanbodyand
the environment. The heat transfer is both sensible (conduction, convection, and radiation) and latent
(evaporation). The insulation provided by a clothing ensemble is dependent upon the designs and
materials used in the component garments, the amount of body surface area covered by clothing,
distribution of the fabric layers over the body, looseness or tightness of fit, and the increased surface
area for heat loss. Insulation measurements made on fabrics alone do not take these factors into
account. Measurements of the resistance to dry heat loss provided by clothing can be used to
determine the thermal comfort or stress of people in cold to comfortable environments (see
ASHRAE 55-1992 and ISO 7730). However, the moisture permeability of clothing is more important
in environmental conditions where heat balance can only be achieved by the evaporation of sweat.
1. Scope establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the insu-
lation value of clothing ensembles. It describes the measure-
2. Referenced Documents
ment of the resistance to dry heat transfer from a heated
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
manikin to a relatively calm, cool environment.
D1518 Test Method forThermal Transmittance of Textile
1.1.1 This is a static test that provides a baseline clothing
Materials
measurement on a standing manikin.
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.1.2 The effects of body position and movement are not
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
addressed in this test method.
F2370 Test Method for Measuring the Evaporative Resis-
1.2 The insulation values obtained apply only to the par-
tance of Clothing Using a Sweating Manikin
ticular ensembles evaluated and for the specified environmen-
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2.2 ASHRAE Standards:
tal conditions of each test, particularly with respect to air
ASHRAE 55-1992 Thermal Environmental Conditions for
movement.
Human Occupancy
1.3 The values stated in either clo or SI units are to be
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2.3 ISO Standards:
regardedseparatelyasstandard.Withinthetext,theSIunitsare
ISO 7730 1994 Moderate Thermal Environments—
shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not
Determination of the PMV and PPD Indices and Specifi-
exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used inde-
cation of the Conditions for Thermal Comfort
pendently of the other.
ISO 9920 1995 Ergonomics of the Thermal Environment—
1.4 The evaporative resistance of a clothing ensemble can
Estimation of the Thermal Insulation and Evaporation
be measured in accordance with Test Method F2370.
Resistance of a Clothing Ensemble
1.5 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 consult and
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3. Terminology reduces, but does not eliminate, the need for such technical
knowledge. Report any departures with the results.
3.1 Definitions:
4.3 Report the insulation values in SI units or clo units as
3.1.1 clo, n—unit of thermal resistance defined as the
standard procedure. Conversion factors to other units are given
insulationrequiredtokeeparestingman(producingheatatthe
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