An Overt Chemical Protective Garment Reduces Thermal Strain Compared with a Covert Garment in Warm-Wet but Not Hot-Dry Environments

An Overt Chemical Protective Garment Reduces Thermal Strain Compared with a Covert Garment in Warm-Wet but Not Hot-Dry Environments

Objectives: A commercial chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protective covert garment has recently been developed with the aim of reducing thermal strain. A covert CBRN protective layer can be worn under other clothing, with equipment added for full chemical protection when needed...

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Main Authors: Matthew J. Maley, Joseph T. Costello, David N. Borg, Aaron J. E. Bach, Andrew P. Hunt, Ian B. Stewart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
core temperature
clothing
heat stress
occupational work
personal protective equipment
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2017.00913/full

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